Rantings of a Creole Princess

Question for the Tribe

With apologies to the menfolk, but does anyone else have pain in their thighs and hips during Midol week? I mean like bent over shuffling like an old woman pain? I've never had this before and it's insane.

Angelina's Boobies

What do YOU think about Angelina cutting off her boobies to prevent possible cancer in her future?  If you had the money for the genetic testing and your results were the same...would YOU have cut off YOUR boobies?

My Medical Choice

Weight Training for Women

When you hit 40, you're encouraged to make sure you are doing weight training with your work out schedule because the older we get, the more muscle strength we lose for one.

Do YOU do weight train as well?  In YOUR opinion...would you go as far as these ladies did?

How do YOU measure success?

A friend posted an article about how women define success and I read it pondering the point the author was making.

How Women Define Success

As I was reading it I was thinking about how I measure and define personal success and I have to say that I consider being successful being able to do whatever you WANT to do versus doing what you NEED to do in order to have a comfortable life.  Like...if you enjoy your job...no matter how much it pays, and you're comfortable...you're successful.  In MY opinion.

What about YOU?  How do YOU measure success?

 

Question...

Do you consider yourself a feminist?

Beyoncé’s reluctant feminism

 

Those of you with boobs...

...keep moving right on past this post.  LOL!

Those of you who don't have boobies like me...this is the best t-shirt bra I've ever owned and now I own 5 of them!  GO ME!  Shimera Seamless Bra

What say YOU?

"Being a female boss is a classic catch-22. In order for women to succeed, they
have to be different, extraordinary, and not too emotional. But in order for
them to be respected by their female employees, it seems these women also need
to be relatable, likable, and "just like everyone else." When they're not,
there's major backlash. Just look at Marisa Mayer, who has been widely
criticized for her decision to ban telecommuting, a decision she made in order
to benefit the company -- in other words, in order to do the job she was hired
to do."

From this article: 
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peggy-drexler/women-might-not-be-the-be_b_2917229.\
html

What say YOU?

Sonia Kashuk Completely Organized

Sonia Kashuk® Completely Organized

I bought one of these a while ago from Target and it's pretty darn awesome.  All of the essential things you keep in your purse fit in it and when you want to change bags you just pull it out and plop it into another bag.  I'd seen something like this before and considered buying it but couldn't wrap my brain around the price so finding this one for $14.99 made me feel all awesome-bargain-shoppery.  GO ME!

Shelly Bean liked it so much she got one too!  It has all kinds of compartments inside and it's really kept my bag pretty organized.  ESPECIALLY when traveling.

Do you have anything like this?

And so it begins...Night Sweats

 

 

I woke up last night sweating.  It's been happening before Midol Week and after ovulation for a few months now and, of course, I ask Mr. Google about it whenever it happens.

It's not a drenching sweat and I haven't had to get up and change or anything but yes...it's there, I'm hot and I kick the covers off and then I'm immediatly freezing.

I'm sure, at age 43, it's time for my body to start acting out and I have my annual appointment coming up so I'll make sure I ask all the appropriate questions.

Anybody else dealt with this yet?  Any advice?  What questions do I need to ask?  Other than the night sweats...I don't have any other symptoms but hey...night sweats are enough right?  I'm thinking so.

What vitamins should I buy? - Monnie & Robby...Healthy

Robby (Age 43, healthy, training for marathon, weight training): GNC MEGA MEN SPORT

Monnie (Age 43, healthy, active): GNC Womens Ultra Mega Active

Monnie AND Robby (Age 43...non-milk drinkers): GNC Wellbeing® Be Balanced - Dulce De Leche

We take two vitamins per day.  One with breakfast, one with lunch.  We chew one calcium chew per day.  

Women, Politics and OUR Bodies!

I'd like to ask a few questions if you don't mind about politics and our bodies.

1.  How do you feel knowing that only 16% of Congress is made up by women?

2.  Do you think if that number were higher then there were be fewer "laws" regarding what can/cannot, should/should not happen with our bodies?

3.  Regardless if you're pro-life or pro-choice...do you think it's something Congress should get to control?

4.  How did you feel learning that Todd Akin sits on the House of Science Committee and yet spit out that "legitimate rape" crap?

5.  Do you think birth control options should be dealt with in any other form other than a woman deciding PERSONALLY what she wants to do and how she wants to do it?

6.  How do you feel about the fight about insurance and birth control pills?

Anybody want to discuss this?

An Open Letter to Black Women

 

*BLINK* *BLINK* *BLINK*

Ardyss Body Magic

SIP:  What say YOU?  

New Undies You'll LURVE!

Shelly told me about these so I picked some up:  Gilligan & OMalley® Womens 2 Pk Silicone Hipster - Black

She went on and on and on about how the silicon works so well and they do NOT move.

I wore a pair with some skinny jeans today and yup...she's right!  They were awesome!  They didn't move, they didn't show.

I couldn't keep them on once I got home and put on my lounging clothes cuz I could "feel" them if you know what I mean...but they will straight up be my undie of choice to wear with skinny jeans.

 

Hmmmmm...

I just looked in my FB inbox and found at least 4 emails about women saying their mother was in constant competition with them.

Then...someone shared with me that their mother always attempted to live vicariously through their life.

Are YOU familiar with stuff like this either in your life or in a friend's life?

Dear non-Mothers:

Are you considering being a mother?  Either your own or via adoption?  Anybody comfortable with the thought of NOT being a mother? 

Question...

About how much would you say your purse weighs?

UByKotex

Can we talk about this?  Why was it necessary?  Have you ever had one of these in your hand and thought to yourself...hey...this would be soooooooo much better if it was in a hot, neon color?

UByKotex

Dear Women:

How do YOU feel about there being a House committee put together to discuss birth control for women and yet...NO WOMEN WERE CALLED AS WITNESSES?

Absence of women at birth-control hearing prompts larger question

Dear Women:

Have you ever used a form of birth control?

Dear Women:

Do you have any men you talk to on a regular basis like a good friend or a relative?

Does their logic ever make you wonder if something is wrong witih them?

Like...they tell you some crazy ish like they broke up with their girlfriend and then had sans ropas with her and now they don't know why their EX-girlfriend is tripping thinking they are going to get back together just because they had sans ropas together?

DOES THAT KIND OF LOGIC MAKE YOU WANT TO RIP THEIR EARS OFF??????????????????????????????????????????????

PLEASE tell me that when you hear something like this you set them straight!  PLEASE!

Is this happening to you?

Women more prone to insomnia

Pregnancy Busted

I learned a new thing the other day talking to Erica B. about that pregnancy show where the grandmothers started rumbling.

I was like...the poor young lady just looked so bad and I felt sorry for her.  Erica B. said that the girl was just pregnancy busted. 

Me:  Aaaaaarrrrooooooooooooo?????

And she went on to explain that some people just get so swole all over that they just look a mess. 

Hmmmmm...

What about you?  Were you pregnancy busted?  Have you ever heard that term?  How long did it take before you started looking like yourself again?

Tell the truth and shame the devil!

When you go to get your annual female checkup.  Do you...um...erra...neaten things up 'round yonder as well as shave your legs fresh?

Question...

Did you wear a dress or skirt anyday this week?

Questions...

What are the things that annoy you about being a woman?

Sans Ropas After Baby

What say you regarding?   15 Things No One Told You About Sex After Baby

Matchy Matchy!

Are YOU matching today?

Labor Pains

How long were YOU in labor?

Shapewear Miniskirt with Panty

Anybody own one of these?  I'm thinking Imma go buy one.  I can't do shapewear that goes over my navel cuz I feel like I'm suffocating and I love that this will make it so that the wind won't blow the dress between my legs up to high and leave nothing to the imagination.

SIP:  THIS CHICK JUST KEEPS GETTING WEIRDER-ER!

From BJ: Too Much?

 

Black Vagina Wears Afro, Mexican Vagina Says ‘Ay-Yi-Yi’ in Douche Ad

Question...

When you were pregnant...did you ever rock a bathing suit?  What kind did YOU opt for?

From My Inbox...

Monnie, please post this anonymously. 

I would like to know what other women do about vaginal odor.  I am very clean, I don't have any diseases but I have vaginal odor sometimes that really bothers me.  My doctor hasn't been much help.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

YOU ARE WELCOME TO COMMENT ANONYMOUSLY IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION THAT WILL HELP.

Snow Diva

If I was a single woman and lived in a snow region...I'd forego some fashion purchases in order to buy this:

Toro Single-Stage 21 in. Gas Snow Blower

 

FEMALE

 

I truly HATE when men refer to women as 'FEMALE.'  I remember the first time I heard it used in a way that made damn lip curl was by Ice Cube.  He said it and I frown-t the hell up immediately.  I mean sure...there are some instances when the word is used properly (usually when speaking of the actual BODY) but not in the way young men and men seem to be using it these days.

I know why it irks the shit outta me...what about you?  Do YOU have a problem with it?  Are YOU cool when a man refers to you or another woman in your presence as 'FEMALE?'  Do you correct them? 

I ARE Sexy Hell!

I know a woman who wears jeans, t-shirts or fleece and sneakers all the time during the week.

So do I.

We had lunch together one day last week and she was wearing jeans, a t-shirt and a fleece.

So was I.

The conversation eventually got around to why she was all slumpy acting.

Her:  I don't know.  Something is wrong but nothing is going to change so I guess I should get over it.

Me:  Da hell?  You just told me absolutely nothing.

Her:  I know...I just don't feel like a woman anymore.  I don't feel...you know...sexy.  That's why I dress like this. (She plucked her fleece as she said it.)

Me:  Um...you know I'm basically wearing the same ish right?  And I'm sexy hell.

Her:  (noticing what I'm wearing for the first time) Oh...yeah...you are huh?

Me:  Yes...I ARE.  Do you think I feel like a woman and sexy?

Her:  But you are.

Me:  I always feel like a woman cuz well...that's what I ARE.

Her:  Why do you keep saying ARE?

Me:  Keep up...I'm goofy.  Do I feel sexy right this minute?  Um...not really cuz I'm not thinking about it.  It's not the time nor the place so it seems the only disconnect between you and I is that you don't feel like a woman and you think you should be walking around oozing sexytime or something.  What's that all about?

Her:  I don't know.

Me:  Sounds like YOU'RE making up a problem that's simply not there.  Like...you have a NEED to find something wrong with you that's so big in your head and such a NON-something so you can't find a solution.  Good luck with that shit.

Her:  Huh?

Me:  Think on it...it'll come to you cuz my food is getting cold and I can't STAND cold food.

So...do YOU understand what I was trying to tell her?  Did it make sense?  Do YOU feel sexy?  If you don't...why don't you?

What say YOU?

I've seenT this around the net more than a few times in the past week and yeah...I have my opinion of it BUT...I'd like yourN. 

Ovulation Pain, PMS Woes

Aiight...yall remember this from the other day right?  Right.

Can we talk about some old people ish right quick?????

Can we talk about some old people ish right quick?????

In other words...can we talk about ME?

Men...check out of this conversation.  Seriously.  It ain't for yall.

Dear Single and Looking Women:

Interesting question from a poll I just read: 

What Would Make You Happier Than Having A Man?

Hmmmmm...

Someone told me recently that they love this blog because we have an extraordinarily high group of married women around here and it gives her hope.  She says she believes in the power of being around what you want to be which is a wife.

I never thought about it like that.

What say you?

Pretty Girl!

When you were growing up...did anyone tell you that you were pretty?

Tell the truth and shame the devil!

Dear womenfolk:

If you were a dude...knowing what you know now...would you be a good dude always or would you play the field as long as you felt like it?

Dear Single and Looking Women:

Do you think it's "false advertising" to wear Spanx and push up bras when meeting new people?

(I need all new male friends.  Seriously.  They on some other ish...)

Tell the truth and shame the devil!

Did you buy your wedding dress in a smaller size because you planned on dropping a few pounds for the wedding?

Dear Women:

Do you care when a man starts losing his hair?  Like...does it make him unattractive to you?  Do you think about it AT ALL?

What say you?

Married women should say ‘I don’t’ to changing their name, study suggests

Did you change YOUR name?  Will you? What do you think of all this?

Hmmmmm...Scenario...

You're having sans ropas with a casual guy.

The birth control method you are using fails or breaks.

Would you go to the doctor for a morning after pill the next day?

Question...

Did you wear fancy lingerie on your wedding night?

Always Infinity

Ladies...lean in. 

Menfolk...um...go catch up on some ESPN news stuff...