tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57333670819684003212024-10-24T18:47:20.756-03:00GYFTED ARTYSTI like to share my thoughts and feelings!GyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-91555871648033930472011-12-19T01:13:00.000-04:002011-12-19T01:13:09.087-04:00Reality CheckSo, things have really kicked in for me in a lot of ways. I often make choices that I think will benefit me, but I am not asking God if it is for the best so I end up making a choice that backfires on me. Life is about learning, but life is also about listening to those around you, and when we, okay, when I, go against what people say because I feel they won't understand, God is really testing meGyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-10905026790263460872011-12-19T00:18:00.000-04:002011-12-19T00:18:20.232-04:00Finish What You StartI was just going over some blog posts and I had not realized that I do not finish what I start. For example, I will start a poem, and will leave it for weeks, or I will start a blog, and leave it forgetting it is there...So my goal is to finish what I start. Or at least to remember to go back to it. I have so many short stories that never got finished...Not good. So, this blog is short, and also GyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-69456405178823870892011-12-05T23:53:00.002-04:002011-12-06T00:54:47.782-04:00FBWI'm sure you can figure out what the title stands for.
This was a FB status I made just before I made the blog.
"Women need to stop accepting the "Friends With Benefits Package", you don't deserve a standard or mediocre friendship/relationship where you give him what he wants, what about you. Always remind yourself you are worth much more than what he's willing to give, and remind GyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-12034033835051413472011-11-30T12:29:00.000-04:002011-11-30T12:29:35.735-04:00FourTraitshttp://www.christianhusbands.org/writings/responsibility.html
The bible talks about there being a particular type of woman that men should want to marry, and it made me think, there must be one about men, so I looked it up on google and that is where I found the link posted above. Men talk so much about the type of woman they want, how she should be, dress, traits they want her to have, etc but GyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-64610825560351145372011-11-29T13:17:00.000-04:002011-11-29T13:17:44.652-04:00ABG turns ABWCheck out this link: http://www.bullyingcanada.ca/index.php, and this on: http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=24700&tid=108, and last one: http://www.stopabully.ca/
So this is part two of my response. But it is no longer bout being an Awkward Black Girl, the title has changed to an Angry Black Woman but for a reason. This time, it's not about men.
A week ago I came across a gossip GyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-22098598518509872942011-11-26T18:03:00.000-04:002011-11-26T18:03:11.150-04:00ABGResponsePart One
I have struggled with this blog for a while now, and I have decided to do it in parts because this hits close to home.
I was born in Zambia, left when I was a year and a half, I spent the first ten years of my life in the valley, Annapolis. I went to school there, church, I had a while life there. I lived amongst my friends, my neighbors and I all went to the same school, we all got GyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-88952843075796896502011-11-18T11:35:00.000-04:002011-11-18T11:35:27.668-04:00IndependentOrDependent/Communicatehttp://www.essence.com/2011/11/17/real-talk-tyrese-says-you-need-a-man/
So....Black ...women are in this conversation more than any other race that I know of...That I have read of. You see, Black women do love their Black men, but we have a very big communication problem. Black women would prefer that their man come already trained to help out in the kitchen, help around the house, pick up the GyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-63863038004442783372011-11-16T20:18:00.000-04:002011-11-16T20:18:38.908-04:00BlessedBeyondBelief/YetBodyBreakingDownAs grateful as I am for the fact that four companies want to hire me, the process literally had me almost asleep at the wheel the past few days. I had four job interviews in two days. Three women's stores want to hire me by the end of the week...I have been job hunting for the past nine months so I am grateful for the positive outcomes happening now, but it's been a toll on the body. What do I doGyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-69504064361287824622011-11-15T23:43:00.001-04:002011-11-15T23:49:07.429-04:00SixWeeksSo just under a week ago, I decided to go through a trial and error phase for 6 weeks to change things up a bit and see if I can turn some results around. Not saying I did not before, I like trying new things and being different and being bold, but I have decided to give 100% in order to receive 100%. This includes more time with God, time with family and friends, sharing things that matter, GyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-9880974163961052092011-11-10T18:53:00.000-04:002011-11-10T18:53:21.745-04:00InterestingLinksSo...I was going to blog about how little sleep I got last night, but I decided to blog about some links I came across today which I found very helpful, and will use in my own personal use...And later, will share if I have any success with either or all of them...What on earth am I talking about?????
I have always been an avid Essence reader. I would buy every magazine until I decided to save GyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-81635043199592310172011-11-10T12:18:00.002-04:002011-11-10T18:21:06.383-04:00Love or Happiness or BothIt is possible to have love, happiness or both?
Signed:
GyftedArtystGyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-64781740595868649692011-11-05T01:09:00.000-03:002011-11-05T01:09:36.836-03:00EverythingEverything changed. If you had been there, you would know what I mean. Poets4Change brought out a me I have been fighting to bring out, but was not sure how, or when it would happen. I delivered a poem for the first time in I don't know how many years. I have been going to Poetry nights and poetry events, and speaking, but yet, none of them compared to Wednesday night. Everything has changed. I GyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-21344973972106505092011-10-30T13:15:00.000-03:002011-10-30T13:15:18.148-03:00Small Victories Do CountI know how hard it is to find a job because I have been jobless since February of this past year. But over time, as you look for a job, your attitude changes, your perception changes, you change as a person, and you go from thinking good about things, to having a bad attitude and wondering why God has forgotten about you. Some days it feels like you are being ignored, stepped on, under estimated,GyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-37690582379044321392011-10-30T13:10:00.002-03:002011-10-30T13:10:53.568-03:00Dealing With GriefWe all deal with grief in different ways. A few days ago, I recently learned of the passing of one of my youth that was in my youth group years ago when I was a leader. His death came as a shock, however, I was unable to cry, or show any signs of sadness. I know it's a sad time, but it just does not seem like it happened at all. I did not know the kid at all, but years ago, he was such a happy GyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-90198334563178405322011-10-28T03:16:00.000-03:002011-10-28T03:16:00.981-03:00NetworkingI had the privilege of attending the launch of the new network called Progressive Roots which I found fantastic, made some great friends, and learned a lot about networking, and hopefully, will land a job within a few weeks God willing.
What I really appreciate about the PRN Group is the target, how they want to help us, and the passion they have to succeed. It has been a long time coming, but GyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-68550147591568286442011-10-27T10:51:00.000-03:002011-10-27T10:51:09.113-03:00Gone But Not ForgottenHe may have left us on this earth
But he joins our heavenly father up above
The world mourns the loss of a young boy who was just on the verge of discovering life
We pray for the family, friends, and relatives that will have to bury him
No mother should have to endure this pain
I ask that we lift up the family in our prayers, and remind them that God is still with them even in this difficult GyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-63830958353061443992011-10-26T23:17:00.000-03:002011-10-26T23:17:59.562-03:00New DiscoveriesSo, Shihan is one of my fav poets. I used to you tube def peotry jam episodes years ago, and spend nights, days, whenever I had the chance, I would watch old clips. I have so many fav's, but Shihan caught my attention. This Type of Love is a favorite, He also has Flashy words, and a couple of others. I stumbled upon his FB page through another friends page, and discovered that he had his own GyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-67444194008950507362011-10-25T23:56:00.000-03:002011-10-25T23:56:09.747-03:00DecisionsVery simply asked:
How do you make your decisions?
Signed:
Gyfted ArtystGyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-36078767258602613482011-10-23T10:35:00.000-03:002011-10-23T10:35:54.749-03:00Are You A ChristianI have been wondering for the past few years, what defines a Christian. How do you know if you are right with God? And do you think it is the business of others to question where you are with your Faith? Do you ever feel uneasy? unsure? Do you know if you and God are on the same page?
I ask these questions because I have been to so many different churches over the past ten years due to my GyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-77898846023033125982011-10-20T23:30:00.001-03:002011-10-20T23:36:49.906-03:00Five ThingsTonight in Psychology class, my professor asked us to write down five things each that both men and women want in each other, generally. Than after, he wanted us to label g or b for girl or boy, and our A #, and we gave them in to him. He read all of the papers, and basically stated that research says different about what we want...We are programmed, mentally to want a tall dark and handsome guy,GyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-20426663406801160602011-10-19T07:21:00.001-03:002011-10-19T07:29:23.802-03:00Slow & SteadySo I have been job hunting since February, figuring out what I love, and telling myself to be open, honest, and try smiling more. I do not smile enough, even if it is at a total stranger. I have lots to be thankful for, yet I walk around with a gloomy face...And my results are not changing because I am not changing. So when you know something is wrong, what do you do? Sit and keep doing wrong, orGyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-17004142189225010042011-10-11T00:14:00.000-03:002011-10-11T00:14:07.391-03:00HowDoYouDecideWhen I was younger, I used to use my heart a lot to make choices. However, as I got older, using my heart made it difficult to keep friends because I was always "really nice" and stopped being rational about the types of friend I should have. I have always been the "nice type"but sometimes being too nice all the time does not get us very far, only hurt. So when I left high school I decided GyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-53760215795637863822011-10-11T00:13:00.000-03:002011-10-11T00:13:17.285-03:00Evolutionary PschologyI am taking two classes at Saint Mary's University, one class is Religious Studies, the other one is Evolutionary Psychology.
It's funny how what we learn in life is later questioned and as we get older, we must learn to trust those closer to us to ensure that we stay on track.
Learning is important, but make sure to learn what you know you need to learn not just knowing it for the sake of it! GyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-53259664165586571492011-10-11T00:07:00.000-03:002011-10-11T00:07:36.246-03:00HyporciteSometimes we let wrong in our life too many times, and often wrong leads us astray. I blogged earlier about choices and regret, and am slowly learning that not everything you encounter is good for you, and as Christian, things are harder because they look more appealing and attractive. You end up wanting more, when you deserve more but are getting less. I wont make this long, but I just want to GyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5733367081968400321.post-27352677185113183942011-10-09T01:19:00.005-03:002011-10-09T01:19:45.482-03:00HowDoYouDecideWhen I was younger, I used to use my heart a lot to make choices. However, as I got older, using my heart made it difficult to keep friends because I was always "really nice" and stopped being rational about the types of friend I should have. I have always been the "nice type"but sometimes being too nice all the time does not get us very far, only hurt. So when I left high school I decided GyftedArtysthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08250168549106914285noreply@blogger.com0