Misadventures in Atlanta

By SlimOne

September 10, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this

Happy Dry Hump Day

3 Mo working days until unemployment

By Teresa

September 10, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this

Wow!

By China Doll

September 10, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this

Morning To All!!!

Slim Be encouraged Gurl

By MLL

September 10, 2008 8:52 AM | Link to this

Good morning, I can’t say I’ve ever charmed a guy, maybe I have but didn’t realize I was going it. I can only relate charm(ing)to majic spells ooooooohh or round Halloween time. Something about that word just rubs me the wrong way. I’ll being lurking until the topic change.

By Leggs

September 10, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this

Stay strong SlimOne. I have a feeling things will work out for you.

Of course, men like to be charmed. I’ve charmed a few. Wit is merely a complement to the physical traits of a person.

By Leggs

September 10, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this

MLL, I’m joining you in lurksville. Not in a good mood today. Something is off w/me so not to bark at anyone I’ll sit in the corner indian style chanting!

By MLL

September 10, 2008 9:07 AM | Link to this

My prayers are with you Slimeone in finding another job. Stay positive.

By SlimOne

September 10, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this

Leggs & ChinaDoll I appreciate the kind words….

Leggs Wit is merely a complement to the physical traits of a person. Well I guess that answers the question for me, that I have charmed a guy or two. I don’t charm dudes intentionally unless I’m acting for the fun of it. However, I just be myself and more times than not, it works. I will assume when a dude first sees me that he doesn’t know or have an idea that I have a witty personality and I’m laid back…almost one of the guys. So when I get them laughing they are pleasantly surprised. I think it helps them to relax and open up more because they don’t have to stress on keeping a conversation going or try too hard to entertain me. Also, I’d like to think i’m pretty easy to talk to about different things. I love interacting with folks and shooting the breeze.

By MLL

September 10, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this

Legg pull up a chair….here’s a glass of chilled mimosa, drink it up girl there’s plenty more….

By Wise Diva

September 10, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this

Good morning all! MLL, you know I didn’t even think of it in those terms, now I have that show CHARMED on the brain.

What about the other questions? What do you think men would be surprised to know about women?

By ATL Guy

September 10, 2008 9:28 AM | Link to this

What up All! Slim … stay positive. Look at the benefit, you have an option to move into something very exciting, think of the options and opportunities out there & don’t limit yourself

True story, I was in Buckhead on Saturday night at the rooftop of Fado’s, this guy starts talking to this girl about how his a$$ looks. If she likes it or whatever. This guy was such a douche my boyz and I had to find out his story. His wife was there and he was trying to hook up a 3-some with her blonde friend. No charm what so ever…just douche comments like that! TooL haha.

I don’t really work Charm. Just use humor and that tends to work. Everyone has different ways to break the ice. Believe if you just level with people and be real with them, people tend to go for that. Thin line from Charm and Trying Too Hard

By Leggs

September 10, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this

Love Mimosas. Thanks.

I think men would be surprised to know that women aren’t as needy as they think we are. Most of us are not looking for that knight in shining armor coming to our rescue. I think men would be surprised to know that we don’t NEED them we WANT them!

Wish I was self-employed…I want to go home!

By AmazonRed

September 10, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this

Morning everyone. Let’s get over the hump! LOL

WiseDiva, you’re a Mac girl? I knew I liked you for a reason! LOL

By Mo (aka Moeisha)

September 10, 2008 9:40 AM | Link to this

Morning All!!

SlimOne keep ya head up chica! You will find something.

I think I will mostly lurk on this one.

Great comments MLL & Leggs

By SlimOne

September 10, 2008 9:49 AM | Link to this

Okay ya’ll. I really thought I was cool with this job thang…but why did my account have to send me a parting gift with a “we’ll miss you” card that everyone signed…I was alright until i read that…sniff, sniff…I ain’t no punk. I’m not gonna cry…sniff, sniff…Boohoo…I’m not…hooo hoooo…gonna….cryyyyyyyyy winnneee, winnneeee winnneeee!!!!

By AmazonRed

September 10, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

Ladies, what do you think men would be surprised to find out about women?

That some of us want our alone time and space as much as you do. Not all of us are clingbots!

Have you ever charmed a guy so much he was smitten with you from your first introduction?

Yes, they love the sass and wit, at least initially when they’re on some “ackrite”

When was the last time you met a charming guy? What did he do? How did you respond?

I think most of the men I meet have that charm factor. The last one of note was the handsome doc who made a beeline for me almost immediately walked in the door at the bar I was at. He simply walked up to me an introduced himself, even though I was with a gaggle of women. He then acknowledged my friends before turning his full attention to me with his witty banter. What did I do? Get his number of course and go out with him two days later!

By Leggs

September 10, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

WOW, you have me tearing up. You need to go into comedy!

By MLL

September 10, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this

WD I’m on my second glass of mimosa….I’ll keep it clean…but men would be surprised that we can scan a room faster than they can :)

By East Point's Own (fire department sux)

September 10, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

Its the really simple things that can be charming about a woman, a few things that stand out in my mind are the women who know what men’s needs are and before you go the other direction I mean the women who can help you tie a tie properly ( if you can do more than one type of know even better), if you know how to help your guy fold and tuck in a dress shirt properly.. little things like that show that you took the time to learn how to help a guy out.

Aside from that I think the most charming thing about a woman is experience and intelligence. I love when I meet a woman and we can talk about something other than trivial nonsense about celebrities, tv, movies, etc. Women who have traveled to distant places and can relate to the different experiences of the world really charm the pants off of me ( literally)

By Bentley

September 10, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

Charm makes the biggest impact when it is something that is consistent with the individual’s personality. For example, I tell brothas that if doing something like opening a door for a lady is absolutely remote from how they’d normally operate then don’t do it. I think we all know the real side of people come out after the “newness stage” wears off.

For ladies, the same holds true. I think there was a post by Blanca weeks back about the differences in women when they’re in and out of a relationship. I’ll extend that to the first few dozen dates. Both men and women are probably very guilty of wearing that social mask, but women seem to let down a little more because they’re a lot better at disguising themselves. That isn’t to say it’s completely bad. I don’t know too many guys who want to know too much too soon but what I’m speaking of pertains to the straight CONTRADICTIONS that are NOT consistent with their personalities. Sh*t like, “I thought you enjoyed watching football with me!?!?!” (loL) I’ve digressed a bit but moving along…

I say all that to simply say that the best charm is the one that is real. If this is someone you’re interested in, you’ll naturally raise the measure of charm because you’re more interested in them than you would be say, your neighbor from across the way. (A little rhyme for that @$$, loL!) Your interactions should reflect that and, if they’re genuine, the man will appreciate that more because it linger on as he sees things play out consistently in the future.

BTW, and when I speak of charm, what I’m really saying is the willingness to enter a common space of communication without any fear or discomfort with sharing that space with someone. Charm is essentially disarming someone and making them feel at ease with your presence.

By Wise Diva

September 10, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

LOL @ MLL..so true, I concur. Great post East Point & Bentley!

AmazonRed, ah yes, living the ilife, got sucked in and I am hooked and trying not to be broke because of it. LOL

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

@SlimOne May this be a chance for space and opportunity to motivate the Divine Universe to receive your higher and manifest your most righteous best interest in all things that you deserve…peace.

@ATL Guy

I see from an online site how much reconstruction is going on in B’Head…I lived and worked off and on in that area for many years between 1988 and 2001…I see that some of my favorite haunts are gone…Mike& Angelo’s…I knew the Steamhouse was out and I see that is has relocated to Midtown…I hear that it is all changing…what is still there?

By East Point's Own

September 10, 2008 10:36 AM | Link to this

Bentley

I could not have said it better myself I agree 100% especially this part when I speak of charm, what I’m really saying is the willingness to enter a common space of communication without any fear or discomfort with sharing that space with someone.

It is a turn off, but also more of a concern when i meet women who have this so called”wall” up when they meet a guy. In my opinion the first few meetings with a person are crucial to setting the tone/foundation of the relationship, and when either party artificially holds back or tries to regulate how much feeling/trust/energy they give and receive they are setting the relationship up for failure. Getting hurt is a part of life its about time some folks grew up and learned that it happens, you learn, and you improve future relationships as a result of it. The most charming thing of all must be a person who lets you know that they are comfortable in your presence, and it can’t really get much more simple than that.

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 10:38 AM | Link to this

Charm is essentially disarming someone and making them feel at ease with your presence.

That is a very succinct way of defining charm…a nd I think that it is more of a intrinsic personality trait rather than a contrived behavior…otherwise it would be more a more guileful nature of expression…the epitome of charm is duende (by dictionary definiation): the power to attract through personal magnetism and charm…most times duende is defined as the unusaul ability to charm and attract…and it is something that possesses the designated person…the person can not choose it.

By kimmie

September 10, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

Good morning blog fam!

SlimOne - Like everyone, I wish you the best. I’ve been a victim of downsizing/outsourcing 3 times in my career. That’s just the way things go in corporate America and you have to be prepared. I have been truly blessed because each time I was able to land on my feet with something even better than before. This last time I was determined to find something that would not only pay the bills, but bring joy to my life, something I really enjoy doing. I applyed for not just “safe” positions that I knew I could easily get with my education and experience. I stepped out and applied for things that I was really interested in but in the past would not normally have thought I was qualified for. In the past I would only apply if I could check off 95% of the “requirements”. I went for jobs I knew I could do and could tie in outside experiences, not just things on my resume. I really had to work to sell myself for those positions, where as before I did not have to do much except put on a suit, show up and shake hands, because my resume spoke for me. I saw the last job loss as an opportunity to step out on a limb and really look for something I love to do. We spend most of our time at work anyway - why not make it something you love?

By lurker

September 10, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this

EPO It is a turn off, but also more of a concern when i meet women who have this so called”wall” up when they meet a guy. In my opinion the first few meetings with a person are crucial to setting the tone/foundation of the relationship, and when either party artificially holds back or tries to regulate how much feeling/trust/energy they give and receive they are setting the relationship up for failure. Getting hurt is a part of life its about time some folks grew up and learned that it happens, you learn, and you improve future relationships as a result of it. The most charming thing of all must be a person who lets you know that they are comfortable in your presence, and it can’t really get much more simple than that.

That’s a bit harsh, turned off because someone may be a bit guarded. Try sticking something directly into your eye. What happens? Your eyelid will move, in an effort to protect quicker than you realized you blinked. My point being, being guarded sometimes, is almost as natural and instinctive. That’s not to say over a small amount of allotted time, one should open up and trust but come on, just because you’re grown doesn’t mean hurt don’t hurt as much. JMHO

By SlimOne

September 10, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this

m’karyl I think I’m going to make your 10:29 post my Resume Objective. (Folks will read that and immediately feel the urge to burn an incense & pull out some bongo drums) LOL! Thanks, that was very mystical yet poetic.

EPO Women who have traveled to distant places and can relate to the different experiences of the world really charm the pants off of me ( literally) I just got back from Montgomery Alabama…Are you starting to feel turned on yet?

By ATL Guy

September 10, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

MKary its wild, when you drive through Buckhead these days…its just Cranes everywhere. Not much is still around! Hole in the Wall, Peachtree Tavern, East Andrews, Aiko, Fados are the bars that have stayed. The Buckhead scene has changed completely. Its more corporate these days. All is going towards Midtown & honestly Midtown is more my scene. But, miss the Buckhead when it was Prime. Now its going to be Financial district of the southeast, changing its image completely. Can’t say thats a bad thing either

By China Doll

September 10, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

Kimmie

Very inspiring post!!!

By East Point's Own

September 10, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

lurker If you are not the real you when you meet someone and on the first few dates you are building upon unstable ground. I have been hurt emotionally as an adult, but I am not afraid to have it happen again. I do not let the fear of being hurt win. There is a quote I read recently that went a little something like this ” those who make decisions based on fears have already lost” and although I did not generate that idea its one I have lived by for a long time, and I am sure its not for everyone but I like the overall results that I have gotten from it. Instinct is very limited in humans we are not born with the ability to do much more than cry, just about everything else we do in life is decision based. We can decide to be stronger than the events which have caused us emotional harm. But before it turns ugly let me say never be foolish, don’t go around giving out your SSN or credit card numbers freely Don’t do things that will obviously get you in a bad emotional or physical state, but instead pay attention and react to what you receive from the person, expect the best (or expect nothing) but be prepared for the worst.

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

@SlimOne

One love sistah…lol…word sound power…and may it be returned to the giver as it was spoken to the receiver…cause chile, Ineeds some blessings too…lol…let us all get fed.

@ATL guy*

Yeah, Midtown has been through quite a revitalization since 2001…the most extensive since the mid-80s…I have been going to Vickery’s for years…also like Fuego..and a few other spots…but P’Tree from North Ave to 14th St has transformed tremendously…many more places along the main drag to hang out…much more enticing as of late…I read about the new plans for B’Head before I left and they definitely want to make it more upscale Rodeo Drive like…but prior to ‘95…’96…B’Head was a great combination of shops, restuarants and bars in good balance…and then it changed into Drunk Zone USA…lol…I saw this happening and I said WTF!!!

By East Point's Own

September 10, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

SlimOne Well I am sure there is plenty we could talk about in relation to trips to Montgomery… I worked down there for about 2 months and that place is “different” for sure.

By Cemeeli

September 10, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

Hey in here!!

On Topic: Before anything “jumps off” I want to know if you are a realist and if we would vibe. As far as charming me, nah…jus be real…you don’t have to woo me, with charisma. I am a very down to earth type of person; i’m naturally joyous with laughter.

Shout out birthday wish to; 2CPTG Happy Birthday Young Blood.

By ATL Guy

September 10, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

SlimOne don’t know your situation. Maybe you were happy with your job or not. Sometimes, people are not satisfied with their job but will not leave it cause its a safe sure thing. It stops people from really pushing themselves to be better but rather just to settle with the routine. This happens too often.

I’m mid 20’s and definitely not the most patient person. I’ve been working at my Technology Company for almost 3 years. Great Company, Love the People I work with, but looking to challenge myself even more. I’m going to a Networking group tonight to discuss other companies. I have a steady job, but I think being so flexible at the moment, gotta pursuit the money or job where I can really make it happen. I’m too Driven sometimes, love challenges, and hate routine. Looking at positions in the Medical Technology fields.

So we will see what happens. Interested to see what my market worth is valued as. Sometimes you just have to take a chance

By Leggs

September 10, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

Nephew, sweetie you didn’t tell me it was your b-day….Happy B-day hugs and kisses!

By kimmie

September 10, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this

Thanks, China! I’ve just been there and know exactly what she’s going through. The last company did not even give anyone a severance package! Luckily I saved well and had something tentatively lined up by my end date. I really had to step out on faith!

By DasV

September 10, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

good morning good ppl

SlimOne out of lurkesville to tell you same as M’k (but not as eloquently) that this too shall pass. you dont really know yourself till adversity shows up…. tell ya’self i said ‘hey. whats good?’ when ya’ll meet. seriously, if you set up a set at some downtown corner, and kicked a comedy act i would support…. give us your take on the job, the hustle, life in general…. you have an awesome take on things and a great sense of humor…. a ‘in-the-meantime’ gig on the street or whaeva could open the world… who knows?? lemme know if you start a blog or something… thats how that broke diaries author got her break.

leggs mommie… whats up with you?? you are the perpetual optimist on the blog…. im feeling un-nerved at you being in a down mood, angry at the world (unless i missed something) Shalom, sister…. i wish you peace…. and through all may your eyes smile.

on topic charm to me is what speaks for you when your hair aint got much too say… yo shoes is blunting your self-expression…. when makeup cant accentuate cause it wasnt used…. charm is the pleasant surprise that there is more to whats visible because whats said is so cleverly delivered and resonates in a ticklish kinda way wit whats waaaay deep in your soul that you aint think nobody could reach….. but i could be wrong….im goin on memories

CEEmee hey, gurl! everything good wit you i hope. dont want all my blog-sistas to be in no funk today.

By SlimOne

September 10, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this

ATL Guy I know before you mentioned online networking. You might want to join LinkedIn.com if you’re not a member already. It’s sort of like the whole 6 degrees of separation ideal. Good Luck to you on your job change. I actually enjoyed doing what i was doing, I just wanted to get paid more. But now I’m open to trying something totally different, more exciting, more $$$.

I was watching this special on HBO that had different African Americans speaking. I was interested in what Keenan Ivory Wayans said. He had completed 3 yrs of college but wanted to pursue comedy/acting. When he told his dad what he was thinking about doing, his dad gave him the, Go ahead and finish school so you’ll have something to fall back on, speech. Keenan said he thought about it and told his dad, Well if i finish school and know i have something to fall back on, I will not push myself as hard as I need to if i know i have that cushion there…Atl G what you said reminded me of that.

And I was also shocked to see Zane didn’t start writing until she was 30 and didn’t even have a desire to be a writer. It started out as a short story she wrote and let her friends read it…they passed it around and next thing you know everyone was like, you should be a writer. So all that gave me some things to think about.

By Leggs

September 10, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

My eyes widened when I saw your name DasV and then I see you talking to me as well. I know, I know. I try to really stay in a good mood. I’m much better now. I grabbed that “bad mood” by his bald head and threw him out the window. Funky moods don’t sit with me very well….gotta keep it moving!

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

@DasV If I had fifty cents for each time I had to pull my butt up off the ground and regroup…I would be a billionaire…instead, I am a well-seasoned survivor…

Sittin’ in the morning sun And watching all the birds passing by Oh how sweet they sing And oh how much I wish that I could fly And I try I said I try I try I really try try try But I got to Pick myself up Dust myself off Start all over, again (CHORUS 2x) Sittin’ in the midday sun And wondering where my meal’s coming from After working so hard Not even piece of bread at the yard And I said I try Oh Lord I try I try I really try try try Sittin’ in the evening sun And watching the same birds passing by Sittin’ and wondering And waiting for the time for me to fly And I try I said I try Good Lord I try I really try try try So long and I just find It was just a waste of time So long and I just find I been been wasting all my time I’ve got to pick myself up…

Amen…thank you brethren Apostle Petr Tosh.

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

SlimOne

So all that gave me some things to think about.

and Thought is the father of action and action the father of deed and deed the grandchild of thought.

By Leggs

September 10, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this

Also DasV, you need to post more often. I like reading you!

m’kary I thought you were going into Otis Redding’s Sitting on the Dock of the Bay. Whew!

By ATL Guy

September 10, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

Slim That HBO special sounds interesting for real. I’ve never settled for anything in my life…have too much Drive. I came out of University and sitting in traffic during rush hour on GA400. Saw this guy next to me with the shirt & tie on, hand on his face bored, driving the mini-van, & driving back to his wifey and kids. told myself at that moment I will NEVER be that guy. Of course I had this, lets take on the world attitude coming out of school. But, I’ve never lost that mentality. People that really limit themselves have themselves to blame most of the time by not venturing out and taking a chance. Anything Great in Life never comes easy…

By DasV

September 10, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this

Leggs thats the sista i know and quietly rely on while hangin out in lurks-town. thank you* that was too funny… snatching bad mood by his bald head LOL

M’K that is one apostle that done seent some things, ok? a soul-entity on-to-himself…. his search for righteous served him well… i pray ours does as well, seen??

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

@Leggs

Well, Sittin on the Dock of the Bay is for self-sadness reflection…self-lonliness blues…lol…this ain’t one of them moments…we need some fighting spirit words of endurance and resilence…uh-huh…got me a mouthful of them today…amen!!!

@DasV that is one apostle that done seent some things, ok? a soul-entity on-to-himself…. his search for righteous served him well… i pray ours does as well, seen??

Dat be real truth…and the church says amen…amen.

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this

2CPTG

Earthday Greetings fellow Virgo!!!!

By ATL Guy

September 10, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

No one is Fighting with me Today…this is Strange…

By China Doll

September 10, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

M’K, DasV, Leggs and others

I love the empowerment that is going on here. It’s always great to see/read “sistah’s lifting each other up.” My soul is smiling

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 12:15 PM | Link to this

@ATL Guy

No one is Fighting with me Today…this is Strange…

Dat be cuz youse actin lak youse gots sum home training…lmao

By DasV

September 10, 2008 12:22 PM | Link to this

ATLguy we still love you… dont you go feeling unloved just cause someone aint got you by throat. LOL

ChinaDoll i do too. only time i like to show myself around these parts is when lifting is going down.

back on topic some insecure ppl read pleasantness as charm…. not that charm is necessarily an invitation for more than what the moment is…. i just mean to say that just cause ive made you laugh and ive caught you off guard by wit, i am not suggesting that we have further contact beyond you bagging my store items …. in fact im cool wit leaving you here and carrying my own bags to the car. :) what say the ppl?

By i'm swiss

September 10, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

“No one is Fighting with me Today…this is Strange…”

F@CK OFF, ATL Guy!

Feel better now? LOL

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

@DasV

Uh-huh…ya’ know…some ppl take it a little too personally…it is just my natural rhythm to be as I is…my Panamanian soulmate was the one who told me that I was possessed by Duende…and in this case I can not control who is attracted to its aura in my personality…some times it makes me feel like I am a shyte magnet…or a receptor for co-dependent castastrophes and rejects…lol

By Dan

September 10, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

@Das

I think some people exude charm just off GP. It’s you being you, but you put people at ease and make them comfortable around you and they call it charm.

In actuality, it’s your comfort with yourself that is eminating and the person is affected by it without knowing why.

@Slim keep your head up babygirl! Damn the Man!

By Leggs

September 10, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

Thank you DasV, that’s very sweet of you.

m’karyl, you’re absolutely right, but Sittin’ in the morning sun had me immediately singing Sitting on the The Dock.

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

@Dan

M’ has now put on the official Black Panther beret and throws up the Black Power fist in salute…and starts singing Power to the People…lol.

By Binford2k

September 10, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this

A woman can intently listen to a man and try to enjoy what he enjoys to charm him. Getting us a coffee or a beer or something we enjoy like that is a simple way to charm.

The slightest touch or smile can be a subtle thing that will make a man notice you.

Woman are always surprised to know men can yearn for attention just like women do. Sometimes, we like when a woman takes the lead in the flirting game. The notion of “tradition” I think holds women back sometimes. But it is 2008. Equal pay, equal rites, equal charming.

By Beautiful

September 10, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this

dan the next time you fly yo phine azz down west, TELL SOMEBODY, k.

staceye hey gurl!

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 1:00 PM | Link to this

@Leggs

I can see that because of the wording in the opening phrase…I’ll be sitting in the morning sun, sitting til the evening comes…watchin the ships roll in, and I will watch them roll away again…lol

By DasV

September 10, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this

M’K my father once called me a shyt-stirrer… is that the same thing? i love when i come on the blog and have to google… (i love learning)… google Duende. get back witcha on my thoughts… right now the inital got me too scared to process LOL

i agree with you Dan its our inner confidence and peace with self that ppl pick up on and it attracts them to us… everyone wants a soft place… few realize that we all need one… those who glimpse the idea in us cant help but to react even in the worse way just cause when they see you is ok wit you they aint ok wit them…. think thats the definition of haters

hole’up dan is phine!??

By Dan

September 10, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this

@Slim

Get you some Sam Cooke “been a long time coming….a change gone come…” it’ll lift your spirits, I promise.

@MK

I be like Damn the Man! while I’m working for them!

@Angie

Will do.

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this

@DasV

Uh no…a shyte magnet draws it like flies…a shyte stirrer get some mess started…lol…and check o=ut the www.m-w.com dictionary it gives a ggod definition on the word…it is of Spanish origin and in some Spanish speaking cultures Duende is referred to as a spirit…like a ghost of presence…

By 2CPTG

September 10, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this

Thanks for the B-Day wishes……

By Dan

September 10, 2008 1:23 PM | Link to this

@All

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.

Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?

Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God.

Your playing small does not serve the world.

There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.

We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others”

—Marianne Williams (spoken by Nelson Mandela after his release, and in the movie “Coach Carter”)

By AmazonRed

September 10, 2008 1:27 PM | Link to this

LOL. Interesting.

Happy Birthday, 2CPTG

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 1:32 PM | Link to this

@Dan

Spook still needed to sit by the door…lol…so some of us is the Spooks by the door…uh-huh.

By Blue_Kolla

September 10, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

Ladies If yoll want to charm a dude, sharpen up your domestic skills, loosen up your pride, and stand up straight.

By SlimOne

September 10, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

Where is everybody…seems like one of those watching paint dry blogs today.

By ATL Guy

September 10, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

I’m Swiss Thats more Like It!!!!

MKary I’m glad you can be inspired by my words of wisdom on this Blog each and everyday. Helping People Out…One Curse Word at a Time!

By wRENN

September 10, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this

@2CPTG, they say it’s yo birthday…where you at mayne?! Now a short rendition of Stevie Wonder’s song:

Happy Birthday to ya, happy birthday to ya, happy birrrrrtttttddaaayyyyy!

So since it’s your birthday, Dance like nobody’s watching, love like you ain’t neva been hurt and remember to keep smiling even when you don’t want too!

On topic: I’m naturally charming and I extend the old school traditions to a guy if we are dating, I love my black men and they are the king of the castle. Unfortunately you don’t meet very charming men these days but it does still exist, I’ma keep hope alive and keep looking for it…

back to lurkersville, our office is having ice cream and cake AGAIN, we gain alot of pounds around here in between the firing and the layoffs due to this interesting economy…

Good day all…

By kimmie

September 10, 2008 1:43 PM | Link to this

People that really limit themselves have themselves to blame most of the time by not venturing out and taking a chance. Anything Great in Life never comes easy…

AtlGuy - I try to keep this in my head at all times. My parents constantly preached that nothing great comes easy, but as a kid we don’t understand that you can’t wave a magic wand! I am a big collector of biographies on famous people. Entertainers, politicians, captains of industry, designers, etc. Every last one at some point or many, had to step out and take a chance. Fear holds quite a few of us back! And, we must always remember that ITS NEVER TOO LATE!

By Leggs

September 10, 2008 1:45 PM | Link to this

Thanks BlueKolla, I got all that in check! Funny!

Yeah SlimOne, only 65 posts and it’s 1:44!

By AmazonRed

September 10, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

Dance like nobody’s watching

That’s funny because I do this and everyone just laughs at me. I’m more coordinated than Ellen! LOL

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

@ATL Guy

WTF are you talking about??? Dumb mess again…and your words of wisdom are non-existant hereon this blog…but mine are a plethora and font of enlightenment…ofay???

By Poppa Grande

September 10, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

Slim

Where is everybody…seems like one of those watching paint dry blogs today.

I think that everyone is waiting for the right time to yell “surpise”.

sorry, bad joke…I’ll leave the comedy to you.

Also, (in reference to the job situation) as the Elements (aka Earth, Wind & Fire) would say “keep your head to the sky”.

By 2CPTG

September 10, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this

Thanks, A Red…..

wRENN, thanks, as well; I’m in and out….

By SlimOne

September 10, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this

Dan That is one of my FAVORITE songs. I also like to sing, Luther Barnes song, “I’m Still Holding On” when i’m in the shower.

By DasV

September 10, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this

M’K LOL… overstand… i guess we all one or the other at some point in our lives… glad that growth for me is over.

Dan thank you for that. its always good to read that again.

TOUCAN u know on every day i got nuttin but love for u! muah

By ATL Guy

September 10, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

MKary you must admit I’m very insightful today. What are you getting mad about!? You were doing so well keeping you temper under control today, don’t lose it now!

By Leggs

September 10, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

Just to spice things up. My daughter has been sick since Sunday afternoon. She wanted the craziest thing for dinner last night. Fried shrimp and candied yams. Hell, she couldn’t be too sick asking for that mess. She went back to school this morning. Yes, I fixed it for her, but I was looking at her sideways!

By Dan

September 10, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

@Slim

Get you the 5 heartbeats soundtrack and ride that jon to the tracks skip.

By kimmie

September 10, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

BlueKolla - Ladies If yoll want to charm a dude, sharpen up your domestic skills, loosen up your pride, and stand up straight.

Man, any woman can do that, IMO! When I think of charm, I think of that certain something special, that brings a smile to your face when you think about it, that something that sets that person apart.

By AmazonRed

September 10, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this

When I think of charm, I think of that certain something special, that brings a smile to your face when you think about it, that something that sets that person apart.

Exactly kimmie, charm is more about personality, than specific action.

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 2:02 PM | Link to this

@ATL GUY*

You are such a typically ignorant white boy…you are so funny…make false accusations of anger and such…2050 is coming baby…buh-bye…and he John McCain know that.

By SlimOne

September 10, 2008 2:02 PM | Link to this

Leggs Sounded like she just wanted some comfort food. I’m not feeling too well myself. Can you make me a peach cobbler? Slim now fake coughing and putting on the sick/sad face for added effect

By 2CPTG

September 10, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

got mad love for you too, Venus….

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 2:03 PM | Link to this

@DasV

This is true…but of course I would rather be the stirrer of it than the magnet…lol…one get some going…the other just reak with the stench permeating from the crowds of admirers…lol…you know the saying…that and flies…lol

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this

Is anyone here using the Microsoft Office 2007 version of applications…does it annoy you that the document conversions from 2003 to 2007 suck…the files are not read with equitable translation in the conversion…it is like WTF…the conversion compatibility sucks…now I have to almost reformat a .doc file.

M’ now pulling on dreads, screaming…Bill Gates, I am going to get you for this!!!!

By Leggs

September 10, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

Yeah, I suppose. I have never served those 2 items together. I’ll take care of you SlimOne. I need to use your kitchen. My oven is acting funny!

By ATL Guy

September 10, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this

Kimmie you’re totally right about those biographies. Never know until you put yourself out there. People need to be willing to get burned once in awhile. If anything, hardships make you stronger and will learn more than just to take the easy route

By DasV

September 10, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

M’K i am using MS 2007 and not having that much trouble at all… not with that anyway. what annoys me to no end is it takes beyond forever for word to load and when it does its automatically set to 1.5 line height…. ive changed every setting possible and still it spaces my documents unless i type all the way to the end of the line… but sometimes i got a list running… if you get bill on the tele-ly patch him through to me, k?? the ribbons aint working for me.

By DuShawn

September 10, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this

Wifey has a birthday in a few weeks. Any suggestions on what I should do for her? I need something romantic, memorable, but most importantly economical.

By East Point's Own

September 10, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this

Microsoft Office 2007 sux period. All they did is move around all the buttons and menus everybody was used to and make saved files unreadable by older versions. And what really sux is that I have Office 2007 at work and 2003 at home.

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this

@Dasv

I do not have a problem with the new set (i.e the ribbons)…overall, adapting to the new scheme is cool…I have certs as a Master/Expert User of all MS applications…it is what I do for a living as a Computer Software Specialist…but the files do not convert as literally from say Word or Excel as they did in some previous versions…a lot get lots in the translation to 2007…a purposeful move I do believe to force Vista/OFfice 2007 on all current users…it is annoying formany converted users…I have several documents that I am having to edit/reformat, etc for 2007…now Access is cool…I have converted a few of the databases I have programmed with no problem at all…just some of the other applications…yeah, if I get BG on the telly he will get an earful…lol

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this

@DuShawn

yeah…buy her one on my originally designed peices of artistic neckware…semi precious stones and one of a kind…lol…I may not get it for you wholesale…but they are quite a deal…lmao

By Blue_Kolla

September 10, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

Kimmie Man, any woman can do that, IMO! When I think of charm, I think of that certain something special, that brings a smile to your face when you think about it, that something that sets that person apart.

Then why ain’t a gang of dudes walking around talking about how charming their broads are?

ARed Exactly kimmie, charm is more about personality, than specific action.

En Ginarde Red! A charming personality is wonderful, fantastic, and 1 step in a marathon; but if it doesn’t persuade you to act and not just be, then you can’t be credited with charming one such as I.

Question For The Ladies: So is Prince Charming a Prince Of Talking or Prince Of Doing type of guy?

By kimmie

September 10, 2008 2:31 PM | Link to this

Amred - I keep forgeting to ask you - did you know the Jo/Slade finale came on Monday?! I don’t want to spoil it if you didn’t. I skipped a few episodes and just watched the last 2. All I’m going to say is that Slade is a big wuss! He would make me so sick, I would absolutely try to choke him!LOL And I got sick of Jo with her baby-talk and pouting and trying to be cute!

So are you still seeing the handsome doc?:) I love it when a dude sees what he wants and goes straight for it with confidence! Looks like he knows how to treat ALL ladies, not just the one he’s interested in. My late brother used to have that effect, he was a real charmer on top of being a great, smart person. Women of all ages would just swoon when he walked in a room. He would have everyone laughing and feeling special.

By SlimOne

September 10, 2008 2:33 PM | Link to this

DuShawn The King Tut exhibit is coming soon, do you think your wife would like to do something like that? Then afterwards maybe you two could do a picnic. That’s cheap but special. I’m not sure on the dates for the exhibit. Let me check it out.

Blue I’d say a Prince of both. If you can talk a good game, get me all excited blah blah blah…then put that talk into ACTION…you got me!

By ATL Guy

September 10, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this

Mkary calling me an ignorant white boy because my posts today are about taking a chance on life to become successful, explain this attack? As usual, you are baseless, angry, and using my race as a means to insult. That is pretty disgusting. I’ve been posting because of SlimOne’s position on trying to find a new job.

Also, why do you think I’m pulling for McCain again!? LoL. BTW, he’s leading in the gallop polls, so this race is up for grabs, wouldn’t be celebrating Obama just yet honey.

You make the 2050 comment to say how whites will not be the majority in this country. Why do you care so much about race!? Let it Go. Are you part of the Black Panthers or something!? Who cares

Quit making yourself look so irrational by your hateful comment with no relevance to anything

By Blue_Kolla

September 10, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

You know what Red, you and Kimmie might be right. Charm and charisma are probably all about personality and salesmanship; which is probably why I ain’t never been one to be impressed with one’s ability to delivery a convincing line.

…don’t talk me to deaf, show me some’n.

By AmazonRed

September 10, 2008 2:36 PM | Link to this

A charming personality is wonderful, fantastic, and 1 step in a marathon;

M’Karyl, that was pretty much my point.

By DasV

September 10, 2008 2:40 PM | Link to this

maybe its cause i have my docs set to save as 2003 version… just checked…. cause im having no problem. my one access db is way cool now… maybe i will stop calling it by a foul name. :)

certs as a Master/Expert User of all MS applications ok… so what setting do i need to change so that all of my documents are single spaced??

BluK both. verbally he is on point and his action backs it up… makes it tangible… and he can finesse it all so well he makes you want to join in his ‘fun’.

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

EPO

make saved files unreadable by older versions. that is exactly what I am talking about.

By AmazonRed

September 10, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

So are you still seeing the handsome doc?:) I love it when a dude sees what he wants and goes straight for it with confidence!

Hey kimmie, well, as luck would have it, he doesn’t live here. So we’re trying to coordinate schedules for the next meeting. I did enjoy the way he stepped to me with confidence. Big points for that.

And go ahead and tell me what happened with Jo and Slade! I caught two or three more episodes, all out of order. Did Slade try to get Jo back?

By kimmie

September 10, 2008 2:43 PM | Link to this

Blue - You try to act like you don’t get it, but you do. Of course, actions speak louder than words, we get that! Just because a dude works, cuts the grass, takes care of his kids, takes his lady out, etc. - that’s everyday stuff, but I wouldn’t describe that as charming! I’ve known guys I would describe as charming that are not dependable, not worth much, and I would not have them as a SO. But whenever I see them they have a nice smile, they have wit and can make me laugh, they may look and smell good. They hold the door, pull out my chair, buy me a drink. Now if you find dependable, thoughtful AND charming all rolled into one - well, you’ve found a good thing!

By Leggs

September 10, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this

I prefer to think Prince Charming is a Prince of Doing.

The King Tut exhibit isn’t until November.

How old will your wife turn?

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this

ATL Guy

You need to learn to read…obviously my post are above your level of comprehension…and you were the one who accused me of cursing you..see you always start something…and then you sound just like the typically ignorant white boy…that is your problem…you are a ignorant white person…and I could not careless…you suck…and it seems that you are the only person with the problem, so check yourself because most ppl here have the same problem with you that I do…and they do not have any problems like that with me…so it must be you…you are so funny…just plain dumb you are.

By Poppa Grande

September 10, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

BK

…don’t talk me to deaf, show me some’n.

I second that motion.

Playas are able to deliver lines because they’ve got more practice. Yet, most of the time they ain’t about ish. Yet, continue because that “talent” draws women to them.

Real men are usually out doing things not talking about doing things.

By DuShawn

September 10, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

m’karyl semi precious stones That’s funny. This girl works two jobs, goes to school and had three babies in four years for me. I can’t step to her with some costume jewelry for her birthday. I’m thinking more along the lines of a suite downtown, a huge Vera Wang basket on the bed, with the rose pedals, wine, Patrone, and fruit the whole nine. Check out a jazz club and do the Horse Carriage thing (We’ve never done that since we moved here). Then invite one of her girlfriends over to do some tequila shots, watch some porn and give us some head. SlimOne I think I will do the exhibit and picnic that afternoon. Then surprise her with the nightlife festivities. That’s still cheaper than taking her to Vegas or Miami like she suggested.

By m'karyl

September 10, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

DasV

Line spacing is assigned under Paragraph options in 2003…where the default is single line spacing…in 2007 go to the Paragraph section in the ribbon…under the line spacing option choose single…at the bottom clck the Default button…in the next dialogue box click Yes…this will change the default line spacing to single for your documents.

By Chink

September 10, 2008 2:56 PM | Link to this

Afternoon…

I wonder if those donation meters are going to work ….I mean someone asking you for money on 303 Peachtree and you have to walk down to 5 points to give some change…to a meter…sounds a little warped to me.

I wonder if I put on headphones will it make me more inconspicuous ..or will they just yell louder…

By ATL Guy

September 10, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

MKary … haha … you might be the one not comprehending! It was not even serious. I was poking fun.

MKary I’m glad you can be inspired by my words of wisdom on this Blog each and everyday. Helping People Out…One Curse Word at a Time!

How can you possibly get upset by this above?? Its tounge and cheek. Take a deep breath and relax! Way too high strung! I have no problem with you.

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