PowerBlogs: Jasmine Doobay

Now have you got that song going thru your head…I do…wahhh…need something rockier to get going this morning!

Had a great weekend…busy busy busy.

Friday was a grownup playdate with my good bud Bon Bon…yummy wine and appies.

Saturday I was at Haworth Jewellers trying on millions of dollars worth of diamonds (who needs a red carpet)!

Saturday night I gained valuable family brownie points by taking my mother-in-law out for Homes for the Holidays.  This is the first time I’ve been and I really enjoyed it!  Nice condos downtown!  Got a hand massage, got a blue strip in my hair (it’s a fundraiser for prostate cancer done by Total E’Clips $10…got get one!!!) got my makeup done by Debra from Eveline Charles and picked up some new makeup, had a sip of spiced wine at one of the homes and ate a bunch of yummy snacks that were served in several homes. 

Yesterday was family day…swimming at H2O until we got chased out of the pool by poo.  Yup…someone let go a log or two…couldn’t get out of there fast enough.  Must say the staff handled the situation very well! 

Then off to see Jim Carey in A Christmas Carol.  VERY VERY amazing artwork on the ghosts.  A MUST see in 3D!  Brought our 7 year old and there are a few scary moments…but she got thru them just fine!

So gearing up for a big week ahead…Three Days Grace concert Thursday and ZZ Top concert Friday.  Pacing…this week is going to be all about the pacing!!!

Have a good one…wait…have a GREAT one!

Jazz

PS…just some stuff…

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You’ve got to be kidding me…

A 24-year-old Waco, Texas, woman was arrested after she put on a fake breast cancer fundraising event in order to get money to have her breasts enlarged.

The “event” raised $10,000, which Trista Joy Lathern spent on the enlargement surgery. She even went so far as to shave her head to look like a cancer patient.

Apparently Lathern wanted the implants in order to save her seven-month-old marriage.She was charged with theft by deception.

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Sure, everyone imagines the fairy tale ending, happily ever after part of getting married — but after the two of you ride off into the sunset — the reality of real life will inevitably come crashing through.

But it’s not a bad thing … Sometimes it’s the least romantic parts of marriage that will teach you the most about true love …

Here are 8 facts about marriage that the fairy tales leave out …

1. You will look at the person lying next to you and wonder, “Is this it? Forever?” No matter how great your spouse is, they don’t make you happy every moment of every day. But let go of that sugarcoated fantasy of marriage and realize it’s a journey filled with equal parts excitement and tedium.

2. You’ll work harder than you ever imagined. Early on, when people say, “Marriage takes work,” you assume “work” means being patient and compromising with one another. As two people grow and evolve, the real work of marriage is finding a way to relate to and nurture each other in the process.

3. You will sometimes go to bed mad (and maybe even wake up madder). Whoever said, “Never go to bed angry,” doesn’t know what it’s like inside a bedroom where tears and accusations have been flying for HOURS! If this scenario sounds familiar, here are three words for you: “Sleep on it.” The truth is that you need to calm down and gain perspective. You need to just give it a rest.

4. You will go without sex — sometimes for a long time — and that’s OK. Don’t kid yourself; no one is doing it as often as pop culture would have you believe. Instead of worrying about how much you think you “should” be having sex, keep the focus on figuring out your own rhythm.

5. Getting your way is not as important as finding a way to work together. When it comes to certain disagreements, there is no right or wrong — there is simply your way of looking at things and your spouse’s. Sincerely acknowledge their point of view, and it’ll be easier for them to hear yours.

6. A great marriage doesn’t mean no conflict — it means a couple keeps trying to get it right. As important as it is to strike a balance, it’s also important to have a big, fat fight every now and then. Because when you fight, you don’t just raise your voices — you raise real — sometimes buried — issues that challenge you to come to a clearer understanding of you, your spouse, and your relationship.

7. You’ll realize that you can only change yourself. Transforming someone else is truly an impossible task. And you will come to realize, sooner than later if you’re lucky, that it is far easier to change the way you respond to them.

8. As you face your fears and insecurities, you will find out what you’re really made of. Many of the deepest frustrations in your relationship are an opportunity for you to confront yourself. You’ll learn to love your quirks and be compassionate toward yourself, just as you’re learning to do with your spouse.

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The website Just A Guy Thing put together a huge list of movies that every guy must see.

There are no Hugh Grant movies on this list. Just blood-and-guts fun.

Here’s their top ten:

Casino Royale (or any other James Bond movie)
The Terminator
Die Hard
The Last Boyscout
Top Gun
The Matrix
Back To The Future
Scarface
The Godfather
Platoon

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Guys gotta flirt. It’s part of the deal. It’s how we’re wired. Without flirting, there is no procreation and the human race ceases to exist.

So, please, flirt. Human civilization depends upon it.

Here are some things to keep in mind when you’re on the prowl, putting your snakey moves on the lovely ladies …

1. Bathe — Don’t give her any reason to turn you down. Body odor is a good reason. Shower up and dress yourself in clean clothes.

2. Focus — When you’re making a move on a woman, you must have just ONE focus — getting her. Don’t get distracted. Don’t let your guard down.

3. Take Charge — Be a warrior. Stand up and take care of your business. Don’t ask a buddy to do your dirty work. Get in her face and make her love you.

4. Be Fascinating — If you’re a boring troll, take a few weeks off, put down those Star Trek action figures and go change that. Read 30 different magazines at the newspaper stand. Learn about stuff that you NEED to know. Learn a little about music, movies, current events. Now you’re fascinating and have stuff to talk about.

5. Live a Real Life — There’s a time and a place for chatting women up on the Internet, but life is all about flesh-and-blood connections. Be bold. Get out of the basement, find some real women and get in their faces.

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According to a recent study, nine factors are good predictors of which men will live in good health into their 80s.

The most important of those nine factors include:

A strong grip
A good education
A wife
Not becoming overweight
Grip strength is a strong indication of upper body strength. The researchers found that staying physically strong helps men’s bodies “last longer.”

The other factors that affect a man’s longevity include:

Having low blood pressure
Having low blood sugar levels
Having low levels of bad cholesterol
Not drinking alcohol excessively
Not smoking

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According to a new British survey women pay a huge physical and psychological cost for having big breasts.

By the Numbers …

67% of women in the survey report larger breasts are preventing them from keeping fit and healthy.

37% believe their titanic ta-ta’s are preventing them from finding love.

10% claim their chesties cause them to have low self-confidence.

33% complain about pain when exercising.

Joshua Wies, one of the sponsors of the survey, said, “It’s well documented how larger breast size can create back pain and poor posture but our research also unearths some of the far-reaching psychological and sociological effects.”

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A couple of Indian born businessmen are making a big splash in England with their vegan condoms.

Shandip and Ketan Shah are enjoying runaway success — especially in health stores — with their Fusion condoms that actually feature the official vegan logo.

“Vegetarians and vegans might not have realized that there is a milk extract in most condoms,” said Shandip Shah. “Fusion condoms want to help this group make an informed choice about safe sex.”