Jun132011 by Blondie's Staff1 Comment

Gifts for Dad

Plums
Father’s day is quickly approaching and it’s not too late to get dad that special gift. Believe it or not, finding a gift for dad has never been so easy. There are plenty of items on the market that cater to all different types of fathers. You will see many things from the latest in fishing gear, to the highly anticipated technology instruments.  No matter what type of style or interests remind you of dad, he’s sure to enjoy whatever gift that you give. It is also important to note that opting out of purchasing dad a gift this year may be the way to go as well. It’s not too late to explore your father’s interests. Although the big day is less than a week away, even if you…
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Jun132011 by Blondie's Staff1 Comment

Dear Bently

Pinks
Relationships: One to ManyA Good Distant Love            In 2005, according to The Center for the Study of Long Distance Relationships  an estimated 2.9% of US marriages were considered long distance, with 1 in 10 marriages reported to have included a period at long distance within the first 3 years. This means that in 2005 approximately 3,500,000 people in the US alone were involved in long-distance marriages.  It is harder to know precisely how many non-married couples are in a long distance relationship but according to The Center for the Study of Long Distance Relationships there was an estimated 4 to 4.5 million college couples in the US which were in non marital LDRs. These LDRs are due to social, environmental and economic factors such as participation in the military, studying…
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Jun132011 by Blondie's Staff4 Comments

Praying for Guidance

Pinks
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace” Colossians 3:15 NIVDo you ever feel like you go through life constantly scrambling around in circles? Do you find yourself feeling like you’re being pulled in a million different directions? This can take a toll on your life and also cause stress and confusion. Instead of trying to figure things out on your own or consulting people who may not have your best interest in mind, why not look to God for guidance! Here’s my testimony:Earlier this year I felt very lost in life.  I no longer felt that I was on the path in life that God desired me to be on. I became very unhappy in my current…
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Jun132011 by Blondie's Staff2 Comments

Do You Need Me?

Pinks
Do you need me?Because I need to feel like you do….Am I important to your existence?Because I need to feel like I am…..I don’t think that’s asking too much…..I don’t think that’s asking enough…I give the same in returnI need you like I need air….Without you my world does not existWhen I’m around you, I breathe you in like I’ve been buried alive and you are my beacon of lightWhen I’m near you I sometimes just stop and stare, because only God could’ve created such a perfect specimen.I get goosebumps when I catch your eye….I feel you when you enter a roomI hear you when you think about meI sense you when you crave my touchI feel you all around me…I need you..I need you…….I need you………But most importantly, and…
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May302011 by Blondie's Staff2 Comments

Perfect Moment

Pinks
It’s morning…I haven’t opened my eyes yet but I feel the ghosts of his fingerprints over my backI’m tangled in nothing but sheets with the sunrise dominating our roomI feel the hints of a tiny smile begin to form on my lips but my eyes remain closedHe’s following his own pattern as he uses my body as his canvasI feel the loops and the curves of the letters and pictures he’s creating on my skinHe’s so focused on what he’s doing that he still doesn’t notice the smile on my faceI love these moments…These rare moments in time where nothing exists but usAnd just when I’m about to let him know that I’m awake, he begins to speakHe tells me he loves me He explains to me how he can’t…
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May302011 by Blondie's Staff2 Comments

Dear Bently

Pinks
Relationships: One to ManyChange of ThoughtAs I sit in my window I have all these thoughts running through my head..” I’m afraid to love, why do I date the same guys, what if I get hurt, I’m tired of being alone, will I ever find someone who likes me for me”…STOP I can’t keep thinking like this I will drive myself insane. I know, maybe I will get an account on Match.com, or go to the gym..naah, ooh I can go to the club..hmm, that’s not really my scene, I GOT IT, I’ll go to church…lol  Sounds crazy, but in reality these thoughts go through a woman’s head quite often; thoughts that run a marathon every time she has to stop and think about the fact that she is ALONE.…
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May302011 by Blondie's Staff3 Comments

Is hell waiting for you?

Plums
I received this and thought it was interesting. It seems that people do not want to talk about Hell. But Hell is real and people should realize that. Please take a moment to read this piece that was written by an unknown author:Is hell waiting for you?I went into my classroomReady for another year at schoolI didn’t want the work, Just wanted to hang and be cool.I had on new clothes,New sneakers on my feetI was there for class on timeWent to the back and took my seat.Yeah, I’m moving up.I’m already grown.Soon I’ll be graduatingAnd out on my own.I talked to some of my friends.We were all having fun.Said some things I shouldn’t have said,Did stuff I shouldn’t have done.I knew I was different.I felt God TOUCH my heart.I…
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May302011 by Blondie's Staff4 Comments

Why all the fuss?!? It’s just hair!!

Neutrals
The Bible says that a woman’s hair is her “crown and glory”. India Arie says “I am not my hair”. Celebrity stylist, Gabrielle Corney, says that “Hair is the ULTIMATE accessory”! Why do we put so much emphasis on our hair? I tend to agree with Gabrielle, hair IS the ultimate accessory. Regardless of if you wear your hair in its natural state, if you chemically straighten your hair, or if you wear hair extensions and/or wigs, your hair is a reflection of you and when it looks good you feel good. What does it mean to have natural hair? There are two commonly accepted definitions of “natural hair”. Some believe that natural hair is not chemically straightened OR straightened with excessive heat. Others believe that hair can be straightened…
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May302011 by Blondie's Staff3 Comments

Save Me from Myself

Pinks
I’m terrifiedUnder this strong, independent exteriorI’m in a constant state of fearFear of heartbreakFear of failureFear that I’m…Disposable……ReplaceableI was comfortable before youEverything was easyMy friends and family were my constantBut you, you scare me…You’ve given me something that I’m afraid to loseAnd I’m fighting against my natural instinct to flee Are you fighting as hard for me?I need to know that I’m importantI need to know that you need meI need you to save me from myselfI didn’t even know I was this lost until you found me……My love is unselfishUncaring of the consequencesBut to give the deepest parts of my soul to you displays a vulnerability that is unknown to me and everything I amMy entire being is crying for you Aching for you to find a permanent place…
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May302011 by Blondie's Staff4 Comments

Blondie’s Spotlight

Reds
Dancer: Jeremy Copeland Imagine living a life where you only eat, breathe, and sleep DANCE. Well, if you get to know Jeremy Copeland, you will see dance personified in a very intriguing individual. I had the opportunity to get the latest on this phenomenal dancer whose ambition has landed him a prosperous career in the music industry. Motivation is what led the 20-year old to his dream career. After attending a master class in Atlanta taught by Tony Czar, Copeland embarked on his journey. Czar, a top choreographer in LA, told Jeremy he was amazing and to train for a month in LA. It’s currently going on three years and Jeremy says life in LA is amazing. I asked Jeremy what he gets out of dancing. His response was, “I…
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May162011 by Blondie's Staff1 Comment

Dear Bently

Pinks
Relationships: One to ManyDon’t take people at Face Value!So I have this friend, she has never been in a serious relationship; but wants one, just graduated from college and just moved to California to pursue her dreams of being an actress. So she called me two week ago saying she just met this great guy, he is a producer and wants to make her “famous”. So I asked her what she knew about him, where was his family from, what kind of producing he does, have you asked anyone else about him? You know questions a friend would ask. She said she was just having fun and not for me to worry, she had him checked out and he was a good guy. Well I have seen plenty of movies…
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