This blogspot is one of my little contributions into the atmosphere. I want to share with the masses the wealth of knowledge that I've come to know and understand.
I'm a girl who has a passion for faith, fashion and all things fabulous! And this is how this blogspot was born.... ENJOY!
~Her Flyness
Keri Hilson's album comes out today and I am pretty excited for her. She's been in the game for a minute! She's super talented and seems humble overall. I am going to actually buy her album.. lol. If you want to here samples of it, go to Amazon.com. It has the typical electric Timbaland sound. I likes!
Here is the track listing:
1. Intro
2. Turnin Me On ft. Lil Wayne
3. Get Your Money Up ft. Keyshia Cole & Trina
4. Return The Favor ft. Timbaland
5. Knock You Down ft. Neyo & Kanye
6. Slow Dance
7. Make Love
8. Intuition
9. How Does It Feel
10. Hey Girl ft. T-Pain & Lil Jon
11. Alienated
12. Tell Him the Truth
13. Change Me ft. Akon
14. Energy
15. Where Did He Go
The video for "Knock U Down" w.Kanye and Ne-Yo
My favorite songs of hers are High Heels and Superhuman w.Chris Brown
You gotta love the whole Keyshia Cole clan. They could careless about what everyone thinks, and it's freakin' hilarious!
Here's what she had to say via Necole Bitchie and Sister 2 Sister :
Keyshia Cole’s sister Neffe, born Nefferteria Pugh, confirmed exclusively to S2S that she is preggers again! The co-star of BET’s “Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is” sat down with our founder and publisher, Jamie Foster Brown, in her Atlanta home. Neffe, long with her new man, rapper Soullow (pronounced so-lo), gave us the scoop on the unexpected pregnancy.
“I’m pregnant and I got an attitude with him and don’t want him to f***ing touch me right now—or ever,” Neffe told Jamie. “Because I—was not supposed to happen this way. Now I’m trying to figure this s**t out, ’cause I just had Jaylen.”
The happy couple (yes, they were very lovey-dovey before this announcement) was a little confused about the details. Neffe didn’t know how far along in the pregnancy she was, although Soullow said “about three” months. He also quickly said, “It’s good,” referring to the upcoming baby, but admitted, “We really try to protect ourselves. It just happened.”
Regardless of how it happened, Neffe says that she’s a good mama. “I love children,” she said. “If you notice, I have six of them upstairs!” The new baby will be the couple’s first together and the fifth for Neffe.
Here is Neffie and "Soulow" addressing the sudden expansion of their family.
I saw this pic and had to post it, what is up with Kelis? Lord, this little baby is gonna come out with a kaleidoscope for hair. lol.... She kinda, sorta looks cute, but the verdict is still out on this....
Coupon book: An oldy but a goody. Who can say how long the coupon book has been around, but it needs an upgrade. Gone are the days of the “take out the trash” coupon or “do the dishes” coupon. Now it’s time for “a back rub after a long day’s work” or “win the next disagreement.” No matter how nice or naughty the coupons they are sure to be greatly appreciated.
Love letters/poem: Send a love letter or poem from a famous author every day starting February 1, then on Valentine’s Day present an original love letter or poem. Use nice stationary and after Valentine’s Day get the pages bound together so it can be a keepsake.
Go somewhere fun like an ice skating rink or a great museum and then at the end of the night give a gift to commemorate the event. The gift can be something made or bought from a gift shop.
Make a scrapbook page with pictures of a special event or fun day from the past and frame it. Valentine's Day Gifts that Last All Day
Cater to you: Set up the whole day to cater to the other person. TiVo or DVR their favorite shows, cook their favorite meals, run a bath and give them a massage. Be sure they don’t lift a finger for their special day.
Spa day: Buy bath salts, or milk bath, candles, massage oil, pedicure products, etc., from the drug store and set up a spa at home. Invite the lucky lady or guy over and pamper them. Valentine's Day Gifts for Couples to Enjoy Together
Make chocolate candy together: An Occasional Chocolate has everything needed to make delectable chocolates similar to those found in stores at home for less. After the candy is made enjoy it together.
Take a couple’s cooking class: Local community colleges, culinary schools, and even some grocery stores have cooking classes. FYI, these classes fill up fast.
Give a nice bottle of alcohol and enjoy it that night over a great meal.
Weekend get-a-way to a bed and breakfast: Plan a “get-a-way” to a bed and breakfast. Bed and breakfasts offer a different experience than a hotel room and aren’t very far away. Many times they offer home cooked or gourmet meals and are located in areas where there are lots of things to do.
Well, as you all have heard by now, our favorite little lovebird has been charged with battery. I really don't have the time to go down the laundry list of better things he could have been doing with his life and career other than beating a chick up. It probably was Rhianna. I mean, what are the odds of neither one of them being at the Grammy's and her being released from the hospital. Young love and wild sex don't always mix well. And when folks start slinging STDs, you truly have made for TV drama! I will say this, it is indeed a mess! But as forgiving as Hollywood and women are, he might even make more money. That's the sick thing about show biz... whatev!
Yea, I'm late at this point, but I would be remiss if I didn't comment on all these pregnant folk! lol. Let's see, we have:
Erykah Badu and Jay Electronica Baby Girl: Mars Merkaba Born: February 1, 2009
Erykah loooooooooves her some rappers huh? lol.. She has two children from previous relationships named Seven Sirius (with Outkast's Andre 3000) and Puma Rose Sabti (with rapper the D.O.C.).
Now, if you're like me, you are wondering about this little one' s name, so I had to go ahead and google it.. lol... Merkaba, also spelled Merkabah, is the divine light vehicle allegedly used by ascended masters to connect with and reach those in tune with the higher realms. "Mer" means Light. "Ka" means Spirit. "Ba" means Body. Mer-Ka-Ba means the spirit/body surrounded by counter-rotating fields of light, (wheels within wheels), spirals of energy as in DNA, which transports spirit/body from one dimension to another. (http://www.crystalinks.com/). Leave it to Erykah to be EXTRA, ETRA deep.
Tisha Campbell- Martin and Duane Martin 2 months Pregnant
Tisha is now pregnant with her second child. Despite all the rumors of Duane being gay and them splitting, they are still standing strong! They have been married for 13 years and they have son, Xen, 8. They are hoping for a girl. And according to BFF Tichina Arnold, Tisha wants to name her Derek ( Not dealing with that... lol)
Bobby Brown and Alicia Etheridge 4 Months Pregnant
Okay, now I am a champion of Black Love and all that good stuff, but lord, another Bobby Brown seed? can we really take that? lol... Let me stop. Bobby and longtime friend/boo/whatever are expecting his 5th, and her 1st.
So, lets do a roll call of the wonderful Browns shall we? ...
Now this may seem like a pessimistic way viewing love, but it's probably the best way. You know the saying that a leopard can't grow new spots? (well, its something like that) That's pretty much how we are as people. Most of the negative attributes and experiences that we possess are ours for the keeping. Our upbringing, our ideologies, our path, our purpose, our neurotic behaviors, all of that. They won't change. Like growing up a certain way, a lifelong visibly flaw, a character glitch, its part of our fabric. That's the thing with relationships. We bring all of these things to the table as counterparts in a relationship. We identify and embrace those things that we may not be familiar with in order to love unconditionally.
When we meet someone and get to know who they really are, the bad always jumps out. Whether they grew up in a home that wasn't perfect (not that this is totally bad), or they have a speech impediment, or they have certain biases. Whatever the case may be, their "bad" traits are things you need to identify early. I can remember my relationships in the past and during the "get to know you" part, I soaked up all the things my mate told me. The good, the bad, and the otherwise. When I feel in love (with my now ex), there things that I couldn't relate to or understand, but I was intrigued to find out more. When I took the limits off, love flourished like no other. Now, on the other hand, there were guys that had issues that I simply couldn't overlook like chronic drinking and smoking, terrible cursing habits, and no real relationship with God. There are just somethings that I can't compromise. When you meet someone, you can't go into it with the intentions of trying to change them, you have to learn to love them as a whole.
As we identify these things in a person that we don't necessarily like, we need to ask ourselves, "Can I live with this?". If we can honestly say that we can deal with the "bad" we probably may be on our way to finding true love. And if not love, it will truly make us a better person. Loving flaws and all......
Well ladies and gents, I am back from my conference. There has been soooooo much going on~! I swear. Between this back and forth debate about the stimulus package, all these celebrities popping up preggers or popping them out, Pre-Grammys events, me and my boos... so much going on... lol.
Some of my favorite rap love songs! My ideal man has to be a Fly Nerd with a Hip-Hop thug edge. I know it sounds crazy, but I think I already found him. I hope he comes to his senses before I decide to keep it moving.....
Enjoy!
I Need Love by LL Cool J
Girl, listen to me When I be sittin in my room all alone, staring at the wall fantasies, they go through my mind And I've come to realize that I need true love and if you wanna give it to me girl make yourself seen I'll be waitingI love you
Pulling Me Back By Chingy
To all the fellas know you feel me, if you ever had a woman, Good times led to bad times and you ain't see it coming, Tried your best to make her happy, But it wasn't enough, 'Cause mama told me in relationship the road gets rough And I ain't the one to have my head down Weak and stressed out As bad as it hurts I gotta move to the next route (Uh) I thought I was her man Guess she ain't understand N now she's sittin' hurr looking crazy likeDamn!
Mind Sex By Dead Prez African princess, tell me yo interests Wait, let me guess boo, you probably like poetry Heres a little something I jotted down in case I spotted you around So let me take this opportunity Would you share a moment with me, over herbal tea? Take a walk verbally, make a bond certaintly Cuz in my hand I bet your hand fit perfectly And its like we floatin out in space when you flirtin wit me Cmon, a little foreplay dont hurt (hmmm)
You Got Me By The Roots
Somebody told me that this planet was small we use to live in the same building on the same floor and never met before until I'm overseas on tour and peep this ethiopian queen from philly taking classes abroad she studying film and photo flash focus record said she workin on a flick andcould my click do the score she said she loved my show in paris at Elysee Montmartre and that I stepped off the stage and took a piece of her heart we knew from the start that things fall apart, intentions shatter she like that shit don't matter when I get home get at her through letter, phone, whatever let's link, let's get together
Song Cry By Jay-Z
Good dudes - I know you love me like cooked food Even though a nigga got move like a crook move We was together on the block since free lunch We shoulda been together havin 4 Seasons brunch We used to use umbrellas to face the bad weather So now we travel first class to change the forecast Never in bunches, just me and you I loved your point of view cause you held no punches Still I left you for months on end It's been months since I checked back in Well somewhere in a small town, somewhere lockin a mall down Woodgrain, four and change, Armor All'd down I can understand why you want a divorce now Though I can't let you know it, pride won't let me show it Pretend to be heroic, that's just one to grow with But deep inside a nigga so sick
Smile By Lloyd Banks
Whenever I'm not around, and you feelin down Let the thought of me be (I be the reason you smile) I don't wanna see you frown, like them kids watch a clown I wanna bring you joy and be (I be the reason you smile) Baby, you know my style, you know how I get down I provide by any means to be (I be the reason you smile) We done been through ups and downs, had drama for a while I'm just happy I'm around to be (I be the reason you smile)
Best Friend By 50 cent
Separate me from the rest, I feel like I'm the best If there's a price to pay for feelin you I pay that twice I'm as ghetto as it gets girl you know that's right I ain't got nothin to hide baby I tell you my secrets 'Fore you end up bein 'round long enough to peep shit I get closer to you, I mean closer than close I get into you, after I take off my clothes Girl I been into you, mentally long before
Prototype By Andre 3000
i hope that you're the one if not,you are the prototype we'll tiptoe to the sunand do thangs i know you like i think im in love...again i think im in love...again (today) today must be my lucky day baby you are the prototype let's do somethin out of the ordinary like catch a matinèe baby you are the prototype i think i i think im in love...again i think im in love...again if we happen to part Lord knows I dont want that but heywe can't be mad at God we met today for a reason I think im on the right track now
Uncondtional Love By Tupac Intro (What y'all want?) Unconditional Love (no doubt) Talking bout the stuff that don't wear off It don't fade It'll last for all these crazy days These crazy nights Whether you wrong or you right I'm a still love you Still feel you Still there for you No matter what (hehe) You will always be in my heart With unconditional love
You're all I need By Method Man
Shorty I'm there for you anytime you need me For real girl, it's me in your world, believe me Nuttin make a man feel better than a woman Queen with a crown that be down for whatever There are few things that's forever, my lady We can make war or make babies Back when I was nothin You made a brother feel like he was somethin That's why I'm with you to this day boo no frontin Even when the skies were gray You would rub me on my back and say "Baby it'll be okay" Now that's real to a brother like me baby Never ever give my cootie away and keep it tight aight
The Light By Common
I never knew a luh, luh-luh, a love like this Gotta be somethin for me to write this Queen, I aint seen you in a minute Wrote this letter, and finally decide to send it Signed sealed delivered for us to grow together Love has no limit, lets spend it slow forever I know your heart is weathered by what studs did to you I aint gon assault em cause I probably did it too Because of you, feelings I handle with care Some niggaz recognize the light but they cant handle the glare You know I aint the type to walk around with matchin shirts If relationship is effort I will match your work I wanna be the one to make you happiest, it hurts you the most They say the end is near, its important that we close.... to the most, high Regardless of what happen on him lets rely
Love Is By COMMON Yeah, yeah[Chorus] How beautiful love can be On the streets love is hard to see It's a place I got to be Loving you is loving me How beautiful love can be On the streets love is hard to see Gotta reach that frequency Loving you is loving me [Verse 1] Yeah, you know what love is Even found it on the ground where the thugs live My man had to dig deep to find his Couldn't sleep 'cause on the real he had five kids Live nig's, real niggaz express and taste it At crap games, black dames and big faces Cases in court, fam' showin' love and support You and your baby's mom thought that love was a sport As men we were taught to hold it in That's why we don't know how 'til we're older men If love is a place I'ma go again At least now, now I know to go within At time it can take ya for a spin Heartbreak hotel then you're home again I've seen love make a nigga soul pretend Like a story that he don't want to end Yo [Chorus] [Verse 2] It's all love where we come from In the hood love we was told to run from That same hood where the guns sung We holla love, hopin' it would come one Crack got so many lives undone From lack of love many hide some run I knew this girl with a son who dreamt of actin' in plays Demonstration with her man had her trapped in a maze Tryin' to find herself again, much of that she'd have gave Love can free us, to it some of us react as a slave Funny, we love 'em more when they're relaxed in a grave Wonder if a thug is raw, is he actin' afraid? Everybody loves sun, why do I attract shade? Heard of the love of money, but compassion it pays Talk about it with my youth so she'd understand What it is to be loved by a man Uh [Chorus] [Verse 3] Some say that I'm a dreamer 'cause I talk about it often Seen the hardest nigga soften wit' his homie in a coffin We walk and stand in, fall in it With the right companion we all in it Mary sang a song about it, having broad limits In the game of life, it's the scrimage Reminiscing on letters I wrote in my small days A letter to the people, love always Yeah [Chorus]
So, we all saw Michelle's Gown last night. At first I was like, "ehhhhhhhh, I don't know". But now, it has kinda grown on me. I'm on the fence about the dress itself, but the overall look was perfect for her. Now if the average First Lady would have put that on, it would have been a mess, ol' girl definitely held it down. And those arms were not playing with yhall. Michelle is working it out. She's definitely probably an "aggressor"...lol.. ( You have to holla at pinkcufflynx.com for all that info) But, I digress.
Michelle has a great responsibility in the fashion world right now. While the nation is eating out of the palm of her hands, she has to carefully choose each outfit. No more throwing on a Harvard hoodie and some flip flops, Ms.Lady has to briiiiiiiiiing it every time. Good luck with that Michelle~!
Now, her dress designer was Jason Wu. He is a 20-something, former Barbie clothing designer that prides himself on knowing the female silhouette. He has effortlessly designed clothes for Ivanka Trump, Lisa Cant, and Amber Valletta. Wu's signature is creating hourglass dresses that encompasses the glamour of Old Hollywood and the class of royalty.
Check out his fashion special below, his stuff is kinda cute. This lil' dude is about to blow up. He doesn't even know it. The dress Michelle had on last night cost $3500. Now you know those prices are about to sky rocket! I might have to holla at me a little Asian boy. Let me stop, he probably doesn't even like women. Yeah, Im almost sure. lol..
Soooooooooo, did you like the dress? Let me know...
Well, Americans young and old, black and white, christian and atheist, have all braved the cold to witness one of the most historic days to date for African Americans and for the United States. The first African American president! Maaaaaaan! It is believed that more than 3 million people will wtiness the Inaugural Ceremony this morning. The gates opened at 8 am, but folks have been in line as early at 1:45am in the brittle cold! The celebrationss are scheduled to start at 10 am on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
The schedule of event is as follows:
++ The amassed Barack Obama fans will be treated to musical selections of The United States Marine Band, followed by the San Francisco Boys Chorus and the San Francisco Girls Chorus.
++ Senator Dianne Feinstein will open with a call to order and welcoming remarks.
++ Invocation by the Rev. Rick Warren.
++ A musical selection of Aretha Franklin will be played.
++ Joe Biden will be sworn in as Vice President of the United States of America by Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens.
++ The gathered crowds will then enjoy a stunning musical selection of John Williams, composed and arranged with Itzhak Perlman, (violin), Yo-Yo Ma (cello), Gabriela Montero (piano) and Anthony McGill (clarinet).
++ The moment the whole world is waiting for: Barack Obama will take the Oath of Office, using President Lincoln's Inaugural Bible from 1861, held by Chief Justice John Roberts. The inauguration ceremony is set to take place around noon (ET) - or 17:00 GMT.
++ Obama will give his inaugural address to the nation and people watching and listening around the world.
++ A poem by Elizabeth Alexander will be read.
+ Benediction by Rev. Joseph E. Lowery.
++ The US National Anthem will be played by The United States Navy Band "Sea Chanters" to cap off what is set to be a historic and no doubt emotional inauguration ceremony.
++ President Obama will then escort outgoing President George W. Bush to a departure ceremony before attending a luncheon in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall.
Obama to Bush: "Make sure you have all your coloring books out of the Oval Office dude!"
++ The 56th Inaugural Parade will then make its way down Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the White House.
++ And later that day, the Presidential Inaugural Committee will host ten official Inaugural Balls.
Well, time for homeboy to get all his little coloring books, toy trucks, and lil' horsey out of the White House. Enough has been enough.
Change has arrived and first on the list is YOU player!!!!!!! When the clock strikes 12 noon, you need to find somewhere to stay. With all these foreclosed homes under your watch, the options are right at about, mmmmmm.... MILLIONS! So, take your pick.
Barack, so this fool how to swag out an administration. I'm tired. lol.. So as Keyshia Cole's mama Frankie would say>>>> Hollllllllllllllllllllllllllaaaaa Bush!
Well, if you're like me, you're wondering about the love life of Michelle and Barack. Not like all the gritty details (well............lol) But the way that man looks at her, it does something to ME! If my man can't find it in himself to look at me the same way, then I don't need him. That is love, admiration and true respect. Their relationship can be analyzed a thousand ways. But the proof is in the eyes. That man loves her and she looooooooooooooves that man.
Uhhhh, but tonight, like Young Joc says, "It's going dowwwwwwwwwwwwwn!!!"... lol. I know the White House is old, I'm sure the walls will hold up... lol
Now, Jill Scott is one of my absolute favorite artist of all time. In fact, when I couldn't find the words to describe how much I was in love, I would put her music on and I knew what true love would sound like. (more on that later). When I heard she was getting a divorce from Lyzel, her true inspiration for her first album, I felt like I was getting a divorce. Now I go online to getting my daily black gossip update and she has not only completely finalized her divorce from DJ Lyzel Williams, a graphic artist.(2001-2007) but home girl has gotten engaged to Lil’ John Roberts, her drummer, and is having his baby. Wait, they kinda look alike. lol. They are expecting their first child together April 25. You know I was totally shocked. To top that, girlfriend has a tatt of his name behind her ear. Boy, he must be laying it doooooooooooooown!
One side of me wants to be overjoyed about her new relationship and pending birth, the other side of me wants to question the whole marriage thing and why these stars keep bailing out of these marriages. What ever happened to the tie that binds that is not easily broken. This microwave, instant society we live in has gotten crazy!! Now granted, I am not married and I was certainly not in their marriage, but man, these statistics are startling! I am not only seeing the whole "up n leave" mentality in Hollywierd, but in my day-to-day interactions with people that I know and don't even know.
I recently witnessed the breakup of a seemingly fairytale relationship. The 2 were dern near perfect for one another. It lasted for a few years. They got engaged, bought a house, and began preparing for the wedding. So we thought. Homegirl kept having anxiety attacks about "forever" and just upped and walked out of the relationship. Homeboy was devastated, naturally. You know men take forever to get to the alter mentally, so she might as well as ran him over with an 18-wheeler. So, needless to say, the relationship was shot to smithereens! Wait, it gets better. Months, maybe weeks, later, homegirl is completely in a new "I LOVE ME SOME HIM" relationship with another guy that looks a lot like her ex and she's pregnant. (Almost identical to the Jill Scott situation). And the dude is about to get engaged to another chick. This baffles me. The crazy thing is, this isn't the first time Ive heard of a situation like this. People run in and out of relationships without making them work or remembering why God has placed them together. Wait, I take that back. Half the time, God has nothing to do with their union, so that's the main problem all together. You HAVE to have God in, over, and throughout your relationship.
I don't know, it's hard to judge a situation unless you've been in it or currently in it, so I can't be the best expert in this. But I have been in a place where the "love of my life" was in love in the next 5 minutes, which led me to believe that our love never existed. Instead of continuing to wreck my brain about the validity of it, I just thanked God that I was able to experience what I had and used it all as growth material. Let me stop talking about this before my head starts hurting.
We need to do some serious praying for the success of our marriages and our future seeds. We need to at least TRY to make it last forever!
~ Flyly optimistic
Lyrics to : He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat) You love me especially different every time You keep me on my feet happily excited By your cologne, your hands, your smile, your intelligence You woo me, you court me, you tease me, you please me You school me, give me some things to think about Ignite me, you invite me, you co-write me, you love me, you like me You incite me to chorus, ooh Ooh...
You love me especially different every time You keep me on my feet happily excited By your cologne, your hands, your smile, your intelligence You woo me, you court me, you tease me, you please meYou school me, give me things to think about Invite me, you ignite me, co-write me, you love me, you like me Incite me to chorus La, la, la...Da, da, da...Do, do, do...
You're different and special You're different and special in every way imaginable You love me from my hair follicles to my toenails You got me feeling like the breeze, easy and free and lovely and new Oh when you touch me I just can't control it When you touch me, I just can't hold it The emotion inside of me, I can feel it Ah...
Well folks, I am officially done with my after Christmas shopping from Target! I have spent maybe $300 on some of the nicest pieces that you will ever see. This is why I love Target. You can get so much bang for your buck. Target prides itself on providing upscale product for low scale pricing. And while some of the pricing may seem a little exorbitant at first, you have to remain patient. Target is one of few stores that slashes prices on their products down to 90% off. This means Target is really making some cheese! Lol.
I have decided to dedicate this story to the history of my most favorite store in the world. You would be surprised at some of the history. Read below and let me know what you think!
With its familiar red bull’s eye logo, Target Stores have become the United States' second-largest discount chain behind giant Wal-Mart. Target offers merchandise and brand names that are aimed at a more upscale shopper than Wal-Mart. With strong growth from expansion, Target reported $46.839 billion in sales and earnings of $3.198 billion in 2004. At the beginning of the year, the company operated 1,172 regular Target stores and 136 Super Target stores that include a supermarket as well. Target has stores in 47 states. Target is not playing with yhall. Here’s how it all started!
Target Background and History
Target is a chain of discount department stores that are about 95,000 to 135,000 square feet and was founded by Douglas J. Dayton and John Geisse. The first Target store "T-1" opened on May 1, 1962 in Roseville, Minnesota. That store was closed and demolished on January 8, 2005, to make room for a Super Target, which opened on October 9 of the same year. The name "Target" originated from Dayton's publicity director, Stewart K. Widdess, and was intended to prevent consumers from associating the new discount store chain with the department store. In 1968, Target changed its bull’s eye logo to a more modern look, and expanded into St. Louis, Missouri, with two new units.
Target carries hardlines ("regular" products and goods), softlines (clothing), and a limited amount of groceries, mostly non-perishable. Specifically, Target stores carry clothing, shoes, jewelry, health and beauty products, electronics, compact discs, DVDs, bedding, kitchen supplies, sporting goods, toys, pet supplies, automotive supplies, hardware supplies, and food. They also carry seasonal merchandise such as patio furniture during the summer and Christmas decorations during November and December. (These items go from 50% to 75% to 90% off fairly quickly, so always hunt for these sales when you go!)
Target has many exclusive deals with various designers and name-brands, including Michael Graves, Mossimo Giannulli, Fiorucci, Liz Lange, and Converse among others. To further increase their fashion profile, Target also created its fashion-forward Go International line, which hires famous designers to design collections available only for a few months. Many stores may also have one-hour photo processing, a portrait studio, an optical store, a pharmacy, and a garden center. Stores opened or re-modeled in 2004 or later also include the expanded snack bar that is featured in Target Greatland locations. These generally include a Starbucks Coffee shop, a Pizza Hut Express, and a Taco Bell Express in addition to Target's "Food Avenue". It has also been reported that Cold Stone Creamery and Target have signed a deal to test in-store ice cream shops in four stores. In 2008, Target has begun to use the name "Target Cafe" in place of "Food Avenue".
As we fast forward to 2009, Target now consists of 1,591 stores (as of October 2007)It has units in all states except for Hawaii and Vermont, operating under the mastheads of Target, Target Greatland, and SuperTarget. Target Corporation has aggressive plans to have 2,000 stores open by the year 2010, including expanding to Hawaii.
Super Targets are pretty exciting too. The first SuperTarget opened in Omaha, Nebraska in 1995, and the second SuperTarget opened in Lawrence, Kansas, later that same year.As of October 2007. Target operated 210 SuperTarget stores in 22 U.S. states; the majority of those are in Texas and Florida, with sizable numbers in Minnesota and Colorado.
I think what I love about Target is the feel of the store! It feels upscale, but you don’t feel like you’re giving your soul to have it. Lol. You get fashion forward clothes, top of the line merchandise, and an upscale atmosphere all for the low. Maaaaaan, you can’t beat that! Lol. Target has done a wonderful job at rising above its country cousins, Wal-Mart and K-Mart. People even joke about Target calling it “Tar-geee”, like it is an upscale French boutique! Here’s a little background on that: The pseudo-French pronunciation has incorrectly been believed to have been started by Oprah Winfrey, when she used the French pronunciation to refer to the store on her television show; it has actually been traced back to 1962, the year the first Target store opened. This pronunciation has also led some people to incorrectly believe that the company is French-owned.
Target tends to attract younger and more educated and affluent customers than its competitors. Here are some stats: Currently, the median Target shopper is 41 years old, which is the youngest of all major discount retailers that Target competes directly against. The median household income of Target's customer base is roughly $63,000. Roughly 76% of Target customers are female, and more than 45% have children at home. About 80% have attended college and 48% have completed college. Ninety-seven percent of American consumers recognize the Target Bullseye logo.
So if you don’t get a blog from me, guess where I probably am… yep… TARGET! Lol
Ok, Fly Girls, if you're like me, you love football. Not just all those buff cuties in tight uniforms, but the excitement of the game. Now, I am certainly no tom boy, but I can really get into the game. But as far as the rules goes, uhhhhhh, I'm lost. lol. For guys, it's nothing like having a girl that can get into the game with him and actually 'get it'. It's a super turn on! Besides holding it down in all the kitchen, watching the game with him is like a HUGE deal. Knowing all the rules to the game makes you look wonderful. It also shows that you are into what he's into and are willing to enjoy it with him. It's another great way to bond with your boo and learn something new about him.
Do you get nervous when playoff time rolls around or when you hear the Monday Night football theme music? No need to panic, your answer is here! I've compiled all the notes you need to prepare you for the "Just one of the guys" night, learn a few quick rules. No need to panic when your boo packs up his stuff to go to his boy's house or to the sports bar, because guess what, YOU'RE GOING TOO! lol. Just read these briefs notes on football and you will be all set! This will really add to your relationship, mark my words.
Oh, and Go Florida Gators! National Champions once again! I'm a FAMU grad and die hard UM fan, but hey, we gotta support when a Florida team wins!!! lol
Introduction to American College Football Rules
Here are a few basic tips that you will need to know.
That blue line that goes across the field is the line of scrimmage. That is where the play will begin. The determination of the line of scrimmage in the beginning of the game is based on where the receiving team catches the ball, or the placement of the ball after the punt receiver finishes his run. So if he catches the ball and runs to the 25 yard line and is tackled, the line of scrimmage will be at the 25 yard line. If a play has started and the running back or receiver is tackled, where the ball goes down at, that is where the line of scrimmage will be. Say there is a 15 yard penalty imposed on the offense, but the receiver caught the ball at the 50 yard line. Well the line of scrimmage will be at the 35 yard line because you have to subtract those 15 yards that was lost.
What is that yellow line across the field? The yellow line is where the first down is. A team receives a first down when the ball has been advanced ten yards from the line of scrimmage. If you forgot what the line of scrimmage is already, I strongly suggest you kick it at the mall while he's watching the game, because you're going to be a pain in the butt.
Each time an attempt is made to reach a first down unsuccessfully, it is 2nd and however many inches to the first down, or 3rd and however many inches to the first down. A team has four attempts to make it to the first down successfully, or they have to punt the ball to the other team. Each first down means that the team can continue advancing toward the end zone because they get another set of four downs. For example, if the team is ten yards away from the end zone, they have four tries to get into the end zone. If it is their third try and they still haven't made a touchdown, it becomes third and goal. They have one more try (you'll probably see special teams run onto the field to kick a field goal)
Once the ball has been "hiked", the quarterback must run with it, hand it off to a running back, or pass it. He must pass it behind the line of scrimmage and he must throw the ball forward and he can only do this once. After he passes the line of scrimmage, the ball can be thrown sideways or backward, but it can't be thrown forward again.
One of the big controversial issues in football occurs with the close calls in the endzone. A touchdown occurs when the ball crosses the plane and the player must have complete possession of the ball. So if a player is on the corner of the endzone and the ball is in his hands and he passes his arms (with the ball in it) through the endzone, then it’s a touchdown. These rulings are very controversial.
Some common penalties in football are:
False start: somebody moves before the ball is snapped and after they have been in their set position. I think the penalty is five yards? I'm not sure
Off sides: Before the ball is snapped, a player moves forward...often cause by movement of a player on the opposing team. Penalty is five yards. Now if somebody on the defense jumps across the line of scrimmage, but jumps back into his place before the ball is snapped, there is no penalty.
Intentional grounding: The quarterback throws the ball away intentionally to avoid being sacked or pushed back behind the line of scrimmage which would result in a loss. Penalty is the loss of a down
Holding: a penalty against the offense when they grab on or tackle a defending player (10 yard penalty)
Pass interference: a defensive player keeps an offensive player from catching a pass that has not been touched by anyone else. (this is when the referee rolls his arms and makes a pushing gesture) Penalty is an automatic first down.
And of course there are other penalties like roughing the kicker, late hit, crowd noise, advancing a dead ball, face mask, celebration (like throwing up their fraternity sign in somebody's face after making a touchdown)
Now, when a team gets a penalty in their favor, the coach can either accept it or decline it. For example, line of scrimmage is the 5 yard line. The quarterback throws a completed pass to the 30, but there's a flag on the play. Let's say the penalty is 10 yards. The coach will decline the penalty and the play will stand. What that means is if he had accepted the penalty, the penalty would be tacked on at the line of scrimmage, so the play would have ended at the 15 yard line, but the quarterback actually threw the ball further than the 15, so it would be stupid to accept the penalty and backtrack to the 15 yard line when you ended the play on the 30.You would lose 15 yards. Now let’s flip it and say the line of scrimmage was the 5 and the quarterback handed it off to the running back and he made it the 8 yard line. Same penalty. The coach would accept the penalty because those yards the other team was penalized would put him 7 yards further than where the play stopped.
Flags: The referee flag is yellow. If you see the yellow flag come out there is a penalty. (I think there is a white flag too??? but I don't know what that one means.) The coach’s flag is red. If the coach throws his flag out that means he is challenging a call. In college football, the coach can only throw his flag out once. In the NFL, well we all know how much Jon Gruden (Tampa Bay) throws his flag out there, so you get the idea. A coach will throw out his flag say if a pass in the end zone was called as no good, but everybody and they mama saw the player land both feet in the end zone, chill, take a couple of pictures with some fans, sign a few autographs, talk to his agent, take a couple thousand dollars from some alumni to buy some "books", get a few numbers from some groupies, and then go out of bounds.
Well, being on this Daniel Fast has shown me sooooooooooo much about myself and my eating habits. I have completely eliminated meat from my diet, along with sodas and sweet drinks, high calorie indulgences, and anything that is too filling. Which leaves me with veggies and water. Let me tell you, my body is THANKING ME! I have lost 5lbs in one week. And this is virtually with no exercise. I will be incorporating exercise next week. I just knew my body would shut down with no meat, but guess what, I feel just splendid! Veggies are certainly to blame.
I have decided to see what it is sooooo important to eat my veggies. Now of course, we have always been told to eat them, but why? That is what my goal is for this post, why we must eat veggies and what the purpose of veggies is. You know I am a google addict, so a simple stroke of some keys will equip you with a wealth of knowledge. So here are some notes that i was able to compile. Eat up!!!
Vegetables are important for any diet because :
Low in calories, fat, and cholesterol
High in vitamins (such as vitamins A and C), minerals, and fiber
A diet low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol that contains plenty of fruits and vegetables as well as whole grain breads and cereals can reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer
Vegetables provide:
Antioxidants – Substances that protect against cell damage by guarding the cell from oxygen free radicals. Free radicals are created when the body burns oxygen, which it needs to function properly. Free radicals cause oxidation (cell damage) that may lead to health problems, such as cancer, artery and heart disease,cataracts, and arthritis. Good sources of antioxidant vitamins are foods containing beta carotene and vitamins C and E.
Beta carotene – A pigment found in orange vegetables and fruits, which the body converts to vitamin A. It is one of the antioxidant vitamins, which potentially protect against cancer and the degenerative aspects of aging.
Fiber – Components of plants (such as fruits, vegetables,and grains) that the body cannot digest. It aids in maintaining normal bowel function.
Folate (or folic acid) – One of the B vitamins that is essential for making new, healthy body cells and reduces the risk of birth defects in pregnant women.
Potassium – A mineral that helps regulate fluids and mineral balance in and out of body cells and maintains normal blood pressure and helps muscles contract.
Vitamin A – Helps the eyes see normally in the dark,promotes cell growth, and protects against infection.
Vitamin C (or ascorbic acid) – Helps body cells grow and stay healthy, including those in bones, teeth, gums,ligaments, and blood vessels. It also helps the body’s response to infection and stress.
Ways to Incorporate Veggies
Keep fruit out where you can see it. That way you'll be more likely to eat it. Keep it out on the counter or in the front of the fridge.
Get some every meal, every day. Try filling half your plate with vegetables or fruit at each meal. Serving up salads, stir fry, or other fruit and vegetable-rich fare makes it easier to reach this goal. Bonus points if you can get some fruits and vegetables at snack time, too.
Explore the produce aisle and choose something new. Variety is the key to a healthy diet.
Get out of a rut and try some new fruits and vegetables—include dark green leafy vegetables; yellow, orange, and red fruits and vegetables; cooked tomatoes; and citrus fruits.
Bag the potatoes. Choose other vegetables that are packed with more nutrients and more slowly digested carbs.
Okay, now I love my coworkers, but I swear I get interrupted about 98% of the day. As soon as I go to type something in the >>>>>>>>> Guess what? I got interrupted writing this message! To the point where I had to come back and write it today! I started on Tuesday and today is Thursday! Now that is crazy.
Like I was saying, interruptions are a great, great distraction to progress. It is important to maintain momentum when completing a task. Kind of like driving. Do know how long it would take to get to work if you had to stop every 5-9 minutes on a 20 mile trip! At least 2 hours. That would be sooooooo annoying. That is like being at work. It's important that you remain focused on your assigned task. You need to keep discussions at a minimal and get your goal accomplished. I have composed some notes below for you to read. Hope you don't get interrupted. lol ..
Did you know that the average American is interrupted 73 times every day? And the average manager is interrupted every 8 minutes. (Margin, Dr.Richard Swenson, 1992). Interruptions include telephone calls, incoming email messages,interruptions by colleagues, and crises. And, once there is an interruption, statistics tell us that it takes 20 minutes to get back to the level of concentration that we were at prior to the disruption.We can easily spend our entire day on interruptions and crises and get nothing done that we planned to accomplish Of course, we cannot — and would not want to — eliminate all interruptions, but we can reduce them and take control of our time more effectively.
It is also been found that people not only switched between small tasks but also between entire projects -- a phone call and e-mail on one project, then jumping to a completely different topic. That is pure insanity when you have a major deadline looming over your head. That's why its critical to work as if something is due at the end of the day EVERYDAY! When you work like that, you are kinda planning for interruptions. Reports say 82 percent of all interrupted work is resumed on the same day. But here's the bad news -- it takes an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds to get back to the task. And that's not good when it happens about 73 times a day.
The only was to combat interruptions and getting off task is to set the standard. You are the one that controls what you do. Now, you cannot eliminate interruptions all together, but you can control how you are effected by them.
Come in as early as possible and be the last one to leave. That way you can ensure some "me"time when trying to get some work done.
As soon as you walk in the office, get your computer up and running and take a deep breath. You can participate in the morning hellos and catch up, but you need to try to get started.
Put your briefcase or bag in the empty chair near your desk. This reinforces the idea that you are unavailable momentarily to talk — and certainly discourages anyone from sitting down and"getting comfortable!"
Stand up when someone enters your office and that person will be less inclined to sit down and more inclined to communicate directly
Make scheduled appointments for employees who need your guidance. You will be better able to listen and they will have time to organize their thoughts.
When interrupted, ask yourself, "Is this interruption a priority?" If it is not, and you would like to encourage the communication, simply say, "I’d love to hear about it, let me finish what I’m doing and then I’ll get right back to you."
Alternatively, you can respond to an interruption with the following questions, "Is this a priority for you right now? Could we discuss it later?"
If you do find yourself interrupted in the middle of a task, write a quick reminder to yourself about where and on what you were working.
If the interruption is significant, insert this note in your(paper or electronic) day planner — or even taped to your desk — so you will not forget to complete the task.
This quote is ideal for dealing with interruptions and getting off task. Goethe once said, "Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least."
Minimize interruptions during the workday, so that you can concentrate your time on the most important projects and action items to be accomplished!
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