ON THE FOURTH OF JULY!

Family! Fireworks! Food! Holiday! Time off! Dad’s birthday! Red, White, and Blue! These are the things I will be thinking about on the fourth of July. Every year my family gets together to make this a time to remember and I know we will do the same this year. We see family we have not seen since last year and catch up on old times. We also talk about the loved ones that we have lost along the way. Paying a special tribute to them for a moment is something that is a must at family events. A tradition I hope will travel down to our children, and with that being said. Last but not least I want to wish my dad a Happy Birthday on July 4th!!

I hope everyone has the time of their life on this day and be safe. We often do not worry about the dynamics of having fireworks in our mist. We have to think about the safety of our loved ones and the people around us. So please be careful when you are celebrating the fourth of July this year. You can have a good time and keep safety in mind!

Let's Save Our Earth!

There are so many things that we can do to save our planet. If we all ban together the earth will last a lot longer than it is expected to last. If you do not know of any ways to save the planet I am going to list a few of them in this blog. The first thing you can do is change out your lights to fluorescent lights. This helps with pollution reduction. You can turn off your computer to save 40 watt hours a day. You save $14 a year by doing this.You save 40 gallons of water by not rinsing your dishes before putting them in the rinse cycle first. The last thing I am going to tell you you can do is recycle. At my place of employment they are big on recycling. They have containers for plastic, paper, and bottles. I think everyone should try this. It will help out the planet in the long run. Do you know of any ideas to save the planet. Please respond with ways for our readers to save the planet.

BET AWARDS 2011

Like or dislike? I found it to be both fun and a blast to the past. I enjoyed seeing Chris Brown's performance. He is really a showman when it comes to his art. I feel like he really puts a lot of thought and detail into each step that he makes. I give his performance an A+! The host of the show, Kevin Hart came out with a little dance team and they were great. He was almost as short as they were. I thought the skit that Nick, Nellie, Bobby, and Kevin performed made for great humor.

I thought it was a great idea to bring back some of our hits from the early days. I love the Five Heartbeats! I just thought they would have done more. I understand that they are not really the group but I would have loved to see them come out from under the shadows and performed more. All in all it was a great show and I am looking forward to next year's performance.

Stars! Stars! Stars!

What are we normal people to do?! I find it so insulting to the public when stars commit the same crimes as other people and get off with a slap on the hand. I think anyone who commits a crime should be subject to the same punishment as regular people. I see stars stories where they have been caught drinking and driving numerous times but because they are who they are a slap on the wrist is given. There have been stars using drugs and given a sentence but later just do a couple of hours in jail and are let go. There have even been stories where young celebs are dating people that are legally adults but it is okay and cute. People this is wrong. What are we saying to todays youth?! I can not believe society has gotten this bad. The only way a celeb pays for what they do is if they commit murder and I pray to God they think before they take someones life. This is wrong. Please do not follow in the bad steps of some of these celebs. Drinking and driving is wrong. Committing any harm to anyone else is wrong. We need more positive celebrities in our mist. We need ones that fight against the wrongs that could hurt themselves or anyone else. Think about this before you follow in the steps of the next bad boy or girl! Shine with a positive life and you will have positive future!

Groupon!!

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You Are Beautiful!

Todays teenagers have so much to deal with on a daily basis. They have to deal with peer pressure from friends and some adults. This does not effect all teenagers but the ones that have this burden on them do not know how special they are. You should not have to feel bad because of the way you look or dress. You do not have to let others pressure you into doing something bad. In my opinion, teens often feel the urge to fit in and do not think about what could happen if they make a misstep in life. We are put on this earth with so many different opinions, ideas, and personalities. This earth would be so boring if each of us were the same. I think if you are making a positive impact on your life and others then strive to be the best you can be. If you have any questions about the decisions you should make please seek the advice of the supervising adult in your life. Remember that we are all beautiful in our own way!

Just Home

Can our troops really get the chance to come home in 2012? We have lost so many people to this war that it is just plain heartbreaking. We have lost family and friends. I look back to when this all began and it hits a deep place in my heart. I can say that I do remember where I was on September 11, 2001. I was just coming home, ironic right? I had to attend my grandmothers funeral in Washington D.C. We pulled out on the 10th and got home on the 11th. As I walked into my mothers living room she was watching television. She said the twin towers have been hit. I could not believe this. I was in total shock! I left so many friends and family in DC. I felt the need to get in touch with them. I have family that works for the government and that are in the military, so I was terrified. Thank God they were all okay. Now I sit here ten years later and we are still at war. I pray every day that our troops come home. I still have family fighting for the rights of all that deserve and need it. So to Obama I say if you can bring our troops home, Thank You!!
We love and miss them!

The top 16 of So You Think You Can Dance!

Missy and Wadi, Iveta and Nick, and Ryan and Ricky were the dancers that were put in the bottom on the show. I felt like Wadi was going to be there after he could not take criticism from the judges. They are there to help you learn and if you can not listen to what they have to say, then why are you there. He said some smart remarks after Debbie Reynolds was the only one to complement him on his cha cha. Missy, however; had stolen the show from him. I guess he felt discouraged but should not have let them see him in that state of mind. I think Iveta and Nick did a good job but someone had to go in the bottom along with Missy and Wadi. They did a Bollywood routine but people in the USA may not understand the dance as well as someone from the country of origin. The last couple in the bottom was Ryan and Ricky. They danced for their lives perfectly. I could tell in Ricky's dance that he was putting everything on the line and he did that for us! Ryan is just a star on the stage. They danced a jazz routine that I felt was great but in the end their dance to save their lives did just that. The other couples were sent home. It was a sad show at the end but we got to get to the finale some way!

What's on Tania's Mind!!: A Little Love Snack

What's on Tania's Mind!!: A Little Love Snack

What's on Tania's Mind!!: Mardi Gras 2011 Family Reunion

What's on Tania's Mind!!: Mardi Gras 2011 Family Reunion
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What's on Tania's Mind!!: Mardi Gras 2011 Family Reunion

What's on Tania's Mind!!: Mardi Gras 2011 Family Reunion: "Hey where are your beads!!! Every year my family has a family reunion with my mom in charge of all details. We decide on a theme each year...."

Mardi Gras 2011 Family Reunion

Hey where are your beads!!! Every year my family has a family reunion with my mom in charge of all details. We decide on a theme each year. One year we did just the fourth of July color theme. The last year we had a Hawaiian luau. We had the kids standing at the door handing out lei to put on your neck. It was a real fun time. This year it is the theme of mardi gras. We have ordered mask to where and are cooking meals that remind you of "Fat Tuesday." We have a big mask that you can stand against and have your picture taken. The family will have the chance to participate in the family talent show. It is sure to be a real treat. Door prizes will be given away to some lucky winners! So if you are having a family activity I encourage a theme to get the young kids motivated and excited about the event. Now next year will be fun to decide on. If you have any ideas about what our family theme should be for next year send me ideas. The reunion is always on July 4th. So send in your ideas I would love to read them! Thanks!!

A Little Love Snack

Somebody Please, tell me what the problem is? I think it is okay for her to serve her man. There are many of you out there that have had your mate feed you or you have feed them in a cute loving moment. We want to be so quick to criticize her and say you should not be doing that. I think that is not right. Just because they are stars they can not share a loving moment? They are a people just like we are. A lot of times people demand explanations from stars just because they are in the public eye but that is crazy. How would you feel if someone demanded to know why you have created the actions you have did or went to that area? I say live your life and let others live theres. To Cameron and Alex I say "Rock on!"

Passions!!

I was just looking at this website dedicated to soaps and saw Passions. I really miss that show. It was filled with humor. It also had Luis and Sheridan. I thought they were the super couple of the show. he was always her night in shining armor. The only negative thing I hated was the fake monsters, witches, and ghost. They really took it too far with that. When they had an episode about the actual cast it was a great show. I did feel sad when Timmy (Josh Ryan Evans)died. He was a good actor. He will be missed. I think they should dedicate a television channel to all the old soaps that have been canceled I would love to revisit the old soaps!!

First Day of Summer!!!

Okay, so it is the first day of summer! What are you doing for fun? Are there any activities that come to mind. Whether you travel or stay in doors this summer it is sure to be a hot one. I suggest finding a pool and relaxing by it. Let the kids soak their little feet in some cool water this summer. Summer is a time for fun. It is a time when families come together to make as many memories as they can. If you have any ideas for some summer fun or exciting places to visit this summer, let my readers know. Respond to this email with summer fun ideas!

What's on Tania's Mind!!: The Golden Girls!

What's on Tania's Mind!!: The Golden Girls!

Days of Our Lives

I am so happy to see some of the familiar faces returning to Days. I have missed Deidre Hall (Marlena) and Drake Hogestyn (John). They are what the show is about. I was surprised when they were no longer apart of the show so long ago. It has not been the same. I am also glad to see Matthew Ashford (Jack) is coming back to Days. It seems like old times again. Let Kristian Alfonso (Hope) and Peter Reckell (Bo) stay together. I do not know what took them so long to get rid of Crystal Chappell (Carly). Now they need to rid the show of Molly Burnett (Melanie). If I see her stumble with her words one more time or play with her fingers while she talks I am going to be sick. Hurry and give me my old Days!!

Top List

Blog Top List is a place where a young blogger can really get her blog noticed. It is up to you to look up this directory to get your blog included. You can submit and edit your blogs on this site. Blog directory is sorted by the score each blog has received during the week. You have voting buttons on your blog that goes back to the directory. You add voting and tracking buttons to your blog. I encourage every blogger to take advantage of this. So good luck if you decide to take this journey. I know I am!

What's on Tania's Mind!!: Happy Father's Day

What's on Tania's Mind!!: Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day

Father's day!! This day means a lot to me. This is a day when you get to celebrate what the man in your life has done for you. You get to celebrate them being there for you in only the way a father could be. Whether they are your birth father, stepfather, or adopted father they are still your father. If your father is gone there is no reason you can not celebrate the good times you once shared. Celebrate their life with others you will see that this will make you feel closer to them. So I say to all the men in my life and the fathers of the world "Happy Father's Day!"