Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Sex & the City Quotes!


My Favorite Quotes from the T.V show & Sex and the city movie. I see a lot of wisdom in these words...

Carrie Bradshaw:
“It wasn’t logic, it was love.”

“Some people are settling down, some people are settling and some people refuse to settle for anything less than butterflies.”

“I’m someone who is looking for love. Real love. Ridiculous, inconvenient, time consuming, can’t-live-without-each-other love."

“The most exciting, challenging and significant relationship of all is the one you have with yourself. And if you can find someone to love the you you love, well, that’s just FABULOUS!”

“Maybe some women aren’t meant to be tamed. Maybe they just need to run free till they find someone just as wild to run with them.”

“Gay boyfriends are the loophole of monogamy”

“I’ve rationalized that my new shoes shouldn’t be punished just because I can’t budget.”

“One woman’s titanic, is another woman’s love boat.”

“I wanted a man who’d commit, not a man who was committed. Apparently we have to be more specific.”

(To Big) “We’re so over, we need a new word for over.”

“I like my money right where I can see it: hanging in my closet”

“And we were dressed from head to toe in love… the only label that never goes out of style”

“I thought I’d still be in extreme pain. But I feel nothing. I’d like some more nothing.” (Grabs bottle of Sky Vodka)

“We were perfectly happy before we decided to live happily ever after.”

“After a break-up, certain streets, locations, even times of day are off-limits. The city becomes a deserted battlefield, loaded with emotional landmines. You have to be very careful where you step or you could be blown to pieces.”

“Every boyfriend I’ve had wants me to change something. Change your job, change your friends, change your attitude… the only thing I change is boyfriends.”

“When men attempt bold gestures, generally it’s considered romantic. When women do it, it’s often considered desperate and psycho.”

“What ultimately defines a relationship is another relationship.”

Mr Big:
Big: “It took me a really long time to get here, but I’m here. Carrie you’re the one.”

Big, to Carrie’s friends: “You’re the loves of her life and a guy’s just lucky to come in fourth.”

Samantha Jones:
Samantha [to Carrie about Big]: “Have fun, just don’t have amnesia.”

“The good ones screw you, the bad ones screw you, and the rest don’t know how to screw you.”

(To Smith) “I love you, but I love myself more.”

“Don’t play hard to get with a man who’s hard to get.”

The Ladies:
Charlotte: “I always knew she’d marry Big.
Samantha: “You thought that after the second break up?”
Charlotte: “Yep.”
Miranda: “After the fifteenth?”
Carrie: “Ha Ha, we broke up a lot.”

Miranda: “Is it just me or is Valentine’s Day on steroids this year?”
Carrie: “No it’s the same, we just played for the other team.”

Miranda: “You haven’t had a crush since Big.”
Carrie: “Big wasn’t a crush. He was a crash.”

Miranda: “Maybe it’s time I stop being so angry all the time.”
Carrie: “But then what would you do with all your free time?”

Charlotte: “I read it in a magazine.”
Miranda: “What magazine? Convenient theories for you monthly?”

“That’s the key to having it all: stop expecting it to look like what you thought it was going to look like. It’s true of the fall lines, and its true of relationships.” – Enid

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Cheaters EXPOSED!


So today I was watching Dr. Oz and a very interesting topic came on. One that we as women constantly wonder about or try to ignore despite rumors or gut instincts. Women, its time to stop being fooled because chances are, this isn't the first time. The topic is CHEATING.
Men are letting us know they are cheating, we just have to pay attention.

Non-Verbal Cues:
-You notice changes in his body language and the way he speaks or the tone of his voice. (As per regular)

-Shrugging his shoulders cancels out what he is saying (for example if he is 'trying to defend himself' in an argument)

-He is leaning away from you as he speaks.
People in general face their belly buttons towards people they love/trust so if a man is hiding something from you or lying he will shift his body away from you in a conversation. (The body language expert on Dr. Oz called this 'Navel Intelligence', I thought that was cute, and a way to help us remember this sign.)

Verbal Cues:
These can really fool women because a lot of us are weak when it comes to hearing what our men have to say. We tend to believe them no matter how ridiculous the situation may be. Don't be clouded by his words. Use your judgement! (If you have to; remove yourself from the situation and think about it calmly before continuing.)

-Men who are lying will get angry with you if you question them. (Ex. "What do u mean who is Michelle? You dont have any friends besides you mother and sister why dont you try and get some friends and leave me alone.")

-A man will laugh when questioned about someone they are lying to you about. (Ex. Woman: "Who's this Michelle woman? Man: "What?! ... lol, baby, you know I love you.") A red light should go off here... PAY ATTENTION!

-The statement "I know you think I'm lying..." is a sign he definitely is lying.

-Subsequently, "I know this is gonna sound strange... BUT..." is even more of a tell-tale sign.

Speaking of the word BUT... The words NEVER, BUT and NO are also dangerous in confrontations about other women, cheating or lying. Saying "I'd NEVER do that to you babe." means he probably already has, or will. THIS ONE COMES FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE. Trust your instinct ladies! If it's also followed by "....you know I love you." all the worse. Sorry, but its true.
-A direct No is his best option at making you believe what he is saying. No fluffing it with too many details and I love you's.

Two other common replies to beware of:
"I'd have to be stupid to do that..."
and "Why would I do that..."
(Open your eyes to variations of this or responses where it seems they believe the world would end before that situation could ever occur.)

Some statistics from the show:
-ONLY 7% of men will admit they are cheating when asked.
-77% of men who cheated have a best friend who cheated. (Sometimes you should pay attention to his male friends and not only females ones.)

-Men who spend a lot of time away from 'home' or constantly become 'busy' all of a sudden are probably cheating on you. Look for things out of the ordinary. If things seem off, they probably are. I mean if he was spending every night with you and then all of a sudden is sleeping at a friends, is out, or wants to sleep in his own bed, that isn't a good sign.

***The important thing to take from this is do not let yourself fall into a trap or a situation where your being played and get completely blindsided. If your man is getting too friendly with a woman and she starts becoming the one who calls late at night while your together and he starts hiding it, she's NOT just a friend. No matter how many times he tells you or how long you've been together. ***

If you've been fooled before, don't be fooled again.
I'm NOT saying all men cheat but I'm also NOT saying they won't.
I truly believe everyone out there has the right one for them. A person whom they can trust and will fulfill their every need. Not 24/7, 365 days a year but then again no one is perfect.

Fifa 2010 Nail Art

Nail art is one of my many talents / hobbies.
These are my most recent for the World Cup in South Africa!


Nails I just finished on myself representing Portugal in the 2010 Fifa World Cup.


Nails I did for a good friend of mine. (Brazil, Ivory Coast, France, Nigeria and England flags)

Hope you like! <3

The beginning of the end.



6 years have past,
2004 hit me like tear-gas
It started behind closed doors
And ended with downpours

Homeboys knew my power
But still you crushed me like a flower
Never enough
Now I know the danger of handcuffs

I didn’t stand a chance
You wanted more than a simple romance
I don’t regret a minute
Although I wish I could erase and edit

A smile can hide a lot of pain
It can endure while u get hurt time and time again
Hoping to be his all
That was my greatest downfall

Tired of being weak
I've decided to be my own critique
No one is perfect
But I can see the negative verdict

Once in a lifetime
Now feels like I been doing some time
Two years of freedom
Ensured me of my kingdom

The king looking more like a joker
Feeling like I been playing poker
Time has played its part
No more playing with my heart.

A new decade has begun
Time to say farewell, **son.

*That Bonita Reign Just Wont Let Up. 2010*

Not Alone


Listening to these songs
Not alone with all my fears,
We're on this earth together
Yet we always holding back our tears.

In a world that seems to never end
& the days so quickly change to night.
Its hard to find the one
Who makes all the trouble worth the fight.

I been back and forth
Struggling to see what's on his mind
Yet I always came up short
Realizing Id get knocked down every time I climbed.

Like Taylor Swift waiting for my white horse
Losing the battle but winning the war,
A switch turned on I found my course
Im not alone... I've opened my own door.

Welcome to the real me
Done tryna fake a smile,
Its not always easy but I do agree
A lesson learned is a lesson worthwhile.

Listening to these songs...
R'N'B got me feeling nice.
Why let a man knock you down, Keri got it all right
Get back up and roll the dice.

I believe in Serendipity
Not living in emotional captivity.
Bonita's not alone,
Im now the queen of my own throne.

- Tracy.
<3