Smile..Get over it!

Mr and Mrs DoIt always enjoy each other as husband and wife. Mrs DoIt likes to surprise her husband, so one afternoon she decided to wait naked in her living room for her husband. To her surprise, her momther-in-law (in her late 60's) came in and saw her. The mother-in-law asked her why is she naked. Mrs DoIt told her that it is her 'birth suit' and that her husband loves it. The mother-law-in-law decided to copy Mrs DoIt and laid naked in her own living room the next day waiting on her hubby. He came in and was stunned. He asked the mother-in-law what was up with that. Her reply, "This is my 'birth suit'." The husband shouted with disgust, 'Well you need to go get it IRONED!"

I hope I made you laughed or at least smile. The point I am trying to make is that we need to smile more often. I have noticed that many people walk around looking so gloomy and sullen. Some react as if the world is on their shoulders. People, come on.Whatever it is, life goes on. No, i am not happy everyday but I try to think about happy occasions so I can at least smile. I think a smile can be contagious and that is a great thing! Join in and let us try to contaminate the world with smiles. Stop!Smell the flowers in the garden. Say a cheerful ,'hi' to someone. Unplug the earphones from your ears and be aware of sounds around you. You may hear something hilarious. Look at a baby and take note of his/her beauty.

A smile can help to limit wrinkles. Smiles uplift the human's spirits. Smiles make our faces look pleasant. They can make us look more approachable. Enjoy a happy moment while you can. Watch a comedy with few friends and burst out into laughter (and or tears of joy).I am aware of the ocean of problems we can be affected by but please just try to smile. The only way to get rid of a problem is to solve it..so if you can not what will you do? Walk around all day and look solemn? No.If you do not like history, change it... Get the point?
My next suggestion is whenever you feel sad , think about someone being in a situation worse than you are. For example, you are sad because the dinner at home was not what you wanted...;think about those WITHOUT dinner. We are complaining about the price of gasoline; what about those without access to a vehicle or the fare for the bus ride? Feeling sad about your pay being insufficient, thank God you have a job. What about those who do not have and are faced with many obstacles in trying to get employment.
Smile, smile, try to be happy. Things will be better some day. Have hope... Go check out hilarious videos on www.derrickcomedy.com, youtube, or listen to prank calls on steverharveyshow.com. Find something to smile about.Relief some of your stress or tension, just smile.

Albums to 'die' for...

I love music. I mainly prefer Reggae out of all. My next best is souls music.I will provide a list of ten of my 'desert island' albums along with link to the artists.If I should be 'stranded' anywhere, I would love to have the following Reggae albums with me. Rebulution by Tanya Stephens- http://music.aol.com/album/rebulution/1044295; In the Streets to Africa by Richie Spice-http:/shop.mixtapekings.com/richie_spice_s/206.htm,and From Kingston to King of the Dancehall: A Collection of Dancehall Favorites by Beenie Man -http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/beenie_man/albums.jhtml?albumId=862348. These albums help me to keep close to my roots. Being that I am from Jamaica, I love these artistes and when I listen to their music I can dance and just be free! These albums also have songs with some comical content, which when I listen I can laugh and just forget about some of my problems. One of our mostly used 'motto' in Jamaica is ' no problem.' The album by Richie Spice has many songs which I listen to oftentimes just to meditate. This artist composes many 'deep' songs which help me to connect with my inner self sometimes.Tanya Stephens' album is about 'rude girl' and 'hardcore' loving. She can very graphic in her songs , and I love it! Wherever I listen to these Reggae albums I can feel at home and be relaxed.
My next 'desert island' album is Hero by Kirk Franklin-http://www.amazon.com/Hero-Kirk-Franklin/dp/B000AOJ9XA/ref=pd_sim_m_4.I am very much aware that there is a supreme being and so I like to listen to this album as it helps to keeps me on my spiritual side. When I listen to this album I just sing along and be calm. I usually listen to this album on Sunday mornings or in times when I am feeling revengeful or in mourning.Listening to this album,reminds to forgive and to be hopeful.
My other 'desert island' albums are The Greatest Hits by Whitney Houston-www.whitneyhouston.com, Growing Pains by Mary J. Blige- www.mjblige.com, If I Ain't Got You by Alicia Keys-www.starpulse.som/Music/Keys,_Alicia, Get Lifted by John Legend- www.johnlegend.com.,When a Woman Loves by Patti Labelle-www.imdb.com/name/nm0479458 and Marvin Gaye's Greatest Hits by Marvin Gaye-www.marvingayepage.net. When I listen to these albums they give me a sense of love and keep adrenaline flowing as I continue to think about my other half ( my husband). These albums help to get us in the 'mood' and help me to get our adult side of life on the continuos side.These albums I listen to also give me 'peace of mind.' These albums help to relax and also to meditate.
Go ahead and check these out and see how well they will make you feel! Yes, seriously, break away a little from the Beyonce, Rhianna, Lil Wayne, Rock and such .... Try some Reggae! Dance your legs to life!

Just IS! (How is the legal system in America?)

Why did take so long to convict Mr Seale if he was guilty? This ex KKK person is believed to have killed two black teenagers back in 1964. Why has his case been off for so long and then reappearing in 2007? What the heck is going in America's legal system? Why was he in jail for a year without proper trials? What kinds of messages is the American legal system sending to people? What about th ekey witness? Why wasn't he probed? Why has the defense lawyer and others not look into his stories a little deeper? It appears to me that evidence of this case was either covered or not sought out enough. Are these lawyers afraid or are they feeling pity for Mr Seale because he is now ill? I SMELL CORRUPTION! USA proclaimed itself the 'land of freedom' ,huh! Yet it has the most dishonest, crooked, and dangerous legal system of any developed nation. Corruption is like a blanket covering America. Though this corruption in American legal system is well known , it is also well hidden, especially by the news services of America's corporate-owned media. Why?
Are th elawyers in the American legal system controlled by the judges?Are they really working for the people who choose to use them? Does the 'right' to lawyer means that the judges really care about the rights of the accused? I don't think so. Most of the court proceedings in American courts appears to me to be fake. Do the police and the prosecuters in America care at all whether they arrest innocent people? I didn't think so either. Is there a race in the the American legal system to bring about their 'high conviction rate?'
The American legal system leads to confused, fearful citizens who are gullible to propaganda. American legal system could be be deemed a nightmare! I am waiting to hear what will become of this Mr Seale (ex KKK) story. Sometimes I am so sorry for the victims of this system. I don't condone crime in any way but I believe trials ought to be real and fair. The problem is the system has been corrupt for so long. Wonder if it could change. And then I woke up... sorry, I was dreaming.

Cancer Hub

Achoo! Achoo! Ahem!Cough Cough!Why is it smokers tend to just decide to smoke everywhere? Really now, not all beings can tolerate cigarettes and what ever else smokers smoke. There a particular area at the particular university that I attend which I termed the 'Cancer Hub'.Reason being is that this area is ALWAYS packed with young and old folks just smoking their lives away. Okay, fine if you choose to die this way or 'destress' this way but what about those who have to use the area for other reasons.
This is such a wonder place where students can sit and study or should be able to wait in 'fresh' air for the start of class. People come on, no one is telling you how not to harm your health, but this area is central and could be easily termed a passage way where students and tutors use to get to and from classes. Yea, go ahead and tell me to choose another route. I really wish I could, even better, I wish I could fly!
Seriously now, some folks are affected with asthma, sinusitis or other illnesses which are easily affected by the smell of smoke. I am not sure if this area is a designated smoking area ( if it is, pardon me). If it is not, then I pray that the proper authority one day soon do something about this. It's very unhealthy and also promotes some aspects of slackness.Is that smokers will die if they don't get a regular dose of smoking each hour or so? I am only curious because at the rate I see some smokers do it; it appears as if they will die without! Smoking kills! Yes, it does. Do not give that crap about; 'oh yea, I am gonna die anyway.' Why die any faster? or live unhealthily when you have the choice to be clean and fit.
I wish you all the best if you decide not to stop but in the meantime I will try to see how best I can survive while going through this 'CANCER hub'.Also, This smoking trend appears to me to be a fashion statement these days. Many young people are just doing it like the other favorite and best thing (s..).The second some folks leave a class session,library or wherever, they just pop one in one. Is it an addiction or just style? I don't want to be addicted to anything and I am happy I am not too into fashion. No, I am NOT perfect or anything near to that but I like it when humans take care of their bodies and their environment. Is that too much to ask? I wish we could all come together and close down all the 'cancer hubs'.
Here is a short story which is true. I used to visit a particularly health center in Decatur quite often and there is an old man I often see outside smoking. He always stood in front of the building with the big sign that says, 'Cancer Society and Treatment.'(coincidence, huh) Then, I realized that he was actually going there for treatment each time I see him! Maybe his cancer was not from smoking but at least he could try to limit the chances? What's your take?

Election '08 $@%&*

Honestly, I am not very interested in politics. However, there are certain things ocurring this year where election is concerned so I decide to focus a wee bit.As far as I can see, Republicans are for th ecountry on a whole while the Democrats are for special issues. McCain appears to be camoflaged to me. I like Obama but not his party. McCain has been focusing on Obama's inexperience while Obama is focusing on McCain continuing G.Bush's legacy. The Republicans are always using the high moral ground and the Democrats are using Obama's popularity.
The primary issues in this election are about the recession America is facing, the war in Iraq, and the high gas prices.What can the government do about the recession. Not much, I think. They do not own the businesses. How can we end the war in Iraq? The only good I see with this war is that is it providing many jobs for some Americans. Yes, there are many other humans there from America apart from soldiers(electricians, aviation technicians, cooks, medical personnel, truck drivers, etc). I agree it is dangerous, so let us see what we can do to get the present or new government to get all our family members and friends home.
My wish is that these folks who are running for positions in the White House to focus on real issues and not just talk. I hope they all have plans in place to combat the issues they talk about. I am so anxious to know who will be the next president of America because Barack Obama is certainly...(please pardon me, I'm out of ink?). I'll finish this sentence in the near future.

Time of Death....

When I read this question about if I were to know my time and means of death, if I would like to know yes or no. I was like, what the hell is up with this sadist? Then I said , I have heard this question before. This sounds close enough to some stuff I've heard some pastors scare people about at church. Well my answer remains the same.
Okay. Here goes. On Thursday,December 25,2008 at 5.59a.m. you will die. A bomb will explode on your lap while you are unwrapping your first gift given to you by your only child. Your relatives will be there watching her parts shatter all over the room. How gross! How sad! This would spoil your Christmas and also make your family sad. What if you knew this and then changed all your plans, interrupt all your plans and make an ass out of all and it nothing happens. Well you win; but still in pain. The fun you could have had would have been gone. If you knew then you would probably cancel Christmas! My oh my. Don't you think this is ridiculous? My take is what must be ,will be so...

I like surprises! Hell no,I wouldn't want to know. Knowing would be too stressful for me as well as my family. I would spend too much worthwhile days living to die instead of enjoying life. Life is way too short for me to be worrying about my time of death. The Supreme Being who has the will and power to take life will do as He sees fit when He sees fit. For the time being I will continue live,love, eat, learn,talk,read, blog, recreate, help who I can (when I can) and anything else I can do as a person.
Is there any genuine purpose in knowing? Well, if I should know, I would try to do too many things in too little time at one occasion and this would burden me.(or stress me out, causing me to die before the set time). Anyway, I'm enjoying life. I am grateful. Though, honestly, sometimes I wish I could restart some parts of my life and make some alterations but hey,I can't so...It is written (somewhere) that if you don't like the past change it. So since, I can't change the past, I'll do my best to savor the future.
Folks, lets not sit and pine over our time of death. Lets just live, be happy, be healthy, and do our best at whatever we do (assuming you are doing positive stuffs). Life is good! Enjoy it while it lasts!

CELL PHONE Dilemma

Have we allowed the use of cell phones to consume us? Were we surviving before the invention of cell phones? Guys, come on. You know what I mean.I do agree that a cell phone can be important for hosts of reasons but not 24/7 usage! Please! Stop for a mere minute and take note of the vast number of persons you notice daily texting or conversing (with cell phones), on the bus, the train, on the streets or while driving!
There is a next trend too where students will be texting during class sessions. Are they texting stuff about the subject being taught? Well, if yes, fine. If the phone is placed on vibrate; some will vibrate ever so often during the most inconvenient times and sometimes oh so often.((((()))). Some folks continiuosly search their phone to check if they are missing a call (during a class or a meeting,etcetera).There is another obvious habit I have seen where some of us hastingly rush from a meeting, class, ceremony as if there 's an emergency, just to check cell for a missed call or missed text! Come on! This is ridiculous.
The use of cell phones has put some of us out of touch with each other in a genuine manner. Due to the fact that we can text or have easy access to call (or receive) with cell; we hardly vist each other or dialogue face -to-face. What are we doing to ourselves? Could we save our ears and our finger tips some of the pain? Some of us will sooner or later suffer from 'over-flattened' finger tips from over texting. I think this cell phone dilemma/craze is also preventing some of us from reading valuable forms of print media; as some people are so engulfed in reading cell phone texts.
My next discourse is with the abusive use of the cells at a certain volume; especially in public places. Some people talk way too loudly on the train, the bus, in an office, etcetera, while on their cell phones. Do you necessarily have to shout while talking on the cell? Can't th eother party on th eother end of th ecall hear? Honestly, no one wants to hear the conversation.At least show a little courtesy.
I can understand that some persons may have be certain situations where thay have to keep in touch with their children, other family memebers, or partners at certain occasions but we must control our use of the cell phones and NOT allow the CELL phones to CONTROL us. Afterall, someone will tend to the 'emergency' even if you did not get the call or the text. What's your take?