“The Game” had its season finale on Friday. The hour-long drama was well worth the wait. I won’t spill the details, but you should check it out, and all the shows for that matter at www.cwtv.com.  Click on “The Game” on the left side. You can see full episodes from all the seasons.

In not so good shows—-> Bravo’s “The Fashion Show”

So Bravo got rid of “Project Runway” (the best fashion-related show yet) to air TFS. (sigh) In my opinion, it sucks! The designers and judges are no where near up to par at PR, but at least the concept is somewhat interesting. I didn’t catch Thursday’s episode but I’ll get to it. And I’m still trying to figure out Kelly Rowland’s role or expertise in fashion, hmmmm…..

But Bravo did make up their mistake but adding “Housewives of New Jersey”. I was skeptical until everyone starting talking about it and then I tuned in…folks, it was good.  Not better than the Housewives of Atlanta, of course, but it was good. (sigh of relief)

Airs: Tuesday @ 10/9c

Recession this, recession that! We are really tight with money, but still want to look fresh.  So I compiled a list of stores that sell designer labels for less:

1. Marshall’s/TJ Maxx——> These stores are thabomb.com if you catch a great clearance & their prices are reduced much less than the asking retail pice. And they have lay-a-way (at least it will give you time to pay for it)

2. Local consignment shops—–> I got a dope BCBG top for $13 & Ann Taylor top for $5. They sell clothing that are in great condition.

3. Goodwill stores—–> The ones in the more wealthier nieghborhoods have better stuff.

4.Amazon/Overstock.com——> This is a stretch. Sometimes you can find really good deals, i got a Seven t-shirt for $7 and BCBG shoes for $27.   TIP: Save items in your cart & wait a few weeks, the prices go down over time.

5. Wet Seal/Forever21 (and those type of stores)——–> I called these the “teen” stores, but if you are into the 80’s look, then they have it. I don’t think I ever seen anything over $30.

I haven’t been on in a while but I’ve been sticking to the resolutions and working on my business  (fashion design & pics coming soon). 

I have a new wardrobe to match my new attitude. If it’s different, I like it!   Sooooo, my fav style right now is:

These days, Jamie and Britney are getting heavy rotation on my iPod. I swear it’s hot and all you have to do is press play.

Track Listing for Intuition

1. Just Like Me (featuring T.I.)
2. I Don’t Need It
3. Number One (featuring Lil’ Wayne)
4. Digital Girl (featuring the-Dream and Kanye West)
5. Blame It (featuring T-Pain)
6. She Got Her Own (featuring Ne-Yo and Fabolous)
7. Intuition Interlude
8. I Don’t Know
9. Weekend Lover
10. Why
11. Freak’in Me (featuring Marsha Ambrosius)
12. Slow
13. Rainman
14. Overdose
15. Love Brings Chance (Bonus)

TRACK LISTING for Circus:
1. Womanizer
2. Circus
3. Out From Under
4. Kill The Lights
5. Shattered Glass
6. If U Seek Amy
7. Unusual You
8. Blur
9. Mmm Papi
10. Mannequin
11. Lace and Leather
12. My Baby
13. Radar (Bonus)

This is my first time writing since the new year, and since I turned 26 on New Year’s Day.  I’ve set my goals in motion and working on my business Adne’ by Adrina coming soon, in transition of moving, and growing spiritually….I must admit it’s been going really well….how’s it going for you?

More soapbox—-> How do you go from lonely to a possible two V-day dates? I won’t go into detail but will say….Guy #1 is the bomb…funny, easy to talk to, and know him for years, but he’s in the process of accomplishing big goals. Guy #2 is loaded financially, but has baby mama drama, but is really nice….really.  Which brings me to this philosophy—-Money is nothing without happiness!   A lot of women run towards the man with money, but can you really be happy with a guy who has drama and money?  Personally, I would much rather the guy with goals and be truly happy than to lay in sorrow.

Remember Nina Sky’s Move ya Body?  They’re back! I kind of stumbled across this song but love it.  Check it out.

“Curtain Call”-Nina Sky featuring Rick Ross  

This New Year’s Day will not only be my 26th birthday, but a new beginning.  As I get older, I want every year to demonstrate that I’ve grown, work hard,  and have something new to show for it.

Every year, I set a theme. This year (2008) was “Re-construction”.  I wanted to work on myself and get rid of the things and people that I felt were dragging me down emotionally.  They were the man I was dating, the job I was hating, and the feeling of being in school forever.  I knew that I couldn’t move forward until these three problems were solved.  So what did I do? Got rid of the boyfriend (ex-boyfriend), finished my Master’s and got a better job to help a little more financially. It was the best decision I made in my life.  As I go throughout my life, my resolution is to set a theme and goals that will set me up for next year’s theme. So now that I’ve gotten better emotionally, I have the motivation to do bigger things.

Next year’s theme:  Career & Business

I want to take the first step towards starting my business.  I’ve set a few resolutions for next year, but they are still in process (lol).  1) Start my business plan in Jan.  2) Move to a city that will generate revenue. 3) Continue to work in my field of study full-time.  Saving the best for last, 4) Continue to work on myself and stay very close to God.

Of course, I hope I find “Mr. Right from God”. Love is always something I try to accomplish but next year, it’s all business, baby!

Have you ever heard of the phrase “catch it while you can”? Well, it applies to the dating game too.  So often we date people knowing they’re no good for us, and continue to do so anyway.  The signs are clear and evident that this person is not and will never be your soul mate.  Then there are people who just don’t know (I’m sad to say). Well, I’ve seen it happen over and over again. So here are a few signs to catch while dating someone who is going to ultimately end up being a nightmare:

10. He/she lies for no reason. 

We all tell little white lies, but to lie for the sake of doing it…..no thanks!

9. He/she has no sense of setting priorities.

Does he/she buy $500 outfits and the rent is overdue? If the answer is yes, I hope he/she gets a heavy coat, you’ll need it sleeping on the sidewalk.

8. He/she has more drama in their lives than soap operas.

Leave it alone. You may be lonely, but hey, at least you’ll have your peace of mind.

7. He/she just can’t let the party life go.

Have you moved on from going out Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, but they haven’t at 30? Well, they probably never will, keep it moving.

6. He/she is “flirtatious”.

You know it kills me when people say that their spouses and/or significant others are “flirtatious”. That’s the kind of thing you do when you’re single to get someone. It defeats the purpose when you have someone. This is a clear shot down the road of infidelity, so save your gas!

5. He/she cannot stay on a job.

People, unless your significant other is getting laid off, there is no reason for someone to work “here and there” every 2 or 3 months.  Also, let’s clear up the definition of a job: A job is any type of work that you can do in front of law enforcement.  If you are not disabled, not retired, you should be on someone’s job.

4. He/she has no goals and/or working towards the ones in place.

This is easy. If he/she doesn’t want anything, they don’t want you to have anything either.  Don’t carry the dead weight.

3. He/she has too many excuses.

Not reasons, but excuses. The difference:  a reason can be overcome by taking a different path other than the initial one that kept you from reaching the goal; an excuse is being lazy.

2. He/she does not respect your opinion, does not want you to voice one, and/or gets violent.

These are control issues that will eventually lead you down a road to domestic violence.

1. He/she has no intention of marrying you (e.g. putting off the wedding over and over) and is fully satisfied with co-habiting and having children (aka “shacking”)

I know a lot of people do it, but I personally feel if I am good enough to “shack” with, I am good enough to marry. There are some women who are satisfied with it, if you are one, more power to you. By all means I’m not judging anyone, just expressing my opinion.  If he has full intention and plans (e.g. saving money) are in motion, this sign isn’t for you. Thanks!

Being sexually in tune with yourself can almost guarantee a good sex life. For some women, doing certain things may seem uncomfortable and out of character for them. Having confidence is the key! I found this fun quiz online. TAKE IT HERE

Being single has given me a lot of time to think about things other than men.  At 25 (26 on New Years), I am focusing on my career as well.  One thing I hate about being in my mid 20s is trying to be financially set.  The fact of the matter is what you do now will affect the rest of your life.  I just finished my Master’s and now it’s like, “what’s next”?  Living in SC, opportunities are scarce, so each day there are a thousand questions roaming through my mind. Where do I move? Should I stay here and stick it out?  What career do I really want to have?  Blah, blah, blah.  More so, at this age, you tend to put a time limit on everything.  Finish undergrad at 22, 23, go back to school, have a decent career by 25, start a business venture at 26, 27, and be married and have at least your first child by 30.  Ultimately, I’ve been leaving the answers to all my questions up to God. At the beginning of this year, I made a few resolutions: (1) to take more risks by putting all faith in Christ, (2) finish school at a decent time..lol, (3) get rid of the emotional baggage that’s been weighing me down.  I’ve accomplished all three and never felt better.  As for my timeline, I do have a decent career at 25, and a business plan for next year….we’ll see how it goes.