So one of my New Years resolutions is to pray more often. I decided I would pray at least 21 times a week. I did not want it to be prayers of need but prayers of thanks to God. I decided to do this after learning about Jesus continuously praying to God through out each day of his life. It inspired me. I am trying to grow my faith in God and myself. In the Bible it states through God all things are possible. I believe in it. For New Years Eve I sealed a wine bottle my loved ones( including my life partner)had a drink of wine. I put two leaves of my praying plant in the bottle. I put rolled up papers of everyones prayers in the bottle. I would like to think that God is listening. There is power in prayer. I am working on making it through the week. If I can make through the week, then I know I can commitment my faith. -strongBriana Booker, Founder of Fromgirltogirl via mobile./strong
Happy New Year 2012
2011 was full of ups and downs. I graduated school having no job to having a job. Went from having a cheater to having someone loving in my life. Went to White House and back. Life works in mysterious ways( will discuss my lessons from the challenges I faced in later articles). For now, I am sharing with you my bottle of blessings and prayers. I used a wine bottle my loved ones have consumed. I put piece of my praying plant in the bottle has well as blessing I have faith will come in 2012. It is uplifting to believe in better days. I hope you will join me. Happy New Year! – Briana Booker, Fromgirltogirl.com Founderbr /br /a href=https://www.fromgirltogirl.com/fromgirltogirl/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111231-164736.jpgimg src=https://www.fromgirltogirl.com/fromgirltogirl/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111231-164736.jpg alt=20111231-164736.jpg class=alignnone size-full //a
Briana Fierce: Why I Became A Writer.
I have chosen Broadcast Journalism as a career because I have a passion for uncovering injustice, promoting positive Global/social change and chasing down crucial stories that the community needs to be informed about to empower itself. This is why I decided to major in International Studies. I wanted to be informed about a variety of cross-cultural communications so I could relate to people of all walks of life. There is something remarkable about Journalism, just like music, a media story can connect people all over the world and change the world- in one headline, one vision, or one statement. This is possible more than ever with the online media platform. It is extraordinary.
There is something beautiful about human truth that broadcast journalism can reveal and capture. It honestly captures the essence of life, the human experience. The sorrow is captured. The joy is captured. The determination is captured. The drive is captured. This is life. I thrive on that type of atmosphere. Journalism is an investment to society that spreads information and helps leaders of today and builds leaders of tomorrow. Journalism is an insightful look into the world we live within. Journalism opens up a medium for discussion of tough topics such as wars on complexion by spreading the word on documentaries such as Dark Girls, the struggle to revive a community broken by self-hatred and mutilation. I want to be part of this revival of humanity, this movement to a new world order of prosperity through the spread of democracy and quality of life. This is why I have chosen to pursue a career in Broadcast Journalism.
How To Make a Man Want to Commit: Be Selective
By Briana Booker
Besides having a positive attitude and a life of your own, how do you make your man want to commit to you?
Fromgirltogirl is starting a series on what makes a guy want to commit to you. We will provide you advice on how to get him there without convincing him or playing the mind games.
Tip #1 Show Him You are Selective.
When you show a man you are selective and not every man in the world can have you but the “one”, you draw him closer to you. Men love the thrill of the chase. They love working for something worth having. Sex with a girl that he cares nothing about is like a snack before a holiday feast. It is just for now but he is really anticipating the feast, the big reward.
You can start drawing a man in by saying honestly where you stand on your attitude about relationships. Do not whine about him and what he has not offered yet. You will scare him away by appearing too needy.
Say something around the lines of the following commit reference:
“It is your right to date more than one woman at a time. I understand, but I want you to know I am looking for an exclusive relationship with the right man. I want to find out if we are on the same page before taking our dating further.”
AND NO, IF YOU HAVE BEEN DATING A GUY FOR LESS THAN A MONTH, please do not try the whole, I love you forever and a day. You have to commit to me.
These actions and words are controlling. Honestly, it takes 3 to 4 months on average for people to get out of the lust/ honeymoon stage of dating.
Notice in the statement you made no demands. Because you made no demands, you do not come off needy and unattractive. You are simply letting him know you have standards and you will stick to those standards. He NEEDS to meet those standards before YOU can decide to choose to be with him.
It is that simple. You are presenting him your needs and boundaries. Any man that truly wants you and does not want to lose you will respect that.
Trust me, the right man will ASK YOU for commitment. And best of all he will think it was his idea the whole time and that he won your affection and passion.
If this does not happen, you know where you stand with him. He just is not that into you but that does not mean that will not change down the line.
But if he does not change( and please do not wait around for change), keep the door to your soul and effort open for someone ready to give you what you need and more. This is one of the stepping stones to forming an amazing and committed relationship.
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Briana Fierce : Are Love & Basketball Inter-Linked?
By Briana Booker
I have never been one very talented at sports or pursued sports passionately in my life. I decided to become a writer. But I have been told it has potential to build great character and team work.
Two years ago, I lost faith that good men exist – Men that are respectful. Men that are honest. Men that are affectionate. Men that do not cheat on women that love them. I lost faith healthy relationships existed. But something made me pause – maybe I was following the wrong method of discovering a good man and what he is all about in life.
People often believe I am beautiful and smart. I have no problem finding a good man. Often the males I have dated have been bright young men with very attractive bodies. But as my demands for a man to commit to building a strong and healthy relationship became more important than sex and public appearance, I started to feel more alone than when I was single.
I knew relationships were not supposed to work like that. I knew inconsistency and convenience was not supposed to be part of a healthy and loving relationship. I realized I was attracting the wrong characters. It takes more to being a man than selfishness and chasing ass all day.
Recently, a male friend told me , if you want to learn a man’s character,watch him play basketball,street basketball to be exact.
No, he does not have to be the most talented basketball player. It can be his first day on the court. You will see things revealed about his character, that could tell you how he will treat you in a romantic and committed relationship.
I never thought about it. I do not know if it is true or not. But I plan on discovering, if the theory can add value to my romantic life. Can the game of basketball help me find the one? I mean, it helped Mrs. Obama find the one( more into that story later).
So I got out my phone. I typed: ‘Can I watch you play basketball?’ To a man I will not name at the moment. I have not sent the text yet…but the day that I do will come soon enough.
Are you ready for some Love & Basketball?
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Having My Peace.
Peaceful. No hoochies. No clowns. Just working on getting my life together striving to be the best person I can be. I do not know where the road ahead of me will lead but I feel I am more than ready for the adventure. – Briana Fierce
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In the Mind of Briana Fierce: I Am Intrigued.
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Back On My Feet Chicago:Homeless Runners Going the Distance!
By Briana Booker
Determination and positivity are the keys to success in life. Six members of Back on My Feet Chicago will be using both to tackle a 26.2 mile Chicago Marathon and homelessness October 9th. 26.2 miles is no easy run, not even for an experienced runner.
Back On My Feet(BOMF: http://www.backonmyfeet.org/ )is a nonprofit organization that promotes self-sufficiency of the homeless by engaging them in running. The running is used as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem! Not only does Back on MY Feet(BOMF) build spiritual and physical confidence but the organization also provides unique educational and job training opportunities.
The Six members of Back on My Feet Chicago inspiring story will be told by StoryTellersForGood, in a short film! StoryTellersForGood,are passionate journalists and photographers who use their talents to inspire optimism and change! They tell and promote stories of people and organizations making a positive difference!
StorytellersForGood and SkatteredMoments.com, an organization that transforms simple photos into captivating and stylish works of arts, will be fundraising for the short film which will become an ongoing fundraising tool for Back on My Feet. These Six members of Back on My Feet Chicago will be changing lives for years to come to combat homelessness.
Here at Fromgirltogirl, the following Six Back on MY Feet Chicago runners remind us that we are all capable of doing extraordinary things, if we set our minds and hearts out to do it:
–Domingo Perez: A member for 10 months who has logged more than 600 miles. Domingo was recently hired at a non-profit agriculture business that provides paid transitional employment and job training.
–Issac Denson: A member for seven months who has logged a total of 369 miles. This past spring, Issac obtained his bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from Northwestern College. Issac is running the Marathon because he wants to:
“Show people that you can make a mistake in your life and still enjoy life doing the right thing!”
–Anthony Johnson:A member for 10 months and has logged over 600 miles, earning him the nickname “Running Man.” Anthony hopes to help other runners “Put a pep in their step,”and recently completed his certification as an unarmed security officer.
–Andy Allen: A member for six months who has logged over 250 miles. This month Andy is planning to start computer classes at Howard Area Resource Center. Andy is running the marathon to celebrate two years of sobriety.
–Wahid Rashad: A member for 10 months who has logged a total of 433 miles. Wahid is currently studying to renew his Mortgage Broker’s license and applying for full-time employment.
–Javier Rodriguez: A member for eight months who has logged a total of 172 miles. Javier obtained employment at a publishing warehouse where he was referred through Back on My Feet.
Please make a donation and put YOUR name on a story that will help raise funds for this amazing cause! Back On My Feet, Fromgirltogirl, StoryTellersForGood, and SkatteredMoments greatly appreciate all your supporter! With a donation of $25 or more, you will be listed as a “Supporter” in the film credits! With a $100 or more donation your name will appear as a “Producer.” It only takes a few seconds to invest in this positive storytelling movement! Help create positive change in the world one story at a time!
Storytellers for Good and Skattered Moments hope to raise funds by early October to travel to Chicago and catch up with the runners before and after the race. They will create the film and hand the invaluable fundraising tool over to Back on My Feet to share at events, on their website, YouTube and countless other social media channels online.
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