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Mar142011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Removing those Rose-Colored Glasses

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“Life has taught us that love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking together in the same direction.”Antoine de Saint-Exupery“How do you know you love him?” Often times the answer to this question is, “because I think about him all the time” or “because he takes me here or buys me this.” Fairytales and the media have illustrated a, sometimes impossible and highly unbelievable, view of what love and being in love means. Antoine de Saint-Exupery provided a very simplistic way to look at love that is very powerful and thought provoking. Living life and experiencing all that life has to offer helps us distinguish between what’s real and what’s a characterized version of the real thing. Learn from your experiences in life and understand that…

Mar142011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

God is the Living Word!

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“But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, with men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26Lately you’ve been really on your grind trying to maintain. Whether you’re in school, just working, or doing both, something has been missing from your life. With all the running around we have today, it’s hard to commit to so many different things. My question is, if we can find the time to commit to school, work, and different organizations why can’t we find the time for God? I’m not talking about when things go wrong during your day and you call on God seeking help. I’m not talking about just praying about a new job, money, or any other materialistic things either. What I’m referring to is just…

Mar142011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Words

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I am in love with love.I'm in love with the feeling it gives me.I read my words and the words of othersAnd I come to find that they can express love in ways unimaginableBut also straight from my heart it seemsI can find meaning in their wordsI can make sense of themWords speak to meAnd what they say is,I want a man that can say to his friends,"I love her and that's the beginning of everything."--F. Scott FitzgeraldI want to be able to say to someone I love,"I love you, not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you."--Roy CroftI believe love is so much more than romance.I believe,"Love is friendship set on fire."--Jeremy TaylorI want a man whose soul can speak to…

Mar142011 by Blondie's Staff1 Comment

Dear Bentley

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Relationships: One to ManyPredator and PreyLadies, what are some signs that show or tell us that a guy is interested? He calls first, he tells us what we want to hear or maybe he is generous with racks on racks on racks? Well these factors may be true, but in reality we all know it's what a guy DOES not what he SAYS. Some ladies fall victim to what is coming out of the predator’s mouth. (I like to look at women and men as predator or prey)... In some cases men are prey to very dominant women or vice versa. But most of the time men are the predators and women are the prey- this meaning that men should search out to catch a woman and not the other…

Mar142011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Weight Loss Failures and Success: Part III

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There are a host of diet pill name brands that fill the shelves at Wal-Mart and all of your local drugstores. Some appetite suppressants can be prescribed by your physician (and if you are seriously interested in taking an appetite suppressant I suggest you see your doctor). However, there are millions of people who have relied on non-prescription diet supplements in an effort to lose weight. On my many weight loss journeys, I too have taken non-prescription diet pills. The pills that I took are called Hydroxycut and are still available in stores today. Considering the fact that any type of drug can have severe effects on the body I knew it was important for me to take extreme caution while taking the pills. I took diet pills when I was trying to lose 15 pounds.…

Mar142011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Life as the RB: Wisdom, Courage and the Drive to Move forward (part III)

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An important thing to do in this stage is to learn you. A broken heart doesn’t heal itself. It takes the effort of that individual to make them whole again. This is the opportunity to really enjoy you. Find out the things you like and don’t like. Living life without limitations places you in a predicament where you get to know yourself more. Take risks. Do things you haven’t done. You have all the time in the world to figure out what it is you are all about. Everybody has something they like doing. Take advantage and fully indulge in it. Being able to live a fulfilled single lifestyle properly prepares you for the time you will need to give to the right one.Another good thing about this stage is…

Mar142011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

The Art of Shaving

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I loved watching Big Daddy shave. As a little boy, I dreamt of shaving like him. Grandma Marian tells of the time I slipped into the bathroom with his razor etc. to shave. I emerged with cuts and showed them to Big Daddy (who being very old by this time didn’t speak much). However, he managed to look at me and ask “Why did you do that?”Fast forward to today, I am fondly reminded of Big Daddy when I venture to Harlem Barber for my weekly shave. As I am susceptible to razor bumps, I couldn’t stand to shave with more frequency than that. Once in the shop, I greet the barbers at chairs 1 & 2, the patrons waiting to the left, the shoeshine man in the corner, and…

Feb282011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Reflecting on Friendships

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There are times in life when the people closest to you seem to let you down. Most people rely on friends to help them through tough times. Friends are those who you confide in and seek advice from. They provide different viewpoints and allow you to evaluate situations from the outside looking in. Just like any other relationship, friendships will be tested and the outcome will determine the value of the friendship. When things go wrong with a friend, and you feel you have no where to turn to turn to God. Remember that he is the greatest friend of all and will never let you down. God has provided a special place in his heart for each of his children. This friendship between God and his children lasts a…

Feb282011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Dear Bentley

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Relationships: One to ManyLOVEL, is for the way you look at meO, is for the only one I seeV, is very, very extraordinaryE, is even more than anyone that you adore can …..Love was made for you and me!!! Even in 1964, Nat King Cole knew that “love” was something that everyone wanted to attain. “LOVE”….What is its true definition? How can you put into words something that means something different to different people? This four letter verb and adjective can be described as an action of expression or a description of a person or a thing. I will refer to love as an expression, no matter how it is portrayed or showed, it is being expressed some way, whether negatively or positively. Steve Harvey said, “a man has…

Feb282011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Weight Loss Failures and Success: Part II

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Weight Watchers may be the right fit for you! So we can all agree that Jennifer Hudson looks amazing since she lost over 80 lbs. and has gone from a size 16 to a size 6. Weight Watchers was instrumental in J.Hud losing all of that weight. Now, like I have told you all before I have tried a lot of methods, lots of fat burners and yes, I have tried Weight Watcher’s too! I went to the meetings, I bought the books they sold, I counted my points, I weighed in, and I did everything my group leader and the Weight Watcher’s staff told me to do and it worked! I LOST WEIGHT!! I lost about thirty pounds on Weight Watchers going from a size 12 to a size…

Feb282011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Eighth Floor Please!

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My VZ navigator bellows “You’ve arrived at your destination on the left!” I look up and realize that I’m pulling into valet at The Capital Building on East Paces Ferry Road. I’ve passed this place many times. However, without the guidance of my GPS I couldn’t find the way back. A tall man in a uniform opens my door and greets me with a hardy “Hello!” He then proceeds to direct my good friend Diggy and me to an elevator. As we are escorted in, he tips his hat and gives us one last tip “The restaurant is on the eighth floor.” After a smooth ride up we hear…Ding! The door opens and we are greeted by our host “Welcome, Gentlemen, to The Capital Grille. Will there be two…