Word of The Day

Extemporaneous

Extemporaneous [ex·tem·po·ra·ne·ous] adj. 1. Unrehearsed. Done or said without advance preparation or thought; impromptu. 2. Prepared in advance but delivered without notes or text: “An extemporaneous speech.

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Dating Your Friends Date

I'm sure at some point most of us have seen a man/women that one of are friends have dated and thought the person was attractive. Maybe even thought you could see yourself with the person instead of with them. Is it really okay to date your friends old dates? How do you determine when this is acceptable? Could you base your desicision on how long they may have talked or dated? If they ever had any sexual interaction? Should you go back to your friend and ask permission? Would this make you mad? Let me know what you think.

Don't just think about it blog about it!!!

UJJ

When You Know Better You Do Better.

Often times men/women find ourselves in relationships that we know we need to let go. We look for reasons to stay when all signs point to the exit. Women often stay with a man for kids, money, shelter and even sex just to feel like a part of something knowing that it would be better to just walk away. Why do we stay? Lack of planning ? Not wanting to grow-up? or fear of being alone? Sometimes the reason is simply facing the facts that the relationship is over. Knowing when to walk away is a skill that not all of us do well. There is a song that goes" You have to know hold then, know when to fold them, know when to walk away" which has so much meaning and truth to it. Make the days you spend with your loved ones count. If its not working have the conversation, put it on the table, and express your feelings. You will feel better later!

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HUMP DAY WORDS OF THE DAY!!!

Histrionic [his·tri·on·ic] adj.

Overly theatrical or dramatic. n. Exaggerated dramatic behavior designed to attract attention. “His histrionic reaction disrupted the meeting.”

Sagacious [sa·ga·cious] adj.

Shrewd; showing keen mental discernment and good judgment. “A sagacious remark.”

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WHEN SHOULD YOU MOVE IN WITH YOUR MATE?

The desire to want to live together in a relationship often comes to soon. Given the current cost of living and the state of the economy people are moving in together faster then expected. But when is truly the right time to move in with your mate? Is there a time limit on how long you should have known the person? If you have children do their ages matter? Does it matter if they are boys or girls? Can you really say you know someone if you have never lived with them? I can say that living with your mate is a true test of what the future holds. Before the bags are packed and the keys are shared set some ground rules. If you are not comfortable with sharing or having boundaries set, then make sure you are ready for the possible outcome. Don't let splitting the bills be your deciding factor.

When Holiday Dinner Is Cooked By The Worse Cook!

So we all know the holidays are fast approaching and let's face it everybody can't cook. We all have the one family member that will cook up a ton of food invite the whole family over to a death sentence (I use death lightly) but you know what I mean. Usually this is the person with the nasty house, foreign smell and a ton of small bugs running around. Now as soon as you decline the invitation you're funny acting or ignorant. But the ignorance started with them asking anyone to come break bread with them and the food and location both suck. I know this is the time of year to enjoy your loved ones and be thankful. So this year we would all be thankful if these people I'm referring to just decided not to cook and went over someone else's house.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT FRIDAY!

Why do you have to "put your two cents in"...but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going to?

What did cured ham actually have?

If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing?

Why do doctors leave the room while you change? They're going to see you naked anyway.

WORD OF THE DAY

PRESIDENT - BARACK OBAMA

THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS TO BE SAID ABOUT LAST NIGHTS ELECTION. THE MOST IMPORTANT IS YOUR VOTE DOES COUNT. LET THIS BE A LESSON TO THE 1% WE THE PEOPLE MAKE THE DECISIONS!

FOOD FOR THOUGHT FRIDAY!

Can you cry under water?

Why do you have to "put your two cents in"...but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going to?

Why are you IN a movie, but you are ON TV?

Once you're in heaven, do you get stuck wearing the clothes you were buried in for eternity?

What did cured ham actually have?

Happy Friday

WORD OF THE DAY(HALLOWEEN EDITION)

phantasm\FAN-taz-um\noun
DEFINITION

a : a product of fantasy: as
b : delusive appearance: illusion
c : ghost, specter
d : a figment of the imagination
2
: a mental representation of a real object

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Agreeing to be in a Wedding?

If asked to be in a wedding is it okay to say no? Does it matter if they are your relative or if you have been friends for a long time? If your answer is no why do you feel that way? Is it based on how you feel about their mate? The colors you may have to wear? Or can it even break down to be jealousy? If your request is turned down by someone how will that make you feel? All things considered getting married is one of the most important days of ones life. It lets you know who supports and loves you and believes in your union and will share in you happiness.

WOULD YOU ACCEPT A CHILD THAT YOUR MATE HAD ON YOU?

How would you feel if your mate had a baby with someone else while in a relationship with you? Would you be willing to accept the child like your own? Do you think you would stay with the person or leave them? I'm sure men would take the situation a lot harder since after having a child the baby always goes with mom never the dad. Women have it easy because the child wouldn't live with them. Do you feel like it's better to walk away or try and make the relationship work?

WORDS OF THE DAY!

Insular [in·su·lar] adj.

Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or people outside a person’s own experience. "An insular taste in music.” Lacking contact with other people.

Example: “She seemed too insular to leave her house.”

Efficacious [ef·fi·ca·cious] adj.

Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective. “

Example: Efficacious treatment for the disease.”

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SHOULD YOU TELL YOUR MATE HOW MANY SEXUAL PARTNERS YOU HAVE HAD?

Telling your mate about your past sex life is that ok? Is this a fair question to ask in your relationship? When asked how many people have you been intimate with previously should you be honest? If you know it was over fifty should you say ten? Will the answer change how you view the person? If there are plans for a long term relationship will you cut it short because of the answer? Is it really your partners business? If you refuse to tell do you have something to hide? Is it ok for women to have more sex partners than men?

Let me know what you think!!

Interview With Tenisha and Rick

If you are not drinking coffee from the Larchmere Coffee Shop or getting that fly do at Glam~R~Us Styling Studio and the best Virgin Hair Distributor in the city then you not living. There is a dynamic power couple taking this city by storm one expresso and fresh hair style at a time. Tenisha Lovelace and Eric Miller aka “Expresso Rick” has got the game on lock. They are winning in every way by taking their relationship and businesses and building an empire. I was able to talk to Tenisha and Rick and see just how they handle all the work, love and challenges that life may bring them.

UJJ: Being in the Coffee business the competition is fierce with places like Starbucks and Caribou how do you make your Cafe standout among the rest?

Rick: I stand out from my competition mainly because I am one of the few black owned coffee companies in Cleveland and once people know that they are always willing to support their own. Also I offer high quality coffee made from high quality coffee beans for a much lower price than the competition. In this economy you have to stay competitive.

UJJ: Having a relationship and both of you running a business how do you make time for each other?

Rick and Tenisha: Well it’s simple since we run our businesses together we have no choice, lol. We work and live together so we do it as one. Running now 3 businesses can be stressful at times we always remember to stay focused on each other no matter what and know that working at a relationship is the 4th job, and can't neglect that either. So we make sure no matter how busy we are through the week to take one day out the week (usually Sunday) to not do anything at all just hang with each other and do whatever we want to get that quality time in with one another.

UJJ: You have always been a trend setter and doing your own thing. Is staying edgy and up to date on the latest hair and style hard?

Tenisha; Well overall it’s not hard for me, I have always loved clothes and shoes and fashion and anything related to that! Most people don’t know but when I was 22 I was accepted into a School for the Fine Arts program in Miami, FL to focus on Fashion Design and Merchandising, but circumstances did not allow me to go. So I did want that to have a career in fashion at that point in life because I love it so it just comes kind of natural to me. So being able to express my creativity through doing hair, is the next best thing, and this industry allows me to dress as cute and fly as I like when I come to work, so the two definitely go hand in hand.

UJJ: Coming from East Cleveland growing up did you foresee yourself being successful so young?

Rick: Answer to your first question is YES! I always saw myself being successful at a young age because I have ALWAYS had a hustler’s mentality and wanted big things out of my life. I always knew there was more that I wanted to accomplish other than just the street life. Nothing has ever been handed to me and I've had to work hard for everything in my life, so I knew I would be successful and I'm still not done!!

UJJ: What was one of the biggest challenges you faced while trying to reach your goals?

Rick: Biggest challenge would have to be un-loyal people. It’s really hard to find people in business to be honest and loyal and not just always try to take what we have worked hard for.

UJJ: The hair industry is so saturated in Cleveland there is a shop on every corner what does Glam~R~US Styling Studio offer to keep the clients coming back

Tenisha: Well we have a very diverse group of talented women working at Glam~R~Us, so there is someone there that can create basically any style that you would be looking for from natural hair, to short cuts, to quick weaves, to sew-ins to invisible parts we are a very diverse group. The "Glam Squad" is always ready to help that women look and feel their best. We feel that once all of our renovations are complete we will be one the elite salons in Cleveland with an upscale atmosphere that will be inviting for everyone. We are also different because we know how important giving back to our community is which most salons seem to forget about, so that is why 3 times a year we hold a "free for all" where our entire staff offer up their services to those in need for free. We recently held a Back to School Drive on May 26, 2012 from 11am to 4pm for school age children headed back to school. They received a shampoo/blow-dry/style for free. This was  really for parents who may not have money to get their child's hair done because they have more important things to pay for such as schools supplies, clothes, and shoes. So we wanted to do our part to help our community in any way we can, and ALL were welcome to come out! We will also offer our services and do this again near Christmas time and Easter.

Rick and Tenisha have got it together with a new project still in the works the new Epic Designz Barber Shop. What more can you ask for? Beauty, brains and business exudes from this couple on the rise. Keeping love and happiness in focus these two clearly have what it takes to succeed. So next time your need a fly hair style head on over to Glam~R~Us but don’t forget to get your coffee from the Larchmere Coffee Shop!

You can follow them on Instagram nishanichole & young_exec

ARE YOU HAPPY IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP

How would you define being happy? Is it determined by how much your mate tells you they love you? How often you have sex? How often you argue? If you know that your mate cheats but pays the bills are you happy? What makes you happy having someone to go home to at night? Does being happy in a relationship start from within?

Tell me what makes you happy in your relationship?

WORD OF THE DAY

Abstruse;

Abstruse [ab·struse] adj. Difficult to understand; obscure. “An abstruse argument presented by the lawyers.”

Sardonic;

Sardonic [sar·don·ic] adj. Grimly mocking or cynical. “His sardonic smile.”

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SHOULD YOU WAIT FOR A MATE THAT IS IN JAIL?

It's a sad time when your loved one has to go and serve time in prison but how long should you wait for them? If you have only been together less than a year and they are sentenced to three years should you wait? Does it matter if they are your husband/wife or parent of your child? Is it okay to have sex with someone else if its longer than one year? When should you call it quits and move on with your life? Are you suppose to send money and food boxes if they took care of you should you do the same?

Do you think more women wait then men?

Word of The Day

PLETHORA (PLETH-er-uh)
Overabundance or excess

The wide-eyed children were astonished at the plethora of presents Santa Clause brought them.
During the residential real estate down turn there were a plethora of homes on the market.

Plethora is commonly used to mean A LOT of something. While it does mean, and in most cases replaces A LOT, the definition is a bit more specific and means overabundance, surplus or oversupply.

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Presidential Debate

The First Presidential Debate will be held October 3rd at 9pm est.

Location: University of Denver in Denver, Colorado

Topic: Domestic Policy


Please make sure you tune in learn your candidates.

UJJ