Princess-Mina.com - Fabulous Awesomeness: February 2009

Did You Really Just Say That?

Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and everything is fine until they say something that makes no sense at all or something so dumb that you can't help but sarcastically correct them and bust out in laughter? Moments where you're like, did you really just say that?

Here are a few examples of things I have heard that made no sense:

Lower the volume up.
What??? I'm confused, do you want me to the lower the volume or turn it up?

Is that a cigarette? Turn it off.
Yea ok, just hit the off switch on the side of the cigarette.

They gave Desperate Housewives on tv today.
What were you given and who gave it to you? Shows are not given on tv. They are aired, shown or broadcast.

Examples of conversations that prove that we all have simple moments:

Me: Baby I was driving today and this box fell off the back of some guy's truck. He saw it and just left it in the middle of the floor.

My love: Trucks are supposed to be on streets.

Me: It was.

My love: How did the box get on the floor then?

Me: It fell there. You've never seen something in the middle of the floor when you're driving?

My love: No because I drive on streets!

Me: Me too and I see stuff on the floor all the time. I mean the ground, street...whatever!

My love: Hahaha
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Friend: Hey I didn't know they are putting cities on license plates now.

Me: What?

Friend: Right there, the car in front of us. The Are-can-zis license plate.

Me: Hahaha, umm that says Arkansas and it is a state girl!
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Me: When I have kids I am going to teach them sign language. It's a great way of communication with kids and just in case they should ever have difficulty hearing. You often don't know about hearing issues until kids are a bit older.

Friend: Yea true, I'm going to teach my kids sign language too so if they are blind we can still communicate.

Me: Wow. Honey if your child is blind how is she going to see what you are signing? And you do realize you can still talk to her because she most likely can hear.

Friend: Huh? Oh.
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(My love and I making a list of things we needed to buy before packing for our cruise last year. He said he needed new T-shirts when this couple walked in the pizza shop and sat near us)

My love: Baby is that a tranny at that table? Orlando is awesome, people can just be what they want.

Me: I don't know, but if so she is really pretty. Yea, people are open here.

My love: No you are really pretty and I think that's a dude. What do you think?

Me: Yea babe, she used to be a dude. K, so let's get back to the list.

My love: I think she likes you, she keeps staring. Where did we leave off?

Me: Hahaha whatever. I don't remember, it was something that started with a "t".

My love: Umm...bathing suit!

Me: OMG hahaha, are you flippin serious?!!! Baby you can emphasize the "t" at the end of bathing suit all you want but that does not make it start with a "t"!
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Me: How am I going to fit all of this stuff into my luggages?

My love: Your what? Hahaha, how much luggage are you bringing?

Me: One

My love: And what are you trying to get everything into?

Me: My luggages

My love: Yea ok babe hahaha.

I have no clue why I say luggages, knowing that whether it is one piece or several it is still luggage with no "s" added. For some reason I just have to add that "s" at the end lol.

Anyway, surely we've all encountered or been a part of funny moments. Times that make you question intelligence for a minute or just make you laugh so hard because someone so smart said something so simple!

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ideeli...Princess Mina Approves

I think I may become obsessed with this shopping site. A place where you can buy fashion, beauty and home decor items up to 80% off and frequent giveaways, who wants that? Umm, I do! I am really diggin this site, today they had Burberry bags up for grabs. Between ideeli and Shop It To Me, my job of shopping has become so much easier.

Yes, shopping is a job...it is hard work going to the mall and purchasing all these fabulous items. Tons of stores, hundreds of racks and thousands of various items does a number on the body and brain! And when there is a sale, massive amounts of shopaholics come out of nowhere like vultures fighting over a meal!

Anywho, my fellow shopping lovers should check out ideeli. It is an invite only shopping site so you will have to use my link or hope someone else invites you. So here is your invite. Oh and you're welcome!

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What A Day!

So yesterday I had an appointment in the morning. I love getting things done in the morning but in downtown Orlando? I think not! Traffic is horrific in the morning and throwing downtown in the mix is almost as bad as a nightmare about clowns! Traffic yesterday was not as bad as usual so I'm thankful for that. They really need to work on the signs downtown though, people who do not go there often will end up in a frenzy. Lucky for me, my love took me there often so my trips there aren't too painful. Anywho, the appointment went very well and I survived downtown Orlando in the AM.

Afterwards is another story, I was not feeling very well which then turned into me feeling cranky, demanding and lazy...otherwise known as Severe Bratism Syndrome (SBS). Yes, I have that, I am the spokesperson for this very serious condition. My love tried to help me decrease my SBS 20% each month however that obviously did not work. I embrace my bratty ways. I will someday hold a huge conference where all brats can unite to celebrate our SBS and spread awareness across the nation.

So you would think the worst part of my day was not feeling well yes? NO! The absolute worst moment of my day was finding that someone used my bathroom!

Violation!!! There was a guest over yesterday...no guest of mine. Why did this person feel the need to use my bathroom? Was it the great aroma, fabulous decor or cootie free atmosphere? Hmm, she must not have read my post about cooties.

Well, anyone who knows me is fully aware that my bathroom is off limits to anyone that is not on the "Germaphobe Acception List". Those people would be my love, mama, sisters and the following out of state visitors: Pookie, Lana, Mika & my Cristina. Oh, your name is not on the list? Well that means you are to use the guest bathroom. Now please take your cootie spreading self and exit my personal space.

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The Story Of Pookie

I have a marriage contract, no seriously I do! It all started with a dolphin. Confused? I figured you would be. I grew up next door to the most amazing family ever. Next door were kids my own age who I immediately clicked with. Allen, Lana & Mika. Lana & Mika are twins, we were together so much that many people thought we were triplets...and we often played along! Silly rabbits. Allen has always been something special, they all are, but Allen has been my go to guy since...well I cannot even remember how long!

Allen is what most women claim they are looking for, the ~~good~~ great guy. Honest, hard working, polite, respectful, fun and handsome. He is one of the most loving people you will meet and some woman is going to be truly blessed to have him someday...with my permission of course! That is if I haven't snatched him up first...this is where the contract comes in.

Allen (my Pookie) and I took this awesome trip years ago. We drove from Massachusetts to Atlanta, then Orlando, then back to Massachusetts. It was amazing! While planning the trip, I mentioned that I would marry the man that let me touch a dolphin. It was so funny, he wrote what I said on a piece of paper and I signed it. Anyone that knows me is fully aware of my love for dolphins! Well super amazing Al surprised me when we got to Florida with a full day at Discovery Cove. Therefore, we have a contract lol. Over the years we have added things to that contract.

No but seriously, Al is my dearest friend, my bestie for life! I can tell him anything, we will always be there for each other and anyone that comes into our lives have to understand we have a bond and accept it. Some people don't understand our friendship, they think a guy and girl cannot have great bond and be just friends. Most people thought that Pookie and I belong together. Until my love came along, now they say he is my perfect match. So now they say if my love ever messes up then Pookie and I belong together. Lol, they are both great guys so I'm not complaining. I am blessed to have an awesome best friend and an awesome boo! Oh, my love is fully aware of this contract, it keeps him on his toes lol. (hola baby!)

Al is so fun and loving that he allows me to call him Pookie lol. I have this thing where sometimes I rename people I love, but sometimes the name I choose is nothing close to their actual name! My love let me do the same thing, there's a funny story behind it that I may share someday...with his permission of course!

I luv my Pookie! I miss him, I will have to go up north and visit soon. And he will be joining my friends, my love and I on a huge group trip this summer, so yay! Also, what kind of best chic friend would I be if I didn't mention Allen's website?!!

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Stuff Your Face Day!!!

Tomorrow is super duper pancake day! Well National Pancake Day. Get free pancakes! Okay, so on Tuesday February 24, 2009 from 7am-10pm you can get free pancakes at IHOP. That's right my fellow ~~greedy~~ food loving people, you can get one free short stack of buttermilk pancakes at IHOP (3 pancakes). All they ask in return is that you consider making a donation to local children's hospitals through Children's Miracle Network or other local charities. Check out IHOP National Pancake Day for more information & locations near you.

drooling =P~

Mmm, pancakes man! I have to go make a reminder phone call, my boo loves some pancakes!

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Do You Love Your Job?

More so your co-workers. I have the best co-workers ever! My job is amazing, not necessarily because of what we do but because of the people behind the scenes. My job is not what I intended to do, not a passion for me. But the people there make it the best experience, which in turn makes it a great job. It also helps that it is a good business with products that actually do what they are supposed to! My mama can vouch for that. She loves, loves, LOVES the products and makes it clear that Ru-Linea works wonders! Lol. My mama is so cute.

I have a love for chemistry, I miss my lab and would love to work in a lab again someday. I also love fashion, I went to school for fashion merchandising. I love many other things such as web development, electronics and writing. None of these are the industry I work in now and it is not an industry I sought out, I sort of just ended up in it. But you can love your job even if it is not your intended career path.

For me I can work any job in any field and be happy as long as I am surrounded by great people. I feel it is so important to work with people you enjoy being around. Purely because these are people you will spend majority of the day with. If you work full time, at least 8 hours per day, you are bound to spend more time with co-workers than your family and friends. These people become a big part of your life.

I once worked at a company where there was nothing but drama. Everyone wanted to gossip and judge each other. Therefore I stayed to myself and did not bother getting to know anyone. The only discussions I had were work related. There was no joy in that office, it was a nightmare. I am a fun, giggly and loving person. I cannot be around miserable people all day. I just cannot do it!

My co-workers are the friendliest, loving and fun people you could ever have in an office. Each one of us is a character and we mesh well. While we run a business, we know that there is a way to make it fun. I've been through quite a bit over the last year with the office...health, car accident, economy, you name it! No matter what, the support was always there and the worry of job loss did not exist. We have all bonded and we are one funny, hot mess & fabulous office family. Lol.

If you are not working in a place you love or can at least get some ounce of enjoyment out of, then it may not be the place for you. By all means, I'm not saying jump on the phone and give your two weeks notice! I am saying if you are not happy then do something about it! With the economy and job market it may be difficult but at least try. Or perhaps try to lead by example to make the workplace a better environment. The workplace is where you spend the majority of your day...do you really want to be miserable that many hours?

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MM - More Than A Woman

I'm in a great, sitting on top of the world mood today! This is my first time joining in Music Monday so I thought I'd kick it off with one of my favorite songs. I feel that I am more than a woman and my love agrees, after all I am his princess! In my opinion there is no better song to start the week off than More Than A Woman by the beautiful and deeply missed Aaliyah. Especially for the ladies, join in on my feeling of fabulous awesomeness and celebrate being an amazing woman! Lol. Enjoy!

Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. One simple rule, leave ONLY the actual post link here. You can grab this code at LJL Please note these links are STRICTLY for Music Monday participants only. All others will be deleted without prejudice.

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Cooties Are Real!!!

I'm not kidding, cooties are out there! Everywhere. And boys have them...lol okay maybe it's not just boys. Childhood memories flashback, you know when you were a kid you thought the opposite sex had cooties.

I was the little girl in kindergarten that made a boy named Victor eat clay because he told me he liked me and tried to play with my hair. (True story!) I'm such a germaphobe, gotten better in the past few years but still a germaphobe. Three examples of my weirdness:

1. I can go through an entire bottle of hand sanitizer or box of moist towelettes in a week depending on how many places I've gone and how many random objects I've touched.

2. I cannot tinkle without washing my hands first. (by the way tinkle is what I call going to the bathroom, potty, go #1 or whatever you like to call it lol)

3. I clean utensils at restaurants prior to using them. I clean my love's also otherwise he may not kiss me until Scope has had a relationship with his mouth.

Those are just the tiny things. People who personally know me could tell you all kinds of crazy germaphobic but funny things they've witnessed in my presence.

From Urbandictionary.com: Germaphobe - Any person who is obsessed with cleanliness and defeating bacteria. These individuals will turn on faucets with their elbows and hand sanitize on an hourly basis.

Anyway, cooties are real and they are serious! I will prove it!

Wikipedia says one catches cooties through any form of bodily contact, proximity, square-dancing, contact with an infected person's possessions, or third-party transmission. Wiki also says it is a fictitious disease or condition often infecting members of the opposite sex...but they are wrong!. Cooties are not fictitious, they are real!

Please watch this educational presentation regarding cooties.

See I told you! Cooties are real!!! Lol. I love that video! Ah, memories...circle, circle, dot, dot...

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Sometimes News Bites!

I understand that we all need to be on point with current events locally and nationally. But lately I have gotten a bit sick of the news on television. More so the breaking news updates.

You're in the middle of watching a show and suddenly it is interrupted by a news brief. That's when you're thinking OMG, what's going on? Something important and urgent of course. Let's see:

"Breaking news. We are here live waiting for a press conference from the chief of police in approximately 20 minutes".

Okaaaay...so let me watch my show and hit me up with the update in 20 minutes when the flippin conference actually starts! After the anchor people finish talking about nothing with each other and speculating what the conference may reveal, the conference starts. Guess what? It's the same flippin information that was released yesterday...nothing!

I actually saw a news break a few days ago that was just to inform viewers of this: We have no updates regarding the case at his time. However, once we gather further information we will hold another pointless press conference. What the...Grrrr! Lol.

Then they have the nerve to say "We will now return you to your regular scheduled program".

Well it's not regularly schedule anymore, now is it? Because you just made me miss the remaining 20 minutes and it's not like you're returned back to the point the show left off at before rudely interrupted.

I'm also annoyed when they show previews of the big story that will be aired on tonight's news. You tune in only to find that they suckered you because they decided that oh so big news should be the very last story. What's even worse is that sometimes that news segment that they made it seem like you just had to see wasn't that mind blowing at all.

Like I said, I'm all for knowing what is going on in my community and elsewhere. I feel it is important. But can we cut out all the extra dramatics and just get to the point please? If there is not a state of emergency, amber alert, etc then I do not feel it justifies a breaking news brief. Also don't tell us the big story will air tonight so tune in to the 10 o'clock news. Say the truth, the big story will air at the end of the 10 o'clock news. That's all lol.

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What's Wrong With My face?!!!

Ok so you think your cute as button, a little hottie and then one day you wake up and look in the mirror and BAM!!! There's an insanely ginormous monster on your face! You chalk it up to puberty but wait. Puberty? You're too old for that!

Well I've noticed recently that when I'm super stressed I suddenly pop up with one or two random pimples. Or sometimes during that certain time of the month that I like to call "chicky time". That's a mixture of chic and icky because that how I feel then lol. I've never had acne, matter of fact until last year I never had a problem with blemishes at all!

I thought all this pimple stuff was supposed to happen during your teens, as a part of puberty for some. I never went through that, maybe my skin is trying to catch up with me! Lol. Is there anyone else like me in their 20's...or even 30's going through this? Where you get an odd breakout of just one blemish when stressed or during chicky time? Lol. I mean it's not that bad, only once every few months but still it's annoying when you're used to clear, smooth skin. Stories, suggestions, comments...please do tell!

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Welcome To Orlando

A guy recently stole a $45,000 Rolex from a store at the Mall at Millenia. This dude went into Park Promenade Jewelers, asking to see a pure gold watch. When the clerk pulled the Rolex out to show him, he snatched it and ran. The photo to the left was released by the Orlando Police Department from the surveillance camera.

Also, someone stole nearly 2 dozen bottles of liquor worth over $3,500 from the Portofino Bay Hotel on Universal Blvd. Hmm, they are probably going to try to sell it or it was stolen by one professional alcoholic because that is a lot of liquor to drink! You can read the full story on both incidents from the Orlando Sentinel.

I also saw something on the news where they interviewed a family on vacation who were terrified to go back to sleep after being woken by gunshots in the parking lot of their hotel. Well that's a great memory to have of your vacation. Nothing like some good old gunshots to make you want to return next year!

Come on residents of Orlando, clean up your act! You are making our great city look bad. You're scaring away our visitors! This is supposed to be a huge tourist area. We have all these great attractions. We have Disney, the happiest place on earth. No really, when you're close to the park you see signs welcoming you to the Disney area stating it's the happiest place! Lol.

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Scaredy Cat!

Last night was the worst night of sleep I've had in weeks! Why? Because I was house sitting. I am staying at the house to take care of my 17 year old sister and the house. The rest of the family went up north to take my other sister for the campus tour of the college she will attend this fall.

Well they recently moved into this house, so it is quite unfamiliar. So let me confess to something...I'm 27 years old and afraid of the dark! Lol, only in new places when I'm sleeping alone. I need time to get used to my surroundings. I've had some pretty traumatic experiences in my life that brought this fear about. It is not something that was always there.

I have many fears however the one thing I do not fear is sharing past experiences with anyone in the entire world. When I was 17, I was raped, tortured and held in a dark apartment for several hours. Therefore I have issues sleeping the dark in unfamiliar surroundings. 7 days later the guy I was dating committed suicide for his own personal reasons. I then jumped into an abusive relationship. I do not hide these things for two reasons:

1. I feel that my experiences can help others who have been in similar situations. I keep myself open to listen and talk with anyone that needs someone to understand and/or give advice on how to deal.
2. I am beyond proud that I survived that and more. It took years but I got my life back together and I am the same goofy, fun & loving girl I was before those events. I feel I am a stronger person because of it and if I made it through that I can make it through anything life throws my way!

So anyway, last night I popped in a DVD, talked to my love and eventually fell asleep...clutching JoeJoe (the first teddy bear my love ever gave me). Oh, it was also a bad night of sleep because it was flippin cold and I was too lazy to turn the heat on. Needless to say, when the alarm came on this morning I reset to an hour later lol. Tonight will be better, once I get over the first night I am buttafly!

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My Blog Rocks!!!

AB listed me on his list of Rocking Bloggers! How awesome is that? Check out AB's site here. He is building a good list there! Thank you AB!

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Give Kids The World!

Is a great organization that hosts families of children with life threatening illnesses and this amazing "fairytale like" village in Kissimmee, FL (right by Orlando & Disney). They bring these children and there families here to give them their wish while also treating them to the local theme parks and many great things right in the village. I have actually been there to volunteer and this place is amazing. The joy this brings to the children and their families is priceless!

From the official website: "Give Kids The World is a non-profit organization that exists only to fulfill the wishes of all children with life-threatening illnesses and their families from around the world to experience a memorable, joyful, cost-free visit to the Central Florida attractions, and to enjoy the magic of Give Kids The World Village for as long as there is a need."

If you are in the Kissimmee/Orlando area and would like to volunteer please contact Give Kids The World. If you are not in the area, there are other ways to help. You can make a monetary donation or donate items such as batteries for the toys they provide for the kids. Visit GKTW.org for more information or even just to see how amazing the village is!

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Ooh She Is So Trashy!

OMG look at that girl, she is so trashy! Can you believe what she's wearing? Did you hear what she said? Did you see what she did? What a skank! (Yea that word is still alive, even Oprah says it!) These are things people say when they see a girl in booty shorts, dancing with an unknown guy in a club and talking about her grown folk business in public. A friend of mine just told me how she was called a slut when she was coming out of a concert last weekend. For the record, the dress she wore was on the sexy side and it was a high end dress. So I wanted to get into how we judge this whole skank label...and I want your thoughts!

I have to admit, I've thought of girls this way before just from how they look. But now I think it's more than just clothes. I mean two women can wear the same exact dress, but one can look trashy and the other gorgeous. I don't think all women are trashy just because they wear skimpy clothes. It's more what they do and say added with their appearance. And even so, there is a bit of a double standard for women and what we wear. Companies make these clothes. Some men love these clothes. But when we wear them we get a negative label. What's up with that?

I know from experience of dealing with a close friend that you cannot judge a book by it's cover...at least not always. My friend used to party, show her body off and say whatever came to mind. And I was right there with her, just carried myself a different way. She got labeled trashy and I got nothing but respect. But if people actually knew her they would see that she is super sweet.

But I also think it has a lot to do with the way you carry yourself. I honestly love my body and am very comfortable in my skin so I'm not shy at all about clothes...or lack of them lol. Granted I won't walk up the street in a bikini or wear a mini skirt to the office but in my personal time I will wear whatever I feel good in. But if you carry yourself in a classy way, you're less likely to get that label of trashy no matter what you are wearing...or not wearing. Also, if you're wearing skimpy clothes and talking and acting trashy then of course you're going to be viewed as a skank.

So really, what makes one girl more trashy than the next? Is it really just clothes? Or is it the overall way the carry themselves? I do some photo shoots in bikinis or lingerie, does that make me trashy? (If so you may not want to follow this blog because I may post some of my photos occasionally). Is it agreeable that men can be just as trashy? I certainly think so! Man-whores exist my friend! Lol. Anyway, feel free to post your thoughts on the matter.

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Relationship With My Bed

I think my relationship with my bed has crossed the line. Is there such a thing as a bed that is too comfy? I think my bed may be too comfy! Or maybe I have too many pillows. I mean, have you ever had those mornings where you're just so comfortable you have to fight to get out of bed? That's been my life for the past few weeks. The only reason I got up this morning is because I had to tinkle so bad I could no longer hold it without my bladder exploding! Someone could have come in my room saying "Princess Mina get up, the mall is selling Coach bags for $1.00!" and I would not have budged! I also threw my phone across the room when the alarm came on...now that is not princess behavior! I think I have fallen in love with my bed, it's like a sleep affair lol. Hope my love doesn't get jealous of my sideline relationship. Don't worry babe, my bed will never come before you! (Unless it's Sunday or I'm really sick)

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Glamour Shots...Oh Dear

So my little sisters want to go to Glamour Shots for group photos of us. Cute...but I'd much rather go through one of my professional photographer contacts. I'm not completely against it, I just have my preferences. I think it's more the thought of getting a makeover that draws them to Glamour Shots. You know, because they do your hair and makeup. And now they are making a big spectacle of their "amazing" airbrush makeup technique.

I tried explaining that while sometimes Glamour Shots hires professional hair/makeup artists, most of the time they are random people who applied for a job and they trained them to use this super cool gadget and a curling iron. When they are done with their 5 minute training it's like "OMG, I'm a makeup artist now, let me spray paint your face!". The same for the photographer. I see their ads sometimes for photographers and stylists that say No Experience Necessary.

I did Glamour Shots when I was 15 or 16. But it was different back then. My guy was a MAC makeup artist and did Glamour shots part time, 1 day a week. He also had a cosmetology license so I trusted him with my hair. But the assistant (random hire) did one curl on my head and burned my hair. Needless to say she knew not to come close to me and so the MAC pro did my entire makeover.

It can be a fun experience, I just think it is over dramatized to be this great makeover you'd see on Oprah or The Tyra Show lol. It's not. It is nothing more than any of us glam girls could do at home for ourselves. Nothing that I can't do myself and work with a pro photographer I know and trust who will not over charge me. If In my opinion, Glamour Shots are overpriced, when I could throw on some makeup and go get the same quality photos at Sears. If I'm going to pay for pro photos I want photos that look like they could be in a magazine, not just another portrait studio. That is what my local Walmart is for (hey they take cute portraits man!)

I guess it's the whole experience that is what sells Glamour Shots, not the end result. They are teenagers as I was when I had mine done. So I understand the excitement. I guess it is just that once you've done modeling and had some pro shoots, things such as Glamour Shots just don't excite you anymore. It's like a contestant from America's Next Top Model getting booted and going home saying "I'm going to go to Glamour Shots to add to my portfolio, this is not the end of my career!".

Anyway, I will give my sisters their moment, just like I had. After all, having fun while taking sister pics is all that really matters. I will just order one photo of each set that we like and then have them copied or something lol. I'll post the photos once we get them, I'm sure they will be nice...my sisters are too cute! And I can't totally knock Glamour Shots. It was fun and the photos were cute. Glamour Shots is what got me into pageants and that turned me onto modeling.

PS. For any aspiring models, please understand that I'm not saying Glamour Shots turned me into a model at 16. It led me down a path where I eventually networked with the right photographers, etc. to get me started. So do not think going to Glamour Shots or any portrait studio is going to jump start your career. Get a pro model photographer or just take snapshots of yourself at home. Snapshots, yes really.

If you are looking for an agent they would much rather see clear snapshots of you than Glamour Shots photos. Trusts me, I've seen it happen many times. They don't want to see you with general hair & makeup and posed in every shot by the photographer. And when you go meet with them they are going to pull out a digital camera and take snapshots of you anyway. They want to see YOU, they already know what makeup can do.

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They Make Us All Look Bad

My friend Jonelle posted the link to this video and I thought it was funny.

Also, who picked the music in this video? Did they choose it to traumatize our ears and send us to pretty pink padded cells?

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Making The Band 4

So I just watched the season premiere of ~~Diddy N Them~~ Making The Band 4. There's Danity Kane, Day 26 and Donnie Klang. I'll start with Donnie. Poor guy. Diddy just scared him, he looked constipated after that meeting. Diddy has this way of being completely honest. Which is good but he bullies at the same time. I feel a bit bad for Donnie for the sheer fact that Diddy tells him he needs to pump up his current album but does not give him guidance on how to do it. You're the one with industry experience Diddy. None the less for some reason I still love Puff, Diddy or whatever his name is this year. Hang in there Donnie, I'm not feeling your music but surely there are plenty others who do.

Day 26...I may be the only female on earth that does not know every word to every song. Honestly, I don't know the words to any of them, haven't even heard them all. But generally I like their voices and if they come on the radio I rock with it. Will is a little cutie. I used to think Q was funny and charming...him & Dawn are cute. But I'm sensing a bit of "blown up head" in him at the moment. He sure was running off at the mouth about Danity Kane, mostly Aubrey.

And the whole argument Q started with the other dude about finding Cuddle Bear (the kid that can sing...I mean sang, I don't know these dudes names lol, oh Mike!). Cuddle Bear (Mike) was gone for an hour and they figured he was lost. Q and the other dude wanted to shower and get all dolled up before ~~touring the city~~ going to look for him. Man these names, hold on let me look it up. Ok Q & Brian. Robert said no, my homie might be lost and I'm going to find him now. Yay Robert!

So Q starts this whole fit about how Robert disrespected him and didn't have to say it like that. Say it like what? Q...PMS or Mini Diddy wannabe? Q makes a comment about something messing with his millions...hahaha! Funny, yes they have tons of fans and sold well. But they're currently not even on the level that Danity Kane was on and they hadn't even made millions yet. Slow down Q. Maybe the prob is him being given this super cool nickname. Let's bring his head back down a few levels and start calling him Qwanell, his real name.

Danity Kane, oh my. I kind of loved those girls. Poor Dawn, so distraught. She really wants things to work. I think it's a bit messed up that some of these chics won't even call her back. Man there must have been some serious issues going on amongst them. Only time will tell what's going to happen but one thing seems certain and that is that Aubrey O'Day will not be returning. I'm not going to get into giving opinions on Aubrey because I feel that as long as no laws are being broken, we all portray ourselves how we choose. She's a big girl and can make her own choices, regardless of the trashy label she got, I was still diggin the girl. We see alot worse in the clubs, she's just in the public eye.

Anyway, notice Diddy is working on a new album and is starting a new show? How flippin hilarious would it be if Aubrey auditioned for Making His Band? Hahaha! Priceless. I'm such a silly rabbit I would so do that if I was her! I'd go in a bikini like that trashbag on American Idol, and I'd have the most serious face. Across the booty of the bikini would say "I heart Diddy". On the boobs of the bikini, one side would say DK and the other would have the Playboy logo. I'd be all "Hi, I'm Princess Mina and I will be singing Damaged...Do, do you have a first aid kit handy..." Lol.

Anyway, from previews of the season, it looks like Day 26 is headed down the same explosive road DK went down. And it appears this is courtesy of Q...I mean Qwanell. Seems that Donnie will be fighting to prove himself and keep his record deal. Danity Kane may be over, maybe just Dawn and Aundrea or maybe there will be auditions because there were no indications of Aubrey, D Woods or Shannon ever showing up in an episode. Although production editing is full of trickery. That Diddy, he's a sneaky one!

PS. D Woods may have been living in ATL for a few years but my girl needs to stop acting like she's from there as in born & raised. That's like me, I live in Florida but my hometowns are Springfield, MA & Hartford, CT (parents split). For the record, D Woods is from Springfield, MA just like me. We all remember seeing you around town, chillin at the same spots and we got you in our yearbooks. Embrace it honeybunches, you are from the fluffernutter state just like me!

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Fluffernutter Is Serious!

So in my random interest of the word fluffernutter I just had to dig into it a bit deeper. See I remember fluffernutter sandwiches as a kid, not that I cared for them. Fluffernutter is a sandwich made of peanut butter and marshmallow ~~goo~~ spread. Now I personally think peanut butter is thick enough already, so adding marshmallow is just too much for me. Still what's with the word fluffernutter?

So, I did a search on. Yes, loser moment, but I'm just nerdy like that. I was the kid that always asked why and requested that your answer be proven. Anyway, my search lead to the following info from Wikipedia and my comments are in red below:

A fluffernutter is a sandwich made with peanut butter and marshmallow creme. Its name comes from the common use of "Marshmallow Fluff" brand marshmallow creme.[1] It is particularly popular in the Northeastern United States states and has been proposed as the official Massachusetts state sandwich.
OMG, are they flippin serious? State sandwich? Hahaha, I never knew there was such a thing, that's drastically lame. What's even worse is I was born in Massachusetts! It's bad enough people think I shouldn't be able to pronounce words with an "R" but now I have to live down being from the Fluffernutter state? I thought we were known for clam chowder, crap!

A fluffernutter is made by spreading peanut butter on a slice of white bread, then spreading an equal amount of marshmallow creme on another slice, and finally combining them together to form a sandwich. Variations of the recipe include wheat bread instead of white, and the addition of bananas, honey, or other ingredients that are compatible with peanut butter.
Wow! This sandwich is so serious...instructions on how to make it! Are there a bagillion google searches on the making of a fluffernutter sandwich? Look, there are even variation like changing the type of bread! I'm going to call my love and tell him I will never make chicken alfredo or his precious spanish food ever again! It will be variations of fluffernutter sandwiches from now on. Now that's wifey skills right there!

In June 2006, Massachusetts State Senator Jarrett Barrios gained national attention when he proposed legislation restricting the serving of Fluffernutter sandwiches in public schools. The proposal was widely mocked as an example of trivial and overly intrusive legislation, while Barrios supporters pointed to concerns over the problem of childhood obesity.[3]

"Fluffernutter" is a registered trademark of Durkee-Mower Inc., the maker of "Marshmallow Fluff" brand marshmallow creme. However, Durkee-Mower's US trademark registrations for Fluffernutter cover only ice cream and printed recipes. In 2006, Durkee-Mower sued Williams-Sonoma Inc. in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, alleging that Williams-Sonoma was selling a marshmallow and peanut butter chocolate-covered candy under the "Fluffernutter" name.
See people, it really is serious! There were court cases over fluffernutter! Don't fight the fluff, embrace it for all it's sticky goodness.

Okay, so like I said, I am not feeling fluffernutter. I still understand how the name came about. If it's a combo of peanut butter why is it not called peanut mallow, peanut marsh, marshbutter, marshnutbutter, marshnutter...whatever! Why even combine the words, lazy losers! If we say peanut butter and jelly why can't we say peanut butter and marshmallow?

The thought of adding such thick, sticky substances gives me a tummy ache. (Yea I just said tummy, I raised my nephew and have Godchildren) It does not seem like a good combo, it's like a bad marriage. Man, the digestion process after this sandwich must be interesting. My poor little body as a child, i bet my tummy felt traumatized during the digestion period. And I was such a tiny little princess.

Fluffernutter lol, what a concept.

P.S. Fluffernutter is not even recognized in spell check. Don't the programmers know that fluffernutter is serious business?!!!

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Modeling Career Suicide

There are a few very simple things that can almost instantly taint your hopeful career as a model. One of those is bad mouthing photographers, hair and makeup artists or stylists. It is called industry talk for reason. Because the industry talks! All it takes is one established photographer or a few amateur photographers to label you as "difficult to work with", "unprofessional" or "diva" to kill your name in the network. Same with the stylists and hair/makeup artists. You will either find yourself doing your own primping or see that they've blacklisted you in the network.

Everyone that is involved in the process of photo shoots talks to everyone else and word spreads quickly. It can eventually affect your ability to book jobs as word spreads to designers, marketing reps and agents. The worst thing in the industry is a pretty model with an ugly attitude. You have to learn to handle situations with grace.

I bring this up because a young lady on Model Mayhem told me how upset she is about a recent photo shoot. She did a shoot 2 weeks ago and has not received her photos. It was TFCD, which is a free shoot in which the photographer gets the images he needs to update his portfolio or special project and you get a cd of the images, edited or raw...sometimes a mixture both. She wanted to post of the message boards to warn others not to work with him. Big no no honeybunches!

First of all, it is too early to complain about the photos. This is not the local Walmart Portrait Studio. Many photographers have several shoots a week. They have to go through hundreds of photos from each shoot while still allowing time to shoot other models in which the average shoot can be 2-6 hours. Once they weed out the crap photos they must edit. Professional editing takes time, it's not a simple red eye removal in Photoshop lol.

Also these are free photos. You have not paid the photographer for his time, equipments, editing or prints. You have paid for nothing. He is the one footing the bill, the costs are all on him. So have patience. The only time you should expect photos back in a specific time frame is when you have paid for that shoot and have an agreed upon delivery date.

In this chic's case it has been 2 weeks. At this point I would wait another week and then send a friendly email or thank you card. Tell the photographer you had a great time shooting, how excited you are to see the photos and thank him/her for their time. This shows appreciation and is gentle reminder that you're expecting photos. If a few weeks go by and still no photos, contact them again. This time just ask how the photo editing is coming along but remember to still be courteous. If you still do not receive the photos, sorry but you're going to have to let it go and move on.

I know we all want our photos, I have had a few shoots were I NEVER got my photos. I had to chalk it up to an experience. But really, what do want for free? It bites that this happens and now some photographer has your photos to use and did not keep his end of the deal. But is it really worth it to gain a bad rep over free photos? Schedule the next shoot with the next photographer and hope for the best. If not then I advise you start paying for shoots if you're building or updating your port. Unfortunately, sometimes you get what you pay for.

Now while I would not go spreading ugly words about another in the industry, I would make sure never to recommend them. If you are on Model Mayhem or another model networking site I suggest you look at the pages of other models in your area. Many of them publish a list of recommended photographers they have worked with. That's a great place to start. You can even contact the models, most are very nice and willing to give advice and may refer you to someone.

The only time it is okay to make your opinion public is when it concerns safety. If you've had an experience with a sleazy photographer who was inappropriate during your shoot then yes, warn other models. But you must always remain professional. Once you act unprofessional no one will want to work with you except those sleazy photographers.

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SaleMail Disappointment

I love my SaleMail provided by Shop It To Me. All the fabulousness of high end items on sale. But not today. Today the princess is disappointed. I opened my email to find Calvin Klein boxers and soccer shoes! WTF? Where's my glam? Being the smart cookie I am, I immediately login to my account to see what's up. All, yes ALL of my settings were gone and in place of them were stuff for dudes.

The only thing I can think may have happened is...my love! I recently told him about my lovely SaleMail and told him to go add his preferences to my account. I shop for him as well, no selfishness here! Perhaps he set his preferences and wiped mine out in the process. Not only that, he did not even select all his fave brands or enter his sizes. Also, my love, if you're reading this...what's with the soccer shoes? You don't even like soccer babe. Silly rabbit! No worries, I picked his brands and entered his sizes as well as added my preferences back.

I love my SaleMail, don't mess with a girl and her shopping!

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This Or That?

Listen to 5 Seconds by Madonna & Justin Timberlake for 12 hours straight

OR

Watch the same episode of the tv show 24 for 12 hours straight?

Both would probably drive me insane because I cannot stand to do the same thing too long. But I think I would have to listen to the song because I love music more than tv. I cannot imagine watching the same show over and over all day long with nothing else to do! Plus all the beeping on 24 before each commercial break would lead me to a pretty pink padded room...beeping sounds drive me nuts! Lol.

Which would you choose?

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The Grammy's 2009

Surely there are a bagillion posts regarding the Grammy's but of course I have to throw in my 2 cents on just a few things! I could care less who won most of the awards but I must admit I was overjoyed when Jennifer Hudson won! Her performance was amazing...tears. That is one strong, beautiful woman and the award was very much deserved.

Now, on to the fashion, performances and odd moments! I love Whitney, glad she ditched Bobby. She looks healthier and sang her heart out for Clive the night before the awards show. But is it just me or is she still a bit crazy? She was a bit odd giving out that award...I had flashbacks of her "Crack is wack" comment years ago. I don't know, it just seemed something was off with my girl.

Oh Kanye, when will you learn that a mullet is the death of style? Especially on you! As if he didn't look ridiculous enough with his bad disco outfit and red mic. I guess that is to match the ~~fabulous~~ tacky red sneakers he "designed". Dude, my fave color is red and you are tainting the color. For someone so musically creative I am surprised by his recent lack of style. Now he is rubbing off on Estelle, who performed with him in a gross silver bag...I mean dress. Needless to say, I closed my eyes and just listened to the performance!

M.I.A. is amazing. I loved her before she became popular in the U.S. I like listening to fresh, new music because sometimes I get sick of the constant replay of radio hits. Understandably, M.I.A. sample of Paper Planes was used for the performance of Swagger Like Us because it is the popular song and she is very preggo. In fact, yesterday was her due date! And because she's knocked up she can totally get away with that outfit! Have to give that woman props for being able to perform with such energy while a small watermelon is eagerly waiting to push it's way through her...nevermind. But anyway, it was great seeing her up there with some of my fave hip hop artists. I heart T.I. and am so glad he did a collab with Jay-Z, Lil Wayne and Kanye.

Carrie Underwood is so talented and cute. I am no big country music lover, but I can listen to her anyday! Didn't care much for the dress but she's such a doll I'll just let that slide.

Katy Perry is flippin nuts! I love it, normal people are boring. She came out of a flippin banana, lol. She wore an interesting costume...not an outfit. Reminds me of some of my dance recital costumes from back in the day. I used to think the dance instructors were trying to humiliate us children lol. Apparently they truly thought it was cute.

Did anyone notice the looks on the faces of the Jonas Brothers after Katy's performance? It's like when little boys walk in on an old Friday the 13th movie and witness boobs for the first time. Puberty is priceless lol. They have strong beliefs in waiting until they are married to do grown folk business. So Katy, please remember this next time you decide to nearly expose your chichi or shake a cheek in their direction. We cannot corrupt these little boys, their on a good path but maybe the young ones should be entertained in a playroom backstage with video games and stuff.

Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift...perfect time for a potty break and grab some chips on your way back. Although I will give Taylor some credit as she writes all her songs and used to write and sell songs to other artists, or so I'm told. She seems very sweet. Also, I don't listen to them but the song was fitting. At 15 you really do believe people when they say they love you. When I was 15 I had several boys...and some girls (that was scary back then) proclaim their undying love for yours truly. Where are you punks now? Lol. That's ok, I have my love and he is all I need in the xoxo department.

Quick tidbits...I heart Stevie Wonder, Smokey, Cold Play, Justin Timberlake and Ne-Yo. Oh and yay Boys II Men are alive!

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Toasty!

It's 70 degrees today and is supposed to get warmer throughout the week! Toasty, yea baby! I have been waiting for this for what seems to be eternity! Now I know what you lovely peopl are thinking. Yes I am originally from up north (shout outs to Hartford, Springfield & Boston!). Even though I grew up there with below 0 temps, snow and freezing rain, I could NEVER stand the cold. I was like a flippin bear, hibernating in winter.

When it started to get cold, I would begin working from home. Whenever I left the house, I would hurry up and get in the car which had to be pre-heated (remote starters were my best friend!) and when I got wherever I was going I would zoom in the building!

I loved the snow when I was a kid, but lets be real, kids are nuts! I would stay outside playing in the snow until my nose and ears were red, gallons of uncontrollable snot ran down my nose and frost bite was lurking around the corner. I think that love of snow was over by the time I was 8 and common sense started to kick in. Besides, the boys were such sissy's and would cry when I threw snowball at the faces. Whatever, it was my job at the time, boys had cooties at that age remember? Man up! Lol.

Anyway, I always believed that my mother was in the wrong place when she went into labor. She was supposed to have been at a luxury resort on some tropical island where the princess would have been born on a sunshiny warm day. From the time I was 8, I always said I would move somewhere warm and I did...or so I thought. Florida has been oddly cold this winter.

Last year I remember swimming in the pool on Christmas day. I feel like I was suckered into moving here under false pretenses of warm weather all year. But it's ok, I will suck it up. Why? Well because I realize it could be much worse. I will gladly take a few months of cool temps over several months of freezing temps and snow! However I still complain about it in order to maintain my high level of super brat!

Anyway, I am going to enjoy this much needed weather! Today I am supposed to take my sister to Glamour Shots to see about making an appointment for us to take sibling photos together. I'd much rather call one of my photographer contacts but this will be a quick, care free and fun thing for us to do. She will feel like she's getting a makeover and I love to make my little sis happy! Who knows what the rest of the day will bring, I am just happy it is toasty!

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CSI Miami...And Those Other Shows

Okay, I am such A CSI Miami junkie! With a cutie like Adam Rodriguez on there who wouldn't be? Ahh Adam Rodriguez...him cute! On the show I'd be Mrs. Princess Mina Delko. This show makes being a CSI look like the best job ever! Once upon a time I dreamed of becoming a CSI, but it's not as cool and easy as it looks on tv and you're not going to be playing with all the fun gadgets they have! But oh how I'd love to have Horatio Caine as my boss.

Ok back to the show, CSI Miami gets me every time! I cannot explain why I still fall for the tricks these tv shows like to play on us devoted viewers. In this weeks episode I couldn't help but panic when my homegirl Calleigh was rushed to the hospital. Like they'd really let her die! I should have known better. I will not fall for the CSI Miami writer's trickery again...until next week!

The Real World 8,000...that's what season we're on right? It seems that way. I was not even going to bother watching as this show got on my nerves the last few seasons. They were not even interesting enough for me to watch more than 2 episodes. But this year we have our first tranny and they went back to NY! So I thought, cool, something new. Good job MTV casting! But honestly, I am a bit let down. It's the same typical stuff. I know the episode will come where someone disrespects Katelynn and I will be royally ticked! As I am about her loser boyfriend. The cast annoys me a bit. I think the casting directors need to adjust things a bit if they plan on more seasons. At this point I'd rather watch all the scripted antics of The Hills!

The Bad Girls Club. Those are some of the most hatin chics of reality tv history! Ok so "The Ambers" annoy you, get over it! They are just being silly and having fun their way. It's not hurting you so just do your own thing and stop hating. They are all on that show because they act dumb so none of them need to be judging each other at this point. Eveybody's poopoo stinks. Watching that one weird girl kiss the old dude she met online makes me want to vomit, but I don't run around saying " OMG I want to slap her, I hate her". While it is a bit entertaining to see these girls act a fool, I wonder what makes some women go on national tv to embarrass themselves just for 15 minutes of fame. I think last season was far more entertaining...Pop Off! Lol.

America's Best Dance Crew. I love this show! I'm loving that there are 2 all female crews. Go chics! However my 2 faves are Quest Crew and Strikers All-Stars. I actually remember Hok and Dominic of Quest Crew from So You Think You Can Dance (love that show too). Also, Ringmasters are crazy...it's so amazing what they do but every time I watch them my bones begin to ache.

I'm also loving Fringe (I'm such a nerd). I've watched Law & Order SVU and Without A Trace forever and I have to continue watching ER as this is the final season.

Also, interesting how Gossip Girl which is about a bunch of rich teens in NYC is one of the most talked about, highly rated shows amongst...18-30 year olds! Yes, not just teens like the show, adult viewers tune in also. Interesting.

Anyway, what's up with Project Runway? Is there going to be another season? Did they figure out the whole network switch or what? Last season was cool but there is no one like Christian Siriano. Oh how I love my Christian and his dramatic ways and outspoken comments. I heart Christian, I want him to be my new gay best friend! (Sorry Stephen, still love ya darling)

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This Or That?

Not use a cell phone for 6 months

or

Not use a computer for 6 months

I would have to go without the computer for 6 months. I know it may seem crazy. But I'd much rather have my cell phone in times of need such as a car break down and needing assistance. And I'm such a text message addict!

Which would you choose?

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Text Message Fight = No No!

So my love and I had a misunderstanding last week over a text message. Without going into long detail let me explain something about myself. I was once in a controlling and abusive relationship. Never again will I allow someone to treat me with anything other than the utmost respect. So if I ever feel someone is trying to control I immediately go in defensive mode.

My love and I were having a discussion and later we began to text. Well, one of the texts I received from him seemed like an instance where he was trying to control me, telling me what to do or else. So, ~~Princess Mina~~ Super Brat gets pretty upset. My love and I very strong believers in mutual respect. Which is why I was so shocked by his text.

Now here is where we both went wrong:
Me - Instead of flat out telling him I was offended and why, I held it in and just gave attitude enough to let him know I was upset.

Him - Knowing I was upset, he figured I'd get over it with time and did not want to address the issue.

Us- We transferred our slightly serious conversation over to a text message.

The Outcome: When we finally spoke again, we both expressed our sides and realized the text message was the problem. It was a huge misunderstanding! He did not mean it the way it appeared therefore he wasn't aware of the problem.

The Lesson: Text messages are for quick checkups, updates and hello's for communication. It's when you have something quick to say or just cannot use the phone. It is NOT for serious subjects. Why? Because understanding the tone of the message is all based on the interpretation of the reader. It is very easy to take something written the wrong way.

Also, should something come up in a text, email, etc. it is always best to speak to the person to clarify before getting upset.

My love and I never argue, we cannot stand it. We like to express our views and if we agree that's great and if we don't we agree to disagree. Though we usually agree because we are about as compatible as it gets. The most important thing is that the other person knows how you feel and will try to respect that in the future, it is not important to declare who is wrong and who is right. At least not for us and it's worked out great for the last 2 years doing it this way.

So the first time we nearly argue is over misunderstood text...how wack would that have been? Anyway, we're such silly rabbits we were laughing about the whole thing afterward.