A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL, from Us here at GYRLNYOURWORLD PRODUCTIONS!!!
May 2012 Be Blessed, & See ALL of Your Most Positive Hopes, Dreams, & Desires Manifesting!
And of course I didn't forget, HAPPY KWANZAA!!! Today is the 7th, and last day of the BeautyFull celebration that is "Kwanzaa." The candle we light today represents the principle of "Imani" which translates to "Faith."
It's no coincidence this last candle, & principle, is saved for January 1st. As we reset the clocks & calendars, let Us too re-affirm Our Faith. Some Folks Believe/Know a Creator, others The Ancestors, some yet still, nothing...What Faith will You Re-Affirm in Your Spirit & Life this Year?
Let's Make it an AWESOME 2012, it's Already off to a GREAT START! xoxo
All the Best, in 2012 & Beyond Luvies!
B-RAE LThe GYRLNYOURWORLD"
http://theafrocentricexperience.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=143:kwanzaa-day-7-january-1-imani-ee-mah-nee-faith-&catid=95:what-to-do&Itemid=152
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Saturday, December 31, 2011
HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE!!!
Wishing Everyone A Prosperous, Blessed New Year in 2012, but as far a tonight goes, we want everyone to party safely & responsibly, & ARRIVE ALIVE!!! The Auto Club, Triple A or commonly seen as "AAA", is offering their "Tow-to-Go" also known as "Tipsy Tow" program tonight, December 31st, 2011, New Year's Eve from 6pm until 6am, January 1st.
IF YOU NEED IT, USE IT!
The Triple A, ("AAA") Emergency Roadside Helpline Phone Number is 1-800-AAA-HELP, or 1-800-222-4357.
(I called them to verify, and this IS a legitimate service they are offering tonight through tomorrow morning, they do it off of the kindness of their hearts on big holidays like the 4th of July, and tonight).
So there, you have it, NOOOOO EXCUSES!
& God-Willing, We'll See You in the New Year!
Your Favorite GYRL!
B-RAE
Good coverage of the "Tipsy Tow" program by California news station.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
REST IN POWER, STEVE JOBS!
As the post title goes, and We mean it!:
"REST IN POWER, Mr. Steve Jobs!"
APPLE's Visionary C.E.O. lost his battle to pancreatic cancer yesterday - One more has transitioned on to the realm of the Ancestors.
In his Life & Work, Jobs stressed hard & focused, yet creative work. When you think of a your annoying boss throwing around the phrase "Think Outside the Box," besides the 1st flash of annoyance, the image of a true mastermind, Jobs could very well also come to mind. I'd bet if we did the due diligence, we come to find out Jobs had something to do with that phrase as well. :D
What more can we here at GYRLNYOURWORLD PRODUCTIONS say??? This man, and his brilliant, brave mind revolutionized the way we compute, and single-handly made being a computer geek/techie/webmaster/all things web and digital-age related cool, not to mention profitable...for his generation, mine, and many to follow.
Mr, Steve Jobs, You are Greatly Appreciated, Your Insight & Vision will be sorely missed!
Sending Peace, Love, & Light to All Your Immediate Family, Apple Family, and the Entire World, because that was LITERALLY the Breadth of Your Vision, Mr. Jobs!
Sincerely,
B-RAE
"That's been one of my mantras -- focus and simplicity. Simple can be harder than complex: You have to work hard to get your thinking clean to make it simple. But it's worth it in the end because once you get there, you can move mountains."
-- Steve Jobs, BusinessWeek interview, May 1998
www.apple.com
"Truth Be Told, I Never Graduated from College..."
Thursday, September 29, 2011
L'Shanah Tova! It's Rosh Hashanah!!!
Happy New Year (5772) & High Holidays, Luvies!
The Muppets' Rosh Hashanah Song...a favorite. :)
President Obama's Rosh Hashanah 2011 Message:
WISHING YOU A SWEET & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR,
B-RAE
The Muppets' Rosh Hashanah Song...a favorite. :)
President Obama's Rosh Hashanah 2011 Message:
WISHING YOU A SWEET & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR,
B-RAE
Monday, September 12, 2011
AstroAlert - FULL MOON in PISCES!!!
"Mercury clears the mind clutter as it moves into practical Virgo."
-dailyhoroscope.com
In addition, EVERYONE will be A LOT more Sensitive during this period, so I ask you all, "Please Tread Lightly!?!" That being said, this mushy-gushy, atmosphere is PERFECTO for DEEP CONVERSATIONS OF THE HEART-TO-HEART type. Pisces swims in the deep waters, so don't be afraid to drown...it's alright to "go there" during this emotional time.
AND SPEAKING OF COMMUNICATION, this is SIGNIFICANTLY HELPED by MERCURY visiting the astrological sign of VIRGO, "The Vestal Virgin." Pisces adds the necessary Depth, but Virgo (The, Detailed-Oriented, Opposite Sign of Pisces on the Astrological Wheel/Chart) will ensure that any communication will be Neat, Tidy, & Thoughtful. Thus, in my humble opinion, FULL MOON IN PISCES + MERCURY IN VIRGO = One of the BEST Atmosphere's Available to get to the Heart of the Matter, & TIE UP LOOSE EMOTIONAL ENDS!
Happy Diving Luvies,
B-RAE
p.s. - Here's a little of what Astrologer Jeff Jawer has to say about it:
"The Full Moon in sensitive Pisces on Monday, Sept. 12 represents compassion, surrender and spirituality. Its opposition to the Sun in analytical Virgo contrasts free flowing faith with the need to master details.
However, both Virgo and Pisces are associated with service; they just go about it differently. The former takes care of the practical and concrete while the latter attends to our emotions. Learning how to gracefully move between the two is the gift of this Full Moon."
CLICK HERE FOR HIS FULL ARTICLE, & HOW IT PERTAINS TO YOUR ASTROLOGICAL ZODIAC SIGN:
AND here's some of what dailyhoroscope.com has to say about MERCURY in VIRGO:
"Mercury, the planet of communication, has two home signs: Gemini and Virgo. Gemini represents the objective airy side of thought, while Virgo is the practical, earthy side. So, we can expect a time when thought will most likely to be used with efficiency and conversation grounded in reality. A planet is considered to be strong when in its home sign, one which it is said to rule. This helps direct and refine its energies to higher levels of purity and power. Mercury in Virgo is, therefore, a strong period in which to analyze and criticize with great precision."
FULL, ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
MUDITA - A Joyful, Simple Spiritual Concept.
I'm still basking in the afterglow of remembering The Greatness of Michael Jackson on his would-be 53rd Birthday, remembering Aaliyah (I've got to do an in-depth blog about her this week, just got so caught up, I almost overlooked Our "Babygirl."), and the great news Bey & Jay dropped on the world last night, such a sweet moment. That smile of hers on stage, and his proud, fatherly grin in the audience as Kanye cheered on, just reverberated through my entire being, as well as with my friends. I'm also still "high" from all the neighborly love we were feeling here in my 'hood in Brooklyn post-Tropical Storm Irene. It's moments like these that remind me that "The Good of One, Is the Good of All," and that the way to grow that warm and fuzzy feeling is to continuously go out of your way to be plain, & simply, & genuinely Happy for someone else.
It's is a term the Buddhists have dubbed Mudita and it's one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE SPIRITUAL TENETS. I don't claim to know all about Buddhism, or any religion or spiritual path for that fact, but I see the ability for Universal application of any idea, tenet, spiritual tool that helps you bring forth your True Spirit, Cultivate Your Soul, and Be Your Best Y-O-U!
Mudita goes a lil' something like this, be Happy for others, with no conditions, no ulterior motives, and You Will Grow Your OWN Happiness. That's It. No Strings Attached :D The Buddhists liken it to the happiness a mother has for her child (how appropriate given all the good baby news in the World, and my world right now...I've another baby shower to attend on November - The GYRL's are Busy. :D ). The mother has joy for the small baby just for existing, and then as that baby matures into a toddler, Youth, etc., the mother has happiness for her offspring's accomplishments and experiences, but moreso has happiness when her child has HAPPINESS. We see it effect everyday, and embracing it will really turn those hardened bitter frowns upside down :D And it reminds me of a lesson a Theatre teacher, Ms. Patrica Dolan Gross, once gave us, she was explaining that the actor truly is an acrobat of the heart because we go into emotions and help give them form, some would say channel them in a way other people can feel them; and that as human beings, we truly are apart, and integrally meshed into each other's experiences. She gave us the example of her grandson's birth, she didn't have to be the one in labor to be elated at his arrival - and this is the point of Mudita. It Is The Vicarious Experience of Another's Joy & Experience, thus bringing it down, or channeling it into YOUR OWN Experience. I think the World would be a much better place if more people consciously knew of the spiritual principle/tenet of Mudita, and actively tried, that is put forth an effort, to implement it in their everyday lives, think of all the beef that would be squashed!?! It's basically the equivalent of "Don't Hate, Congratulate!" So, on that note, CONGRATULATIONS Mrs. Knowles Carter, and thank-god it's you this time around, cause I have NO PLANS TO GET PREGGO ANY TIME SOON, lol! Thank-You Bey for Sharing Your Joy, & Your Pregnancy Experience, in advance, with Us.
Mudita at it's Finest!
Namaste ("I Honor the Divine/Creator/Creative Presence in You")Luvies,
B-RAE
An Excellent Article on Mudita. Goes More Buddhist on 'Ya, But with Good Examples, & Very Easy to Understand.
Monday, August 29, 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL!!! "Good Art Never Dies."
Today is the Would-Be 53rd Birthday of Musical Genius, Icon, Visionary, Pioneering Artist & Businessman Michael Jackson, and in the midst of all that's going on, I'd be Remiss not to "Pause" and Take a Moment to Reflect, & Give Thanks for this Ancestor, & ALL He's Given Us.
There Are Never Enough Words For You Michael, You are Appreciated, Loved, & Missed...ALWAYS.
"Good Art Never Dies."
-Michael Jackson
"I Promise You, The Best is Yet to Come."
- Michael Jackson
Personal Thoughts on Michael Jackson @ 1 minute
Simply Put, Love You Michael.
Sometimes Less is More Luvies,
B-RAE
Sunday, August 28, 2011
BEYONCE IS PREGNANT - It's Official. CONGRATS GYRL!!! and oh, NYC had a HURRICANE this weekend...whatever, I Know - back to Beyoncé!
Hello Luvies!
So, Yes, I admit it, I've been madd sporadic with my writing as of late, the last post being at the end of May, JUST before the "end of the world rapture" was to occur, and before I unofficially officially kicked off my Summer... and it's been go go gadget ever since I tell 'ya! Finally, culminating in me hunkering down last night for the first HURRICANE to make landfall in New York City in God knows how long!!! (Run-on Sentence). But if ANYTHING can make me come out of blogging/pop-culture writing hibernation, it is the fact that, yes, it is Officially Confirmed, the Dime Diva herself, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (Carter) is Pregnant.
Yes, Pregnant!
And OBVIOUSLY Sooo Elated :D This is Totally a Mudita Moment!
B-RAE's REACTION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE POP-CULTURALLY CHALLENGED:
1) Brief Moment of Silence to Allow One's Cerebral Cortex to Process.
Get More: Music News
3) Get back to your own business with the Joy of knowing the World will potentially be a bit more fashionably, musically, & choreographically enhanced with the coming of the "Jayoncé" offspring in about a year in 2012 - "The Future IS Now."
"Daaaas It!"
Neary (I don't even think that's real word, but in my excitement it sounds right, so Mark Twain - it'll be my present to the baby) the announcement of a pregnancy has been so eagerly awaited. I would dare say, and think I'd be right on the money with that statement, since the first natural born child of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, was conceived has a celebrity babe been so eagerly anticipated. Don't EVEN get me started on if it's a boy or a girl, or THE NAME (Shawn Knowles Carter II - My guess if a son) this will be exciting & fun to follow!
Beyoncé (& Jay-Z) didn't even make a press release, press conference, or interview to announce the news to the World, she just showed up in a beautiful Blood Orange colored Goddess Dress, giving the universal "I'm with child" baby bump pose.
Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images
And I just like Beyoncé's "get er' done" style, 'ya know? Even though she's soooo "Type A," her work ethic is admirable. Plan, plan, plan, work, work, work, and LIVE YOUR LIFE to the fullest regardless of what the detractors, and naysayers, for lack of better words, well, say...
FULL "LOVE ON TOP" MICROPONE-DROPPIN', BELLY-PATTIN' SURPRISE 2011 VMA PERFORMANCE
She Is Always a Step Ahead... B COMPLETELY STOLE THE SHOW! Whether it was with her Lanvin gown on the Black Carpet, or energized, multiple modulations during her performance of "Love on Top," which was not an easy feat to pull off Live - definitely not for the autotuned faint of heart... B to it to another Level. And we've come to expect nothing less from Our Beyoncé! And you gotta give it to ger, she takes One-Upsmanship to the NEXT Level, but does so Gracefully. :D
She EVEN went ahead and Thunderheisted on NYC's downgraded "Tropical Storm Irene" - making one of our City's most EPIC weeks ever, and earthquake last Tuesday, and POTENTIAL Hurricane yesterday and today, pale in comparison to her Golden Locks (though I have no problem with her hair, lol), and baby news... "Oops she did it again!"
(I couldn't help myself y'all - it wouldn't have be a proper MTV VMA's related post without a gratuitously, faux-nude Britney Spears moment - back to Beyonce) Hit album, sold out concerts, and baby on the way, all anounced within 2 months. The latest ballad may be called "1 +1" but Beyoncé is OBVIOUSLY 3 for 3.
The big news being announced on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at the MTV VMA's on the New Moon/Lunar Month of Virgo (for all the Astrology buffs out there) whilst Beyoncé herself is a Virgo, contains a certain magic, poetry, and symbolism all unto itself. Her 30th birthday is this Labor Day weekend on September 4th. Not to mention the news comes on the eve of Michael Jackson's would be 53rd birthday. Could they be imprinting this little on in utero for Greatness??? If this this little tike is anything like it's mom and dad, this very well could be another "musical messiah," in the same vein as a Michael Jackson, I mean Jay-Z already cited Beyoncé as "The Second Coming of Michael Jackson" - the Hope & Possibilites are Endless.
And that's what REALLY has us all so geeked. Whatever the Future holds for B, J, and Baby, we here at GYRLNYOURWORLD PRODUCTIONS would like to extend our Warmest Congratulations to the Couple/Family - Thanks for Sharing Your Joy with Us!
...I honestly didn't even know how she had a "baby bump." She just performed four sold out shows about 2 weeks ago at New York City's Roseland Ballroom on August 14, 16, 18, and 19, with seemingly no "bumpage."
And one more Beyoncé image just for the heck of it. I liked all of the booklet art for "4" but this particular studio photo caught my eye due to the angles, deconstruction, and sheer wackiness, yet sexiness it embodies - that and the boss legs muscles, get it GYRL! Well, I guess you got, and now your going to incubate & nurture it, ha! CHEERS!
Perhaps, the bump's not that big yet, but the camera angles coupled with the simple gesture of a hand place gently on a stomach sent us all a little over the top? The ONLY thing that would make this Anouncement any better would be if this is a multiple birth pregnancy, which could be right up B's "Type A," "Out-Do Everyone Else," Work-a-Holic" personality alley - but that's all conjectjure & hearsay...let's deal with the facts for now. Whatever the case may be, we ARE on the look-out (if tonight's 1st official pregnancy outing was any indicator) for all the amazing designs she'll wear - 9 months of Haute Couture Baby Fashion here we come!
MTV's VMA OFFICIAL BUMP COVERAGE
MTV's VMA OFFICIAL BUMP COVERAGE II
MTV's BLOG COVERAGE OF "4 Intimate Nights with Beyoncé"
AND REMEMBER "GIRLS" MAKE THE BABIES THAT (RUN THE WORLD),
B-RAE OUT
Sunday, May 29, 2011
WE'RE STILL ALIVE! (post-rapture day/welcome back post)
Hello Dear World of Cyberspace, Fellow Bloggers, and Fans!
WE SURVIVED THE RAPTURE!!!
And on a Brighter Note, just wanted to drop You a line to let You know We still exist, are Alive & Well, thankfully so. We've simply been taking time to Experience, Stop & Smell the Roses. So much to fill you in on! Generally, Life is Good, and there are BIG THINGS in the Works. So, this is a little Love Note to let you know things are Aligned, and Progressing as they Ought, and to Thank-You for Rolling with Your "GYRL!" And a Special "Hi There!" to all the new Subscribers, thank-you!
We Truly Appreciate Your Interest & Support :D
Sincerely Your GYRL,
B-RAE
p.s. - Tomorrow is "Memorial Day" here in the States. Therefore, We want to send A Very Special Shout-Out & Thank-You to ALL Members of the United States Armed Forces, Active Duty or Not, Still With Us or Not - You are Some of Our Best & Bravest, and We APPRECIATE YOU!!!
Joint Services Color Guard representing the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines advance the colors. (Image: DoD-Helene C. Stikkel)
http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/tygrrrr-express/2011/may/29/memorial-day-honor-fallen-stand-tall-America/
WE SURVIVED THE RAPTURE!!!
And on a Brighter Note, just wanted to drop You a line to let You know We still exist, are Alive & Well, thankfully so. We've simply been taking time to Experience, Stop & Smell the Roses. So much to fill you in on! Generally, Life is Good, and there are BIG THINGS in the Works. So, this is a little Love Note to let you know things are Aligned, and Progressing as they Ought, and to Thank-You for Rolling with Your "GYRL!" And a Special "Hi There!" to all the new Subscribers, thank-you!
We Truly Appreciate Your Interest & Support :D
Sincerely Your GYRL,
B-RAE
p.s. - Tomorrow is "Memorial Day" here in the States. Therefore, We want to send A Very Special Shout-Out & Thank-You to ALL Members of the United States Armed Forces, Active Duty or Not, Still With Us or Not - You are Some of Our Best & Bravest, and We APPRECIATE YOU!!!
Joint Services Color Guard representing the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines advance the colors. (Image: DoD-Helene C. Stikkel)
http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/tygrrrr-express/2011/may/29/memorial-day-honor-fallen-stand-tall-America/
Sunday, October 24, 2010
KANYE DOES IT AGAIN!!!
BEAUTY FULL WORK! BRAVO SIR...
Long, but WELL WORTH the viewing. (Dare I say, perhaps, right up there with "Thriller"? I just love all the metaphor, & how fleshed out the character of the Phoenix is, simple, yet captivating...Selita Ebanks did her thang, go GYRL!!!)
p.s. - And oooh, the Deep Grooves @ 6:05 (I thought I was the only one who felt like that when I heard "Power" lol) and @ 24:41.
p.s.s. - Beware the Phoenix Phreak-Out!
ENJOY LUVIES :D
Long, but WELL WORTH the viewing. (Dare I say, perhaps, right up there with "Thriller"? I just love all the metaphor, & how fleshed out the character of the Phoenix is, simple, yet captivating...Selita Ebanks did her thang, go GYRL!!!)
p.s. - And oooh, the Deep Grooves @ 6:05 (I thought I was the only one who felt like that when I heard "Power" lol) and @ 24:41.
p.s.s. - Beware the Phoenix Phreak-Out!
ENJOY LUVIES :D
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
ASTRO NEWS: MERCURY RETROGRADE & FULL MOON IN PISCES!!!
Well, it's that time again! Mercury (the planet of communication and short-term travel) went Retrograde on Aug. 20th, and will be in it until September 12. So, these 3 weeks are a good time for INTROSPECTION and REFLECTION on Ourselves and Our Current Plans (communication and travel can also go awry during a mercury retrograde, so best to dot your i's and cross your t's). As far as the Piscean Full Moon is concerned, the moon cycle is 28 days from New Moon (no moon in the sky) to Full Moon to New Moon again, and the new moon is the spiritually fertile time when we plant seeds, literally and metaphysically, with ideas, intentions and invocations. The idea is that when the Full Moon comes around after the prior New Moon, one will see some type of confirmation (whether pos. or neg. ) on the "seeds" they planted during that New Moon. So, with a Piscean Full Moon, it's a calm, but potentially emotional time being Pisces is a water sign. And coupled with the Mercury Retrograde it's a good time to go deep within oneself to get back in touch with all those things that drive you artistically, creatively, & emotionally, and make the blueprint to how you want to start seeing them manifest after the retrograde. That's the catch with the Pisces Full Moon, it is all about dreams and glamour, things that catch our eye, but being that Pisces is ruled by Jupiter and Neptune, things can be magnified (Jupiter - gaseous planet) and illusory, not lasting (Neptune - water and gaseous planet), like we are getting a glimpse of how things could be, yet it's fleeting. That's what this sign is about, so it is magnified during the full moon, and with the Mercury retrograde, we take time to look in and make plans, but hold off on IMPLEMENTING those plans because things are transitioning during this period, thus it is not a good time, astrologically speaking, for setting the foundation for new ideas, plans, or relationships. Also, during this time of the Mercury Retrograde, we may see old friends and lovers, return to our lives, but this is the point, to decide whether to go deeper, affirming the bond, or to let it go, simply a tying up of old loose ends. Also, Mars is closer to the planet than it's ever been, so we must be careful to avoid fights around this time, especially since it is already being influenced by the emotional Full Moon of Pisces!
NOTE:
The Majority of the above mentioned information is from my own knowledge and interpretation, but I received some info from astrologist Jan Spiller's website,
and from my friend Paul Moreland (friend him!) on FB, he's great with keeping The People informed :)
ADDENDUM:
A Great link that goes in to the Moon in Pisces/Sun in Virgo connection.:
Slide 6
"Full Moons bring revelations and with Pisces-Virgo energies, it could have to do with your life purpose. What have you dedicated yourself to doing or being in the world? It might be devotion to an ideal, a child, or simply being the best at what you do."
FULL LINK HERE
http://astrology.about.com/od/themoon/ss/Full-Moon-In-Pisces-In-Pictures.-1tG.htm
(Thanks Candii!)
Wishing You A Reflective Mercury Retrograde & Captivating Full Moon Luvies,
B-RAE!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
31 Days of Birthdayness = Huge Success!!!
Make that BIRTH MONTH to Me :)
WHOA!!!! (imitating Joey from 'Blossom')
So, I feel like I've been around the world in 31 days, in my mind at least :) The premise this year for this Birthday was to thoughtfully & successfully extend the festivities for the ENTIRE month. We Won. Felt like I was riding a wave of Pleasure & Fun the entire month! I've been doing this for some time now, at least in loose form since college, a bunch of good friends have birthdays in March, so we've always celebrated in support of each other. This year, however, the approach to fun was decidely more strategic, and why not!?! We Gotta Effect Our Own Happiness, make a Vessel for It to Enter Our Lives, before the blues take it's place ya' heard??? So yes, the fun started on March 1, with a trip to MSG (Madison Square Garden) to see Venus Williams vs. Kim Clijsters in the annual Billie Jean King Cup. One Word = Exciting. Next we went journeyed to Upstate, NY to the Turning Stone Casino and Resort for a weekend of music, culture, & relaxing! Turning Stone Casino and Resort is owned and operated by the Oneida Indian Nation, a branch of the Iroquois Confederation, and A. Keys was in concert in promotion of her latest effort, 'The Element of Freedom' - It was Definitely an Inspiring performance. While there we had to balance out the experience, can't just be all concerts, casinos, and clubbin' (c'mon son!) so we took and an enlightening trip to the Shako Wi Oneida Cultrual Center, and also unwound at the Ska:ná Spa, one of the BEST Spa's around. One Word = Aaaaaaaaaah :) Interspersed was a little St. Pattys's Day Fun, Hoboken and NYC style, followed by a trip down South to see the Fam...B-RAE Luvs the Kidz. And what else...oh yes, the always mystical, magical New Life Expo this past weekend here in NYC at The New Yorker Hotel (did you know Nikola Telsa lived there!?!) , and but of course the advent of SPRING!!! Though a lil' soggy in the Tri-State at the current moment, I can't wait till days of Daffodils, Sundresses, and Sandals! Yes, I must say that "Operation 31 Days of Birthdayness" was a Huge and Complete Success! Some uploads soon to follow Luvies!
Thankfully One Year Wiser, One Year Brighter - NAMASTE!
~B-RAE~
p.s. - THANKS KIM!!!
A LITTLE INSIDER INFORMATION:
AND HAVE FAITH NYC, IT'S JUST AROUND THE CORNER!
p.s. - 2010 is shaping up to be One Busy Year! We'll be better about more regular posts, we want you all in on the fun too! Plus that Felt Good! Too Much Goin' On, Gotta Write About It! :)
Thursday, February 4, 2010
W.I.R.N. - THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS
W.I.R.N. - What I'm Reading Now
I'm buying this book today, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" but really though!?!
It's the story of one woman's TRULY immortal cells, and her contribution to modern science, unbeknownst to herself...some Siriusly madd science right here.
I think EVERYONE should read this.
Excerpt: 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks'
I'm buying this book today, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" but really though!?!
It's the story of one woman's TRULY immortal cells, and her contribution to modern science, unbeknownst to herself...some Siriusly madd science right here.
I think EVERYONE should read this.
Excerpt: 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks'
Saturday, November 14, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS Mr. and Mrs. M!!!
One of my Very Best Friends got Married yesterday!!! Yeah, Friday the 13th, I know, but I'm not superstitious, nor are they, and 13 is actually an auspicious number according to kabbalistic numerlogy because it is one above 12, 12 representing the 12 signs of the zodiac. Thus, being one higher than 12 it represents Free Will, recognizing the zodiac and Fate, and the existence of a pre-destined path/pre-disposed personality characteristics, but ALSO adding the element of Choice, which ulitmately determines the outcome of our Lives. 13 is also an element of 113, and in kabbalistic numerology this is the value of the Hebrew word "Ahavah," Love. So yeah, I've been keen on the number 13, and on Friday the 13th for a hot minute now, at least since I've studying Kabbalah, gotta flip it, take one of the most dreaded days and make it Positive! Now that's Mind-Over-Matter!!!
Their recent Nuptials also got me thinking about marriage and the deeper meanings of what it is/means to have a serious, committed relationship. I am single, and happily so :) However, I am not at all anti-commitment, and am not objected to a serious relationship, but being the GYRL that I am, not actively pursuing one. I feel a man should pursue me, call me old-fashioned! But more importantly, I am taking my time really getting to know Myself, all the Beauty-full, and not so, Ins and Outs of THE FABUOUS ME! Also, I feel when the Time is right, the right person will be Attracted into my Life, in the meanwhile, dating is fun ya' know! However, I DEFINTELY see the value of committment and marriage. Just two weeks ago I was having a talk with a date, and he was gushing over the idea of marriage. He told me how he liked "the idea of growing more 'into' the person you are with," he's a Cancer, an Actor, and a sucker for Love APPARENTLY, and though a I was the one on the fence (talk about role reversal lol!), and found his comment a bit melodramatic, it sparked soemthing in me to remembering the magic of committed relationships, like what is that mysterious X-factor that keeps you interested and coming back to one person??? Now, I definitely see the union of marriage as valuable for child-rearing, my theory being, having the mother and the father in the household provides a stable foundation so that you will have more balanced, healthy children, but I'm not even gonna lie, in the back in of my mind have always wondered is it TRULY possible to be content with just one person for the Our ENTIRE Life? But I DO think so, the Optimist in Me REALLY does :) I remember at one point, I felt so strongly for one person that I would have jumped that broom and made a Life with him. I think in Dating, and Living Single, ESPECIALLY in NYC, sometimes we can come to commoditize/objectify people, and in all seriousness, people can kinda become disposable as f****d as it sounds, because we have our own Lives, and Thangs going on, but when you Meet Your Match, I think you'll know it. Not one to rush anything at all, it has to be a natural progression for me most definitely, but at least I am once again welcoming the time when the man in my Life won't be as accesorizable as what shoes I will wear today. Ouch! That sounds horrible, likening men to shoes, I don't really think that Luvies, just a bomb metaphor, but there ARE those who do - and NO GYRL's I don't condone stepping on the Fellas - well maybe when they get outta line lol ;)
***Thanks date from two weeks ago, and Mr. and Mrs. M for sparking me to think deeply on these things. And I Congratulate All who have found That One they can HONESTLY see themselves experiencing a Lifetime of Lessons with Together!
Yeah, I guess that's the biggest part of it, as Individuals, it is ABSOLUTELY Valuable to spend the Necessary Time with Oneself, but the Committed Relationship, moreso, than any other Interpersonal Relationship (Familial, Friendly, etc.) is the one that touches, and moves you deeply to grow and transform to become the Better/Best Version of Yourself, while providing a space for you to feel safe in doing so, as well as the person that will ALWAYS have you back, when it is done right that is...Just some early morning thoughts on Love, and Marriage :)
CONGRATULATIONS YOU TWO ON YOUR LOVE AND UNION
LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
And Luv U 2 Luvies, until the Next Inspiration!
XOXO,
B!
YOU DID!!!
Their recent Nuptials also got me thinking about marriage and the deeper meanings of what it is/means to have a serious, committed relationship. I am single, and happily so :) However, I am not at all anti-commitment, and am not objected to a serious relationship, but being the GYRL that I am, not actively pursuing one. I feel a man should pursue me, call me old-fashioned! But more importantly, I am taking my time really getting to know Myself, all the Beauty-full, and not so, Ins and Outs of THE FABUOUS ME! Also, I feel when the Time is right, the right person will be Attracted into my Life, in the meanwhile, dating is fun ya' know! However, I DEFINTELY see the value of committment and marriage. Just two weeks ago I was having a talk with a date, and he was gushing over the idea of marriage. He told me how he liked "the idea of growing more 'into' the person you are with," he's a Cancer, an Actor, and a sucker for Love APPARENTLY, and though a I was the one on the fence (talk about role reversal lol!), and found his comment a bit melodramatic, it sparked soemthing in me to remembering the magic of committed relationships, like what is that mysterious X-factor that keeps you interested and coming back to one person??? Now, I definitely see the union of marriage as valuable for child-rearing, my theory being, having the mother and the father in the household provides a stable foundation so that you will have more balanced, healthy children, but I'm not even gonna lie, in the back in of my mind have always wondered is it TRULY possible to be content with just one person for the Our ENTIRE Life? But I DO think so, the Optimist in Me REALLY does :) I remember at one point, I felt so strongly for one person that I would have jumped that broom and made a Life with him. I think in Dating, and Living Single, ESPECIALLY in NYC, sometimes we can come to commoditize/objectify people, and in all seriousness, people can kinda become disposable as f****d as it sounds, because we have our own Lives, and Thangs going on, but when you Meet Your Match, I think you'll know it. Not one to rush anything at all, it has to be a natural progression for me most definitely, but at least I am once again welcoming the time when the man in my Life won't be as accesorizable as what shoes I will wear today. Ouch! That sounds horrible, likening men to shoes, I don't really think that Luvies, just a bomb metaphor, but there ARE those who do - and NO GYRL's I don't condone stepping on the Fellas - well maybe when they get outta line lol ;)
***Thanks date from two weeks ago, and Mr. and Mrs. M for sparking me to think deeply on these things. And I Congratulate All who have found That One they can HONESTLY see themselves experiencing a Lifetime of Lessons with Together!
Yeah, I guess that's the biggest part of it, as Individuals, it is ABSOLUTELY Valuable to spend the Necessary Time with Oneself, but the Committed Relationship, moreso, than any other Interpersonal Relationship (Familial, Friendly, etc.) is the one that touches, and moves you deeply to grow and transform to become the Better/Best Version of Yourself, while providing a space for you to feel safe in doing so, as well as the person that will ALWAYS have you back, when it is done right that is...Just some early morning thoughts on Love, and Marriage :)
CONGRATULATIONS YOU TWO ON YOUR LOVE AND UNION
LOVE YOU GUYS!!!
And Luv U 2 Luvies, until the Next Inspiration!
XOXO,
B!
YOU DID!!!
You GYRL is BACK, and with MORE FIYAH!!!
WHOA!!! Gone til' November indeed, Your're GYRL was off the blogs for almost 2 whole months exactly to the date! But the year got off to a bang, as you can see by my last post, Rosh Hashanah, the Hebrew New Year (and hear we are on heels of Chanukah - how time flies, I am a firm believer that time is speeding up), but sometimes you just need a break. And after some downtime, inflection, and reflection, boy do I have some pearls to drop on 'yall! Besides, experience, not just web blogging is the Best Teacher :)
Friday, September 18, 2009
ASTRO-WEATHER: TODAY, NEW MOON IN VIRGO
TIME TO GET ORGANIZED!
"Clean-up your act, so you can be more efficient in your work! This month's new moon is closely aligned with Saturn and Mercury, so makes it easier to discipline yourself in order to convey your ideas clearly, and to take firm purposeful actions...and remember, being disciplined and organized won't necessarily make you all work and no play, if you do this right(gettting porganized this month)you'll carve out more time in your schedule to have FUN!!! "
- Judy Vitale
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