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What's Next? Spice Blog #11

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:20:00 +0000

Well everything I wrote suddenly disappeared ... so I'm pissed off and I really don't understand what I did to make the blog disappear but its all good. I'll have to share my thoughts at another time because this really threw me off. Well, I will say that I am getting ready to go back to school and that was apart of what was on my mind. I'm not sure if I want to go back to college or go to a school for broadcasting. I'll keep you guys posted ... its a new journey or same journey just time to start back traveling (break time is over).

Much love,

~L. Woods

Thanksgiving 2011 - Sugar Blog #10

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:40:00 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving! It's 7:23 am and my children are still asleep, dreaming of my famous sweet potato pie ... lol, well at least that's what I hope because when I cook this meal today I am going to cook with love and I hope they will grow up and cherish their memories of Thanksgiving Day just as I do. I'm thankful for so many things on this day but more than anything I am thankful for knowledge and understanding and the understanding of giving, receiving and being THANKFUL EVERYDAY, not just on one day. It is that simple philosphy that carries me from one day to the next, one month to another and year after year. I am truly blessed! I have a beautiful family, a few good friends and love in my heart! I hope you all have a beautiful day ... take this time to reflect and carry the holiday spirit in your heart YEAR 'ROUND!

Much love to you all,

~Lakesha

Let the church say AMEN! Or, let the Network say "I'm In?" Sugar Blog #9

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:45:00 +0000

Good morning,

I'm getting ready to go to church this morning and I don't know why I thought of this but I was just thinking of how church is often used as a place to network rather than a place to seek spiritual guidence and motivation through fellowshiping with others in the congregation. What do you think about this?

Ttyl,

L. Woods

If It Ain't Good Enough! Spice Blog # 8

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:16:00 +0000

It amazes me how some people can say something bad about you in one breath then turn right around and WANT or NEED you for something. Someone once told me that I get defensive when people challenge my creditability. I disagree ... I say, let it roll ... I let my hard work and dedication speak for me and if that isn't enough I have no problem articulating my thoughts or explaining the benefits of my products or services.

NOW, If what I have is not on YOUR LEVEL, then keep it moving but don't ask me to sell myself DIRT CHEAP or for little of nothing ... beggars can't be choosy but I'm not begging, I'm asking! And, if I didn't ask you and you came to me, then obvisouly there was something that pulled you in ...

I'm speaking in regards to my magazine and any other services that are offered through my business. I appauled every person that does their homework on a product or service ... I most definiately do mine, but I never insult people by telling them that their products or services are not worth it, because obviously, if it wasn't of any value then I wouldn't be looking at their products or looking into using their services in the first place.

If it's not in my budget, I'll shop around, if I feel that I can get better elsewhere, I'll decline the offer. But there have been times when I thought the 1st company was just too expensive for their product or service, then after shopping around I've ended up back at square one ... with the first company. How 'bout that? But just image if I were to blast them out or tell them something nasty and at the end of the day I ended up having to come back to them ... that would be a WOW moment - RIGHT?

So word to the wise ... watch what you say and how you handle yourself in business and if it ain't good enough ... KEEP IT MOVING!`

PEACE,

Sugar, Spice & Ice,

L. Woods

Where's the Love of My Life? ICE - Blog #7

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 14:02:00 +0000

Hello readers,

I've been reflecting on my life's current situations and love and relationships have been on my mind. And, in retrospect I feel like If ever there were a time when I've experienced love uninhibited it was during my most dedicated time with my creator. My hair, my skin, my weight, my smile, my transition into a better woman was awesome and I've searched for a love high and low, and if only I could find one that was one third (no) ... one fourth as good as the love of God; a man that could love me unconditionally, cause I'm no where near perfect but I can love you ... I can love.

But, where is he or is this it? (I go through it too) ...

It doesn't pay to rush into anything because sometimes the wrong man can make you feel worthless and unpreciated but when you know your worth your inner strength will force you to move on and tough it out ...

Sugar, Spice and Ice,

~Lakesha

2010 Bragging Rights - Sugar Blog #6

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:13:00 +0000

Each year I like to reflect at random moments to evaluate where I stand. I like to call it giving myself a progress report. Well this year was amazing, even with all the bad and indifferent moments included; I am blessed. Let's see ...

1st FULL YEAR living on my own as a single parent!

First full year living without a husband, no Mom, no family) I have lived in my own place before but I never lived by myself for long. I was married at 20 (after living in my own place for 7 months), divorced by 27 and as a single parent I have struggled financially which resulted in me living with family for for 5 years. This year July 13, 2010 made the first full year that I've managed my own household

Bought a SUV ...
Started driving again (after a total lost accident and being off the road all of 2009)
Had a boyfriend & fell in love! (OMG)
Enjoy Life Magazine gained 11 NEW ADVERTISERS!
Ebonie Flare Models booked for Source Magazine, Jones Magazine & Rap Super Star TRINA!
All of my children have now seen snow (my promise fulfilled)
I finished my book ...
My song "Stay A While" made the top 40 on the Indie Charts.
Found a best-friend and big sis in Michelle Young - a native of Charlotte!

God has been good and I'm ready to move on to the next level! I feel like SUGAR! So sweet it is to be able to taste VICTORY! Yes, victory is mine and I know that CHANGE for the BETTER is what 2011 will bring!

Share your accomplishments and goals with me if you'd like ... Peace and blessings!

Sugar, Spice & Ice,

Lakesha

Telephone Love OR Phone Sex! - Spice-Blog #5

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:51:00 +0000

Dear Spice,

Inquiring minds want to know, is phone sex a better alternative to masterbating alone. Let the truth be told for the record, phone sex is really just a person getting stimulated by a voice on the other end of the phone. With the all this technology text messaging, email, instant messaging ... it makes online daiting very virtual!

Seeing is believe ... well, just send a quick picture mail to back up the last 100 IM's or 160 characters in the previous text message... just back it up (lol) ... back it up with a picture or should I say, "in a picture".

Let the debate begin ... is telephone love - phone sex is it the NEW FORM of SAFE SEX?

Can it save long distant relationships? Can it help couples to break the ice? Some believe that if you talk about sex too much before you physically have it, then you'll never have it with the person that you've been fantasizing with. What do you think? Is it really a form of sex or is it simply telephone love and a way to keep a healthy sex life between distant lovers? Do tell!

Always yours,

~LaKesha

Sugar, Spice & Ice

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Love On A Two-Way Street - SSI-Blog #4

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:58:00 +0000

Dear Sugar, Spice & Ice,

I've been reminding myself that I have to stay in my lane. There's nothing more disheartening than failing at something that clearly would have never been achievable in the first place. Although I am HIGHLY competitive and I'll fight for who & what I believe in, I'd rather have a fair chance, than no chance at all.

Friends

I'm moving in a positive direction & saying goodbye to some people and hello to others, it hurts to say goodbye or leave people behind but life brings about changes. I will always remember the courtesy and kindness that I've been given, just as I will remember the lack of respect and those who've shown no remorse for ill treatment. I just pray that God helps me to be forgiving ... Why? Well life goes on and trust me, if I hold a grudge those people will have moved on and will be somewhere laughing even on a rainy day. So I pray for forgiveness so I can move on and be happy too! :)

Relationships

I've been feeling some kinda way about being single ... been feeling like its time to stop running, I've had my time to learn more about myself and while I am always growing as a person and changing for the better, for the most part, I KNOW WHO LAKESHA WOODS IS - lol and I KNOW WHAT I WANT, WHAT I CAN HANDLE AND WHAT WILL DRIVE ME CRAZY!

I think that everybody wants somebody (at one point or another). In my opinion, being comfortable with yourself and who you are as a person has nothing to do with the desire to have companionship. Truth be told, at the end of the day when I'm done working, when I'm done caring for the children ... when I'm all caught up on work ... when I've had my conversation with my God ... when I'm content with my day ... there's still apart of me that ask, "Where is he?" ... so even with all that I aspire to have, all that I accomplish and gain I still want to share it with someone.

So there it is, my thoughts ... just things that I've been thinking about over the last week and then tonight someone asked me why am I single ... so it flared these emotions up and I'm Sugar, Spice & Ice.

Learn & Grow,

~Lakesha

*SSI = Sugar, Spice & Ice = If I'm all 3 - Am I overwhelmed or balanced? lol

Who's Kitchen is it Anyway? Spice-Blog #3

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:07:00 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving everyone,

I feeling spicy right about now because my daughters are tyring to take over my kitchen. I was hot as a 38 this morning because I felt unappreciated by the kids. I have a headache and then on top of that my daughters kept asking me if they could bake the cakes, if they could make the corn bread and then making claims on who's the top chef. Um, excuse me ... who's kitchen is it anyway? I thought this was my kitchen and I know I'm the top chef! I started to get mad, I mean I was ready to walk out on the family this morning because I felt like no one needed me for anything and honestly I wanted to be able to take credit for the entire Thanksgiving meal. Not to mention that I nagged all week long for the kids to stay on task with their chores ... why don't they just do things without me asking? Oh well, I broke down and I smiled, I let these two little angels help me in the kitchen and now I feel better. So what's the moral of the story? The moral of the story is that everybody needs somebody and as soon as I shared my kitchen with the girls, I started to feel better. Now who's gonna wash the dishes ... SN: I'll glady share those!

Locked in the House -Ice Blog #2

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:26:00 +0000

Hello to all,

I hope you all are reading this while in good spirits. Well, looks like I'm home bound today with nothing to do but with everything to do. I guess you can say that I have a bunch of things to do that I really don't want to do at the moment. For instance, household chores are not exactly a favorite on my to do list. So right now I would say that I feel like I'm on ice. Besides being in a mellow mood, there's a draft in the house (I'm cold). I'm some what bored but I have a great meal planned for this evening.

I miss having adult conversation so I'm planning a monthly get-together. I wish there was a special somone that I could share some of my time with. Soon the nest will be empty and then there will be only the four walls and me. No, of course I don't really believe that I will spend the rest of my days alone. But there's always a possility and false starts and short-live affairs make it so hard to believe that the love of my life is somewhere out there ... (sigh)

In the mean time, I'll enjoy life and be thankful for what God has blessed me with.

Yours truly,

Sugar, Spic & Ice (Lakesha)