Body Types anyone??

Body Types - Which One are You? The Ectomorph, the Mesomorph, the Endomorph, or a Combination?

We have known for quite some time now in bodybuilding that different body types respond differently to both training and nutrition. As a result, it is incredibly important to be aware of what your body type is so that you can design a training and workout program accordingly. In this article, the history of body types and some interesting pieces of information to help you identify them will be mentioned.

William Sheldon

William Sheldon (1898-1977) was an American psychologist who spent his life observing all the variety of human bodies. He taught at several universities and spent his career doing valuable research. As a child he was an avid observer of animals and birds, and as he grew up, this hobby turned into a strong ability to observe the human body.

The basics of body types are listed below:

The ECTOMORPH
Definitive "Hard Gainer"
Delicate Built Body
Flat Chest
Fragile
Lean
Lightly Muscled
Small Shouldered
Takes Longer to Gain Muscle
Thin


The extreme ectomorph physique is a fragile and delicate one. The bones are light, joints are small and muscles are slight. The limbs are relatively long in proportion and the shoulders droop. The ectomorph is a linear physique. Straight up and straight down, and may appear longer than he or she really is, due to the length of limbs coupled with lack of muscle mass developed on those limbs. The ectomorph is not naturally powerful and will have to work hard for every ounce of muscle and every bit of strength he or she can gain.

Other Ectomorph Traits

The extreme ectomorph may have long fingers, toes and neck are long. A pencil neck you could say. The features of the face are sharp, and the shape of the face is triangular. The lower jaw is somewhat receding. The skin tends to burn easily. Extreme ectomorphs may suffer from extremes of temperature. Due to the great body area in relation to muscle mass, the ectomorph may suffer from great heat, and due to low body fat, the ectomorph may suffer from great cold. The hair is fine and grows quickly and is sometimes difficult to keep in place.

Famous Ectomorphs

Lisa Kudrow, Kate Moss, Brad Pitt, Seth Green, Edward Norton.

The MESOMORPH
Athletic
Hard Body
Hourglass Shaped (Female)
Rectangular Shaped (Male)
Mature Muscle Mass
Muscular Body
Excellent Posture
Gains Muscle Easily
Gains Fat More Easily Than Ectomorphs
Thick Skin


The Mesomorph Body

The mesomorph has well-defined muscles and large bones. The torso tapers to a relatively narrow and low waist. The bones and muscles of the head are prominent. Features of the face are clearly defined, such as cheek bones and a square, heavy jaw. The face is long and broad, and is cubicle in shape. Arms and legs are developed and even the digits of the hand are muscled.

Other Traits of the Mesomorph

The skin of the mesomorph is thick and the mesomorph tans well. The hair is heavy in texture.

Famous Mesomorphs

Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone, the majority of Mr. Universe winners.

Endomorph

Soft Body
Underdeveloped Muscles
Round Physique
Weight Loss is Difficult
Gains Muscle Easily Like the Mesomorph.


The ENDOMORPH

The body of the extreme endomorph is round and soft. The physique presents the illusion that much of the mass has been concentrated in the abdominal area. This may or may not be true. The arms and legs of the extreme endomorph are short in length and taper. This may give the appearance of stalkiness. The hands and feet of the endomorph are comparatively small, and the upper arms and thighs are often more developed than the lower parts of the arms or legs. The body has a high waist.

Other Traits of the Endomoprh

The skin is soft and smooth, and the hair is fine. The head of the endomorph is spherical. The head is large and the face broad.

Famous Endomorphs

John Goodman, Roseanne, Jack Black.

Combinations of Body Types

Very often, people cannot be easily classed as one of the three main body types. Although there are some people who are purely ectomorphs, endomorphs, or mesomorphs with little or no characteristics of the other body types, very frequently, people fall into mixed categories, such as ecto mesomorphs, or endo mesomorphs, where largely, they are like the mesomoph, but with traits of the ectomorph (such as small joints or a trim waist), or traits of the endomorph (such as a tendency to gain fat easily).

Eating by blood type.

So i'm on Day 4 of my detox.
The last 2 nights i have been dreaming of eating. !!
I also have to say that the best days ive had of training so far were that last 2 days. i could really feel a difference in my body & my movement. realize the foods im eating are weighing me down, sluggish. these last 2 days iv felt a lightness in my motions that was quite enjoyable. Im not sleepy, i'm not hungry, not tired...
i just W A N T to eat. everything. anything. then...nothing.

so i got to thinking today about eating by blood type. im Opos. this is what ive read about O eaters:
The Type O Profile

Type O was the first blood type, the type O ancestral prototype was a canny, aggressive predator. Aspects of the Type O profile remain essential in every society even to this day – leadership, extroversion, energy and focus are among their best traits. Type O’s can be powerful and productive, however, when stressed Type O’s response can be one of anger, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. When Type O wiring gets crossed, as a result of a poor diet, lack of exercise, unhealthy behaviors or elevated stress levels, Type O’s are more vulnerable to negative metabolic effects, including insulin resistance, sluggish thyroid activity, and weight gain. When you customize your life to Type O’s strengths you can reap the benefits of your ancestry. Your genetic inheritance offers you the opportunity to be strong, lean, productive, long-lived and optimistic.

Reported to be the most basic and oldest blood type of early man (the "hunter"), Type O's tend to be strong-willed survivors with sturdy immune systems. It is generally recommended that the Type O diet contain plenty of animal products supplemented with vegetables and fruits to avoid over-acidification (which could result in stomach ulcers).

Fruits/Veggies:
Though fruits and vegetables are highly nutritious and full of fiber, there are several fruits and vegetables that can cause problems for Type O's. Most fruits are neutral, but figs, plums and prunes are highly beneficial. Artichokes, okra, garlic and red onions, yams, turnips, pumpkin, chard, red peppers, and leafy green vegetables like kale, collard greens, broccoli, romaine and spinach are also recommended.

THIS WAS QUITE INTERESTING TO READ the things i should stay away from:
Vegetables and fruits which Type O's should avoid include avocado, olives, potatoes, mushrooms, corn, eggplant, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and mustard greens. Type O's should also avoid honeydew, strawberries, cantaloupe, oranges, tangerines and blackberries, orange juice and apple juice.
Foods to Avoid
Type O's should avoid goose, pork and all pork products such as ham, ribs, bacon, and sausages. Dairy products (eggs, cheese, yogurt and milk) are considered to be a poor protein source for Type O's. Dairy and eggs are not advised at all for Type O's of African descent, and only in small amounts for Caucasian or Asian Type O's. Whole wheat products should be eliminated from the diet, as they react negatively with your blood and cause sluggishness and weight gain. Also avoid black or white pepper, vinegars, corn syrup, coffee, soda, all distilled liquor and black tea.

I'm actually allergic to avocado, hate onions, not fond of eggplant, cabbage, brussel sprouts...also never eat honeydew, cantaloupe (allergic), dont really care for berries. (only recently acquired the taste for strawberry--after persistence at it), i hate pork & all pork products, hate milk, and only recently able to eat yogurt. interesting about the wheat products.

but i will say that i LOVE VINEGARS, cheese, potatoes, mushrooms, and apple j. but for the most part the list of DONTs is actually already pretty consistent with things i dont care for anyway.

they also say about exercise:
Exercise is of vital importance to your health due to the effects stress has on your body. To lose weight, Type O's must engage in vigorous physical exercise 30 to 60 minutes three to four times per week. According to Peter D'Adamo, failure to eliminate stress via exercise could result in depression and insomnia, asthma, arthritis, and obesity.

which is soo TRUE...my body HOLDS ONTO BULK! iv always had to do vigorous crazy exercise to get results in my body.

hmmm...pretty insiteful.

peace be, i am that o-eating g.

THE MASTER.

cleanse that is.
all my life i've had this thing...with food. for those who know me, can surely attest to this. all my old boyfriends said i ate more than them, hands down. when i was a kid, i remember SO VIVIDLY, ALL OF MY PARENTS FRIENDS, and/or visitors to the house--would make comment about my eating,

"OH WOW...SHE EATS A LOT...THAT'S GOOD"

seriously. EVERYONE said it.
i have loved food ALL MY LIFE. i really believe i have an eating disorder, but because my body is not overly obese or skinny, i dont get categorized as such. i really recognize that eating is a weakness in my person. i have very little control over myself when it comes to consuming food (of course, beyond WHAT KINDS of food i'll eat). I'm very particular about WHAT i will eat. and i have complete control of that (don't eat red meat, pork, detest the site/smell of milk & sharp stankin cheeses). but HOW MUCH i eat & how frequently i want to eat is...out of control.

so...i digress.
i am putting myself through the Cleanse. The Master Cleanse, as not only a way of practicing 1) self restraint, control & discipline, but also as a way of 2) chemical & physiological (maybe even mental) RESET. because although i eat pretty well, i ALSO eat like shit. i love veggies & french fries...both the same.

back in feb. i noticed that my craving for sugar sweets, snacks & soda was RIDICULOUS & completely out of control. i wanted chocolate, ginger ale & chips ALL THE TIME. so back in feb, i took a fast. it was hard. all i wanted to eat was refined sugar, salt & high fructose corn syrup. i did however take one day (in celebration of my bday) to cheat & eat cake. i couldn't finish the cake. after a few bites, i had to give away all my cake to friends---who really enjoyed it.

soo...here i am.
today is May 11th. 11 is a good day to start something...so this is DAY ONE.

i had my SWF about 25-30 mins ago? they say you have to immediately go to the bathroom, after 15 mins or so...i'm still waiting. and by the way, i wanted to throw up toward the end of my Liter drink...and i admit, i couldn't drink it all, i left a huge swallow at the end. don't judge me. i have 2 words: THROW UP.

i also mixed my lemonade drink for the day...10 cups of lemons, syrup, cayenne & water...i had 2 cups so far. not appetizing. when i started making the drink, when the lemons went in i was excited, it actually looked good...but then the syrup came & it turned brown...then the cayenne...yea...not so exciting. also, im COLD. freezing actually. as i write this i am fully clothed with a sweatshirt hoodie, a blanket around my arms & another wool blanket covering my whole body. im still slightly cold, but a tad more comfortable. i actually started getting cold 2 nights ago, when i was "prepping" for this. yesterday i had nothing but orange juice, and the day before that 1 breakfast & OJ rest of day. my bf, who did the cleanse once before--says he was always cold. he actually said when he did it, he warmed up all his drink concoctions. i dont think that's a bad look. the lemon drink would probably (mentally) taste better as a hot drink, like tea...and the salt water drink, i could also probably stomach at a higher temp. not to mention, it warm my body up. its not 1 hour into day 1. stay tuned...
im spilling it all.

peace be...i am the masta, g.

holiday.

currently the time is 10.22pm. today in nyc...the city enjoyed an extended weekend. rosh hashanah to yom kippur -no work holidays. high holy days in jewish tradition which teaches that during this time God will decide who will live and who will die during the coming year. becuz of this jews embark upon the serious task of repentance (called teshuvah), examining their lives and repenting for any wrong committed during the previous year. yom kippur is the day of atonement. its serious business. so serious that this big city shuts down..of course the large jewish population's influence on new york has also a lot to do with it.

last year when i came to this city, the observance of these holidays blew my mind. not the event, or the existence of jewish people here...but the indication of influence. no other place in the US (that i am aware of) does such..

so today, people who work in public schools, in particular all equally enjoy a day of rest & quiet.

im not mad at that.
and speaking of "equally"
...a week ago the world shared one of its true holidays: The Fall Equinox.
fall is the 4th and final major Sun Cycle of the year. for a lot of people it means a time of Focus and direction change in one's life. from the Equinox, the consciousness moves slowly inward as the nights lengthen and the days shorten. as mother earth does: fall marks first: her bountiful harvest and then, second: as the guide to turn inward, exactly as She does, withdrawing from the surface, for the coming winter season.

so as she does...so do i. now is the time for reflection. finding balance and looking within to what must change to assure greater success in the coming year...
ironically this week i have been looking at graduate school again. i left arizona & grad school to move here. Aug 11th marked my anniversary with my easterly home. and ironically still...on august 11th i was on a flight to phoenix from new york...the year prior on august 11th i was on a flight from phoenix---new york bound. however, my reasons for the flight were vastly different. (i suppose) but maybe not so...

last year obviously i was new york bound, to make my new home. the past year, i have paid due to this city. but then again, everyone must. however, i confess i cannot complain. my path: is a good one. a damn good one. one that takes me from one place of extreme (& emotion), to the other.

last week, like the return of fall...i returned from a 5 week trip on an ancient foreign land. to come back and reflect with the land.
in this little time, i came here: proud & high with a future (or i thought & hoped), only to have that "future" tear me down...mentally, emotionally & yes, physically.
i had to work myself back onto my feet & find my inner pride. reflect and realize what i needed. to be reminded of the true reasons i exist. that i came here. i rekindled a new strength in my spirituality. remembered my focus. with love & support by my side.
...can't take credit & say i did all the realization alone.......i didn't. of course God and the watchers are always there, in the heavens...but here on earth, i had another angel.
i have been blessed with great love. human love. one i thought never truly existed, but one that one always hopes exists. the kind of love that exists within the imagination of dreamers, expressed in songs & theatrics. indeed. this kind of love truly exists in the world.
so with my strength felt near & far, i transcend above the madness of my displacement, and i have settled into a place of familiarity & confidence.
within myself. within this city. within this earth. within her...i draw. and reflect.

so like a holiday, i observe the phenom of my life in this existence--the trip abroad...to return & reflect on what it is i have done, and what it is i will do next. with a rested mind, i begin again...

what will my next move be?
the waking earth, will see.

peace be, i am that inward g.

p r o d u c t i o n.

production. the act of making products (goods and services).

yes. let us please be already?!

days of late have been well, *ahem* not so--allow me to rewind a moment in time...

today would be the 5th day of may, cinco de mayo. *raises brow*
and first off, for the record...tonight i will partake, as i have MANY MANY, many a nights in my share of cerveza consumption. *wink*

i represents for my bros & sistas down south, they make good cerveza.

ok. yea, that was a little assinine, and also for the record i appreciate much more from our southern neighbors, the taco for one...beautiful thing. :D

FORWARD.
sooo, days of late are REAL real sleepy for g. [i guess i should state that they are MORE sleepy than usual - i recognize that i am a sleep monster by nature ;)] for those not in the know, last january i was gifted (in disguise) of losing my job. sounds horrible, but in retrospect it was the greatest thing that could have happended to me at the time. for months i was M I S E R A B L E. miserable. Im thankful. grateful.. for the job for being part of the plan which brought me to my current destination and bringing me amounts of END that i needed to survive this move. God knows i needed the help. and i thank the universe for paving the way for me.

at this very moment i blog about my meaning/less/full life from the comfort of a cozy brooklyn corner coffee shop, where the weather is [for once in my life!] NOT sunny, but cloudy. :) i have WEATHER! i dreamt & longed for this moment for so long...

rewinding further.

back in march i turned 32-YOUNG. better, not older...dont get it twisted. ;)
i lived arizona since my days in high school, when my father retired USAA = 16yrs?! so back in august, (after traveling back n forth for a little over a year and a half) i finally made the move to new york. (im sure i blogged about that moment..CHANGE-something or other).

i am still humbled and thankful for the path which carved its way to the big city for me...although, notably...those 5 months, from aug-jan: i did pay due.

i recognize i could still pay due.
but not to invalidate the 5 months, and even 2 thereafter...ooooOO did i pay.
but i do not have to deal that now... and so we go:

FORWARD.
old news...[but still fresh on the dome]

soo, since then, days have been LAX & LAZY. and when i say lazy, i mean THE EPITOME OF THE TERM. im a sleep monster, by nature. so w/o a job to go to every day, my monster has been in FULL HIBERNATION mode. ;P been lovin it.
i decided that i would take this moment to not do ANYTHING...take a break for myself, from working, from the monotony of suriving. ive been workin my ass off for a long time to support myself, and for the first time in my life i am able to do...NOTHING.

so im taking it.
but im waking. and i recognize that its about time i VERB.

last month i spent it west coastn...much needed. the last 8 months here, have left my body drained of vitality. curiously, i was sick 6 times. i think im going to catch every infectious cold this place has to offer!
...my once browned brown skin, had turnt pale pale :(
...and for a person born of the SUN this has been an incredibly affecting aspect of my health and life. but. i was west coastn last month. it was a trip home to deal with that. and it has now been dealt.

FORWARD EVER...
BACKWARD NEVER.

VERB.

production. here i come.
peace be...i am that producing g ;)

BTW. MANJINGA: in the city, every 2nd thursdays! GET DOWN!
http://www.myspace.com/manjingaparty

today...

Today this firey snakey watery fish celebrates her 32nd journey...



Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)
You may have a lot going on behind your smile today, yet others might not notice. Even if they ask direct questions, you're likely quite smooth as you evade their intellectual probes. But you still need to pay close attention, for someone may also have psychic tentacles that appear to reach into an address file or a chat box without your awareness. Maintaining a smokescreen is a smart idea if you don't want any intruders digging into your private life.

born in the year of the SNAKE:



Element: Fire
Heading: South-South-East
Color: Red
Yin/Yang: More Yang
Chinese Name: SHE
Meaning: Foresight
Sign Order: Sixth
Season: Spring

Positives: Subtle, Insightful, Shrewd, Discreet, Wise, Compassionate
Negatives: Proud, Manipulative, Vain, Malicious, Possessive

there are 5 types of SNAKE: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water...I AM FIRE. (of course)

The 5 types (Birthday - Type):
02/04/1905 to 01/24/1906 - WOOD
01/23/1917 to 02/10/1918 - FIRE
02/10/1929 to 01/29/1930 - EARTH
01/27/1941 to 02/14/1942 - METAL
02/14/1953 to 02/02/1954 - WATER
02/21/1965 to 01/20/1966 - WOOD
02/18/1977 to 02/06/1978 - FIRE
2/06/1989 to 01/26/1990 - EARTH
01/24/2001 to 02/11/2002 - METAL
2/10/2013 to 01/30/2014 - WATER

Today's Number for Mar 04, 1977

Number for Today: 7 (of course)
You may feel a strong need for answers and knowledge. This could very well be a time of soul searching for you, and you might feel a bit lonely. Your head may be in the proverbial clouds, so exercise caution when dealing with mechanical items.

Moon in Gemini Mar 2, 2009 to Mar 5, 2009
Sun in Pisces Feb 18, 2009 to Mar 20, 2009
Mercury in Aquarius Feb 14, 2009 to Mar 8, 2009
Venus in Aries Feb 2, 2009 to Apr 11, 2009
Mars in Aquarius Feb 4, 2009 to Mar 14, 2009
Uranus in Pisces Dec 29, 2003 to May 27, 2010
Neptune in Aquarius Nov 27, 1998 to Apr 4, 2011

RULING PLANETS: Jupiter & Neptune Two planets, the lucky Jupiter and sensitive Neptune rule Pisces. Jupiter, lord of the gods, fuels a thirst for knowledge and understanding in Pisces and provides a natural lucky streak for the sign. Neptune, king of the sea, provides the sensitive and spiritual qualities in Pisces. Neptune is associated with idealism and compassion, but also with confusion & deception making Pisces the most impressionable sign in the Zodiac.

PISCES QUICK FACTS
Symbol: Fish
Element: Water
Ruling Planet: Jupiter/Neptune
Birthstones: Amethyst, Aquamarine
Colors: Aquamarine, Amethyst, Mauve, Sea Green
Gemstones: Amethyst, Emerald, Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Moonstone, Catseye
Flowers: Water Lily, Orchid, Lotus, White Poppy, Lilac
Metals: Platinum, Metallic Pewter
Body: Feet, Immune System, Lymphatic System

For those of us born on: March 4
Happy Birthday! The months ahead are likely to start with some communication problems, especially with your friends, or even your partner, if you’re attached, while singles might find the whole dating routine becoming a little stale. Taking a fresh, new approach to romance will spice things up again; if you’re single you will enjoy the more fun type of date rather than the usual wining and dining. But whether you’re single or not doing things with your close friends will keep your spirits up. Watch the finances though; an inclination to be wildly extravagant could cause you one or two headaches – this time next year you might find that you need to overhaul your expenditure, so make sure that you have a budget for those major spends from now on and stick to it!


peace be...i keep it moving...g.

let's talk about LOVE.

LOVE [according to WIKIPEDIA, free encyclopedia] hehe, is...

...any of a number of emotions and experiences related to a sense of strong affection.[1] The word love can refer to a variety of different feelings, states, and attitudes, ranging from generic pleasure ("I loved that meal") to intense interpersonal attraction ("I love my girlfriend"). This diversity of meanings, combined with the complexity of the feelings involved, makes love unusually difficult to consistently define, even compared to other emotional states. [*word]

As an abstract concept, love usually refers to a deep, ineffable feeling of tenderly caring for another person. Even this limited conception of love, however, encompasses a wealth of different feelings, from the passionate desire and intimacy of romantic love to the nonsexual emotional closeness of familial and platonic love[2] to the profound oneness or devotion of religious love.[3] Love in its various forms acts as a major facilitator of interpersonal relationships and, owing to its central psychological importance, is one of the most common themes in the creative arts.


soOo...
there is IMPERSONAL LOVE & INTERPERSONAL LOVE, with chemical basis & psychological basis....

what does all that mean??? Love is confusing.

do i have a clue of what it is? nah.
i've experienced something of love in my day...
so i think. but really, i probably haven't experienced much of it at all...
but with each experience i DO go thru in life---brings me a bit closer to an idea of an understanding of this CRAZY THING known as, LOVE. so going along w/ wikipedia-the free encyclopedia (i just like sayin that), ive done the familial and platonic love, thankfully--i do have family. where i've learned an unconditional (almost irrational) love. they can do things that i do not necessarily agree with---some things DONT AGREE WITH AT ALL...YET still---i love. still...i maintain my love for them. the beauty of blood.

& about blood love...thankfully i know a true beautiful love: the love i was gifted with, when my brothers brought my nieces & nephew into this world---truly a great unconditional binding love...i knew with their existence...that LOVE WOULD HAVE ME DO JUST ABOUT ANYTHING for another human being.

my mini mez:

soo...talk of "blood" love...what about the "water?" [huh?]
"they" say "blood is thicker than water"

i suppose that is true for a lot of people. but i admit that the water in my life runs just as thick as the blood...ive cultivated many giving & powerful relationships that give shine to my light...i have friends who i'd side with over a cousin anyday. that's just how it is. of my bestfriends; tajsha(<- who i really consider my sister), tina, thomas...(just to name a few) in them...i know true pure love. they are not born of the same blood, but i love them NO LESS, as if they were. when they weep...i weep. when they smile, i smile....

but i think it truly takes LOVE bumping into your life, breaking your concentration, tripping your strides & hitting you over the head to truly get to a place where u can START to understand, kinda...what it is.

I'm grateful...to have so much love for the world......
and a lot of the world to throw that love right back.........

my friends. my family.

...now with that being said...
i thought i had a pretty good idea of love, and all its crazy forms. guess it goes to show that life is truly a continual learning experience...because, i was wrong. i have had 3 great loves in my life. the 1st love, at the young age of 18--revealed what was in store for me...what was awaiting my arrival. I was young, eager. ready to love the world. and 1st love fed fire into my life. but so it goes...that flame was destined to go out. full of fire....it left my being extinguished, with almost the feeling of...failure. inexperienced & foolish i closed myself off to its other offerings. or at least i tried to.

...love wasn't quite ready for me to finish, however.
along came another great love. (who i so unfairly could not give back to. i tried. for a very long time. regretfully i just never had it in me). i was dead & exhausted from the 1st. i strung along for the 2nd, into the 3rd....both beautiful loves...both sadly, short-lived.

i once read this great line by the dalai lama;
"don't cry because it's over...smiled because it happened"

2nd & 3rd certainly etched their permanent grins into my soul. i realize that each of them brought life back into my love...planted a seed in my being, for my flower that is my soul...to know. the 2nd was my air, taught me to receive, breath steady on 2 feet. into the 3rd, my water to nurture and grow...from the 3rd as i bloomed, i found a restored passion for the world that once felt gloom, (a passionate love i am forever indebited to).

and now. from a bud of love, LIFE has started to empower, ready to be planted into EARTH.......4th found flower.

a final element in a world of ether. completing rebirth...

in love.



peace be, i am that IN LOVE, g.

Loose Change.

"There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered."-Nelson Mandela

There's one thing in life that's evident...Change.

I've noticed alot of change happening...all around me. Women I've known with long beautiful hair...are cutting it all off...people moving clear across the country (as such in MY case)...and let's not forget those that are moving OUT THE COUNTRY...and people who never fathomed the idea of marriage & children are now finding themselves...married. expecting children.

change can be such a beautiful thing.

January 20th will mark another huge societal change (or so we hope) with THE INAUGURATION OF A UNITED STATES BLACK PRESIDENT. if that aint change i dont know what is.

...that being said however...
as much as things change, a lot...stays the same.

sometimes we can never free ourselves from the people who inflict ignorance and selfishness in our everyday lives. i'd like to think that i do not stand for it infecting mine---but i'd be lying. I tell myself each day that "this situation is temporary" all the while i maintain a miserable state of being. i complain (almost) everyday of my days spent m-f, 8-6...every complaint spillt from my lips is volley'd from my friends with a, "gya you gotta quite saying that"

and i come back with...
"i wouldn't continue to say it, if it weren't true"

so what now? be the change right?
yes. in all instances its quite necessary to BE THE CHANGE that you want to see made. and if that fails...leave well enough alone.

...i'm not sure where i'm at on that end...time will tell. meditating & manifesting will tell faster. in the mean time i continue to observe the changes & constants in my life...

peace be...i am that changin, g.