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  • Go Cry Me A River

    Hello Readers,
    Not too much has been going on. I am still pretty saddened of the loss of Michael Jackson. It’s still so shocking. He was a great entertainer and God defiantly blessed him with much talent. You will truly be missed, Michael.
    I just think it’s so funny how people say how much they love and adore music artists and may buy their CD’s here and there…but AS SOON AS THEY DIE…they are getting posters, putting their pictures as backgrounds on their computers, and hurrying to the stores to buy all the CD’s they DIDN’T buy when the artist was alive! I understand you want to get memories but, you were not picking up their albums, posters and what no when they were alive…how are you helping them now that they are dead?
    That’s a fan…but to a certain level. Yeah you like the person, you can maintain to listen to their full songs when the come on the radio and if a concert pop up on the TV, maybe, you will watch…I was a Backstreet Boys FAN…HARDCORE! I had every single CD AND cassette tape! Everything I saw them in a magazine I cut it out and put it in a PHOTO ALBUM! (LOL And I took this to college ALONG with my BSB BOOKBAG!) Every time they came on TV, I got a blank tape and TAPED THE WHOLE SHOW (I believe I had 3 full tapes of clips of their videos, shows they did and concerts. I randomly sat and watched them when I was horny for the BSB)! Now, to me that’s a true fan. I didn’t wait until they all died and then went out and got everything their face was on. And you know what…I STILL listen to their music and I am hoping they come together again and make a freakin movie or something cause I will defiantly go see it! Now that’s what a fan is. But that’s just my opinion…
    As in my previous Blog, I discussed how I am trying very hard to manage my funds better and to purchase things that are “needed” and not “wanted”. Well, I will like to say, for the first time ever, I have purchased my own Laptop! I got it from QVC and it is a HP Pavilion and it’s 15.4in. The color is gold and it is so beautiful! This is something I need (And wanted) and its all mine! I bought it with my own hard earned money and it felt great! I haven’t been using it a lot yet, because I work so much and when I get home I pass out but I defiantly will this weekend…so can’t wait for that!
    Another thing I realized is how fast “associates” come and go (Maybe that’s why there are associates, but you get what I am saying). For those you don’t know what I am referring to…associates are people that you don’t “claim” as your friends…for whatever reasons…maybe you don’t trust them enough, you don’t know them well, you talk every once in awhile…whatever the reason may be…they are not apart of your “real friend” circle. I have had PLENTY of associates in my life. Most of them were because I didn’t trust them and wasn’t going to bother to let them into my life. And others were because I didn’t know them enough and by the time I thought we really good friends…we stopped talking for whatever reason…
    One situation that recently just happened was myself being very friendly to a particular person (Female). In the beginning of us meeting, we got along fantastic! People were asking if we knew each other from other place. All of a sudden, for whatever reason, she stopped talking to me. This is someone I talked to everyday so when this happened, it did make me wonder if I did something wrong, which I know I didn’t, so I didn’t let it phase me and stopped worrying about it because I thought maybe she was just going through something and would come around when she wants to (Especially knowing how females can act sometimes. They may hear something and hold a grudge for the MOST childish things). After months of not talking, I finally see her and I said excited, “Hey gurl!” and then she said, without even looking at me, “Hey” and kept walking…with a straight face. “Wow” was all I said in my head. I don’t know what I did or maybe I didn’t do anything. Maybe she just doesn’t want to have that relationship with me as before. I thought we were beginning to become really good friends…I let her know things I really didn’t need to let her know about. I could have sat back and let someone (Someone in particular) make a fool of her, but I didn’t because I value the relationships I have with certain people because of the “good relationship” (Meaning, I don’t find good relationships with people often), but maybe she thought otherwise. But, like I said before, associates come and go. I am very blessed I do have the one great friend who has stayed the longest…from teens to real women…love you Mz. CeCe (LOL).
    This is starting to be a long Blog, but I have one more thing to talk about. I laugh every now and then about this because I really think people believe I am a dumb ass and they can get over on me. I just talked about how people will stop talking to you without giving a 2-week notice (Song by Fantasia…Love it!) and there are other people who you cuss out and TELL them you don’t want to talk to them anymore and they CONTINUE TO TALK TO YOU! I fell out with a female because she told someone something…that in which told my sister…that was only meant for her ears. Let’s call this person Dana. Dana is someone I met when I was in middle school…and hasn’t seen her since! I found her on MySpace and we talk every once in a while on there or on Yahoo Messenger. I have never told Dana any personal business of mine…this was the first time (And the LAST). I asked Dana why she told this person my business and that I will never feel comfortable telling her anything else about me or basically anything at all that would come out of my mouth and that I never want to speak to her again. Dana says she never said anything. People, DANA WAS THE ONLY PERSON I TOLD! So, I asked how else would my sister find out? She claims she doesn’t know! And we have this crazy back and forth…back and forth. We then don’t speak for months…she then contact me on Facebook and I have NOTHING to say…she then sends me something on Yahoo Messenger. I start to have simple conversation and she says something smart on why I can’t let anything go and that I am acting “stupid”. That’s when I blew up and said, “If you just tell me, right here and now, tell me the truth…if you told her…I would let this go and never bring it up again.” She then she lied again and said no. Now, maybe its me, but I seriously don’t understand if I tell 1 person something…and it ends up where 2 other people know…that person I told MUST have said something! Am I wrong? Dana fought with me tooth and nails saying this didn’t happen…but, I can’t make anyone tell the truth so, I guess only God and her will know what really happened. The point I wanted to get across is the people who you don’t have a problem with suddenly can stop talking and leave you alone forever and the people you always have the problem with…constantly coming back to bite you in the ass again and again. Can’t win…
  • Something New, Something Old, Something Borrowed & Something Blue…

    This past Saturday, I went to a cousin of mine wedding. it was very beautiful and people were crying…
    It just made me realize how much I want to get married! I am in this “Marriage Zone” and I have no idea on when I am getting out! I just believe when you meet someone and you fully commit to someone…not another person matters. Its like me and him are the only person in the world. And I love this feeling!
    I am sure people doubted us and didn’t think it would work because of the long distance. People even started rumors stating he was married…but we have almost made it to 3yrs and are stronger than ever!
    I want to be with him for the rest of my life. He’s my soulmate…
    I can’t wait until its my turn…
  • I'm Just Not That Into You

    Hey Bloggers! So, now that I have a boyfriend, I guess men just love Ms.Vanilla (LOL). I am a very faithful woman. I love my man; we have a great trustworthy relationship. Therefore, I have not and would never cheat on him. That being said, a guy I used to talk to before my boyfriend has gotten back into contact with me via AIM (AOL Instant Messenger). He came right out and said he wants to see me. He lives about an hour away and just moved into another apartment and wants me to see it. Of course, I know how inappropriate this would be so I politely declined, but said we could, maybe, have lunch one day (Maybe meaning never). I gave my reasons on why…that I wouldn’t like my man going out with another woman and vise versa. He then said I was “tripping”…lol…couldn’t believe it. I kept the conversation and would love for my readers to read and let me know…who REALLY was tripping! And yes, I did use his REAL name and of course I am MsVanilla523. And I want you to notice how he tried to bring up why we stopped talking like that was my fault too! Here it goes
    Reggie: so would u come up and hang with ya boi for a bit
    MsVanilla523: I don’t think that would be appropriate for someone who is in a committed relationship. I wouldn’t want my man to be chilling with some other chick so I don’t do it …I am sure u know where I am coming from…
    Reggie: i do
    Reggie: But trust is got to be there
    MsVanilla523: Oh it is
    Reggie: plus im in a committed relationship as well
    so whats the big deal
    MsVanilla523: I rather not even put myself in that situation
    Reggie: we friends
    thats it
    MsVanilla523: I know. I am not going to come to your apartment but maybe we can meet for lunch or something when u are down here
    Reggie: K but u seem to be trippin about that. its not that deep, atleast not to me. but its cool, nevermind.
    MsVanilla523: I am not tripping on anything. I have been with my man for 2 and half yrs. I have never even been out with another man before for even “coffee”. I just don’t…I never had a need to…basically because I have no male friends. He doesn’t have a need to go out with women because he doesn’t have female friends. It’s just how it is. I’m not trying to trip bout it…. that how my relationship is with my boyfriend and I respect that. It never has been an issue before, nor do I feel like making it one now. I said we could go out for lunch when u come into town. Is that not enough? lol
    MsVanilla523: I’m just confused now…u don’t eat lunch?
    Reggie: yea: i told u its cool
    MsVanilla523: Lol Alrighty then
    Reggie: u trippin
    lol it aint that serious
    MsVanilla523: lol ok. I guess I am then.I am not going to explain it again
    Reggie: no need to
    i understand
    MsVanilla523: Oh I WASNT GOING TO lol
    Reggie: OKAY GOOD
    DUH Thats what i said
    MsVanilla523: You are EXACTLY the same as I remember lol
    MsVanilla523: Man
    Reggie: u r too lol
    MsVanilla523: Yeah, I still don’t deal with bullshit
    Reggie: what the hell does that mean? u sayin im bullshit. wow, lets not go there. i still dont either, thats why we aint go no further then we did when we kicked it lol
    Reggie: but its cool
    i do understand
    MsVanilla523: Wow
    Reggie: u happy and im happy
    MsVanilla523: Lol
    Reggie: and i respect ur boundaries
    as crazy as they seem
    so
    MsVanilla523: All I said was I don’t want to basically go to your apartment and I would rather just have lunch and this is what I get
    MsVanilla523: Reggie, I am trying to be nice
    Reggie: u went there
    not me
    MsVanilla523: And respectful to my boyfriend
    Reggie: i am to
    MsVanilla523: And I really don’t think you want to go there about we stopped talking cause it would hurt your feelings.
    Reggie: Ok
    MsVanilla523: I am not going to go there
    And wasn’t going to bring that up
    So
    Reggie: i GOTCHU on that
    MsVanilla523: I don’t think u should either
    Reggie: bring what up
    MsVanilla523: Exactly
    Reggie: what will hurt my feelings? u musta forgot
    why we stopped talking
    MsVanilla523: Nooooooooooooooope. Not at all
    I remember everything like it was yesterday
    Reggie: well i remember on my end
    u wanted to screw and i didnt want to go there LOL
    MsVanila523: Lol Nope. I was okay with that and I told you that
    Reggie: right……thats why u kept askin for it….lol
    MsVanilla523: Yes, it would have been a struggle, but I would have gotten over the “no sex” thing….if you were straight with me about it. You never really told me if you were even celibate! I didn’t like how you didn’t even want to ACKNOWLEDGE we were “dating”. I wasn’t seeing anyone else and you wasn’t and we went out…THATS CALLED DATING….and I just didn’t agree that I had to date someone for 8 MONTHS before we got into a relationship…which you wanted to do! What is that? AND we argued too much. I never argue with anyone that I have talked to in the past…but you, therefore, I thought something want right about that. Plus, I didn’t care u didn’t want to have sex…but you didn’t even want to KISS ME…because you didn’t like the taste of another person’s tongue? WHAT? That’s weird when I can’t even kiss the guy I am dating.
    Reggie: True
    MsVanilla523: So yeah, So that what I said u are exactly the same. You always wanted to have the last word and always made an argument out of anything which u just did. I just said we could go to lunch and u said I was tripping! It seems that nothing makes u happy for some reason.
    So that was the whole conversation. I didn’t quite understand WHY he got so mad. Maybe he really wanted me to come over so he could FINALLY hit this…BUT I got a REAL man so he lost those privileges! I just thought this whole thing was too funny and made me realize how happy I am with my man and how I am sooo glad I am not with him.
    P.S. I really don’t think he got a girlfriend…who would want to argue constantly over silly shit…NOT ME!
  • Miss Independent Woman

    Haven’t been on here in a while because I have been soooo busy working and making that money! Lot’s all things have been going on in my life and I will be writing future Blogs to explain…so stay tuned.
    I just got finished reading an associate of mine blog and I just became so irritated SO MUCH! It was basically about how women shouldn’t stay with men if the men were not “paying them out”. What is that? So, I guess all women today are all gold diggers?
    I don’t understand why women have to fall in this stereotype that a woman can ONLY get into a relationship with a man ONLY if he “balling” and paying all your bills. Yes, I am sure it is nice when you don’t have to worry about your finances, but it comes a time in life where you have to look in the mirror and say to yourself “I’m over 21 and it’s time to grow up”. Get a job (Doesn’t have to be a 6 figure one but something would be nice), get your own car and start making and buying your own things. I don’t see how hard that is. I do it and the “adult life” has been working for me just fine! Hell yes, I would like to sit on my ass and watch my reality TV all damn day but making my OWN money and have my OWN, HARD WORKED MONEY in my bank account…PRICELESS!
    And what is wrong if a woman has to pay her man’s phone bill every once in a while? Why can’t a man have a woman who likes to spoil her man? Why is it always the man’s role to pay everything? Where was that written in stone? Please, let me know…
    I remember I was in my car listening to a radio station about a clip from a “Dr. Phil” episode. The show was basically about married couples who are going through serious problems and need counseling because they can’t handle the recession the world is in right now and thinking about getting a divorce. Are you serious? I think this is the most difficult time most people have EVER gone through and these are the time where we need to help each other the most. I think it’s immature and some people need to grow up. How bout you put aside your cocky, conceited, stuck –up….whatever you want to call it…attitude and help your men out!
  • Real Talk

    Never thought I would have to do it. But I deleted someone’s comments today on my previous Blog I wrote.

    Before I got into the body of the Blog, I wrote a disclaimer: I know this is an extremely touchy subject. I will try to make this blog “nice” as possible but please be aware these are my opinions. I am always honest with myself and always want to be honest with my new friends here on Xanga. I feel here I can write about anything. I don’t know anyone personal so I feel like I can really branch out and tell my feelings…tell what my soul is feeling. And I have been.

    I never want to upset anyone, but this is my Blog. I always want others to comment and speak what they feel. Even when it’s the opposite. Because I feel we are all adults…some of us young teenagers but everyone still has an opinion. I don’t feel that I should be yelled at and told my opinion or my ways of living my life, or my beliefs is wrong and nor would I ever say such a thing to someone else. Someone did that. He wrote very hurtful things about my beliefs, and it was uncalled for. I don’t like to debate; I don’t like confrontation and I don’t like to discuss certain things because of the fact that’s some things are not debatable (If that’s a word).

    Please continue to post comments to my Blogs but please refrain from saying very cruel, hurtful and childish things here because those comments will be deleted and if you take further action, I will block you. If you wish to not read about my thoughts, my feelings and my life, please delete me from your friends list.

    I appreciate all the new friends I have made here and all the wonderful, funny and fantastic comments I do receive on my Blogs and please keep them coming. I love reading all your Blogs as well and I will never comment anything rude to anyone. Those comments will be kept to myself…and I will just tell my friends!

    I do want to apologize to everyone (Except this particular person) if I did in fact hurt anyone feelings.

    Hope everyone is having a great night!

  • Five Years Til 30

    Today is my 25th Birthday. I am very blessed to have made it through another year.
    Right now in my life I feel that I have to stay focused on my goals and don’t look back. I am focusing on finding a career I am PASSIONATE about. This job I have now is just that…a job. I can’t progress any further than where I am…and its not something I went to school for. I know there is a high percentage of individuals whom do not use their degrees, but I do. I worked hard for it and I have a crazy loan I have to pay back because of it…therefore I should use it.
    I am focusing on moving closer to my boyfriend. its been so hard not seeing him everyday but I can’t wait til we do…CHICAGO HERE I COME!
    Another thing I will be focusing more on is my finances. I will be going to see a Financial Advisor soon to discuss my future and how I need and can start saving for that. I really need to stop buying things I want and get more things I need…more soon to come about that.
    I still can’t believe I am 25! Five more years and I will be 30!!! Wow does time fly…I still can recall fun times from middle school…so maybe I am not THAT OLD.
    I WILL LIKE TO TAKE THE TIME OUT TO THANK GOD FOR MY LIFE, HEALTH AND STRENGH AND THAT I WILL CONTINUE TO LIVE A HEALTHY AND GODLY LIFE!
  • Love TV…But NOT Him

    Many people that know me will know that I love watching Reality TV…from The Real World…all the way to Bret Michaels; Rock of Love. It is very entertaining, and I love laughing at ignorant people and then having a full-blown discussion about it with my co-workers, friends and family.
    I have finally come across a show I can’t stand. It seriously makes me sick to my stomach and just angry…and no I am not talking about New York Goes To Work. I can’t stand to watch Gotti’s Way.
    If some of you have never seen the show, its about Irv Gotti as he tried to reclaim his hip-hop throne. He was the head a Murder Inc. Records. But in 2003, he faced indictment for laundering drug money. He now has a new record deal and on the verge of getting back into the music.
    But like I was saying, I used to feel sorry for his wife…ex-wife…girlfriend…who ever she is. Now I don’t. This man is a great father…I give him that…but if someone comes to me and tells me he is not going to stop cheating and doesn’t want to be married anymore because of this…now that’s wrong. She needs to leave him. I don’t care IF he is paying the mortgage. How bout you stack some money, take your kids and leave? I know its easier said than done, but she has been dealing with his shit for years and have been separated for 7. When is enough…enough?
    I was just talking to a friend of mine and was telling her my grief with the show and she told me, “She does need to leave him but he keeps it real. A lot of men will cheat on you and not say anything. He keep it 100 with her and that’s why I like it”. I was very shocked by her saying that. I won’t and will never accept men using women just because “he lets her know about himself fucking around”. Does that make it right and a cue for her to stay in a loveless relationship? It’s not right. He’s a hoe and a bitch. He isn’t a real man and maybe one day he will come back to reality and realize his wife was the best thing that ever happened to him.
    But she is in the wrong too because she is playing mind games with him. Both of them are playing mind games with each other – and need to admit the marriage is over. Irv wants to have his cake and eat it, too. I don’t care how good a father he is- doing their mother dirty is not being a good father to them, even if she rolls over and accepts it. And Deb is cutting off her nose to spite her face. A part of me thinks she stays with him to punish him for the cheating, but she’s hurting herself just as much, if not more. But I think in her warped mind, leaving him is letting him off easy. She wants the distinct pleasure of making him miserable.
    The Gotti family’s dysfunctional relationship adds some drama to us TYV viwers, but it isn’t really that fun to watch, especially when Irv and Deb discuss their problems in front of their kids. Gotti’s Way is an obvious attempt to restore Gotti’s professional and personal reputation. It may appeal to hip-hop fans, the mixed messages it sends about family relationships doesn’t make it an overly positive viewing choice.
  • Back To Reality

    Wow, so I haven’t been on here like I have wanted…mainly because this past week I went ON A CRUISE TO THE BAHAMAS! It was FABULOUS! It was my first time on a cruise and my first time on a PLANE! LOVED THE CRUISE…COULD LIVE WITHOUT ANOTHER PLANE RIDE! It was too much turbulence and just way too much for me to handle.
    I went to Freeport and Nassau, Bahamas and it was sooo great! It was just great to be away from MI, away from people you know and just have a week to relax and kick back. I have such great pictures and can’t wait to develop them.
    So before I left, I joined Bally’s Total Fitness Gym. I am sure many of you have heard about it or have seen the millions of commercials on TV. So, I joined because I love working out. I want to get fit…lose 50-70 pounds in the process and just get healthy!
    I go with my gurl, Tiff, every once in awhile cause she has a membership too. She decided she wanted a trainer…I don’t…but decide to go up to a Team Member with her to get more info.
    Long story short…we ended up talking to some guy whom cost a lil over $1200…For 16 sessions…which was twice a week for a hr…I asked him why its so high…he said because he is “that good” (And because he is certified and has years of experience). Which, I am SURE HE IS. And I can completely understand…if I went to school for to be a trainer, I would want to get paid out my ass for my services as well. But, I don’t make that kinda money where I can fork out $1200…plus he wanted $475 right then and there for a down payment! And last time I checked, aren’t we in a recession? Live a little man.
    Unfortunately, I gave the man my phone #. He then started texting me EVERY damn day asking me on what I had decided! WOW! Didn’t know trainers were like that.
    So I finally decided I wanted only a consultation. I love working out by myself or with a buddy. I really don’t think I need someone breathing down my neck. But I would like a professional to sit down with me, list my goals and tell me how I can achieve those goals by doing what ever exercises for whatever how long. If I don’t see any results from this in a month, I will then seek further professional assistance (ie, get a trainer). I then texted him back so he can let me know if he knows someone that can give me a consultation and you know what happened? He never texted me back!
    Just shows how some people could care less about helping people…at the end of the day everyone is in it for them selves!
  • Working Out, Being Healthy & Feeling Great

    I have been feeling sooo great lately. Even though I have been working at my job for 1yr and I never knew by working there I get a discount at fitness clubs. So, I decided to join Bally’s and its freakin terrifc! Since I work until 9pm everyday (Yeah, it sucks) I go right after work and excerise for 1hr and half. (They close at 11 and I am there until the kick me out!)
    I love it. I can’t wait until I start seeing results!
    If anyone has any good ideas on what equipment I should use and for how long let me know…or if anyone has any good ideas on just working out…I am basically trying to lose 20lbs so I am concentrating on my cardio. Let me know!!!
  • My New Hobby

    Little gurls have thought about it.
    As a teenager, I have fantasized about it and “played” the part in my head.
    Now as a woman, I can’t wait until the Big Day.
    Yes, I am talking about my own wedding. It’s a joyous day many people (Not all) can’t wait for. When I was young, I couldn’t wait to fall in love and now that I am in love, I can’t wait for my boyfriend to propose.
    The other week I was driving in my car and was listening to Kenny G.’s Greatest Hits (2007) and I came across the song, “Innocence” …and I absolutely fell in love! As I got to work, I told my co-worker about this great song…then it hit me. “I can write all my ideas down so I won’t forget for my own wedding day…IN A SCRARPBOOK! I was soo freakin excited about this I had to tell someone…unfortunately it was a man. After I told him what I have planned to do you know what he told me? He looked straight at me and said, “You should read the Steve Harvey book, “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment”. Now, since I was not up-to-date with the latest book releases celebrities are having nowadays so I certainly had no clue on what he was talking about. He then continued to say, “You really need to read this book. I have it and I am reading it and I will let you borrow it.” So now I tell him “That has nothing to do with what I just said…what are you talking about?” My co-worker then went on to say that it’s a really good book and will teach me about how men really think.
    At this point, I am getting pretty irritated because I know where this conversation is going. So I begin a new conversation with another co-worker and ask her about this book. She then explains about the purpose:
    In Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Steve lets women inside the mindset of a man and sheds lights on concepts and questions such as:
    —The Ninety Day Rule: Ford requires it of its employees. Should you require it of your man?
    —How to spot a mama’s boy and what if anything you can do about it.
    —When to introduce the kids. And what to read into the first interaction between your date and your kids.
    —The five questions every woman should ask a man to determine how serious he is.
    So, basically this book is about how men feel about women and commitments. Therefore, my co-worker was referring to a lot of different things:
    1) My man doesn’t really love me
    2) He is not committed to me
    3) He is not ready for marriage
    4) Or he was trying to hoe me in front on my colleagues.
    Immediately I was offended. All I told this person was that I wanted to started a Wedding Planning Scrapbook and he basically tells me I really don’t know what my man really feels for me…basically he doesn’t love me and this book will give me the signs and reasons why! Who does this guy think he is? How about is he between 43-50. Not married. Maybe…not in a relationship. DOESN’T EVEN BELIEVE IN MARRIAGE…so, therefore, he probably doesn’t believe he should be committed to anyone. And why is he reading this book? Maybe he needs to find out some shit about his own damn self! But he can CERTAINLY preach to me and anyone else that will listen what THEY should do in their relationships. Which is pretty crazy to me.
    Let me clarify this…on the record. This Wedding Planning Scrapbook is for me. It’s for my ideas and my thoughts that I want written down. So, when I do become engaged and when I (Because I will) start planning my wedding, I will have everything I need and everything will be in place…I WILL have my colors, my flowers, my music, my table displays, my bridesmaids…EVERYTHING WILL BE IN THIS BOOK! It has nothing to do with my boyfriend, but everything to do with me. Maybe I won’t marry my boyfriend (I hope to God I do) and if I don’t…my Scrapbook will still be with me because it will be what I WANT IN MY FUCKING WEDDING!
    I just hope this clarified for everyone out there. I really don’t care about what people think, but this situation really made me angry.
    P.S. When I do get engaged…I will also set up a website and will be making ANOTHER Scrapbook that will display my pics of the wedding in a very beautiful way!

I’m Krissy

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