tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47530078637323021272024-03-05T17:16:28.807-05:00Empty Glass Half FullPeople have been coming to me for advice for years.. I figured I would share some of these thoughts with the rest of the world. Love, Business, Friendship, Current Affairs, Fears, Laughter, etc. EnjoyPauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-46816721861857654992016-06-16T13:30:00.003-04:002016-06-16T20:16:49.764-04:00Hate "Love"? The Terror of Understanding<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Rant from an inquiring mind: Hate "love"?<br />
(It's a long read.... But I know I have some awesome readers here)<br />
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Why is hate so easily understood and spread but love mystifies. It takes the same passion and energy to do both. Maybe the word love makes people feel weak and vulnerable. Even in personal relationships, one person always wants the upper hand by showing less love or committing less to avoid it. đ¤<br />
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What if to not scare control-preferring people, for now....and use the words "hate" and "understand"? Let's scale back "love". I will give it a try.<br />
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I don't hate all white people or Christians because of several mass shootings this year alone (won't even go back to history) was done by a Racist Christian. I understand that not all whites like country music, have sex with cousins, like bland food, want guns and prefer women with no booty.<br />
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I'm not going to hate all Muslims (or think all Muslims are sexually confused) because 1 self hating psychopath shoots up a night club. I understand and also know they aren't all wife beating, hate preaching, anti-Christians that like explosives. <br />
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I'm not going to call all Mexicans criminals because of the drug lord and his goons. I also won't be a hypocrite while I plan trips to Tulum, party on Cinco de Mayo, eat tacos, put salsa on the fridge, hire them for construction work, and forget the wealthiest man in the world is Mexican from legit business. I also won't forget that a percentage of Trump's clothing line is made there.<br />
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Not all Hispanics dance and watch Telenovelas all day.<br />
Not all Italians know how to make pizza.<br />
Not all Jews are great at accounting.<br />
Not all Asians are good at math or do martial arts.<br />
Not all Africans live in huts.<br />
Not all Indians own conveniences stores and are vegetarians<br />
Not all gays are men. The gay males don't all dress like women. They aren't all in theater or fashion.<br />
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Silly isn't it? Why? Because we are more to open them which makes us understand them better. We also understand, for example, just because some of the best pizzas are made by Italians and it comes from Italy, doesn't mean they all know how to make it or that any pizza-making Italian can make it well. Right?<br />
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Math teachers - correct me if I'm wrong. The above is called an if-then proposition in rational/math studies. Example: If chickens lays eggs and are birds. Frogs lay eggs. Frogs are birds. That's called "affirming the consequent" which is a FALLACY in LOGIC. To make general assumptions leading to conclusion without acknowledging variables that make them different? Tends to lead to ILLOGICAL / IRRATIONAL conclusions.<br />
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I don't want all whites to hate me because of what some low life gang member in Compton says or does against whites and police. Thank you to those that understand.<br />
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So for those who like to lump people in one large basket........... I'm NOT a/an:<br />
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Ignorant, lazy, classless, cat eating, voodoo priestess, AIDS ridden, promiscuous, pregnant teen, loud music blasting, baby pushing, anti-white, police hating, food stamp using, kool aid drinking, gold teeth wearing, gun carrying, refugee, illiterate, over-sensitive, fatherless angry-black-female with a pre-disposition to violence and begging for hand outs.<br />
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Open yourself to making a Muslim, Mexican, Jewish and Black friend as you've done with me. It may shock you that you understand more.<br />
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For those that judge people by their names...yes... My name isn't Mary Joe, Suzy Lynn, Becky, Jane or Kathy. But just like you may realize Pauldine may show some understanding ....I am an average human. Average Humans stand erect, breath oxygen with lungs on earth, eat cooked food, have a heart, feelings, a brain, can think, can rationalize, can read/write/speak, want to be treated with understanding. You are an average human . Jose, Dashaun, and Saud Mohammed have exact same qualities of an average human. Is it possible that Jose, Dashaun and Saud are average humans like you and me? What is the logical answer?<br />
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Can't shout "one love" yet? Then, start by understanding ONE.</div>
Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-1396639758649175632014-10-24T17:57:00.001-04:002014-10-24T17:59:27.429-04:00Low Latent Inhibition - Great or Nah?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Brain dump -<br />
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Do you have LLI (Low Latent Inhibition)? This is a very unique mental and personality issue it seems by online research. Its also hard to diagnose according to many psycho-therapists. Is it possible that ADD, ADHD, Autism, even photogenic memory is actually this? Any articles show that with this issue, there is a fine line between "slow" and "genius". Not sure what I would be as I have most of the aspects listed below... in fact, all but one: no verbalization. I tend to over explain because I don't think the person is understanding my thoughts. I also found an article stating that this "issue" can set the stage for schizophrenia - not really good new for me, especially considering I'm a Gemini as it is.<br />
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I find it very interesting because I know some people written off as day dreamers, tunnel vision or impatient/rude/condescending. Is it possible that this person PERCEIVES and PROCESSES differently so it becomes hard to connect to their peers' general wavelengths? Assuming that is true, being in any non-casual relationship would be hard for the person....unless they found an exact match. This type can adapt quickly but I'm assuming it is when what needs adapting make sense using THEIR PROCESS/PERCEPTION (value and logic).<br />
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I was told in my annual performance and team review that I had a "low intolerance for incompetence". I would think to myself: I know I don't think I'm better (most of the time) and I know some people just don't know better. Therefore why was I so tough as times? I know now....I cant stand people that say "I don't know". Why? Because I already know the answer or know how to get the answer so I CAN'T understand, or relate to someone that needs spoon feeding. It beyond me how someone can't critically think through what I perceive to be simple information. Worst, I cant understand how people process experience/sight/sense/information heard, casually. For example, people whose ears hear, but aren't listening to understand. Or eating without really tasting. Doing what they are told, without knowing why, for what purpose, or what it contributes to. Its like being alive without living.<br />
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Anyway...<br />
Have you ever been stuck in traffic and in the quiet of your mind imagine what you would do civil-engineering and transportation design wise to fix it?<br />
Do people come to you for ideas, problem solving and clarity?<br />
Do you find yourself sometimes more involved with others than with yourself?<br />
Do you watch the news, or meet new people asking yourself alot of "whys and how comes" then come up with pros and cons for both sides within minutes?<br />
Do you find yourself blocking out the world, not blinking and processing a bunch of variables to something that has caught your attention? Kind of like playing chess in your mind - playing both sides?<br />
Sometimes what catches your thoughts is completely relevant to you and your life but you just can stop until you figure it out..<br />
Do you find yourself interrupting others all the time BUT its because you understand and you want them to move along? finishing others sentences, even when you just met them?<br />
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Then you may have LLI.<br />
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(list below copied and pasted from psychforums.com)<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b>Pros:</b></span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">You notice more, hear more, smell more and feel more through tactile contact.</span> Without any conscious effort, your mind is in possession of a broader intake of information.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Upon encountering any form of stimulus (that interests you), your mind <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD7" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 153, 0) !important; border-bottom-style: dotted !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static;">automatically </span>dismantles and explores its components.</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">You usually see through the lies and the deceptions that people use in everyday life.</span> If youâve watched the show Lie to Me, they would call you a ânaturalâ.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">When learning, you can often make instantaneous changes. Adaptation is easy.</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Self-correction is easy because the underlying principle is more evident. Clearer.</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">You make <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD8" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 153, 0) !important; border-bottom-style: dotted !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static;">connections</span> and associations between seemingly unrelated material.</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- Comprehension is typically easy. You notice the non-verbal background information and this often provides a more comprehensive picture than what is being spoken.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">There are exponential leaps of insight taking place all the time, with the background reasoning intact. Wave-upon-wave of permutations, options, variables and choices.</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Creativity is a given. You see alternatives.</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">You notice things that other people miss</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Leaps of logic are common. Instead of progressing A,B,C,D and onward, you skip from A to N to Z, accurately.</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">There is no talking voice in your head. No âchattering monkeyâ. The volume and complexity of the information at times drowns out conscious thought entirely.</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">You see the world more thoroughly.</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Learning is not limited to defined periods of academic study. The assimilation of information is constant, ongoing and never static. There are no lulls or pauses. Everything offers a lesson.</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />-<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> Within the maelstrom of information there exists a place of calm and quietude. The eye of the storm. No verbalization exists. No internal narrative. Just presence. No sense of self to intrude of interrupt.</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b>Cons:</b></span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- Education is awkward. Schools are not set-up to cater with this condition. The way in which things are approached by schools seems piecemeal and incomplete.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Listening to other people talking/thinking aloud can be infuriating. They are at point A when you have reached point N or Z already.</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- It is difficult to write/type/speak quickly enough to articulate ideas and the breadth of the permutations involved. <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Verbalizing what takes place in your mind is impossible. Words render only a fraction of the entirety.</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Tact is necessary since people lie constantly.</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- LLI makes driving a car difficult. Your brain notices countless dangers and variables, and you become overwhelmed and nervous. You are either a terrible driver, or an incredibly good one.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- Hyper-vigilance can lead to <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1" style="background-attachment: scroll !important; background-clip: initial !important; background-image: none !important; background-origin: initial !important; background-position: 0% 50%; background-repeat: repeat !important; background-size: initial !important; border-bottom-color: rgb(0, 153, 0) !important; border-bottom-style: dotted !important; border-bottom-width: 1px !important; cursor: pointer !important; display: inline !important; float: none !important; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1px !important; position: static;">anxiety</span>, <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">and sometimes OCD-like tendencies</span>.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Illusions are not very effective. You see through things without wanting to. Conventions and traditions have no significance.</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">You do not value what other people value, and often feel truly unique/alone.</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- Filtering out the variables and honing your options to something workable can be very difficult.<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Every solution potentially harbors new problems, new variables and new concerns</span>.<br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">People may find you to be a little odd, unorthodox or a little intense.</span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />- <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">You have a habit of saying things that do not fit the accepted norm of behavior. 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Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-73706582929335183242013-11-11T23:14:00.000-05:002013-11-11T23:14:06.446-05:00Its About 'Tard<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />I haven't posted anything in a while and that's why i couldn't be a blogger because i write personal thoughts in a "venting" tone in a public forum. I think of it as my form of therapy. Naturally this mean i need inspiration....and emotionally spark usually in the form of frustration. Bliss numbs my mind.
Long story short....Here I am!! Back!...(for how long, I have no idea).<br />
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So what subject is bringing me back? Sephora, the international beauty and cosmetic retailer, has just had to put a Kat Von D lipstick called "Celebutard". The Lipstick is a blush tone seen on from classic weddings to many red carpet celebrities like Kim Kardashian. There was outpour of people calling the name "derogatory", "mocking", "insensitive" and "insulting" on the products review page, Twitter,and emails. Apparently several organizations representing Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities jumped on this too. What is this about?<br />
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<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/07/celebutard-lipstick-sephora_n_4233966.html" target="_blank">huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/07/celebutard-lipstick-sephora_n_4233966.html</a> <br />
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First let me broaden the scope a little...<br />
Some people went online or in store to:<br />
- Buy $19 lipstick +<br />
- In a color that's the natural color of your lips if you were dead in a morgue +<br />
- created by a women whose legacy is being the mistress to a rock-a-billy man Sandra Bullock <br />
mistakenly married +<br />
- that probably includes colors tested on animals and additives that have some toxicity<br />
And its the name of the product they are concerned with!?!?!<br />
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Celebutard was a word co-inspired by Paris Hilton referring to celebrities whose fame was based on publicty stunts and no real talent. Go ahead...Google it. "Retard" is a French word meaning late/slow. It was us, humans, with our creative application of adjectives that turned it into a derogatory term...no different from gay or bitch or black. Celebutard if anything is a mocking of the reality stars who we, the audience, have help rise in stardom for nothing else but creating scripted drama. So whom are these people angry at? the celebutard that thought of naming this lipstick as such? Or us....YOU...for putting it on the news, playing victim, and giving something to "fight" since your own shameful decisions and poorly-developed prioritization skills led you to pick up lipstick from Kat Von D's line to begin with.<br />
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When are we going to stop letting words offend us? Why are we giving others so much power and influence over our feelings? Why are we soooo sensitive as a "modern" society about things like this...but Honey Boo Boo lack of age appropriate behavior, Jersey Shore Sexual and alcohol antics, Real Housewife's backstabbing, Bad Girl's fighting, and the Bachelor go on with no major ethics fight.
This is not about a product name. This is not about disabilities. This is about how some people have allowed only 4 letters that make a sound that reminds them of pain, struggling, and disadvantage. I can think of other 4 letters ending a word that starts with Bull. I suggest sending letters about wasting money military contracts instead of more on education, small business loans or RESEARCH to aid people with disabilities.
This is about priorities... <span id="goog_838759055"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_838759056"></span><br />
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Sidenote:
I have a lipstick called Chunky Monkey. On behalf of the large women in my family and in the world...on behalf of monkeys that eat too many bananas I'm going to fight to remove it.<br />
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Pauldine
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Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-1204067353138159672012-06-05T20:05:00.001-04:002012-06-05T20:05:48.953-04:00Sign of the times: "Verizon Commercial - Dads and Grads Motorola"<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/fNat2hMup3o?fs=1" width="480">t</iframe><br />
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When I first saw this commercial, I was with a group of friends...everyone thought is was so cute. I can't put into words exactly how I felt. One word: dishearteningPauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-60895779866095483272012-03-30T11:39:00.001-04:002012-03-30T11:39:24.282-04:00Friday Love vibes: Kevens- Please Don't Leave (acoustic version)<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qp4roDWtMYw?fs=1" width="480"></iframe> <br />
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Its finally Friday and many of you are looking to let go and relax. I felt it good timing to introduce a friend of mine, Kevens. Having performed all over the world, his sound is smooth, meaningful and deep. Take a few minutes to listen to this acoustic set. Ease in to your weekend.<br />
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For more info about this artist, check out his website <br />
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</ul>Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-39121142669655970682012-03-29T11:12:00.001-04:002012-03-29T11:12:50.892-04:00Cordaid Images: People in need. Doesn't this touch your heart?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYvvK_s_jpvEDVbVeY-8bPlujDtE3l8K9Tp-K8D_EGwA2W9SSjpCPEZqXZevYbMjYI1mQXey0Hc-Laap8cemdyPkrhZHVgxQh_C2UyAmDcCE-rbvE7VUyXGjsYgNW613p17n0Cq-iSBmZ7/s1600/cor1_25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYvvK_s_jpvEDVbVeY-8bPlujDtE3l8K9Tp-K8D_EGwA2W9SSjpCPEZqXZevYbMjYI1mQXey0Hc-Laap8cemdyPkrhZHVgxQh_C2UyAmDcCE-rbvE7VUyXGjsYgNW613p17n0Cq-iSBmZ7/s320/cor1_25.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.adpunch.org/entry/cordaid-people-in-need/#.T3R7aw_guSY.blogger">Cordaid: People in need</a><br />
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Picture can speak a thousand words.....Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-49281738579614420622012-03-20T12:52:00.001-04:002012-03-20T12:52:44.199-04:00THE BEST: Paul Mooney Analyzing White America (not for sensitive ears)<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jl_YXYbtksk?fs=1" width="459">Yes</iframe> Yes there is a lot of the "N" word. This is Paul Mooney. The man behind Richard Pryor's best years and even Dave Chappelle. Its an hour long...put your headphones and listen to this in the waiting room , office, traffic, gym..wherever<br />
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This is GUARANTEED to be one of the funniest sets you've heard in a LONG TIME<br />
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pass this along!Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-15712864400589454002012-03-19T18:05:00.002-04:002012-03-19T18:08:43.325-04:00Best comedian today: Comedy Jam 2011 - Dave Chappelle (part 1)<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/77HLMXWS1-w?fs=1" width="480"></iframe><br /><br />There is nothing to be said. Dave Chappelle, unrehearsed...he is the best stand up comedian alive today. <br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JoG6fvRAbgw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4QdGPuLv-X8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />Sidenote - this man has been working out!!!!Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-23460052915342793162012-03-15T15:21:00.003-04:002012-03-15T15:26:51.650-04:00How to get a raise at work? Tiny Pug Puppy vs Adult French Bulldog<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/AEdY56z-nu8?fs=1" width="459"></iframe> <br />All of my good friends know I am obsessed with my French Bulldog. My Giovanna is one of the best things I've ever acquired.<br /><br />A friend of mine sent me this video and aside form how SUPER CUTE it is, it got me remembering something:<br />Don't let size, seniority, or fear of a big "bite" keep you from going from what you desire and deserve. Work hard and try...try...try again. Don't let falling on your back discourage you. It will only make you stronger. Try different ways and make sure the "big dogs" know you exist. <br /><br />A Closed mouth doesn't get fed....<br /><br />Enjoy!Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-22994637694295127982012-03-13T00:50:00.003-04:002012-03-13T00:52:25.667-04:00Kony - Actual issue or Skimming the surfaceWatch the video below... then read this..<br /><br />Whether you believe in the message of this Anti-Kony 2012 campaign video or not, there is a very important message in it - we must think as individuals and collaborate based on research. This video illustrates how the Kony 2012 movement spread like bushfire. No surprise given the popularity of Twitter and Facebook worldwide...remember Egypt just recently?<br /><br /> Its funny because 3 nights ago, at dinner with a rather international group of friends (Saudi Arabian, Italian, French, Haitian, and American), the Kony subject came up. We had all heard about it but didn't even know who the guy was. With the great modern technology of Google for smartphones we began to search. This got us wondering the following: child soldiers in Africa have been happening for a long time. Why now? Why Kony? Why Uganda?<br /><br />Why with all of the hunger, increase in personal debt, a looming 2nd recession, and just coming out of Afghanistan and Iraq, Obama himself is naming this authenticity as an issue we need to get involved in?<br /><br />Well.............perhaps .... ------> http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20120228-707926.html<br /><br />or ------> http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/foreigners/features/2007/untapped_the_scramble_for_africas_oil/does_africa_measure_up_to_the_hype.html<br /><br />Now its true..if you want to find something online to defend either side, there is an abundance of support BUT<br /><br />In the past few decades, US has gone "full force" on international issues in which the countries were open to anti-American ideals within missile range (Cuba, Nicaragua), had oil (do I have to break this down?), and/or positioned in ideal naval location (see recent Australian bases - China or Korean watching?).<br /><br />Now if I was a new, cool president , or more importantly a group of powers that be, I would say to myself...well we've angered enough people. The American people won't support another international effort that requires more tax dollars and more American dead bodies. Re-election is coming up and we need a "case". We need a reason to keep soldiers and our foot nearby. Hum..Europe, nope - they've got their own issues. Russia, oh no. China, they won't let us. India? perhaps but still too far and not enough natural resources......Oh I got it...Africa. Let's create a common enemy that people will undeniably hate in unison. Now that Osama is dead, Kony will rekindle the masses need to be a part of something... an Occupy WallStreet model applied internationally on a human abuse issue. We'll still be relatively close to Middle East but more importantly will be in the middle of a country full of resources as heros. We'll call this plan Savior Dependency plan. We'll be the new Catholic church. <br /><br />I don't believe Uganda has the oil this video claims it has but who knows? They say oil rich areas tend to have very old fossils found ---- http://www.civilservicestimes.com/editorial-/cover-story/544-fossils-discovered-oldest-african-ape-fossil-found-in-uganda.html . All I know if there are other countries such as Gabon, Sudan, and Nigeria that already are pushing alot of oil and has enough corruption for us to find some story to be a apart of. So I still wonder...what is it?<br /><br />Exercise - take a blank map of Africa. color in the top 10 Oil producing countries. Now with a red marker, fill in Uganda. After you've done that, research what the distant is from Uganda to any of the "problem" countries in the Middle East such as...let's say Iran. Draw a red line. Look at your art work and you'll find something pretty interesting....<br /><br />Whatever you get out of it, it all up to you.<br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/fCv1GybEUxc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-54418755687267568842012-03-11T22:53:00.002-04:002012-03-11T23:07:00.313-04:00A tip for the ladies "and eye makeup loving men"Helping spread the word. Dior is giving Free New Look consultations in various Macy's stores between March 21-31 and they can be booked at bazaarconnect.com. Summer is almost here so this is the time to get tipis and try something fierce! Spread the word chicas!<br /><br />Also Bazaarconnect.com have videos and samples of great eye makeup looks. Check it out ----> http://www.bazaarconnect.com/web/Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-87855608886156266172012-03-02T15:02:00.000-05:002012-03-02T15:02:12.075-05:00Fashion Flashback : Chanel | Paris/Bombay | Pre-Fall 2011/12 Full Fashion ShowFor you fashion lovers and globe-trotters out there.....this is an explosion of the 2. Karl Lagerfeld doesn't really know how to make mistakes. Parisian tailoring with Indian draping and detailing. So chic<br /><br /><br /><iframe width="480" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/VWiuqTP32Zs?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe>Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-48479223232917481512012-02-29T10:01:00.001-05:002012-02-29T10:02:14.444-05:00Hump Wednesday humor - Jimmy Kimmel's The MovieJimmy Kimmel's Movie: The Movie... movie of all movies. The star studded cast will "blow" your mind. LOL<br /><br />Nothing very serious about this one. Just making your Wednesday a little more interesting.<br /><br /><iframe width="480" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/w3NwB9PLxss?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe>Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-31689895287611174932012-02-28T13:23:00.006-05:002012-02-28T13:52:46.095-05:00Got A-- Whooping Cream?Every once in a while, someone sends me a trainwreck video. After the first 10 secs, I considered stopping the video and writing it off as another white trash American family acting like animals; but for some reason, I couldn't click the stop button. <br /><br />This wasn't acting. This isn't a fake family looking to get a piece of fame. Also by the looks of the house, they aren't so "trash" either. If you look closely you see there is a MAC computer in the shot and the girls are wearing College sweaters. They aren't your typical 8 Mile family. <br /><br />I still can't really explain why I'm posting this video because I don't have much to say about it. All i have are questions for the "director" of this film:<br /><br />1 - How f'ed up are you to videotape your family in a heated, private moment then post it on YouTube?<br /><br />2- How f'ed up are you that you laugh through the entire thing? Now, ok, there were some funny parts but for the most part it was just sad.<br /><br />3- How f'ed up that someone has to grow up in a house that communicates this way?<br /><br />4 - How f'ed up is the selfish, disrespectful, ungrateful piece of crap boy yelling with a toddler and staking claims on property he doesn't even own.<br /><br />5- How f'ed up is the father with that ..I don't know...street-trash pick-up thingy? How has that in someone's house? Are they that lazy that they can't pick up stuff off of the ground?<br /><br />6 - Why is the son skinny and the rest of the family is chunky?<br /><br />7 - Why does the entire family , including the dad, have a high pitched voice? it's like a house of shrieking mermaids?<br /><br />anyway..just watch the video..if you come up with anything, write me. <br /><br /><object width="640" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/HchisIp-L_0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/HchisIp-L_0&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="640" height="360"></embed></object>Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-51417026915884813772012-02-28T10:39:00.003-05:002012-02-28T10:47:04.874-05:00Brain vacation: City of Samba - Carnival in BrazilI have no idea how this video was put together with that much detail while still reminding me of my childhood show, Gumbi....but it is a remarkable snippet of what Carnaval in Brazil is like. Millions of people. Creativity. Skin. Music. Dance. Excitement! Watch this and imagine you are in the middle of it...Crazy<br /><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/37157187?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/37157187">The City of Samba</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/agnelli">Jarbas Agnelli</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-65109916731973541052012-02-26T14:52:00.001-05:002012-02-26T14:53:43.717-05:00DOLCE & GABBANA WOMENSWEAR FW 2013 FASHION SHOWI had to post this because this collection is so unexpected but I am not sure how I feel about it.<br /><br />On the POSITIVE side, its is nice not to see the corset bustier dress and a bunch of cheetah / leopard print everywhere.<br /><br />On the NEGATIVE, I felt overwhelmed after the first 20 looks with the gold, brocade, ornaments, velvet etc. Its like they created 15 different pieces then made them in 5 different fabrics / prints / colors , and made a very long runway show that went from glamous to a scene from Interview with the Vampire. After the first few looks, everything else was expected. Felt like Russian Romanticism which is a nice direction to see for Dolce & Gabbana. I was even willing to overlook that it felt that a more subdued and commercial Alexander McQueen Fall/ Winter 2010 collection. See for yourself -----> http://www.alexandermcqueen.com/int/en/corporate/archive2010_fw_womens.aspx <br /><br />I would wear some of the tailored shirt suits with lace overlay but all in all, its a <been there done that> show.<br /><br /><iframe width="480" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/iDcB977UJZk?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe>Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-4661704558352560982012-02-21T16:40:00.005-05:002012-02-21T17:19:13.347-05:00Facebook tips: How I got rid of a stalker...(harsh)With Facebook and other social networks, it is now much easier for people to get in touch with us. In one way, its great! We get to reconnect with people that we haven't seen in years and constantly update each other when far away. On the negative side, you can become the visual focus of losers with nothing else to do but comb threw profile pictures looking for the next person to grew digitally attached to. I am herein calling these people, Profile Collectors with Attachment Disorders (PCAD).<br /><br />Most people have fell pray to this. Here is how to spot one:<br /><br />A) Person has little to no one in common. If they do have friends in common, it will be other people that look like you or other weirdos that you've accidentally accepted when you where a Facebook amateur.<br />B) Their profile page tends to be scarce or filled with stock images of things they haven't done/don't own<br />C) The males tend to have a bunch of recent "new friends" that are female with provocative profile pics or pretty faces. The females? the reverse with a twist - their new "friends" are just about any man.<br />D) They send you random "pokes"<br />E) When ever you are online...no matter what time..no matter what day, they are ALWAYS online!!! and Almost always wanting to chat. <br />F) No profile pic or a stock photo posted from somewhere. Their page is skeletal as well.<br />G) They are suddenly in love and tell you repeatedly.<br />H) They comment on EVERYTHING you post if they have access and have nothing interesting to contribute to your post. <br /><br />I got rid of one today (I hope). His first name is "Guy" - not an alias, that was the first name on the profile. I did not accept him to my Facebook. He just kept on sending messages asking me questions about my eyes, my skin, etc. Simply creepy questions. Finally he writes me telling me about how great he is and that in the end if its about money, he's got it and he is important. At this point, blocking him would be to easy. I decided to send him the following response:<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Hello<br /><br />I am not an Aries. I'm actually a Gemini. The only face of mine you've seen is through pictures, but my annoyance with your emails have garnered the attention of the other twin. Please read the words that follow carefully and don't bother responding after because your contact has been set to automatically be deleted.<br /><br /><br />You are delusional ...more importantly an amateur with nothing to offer that I desire. Not physically, financially or intellectually. It doesn't matter whom you are - I could care less....but I guarantee..YOU HAVE NO IDEA...who I am, what I've got, or what I'm capable of. Accept you are no one to me and to many others that matter in the world. Enjoy your miniscule existence which has nothing but empty thoughts of what you wish you could be and what you dream you could have. Moreover, I would recommend taking the CAPS LOCK off of your computer because it makes your messages even more of an eye sore then your pictures that come along with your contact that I'm tricked into seeing when I open the emails. Caps makes you seem even more ignorant and backwards then the words themselves.<br /><br />In the world I live in and the circles, I am in...you don't exist and probably never will. You are nothing more than an unattractive, uneducated and classless man that could only fantasize of being with me and in my world. Even your name stands on nothing....you are simply nothing more than a "Guy". EVEN IF I was the kind of woman remotely, simply motivated a man's wealth and power, you wouldn't qualify...in fact, you couldn't even get close to applying. How do I know? I can smell your cheap cologne, see your un-clipped toe nails, the gut you try to suck in, and your yellowing teeth through the words of your email..this is how powerful and pungent your sad aura is...<br /><br />Now ..save this message and rejoice that, I gave you 17mins of my life. I felt it was important to close your attempts at communicating with me with as much clarity of my position as possible. More importantly, I found this amusing enough to reply. You amuse me like the monkeys in the circus, except I have no sympathy for you. Why not? Because no one is forcing you to put on a show. You've forced your tasteless performance on others mistaking confusion and disgust with interest. Keep your little money. Keep your false sense of entitlement. I don't need it and I don't want it. I am not for sale.<br /><br />After reading this you are going to want to hate me. You are going to want to call me all kinds of mean words....but in the end, the one thing you'll never be able to call me is "yours". No biggie because who am I anyway right? I'm a nobody, right? either way that sucks...I diss you as a somebody, means you are a chump. I diss you as a nobody and that means you are the lowest of the low...so take your pick as to what angle makes you lose the least amount of dignity. I'm not concerned because I'll never hear about it anyway.<br /><br />Good luck.<br />Pauldine France<br /></span><br /><br />Then I went further and sent a copy of the conversation to the 2 friends we had in common and threatened to send it to EVERY ONE of his contacts on Facebook.<br /><br />His response?<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Good Night. Sorry.</span><br /><br />Hopefully he learned that some pretty flowers have thorns<br /><br />Point - I'm not a baseball card, don't collect my image then fixate on it.<br /><br />;-)Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-20283708816576366822012-02-21T14:51:00.000-05:002012-02-21T14:51:24.382-05:00Ben Breedlove - an inspiration to us allSometimes we capture a story in the news that touches our hearts that leads us to reflect on our own lives and perspectives. Unfortunatly, as fast as Lindsay Lohan is back to rehab, we forget these stories and move on to the next empty shell story. Well I didn't forget about Ben Breedlove, the 18 year old teenager that died last year due to a lostbattle with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a condition where the heart is too weak to pump blood.<br /><br />Ben created a YouTube channels where played a role similar to a Dr Phil. He spoke to his peers about relationships, love, and life. On December 18, 2011, he uploaded a 2 part video where he explains with the use of note cards his disease, near death experiences, and his thoughts on dying. He died 7 days later on December 25, 2011. <br /><br />No matter what you are doing right now... No matter where you are in the world...No matter what religion you beleive in...Please take your time to watch part 1 and 2 of the Ben's videos. You will get goosebumps. We spend our days complaining about loved ones, money, kids, traffic, gaining weight, etc but sometimes its good to see what real problems are. <br /><br />It is eerie watching it and knowing that he has passed but trust me it is worth watching...<br /><br />PART 1<br /><iframe width="459" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/tmlTHfVaU9o?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe><br /><br />Everytime he smiles, I got chills...so positive while facing death. <br /><br />PART 2<br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/a4LSEXsvRAI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />His sister was very moving at his funeral..<br /><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OrcnQrZ3n9M" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-76849211126003322202012-02-21T10:19:00.000-05:002012-02-21T10:19:57.332-05:00Travel - Maasai High JumpTake a quick trip via your computer.... open your mind to other worlds. You will be a better person for it. Where did you discover today? <br /><br /><iframe width="459" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/pfjs5Cc53to?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe>Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-52192284166999296762012-02-14T21:06:00.004-05:002012-02-14T23:09:48.770-05:00The Love Boat - Sea my ValentinePeople that know me well know that I am not big on holidays. One of my least favorite is Valentine's Day. Don't get me wrong, I'm actually a romantic. Body massages, foot rubs, cute text messages, cuddling, etc...I am into that. My issue with this holiday because it is yet another unquestioned Catholic "saintly" dedication day turned into a big boost-the-economy-while-making-people-feel-good-about-it day, on which people feel they need to put on a show. What's on the channel today? The Love Boat.<br /><br />When I was young, I remembered watching re-runs of the Love Boat. Being so young, I didn't really know what the name of the show was supposed to mean. It was a show where the characters set sail to the wide open seas; the people were funny, friendly and gave their passengers a trip they wouldn't forget. As I got older, shows like that faded and the trend became about the "real" people. Let's remove ourselves from modern society's often too real drama and drift a little. <br /><br />Board the Love Boat with me. Let's set sail to island hoping in French Polynesia to Bora Bora, Tahiti and Marquesas Islands. What makes this even better is the person we have a romantic relationship with (spouse, life partner..) is taking part of this journey. Some people may take the entire trip and other will get off on the next island and fly back home. Either way, everyone intends to make the journey and the investment it took to be board. Let's call this love (like a lot, infatuation..whatever you are more comfortable with). Now just cruise....lay back and enjoy. Some parts are bumpy and there may be some rain but you are not alone.<br /><br />Upon boarding this trip, the activities director handed both of you a package. It had your room keys, plan of the ship, the itinerary of the trip, and finally a schedule of events in which you are highly recommended to attend to maximize your trip. The latter has Valentine's Day on it as your 10 a.m. Cupid brunch extravaganza - your vouchers with seat assignments included. Catch my drift? (pardon the pun). My problem with this is that you've basically invested hard-earned value to be told that at a certain time, a certain place, you should be somewhere and doing something specific. You've been given an agenda on a journey. I don't know about you but when I invest in something I hold as valuable, I want to enjoy by free will. Now when two people have invested in each other, they should be able to either coordinate such efforts by inspiration throughout their journey or just on a whim..why? Just because. Some people prefer not having to think their way through things and letting the schedule of events coast them their their vacation - a passive existence. <br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/m_wFEB4Oxlo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />I equate flowers, chocolate, champagne, lingerie, f-me heels, dinner, and cards in various shades of pinks/reds/whites to the agenda on a cruise and even, the script of the Love Boat. Its the same thing that runs on a timer with certain expectations. Its a temporary situation to awaken our senses to a reality that is primarily one-sided. Us, women are the bulk of anticipated viewers. "Happy Valentine's Day", "Be my Valentine", and "I love you", the words so many wait to hear specifically today. The show is on. <br /><br />By now, you are saying.. wow.."this chick is one hell of a damaged piece of work"...or.."why did she call herself a romantic again"". Understandably so because my thoughts and beliefs were not inspired by Hallmark cards. To go back to the boat/cruise analogy, I will explain what I do believe is real - the sea.<br /><br />Call it an island girl thing or whatever but I love the sea. In the analogy of this post it symbolizes what love is supposed to be - a mystery, strength, calm, power, in motion and always present whether you are there to see it or not. Whether with someone or not, it exists in pictures, postcards, billboards, tv shows, etc. Whether you dip you feet in it, or dive to the deepest parts you can go, it is an experience. THIS is why I loved to watch Love Boat (and Gilligan's Islands). Now as an adult, I know it takes a consorted effort between human and nature (or fate) for a successful trip to happen, not an agenda inside a cruise ship. You are missing all of the action because they words on paper and the promises give more immediate satisfaction. I just prefer action...the power the verb over the noun.<br /><br />On this day, do the extras. I'm not saying you shouldn't but on who-the-heck-is-Saint Valentine's Day, also remember that the ride shouldn't be extra special because you are given a plan. It is extra special because it is yet another day in your lives together..or if you are single, another day you recollect memories and look forward towards dipping your feet in the waters again.Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-5889398948374066422012-02-12T21:31:00.001-05:002012-02-12T21:38:33.205-05:00How Orginal! Nicki Minaj Brings Pope as Her Date to the 2012 Grammy Awards (PHOTOS) - NOT!! - Celebuzz<a href="http://www.celebuzz.com/2012-02-12/nicki-minaj-brings-pope-as-her-date-to-the-2012-grammy-awards-photos/#.TzhtUpuXHqo.blogger">Nicki Minaj News - Nicki Minaj Brings Pope as Her Date to the 2012 Grammy Awards (PHOTOS) - Celebuzz</a><br /><br /><br />Yesterday, Whitney Houston died. Today both the Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week AND the Grammy's are paying their respect to a legend that seems to have succumbed to the tolls of drugs to her body. Everyone from fashionistas, bloggers, producers and fans are paying tribute...except Nicki Minaj it seems. She decided to go ahead in a Red Ridinghood - like red cape Versace number and bring a Pope look-alike as her escort to the Grammy's. I am not religious and much less a fan of Catholocism as I believe many of its premises to be more like the McDonald's or Marlbaro corporation then an organization to give people hope. Don't get me started on this. <br /><br />The issue here is that a relatively newcomer to the music game was bestowed the honor of attending the Grammy's and despite the still fresh death of a musical super-star has decided to make her the focus of attention at the event. How incredibly disrespectful. In fact...The fact that death is one of the major topics of today (check the tweets or covers of any newspaper), makes the whole religious reference even more distasteful. I will take this a step further by saying that the House of Versace should have pulled the plug on the idea immediately considering the circumstances and saved it for a later publicity stunt opportunity. <br /><br />Interestingly enough, I somewhat discussed (if not anticipated) such attention-whore behavior in a recent blog posting "<a href="http://pauldine-lifeloveandbs.blogspot.com/2012_01_01_archive.html">Exposed to a Good Spanking - I hated you Mom</a>" > I wrote about the current trend of women trying to out-shock the next and living their own ir-reality shows. No different from M.I.A.'s recent random middle finger to the crowd doing a happy song about love during Madonna's Superbowl halftime show, Minaj's is using one of the most watching music award programs in order to boost record sales. Here's the thing, it will get her more Twitter hits...it will get her more online searches...but it won't boost record sales. Why? It has nothing to do with the religious reference but more that, (a) real music lovers are sending shout outs to Whitney Houston (b) real artists and performers are annoyed by this copy cat antic (c) she's a rapper. I'm sorry but in the history of music, only pop is associated with this type of costuming. (Little Kim tried this a few times and everyone just wrote it off as another half naked hip hopper - see Diana Ross's boob lift to Kim on YouTube (d) We've seen this before - Madonna..duh? ..not to mention the people that are Catholic or just plain Christian. I think this may put a bullet in her cross-over attempts. <br /><br />Does this really shock you? Are you really surprised? Do you want to run out and download her music? I'm not religious and I'm not offended..I just feel whom ever is giving this girl the "go ahead" needs to be fired. The timing was tacky , not to mention that the red hood is not that fabulous! Now if she wore a killer red Versace figure hugging extreme gown in red with a hood then performed on stage where her Pope beau would join her, THAT would have perhaps made an attempt at art. Walking in with a random old, while male who's paid to be there while she where a baggy nun's outfit in Scarlet Letter red with black sequins? Ouuu.. how original. I'm sure no one's ever thought of that... <a href="http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1042900,00.html">http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2005/news/050411/madonna2.jpg</a> <-------------------- check this link outPauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-86272236375008595792012-02-11T20:52:00.001-05:002012-02-11T20:54:50.314-05:00Whitney Houston, superstar of records, films, dies â USATODAY.com<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/obit/story/2012-02-11/whitney-houston/53053070/1">Whitney Houston, superstar of records, films, dies â USATODAY.com</a><br /><br /><br />I can't say I am very surprised. This may sound crude but she's been on a downward spiral for some time now. Between marrying that grotesque Bobby Brown, her crack addiction, rising debt, lose of voice, and failed attempt to get back up on the charts - Whitney Houston has been through alot. The exact details of her death have not been released and an official autopsy probably still needs to be performed. However, I think many of us can agree that, similar to when we waited for Michael Jackson's cause of death, we can take a good guess. <br /><br />Forty-eight years old is so young. Her children are still so young.<br /><br /><br /><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nPHCThqqt0s" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />I grew up on Whitney Houston. I still remember teasing my hair to look like her in the "I wanna know if he still really loves me video".. The pink lipstick , thin frame, amazing voice...I wanted to be just like her. So despite hitting bottom, I will remember Whitney Houston at the top. We'll always love you, Whitney...<br /><br />Remember everyone - Crack is Whack!Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-49748977520120384702012-02-09T14:46:00.001-05:002012-02-09T14:47:35.593-05:00Vajayjay pampering for Valentine's day - Vajazzling<iframe width="480" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NnUloWnKjg4?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe><br /><br /><br />So..I am still single. It has been a year since I was in a relationship and I must say that I have (and am) enjoying focusing on myself for a change. Nonetheless, Valentine's day has a way to creep its ugly head and give us single women this day to remind us that (a) our dating options suck (b) we are alone. I propose thst V-day give us a (c) option : a day where we do something sexy, out-of-box just for our own enjoyment. What have I uncovered? A little beauty secret called Vajazzling. <br /><br />Vajazzling is a process that has been grown in popularity especially since Jennifer Love Hewitt found it "realeasing" enough to dedicate a chapter to it in her book! Its a process whereby you get a completely bare bikini wax then your "little miss thang" gets blinged out! You can get a preset design or for some extra bucks, a custom design. From a little star to a bikini completely made out of glued on crystals, your vagaygay gets accessorized and ready for ...uh..I dunno. <br /><br />Now I know what you are saying, well if I'm single, whom will get to see it? Well you are missing the point, its can be your own naughty secret! or if you are into that kind of thing, make a great picture to drunk send to someone you like. As unlady-like as the latter is, I feel it may show a creative side of yourself that someone you've been getting close too had not seen. <br /><br />If you are married or dating someone, Vajazzling can be a great present you both can share. Granted, you are the one whose poontang is risking a rash or walking unconfortably but, come on...as women, we've endured more pain than that for the sake of pleasing out significant others and ourselves. <br /><br />http://brazilbronze.com/vajazzeling in NYC<br /><br />www.beautyofwax.com in Miami<br /><br />google Vajazzling in your city to find a location that does it!<br /><br />PS - please don't send me pics. LOL...but I'm more then willing to hear about the experience!Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-53127166381209764242012-02-07T10:44:00.001-05:002012-02-07T11:59:47.944-05:00ESPN Sport Science - Jason Pierre-Paul and SMARTSPEED<iframe width="480" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MhIGYUi3l8U?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe><br /><br />I don't know much about American football. For Superbowl 2012, I had to Google the teams so I can see what colors the New York team I was supposed to be supporting wore! Hey! Can you lame me? With a bunch of guys in tights, many overweight, all the body slams, etc, it's hard for me to consider it visually captivating. I'm more of a tennis and REAL footbol fan (That sport with the black and white round ball)!<br />Nevertheless, I was doing some research and asking questions about what certain plays and positions did. This is when I found out that there was a chap of Haitian-decent that was a spectacular player. Of course, he grew up in the US which is why he plays American football - the sport nearly does not exist to the masses of Haiti. Jason Pierre-Paul is not build like a typical Haitian...he must of had alot more milk growing up because he is like a machine. Take a look at this video and see why.... incredible!Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4753007863732302127.post-73072018012313591342012-02-06T11:03:00.001-05:002012-02-06T11:04:10.348-05:00M.I.A. - Bad Girls (Official Video)<iframe width="480" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2uYs0gJD-LE?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe><br /><br />This girl definitely lives by the words that she preaches.. "live fast, die young, bad girls do it well". There is a lot of buzz about her right now because of the middle finger stunt she pulled during her cameo with Nikki Minaj at Madonna's Super Bowl half time show. People are forgetting that this is also the woman who performed 9 months pregnant at the Grammy's (or was it MTV video Music Awards) on the day she was scheduled to go into delivery! She is know risk-shy. She is knows its take shock, risk, and seizing opportunity in order to be remember sometimes. Considering she only had one line to sing in the shadows of THE Madonna, and managed to be written up in almost every tweet and newspaper, the "bird" worked.Pauldinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11950635195790833757noreply@blogger.com0