"Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams. If you're wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn't love you anymore. "
— Lady Gaga

"I used to walk down the street like I was a fucking star... I want people to walk around delusional about how great they can be - and then to fight so hard for it every day that the lie becomes the truth."
— Lady Gaga

International Women's Day and Women's History Month, March 2010

Happy International Women's day and Women's history month. From so many men, I hear things like, "Why don't we get a day, why do women deserve a day?" While I understand the question, It makes me wonder how much the average American has studied history. Women did not have the right to vote until 1920! As a 26 year old, educated, young professional, I can't imagine not having that right.
You learn a lot about a society by simply looking at the history of it which has shaped where it is today. Yes, women have come a long way since 1920. However, the fact that so many people seem to have a problem with a day and month dedicated to the struggles women have had to overcome tells me that we still have much further to go.
I intend to help lead my generation of women even further along so that we can help change the paradigm of American society to be one that see's men and women as equal human beings. While there are obviously differences between the sexes, we are both human and deserve the same rights and respect. Education is one of the most important steps in this. Thanks, and happy international women's day to you all! :)

What are we doing women??

At times it seems nearly impossible, even for an intelligent, confident woman like myself, not to wish we had more or were more or looked like more. As much as we, semi-empowered women seem to say we love who we are, we are our own individual person, we are "true to ourselves, or we are "real," a lot of times..maybe we're not. Maybe we're still just trying to reach this un-attainable standard of beauty...which is anything but authentic.Even if we do think we are beautiful..i feel like we are always looking for ways to be more beautiful. However, do we all admit this..ever? No! Maybe we aren't being "real" or "true to ourselves."
Why else would the market for women's beauty products, diet pills, and expensive brand clothing still be in such a high demand...even in a recession?
Why do so many women still feel the need to try to lose weight when they look great already. Why do they still feel the need to parade around wearing clothes and bags with the brand name printed all over it so that everyone else knows that they paid a lot for it. Maybe hoping that another woman will see it and become jealous. Does that make us feel better about ourselves?
Why else do women hate on eachother or become jealous. Why do we say things like "i'm not friends with girls, only guys," or say to eachother things like, "i'm fat" or "i'm on a diet" or whatever. I do it too, so I am not blaming other people, but I include myself in this rant. At what point do some of us stand up and say "shut the fuck up all ready!!" ??

--Christiana C--

Expendables Lyrics

"And even though we're a little bit older

The truth is colder

Got to work, got to work, got to work, ….got to make that money

I hope its something

Cause were not the only ones

Who can make this happen

The current is so strong

And I can’t fight no more

And how I long to be on

that stable shore

If we could only step outside the shade

And in the games we play

The threat of uncertainty

Has carried me out to sea

Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else's opinions, their lives a mimicry, their passions a quotation. ~Oscar Wilde, De Profundis, 1905

At bottom every man knows well enough that he is a unique being, only once on this earth; and by no extraordinary chance will such a marvelously picturesque piece of diversity in unity as he is, ever be put together a second time. ~Friedrich Nietzsche

Positive talk

Check it out...http://community.feministing.com/2010/02/the-power-of-positive-talk.html

Bigotry

Bigots suck...and there are a lot of them in this country! Do me a favor bigots and go get an education....an open mind is very hard to achieve, it is proven in social psychology that it is much easier for our brains to think in prejudice ways and compartmentalize groups than to think outside the box...but in reality e...ach human being is quite complex..no matter their race, gender, culture, or class. --Thank you:)

C. Wright Mills, American Sociologist

"Neither the life of an individual nor the history of a society can be understood without understanding both."

"The first lesson of modern sociology is that the individual cannot understand his own experience or gauge his own fate without locating himself within the trends of his epoch and the life-chances of all the individuals of his social layer."

"Power is not of a man. Wealth does not center in the person of the wealthy. Celebrity is not inherent in any personality. To be celebrated, to be wealthy, to have power requires access to major institutions."

Good Music: "The Expendables"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPyClNoZ1I4

"Reality is Wrong, Dreams are For Real." -Tupac

I Really like this article..and this website in general. Take a read....

http://www.feministing.com/archives/019367.html

Thoughts...

SO many thoughts inside my head
like a whirlwind of ideas mixed with emotions
but sometimes just thoughts with nothing attached
Does everyone have so many thoughts?
Sometimes it can overwhelm me
it can be hard to decifer
which thoughts are important
which thoughts will fade away in seconds
which thoughts should go away for your own good
which will be the ones you will forget
but what if we forget thoughts that are profound?
in a blink of an eye or a twitch of the brain
a new thought comes, without time to say goodbye
to what could be your best thought of the day
Above all some of my favorite thoughts
are the ones that are attached to emotions
happy, expressive beautiful thoughts
memories, fun, laughter, love
These are the thoughts that make me pause
if only for a minute, and appreciate life as I know it...

C Chekoudjian

"Maybe some women aren't meant to be tamed. Maybe they need to run free until they find someone just as wild to run with." -Carrie Bradshaw

Leo's

"Love of power and command are the prevailing characteristics of Leo people; they live in a world of their own creation, and nothing seems too great for their ideality. Being full of faith they accomplish and achieve by persistent determination; to them their will is law. When developed they carry with them the most harmonious vibrations of the twelve signs, and have the power to soothe and heal. This sign prompts the higher emotions and gives love of honesty and a higher morality. Their passional nature is keen and ardent, all the feelings coming direct from the heart."

—Alan Leo, born August 7, 1860

The Leo is a dominant, spontaneous, creative and extroverted character. They possess grace, dignity and an expansive personality. The lion is king of the animal kingdom, and an appropriate symbol for Leo who tends to dominate his environment. Ambitious, courageous, strong willed, positive, independent, self-confident are all words that describe Leo traits.

Sun Sign Personality Traits for Leo
Leos were born to lead and are most effective when in a position of command. Leos are straightforward, uncomplicated individuals who know what they want and pursue it with enthusiasm and a creative spirit. Leos possess a strong positive nature and don't shrink from adverse circumstances. They are not easily daunted, and will persist through the most formidable circumstances.

Leos are proud people, with an idealistic and humane nature. They are basically outgoing, happy, kind and generous. Self expressive, intelligent and broad minded, they are philosophically inclined. They tend to be stubborn, and will hold onto a belief, or stick to a course of action through thick or thin. They are direct and to the point and lead with their emotions.

Because of their positive nature, Leos tend to expect the best, and when things don't turn out as they had expected, they react immediately and badly. Quick tempered, blunt and nasty when they have been affronted, they are deeply hurt by malice or hostility. Although, they may suffer from short bouts of depression when life doesn't meet their expectations, they bounce back quickly and move on with their normal cheerful and demonstrative nature. Leo walks forward always, head held proudly and face turned towards the sun.

Leo the Lion

To Thy Own Self be TRUE.

Crying Moon

Crying Moon
almost a loon
The sunshine smiles
and warms my soul
but the moon is never dull
It cries for me and sees my tears
it knows the pain inside my years
of pasts gone by forever changed
knowing i'd never be the same
but it's tears are also filled with joy
for when i live in the simple moment
i laugh so hard my tears are heaven sent
Crying Moon knows when life is real
the dreams i live are all revealed
in happy smiles and gasps for air
as tears fall in joy and despair
life is real but so are dreams
The moonlight has a beautiful gleam
Live each moment and be happy now
Always laugh, never fogetting how
Crying Moon laughs through the tears
Growing more beautiful with each new year
Crying Moon may be a loon
But her tears are smiles soon....
:)

BY: C. Chekoudjian