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If Time Were Running Out...

Curly Nikki | Natural Hair Styles and Curly Hair Care: If Time Were Running Out...:  by Taneica of ShatterProofGlassDolls Yesterday, I finally got around to watching the 2011 American Dystopian film In Time . The g...

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The Time is Now

Its sad seeing how far we have come as people and at the same time seeing that our children are clueless. The examples they have before them are setting them up for failure. Fathers are not in the homes to raise their children. Girls don't know what it means to be a woman. Boys are not taught how to be men. Boys grow up fighting for something of which they have never seen. They are given the impossible task to being something great but are constantly put down until they eventually give up and say 'Fuck it.'

Little girls are raised by mothers who are either working too many jobs to attend to that little girls' insecurities and questions or those mothers use their kitty-cat to get money and pay bills. Neither example is sufficient to raise a woman. These little girls grow up to be always confused and unguided, not knowing how to raise their own little boys and girls. They grow up to be with the same little boys who never had a clue of how to be responsible.

The time is now to set the great examples of what it means to be a woman or to be a man. Even if you do not have a child, children are always watching, searching and begging for guidance. No more excuses. Stand up and stop the bullshit.

Dear Women

Dear Men

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Woman's Worth



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I Dream



Am I the only person that thinks that dreams are a form of premonition? What do you do when your dreams re giving you contradicting advise?

For the last few nights I have had happily beautiful dreams and some horribly bad dreams? They all pertain to the same subject but one day the dream says 'yes' and the next day, the dream says not just 'no, that's a bad idea' but 'Hell No!' Then the cycle repeats. I even have nights like last night when I have multiple dreams with mixed signals about the same thing.  They are telling me I should follow my heart and at the same time to run like hell.

Don't we all love dreams like this? Which road should I take?

I need a dream interpreter.


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21 Day Cleanse

As many of you know, I have been consistently working out since mid-January (about 4-5 times a weeks). My usual mentality is that I can eat anything that I want because I am working out constantly. Big no-no.  I found myself gaining weight. As there is a noticeable difference in my frame because of the bulking up, people are saying that the weight gain is because of the increase in muscle. I beg to differ. I am sure that my occasions of eating Lee's chicken or Chinese on Friday's while doing laundry, or any type of ice cream multiple times a weeks are not helping my determination for a healthier lifestyle.

Last Sunday I embarked on a quest to eat healthier. No more snacking on excessive amounts of cranberries or almonds (Side note -Did anyone know that you can eat too many almonds? I didn't. I ate those like potato chip. Hey, at least they're not Lays.). For 21 days I will be only consuming baked/grilled/sauteed chicken, tuna, fruits, vegetables and egg whites. That means no fats, starches, fat, sugar, or dairy.

Today is day 6. So far so good. I have already noticed a change in my body (I've dropped 5 lbs already) and my appetite (I know that I don't have to eat badly to have tasty foods in my mouth).

15 days to go.

I can do this.


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I Love You



I love you more than starry nights
Than candy and a cake
Than sugar plums and marshmallows
And clear blue lakes

I love you more than chocolate
And big red roses
Than heart lockets and cute pandas
And boxes of Sweetarts

I love you more than lollipops
Than snugly sock
Oh, I love Sour Patch Kids of all sizes,
But I love YOU the most!
~by Anonymous

This is how I wish I felt today, without hesitation or doubt.

I want to be loved like this - sweet, pure, innocent, unconditional love. No stipulations or want of changing me the way I am. I want someone that loves my simplicity, moments of unpredictability and bold honesty. Tomorrow will be a better day and a new opportunity to grow and continually prepare myself for that deserved love.  


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Changes



There has been a number of great things happening in my life lately. I am really excited about all of the new opportunities, changes, and adventures that have presented themselves. I will share a few things with you now but not everything as I would hate to jinx myself on some of those aspects.

First, I got a promotion at work. You are now looking at GatewayCDI's new Inventory Planner/Buyer. I can finally get off the phones and won't have to deal with argumentative customers any more. I will be dealing primarily with vendors and management (a whole new dragon of headaches, I'm sure).

After taking a close look at the way my life has turned out, I really admire the woman I am becoming. I've been a responsible person for as long as I can remember, but I now see an adult peering back at me when I look into the mirror.

In celebration of my promotion and new phase of life, Angel and I decided to have an Impromptu Photo Shoot at her house.

I'm sure you guys have noticed by now that I love taking photos:



There are more announcements to come. I will not leave you all hanging. I will tell you as the months unfold.

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The Truth About Getting What You Want

It's all fun and games and positive affirmations when you're trying to accomplish something. But how about when you actually get the gig and you’re like “Oh Sh*t!”, what do I do now? How will I have time for this and everything else on my plate? What if I don’t live up to expectations?

This is it. This is what you’ve prayed about, visualized, and spoke into existence. And now that it’s here in your lap, you’re freaking out.

Maybe I shouldn’t speak for you. You’re probably poised and capable at all times. Not a hair or a mission statement out of place. That’s okay. I see you. And one of these days I’ll be like you.

But for now, I freak out. I question myself and I worry. All the while, there’s a calm place inside of me that knows without a shadow of doubt that doors will open, growth will occur, and amazing things are ahead. I try to live from that place as much as possible and let its enduring calm reign over my thoughts and my perception of things.

While on the subject of thoughts, I haven’t achieved supreme mastery over my thoughts just yet. Wouldn’t that be lovely? I feel like I’d be a zen rock star if I had complete control over my many musings.

No mean thoughts. No bad memories resurfacing. No paranoia.

But even with my wanderlust of a mind, I do know how to redirect my thoughts when they turn disturbia. First, you can’t dwell on things that bring you down. Second, no overthinking. Finally, no player hating or cock blocking. Even the mental kind. Those things cause inertia. Inertia keeps you from getting what you really want.

We know that getting what we want can be scary, so let’s all take a moment and make a list of what we are so afraid of. Let’s call the monsters out! Having a dream fulfilled is supposed to be a triumphant moment, so what are the drawbacks (whether real or bogus) that cause us to get cold feet when opportunity knocks? I’ll go first!

I worry that…

…my children, relationship, family and friends will not receive enough attention and support from me if I’m so occupied with my career and personal projects

…I won’t have the creative capacity to keep coming up with fetching ideas, thus my work will get boring

…people won’t “get” me/won't receive me well

…my income won’t be reliable or sustainable

...as an introvert, I'll struggle with networking and other ghastly things that I don't enjoy but are necessary

...I'll quit when things get tough.

What else? Share your little thought monsters with me below. I bet they'll seem small and unreasonable when you see them written down.


by GG of Peace, Love and Pretty Things




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If We Were Friends

Let me set up the scenario. You’re sitting on a bus or waiting in your doctor’s office when you see a young woman, visibly upset, sitting by herself in a far corner. She looks shaken, tired. She may even look as though she’s been crying. Your initial reaction may be to walk over and whisper a kind word, lean in and give her a warm hug or just offer a bit of advice. But you stop yourself for various and sometimes obvious reasons. We all have boundaries and in an effort to respect others, sometimes we keep to ourselves and fight an inward struggle. We may even attempt to come up with alternatives to let the other person know that they’re not alone.

Well, I know I have been in the above situation. Having a bleeding heart like mine makes it difficult for me to just look the other way, so sometimes I find myself offering a Kleenex and an understanding smile. I never ask and I seldom even utter a word. I just hope that my actions are enough. With that said, I felt inspired to write an open letter to all my dolls who may be going through some emotional turbulence right now. I typically don’t title within posts, but I figured this letter could use one.

If We Were Friends

If we were friends, I would tell you that your tears aren’t tears of defeat, but they’re tears of resolve and are cleansing your soul so that you can start again with a clean slate. I’d tell you that no matter what your situation is, it’s worth fighting through, because YOU are worth fighting for. I would remind you that though your heart feels like it’s breaking, in actuality, it’s growing and taking in new experiences. The ache that you feel is your soul and spirit growing to a larger capacity. Stretching can be very uncomfortable, especially if you haven’t done it in a very long time. Whether you’ve just ended a relationship, lost a loved one or failed miserably at something that you tried very hard to accomplish, you will be okay. There’s a reason why though you feel so crappy, you’re still breathing! The biggest reason is because you can get through this. There are people to talk to and pray with, there are things that you can do and there are still lessons for you to learn. Allow yourself to grieve, allow yourself to cry, but also allow yourself to forgive and heal. This is a page, a chapter at most in your book of life experiences. Take this opportunity to mold the remaining chapters however you choose. There’s more good and a little more bad ahead, but you’re a tough cookie. You can make it! You are loved and you are NEVER alone. In closing I want to remind you that you are, always have been and always will be, a Shatterproof Glass Doll. If you don’t know what this means, hopefully the definition will make you smile a little. A Shatterproof Glass Doll is a fragile woman who can never be broken beyond repair. That’s you honey. Arm yourself with these heartfelt words of love, empowerment and positivity and keep your head up.

by Taneica of ShatterProofGlassDolls
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