Reciprocity

Reciprocity, it is a major “thing” in any type of relationship… but don’t get mad when people can’t do it.  Just means they 1. Don’t want to or 2. They never learned how to. Either way… you planted the seed and can only hope for the best. Expectations can be a ______. LOL But like with anything, there is a pro to Expectations; they raise the Bar.

Smile (if you want)

Jes Sofia

Did everything on your own? No such thing

Something I have learned through my parents, educators, siblings, friends and foes…is that…I cannot say I have done everything on my own… who I am, how I think, my built, my emotional capacity and my will…are just a part of it.

With that, educate yourself, be kind and always acknowledge the pathways that lead you where you are at now…you did not do everything on your own, no such thing. You where never alone, I bet there was always someone in your pathway guiding you. Even when YOU THOUGHT no one was there for you, the fact that those people where “not there” for you was part of them being there for you now.

Think about it. If it where not for the people in your life, you would not be where you are at now, even if they where or where not what you EXPECTED them to be. You can always ask them to be though, its their choice if they choose not to be that in your life, at least you asked. So Acknowledge them…name by name, bless them and life will do the same.

Always remember this the next time you feel like you are doing everything on your own… There is no such thing. Even the food you bought came from somewhere and was handled by someone else. Thank Them the next time you say no one was there for you. Because unless you are your own farmer/hunter you did not go out there and farm/hunt your own meal.

Have a wonderful morning. 🙂

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Jes Sofia

Republicans in the Senate Blocked Ambassador

“THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary

December 12, 2011

Today a partisan group of Republicans in the Senate blocked our Ambassador to El Salvador from returning to her job, choosing instead to play politics with America’s national interests.

 Ambassador Aponte has served our nation with distinction over the past year, accumulating an impressive list of accomplishments that included negotiating a Partnership for Growth between the United States and El Salvador that is critical to our economic and national security interests in the region. Ambassador Aponte’s leadership on behalf of the United States has earned her the respect of all sides in El Salvador, and the trust of leaders in the United States from across the political spectrum and diverse communities.

Today’s filibuster is one more example of the type of political posturing and partisanship the American people are tired of seeing in Washington. Now is not the time for playing politics, it’s time for Congress to do the right thing for the American people. Whether it’s allowing up or down votes on our representatives to the Western Hemisphere, allowing consumers to have someone looking out for their interests, or extending and expanding the payroll tax cut for the middle class, Republicans in Congress need to stop thinking about the next election and start putting the best interests of the American people first.”

Coach For the Holiday Party!

HOLIDAY PAVE STUD EARRINGS

Its that time where you go to parties, but you don’t want to take your everyday jewelry and purse!  You want to look “Chic” and you want to make a settle statement. Here it is! 

Coach came out with there awesome Small Pave Stud Earrings and Small Bags.  
You will feel sooo pretty!


Occasion Sequin Framed Large Wristlet 
[more colors available]
I hope you enjoy your trip to www.Coach.Com! 🙂
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Charlie Brown Center Piece Tree

So I was in the mood for decorating this year and just in time my work asked for Volunteers for our Holiday party. Of course I added something to my things to do because I LOVE TO MAKE A PARTY!

So I did a few things… But my favorite part of it all was this center Piece. I Called it my Charlie Brown Center Piece Tree. Try saying that ten times! LOL

Things Needed:


  • One IKEA vase ($1.99)
  • Color Ornaments (Ornamininimants as I use to say when I was little). ( 99 cent Store…99 Cents) 
  • A squigly stick 
  • a Piece of Garland

How to make it!

Be creative! Mix the Holiday Orniments, Garland into the Vase. Add the stick in the middle and add an Orniment on top. You can even add your favorite orniments like stars, Trains, nick nacks and Make it your own style.

Let me tell you, it was a hit. I liked it a lot.

Hope you like it.

Smile (if you want)

Jes Sofia

Death and Taxes… more like Death IN Taxes… and MORE White House Info.

Here we go!

“We have a number of White House updates that impact…!” -Julie R. TWH

More so, almost all of America if you think about it..What am I talking (writing about)? TAXES…And This does not look good in our pockets for the NEXT YEARS Taxes if you don’t speak up. I know that if the payroll tax cut would not pass…it would mess me up a bit. I already Owe for school Loans…Now Imagine now not being able to get some relief in your taxes because you own a lot more?

“On Wednesday, President Obama spoke at Scranton High School about the American Jobs Act and why passing the payroll tax cut for the middle class is so important. On Thursday, the Senate rejected an extension of the payroll tax cut that is set to expire at the end of the month. If Congress doesn’t act, taxes will go up on approximately 160 million Americans on January 31st. Use the tax calculator on the White House web page to figure out how much more you would have to pay.” -The White House

CLICK ON THE BLUE LINK POPULATE POSSIBLE NEXT YEARS RETURN

“President Obama continued to take executive actions this week because We Can’t Wait for Congress:

  • “On Monday the President issued a Presidential Memorandum to modernize government records management; and on Wednesday Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, announced a plan to accelerate the adoption of health information technology.” – TWH

This means, stop the paper, use electronic chart (I will assume). We have it all over mental health and in hospitals… just the next step. I think they will need to hire a Scanning technician with for old files. That is what UCLA did with old x-rays… Yes I use to be a film Liberian that scanned x-rays. I’m pretty sure their paperwork is headed to the scanner too… Be careful WH, you want to know who is scanning our papers VERY well…

  • “Friday, President Obama announced nearly $4 billion of investment in energy upgrades to public and private buildings through the Better Buildings Challenge. These investments will accelerate progress toward the President’s goal of making America’s buildings 20 percent more efficient by 2020 and will also create tens of thousands of construction jobs.” -TWH

I got a phone call recently about solar power… I think its a great idea, it would allow for more jobs.

  • “On Thursday, President Obama marked World AIDS Day by speaking at an event called “The Beginning of the End of AIDS.” The President announced that he is directing $50 million in increased funding for domestic HIV/AIDS treatment and care — an additional $15 million for the Ryan White program for HIV medical clinics across the country, and $35 million for state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs.When compared with all other racial/ethnic groups, Latinos are more likely to die from AIDS related complications within 18 months of HIV diagnosis.” -TWH 

 I say YES to this! I believe that that in order to fight it, you have to know about it. HIV is bigger than what you think… Just because you may not know much about it, or ignore it, does not mean it does not exist.  To put the word out is easy, to make it happen takes money. Good one.

My Question is… DO you want to have a say on how much you want to get back or give to taxes? I would…Speak up! Use your rights. 🙂 
 
And 
Smile (If you want) 
Jes Sofia

Burberry Belted Lambskin Leather Hobo

Burberry Belted Lambskin Leather HoboI love!

Burberry had been one of my favorite Lines since I knew anything about Labels.  I remember walking into the store as a teen and wanting a handbag… I never liked the ones that had all the logos on them… So I’ve always liked the clean cut ones… While shopping for the holidays I saw this one..,

You can buy it at www.nordstrom.com 

General Size Information:
  • Dimensions: 14 1/2″W x 13″H x 4 1/4″D. (Measures large.)
  • Strap drop: 8″.
  • Shoulder strap drop: 15″.
  • Handbag Sizing

¡¿En Que Mente Cave?! Poor Children Working…. Really?

Janitor Kids Costume

It is unsound when A person allows themselves to say (because they know right?) that poor kids have no work ethic… really?
First of… A child’s “responsibly” is to be a child! To enjoy their education and be able to feel secure and play! Chores are different than Work… Chores show children how to work LATER in their lives.
So I ask…really?
When a person says anything mean about Children. 
When a person has no idea what being Poor really means. 
What a person will say to grab attention. (You got it, now hear what I have to say).
When a “Leader” chooses to hurt others with his words.
When A person stoops lower than the Low, by DISRESPECTING the “poor” when the people who happen to have less money than you may be in survival mood, working…trying to get through, learning to better themselves. All because a person likes to sound like they are better than “them.” Note: You are not any better than others. The Operative words being NOT. Everyone has a place in his or her world; yours you have chosen to serve a country…so don’t bring them down! (In case you forgot, you are running to serve a country, not just your self or the people who pay you to run).
We are one people with various cultures accept it. Be with it…enjoy it.
Yes, if you say anything about children no matter the Culture… I will speak.  Did you hear? Get use to it, we speak.
Get it right…be a human.  En que mente Cave?!
Come on Gingrich…settle down.

Hold on let me go get a 5 year old to go clean my whole house… Preposterous!
Smile (If you want)
Jes Sofia

By the Numbers: $1,500 | The White House

“Friends:
On Wednesday President Obama spoke at Scranton High School about the American Jobs Act and why extending and expanding the payroll tax cut for the middle class is so important. Last night, Senate Republicans chose to raise taxes on nearly 160 million hardworking Americans because they refused to ask a few hundred thousand millionaires and billionaires to pay their fair share.
They voted against a bill that would have not only extended the $1,000 tax cut for a typical family, but expanded that tax cut to put an extra $1,500 in their pockets next year, and given nearly six million small business owners new incentives to expand and hire. At a time when families are struggling to make ends meet, the failure to act is unacceptable.”
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By the Numbers: $1,500 | The White House