NOTE: I had to post a cute story that a friend wrote awhile back regarding this subject! I love the way he's so creative in conveying his answers to the most asked about questions in life and in love!
Story was edited to protect the hopeless romantic...haha
This was my endeavor to answer a question my bud asked. Her question, "Is Romance Dead?" Now this hopeless romantic decided to prove to her that Romance is alive and kicking, drinking martinis and Kahlua, but I, having no proof of it myself, had to go out and search for it.
What better place to start than the White Pages, right? I search for Romance and I see a "Romanava Lora" followed by a "Romanchenko Orest". Damn, I knew it couldn't be that easy. So I think to myself, who regularly sees Mr. Romance and would know how to reach him? Hmmm, I have to admit, that wherever romance is around sex is often not far behind. So I flip to the letter "S" in the white pages hoping that maybe Mr. Sex is listed. Bingo, he's in the white pages as "Sex Edgar". Damn, didn't think Mr. Sex would have a first name like Edgar, oh well, the address is listed so I mapquest that shizzel and off I go.
Mapquest says Mr. Sex lives 2 hours away from me. Damn that's far, no wonder I never bump into Mr. Sex. I bet Mr. Rejection is like my freak'n next door neighbor, but I digress. So I decide to take the 2-hour drive cuz it's the only lead I got. Upon arrival to Mr. Sex's house I find him busy (no pun intended) playing Domino's with a motley crew, Mr. Lust, a drunk Mr. One-Night Stand, and Mr. Sex's little brother, Mr. Phone Sex. So I ask Mr. Sex, "Hey, have you seen Mr. Romance anywhere? I need to find him." Mr. Sex replies, "Naw man, I pretty much spend most of my time with Mr. Lust now, but every once in awhile I do hang out with Mr. Cuddle and I think he works with Mr. Romance sometimes." Sweet, so I get Mr. Cuddle's address from Mr. Sex and leave. But as I was walking out of the house, the drunken Mr. One-Night-Stand, with an empty beer can in one hand, sees me and mumbles, "Hey I know you, I met you last weekend." I quickly rush out of the house pretending I never heard that comment.
So off I drive to Mr. Cuddle's house, thinking that I must be really close to Mr. Romance now. I'm about to knock on Mr. Cuddle's door when the door opens and I see Mr. Cuddle putting on his jacket and hat. "Oh hey, Mr. Cuddle," I say, "Mr. Sex told me to ask you where I can find Mr. Romance." Mr. Cuddle replies, "Oh funny, I'm off to pick-up Mr. Sex right now, we got some jobs we gotta take care of together. But Mr. Romance is my next-door neighbor. It's a pity he never gets called on jobs anymore. Rarely leaves his home these days."
Bingo, I knew Romance was alive and well, so I walk over to Mr. Romance's house and the door is open so I let myself in. I find Mr. Romance, who is alot older than I thought he'd look, sitting in a rocking chair, talking on the phone. I wait for him to end his conversation, and then when he does, he turns to me and says, "Whoa, a visitor, what can I do for you, young man?" I then tell him, "Y'know, Mr. Romance, alot of people out there think you are dead. How come?" Mr. Romance then tells me that people barely use him anymore. People think he's too old and thus he barely gets calls for people to use his services anymore. He said occasionally he'll get a call from some random boy trying to make a mix tape or needing help picking out flowers. Or occasionally he'll get a call from Mr. Proposal cuz he's got some work for him. I start feeling sad for Mr. Romance and ask him for his number saying, "Mr. Romance, I promise you, when I find that special someone, your phone will be going off the hook with my daily inquiries and requests." He smiles and gives me his number and I thank Mr. Romance for his time and ask him, "So who were you talking to on the phone when I walked in?" And Mr. Romance replies, "Oh that was my dear old friend, Mr. Chivalry, poor guy gets less calls than I do." So I say goodbye and thank him again thinking, "Damn, even Mr. Chivalry is alive? I'm gonna have to visit him someday too." --written by Hopeless Romantic
He's so clever! I enjoyed this story! It's good to know that Mr. Romance and Mr. Chivalry are still around. It's up to us to keep them young at heart! I hope to see them soon in the near future! I used to consider myself a hopeless romantic, but I've become more of a HOPEFUL romantic ;)--Shay
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Shay's Christmas List
EDIT:
I forgot to add THIS! I need this...please! I'm OG like that! haha
I don't have lashes, so I would really really need this in my life! hahaha I don't like wearing anything fake, so I need this to help make my lashes grow thick and long. Just the way I like it *evil grin* LOLOL
Footie Hoodie...cause I'm GANGSTA! haha I love my footie, but I need one w/ a hoodie! LOL
I was looking for an umbrella and came across this. Since I've been wanting an authentic Samurai sword for quite some time, I decided why not get one that I truly need! LOL I love it!
Love the earrings. It has my first initial "S" ha!
And I have to have this "BAD" ring to go w/ it! haha
I saw these and fell in love w/ them! Coasters shaped like 45s!
And my coasters mos def go w/ this record bowl! Tooo dope! It's made from recycled vinyl!
And of course, this is by far one of the pieces I've been drooling over for a while now. Dior Sapphire watch! LOOOOOVE it!
As you can tell, I'm a goofy, practical, and creative person and love FUNCTIONAL art! My top of the christmas list is still and always will be J-Dilla's Soulful Genius: Diary of a Legend box set! I doubt those are around anymore. But I'd marry any man who had the collection! LOL jk
I forgot to add THIS! I need this...please! I'm OG like that! haha
I don't have lashes, so I would really really need this in my life! hahaha I don't like wearing anything fake, so I need this to help make my lashes grow thick and long. Just the way I like it *evil grin* LOLOL
Footie Hoodie...cause I'm GANGSTA! haha I love my footie, but I need one w/ a hoodie! LOL
I was looking for an umbrella and came across this. Since I've been wanting an authentic Samurai sword for quite some time, I decided why not get one that I truly need! LOL I love it!
Love the earrings. It has my first initial "S" ha!
And I have to have this "BAD" ring to go w/ it! haha
I saw these and fell in love w/ them! Coasters shaped like 45s!
And my coasters mos def go w/ this record bowl! Tooo dope! It's made from recycled vinyl!
And of course, this is by far one of the pieces I've been drooling over for a while now. Dior Sapphire watch! LOOOOOVE it!
As you can tell, I'm a goofy, practical, and creative person and love FUNCTIONAL art! My top of the christmas list is still and always will be J-Dilla's Soulful Genius: Diary of a Legend box set! I doubt those are around anymore. But I'd marry any man who had the collection! LOL jk
Thursday, November 4, 2010
The Art Of Contentment
For most of us, being single will be more of a phase than a final destination. this is the best place to practice the art of contentment.Someday, I'm sure most of us will fall in love and get married. But the thing is, love will always be tested. Smeone more handsome, more charming, richer, funner, sweeter would come along. If you have not practiced the art of contentment as a single person, chances are you would be tempted to want that and not cherish your chosen one. Practicing the Art of Contentment as a single person means that you take what life gives you, good or bad, you're willing to see it through. It means, you don't walk away every time things get tough because it builds in you patience, perseverance, understanding and a hundred different virtue that people in a hurry will never have. being single means you would find how it feels to be alone thus, allowing you to cherish every moment you spend with your chosen one. The Art of Contentment means you wouldn't mind if life had to make you wait for so long to find the love of your life, because you know that the waiting would only make the finding much sweeter.
Being single is a time of your life when you get to know yourself better. You can pursue different interests and passions without having to ask another person's approval. It is a phase when you can keep focus on other things, discover your potentials and talents, and see yourself become more that what you expect to be.
Stop wasting your precious energy trying to figure out why you're still romantically unttached. It's all in the mind. Take the time to go see your friends, spend time with your family, do charity work and you will realize that you are not, never for a moment, was alone. Try to get to know yourself first before you try to get to know other people. To be truly loved means to be known and accepted for who you are. How do you expect other people to know you and to love you, when you don't know who and what you really are?
Sometimes the dilemmas we face are not between what is absolutely bad and absolutely good. Sometimes, it's between good and best. Treat this stage of your life as a phase to evaluate who is good for you and who is best for you. Sometimes you won't hear music, or feel magic to know who's best for you. The heart just knows and it doesn't need any romantically charged scenario to decide on the matter. Trust in your heart, and trust that time will eventually lead you to, not to the perfect partner, but to the most suitable partner for you. Being single means our hearts have yet to choose the best one for us.
Take your time, the world will wait. Being with someone doesn't guarantee that it will make your life happy. It doesn't guarantee anything at all. Sometimes, it only brings two miserable people together only to make their life even more miserable. Without the right intention, the emotional maturity, financial security and of course, unwavering love, you're better off unattached.
Don't put your life on hold for Mr./Ms. Right but don't let it waste away with Mr./Ms. Wrong. Life is about things that you do and happen everyday. It's not about the things that could have happened but never did, or things that you think would happen in the future. Live life now. Live it to the fullest and stop beating yourself up, trying to be perfect. Allow life to surprise you with its most wonderful blessings.
Being single is a time of your life when you get to know yourself better. You can pursue different interests and passions without having to ask another person's approval. It is a phase when you can keep focus on other things, discover your potentials and talents, and see yourself become more that what you expect to be.
Stop wasting your precious energy trying to figure out why you're still romantically unttached. It's all in the mind. Take the time to go see your friends, spend time with your family, do charity work and you will realize that you are not, never for a moment, was alone. Try to get to know yourself first before you try to get to know other people. To be truly loved means to be known and accepted for who you are. How do you expect other people to know you and to love you, when you don't know who and what you really are?
Sometimes the dilemmas we face are not between what is absolutely bad and absolutely good. Sometimes, it's between good and best. Treat this stage of your life as a phase to evaluate who is good for you and who is best for you. Sometimes you won't hear music, or feel magic to know who's best for you. The heart just knows and it doesn't need any romantically charged scenario to decide on the matter. Trust in your heart, and trust that time will eventually lead you to, not to the perfect partner, but to the most suitable partner for you. Being single means our hearts have yet to choose the best one for us.
Take your time, the world will wait. Being with someone doesn't guarantee that it will make your life happy. It doesn't guarantee anything at all. Sometimes, it only brings two miserable people together only to make their life even more miserable. Without the right intention, the emotional maturity, financial security and of course, unwavering love, you're better off unattached.
Don't put your life on hold for Mr./Ms. Right but don't let it waste away with Mr./Ms. Wrong. Life is about things that you do and happen everyday. It's not about the things that could have happened but never did, or things that you think would happen in the future. Live life now. Live it to the fullest and stop beating yourself up, trying to be perfect. Allow life to surprise you with its most wonderful blessings.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Letting Go
"There is no pain so great as the
memory of joy in present grief"---Unknown Author
To let go isn't to forget, not think about, or ignore. It doesn't leave feelings of anger, jealousy, or regret. Letting go isn't winning and it's not losing. It's not about pride and it's not about how you appear, and it's not obsessing or dwelling on the past. Letting go isn't blocking memories or thinking sad thoughts, and doesn't leave emptiness, hurt or sadness. It's not giving in or giving up. Letting go isn't about loss, and it's not defeat. And to let go is to cherish memories, but to overcome and to move on. It is having an open mind and confidence in the future.
Letting go is accepting. It is learning and experiencing and growing. To let go is to be thankful for the experiences that made you laugh, made you cry, and made you grow. It's about all that you have, all that you had and all that you will soon gain. Letting go is having the courage to accept change, and the strength to keep moving. Letting go is growing up. It is realizing that the heart can sometimes be the most potent remedy. To let go is to open a door, clear a path, and to set yourself free!
memory of joy in present grief"---Unknown Author
To let go isn't to forget, not think about, or ignore. It doesn't leave feelings of anger, jealousy, or regret. Letting go isn't winning and it's not losing. It's not about pride and it's not about how you appear, and it's not obsessing or dwelling on the past. Letting go isn't blocking memories or thinking sad thoughts, and doesn't leave emptiness, hurt or sadness. It's not giving in or giving up. Letting go isn't about loss, and it's not defeat. And to let go is to cherish memories, but to overcome and to move on. It is having an open mind and confidence in the future.
Letting go is accepting. It is learning and experiencing and growing. To let go is to be thankful for the experiences that made you laugh, made you cry, and made you grow. It's about all that you have, all that you had and all that you will soon gain. Letting go is having the courage to accept change, and the strength to keep moving. Letting go is growing up. It is realizing that the heart can sometimes be the most potent remedy. To let go is to open a door, clear a path, and to set yourself free!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Gone Too Soon
As I race home to catch the rebroadcast of the Michael Jackson memorial tribute (been waiting all day), I already knew the kind of whirlwind emotion I was in for! So,I parked my car, let the "kids" in, grabbed a box of tissue, and went straight to my room and turned on the tube!
Watching the first half of the memorial conjured up a lot of thoughts and emotions. I felt the need to WRITE what I was feeling at that moment! So, every so often during a commercial break, I found my way to my computer and typed a few sentences. Those few sentences turned into paragraphs.
As I watched more and more of the memorial, an overwhelming feeling of sadness and remembrance came into my mind. Not only was I immersed into the passing of the man who has touched a world with his talents, but the loss of a piece of my heart. The death and the loss paralleled itself into one huge emotion, my tears couldn't even contain itself! I was pretty much BAWLING! The kind of tear jerker when you lose a loved one or watching a very intense love story in a movie! THAT kind of boohoo-ing!
As I share these few words (which I consider a FREE WRITE since I felt like it was written on a whim of emotion with no planned structure) that evoked such an enormous level of emotion just by watching the MJ memorial, I hope everyone can take this moment to REMEMBER, REMINISCE, REJOICE! Life has a lot of unsuspecting twists and turns and we all get caught up into it without living in the moment! I just want people to know....Never forget those lives that you've touched, count your blessings, be appreciative and always be grateful!
My free write:
His music speaks volumes to the human soul. It opens your heart, it makes you understand, and believe. His struggles, his heartaches can be felt through his words. But through it all, he brings forth the kind of passion, love, and appreciation for LIFE. He knows no boundaries through his imagination and creativity! He speaks with his voice, his movements, his hands, his eyes, and we see and hear all.
His music has brought forth much entertainment and healing power. He provided us with the kind of sound that only the heart can speak. It made you feel! No matter what kind of emotion: happiness, excitement, sadness, etc. he always evoked the kind of emotion to awaken the depth of your heart, mind, soul.
The way his music will forever live in our memories and in our hearts….so will HE!
Sleep well my sweet prince!
Watching the first half of the memorial conjured up a lot of thoughts and emotions. I felt the need to WRITE what I was feeling at that moment! So, every so often during a commercial break, I found my way to my computer and typed a few sentences. Those few sentences turned into paragraphs.
As I watched more and more of the memorial, an overwhelming feeling of sadness and remembrance came into my mind. Not only was I immersed into the passing of the man who has touched a world with his talents, but the loss of a piece of my heart. The death and the loss paralleled itself into one huge emotion, my tears couldn't even contain itself! I was pretty much BAWLING! The kind of tear jerker when you lose a loved one or watching a very intense love story in a movie! THAT kind of boohoo-ing!
As I share these few words (which I consider a FREE WRITE since I felt like it was written on a whim of emotion with no planned structure) that evoked such an enormous level of emotion just by watching the MJ memorial, I hope everyone can take this moment to REMEMBER, REMINISCE, REJOICE! Life has a lot of unsuspecting twists and turns and we all get caught up into it without living in the moment! I just want people to know....Never forget those lives that you've touched, count your blessings, be appreciative and always be grateful!
My free write:
His music speaks volumes to the human soul. It opens your heart, it makes you understand, and believe. His struggles, his heartaches can be felt through his words. But through it all, he brings forth the kind of passion, love, and appreciation for LIFE. He knows no boundaries through his imagination and creativity! He speaks with his voice, his movements, his hands, his eyes, and we see and hear all.
His music has brought forth much entertainment and healing power. He provided us with the kind of sound that only the heart can speak. It made you feel! No matter what kind of emotion: happiness, excitement, sadness, etc. he always evoked the kind of emotion to awaken the depth of your heart, mind, soul.
The way his music will forever live in our memories and in our hearts….so will HE!
Sleep well my sweet prince!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
My Birth Month
So, I haven't had the chance to really update this thing! I guess getting back into the blogging game was harder than expected! I remember the days when I used to blog non-stop! And since we have gone into this digital age of micro-blogging and blogging online, I was trying to go back to the place I once knew!
Anyone close to me, knows that I am very outspoken and very opinionated about a lot of issues and about everything in between. Having a blog to voice those sentiments was as natural as breathing! What can I say, I should've been a lawyer! hahaha jk I'm far from a good arguer...is that even a word?! haha
But I do influence people's thoughts by the very comments and views that I possess! I don't impose my beliefs and values and thoughts into people, I just merely express them in order to ENLIGHENTEN! Being a GEMINI, I see BOTH sides of the coin! So, I totally understand how things are given by what I know on both ends! That's why I always tell people that before they can make any judgements or assumptions on people and things that they need to allow themselves to be UNBIASED! Understand the other view before you can make your mind about anything!
In order to make a decision in life, you always have to weigh out the options! In this case, you really have to understand other views before you can understand your own! No one is going to make that decision for you by allowing people to TELL YOU what to think! Make your own decisions and beliefs the right way by always thinking of the other perspectives!
Anyone close to me, knows that I am very outspoken and very opinionated about a lot of issues and about everything in between. Having a blog to voice those sentiments was as natural as breathing! What can I say, I should've been a lawyer! hahaha jk I'm far from a good arguer...is that even a word?! haha
But I do influence people's thoughts by the very comments and views that I possess! I don't impose my beliefs and values and thoughts into people, I just merely express them in order to ENLIGHENTEN! Being a GEMINI, I see BOTH sides of the coin! So, I totally understand how things are given by what I know on both ends! That's why I always tell people that before they can make any judgements or assumptions on people and things that they need to allow themselves to be UNBIASED! Understand the other view before you can make your mind about anything!
In order to make a decision in life, you always have to weigh out the options! In this case, you really have to understand other views before you can understand your own! No one is going to make that decision for you by allowing people to TELL YOU what to think! Make your own decisions and beliefs the right way by always thinking of the other perspectives!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
My newest OBSESSION
I don't know what it is.....but I have been craving the new Coldstone ice cream cupcakes! I don't know why it's taking me so long to get my hands on them, but I want some BAAAAD! haha
They are only here for a limited time. I'm not quite sure why. It's a perfectly good idea to have them around, but it may have something to do with the attention being taken away from the ice cream CAKES!
Hmmmmmm...either way, get your 6 pack of these yummy cupcakes between the days of February 4-March 31, 2009. I'm really not sure why I'm so obsessed with these cupcakes. Could it possibly be the fact that Aunt Flow may be visiting soon?! It's okay, I'll make sure I share some with her! ;)
EDIT: Got this news about cravings and what it all it really means! What makes us crave certain things. Hmmmmm....IN-TER-ES-TING!
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