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Shameful Fame

It really seems to be a growing trend to do something completely moronic and then post the evidence on the Internet. This generation is sick with a "look at me, look at me" disease. From girls flashing the goods on Instagram for likes to beat downs glorified on tape.

I get it. Sometimes something so crazy happens that you just have to share it with your friends but there is no filter and boundary with these young people. Have you ever heard your mom say "what happens in this house, stays in this house". PSA to today's moms: make sure you say it. If you spank your kids as a form of discipline, that's your business. Once the video of you spanking your child ends up on the net - it's subject to media scrutiny, police investigation, child protection groups and your neighbors thinking you are a bad parent. Everyone becomes a critic and it is their business because you decided to share it. Not every event needs to be documented and shared with the world - the world doesn't see these events in the same light you do.

On the other hand, some of these idiots are blessed with the ignorance to show themselves to the world. I say blessed because they are unknowingly stopping themselves from themselves. Case and point - the video of two little girls fighting each other in a Bronx park. 

So what if thy fought? 

Kids fight everyday... 

The difference is that these babies were pressured into fighting each other by their older siblings (17 years old). Who idiotically were fighting over candy. The video was posted online, ended up at a news station who then called the police.

I watched the video and tried to see what could possibly be so humorous and couldn't find a thing. You can clearly hear the "adult" filming telling one of the children to "slap her". What are they really teaching these kids? I'll tell you what they are being taught.

They are being taught to be disrespectful, to be rude, to do anything for 15 seconds of shameful fame, to be another statistic and that being ratchet in the street is okay as long as it gets attention. This is what happens when you lead by faulty example. What will happen when everyone shakes their head for the billionth time and forgets about this? It's crazy to think how far it can go. What will they do next for the spotlight?

The Realization..

I spent most of my adolescent and adult life thinking that marriage was when you found the one. The one was you best friend, lover, confidant, motivator and supporter. They would share your friends and family. You both would build towards the same goals together as a family and a team.

This would b the person you talk to about your problems and not hold your tongue. You would work on your issues together and move past them instead of blaming one another for the past. In general the past is the past. There may be things that happened years ago that hurt but the more time you spend dwelling on it will hinder your happiness and any goals you have for prosperous future. Think about it... Did you even bomb a spelling test in grade school? If you did, I'm sure you don't let that one failure hold you back. If anything when it crosses your mind it motivates you to work hard or you can smile at the tantrum you threw all those years ago and can appreciate how much you've grown since then.

Your spouse should be someone you want to spend time with. Someone you tell everyday that you love them. YOLO. Tomorrow is not promised today so showing your love and appreciation should be on the top of your list of priorities.

I don't have a strong marriage role model but I have the best role model in love. My parent divorced when I was young but til this very day my father will say that my mother is the love of his life. He thinks about her in most things that he does and isn't afraid to show it. Even though she has hurt him unbelievably on so many different occasions he truly loves her. If my mother could put aside her pride I think they could grow old together and happy.

Their relationship has taught me how important trust, love, honesty and maturity is to any relationship. I have aunts and uncles who I perceive to have a beautiful marriage. They do their own thing in the day and in the evening it's all about each other. They cherish their moments of quality alone time. They thank each other for little things. They show their love to everyone who is around. It's like a silent cry to the world that 'I love my wife/husband and I'm proud of it'.

That's the type of love I thought was involved in a marriage. I mean it is forever right?

Word is... when anything ratchet is going on and you hear the words "World Star" - cover you face. 

In today's episode of Ratchet Unleashed, World Star recently added a video of a young bully named Jaide who is shown taunted another girl. The video starts out in a locker room with Jaide saying "If I touch you, you gon' hit me?". The other girl looks like she is annoyed with all the talk and ready for some action but stands quietly watching. 

It looks like Jaide is running the show until she barely touches the other girl on her nose and that's it. I can't really call the young woman a victim but she explodes with a shower of punches on Jaide. The video is about 5:22 long and recently removed from YouTube for violating the Terms of Service.

I can't say I condone girl fights but its a part of growing up. Your parents, grand parents, great grand parents and future children dealt with and will deal with school fights. They aren't going anywhere. Today it just seems that children and babied, sheltered and don't have a strong enough support team at home to withstand the occasional name calling. Lets be clear... I am not talking about the intense version of bullying that we see now where kids make full Facebook profiles to target and attack someone - that is a more graduated level of harassment. 

After watching this video though, I can't deny that I felt a sense of satisfaction to see Jaide get her "ass beat". She had all that talk and when it was time to back it up she deflected. Message to you Jaide.. make sure your bark is bigger than your bite, especially when you start to bully someone. Second, Jaide get some new friends. They all stood around and watched you get you ass handed to you. Third, what do you grades look like? Because I'm sure your parents didn't send you to school to end up on World Star.

Talk about mean girls.. Get it together ladies!

In the Eye of the Beholder

Women are one of the most beautiful creatures on earth. I mean how can you deny the basic female anatomy? There is always something steamy about two playful women - and I don't mean the drunk girls who do it for attention from men or to be the life of the party... I mean curious women admiring her own body reflected in another woman. Don't get me wrong, the male anatomy is amazingly sexy as well.

Picture this ladies.. and gents :) Tall caramel man with chiseled pecs, perfect abs and the V leading to unknown region below his belt. Well that puts a smile on my face but because I can also appreciate the female body as well doesn't make me bisexual or a lesbian. I am strictly dickly but when I see a woman with a great ass or nice (proportioned) rack or toned legs or perky calves or a beautiful face - I'm not afraid to say it.

The human body has been a subject of great artists all throughout history. Paintings or photography the capture the sexiest or more desirable spots on the body hit a major sensory in my brain. I love anything aesthetically sexual so when I posted the above photo, I expected the assumption that I Miss Jerelis had crossed over pinker pastures. Folks take it easy, its just art and it turns me on but I love my husband and he does more for my sexual appetite than a woman could ever do ;)

I think I loved him

I'm not sure...

Quick glances filled with so much passion I feared everyone would know.
Stolen moments at lunch or a quick run to the store with him were the highlights of my day
Dawn reaching conversations..

I was his sole concern and my presence just seemed to brighten his day.

I think I loved him.
I'm not sure...
So much so that I would betray the trust of the people I hold closest to my heart just to be with him. And he let me.

Caught up in the practical life we outlined for ourselves and the promises we made to respect one another. I couldn't see that his demons would eventually turn on me. I was living a fairy tale. Where have you been all my life?

I think I loved him.

I leaped for the first time in my life. Head first and heart in my throat. I was scared of how it would all play out but he kept my faith strong.

I'm not sure..

But of course nothing lasts forever. His demons attacked.
His doubts became my aim to please
His insecurities became my constant need to reassure.
And his lies made my heart ache.

Is this love? Love doesn't take pleasure in watching the one who means the most suffer. Is this tragic part of the story, where I feel like all hope is lost?

My story is still unfolding
My heart is still trying to hold on.
My mind is made up. I think I love him but know I know for sure.

*sigh*

Life is a learning process

I believe that to my very core. That's which doesn't kill you can only make you stronger and wiser. Each experience no matter how small shapes the decisions we make today and tomorrow. 

Each mistake gives us the full scope of the consequences of our actions. Instead of wallowing in self pity, casting doubt on everything good in you're life, blaming everyone else out loud and beating yourself up inside... Take some time to consider the facts, your feelings and your goals. A bitter, angry, look at me look at me, feel sorry for me attitude will get you nowhere you want to be and everywhere you don't want to.

Further more, it turns you into a pessimistic life sucker. No one wants to be around that.

If you secretly find yourself guilty of the above life jilted reality then try something new. Try to identify the positive things you have going, become thankful for those who stand by you at you best and worst, reflect of the times you've gotten out from between that rock and hard place. Make a plan to become a better version of yourself and do it. Do it now. Karma is a bitch and I strongly believe that misery loves company. That's no company I want to keep. I wash my hands of the negativity and and change my circumstances to create a happy life for myself. 

If you mistakes end up on your list of regrets. Then work to correct it. Each achievement, every step in the "right" direction will only motivate you to climb higher and run faster.

If this sounds like a Dr. Phil episode then ask yourself why so many people seek help. It's not because they need to be analyzed by some stuff old white guy with smart remarks. It's because they need someone to pout out the things they can't or won't see as true. They simply fill in the blanks when your brain is overrun with worry, doubt and fear. So call me Dr. Phil, Miss Cleo or whatever you like but I see the path my life can take and I am determined to have more control over the things that contribute to my happiness. 

I'm learning to make my life a better experience.