I’ve been tagged by my Urban Blogger buddy - Silly Brown-Eyed Girl - in this new version of Blog Tag.

***Here are the rules:***
1. When you receive the prize you must write a post showing it, together with the name of who gave it to you and link them back.
2. Choose a minimum of 7 blogs (or more) that you find brilliant in their content or design.
3. Show their names and links and leave them a comment informing them they were prized with the Honest Weblog Award.
4. Show a picture of those who awarded you and those you gave the prize to. (optional).
5. Add 10 things about yourself.
6. Then you pass it on.

Well, erryblogger I know has already been tagged except for One Ten, so One Ten - you’re it!

TEN THINGS ABOUT KIM:
1. I have two older sisters, and one younger brother. I’m the baby girl. I’m a little spoiled.
2. I’m an IT chick by trade, but an artist at heart - so I’m SENSITIVE about my sh*t!
3. I spent many, many years as a licensed hairstylist. I don’t miss doing hair, but I do miss my clients!
4. Yung Berg wouldn’t date me.
5. I once owned a long-haired miniature dachsund for about 12 hours. Long story.
6. I was once told I was the only Black person in the world who watched “Friends”.
7. I was also once told I was the only girl in the whole world who couldn’t sing.
8. I believe #6 & #7 are totally untrue.
9. Stargate SG1, Stargate Atlantis, and Battlestar Galactica are my favorite television shows. Yeah, I know - I’m a mini-geek.
10. I’m excited about a Detroit without Kwame Kilpatrick as mayor.

A New Zealand judge has made 9-year-old Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii a ward of the court so she can legally change her name.

Family Court Judge Rob Murfitt listed a series of unusual names that New Zealand parents had given their children, and said he was concerned that such strange monikers would create hurdles for them as they grew up.

“It makes a fool of the child and sets her up with a social disability and handicap,” the New Zealand Press Association quoted the judge as saying.

You know what? I can’t even argue that point. I went to junior high school with a girl named Royalette (guessing at the spelling), who went on to name her oldest daughter Soulette (named her after her soul). Other than Porsche - that was as strange as names got, back in the day.

According to CNN: in New Zealand - folks have tried naming their kids Benson and Hedges (twins), Yeah Detroit (which is kinda cool- I think), Number 16 Bus Shelter (place of conception?), Fish and Chips, and Sex Fruit - most of which were rejected by The Registrar General of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

In retrospect - LaVideo, Shaniqua, Laquisha, Toyota Camry, DaShanda, Denorvice, Vagina (you know there’s at least one), and all the little something-Quans/Quan-somethings out there can consider themselves lucky. It could’ve been a whole lot worse!

Found at Baggage Reclaim:

Definition: Dick-motosis occurs when a woman is with a guy that sucks in almost every single respect except one: he gives her really good sex. A woman that is dickmotised is in essence, hynotised so much by his good loving that she chooses to overlook or forgive all his other more glaring annoying qualities.
It’s so easy to get dickmotised and yet so hard to get out of. Most stories that I’ve heard of with women sticking for years with men that aren’t good for them are because they are hopelessly hypnotized by his. They put up with all the bull shit out and drama out of bed, because the off the chains sex has got them all weak that they can’t think straight. Their friends are telling them to wake up and snap out of it—but they can’t, they’ve become junkies or c*ckaholics…

So how do your get out of Dickmotosis?

1. Quit Cold Turkey.

Like any bad habit, trying to wean yourself off slowly can take weeks or months. To get out of the dickmotosis, you have to quit him altogether. Break it off, stop taking his calls, his texts and emails. See The No Contact Rule.

2. Buy a Vibrator.

An honest to goodness, premium vibrator like the Wanichi Vibe or Hitachi Magic Wand. Get a replacement, albeit an electronic one and start using it to wean yourself off his d*ck. If you are used to getting one or two orgasms from him daily—give yourself 5 in the morning, 2 for lunch and another 2 at night. This will enable you to stop craving his d*ck so much. The vibrator is just like Nicorette for smokers; a substitute to get you through the hard times when you wanna break down and give in to his smooth charms. When you are craving him, zap yourself up with your Electronic Boyfriend.

3. Get a Support Group.

Most girls already have a built in support group in their friends. So tell them you are trying to break yourself of the bad habit of jumping to him whenever Mr. Good Dick crooks his finger at you. That way when you feel yourself breaking, give one of them a ring instead of calling him. They will also help you through the rocky break up patch and give you an emotional lift when you are feeling down.

4. Take a Breather.

Once you get clean from him, don’t be so quick to jump into another dickmotized situation. Sure, sex is great and all, but you don’t want to replace one addiction with another. Learn some new hobbies, travel, join a cause or volunteer. Do something and anything to fill your hours with exciting and great experiences that don’t evolve around sex.

5. Become a Dick Slayer.

This is the final part of the journey. After taking time to learn more about yourself and what pleasures you, you can take steps to learn more about sex and all it’s wild horizons. Flex your Kegels, take a sensuality class, (or even a stripping class). Embrace your sexuality and stop being the recipient; turn yourself into the giver. Take hold of the reins, ride dirty and be the wild, bad girl you were destined to be. That way it will be hard to get dickmotised again, because he’ll be laid out with all the good lovin’ you’ve laid down on him.

 

AOL Black Voices recently released their picks for the Sexiest Black Women Over 40, with Angela Bassett heading the list, and Halle Berry coming in 2nd place. And while I agree with most of their choices, I would definitely reorder the list.

Read my picks for The Top 10 Sexiest Black Women Over 40 after the jump…

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According to a recent survey by  dating coach Deanna Lorraine, certain types of women are attracted to a certain type of car. So fellas, if you’re looking for a professional woman, but can’t find a woman with a j-o-b to save your life - it just may be time to upgrade your ride!

I’m not sure I agree with these definitions, but if they are true - I think I need a man with an S-Class. I don’t NEED to be taken care of, but I sure wouldn’t mind!

Chevy Suburban

Men who drive Suburbans are the adventurous type and enjoy spending time with friends and family. According to Lorraine, these vehicles attract women that are family-oriented, down-to-earth and easy-going.

Mercedes S-Class

 Men that drive Mercedes S-Class vehicles are classy, successful and stylish and, according to Lorraine, these vehicles attract sophisticated women that are in their late 30s and 40s and enjoy being taken care of.

 Ford F-150

Drivers of Ford F-150 tend to be insecure, according to Lorraine, and overcompensate for this by acting tough and driving a “tough” looking vehicle. Lorraine said F-150s attract women that prefer to be protected by a man so they can feel safe.

 Corvette

 The Corvette is the official midlife crisis car, according to Lorraine, and the men that drive them are conservative but are trying to display their wild side through their car. Lorraine said Corvettes attract women that like bad boys and are probably bad girls themselves.

Toyota Camry

The Toyota Camry is driven by men that are typically solid, reliable and committed, according to Lorraine, and these vehicles attract women that are sweet, level-headed, uncomplicated and undemanding.

Oakland County, MI is close to proposing an optional 4-day weekend for employees. Oakland County Executive, L. Brooks Patterson came up with the idea because of high gas prices and the costly commute for some employees. Some employees have voiced concern for the increased cost of child care for 10 hours instead of 8, but many employees think the 4-day work week is a good thing.

I’m not an Oakland County employee, but I do commute from Detroit (Wayne County) to Oakland County on the daily. Man, I would LOVE it if somehow this option were extended to all employees IN Oakland County (not just employees of Oakland County), because this sista would be the first person to volunteer. I’d be spending EVERY Friday on the riverfront - working on my tan!