tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12180121.post5491549506775619081..comments2023-10-17T08:48:04.114-04:00Comments on Not Shady, Just Fierce: Morning Edition - 4/23/07Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10988868216271744389noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12180121.post-58741154039032888902007-04-23T20:15:00.000-04:002007-04-23T20:15:00.000-04:00Well, it’s much easier to give advice than take it...Well, it’s much easier to give advice than take it, so here’s my take:<BR/>First, get on the blog much earlier…this way many more people can give you their two cents…LOL<BR/>Second, you have to believe in yourself before anyone really does. There’s no incentive to believe in you when you don’t. Here’s the thing…I’ve found that when I’m feeling in my element and comfortable, I’m unstoppable. I can run with the big dogs, roll with the punches and all that good stuff. People can sense fear and they can sense a lack of confidence. Whether you’re a high school drop out or a nuclear physicist, how you carry yourself means everything. <BR/>Third, get the tools and background that will help make you the person you want others to see you as. If it takes a degree or a public speaking class – do it. You’re worth every penny you spend on yourself and there’s no better investment and time commitment than YOU.<BR/>Last, know that everyone sits on that toilet – whether that toilet is gold plated or a simple hole in the ground, we all sit and shit through the same hole in our ass. (Well, that’s a direct Spanish saying translated)…but ultimately it means that everyone has insecurities, pluses and minuses. You are not greater or less-than anyone else. <BR/>So puff out that chest and do you. Know that you are the shit…ghetto I know, but there’s no “rawer” way to say it. Believe in you and soon you’ll see others do as well. Most important it’s okay to make mistakes, fall on your face and even realize that your chosen path is not for you, but it’s always such a BIG disappointment when the answers aren’t revealed and you live in the relative despair of “what ifs.”<BR/><BR/>Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10988868216271744389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12180121.post-32474512515820090962007-04-23T18:03:00.000-04:002007-04-23T18:03:00.000-04:00Just doing nothing. My biggest rant is that I do n...Just doing nothing. My biggest rant is that I do nothing when I want so much out of life, yet and still, I do nothing. Wait..let me clear it up. I'm in a loooooooooong term relationship, friends , family, house purchasing, attractive, smart..yadda, yadda, yadda, on PAPER my life is sweet but like Effie White said, "what about what I want?" See everything is bumping along, only I'm not driving this vehicle.<BR/><BR/>I should say:<BR/><BR/>I know what I want, I've even written a plan with steps but there is this fear that kills my motivation....uh let's see....fear that my capabilities are not up to par or something close to that...def. feelings of inadequacy.<BR/>Please help me, I'm open to all suggestions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12180121.post-28989607426949842812007-04-23T16:56:00.000-04:002007-04-23T16:56:00.000-04:00I have nothing to rant about at the moment. At le...I have nothing to rant about at the moment. At least, nothing of any interest to anyone but me.<BR/><BR/>However if I did ... procrastination would be the devil on my back. Why is it that just doing the damn thing has to be so difficult?SGL Café.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14847279322206810381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12180121.post-91097596577306250092007-04-23T14:58:00.000-04:002007-04-23T14:58:00.000-04:00I tried hittin' you up on your Yahoo off your blog...I tried hittin' you up on your Yahoo off your blog page, but got kicked back...could be that I'm trying from work... I'll try you tonight... also you can hit me up at cocoanyrican@aol.com<BR/>For obvious reasons, I don't think my cell number posted on the web would make sense. LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10988868216271744389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12180121.post-26387745465775248612007-04-23T14:48:00.000-04:002007-04-23T14:48:00.000-04:00You've got a deal. How do we establish contact to ...You've got a deal. How do we establish contact to arrange date/time.Lenierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02060340103489812063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12180121.post-34175110576209714602007-04-23T12:56:00.000-04:002007-04-23T12:56:00.000-04:00Okay Leniere... since you ended your rant with ple...Okay Leniere... since you ended your rant with please help me...here goes...<BR/>I know your plight. I have been mentally fat as long as I can remember - I say mentally because no one recognizes my problem MORE than me. That said, I too work out at NYSC and even with my new groin injury and recovery go to the gym as often as 5-6 days a week. I'd be more than happy to partner with you if you think it would help...hey, it's part of the don't talk about it, be about it campaign... Let me know if you're up to it...otherwise, good luck and stay with it...the hardest part is staying committed to it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10988868216271744389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12180121.post-68985862545724498092007-04-23T12:09:00.000-04:002007-04-23T12:09:00.000-04:00You and these damn thoughtful questions!!!For year...You and these damn thoughtful questions!!!<BR/><BR/>For years, I've been struggling with my weight. It has impacted nearly every area in my life. When I came out (gasp) 15 years ago, I was 15 years old, a dancer, with the body to match. Years of clubbing and voguing kept my body in reasonably good shape. After I stopped hanging out, I got a job and my waist expanded.<BR/><BR/>Now...I find myself eating to deal with everything. I'm frustrated and I eat. I'm sad and I eat. I'm angry..and guess what...I fuckin eat some more. I've had memberships to Bally's, NYHRC, and currently New York Sports Club. Most times, I've gone a couple of times, and cancel the membership, more recently, I've held on to my NYSC membership in the hopes that I can summon the courage to follow through.<BR/><BR/>I find the gym intimidating because it seems (and I know this isn't true) that people have gotten into shape prior to joining the gym...so I find myself entering the gym looking for the other fatties, so I don't feel alone. One time, I was on a treadmill at Bally's. My girth threatened to shake the machine apart and I glanced over and saw this stick thin girl just doing her thing on the treadmill next to mine. It took everything not to kick her off. The other challenge is that I don't have the desire to enter the shower with my man boobs flapping to and fro for the world to see.<BR/><BR/>Each year, after a summer of wearing as much clothing I can without literally sweating like a pig, I promise myself that next year will be different. More recently, I've not set any date, but rather try to focus on being healthy in general. Summer is upon me...and I can no longer hide under Pea coats and hoodies. Please help me.Lenierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02060340103489812063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12180121.post-17446372246940994342007-04-23T11:44:00.000-04:002007-04-23T11:44:00.000-04:00Oh, I'm sorry, that was from me, I'm J'MooOh, I'm sorry, that was from me, I'm J'MooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12180121.post-60083123386048546942007-04-23T11:42:00.000-04:002007-04-23T11:42:00.000-04:00Dear Roughridertito and Joey, Let me talk to you, ...Dear Roughridertito and Joey, <BR/>Let me talk to you, while the other listen in…your statement reminds me of where I found myself just 3.5 years ago. Oh, I know that feelings oh so well. And, just acknowledging that it is in you is the first signs of manifesting its true potential. Now hold tight, “its gonna to be a bumpy ride”…to satisfaction, self awareness, personal and professional achievements, companionship and Love; and that Love comes with lots great sex, ooh child! But that will be later on down the road. You need to stay focus you still have a lot work to do…now get busy. Life set a great deal of bars for us but it is up to us to set our own; don’t be “no punk”, set realistic bars. Goals with proposes and raise the when you need to be challenged; when you look back you will have surpassed all of societies, (that includes family, friends and Lovers) bars and reached what you may concern your personal goal. <BR/>See, I know being old would come in handle one day. Now you found it, scoop it all together and put it back into YOU. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for allowing me to encourage you while I encourage myself…<BR/>– Fred Hammond, “All Things Are Working”Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12180121.post-49806372296190232632007-04-23T11:02:00.000-04:002007-04-23T11:02:00.000-04:00Your life sounds like mine...and I'm a procrastina...Your life sounds like mine...and I'm a procrastinator...but I have to press that button that causes me bite the bullet and get things together in one fell swoop...now if I can only remember where I put it....Joey Bahamashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07900810125389210092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12180121.post-34701061776642601572007-04-23T10:40:00.000-04:002007-04-23T10:40:00.000-04:00Perfection is NOT in a bottle but, it is in me.......Perfection is NOT in a bottle but, it is in me..... Now, if I can find the dam thing.roughridertitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17190082542824354154noreply@blogger.com