eyeInspire: Fill Up

No matter what seems to be missing from your life, be it a much loved person, a special place, an activity of great value or a feeling of well-being, release and let go, knowing that God is right now filling your need.

God’s love and goodness will always fill every need in your circumstances, every hunger of your heart, every longing of your soul for peace and assurance, every good desire for the expression of eternal life and well-being. Many times we rely on things and people who will eventually disappoint us. But, if we rely fully on God to fill the voids in our lives, then we will realize that his filling is permanent and will sustain us.

How many times have you been brokenhearted and felt as though you needed another person to fill up your time and give you what you THOUGHT you needed? Right...that temporary state of happiness is not what God intended for us. Try having real joy and look for a long-lasting satisfaction.

If we seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." - Matthew 6:33

There will sometimes be a sense of doubt when it comes to putting our faith on someone we can't see, but if you truly trust that God will supply your needs, then He will! Faith comes by hearing...not by sight! We need to stop always seeking the tangible and be filled up on His Word, peace, love and things that no one can physically touch; because God has filled up from within.

Why ask God for more money, clothes, a new this or that when He can provide you with knowledge, guidance, understanding, faith, healing, support or whatever else is needed in your life. Whatever your life experience appears to be, you have, at this moment, an opportunity to let go personal striving and let God move in you and through you to fill every need. Not saying that He won't provide us with money, clothes, and important people, but He will give us the right things versus what He knows we'll take and manipulate.

Today, eyeInspire you to think of a situation or void in your life that you're looking to fill. Then, take a moment to pray and ask God to fill you with Him and take away the desire to fill those voids with things of the world.

For everything in the world--the cravings of sinful man, the lust of his eyes and the boasting of what he has and does--comes not from the Father but from the world." - 1 John 2:16

Next, leave that prayer there, seek things that can sustain you. Let Him fill you up and anytime you feel like you're on E, I can assure you that His gas prices won't rise.

Spread Love Always,
♥ t i f f a n y

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eyeWatch: Crushing Hard

A phenomenal woman, that's who she is, but it doesn't stop there. She's an advocate for lupus awareness, a singer and a great poet. In honor of National Poetry Month we want to reintroduce you to Shanelle Gabriel.

If you love a good poem on relationships and love, Shanelle's got you covered. No matter who you are, it's safe to say that you've had a crush before. I've had a few and when I heard this poem I felt like I wrote it. If you haven't experienced a crush, maybe Shanelle will be able to illustrate what it's like in her piece "Crushing Hard". Check it out, leave your thoughts and feel free to share it with others. Happy watching!

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Check out our past interview with Shanelle here

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A Mother's Love Prevails

Only a mother's love could exemplify such mercy, in dire times. I would like to extend my deepest admiration to Fay McCormack; who recently organized a plea deal for the man convicted of vehicular manslaughter. The DWI lead to the death of her son, lawyer-to-be, Malcolm McCormack. Stipulations of the conviction mandate that the culprit, 19-year-old Michael Ortiz, commit himself to 100 speaking engagements at local High Schools, as well as participation in M.A.D.D (Mothers Against Drunk Driving). He will partake in therapeutic sessions for the mothers of victims of drunk driving similar to his case.


Miss McCormack, a Georgia D.A., who trains and advises Georgia law enforcement on prosecuting DWI cases, conveyed "My son was a young man, and so was the guy who killed him." Fred McCormack Sr. said "For a 19-year-old to have to spend those years in prison, that's a big price to pay." This is the first time that a deal like this has been worked out in the state of New York. In the words of District Attorney Gayle Dampf, head of the Vehicular Crimes Bureau: "It's because of Fay McCormack. She's an amazing, amazing woman."

Amazing is an understatement, to have the courage to advocate for leniency, and allowing that young man to have a second chance on life is unexplainable. So many people buy into the theory of an "Eye for an eye". How often do you see a person live out what the good Word says to do? It is moments like these that renew in myself, a feeling of hope. Hope that there is some good in the world. Hope, that what the Most High intended for us, is actually attainable and prioritized amidst the madness which we see everyday.


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ToP THIS: Healthy Relationship

If you’re in a healthy relationship, you know it. In fact, you and your mate likely worked hard to get to that point. However, it’s not always a clear when we’re NOT in a healthy love relationship. Why? Well, we usually carry on relationships in ways that we learned from others—and to us it seems normal. We may not realize that smiling, happy couples have problems behind closed doors. The healthy relationship signs below are meant to open your eyes to what healthy relationships are all about. It’s not all smiles and kissy-face; but it’s real. Happy reading!

A healthy relationship is when you can be your true selves with each other. You feel comfortable sharing your deepest thoughts, fears, and emotions with each other.You rarely lie to each other, but you also refrain from being brutally honest.

You respect each others’ privacy. You give each other space and/or “Me time.” You make it through rough times as a couple without splitting up.You and your mate completely deal with your problems, refusing to leave them unresolved until resentments form. You both listen without interrupting. You don’t tell each other what you should or shouldn’t think/feel, but in case you do, you forgive each other for mistakes. 

In having a healthy relationship, you must have a strong friendship.You speak each others’ Love Language, even if it’s different from your own. You willingly make sacrifices for each other. You share mutual interests and activities. There is mutual trust and dedication.

You treat each other the way you would like to be treated, not necessarily the way you feel you’re being treated at the moment. You respect each others’ individuality and make the most of your differences. You act as each others’ backbone, providing loving support without guilt. You share spiritual beliefs or a spiritual connection. You show sensitivity to each others’ needs. You discuss and negotiate instead of fighting. Each partner takes responsibility for their own thoughts and feelings.

In addition to loving each other, you genuinely like each other. You don’t judge or force your opinions on each other. You take quality time to nurture your relationship. Both partners maintains his/her own set of boundaries and respects the boundaries of the other. You are both attentive to the needs of yourself and the other. You enjoy physical contact (hugs, kisses, cuddling) together. You show appreciation for each other. You communicate openly and meaningfully with each other.

Hardship, uncertainty, and disagreements are accepted as a part of life. You agree (or genuinely agree to disagree) on financial matters. There is equal power between you and your mate. You keep your expectations of each other in check. You genuinely apologize to one another when feelings are hurt.You and your mate speak up assertively instead of expecting the other to read minds. You both eliminate passive aggressive behavior (ignoring, silent treatment, eye rolling, stomping, hanging up the phone) as much as possible. You have a strong sense of interdependence (mutual responsibility) to each other rather than dependence or co-dependence.

Most importantly, you CAN live without each other, but you choose each other over every alternative choice.

Every relationship has its challenges. Instead of using the signs that you’re in a healthy relationship as a way to judge yourself and your mate, use them as a guide to growth. After all, relationship success is a part of self-improvement success.

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Spread Love

elleELLEeye! It's been way too long, I've truly missed you so. I have been busy with school, class, hw, etc. But the lovely eyes in the team have been holding us down.

I've been thinking a lot about LOVE lately and so I wanted to spread some love to you.

Did you know that ...

Love is more action and less feeling? I mean yes, there are feelings involved, but if you say you love someone and don't act like it... that's not love. (1 Corinthians 13:4-8 will tell you all about what love is/isn't)

I challenge you all to walk in love today. Thats what elleELLEeye is all about!

DANiE
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When Love Hurts...

I was sitting on the phone with a friend who was having trouble in her relationship. Like any serious argument, she became flustered, cried, and expressed anger. She also sounded extremely tired.

Not long after she vented to me, her nose began to bleed. Now I’m not saying that her conflicts with her “boo” caused this to happen, but I was reminded of one thing when it comes to love: it may hurt at times, but it should never kill your spirit.

I understand the saying that “nothing worth having isn’t worth fighting for”, but if you find yourself investing emotionally, spiritually, physically, financially, and mentally into another person to the point it takes a toll on your body, you may want to revaluate your situation.

Excuse me while I take it there: the Bible says that “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres” (1 Corinthians 13: 4-7).

Nowhere in there does it say “abuse”. Now you may not be a Christian, but I am pretty sure that most religions do not include settling for anyone that says “I love you” in their doctrine either.

Yes we are human beings who make mistakes so no one is capable of having the “perfect” lover. And yes, sometimes there will be conflict.

However, we must hold each other accountable, and be real with ourselves if we are not truly happy in a relationship.

Do not make excuses for someone’s wrong behavior toward you.

Your well-being is worth more than someone else’s insecurity, unresolved childhood issues, or bad habits.

It’s true: A study from the University of Texas conducted with rabbits found that healthy love can reduce plaque buildup in your arteries, which reduces the overall risk of heart attack.

So just imagine what bad love can do to you….

Transform and renew your mind, and no one else's.

Your heart was created for you as a gift.

Therefore, the person you give it to should always cherish the present.

Ya dig?

UrsTrulee,

KareemaBee

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Source: Yahoo! Health, Pic: tvtropes.org

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eyeInspire: Love Your Enemies

"You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?" - Matthew 5:43-47 NIV

How many of us can say that we've been hurt by someone before? How many people in this world have enemies? Some of these things go without saying, and as easy as it may be to hurt those who hurt us, or hate those who hate us, we are instructed to love them. If the world lived by the words "An eye for an eye", we'd all be blind. It's so much easier to live a loving life. When you love your enemies, you'll throw them off, and sooner or later, they'll have no reason to hate you. If you choose to love those who have crossed you, they'll soon be convicted by your love for them. Am I saying loving those who have went against us is the easiest thing to do, no! Love is not only a noun, but it's a verb and so much more.

If you find it hard to find love for others, think about the love God has for us. How many times have we gone against His Word and his Basic Instructions? How many times have we disappointed him, yet and still, he wakes us up in the morning out of pure love. He blesses us with so much, although we don't deserve it. Think back at what you may have done yesterday or even last week, did you really deserve God's love from cursing someone out, stealing, lying, or cheating? Of course not, but because God loves us so much, He will always provide for us and never stop loving us. 

You can never be too kind or loving to someone. In fact, most of us don’t show enough love and kindness to people around us. Being kind helps us to cultivate other qualities such as compassion, patience, and love. Start exuding more kindness to the people around you, and see how they react. Not only that, notice how you feel as you behave kindly to others. Chances are, you will feel even better than yourself. Today, eyeInspire you to love your enemies, be kind, exude love.

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Aid a Friend: Spread the Message

Although National Black HIV/AIDs Awareness Day has passed, your consciousness shouldn’t. According to the CDC, African-Americans are the leading cause of all HIV/AIDs cases in the United States.

As of 2006, African-American men counted six times higher than white men for cases of new HIV infection, and African-American women counted nearly a whopping 15 times higher than white females.

Furthermore, from 2005-2008, the rate of HIV diagnoses rose from 68/100,000 to 74/100,000 making this number the largest increase of infection in a given ethnicity/race.

Seriously, what’s the buzz?

It is my belief that socioeconomic factors affect African-Americans harsher than other races, which contribute to high numbers. In other words: Poverty → poor housing → lack of healthcare → lack of education on prevention → not using protection or sharing of needles during drug use → infection spreads → fear (people will not seek help because they are afraid of others finding out) → death → HIGHER NUMBERS.

So what can we do? It’s simple: spread the message by educating yourself and others. 

Ways HIV is spread

*Sexual Intercourse

*Anal sex

*Oral Sex

*Injected drug use

*Blood transfusion

*Mother-to-child breast milk

Ways to prevent

*Abstinence: 100% proof against catching HIV/AIDs.

*Be in a monogamous relationship: Communicate with your partner and be honest about your sexual history. It can save your life and his/hers.

*Safe sex is unlike the rest: Any condom with spermicide for anal, vaginal or oral penetration. Lesbians may wish to use a dental dam, a thin latex square, for oral sex.

*If you work in healthcare: I’m pretty sure they drill this but you are at risk as well. Wearing medical latex or non-latex gloves when you come into contact with a patient’s urine, blood, or semen, or feces can protect you.

*Do not share needles: Ever!

*Stop with the stereotypes: HIV/AIDs doesn’t discriminate and neither should you.

*GET TESTED! If you are sexually active, you need to check your status, and more than once in a year.

Urstrulee,

KareemaBee

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Source: CDC, Pic: Ithaca.edu

*I am not a physican or health professional. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. By reading this you understand & you release elleELLEeye from any warranty or liability for your use of this information. We are a blog created to spread love, live life and inspire readers to help themselves and others.

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Why Won't You Kiss Me?

I’m going to guess the answer to that question is because your breath stinks! I hope no one has ever had to go through a situation like this with a significant other. But just in case you have, before you try to tongue him/her down with your bacteria, here are some tips to avoid halitosis (aka bad breath)

Check those dental habits!

· Do you brush your teeth at least twice a day with toothpaste that has fluoride?

· Do you brush your tongue?

· Do you replace your toothbrush every 2-3 months?

· Do you use floss to remove plaque and other particles from your teeth at least once a day?

· Do you see your dentist at least twice a year so that s/he can check for any oral problems/concerns and give you a proper cleaning?

· Do you smoke or chew tobacco products?

· Do you drink lots of water?

· Do you chew sugarless gum over other types?

If you answered “NO" to any of these questions, you might want to get yourself to respond with a "YES".

If none of these things work, bad breath could also be a sign of gum disease, pneumonia, bronchitis, diabetes, chronic acid reflux, postnasal drip, liver and kidney problems, or chronic sinus infections.

Also, keep in mind mouthwashes only mask bad odor. There are some antiseptic ones that kill germs in your mouth, but it is best to ask your dentist which is best for you.

Valentine’s Day is a kiss away BizzyBodies!

Open your mouth at your own risk.

UrsTrulee,

KareemaBee

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Source: MedicineNet

Pic: flyguychronicles.com, badbreathcuring.info

*I am not a physican or health professional. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. By reading this you understand & you release elleELLEeye from any warranty or liability for your use of this information. We are a blog created to spread love, live life and inspire readers to help themselves and others.

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For My Aphrodisiac Lovers

Here's a dish I found for all those BizzyBodies out there who don't mind indulging in a natural aphrodisiac courtesy of Ms. Paula Deen!

Oyster in the Patty Shell

Note: Oysters are well received by many people to increase sexual desire. They contain zinc, which is known to increase testosterone in men, and libido in both genders. The smell of oysters is also similar to a female's pheromone, which aids in sexual arousal. Oysters also contain lots of protein and help to keep older men sexually active.

More to come!

UrsTrulee,

KareemaBee

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Source: Foodnetwork

Pic: shop.legalseafoods.com

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ToP THIS: My Cheap Valentine

Valentine's Day. What's the BIG DEAL? I mean, it's a day where people waste their money on pink and red things. Teddy Bears and chocolate. Ballons and flowers. This might be your view on it all, but let's be real, it does feel nice to have someone that thinks about making you smile on that day.So the dilemma becomes, how can you have a heartfelt valentines day, without crying over empty pockets? I wont promise that these suggestions will be free, but they wont break the bank. Class is now in session, let Ms. King school you.

Anyone can write something sentimental in a card, but how about a "Top Ten reasons Why I Love You" list. This is something that you can do together or create on your own as a surprise. Be creative: use big paper and pictures, construction paper and markers. You'll have a great time going through pictures, reminiscing !

Go out for dessert. Nothing says I love you like food, so pick the sweetest food you can think of. Some of my personal favorite places are Tonnie's Minis, Coldstone,Crumbs Bake Shop and The Cheesecake Factory... YUM


Create a scavenger hunt! Hide a series of riddles and personal messages that will lead your loved one to the ultimate prize. You can start with a short personal message and then write a riddle such as "The next clue is under something that has four legs, two arms but will never walk". That clue should lead that special someone to look under the chair. Be fun and creative. The personal messages should be heartfelt and if you choose, leave a Hersheys Kiss at each clue for a little reward. But remember its a hunt, so hide those kisses well!

Create a drink together. Have fun mixing all kinds of flavors, fruits and syrups until you create the perfect concoction. When your'e done, give it a name. It will be something that will be special to both of you and you can include the drink during other occasions you both share.

Happy Valentines Day
Ms. King


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Something Sweet 4 Ur Honey

Love feels good when it is made just right, doesn’t it?

For the month of February, I thought it would be nice to search for recipes all of you fellow BizzyBodies may want to try for Valentin'es Day.




Strawberry Cheesecake Minis!
Get recipe and nutritional facts here. Look out for more recipes throughout the month!

Urstrulee,

KareemaBee
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Source: Taste of Home

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ToP THiS: Tis The Season

December, a month a holiday cheer. No matter who you are, or what holiday you celebrate, we can all relate to the season of giving. Some give out gift in the hopes of getting one in return, while others give out of the kindness of their hearts. In this economy, and in life alone, giving can be costly. Receiving something we've want is nice, but honestly, the gift of spreading love means so much more. Here are some ways in which you can give this holiday season, and leave an imprint on someone's heart rather than your bank account.

Giving Out Gifts and Love at the Same Time
There are more blessings in giving than receiving. When you buy gifts or cards from charity organization, your money goes a long way. Not only do you get someone a gift, but your donation also goes to help someone in need.

Be a Role Model for Kids
It is a great way to educate little ones in understanding the concept of giving and helping others. Many times, children are too wrapped up in the "Xmas" rather than the "CHRISTmas". Be a living example of what the holiday season is all about and you will inspire children to want to be like you.

Where to get Charity Christmas Gifts
There are many charity organizations worldwide selling Christmas gift cards and Christmas presents. Some of them also have gift shops which allows you to spread your love while giving out a gift all year round. Most of them have direct posting service which helps you to direct the gifts directly to your friends or family Try working with a charity organization such as:

UNICEF has a long history in selling Christmas cards and in turn helping children in needs in more than 150 countries around the world. Besides Christmas cards, you can also find a wide assortment of Christmas gift ideas from toys, candle holders, stationeries, jewelry, to fair trade products. Not only in Christmas, you can also purchase these gifts as birthday gifts, corporate gifts or for any other purposes all year round.

You can also purpose 'Inspired Gifts' from UNICEF as Christmas presents. What you do is actually making an amount of donation which goes into a particular solid subject that helps kids, for instance, donating $20 to help providing clean water. UNICEF would send a card to your friend with your personal message along side with the gift detailed. This way you help children in need directly and at the same time allowing your family and friends to experience the pleasure of helping others.

UNICEF greeting cards are available at partner stores like Ikea while all other gifts and cards are available online. Please visit your national UNICEF website for further details.

Nothing to do on Christmas Day? Volunteer!
Head to a soup kitchen this holiday season and put a smile on someone's face. Volunteering is always a good thing, especially when it comes from the heart.

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ToP THIS: Dealing With a Break-Up

Who loves relationship break-ups? Anyone? Yeah, I didn't think so. As much as we might not like them, the fact is that break-ups are a part of reality. Browsing the web, we found some awesome tips from sheknows.com for the women out there. We'll share them with you and, of course, add our elleELLEeye flare.

She says:
REDIRECT YOUR NEGATIVE ENERGY
Trade male bashing for some sweating -- we mean glistening, for us ladies...
We say:
Exercise not only stimulates your body, making it feel better, but you will soon see the benefits of your hard work. This will turn that messy break up into a new reason to go shopping :)

She says:
TAKE TIME FOR EXTREME SELF CARE
People tend to beat themselves up after a breakup, says Heidi Frei, life coach of Heidi Frei Coaching & Consulting...
We say:
Listen, what happened, happened! You can't change the past. All you can do is reflect on what happened, and work on how you will make things better the next time you're in a relationship (and trust me, there will be a "next time").

She says:
LISTEN TO YOURSELF
Frei notes one of the biggest problems women have after a breakup is not putting themselves first. To resolve this unsettled feeling, she recommends beginning a journal...
We say:
Not only can this journal give you a chance to get out all the feelings you might have had bottled up during the relationship (as She mentions later in the blurb), but when you write down your true feelings, you can keep them as a reminder of WHY the relationship is over. This will help you from slipping into the "sick cycle" of breaking up and making up.

She says:
TREAT YOURSELF LIKE A KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR WOULD
If you can't treat yourself with love, how will someone else? Frei says it's important to "treat yourself like you want your ideal partner to treat you." ...
We say:
Enough said!

She says:
REDISCOVER YOURSELF
Relationships are often filled with many compromises. Create a vision board: cut out pictures and words from magazines that are meaningful to you in a relationship, (or print your own) and paste them to a poster board. This constant visual reminder will fill your mind with positive energy and remind you what can be achieved each day.
We say: Sometimes when you're "caught up" in a relationship, you forget exactly what it is you said you wouldn't stand for. "Write the vision and make it plain". We encourage you to always keep this board up as a reminder while you're in your next relationship.

She says
TAKE TIME TO GRIEVE AND START WITH A CLEAN SLATE
People heal at different paces. Allow yourself time to feel, cry. "Clear up reminders," says Frei, by purging things in your living space that remind you of the person. Don't get involved in a new relationship too quickly, which may transfer feelings from your old relationship to the new one...
We say:
And as you grieve (because break-ups are a loss) be mindful that there becomes a thin line between getting your feelings out and a pitty party. Feel! Let it all out and then get active. Even if you don't feel like it, getting active is the best way to avoid depression. Spending some time with GOOD friends and family also help. So please take time to grieve, but please be healthy as you do so.

She says:
ENRICH OTHERS THROUGH VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering is a great way to achieve self-actualization while helping others. You may not feel like volunteering. Regardless, Dr. Trent believes "actions dictate feelings, not the reverse. When we begin to take actions that are positive...that generates positive feelings. Not the opposite."...
We say:
Volunteer, help a friend, help a family member, just put yourself out there to spread love.

Have any experience with some of these tips
or have any other tips you want to share?


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Impossible Friendships

The Hardest thing I've ever had to do, was tell her that we could no longer be friends. It was too much for me; the emotional roller coaster, the daydreams and nightmares, thinking of something that I knew I could never have totally... Sure that night we spent together was amazing, and until this day I wish it never ended. Quite some time removed, "I wish we never did it," and I wish it never felt so good.

What am I to do? She has someone, and so do I. But what about what we felt, what we want? A wise old man told me that you can't dance to every song, but what about the ones that seem to be tailor-made for ME and HER. I'm so confused, but then again I'm not. My heart is telling me things that my mind knows cannot be. So, in the end I guess I must be a man about it and tell her that:

"We Can't Be Friends"
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- Basquiat
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eyeAsk...

Can you settle for being
"just friends"
with your ex if you still have feelings for him/her?

eye just wana know, so COMMENT!
Deuces,
DANiE



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TOP THiS: M'eye' Endless Love

It's easy to find sexual ways to rekindle your relationship, but sex isn't everything... right?
In this TOP THiS, I'll give you some of the top ways to maintain your endless love without getting freaky

Get Spiritual: There's something about having a spiritual connection with your partner that makes the heart grow fonder. Whether it's reading a bible together, jamming out to your favorite song or having a deep conversation about God, life and love, strengthening your spiritual bond will do wonders for your endless love.


Spend time apart: How ironic is it that spending time apart will help your endless love life? Everyone knows it, but how many people believe it? The more time your are around your partner, the less time you spend thinking about him/her and the more time you spend getting annoyed at little things. In the beginning you might want to spend every moment together, but slow down, it will eventually get old and lead to "now what?"

Forgive and Forget: Let the past stay in the past. If you decided to forgive your partner, its not fair to bring it up later. If you do bring it up, that means you haven't fully forgiven him/her. That ultimately means you are harboring resentment and how can love grow in such harsh environments?!

Make New Memories: Movies and dinner are alright if that's your thing, but let's throw caution to the wind and try something crazy, something new, something unheard of to you and your partner. Take a dance class together, volunteer at an animal hospital, go on a nature walk. I DON'T KNOW! Just keep it new and fresh. You both might be apprehensive at first but the experience could turn out to be something you both loved... or hated. Either way its a new memory and a stronger bond.


Don't take your partner for granted: Easier said than done huh? Show your partner that you appreciate him/her. Leave a little note in his/her coat pocket so when s/he least expects s/he'll find a little loving. Any little way you can show you care, go for it. It's one thing to know you are appreciated, but its another thing to feel appreciated.

Deuces,
DANiE
"Spread the love and live your life, while seeking to inspire and be inspired."
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Poem: Crush on a Musician

It's self explanatory. Enjoy & Comment!

CRUSH ON A MUSICIAN
He writes.
He writes and he writes and he speaks into the microphone,
Allowing the emotions of his soul to be poured onto the stage filling it to capacity.
My body weakens when I see him doing his thing.
Not because of the fame…
But because of the passion in his eyes when he sees the crowd singing the words to his song.
He didn’t know they knew them the rhymes but they do.

At night he sits home and reminisces on the performance he just gave.
Amazed at himself with how far he’s come

He’s afraid to never feel that feeling again so the ambition swells a hole in his mind
Allowing for the creativity to flow through it freely.
This keeps success on the table and hits in his rhyme book.

I look at him in amazement
Because he does what he does and he does it better then most.
He chases success like it’s a presidential election and he’s got my vote.
I’m more than a fan, I’m honestly inspired by him-
His ambition is crazy and his talent unmatched by most.
And if ever he needs someone to help him do a sound check,
I’ll be there.

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JuNK FOOD: Wedding Mayhem

: Something must be in the air, love maybe? July 30, 2010 will be the wedding anniversary for not one, two, but three celebrity couples. NY, Italy, and Miami were the sites for the weddings of President Bill Clinton's only daughter Chelsea and fiancé Mark Mezvinsky, Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz, and long time couple, Tiny and T.I. A few people have their own opinion on the union of A.Keys and Swizzy, but save it for a comment. Congratulations to all of the couples and may the union be til death do them part! Take a look at some wedding photos and details. Happy eating reading!

Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz' International Wedding Getaway

Here are two shots from Swizz and Alicia’s European wedding this weekend in the southern Corsica, Piantarella in Italy. Alica Keys wore a Vera Wang dress complete with colored diamond tiara – while Swizzy kept it chic in a custom Tom Ford suit.

Chelsea Clinton's Wedding

Chelsea Clinton walked down the aisle with her father Bill Clinton in a Vera Wang organza dress for her wedding to Marc Mezvinsky yesterday. According to reports – her wedding costs amounted to $5 Million dollars. "Who she think she is? Chelsea Clinton?!" (TLF).

Tiny & T.I.'s Secret Wedding

T.I. and longtime girlfriend Tiny are now man and wife. T.I., real name Clifford Harris, and Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, were married in a secret wedding ceremony on an island that was on the outskirts of Miami. Cottle is the mother of two of T.I.’s kids and been the rapper’s companion since 2001.

The wedding was positioned as a family trip to the media, but doubled as a wedding. Tiny wore a beautiful Valentino gown and the King of ATL, Tip was clad in Prada. Monica, Kandi Burress (ATL Housewife, and former member of Escape) and co-star of her reality show and ex-wife to Lil Wayne, Toya Carter served as Bridesmaids in the ceremony. Ashanti, Nelly, Kim Porter, Rasheeda, Angela Simmons, Bow Wow, Usher, Diamond and Scrappy were all seen at the nuptials! Everyone looked amazing! Congrats to the amazing, couple and much success on their strong union.

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