FYI: Unity Candle Ceremony

The Unity Candle Ceremony is common in the United States.  It is a ceremony that symbolizes unity between the Bride and Groom as well as the two families merging into one.  Ususally the mothers of the bride and groom light a tapered candle and after the bride and groom exchange vows (sometimes before the annoucement of husband and wife and sometimes afterwards) they each take a tapered candle and light the pillar candle,usually located in the middle. The couple then blow out the tapered candles, to indicate that the two lives have been permanently merged, or they may leave them lit beside the central candle, symbolizing that the now-married partners have not lost their individuality.

FACEBOOK...the NEW Soap Opera!

I am sure most of us use Facebook as a fun social tool...you know to share pictures, keep in touch with family and friends and such...but did you know there are SOAP OPERAs on FACEBOOK. Yeah my husband and I have been following one....you know the person that shares everything on Facebook as if it was a diary....their statuses are full fledged arguments...on Monday they are breaking up by Tuesday afternoon they love each other...so much drama...sometimes you feel compelled to jump in with questions...like..."when did y'all make up?" or  "Are y'all really having this conversation on FACEBOOK!!!"  (long sigh)  This is getting out of hand...just the other day after a hard days work, I found myself asking my husband what's going on with Facebook Saga?....not a good sign...soooo here are some FACEBOOK TIPS...

1.  IF for some reason your conversation turns serious or personal or someone pops off you do know you can hid the conversation...Yes....just click on the edit box and then select hide....just that simple!

2. DO NOT PARTICIPATE!

   

I am NOT trying to choose your look, however....

We all have tried different styles, fashions, hairstyles, etc.  and there have been times when you really like the style but your close friends and/or partner/spouse don't but you get ungodly amounts of compliments....but what about the times when you don't particularly care about the style and everyone tells you.."That's your look!"..."You should wear your hair like that all the time"...that's your style....you should wear more of that"..

This has happened a time or two to me.  This is how I deal with it:  IF I really like it then I really am not concerned about what others think.  IF I am trying something brand spanking new and ?I am unsure myself..then I consider other's opinions, but in the end it is ulitimately my decision. Here are some helpful tips in making an informed decision:

1.  Know your body type:

2.  Know what colors look good on you

3.  Take unbiased friends (those that will tell you the truth) shopping. Let them help you select pieces that work for you and not against you.

Classic Fashion Fail!

TOP 10 Summer DON'TS

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 1.  Man or Woman DON'T wear socks with flipflops or sandals!

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 2. Wear the correct size blouse/shirt to ensure it covers your tire..I mean belly.

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3.  Wear the correct size shorts so that it covers your BUTT!


 4.  Panty lines are NOT eye candy.

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5.  If your toes are longer then the shoe...DONT wear that shoe. 



6.  STOP TGFS....(Toe Grip Floor Syndrone)...


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7, 8, 9 and 10...are repeats of 1 2 3 and 4!

The 10 Commandments of

As an Event Planner, I often go shopping with my clients.  No matter what the occassion whenever you are shopping for an outfit remember these tips (I have taken the liberty to underline the ones you should NOT forget:

1.  Know what you like and dislike.  2.  Dress for yourself. If you like it and it looks good on you...go for it. 3.  Dress to suit your age. 4.  Dress to suit your shape 5.  Look appropritate for wherever you are going.  (You don't want to show up at a job interview in your club clothes.)  6.  Wear your clothes with confidence.  7.  Be wise with your money.  8. Embrace your individual style.  9.  Don't be in bondage to the latest trends.  10.  Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone.  Take some fashion risks.

The Blame Game

We all have played this game sometime or another.  It always stems around something not going as planned.  If you don't wake up in time somehow or another it's your partners fault...why didn't YOU wake ME up?  If you are late for an appointment....why didn't we leave earlier?  I was waiting on YOU! Does any of that sound familiar?  If so, now is a great time to take evaluation.  Stop playing the Blame game and try being accountable.  Try waking your own-self up..or leaving earlier to get to that appointment on time.  Stop rushing.  Plan accordingly.  

Try something new today to get a better result!

Paid on the First but Played on the Last?

"Every month I get paid on the first, played on the last, and struggle all through the middle. M-O-N-E-Y never seem to multiply for me" - Lyrics from Eric Benet's song, Paid (featuring Eddie Levert)

This song has an old school Temptations feel to it. The melody has a familiar but comforting feel and it's quite easy to get caught up and start singing this catchy phrase. I like to listen to the lyrics before I start repeating them so after hearing this line I thought to myself, how many people feel this way?  What ideas can I come up with to encourage friends and family that may feel like they can't get out of that hole.  Then I thought to myself...old school song, warrants old school remedy...RENT PARTY!!!!

Somebody needs to bring it back....so why not me...why not you....why not us! 

Basically you host a party at your house, apartment club house, charge a nominal fee at the door (have enough people + door charge = RENT MONEY!) Now rent money can be substituted for electric bill money, water bill money, food money, tuition money, church money...what ever your need is this could be the simple solution.  As the host all you are providing is a GOOD time, some GOOD Music, and light hor de vours....chips dips....beverages...etc.  

Let me know how this works for ya!

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