Apple's IPhone recently released an app designed to organize confessions and "examine conscience." No, the phone won't grant you forgiveness. Confession: The Roman Catholic App is meant to be used while in confession. You enter your "sins" and the app also personally examined conscience, I suppose based upon what you will/have confessed.
Not being Roman Catholic I have to respect the need to confess sins and be granted forgiveness. But I don't see many benefits of this app. And what they mean examination of conscience EXACTLY? Wouldn't that be a form of JUDGMENT?
But the Church is apparently backing it, claiming it may help people get through their confessional and also bring new lapsed followers back to the faith.
Here's the video
Check out this great MSN video: Catholic Church Approves Confessional App
I have a feeling this technology may indeed help but may also weaken the sincerity of people's worship. To be able to flip out your phone in confessional is a bit much to me. Lol Black churches should create a testimony app. I'd like to hear the opinions of people who are of Catholic faith...how will technology effect the worship?
Monday, February 21, 2011
Sunday, February 20, 2011
EHow explains the "Ghetto Hairstyle"...interesting...
"Bald head skoochie rat/yo hair can't touch ya back/perm,gel, and weave it/You really need it."
That's a throwback chant/song kids used to sing as an insult to girls with short hair. Or the ones who claimed their hair was longer "when you pressed it out" or "when it's wet." You remember the little girls tugging at that back piece of hair to show their true "length." Lol. Maybe it's a "Black thing." Oh yes, there will be quotes. I'm quoting the shit outta this topic.
I brought all that up to reflect how hair influences the Black community even from a young age. Lol I still have salon shop nightmares of burning scalp and hours under a dryer...in a booster seat. So now that I'm grown I've realized how the importance of hair plays a role in my race and around the world. Example...there's 2 hair salons within 3 blocks of me that stay open later than the 3 liquor stores not too far from them. THE HELL YOU DOIN GETTIN A WRAP DONE AT 1 IN THE MORNING GURRRRL KILL YOSELF.
It's really time we understood what our fascination with our hair is doing to our image.
Ask 5 white people what a ghetto girl looks like. Bet 5 dollars "weave" is going to come up. However all women who wear weaves aren't "ghetto"...and all "ghetto" women don't wear weaves.
So I wasn't surprised...simply disappointed when I came across an article on EHow entitled "Short Black Ghetto Hairstyles." I mean I was in awe...someone is gonna teach ME how to get a short black ghetto hairstyle! WOW!
I'll pause here so you can read the article yourself. It's important you read the article yourself!
Short Black Ghetto Hairstyles | eHow.com
Did you read it? I know right??!!
The first sentence got me lol, "One of the most popular hair styles for black hair is the ghetto look." I'm gonna just leave that one alone. I'm gonna put it down, and step back.
Then it goes into the "types" of styles...cuz we only got 3 right?? THEN it mentioned cornrows not needing to be redone for several weeks...several?? Naw son.
Cuz any "ghetto" person knows after about 2 solid weeks them boys get to itching, new growth is coming in, and it's near times for a washing. Otherwise the braids will look like (and I quote) "a head full of roaches having a meeting," I once heard a "ghetto" gentlemen talking to a woman with not so kept cornrows. Nah mean?
Let's keep it real, everyone has their perception of what ghetto is, especially when it comes to hair. But know that all the trouble Black women go through to look fly...is most of the time looked at as plain ghetto.
Now I've seen some ridiculous ass styles in my lifetime but it's probably chicks out there looking at my hair in the same way. You do what you feel, be proud of what you workin with. Just don't let your hair OWN you. When it's bout 2 degrees outside...put on a hat. If you wear a scarf those curls and flips just might stay. Don't spend rent/bill/childcare/important shit money on keeping ya do did. You lookin fly but you BROKE. That's triflin.
I could go on but I'm tired. I just wanted to share a little piece of the outside world's eyes on a main element in my community...hair. The global influence our culture has had on hair is as huge as locs and kinks as it is weaves and perms. WORD.
By the way, the article was written by Rebekah Worsham...well since we on stereotypes I'll just go on and say it. Sounds like a white chick nicknamed Bekah to me. Maybe she has some cool Black friends...
That's a throwback chant/song kids used to sing as an insult to girls with short hair. Or the ones who claimed their hair was longer "when you pressed it out" or "when it's wet." You remember the little girls tugging at that back piece of hair to show their true "length." Lol. Maybe it's a "Black thing." Oh yes, there will be quotes. I'm quoting the shit outta this topic.
I brought all that up to reflect how hair influences the Black community even from a young age. Lol I still have salon shop nightmares of burning scalp and hours under a dryer...in a booster seat. So now that I'm grown I've realized how the importance of hair plays a role in my race and around the world. Example...there's 2 hair salons within 3 blocks of me that stay open later than the 3 liquor stores not too far from them. THE HELL YOU DOIN GETTIN A WRAP DONE AT 1 IN THE MORNING GURRRRL KILL YOSELF.
It's really time we understood what our fascination with our hair is doing to our image.
Ask 5 white people what a ghetto girl looks like. Bet 5 dollars "weave" is going to come up. However all women who wear weaves aren't "ghetto"...and all "ghetto" women don't wear weaves.
So I wasn't surprised...simply disappointed when I came across an article on EHow entitled "Short Black Ghetto Hairstyles." I mean I was in awe...someone is gonna teach ME how to get a short black ghetto hairstyle! WOW!
I'll pause here so you can read the article yourself. It's important you read the article yourself!
Short Black Ghetto Hairstyles | eHow.com
Did you read it? I know right??!!
The first sentence got me lol, "One of the most popular hair styles for black hair is the ghetto look." I'm gonna just leave that one alone. I'm gonna put it down, and step back.
Then it goes into the "types" of styles...cuz we only got 3 right?? THEN it mentioned cornrows not needing to be redone for several weeks...several?? Naw son.
Cuz any "ghetto" person knows after about 2 solid weeks them boys get to itching, new growth is coming in, and it's near times for a washing. Otherwise the braids will look like (and I quote) "a head full of roaches having a meeting," I once heard a "ghetto" gentlemen talking to a woman with not so kept cornrows. Nah mean?
Let's keep it real, everyone has their perception of what ghetto is, especially when it comes to hair. But know that all the trouble Black women go through to look fly...is most of the time looked at as plain ghetto.
Now I've seen some ridiculous ass styles in my lifetime but it's probably chicks out there looking at my hair in the same way. You do what you feel, be proud of what you workin with. Just don't let your hair OWN you. When it's bout 2 degrees outside...put on a hat. If you wear a scarf those curls and flips just might stay. Don't spend rent/bill/childcare/important shit money on keeping ya do did. You lookin fly but you BROKE. That's triflin.
I could go on but I'm tired. I just wanted to share a little piece of the outside world's eyes on a main element in my community...hair. The global influence our culture has had on hair is as huge as locs and kinks as it is weaves and perms. WORD.
By the way, the article was written by Rebekah Worsham...well since we on stereotypes I'll just go on and say it. Sounds like a white chick nicknamed Bekah to me. Maybe she has some cool Black friends...
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Lindsay Lohan Hits a Lick @ Jewelry Store!!
AWW snap...this girl done done it again! Lindsay can't seem to stay away from the pen! Maybe this time she'll have to serve a full sentence. LOL what's that like 13 hours?
For the complete story head to WGN news website by clicking below:
Lindsay Lohan Jewelry: Reports Say Lindsay Lohan To Be Charged With Felony - WGN
My thoughts:
Seriously I really hope Lindsay Lohan doesn't get time 4 stealing a necklace;jail isn't teaching this broad shit. They should attach an anti-theft lock to the necklace and make her wear it all the time,forever.On some Twilight Zone type stuff she'll be nuts in like 3 months. That'll teach her. That's right, make her sleep in it, screw in it, shower in it...wear it with outfits that doesn't match! Justice needs to start getting a little creative.
For the complete story head to WGN news website by clicking below:
Lindsay Lohan Jewelry: Reports Say Lindsay Lohan To Be Charged With Felony - WGN
My thoughts:
Seriously I really hope Lindsay Lohan doesn't get time 4 stealing a necklace;jail isn't teaching this broad shit. They should attach an anti-theft lock to the necklace and make her wear it all the time,forever.On some Twilight Zone type stuff she'll be nuts in like 3 months. That'll teach her. That's right, make her sleep in it, screw in it, shower in it...wear it with outfits that doesn't match! Justice needs to start getting a little creative.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Damn it's been a minute!
Working hard or hardly working? Pick one, that's my reason for absence.
I also must admit wurms, I become complacent with my laziness especially in non-stressful times in my life. So it's kinda a positive; I can't really complain about much.
On a PERSONAL level, that is.
As far as society, I've almost given up. I've stepped inside of my drama free bubble (all I do is work, chill, and my relationship is sweet. So it's not much to sweat about in here.) so it's become almost difficult to understand and empathize with the common day problems. I know it sounds selfish but when you've arrived at that point of complete FUCK-IT-ISM (say it with me) you realize how petty all those "big deals" were before.
Within the past 8 months I've seen 2 friends pass, 2 more get pregnant (circle of life), prices go up, # of small businesses go down, 95% of the US covered in snow,2 Black candidates argue over crack, random dead birds falling from the sky and fish floating to the surface,Egypt in political ruins...oh I could go on for days.
Not to mention the issues that seem to repeat themselves in my community. There's still a ridiculous boom of single mothers, abusive or absent fathers, more police corruption than service, total neglect from the city and aldermen, rampant drug addiction, senseless violence and moreover the victims and aggressors are getting younger and younger.
Anyone can relate. It's fucked up everywhere lol. But if you can find that lil spark of light in a room of shadows don't let it burn out. Your ability to see beyond the negativity is the strength needed to help the rest of your environment do the same.
People aren't happy anymore. Most don't even know what would make them happy even if they had a chance to be. Whether it's their childhood or life experience, some people let society decide what will make them content, less fearful, and self-confident.
Our purpose has and always will create the path we travel to reach who we are right now.
Peace and blessings,
D.U.B.
I also must admit wurms, I become complacent with my laziness especially in non-stressful times in my life. So it's kinda a positive; I can't really complain about much.
On a PERSONAL level, that is.
As far as society, I've almost given up. I've stepped inside of my drama free bubble (all I do is work, chill, and my relationship is sweet. So it's not much to sweat about in here.) so it's become almost difficult to understand and empathize with the common day problems. I know it sounds selfish but when you've arrived at that point of complete FUCK-IT-ISM (say it with me) you realize how petty all those "big deals" were before.
Within the past 8 months I've seen 2 friends pass, 2 more get pregnant (circle of life), prices go up, # of small businesses go down, 95% of the US covered in snow,2 Black candidates argue over crack, random dead birds falling from the sky and fish floating to the surface,Egypt in political ruins...oh I could go on for days.
Not to mention the issues that seem to repeat themselves in my community. There's still a ridiculous boom of single mothers, abusive or absent fathers, more police corruption than service, total neglect from the city and aldermen, rampant drug addiction, senseless violence and moreover the victims and aggressors are getting younger and younger.
Anyone can relate. It's fucked up everywhere lol. But if you can find that lil spark of light in a room of shadows don't let it burn out. Your ability to see beyond the negativity is the strength needed to help the rest of your environment do the same.
People aren't happy anymore. Most don't even know what would make them happy even if they had a chance to be. Whether it's their childhood or life experience, some people let society decide what will make them content, less fearful, and self-confident.
Our purpose has and always will create the path we travel to reach who we are right now.
Peace and blessings,
D.U.B.
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