Chocl8t Ramblings

twila1.jpgThis is a “shout out” to a soldier who is on her way to Balad, Iraq today. God Speed!

I first met Twila when I worked at The Weather Channel and she was my supervisor. It was not a warm and fuzzy start…tee hee hee. Ms. Independent, smart-ass, mind of my own, total disdain for authority (Chocl8t) and the disciplined, focused, part-time student, full-time supervisor, military minded (Twila) mixed like oil and water. Nope, no warm and fuzzy. LOL

To Twila’s credit though, she was doing what she had to in order to do what she wanted to later. After taking another position within our department, I could see a big change. She was more relaxed and stress free and she smiled more! Over the 5 years I worked with Twila, I came to respect and admire her diplomacy, discipline, and work ethic. She really is cool as hell! 🙂

As I stated earlier, Twila is headed to Balad, Iraq today as apart of a Naval installation. Yeah, the Navy in Iraq! All that dayum sand, no major body of water but Bush-Whack is sending Naval installations to the desert. Thanks a lot Einstein! But this post isn’t about the whacko retarded president. It’s about my former co-worker who I am proud to call a friend.

Keep your eyes open and your head up…I’m praying for your safe, unharmed, uninjured return to the A-T-L!!

angry.jpgVee, my sister, was hot as fish grease! Infuriated by comments she heard on the radio and needing to vent, she called me. I’ll get to that in a moment.

The morning show crew on one of the local Atlanta radio stations, V-103, was discussing the latest RKelly news/gossip. About a month ago, RKelly’s publicist, Regina Daniels, issued a statement announcing her resignation from this position and formally disassociating herself from the R&B crooner. Her husband, George Daniels, followed suit.

The statement read in part “I have always prided myself on professionalism, respect and loyalty,” says Daniels. “I ended my relationship with Kelly because there are some lines you just don’t cross.” It is now rumored that RKelly allegedly slept with the Daniels’ daughter (who is 19) when she was 14 years old and this is reason for the Daniels’ departure.

The radio station opened its phone lines for listeners to call and voice their opinions. A few of the comments had Vee heated!

“The men are not always at fault. I started pushing up on grown men when I was 12.”

“Have you seen these girls? They look like grown women! They know what they are doing.”

Vee and I discussed this for a few minutes and the phone call ended.

Later in the day on another blog the RKelly topic came up and a commenter stated that the parents of this young lady should be brought up on charges if the allegations are true and asked where were they.  The commenter also referenced one of the radio listener’s comments about it not always being the man’s fault, although she didn’t agree with that.

j0433821.pngLets stop right here. Now, I’m the one heated.

The man is always at fault! He is the ADULT! I don’t care how “developed” a girl is, she is still a child and the ADULT needs to RUN, not walk, away from her if necessary! PERIOD!

With regards to the parents – they don’t always know.

Wait. Hear me out. I have first hand experience/knowledge.

Not knowing for sure what went on with RKelly’s publicist, I am going to speculate and assume the allegations are true. Hence the following argument:

Knowing him (Rkelly) for such a long time he probably assured the Daniels that what was being said was not true. Being close friends and wanting to believe him, they took him at his word and were probably very protective of “him”.

RKelly, being the PEDOPHILE he is, charmed the parents and betrayed their confidence by sleeping with their 14 yr old daughter! This is how a pedophile works. He gains the trust of the child, and most times the parents, and then he proceeds to violate the child(ren) without the parents’ knowledge. They tend to be family members or close family friends or acquaintances…rarely strangers!

The experience/knowledge?

motherembrace.jpgI was 22 years old before I had the courage to tell my mother and sister that I had been molested by an uncle. It occurred on a regular basis from the time I was about 4 or 5 years old until I was 8 or 9 years old.

An uncle. A relative. A family member.

He already had the trust of my parents since he was my father’s baby brother who was only eight years older than me. I don’t ever remember him threatening harm to me or my parents (many pedophiles use this as a means to keep their victims silent) but I do remember feeling it was wrong and I was ashamed. He took a different route, always proclaiming me as his “favorite” niece. Disgusting.

I made my mom and sister promise not to tell anyone, especially my dad and grandmother (dad’s mom). Both died and went to their graves not knowing the truth. It wasn’t until about six years ago I decided not to continue living with the shame and the guilt. I released them from keeping the secret. I also put a stop to this uncle contacting me on holidays and birthdays to extend his well wishes. I talked openly to other family members about my experience and to my horror found out that I wasn’t the only one. He had molested another one of his nieces, my cousin. She didn’t tell her mother until her early 20s either.

The parents don’t alway know.

If the rumors are true about RKelly and the Daniels, don’t be so quick to point the fingers at the parents. Odds are they didn’t have a clue.

RKELLY is a sick bastard and the adults and people in general who continue to support him by purchasing his music and attending his concerts – SHAME ON YOU!

Well, he hasn’t been convicted of anything yet’, you say. Maybe not, but RKelly has shown to have an affinity, a proclivity for young girls, e.g. his annulled marriage to Aaliyah plus the many other rumored encounters.

j0423034.jpgWhat if it was your daughter? Think about it!

One more thing before you leave.

Please DO NOT think of me or look at me as a victim. I am not. I want no one’s pity. I am a SURVIVOR. I’ve never looked at myself as a victim nor have I ever defined myself by what happened to me as a little girl. That would give the miscreant too much power over me.

I do pray to find forgiveness in my heart for this uncle for that is the only way for me to be totally free. Little by little the forgiveness grows in my heart edging out the anger and resentment. It is a work in progress.

I am a happy well adjusted woman and I love life!

I posted this at Over Analyze It a couple of days ago but in an effort to get more exposure, I’m posting it here also.

Hat Tip: Shaun from A.I. The Exiles

Everyone should be aware of this! Google has implemented a new feature which enables you to type a telephone number into the search bar and hit enter and you will be given the person’s name and address. If you then hit Map Quest, you will get a map to the person’s house. It’s a nationwide reverse telephone book.If a child gives out his/her phone number, someone can now look it up to find out where he/she lives. The safety issues are obvious, and alarming.

Note that you can have your phone number removed or blocked.

I tried my number and it came up along with the map quest and directions straight to my house.

Quite scary.

In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to: http://www.google.com/ Type your phone number in the search bar (i.e.555-555-1212) and hit enter.

If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information, simply click on your telephone number and then click on the Removal Form. Removal takes 48-hours.

Please share this information with friends and family.

WOW! I have not posted anything in about a week. I have been busy getting another blog up and running and I didn’t realize that it would take up so much of my time. I’m not complaining, just stating a fact. 🙂 In fact, I have been very excited about it.

You see, I am a fan of a few “reality” shows. America’s Next Top Model, Dancing With the Stars, and American Idol. These are the only three that I can stand to watch, the other’s are boring or they provoke a gag reflex. You can say I’m a bit of a Reality TV show snob!! LOL

The blog I have created is American Idol: The Exiles. Check it out when you have a chance!

Also, I have started reading Ken Follett’s “The Pillars of the Earth”. I first heard of it on Oprah; she picked it for her book club. Then a poster on my A.I. blog mentioned it was one of his favorite books. So I have decided to check it out. I’ll let you know my thoughts when I finish.

surgeryequipment.jpgFirst, I want to extend my deepest sympathy to Kanye West and his family. The death of his mother will be the hardest thing he’ll ever have to face. It is being reported on ABC News that Donda West died due to possible complications after a tummy tuck and breast reduction. This is so sad for several obvious and not so obvious reasons.womanonscale.jpg

While I cannot begin to comment on Ms. West’s state of mind nor her reasons for opting for an elective surgery, I can comment on what I have witnessed as the “quick fix” mentality of society. The increasing popularity of cosmetic surgery is a direct result of our craving for instant gratification. Fewer people are willing to invest the time and effort required to exercise to rid themselves of the weight. We no longer want to sacrifice on the front end to see the results on the back end.

I personally know of two people who have the tummy tuck procedure, one as recently as several months ago. In one case, she is back to the size she was before the procedure and it would not surprise me if the other person will eventually experience the same fate.

hardbody.jpgHow much of this can be attributed to laziness? Low self esteem?

Why is it that we cannot be happy with what God gave us? Why is it that we will not allow ourselves to age gracefully? Every laugh line and wrinkle is a reflection of the lessons learned, wisdom gained and respect earned in this life. They are our badges of honor! Wear them with pride!

Take a queue from India.Arie:

When I look in the mirror the only one there is me
Every freckle on my face is where its supposed to be
And I know my Creator didn’t make no mistakes on me
My feet, my thighs, my lips, my eyes; Im lovin what I see

Posted also at Over Analyze It.