"you got to be the sweetest girl here!"

I think the appropriate term for the ethnia is "negro". Please correct
me if I am wrong.

"Nigger" or "boy" or "that people" or "you people" wouldn't be right.
"Negro" means black in Spanish.

I live in a country where almost everybdoy is mixed with black, chinese,
hindi, spaniard...

I have never felt prejudice against me here. I was never "labeled" for
the sake of "statistics" until I moved to Louisiana. Then I stopped
being a person, a woman, and became "hispanic" or "mixed race".

It is so sad to live in a world that can't see past these differences.
Diversity is what makes life worth living.

And I am at least 1/3 afro-caribbean, 1/8 hindi, 1/4 native aborigin,
1/4 spaniard, and who knows what else... Go figure!

Oh, Katie, my baby chick, pollita...

Sorry to hear you are going through this. I respond and then I block
them. I even have some that have found me in myspace... Stalking me! How
in the world?

There are people that cannot take no for an answer and that do not
realize that politeness is just to make our mama's proud... when in
reality we want to wring someone's neck.

I have a 19 y/o daughter and I have 20 y/o boys hitting on me...
pleeeazzz!

People should learn to respect other's wishes. And I have known of some
girls, that although they know the man has a love interest, they still
try to go after him. If they go after my love, that woman will wish she
was in Iraq in a combat zone! I know he would be just too sweet and
polite to do anything. I suffer of none of such shortcomings.

So, baby chick, pollita, take a stand, be strong, and please don't let
it get to you, is not worth it. And let Chris be your support through
this all, and you be his, if it ever happens to him as well.

Luv you all!

My take:

Oscar produced the fight. It was all about money. He wasn't crazy about
letting is beautiful face be all punched in. And the money is in the
next fight. Oscar lost this one, aiming with long beams towards the next
fight that Golden Boy Promotions will produce. And he will be producing
the rematch as well, if there is a rematch, which I highly doubt there
will be one. Golden Boy Productions then will produce the first defense
of "Pretty Boy" Mayweather. People will want to see him get his @$$
kicked. And that's where the money is.

Reportedly, Oscar raked in over $75,000,000. PPV, productions,
advertising and his bag.

He announced his retirement from boxing. But this ain't the last thing
we hear from the Golden Boy.

You already now. And you know how many Angeles are there for you...

Love ya... get well soon

What a bia**ch sistah was!!!! Talk about sibling's rivalry!

<--------------- she reads above post, realizes that she might be a dork
as well, but not totally sure, and quietly walks out to go find out what
a dork is

OMG! I would give anything to have seen this woman's face after you told
her that!

I am different.

In person, I would respond quicker, I would make decisions on the spot,
because that's what's required of me on a daily basis. In this medium, I
get to sit, read and analyze things... and when I write something I get
to spell check it and give my best opinion. In real life, sometimes
words leave our mouths before we can catch ourselves, and we all know
how hard are those to retrieve.

But I am basically the same outspoken, opinionated person.

Full time mother of three,
Teacher, coach, referee, nurse, paramedic, chauffeur, interpreter,
fashion stylist, personal shopper, guide, spiritual counsel, warden, law
enforcement officer...

Professionally

Certified Public Translator of Spanish and English

Michael have been the center of my prayers ever since he told me of his
condition. He has been to the hospital more than once before today.

Without going into specifics, he really, really, needs our prayers, that
we unite as brothers, sisters and friends, and bound in prayer, move as
one.

Michael, love, hope you can feel the force of our love, caring and the
infinite and absolute power of prayer.

Let my angel be with you

Ayira

I would say that it puts unnecessary importance in physical appearance.

Besides, if she is embarrassed by it, you shouldn't be too quick to
judge. Maybe it is a medical condition, maybe she lacks the funds to get
the right foods and treatment. Is not cheap to diet, and when you have
to feed a household and you have to buy additional amounts of certain
foods it could become a bit onerous. Unless you put your whole family on
a diet as well.

In the other hand, is none of your business. I don't think she is asking
for your "measures", is she? Maybe what you think is "perfect", falls
below standards for her...

So, it is a matter of honesty and respect I think. Where your real
interests lay, and if the physical appearance and weight are an issue.

I know for me it is. But I wouldn't ask him about his weight. If not for
a love interest, he could be the most amazing friend ever, and who
knows, he'll probably be able to do something about that weight problem.

My VHO

Thank you!

Ooops! she doesn't have a daughter yet. I meant, when she marries and
decides to have children.

hahahaha!

Justice! I keep telling my 19 year old that I hope her daughter is just
like her, in every sense.

I still don't know why she frowns and give me evil looks

Hello. Alada from Panama. Present and accounted for, I hope!

How y'all doing?

Hot and humid in Panama. Like there is a different kind in Panama. Well,
sometimes is humid, hot and rainy. And then it rains some more.

Glad to see all the familiar faces, and the old ones

Way to go, girl!

VIRGO:

Your sign of Virgo is of an earthy nature and is representative of the
sixth sign of the zodiac. You belong to a group of people known for
their perfectionist and highly analytical minds. In a way, Virgos are
misunderstood and this attention to detail and striving for excellence
has in many circles given you a rather unusual reputation for being
extremely critical. The fact is that you aspire to doing things
properly, methodically through the work and service that you perform.

As you are ruled by the intellectual planet Mercury, you bring a clear
and decisive viewpoint to any matter at hand. Others who may not be so
precise in the way they execute their own duty find it hard dealing with
you. In your own mind there’s no point in doing anything half-heartedly.
Your critical eye, therefore, must express itself if you see anything
less than acceptable.

Some people think you’re shy and unassuming but this is because your
caution is simply your way of observing people and situations before
jumping to conclusions. You certainly do have keen intelligence and a
capacity for learning but prefer to make your decisions based on sound
judgments and sufficient facts. When you do express your criticisms it
is more than likely because you’ve analysed and summed up a situation
quite correctly before doing so. While some people might find this an
annoying habit, others will never hesitate to involve you in their work,
social scene or even personal projects, as your expertise is highly
valued. You make a wonderful impression with your skilful insights and
broad-based knowledge. In other words you are a most interesting person
to associate with.

Your keen eye may sometimes be turned back on yourself and
self-criticism could become a very personal challenge for you. No matter
what you do or achieve, it will never seem quite good enough for you.
Others may praise you and encourage you for the good work and the
excellence of your service, but you don’t really believe it, do you,
Virgo? This may be expressed as fastidiousness and a constant
distraction about cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness, although there are
some Virgos who swing to the completely opposite direction and are
sloppy and untidy. This is rare, however.

This preoccupation with outer cleanliness, order and method may be a
compulsion, a distraction from deeper issues and opportunities that life
offers. There is a vast difference between compulsive obsession
behaviour and generally keeping things tidy. You must try to discipline
your already evolved mind to understand the difference and relax more.

If you can overcome your tendency to high-strung nervous tension, an
overly critical and precision-based interaction with others, you will
enjoy your life so much more, Virgo. Allow yourself to imbibe the
youthful, childlike and innocent qualities of your ruling planet
Mercury, which is referred to as “a youngster” in Hindi mythology. This
return to your innate innocence is the true symbolic expression of Virgo
the Virgin. That purity and childlike innocence is what your true nature
is really all about.