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The media mogul is one of my many inspirations and seeing her with a pan in her hand, even though I know she handed it to the help after the flash, inspired me to cook a lil something today too (one day only).
There are many things I’m thankful for and since today is designated for us all to “give thanks,” I’ll share some of them with you.
2012 has been a year of discovery for me, both personally and professionally. Life is crazy and it can seriously suck at times, and while things absolutely NEVER turn out the way I want them to, they always turn out for the best.
I now realize that sometimes unanswered prayers can actually be God’s blessings.
There have been many a day that I wanted to walk away from blogging. It ain’t easy being me. Trust. I’m not perfect and have never professed to be.
I’m just a chick with an opinion.
While it is great to be able to express my thoughts to the world, it’s also a burden I bear daily. Since starting this journey, I’ve met people I “thought” were friends. I even let a few into my circle who should never have been allowed access.
“I asked God to protect me from my enemies and I started losing friends… “
I’ve learned quite a few lessons… some came easily while many had to be learned the hard way. That being said, I’d like to share a few of the things that I’m most thankful for… today and EVERYDAY.
I’m thankful for the ability to stay sane when I’m often surrounded by people who feel that money and material objects trump morals and values.
I’ve had quite a few “friends” along my path this year who were lost in the shuffle… and while I didn’t believe them the first time they showed me who they were (as Oprah herself would advise), my vision eventually became clear.
For that I am thankful.
I’m thankful that I have people who believe in me and encourage me daily. That includes family members, friends and even some people I’ve never even met personally.
You never know who’s watching you, and as I make my way through this life I’ve been granted, I’ve come across strangers who have actually thanked ME for encouraging THEM to shoot for their goals. I can’t even express how humbling it is to have someone you’ve never met tell you that you inspire them. Especially when you often feel overwhelmed and uninspired.
I am so blessed to have been given the opportunity… given a VOICE when at one point I didn’t have one.
I’ve shared the story many times in the past about being fired from my “good” corporate job, but for those of you who’ve never heard it, I lost my job after speaking up for other employees who were being treated unfairly.
I had a cushy job and it certainly wasn’t in jeopardy… that is, until I spoke up. First I did so anonymously and then I went to the EEOC to report the situation. Once I did that… it was a wrap! The cushy “good” corporate job I’d held for almost 10 years became my daily nightmare after HR found out I was the one who spoke up. I was demeaned, demoted and subsequently dismissed.
And I’m thankful for that pink slip I received on June 29, 2007!
I started StraightFromTheA.com that very night when I got home and I can’t believe that was over 5 years ago. I’d read blogs like Sandra Rose and Crunktastical for years and for some reason, figured I could start my own.
Those two creative individuals are now my peers as well as my inspiration and for that I am also thankful.
All in all, I’m most thankful that I can honestly say I have no regrets.
Happy Thanksgiving!
What are some things that you are THANKFUL for?
Your voice is your power and I applaud you for using yours when so many people choose to remain silent. Or have nothing worthwhile to say. May God continue to bless you in all that you do. Standing up for others will cause you to stand strong forever. Nuff Respect. HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
"Standing up for others will cause you to stand strong forever." – I like that. It’s so true.
The image that most of the world has of God is very twisted. Why? God DOES NOT support ratchet behavior. And if you believe He does, than you are biblically ignorant, to say the least.
If you are the following: foul mouthed, envious, hateful, nasty, arrogant, funky disposition, etc…God does not support said behavior.
Colossians 3:5-6: 5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleaness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience…
Colossians 3:8: But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth…
Colossians 3:12-14: 12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering (patients): 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. 14 But above all these things put on LOVE, which is the bond of perfection. (NKJV)
Now before one of you states I’m attempting to be holier than thou, you are mistaking. Even I still have to work on many of the above. But the truth is the truth. And the difference is: I know what God does not like. Therefore, I don’t mention His name while I’m in the mist of ratchet behavior, as if He supports it.
God is Holy, Holy, Holy. He is so Holy that 7 angels surround him all day long saying "Holy, Holy, Holy." Trust me, I’ve done my research. God is Richeous, Just and Perfectly Perfect. Therefore, why would He even remotely support ratchet behavior?
My point: STOP mentioning God’s name while you are caught up in ratchet behavior; because it is a testament to your biblical ignorance. And to those of us who know, you sound stupid.
Your ratchet behavior is Devil influenced… not God influenced. Know the difference.
#TRUTH
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TD – your judgmental comments cancel out your message. You are here commenting just like the rest of us, which means you enjoy reading the ratchetness as much as the next person.
I can see you totally missed my point. There was nothing judgmental about my post. I simply stated the truth: God does not support ratchet behavior. And I went to the Bible to back up my premise.
Can you honestly say God does support ratchet behavior? If so, explain. If not, than I stand by my initial comments; because I know you will not be able to come up with any situation where God is anything but righteous. I’m not condemning anyone for reading and commenting on a blog. That is not my judgment to make anyway. I’m a sinner too. Therefore, I can’t judge no one. But I can speak the truth. Biblical Scripture is the truth. It is God’s word. Can you counsil God’s word and tell Him He is wrong?
Plus, no one will go to hell for reading and commenting on a blog. I was just defending the character of God; which is my duty to do when other misrepresent His nature, His ways, etc.
I compared misrepresenting God’s nature to rappers who put out filth, and then thank God at their awards ceremonies as if He supports said filth. He does not! The god they are thanking is the Devil, who is the god of this world; and was the angel of music when he was in heaven.
Again, to say I was being judgmental is to have missed my point altogether. And I don’t take repsonsibility for that.
For thge record: my message was not to anyone in particular. It was in response to the photo’ caption that reads: "I am a woman of God. So F all yall that don’t believe me."
Happy Thanksgiving to all! God bless you!
WELL SAID, WE ALL ARE "WORKS IN PROGRESS" and I get what you are saying, My momma use to tell us "when you learn better, do better".
GOD BLESS U ALSO, FROM THE CROWN OF YOUR HEAD TO THE BOTTOM OF YOUR FEET.
I get what you are saying. My friend’s cousin found a way to make money by filing fraudulent tax returns with the government. When the money started rolling in, the cousin was like, "God is good". Um, no. The devil had the cousin fooled because the cousin is sitting in jail right now as I type this behind that tax scam. "Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows" Galatians 6:7.
Hi Michelle,
I’ve been reading your blog for about 3 or 4 years now and I must say I admire you for sying it like you mean it and for this blog. I may not agree with some of the things that you say and how you go about saying it (you unfollowed me on twitter when we had a little spat about Nene lol) but I always find myself coming back to this site to get your opinion on things lol! So keep up the good work and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
God called. You answered. I’ve followed you for years too Michelle and the light inside of you is bright. Many are called, few take the challenge. I’m thankful that you’re following your path and wish you continued success. Everyone may not like what you have to say, but you have the right to say it and I applaud you for having the courage to do what you do.
I am thankful for YOU! Reading your story confirms you are exactly who I imagine you to be. That said, WHEN IN HELL ARE YOU GOING TO CASH IN ON THE REST? "MICHELLE" SHOW!..?? There’s never BEEN a Michelle show. You’re known nation wide. You’ve got a hell of a fan base. You’ve never been abrasively as negative as Wendy (and if you do it’s with humor) and we like HER. "O" inspires you and even her early show had Springer moments. And now, by her determination and faith based core, she will live through generations all over the world. You’re an incredibly talented young woman who really needs to say hello to the world. I’m waiting on you.
Oh, and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!Michelle, your story is so inspiring to a future blogger like myself:). I have been reading ur blog for a year, but just started commenting in the last few months, and its been awesome! I enjoy coming here everyday to hear your realistic take on various situations, and the visit isn’t complete without commentary from everyone-makes my day when sometimes its looking real crazy. Thank you,Michelle, for remaining yourself throughout it all. Thank you my fellow commentators for the hilarious posts. I wish everyone a great holiday-eat too much, drink all you want, and shop yo asses OFF on Black Friday!:)
Cant wait for YOUR blog…you have my support!!!
Thanks, Vay!:)
You are indeed noticed. I too would definitely enjoy visiting your blog. GO FOR IT!!
Ty so much, Versatile:)
Ok! The comments are the best part. Everybody is saying what you were already thinking, lol! Be sure to let us know when your new blog goes live.
I definitely will!:)
Happy Thanksgiving luv your faith and a belief in who you are has given you the will to keep doing what only some of us can dream of.I’m very proud of you, although I may not agree with everything you’ve posted I wouldn’t trade you for the world as one of my fave bloggers..continue to keep your head up and shine..may God continue to bless you..:)
God bless you Michelle your story is truly inspiring., I pray everyone here has a happy Thanksgiving and your future endeavors be blessed!
((((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))))))))) Happy Thanksgiving to you!!! Enjoy your day and keep walking in your purpose!!! What GOD has for you is for you and there is nothing no one can do to change that. Walking in his will and purpose opens doors that no may can close.
@VAY, YOU BETTER SAY THAT!!!!
Micheller, thank you for totally honesty on life. It was touching. Over the years girlfriend, I may not agreed what you have posted, but you still here. I will continue reading and disagreeing but as sistha to sistha, I have you to keep me on my toes and the news from Atl and I AM THANKFUL!!!
hAPPY TURKEY DAY!!!!
oops Michelle..dang nails, hell its extra to cut em down. lol
Lol!
I’m thankful that Sheree, NeNe and Marlo were not mentioned for once……I digress.
LOL
I give thanks EVERY day, so there is no need for me to celebrate today because I will just be giving thanks again tomorrow. I think we all fall prey to allowing people in our circle who are not supposed to be there. Only to find out later on that they were not only toxic, but were actually trying to tear down everything you worked very hard to build. Although its VERY hurtful to find out someone you thought was a friend really is not, it is essential and imperative that we know who our real friends are. Sometimes God has to show you the real truth about people in order to keep you SAFE. You may be slow to recognize someone in your circle is shady, but God knows, and it’s His job to expose them. You may cry about it, but God knows you will be alright, cause honey, it’s best to know who ALL your enemies are upfront before they can do any (more) damage. Yes, there are plenty of times when our wants and desires go unmet, only to find out God had something so tremendously better in mind; which we find out AFTER we acted a fool about not getting what we wanted. You would think we would know by now not to get an attitude when things don’t go our way. We should know by now that the Lord has His children’s back NO MATTER WHAT. And He seeks to give ONLY the BEST. God NEVER EVER gives out second best. We need to remember that as God’s children and as black people. God always takes care of His children who aspire to do what is right in his eyes. No matter if you missed the mark or not, He will find you where you are and tell you to keep going. Although you (Michelle) get on my nerves sometimes with the things you post about people, this is still a funny and entertaining blog, and you should not give up because you never know if this blog/entertainment may be someone’s lifeline. This is the internet and you never know who’s watching, reading, or listening and you may be the only light to someone’s day. NEVER be afraid to speak up when you see wrong being done. If you lost your job because you genuinely wanted to help, then good for you. At the end of the day, you may not have even needed that "good’ corporate job. The Lord may have sent you to that "good" job so He could bring justice in there. A job is not always just a paycheck. Sometimes your job is to simply be an entry point for the Lord to come in and change things.
I am thankful for my health; two arms and two legs to work; a healthy mind; and the financial means to be able to eat and sleep comfortably. I am also happy that I live in the United States of America. We are so blessed to live in a country where we can do whatever the hell we want to do. We can have what we want to have, be who we want to be, and SAY whatever we want to SAY (like on this blog!). No matter who we have for a president, we are STILL free. Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving, and if not, there is always next year to strive for.
Ditto to what "it’s her business" said but I’m not typing all that. My sentiments are the same and she/he wrote it so eloquently that there’s nothing left to say.
Michelle, this is the first time that I have heard the story of your history. You did the right thing, and VERY, VERY few people in corporate America have the integrity and loyalty to stand up for what’s right. Most people choose to play the game, no matter how nasty the game may be.
God bless you. How great is it that you are now your own boss, and you no longer have to deal with the b.s. and politics of corporate America?
Corporate America is on it’s way out anyway. It has done too much dirt to stand. Now, if you want to have a business, you have to put customers and employees first. No one is going to work at a place full of blatant injustice and bureaucracies.
@ It’s her business: I hope that you are right. If so, I need to do two holy dance laps around the church on Sunday. Corporate America is awful.
Due to mistreatment from corporate America, we are all ultimately being pushed to own our own businesses, which is the best option for most people anyway.
I also wanted to thank Michelle for delivering Atlanta exclusives. I get a lot of info here that I don’t see anywhere else.
On that "corporate America" being pushed out. How about that. This should indeed create more small businesses. Matter of fact, when vultures strip companies,go overseas and continue to sell same products in U.S.. America should void their copyrights and allow American NEW businesses to sell SAME products and block vulture imports.
Thanks for being the voice of those voiceless former co-workers.Sometimes your mess can be your message.Sometimes your test will be your testimony.Blogging is not for me, but I am please to have this forum to vent/give unsolicited comments to folk I do not know(I know Bobbi K. is about tired of me,lol. Thank you for this comment section and may you continue on your blogging career.BTW, we have all had to shake some "haters" out of our lives at one time, or another. Hey, it happens….shrugs.
"Sometimes your mess can be your message.Sometimes your test will be your testimony." And that’s real!
WELL SAID!!!!
First: my post was not directed at Atlien, whatsoever.
Second: I don’t care what any of you say. I’ve researched the Scriptures to know what is really going on. I have two binders as thick as an encyclopedia. Therefore, I know things about this world and about the upcoming kingdom of God that you wouldn’t believe. You think you are good to go right now, but you have no idea. God speaks to His elect, you know. And I didn’t ask to be called by God, He chose me.
Like I said above: the truth is the truth. And no real, true woman of God would say, "I am a woman of God. So F all yall who don’t believe me." The aforementioned is a false representation of the principles of God that one should follow.
And I don’t want anyone remotely thinking it is proper conduct from a true woman of God, or person of God. I said before on this site that people are ignorant; because they believe that only God can bless someone with riches and success.
They are ignorant to the fact that the Devil offered Jesus the world, if He would only bow down and worship him. Jesus told him only God you shall serve. Many of you worship and serve Satan w/o realizing it. A lot of you provide nothing but lip service: you thank God for blessing you, but you give NOTHING back to Him. Do you tithe to His kingdom? If not, you are cursed with a cursed…READ Malachi 8-10. Do you belong to a church and attend it regularly? Are you winning souls into the kingdom of God?
No. You talk God, but you party and BS on the weekend and, for some, during the week. God wants His people to separate themsleves from the world’s way of life. Popping bottles in the club and glorifying over your success and money by thanking God is NOT serving God at all! You are being fooled by Satan, doing exactly what Satan wants you to do. If you only knew my calling and how much I have had to suffer thus far. Some of you would have killed yourself. Anyone truly called by God will have to suffer; and then change his or her ways. I speak what I know.
Some of you ratchet folk, like foul mouth, blunt smoking, women degrading rappers and R & B singers, really think God is supporting your success; but it is Satan supporting your success, because you are following all the principles that Satan wants you to follow. What makes you remotely think the Richeous, Just and Holy God would support foul behavior of any kind?
And if He is supporting your foul behavior now, it is because He will eventually call you to Him; like He did to me. And then He will break you down and build you back up in the way He sees fit…His will…not your will.
"Wisdom is justified by her children." Matthew 11:19 (NKJV). Do you even remotely know what that means?
As I’ve stated: if you don’t know what you are saying, than don’t speak on God in the mist of your foul behavior. God’s ways are not our ways and His thoughts are not our thoughts. HOLY, HOLY, HOLY is He. God bless you!
Ephesians 5:12
"For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret."
Ephesians 4:29
"Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers."
EDIFICATION: instruction or enlightenment, especially when it is morally or spiritually uplifting….UPLIFTING.
Sometimes, even the way I attack people with the word of God is too harsh. The Bible states: "With loving kindness have I drawn you," (AKJV). But I get upset when I see folk falsely representing God and thinking they know what they are talking about.
How can you speak on God w/o studying His word? You speak of what you do not know or understand. Don’t falsely represent God and I won’t say a word. I don’t respond to every post.
Question: "What does the Bible say about gossip?"
Answer: The Hebrew word translated “gossip” in the Old Testament is defined as “one who reveals secrets, one who goes about as a talebearer or scandal-monger.” A gossiper is a person who has privileged information about people and proceeds to reveal that information to those who have no business knowing it.
This is what most blogs do.
Matthew 15:19 (NKJV)
"For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies."
1 Timothy 5:13 (NKJV)
"And besides they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house, and not only idle but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not."
"..gossip and busybodies.."
This is what most blogs do.
This is God’s word. Therefore, why would God go against His word and support something that is unlike His priciples? It makes no sense. He would be a God of confusion, in which the Bible clearly states He is not.
1 Corinthians 14:33 (NKJV)
"For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints."
Now get your money. I’m not hating on that. I’m blessed. I’m a proud tithe payer, of proportions you wouldn’t believe. I have material things: cars, nice suits, jewelry, money, etc. Nothing wrong with the aforementioned. God will grant you the desires of your heart for following Him; as long as you put Him before your stuff.
Again, just stop mentioning God in the mist of ratchet behavior and I will remain silent. If not, I will continue to educate those who don’t know how God operates. I’m not perfect. I’ll be the first to admit it. But I have studied and still study the word of God. The world has the perfect integrity of God twisted to epic proportions. But I still love you all. God bless!
OMG! Really? All THIS? Dawg…you’re on the wrong blog. You should direct this stuff to TV evangelist PIMP preachers….OR your therapist,ASP! Oh…and STOP using "td" as if you’re T.D. Jakes. I really HOPE this isn’t T.D. JAKES!!????
hahahahaha @ you hoping it’s not TD Jakes!!
Go eatcha’ turkey….
You do what you feel. I could care less. It is easy to pop off your big mouth behind the safety of your computer. Why do some bother. Your potential to use foul words is not a threat to me, as apposed to a testament to your lack of communication skills and, perhaps, your lack of education. Curse all you want. Your profanity is not new. I’ve heard it all and said it all before. You can’t teach me anything new about curse words. But I can teach you stuff you know nothing about. You represent you and who you choose to follow/imitate. Personally, I don’t have to deal with you.
I don’t expect you to get it, because you are spiritually discerned. There is Scripture designed for the spiritually discerned, but I won’t bother with you. God will speak for me, and you will know it. I didn’t educate folk to be popular. I did it because I LOVE God (Christ). You love who you follow and good for you. Actually, I expect presecution. Jesus endured it and so can I, easily.
But I notice you could NOT deny anything I said as not being a part of Scripture. Why? Because in order to do so, you would have to study; of which I know you would not do. And if you did, you would see that I came straight from the Bible.
For you to say I should be directing my words to those who follow God…why? They are already saved. I did not come to call the richeous, but sinners to repentance (as Jesus said). I am not that dude you can intimidate playa’. Rest assure.
Ignorance is justified by who he follows. Let your ratchetness begin. As you were.
Sorry: righteous and persecution is what I meant. But I still love you anayway.
"Again, just stop mentioning God in the mist of ratchet behavior and I will remain silent"
So now we Christians are telling ppl when to mention the Most High?No sir, you are every wrong for that!It is indeed our job to let our light shine in the midst of the storm, WITHOUT JUDGING, but never to direct another’s path. I hope you have a great holiday weekend.
For those that don’t know: The Devil is the god of this world…lower case g.
So when you are thaking a god in the mist of your ratchet behavior, Satan is the god you are talking about. Satan is a god…NOT THE GOD.
Wisdom is justified by her children.
2 Corinthian 4:4 (American King James Version)
"In whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine to them."
The "god of this world" part is referring to Satan. I use Scripture to back me up.
stop it.Just STOP IT! GO….AWAY!!! We got CUSSIN" TO DO ‘ROUN HERE AND WE DON’T WANNA HAVE TO CUSS YOU OUT!
lmaooooooooo!
I am thankful for my life (could be dead)
I am thankful for my family (at least the kind ones I deal with)
I am thankful for my health (quit smoking a year now….cold TURKEY)
I am thankful for the love of my life (23years and going stronger everyday)
I am thankful for having good sense(No NAKED pics of me on the internet ANYWHERE)
I am thankful for the Lord’s blessings (I survived storms, treachery, theft, hate of a sibling that almost took my life) But I am SILL standing and helping other by the grace of god.
But on another note…MICHELLE…shots fired girl…wake up! I am waiting to find out what the heck happened at Halle Berry’s house. Child…Gabriel is in the hospital, little Nahla witnessed an azz whoopin last night…Get the TEA!
wwwwWHAAAAT? WHEN? the HELL!?
Child apparently Gabriel brought little Nahla back to the house and Oliver and he got into it. Girl….
And it happened on Thanksgiving. *Sigh*
Biblically: ignorance represents "darkness." Light represents "knowledge" and "truth." And because you are spiritually discerned, you are ignorant (i.e. lacking knowledge).
Because of this, you can wake up to the sun shining 365 days a year, yet you will still dwell in darkness. Therefore, I’m not angry with your threat to use vile words to further perpetuate your ignorance. Actually, I feel sorry for you. Because when that time comes for the saints to be gathered in, you will be weaping and gnashing your teeth. However, there is still time to get on board. May God enlighten you and bring you in. I love you.
td, I don’t mean any harm by this post, but are you here on SFTA’s "gossip" site to witness
(win souls for CHRIST), or to read gossip and confusion. I, too, am a believer and sneak here to read gossip and "ignorance" as you stated in your previous post.Sometimes I don’t comment on everything posted, but I read it…. although I feel mighty guilty after the letters seep into my eyeballs, being a believer and all.Would Jesus come into a site filled with gossip,td?Please answer my questions, and I am not attacking you, just looking for an answer. Also, I am trying to do better and leave the internet alone…it is hard.Thanks,l
To answer your question…
Read the following Scripture: Mark 2:15-17.
In said Scripture, Jesus and His disciples were congregating with sinners and tax collectors at Levi’s house. The Pharisees questioned Jesus as to why He would be congregating with tax collectors and sinners. And Jesus replied, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance."
Therefore, what Jesus is saying is that people who know, love and respect God, people who are already saved, lovers of Christ, He did not come for. He came to call those who have not accepted the gospel and God’s word, God’s truth, which is THE ultimate truth. Therefore, where ever there is a need for Christ to show up, He would be there; a blog, a hospital, a park bench, where ever.
I’m not condemning anyone. And surely not for reading a blog for entertainment. If some thought that was what I was doing, than they missed my point altogether. Using this blog to entertain yourself is not the issue here. There is nothing wrong with it, as far as I am concerned. I only have a problem with those who misrepresent God. Those who believe and state that God supports their foul ways; because they are ignorant to biblical Scripture and what God’s word says about many aspects of everyday living.
And I went to Scripture and to prove my point, which are not my words. They are God’s words. And who can council God and tell Him His words are wrong? If you are bold enough to do so, do it your way.
No one is going to hell for reading a blog. And that decision is not mine to make anyway. I would not condemn someone for sin, because I’m a sinner too. We were all born in sin through Adam and Eve’s transgression. No one is void of sin, regardless of how religious you claim to be. Again, my point was not to condemn, as apposed to defending God’s character: He does not support ratchet behavior of any kind, whatsoever.
When I do or say something ratchet, I hear about it from God. He’ll speak directly through my pastor. And He is correct when he chastises me. God chastises those He loves. I have to accept it and do better the next time.
What I spoke was truth: God is Holy, Holy, Holy. He does not support anything that goes against His word. Who can challenge that? I can’t. People want to be lied to. They don’t want to hear the truth. If you want to do better, just put in the effort. But if you fail, all you have to do is confess your sin, repent and ask for forgivness. Confess means to admit your sin. Repent means to turn away from committing said sin. God bless you.
I read about this, too, gurl! Gabriel got arrested, too!Michelle, spill it, gurl!
Happy Holidays chica ! And I’ll add my name to the list of folks that are inspired by you- keep up the good work!
Happy Thanksgiving yall! I know I’m late but hey lol I was trying to get some shopping in at this ghetto ass Walmart smh
Check out walmart online! Some of the same deals are right there. I went to the store yesterday…wasnt bad at all Thank GOD!
Honestly, I don’t think I’m cut out for this black friday stuff,I’ll be waiting for cyber Monday.
And cyber Monday has already started today, lol. I got some good shopping done online today.
I did my black Friday right on the computer. No lines for me, dammit lol. Wouldn’t have done it that way if I wasn’t in the market for a good camera (and some sweaters for my trip to the inauguration parade. BBRRRRR!).
I have to admit that, at times this blog gets on my nerves, but its good to see the real, human side of the real people behind these blogs, screennames, and other online personalities (and even public figures in general). Reading this post just gave me an "a-ha" moment of my own, something I never thought about, so for that, I’m grateful. Happy Thanksgiving!
Michelle, I am so proud of you. I stumbled across your blog a year and a half ago. It has truly been a pleasure to read it. It is one of my guilty pleasures. Getting the pink slip from a job is hard. I know what that feels like as well. With that being said I understand when ppl say when one door closes another one opens. You are not missing a thing at that other place. I still talk to some ppl there, nothing has changed. Keep doing your thing. You will always have a loyal reader in me.
I appreciate each and every one of your supportive and encouraging words! Never in a gazillion years did I ever imagine that this would be what I’d be doing for a living but I guess it works for now.
@Suthernhummingbyrd hit me up on email, I’d love to chat with you about your new site.
@Vay – girl you’re the best! And I appreciate you and @stlchick tearing up those young raggamuffins who come in here trying to roast on every other Usher post. LMAO!
Hotdogsonthegrill, versatile, shay shay, ALM, its her business and all the other regular comments I appreciate you as well. Y’all keep the comments section poppin and I LOVE it. I try to come in and engage, but being a one woman army is hard sometimes. I haven’t even had a chance to read ALL the comments yet but trust me… I will.
Most days I can’t stop to play… gotta keep blawggin… and editing pics… and video. *sigh*
You are all very much appreciated and hopefully I can do more for YOU in the near future.
xxoo
This is a cool site. I don’t always agree with you but I enjoy everyones opinions and your interesting updates. Keep it coming and stay encouraged. Continue to learn and grow from this and open your heart and mind to the possibilities.
Just like me to be tardy for the party lol. When I 1st learned of blogs, I rarely came to this one because (clearly) it was ATL-vocused and I wanted a more broad spectrum. However, I hardly go to any of the other blogs anymore (couldn’t pay me to go to Bossip/MTO, and I’ll maybe stop by RWS q two weeks). You can tell a person by the company she keeps, and the fact that most of your commenters have intelligent exchanges, even when heated, AND when the village idiots of other sites try to infiltrate and are swiftly ran off, speaks to your character. Keep doing you. Let your haters be your motivators.
TD, you said:
Like I said above: the truth is the truth. And no real, true woman of God would say, "I am a woman of God. So F all yall who don’t believe me." The aforementioned is a false representation of the principles of God that one should follow.
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I so agree, but please look at the messenger. Look at her conduct and her judgement. ‘Nuff said lol.
Concerning church folk, I can tell you that many of them will be shocked when they end up in hell. Please know this is not directed at you but based on my personal experience: I often know a person is not saved when they’re quick to tell me they are. That’s something that other people can tell me about them.
Michelle, I always become excited when I see your new posts. I know that I can come here to receive the real tea. It was nice to find out more about you….keep it coming! Remember our struggles are just a path to ensure we are truly thankful when we come through it all.
Say what you want, I appreciate a little ‘tea’ every now and then. Yep, I do want to know why RiRi is posting Twitpics of C.Breezy in her bed, or why the aforementioned’s twitter account was suspended and yes, why Halle’s house was ground zero for a Thanksgiving Day beatdown. Kudos to you, Michelle, continue to follow your dreams and inspire other to do the same.