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Aug222011 by Blondie's Staff1 Comment

The Dating Situation: Are there any rules to it?

Plums

If you thought I was going to lay down the rules of dating, think again. Fact is, there are no rules to dating. Think about it. Everybody has their own concrete idea as to what dating means to them. So establishing a guideline is close to impossible. You have to consider the millions of people who have their own perspective on how to “get to know” somebody. Dating is more than the hot restaurants, expensive wine and the other cliché activities that comes with the idea.Why date anyway? Just make me feel good…have a little money and/or class…and we live happily ever after…. Right? If only it was that easy. One thing we can all agree on is the meaning of dating. Basically, it’s the process of figuring out if…

Aug222011 by Blondie's Staff1 Comment

Resistance

Pinks

There’s a war raging inside of you….I just smile, sit back, and watch as it plays outYou’re fighting it…You’re fighting us…Most women would be offended by your struggleI’m amused and captivated by itI watch your hands twitch when I know you wanna touch meBut you feel like it may be too much too soon...So I take the lead, so you find your comfort zone…I listen to your stutter when I know you wanna be the first to tell me you love meSo I take the initiative and say it first, so you’ll feel like you’ve wonAnd at the moments when you’re most vulnerable,My soul is at ease when you tell me how you feelWhen you show me that your heart is mineAnd your soul is inspired by meBecause I know…

Aug112011 by Blondie's Staff1 Comment

SHOTS… SHOTS… SHOTS… SHOTS!!

Neutrals

An Immunization Guide for the Upcoming School Year It’s that time of year that we’ve all been waiting for…that’s right BACK 2 SCHOOL!! I just wanted to take the time to remind you of the importance of having up to date immunizations. This is important for those of you who will be headed to college as well as the general child and adult population as a whole. Here a few of the common vaccinations that you want to make sure you have and the reason why they are important. Most are free or inexpensive and can be received at your local health department.MMR-Measles/Mumps/Rubella Vaccine- This is a “3 in 1” vaccine that protects against all three of the viruses. This vaccine is especially important to children. It comes in two…

Aug82011 by Blondie's Staff3 Comments

Get out of God’s Way!

Pinks

Do you ever feel like you know what direction you want to take in life, but for some reason everything never falls into place? Don’t fret because you’re not alone! Often times I feel like I know what I want out of life, and like most people I plan everything out accordingly. But it came to my attention recently that maybe that’s not my job. When we were created by God he already had a plan for each and every one of us. It is not our job to try and become the person that we think we should be. Our job is to simply get out of God’s way and let him work through us. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.…

Aug82011 by Blondie's Staff3 Comments

Familiar Love

Pinks

I smile…..I laugh….I hope……I am filled with this undeniable and yet fierce feeling of familiarityMy head hasn’t caught up with it…My heart is taking its’ precious time…But my soul knows the ins and outs, the recesses and crevices and the corners of everything that defines youIt knows you better that I can even comprehendAnd yet……I just can’t figure out how that is…How is it that I can love you so passionately, so deeply, so profoundly that I am even baffled at the degree of my feelings?I yearn and I ache and I long and I fightBut there’s no use..It’s beyond me…I’m surprised at how much conviction I illustrate just by uttering the words “I Love You”Before you, these words never held such a meaningWith you, they will never mean as…

Jul252011 by Blondie's Staff2 Comments

Bittersweet Smile

Pinks

My newfound smile is bittersweet….The night is starry and the sky is darkAnd all I can do is stare into the unknown….I’ve never been one to get trapped by fairytalesNor have I been one to get sucked into the notion of soul mates…..I have come to completely ignore the goosebumps that I get whenever I see youI swat at the butterflies that appear in my stomach whenever I hear your voiceI always ignore when you read my emotions and my voice like you’re reading from a book that you have written with your own handsI can’t get sucked inI won’t get sucked in I can feel the air like a ghost across my skinAnd if I close my eyes I can hear the insects and the animals that roam the…

Jul252011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

EAT This NOT That: Blondie’s Edition

Neutrals

I love our faithful readers so much and your advice and input is greatly appreciated. The idea for this article came from one of our loyal readers, so thank you!The popular nutritional book Eat this not That is actually a series of books that offer alternatives to some of our favorite foods. Seeing as how I am on this healthy living and lifestyle journey, I decided to share a few of my own suggestions with our readers. 1. One 8oz glass of 2% Reduced Fat Milk--120 Calories, 4 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein instead of One 8oz glass of Vitamin D/Whole Milk-- 160 Calories, 9 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein *Most doctors and nutritionists recommend 1% or Skim Milk, however these taste too much like water…

Jul252011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Purity

Pinks

I’m on a quest for purityFeeling like I might loose my sanityIt’s so hard for me not to be meI mean the real meMust I change who I amEverything I’ve ever knownThis transformation feels like it’s too much to take onWho I am and will always beDefines meI mean the real meSo, on my quest for purityI’ll try to maintain my sanityFor I wouldn’t be me If I didn’t carry onKaydee

Jul252011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Dear Bently

Pinks

Relationships: One to ManyWhat About your friendsGrowing up my mom used to remind me that one is a reflection of the people they associate themselves with. Not saying that you can't be different or not participate in similar acts, but to others outside your circle, the worst actions are presumed for everyone.For instance, if one of your friends is hoe, and others are aware of her friendly acts, people assume that everyone in your circle is a hoe too. People take things at face value instead of finding what's really going on. A friendship is just like any relationship: it requires communication, time, empathy, and sacrifice. It is a two way street; give and take. Me and my friends love each other like sisters and we care about each…

Jul252011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Moving On

Pinks

If I let myself remember the good times, I would surely crumbleIf I allow myself to remember how good you could make me feel, you would find me at your feetYou’re not good for me….I know that better than I know my own name…So why does it still hurt when we argue?Why do you still have this way of getting under my skin better than anyone else?What have you done to me?I was here when you weren’tI tried when you didn’tI sacrificed when you refusedAnd even now, all my efforts are spit back in my faceI used to be strong…..But you took my soulI used to be happy…….But you took my smileAnd now as I try to regain some semblance of a life, you refuse to let me have itI’ve…

Jul112011 by Blondie's Staff2 Comments

Lip Service: Who is Frank Ocean?!?

Corals

Frank Ocean is an artist who you may want to pay close attention to within the upcoming months. The buzz has consistently gotten louder since the release of his first mixtape nostalgia, ULTRA in February and the scheduled re-release of the mixtape on July 26th by Def Jam Records.So who is this Frank Ocean guy anyways? Frank Ocean is 23 years old and was born in New Orleans, LA. His birth name is Christopher Breaux. He briefly attended University of New Orleans before being forced to evacuate in August 2005 when Hurricane Katrina devastated the city.He has written songs for various artists including, Justin Bieber, John Legend, and Brandy. He even wrote the song, “I Miss You” off of Queen Bey’s fourth solo album “4”. Ocean is getting the attention…