I used a celebrity look-a-like generator

I am not Blake Lively, I have a fuller upper lip.
I am not Uma Thurman, I am 20 years younger.
I am not Ashlee Simpson, I embrace my large nose.
I am not Kristin Cavallari, I will be famous based on my talent.
I am not Kate Hudson, I hate the Yankees.
I am not Katherine Heigl, I've never been Knocked Up.
I am Michelle Berman, and someday, my face will show up on the celebrity generators.

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The teddy bear toss

A few hockey teams do a teddy bear toss during a game during the holiday season. Everyone in the audience is asked to bring a teddy bear (or other stuffed creature) to the game with them and after the first goal, everyone in the audience throws the bears onto the ice to be collected and donated to children's hospitals. Yahoo put up an article about a recent one. Check out the video, it is crazzyy. I would love to go to one of these things. It is really a good idea. I wish we could have more tosses. Like food tosses, blood tosses. Ok, never mind. I guess the only toss that makes sense is a teddy bear toss. So we can stick to food drives and blood drives and leave the tosses to the bears.



Full article can be read here : yahoo sports

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Little Comedian

Does he look familiar? Anyone see him on any shows or movies?
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Who taught this girl how to dance?

the price of fame

As you know I've been dieting and it has been working out well, until now. I seem to have hit a blockade. It may be that I've been a bit more lax on my diet lately or haven't hit up the gym in a while, but I still have been eating well. My question is, where do you draw the line when it comes to fame. Or any career for that matter, how long do you diet, how many inches do you try to lose, and what means do you go by to get rid of extra weight? Is it too extreme to try diet pills, seek a diet specialist, get a personal trainer, or even plastic or gastric surgery? Besides moral or health issues that may arise from taking extreme measures to slim your measurements, it also will slim your bank account. Ok, too many puns in one sentence, but you get my idea. When do we say enough is enough, or do we never give up? Should we take whatever actions are seemingly possible in order to achieve our dreams?
My answer so far is this. You must try everything risk-free, that you can afford to do. Part one of this is the risk-free part. You cannot and should not starve yourself, too many risks with that, mainly including death. Also, nobody will hire a model who is passing out all the time, with sunken eyes, and teeth all rotted and thinning hair. It's a bad look ladies, don't go there. So, this also rules out plastic surgery. Any surgery is dangerous and you need to weigh the risks with a professional doctor. It really may not be worth it. Diet pills and diet plans seem to just suck up all your money without giving you results, or giving you very temporary results. Also, many of them are not FDA regulated, which means, either A. they really do not work or B. who knows if the ingredients are safe for human consumption.
The next part is what you can afford to do. It is important to not put yourself into huge debt with paying for a personal trainer or for plastic surgery or dietitian. If you can afford to do it, then try as many risk free options as you can. Your health is worth spending extra money, but try some non-expensive ways first. Put your all into dieting and exercise. It can go a long way.
I am not ruling out all measures other than diet and exercise to get that ideal body. I think it is a personal choice and case by case. You have to talk with your doctors to get an idea of a good plan for yourself. There are many minimally invasive surgeries and other procedures that can help. Foot bath detoxes can start you on the right path and help your new fresh diet to maintain a healthy weight. There are many other options out there.
Here it is, plain and simple. Start with diet and exercise and keep it up as long as you can. A life change in your eating habits and exercise is really necessary no matter what route you take from there. Research all your options after speaking with a doctor. Remember, whether you choose a surgery or other means of fast weight loss, you will still have to maintain a proper diet and exercise, so try that alone first.
Cheers to starting our new year's resolutions now.
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clean slate

Tonight we rearranged our living room and it looks so much bigger now. We swept n mopped the floors and moved all the furniture and organized. It looks really nice. Every once in awhile a change of scene can really refreshen your outlook. Also it feels good to just get rid of all the dirt and junk in your life from time to time, both in your apartment and in your social circle. Good friends, and good people, will last a lifetime. You can go months or years without seeing someone and still call them your friend because you know the second you meet again it will be all laughs and catching up and good times. You can tell when someone is not a good friend when you see them after months apart and try to avoid them and hope they didn't see you run three aisles down at the grocery store. Ha.
So cheers to a fresh start and a clean slate. I hope you all take some time to remove the excess baggage from your closet and under your bed and also from your cell phone.
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songs i like

Your utter lack of coolness is astounding.

Generally speaking, I am a pretty nice person. I am very chill. Anyone who knows me, knows that I don't easily get angry with people and I don't have an attitude for no reason. I have a very monotone voice and try to pacify most situations before they get out of control. However, things that really, really irritate me are when people blame others for their problems, when people lack motivation, and when people lie, especially when they lie about me. I don't want to point fingers, so I am going to make this very general.
If you have an issue with me, please come directly to me and talk to me about it. Do not be a coward and be nice to my face and then talk about me to my friends because, they are my friends, and therefore will tell me everything you say as soon as you've left the room.
Please stop living in a dream world where you can blame people for your mistakes. If you think you are an adult, act like one. Take responsibility for your actions. Your parents are no longer to blame for what you do or do not do.
Some people have such low self-esteem that they think the worst always. They make up things in their heads that aren't true and then sabotage their own relationships with friends, family, loved ones. For instance, never assume someone hates you. All that is going to do is make you depressed, and for what? Another thing, don't assume they don't want you around or that they are doing things to spite you or are plotting against you. They most likely are not, and you are just blaming them for your own insecurities. Stop blaming other people for your bad ideas or your lack of motivation or your lack of success in any aspect of your life. Don't blame others for failing your test, or your boyfriend not being interested in you or you not finding an apartment or you not having money or you not finding a job or whatever it is.
Which brings me to this laziness thing. If you want to get ahead in life you have to take the initiative to do so. Procrastinating, although we all struggle with it at times, will only lead you to missing out on great opportunities and lead you to getting dropped, and I mean that in all the senses. Dropped from your job, friends, family, dropped from school or boyfriends, or roommates. People will drop you like a bowling ball if they start to see this habit of procrastination. Again, we all struggle with it at times. But, for real, if you can't pick up after yourself for weeks.... that is just dirty. If you use dishes, wash them. If you make a mess, clean it. If you fill the garbage can, empty it. If you spill something, mop it up. If your clothes are dirty, wash them. If your room is a mess, pick it up. If your relationship is a mess, fix it (or get out of it). If your schoolwork needs to get done, do it. If your oil needs to be changed, take it to a garage (or do it yourself if you are car-savvy, unlike me).  Ok you get the point, I could go on and on, but this is an advice blog for adults, so lets all start taking some more responsibility and getting on top of our game. God will never give you more than you can handle.
Prioritize people, and don't ever get comfortable. You can be comfortable once you are in your coffin. You need to strive for greatness your entire life or else you will end up alone, in a dirty house, with a minimum wage job trying to support your 5 kids from 4 baby daddies. Sounds like fun right? Good luck with that one, since it seems like you are already on your way.
Also, try your best not to lie. I know we all do it from time to time. We think those little white lies will save us a fight or save us from taking the blame for something but try to face your problems. Please do not lie about me. It will get back to me, and since my word is valued among my friends, they will believe me over you. Sorry, you will just look like a fool.
I know I've wrote about this before, but ladies, you need to stop slutting yourselves around. Yes, I just made a new word. Slutting. Get smart about how to deal with your relationships or again, you will end up alone. Guys are only going to think of you as what you demand you be. If you let a guy have you as a hook up, you will only, always, and forever be viewed as a hook up. Ask any guy, well except for the guy(s) who you are currently slutting yourself around with because he is only going to tell you what you want to hear to get laid again. So ask a guy who has a girlfriend, who hopefully you aren't slutting yourself around with. Someone who you think is a faithful non-cheating guy, and ask if he would ever think about making a hookup into a girlfriend if you gave it up on the (insert number here) time you hung out. Good Luck, and I am interested to hear some replies of what people said.
Also, let me make one thing clear, I do not hate anyone. Yes, there are people I dislike, but I don't waste my time plotting against them. Their time will come. I am a strong believer in the idea of Karma, however I understand it slightly different than the Indian religions. I believe that God's will is set forth on everyone's life and that he can give you consequences for your actions if he so chooses. Have you ever wished something bad on someone only to fall and skin your knee, or cursed in anger at someone only to bite your own tongue, or lied about something you thought you got away with only to get caught? I see God acting in all these situations. My mom would tell me that God was punishing me when I had similar situations happen to me growing up.
I think it is time for me to go to bed, but after hearing some disturbing things about a person I helped and put up with a lot of things for, I figured I would vent a little and hopefully inspire some people to straighten things out in their lives. I am going to try to take some of my own advice as well and be even more proactive and stop procrastinating with a fews things I have been putting off.
Goodnight.
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amazingly talented girl

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFzs4nBC2Iw

Check out this girl, she is 15 and I guarantee she is going to be famous in a few years. Very talented, watch all her videos if you want some inspiration.

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12 days of Christmas

So, there is actually 18 days until Christmas but it snowed last night, and everyone, including the lobby of my building has their Christmas decorations up so why not put up a song? Love Jeff Dunham, he's really funny.



Merry Christmas
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why we over eat

I found this article on Yahoo:

A staggering 63 percent of Americans are overweight. The most common cause? We eat more food than we need—and we're all guilty of doing it: mindlessly munching on a bag of pretzels during a reality TV marathon or treating ourselves to a second helping when the first was plenty. But boredom and indulgence aside, why else are we reaching for a snack when we should feel full? Some of it can be blamed on habit, while other triggers have more to do with our body's hunger signals. Check out the list below to find out the most common overeating pitfalls and simple solutions for avoiding these traps.

1. You didn't get enough sleep last night.
Lack of rest stimulates two faux hunger triggers: energy deficiency, to which our natural reaction is to nourish our bodies, and appetite hormone confusion. "When our bodies are drained, levels of leptin—a hormone produced by our fat cells that controls our appetite—decrease, while levels of gherlin—a hormone produced by our stomach that stimulates our appetite—increase," explains American Dietetic Association spokeswoman Karen Ansel, RD. That's two hormones working against you. "Getting eight hours of sleep a night is the easiest thing you can do to prevent overeating." If you do fall short on zzz's, be sure to load up on nourishing, naturally energizing foods—such as fresh fruit, complex carbohydrates and lean proteins—throughout the day to help your body feel satisfied.

2. You're taking medication that causes hunger as a side effect.
If you felt ravenous the last time you were taking an antibiotic to tame an allergic reaction, joint inflammation, acne or a bad cold, the medicine may be to blame. "Medication that contains mild steroids, like prednisone, a corticosteroid, ramp up hunger big time," says Milton Stokes, RD, owner of One Source Nutrition, LLC. "If you've already eaten a normal-size meal, ignore the drug-inflated hunger," says Stokes. Instead, try an oral fix like chewing gum, sipping warm coffee or brushing your teeth, he suggests. If you're on long-term steroid therapy, consult a dietitian to devise an eating plan that will help you feel more satisfied throughout the treatment.

3. You're thirsty or dehydrated.
The symptoms of dehydration (sleepiness, low energy) closely mimic those of being overly hungry, which may lead you to think you need food to increase your energy level, explains Sandon. When you're thirsty, your mouth becomes dry, a symptom that eating will temporarily relieve, notes Sandon. She suggests drinking a tall glass of water or cup of herbal tea before eating and waiting for your body's hunger signals to adjust (about 10 minutes). "Doing so could save hundreds of calories."

4. It's "mealtime."
As creatures of habit, we tend to eat on autopilot. While some regularity is encouraged so that you don't become overly hungry, which could lead to bingeing, it's also important to listen to hunger signals, says Ansel. "Next time you sit down to eat, ask yourself: 'Am I really hungry?' If the answer is 'no,' either eat a smaller portion or put off the meal for an hour—though no longer than that," suggests Ansel. This also applies to situations you associate with eating, like flying. "We've been conditioned to associate an airplane ride with eating," Ansel says. The solution: "Pay attention to timing," recommends Lona Sandon, MEd, RD, assistant professor of nutrition at University of Texas Southwestern. "Know how long the flight is and plan satisfying meals around it." Also, take advantage of the free (hydrating) beverages, she adds, as the enclosed space leads to hunger-causing dehydration.

5. You just worked out.
We are conditioned to feed ourselves after exercising. And, after a particularly strenuous exercise session like a spinning class or interval-training workout, we tend to feel ravenous. But that doesn't mean your body needs extra calories. "It means your body needs a specific kind of nourishment," says Marissa Lippert, RD, a nutrition consultant and dietitian in New York City. Opt for roasted chicken or other lean meats (protein will replenish your muscles) and brown rice or other whole grains (complex carbohydrates take a while to break down) to help your body recover faster and fend off hunger longer.

6. Not enough time has passed since you finished your meal.
You've just eaten lunch only to wonder: "Why am I still hungry?" Before you assume you didn't eat enough, consider that maybe you ate too quickly. "Appetite hormones need time to tell your brain you're full," explains Sandon. To prevent post-meal hunger pangs, keep these pointers in mind: Eat slowly, putting down your fork between bites; choose flavorful and satisfying foods; and include a combination of fat, protein and carbohydrates in every meal. If you're still hungry, try sucking on a mint to ward off your cravings.

7. The women around you are eating.
A joint study out of Duke University and Arizona State University found that women tend to mirror other women's eating habits. "When one overdoes it, the rest often follow along," Ansel confirms. To avoid this copycat effect, Lippert suggests taking a quick minute to reassess your own eating habits—or, if all else fails, grabbing a pal and evacuating the scene of the food. A more permanent fix? Be the one who sets a healthy example for your girlfriends to follow. Their waistlines will thank you! "Just as obesity is contagious, so are healthy habits," says Dawn Jackson Blatner, author of The Flexitarian Diet.

8. You smell or see food.
"We tend to eat with our senses more than our stomachs," says Ansel. When we smell or see food—even if it's in a photo, advertisement or TV show—our mouths water, which stimulates our appetite. Onset factors can include smelling a batch of cupcakes baking, seeing snack food laid out on the counter or watching a cooking show. The clear-cut solution: "Out of sight, out of mind." Leave the room, hide the candy jar, turn off the TV—and the craving to eat will likely subside, says Ansel.

9. You're stressed out.
"Studies show that when people recognize they're stressed, they are more likely to turn to high-fat, salty or sugary foods," says Sandon. "These foods both are comforting and feel good in the mouth," she adds. But it's not all about emotional eating. Sandon notes that your body's chemical reaction to stress could also cause hunger pangs. "Increased levels of the stress hormones cortisol and insulin may be associated with triggering appetite." Either way, appetite control boils down to decision-making. Before reaching for the ice cream tub, try quickly clearing your mind.

So if we sleep more, drink water when we feel hungry instead of eat, and keep ourselves busy when we have just finished a work out or when we are stressed, we will be more healthy eaters. Pace yourself, especially when you are indulging in something high in calories. Eat slower and it will be more satisfying and you won't eat as much. Also, the more you sleep, the less hours you are up eating!
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back from a thanksgiving hiatus

I took a bit off from blogging to spend time with family and focus on modeling and such. Still focused on all that but finally got a bit of inspiration to write. Today a friend from work was talking to me about finding herself a sugar-daddy. It makes sense what she was saying. At a certain point you decide, it no longer matters what you look like, it matters what your bank account looks like. It may sound funny, or selfish, or like we are gold-diggers. But once ou hit a certain age, you no longer want to find a man who will look good next to you in pictures. You want a man who is a man and not a boy, and who will do what they have to do, and hold down 3 jobs if necessary in order to get the bills paid and food in their stomach. I don't want to start off a relationship with a guy who is in debt. Why would I want to risk having to support myself, him, and possibly children in the future? Now, I just want to be clear, that I have not reached this point yet. I think it is perfectly understandable to someone in their 20s to have school loans, car loans and whatnot. But the older you get, the better you should be at handling your money. So, this goes out to all you 30-somethings. To the men, if you are still single, its not your looks, its probably your lack of motivation in the work/wages department. To the women, if you are still single, keep your standards high, but you need to be self-sufficient, guys like an independent woman who will still treat him like a man and not a dog. Cook for your guy, give him a back massage, and he will return the favor. Nobody likes someone that is too high maintenance. Girls don't like guys who are bums/lazy. (which is a form of high maintenance because we always have to do everything for you and clean up after you). Guys don't like girls who are overly needy with too high of standards. (Guys should be able to pay for your date every now and then, that is not asking too much).
Good luck daters, there is a lot of fish in the sea, some are angel fish, some are mola-mola. google 'em.
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