I hate this term lol
Today I want to address this whole choosin thing and what effect it has on how your relationship will go. Some co-wrokers of mine were discussing "choosin" and who should do it, and who gets the uppperhand based on who "chose". This sounds so ridiculous but I'm gonna try my best not to get lost in the choosin of the chosen one and so on a so forth lol
First off, choosin is when you decide you wanna date or holla at somebody. I would assume there has to be options for someone to choose, but ive been told not necessarily. Its just a broad term for deciding who you want to kick it with. Guys and girls can "choose" so it's not like back in the day when men were the only ones to do the approaching. Apparently anybody can get chosen.
My focus is, does being the one to get chosen give you an upperhand in the relationship? Does choosin mean you have given up your power to have any control in your relationship? It's like, well you wanted to talk to me so you gonna do what i say or Im not gonna let you choose me anymore or something. I think this type of situation can kind of go both ways.
If you are chosen, depending on whether or not you too were choosin this person on the low-low, you can kind of see how far you can get the person to go if they are choosin kinda hard. If you know somebody really likes you, some may try to get what they can, even if the choosin isnt mutual. I guess in this instance, being chosen has its perks.
If you are choosing you could play it the other way around. If i choose you instead of the other person, what are you gonna do to continue to get chosen??? ;-) And if you know how to choose right, you gonna make sure the choosin is somewhat mutual so you dont get played. Seems like being the chooser can also give you the upperhand.
I guess we have all been one each side so maybe it's how you choose and not WHO you choose that determines the outcome. *sigh* That was exhausting lol What do ya'll think?
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
What Kind Are You?
MORNING!
Yes, Ive been away for a while. I just needed a lil break. I took a lil vacay, and Im feeling waaaaaaay better than before. Confusion was narrating my life but clarity has come in to do some editing ;-) Things happen for a reason and i believe in destiny. What you want, may not always be what you need. Life is not easy and sometimes you have to lose things to appreciate what you have. And once it's gone, you realize you really didnt need it after all. There are so many different types of people and im learning more and more about how to deal with certain ones.
Some people are like paper plates. You're only supposed to use them ONCE! And then you throw them away. There is no washing, drying, and re-using. They are not meant for that. These people cant withstand the heat from the dishwasher and will lose their shape. Sometimes you just dont feel like doing the dishes and you need something convenient. You dont treat these people like your regular glass or china. Just use them and be done. ( i dont condone this type of behavior, just stating facts lol)
You always have your boomerangs. These are the people you cant seem to keep a handle on for longer than a couple months at a time. When you throw them out they always come back, and you cant wait to catch them. Sometimes they come back just when you need them, and they leave after they've served their purpose. Although they might be the most fun, they're not meant to stay around, and maybe that's best.
Then there are your anchors (my fave!). These are the people that hold you down no matter what. They help you through the storms and sometimes they even create them ;-) But no matter what, they help keep you grounded and you can count on them to be there when you need them. Regardless of where you float to, your anchor is ready to drop down and make sure you dont stray to far from where you need to be. These people arent going anywhere.
Dont try and substitute one for another. You cant change someones makeup! A paper plate is a paper plate for a reason. Your boomerang is incapable of being your anchor. Period. Know who you're dealing with and allow them to serve their purpose. Sidenote: people are different things to different people. Its possible for someone to be your boomerang while being an anchor to someone else! So dont expect your paper plate to "boomerang" how they did for the last person ;-)
Yes, Ive been away for a while. I just needed a lil break. I took a lil vacay, and Im feeling waaaaaaay better than before. Confusion was narrating my life but clarity has come in to do some editing ;-) Things happen for a reason and i believe in destiny. What you want, may not always be what you need. Life is not easy and sometimes you have to lose things to appreciate what you have. And once it's gone, you realize you really didnt need it after all. There are so many different types of people and im learning more and more about how to deal with certain ones.
Some people are like paper plates. You're only supposed to use them ONCE! And then you throw them away. There is no washing, drying, and re-using. They are not meant for that. These people cant withstand the heat from the dishwasher and will lose their shape. Sometimes you just dont feel like doing the dishes and you need something convenient. You dont treat these people like your regular glass or china. Just use them and be done. ( i dont condone this type of behavior, just stating facts lol)
You always have your boomerangs. These are the people you cant seem to keep a handle on for longer than a couple months at a time. When you throw them out they always come back, and you cant wait to catch them. Sometimes they come back just when you need them, and they leave after they've served their purpose. Although they might be the most fun, they're not meant to stay around, and maybe that's best.
Then there are your anchors (my fave!). These are the people that hold you down no matter what. They help you through the storms and sometimes they even create them ;-) But no matter what, they help keep you grounded and you can count on them to be there when you need them. Regardless of where you float to, your anchor is ready to drop down and make sure you dont stray to far from where you need to be. These people arent going anywhere.
Dont try and substitute one for another. You cant change someones makeup! A paper plate is a paper plate for a reason. Your boomerang is incapable of being your anchor. Period. Know who you're dealing with and allow them to serve their purpose. Sidenote: people are different things to different people. Its possible for someone to be your boomerang while being an anchor to someone else! So dont expect your paper plate to "boomerang" how they did for the last person ;-)
Monday, August 17, 2009
Forgiveness
Morning People!!
Forgiving is hard. Let's just face it. It takes a while for most people to learn how to let go of grudges and just forgive and let it go. I used to be the queen of making people PAY for what they did to me! lol But i lost a lot of good friends doing that. Once you realize you arent gaining anything by not forgiving someone who is clearly remorseful and sorry, you will find it easier to forgive. Do you really not want them around? I didnt think so!
What helped me most was realizing clearly im not perfect, and i would hate for someone to never forgive me for a mistake. After being on the other side of the table, its easier to understand when forgiveness is due. We are all gonna have to use it one day, so just be prepared to break the glass on the "in case of emergency" forgiveness box. Sometimes you just have to suck it up and move on.
Some people may not deserve to be forgiven, and that's when things get tricky. Although its extremely hard in this case, go ahead and forgive them. You'll feel better in the long wrong. It takes so much energy to hate and despise someone than it does to just pray about it and move along. You dont have to tell them directly. You can just be at peace with the situation and you will honestly feel a whole lot better. I dont go to church everyday, but me and God are homies (the long way) and when I ask him to help me be a bigger and better person, things become so much easier. You definitely need some back up with forgiving someone you think doesnt deserve it.
Some people will try and make you feel stupid or naive for being so forgiving but its way easier to exchange "Im sorry....I forgive you" than to argue about something forever just to end up at that same point. Dont let friends or family make you feel bad about forgiving. It's what youre supposed to do. Loving people means accepting their faults. You gotta be able to encourage people to do better by letting them know you understand and you forgive them, in hopes they will learn from it.
In a lot of cases, people continue to make the same mistakes, and at that point you may need to forgive and really move on. Either way you will be happier in the long run by letting that burden of a grudge go and living your life. If someone cant forgive you for something, whatever. Shouldnt stop your flow. If you know youre truly sorry and they just cant be an adult and forgive you, then so be it. You dont need them to validate your remorse. Forgive them for not forgiving you. :-)
Forgiving is hard. Let's just face it. It takes a while for most people to learn how to let go of grudges and just forgive and let it go. I used to be the queen of making people PAY for what they did to me! lol But i lost a lot of good friends doing that. Once you realize you arent gaining anything by not forgiving someone who is clearly remorseful and sorry, you will find it easier to forgive. Do you really not want them around? I didnt think so!
What helped me most was realizing clearly im not perfect, and i would hate for someone to never forgive me for a mistake. After being on the other side of the table, its easier to understand when forgiveness is due. We are all gonna have to use it one day, so just be prepared to break the glass on the "in case of emergency" forgiveness box. Sometimes you just have to suck it up and move on.
Some people may not deserve to be forgiven, and that's when things get tricky. Although its extremely hard in this case, go ahead and forgive them. You'll feel better in the long wrong. It takes so much energy to hate and despise someone than it does to just pray about it and move along. You dont have to tell them directly. You can just be at peace with the situation and you will honestly feel a whole lot better. I dont go to church everyday, but me and God are homies (the long way) and when I ask him to help me be a bigger and better person, things become so much easier. You definitely need some back up with forgiving someone you think doesnt deserve it.
Some people will try and make you feel stupid or naive for being so forgiving but its way easier to exchange "Im sorry....I forgive you" than to argue about something forever just to end up at that same point. Dont let friends or family make you feel bad about forgiving. It's what youre supposed to do. Loving people means accepting their faults. You gotta be able to encourage people to do better by letting them know you understand and you forgive them, in hopes they will learn from it.
In a lot of cases, people continue to make the same mistakes, and at that point you may need to forgive and really move on. Either way you will be happier in the long run by letting that burden of a grudge go and living your life. If someone cant forgive you for something, whatever. Shouldnt stop your flow. If you know youre truly sorry and they just cant be an adult and forgive you, then so be it. You dont need them to validate your remorse. Forgive them for not forgiving you. :-)
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Cheating
No Fancy title for this one ;-) It is what it is LOL
My homie thought temptation would be a good topic to discuss. Specifically when doing a lot of traveling in a relationship. Is it hard to be faithful when youre always on the road encountering attractive people that your partner would probably never ever come across in life? Does traveling often without your partner leave room for some some serious #NOS #BOS action?? (in PC terms: a boy or girl on the side) How strong does a relationship have to be to withstand temptation while away from home?
I personally dont believe traveling has anything to do with being tempted and possibly cheating or just doing something you flat out have no business doing in a relationship. If youre tempted to cheat while on a trip, youre probably tempted to cheat right in your city and are probably already cheating ;-) lol Cheating is cheating is cheating and it dont matter where someone is, their will power dont just turnoff when they leave the state. It was already off! Might not have been acting on it, but they wanted to. The trip just gave them an excuse to act a fool. So this blog aint for ya'll! lol
For those who are actually faithful and tend to take a lot of trips away from their boo, temptation can be a huge issue. Especially if there is no trust. People cheat for many different reasons. Some of those being they think the other is cheating, their partner nags them and drives them to someone else, or they just dont have the balls to end their relationship. Some just cant get that thing they need from the one they love and they know exactly where to get it from without causing any friction in their relationship. Bim, Bam, thank you ma'am! But, for my good partners who want their relationship to work, they might just need to decipher if this is what they really want or not.
I learned a long time ago, just because you love someone doesnt mean you have to be together and just because you love someone doesnt mean you like them. A relationship cant work if you arent fully committed. And how can you be fully committed if youre always thinking of someone else or your mate is not satisfying you accordingly? It becomes a problem for both. You cant take your mate everywhere you go. So if youre taking a lot of trips you need to make sure the time you spend together is the best! Its up to the one always left at home to make sure their mate is happy. Make sure your mate is not wanting for anything so when theyre faced with temptation, unless theyre just an ass, there will be no need to deviate. If you really make an effort to communicate what's lacking and really make an effort to provide it, there really shouldnt be any problems.
If someone is always tempted and they have a really hard time not acting on it, they are just not in the relationship they should be in. It is very possible to be satisfied with one person, and if you cant, you arent relationship material. And there is nothing wrong with that! Just dont promise someone something you cant deliver. And if you have a mate thats always traveling, check your trust issues at the door. Dont accuse them of everything under the sun and they wont feel the need to do it. If youre gonna receive an attitude when you get home, you might as well have a good reason for it! ;-)
My homie thought temptation would be a good topic to discuss. Specifically when doing a lot of traveling in a relationship. Is it hard to be faithful when youre always on the road encountering attractive people that your partner would probably never ever come across in life? Does traveling often without your partner leave room for some some serious #NOS #BOS action?? (in PC terms: a boy or girl on the side) How strong does a relationship have to be to withstand temptation while away from home?
I personally dont believe traveling has anything to do with being tempted and possibly cheating or just doing something you flat out have no business doing in a relationship. If youre tempted to cheat while on a trip, youre probably tempted to cheat right in your city and are probably already cheating ;-) lol Cheating is cheating is cheating and it dont matter where someone is, their will power dont just turnoff when they leave the state. It was already off! Might not have been acting on it, but they wanted to. The trip just gave them an excuse to act a fool. So this blog aint for ya'll! lol
For those who are actually faithful and tend to take a lot of trips away from their boo, temptation can be a huge issue. Especially if there is no trust. People cheat for many different reasons. Some of those being they think the other is cheating, their partner nags them and drives them to someone else, or they just dont have the balls to end their relationship. Some just cant get that thing they need from the one they love and they know exactly where to get it from without causing any friction in their relationship. Bim, Bam, thank you ma'am! But, for my good partners who want their relationship to work, they might just need to decipher if this is what they really want or not.
I learned a long time ago, just because you love someone doesnt mean you have to be together and just because you love someone doesnt mean you like them. A relationship cant work if you arent fully committed. And how can you be fully committed if youre always thinking of someone else or your mate is not satisfying you accordingly? It becomes a problem for both. You cant take your mate everywhere you go. So if youre taking a lot of trips you need to make sure the time you spend together is the best! Its up to the one always left at home to make sure their mate is happy. Make sure your mate is not wanting for anything so when theyre faced with temptation, unless theyre just an ass, there will be no need to deviate. If you really make an effort to communicate what's lacking and really make an effort to provide it, there really shouldnt be any problems.
If someone is always tempted and they have a really hard time not acting on it, they are just not in the relationship they should be in. It is very possible to be satisfied with one person, and if you cant, you arent relationship material. And there is nothing wrong with that! Just dont promise someone something you cant deliver. And if you have a mate thats always traveling, check your trust issues at the door. Dont accuse them of everything under the sun and they wont feel the need to do it. If youre gonna receive an attitude when you get home, you might as well have a good reason for it! ;-)
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Love VS Money
And here we go....
Today I think I wanna talk about balance. How to keep your drive, independence, and goals and still maintain a healthy, good relationship. Is it possible to go for the money and still have love? Does it have to be "VS" instead of "and"? In a lot of relationships Ive experienced and witnessed, some people cant seem to find a balance between working and having time for their mate. I always chalk this up to not really wanting to be with the person due to the lack of effort to make it work. Maybe it's bad to assume but Im a firm believer in "you make time for what you want to make time for," no excuses. Its not your work keeping you away, it's you. Taking a lunch break just to see your partner, or planning something way in advance when you know you will be free, or designating a day a week thats just gonna be about them shows some kind of effort on your behalf. Yes things do come up, and yes maybe those dates could get cancelled, but atleast the attempt shows your effort. And sometimes the effort is all someone needs to see.
I do believe in having goals and working hard to achieve them, and that can frequently consume a lot of your time. But shouldnt making your partner happy be a goal you also put effort towards? If you spend all your time chasing money or fame because that makes you happy, is making the person you love smile just as important? Yes, the person who truly loves you will support you and take the background to your dreams, but dont they need support from you in return. I have seen needy people who just crave way too much attention hourly, and i have seen people who settle for one day out of the month. Where is the balance?
Now, knowing your partner beforehand can clear up a lot of trouble. So Im not speaking about someone who is expecting something they've never gotten, or trying to make someone be something they arent. When you met the person and they didnt spend time with you, they arent going to now! Im talking about having someone who made an effort to put you first sometimes and made sure to include you in their schedule, and then all of a sudden, something replaces you. Is it wrong to expect to consistently receive the same treatment that made you want to even deal with the person in the first place. If you know you cant be consistent, why even start something you cant finish?
Being driven and being successful is great, but dont forget about the one you love. Theyre only human and can only take so much. There is a point when anyone normal is going to need some kind of attention and affection to remain happy. If someone is making an effort to be understanding of your lifestyle, be understanding of their needs in return. I think it's very possible to have both love and money. Sometimes just including your partner in your activities can help balance the two. Communicating with one another, having some sort of game plan, AND STICKING TO IT can ensure you both remain happy.
Today I think I wanna talk about balance. How to keep your drive, independence, and goals and still maintain a healthy, good relationship. Is it possible to go for the money and still have love? Does it have to be "VS" instead of "and"? In a lot of relationships Ive experienced and witnessed, some people cant seem to find a balance between working and having time for their mate. I always chalk this up to not really wanting to be with the person due to the lack of effort to make it work. Maybe it's bad to assume but Im a firm believer in "you make time for what you want to make time for," no excuses. Its not your work keeping you away, it's you. Taking a lunch break just to see your partner, or planning something way in advance when you know you will be free, or designating a day a week thats just gonna be about them shows some kind of effort on your behalf. Yes things do come up, and yes maybe those dates could get cancelled, but atleast the attempt shows your effort. And sometimes the effort is all someone needs to see.
I do believe in having goals and working hard to achieve them, and that can frequently consume a lot of your time. But shouldnt making your partner happy be a goal you also put effort towards? If you spend all your time chasing money or fame because that makes you happy, is making the person you love smile just as important? Yes, the person who truly loves you will support you and take the background to your dreams, but dont they need support from you in return. I have seen needy people who just crave way too much attention hourly, and i have seen people who settle for one day out of the month. Where is the balance?
Now, knowing your partner beforehand can clear up a lot of trouble. So Im not speaking about someone who is expecting something they've never gotten, or trying to make someone be something they arent. When you met the person and they didnt spend time with you, they arent going to now! Im talking about having someone who made an effort to put you first sometimes and made sure to include you in their schedule, and then all of a sudden, something replaces you. Is it wrong to expect to consistently receive the same treatment that made you want to even deal with the person in the first place. If you know you cant be consistent, why even start something you cant finish?
Being driven and being successful is great, but dont forget about the one you love. Theyre only human and can only take so much. There is a point when anyone normal is going to need some kind of attention and affection to remain happy. If someone is making an effort to be understanding of your lifestyle, be understanding of their needs in return. I think it's very possible to have both love and money. Sometimes just including your partner in your activities can help balance the two. Communicating with one another, having some sort of game plan, AND STICKING TO IT can ensure you both remain happy.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
"Right Side of Ya Brain...."
Its morniiiiiing :-)
I think I wanna touch on some relationship stuff today :-/ lol I think its important to try and understand why you cant leave certain people alone or let go of your feelings for someone who clearly is not the one or does not share those same feelings as you. It really SUCKS when you feel as though your feelings arent mutual and the other person has the upperhand in your relationship. And when I say relationship, I mean any kind: boyfriend/girlfriend, or just dating/talking, or even just sexing. Its got to be mutual; everyone has to be on the same page. Something on a smaller scale could lead to much bigger things, but youve both got to know what the other wants and doesnt want. Thats why I always say communication is key.
If youre always left wanting more or feeling unsatisfied mentally or physically, its safe to say either that person just doesnt know how you feel or they just arent that into you. Sorry! If youve told someone how you feel and nothing changes, that should (in most cases) let you know the feelings arent mutual because they would put forth the effort to make you believe they feel the same way as you. And in most cases, this conversation isnt even needed because you guys are already there. Now dont get me wrong, cause Im no Dr. Phil, but in my experience, this type of behavior normally means they just aint feelin ya. And that doesnt mean at all, just not the way you like or love them.
If youve been dealing with someone for a long period of time and youve yet to get to a place where you are both happy with your specific relationship, you might not ever be. Although I believe relationships require effort, it shouldnt take years to get it right. Not on basic things like how much time you spend together, or communicate, or "where your relationship is heading". Clearly its no where if you have that talk every couple weeks. If in the back of your mind, you believe someone isnt being all the way 100 with you, 9 times out of 10, they arent.
My main issue is, if youre in a situation with someone where it never goes your way and you always feel like you care waaaaaaay more than they do, its okay. The heart is not your brain. Although you know in your mind, this person isnt right for you, or they just flat out aint sh!t, the heart does not know that. Its okay to feel a certain way about someone even if its not mutual. You cant tell your heart what to do. No, you shouldnt make a fool of yourself, but if you settle for the minimum BY CHOICE, then so be it. Sometimes its just like that, and thats the way it is! Sometimes you just wanna see that person even if its for a little bit ;-) *sigh*
What Im trying to say (before you stalkers get any ideas) is just because that persons feelings arent as full blown as yours (or maybe they dont show it like you do) and you continue to deal with them, doesnt mean something is wrong with you for still caring. If you stop loving someone or liking someone just because they dont show it the same way you do, you might not have felt that way in the first place. Dont be mad at them and dont beat yourself up. Now, if you wake up and realize you want something else, or you cant handle their casualness to your situation, then move on. Either way, you may then STILL have those feelings. You just arent acting on them anymore.
Now for those lucky people on the other side. Do them a favor and just tell them what it is. Hey, I dont like you like that, or I do feel the same, I just dont wanna act on it..... Whatever it may be, dont let the person drive themselves crazy trying to figure you out. If you care about them, even if its on a way smaller scale than they do you, let them know how you feel so they can make whatever decision may be best for them and their happiness. And to all my people who wear their heart on their sleeve and arent afraid of being 100 and putting themselves out there in the path of rejection or heartache, I applaud you, because you WONT miss out on love as someone who never says or does anything and loses what could be the best thing that ever happened to them. =)
I think I wanna touch on some relationship stuff today :-/ lol I think its important to try and understand why you cant leave certain people alone or let go of your feelings for someone who clearly is not the one or does not share those same feelings as you. It really SUCKS when you feel as though your feelings arent mutual and the other person has the upperhand in your relationship. And when I say relationship, I mean any kind: boyfriend/girlfriend, or just dating/talking, or even just sexing. Its got to be mutual; everyone has to be on the same page. Something on a smaller scale could lead to much bigger things, but youve both got to know what the other wants and doesnt want. Thats why I always say communication is key.
If youre always left wanting more or feeling unsatisfied mentally or physically, its safe to say either that person just doesnt know how you feel or they just arent that into you. Sorry! If youve told someone how you feel and nothing changes, that should (in most cases) let you know the feelings arent mutual because they would put forth the effort to make you believe they feel the same way as you. And in most cases, this conversation isnt even needed because you guys are already there. Now dont get me wrong, cause Im no Dr. Phil, but in my experience, this type of behavior normally means they just aint feelin ya. And that doesnt mean at all, just not the way you like or love them.
If youve been dealing with someone for a long period of time and youve yet to get to a place where you are both happy with your specific relationship, you might not ever be. Although I believe relationships require effort, it shouldnt take years to get it right. Not on basic things like how much time you spend together, or communicate, or "where your relationship is heading". Clearly its no where if you have that talk every couple weeks. If in the back of your mind, you believe someone isnt being all the way 100 with you, 9 times out of 10, they arent.
My main issue is, if youre in a situation with someone where it never goes your way and you always feel like you care waaaaaaay more than they do, its okay. The heart is not your brain. Although you know in your mind, this person isnt right for you, or they just flat out aint sh!t, the heart does not know that. Its okay to feel a certain way about someone even if its not mutual. You cant tell your heart what to do. No, you shouldnt make a fool of yourself, but if you settle for the minimum BY CHOICE, then so be it. Sometimes its just like that, and thats the way it is! Sometimes you just wanna see that person even if its for a little bit ;-) *sigh*
What Im trying to say (before you stalkers get any ideas) is just because that persons feelings arent as full blown as yours (or maybe they dont show it like you do) and you continue to deal with them, doesnt mean something is wrong with you for still caring. If you stop loving someone or liking someone just because they dont show it the same way you do, you might not have felt that way in the first place. Dont be mad at them and dont beat yourself up. Now, if you wake up and realize you want something else, or you cant handle their casualness to your situation, then move on. Either way, you may then STILL have those feelings. You just arent acting on them anymore.
Now for those lucky people on the other side. Do them a favor and just tell them what it is. Hey, I dont like you like that, or I do feel the same, I just dont wanna act on it..... Whatever it may be, dont let the person drive themselves crazy trying to figure you out. If you care about them, even if its on a way smaller scale than they do you, let them know how you feel so they can make whatever decision may be best for them and their happiness. And to all my people who wear their heart on their sleeve and arent afraid of being 100 and putting themselves out there in the path of rejection or heartache, I applaud you, because you WONT miss out on love as someone who never says or does anything and loses what could be the best thing that ever happened to them. =)
Friday, August 7, 2009
Downtime
Good Morning!
First off i just want ya'll to peep my consistency lol Today I think I wanna discuss how twitter was down yesterday and everyone lost their minds (including myself) lol who knew something as simple and minute as a one sentence update to let the world know something they probably dont even care about could cause such an "uproar in the community" :-/ I mean this was major. CNN and Channel 2 action news both ran stories on it. Yes, twitter was hacked, but that wasnt the main focus of their reports, it was more about how people were going to "deal" without being able to update.
I was one of those late tweeters. I thought it was stupid and everyone i knew was on the site before me. Once i began feeling left out when i would be chillin with friends and they would be updating right next to each other and i had no clue what was going on, I broke down and let someone set me up an account. Still then, it took a while for me to really get in the habit of consitently updating my status. But OMG once i got in the habit, i could not stop!! I mean I seriously had to be on twitter at all times, making sure i didnt miss when my homies got off work or went to sleep or washed their hair. And i also had to make sure the world knew when i was sleepy at work, or hungry, or watching a really funny show. "LOL guys, you should watch this!" :-/
Soooooooooo when the site went down, how did we cope??? Did we go into shock and wonder what is wrong with our stupid phones? Did you continuously refresh your twitter, then delete the app and re-install it (like i did, sshhhhhh!) Did you Instant Message your friends to see why you couldnt talk to them on twitter, because thats so different than AOL, Yahoo, or just plain ole texting?? OR did you do something productive with yourself?!?! Maybe go to the gym, read a book, call your relatives, or start a blog like I did :-) I went to the gym too, but thats a whole nother story :-/
Dont get me wrong, I loooooove me some twitter. I have yet to understand why, but I am no longer in denial. I logged in from the web this morning because although clearly twitter is up and running, Ubertwitter is NOT! ggrrrrrrrrr! BUT when something like twitter being hacked makes the news and everyone cant wait for it to work again, I wonder how much time and productivity is being wasted sitting around pressing refresh. Im jusayin, multitask ppl! Go on ahead and update, but make sure youre actually updating about doing something productive in life that will benefit you in the long run (and still feel free to update me on the beer pong or WTDT@ "where they do that at" status').
Now that ive done something productive with my day, I dont feel bad about spending the rest of it checking when Ubertwitter will be back up again ;-)
So, what did YOU do while twitter was down?
First off i just want ya'll to peep my consistency lol Today I think I wanna discuss how twitter was down yesterday and everyone lost their minds (including myself) lol who knew something as simple and minute as a one sentence update to let the world know something they probably dont even care about could cause such an "uproar in the community" :-/ I mean this was major. CNN and Channel 2 action news both ran stories on it. Yes, twitter was hacked, but that wasnt the main focus of their reports, it was more about how people were going to "deal" without being able to update.
I was one of those late tweeters. I thought it was stupid and everyone i knew was on the site before me. Once i began feeling left out when i would be chillin with friends and they would be updating right next to each other and i had no clue what was going on, I broke down and let someone set me up an account. Still then, it took a while for me to really get in the habit of consitently updating my status. But OMG once i got in the habit, i could not stop!! I mean I seriously had to be on twitter at all times, making sure i didnt miss when my homies got off work or went to sleep or washed their hair. And i also had to make sure the world knew when i was sleepy at work, or hungry, or watching a really funny show. "LOL guys, you should watch this!" :-/
Soooooooooo when the site went down, how did we cope??? Did we go into shock and wonder what is wrong with our stupid phones? Did you continuously refresh your twitter, then delete the app and re-install it (like i did, sshhhhhh!) Did you Instant Message your friends to see why you couldnt talk to them on twitter, because thats so different than AOL, Yahoo, or just plain ole texting?? OR did you do something productive with yourself?!?! Maybe go to the gym, read a book, call your relatives, or start a blog like I did :-) I went to the gym too, but thats a whole nother story :-/
Dont get me wrong, I loooooove me some twitter. I have yet to understand why, but I am no longer in denial. I logged in from the web this morning because although clearly twitter is up and running, Ubertwitter is NOT! ggrrrrrrrrr! BUT when something like twitter being hacked makes the news and everyone cant wait for it to work again, I wonder how much time and productivity is being wasted sitting around pressing refresh. Im jusayin, multitask ppl! Go on ahead and update, but make sure youre actually updating about doing something productive in life that will benefit you in the long run (and still feel free to update me on the beer pong or WTDT@ "where they do that at" status').
Now that ive done something productive with my day, I dont feel bad about spending the rest of it checking when Ubertwitter will be back up again ;-)
So, what did YOU do while twitter was down?
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Long Time Coming
Hola! ;-)
I would like to introduce you to my blog. I know right, Yay! lol Anywho, Im a 23 year old woman, fresh out of college, working and living life one day at a time. I have a Journalism degree with a minor in Sociology, so i gues its only fitting that i have a Blog ha! I love giving advice and i tend to think Im pretty good at it, so this is my way of sharing that with the world (or atleast Atlanta ;-D).
Im a strong believer that communication is the answer to ANY problem. Even if you dont agree in the end, you know what pissed the other off, so you can try not to do it again. There's my bandaid for that problem. See, Ive already blessed you with some great advice. From my love life, to work life, to friendships, to just about anything, I always analyze how things have gone in the past, to how they are now, and most importantly where things could go. This is my Fancy Foresight. My take on different situations and how the past and pesent can most likely help predict your future.
I should have done this a long time ago, so majority of my content may have already came and went, but some of you could just now be experiencing something similar, so i will happily fill ya in on my stories! If im feeling a certain way, I may just go off on a tangent that has nothing to do with any of the above mentioned criteria. And i can do that, because, well, its MY Blog! ;-) And on that note, I have a license to just make up words lol and if I do, I will try to explain what Im tombout (talking about) ...and there's your first lesson!
No, this is not a male bashing blog lol I love men!!! I am very unbiased when it comes to my account of a situation, and most of the time can find fault in all parties involved. Sooooooo feel free to come and read, comment, and give ideas for new Blogs Kay? Cool! ttyl
I would like to introduce you to my blog. I know right, Yay! lol Anywho, Im a 23 year old woman, fresh out of college, working and living life one day at a time. I have a Journalism degree with a minor in Sociology, so i gues its only fitting that i have a Blog ha! I love giving advice and i tend to think Im pretty good at it, so this is my way of sharing that with the world (or atleast Atlanta ;-D).
Im a strong believer that communication is the answer to ANY problem. Even if you dont agree in the end, you know what pissed the other off, so you can try not to do it again. There's my bandaid for that problem. See, Ive already blessed you with some great advice. From my love life, to work life, to friendships, to just about anything, I always analyze how things have gone in the past, to how they are now, and most importantly where things could go. This is my Fancy Foresight. My take on different situations and how the past and pesent can most likely help predict your future.
I should have done this a long time ago, so majority of my content may have already came and went, but some of you could just now be experiencing something similar, so i will happily fill ya in on my stories! If im feeling a certain way, I may just go off on a tangent that has nothing to do with any of the above mentioned criteria. And i can do that, because, well, its MY Blog! ;-) And on that note, I have a license to just make up words lol and if I do, I will try to explain what Im tombout (talking about) ...and there's your first lesson!
No, this is not a male bashing blog lol I love men!!! I am very unbiased when it comes to my account of a situation, and most of the time can find fault in all parties involved. Sooooooo feel free to come and read, comment, and give ideas for new Blogs Kay? Cool! ttyl
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