To Love and Protect by Lynn McCall

A story by Lynn McCall. Book review:

     No time for love since losing her husband, Vi Simpson poured her energy into her business and being a mom. When her son is killed in the line of duty her perfect world shatters. Devastated, she turns to his partners willing arms for support. BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY Clay Marshall, broodingly handsome street-wise cop, gives her a strong shoulder to lean on. With the sultry widow gathered in his arms, however, all his good intentions fade making him want to do more than dry her tears. As the investigation uncovers his dead partner's love affair with a woman who knows the murderer' Clay gets caught in a web of danger that brings him face-to-face with the killer. While hos very life hangs in the balance shocking secrets, ridicule and family censure are focused on them, threatening to tear the lovers apart. This is a scintillating tale of the longing and love, sizzling encounters and taboo relationships, suspense and murder that will leave you wanting more.

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On the rise! Wreckelss Wear!

As you saw on my last blog I am promoting young African Americans who are doing their own thing! Now it is my turn, after posting that my boyfriend is an amazing tattoo artist I figured why not post about myself and make it all fair (Que my evil laugh). Over the past few months I have started making my own creations I call Wreckless Wrist, a line of bracelets, earrings and whatever else I can make! I do not usually post my pictures on the net but after some motivation from my father I have decided to blog about it and show off my semi talent (OK I'm lying I'm fuckin talented! lol)!!!! Okay, so if you happen to like my product please feel free to contact me at my email: ms.brittany0790@yahoo.com. Thank you and enjoy!

Welp this is just a preview of my stuff definitely not everything. But again if you would like to purchase any of my items email me :-) don't forget to hit Marques up for tattoos! Remember what I said, don't put your dreams in a box...that's for people with small minds! Go after what you love! Peace n Love!

On the rise: Marques M. ATL TATTOO ARTIST

It has been a million years since I have been on here but I am back! Stronger than ever and introducing an amazing artist to you all! Last year I met a young man named Marques, he is a very creative tattoo artist outta the ATL! Before I met him my ink was boring, I only had a few tattoos and after my first tattoo from him....I simply couldn't get enough! When I tell you it is amazing to see a young African American man passionate about what he does for a living and doing his own thing....IT IS PRETTY AWESOME! He started tattooing less than a year ago and after I post these pictures of his work, ask me how long he has been tattooing again lol. Dude is a beast. If you live in the Atlanta area and you want to get inked you can reach him on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Marques1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/marq231 and Follow him on Instagram: marq213

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT MARQUES FOR TATTOOS. HE IS BY FAR ONE OF THE MOST TALENTED YOUNG ARTIST I HAVE EVER MET. IF YOU HAVE A DREAM FOLLOW IT DON'T PUT IT IN A BOX AND ONLY PULL IT OUT TO LOOK AT IT EVERY NOW AND THEN. IF IT MAKES YOU HAPPY THAT IS ALL THAT MATTERS. LET MARQUES BE YOUR INSPIRATION TO DO WHAT YOU LOVE. PEACE N LUV PPL!

Are you over your fuckin ex? I AM!

So it has been since July that I have been single. I am happier than ever because I get to flirt. One thing that I noticed is I do NOT talk or think about my ex. However this is a guide to see if you are or are not over your ex, I saw this on a site and it made me laugh. I have changed some things of course, I hope you get a kick outta this:

1. Have you gone at least a week without any contact?

     You remember those days where your ex made you feel so fuckin miserable? Why keep in contact with someone who you couldn't stand? Makes no sense to me at all. Do you think they really want to talk to you if you two argued all the time or had some kind of disagreement? I think not. They just feel bad for you probably. Now if you aren't talking to your ex this is a huge step for you. Good look!

2. Are you able to delete your ex's contact info from your phone?

     Please hold onto nothing. It ended for a reason; do you honestly think they have your number in their phone? If they do, they are not over you either. I am sure you are keeping it for those "just in case" moments, when you wana call just in case, send a card just in case, but when you get to that point where you don't give a F about those "just in case" moments you are moving right on with your life. To be honest I wouldn't spit on my ex if he was on fire to help put it out.

3. You stopped wondering what your ex is up to.

     I have no reason to care what my ex is doing. Neither should you. I know that being with someone for a while means you cared....blah blah blah, who cares now? You're too busy living your own life to spend any time thinking about what kind of toilet paper he is using or whether he is at a movie. It is just no longer relevant to you.

4. Your heart goes pitter patter for someone else

      This is a huge move for you at this point, you are single and you are dating around.A new interest means you are opening up and your ex is moving further and further into your past. Who has time to worry about a break up when there are more intriguing people in your life? You won’t catch me being worried about my bald headed ex when I got a pty texting and calling me.

5. You don't compare your new relationship to the old one.

      BIGGEST FUCKIN TURN OFF! Who wants to hear about someone’s ex every other day? When you no longer do this it means your ex is no longer relevant to your love life anymore. She/he is only holding you back if you are doing this. Let go and go with the freakin flow because people don't care about the past.

6. No more "what if's?" 

     When you get to the point where you no longer try to add up what went wrong you are over your ex. I never sit around saying well what if I did x, y, and z, and got a different outcome. LOOK, it happened how it was suppose to happen! So move on! 

When I realized I no longer let my past hold me back I got so much further. I felt so much stronger. Either get back with your ex or forget them because it can definitely ruin any future relationships. 

CONFIDENCE

It has been too long since I updated my blog. I have been going through so much it makes no sense at all. I have been through a breakup, trying to get back into school, friend issues, love issues, and I got attacked my a cat! So not cool! But let me say this, since my breakup I have lost weight physically, mentally, and literally. I feel soooooo much more BEAUTIFUL than I ever have in the past two years and my confidence has gone through the roof! I will never again put more time into a dude than I do myself. I learned to not put 100% trust in man, to not let a man make me think I am worthless and to do everything with grace. I feel so much better about my life and I wanted to let my readers know that I am indeed succeeding in life. I have a job interview coming up soon which is wayyyy past due. AND I KNOW GOD IS ABOUT TO BLESS ME AND ALLOW ME TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL so that I can finish what I started. Over the course of two years I gained weight, didn't go to school, ruined a few friendships, and my self esteem was SOOOOOOOOOOO INCREDIBLY LOW. LADIES and GENTLEMEN, never let anyone put you down, take from you, and make you feel worthless. You are beautiful and you have sooo many people by your side who love you. Since then I have met new people in my life, I feel amazing and I am smitten for someone. Live your life, and do it with confidence. Mines is definitely thru the roof! DONT EVER BE AFRAID TO STEP OUT ON FAITH! If something ain't right, please fix it because in the long run it will save you a whole of of hurt. I LOVE YOU! STAY CONFIDENT, STAY SMART AND STAY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

Men...dress up as women....to be with....hmm... o_O

I have nothing against gay people, I think that it is their decision and everyone has to live their own life. HOWEVER, I was talking with my dad yesterday and the topic came up: why do men do drag or why do men like men if they are only going to dress up like a woman to be with a man? I was watching videos of different men who dress up in drag and then I watched a video about a girl who had two gay men do her makeup and hair like drag makeup. She concluded her video with "it is harder for a woman to dress up in drag and pretend to be a Man pretending to be a woman". It has always kind of confused me on how men act like women. Although in my opinion, women do not act like how gay men portray us. They go all out. A little too flamboyant. However, my point is....your a man, but you want to be a woman....dress up like a woman with clown makeup on and you like men o_O confuses the shit outta me. BUT TO EACH HIS OWN!!!!! Gay men and women are just like everyone else. They live their life. I do not see color or sex as an issue, just curious about things. I had to get that off of my chest.

The Days after.

I turned 21 on Saturday.....I was soooooo anxious to show my ID to the whole world and the funny thing is I haven't been checked! lol It feels good to order a drink and they don't ID you but I was sooooo looking forward to it. So when I bought my first bottle of liquor I was so excited to show my ID. I want to say one thing: Thank you to everyone for all of the birthday wishes. Most of all I want to thank my mother and father for all that they did for me on my special day. They went all out, they got me cute clothes, a beautiful cake and threw me a nice gathering. I know my brother doesn't read my blog however, I want to thank him for the jeans he bought me. Family is so amazing, they go out of their way for me....there is nothing better than family. My boyfriend came out as well, I love him for taking time to spend with me. We had a wonderful time. Jasmine, thank you for the gifts and your presence!!!!!! love you all!!!! And last but not least, I want to thank everyone for all of the birthday wishes, gifts and cards. Peace and Love to all. P.S.S, DO NOT DRINK UNDERAGE!!!!! IT IS SO MUCH BETTER WHEN YOU ARE 21 AND ABLE TO DRINK WITHOUT THE CHANCE OF GETTING IN TROUBLE!