G.O.S.S.I.P. Sister » Miss Gossip http://www.gossipsister.com/blog God Orders Steps, Sit In Patience Sister Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:42:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Spring Cleaning http://www.gossipsister.com/blog/2011/02/16/spring-cleaning-2/ http://www.gossipsister.com/blog/2011/02/16/spring-cleaning-2/#comments Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:00:25 +0000 Miss Gossip http://www.gossipsister.com/blog/?p=1455 Its time for my annual Spring Cleaning Blog! It’s the time for us to evaluate the people, obligations, commitments, and goals in our life and reevaluate what’s a priority and what’s not. The same way we go through our closets and put old sweaters away for the winter and throw away/donate outdated clothes, it’s the same way we should reassess the goals and people in our life. Everyone is not meant to go where we are going or be in our life long term, the sooner you (me) realize this the sooner we can remove dead weight and move on. So how do you know what/who needs to be removed? Well if it (person or obligation) doesn’t benefit, support, or enhance you…it might need to be removed. Only you will be able to know (and chances are you probably already know) who should or shouldn’t have the pleasure of being in your inner circle. If we know, why do we stay involved with that person or obligation? Because it is comfortable and we know what to expect! Challenge yourself to be honest with your evaluations and cut the dead weight. Not only should you cut your ties but you should draw closer to the positives and positive people on your life. Focus on them and not the negative ones and you will feel much better. Until next time…

Be Blessed

Miss Gossip

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Be Blessed

Miss Gossip

]]> http://www.gossipsister.com/blog/2011/02/09/valentines-day/feed/ 0 My Life As A Wife http://www.gossipsister.com/blog/2011/02/04/my-life-as-a-wife-17/ http://www.gossipsister.com/blog/2011/02/04/my-life-as-a-wife-17/#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:00:52 +0000 Miss Gossip http://www.gossipsister.com/blog/?p=1461 Hello All and welcome to the first 2011 edition of My Life as A Wife. I took January off but I am proud to be back today! Lets see…I am still journeying. December was a good month. Rob and I welcomed a beautiful baby girl named Raven…a teacup Chihuahua you didn’t think WE had a baby, did you? LOL Life is good right now. My father in law passed in August and my mom was in the hospital for the first part of the year and I can honestly say it has brought us closer. In 2011 we plan to travel the world, enjoy one another even more, and live as the king and queen of our castle. 

I am getting more comfortable in my role as a wife and always open to feedback from other wives…I feel I can always learn from others experience so please feel free to share. That’s all I have right now folks, be sure to check out Gossiper’s Singe & The City blog. Until next time…

Be Blessed

Miss Gossip

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Frederick Jones invented the portable air condition which was used in WWI to keep medicine and blood serum cool.

Thomas Martin invented the fire extinguisher in 1872

Joseph Winters invented the fire escape ladder in 1878

John Love invented the pencil sharpener

Lonnie G. Johnson, an engineer for NASA invented the Super Soaker.

L.P. Ray invented the dustpan

Quincy Jones is the most Grammy nominated artist with 76 nominations and 26 awards

Beyonce Knowles won six Grammy’s in 2010 – the most won in a single night by any female artist in the history of the event.

In 1983 Jesse Jackson successfully negotiated the release of Lt. Robert O. Goodman, Jr. an African American pilot who had been shot down over Syria.

Garrett Morgan, inventor of the traffic signal, was also the first African American to own a car in Cleveland, Oh.

Condoleezza Rice entered college at 15 and was an associate professor at Stanford University by age 26

Rev. Al Sharpton preached his first sermon at the age of four.

In 2005 there were 2.4 million black military veterans, the most of any minority group

Michael and Janet Jackson “Scream” video cost 7 million dollars to produce, the highest video production in history.

Macon Bolling Allen was the first African American to pass the bar and practice law in 1845

Tyra Banks was the first African American woman to cover GQ Magazine and Sports Illustrated swim-suite issue. She was also the first African American ever to cover Victoria’s Secret lingerie catalog.

Halle Berry became the first African American Miss World entrant in 1986

Jane Bolin was the first black woman to receive a law degree from Yale. She was also the first black woman to become a judge in the U.S.

Ernie Davis became the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy

W.E.B. Du Bois was the first African American to receive a Ph.D from Harvard University

Tony Dungy became the first African American head coach to win the Super Bowl

There are many other African American firsts, inventors, and record breakers that can be researched; these are just some I found interesting. Take time to reflect on the forerunners who’ve paved the way for us today. Until next time…

Be Blessed

Miss Gossip

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My friends (old and new) also provide enormous encouragement. They knew when to ask about my mom and when to keep the conversation on anything but that. I love my friends and family, you all are THEE best! And let me go on record and say THANK YOU to Gossiper for holding G.O.S.S.I.P. Sister down the last month or two. Without me saying a word or asking, she took over and kept everything going. Thank you Gossiper! Happy New Year all…until next time!

Be Blessed

Miss Gossip

]]> http://www.gossipsister.com/blog/2011/01/26/life-2/feed/ 1 Happy Anniversary G.O.S.S.I.P. Sister! http://www.gossipsister.com/blog/2011/01/24/happy-anniversary-g-o-s-s-i-p-sister-2/ http://www.gossipsister.com/blog/2011/01/24/happy-anniversary-g-o-s-s-i-p-sister-2/#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:00:49 +0000 Miss Gossip http://www.gossipsister.com/blog/?p=1458 Two years ago this month G.O.S.S.I.P. Sister was formed by two young, smart, and motivated women. Today we say Thank You to all who has followed us and supported our blogs! Be sure to join our Open Forum at www.gossipsister.com/forum.

Thank you from G.O.S.S.I.P. Sister!

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  • For the coffee lovers you can get a mug and fill it with their favorite coffee blend. Don’t like coffee?? Fill it with their favorite candy!
  • A good book
  • A homemade coupon book for your spouse, children, or parents OR a customized reason’s why I love you book
  • Picture frame with a pretty picture of you!
  • Homemade cookies or cupcakes in a pretty basket
  • Gift cards (can never go wrong with gas, movie, itunes, etc.)
  • Bare essentials – socks! From plain to funky – can’t go wrong
  • Candles
  • Favorite DVD or CD

There are many other last minute gifts you can grab so if you think of some please share so others can see. Until next time have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Be Blessed

Miss Gossip

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Be Blessed

Miss Gossip

]]> http://www.gossipsister.com/blog/2010/12/08/tis-the-season-2/feed/ 0 My Life As a Wife http://www.gossipsister.com/blog/2010/12/05/my-life-as-a-wife-16/ http://www.gossipsister.com/blog/2010/12/05/my-life-as-a-wife-16/#comments Mon, 06 Dec 2010 04:01:48 +0000 Miss Gossip http://www.gossipsister.com/blog/?p=1426 I have to admit being married is hard work! Whoever painted it to be a picture of two people in some far away land living happily ever after, left out the part which consisted of realism. While it IS fun and exciting, it is also a full time job. I pray daily that God helps me to be the best wife I can possibly be, make the best decisions for me and my family, and be the help meet to Rob the way God designed. I have to understand anything worth having takes worth and marriage is no different. I enjoy being a wife and while it doesn’t come with an instruction book I feel I am doing a pretty good job. Communication is THE number one tool for any relationship and as long as we keep the lines of communication open I feel we will be just fine. With the holiday season is here in full effect I try to take time to reflect on the things most important to me. I love life right now and thank God for the awesome blessings He has given me. Continue following me and don’t forget to check out Gossiper’s Single & the City. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!!!

Be Blessed

Miss Gossip

]]> http://www.gossipsister.com/blog/2010/12/05/my-life-as-a-wife-16/feed/ 0 Friends…How Many Of Us Have Them? http://www.gossipsister.com/blog/2010/11/17/friends-how-many-of-us-have-them/ http://www.gossipsister.com/blog/2010/11/17/friends-how-many-of-us-have-them/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:00:45 +0000 Miss Gossip http://www.gossipsister.com/blog/?p=1403 Is it healthy for childhood friends to become distant or even strained? I spoke (vented really) with a dear friend the other day about a friend I have had since childhood whose relationship recently became strain and a little forced. The friend I was talking to made a good point saying it is common, normal even (yet hurtful) for friends to grow distant especially if both friends are in different places in their lives. She said it doesn’t necessarily indicate a bad thing, but is usually inevitable that the dynamics of relationships change as we all grow and become involved with other relationships in our lives. So my question today is…is it common for childhood friends to grow apart? If so, is it possible for them to ever go back to the way they were? Let me know what you think. Until next time…

Be Blessed

Miss Gossip

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