New Month New Background

Hello Everyone!!!

It is the second day of March 2014!!! In spirit of this month I changed my background once again. Yes, St. Patty's Day is this month on the 17th. I don't partake in this holiday, but I know so many that do. :) As you know from my new year post, I will be changing my background in honor of the month's holiday. Remember on the 8th of the month it is Women's Day! So if you have a special woman in your life show her some love( you should her love every day of the year and not just one or two days). This is a short post, but I just had to show you guys and ladies some love and until next time. *muah*

Women are too emotional???

Hello Everyone!!!

I had a very good debate with some friends over the weekend. During this debate, it was brought up that women are too emotional. I do not know if I completely agree with this statement. As a woman, I know I have my moments when I get emotional, or I get too emotionally involve in something and can not let it go when the time comes for me to move on. Too emotional, I would not say that I am. Before anyone state I must been talking to a group of guys, I was not, it was a only one guy and he disagree with the statement. Then it was brought up that we was having the same debate as the leading women of Bravo's new reality series Blood, Sweat, and Heels. I heard of the show, but have not watched. I was so wrapped into this topic I went on to YouTube to pull up a clip of the show. I could not believe what I was heard. Do not get it wrong, everybody have the right to say or feel what they please. I just could not understand how women with that much power can say those things. Plus one of the ladies stated that she did not like bloggers and start to describe us(bloggers) as over weight and not taking care of themselves. I did take offense to that because I am new blogger and I am what many would call over weight, but I do take care of myself. I will not dive into the show because this post is not about the show or it's stars.

Personally, I think that women use their emotional to push them in life. I know I do. Negative leads to Positive in my book. It's just so funny how people look at emotions as a bad thing. They are not a bad thing. I believe women can be strong and emotional, but what do you think?

Update on me (Weight loss)

I made a post a little time ago about me losing weight and loving myself a little more. I am writing this post to update you on that plan. I admit I fell off track (hey I'm only human), but I am back on track doing my workouts and eating health as possible.

Here are the videos I found on YouTube that helped me to get up to work out. They made me realize you can turn anything into a work out and that the most simple move and give you the most results. Just like any weight loss or workout plan... PLEASE talk with your doctor before doing any workouts or diet/weight loss plan. I most want to work out but keep my female curves. Leave me a comment down below with it any suggestion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gVWVAhCzKI&list=PLL51yzNxM8lDlgC8z2aZWIpq_tza32w3L&index=2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-BZsLpu1FE&list=PLL51yzNxM8lDlgC8z2aZWIpq_tza32w3L&index=4 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEMD-_MqUzg&list=PLL51yzNxM8lDlgC8z2aZWIpq_tza32w3L&index=6

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah0VZ33TuCE&list=PLL51yzNxM8lDlgC8z2aZWIpq_tza32w3L&index=13


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Season of Giving

This is the season of giving and with Christmas being only 2 days away, we need to remember it's always better to give than to receive. Even when the holiday season is over, you should never stop giving. Growing up in a city known for its love of the "finer things" in life, or as some would call it "The Home of the Players". It's always nice to see the news talk about people who actually helps the community instead of people who just steal from it. Giving back is a topic that is near and dear to my heart, and I hope to show everyone how important it is to us as human beings.

One day I was watching tv, when I saw a news story about this  group of Detroiters helping people in need. Two local women Jessica Ramirez and Michelle Colon helping who ever need it. They do this all year round not just doing the holiday.  To read more of the news coverage
 http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/24275782/facebook-group-detroiters-helping-each-other-giving-food-clothing-and-holiday-gifts#ixzz2oJ8sUyCF  

To all my readers, I ask that you help these two women continue their good work and families not just this season but all year round. At the bottom is a link to their facebook page where you can find out more about donations and more.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ME TO YOU *MUAH* 

https://www.facebook.com/DetroitersHelping

What do you want for Christmas????

Hello there!!! It's the seasoning of giving!! I notice a lot during this time of the year that many people are wrapped up with the whole idea of receiving a gift instead of giving.Giving can mean many things, you can spend time helping in your local communities, you can spend time at a nursing home(spread joy there cause many of the people don't have love ones who visit them), and give to the needy in your communities. There are so many different ways to give back all year around and not just around Christmas.

This is also a time to be thankful, and you should really be thankful all year long. I'm thankful for everything in my life the good and the bad. I could go on and on about what I'm thankful for, but I want to hear from you so in the comments below tell me what you're thankful for..

New Age Bullying

On this topic, I have mix emotions, so I'm keep it short. The educated woman in me is all for ending all types of bullying, but the bullied little girl in me is screaming "fuck that!!! I was bullied and every adult in my life knew, but they counter act the bullying by raising me and gave me encouragements and self esteem."

I know bullying is wrong. In all honesty, it needs to end like yesterday. To every child/teen who are being bullied or have been bullied, don't let any one's negative words hurt you. Remember it's not your fault, the problem do not live in you it lives in the other person. Trust me, just follow your dreams and keep doing what puts a smile on your face, and when you are on the top you see how a rough sand paper can only polish a diamond, but it can not hurt it. I have this question. What are you going to do to the parents of the bully? I see on the news the children that were doing the bullying being put in jail, but think where did they learn that? Look at the parents of the bully. They had to see the signs that their child had a bullying ways. I learn through some of my bullies that they learned it from their parents, older siblings, and other relatives. Now, I ask this, don't you believe that the parents of the bullies should be punished too?

Role Model Couple #4 Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka

It's time for couple number #4!!!! I know it may comes to a shock to some of my new readers, but I am a support of Gay Rights. I have express my thoughts on the topic in an earlier post. I feel that Neil Patrick Harris and his Husband David Burtka are a great role model couple not just for the LGBT community but for everyone no matter what. They may be different than the other couples on my list, but they are the same as them too. They are the traditional family that we grew up seeing on TV and in movies the only difference is its two daddies. 

Neil Patrick Harris is an American actor, producer, singer, and director. He is best known for the title role in Doogie Howser, M.D., the womanizing Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother, a fictionalized version of himself in the Harold & Kumar series, and the title role in Joss Whedon's musical web series Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.

Harris was named as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in 2010, and was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in September 2011. Harris has also hosted the Tony Awards on Broadway in 2009, 2011, 2012, and 2013.

Harris confirmed that he is gay in November 2006 by saying,

 "I am happy to dispel any rumors or misconceptions and am quite proud to say that I am a very content gay man living my life to the fullest and feel most fortunate to be working with wonderful people in the business I love."

Harris attended the Emmy awards in  2007 with his fiance David Burtka, later confirming the relationship, which he said began in 2004, in an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. 

On August 14, 2010, Harris announced that he and Burtka were expecting twins via a surrogate mother. The  twins Gideon Scott, a boy, and Harper Grace, a girl, were born in 2010.

Following the passage of the Marriage Equality Act in New York on June 24, 2011, Harris and Burtka announced their engagement via Twitter, stating that they had proposed to each other five years earlier but kept the engagement secret until same-sex marriage became legal.

Today, the oldest of my little brothers left a comment on one this  "Meme" I post on my facebook. It said:

"Hey sis. Can I give you some advice? You should never make promises you can't keep. Everybody falls. The question is whether or not you get. You may fall, but you better always get back up. Now that is a promise you can keep." 

     I chuckled after I read it because he's right. I re-read what the "Meme" said and I could see how he came to this point.  His comment motivated me to write this post today.

     It's true, we all fall. We all have something in our lives that made us weak or "fall", but no matter how long it takes we always should get up and keep going. There have been many times in my life where I had fell, and double of those times I got back up.

    You should NEVER let something, someone, or even some event stop you from your goals in life. If life gives you a dead end, always look around because there is always a detour sign to help you get to your goal. I know it is hard and easier said than done, but once you see that you met the goal you be so happy that you kept going. The struggle is just that a struggle. Struggles do not last always, but you got to have the strength to over come the struggle, and not let the struggle you been through define who you are and what you do. It's OK for people to see you trip, stumble, and even fall, but it's more important for them to see you get up, dust your self off and keep going. To all my readers, remember you are bigger than what you are going through. You will come through the storm you currently in better and stronger than you was while you was in that storm. keep your head up.

Role Model Couple #3 Bishop J. Drew Sheard and Mrs. Karen Clark Sheard

 

     I am back with couple #3 of my list. I had to show love to a hometown couple. They have two children Kierra Valencia and J. Drew, II. Pastor Bishop J. Drew Sheard and his wife, 4-time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter, Karen Clark Sheard shows the world how important it is to keep God first in not just a marriage, but in life as a whole. This couple has been together in holy matrimony for 28 years and counting.

   They also have a popular television show on B.E.T called The Sheards. Through their show they show how no matter how popular you are or how much fame you have, that you should always stick close to your roots. The family has deep roots in the church, and they show this on their show. Now-a-days it is rarely shown of a family praying together and walking by faith.

     Out of all the couple on my list, this couple is the one I view and look towards as a guide of how I want my relationship to be. This is the couple that shows that you can have it all and still have a reason to praise God for all of his blessings. I could go on and on about this couple, but why would I do that when you can get a speak peek for yourself by watching their show The Sheards season1 and season 2 coming soon.

I would greatly appreciate if a comment is left.”just to let me know you were here" and ideas on future entries are welcomed.

First Love

What is love? Love can be anything some will say. Others may say its anything good in your life. I notice the one sure answer to that question is there is no sure answer. I know the answer for me. To love for me, is to love unconditionally. That's what I do. I love unconditionally. I have a story of that.

Its my freshman year of high school. I was not popular but I had my friends and classmates I was cool with. I met this guy through one of my best friends. They went to middle school together. He had the biggest crush on my my best friend, and I had the biggest crush on him. Due to that, I never told a soul. My best friend knew with out me saying a word, and she tell me all the time to go for it, but I never did. As the years went on the guy became my best friend. We was your topical best friends, well at least to me. One day senior year he told me he had a girlfriend. I had a boyfriend, but I was so hurt that he had a girlfriend that I didn't talk to him for 2 months. How I did that when we went to the same high school, I do not know, but I did it. I start to text his girlfriend from his phone a few times and one day he let me talk to her on the phone. I never forget that moment as long as I live. I told her that I loved him and few other things. I SAID THIS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HALLWAY WITH OUR CLASSMATES LISTENING ALONG WITH HIM. I couldn't believe I said that. I been friends with him for many years now, and I still love him. Even thou we never dated or be came a couple, I still love him as a wife loves her husband. I finally told him one day over the phone and he said he never knew I felt that way(I don't buy that at all). We still friends and my love still grows. What can I say? I'm the type of person once I love you that's it unless you betray me unlike no other. We both date and meet new people, like we should since we both single, but I just cant stop loving him. I play my role as best friend never letting the two cross, but no matter what I do I can stop the love. Who knows what the future holds, he may love back, he maybe my soulmate, or one day I just stop loving him. Who knows but after 10 years of loving someone I don't think it happen over night. Tell me, who was your first love and do you still love him/her?

The BEST HALLOWEEN TV SHOW

Halloween is next week!!! I can't believe Fall is in the air, and everything taste like pumpkin. Living here in Michigan, Fall is my favorite time of the year. All the trees are having their leaves change to all the wonderful fall colors. Everywhere you look, you can see the season all around you. OK, now that I have that out the way, Let's talk Halloween stuff.

Halloween is fun to me. The one day out the year it's OK to be something that you are not. I love all the costumes and make up. I remember one year I dressed up as a P.I.M.P.  It was so much fun!! The outfit was just a outfit I found in my room. Plus I have a major sweet tooth, I mean it's really bad how much I love sweets. I love all decor items for Halloween, and the scarier the better.

My favorite show to watch this time of year is "Making Monsters" on the Travel Channel. "Making Monsters" is an intriguing look in to the world of animatronics and  the mask makers. Ed Edmunds and his small staff work indefatigably in Greeley, CO, to create some of the scariest animatronics and “frightronics” the manufacturing world of haunt has ever witness. Ed and his company, Distortions Unlimited, are known in this industry as forerunners with their unimpeachable design and implementation. I look forward to watching it every year. Due to my busy life, I have to DVR it most of the time. I would highly recommend any fan of horror to watch this show. I would tell you more about the show, but why would I ruin the show for you? Go head and tune in to the Travel Channel's "Making Monster" next episode is Sun Oct 27, 9/8c and go to http://www.travelchannel.com/tv-shows/making-monsters to check out the past episodes and behind the scene photos....That's if you're not a afraid.

WHAT GROUP DO YOU BELONG TO??

Am I the only one who wonders why we are friends with certain people and not others? I notice today that the world is set up like the fictional high schools in the 90's movies I use to watch. Even in college, jocks sit and hang out with jocks and the list goes on. Myself, I do not fit any one special group. I like to do my own thing. I even notice teachers would treat you different if you fit in a certain group or not. I always find this to funny.  I Never knew that belonging to certain groups and stereotypes was a big deal in this country or world.

I am not the "normal" girl. I like wrestling and cartoons. I can also make a sailor blush with the way I talk. I see how I don't get the same respect from my male counterparts as my more "feminine" friends. I think that is crazy. Just because I don't wear tight clothes, high heels, go clubbing every night, and twerk on every guy I see don't make me any less than a woman. Treat us all the same!!!!!!!!! I learn to do things on my own because over the years guys showed me that because I am the " home girl" or their buddy I don't get the helping hand from them. I learn to open my own doors, cut my own grass, figure out whats wrong with my car, and to protect myself when I walk late at night.

Fellas, if you see a woman is walking behind you, no matter how she is dress or looks hold the door for her. Let her feel like a woman for just a mere second, since the rest of the world wont let her have that respect. I have male friend that hates to see me open a door. Like I told him, no man ever do it for me so I just learn to do it for myself. This ties to my post from yesterday, its all about self worth. I guess you can I lost a lot of it over the years, and I am finally gaining it back.

All and All today was a good day. Just remember if you having a bad day, change your thoughts and your day will change. In other words, think of good things and good things will come to you. REACH FOR THE SKY THEN ONCE YOU REACH IT...MOVE ON TO THE STARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Standing on the Soap box for Detroit

The last few months, I have made post regarding all that is positive and good in my home state and hometown. I started this blog to get the word out to young people like myself and even to people that are older than me, that the state of Michigan is not for “old people” or “retired auto workers” that there are great things to do in Michigan that people can have fun doing. I also started this blog to show the world that Detroit is not a city full of “thugs, robbers, killers, rapist, etc.” Yes, there is crime here in the city of Detroit, but we are a large city and crime everywhere not just in Detroit, but in your own neighborhoods. Detroit is a city full of history. History in music and national history. Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave the famous I have a Dream speech first in Detroit? Yes, right here.

                I am very passionate about my hometown. I cannot believe the media treats us (Detroit) as if we are some war torn country. This is the place that built the car you are driving in, yet you swipe us down like flies ruining your picnic. I do not hide the fact that there is crime in my city every day, or there are cold cases that may never get solved, yet that’s all the media, older generation of Detroit citizens see and talk about. How about the youth that’s trying to make the city better, and the people who trying to show the good in the city?  

                All I ask is this simple, unpretentious, and meek demand of you, my readers, followers, friends, and family. Before, you start to point your nose down on the city of Detroit or the state of Michigan as yourself these questions: Is this happening in my city or state? Would I be hurt or insult maybe even offended if this was said about my hometown or state? Are they truly trying to fix their problem?  Before you speak, type or record your transgress insult about Michigan, Detroit, OR our citizens please do remember that for every bad or negative thing you say about us, we can say about you too, yet we are more responsible, stable, considered, adult, and most important we are more established group of people not to point out your defects, failings, imperfections, weaknesses. I would go on and on about this topic But I wait to hear from you my readers and see what you think about this before I continue. Until then my loves, speak positive and live what you say.

Christmas!!! all year long!!

     Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland started from unpretentious beginnings, hurriedly growing through more than a few expansions to become the World’s Largest Christmas Store with stunningly remodeled grounds casing 27 acres.  For initiator Wally Bronner, the excursion has always been about CHRIST, and “decorating hearts with peace and love.”  Wally was a long-lasting fixture in Bronner’s, working only on days “that end in ‘Y’” as he always said. His warm smile and colorful jokes brought JOY to all he met. That legacy is still passed on to the millions of guests who experience Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland each year since his passing in 2008.

          Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland is world known for having Christmas 361 days a year! Number of television shows and programs has recorded the beauty that is Bronner. Everything you need for Christmas you can find there. The store is so big every shopper is giving a map so they would not get lost. I love the story! No matter what time of year it is, but when you walk in the store you are hit with the holiday spirit. Strollers and wheelchairs are available (there are no electric scooters, but feel free to bring your own). Sorry, but due to health department guidelines with their snack area, pets are not allowed in the store (service animals welcome).

Store hours:

January through May

Monday - Thursday & Saturday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Friday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm

Sunday Noon to 5:30 pm

June through December

Monday - Saturday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm

Sunday Noon to 7:00 pm

The store is closed on January 1st, Easter, US Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Bronner's closes at 4:00 pm on December 24 and 31, and from noon to 3:00 pm on Good Friday, 4:00 pm on January 7 for inventory, and 4:00 pm on Jan. 18 for the staff Christmas party. Bronner’s is closed all day January 1. Come enjoy Christmas all year long in Frankenmuth Michigan!!!

social media: facebook.com/bronnerschristmas or twitter.com/BronnersXmas

www.bronners.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

PHONE: (989) 652-9931

FAX: (989) 652-3466

BRONNER'S CHRISTmas WONDERLAND

25 Christmas Lane, PO Box 176

Frankenmuth, MI 48734-0176, USA

CUSTOMER SERVICE & EVENTS INFORMATION

(989) 652-9935, ext. 352

customerservice@bronner.com

(Please note that all of our available trees and lights are shown online.)

COMMERCIAL DECORATION SALES INQUIRIES

(Displays for Cities, Malls and Businesses)

www.bronnerscommercial.com

GROUP TOUR INFORMATION

Diane Karst

(989) 652-9935, ext. 423

dkarst@bronner.com

MEDIA INQUIRIES

Lori Libka

(989) 652-9935, ext. 442

llibka@bronner.com

WHOLESALE DEPT.

Business to Business Sales

www.bronnerswholesale.com

CUSTOM ORNAMENT INQUIRIES

(For quantity orders 100 pieces or more with custom design, logo or photo)

Dune Riding in Michigan

     

Mac Wood’s Dune Rides are one of the great summer activities in Michigan. I went to the dune rides every summer for an orthodox 3 years. I love every solitary time. The ride is great to do if you have a group of children or a group of adults. The dune rides started in 1930 by a man named Mac Wood. According to Mac Wood’s Dune Ride website, the first dune car was model after the model A Ford and only held 4 riders at a time. Now, they use a 4 wheel drive amended automobile with 4 aircraft tires to help carry about 20 persons per ride. Thousands of people ride each season! Currently, they have a history museum to tell you all about the beginning years of Mac Wood and the dune ride plus old signs that were once use on the sand dune route. There is also a lighthouse on the sand dunes called. The lighthouse is 115 feet tall and one of the tallest working lighthouse on Lake Michigan. It has been in practice since 1874 and also has a public beach. The lighthouse is now open for tours.

          When you come to Michigan, you have to go to Mac Wood’s Dune rides. It’s a wonderful experience and truly gets to see the true and natural beauty of the state. It’s not that many places in the mid-west where people can say I went sand dune riding. I could go on and on about how wonderful, delightful, perfect vacation activity for you to do here, but why would I tell you when you can come to Michigan and see for yourself.

Rates for 2013              

Age 12 and over - $17.00

Age 3 thru 11 -   $11.00

Age 2 and under - Free

* Rates subject to change.

Mac Wood's Dune Rides

629 N. 18th Ave.

Mears, MI 49436

Phone: (231)873-2817

Call the State Park for dates and hours of operation for The Little Sable Point Lighthouse: 231-873-3083 Rates are 2$ for Adults and $1 for kids.

Kids have to be 36" or taller.