What I’m up to: A summary

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23
Apr

1. Really enjoying Oprah’s new book club pic and loving the online classes.
2. Learning to disassociate my ego from the REAL ME.
3. Learning greater acceptance of myself and others
4. Still cleaning… getting ready for a “very special” merge. Stay tuned…
5. Enjoying personal time with my mom.
6. Enjoying the company of a very special little girl (Michalyn).
7. Reading “The Power of Now” and “A New Earth”
8. Not watching TV much, just being with myself. It’s really nice.
9. Writing songs.
10. Loving where I am at this moment.

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Okay, so I love THE OFFICE! Here’s an entire episode on me!

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16
Apr

This episode is so frickin’ funny to me!! Steve Carell is sooooo funny. This clip has offically moved my shout box down to the bottom the page. Enjoy…

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Church folks are the funniest on EARFFF!!!

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10
Apr

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And another thing…

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10
Apr

Is it me, or is the phrase “unsolved Mystery” redundant? Unsolved as opposed to a solved mystery? I mean, if a mystery were solved wouldn’t that make it NOT a mystery anymore? What’s the point in calling it an unsolved mystery? I’m just saying…

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My top 5 “Why” Questions for the day…

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10
Apr


1. Why are people so fascinated with celebrities?

2.Why isn’t “phonetic” spelled the way it sounds?

3.Why is it called a TV “set” when you only get one?

4. Why do we assume that humpty dumpty was an egg? There is no evidence in the nursery rhyme that he is IN FACT an egg.

5. Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp which no decent human being would eat?

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Daddy’s Wisdom: The “side” hustle

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8
Apr

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One thing that I learned from Daddy was the art of the “side hustle”. Now I’m not talking about anything illegal or incriminating, here. Just good, old-fashioned hustling. He would always tell us “You got what you need, to get what you want, just use what you got”. In a day where jobs are here today and gone tomorrow, it’s good to know that what God has placed within you is still in demand. One thing I’ve learned is that you can’t put all your eggs in one basket. You need to get several baskets. Let’s suffice it to say, I’ve got a few hustles brewing over here and I’ll let you know how they turn out. I think Daddy would be proud. God wants to get something to us, he just needs something in which to put it. If I haven’t made a place for it, where will it go?! Somebody say “Yeah!!!!!!!” That’s enough… I almost got full right there.

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Thoughts about MLK…

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5
Apr

This year, I’ve been really thinking about race relations, religion, and mankind in general. I’ve recently recommitted myself to pursuing peace with all types of people. I’ve taken a long, hard look at my own prejudices and am actively endeavoring to deal with them. Prejudice is so cunning and so crafty that it can go unchecked for a long time. It’s not limited to race of course. It can have to do with economics, religious beliefs, sexual preferences, physical beauty, or the lack therof. When I die, I want to be remembered as a person who loved God and His people- no matter how different from me they are. I don’t have enough time or enough words to share how I’m feeling at this moment. There will be more as I figure out how to articulate my sentiments on prejudice and what Dr. Martin Luther King stands for in my life. Jesse Jackson, Rev. AL Sharpton, Rev. Kyles and a couple presidential candidates gathered with two of the King children to pay honor to their father and the legacy he left 40 years ago. Born and raised in Memphis, I am no stranger to a racially charged atmosphere. Though it seems like blacks here are going backwards in a lot of ways, I still remain optimistic that things are going to get better. I was deeply moved yesterday by this speech given by Bernice King, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s youngest child…

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Your child is gifted if…

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3
Apr

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CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE I READ:

How to Tell if a Child is Gifted
by eHow Parenting Editor

IntroductionMost parents think their child is the smartest, most charming, most well-spoken and quickest learner on the block. In today’s society, there’s so much pressure on parents to have super-achieving children that many parents invest untold sums of money in early learning aids and educational tools. However, giftedness is an innate quality that a child is born with. No amount of money or encouragement will “make” a child gifted. Read on to learn more.
Instructions

Intellectual CharacteristicsSteps

1 Step One
Observe whether the child reasons well. Were you, for example, able to give your child multi-step directions at a young age and have him carry them out successfully?

2 Step Two
Listen to the child’s speech. Did she say her first words at an early age? Did she start speaking in full sentences before her peers? Does she have an advanced vocabulary for her age?

3 Step Three
Ask yourself whether your child is an avid reader. Children who begin reading independently at an early age or who revel in being read to for long periods of time by caregivers may be gifted.

4 Step Four
Watch for signs that your child learns quickly and retains information easily. Fast learners with good memories may be gifted.
Emotions and Judgment

Steps
1 Step One
Examine whether your child is highly sensitive. Are his feelings easily hurt? Is he unusually compassionate for such a young child?

2 Step Two
Identify whether your child is perfectionistic. Oftentimes, gifted children hold themselves to super-high standards of perfection. Some even get frustrated or angry when they cannot immediately master a task.

3 Step Three
Observe whether your child is morally sensitive. Does she have a preoccupation with justice and fairness? Does she tend to question authority when she feels the rules are arbitrary or inconsistent? Gifted children tend to clash with authority figures whom they believe to be rigid and unfair.

4 Step Four
Determine whether your child exhibits mature judgment for his age. Most gifted children behave as if they are much older than their chronological age. Gifted children, for example, may identify the content of a TV show as inappropriate for them and flip without being told to do so by an adult.

5 Step Five
Notice whether your child either prefers the company of older children and adults to age peers or whether your child is able to relate exceptionally well to people of all ages. The gifted child will often identify better with older people who are more mature than his age peers. Others are able to easily nurture relationships with individuals of all ages.

Interests, Creativity and Drive
Steps

1 Step One
Watch for signs that your child has a “rage to master” something. The rage to master is a classic sign of giftedness. For example, while many young children are interested in construction equipment for a period of time, a gifted child will know the names and functions of even the most obscure pieces of construction equipment. Parents may find themselves visiting heavy equipment dealers and driving through construction sites repeatedly to meet the child’s insatiable thirst for experiences.

2 Step Two
Observe whether your child has a high degree of energy and ability to pay attention to things that interest her for an extended period of time. While gifted children often exhibit a high degree of energy and spiritedness that parents and teachers may find hard to manage, one telltale sign of whether your child is gifted or has a condition that requires treatment is whether he can redirect his energy to tasks in areas in which he has have a deep interest.

3 Step Three
Recognize whether or not your child has a strong curiosity, sticks with certain interests over a long period of time and/or has a wide range of interests. These all are signs of giftedness. Most children ask, “Why?” Gifted children ask, “Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?”

4 Step Four
Identify whether your child is highly creative. Kids with excess creativity are often keen observers with active imaginations rich in detail. They tend to be dramatic, musical or strong in the visual arts. For example, if your child draws abstract, detailed pictures, she may be gifted in the visual arts.

5 Step Five
Enjoy your child’s sense of humor. Gifted children often have a very developed sense of humor that seems old for their chronological age. They often make wry observations or point out the irony in situations, or they may play with words in humorous (sometimes embarrassing) ways.

Resources
* Hoagie’s Gifted Development Page has resources on identifying gifted children.

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George Michael is Twenty-Five…

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3
Apr

Well, I recently read that George Michael just released a CD called Twenty Five. The title marks George’s 25 years in the music business. It is interesting to note that in these 25 years that he has only released 5 CD’s and on of them was a greatest hits CD. This CD is a collection of his famous covertunes like Careless Whisper, and Wake Me Up, and Faith and some new tunes which are remakes of other people’s songs. I love George Michael and I am glad that he’s trying to make a come back, but I just want to hear some new music from him. I want to hear his evolution as a person and an artist. Well anyway, if you ever loved George Michael, it’s hard not to be wooed by his earlier music. He’s so adorable when he’s dancing, and his hair is always coifed to perfection. At any rate, congratulations George on 25 years. Here’s him with Marey J Blige singing Always. Check out his cute dancing at the end…

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Sean Levert dies…

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1
Apr

Sean Levert, son of Eddie Levert and brother of the late Gerald Levert died at the age of 39. According to the news

“Levert was sentenced last week to one year and 10 months in jail for failing to pay $89,025 in child support. He died at Lutheran Hospital in Cleveland late Sunday, less than an hour after he was taken there from the jail, said coroner Frank Miller… An autopsy was done Monday but no immediate cause of death was determined, according to Powell Caesar, a spokesman for the Cuyahoga County’s coroner’s office, but he said there was no evidence of foul play or trauma.

Levert suffered from high blood pressure and had been hallucinating in jail, Caesar said. Toxicology reports could take four to six weeks, he said.

Warden Kevin McDonough said earlier that Levert had been sick and guards were watching him at the jail’s regular cellblock because he had been acting strangely.

Sean Levert had pleaded guilty last week to six counts of nonsupport involving children ages 11, 15 and 17.”

Honestly, my first thought after reading this was, “These men would rather die than pay child support!” Bad joke, I know. Forgive me.Seriously though, my prayers are with the family.

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Tearing Paper= Lots of laughs?

Posted by: Paulasoulin Uncategorized
29
Mar

This baby’s laugh is contagious…

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Vogue Cover follow-up!

Posted by: Paulasoulin Uncategorized
29
Mar

Apparently, I’m not the only person who had “mixed emotions” about the Vogue’s April cover.
Check out this article. Tell me, do you think that the cover promotes racial stereotypes? Sound-off in the comments.

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The hidden meaning of my name… PAULA

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29
Mar

Check out this cool quiz I took :



What Paula Means


You are influential and persuasive. You tend to have a lot of power over people.
Generally, you use your powers for good. You excel at solving other people’s problems.
Occasionally, you do get a little selfish and persuade people to do things that are only in your interest.

You are usually the best at everything … you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic “Type A” personality.

You are a very lucky person. Things just always seem to go your way.
And because you’re so lucky, you don’t really have a lot of worries. You just hope for the best in life.
You’re sometimes a little guilty of being greedy. Spread your luck around a little to people who need it.

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow.
You are light hearted and accepting. You don’t get worked up easily.
Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is.

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My Love Jones…

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28
Mar

Is it me, or is there a striking resemblance between my husband and Lorenz Tate from Love Jones? I was looking at some pics of him online and he had a familiar look. Then my husband walks in the room, and I’m like “That’s it!” Weird.

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De-Cluttering 101—An update!

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27
Mar

Today was the first day of my “2 garbage bags a day” project. Mama came over and helped me clean out drawers and cabinets in the kitchen. I re-organized the pantry and cleaned all the baseboards and window sills in the kitchen and hearth room. It’s amazing how wonderful you feel with a little bleach and a “wet rag” as my mama dear puts it. I feel better already. Tomorrow, we’re going to the other side of the house to clean what I call the “guest wing”. Don’t get excited! That just means two bedrooms and a bathroom. One of the bedrooms has been converted into my office so, it’s in need of some serious organization. This may be totally boring for some people reading, but I am glad to be rid of all of this unwelcome clutter. Stay tuned…

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Clutter-Free Spring

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27
Mar

Spring Cleaning

The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak. ~Hans Hofmann, Introduction to the Bootstrap, 1993

Well it’s that time of year again! Time for Spring cleaning. I have been planning on doing a huge sweep through my home for quite some time. I was draggin my feet until I saw Oprah’s show yesterday and today. It went inside the home of a hoarder. It showed how not setting limits to how many things accumulate in your home could have disastrous results. It really made me take a second look at my home and identify ways that I could simplify my life. In a nutshell, here are a few of my short term goals:

1. Clean out drawers and cabinets (week one)
2. Clean out all closets (week two)
3. Donate clothes to charity, friends, and family(week two)
4. Find a definite “Home” for everything I own.
5. Stop bringing new things in my home.

For now, that’s plenty. I’ve decided to do 30 minutes a day until, I’ve rid my home of all clutter.
As far as cleaning goes, I’ll start with the front rooms like the hearth room, great room, dining room, and the kitchen. I especially need to do the hearth room because of my dogs. I’ll keep you posted on my progress.

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I love my people!!!

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24
Mar

Now I’m not taking anything from any other group of people, but you gotta admit that when BLACK FOLKS party, we PAR-TAY!!!! We can’t just do your run-of-the-mill line dances…. Aw NAW! We gotta go all out with it. Check it:

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I’m Back!!

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24
Mar

Kenny and I came back yesterday evening. Most of my family was over to My sister’s house for Amber’s Birthday party. My dog Coleman immediately started acting bad because “Mama” was home. My family had been singing his praises since I had left. I went to Mama Dear’s to pick up Cody. I figured that he too needed a vacation from our youngest. He looked very rested. My vacation was truly refreshing! I had a chance to be with my husband without interruption (which was nice) as well as do some soul searching and meditating. We were situated in the middle of the beautiful countryside. There’s something about nature that seems to bring you closer to God. Anyway, we connected with family and friends and had a wonderful time. I almost hated to leave. At least I’m back to talk to you. Thanks for all the well wishes!!

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To the most Beautiful girl in the world!

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23
Mar

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY GIRL! I know I’m still on vacation, but I had to stop and take time to congratulate my beautiful niece, Amber on making it to her 12th year. I love you and enjoy your special day!

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I’ll be back…

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19
Mar

The hubby and I are taking a much needed vacation this weekend. Our flight leaves tomorrow. I’ll try to keep in touch. It may be a few days before I talk to you again so in case I don’t tell you, have a wonderful Easter weekend. We sure will. Keep us in your prayers.

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Get well soon, Coleman

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18
Mar

Coleman

So I had to take my youngest child dog to the vet today. He suddenly started limping about 4 days ago. My husband and I couldn’t figure out what had happened to have caused it. We assumed it would pass… It didn’t …. It got worse!!! Frazzled, I called my bestest big sister, Lisa and she rushed over to drive me and Coleman to the vet. I was a nervous wreck. I love my dogs, y’all. Well needless to say Coleman was not a very cooperative patient, but the doctor assured me that it was common for German Shepherds Coleman’s age (he was 1 yr. old Sunday) to experience some inflammation of the joints and bones because their bodies grow so fast within their first year. She diagnosed him with a condition called Panosteitis . Which is a ” spontaneously occurring lameness that usually occurs in large breed dogs. German Shepherds seems to be particularly predisposed to this condition.” Bottom line was she charged an arm and a leg to tell us that it would go away on its own and to make him lie down. She prescribed some aspirin anti-inflammatory medication for the discomfort. I am sooo grateful for my sister Lisa’s support. Yet another obstacle the Coleman’s (pun intended) made it through. Love ya man! I’m going to take a long, hot bath. It’s been a long day.

*BTW- “Coleman” is our maiden name.

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Mario # 2 on Dancing with the stars…

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18
Mar

Is it me, or is Mario soooo adorable doing this dance with Karina Smirnoff? The two of them had so much chemistry during this cha cha. If you remember she had chemistry with another Mario (Lopez) on season 3. Alright nah, Karina. Watch it! I hope they win, though. I haven’t really been following the show, but this performance definitely made me take notice.

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Halle Berry has a baby girl!

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17
Mar

Congratulations on your 7lb. 4 oz. baby girl. She was born yesterday March 16th. Coincidently, that’s my German Shepherd Coleman’s birthday. The two are not related. I’m sure the baby will be better looking. Wow can you imagine what that little girl will look like?

UPDATE: THE BABY’S NAME IS Nahla Ariela Aubry

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Insanity Helpers… To get you through the day

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17
Mar


Okay, I promise not to keep posting funny stuff, but I keep finding these things on the net and i wanna share. Here goes…

1. When someone asks you to do something, ask if they want that super-sized.

2. Run one lap around the office at top speed.

3. Groan out loud in the toilet cubicle (at least one other ‘non-player’ must be in the toilet at the time).

4. Ignore the first five people who say ‘good morning’ to you.

5. Phone someone in the office you barely know, leave your name and say, “Just called to say I can’t talk right now. Bye.”

6. To signal the end of a conversation, clamp your hands over your ears and grimace.

7. When someone hands you a piece of paper, finger it, and whisper huskily, “Mmmmmmm, that feels soooooo good!”.

8. Leave your zipper open for one hour. If anyone points it out, say “Sorry, I really prefer it this way”.

9. Walk sideways to the photocopier.

10. While riding an elevator, gasp dramatically every time the doors open.

11. Say to your boss, “I like your style” and shoot him with double-barreled fingers.

12. Babble incoherently at a fellow employee then ask, “Did you get all that, I don’t want to have to repeat it”.

13. Kneel in front of the water cooler and drink directly from the nozzle (there must be a ‘non-player’ within sight).

14. Shout random numbers while someone is counting.

15. At the end of a meeting, suggest that, for once, it would be nice to conclude with the singing of the national anthem (extra points if you actually launch into it yourself).

16. Walk into a very busy person’s office and while they watch you with growing irritation, turn the light switch on and off 10 times.

17. For an hour, refer to everyone you speak to as “Bob”.

18. Announce to everyone in a meeting that you “really have to go do a number two”.

19. After every sentence, say ‘mon’ in a really bad Jamaican accent. As in “the report’s on your desk, mon”. Keep this up for one hour.

20. While a co-worker is out, move their chair into the elevator.

21. In a meeting or crowded situation, slap your forehead repeatedly and mutter, “Shut up, PLEASE! All of you just shut up!”.

22. At lunchtime, get down on your knees and announce, “As God is my witness, I’ll never go hungry again”.

23. In a co-worker’s diary, write in 10am: “See how I look in tights”.

24. Carry your keyboard over to your colleague and ask “You wanna trade?”.

25. Repeat the following conversation 10 times to the same person: “Do you hear that?” “What?” “Never mind, it’s gone now”.

26. Come to work in army fatigues and when asked why, say, “I can’t talk about it”.

27. Posing as a maitre d’, call a colleague and tell him he’s won a lunch for four at a local restaurant. Let him go.

28. Speak with an accent (French, German, Porky Pig, etc) during a very important conference call.

29. Find the vacuum and start vacuuming around your desk.

30. Hang a two-foot long piece of toilet paper from the back of your pants and act genuinely surprised when someone points it out.

31. Present meeting attendees with a cup of coffee and donut, smash each donut with your fist.

32. During the course of a meeting, slowly edge your chair towards the door.

33. Arrange toy figures on the table to represent each meeting attendee, move them according to the movements of their real-life counterparts.

34. Tell your children over dinner, “Due to the economy, we are going to have to let one of you go.”

35. Play a tape of jungle sounds at work all day.

36. At lunch time, sit in your parked car and point a hair dryer at passing cars to see if they slow down.

37. Page yourself over the intercom (don’t disguise your voice).

38. Every time someone asks you to do something, ask if they want fries with that.

39. Encourage your colleagues to join you in a little synchronized chair dancing.

40. Put your garbage can on your desk and label it “IN”.

41. Develop an unnatural fear of staplers.

42. Put decaf in the coffee maker for 3 weeks. Once everyone has gotten over their caffeine addictions, switch to espresso.

43. In the memo field of all your checks, write ‘for sexual favors’.

44. Reply to everything someone says with, “That’s what you think”.

45. Finish all your sentences with “in accordance with the prophecy”.

46. Don’t use any punctuation.

47. Specify that your drive-through order is “to go”.

48. Sing along at the opera.

49. Go to a poetry recital and ask why the poems don’t rhyme.

50. Find out where your boss shops and buy exactly the same outfits. Wear them one day after your boss does. (This is especially effective if your boss is the opposite sex).

51. Send e-mail to the rest of the company to tell them what you’re doing. For example: If anyone needs me, I’ll be in the bathroom.

52. Put mosquito netting around your cubicle.

53. Five days in advance, tell your friends you can’t attend their party because you’re not in the mood.

54. When the money comes out of the ATM, scream “I Won!”, “I Won!” “3rd time this week !!!”

55. When leaving the zoo, start running towards the parking lot, yelling “Run for your lives, they’re loose!”

56.Every time you see a broom yell, “Honey, your mother is here!”

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Fun Magazine Pic Website…

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15
Mar

I found this cool picture website called magmypic.com. It allows you to upload your pictures onto a “fake magazine” template… Cool beans. I used my niece, Amber, my husband, Kenny, my dog Coleman, and me.

My niece AmberColeman

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