Jun 28, 2007

Sunny day...Sweeping The Clouds Away!

Okay, sorry for the bad Sesame Street reference. I thought it fitting, because this morning it was dark, rainy and cloudy. I was scheduled to take my Life/Health/Variable Annuities State exam today and I PASSSSSSED! And now the sun is shining. Ah....

Now it's time to: Celebrate good times, come on!

(That was a reference to a not so HSB who sang this karaoke w/ a cracking voice. Ha ha ha!)

Jun 25, 2007

It's Vain & Unecessary...I Know

Summer is here, and especially where I'm at - you really feel it. The sun can be brutal, so I find myself hiding out indoors. I will make it a point to keep sunblock in the car, because I actually got a sunburn a couple weeks ago and I'm shedding like a snake. I hate it.

The hotter it is, the less you wear and although tanks, shorts & summer dresses are all fun and beachy - you have to constantly keep up with shaving. I am so sick of it.

So whenever I hear those ads about laser hair removal...I am SO tempted. Those days of being 13 and loving shaving (because of feeling grown-up, ha ha) are OVER!

Jun 20, 2007

Where My Girls At?

"Girls cause too much drama, that's why I only have guy friends."

"Women have wronged me in the past, that's why I don't get close to anyone."

"Girls are too catty, I don't like being around them."

How many times have I heard these statements? Maybe a good handful of people have said that to me. I have never understood it. Because as I do acknowledge some females can be catty, I see it as immaturity, or having low-self esteem, and in life what you could do is simply choose your friends wisely. Plus...sometimes I may have my moments too. RRrrow!

Personally for me, the most fulfilling times, are those "girls night out" evenings. Where we eat, laugh, act silly, even tearfully share something personal - but always leave happy. We women have to go through a lot nowadays, but knowing that someone has been there, done that and can share helpful insights to help you get through a hard time? Priceless. I love hearing experiences of older women, because some of them went through hardships that I can't even imagine. It even makes you respect them more. And in life, we are sometimes so short-sighted, that we can't see the whole picture. It helps when you have someone there to remind you of that. Having an older friend can also make you more patient, and I know I've learned not to react to things as quickly as I did before! It's not always the end of the world!

Sometimes, there are no major issues to talk about. Spending a light-hearted time with women is just as fun. Sometimes you didn't know you had something in common with someone else. They can even help you avoid mistakes they've made in the past. Even if someone else is a mother, and you are in a totally different stage in your life, you may gain a lot of insights from just being around them. And one day, you may be in the same boat! With younger women, you may be able to help them with what they're going through. And just because you are a bit older, doesn't mean you have nothing in common. Pay it forward, give advice that has helped you.

So here's my two cents:
  • Never isolate yourself, because you are never alone.
  • Appreciate the insights you can gain from women.
  • Always make time for older and younger women.
  • Shed the "image" and be vulnerable. None of us are perfect!
  • Draw strength from sisterly support

And LASTLY:

  • Think positive. Instead of thinking of something critical, train your mind to think of something positive and complement her on it. You'll feel 100 times better than internally dissing her outfit and you'll lose the catty trait you hate so much.

Jun 13, 2007

My Pic Of The Day

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Quack!



Quack!
It's been a while, and Gata's recent post inspired me to post as well and get back to the swing of things. First of all, I've been busy. I took a 5 day Insurance course to get my agent's license. I passed the exit exam, but I still need to take the State one. Last week I was sidetracked by a certain visitor - just kidding. I had a blast with my bro' Ja-Shawn, a.k.a. Jason. We did an Everglades Airboat tour, as well as wreak havoc in the neighborhood. I'm taking a short break from studying. Yes, in about 2 weeks or less I will be working for a duck. Ha! Why did I choose this? Well...I stumbled upon the opportunity and it sounded like something I could be good at so I decided to give it a try.
Will let you know how it goes....




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