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Feb292012 by Blondie's Staff3 Comments

Blondie’s Spotlight

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interviewed by Kaydee The Giving & GrOwing Youth and Community Outreach Organization is an upcoming powerful force within the community. It gave me great pleasure to interview two young adults who strive to impact the community and youth in such an influential way. It’s rare today that you find young individuals who want to simply do more for the community just because. The organization includes volunteers who are high school dropouts, those who have been to jail, and college graduates. The organization goes to the Downtown Atlanta area to give to the homeless, taking donations, and changing lives. Name: Rey Rosado (Age 22) and Melva Lett (Age 23) Representing: Lithonia, GA Blondie’s Lipstick: What does Giving N Growing exactly mean pertaining to your organization? Rey Rosado: We just want to…

Feb282012 by Blondie's Staff2 Comments

Mixed Emotions

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contributed by Nique Our time is perfect together Everything is “we”, “our”, future plans, meshed goals And then reality steps in and I can’t help but to question if you’re really mine We’re always in our own world Never forgetting our boundaries but sometimes getting lost in ourselves And I’m happy…. More happy than I can ever remember being I’m content and I’m at peace And then “it” happens again and I feel alone in a world that felt so full only seconds ago We talk about love We talk about life We talk about downfalls and triumphs And then I let my mind slip into a space where we can truly co-exist as equals Where we are partners beyond partnership And companions one breath away from being one person…

Feb202012 by Blondie's Staff1 Comment

Fashion Update!!: NYFW

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I love to find out what's new in the fashion world and I found it on my friend's blog The Essence Of . . . !! Essence is fellow Albany State University graduate (GO RAMS!!) that followed her dreams to NY, got her Masters and is now an Assistant Editor at Today's Black Woman Style Report Magazine!! Recently her adventures landed her smack dab in the middle of New York Fashion Week and she's sharing her amazing experience with us! Here's her most recent installment: NYFW Pt. 2: Fashion Designer Samantha Black, My Vote for Who Got Next! by Essence Gant Hey, y'all! What's good? I hope everything! If not, challenge yourself to see the positive even in the worst circumstances. That's my little sermon for today! Designer Samantha Black…

Feb12012 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

No One Likes A Bragger

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contributed by Sammie Jo We all know that person. The person who stumbles upon some magnificent fortune that the rest of us haven’t been able to attain and then proceeds to let everyone else know how lucky he or she is. This “fortune” doesn’t have to come in the form of cold, hard cash. It can be anything from a new car, to a new house, to a new job, to an engagement. I mean, sure, we all get excited when something wonderful happens to us. If you don’t, you’re weird! I was incredibly happy when I got my first big-girl job and I posted an update about it on Facebook and I called everyone who cares about me and I let them know. Done. But then there are those people who…

Jan262012 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Listening To the Lyrics

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contributed by Kaydee Lately I’ve been having the feeling that every gospel song I hear is speaking directly to me! The lyrics just seem so real and deep to me. The repetition of the words and of course the music draws me in and closer to God. I’m starting to see the meaning so much clearer. Praise and worship are a huge part of life and I feel like I should incorporate them a lot more into my life. “Now will your heart and soul say yes?” -Shekinah Glory One song in particular is “Yes”, which is sung by Shekinah Glory. I remember the first time I heard this song at a church [Joy of Faith Christian Ministries, Pastor Dr. Samuel N. Smith] and I just remember…

Jan262012 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Indifference

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contributed by Nique Passed you by somewhere along the way…… I looked up… Looked around And I realized I was taking this trip alone…. I waited for you I held back for you I stunted my growth for you….. To encourage yours. In the end though, It’s my heart in pieces The world’s a funny place You do your part You hold up your end of this unspoken agreement Only to find yourself alone Signing on the dotted line with no witnesses present I hate empty words …..Empty actions even more Why allow me to fall for you If you weren’t ready to catch me? Why present those words If you weren’t ready to be responsible for them? Those four letters have become my enemy…

Jan172012 by Blondie's Staff3 Comments

All I Ever Wanted to Say

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contributed by "An AberrantMuse" Never wanted to let you go I never wanted to make you stay Just wanted you to find yourself Hopefully you will one day You are the only person I ever wanted to stay But I needed you to feel that same way I wanted you to be the one who always wanted me to stay Clearly you did feel that way…. I just wanted you to be the one And that’s all I ever really wanted to say.

Jan172012 by Blondie's Staff3 Comments

Bringing Out The Claws

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contributed by Miss Tee My hands (particularly my nails) have always been one of my favorite parts of my body. Thanks to our great readers and my interest in a nice set of nails, I decided to write about nail health and the latest nail trends. Nails truly can be an accessory, so we have to make sure that they are HOT! First things first, this is a health and beauty section so we definitely want to make sure we discuss the health aspect of your natural nails. Nails that are pale, white, or yellow and nails with dark lines could indicate fungal infection, disease, or sickness. It’s important to note that the above mentioned does not always mean that something is wrong, but it is important to pay attention…

Jan122012 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Sorrow

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contributed by Nique My sorrow is overwhelming…. It overtakes me on the oddest of days It surprises me Catches me off guard when all I want is to just be I don’t mind being unhappy at times It’s ok to be a little melancholy And I wish life would just let me have these moments Keep the sorrow I have substitutes Keep the sadness I have plenty of backups Because of you I find myself having to savor the simplest of moments just to remind myself that life is worth living I close my eyes tight five minutes before I wake up because I know once my eyes open, you’re not far away I drive in silence on my way home because I know any minute now you will surely…

Dec192011 by Blondie's Staff1 Comment

One of Life’s Many Lessons

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by Kaydee“Humble yourself before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” James 4:10 NIVLately I’ve found myself thanking God for every single thing! Even things that seem so small are a blessing from God and I feel like I can not thank him enough. This time of year people are so busy with Christmas shopping for their loved ones, forgetting about others can easily happen. Personally, when I leave my house I see the homeless and help whenever I can. It disturbs me when I can’t because I wish I could do more. Of course you don’t want to see another human being in pain or begging others for help. I just send up a prayer and hope that something great happens to improve their day. While at work earlier…

Dec122011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Thoughts from a Bald Head Cutie

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contributed by Beautiful PainApparently, it has become a problem for me or any other Black woman in particular to be an independent woman; call me confused, but I thought I was being raised to learn how to survive and take care of myself. Hell, weren’t we all raised and instilled with that desire? Seems to me that being an independent Black woman is being treated as an epidemic, and quite frankly, I think more women need to fall victim to this “problem.” Honestly though, I’m a bit confused; see men sit here and complain that all they keep finding are women who are gold diggers, lazy and only want them for their money. Yet, when they find a woman that wants to spend her own money or buy her own things,…