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The Web Diva Gets Jacked!!!
2007-09-27 23:41:00
Yep. Just like getting knocked over the head on a dark street and having your wallet taken while you lay bleeding on the cold, hard pavement.As I mentioned in earlier posts, my main mission this year and beyond is to establish myself as a web entrepreneur and independent businesswoman. I have been out here building websites, buying domain names to build on, and learning to work the web from every angle possible. So far, it's been a great education!Now, I own about 30 domain names, on everything from business to fitness to doggywear, and my registrar, GoDaddy was holding the brunt of them. Since I registered with them, I decided to take part in their cash parking, which is where you can make $$$ off your parked domains (domains that you haven't put a site on yet). So, being the quick learner that I am, I figured out that the way to make $$$ on cash parking is to market the domains just like a website. In the past few months, me and cash parking became one happy couple, me log...
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Keepin' It Young, Baby....Soulja Boy Style!
2007-09-23 02:01:00
Today I went and visited my nieces and nephews, ages 6, 8 and 11. It was the little one's birthday, and she wanted me to bring her a Barbie (of all things...lol). I instead got her a "That's So Raven" hairstylin' doll, complete with accessories.Can I first interject that the doll doesn't look like Raven Symone, but instead is a dead ringer for Beyonce? I swear. Check the photos on the package AND the doll. There must have been a doll head mold mixup back at the factory!Anyway, she loved it, along with the Dora the Explorer set I got her. So, we spent an hour or so creating little scenarios for the doll, along with one of her Barbie's, to experience, like getting their hair done, dressing up, going to the club, going to the doctor, going shopping....you know, GIRLY stuff. I must admit, I was a bit TOO into it! lolThen I noticed my other niece and nephew online playing around on Myspace and YouTube, and all of a sudden when this song came on, they jumped up and started doi...
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Fitness in the Fall - My Kick Ass Routine
2007-09-17 18:46:00
Where the hell did the summer go? It seems like I just went to sleep one night, and when I woke up the next morning, it was fall. Bam! Just like that! No gradual cooling off of temperatures these days. Welcome to the new globally warmed world!Anyhow, my tennis permit is gonna run out soon, so, if I'm going to still play, I'll have to go renegade, climbing over fences, and going to areas way out of my range. That is not very likely to happen, for real.But rollerblading in the fall is still the sh*t. After blading for about 5 to 10 mins in even the coldest temperatures, your body really warms up. Blading when it's colder is also more enjoyable because there tend to be less people outside and in the parks, the wimps! I like cold weather. In this city, most people stay off the streets when it's cold. Better for me! I no longer have to skate around you! ;)Besides my blading, I'm adding some outside jumprope to my regimen. I bought myself a mini boom box to play my favorite...
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My 9/11 Class Remembered....
2007-09-11 21:59:00

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Rock it Like Federer....
2007-09-07 06:21:00
....That's my new catch phrase. You know, as in "Bend it like Beckham"? After watching Roger Federer wipe pretty much everyone else in sight off the court with such precision, mastery, and at times, effortlessness, I have now dubbed the word 'Federer' an adjective (and a verb!). Who better to deserve this honor?Here is the complete definition:fed*er*er 1. strong, dominant, pentultimatefed*er*ate 1. to demolish, conquer or annihilate fed*er*ize 1. to endow a person, place or thing with superior quality or abilityfed*er*es*sence 1. complete dominance and mastery of a situation 2. flawless precisionJust as with Spanish and Italian verbs, you drop the er (r/re) suffix to conjugate.Ok. I think that sums it up! Let's use each of them in a sentence!Dude, I'm about to go completely Federer on this project pitch. We are going to GET that client!My abs are killing me today! I totally federated my entire body during that last workout!My apartment layout sucks! I'm go...
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Go Diva, It's your birthday, Go Diva.....!
2007-09-01 18:07:00
Ahhhhhh. Yessss! I woke up today feeling FABULOUS!!! Got myself a good night's sleep after watching the US Open night matches, and since I took off work today, I got to sleep without worrying about being up on time! Yum!I am having a "do whatever the hell I feel like" day, and haven't yet decided how the day will unfold. I'm starting it off with a Godiva Mocha flavored coffee (my newest little sin...yummy!) and relaxing here watching the morning matches of the US Open. You know I love tennis! The only thing stopping me from getting a US Open ticket is that the crowds there have multiplied fourfold since the last time I went to Flushing Meadows, and I HATE crowds. I got to see the very first Williams vs Williams final a few years ago, and also attended matches the following couple years. Now, tennis as a whole has become SO popular that the people quotient there has gotten a bit out of hand. The Williams' are back, and Sharapova, Roddick, Nadal, the Serbs (love them!, espe...
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Ughhhh....the lazy Diva....!
2007-08-14 19:59:00
I know I have been neglecting my blog here!! I have been more absorbed in enjoying my summer! Forgive this oversight, okay? Okay! Thanks!I have been busy working on my tennis game, and for the most part, blading my self ragged every day. I am soooo addicted to rollerblading right now! Uhhhhh! Me and the blades up at 7:00 am to hit the streets and the park to avoid all the street and pedestrian traffic. Me skating the loop around my favorite park for like 15 to 20 miles (2x around is a mile....I've done as much as 46 loops, my record thus far).You can't tell me dip! I am one bad azz bee-ach on my blades!!! Music strapped into my ears; my own mixes of jazz, Italian music that I bought in Florence a few years ago, old house mixes and such....my fierce gear with matching shorts, t strap tops and/or capris, blades BLAZIN'...! Yes! I am the Queen of Blades when I'm on my wheels!And the results are in; my core and lower body strength is fierce right now! Everything is sooo...
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Congratulations, Venus!!
2007-07-07 17:56:00
MY girl! The Williams sisters are SO inspiring, and in my opinion, prove that will, self determination and unstoppable confidence are key in achieving your goals.I was hoping for Serena to complete her vicious and stellar comeback after winning the Australian and jumping back up in rank, but seeing Venus make it all the way back is just as good! Well done, ladies! Keep up the inspiring work!I am now on my way out the door to hit the tennis courts...:). Yeah, I've been working on my game this summer, just like the last. It's getting good. Those girls aren't the only ones with Grand Slam aspirations.... ;)See you on the courts!
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Kung Fu Diva
2007-05-22 04:23:00
Well....I'm on a new mission, and I'm excited! After having studied martial arts (Tae Kwon Do, Jiujitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing, etc...and having left that all alone for a few years--except for teaching the boxing and kickboxing and all the variations thereof), I'm itching to get back into the dojo!However, I'm not so much wanting to fight this time....I am looking for the more spiritual side of the arts, and also to enjoy and embody the beauty and fluidity of the katas. My body is itching to sweat, train, focus, and contort itself into those beautiful shapes, stances and poses that you see in martial arts forms. Since I already finished my affair with TKD, ending in my blackbelt so many years ago, I now want to explore something different.At this point, I know that Shaolin Kung Fu is it. That is going to be my next martial arts disclipline. The forms I've seen from Kung Fu (Shaolin style) are the most gorgeous, fluid, acrobatic, amazing ones I've seen, and I've seen a boatl...
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The Chicken Diet
2007-05-15 04:00:00
Well....that's what it seems like I'm on...lolI have been eating quite a bit of the old bird these days. Just a binge run, I guess.I tend to get these stretches where I can eat the same type of food every day for damn near two weeks or more. The only thing that breaks the streak is to get a bad or not so tasty plate of that particular food somewhere down the line. Then, my taste buds change their mind.I have been making this killer spanish flavor, curry enhanced stir chicken that goes well with rice, noodles, and that I can dump on top of a salad and enjoy. It is to die for.The great thing about it is, I like it so much, I've pretty much just been eating it straight....no carbs to interrupt the flavor. From time to time, I do this quasi-Atkins type of eating pattern where I just eat meat, fruit and veggies. After a week of that, the musculature that is ever present on me really starts to stand out.When I lift up my shirt, I can actually see a couple cans of the six pack comi...
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And The Beach Body Returns....
2007-04-18 04:30:00
I haven't been really kicking my own ass lately, but I did cut back on my sugar intake some. I have, however, been kicking some gym member butt all during the past month or so. "Did you take a 'Kill 'em' workshop or something?!" one of my Tuesday morning class members asked me today. I did whup up on them especially hard this past session...lol. No, no workshops, my dear. I'm just really inspired lately. Getting back into my martial arts, brainstorming, and designing programs that make it pump and that are Bad Ass! I guess that's melting the pounds offa me too, cause the past few days I keep catching myself in the mirror and realizing...the bikini body is BACK, baby! It's not all the way "ripped" right now, but it's looking DAYUM good! And I ain't even tryin' yet. Hee hee.... Yeah! Right now one thing I'm really enjoying as a quick, on the run snack are the Wendy's salads. The Chicken Mandarin is my fave lately. I love picking out and eating the orange slices ...
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Ready, Set, GO!
2007-03-26 17:07:00
Spring has sprung, my dears. You know what that means, don't you? Yes. I know you do. Time to get that butt in gear! As the weather fluctuates, we are starting to have more warm days than cold ones. Time to get ready to show those flat stomachs and tight, toned curves. Say what?! You're not yet tight and toned? Well, I must ask, WHY NOT? What have you been doing these past months??? Well...okay. I know all about the winter weight gain, and the preference of curling and cuddling up in front of the TV (or for me, the laptop) on the coldest days. And winter comfort food is the BOMB! But now....it's time to say, "bye bye, baby!" to the extra weight AND those lazy winter habits. Get your butt up and let's get it moving!Ok...Dr. Fitness Diva is gonna give a small, easy to follow, "jump start" prescription today. You follow this, and within a couple weeks you're gonna start seeing your stomach flatten, your arms tone up, and that butt start to lift. Beach body, here you...
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It's Almost Time....
2007-02-27 07:24:00
Even thought it's still cold in most parts, remember that spring is just around the corner, and then BAM!-- summer! There will be no layers and sweaters to hide your extra little pounds under. Are you ready? If you're not already on a plan or regimen, THIS is where you need to jump in! You can start right HERE. Now, stop procrastinating! ;)Play your cards right, and you just might be sporting one of THESE Babies: CelebrityDietsandFitness.com--Find out how celebs get those HOT bods!Talk About Rapid Weight Loss.........I'm losing lbs by the MINUTE! NO, it's not some cool new diet craze I just heard about, it's called the "I need a root canal and can't chew solid food til I get one CRISIS!!".Yep! I woke up the other night at 3am with my entire right jawbone screaming bloody murder!This recurring toothache I've been getting on and off the past few months has again reared its' ugly head, and now demands my FULL ATTENTION, no room for BS. I, as a result of this skull wrenchi...
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Smart Sweets for the Sweetie on V Day....
2007-02-10 17:59:00
Ahhh, Valentines Day....chocolates, truffles, candy hearts, wine, champagne, baskets of naughty but nice goodies....MMMmmmm....Well, you deserve it! You've been absolutely darling, haven't you? If someone wants to show you a little 'candy love', let 'em! No, don't make someone go out and buy you a low fat, sugarless box of candy or some other stripped down semblance of sweetness! Puh-leeze~! Don't take all the fun out of delicious, sinful indulgence! This holiday only lasts one day, so savor it, baby! Enjoy!Just know when to pull back.... ;) Valentine's day candy tip: If you do happen to receive something sweet and caloricious on V Day , don't just hide the box or basket away from yourself; indulge. Just have a few,(like one handful) and the next day, take the rest to work to share with your co-workers. Yes, that's cheating a bit, but who cares? Everyone will love you, and you won't stray so far off your good eating plan that it turns into an all out binge. Trust me...
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Media is Picking on Tyra??
2007-01-27 18:10:00
I would say so.... As we all know, the tabloids can be a bit mean, and when they find something about a person to pick apart and use to tear them to shreds, they do it gleefully. Such maliciousness really should be outlawed.What I like about the whole situation is how Ms. Banks stood up to it all, and showed herself to be the real, emotion on her sleeve wearing, fearless icon that we all love. Kudos to you, Tyra , for facing this media maelstrom head on! It's not easy being a Diva, and I think I might have mentioned that once or twice before...You get equal measures of love and hate at the same time. What this whole situation points out is that there really IS immense pressure these days to be bone thin, and to hold up to a sick, eating disorder inducing standard of beauty. Here on my blog, I give you all tips, websites, diet sources and all the resources I can get my hands on to promote a healthy version of fitness. But in the wrong hands, all of it can really go too far. I m...
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SLIMTHISBODY.COM--Your complete weight loss and f...
2007-01-02 23:29:00
SLIMTHISBODY.COM--Your complete weight loss and fitness sourceHow's It Going So Far?...January 19, 2007So, here we are, nearly 3 weeks in with the new plan, the new idea, our newfound resolve....and if you really did dive in, you know that it's not as simple as some make it seem. This is WORK!! However, you gotta look at the bigger picture; your long term goal, and all the goodies you're gonna get at the end of the rainbow. A better body, more energy, feeling better about yourself, or for some, a kick ass shopping spree with all the trimmings......nothing else really compares to the first 3 things, because once you have those firmly in hand, everything else you want becomes easier to get! Trust me when I tell you, IT'S ALL WORTH IT! So keep it up! :) And if you haven't gotten the ball rolling yet, it's still not too late. Make the decision to do at least ONE thing differently today, such as changing what you snack on. Choose fruit, grilled veggies, or an energy bar {check t...
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Get the Jump on the Lumps.... 'Does this Double...
2006-12-27 07:30:00
Get the Jump on the Lump s....'Does this Double Quarter Pounder with cheese make me look fat?' 'How about the super size fries and the sundae?' Uhhh....do I really have to answer that? How about picking up a new habit or two BEFORE the ball drops and the confetti flies?Try this: Just make a promise to yourself to hop up on that treadmill tomorrow! Or the elliptical. Go buy yourself a Wii system and start smacking some imaginary tennis balls. Or maybe just skip that fatty lunch you usually have, and take a nice, long walk on your break, picking up a couple apples or a banana somewhere along your stroll. Top that off with a pint of milk or soy milk, with maybe some oat bran pretzels for the munchies, and I swear...you just might feel full. The thing is, you don't have to wait for the New Year to begin your resolution to knock off a few. Truth is, the sooner you start, the easier it will be to adhere to your bold, new plan. Instead of using the year's end holidays as an excu...

And a Happy Ho-Ho, Ring Ding, and some Pie.... W...
2006-12-22 21:22:00
And a Happy Ho-Ho, Ring Ding, and some Pie....Whether you're happy, sad, pissed, or just blank on the emotional scale, FOOD is always there to comfort, excite or please you. Funny....those are some of the same qualities we're all looking for in a mate!! Wow! I just had a lightbulb moment!! :D---Happy Holdays, every one, and eat, drink, drink, and be Merry!!   (and then get your ass back to the GYM!)Calorie Cost of a Few Holiday TreatsBy The Associated Press-- Want to know how long you'll need to dance to burn off that slab of Christmas ham, or how much time you should spend walking to work off that piece of pecan pie? Here are a few examples:__Six ounces of honey-glazed ham, 26 minutes swimming__Four bite-size mini pizzas, 23 minutes running__A cracker with cheese, 8 minutes bike riding__A candy cane, 19 minutes of yoga__A slice of fruitcake, 55 minutes of dancing__One small slice of pecan pie, 54 minutes of biking. _Or an hour of swimming. A 1-hour, 11-minute run....
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Where's the Booty? I am losing my mind!! I am s...
2006-12-20 16:57:00
Where's the Booty ?I am losing my mind!! I am so knee deep in work and tasks for my websites, not to mention the fact that I still have a JOB, that I barely have time to breathe! Forget about a social life! That went down the tubes the minute I started this whole process of leaving my job and becoming independent. Yet, I know it will all be worth it in the long run! It had better be! I haven't had a date in forever!! Well, not a REAL date. A couple nice booty calls, yeah. But a girl can't live by booty calls alone! I haven't been in a relationship in a while, but you know what? I don't WANT to be in a relationship. Ha! That's a first! I remember when the one thing I wanted was to hear my loved one's key turning in the door every night. To have someone sooo deeply in love with me, and ALL UP in my life. I was also consumed with the thought of having BABIES! It's so funny how I no longer think that way. So many other things are more important to me at this stage...
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I've HAD It....!!
2006-12-15 01:10:00
"It ain't easy being the best" -- Fitness DivaI'm going into 2007 on a mission! I'm DONE working for a company that uses me for my talent and doesn't give a damn about me, the person OR the employee. Who else can relate? Who else out there feels pissed on by the company they work for? I'm willing to bet damn near everyone who takes the time to read this knows that sick, trapped feeling. (Unless you're your own boss, and if you're pissing on yourself...you got some problems! lol) Well, they can't piss on me anymore...at least not for long, baby! I will no longer allow it! Enjoy the last few drops, b*tches...I'm bustin' outta this joint!I've been in fitness for 10 years now, and when I step up into a room to teach, I'm a fierce, ruling DIVA, a Diva in the BEST sense of the word. I rise to the occasion, and then some. I don't just put down choreography and moves...I put my soul and my spirit out there on the floor, and everyone who comes into one of my rooms feels i...

My Transition....with not one day's rest....!
2006-12-14 22:43:00
..."what's a Diva to do?", one might ask oneself, when you're faced with the task of having to dismantle everything you've sucessfully built over a long stretch of years, only to now have to turn your back and walk away from it all!Well, in many ways, I have been preparing for this moment for a long, long time now. I'm always writing out business plans about one business idea or another. I have notebooks full of this brilliant crap! The beautiful thing is, now when I look back in some of those notebooks, I'm finding that many of those mad scientist-worthy, well outlined plans actually have some meat to them. I'm so glad that any damn business idea, or thought for a product or a design for something that ever came to me on the spur of the moment, or during one of my billion rides on the train, found me with a notebook on hand to jot it all down. Yep, that was me you saw on the subway-- Crazy Chick, scribbling away frantically in a spiral notebook, a pen stuck in my hair......
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