Tag: rants

22Dec 2011 by Jakora Holman No Comments

Call me Scrooge..

Call me Scrooge..

Mis-Adventures

Whenever I have a strong reaction to something, I try to figure out why.. I usually find that whenever I'm upset with something it stems from some major issue I probably haven't gotten over in life. . So why would I care to write about this. Yesterday was my buildings Secret Santa exchange .. rather than type up a full summar I'm going to take pieces from GChat to show my true reaction of what happened:: OMG i am bout to sound so ungrateful but we did our office secret santa today and like everyone had to write down 3 things they wanted i wrote down nail polish, sephora gift card, and ipad charger ... do u know what i got? a snowflake votive candle it was a 15 dollar limit…

27Apr 2011 by Jakora Holman No Comments

Mister Nostalgia ..

Mister Nostalgia ..

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Nostalgia can be a good thing sometimes. You know, reminiscing about the times when your family would get together and have that big yearly barbeque. Or the antics you and your friends got into high school. However, the other day I had some thoughts of nostalgia that left me sad. The thing with Mister Nostalgia is that it's a gift and a curse.. Let me tell you my experience recently with old Mr. Nostalgia. Last week I was having one of those self doubt filled weeks, questioning past decisions and if they were right and kinda feeling lonely. (I think all single girls have that feeling sometimes). Well, I got to thinking about my EX and just kinda missing the relationship we had. I think I miss the friendship over…

10Mar 2011 by Jakora Holman 2 Comments

i always said something wasnt right in texas!

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OMG this story is disturbing. Let's not only look at the gist of it: several MEN sexually assaulted an 11 year old girl. Adults and teens. People much older than the 11 year old! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41993963/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/ What disturbs me most about this article is this quote:: Residents who live nearby told The Associated Press this week that they had seen the girl, dressed provocatively and in makeup, hanging out near the area both before and after Nov. 28. Some in the town expressed doubts about the case, even suggesting authorities should consider culpability on the part of the girl. "Maturity or not I'm pretty sure she knew what she was doing," Robin Smith, 24, a cashier in Cleveland, said as she shopped this week. Why is it so common for people…

26Jan 2011 by Jakora Holman No Comments

the BIG 3-ten

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The other day I made my first reference to my next big birthday, 30! OMG I can't believe I'm already thinking of 30! WTF! I remember being 16 and saying the perfect age was 22. And I just celebrated my 25th. Sheesh. WOW. Here's how the scenario went. I was in the shower, just doing some idle shower thinking (I tend to come up with some novel ideas and premises while showering). And I thought of getting Lasik, and I said "I'll get Lasik for my 30th birthday gift to myself" Like, it wasn't even a second thought. I'm miffed. It's official. I'm old. When did this happen? I didn't even get nostalgic when I referenced it. It didn't hit me until 3 days later when I mentioned it to…

08Dec 2010 by Jakora Holman 2 Comments

The Daddy Issue

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This has been a topic of discussion for awhile that has been brought back to life by a blog I read. Is it OK to call a man Daddy? The author of the blog (a man who has said some pretty shitty stuff about women on his blog and twitter, but that's another day) writes, "Being called Daddy by a woman is the ultimate form of flattery and respect in a relationship. Just as the term you ain’t my daddy one of the worst things a man can hear in his relationship." First off, can I say that every time I read a line like " Hey daddy, can I get you something" I do it with a high pitched hoodrat voice. don't ask. Don't tell. Anywho.. Now, I cannot…

18Oct 2010 by Jakora Holman 2 Comments

Single Black Female, addicted to retail “/

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'Single black female, addicted to retail' my friend had this as her BBM status and immediately I knew the Kanye lyric .. and immediately related, in probably a not good way. As I pillaged through my closet over the weekend I realized my own addiction to retail. And I realized who my enabler was, Salé. Better know to the masses as SALE. How many times are we like oh no! I have to get to "XXXXX" before this great sale ends? I know that I am guilty of this, and it was extremely apparent as I looked at a pair of old DKNY jeans I had thrown in a bag to take advantage of gaps 'denim recycling sale'. Bring in your old jeans and get 30% off a pair of…

17Oct 2010 by Jakora Holman 2 Comments

Is 1 the loneliest number?

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Today I was reminded of just how much I enjoy my own company. I spend a lot of time with friends (and lovers) and just running about that I don't get a lot of ME time. Some days I get home from work with just enough time to get ready for work the next day. But today I spent the whole day, alone. I slept until about 1pm (the result of coming home at 5:00 am from a night in NYC) and then I caught up on all the TV I'd been missing (I really dig this new cbs show with Jerry O'Connell and the guy from According to Jim) and I just was. I sat around in my sweatpants, ate leftover diner food, a pb&j and a lean cuisine…

06Oct 2010 by Jakora Holman No Comments

Phenomenal, that’s me (and you too!)

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I put this on my other site as well, but I just had to double dip because well .. this is how I felt today ... I just kinda wanted to re-read this poem. I guess just an ode to awesomeness. Yup .. and that means you're awesome too! Phenomenal Woman - Maya Angelou Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size But when I start to tell them, They think I'm telling lies. I say, It's in the reach of my arms The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my lips. I'm a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That's me. I walk into a room Just as cool as you please, And to a…

22Sep 2010 by Jakora Holman 1 Comment

don’t fall victim

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This is something I typed on my BlackBerry and emailed to myself. I do write, it just sometimes gets lost in the sauce of things in my email. I'm trying to set it up where I can just email in a post, because the Wordpress for Blackberry app wasn't doing it for me ... anywho .. There are people in the world who like to try to tap holes into your wall of security so that they may prey on those newly formed insecurity pockets... I kid you not. Now, this can be in work, relationships or even friendships. For example... I'm pretty happy in general with my life, its not perfect nor is it problem free, but I happen to love it, flaws and all. Enter old-flame. (If you want…

12Jun 2010 by Jakora Holman 1 Comment

If not now, then when?

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The other day I sent WK an email that simply said ' Pick a number between 1 - 50'. I didn't tell her what it was for and when she would know the result. She picked 32. (I love that I have a friend who doesn't question when I ask her something completly random and maybe nonsensical before answering). After she answered she asked me what this was for.. It was because I came across this site doing the blog stroll one day http://www.marcandangel.com/2009/07/13/50-questions-that-will-free-your-mind/ and I really wanted to write for one but couldn't just pick one .. and I pick my own random number and don't like it .. well I'll just switch it lol .. So #32 - If not now, then when? OMG she could NOT have…

19May 2010 by Jakora Holman 1 Comment

Yup, I’m using you for dinner

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I began to follow @CerealDaters one day after a #FF (Follow Friday for non-twitterers) suggestion from someone [I think I'm the last person who actually clicks on those] but it was a great click. I love this blog. So real .. and being a newly single gal (is 5 months still new? ) its great stuff. This one in particular was something that summed me up. I tend to not go out with someone if I can automatically tell I'm not interested and I can tell very easily too .. But then I said, you know what, just go. Get some free dinner. Then I came across this post "Six reasons Why Dating for Dinner is OK" on Cereal Daters ... FREAKING AWESOME!! I love when my thoughts are brought to…

19May 2010 by Jakora Holman No Comments

Guess Who’s Back…

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Working in Academia doesn't make you an Academic. This thought struck me today as I sat at my desk reading something over at @owlasylum 's blog and was blown away. The thoughts and responses he garnered from so many different people to one question were so well written and precise that it made me feel bad that I wasn't invited to answer this particular question. The I asked myself would I have been able to answer the question as well as the featured respondents? I then thought of how I want to be considered an academic but truth be told, I'm really not an academic. Funny, because I work in a school setting. But in the fine world of Education, what distinguishes the faculty from the Staff? Are you less Academic…

13Apr 2010 by Man in the Moon 4 Comments

Sex Ed is necessary. . . .Just leave out the sex

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i.) Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny are all neighbors. . . And Cupid is the devil!!! Good morrow to you good folks of cyber-space. The Man in the Moon is back with some food for thought. Did you bring the juice? You cheap b&st&rd. Go make some Kool-Aid. Red. While going through my daily internet probing (blogs, emails, FB, etc.), I came across this article on Yahoo! News (link). Summary: Wisconson “D.A. Scott Southworth last month sent a letter to area school districts warning that health teachers who tell students how to put on a condom or take birth-control pills could face criminal charges. The warning has left many teachers, school administrators and parents flabbergasted.” I love that word – Flabbergasted. It’s like the ideal word…

08Apr 2010 by Jakora Holman 5 Comments

Tick Tock, The Body Rock

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I really wanted to share this BBM conversation. BBM is short for BlackBerry Messenger (in case you're NOT in the know) This application is the sole reason young people are flocking to the Blackberry lately, IMO. Anywho, this conversation was had between a former college classmate and myself. We're both mid-twenty somethings and pretty amusing if I do say so myself. I think the convo started from a comment on someone's BBM status message, and then it developed a mind of its own. **names have been edited for security reasons** A: Me & boo boskie split b4 new years A: : *dueces* were chucked B: Dam. Son that's life. Ppl not makin the cut for 2010. Apps r in heavy rotation. Don't call me. Ill call uuuuu! Lol A: Lol…

06Apr 2010 by Man in the Moon 8 Comments

The Woman, The Gimmick, no Legend. . . .

The Woman, The Gimmick, no Legend. . . .

Fashionable

Good day folks. I am the Man in the Moon (no relation). I will be a part-time contributor to Cleo’s cause of bringing sunshine to your everyday. She’s shining some of her light on me, so that I may shine some light on you. . . .cause isn’t that how the moon works anyway? My first post will be about one of my favorite topics: Hip-hop. I love music, but hip-hop speaks to my soul. It’s in my heart. I love H.E.R. She lives in my lap. . . That’s why I get upset when I see talent wasted. Not everyone can rap. It’s a combination being able to say the right thing, the right way, at the right time, to the right rhythm. . . .to the left, to…