One Flaw in Women

 I read this poem online and thought that It was TRUE.
Therefore, I am sharing this with you women out there 
Hoping that you learn to fix that ONE flaw.

One Flaw In Women 
 Women have strengths that amaze men.....

 They bear hardships and they carry burdens,

 but they hold happiness, love and joy.

 They smile when they want to scream.

 They sing when they want to cry.

 They cry when they are happy

 and laugh when they are nervous.

 They fight for what they believe in..

 They stand up to injustice.

 They don't take "no" for an answer

 when they believe there is a better solution.

 They go without so their family can have.

 They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.

 They love unconditionally.

 They cry when their children excel

 and cheer when their friends get awards.

 They are happy when they hear about

 a birth or a wedding.

  Their hearts break when a friend dies.

 They grieve at the loss of a family member,

 yet they are strong when they

 think there is no strength left.

 They know that a hug and a kiss

 can heal a broken heart.

 Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.

 They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you

 to show how much they care about you.

 The heart of a woman is what

 makes the world keep turning.

 They bring joy, hope and love.

 They have compassion and ideas.

 They give moral support to their

 family and friends.

 Women have vital things to say

 and everything to give.

 HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN, 
 

IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.

Love the Way You Lie?....Seriously?!

Did anybody listen to Eminem's new song featuring Rihanna "Love the Way You Lie"?
If you didn't, please do and tell me if the lyrics aren't borderline psycho.
I am sorry but wasn't she a part of a domestic violence experience?
Shouldn't she be setting an example against the phenomenon?

Then why is she singing:
Just gonna stand there and watch me burn
Well that's all right because I like the way it hurts
Just gonna stand there and hear me cry
Well that's all right because I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie
In a song that says:

"I know I'm a liar if she ever tries to fuckin' leave again
I'ma tie her to the bed and set this house on fire"

Maybe it's just me but I think that its of bad taste
And quite disturbing to hear her sing about this crazy scenario....

SMH....

Not Alone.

Sometimes we tend to believe that we are all alone in this world.

Sometimes we tend to believe that we don't matter.

That we have to go through our ups and downs, 

Armed with nothing but our own uncertainties.
However, this weekend three people made me realize that 

We are never alone.

We actually mattered in someone's world

We actually are not there wasting this earth's oxygen

Acting as mannequins that are ready to be disposed of.

We actually matter

So readers, if you are out there thinking that you don't matter

Or that your existence doesn't make a difference

And that the world will keep on turning with or without you

I am here to remind you that

YOU MATTER
YOU ARE IMPORTANT

And most importantly,

That you are NOT alone.

♥ Gigi

P.S: To the 3 of you. Thank you. Especially you Moumoune :)

Real

Food for thought today:

Being real is like being a lady
...If you have to tell people you are
...You AREN'T.

Marinate on that readers :)

GOAL!

Today I would be writing many posts except
BRAZIL is playing.
So readers, turn your TV on!!!!!

And appreciate Soccer at its finest! :)

Kindness>Weakness

It amazes me how people often mistake someone's kindness 

...For a weakness.

Being considerate to others has never been a crime until NOW.

You can't be considerate to others without them thinking that

They can consequently do whatever they want to you.

I have learned this week that although it takes strength 

To be caring to other in a selfish world,

It is idiotic to be caring towards other people

Because you think that it is expected of you.
In this process, you become a doormat to others.

Kindness is more than respect;

It is a genuine concern for the others well being.

But if there is no reciprocity,

There is no need to have one's kindness turned into a weakness.

There is no need to let others take advantage of you.

So if you are out there thinking 

That being considerate to everybody is the right thing to do,

Make sure you realize who really matters 

And if that person deserves your kindness.

There is no uglier thing that to be abused 

Because you are a nice caring person.

Stay guarded,

Gigi

Small Big Things!

Sometimes, we don't realize how the small things matter in our lives.
A smile, a call, a touch, a memory;
These smalls things affect us more then we think.
We often take them for granted.
And today I realized that often the "things" that
We think are not so important in our lives...pretty much are.
Sometimes, all it takes is a smile-wink-look to make one happy.
Sometimes, it takes appreciating the small "things" in our lives
To fully cherish the big ones.
So, if you are out there thinking that what you do doesn't matter
I am here to tell you that you are wrong.
NO matter how small the gesture is,
NO matter how far the memories are engraved

It counts. It always counts.

Sometimes all it takes a small amount of appreciation
To make the world look a little bit brighter.
Stay positive,
Gigi

Put a Smile On

Today someone did something nice for me just because.

My birthday was a week and a day ago (May 28th) and

Today I received some home-made cake with ice cream------>8 days after.

Now, this really surprised me

Because a LONG LONG time ago, I learned that people don't just do nice stuff for me
....just because

Yet today it happened to ...ME.

So I learned that sometimes people do nice stuff for others just because they care
...even if it is a little.

So readers, the food for thought for today is that

You can't based your opinions of others based on prior misconceptions.

Not everyone behaves the same way and most importantly 

Not everyone will repeat the same mistakes of others.

Maybe sometimes it is good to give the benefit of the doubt to others

Because once in awhile, we get experience some unselfish act of kindness

That makes us think that there is still love in this crazy world.

Stay Optimistic,

Gigi

BEST. COMMERCIAL. EVER.

Adulthood

Last night I decided that I wanted to cook some authentic Haitian food. Since I live alone and no longer have the luxury to mooch off my mother's cooking I had to pull out the pots and pans and get to it.

I let the chicken to be seasoned overnight and after class one hour I cooked some rice and beans, some chicken in sauce and some baked chicken.

And I was amazed at how much I had changed over the years. When I was younger, you couldn't pay me to cook dinner. I hated it. It was more a chore then anything. For all I cared, everybody could have starved if they were waiting on me to cook for them. lol

Now as I am fresh into adulthood, I really feel like an adult with all my bills.

And I am glad, that I am no longer a child.

I think there is a time for everything.
And part of life is leaving behind one's childlike manners to acquire life skills
Sometimes, change is good.
If I hadn't changed, currently I would be dying of starvation lol.
Gaining maturity is a process that we all have to go through.
The early you gain it, the better off you are.
So readers, embrace your the changes that adulthood brings into your life.

Love,Gigi