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February. Even when you say it, it seems like it’s doomed to be the worst month of the year. Whether you are single and are left without a Valentine, or you are totally in love with your significant other, want to give them the world, but you know you can’t make it as good as last year. Either way it goes, I have some tips for you.

Alone for the holiday? No worries! I got you covered.
-Do something nice for yourself. Try running a hot bubble bath, adding a few rose petals, light some candles and having a nice glass of wine to pamper you. No one can love you like you love you.
-If you decide to rent or watch a movie, NO LOVEY DOVEY STUFF! It’ll just make you want to hang yourself even more.
-Buy yourself something. Chocolates, flowers, diamonds, hell send yourself on a shopping spree and relish in all that catches your eye.
-Hang out with other single friends. They pretty much feel the exact same way that you do. Why not celebrate as a group?
-Make someone else’s day. Send your best friend some flowers or give your mom chocolate. They would really appreciate it, especially coming from you.

Can’t afford your snookie wookie’s $30,000 diamond ring wish? It’s no biggie. She will understand.
-Bake! There is nothing like an effort to make some sweets for your honey! Whether you pass or fail at this one, it’s the thought and sincerity that count the most.
-If it’s nice out, take your loved one on a picnic in the park and if it’s not, set up an indoor picnic. Spread a blanket, light some candles and prepare a delicious meal with an appropriate beverage to match.
-Make a coupon book for your lover. Get some red, pink & white construction paper and make a book. Write things like “good for one massage” or “good for a passionate kiss” on each page. Simple & cheap!
-Nothing says “Aww” like a homemade card!
-And if you think Snookie won’t be satisfied with any of these, eBay has a WIDE selection of jewelry that you can bid on.


Aaahhh, what we have adapted as a holiday full of love & emotion. I believe that same emotion should be shown throughout the year, leaving February 14th just another day to tell the one you adore you love them. BUT to each his/her own. Hopefully, these will work for you. Until next time...

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MODEL FEATURE: @makeupanddance

My beautiful model feature is Ms. Jacinta. She is so wonderful to talk to & pleasant on the eyes. :) If you would like to book her for a photoshoot or runway gig, please tweet her at @makeupanddance.

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POET FEATURE: @eXquiSiteAlien ; click here for blog

I have known Exquisite for about a year now. I love her to death, in fact, I consider her my "brother". Not only is Exquisite smart but she is talented with words & has a WONDERFUL passion for poetry. I asked her to be a feature on my blog not only as a gift for me, but a gift for you as well. Enjoy.

Why do we hate more than we love?

Why do we hate more than we love?
Defying the man above
He asks us to love without condition
Without specifics and definitions
To define precisely what it is
To love with all thine heart
The way He has done for us all from life's start
Yet we disregard His wishes
Priding ourselves on disses & hate
We hate our parents
We hate our siblings
We hate our neighbors
Simply put, we hate each other
Yet claim to love one another in His eyes
With abundance of pride we hold inside
We block our own way to His heavenly skies
In failing to love the human behind the face
The skin behind the race
The intimacy between same sex lovers
And the unwillingness to consider any man our brother
We continue to push hate to its peak
While worldwide love grows weak
Why do we hate more than we love?
Defying the man above
Who gives us everything we receive
If only we all believed
That no pain comes from another's success
Yet we envy what we do not possess
Hate the man for doing his best
Curse the woman for being blessed
Causing our own soul to be in constant unrest
If only we chose to love instead of hate
Speak only the truth instead of what's fake
Pick our brother up when he falls
And give what we can, big or small
If only we loved more than we hated
My words would be outdated
Yet hate passes through generations
Despite our civil liberations
The world is filled with hate
Has been since the earliest of days
Hating is just one of the world's ways
And it will never go away.
Despite the way it is and has been,
Its never to late to let go of the hate.
Indy aka eXquisiteAlien
January 25, 2010

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I GOT THE JOB! Excited? That doesn't even describe how I feel right now. This is the oppurtunity I been looking for. Wondering where? Starbuck's! Now you're probably wondering what the hell is wrong with me & why am I so excited. LOL. Not only am I making a large amount of money an hour but I am also working with something that I love other than cupcakes. COFFEE! :)

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Tonight while I was driving home, my playlist shuffle came across a Kilo Ali song. Y'all know that booty bumpin, bass music. Hahaha! I thought to myself, I wonder what the music videos look like. Welp! Good ol' YouTube paved the way & I found it along with some other 90's hits. :D Enjoy!

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I decided to share a poem that I wrote a few months ago. I hope you enjoy it.

UNTITLED
as I close my eyes
the nightmares come crashing down
the essence of the spice of reality
the burn that is inflicted
the ache that is yearning for relief
have all become apparent parts of being
no longer does salt water supply the nuturing it once used to
no longer does spoken words have a meaning
rather its the unspoken thoughts that carry the suffering
lurking amongst my wretched soul
the longer the nightmare seems to play
the more I feel the familiar air of suffocation
and then I realize that this is no dream
the presence of something dark is surrounding me
not letting me free of its bond
anger consumes me as I fight
fight for what I know is a fairy tale come true
the more I fight, the more I struggle, the more I fiend
what is this thing?
what is this deceitfulness?
what is paralyzing my well being?
the constant state of love has hooked me with it’s branches
more like tossed me in its web
the offer that seduced me has now scarred me
and yet I beg for it
asking, pleading for more
why stop what numbs my pain?
is it cause it causes me to react in addict-like ways?
but I need it to go on, to survive
and yet, its being snatched away…

as I shake with withdrawal, I become sober
highly sensitive and vulnerable to my drug
in the dark, I hold out my hand because its there
I can feel its presence radiating with majestic life
and as I reach to touch, it disappears
leaving me in my despair

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*sighs. Once again, another natural disaster has blessed the world with it's unwanted presence. Everywhere I turn, I see the aftermath of yet another unfortunate event. The earthquake that has shaken the small, poverty-striken nation of Haiti has killed thousands & displaced millions. U.S. families still awaiting to hear from loved ones. I, along with my mother, stepfather & his family, am part of one of those families. Fellow tweeters are torn apart & distraught, sick even. I just wanted to say that EVERYONE needs to put in an effort to help this literally poor country overcome this disaster.

*Send YELE to 501 501 for a $5 donation. Although it's only $5 but you can do it up to 6 times.
*find more ways to help


Once again, please help with this unfortunate event.

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Aaahhh! A fresh start on a new page. Welcome to my blog. My name is Ashley Renee but I am most recently known as Imperious Me. I decided to take up blogging, yet again, because I feel that I need an escape. An escape from the outside reality that we call life. I know many can agree with me on that. Thank Goodness!
Anywho, I am using my blog for any & everything. I am open for suggestions on topics or whatever but in the end, the ULTIMATE decision is mine. :) I mean, this is MY world. With that being said, enjoy!