tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46794923168284134782011-12-29T12:18:12.614-06:00Nobody is Perfect, I am nobody... Therefore I am Perfect...Jamaica LeAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09710281676866807509noreply@blogger.comBlogger421100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4679492316828413478.post-17057088451564008942011-12-29T12:18:00.001-06:002011-12-29T12:18:12.626-06:00

It is a really big pet peeve of mine that when I meet a new guy the first time and the first thing out of his mouth is “Can you cook?” My response is always “why?” Why do you need to know if I can cook or not? Yes I can but does not mean I am or willing to do so for you. I just met you so why does that matter? I really hate when a guy asks me that because I feel that is something a woman

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I haven’t done this in a while but I am attempting to get my feet wet again. I have decided to step off of the shoreline and head back into the ocean of life. I am learning that life has a funny way of taking you into all sorts of directions that you have no idea that you could even go that far until somebody grabs you just before you jump head first into a state of oblivion. As 2011 comes

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On my drive to work this morning I was listening to the local hip hop Radio station here in Houston 97.9 The Box, and they were doing a poll on whether or not students should be paid to attend school as an incentive to increase the participation and attendance rates. At first I thought they had to be pulling an April Fools joke in August, well it turns out that they weren’t. In Camden, NJ they

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"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent." ~Victor Hugo This post is going to be so left field, especially since I haven’t posted in a while. But that is ok this is my blog and I can write about whatever I want *shrugs* …. Anyways anybody that knows me knows that I love music. Not a liking but a LOVE for music in all genres, on any given day you can

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I want to address the topic of when is it okay to date someone your friend used to date. Ideally I would like to say it is NEVER ok to become involved with someone that ANY of your friends have ever been involved with. But it has been recently been brought to my attention that in some cases it might just be ok to “Smash The Homies” Personally I have never entertained dating someone any of my

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In the recent months I have been doing a lot of soul searching and self-reflecting and I feel as though the following passage spoke volumes to me, especially at this particular stage in my life. I felt as though she was speaking directly to me after reading this passage by the late Marylin Monroe. I feel what she said stems to be true and it has actually put a lot of things into perspective for

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"Sexy is the thing I try to get them to see me as, after I win them over with my personality." ~Miranda Sex and The City One of my guy friends posed a question on Twitter about a week or so ago, his question was: “Ladies, Please explain how you put hours into looking attractive and sexy, but you raise an eyebrow when a guy shows interest in sex with you?” I had to actually read the question a few

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I want to apologize to my avid readers for not posting as of recent. As you all know I am currently back in School working on my Master’s so between working fulltime and homework I have very little free time. But I refuse to make excuses and continue to neglect my blog page. I have been requested to post soon and I will do so in the days to come. So if there are any topics that you would like me

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Through online shopping I have discovered that "The Look For Less" is not just a fashion television show. While Internet browsing, as I so often find myself doing in my down time, I went to view the Rock and Republic website. Originally I just wanted to see what shoes I could post to my blog in the "Shoe Porn" category and I came across a pair of some fierce 5" platform pumps in all black leather

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"Assumptions are the termites of relationships." ~Henry Winkler When it comes to anything in life I have learned to NEVER assume something is when it really isn’t. That can be anything from “assuming” you will get the promotion at work to even “assuming” that you can always depend on certain people. You know as they say “when you assume anything you make an ‘Ass’ out of ‘U’ and “Me’…” So it

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*I just want to apologize in advance for the issue I am about to address. In no way am I throwing out any direct shots towards anyone in particular but I am speaking to people in general. So by all means don’t take offense or take this personal. Because I know each and everyone of you have been this person or may know this person I am about to speak on* With that being said I want to talk about

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I have been on the prowl every weekend in search of the “Perfect” pair of grey booties. I don’t know why I have decided to make grey my color for the fall season. Maybe because grey skies remind me of my hometown of Portland, OR and lately I have been getting home sick. *sighs* Well in search of my booties I came across these on the Rock & Republic website (www.rockandrepublic.com). It was love

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"If he was stupid enough to walk away be smart enough to let him go." ~Anonymous All I have is my word… and I feel that a persons “Word” should be bond. Meaning that is you say something then you mean it, if not then why else would you even speak it? So if a person fixes their lips to tell me they are “done” with me and our friendship/relationship I believe them. I mean why else would they have

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I have many different readers who frequent my blog page, mostly females but a few males. I never miss an opportunity to hear feedback from some of my male readers because it gives me insight on how men feel about my perspectives on different topics such as relationships. I recently had one of my male friends check out my blog and commented via email on “She’s Got Her Own.” His perspective and

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I was in DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse) about a month ago and came across the cutest pare of Steve Madden open toe, stiletto heel, cowgirl boots. Now being the practical shopper that I am, I decided not to get them at the time. Even though they were on sale I told myself “if they are here when I come back, then it means I have to have them” Well I went back yesterday looking for my boots and to my

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I want to discuss the “Independent Women’s” movement that has seemed to appear during the early 2000’s. This movement is basically a way to display that most women now days are taking care of themselves with out the help from a man. I am all for the independent movement how ever I am not a huge fan of not allowing a man to still play somewhat of an integral role in your life. There is absolutely

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“Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.” ~ Marilyn Monroe Anybody that knows me will tell you that I am huge shoe fanatic. I love shopping for shoes probably more so than I enjoy shopping for clothing. I even have found a way to incorporate a “shoe theme” into the décor of my apartment. So I have decided to dedicate a small portion of my blog to the latest shoe fashions that

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"....and somtimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together." ~Marilyn Monroe It is always hard to finally come to the realization that a relationship is over especially when you still harbor feelings for a person. I am not just speaking in love relationships but can even be in friendships as well. Not everybody is meant to be a part of your life forever. There comes a time in

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It never ceases to amaze me how now a day’s people always want something for nothing. Last time I checked nothing in life worth having comes easy, so why do people feel entitled to having things of worth and value when they don’t want to work hard to obtain them? I learned at an early age nothing in life is free and sometimes free and easy isn’t always that great anyways. Sometimes it turns out

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While I was at the grocery store in the checkout lane the other day, I spied with my eyes the lastest issue of "Ebony" Magazine which featured the ever so sexy Idris Elba. Anybody that knows me knows how attractive I find that man. So I thought I'd share my delightful discovery with my lady supporters. Enjoy!

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I just finished reading a book titled "The First Lady" by Carl Weber. It is actually a sequel to a previous book written by him called "The Preacher's Son." I read the 1st book a couple of years ago and have always meant to buy the sequel. After reading "The First lady" I am upset that I waited so long to actually obtain a copy. This Story from page one captures your attention and puts you

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I was just checking out a few of the blogs I follow on this Great Saturday morning and came across an excellent Motivational and Inspirational post at my Aunts Blog page: "Auntie Heena Speaks." This Posting Titled "A Good Woman" spoke to me and I hope that it can inspire you all as well.... click the link below and please Check it out. Enjoy Your Weekends! A Good Woman

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Today is father’s Day and I just wanted to pay homage to my Father and all the other active fathers who are a part of their children’s lives especially those who have daughters. A young girl having a strong father and/or father figure in her life can make all the difference on what type of woman she grows up to become. My father has been present all of my life and has set the standard of

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What happens to a dream deferred?Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore-- And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over-- like a syrupy sweet?Maybe it just sags like a heavy load.Or does it explode? ~Langston Hughes~ I have many dreams, goals and aspirations that for whatever reason always seem to get put on the back burner in my “so-called life”. I

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“Dogs never bite me. Just humans.” ~ Marilyn Monroe You would think that if the same thing always continues to happen to you that would either try to avoid it or be better prepared for the next time it may happen. However there are just some things I don’t think I will ever get used to or even want to believe that they can occur again. As the age old saying goes “If the Dog bites you once, it’s

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Mostly all women who have graduated college have worked in corporate America at some point in their careers. It is already a challenge being a woman in Corporate America but being a Successful, Smart, Talented, Educated and Beautiful Black Woman in Corporate America poses its own challenges. We are already dealing with the fact that we have to prove our work ethics even more because we are women

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I am trying to figure out when the rules to the Cat and Mouse game changed. I always have thought that when it comes to who does the pursing in the relationship the man was to be the aggressor, now days it seems as if the ladies are taking over this act and now are pursuing the men they seek out. I was once told by my father that no man likes an aggressive chic, but as of late I am hearing that

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Today marks the last day of the 1st week in the New Year. I just wanted to keep my blog followers posted on what's been going on with me in my world. I am still Happily Single but I have been taking the time out to get focused and planning on my 2010 ventures. I have been writing on a book since I can remember and now I have started writing a 2nd one. How can I have started a new book before

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It's been a minute since I have felt compelled to update on my blog, but after reading one of the trending topics on Twitter today I feel the need to express my views and opinions on infidelity in relationships not limited to just marriages. The popular topic was questioned "why men cheat" It was a rhetorical question based off the current Tiger Woods events over the past weekend. For those of

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So I've been going to work all week long slaving at my J.O.B. (just over broke), the weekend is finally here. Its a "pay day" Friday, I have no man to speak of, no kids and neither do my girls. So what are we going to do to occupy our weekend? This is the question I seem to be asking myself every weekend. Sometimes I ask myself this on a Monday even before the work week gets started. I call up

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I spoke to one of the greatest men I know this evening, my Daddy. What started off as a regular "catch up" phone conversation turned into one of me whining the "single girl blues". Me: Daddy am I going to be single forever, you know its your fault that I am right? My Dad: oh blame it all on me huh? Me: yes I am not a needy girl yet all these men like needy chics. They all think girls want

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As the saying goes, women tend to believe all men are dogs. I personally don't feel this way but I tend to think that some are just wolve's in sheeps clothing. Men come in all different shapes, form and fashions. You have your real and your fake, but how can you decipher the two? Sad but it's hard to do so, Oh they all claim to be nice guys, but to be honest that's some bull. Those are the worst

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Single women have enough to deal with when it come to finding an eligible bachelor. There are the challenges of having to compete with a man's job, his mother, his kids, other women and now it saddens me to say other men. I am not against same sex relationships however I do have to question if this has anything to do with so many women being single. We already have challenges when it comes to

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I know everyone has heard of "Mail Order Brides" but what if women could place an add for a "Mail Order Husband" wouldn't that be great if you could post an ad in the local newspaper with your requirements for the perfect man and he actually be sent to you? I know they have dating sites on the internet where you put down what you would like in a man, and men respond if they think they fit your

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So if you have been following my blog you will have come to the conclusion of a few things about me. 1). I am single 2). I am college educated and 3). I have no children. Now you will find out the next thing about me is that I DO NOT date men with children. Call me shallow if you want but with my credentials I feel I may have somewhat of a right to not date men with children. It's not that I

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I love to read, it is one of my favorite pastimes, but I wonder have I read too much in my life time. How can you read too much you might ask? Well due to the fact that I love to read fictional literature I tend to let my thoughts and ideas become engulfed in whatever book I may be reading at the time. I am no longer Jamaica I am the damsel in distress/vixen/heroine/princess…I become that

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Social Network sites have taken over the internet, I am not aware of how all it has started but I can remember being in high school and creating my Black Planet web page. I was so excited to have discovered a world that reached far beyond my neighborhood, city and state. I was amazed to know that by linking on to one site on the internet that you could be connected to thousands of people across

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I am young, single, with no kids that should equal happy right? Well in the eyes of those who don't have the freedom to come and go as they please because they are in relationships and do have children then yes all of the above equals happiness. For the most part I am content with being childless but when everyone around you has a cute Lil smiling face staring back at them you tend to want one

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Oh the American dream... Graduate High School and go off to college. This is the dream that many Americans have for themselves and their children. I do know in the African American community this dream can often seem far fetched and out of reach but in today's society anything is possible, hey we now have a Black president. However most black communities are happy with their children graduating

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The Past is just a facade of memories that once wereeveryone now is non-existent, which is fine by medon't think I could handle another lie to be produced like a melody over a bass lineplayed like my favorite ballad from my childhood yearsThe words flowed so freely from the horses mouththat you would have never knownit really was just a Jack-assGlad to not have to think about empty promisesabout

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I can see right through youyour eyes tell a story without wordsbut talk is cheap anywayI only listen to those priceless tellsUpon opening your mouth, all I hear is silencebecause nothing you say is worth listening toThere used to be a time when I cherished your breathand I saw truth in your heartBut those days are long pastjust like my pigtails and little purple bowsNow when I look at you I no

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Yes that is correct, no need to blink your eyes twice. I am informing you all that I am a virgin to the whole blog thing. It's crazy because I would have thought I'd jump onto this bus a long time ago, seeing as much as I love to write I still have a fear of sharing with others. Call me selfish, call me what you want but fearless I no longer am. No longer am I afraid to share my thoughts,

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