SEX DOES NOT = RELATIONSHIP LADIES......

Bottom line--if a man sleeps with a woman he doesn't know or care about SEX is NOT going to make him care. (Men stopped doing that years ago) That kind of sex is like scratching an itch. Once a man scratches, he's through. He ain't sitting around thinking about that spot that itched or how good it felt scra ...tching it. He's moving on with his life until that spot itches again and it don't matter which hand he scratches it with, just as long as he gets rid of the itch.
Too many women PRETEND they can handle a sexual fling, but wind up getting caught up and wanting us to romance and wine and dine them and pretend we're having a "relationship" when it's NOTHING but a booty call. Come on, ladies, y'all know I'm telling the truth.
Unfortunately, ladies, you are part of our problem. You sleep with us BEFORE you know us or what we're about. Having sex with a man does not automatically make that a "relationship". Many women will deny they think like this but I'm speaking from personal experience. Also, ladies know when their men are fooling around and still turn a blind eye by getting mad at the other woman. Now, what kind of sense does that make? Why should that woman make YOU (a total stranger) a priority in her life? IF HE DID NOT MARRY YOU HE IS STILL SINGLE. The "other woman" is not breaking up a "happy home".
Many women marry men who were cheating BEFORE they walked down the aisle and then are SHOCKED that a fancy wedding dress or an expensive walk down the aisle didn't change who he was. Why should he change? YOU let him know it was acceptable by sticking around that long.
Ladies, start living with your eyes OPEN. Most shady men give themselves away one way or another, usually before the first 30 days. Women have to stop "rewarding" unfaithful men by pretending it ain't happening. All of us Black Men (BM) do not cheat. I do not cheat on my lady so don't buy the hype. I know other BM who do not but many men WILL cheat if there are NO real penalties for it. Stop jumping into bed with brothers YOU DON'T KNOW. That means fewer opportunities for men to cheat. Women have to STOP being so afraid to ask the important questions that would reveal his TRUE lifestyle. Worry LESS about what kind of job he has and what kind of car he drives and encourage him to talk about his past, particularly his past with women. OPEN those ears and listen. Does he put down his ex-women and blame them for everything? And don't be so vain. You are NOT a better woman than his last. If he dogged her out, you will probably be NEXT.
Observe him when you are with him. Do you have his home number? Work number? Have you seen where he lives? Where he works? Is he secretive? Did you ask if he's married or engaged? How does he treat other people? Listen to what he says, NOT what you want to hear. Stop INTERPRETING the meaning of what he says to fit your purposes. If he says, "I'm not lookin' for nothing right now" -- DON'T tell yourself, "Aw, he just scared of getting hurt. I can change his mind.." NO YOU CAN'T. He said exactly what the hell he meant. BM don't have to lie when so many BW are already DEAF.
If you can't answer BASIC questions about a man DON'T OPEN YOUR LEGS. I could kinda understand back in the days when sex wouldn't KILL people but now? there's no excuse and if a BW takes that huge risk of sleeping with a STRANGER then she better protect herself -- sexually AND emotionally.
I do realize that this blog probably won't go over very well with the fellas, however, one of my friends inspired me to put this on blast! Just my thoughts..
by de Shawn Williams on Tuesday, September 22, 2009
...# REAL TALK!

Exam week!

Exam is here! time to get crackin!  Sending out good wishes to everyone who have to brave this week of torture!  I know for me it will be  an especially long week!

How do you prepare?
do you feel ready?

~~ :) ~~Guilty Pleasures ~~ ;) ~~

Okay, we all have them, but only a few are brave enough to admit to them for fear of embarrassment. J

What are they?  They are our guilty pleasure, the little things that make life just a little bit better. Of course, they are also the things that you are not supposed to like.  My position is if these pleasures make us happy, what exactly is there to be guilty about?

So today, I’m declaring this a GUILT FREE, EMBARRASSMENT FREE zone.

Theese are my top five guilty pleasure :

1)      Gorging on Chocolate.

I like getting up middle of the night and eating chocolates because I think they make my dreams a 100% sweeter.  I believe chocolates contain a little drop of  love that explodes from every bite.

2)      Shoe Shopping

What can I say? J  I will pay anything to get that perfect pair of shoes. I think if you give a
woman the right pair of shoes she can conquer the world.

3) Sex and the City while eating Icecream i love watchng these 4 girlfriends take over newy york city!

4) Saturday morning cartoons ...i like waking up early in the morning on saturday to catch up with my favorite childhood cartoons..it keeps me young :)

5)Twilight!...i love the vampire love... :)

 

Alcoholism?!?!

Drinking?!?..the new modern craze to have a social life..I see nothing wrong with an occasional drink but when you start taking it over board then that's where the problem starts!!  Know your limits and stik to your limits..there will always be alcohol, you don't have to drink it all today! 

Then the next thing are those idiotic individuals who over intake of alcohol fries their brain capacity and make them do simple, messed up things... Control! It is an english word you might want to learn the meaning to! how many lives have been lost because of drunk driving.  Teens, you want your parents to treat you like adults but then you do stupid things like that! i don't get it.

My plea to you is, know your limits, it will save everyone alot of grief in the end.!

Random..ness!!lol

okay, everyone that knows me knows that i am a crazy, fun loving person..so here are some random gibberish to soak in:P

The Scary people with the white jacket are chasing me Kuz my purple monkey and my green elephant were walking down the street backwards eating doughnuts...HELP

What is a snail?  It's a slug with a crash helmet on :P

Guy #1: OMG THERE IS A FLOOD COMING!! Guy#2: Don't worry, I'll save the day with my Sham Wow!

Dancing to the tune of moldy monkeys:P

Haha okay..those were just some random statements...what do you do in your random moments?? :)

Beauty....

i'm sure we've all heard this term numerous times and have even used it to describe our selves on many occasions. But i believe that beauty is subjective, it is objective and it is eternal.  Beauty doesn't shine from the outside in, but from the inside out.  If someone is beautiful, and their characters are ugly, then that ugly nature overpowrs the beautiful appearance! I believe everyone is beautiful..we just have to embrace that beauty....but remember above all else, beauty is optional, happy is essential..when you are happy, you glow of beauty .


Do you think your beautiful?? why? or why not?

~~!~~Belizean Heroes ~~!~~

i beleive as belizeans we should all know at least some of the people that have contributed to the development of our country.  This development could have been social, physical or mental, the point is they did something to make our beautiful jewel by the sea, Belize, better in some way. 

This post is in honor of the late and great belizean heroes.

Show some pride and learn who they are and their history, because each of them did something great to put belize into the future and their history is our history.

Do you know your national heroes? What do you think of those people that don't?

Willow Smith

Willow smith rocks.  This littl girl is already doing big things with her life and that is only what some of us dream to do. she rocks hard and has a rockin modern and edgy fashion sense, as she so clearly shows off in her new video 21st century girl. 

As she says in her song..
I feel like I can take over the world
If only I get my dreams out
Pull gold from my soul
Pull diamonds from my heart
It's that new girl thinking and this song is just the start!
she surely is!! an inspiration to us all :)

Do you like her?? do you think that she is too wild? or do youthink that  she got her hesd on right?

Parentals!

This is a modern day and age, but i think parents still hold on tightly to what they did or did not do in the past and restrict their kids accordingly.  I do not see the reason for it because the kids wo't make the same mistakes, they will make their own, so fromt hat experience they can go on and tell their children what they know.

Also sometimes, i think some parents abuse their authority 'just because'.  It is not fair to the children, but on the other hand, the children sometimes push their boundaries...( 90% of the time children do this is because they are held back from doing the things that they should be able to do and are acting out.)

Anyways my point is, parents should lighten up. they should be the parents but also try to be the friend. On the other hand, the children should give respect,(where it is DUE!) and open up to their parents.

What do you think?? Are your parents too strict? do they abuse their power?
Do you sometimes gt out of line?  How do you make the relationship work?

SJCJC Expo ~2011

Well the expo is over.  On thursday we got to see the results of all the hardwork i'm sure all of the second year business students were doing....There was a wide range of products to choose from...it ranged from beaded jewelry, to frozen drinks, to actual food like tacos and roast chicken, to pastries and finally to paintball.  Some stalls were a complete success, others crumbled under the pressure.  but this was a valuable lesson for us.  It showed us the pressures of owning and introducing a business and also the pains and joys of teamwork.

I would like to send out a great big congrats to the La Taquieria stand for coming in first. :)..You guys were truly amazing :)

To the others..the only time you truly fail is when you stop trying, so go for it:)

I thought the expo was quite nice...what are your thoughts on it? Look forward to hearing from you...:)

School stress part 3~~

Stress-Busters
To finish off the three part post…here are three effective ways to deal with school based stress! J

Take Breaks

Take breaks! You'll find that you will be able to think more clearly and have more energy if you take breaks every 45 minutes to an hour when you are doing your homework. Get up and stretch, take a short walk, or get a drink of water. A 5- to 10-minute break will help you feel refreshed and ready to complete your assignments.

Use Teamwork

Put together a study group of your classmates so that you do not have to study alone. You will find that when you work together as a team, everyone will accomplish more in a shorter amount of time. Ask your teacher if it would be okay for you and your classmates to work together on some of your homework assignments.

Delegate, If You Can

If you have your teacher's permission to work together as a group, choose one particular part of the assignment to focus on and then delegate the rest. For instance, if you are giving an oral presentation about the most interesting people in the last century, choose one person to learn about and then delegate the rest of the assignment to those in your group. This way you will learn about something you are interested in, complete your assignment, and have time left over for your other assignments and social activities.

School stress!! Part 2!

Dealing with It!
Check out these easy ways to deal with the pressures of school.

1) Maintain Perspective ~ Remember, the world will not end if you do not finish all your homework assignments perfectly or if you are a little late with handing in an assignment on a rare occasion. No homework assignment is so important that you should lose sleep or make yourself sick over it. If you find yourself overly stressed about simple assignments, repeat: "It is only a homework assignment." Focus on doing your homework to the best of your ability instead of doing it perfectly.

2) Get Organized!  ~ Make sure that all your books are labeled and that you have plenty of supplies such as paper, pens, notebooks, and calculators. Also organize your coursework so that you have a different folder for each class; this will help to keep your assignments clear and help you to find your information more quickly when you are doing your homework. A lack of organization can cause you need less stress and can make you take longer to complete your assignments.

3) Betcha Didn't Know ~ A lack of organization is what stresses out many students and prevents them from beginning and accomplishing schoolwork.

4) Prioritize ~ Prioritize your schoolwork. Notice what date each of your assignments are due, and estimate how much time each assignment will take you to complete. Then prioritize your work. Make sure that the assignments that are due immediately and the larger assignments that require more work (like a term paper) are at the top of your list. Be sure to work on the assignments in the order that you have them written down. When you prioritize your work, you will be less likely to fall behind in your school work and will be more likely to hand in your assignments on time. You'll also feel much more relaxed!

5) Maintain Your Focus ~ Stay focused on your assignments, and do not allow yourself to get distracted by the radio, TV, the Internet, or friends. Be sure that the place you have chosen to do your homework has very few, if any, distractions so that you will not be interrupted and can devote your time and attention to your work. Maintain your focus so that you can complete your assignments and avoid feeling stressed about not finishing your work later.

6) Learn to Say "No" ~ Learn to say "no" when you already have a very full academic schedule. If your friends or family ask you to do something that will conflict with getting your assignments finished, explain to them that you unfortunately have to say "no" even though you would like to say "yes" because it would interfere with completing your school work. You might be surprised at how understanding and sympathetic your friends and family will be.

7) Get Extensions ~ If at all possible, ask your teacher for an extension. Ask if you can have a little extra time to complete your homework. Your teacher may allow you to turn in your homework late for either a grade lower than you would have received on your assignment or without lowering your grade at all if you do not make it a habit of turning in late work.

8) Betcha Didn't Know ~ Asking for an occasional extension is permissible to some teachers as long as it does not become a habit and the reason for an extension is not due to poor planning or laziness. If you absolutely need an extension because of an emergency situation, speak up! Ask for help and get an extension.

Remember, even if your teacher insists on lowering your grade on your assignment for turning in late work, any credit is better than no credit at all!


just follow these few tips to deal with your stress and you should be on the path to relaxation in no time :)

School Stress! Part 1

When it comes to dealing with school stress, the most important thing to remember is to keep it real! Learn what stress is, what it isn't, and what it can do if you choose to let it rule your life.

What Stress Is ~ Stress is can be combination of both your schedule and schoolwork. Notice whether your schedule allows you enough time to get all your schoolwork done or whether you need to budget your time better to accomplish all your assignments. If finding time to get your schoolwork done seems almost impossible, plan to find a quiet place (like a library or study hall) to spend the first hour or two after school to do your homework. If scheduling is not the problem and the schoolwork is too difficult for you, plan to spend the first few hours after school in your teacher's classroom or a study hall to get the tutoring you need! Avoiding budgeting your time or asking for help may be unnecessarily increasing your stress level at school.

What Stress Isn't ~ The schedule and the schoolwork that may be causing you stress is not something to lose sleep over or get so upset over that you can't eat. If you're disturbing your sleeping patterns or your eating patterns, or if you're impairing your ability to concentrate at home, a change is in order. Talk with your parents, counselors, and teachers to come up with a schedule that you can actually follow and homework assignments that you can realistically accomplish. You may need some help with budgeting your time better, or you might need to take a class that is less demanding.

What Stress Can Do ~ If you are not in control of your stress, your stress will be in control of you. If you do not learn to budget your schedule and your assignments, your stress level will continue to rise with the increased number of homework assignments and hectic pace of your life. High levels of stress can reduce your ability to concentrate, cause drowsiness or fatigue, and make it very difficult for you to function throughout the day. You can prevent these things from happening by maintaining an organized schedule that includes time for homework and by choosing to take courses that are not too demanding.

Okay so now that you know what stress is, what it isn't  adn what it can do to you when it comes to school, you can make better choices on the methods you will utilize to reduce your present stress level.  This is part one.  Soon i will inform you on ways to deal with school related stress effectively.  Do you have problems with scheduling your time? or does the problem lie in the volume of work or even the level of work?  Let me know what your thoughts are, i look forward to hearing them :)

( P.S. this is an excerpt from an articel found online.  I just brought it here to make it more accessible to you.:->)

End of year!!!

It's approaching that time of year when the heat is turned on in the school environemnet.  Everywhere you look, you can see students fussing and scrambling to get those end of year assignments done in time for deadline.  This is not the only thing they face.  Exams are now only a week away from today and this is the final test of knowledge.  This will seperate those who know from those who don't and those who I will definately see around compound for a next semester or so.  So make sure to prep well.  You are almost at the end of the race, put your all into the final few seconds of the lap and you will emerge victorious!  Remember anything in life is 20% desire and 80% perspire.  You can want it until you are blue in the face but it is only if you put in the work and push yourself past limits, that you will acheive your goals and aspirations.  I know from experience tha this time can be very stressfull, but just remember to breathe.  Pray!! God does answe prayers if you are committed to working for it.

What are your thought on the exam process? What are your methods of prepaaton??

P.S.  Good Luck to you all!! It will all be worth it when you walk down that isle and receive your degrees. 

* The greater the reward, the greter the obstacles!*

physical health!

In Belize we seem to have a culture of endulging in some very unhealthy foods.  This is because the healthy food choices are very limited and costly.  how can we change thi culture?  Well we an get in the habit of eating home cooked meals, and by all means, STAY AWAY FROM FRIED FOODS.  It's very unhealthy, packed with calories and unhealthy carbs and it makes you gassy ( for the females)!!!!  Secondly, try to encorporate a little bit of physical activity in your schedule. Even if it is just a 15 minute walk a day, every move counts.  I have found out that simply just standing instead of sitting your body os burning calories.  So turn off your tvs, put away the computers, set down your phones, becuase it's a beautifual day to get active!!  Your never too old to get outside and get into play :).  It will increase your energy levels, keep you looking young and help you shed those few ext5ra pounds you might complain about.

As for me, i'm changing the tempo.  I made a pledge to lose ten pounds in the next 6 weeks at 1-2 pounds a week.  I framed it and pu it over the mirror to remind me each and every day to stay active and eat healthy.  What's your view?  How do you plan to acheive fitness?

All the flowers bloom in May,

To honor you on Mother's Day

To my beautiful, wonderful mother

I wouldn't want any other.

Of all life's gifts there is no other

As meaningful as being my mother,

So i say " Happy Mother's Day"

to you, with lots of love and gratitude.

I love you mom ( Jacqueline Willoughby-Sanchez).  We may fuss, we may fight, but we are only human and my love for you is eternal.  Also, a happy mother's day to all you beautiful mother's :)

Mother's Day !

Mothers day is here and there is nothing more special than our mother. People are looking everywhere to get some nice mothers day gifts.  What will make you mom feel specil?? what kind of gits do you have in mind?

Mr. & Mrs. SJC!!

Okay guys, i know this post is way behind but i beleive it is still worth mentioning.  Some time ago, we held our annual Mr. & Mrs. SJC pageant.  The preparation that went into this show was evident on the night of delivery. The show was truly spectacular and it was a night to remember.  The performances were well executed, the decorations were on point and the crowd erupted in cheering eerytime one of the gorgeous contestants graced the stage. 

However, as with every competition, someone had to come out on top, in this case, two people.  Two you might ask, but there is always only one top spot in every competition? In this case we had a Queen and a King.  Our reigning king is Mr. Raheem Martinez and our reigning queen is Ms. Chloe Daly.  They were truly extraordinary.

Thanks for making the show a complete success! :)

Failed Friendships

Do you know what it feels like to be left behind?
Losing everyone around you in such little time.

I try not to worry since they're left in the past
but it's hard going through life knowing nothing ever lasts.

It's hard to hide behind this frown,
When on the inside you're on the verge of a breakdown.

I've lost everyone that meant the world to me.
All I have left of them are these memories.

You have no idea how badly I want them back.
But they've left me in the past which was their plan of attack.

The pain of losing them will never go away.
I'm tired of feeling like this everyday.

I feel like I no longer belong.
I fake my happiness to show nothing's wrong.

This poem is about losing friends that you've known for a long time and if you're like me it's hard to just let go.  Friends, if true, should fight for you!.. Am i worth enough to you for you to fight for me??

 

//*\\Fire//*\\

For the past year or so, i have been performing below standard.  I have not been motivated to do my best.  I have lost my fire for life, my desire to be the best, my drive for excellence. It has been peeling back my layers, breaking me down just a lil more each day.  Until now i feel like i've gotten to that point. The point where life ceases to make sense, my last layer, the only fabric left of my life.  Its like someone is striking a match in my heart, with every failed attempt the confines of my heart grows warmer, just waiting for something to tip the balance and spark the flame.  Then it will blaze hotter, brighter and more deadly than it ever have before.  my passion will grow. My drive for excellence will be unstoppable.  everytime i step onto the court i will lay my heart and soul down. I will play like the my life depended on it, like i's the last time i will be on that court.  I shall be a force to reckon with, no I AM A FORCE TO RECKON WITH, and i will always be.....when you hit bottom there's only one way to go, and that's up.  I saw God's hand reach out to me, stretching, reaching, trying to hold my hand, o pull me back to the top where i rightfully belong, but i was stuborn, i didn't want to listen, but now i'm reaching out to HIM......Any success without him, is complete and utter failure, unsatisfying.  My fire shall burn again....I will be who i was always meant to be, all that i can be....

Have your fire ever dwindled?
Have you ever felt like you just don't have the will to go on?

beauty

I'm sure at some point or another all of us has had some confrontation with this word...either you are bullied, teased, taunted or rejected because you do not meet the standards of conventional beauty.  Then on the other hand there are those that, think them self the very meaning of the word.  They take it over board.  What many of you on the other side might not know is that many of these people that put off this confident sometimes conceited nature and constantly belittle each other, have a lot of skeletons in the closet.  They are very insecure and when they find themself in only the company of their thoughts, those confident feelings quickly fade and a self-concious, scared little girl that will go to any extreme to be considered conventianally beautiful surfaces.  This is dangerous because these are the same little girls that develop eating disorders and commit suicide because they are in pursuit of perfection, something that is considered to be very subjective, thus very unatainable in this aspect. 

What is beauty?
 To me i believe beauty starts in the heart, the soul and the mind.  You have to be beautiful on the inside in order for it to be projected on the outside.  Being angry, ignorant and insecure only wares on your outward beauty. Before you adorn your outside man make sure your heart is clean, make sure it is in the right place.

How about you....how do you feel about beauty? what does it mean to you? what do you consider beautiful?

~~Concert~~

Disappointment, disapointment!
That is all you see on the faces of the poor souls that had to endure through that train wreck that took place at the MCC grounds last night!  Building hopes with promises of Big Stars and tantalizingly exciting performances, just to break them down with just the bare necessity!.  This was a disgrace and it brings me back to the incident of this Strut the Tarmac fashion show that was suppose to take place so many times over and have still not yet happened! I repeat, I'm still waiting to see this extra-orinary show that was promised by the people of BBN!!!! It is frustrating to know that these people, as big as their brand is, would try to pull this scam over on the people!.. The worst part of it all is that i had already payed for the ticket and the guy refuses to refund my money. If that is not facey then i don't know what is..i have had it with this so called entertainment industry in Belize!!  The onus is on the people that got cheated!! 

Will you sit back and take it? or will you stand up and do something about it?!? 

blogging.....

okay, i started blogging a few weeks ago for a class, but then i quickly began to enjoy it!...It's always exciting when you sit in front of the laptop, a million ideas running through your mind and you can't wait to start writing but do you ever realize how all those ideas just disappear the minute you actually start writing?  I call it being tongue-tied on paper..lol.. But anyways, here i am yet again..many ideas with no where to start! 

Does this ever happen to you? and if yes, what are your ways to get the creative juices flowing again?

......life

All of us have had that person in our life that we feel we can't live without.  We would go to extremes just to make sure that they are happy and that they remain in our lives.. i can think of many situations where i have sacrificed who i am and the way i behave to please someone else...and that should never be the case...

we are commonly scared of losing someone. but what is better? losing someone? Or losing yourself for someone? THINK...

He Only Takes the Best!

God watched you as you suffered,
and knew you had your share.
He gently closed your weary eyes
and took you in his care.

Your memory is our keepsake, with
that we will never part.
God has you in his keeping, we
have you in our hearts.

Nothing could  be more beautiful
than the memories that we have of you.
To us you were someone special.
God must have thought so too.

All our lives we shall miss you, as
the years come and go,
but in our hearts you will live forever,
because we love you so.

God sawyou were getting tired,
and a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around ou and
whispered "Come to me"

A thousand times we needed you,
A thousand times we cried,
If LOVE alone could have saved you,
You never wouldhave died,

A golden heart stopped beating,
hard-working hands laid to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best!

~~~~~~<3~~~~~~~~R. I. P. ~~~~~~~~~~<3 ~~~~~~~~
    Sheila elaine Willoughby nee BRannon

I will never forget you.  you are an extraordinary woman of boundless energy and strenght.  I'm sure your making God's day a bit brighter in the same way you always managed to brighten ours.

I love you forever and a day :)
See you  soon :)

Horoscopes?!?!

Many people depend on horoscopes to  tell them what their day, week and month will be like, what they should do, what they should not do and what to expect.  It is a growing trend especially among teenagers but is it the real deal or is it just a bunch of nonsense?

I would say it fell in the middle of that measure.  It is neither completely acurate or is it totally inaccurate.  The thing with horoscopes are that they are aimed at a general audience.  Have two people with the same signs ever read their horoscope on the same day and they both said different things? No,  because horoscopes are generalized for each sign.  No two individuals are alike and these horospes are tailored to fit and exact personality that the sign should possess but doesn't always possess.

Some people allow horoscopes to determine the pace and modd of their entire day and this is both a benefit and a cost.  Sometimes horoscopes aid us in being positive and sometimes it points us straight in the direction of negativity.  So the onus is on you now. 

Allow it to control your life, or use just the positive of it and know you are the master of your own destiny.  :)

Crush

 

I Wish He Knew

        By Miranda

 

The friend I fell in love with
The dream that never came true
The pain my heart has suffered
Over the love he never knew.

I wish he knew of my love
Of my hope that will never die
My heart that will never heal
The lonely tears I sometimes cry.

The words I wanted to tell you
The things I should have said
The emptiness I feel inside
Each day filled with dread.

I wish you would hold me close
Your arms around me I could feel
So all my wishes would come true
And all my dreams could be real.

 

 

 

I found this poem, and immediately liked it. :)

This is most often the case, ladies, if you like someone tell them, they can't read your mind and guys, most ladies don't like to make the first move..look for the signs and act on it :)

 

Don't wait until it's too late to do anything about the way you feel because the you have more regrets if you had the chance to say but you didn't then you have to watch them walk away.

Stealing~~:O

I believe that everyone is given what they deserve.  They work to get what they want.  What i do not understand is why people steal?    How can they live each day knowing that they have cheated someone out of hard earned money?  Maybe they do i for the rush, just to see if they can get awway with it.  Maybe they do it for survival, things are hard and some people are not presented the opportunities that others are. Finally, maybe the reason is to make money.  These days you can steal anything and sell it for at least half its value in the black market.

Either way, stealing is immoral and wrong.  We are all trying to survive, that i understand but when we have to go the ends of depriving someone else that have worked hard to provide for them self and their family, that i will never understand!  Go out and make an honest living!  Go out and create your own opportunities! live within your means!  Stop lusting for stuff you don't need just because you see someone else has it!  This is one of the reason our country is going down! DISTRUCTION, DISHONESTY, PRIDE, LUST, GREED!!When will we wake up and realize we are provided for, we are cared for, all we have to do is submit to a higher power( and i don't mean te politicians!)! Have a little faith people, mircales do happen if you really believe!  WE are given what we need by God, not what we want!

Hell Cats :)

This is officially my new favorite show. Hellcats takes you into the lves of cheerleaders.  It shows you how cruel and manipulative girls can be.  It is a clear picture of the lack of boundaries.  These girls will go to any extreme necessary to get what they want most, the spotlight!

These girls are a clear example of the drive and dedication you must have to make it where you wanna be in life and love, minus the vindictive behaviour.  They are like hunters, they spot their pray and then they attack, no fear, with everything they've got.

Happy Birthday!

A Mom gives hope
When life is low
A Mom's a place
Where you can go
A Mom is honest
A Mom is true
A Mom is precious
My Mom is You

Happy Birthday to YOU
Happy Birthday to YOU
Happy Birthday , Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to YOU

I find myself wondering...
Did I give you your due..
For all that you've done for me
Did I ever thank you?

For all of my childhood memories
For helping me deal with life's stresses
For helping me accept my defeats
And celebrate my successes?

Or for teaching me the value of hard work,
Good judgement, courage, and being true
The laughter, smiles, and quiet times we've shared
Did I ever thank you?

If I have forgotten, I'm thanking you now
You taught me right from wrong....
I hope you know how much you're loved and appreciated
I hope you, instinctively, knew all along.

Happy Birthday mom!

Jacqueline Willoughby-Sanchez

La Ruta Maya River Challenge 2011!

The La Ruta Maya River Challenge is a grueling race that is held annually in remembrance of Baron Bliss and his love for the sea.  It commences at 6 am in the Macal River near the Hawks worth Bridge in San Ignacio and ends at the Bridge near Save-U supermarket.  Imagine spending four days in a 20 foot canoe, under the scorching tropical sun, paddling at 70 strokes per minute for 6 hours, for a total of 180 miles in the Belize River. Think you would be able to handle it?  This is why I have to applaud those Belizeans who were brave enough to take on this challenge for 2011 and also for all the past participants.  It shows courage, perseverance, drive and character. 

This annual race also gives families a reason to get out of the house and spend some much needed quality time together.  So turn off the television, paste on the sunscreen and set a journey to follow these brave participants to the finish line.

Special encouragement goes out to our very own teammate, Bobby Dee Usher, and her team coming from the Jaguars Club.  We wish you all the best love. We are behind you 100%. (also special thanks to the pit crews along the way) <3 J 


 

Bobby Dee Usher
(right)

~~! ~~Stress Busters~~!~~

As women, we tend to become stressed out very easily. Every level of womanhood comes with its own problems.  On this level, as college students, we tend to face stress whilst trying to cope, manage and balance our school life with our home life whilst still trying to have a fulfilling social life. The trick though, is to learn the skills of how to manage stress effectively and efficiently because the symptoms of stress can have a bad effect on your health both mentally and physically.

So to aid in this process I have put together fsix stress busting methods that all women can follow to achieve a happier and healthier you. J

1. Change Your Situation

This is one of the number one ways to manage stress in your life. If you don’t like the situation you are in change it, if you can.  Try to resolve whatever it is that is bothering you. Find a trustworthy person you can talk to.  Learn the fine art of letting go and moving on.  You just need to focus on the issues that are causing your stress, whether those issues have to do with money, relationships, jobs, or even family.  The first step to changing your situation is accepting your situation.  Once you’ve accepted what is bothering you, then you can do something about it.

1. Exercise

Exercise is good for both your physical health and mental health. It is a great way to get stress relief.  Not an exercise fanatic? Well, you can do something as simple as taking a walk to clear your head. It stimulates the production of endorphins (Chemical substances produced by the body that make you feel happy and exhilarated). Exercise alleviates feelings of depression and anxiety, which only add to your stress.  So exercise is not only good for you, but it makes you feel happy.

                                       

3. Have a Balanced Diet

Let’s be honest with ourselves for a minute.  When we are stressed we do not eat that well.  We either load up on carbs, or we just don’t eat enough.  Starving yourself makes your body weaker.  It lowers your metabolism and aids weight gain.  Never let stress push you to eat unhealthy.  Make sure to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, it helps you to beat the tired and logy feeling and helps you to better manage your stress.

4. Sleep

Stress often causes changes in sleep patterns for women. Either you oversleep or you don’t get enough sleep. Either way you get up feeling irritable and tired the next morning.  It is very important that you get a proper night’s rest.  The body needs at least 6-8 hours of sleep to function properly throughout the day.  It will make you look younger, make you feel more relaxed and give you a subtle glow, which will in turn boost your self esteem and reduce your stress level. Your body will thank you for it. J

5. Invest in a journal

Journals can be used for writing out your thoughts.  Holding your emotions in is very unhealthy and can lead you to blow up on the most unsuspecting people.  It gives you a chance to release your emotions without having to confide in someone (for those who have trust issues).  It can also help you decipher what stresses you out by giving you an inside look into what goes on in your head. J If you’re afraid someone will see it, simply rip out the page after you’ve written and dispose of it. J

6. Relaxation

Do things you love to do and things that help you reach your point of relaxation.  Some women enjoy a hot bath others like to cuddle up with a good book because it helps them to escape reality a bit.  Try to keep positive with your methods and do go on any binges. (Ex drinking)

Remember, change is the only constant in life and even though you may feel overwhelmed by stress now, happiness is just around the corner.

The Lord never gives us more than we can bear. J

Rihanna's Evolution!

Rihanna exploded unto the scene in 2005 with her album "music of the Sun." 
The little ray of sunshine from Barbados with her light sound in hits like "Pon the Replay", quickly evolved over her next few albums to brave the male dominated world and prove that women are still powerful, intelligent, sensual beings.  Rihanna, unlike many other women in society, embraces her sexuality, a thing that is frowned  upon in society as being negative.  She is not afraid to let every aspect of her personality shine through even in the face of adversity.  She is a real woman and I Believe that she is an inspiration to us all! She teaches women that they shouldn't be afraid of their sensual nature for it is truly a beautiful thing and it is one of the many things that make us unique, that make us women and give us the power all women possess.

Rihanna is my favorite female artist and her songs speak to me.  Who is your favorite artist and what do their songs say to you?

RPP

Okay as most of you may already know, i now play volleyball. ( for the simple fact that i can't shut up about it lol!) I've only been playing for a couple months now but it has become my activity of choice. There is nothing i would rather do and i am sure there are many people that would agree with me.

Our theme for this year is RPP, relentlessly pursuing perfection. Now we all know that perfection is one of the most elusive things in this world for the simple fact that it is a very subjective thing. Perfection means different things to different people. The reason that we chose to pursue perfection is for the simple fact that whilst we are trying to be perfect we will achieve excellence.

I have adapted to this theme quite quickly and decided to apply it to every aspect of my life and I am already beginning to reap the rewards. It encourages me to do my very best in everything I do. Remember, the difference between excellence and mediocrity is that excellence does, mediocrity tried.

I have found my inspiration.  Volleyball motivates me to aspire for excellence in every aspect of my life.  What motivates you?