So how was everyone’s Valentine’s day?
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A young woman's guide to growing up in the modern world- and a young man's guide to treating her right
4Here’s another blast from the past, my friends! I think it’s perfect for Valentine’s day, even if you’re single. Why? Well, Nu Shooz’ first off-the-charts hit, “I Can’t Wait,” is all about being in love with love, and being head over heels crazy about that special someone! Now, all my single ladies! Don’t fret- consider this a song for your future, because I know life has that someone in store for you down the road! I listen to this and think, “someday, I’m going to be able to sing this and really mean it!” And it’s completely uplifting to me. Hopefully, you guys will get the same feeling out of it- or just a great track to dance to! Enjoy!
Single on Valentine’s Day? No Biggie!
Hey ladies (and my lovely gent readers)!
So, it’s that time of the year again- February. Some of us love it while others dread it. Others are absolutely sick of it. But what’s the big deal? Surely Black History month, winter break, and the Great Spitalfields Pancake Race are wonderful things, but how can they have so diverse a field of acceptance?
They don’t. The day in question is Valentine’s day, one of the most diversely enjoyed- or flat out despised- holidays on the calendar. Some people go out of their way to include absolutely everyone in the fun of a day dedicated to celebrating the art and joy of romance. Others have eyes only for their special sweetheart. And still others gripe about it and moan over how consumerism has destroyed any hope of a normal holiday.
To the naysayers, I simply shake my head. Sure- next to Christmas, it’s that holiday that everyone goes out and spends nearly ludicrous amounts of money on a gift- or gifts- that isn’t even necessary to express your love for someone. I also agree on the point that if Valentine’s day is the only day you treat your other half right, you shouldn’t have them at all. Every day is the day to celebrate your love, no matter how you do it.
Still, there’s something special about Valentine’s day. A day where almost everyone is thinking about love, or celebrating love, or finding love. And I don’t see the harm in celebrating as boldly or as demurely as you like, in any way you choose.
But what of the people who end up single on this day? Are we really going to sit around moping and call it “Singles Awareness Day?” Are we really going to ruin everyone’s fun by being the buzzkill? I certainly hope not.
I’m sure most of my American readers were- or knew someone- that was Superbowl obsessed this past weekend. Now, I didn’t watch the whole event, but I was glued to my television for the half-time show, featuring one of my favorite performers, Madonna, along with an all-star cast of other artists from different styles and walks of life. Now, I loved her performance, myself. Maybe it has something to do with growing up on Madonna, but, to me, she was phenomenal. If you liked her performance, allow me to introduce you to the full version of this song, “Like a Prayer” (or reacquaint you with it, for my fellow Madonna fans). I love this song. The music itself is very inspirational to listen to, and it’s just all around one of my top feel-good songs. If you’re in the mood to feel confident and sassy, or maybe even contemplative and dreamy, I highly suggest this song enter a top spot in your playlist!
Sorry, ladies (and gents)
Hey, everyone-
Sorry I’ve been a bit inactive for about a week. I was at a loss as to what to write, trying to write for something else, and tied up in recording. More is on it’s way! Love you all. And don’t forget to drop us questions! Kinda gets the ball rolling and makes me write, in most cases. :)
-Sam
Aspire to inspire before you expire.
This quote is just so phenomenal in every way. I can’t seem to track down who first said it, so forgive me for not having a source (nor can I remember where I heard, or perhaps read it first), but that just attests to how much this notion has circulated since it was coined. What better way to tackle life, than to rise to the goals you have and try to bring others to their feet to reach theirs, before your time here has passed?
Inspiration of the Day
This particular quote by Abraham Lincoln- and the photo set to complement it- are both beautiful in riveting, profound ways. When a flower reaches for the sky with a little help from a friend, can anything be more perfect? At the same time, I hope that you ladies and gentlemen will meditate on these powerful words, and perhaps take something away from them that you’d like to give to yourself as a goal for this year. My goal? This year, I feel like the world needs a way to re-embrace what it has nearly forgotten- manners, chivalry, compassion, understanding, respect, love, and openness. So, by starting this blog, I’m plucking a thistle (the tendency to cyberbullying and “trolling” so often seen on the Internet, and so often hurtful in the real world), and planting the flower of my messages where I think that, just maybe, a flower might grow.
As always you guys, have a wonderful day!
-Sam
P.S: If you like this image, you can find more, as well as some amazing articles, here: http://presentoutlook.com/quote-images/
Anatomy of a True Lady
No, this article is not going to help you with your biology or health class project, friends. And, sorry boys, but this one isn’t going to do much more than help you pass the time and maybe better understand some of your female counterparts. So, girls, it’s time for a bit of a serious woman-to-woman talk about who you are and why, sometimes, you might feel just a little lost and confused- or even a lot!
Let’s take a look at this diagram I put together a few days ago, to get better acquainted with the main parts of a lady.
That probably wasn’t what you were expecting, was it? Now, maybe some of you are judging the dotted lines and trying to decide which is “the right size.” Maybe some of you are looking at this and thinking, “yeah, everyone but me is perfect.” And maybe others still are rolling their eyes and wondering why everyone keeps spewing this stupidity when it’s obviously not true.
But is it that obvious? How can you be so sure that I don’t mean every word I write here?
The thing is, if you are sitting at your computer, or with your iDevice or smart phone and you’re having that reaction, I can tell you why. And I know why, because when I was 12, and for many years later, I started to do the same thing. People would basically shout “girl power” at me, and I’d tell them to shut up and shove it. I didn’t believe in any of that feminism stuff, or all that motivational speaking. I listened in school when we had motivational speakers come in, and I was interested in what they had to say at the time, but by a couple hours later, I was back to thinking they were all insane and that I didn’t need them.
Sound anything like you? Well, if I’m hitting the nail on the head here, relax. Your “symtoms” are actually pretty normal! The problem is that they can get away from you, and you can end up hurting yourself more than you know. So, what exactly is going on here?
There is nothing wrong with you, except the fact that you don’t believe in yourself.
“Oh man, here she goes again with that ‘believe in yourself’ stuff. Well, I’m not listening! I totally believe in myself!” Do you? Are you sure? I mean, yeah, you’ve got tons of confidence and you’re always the ringleader with your friends, and all the boys-or girls- drool over you. How can you not believe in yourself?
It’s actually pretty easy to forget about the way you feel inside when you have to deal with socializing and your drama and your friends’ drama, and maybe even your relatives’ drama, and all the stuff going on around you 24/7, in the real world and online. Easy enough where you don’t even realize what’s happened. Trust me, I’ve been there and done that, and it wasn’t fun.
So, maybe now I’ve got you thinking about it. And maybe, in some of you, there’s a part of you that’s sort of nodding its head and agreeing with me on some things. Maybe that part of you wants to hear more about how to gain more self-esteem and how to truly believe in yourself. I certainly hope that’s the case. So, let’s start to break down and take a closer look at the anatomy of a lady, and see if that doesn’t help us reach some conclusion on what to do about that.
Song of the Day- “Perfect” by Pink
This is the perfect song to celebrate the opening of this blog. No matter which version you listen to (this is the clean version), it really hits home, if you let it. But what Pink says is true- no one is ever nothing, and everyone is as beautiful as they want to be. Because when you’re perfect inside, you’re perfect outside. So be yourself, and that’s the only key there is to being perfect!
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-The Ladies
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