3.27.2009

Things that Irritate Me #3

Bitchassness.

Bitchassness(adj.): in this context, not the term that Diddy coined on MTB (making the band). Specifically describing a male that has punkish tendencies. Someone who took Ralph Tresvant's "Sensitivity" song a lil too seriously.

There's nothing wrong with being considerate to my feelings, but please don't make me feel that I have more testosterone in my body than you do. If so, you will find your ringtone on my phone as this...

Remarkable Woman...


Josephine Baker

She came from a hard life in St. Louis, Missouri to having an outstanding career worldwide.

As Wikipedia states, "Josephine Baker (June 3, 1906 РApril 12, 1975) was an American expatriate entertainer and actress. She became a French citizen in 1937. Most noted as a singer, Baker also was a celebrated dancer in her early career. She was given the nicknames the "Bronze Venus" or the "Black Pearl", as well as the "Cr̩ole Goddess" in anglophone nations. In France, she has always been known as "La Baker".
Baker was the first African American female to star in a major motion picture, to integrate an American concert hall, and to become a world-famous entertainer. She is also noted for her contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in the United States (she was offered the leadership of the movement by Coretta Scott King in 1968 following Martin Luther King, Jr.'s assassination, but turned it down), for assisting the French Resistance during the Second World War and being the first American-born woman to receive the highest French military honor, the Croix de Guerre, and for being an inspiration to generations of African American female entertainers and others." Click Here for the full article.

If you've never seen Lynn Whitfield's portrayal of her in "The Josephine Baker Story", you need to search for a copy & watch it. Like I said she was a remarkable, beautiful woman. Period.

I came across her pictures and videos while searching for Black Pin Up Modeling in Google. I'm thinking about doing some, so I wanted to find out how to get into it. Anyway, I came across this video & was instantly reminded of how much I admire this woman.

Clip a damn coupon!!


In these economic times, I’ve seen the influx of coupons go way up. There’s nothing wrong with that certainly because with people losing jobs left & right, even the necessities are a little hard to come by. This week at work I found myself devoting 45 minutes searching for online printable coupons. I found ones for KFC, Dairy Queen, and Friday’s. When I came home, there was an entire coupon circular waiting for me in the mail. I have to admit, ya girl was a lil excited. I mean I still have my job, but the less money I have to spend to get what I need the better. I thought back to a time not too long ago where it seemed taboo to say that you clipped coupons. I guess people felt it told others visually that they didn’t have the money to buy things full retail price…how fucked up is that?!?! From working in retail, I know firsthand that as soon as a sale sign goes up around some merchandise, the masses come flocking. I think that coupons are a way to give yourself a sale. They’ve been out for eons, so why not take advantage of them? I recall a story I saw of a woman who can feed her family of five for $10.00/week on groceries. Anyway, this woman does the most thorough job of coupon clipping I have ever seen in my life. But it pays off. I think that I’m going to start a project and use as many coupons as possible in the next six months. I’ll tally up how much money I save. I plan to put that money in one of my savings accounts, and see if I can save up enough to take a trip somewhere. In addition to clipping coupons, I’m gonna cook more too. I love Panera Bread, Chipotle, and Chik-fil-a as much as the next person; but, I can hear my wallet whimpering when I come out of these establishments. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE THE FOOD! Just right now with the horrendous commute I make to work (Thank you Jesus that’s changing in a few days), I find myself making the choice to get gas or to eat. FML. So yeah, I’m gonna start giving myself sales by using coupons. Anyone with me?

3.24.2009

Throwback Vid of the Day...

Damn, I forgot how much I loved this song as a kid. Call me corny if you want, it was fun-filled education at its finest. What would I have done without Schoolhouse Rock on Saturday mornings??

Things that Irritate Me #4

Anyone who calls me a "good girl". I can't STAND that phrase. It was okay when I was five, but definitely not as an adult. I feel that if I'm helping someone & they want to show gratitude, a simple thank you will suffice. Taking it upon yourself to shit on my age by saying “wow, you fixed the problems. Such a good girl”, will only cause my blood to boil. I may not show it on the outside, but on the inside I’m secretly plotting your demise...

3.23.2009

Spice it up!


My girls and I were having a "text-versation" earlier today about how to spice up things in the bedroom. Blindfolds, handcuffs, deep-throating--yeah you read that correctly--all came into play. This topic interests me, so I decided to write about it. Blindfolds and handcuffs can't be done with everybody, but when they can it's great. You definitely have to have some level of trust with your partner to know that when they blindfold/handcuff you, he or she isn't going to dip out & leave your naked ass strapped to the bed. As far as deep-throating, I don't know any guy that doesn't like that. Fitting the entire shaft with the balls in your oral cavity without having the gag reflex kick in, takes skill. Especially keeping the teeth away from the penis at ALL TIMES!!!! I've found that the sucking & stroking combination works really well. For the most part, being responsive to your partner's reactions is a definite plus. That works with fellatio and cunnilingus. Speaking of oral stimulation, one thing should be performed by the person receiving such pleasurable services...grooming the hair down there...LOL. Down there, smh. I say 'should' because grooming essentially is a choice, not a requirement. Whether your choice is a good one that will result in "gettin that ass" is a different story. Anyway, no one wants to give any person oral pleasure and be left with a brillo pad in their throat. Not sexy? yes. Dealer breaker? yes. Guarantee of getting talked about to your face & to others? Nig...YEAH!!! It's 2009, and there are enough products on the market that assist in hair removal. Don't be like this chick. Be like Nike and just do it. *clears throat*

Back to regular scheduled programming...

Here's some input on spicing things up from my girl Rhee:

"first off, i don't get the whole 'wow' factor behind swallowing, but
if a bitch so much as has a cold and you swallow, your throat is
WRECKED. if you can fit both balls in your mouth and wax it at the
same time, that's a go. the underside of the peen is more sensitive
than the top. if he's uncut, it's best to stick to the head, because
it's like a little turtle whose head only comes out occasionally, so
it's more 'special'. lol. not everybody is gonna be cool with
handcuffs, but it's hard to find a person that won't allow themselves
to be blindfolded. if you blindfold him and lower your voice, it's
like he's lost two senses, so his sense of touch is going to be on
overload. something as simple as your hair across his face is going to
make his toes curl. fingernail scratches, sweet nothings in the
ear...YES! ever really simple things work. i've found that a favorite
scent in an unexpected place, sex in high heels, boyshorts...they go a
long way to heightening the experience."

I love it! That's just what she had to say tonight, but I'll be getting updates throughout the week. Keep 'em coming Rhee!

Things that are/will be very necessary to spice it up in MY world:
*Good music--I think those body & soul CDs were made with me in mind. One excellent album of choice: Silk's "Tonight" album.
*Candles--romantic and erotic.
*Scented oils
*Sex dice
*Love Swing--haven't used one yet, but I'm sooo ready to try one.

I feel that you can be your own stimulus of spicing things up in the bedroom. I've had dudes in the past that enjoyed it if I masturbated in front of them. I think it's the idea that I'm tasting myself & offering my fingers for them to taste that turns them on.

Oh yeah, how could I forget roleplaying?! From the french maid to the naughty nurse, roleplaying is great. I remember one time my valentine's day gift was me coming over in a sexy get up with fishnet stockings and a stack of ones in a trench coat. I gave my boo of the time the stack of ones & stripped for him. Needless to say, the night ended oh so well...

All this talk of sex has made a sista ready to have some...sadly, I have to be at work mad early. I guess there won't be any sex in the champagne room tonight :(

3.19.2009

Things that Irritate Me #5

People not being upfront & honest with me. If I ask you a question I expect an answer; not just an answer, but the honest answer. Don't sit there and give me the bullshit line that "I'm not lying to you, I'm choosing to withold information". Smh. Why not just answer my question especially if you're the type of person that doesn't care about hurting people's feelings. I would much rather be hurt and know the truth than to continue believing something fake.

...oh yeah, telling me that you weren't going to bring up the topic because "you don't like having uncomfortable conversations" isn't cool either. It only makes me wonder how long were you going to act like everything was okay? How long were you going to lead me on?

Sometimes, I wish I didn't have emotions...

3.16.2009

Los Angeles, CA: Part I

Back from the vacay, and it was well deserved, quite enjoyable, & too short! Such is life. Feels like it's been such a long time since I've written something, but I guess that's how it goes sometimes. Here's my vacation wrap-up/highlight reel:

Things your ass should experience in L.A. before you leave this earth...
*Roscoe's chicken & waffles

Waffles = bangin, Chicken = superb; I love it that I kept looking down wondering if the chicken fairy had placed additional pieces of chicken on my plate. No chicken fairy, just the magical chickens raised for Roscoe's patrons.
(take notice of all the bare bones on the plate. I ate my breast and wing, plus 2 additional wings & half a breast from other ppl at the table)

*Dino's

Red chicken & fries. Don't forget the horchata!!! 1/2 of a gorgeously seasoned chicken, fries, and wonderful tasty beverage under the price of $8.00? Why doesn't this exist on the East Coast? If it does, I need to know the location asap.


*In & Out Burger
Best fast food fries I've ever tasted in life. The burgers are cool too. I think next time I'll eat Roscoe's and In & Out on separate days. Eating anything after having Roscoe's just disappoints your tastes buds.

*Jack in the Box
Best variety of food at a fast food joint. Added bonus: the food is made to order and they serve breakfast all day long.

*Diddy Riese

Any combination of two freshly baked cookies & any choice of ice cream flavor made into the best ice cream sandwich ever created for $1.50! A line is ALWAYS IN EFFECT, but it's well worth the wait.

3.07.2009

Thanks Mom...

I pull up my email to see this in my inbox from my mother. Enjoy!

"MAYA ANGELOU'S"
BEST POEM EVER

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

enough money within her control to move out
and rent a place of her own,
even if she never wants to or needs to...



A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

something perfect to wear if the employer,
or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...



A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..

a youth she's content to leave behind....



A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to
retelling it in her old age....



A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .....

a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...



A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....

one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry...



A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....

a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family...



A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems,
and a recipe for a meal,
that will make her guests feel honored...



A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

a feeling of control over her destiny...



EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

how to fall in love without losing herself..



EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

how to quit a job,
break up with a lover,
and confront a friend without;
ruining the friendship...


EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

when to try harder... and WHEN TO WALK AWAY...



EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

that she can't change the length of her calves,
the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..



EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over...



EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

what she would and wouldn't do for love or more...



EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to live alone... even if she doesn't like it...



EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.. .

whom she can trust,
whom she can't,
and why she shouldn't take it personally...



EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

where to go...
be it to her best friend's kitchen table...
or a charming inn in the woods...
when her soul needs soothing...



EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

what she can and can't accomplish in a day...
a month...and a year...

3.06.2009

3G Iphone Fuckery...


So yesterday I get a text from my wonderful store stating that I won the January contest for the 3G iPhone. Background info: Even though I sell the iPhone 3G on a daily basis, as an employee I can't buy one yet! Why?! I don't know. Call it another formidable plot from "The Man"...lol. So you can just imagine my excitement as I did the booty dance to rejoice in my winnings. Here's where fuckery sets in. Suddenly told I can't use the 3G iPhone as my work phone because I'm transferring to a different market in the company soon. And the inventory aka MY IPHONE has to stay within the market. WTF?!?! I will admit, I wasn't the #1 or #2 rep in the store, but I was third. The other two reps already have their iPhones. I am constantly reminded by my LACK of one on a consistent basis. SMFH. Anyway, since I can't get the phone, they won't even give a sista a gift card. Nothing but a pat on the back saying "Great Job?". Thanks. The way I look at it, I'll just buy the phone for myself with some of my tax return money.

3.03.2009

Needed in my life...


Saw this on Kanye's blog, and just had to create a post for it in my blog. Cassette wallets? I love it! One of these will definitely be purchased once I get back from my vacay to L dot A dot. For purchase info and more design photos click HERE.

3.02.2009

Top Five Reasons I'm Single...

1. I refuse to be in a relationship with someone just for the sake of that person calling me their boo, girl, woman, shortie (fyi, I'm 6'1". Nothing on me is SHORT!)...lol

2. I'm enjoying being single after being in a very serious three year relationship/engagement.

3. Bitchass-ness is not acceptable in my life! I know that there are some people out there that love to have some all up under them. I am not the one. Don't get me wrong, I'm an affectionate person. It just irritates me when someone wants to act like a puppy dog around me when they're grown.

4. Dating intrigues me right now. It's like a box of chocolates...I never know what I'm gonna get.

5. Deep down inside, I'm scared of getting my heart broken like before. Although I will say that if someone tries to hurt me like that again, they better have connections with NASA. That's the only way, I won't be able to get to them...lmao