Archive | Love RSS feed for this section

Eat,Pray,Love

4 Sep

I have been having some serious life changing moments this year. It started on my Birthday August 9th. I decided to take myself on a trip. I kept asking myself, where could I go for under $400 and I didn’t have to drive for 3 days. NYC was out of the question, LA was way to expensive,Miami was too fancy.

So I thought about the things I love so much: Seafood, water and Music. Upon further research I discovered that Erykah Badu (My favorite Artist) was playing a concert in Columbia,Maryland. The closest airport to Columbia is Baltimore. So the next day, I purchased a plane/hotel and a week later flew to Bmore. For 3 days I ate, I went to church, I slept and I didn’t touch a computer once. It felt so good to be away from home and be balanced. Other than the concert, I didn’t really “go out” everything was in walking distance of my hotel. I really was @ peace with myself and my future. And taking a trip alone turned out to be the best decision I ever made.

So tonight. September 3rd Friday. I was talking to a business associate about my weekend plans. When I told him, I didn’t have any other than working and church and sleep he said “its a holiday, do something you enjoy doing” so when I left work, I had almost but decided to go to the bar to have a drink, but I decided against it, I checked the movie times in the small theater by my house and went to go see “Eat, Pray, Love.”

I’ll admit when the whole phenomena was going on about “EPL” I wasn’t enthused. I some how ended up with 2 copies of this book (which at time of writing this blog I can’t find either :( )and I couldn’t get through the book. There was too many internal thoughts going on, and honestly @ the time I had too much going on to read about some rich white lady and her issues when I was a middle class black woman working pay check to pay check.

But the Spirit led me to see this movie alone and it truly was an epiphany. This movie spoke to me on more than 1 level. I probably could write a book on my experiences just because of the inspiration of this book. It has really changed my thinking.

I have a short mental bucket list of things I want to do before my next birthday a year from now and 1 of them includes taking another trip alone. And I encourage every woman to do the same. The author of this book who the movie was themed after taught me a lot but the main point is this: Balance.

I’ve tried my whole life to juggle when I really needed to learn how to Balance..

Eat, Pray, Love

How much attention do we need?

2 Sep

The last guy I dated we will call him Eastside was special to me. Maybe it was his gap, or his crazy laugh or maybe it was the way he would hold me close. Whatever it was he had me open. We really never had a title or rules. All he asked of me was honesty and all I asked of him was attention, and affection. That’s really all I want from any guy I date. Attention and Affection and Admiration.

I’m a Leo in every form or fashion. I like to be in charge, I love to look nice, I love to be held and kissed and I like for someone to tell me how much they like me, why they like me and how pretty I am. Its not my ego, its just my personality. I really just like to feel like I’m number one.

DWH always did that for me, we knew the role we had in each others lives, as crazy as he is, he would get close to me and hold me and make me feel beautiful all over. I appreciate that more than words. That’s all I ever wanted was someone to actually provide me with attention and affection.

So ultimately that’s my love language in pursuing relationships with people, I don’t feel loved if I’m not getting the attention I think I’m fully deserving of. No matter how busy you are, if you take the time to give me attention, it goes a very long way for me. It doesn’t have to be seeing me everyday, but a text, a call just to keep in constant contact is what I need in a relationship.

I talked to my ex yesterday and we both talked about the parts of our relationship that we loved. Everyday we would text all day. When he would be on lunch break he would call me, when he got off I would see him. We never felt smothered because we spoke each others love language.. Although, we didn’t work out, we both understood that a few words here and there didn’t mean much, we both needed to see the actions of love in affection form.

I know I discuss love languages all the time but it is extremely vital in a relationship. If you don’t give me the attention I need, it makes me feel unloved and unwanted.

30min phone calls once a day that only exist to talk about how our days were aren’t enough.. But I’m being patient.

How do you feel when your love language is returned void by the person you want to understand u?

My Online Dating Experience

18 Aug

I have been struggling on wether to write this blog, I don’t mind being transparent if it may improve the lives of those around me, but my dating woes are a bit complex.However, I am already starting to feel some sort of inner release just by the excitement from this post.

Hello… My Name is Jenee…And I am an On-Line Dater

You got it right, I have once been a member of Black People Meet, EHarmony, Match.com, and even Plenty of Fish. Today is not the day to give a review on these sites but I will say this, all of them have their own pros/cons.

At 1 point about 3 months ago, I got addicted to Online dating. I checked my various sites more than my email. When matches or messages came to my e-mail I read them almost instantly. On-line gave me a thrill, way more of a thrill than regular dating did. I was almost at the point of insanity with regular dating. Men didn’t approach me, when and if they did they were straight DUDs who didnt care obviously.  But online dating was my way of dating hundreds of men without ever giving my number out!

1st Eharmony made me answer about 1000 in-depth questions and they matched me with my high school crushed.Needless to say, we hit it off hard. He really showed me a few things and we “dated” for a few months and realized we were better equipped as friends. We were very compatible and I often wonder how out of the thousands of people on eharmony we were matched. Call it coincidence or call it fate.but we are still great friends to this day. The details to this ordeal still makes me sad….lol

I went on a few dates with others I met on various sites and none of the dates went any further than a few phone calls,or dinners or nights on the town.. Until I met “Him”For months I kept pushing him away, I wasn’t quite sure about him. He was from NYC, a Sigma and he wasn’t my usual corporate thug. But I’m a firm believer that  When You Want Something You Have Never Had You Must Do What You Have Never Done. So, I gave him a chance and yall he is courting me! He hasn’t tried to rush anything and is truly trying to get to know me, ya girl is no longer single! :)

Needless to say, On-line dating has been a life changing experience and I am glad I did it! I’m an advocate for all of the above websites, there isn’t much too loose from trying!! So for all the black people wonder, there are hundreds of fine, successful men with no kids, no drama and who want to get married online dating. They don’t club on the regular or have a lot of issues. They just want someone to love!

He….

23 Jul

I didn’t think anyone was able

to make my world feel like a fable

Or kiss my soul

and make me whole

But he touched my spirit,

and kissed my being.

He filled my body with such substantial meaning

It wasn’t just his touch

I wasn’t trying to make him my physical crutch

but the feelings I get

when our minds take make a trip

into our own cosmic universe

that makes my whole being feel immersed

when his lips are pressed against mine

it always tickles my spine

Taking the first step into his metaphysical being

I now know seeing is believing

Our souls create this secret erotic dance

We are both seeking wonder and romance

My inner moans are full of fiery desire

he touches me in spots

that lift my body higher

I wanted to end this irreproachable torture

My body was going through endless hunger

She wanted to know if we  could get on with passion’s play

But my mind told her to walk away.

As my spirit was in constant fluster

He pulled my mouth to his in a subtle gesture

As he  fulfilled my innermost desires

I felt my spirit going higher

We were both in passionate need,

my tongue was ready to feed

We were guilty by association

Both animals and God’s sexual manifestations

Our bodies got closer

was this a  paradox of our hearts real emotions

Closer to each other in mind, body and soul

I wanted all of him and I lost all control

All my  secrets were  unveiled

Every thought was revealed

This absolute emmersion

was because he………..

Unequivocally Me!

7 Jun

I can never define myself

and

neither can you.

When living in a world where all people are the same how does one remain unique?

When living in a universe where negativity, sexuality and imbalance are the norm, how does one stay sain?

Often I wonder how does one stay Christian in a world of sin? How does one remain free in a land of bondage?

When we are daily defined by our hair styles, our degrees, our bank accounts and our daily actions how do we stay free and unequivocally ourselves?

How does one grow past lust and into real love when the human brain is always in constant desire of touch?

I find it hard to live in a world where women are expected to “submit” and be inferior to a man.  I do believe that as a Christian the woman was formed from the man and that it is in divine order to take the lead of the man, but does that require me to NOT have a voice? To dumb down my entire thought process because I am yearning for a connection.

But my soul craves more. My being cries out for a soulful connection. A connection that speaks to my heart and to my spiritual duties. Not just in light of my spiritual journey but in walking and gaining power in the universe.

I want to wear natural hair without people  thinking I am “wholistic”  or for the “cause”

I want to eat pork without people giving me the bible verse Leviticus 11:7.

I want to learn more about intimacy without having sex.

I want to be more like Jesus and less like man, more like David and less like Paul.

I want to be a bible based Christian who still loves  Homosexuals,Muslims, Atheist, Buddist etc.

I want to have a person dig so deep into my soul until I feel the Lord has personally touched me.

I want to experience the angelic attunements connected to a man’s soul.

I want to wear dresses and skirts everyday and not be considered an anti-feminist.

I don’t want to have to explain the essence of my being.

I want those who love me to search my heart to find my love language.

I desire to be surrounded by members of God’s kingdom who understand that greatness does not equate to a superior view of myself in relationship to others.

I want to listen to convoluted rap songs about: disrespecting women, the gifts my hometown has and the “Drug” life and be considered a “Deep” and intelligent being at the same time.

I want to be a Christian and never be doubted on my love for Christ.

I want to write books that only a handful of people would understand but make millions of dollars.

I desire such intelligent conversation that it allows me to reach into my wealth of knowledge and surprise even myself.

I crave the attention and constant kisses of a love other than those who want the physical allurement of me.

I am heteromorphic.

I am Red Velvet.

I am emotionally imbalanced.

I am bewildered.

I am astute.

I am chic.

I am UNEQUIVOCALLY ME

AND I LOVE IT

Without Love.. It Ain’t Much

26 May

They say you are NOBODY until Somebody loves you and that there is only 1 Happiness in this life to be Loved and To Love someone else. Well….. what about the Glamorous Girls?!

“She wants to lead the Glamorous Life
She don’t need a man’s touch
She wants to lead the Glamorous Life
Without love
It ain’t much

They made love and by the seventh wave
She knew she had a problem
She thought real love is real scary
Money only pays the rent
Love is forever
That’s all your life
Love is heaven sent
It’s glamorous”

Bitter is the NEW BLACK

22 May

I’ll admit I’m bitter…

I’ve been done wrong so many times I can’t even count them, from the man that cheated on me with multiple women, to the man that had a baby with another woman while we were in a relationship, to the man that said he just couldn’t handle being in a “monogamous relationship”. SOOO excuse me if I’m a little bitter, LET ME TAKE THAT BACK, A WHOLE LOT BITTER. While my friends are off in happy relationships, and having children, I’m still dealing with the same no good men who continue to do me wrong.

It doesn’t make me less of a woman no, but it does make me cautious to get into something new with the guy who’s soo pressed to get to know me! Fact of the matter is, I don’t smile back at every guy that approaches me and I don’t sell hello to every John, James and Keith because in the back of my mind, I’m wondering what does this nigga really want from me, is it sex, is it things, is it time, is it arm candy. What is it that this man really wants from me?

Now don’t get me wrong, I’m almost a constant contradiction, but hell that’s me!! I don’t believe in those bitter women that tell you men “ain’t ish”, and all the good men are married, and there is a “Black Women/man epidemic”, “I’d rather be alone than deal with these men” and most good men are in jail, because they are lying!! . Truth is  there is a wonderful, gorgeous God fearing man who works hard, and seriously loves me out there I won’t stop having faith that God is sending him to me. There is a man that will love you, take care of you, marry you and have kids with you and WON’T run away. But the reality is WOMEN run them away! YES i SAID IT, AND ONCE I’VE DONE IT! I ran him away, will all my past “hurt” and bitterness I had him thinking there was NO WAY he could repair that heart of mine. BUT WHAT IRKS ME IS THIS: STOP ACTING LIKE ALL MEN WANT TO HURT YOU,

YES I’M

BITTER..

BITE ME

But I have faith in GOD that shows me I shouldn’t male bash every man I meet!!

Cause EVEN on a bad day I’m a 6 maybe 7. My hair may not be done, I may have just had a silly argument with an ex who doesn’t deserve my time, I still need to loose those last 30 lbs but I’m still a 7. When I’m feeling and looking like who shot John men approach me, men tell me how beautiful I am and almost all of them ask me “Where my boyfriend is” So you know what,

THAT’S WHAT MAKES

ME

REALLY REALLY REALLY

BITTER.

YES, I  am beautiful, educated, well-versed, I’m a Domestic goddess who loves to cook and yes, I am even funny at times, but why does that make me psycho if I don’t have a man.  SINCE WHEN DID A MAN DEFINE ME.. Since when was it ok to say “damn, she must be crazy cause she ain’t got a man, she just too good to be true”

PLEASE

SOMEBODY TELL ME

WHERE THIS

BS

came from.

However, I will take some RESPONSIBILITY in this myself, because honestly I don’t always pick the right ones, matter of fact, I take full responsibility because here I am constantly making the decision to pick the same WRONG kind of man. I know I am going to catch slack for this, but truth is ALL MEN ARE THE SAME. ALL MEN WILL SHOW YOU IF HE’S INTERESTED IN YOU. If he wants you he will show you. Not just in a few phone calls every day but in his actions, he wants to see you, he wants to spend time with you and girl he wants to have sex with you. I don’t care if he says he’s tired or he’s busy or he’s   Men are PHYSICAL, and want to have sex!!! I DON’T CARE IF HE’S A PREACHER, A MUSLIM OR A MARRIED MAN; I don’t care if you are 300lbs or 98lbs a man ALWAYS will look at you! He will always look at women and wonder what is under her clothes. THAT IS ALLLLLL MEN.

NO MATTER HOW BUSY HE IS, HE WILL WANT TO SEE YOU AT LEAST FOR 15 MIN a day if possible, he will want to make sure you are ok and he will want to ensure that he can have sex with you. It may not be today or next week, but men live with the “possibility” factor. I make a man wait, even if I’m not trying to deal with a man on a serious note, I notice that look in his eyes when he’s undressing me and I keep that element of surprise so even if he thinks hes gonna get some he probably WON’T.

Let me break it down for you in the excuses men make and how we believe them,

Dear Miss. Jenee,

My man Cameron is the bomb. He works everyday, he takes care of his son and he cares about me. We started dating about 6 months ago and he really keeps showing me we are moving to the next level. He’s soo attentive, he calls/texts to check on me, we see each other 3-4 times a week, we go on dates and we have a good time, he has actually been around some of my family. I would love to be in an exclusive relationship with him, but, he actually he told me that he was still hurting from his last relationship. I spend the night with him often and we cuddle and watch TV. but he won’t ever initiate sex with me. He will kiss me good nite and say “I’m tired” I really want to keep dating him  but I am unsure where this is going, I am sure I can change his heart.  What should I do…

Love Kim

Dear KIM,

umm where do I start, CAMERON IS just not that into you! If he wanted to be with you he would make you his  girl. My last boyfriend had been in a VERY bad on and off again relationship that had seriously broken his heart. He hadn’t been in a serious relationship in years but at the end of  the day no matter how near or far we were from each other he wanted to make me his. He didn’t want to be with ANYONE ELSE and he wanted to have me all to himself. And girl, that’s what men do when the are REALLY INTERESTED IN YOU. I don’t care how bad he’s been hurt if he’s not initiating sex he isn’t into you. No able bodied man even if he’s work 24 or 12 hours is going to NOT be all over you if he is interested in you. But sweetie. you should just cut your losses.

xoxox

Miss.Jenee

This is what makes me BITTER, why don’t men just tell you what they want. Yes, Cameron told Kim he didn’t want a relationship, but in a woman’s mind if they are spending 3-4 days with you and communicating with you on a daily basis, then they are your “girlfriend” they give themselves the title because they feel they are just that important that you care about them enough to spend the majority of their time with her.

I have been there before, we get so caught up in the fact that he is always there and he gives us companionship that we miss the real reason we are even involved with him. If you just want companionship then keep dealing with him, because that’s ALL YOU ARE GOING TO GET. HE IS NOT GOING TO MAKE YOU HIS GIRLFRIEND AND HE ISN’T GOING TO HAVE SEX WITH YOU UNLESS YOU BEG. ALL you are to him is a friend who he spends time with. Maybe he has been through some things in the past but truth is, if he wanted to be in a relationship with you he would be. The first time I had to ask a man I had been dating for almost a year to have sex with me my self-esteem plummeted because I KNEW he wasn’t into me. I ignored the facts but in the back of my mind I really knew he wasn’t interested and here I was lowering my standards for a man that WAS NOT ATTRACTED ENOUGH to me to have sex with me. But here is what really made me bitter, even though he wasn’t having sex with me, he was constantly telling me how beautiful I was. This confused the hell out of me. He obviously thought I was pretty but he personally wasn’t attracted enough to me to have sex with me.

So this is my conclusion, no matter how bitter a man can make you, rest assured another will come around. If its next year or the next hour some man will come around and give you hope, but we have to know when to cut our losses. Never be so “comfortable” with a man that you don’t catch the signs and loose your self-esteem because that is how these old women become sooo bitter. They spend their whole lives being mad at Tony, Keith, Cameron and Eric for what he did wrong until they don’t stop to look at what THEY DID WRONG!!

I PROMISE YOU, if you pay attention to the signs he will always show you, men are assholes girls and they won’t always tell you they aren’t into you, but they will ALWAYS SHOW YOU…

Peace and Blessings

xoxoxo

Miss.Jenee

He’s Just Not that Into you Part 2!

21 May

My new Vlog

Follow

Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.

Join 1,123 other followers