Tag: change

08Oct 2012 by Jakora Holman 1 Comment

Knew Better? Do Better

Knew Better? Do Better

Fitness, Foodie, Lifestyle

6 week Challenge. That's what we called it. A chance to revamp something in your life that you wanted to do. Health? Jump Start it. Clutter? Get rid of it. Me and a group of friends did it. Did we succeed? My challenges during the 6 weeks were to 1. Focus on clean eating. 2. De-clutter my closets. 3. Try to be more organized 4. Be the person you want to be. How did I fare? Clean Eating was really about eliminating meat. And juicing. It started off good. Juicing before work in the AM. I'd prepare a green juice with lots of leafy greens before work. I'd get to my desk and have a ginger tea and water and then my juice. Having one juice a day wasn't too…

09Feb 2012 by Jakora Holman 1 Comment

finality of progress

finality of progress

Lifestyle

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” This quote, by Winston Churchill, has been permeating my soul lately. I remember in the past saying my biggest fear was failure and I didn't even have a concrete definition of failure. Was it failure to meet goals I set for myself or expectations that I think others may have imposed on me. What was this failure that I was so scared of. So, when I kept seeing this quote it stuck with me and I let it marinate - as I do with most things. And I started to question what exactly is my biggest fear. Now, my big thing now is evolution. Evolving. change. My biggest fear today may not be my…

16Nov 2010 by Jakora Holman 1 Comment

5, five, fa-five !!

Lifestyle

Hijacked from Dubb who hijacked it from someone else ... OH the wonderful world of blogging! 5 famous people you'd like to meet. * Warren Buffett * Steve Jobs * Janet Jackson * Toni Morrison * Kanye West (yeah i said it) 5 books that affected your life. * the coming of age in Mississippi - Ann Moody * eat, pray, love - Elizabeth Gilbert * Why we Can't Wait - Dr. Martin Luther King * The Bluest Eye - Toni Morrison * Eyewitness Auschwitz: Three Years in the Gas Chambers - Filip Muller 5 favorite movies. * grease * Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory * The Nightmare Before Christmas * The 5th Element * Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium 5 addictions. * reading * shoes * gourmet jelly beans…

19May 2010 by Jakora Holman 1 Comment

You & Me must never part

Lifestyle

Dubb sent me a GREAT read today about long distance love, I absolutely LOVEEEDD it .. my response: When am I gonna get my e-love? Of course I was joking (i think) but I started thinking of my e-life. And while I haven't found the e-love of my life like others (barf barf) I have found an E-BFF!! yes, I'm talking about @Jess_Dubb, who I have to stop myself from referring to as Dubb IRL .. because my friends side-eye me like who the fuck is Dubb?? *does this make me weird??* Me & Dubb's relationship has progressed sort of like the couple who I read about today. First we were following each other on twitter, and through our tweets & @ replies discovered the other was hella cool. We…

01Dec 2009 by Jakora Holman 2 Comments

Picture of the Day: World Aids Day

Lifestyle

You know someone living with HIV/AIDs. They may not be close to you and they may not have disclosed it to you, but chances are there is someone you know. In my family, my grandmothers brother died in the early 90's from AIDS. I remember being in 3rd grade and our family had to visit him in South Carolina. It was a sad time because he was so sick, bedridden and all. AIDs isn't just a something that plagues far off countries, it happens every day in our own back yard. Don't be stupid people! Everyday you should be making choices that keep you safe, but today is a day to spread awareness. Have you been tested lately? Think about these statistics: According to UNAIDS estimates, there are now 33.4…

24Nov 2009 by Jakora Holman 3 Comments

Picture of the Day: New Deal

Lifestyle

I want to try out a new thing. Pictures are worth 1000 words, right? Why are Catholics so obsessed with abortion? I really can't get with it. Choice. It's all about Choice. Same religion that doesn't let grown men get married and ignores all the news stories about Priests molesting little boys. #organizedreligionisacrock.

04Nov 2009 by Jakora Holman 1 Comment

NJ Gubernatorial Race: Chris Christie is Governor-Elect

Lifestyle

Since I've been able to vote I've been exteremely aware of my elected officials. I've voted in every election that I was able to and always encouraged my friends to do the same. Yesterday was the NJ gubernatorial race, and the two candidates (because independents don't reeaaaalllllyyy count) were John Corzine (the incumbent) and Chris Christie. Well, I cast my vote proudly for John Corzine on my lunch break. I don't really check the polls until they are all tallied, and after the tally, Christie was elected the next Governor of my great state. Frankly, I'm definitely disappointed in the low voter turnout in NJ, when so many people claim to be upset with the Status Quo. If you have a problem, use your voice! This is what the nay-sayers…

14Oct 2009 by Jakora Holman 2 Comments

Twitter Personality?

Lifestyle

With every new phenomenon in social networking, researchers are always trying to figure out, or categorize the users and dynamics of why and how it works. The latest internet craze, Twitter is no exception. Friends, who are not users, are always asking me, "What is the point?" or "How does it work?" and I always find it hard to explain. Twitter is something you have to use to understand and see why people like it. This study, done by Professors Naaman and Boase of Rutgers University (RU Rah Rah!!) did a study that revealed their are 2 types of Twitter users: Meformers or Informers. It's obvious what an Informer is: They use their tweets to post messages that contain information, like news links. Meformers post what they call "me now"…

01Oct 2009 by Jakora Holman No Comments

Giving up your adopted kid, for adoption?

Lifestyle

I guess Anita Tedaldi never thought she'd have her name spewed across the internet news pages. But when she decided to write about giving up her adopted son to a new home after 18 months, she opened that door. Short Story Short: Anita has 5 kids, a husband in the military, and decided to adopt a child. She said she'd always wanted to adopt, and didn't go into it blindly. She became the proud mother of "Baby D" when he was just under a year old. After 18 months with D. she found that she could no longer be his mom because they were having "bonding" issues. After reading her blog about the ordeal, I get the sense that she did really care for him. I don't think it was…

24Feb 2009 by Jakora Holman No Comments

My experience as a pet owner

Lifestyle

I recently acquired a pet. A cat named Phoebe to be exact. Now, I don' t really consider myself a cat person, but ever since living alone I thought getting a pet companion would be a good idea. I toyed with the idea of a cute dog, but then I thought about the time commitment a dog would take. I didn't think I'd have that much time or dedication to give to a dog, so I began tot tinker with the idea of getting a cat. At first I dismissed it because well, I didn't see myself as a cat lover and cats are known to mischievous/sneaky pets. But then I saw my best friend get a kitten. Her kitten was so cute. He was so cute and she named…

22Dec 2008 by Jakora Holman No Comments

New New York Taxes!!!

Lifestyle

Has everyone heard about the proposed taxes in New York? I don't live in New York, I do go there often, as does any person in Jersey, so I feel some of these taxes will affect us here. First let's just say that New York is already super expensive. Just buying a simple bagel and orange juice can be about 1-2 dollars more expensive than in Jersey. Fast Food chains are expensive and let's not even talk about the cost of drinks in the club. It is downright high way robbery. But dammit if the city is a fun place to hangout! Well, recently Governor Paterson, who has taken post after Spitzer was removed because of his illicit call-girl activities, has proposed almost 88 new taxes to make up 18…

11Nov 2008 by Jakora Holman No Comments

Circuit City Don’t Decieve Me!!!

Lifestyle

Over the past few weeks there were articles about Circuit City closing 20% of their electronic stores. This made me sad. Circuit City was always my choice over Best Buy, maybe in part because where I grew up it was closer or because they are just a better store. I actually can't even say I've been inside a best buy, because I always seek out a Circuit City. Either way, they are cool with me. So the news made me sad. I felt bad for the employees that would lose jobs, and the monopolization that would occur in the market if Best Buy is left standing alone, because no one shops at Six Ave Electronics, they aren't as cool. They don't even sell DVDs and stuff. So, imagine my disappointment…

06Nov 2008 by Jakora Holman No Comments

2008 Presidential Election : Reaction

Lifestyle

This was the election heard round the world. Since when have Kenyans, Indians and Asians cared who was the American president? But after 8 years of falling into an abyss that would lead to America becoming yet another FORMER world power, faith has been restored in the potential that America has. Barack Obama and his movement have made that possible -not a campaign but yes a movement. He rallied support not only of the youth and blacks but he also revived an American spirit deep down inside all of us. So many people have said today that they now know what it feels like to be "proud to be an American. " I actually feel that I am proud. I have happy feelings I can't put into words. I open my facebook and myspace and see everyones…

04Nov 2008 by Jakora Holman No Comments

Voting Experience

Lifestyle

This was not my first election, I voted in the 2004 presidential election, the New Jersey gubernatorial election that elected Jon Corzine, the presidential primaries and now today. However, today was the biggest thrill I got. I actually knew that if I didn't vote I had no voice-which is always the case. But this election is monumental in so many ways-this is history. We are making history here, like the CNN ad in the New York times today, we are living in the moment in which history is made. No matter who my ballot was cast for (but we all know I Barack'ed it!) I made a contribution to the future of my nation. I woke to a sea of text messages from friends encouraging me to get my lazy…

14Sep 2008 by Jakora Holman No Comments

Spiritual Proximity…

Lifestyle

"A woman's heart should be so close to God's that a man has to seek him to find her..." This quote was inside an email I received. This quote, combined with an intense conversation someone and I had the other day made me question, Why are we so concerned with someone else's proximity to church, God, and spirituality? I think that people are overly concerned with others religious beliefs, and for what? Does it make someone a better Christian if they can convert their sacrilegious friends over to the Holy word? Does God smile on them then and only then? I don't see why people are so obsessed with judging someones faith based on how much they go to church. Why is it so hard to believe that someone can…