Express Yo-Self!!

Only in Los Angeles could you hang out with a wide array of people. It's awesome to live in a place where you can be yourself and not have to be fake....haaaa. Even though this is the place where fake is adored and encouraged. I'm glad to see people are not conforming by being someone they are not.


I find it fascinating that I'm attracted to unique souls/people. I think being "normal" (whatever that is), is boring. Not boring but just not living. Expression is a great word and action. Express yourself.

Always Positive - Awesome New Website!!!

Real News. Compelling Stories. Always Positive.

This is the slogan for the new website I am totally digging!

They even have the option of allowing the reader to mark a story as Unhappy news!! I love it and so should u! Visit them here!

Freeganism - Dumpster Diving is Love!!

Ok so I'm sure some of you have heard of this but it's a first for me...


Freeganism is an anti-consumerism lifestyle whereby people employ alternative living strategies based on "limited participation in the conventional economy and minimal consumption of resources.


This is just the latest of situations being created in order to help the over-consumerism of this country. It's a way to live simply. Consume less. that should be the new slogan. Consume Less.


I'm all for trying to do my own part to be one with nature, but digging through the trash for food? For food? I think I'd rather become a farmer. As it is I'm working on growing herbz (wink, wink - j/k) for my household.


it's interesting but very disciplined. I give it up to those who can do this. I applaud the effort but it would take a WHOLE lot to convince me to take this route...unless there's a crisis and we had no other choice. Then I'd whoop yo ass for a slice of cheese. Ha!



This chick tried it for 30 days!!!


Oh, and you can thank Oprah for this newfound knowledge. She did a show on it today. Reaching the masses, she is. I don't care for her show but sometimes they are interesting....like when Dr. Oz is on...now his philosophy I can get with.


Class dismissed.

Namaste!

NAMASTE!!!


Hello there! Welcome one and all. I'm feeling frisky with a dash of spunk so WATCH OUT!!! Tuesday.....awwwwww I just remembered this time I was supposed to call this girl named Tuesday. I called early one morning and was soooo HUNGOVER when she answered I forgot the name and said "May I speak to Wednesday?" I'm sure she gets that all the time. LOL.

So ya, it's Tuesday. I teach on Tuesday but am putting in a full day at work, so no water aerobics today. I didn't even get up to do Yoga.

Speaking of yoga. Please check out my favorite instructor Chaz! I love his podcasts. If you like to practice at home and have the discipline to do it everyday, this is you man. I have almost every podcast that he offers. He's awesome and I can't say enough about him, so go check him out!

Spank Me!

I have been bad and not posted in over a week! Someone spank me for being bad.

Saturday was Fun!

Ok, on to some serious news (ya right)...I had a rocking weekend. It was relaxing and fun! I caught a Burlesque show on Saturday.

Introducing Ms. Violet Valentine. We met on Saturday at the Bordello Bar downtown. There was a burlesque show and she showed them bitches whats up. I saw 3 performances and she rocked the joint! It was pretty hot and so is she. Please take a moment and check her out here.

Gas is gonna be a bitch!

Gas is gonna be a bitch this summer!!! They're speculating it will be around $4 bux for 1 damn gallon!!!! In L.A., one gallon is like going down the street with all the damn traffic. I feel bad for all the mofoz that have to drive....including my own peepz. I ride with Joe Metro and while it does have its cons....the pro is I won't be giving those fuckerz my pho dollarz for one muthfukn gallon!! Shit.......(told ya I was feeling spunky).

Glorious Monday Mayhem

LOVE IS THE MASTER

Love is the One who masters all things;
I am mastered totally by Love.
By my passion of love for Love
I have ground sweet as sugar.
O furious Wind, I am only a straw before you;
How could I know where I will be blown next?
Whoever claims to have made a pact with Destiny
Reveals himself a liar and a fool;
What is any of us but a straw in a storm?
How could anyone make a pact with a hurricane?
God is working everywhere his massive Resurrection;
How can we pretend to act on our own?
In the hand of Love I am like a cat in a sack;
Sometimes Love hoists me into the air,
Sometimes Love flings me into the air,
Love swings me round and round His head;
I have no peace, in this world or any other.
The lovers of God have fallen in a furious river;
They have surrendered themselves to Love's commands.
Like mill wheels they turn, day and night, day and night,
Constantly turning and turning, and crying out.RUMI!Click Here for his wiki page.


I chose Rumi because he is one of my guru - Dr. Wayne Dyer's inspirations.
Below are two of his quotes.

Practice the Power of Intention
The power of intention is the power of love and receptivity. It asks nothing of anyone, it judges no one, and it encourages others to be free to be themselves. Remember: You were intended out of love, so you must be love in order to intend.

See the Beauty in Everything
As you awaken to your divine nature, you’ll begin to appreciate beauty in everything you see, touch, and experience.



Happppyyy Monday!! Not a regular Monday but President's Day!!!


Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.


Love, Be Happy and Smile!!!

I'd like us to take a moment for Officer Randal Simmons, who was the first member of SWAT to die in the line of duty. Let's offer a moment of silence in his honor.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY MY PEEPS!!!!!





I can't believe it is already Feb. 14th tomorrow!!!! This year is flying by!!!! Aaaahhhh, valentines day...such a joyous occasion for all the retailers. To prove one's love we go into debt by buying something ridunkulous!!! Not that us ladies don't preciate, but ya know. I grew up in a household where moms ALWAYS got jewelry for V-day...and not just a lil something but a ginormous rock or a set (necklace, earrings, and bracelet) full of shiny white gems...aka a girls best friend. I, on the other hand never had a love of anything shiny, gawdy, or blingy. I don't even like yellow gold. I prefer white gold, or platinum, and of course, silver. The best gift I could receive tomorrow would be a great big hug and a heartfelt you are loved...isn't that what we all wanna hear?


“For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.”
 Judy Garland







I love to receive flowers, just like any other girl, but I've only have 2 experiences in this area. The first time was on my 21st bday. I received 21 roses!!!! I was stoked!!! The roses lasted longer than the loyalty of the person who gave them to me, but it was a beautiful thought, followed by a beautiful action. The second time was for V-day. It was a truly beautiful time in my life but full of heartache. I received a rose and a gift, for which I had longed plenty. Afterwhich to have it dissolve in front of my eyes, but still worth the experience.


“You can shed tears that she is gone,
or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her,
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her only that she is gone,
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what she'd want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.”
 David Harkins







One year 14, yes 14 of us single folk decided to take off to Vegas for a good time. 7 guys, 7 girls, and we had a blast!!!! I can honestly say it was one of thee best times I've had in Vegas. No drinking (well maybe a lil), no drugs, and I had fun!!! We gambled - this is when i fell in love with Roulette. I was taught how to play and fell in love with the odds. We clubbed it, drank a lil and danced till out feet were numb!!! Only in Vegas!!! The last day we all awoke with hangovers, and a huge appetite. We decided on the Rio buffet and while in line, one of my friends won $2,000 bux!!! Of course, she treated and we were happy, healthy, wealthy and wise.


“We cannot do great things on this Earth, only small things with great love.”
 Mother Teresa








And now, I share with you theeeeeee worst date I've ever had!!! My date picked me up late, and he was in the backseat. His brother was driving...lol...so I hop in the front and we go. Turns out his brother was going to go with us to the movies so he drops us off at his place. It was smaller than a studio. You could see the back door from the front door. So we enter the place and its a bachelor pad/shack/dig/dump...whateva. No tv, no radio, no mags, nothing, nada, zip, zilch. We make small talk for like 2 FUKN HOURS!!! So its getting late and I'm like, I gotta use the ladies room....and he's like...(get ready for it)....i don't have any toilet paper. You can use this...(please see white crew sock above)...!!!!! In my head I'm like....wtf!!! A sock, u nasty mofo, a sock!!! You expect me to wipe my golden cat with that nasty, grimy, dingy, used sock?!?!?!?!?!?! I know your laughing at me....and I'm laughing now too, but at the time I was sooooo tripped out. Like what was he thinking??? He didn't even offer to get some from the neighbors, nothing. GROSS!!!!!! Needlesss to say, I never spoke to that guy again. Never, ever. Thank Jeebus for that. Anywho, I'm sure there are worse situations to be in, but for me, this was it. This was the ultimate worst time on a date in my experience.



“Gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love.”
 Albert Einstein



The Meaning of Valentines - Great Article!

Easy Like Sunday Morning

So here we are, another Sunday; another beautiful day here in Los Angeles. Yesterday was HOT!!! It was 82 degrees!!! I took a couple of days off to recharge. It's always good to take a break. Retreat to an isolated place, wherever that may be. I actually made a couple of greeting cards. I have to start a plan of action for those lil gifts of lurve! Anywho, Friday I stayed in and relaxed. It was nice. A great evening. I got a chance to fix my room a bit. I have a problem with laundry...i do not like to do it and i like it less when i have to put it away. On the flip side, it's a great way to keep inventory on what you got and how to put it together.


Saturday mornings I teach aqua aerobics
at the
I have a weekly class at 9 am and usually I'm hungover but I was a-okay this Saturday. After class I went home, got my new mattress and got ready for the evening.


I hung out with Richard. We heart Richard. He's a good guy and we always have a blast!!!! We went to the bar, had a drink and started our excursion. We ended up here




We were baked. like a delicious pie during Thanksgiving!!! We parked, walked around the Plaza, and decided we wanted the Pizza down the street from the bar!!!

So we head back and head into this joint called Red West Pizza. Off PCH in Wilmington. It was actually really great! I had the onion and garlic

It was delicious!!! Had my breath of stank!!!! But well worth it.


Today, I'm at work and almost done. I leave at 7 pm. No plans as of yet, but you never know. That's life. It's unexpected and full of surprises. It's in how we see the world that shapes our life. If you are positive and see the cup half full, your life will be happy, even through the fire. That's how I have decided to see my life. Half full and going strong!!!


And I end my 3rd post with one of my favorite quotes, “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." Wayne Dyer

The First Round of Election 2008!!

“Anarchists know that a long period of education must precede any great fundamental change in society, hence they do not believe in vote begging, nor political campaigns, but rather in the development of self-thinking individuals.”
Lucy Parsons Read about Lucy Here!!!

Today is our day to Vote!!! I'm headed to the polls after work. It shall be interesting to see what the votes look like towards the end of the day. What a historical election this will be!!! We are a part of the history being made today! For the first time EVER we have a woman ,

and an African American .

Being a Gen. X-er, I did not have the experience or have feelings of those born and bred while racism was at its climax. When people were segregated, and kept apart due to their skin color. What a sight it must be to see someone of color running for the presidency!! Being a Chicana (born in the U.S. with Mexican ancestry), I am very happy to see a person of color running for office. Growing up in a predominantly Anglo community, I always kept close to "minorities" because I thought they would understand the struggle more so, than someone who was Anglo. We always got those looks, you know, like we didn't belong. Like we were lepers in a community full of doctors.

I grew up with African-Americans, unlike most Chicanos, and realize we are just people trying to make it in this world. We all hurt, bleed, cry, smile, laugh and love! Now as I contemplate my vote, my voice, I find myself feeling like I must stick with the minority, the underdog, the unexperienced. The struggle is the same, its the person who determines the outcome. I believe in Barack, I believe he is the only candidate who understands what is going on in this country and looks with his eyes, minus the rose colored glasses.
Read this article from The Atlantic!!!!

It is a time for change!!! We must change or be destroyed forever! Be stuck in the same place or advance and navigate through the rough terrain. We have had 8 years of MISERY!!!! Let the next 8 years be prosperous, inspirational and filled with blessings. The storm is clearing and I can see the rainbow!!!!

I LOVE YOU!!!

 Welcome one and all...

i am here to spread love and positivity to those whom are willing to receive!!!  Just a lil something from me to you!!!

101 different ways of saying 'I love you'

The English dictionary describes love as deep, tender, ineffable feeling of affection and solicitude toward a person, such as that arising from kinship, recognition of attractive qualities, or a sense of underlying oneness. 

Here 'I love you' as defined in relationships between people, with translations from many different languages and dialects.

Afrikaans - Ek is lief vir jou
Albanian - te dua
Alentejano (Portugal) - Gosto De Ti, Porra!
Alsacien (Elsass) - Ich hoan dich gear
Amharic (Aethio.) - Afekrishalehou
Arabic - Ana Ahebak / Ana Bahibak
Armenian - yes kez shat em siroom
Assamese - Moi tomak bhal pau
Assyr - Az tha hijthmekem
Bahasa Malayu (Malaysia) - Saya cinta mu
Bambara - M'bi fe
Bangla - Ami tomakay bala basi
Bangladeschi - Ami tomake walobashi
Basque - Nere maitea
Batak - Holong rohangku di ho
Bavarian - tuI mog di
Belarusian - Ya tabe kahayu
Bengali - Ami tomake bhalobashi
Berber - Lakh tirikh
Bicol - Namumutan ta ka
Bisaya - Nahigugma ako kanimo
Bolivian Quechua - Qanta munani
Bosnian - Ja te volim (formally) or volim-te Turkish seni seviyorum
Bulgarian - As te obicham
Bulgarian - Obicham te
Burmese - chit pa de
Cambodian (to the female) - bon saleng oun
Cambodian (to the male) - oun saleng bon
Canadian French - Je t'adore ("I love you")
Canadian French - Je t'aime ("I like you")
Catalan - T'estim (mallorcan)
Cebuano - Gihigugma ko ikaw
Chamoru (or Chamorro) - Hu guaiya hao
Cherokee - Tsi ge yu i
Cheyenne - Ne mohotatse
Chichewa - Ndimakukonda
Chickasaw - Chiholloli (first 'i' nasalized)
Chinese - Ngo oi ney a (Cantonese)
Chinese - Wuo ai nee (Mandarin)
Corsican - Ti tengu cara (to female)
Corsican - Ti tengu caru (to male)
Creol - Mi aime jou
Croatian - Volim te (used in common speech)
Czech - Miluji Te
Danish - Jeg elsker dig
Dutch - Ik hou van jou
Dutch - Jeg elsker dig
Ecuador Quechua - Canda munani
English - I love thee (used only in Christian context)
English - I love you
Eskimo - Nagligivaget
Esperanto - Mi amas vim
Estonian - Ma armastan sind / Mina armastan sind (formal)
Ethiopia - afekereshe alhu
Faroese - Eg elski teg
Farsi - Tora dost daram
Filipino - Mahal ka ta
Finnish (Minä) rakastan sinua
Flemish (Ghent) - 'k'ou van ui
French (formal) - Je vous aime
Friesian - Ik hald fan dei
Gaelic - Tá mé i ngrá leat
Galician - Querote (or) Amote
Georgian - Miquar shen
German - Ich liebe Dich
Ghanaian - Me dor wo
Greek - agapo se
Greek - S'agapo
Greenlandic - Asavakit
Gronings - Ik hol van die
Gujarati - oo tane prem karu chu
Hausa - Ina sonki
Hawaiian - Aloha au ia..oe
Hebrew - Ani ohevet ota
Hiligaynon - Guina higugma ko ikaw
Hindi - Main tumsey pyaar karta hoon / Maine Pyar Kiya
Hmong - Kuv hlub koj
Hokkien - Wa ai lu
Hopi - Nu' umi unangwa'ta
Hungarian - Szeretlek te'ged
Icelandic - Eg elska thig
Ilocano - Ay ayating ka
Indi - Mai Tujhe Pyaar Kartha Ho
Indonesian - Saya cinta padamu ('Saya', commonly used)
Inuit - Negligevapse
Iranian - Mahn doostaht doh-rahm
Irish - taim i' ngra leat
Italian - Ti amo/Ti voglio bene
Japanese - Anata wa, dai suki desu
Javanese (formal) - Kulo tresno marang panjenengan
Javanese (informal) - aku terno kowe
Kannada - Naanu ninna preetisuttene
Kapampangan - Kaluguran daka
Kenya (Kalenjin) - Achamin
Kenya (Kiswahili) - Ninakupenda
Kikongo - Mono ke zola nge (mono ke' zola nge')
Kiswahili - Nakupenda
Konkani - Tu magel moga cho
Korean - SA LANG HAE / Na No Sa Lan Hei
Kurdish - Khoshtm Auyt
Laos - Chanrackkun
Latin - Te amo
Latvian - Es mîlu Tevi
Lebanese - Bahibak
Lingala - Nalingi yo
Lithuanian - As Myliu Tave
Lojban - mi do prami
Luo - Aheri
Luxembourgeois - Ech hun dech gäer
Macedonian - Jas Te Sakam
Madrid - lingo Me molas, tronca
Maiese - Wa wa
Malay - Saya cintakan mu / Saya cinta mu
Maltese - Inhobbok hafna
Marathi - Me tula prem karto
Mohawk - Kanbhik
Moroccan - Ana moajaba bik
Nahuatl - Ni mits neki
Navaho - Ayor anosh'ni
Ndebele - Niyakutanda
Nigeria (Hausa) - Ina sonki
Nigeria (Yoruba langauge) - Mo fe ran re
Norwegian - Jeg elsker deg
Osetian - Aez dae warzyn
Pakistan (Urdu) - May tum say pyar karta hun
Pandacan - Syota na kita!!
Pangasinan - Inaru Taka
Papiamento - Mi ta stimabo
Persian - Tora Doost Darem
Pig Latin - I-yea Ove-lea Ou-yea
Polish - Kocham Cie
Portuguese (Brazilian) - Eu te amo
Punjabi - me tumse pyar ker ta hu'
Quenya - Tye-mela'ne
Romanian - Te ador (stronger)
Romanian - Te iubesc
Russian - Ya tyebya lyublyu
Samoan - Ou te alofa outou
Sanskrit - tvayi snihyaami
Scottish Gaelic - Tha gra..dh agam ort
Serbo-Croatian - Volim te
Setswana - Ke a go rata
Shona - Ndinokuda
Sign language - Spread hand out so no fingers are touching. Bring in middle & ring fingers and touch then to the palm of your hand.
Sindhi - Maa tokhe pyar kendo ahyan
Singhalese - Mama oyaata aadareyi
Slovenian - ljubim te
South Sotho - Ke o Rata
Spanish - Te quiero / te amo / yo amo
Sri Lanka - mame adhare
Surinam - Mi lobi joe
Swahili - Naku penda
Swedish - Jag älskar dig
Swiss-German - Ch-ha di gärn
Tagalong - Mahal Kita / Iniibig kita
Tahitian - Ua here au ia oe
Taiwanese - Wa ga ei li
Tamil - Naan Unnai Khadalikkeren
Telugu - Nenu Ninnu Premisthunnanu
Thailand - Khao Raak Thoe / chun raak ter
Tunisian - Ha eh bak
Turkish - Seni Seviyorum
Ukrainian - Yalleh blutebeh / ya tebe kohayu
Urdu - Mea tum se pyaar karta hu (to a girl)
Urdu - Mea tum se pyar karti hu (to a boy)
Vietnamese (Females) - Em yeu Anh
Vietnamese (Males) - Anh yeu Em
Vlaams - Ik hue van ye
Vulcan - Wani ra yana ro aisha
Welsh - Rwy'n dy garu di
Wolof - Da ma la nope
Yiddish - Ich han dich lib
Yoruba - Mo ni fe
Yucatec Maya - 'in k'aatech (the love of lovers)
Yugoslavian - Ya te volim
Zambia (Chibemba) - Nali ku temwa
Zazi - Ezhele hezdege (sp?)
Zimbabwe - Ndinokuda
Zulu - Mina funani wena