May162011 by Blondie's Staff4 Comments

Plastic Surgery: Friend or Foe

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In a world where there is so much focus on appearances, more and more people are opting out of traditional diet and exercise solutions and seeking a quick fix to get the look that he/she wants. Some people desire looks that they feel cannot be achieved with diet and exercise alone. For example, when a person loses an excessive amount of weight there can be loose skin that has to be surgically tightened. Plastic surgery was once looked at as a taboo subject, but in recent years people are becoming more open to the idea of “going under the knife”. People have their own opinions about cosmetic surgery, for the most part, and some people agree that there is nothing wrong with a few procedures here and there as long…
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May162011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Dreaming…..

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My outstretched hand missed you by an inch….I was dreaming the dream of a dreamer and forgot one important thingIt was nothing but a dream……An alternate reality of an actual realityI can close my eyes and see the image so perfectlyThe image of you in all your glory and I wonder to myself,When did it become a dream?I felt you…….I know I did…I tingled from your touch from the tips of my toenails to the ends of the strands of my hairThe art of our lovemaking will stand the tests of time with the skills and the craftsmanship that was articulated within those momentsI can still feel traces of your name on my tongue and the remnants of a kiss on my lips….And your gaze….That penetrating stare that I could…
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May162011 by Blondie's Staff1 Comment

Complete or Comfort?

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“Look for someone who has a complete life without you in it. Because then you know that you’re just together because you want to be.” –Kirstie AlleyMaybe some of you have seen the movie “Jerry McGuire” and remember the line “You complete me”. Or have heard the song “Incomplete” by Sisqo of Dru Hill. These examples are what most of our society try to emulate when getting involved in a relationship. They look for someone to make them feel complete or to define them in some way or another. In most cases, they look for someone to make them feel good. A means to an end. In my opinion, that’s a lot of pressure to place on someone. And it’s more likely that the relationship won’t last because those expectations…
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May162011 by Blondie's Staff3 Comments

Personal Growth

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 Many people find themselves becoming lost on this journey called life. The days of childhood are over and now we must acknowledge adulthood. Yes, the days of free living are now over and one must come from under the wings of their parents. Now we must work for a living, pay bills, and take on bigger responsibilities. During this major transition, I believe we learn the most about ourselves. People begin to learn what it means to struggle, to fail and try again until success is obtained, and the joy of reaching personal goals. All of these situations help the individual to mature over time, some faster than others.We must become like a mature person, growing until we become like Christ and have his perfection…Speaking the truth with love, we…
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Apr252011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Fantasy Dinner

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                Thumbing through an old Neiman Marcus Wishbook, I came across an old fantasy gift I wanted. It was a dinner with some of the most prolific scholars, writers, and thinkers of our time. Needless to say that gift didn’t materialize So, I started thinking about who I’d invite if I could host a dinner and invite anyone I wanted to.  First, I decided to narrow my list down to living people. Of course, all of the famous folk popped in my head like: Oprah, Diddy, Barack & Michelle, Jay Z & Beyonce, Will & Jayda, etc. But then, I thought…Why not make a list of people who are major but not as well known? So, I’ve decided to do more than one party. The first will be ten of…
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Apr252011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Come Back To Me

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I’m afraid…..I’m starting to hear the stutter of a heart that’s not really sure anymore…..The scary part?It’s not my heart I hear…It’s yours…What happened?Where did you go?One minute we’re in our impenetrable bubble of love and want and desire and the next….Nothing…No warnings, no hints, no cluesBut what I do see is doubt in your eyesI hear it in your voiceI sense it in my unanswered phone callsMy unresponded textsAnd the nights when your voice isn’t the last thing I hear…anymoreCome back to me…I don’t understand this sudden waver in consistencyAll I need is a sign that this is worth fighting for and I will fight with everything I haveShow me that you feel the way I do and I’ll do the restI’m strong enough to carry us both but…
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Apr252011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

The Power Above the Belt

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What is the power behind every relationship? There has to be something that keeps a person in sync with a lover, right? It has the power to allow you to lose yourself and accept things that maybe you shouldn’t. This power not only makes you feel good, but it gives you the satisfaction of knowing that your lover isn’t going anywhere. So where is this power?People mistakenly give their genitals credit for the way a person behaves in a relationship.  We’ve heard it all before. If you have a va-jay-jay then you’ll say something like, “Oh I got him p***y whipped.” For the fellas the wood has her mind gone. Wrong. This is a common misconception between both sexes and should be addressed.  Once we find where true credit is…
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Apr252011 by Blondie's Staff2 Comments

Lesson in Love

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He kissed me….He made love to me….He talked to me….He showed me….He listened to me….He told me…He liked me….He was patient with me….He loved me…..He waited for me….He taught me……everything I needed to know and learn about those four letters.In this life and in that order…The right way to loveAnd how to love in return.I am gratefulI am indebtedAnd I am ecstatic.He IS the truth.He is MY truth.Because not only does he speak the words that I need to hearAt the moments that I need to hear them…But he personifies the love that he givesAnd he is animated in the way that he shows it.I thought I was determined to have him,But I am more determined than ever to keep himBecause I let him kiss meI let him make love…
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Apr252011 by Blondie's Staff2 Comments

Weight Loss Failure and Success: Finale

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So we have reached the end of the weight loss failures and success series, but no worries I will be sure to continue to give you healthy living tips. I will also keep you updated with my progress as I continue to keep the weight off (you know they say keeping the weight off is actually harder than losing it). With that being said, I want to leave you with a few more tips that I swear by and a couple of before and after pictures of myself to help motivate you!!  1.) Watch the amount of liquid calories you intake. Sodas and juices are loaded with calories. The average can of soda or 8oz. cup of juice has more than 100 calories, and the average person has multiple sodas…
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Apr252011 by Blondie's Staff1 Comment

Translation Please

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I am lost in this placeFilled with iPods and iPadsWhere am I?I am lost in this placeFilled with touch screen phonesApps for downloadSometimes freeSometimes a small “fee”Where am I?All I hear is:Go Green! Go Green!But as soon as you Go GreenThe annoying commercial comes on,Now I must live above its influenceJust to live below yoursI scream!Where am I?When did it all become so hectic?Whose idea was it to push so hard?Now I’m backed against the wallFighting everythingEverything that everyone else is embracingUntil I give inCause it’s easierAnd then I ask,When did I become so lost?Who am I?-Kaydee
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Apr112011 by Blondie's Staff3 Comments

Finding Peace

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The world we live in today can be very hectic at times. People are so busy with work, school, and other daily activities; you may wonder where has the time gone? Of course people have to work in order to pay bills and survive but work should not consume you. The same thing applies to those of us who are in college and find the work pilling up this last month of the semester. In order for me not to loose my sanity, I often take short breaks throughout the day or of course have a “me” day!  The one thing that really keeps me focused is relying on God. Praying to God or simply talking to him can help alleviate stress that accumulates over time. We all are familiar…
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