BlueBe Not Afraid Mondays, II

Welcome Back for the 2nd installment of:

F &%k
E verything
A nd
R un
-or-
F ace
E verything
A nd
R ejoice

Now, if we claim we believe in a Higher Power - regardless of our Faith Base we really shouldn't fear ANYthing because we claim that we TRUST our Creator "has this", right? According to the Christian faith, on which I was raised:

Deuteronomy 31:6 - Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

I also like to read and talk to people about other faiths. One that fascinates me is Buddhism. The Buddhist practice of creating mandalas is awe inspiring. I found this on Wikipedia: "To symbolize impermanence (a central teaching of Buddhism), after days or weeks of creating the intricate pattern, the sand is brushed together and is usually placed in a body of running water to spread the blessings of the mandala." My mind translates that: If we realize how temporary everything is -- we have no time or energy for fear.

Sometimes I have felt the need to: F.%&k E.verything A.nd R.un:
1) When bills seem to overwhelm: more needing to go out than coming in...
2) When Mice & rodents are present cuz they give me the "willies".
3) When speaking in front of large audiences, which causes my heart to pound in my ears.

I'm Proud when I have: F.aced E.verything A.nd R.ejoiced by taking action:
1) Call, Write, Address those who are owed and discuss options & alternatives.
2) My Dad & I went to a pet store and faced rodent thang together. We spoke with one of the shopkeepers who helped us hold a gerbil, so I felt the tiny thing quaking in fear, itself. I still don't want to live with any, but I realize they're more afraid than I am. Now, rats -- especially here in NYC - u just gotta respect 'em. Though I did read the book Rats: History & Habitat to get a better perspective on them, too;-).
3) I know that I have to be prepared and generally need a page or book to hold in my hands to refer to when my mind goes blank;-). I admire those who can freestyle it -- one day I'm sure to get to that level of courage! Also attending ToastMasters meetings to improve on that!

What faith or beliefs do you use to get you through your fears?

Past Discussion(s) on this topic:
Determined to Live Courageously!

*Click image for source & cool blog about mandalas & the artist who creates them!

Grown Freakin' Friday: MALE responses ONLY: ADULT subject matter for those over 18

Taking a turn from porn cuz I have a question that came to mind when 12Kyle posted this scenario.

Now, 12kyle's married & a couple other of u male bloggers are married. So, I want to hear your "take" on the whole wait out the physical intimacy concept. Some say the wait 3 months rule is a mind game. Some say once the milk's been tested he'll no longer want the cow. U get the idea - the clichés run the gamut -- some for waiting others against it! Personally, I have no answer: I've tried the waiting: *looking 'round: still single*. I've thrown convention to the winds: *looking 'round...yep, still single*. I know the image says waiting is exciting anticipation, but how long is too long/too short and what's a Grown Woman with needs to do who prefers a stable long term relationship? Maybe u can help a sistah out, cuz when we had this discussion at church -- there were no good answers! Tha's another post cuz that was the funniest thing I've ever seen at church! LOL!

Ladies - if you're married or in a serious relationship - I only want to "hear" your MAN'S perspective. I may even delete female responses because this is not a debate. I simply want to know what Men honestly think (feel free to log in as anonymous;-). So, Sistahs let's let the Fellas SPEAK on IT! I may come up with a question for the Ladies later. FELLAs U always say U want us to hush up & LISTEN... we're ALL EARS;-).

P.S. To all the MOTHER's - HAPPY Freakin' Mother's day ;-) ... & to the rest of us: HAPPY Children of Freakin' Mothers DAY! I mean the freakin' in a good way, of course!

*click image for source.

Movies Revisted & Better choices;-)

So, I returned those sorry azz movies to the library today (that I posted about yesterday). Needing to get that "sour" taste outta my mouth - I perused the library's movie collection and found a coupla GEMS!!
1) Jazz Casuals' John Coltrane.
2) Buena Vista Social Club.

1) Let me tell ya, I love jazz - I'm no jazz know-it-all. I can't "name that tune" or artist just by hearing it (had an 'ex' quiz me when he learned that I enjoyed jazz ... *rolling eyes*). I just enjoy jazz. I like what I like! One of my favorite jazz artists is John Coltrane. 1) I think the man was fine as could be! ;-) 2) I enjoy hearing his music. So, when I saw this movie on the rack I POUNCED! It did NOT fail me! The opening piece shows my boo playing with smoke rolling upwards and I wondered, "Is he smoking a cigarette while playing?" Sure enough, when he took a break, he took a puff then put his cigarette out. Now, I'm not promoting smoking - but, I did think, "DAYUMMM, u know u good when u can play as well as he does AND smoke a cigarette!" I mean the brother's got to have some lungs to play as he does WHILE smoking! LOL!

If u are a jazz fan - u've got to check this collection out!

2) I'm trying to immerse myself a bit more into Spanish cuz I need to & want to become fluent. Plus, I LOVE what I've experienced of the Hispanic culture. I love seeing scenes of Cuba - which I hope to visit someday. This movie fed all those "needs". The old dudes looked like they were having such fun! I think I need a young Hispanic man with an old soul;-). LOL! I dated one - but he had too many women & not enough, uh other tools that I need in my life. But, he was a true sweetheart & that Brother knew how to romance a sistah - so, I totally understood why so many women loved him;-)!

If Hispanic culture and music interest u - this is definitely a must see!

*click on images for source.

Too Through Tuesday!

I really had no intention of posting today. But then I watched my THIRD SAD-AZZ, DEPRESSING AZZ supposed COMEDY! WTF? What are these reviewers and critics SMOKING?

I almost don't want to say the names of these movies cuz I don't in ANY way want this to be considered publicity or promotion. BUT these have GOT to be the THREE worst movies of ALL times! Crazy as it sounds I think they're considered classics or trend-setters for some reason. Maybe if u saw them u can help me understand the humor.

See? I've been in a funk lately. Generally, to help myself OUT of such a funk I closet myself away with comedies and laugh until I feel better. But, NO! These movies just ticked me OFF!
Here they are - & I'm not providing links cuz again this is not promotion:

1) Fight Club - I generally like boxing mixed with comedy. Feeds my aggression while making me laugh. I thought this would be similar to SNATCH (one of my all time faves with Brad Pitt).
It.Was.NOTHING.LIKE.Snatch.AND.in.NO.WAY.WAS.it.FUNNY!!

2) Celebrity - all I have to say is: Bad imitation of a Woody Allen film (& it was WRITTEN & DIRECTED by Woody Allen - tha's the funniest part OF the movie - is finding out he DID write & direct it! LOL! I just noticed that just now as I looked at the case looking for the main characters' name). My review: UGH!

3) Running with Scissors - my heart bleeds for Gabrielle Union as she does what she has to pay those Hollyweird bills...

Welll, the only thing good about watching those movies - i'm no longer feeling "blue", I'm PISSED and TOO THROUGH cuz this was some ol' BULLSHYT!! Or maybe I needed to be high to watch 'em...

And I KNOW I'm pissed cuz I haven't used the term "too through" since I left college back in the 80's... I think it was a Norfolk/Tidewater area slang term. LOL! Hey, u just gotta laugh at B.S...