Daily Inspiration

Each day we must begin to focus on who we are and who we want to become.
Today and continuously take time out to

strive to know who you are more and more.
Discover what things you like, what makes you unique,
what you want in life…overall spend time getting to know yourself!

I started emailing some of my co-workers a Morning Inspiration every day and since they seem to enjoy it, I decided to add some of them to my blog.

Sweet Dreams Video...Mostly A Nightmare

I am not hating, I'm really really really not, but Beyonce (who I love) did not have a success in the latest video for her single "Sweet Dreams." My first initial thought was, "this is going to be good," but yet again the Beyonce Knowles group skimps on money and gives us some studio digitally enhanced graphic techno image mess. In the world of creativity what is going on! I mean I adore the song "Sweet Dreams," it's absolutely beautiful, but the video in no way reflects the songs tone. What did I just watch, and you can see exactly what I mean if you visit the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuO7A0jYI4g

It began okay, there was sleeping and then we were supposed to be transported into this BEAUTIFUL NIGHTMARE within Beyonce's mind but I think they took the term beautiful nightmare way to literal. It just looked cheap for no reason, the back up dancers need to stop at least for one video LOL, and I just didn't get some of the dancing????!?!?! 

...But you know what, the video was a success because while I hated most of it, I loved Beyonce's look, so I guess it was kind of a beautiful nightmare video kind of thing LOL. No but seriously we can go anywhere in the world and we dance in a studio to make a music video. Dear Beyonce, let me help you out with your video concepts because you are dwindling the spark that is also known as the Beyonce experience! I really didn't want to have to do this blog on this, especially since the last blog I did on Beyonce but you know some things just need to be talked about it. These celebrities don't think we notice their little sneaky tricks, it's a recession but Beyonce you are doing fine! Can we the people at least get a good pricey video, your beautiful but these stunts will only hurt your career. You can do better, I know you can.

-Diana G.

Happy July 4th! Rules to Follow = )

Happy July 4th to everyone out there, remember to be safe and have a great time!

Rules to follow for the 4th

1. Have a Great Time

2. Don't think about work

3. Indulge in all the bbq you can eat!

4. Catch up with some family and see some fireworks!

5. Dance the 4th Away!

6. Be Safe

7. Repeat Number 1

Diana G.

MJ's Famous Glove Will Be Auctioned In October!!

In October, Michael Jackson's famous right handed white crystal beaded glove will be auctioned. The opening bid will begin at $60,000!! The Glove was the exact one worn during MJ's Victory Tour in the 80's. If you've got the cash you could purchase this expensive artifact of history!
My Pocket Forecast:I won't be bidding lol!

The Text Commandements: Do's & Dont's

As an addition to my public stance on the need for text messaging limitations I have created a list of do’s and dont's to further stress my concern and to introduce a voice of reason within the textmania that surrounds us:

DO's

• Text a person you like a sweet message every now and then to show your thinking about them.
• Act like yourself and say what you would say, don’t become a whole new person through a text.
• Realize that when a phone is off it doesn’t get the message until it is turned on…no one is ignoring you
• Realize that if you get a text response it is not always appropriate to call just because you know the person is near their phone
• Text back promptly…if it’s two days late please don’t bother
• Send friends positive messages of encouragement to uplift them
• Send “I love you” messages to friends, special friends, and family
• Understand that constant one word answers are a bad thing
• Play with a persons head in a text at first if they gave you their number and they don’t have yours, and then tell them who you are…but don’t keep who you are from them for weeks, that’s weird
• Hv faith tht ur frnz can read ur mssges wtht hvng all the vwls 2 save on mssgng spce

DONT's

• Text the person you like 250 times a day about nothing! You’ll probably scare them
• Send everyone you know the chain text…its annoying and who wants to be threatened that they will die in the next hour if they don’t send out 10 texts…just don’t do it
• Argue over a text or while texting, its not worth it and can be costly
• Assume that everyone has unlimited texting…Hello we’re in a recession
• Ask a person to be your boyfriend or girlfriend over a text…we’re in college now
• Assume the person has your number and get upset when they text you back and ask who you are
• Text anyone if you are in a position to call them and talk
• Say I’ll call you back later and then send a text later
• Keep texting when a person says ttyl…except for any closing remarks that you may have
• Take texts personal…it’s not always how it sounds to you unless there is cursing and name calling involved
• Tell someone you love them for the first time over a text message
• Try to tell your life story over a text…it’s supposed to be used for short messages
• Text sweet caring things constantly to anyone if you aren’t receiving the same
• Constantly text people during a one on one date, even if they text you unless its life or death…you can do that at home on your own time…and it’s unbelievably rude.

Diana G.

I'm No Longer LOL-ing! TEXTING Is getting out of control!

Short messaging service (SMS) also known as text messaging or texting is a growing fad that people of all ages are adapting to throughout the world. In America alone, 40% of all mobile phone users utilize text messaging, and 80% of people ages 13-24 use texting as well as a form of communication. Many people use text messaging to cut down on talk time, to avoid awkward and nervous situations, to communicate in quiet places, or for numerous other reasons. However, is text messaging getting a little too popular around the world? Are we putting too much effort in cutting down communication and loosing valuable social benefits at the same time? My opinion is that text messaging is taking over and we are losing the value of verbal communication in the process because people don’t understand the limitations of texting.
When it comes to relationships and dating I am no professional however I do know that verbal communication is what drives the building of relationships whether they are with friends or with personal interests. I have gone through some bad text experiences and I am writing this article because I believe that I cannot be the only one with complaints regarding this epidemic. I mean, how many times have you sat and obsessed over a text message with friends endlessly trying to dissect what the person who sent the message was really trying to say. “Does he/she like me?”, “Is he/she mad at me?”, “What do you think he/she is trying to say?” and the list goes on. Messages are getting so short that they lack tone and complicate what are generally uncomplicated situations.
I’m not saying that using text messaging doesn’t have its very useful benefits, because in all actuality it does for many different things. For example it is easier to mass text a group of people in your campus club/organization that there is a meeting than call each person individually, it just saves time. But as a young woman, when it comes to getting to know a young man, the last thing I want to see is continuous texts flooding my digital screen from him. If this is the case it tells me that this thing is going nowhere and that I am obviously wasting my precious time and texts. It may sound crazy, maybe even a little taboo for this day and age but I enjoy hearing the voice of the person that I am getting to know. It just feels like the person in front of me or on the phone with me is present and that we are both focused on getting to know one another. What can truly be considered special about someone watching television, eating, talking on the phone, and then sending a late response to a message that you sent about an hour ago? Thank you so much for the kind and charming chivalry but no thanks.
While it is very sweet to receive a “good morning” text or a “hello, how is your day going?” text, a growing relationship should not be based heavily upon 160 characters or less per message, that’s just not fair or sensible. A call can speak volumes about who you are and shows me that you want to get to know me on a personal level. Nothing that technology can ever develop can ever be able to replace the shear natural ingredients it takes to connect with another individual verbally. Conversation is your way of inviting me into your soul, without that our getting to know each other is just another superficial reality show with no substance. So the next time you grab your phone and get your thumbs ready to go, remember that what may seem the easiest may be the most complicated way to go.

Diana G.

BLACK WOMEN NEED TO KNOW THE STORY OF SARAH BAARTMAN!

In many hip hop videos and other sources of entertainment, the image and body of black women undergo much exploitation for the sole purpose of producing capital gain. This act of exploitation has been going on for centuries and is becoming more and more accepted as a normal occurrence in our society.
In the literary piece “From Freak to Specimen; “The Hottentot Venus” and “The Ugliest Woman in the World”, a clear portrait of the way in which black women are objectified is developed. Sartje Baartman’s story within the text bears much oppression, and injustice. The cause of these things all derived from gender and racial discrimination that is still current factors in the way black women are currently treated.
In many magazines and forums around the country an issue that is very controversial and that has received much attention is the image of black women in hip-hop culture, and the entertainment industry in general. Many feel that the images of black women that are produced disrespect and demean black women, while others feel that it does little or no harm to the women of the black community. The harsh reality is that exploitation in our minds and culture is something that has began to be accepted.
In the text, white audiences put Sartje Baartman’s body on display as if she was an unknown creature. Many would agree that she was forced to be a part of such a horrific situation, giving right to the voluntary choices that many black women in the entertainment industry make today as a means of making profit. However, whether Sartje Baartman was forced or was voluntarily exploited for money does not change the matter that is at hand. The image of black women is being torn apart by the de-sensitivity of many black women, and the far extents that they will go to make a profit in this day and age. The article describes the white man’s intrigue with the black woman’s body as some sort of bestial desire. This form of desire influenced ill treatment and harm to be placed upon the black woman; stealing from her the very essence and pride of her womanhood.
Today it seems like many women have no self-pride. They tread the empty bounds of the lands looking for a fulfillment through their own destruction. Blindingly many black women have fallen into self slavery, a form of slavery that requires ones lack of self identity, to chain themselves to the strings of injustices that were placed upon black women centuries ago. If the image of black women is going to change, we as black women need to gain self-pride and understanding of our personal worth beyond any amount of money. A worth that can be found in building self respect, which will transfer to gaining respect from the hip hop culture and the entertainment industry as a whole.

*Visit this site for more information about Sarah Baartman:
http://icarusfilms.com/new99/hottento.html

Diana G.