How to Shop for a Husband
I am in the planning/start-up phase of a new business venture in the “dating” industry. While in this phase, I have spent a great deal of time checking out books, magazine articles, audio books, blogs, etc. about dating, relationship-building, marriage, etc. One of my most recent finds was a book entitled “How to Shop for a Husband” by Janice Lieberman. The title alone made me have to “check it out”. It is supposed to be a consumer guide to getting a great buy on a guy. I haven’t had time to start the book but I am really looking forward to reading what Ms. Lieberman has to say about this.
I will be sure to post updates on tips/hints that I find…who knows she might have a patentable model!
Here’s a few YouTube videos on the subject…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vewh5Ed4uLk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcwvckLDuLQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwL8NXjT0Y8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJko7sQhBLE
Woman’s Intuition
I have heard of a “woman’s intuition” since I was a little girl, however it wasn’t until I have grown and matured that I have learned to love and appreciate it. Ever since I was growing up, my mother always knew when I was lying, hurt, in trouble or hiding things from her. She was even so good that she would say “I don’t want to going her/doing this, because this will happen”. Of course, I’d blow that off and whatever she said would happen, would happen! I just thought it was coincidence.
It wasn’t until I was in a relationship, that I began to trust my intuition. I had something that would click in my head when I sensed something was “not right”. Sure enough, it would not be right (regardless of what lie he told). I really started to respect my judgment and “gut feeling”. This has even occurred in my professional life. I decided to “go with my gut” and leave my corporate job to be an entrepreneur. Many thought I was crazy to do such a thing. Now, I am SO happy I did so. The company I used to work for has been impacted dramatically because of the economy and other internal factors. Many of the friends I had there have moved on and gone to other companies, and the people I do know who work there are not as happy as they were at the time I worked there. Furthermore, my entrepreneurial ventures are doing wonderful. I could not ask for anything more then to have the opportunities that I have been allotted…I have absolutely no regrets because I went with my intuition and it was right!
I had a conversation with a girlfriend a few days ago, and she was telling me a story where she didn’t know if she should trust her intuition or not. Sure enough, the light was shown on the situation and she was right. That prompted me to write this post. Ladies, please listen to yourself. I really believe in this and hope you do too.
20 Years Strong…If Only I Will Experience It!!!!
I am so excited that I will be planning a 20 Year Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony. I am fortunate enough to be a family friend and truly see the love of the couple. As a single woman, who honestly doesn’t have the most positive outlook on marriage, it is refreshing to see a couple that is so lovely. The two of them balance each other out. He is the ying to her yang…seriously!
They have such a powerful partnership that all those around them admire their relationship, and possibly envy it. I know that I look forward to meeting someone who brings out the best in me and who can help improve, yet love my flaws. The couple still do the romantic things that you don’t seem to see happen to people who have been in a relationship for so long.
I am truly honored to have been chosen to plan such a big day in their lives, and the lives of their friends and family. I look forward to the next months ahead that will be filled with decor, bling and love!
Girlfriends Are Timeless
I attended a meeting this evening with a group of women who have been friends for over 20 years (almost as long as I am old). As an outsider, it was so interesting to see that the concept and interaction of “girlfriends” is the same regardless of age. These women gossiped in the same manner, talked about “fine” dudes the same way we did and essentially had the young, “sex in the city” flair that me and my 20-something year old friends have that we think is unique to us.
It’s funny because I truly believe that 30 is the new 20. These women (of which are our mothers) wear the same clothes as us, hang at the same spots as us, and have our “homeboy’s” looking at them like they’re just as fly as us. All I can say is that I am happy with this shift. I am happy to see women embrace their age with grace, elegance, yet still have a sense of sexiness and feminity. I also LOVE that women are taking care of themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally. Looking at them makes me not worry about getting older.
This concept was kind of why I created this blog. I have been inspired by so many of these diva-like women who can balance successful careers, family, travels, fitness/healthy lifestyles, etc. that I thought I should share the wealth.
Once again, it feels so good to kick back and kick it with your girlfriends.
Not Speaking To Deaf Ears
I attended the Black Management Association (BMA) Conference at Northwestern’s Graduate School of Management (Kellogg) this past weekend. I have a few friends who are getting their MBA’s from there. I have not spoken to them in a few years, so I asked what was a good weekend to visit; they said the BMA Conference. I looked at the conference agenda and was pleased to see that there was a panel on the economic development of Detroit.
I spoke to my friend the night before the conference (he was the event co-chair) and he say “you know you’re the reason why we’re doing the Detroit panel?” I looked confused and said “no”. He explained that he suggested doing the panel on Detroit after years of me talking about my city. It really put a smile on my face to know that my talking positive about Detroit had not fallen on deaf ears. As a result, the hundreds of MBA students (arguably, some of the smartest current and future business leaders of our time) were to attend a panel discussion about Detroit.
I just must say that when you’re passionate about something, people are compelled to listen, and if you’re really good, they’re inspired to also be passionate about your cause. My friend explained that he fought to get the panel to be done on Detroit, because the majority of committee members wanted to do it on Chicago. I must give myself a pat on the back for this one.
Remember, to spread the love and message about what it is that makes you happy.
