!?!? "You're Too Pretty To Be Single" !?!?

What’s going on fellas? I’m a nice intelligent young woman who guys approach, and I am always faced with the question “WHY ARE YOU SINGLE?” Now instead of my singleness being a strike of luck, guys question me and have the nerve to say things like “you’re too pretty to be single.” Now I appreciate the compliment but pardon me if I missed the YOU’RE CUTE HERE’S A BOYFRIEND LINE, but I didn’t think being attractive warranted any serious commitments. For crying out loud beautiful women all over the world are single, so what’s this about!?!? I have always felt strange when guys ask me why I’m single, as if I’m doing something to repel all the great men away from me. Maybe they just assume that some guy would have snatched you off the market since you’re nice looking, but get this, attractive women can have…Goals…Brains…and…Standards. I’m not trying to say I’m one of those picky uppity women who lie and say “I don’t need a man”...BECAUSE I’M NOT…I just believe in getting to know the person before going steady LOL. I also believe in focusing on the truly important things in life and allowing that special man to come along without looking for him. I just think some tips need to be provided for the fellas looking for a special lady, so here they are:
Guys Here Are Some Quick Tips:

1. There is no such thing as you’re too pretty to be single.
2. I’m single because of the obvious…I haven’t found that special person.
3. A good woman isn’t jumping in and out of relationships for fun.
4. Being single is okay…It means you’re taking time to GET TO KNOW YOURSELF!
5. Most people don’t like wasting time and emotions on people who are not worth it…hence relationships give a lot, so the person has to be of quality.

This Poem Touches My Soul!

J Ivy

Dr. Gates' Arrest: They Can Drop the Charges But Not The Truth

Unbelievable! I'm sure by this time everyone has heard about the arrest of Dr. Gates, one of the top scholars in the nation, arrested in his own home for disorderly conduct after being accused of "breaking into his house". The charges were dropped, however the truth still remains my friends...Racism is not dead. Discrimination is not dead. I don't care how many Presidents break historical odds. The fact of the matter is that incidents like this occur all 

the time. We are living in an era where under the surface many people still look at others who are different than them and make the conscious decision to hate them. These decisions are evident when you witness people who refuse to allow children to swim in a recreational pool after arriving or people who still follow individuals around stores, or treat certain people as if they are illiterate because of the color of their skin. And this is in no way, shape, or form RIGHT! A renowned scholar, was not arrested for being mistaken by neighbors as a robber....because point blank, PEOPLE KNOW WHO THEIR NEIGHBORS ARE, maybe not name but face, especially the face of Henry Louis Gates Jr.! But was instead arrested, mistreated, embarrassed, and made a fool of because of the color of his skin...Never given a second glance into the content of his character.

Wake Up World!

Diana G.

Daily Inspiration: Your Time Is Now!

I woke up this morning feeling great, like I could do anything, like the sun was shining just to make me feel alive! I wanted to make sure that I spoke to you all to spread this excitement! If you’re having a stressful morning, relax, and let it go. Today is a beautiful day, and a day for you to shine your brightest in everything!

While many of us are constantly thinking of our dreams and futures, I wanted to share a quote with you:

“There is no better time than now. The time to LIVE is now.
The time to DREAM is now. The time to IMAGINE and FORGET the PAST is now.
The time to SHINE is now. The time to BLEED, SWEAT, and DETERMINE yourself for the things you want most is NOW.”

I hope this gives you enough zest to begin making moves today! Today is a day like no other. Today we can take charge of our futures, one step at a time, to accomplish our goals. Have you thought of your next move in life, what is going to get you to your ultimate goal? What is it that you’ve been putting off, today is the day to get it done. What is it that you want to do…whatever it is, make today the day you begin! Have a great day everyone!

Diana G.

Daily Inspiration: Believe

Believe In Yourself, You Have the Power To Do All Things!

Daily Inspiration: Take The First Step

Here’s a quote that I wanted to share with all of you for today’s inspirational message:

Martin Luther King Jr. once said; “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”

One thing we must remember while we are making the moves that will mold our future careers, is that everything may not always be right before our eyes. Sometimes you have to audaciously step out into unknown soil to find what you are looking for. Many of you, I’m sure, have great things that you want to do, whether it’s being on Broadway one day or being the CEO of (your own/a) fortune 500 company. I know that if you have faith, you can do it. I believe in you guys so believe in yourself, and follow Martin’s words and Take The First Step!

Daily Inspiration: Individualism

Today my quote will be about your individualism. While it is easy to be quiet and perpetuate the mundane cycle of day to day living, life is too short!! We don’t have time to be seen but not heard, we don’t have time to be mediocre, we don’t have time to not go after our dreams, we don’t have time to waste time. The beauty of us accelerating ourselves and making moves is that we have the power to simultaneously affect someone else’s life and challenge others to achieve.

Nelson Mandela once said

“And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same”.

On this day, let your light shine! I promise someone somewhere will notice, you never know who’s watching you! You have the power to change the world just by making the small decision to shine! Have a great day!