Tough Chocolate Candy

Chad Ochocinco & Floyd Maymeather, two athletes taking the spotlight right now. One is tough on the football field and dancing his way into hearts. While the other knocks heads in the ring and breaks hearts on reality shows. All I can say is they both clean up well.

Before and After

Michael Jai White sure hit the jackpot, didn't he? When I came across this picture, I had to post it. His look before Hollywood, had me speechless. As we can see, time and the gym will surely transform you. But check this out....he's so fly. Audience: How fly is he? His wife (an OB-GYN) proposed to him! And I see why. (another picture below)

So Whatcha, Whatcha, Whatcha Want?

Yeah I'm back and wondering "What Do Women Really Want?" And yes this was inspired by the show, "What Chilli Wants." On the show, R&B/Pop star Chilli tries to find a man with her personal matchmaker Tionna Smalls. Chilli has a long, detailed list of what she wants and doesn't want in a man. Now I understand that all women and men should have a few standards. You shouldn't settle for a "Roody Poot," when you deserve Prince Charming. But at the same time a perfect man isn't realistic. I don't believe anyone's man is exactly what they asked for. That's where the "80 -20 Rule" comes in effect. The "80-20 Rule," means you will get 80% of what you want out of your mate and will receive 20% of what you dislike or have to compromise with. But the tricky thing is, if you let go of your 80%, you may receive 20% of what you want from the next mate.
When I first heard the theory on Tyler Perry's, "Why Did I Get Married? Why Did I Get Married Too?" I thought it made so much sense. I bet everybody in a relationship has compromised a few specifics on their checklist. He may be smart and fine but not as wealthy as you want him to be. He's romantic, respectful with a beautiful smile but not very tall.The list can go on and on but I think you get the picture. Don't take this the wrong way! I'm not telling you to finally go out with your annoying co-worker with bad B.O. I'm just saying don't miss out on a good thing. You might be too busy pointing out his flaws to see his fame.

Live Your Life

Make moves while you still can. No one knows what lies ahead in life. We are all guaranteed only one thing and that is death. I say this because people restrict themselves and create invisible boundaries to keep them from doing certain things in life. But one day you may not be able to do what was offered yesterday. Some with good health and hearts still become victims of tragedy. I heard a story of a 30 year old woman who is now suffering from a brain tumor. She is college educated with a great career but this illness appeared out of nowhere. She is currently living in a medical facility with hospice. She is getting thinner by the day currently weighing 98lbs. with 6 months to live. Her intelligence hasn't vanished but her ability to keep up with her surroundings is making day to day life difficult. Another story is of an African -American woman who just turned fifty by the grace of God. Last year this Christian woman suffered from a minor stroke. Her health is strong, she doesn't drink, smoke and is one of God's faithful saints.

The point of this blog is to live your life and enjoy every minute of it. You never know when your time on Earth may become more difficult or end. I'm not trying to make anyone cry or have regrets, just make the most of what you have!

Desperate Housewives

This blog entry isn't about the TV show, but is inspired by it. The women on the show go to desperate measures to keep a happy home. They sneak, cheat and manipulate to get what they want and to prevent others from getting. Are these characteristics of women in general or women trying to keep a family? I thought of a few questions or family situations that seem common these days.

1. Are you continuously calling a man who still doesn't have your number saved?
2. Did you have his baby, just to keep him around?
3. Is he always asking for something: money, material things, sex and etc.?
4. Are you putting up with his B.S. because you think he will eventually change?
5. Are you blowing up his phone every night because he can't make it home before midnight?
6. Is your only alone time: when your intimate or about to go to bed?
7. Do you only see him at night?
8. Do you know there is another woman but don't care?
9. Is he "nice" in public but "mean" in private? or vice-verse
10. Are you involved with a man who seems gay but claims he's straight?
11. Do you always have to schedule the dates, pick him up, and pay?
12. Did you have his baby and he still doesn't give a damn about you, but you still love him?
13. Does he control your money, what you wear and where you go?
14. Has he cheated on you multiple times and you're still with him?
15. Do you have to check his text, email or call records regularly?

This list can go on and on but I have other things to do. Ladies if you answered "yes" to one or more of these questions, I'm gonna need you to re-evaluate your relationship and yourself. You deserve better and he knows it too. A relationship does include compromise, but don't do it if it hurts you and makes you seem desperate to keep that man!

Feel free to comment and add more situations to the list!!

Was the kid really his son?

Now I will admit that I read entertainment blogs, websites and will take a glimpse at the National Enquirer while standing in the grocery line, to get the gossip. And I can usually seperate the real from the fake, but not this time. Word on the street is MJ has an older son, Omer Bhatti. The source isn't the most credible but he is family. Mr. Joe "shut up and dance" Jackson, gave an unpaid interview admitting Omer Bhatti, as his grandson. Omer Bhatti (25), was sitting alongside the family at the memorial.
And after I googled him, I'm thinking he might be the real deal! Now MJ's other kids don't favor him or any other family members. We can stare at his kids while having 20/20 vision with a microscope and see no resemblance. And the Jackson's have dominant features including high cheek bones, small noses(some organic others artificial), and deep round eyes. A family resemblance should show up somewhere. If not in the features,then the skin color. This cat Omer, is the hispanic version of a before or after surgery, Jackson. Omer says he met MJ on tour when he was a child and ever since they hung out. This may be true and MJ being his father could be also. But don't take my word for it, see for yourself. This could be the story behind "Billie Jean," we'll find out soon from the DNA test. Omer is requesting to know the truth. I'm hoping it's true, because the media said he can dance and perform just like daddy! That'll be news to Kanye, since he's trying to take the "King of Pop" title. He is now certified crazy, but that's another story.

What is a Friend?

A listener when you want to talk without interruption.
A shoulder to lean on when you lose your balance.
A helping hand when your two need extra support.
A third eye when you tend to go blind and can't see the obvious.
A cheerleader when no one else is a fan of or understands anything you do.
A devil's advocate to make sure you know what lies on both sides of the fence.
A brother or sister to be there throughout your journey of life.

These are few things I try to be to my friends and hope they will do the same for me. I don't believe I'm asking for too much. If my friends don't fall into at least one of these descriptions, I may question why they're in my life. You may feel otherwise but don't forget this is my blog.