Yeah, There Will be Changes

Another year of blogging for me is upon us. I've told you guys before I have no idea when & where to stop this crazy thing. When I do, you'll be the first to know.

This year there will be two changes. Change is good. Change is necessary.

Change 1: I miss giving my opinion on different stories I see on the internet or on TV. I don't do it as often as I started.

So, how about you guys send me some articles to give my opinion on? As long as they are;

• Real Stories from reputable sources. And I will verify.
• Not political. I keep my political views off this blog. I just want you to vote, that's all
• No stories that will cause me to bash anyone because of their disability, financial status, gender, health, religion/creed, race, or sexuality.

Also, my opinion can be discussed, but it not up for argument. If you want a "Yes Person", don't send any stories. Oh, if I can't give you an informed view, I will let you know via email. So like your questions, send those articles to C.Out.Spoken.Diva@gmail.com.

Change 2: I won't be doing any more hair & makeup update posts. Sorry, but they are starting to bore me. Plus, I'm not an MUA or a Beauty Influencer.

There are pictures all over this post. They're from whenever I used new products this blog year. Also, there is a length check (& a grey strand sighting) pic or two. If you are interested in a look, let me know and I'll slide that product info to you.

See, those weren't bad.

I thank everyone for reading any posts I have ever published. I'm just putting my views & mindset out there. And of course, I promise the OUTSPOKEN_DIVA blog you've come to enjoy.

As Always Talking to You In Adult Terms

A Blog Highlight!!!

This probably a 1st because I never made a post about pubbing a blog. I follow so many but this one is different.

Birthday Indulgence!
Chicken with Spinach & Carrots
Pinot Grigio sauce over Pasta
Roma tomatoes

Yesterday, was my birthday. Celebrated it in a Very adult responsible style (work, housework, cooking, lurking #BlackGuyNerds on Twitter). My Grandmother & mother gave me gifts. It was very nice and quaint birthday, so far. I had Birthday brunch & cake, Sunday and have two more events later. Then today, I got so very happy news.

So my friend, Pink Red started her own blog. And her introductory post included her telling me, I was the inspiration. I had no clue. I know she reads my posts. She's commented on a few of them. And am honored to be an inspiration. Guess that's what being yourself get you.

Well to tell her Thank You, I am "pubbing" her blog. She's just getting started with her introduction but I believe in her. If you think I am real, Pink Red or as she calls herself, ItzMeAllDay is going to be Real. I don't have Fake friends. So, go check her out at Random Babblings (if that link doesn't work here is the URL, http://randombabblingsofme.blogspot.com/) and support her.

Oh, her name will still be Pink Red on here. I worked hard to think of that name. That's a thesaurus researched name, LoL Check her out.

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Another Blog Year, Another Journey Coming Up

Well, Thoughts of an OUTSPOKEN_DIVA is almost 4 years (July 3rd). On the third, I'll be a tad busy with work and preparations for my weekend plans so, I'm telling you guys early of a few known new plans for the blog.

This is what I looked like 4 years ago at my birthday dinner. That dress is so big on me now. I could put a blouse under it and make it a jumper. Oh and see my short bob. I told you guys my hair was short.

This is me at this year's birthday dinner. Longer hair and fitting in a dress 5 years old and 2 sizes smaller without seeing my rolls. Still working on my arms. I was looking at my oldest aunt's arms and I think it might be hereditary among the heavier members. Regardless, I'm still lighting the kettlebells to get the jokers slimmer not hit people with them like my name is Sean Combs (He & I are too old to act that foolish).

Now as for the blog, there will be a New year-long series based healthier holiday recipes.

Do you know parable of the talents found in Matthew 25:14–30?
A master who was leaving his house to travel, and, before leaving, entrusted his property to his servants. According to the abilities of each man, one servants received five talents, the second servants received two talents, and the third servants received one talent. The property entrusted to the three manslaves was worth 8 talents, where a talent was a significant amount of money. Upon returning home, after a long absence, the master asks his three servants for an accounting of the talents he entrusted to them. The first and the second servants explain that they each put their talents to work, and have doubled the value of the property with which they were entrusted; each servants was rewarded. .The third servant, however, had merely hidden his talent, had buried it in the ground, and was punished by his master.

Well, because of  me doing a healthier soul food series, I am being rewarded and the Holiday Healthy series is a part of it. I am so glad I was not like the third servant and decided not to hide my talent.

The series is self explanatory. I will be providing healthy & helpful tips & recipes doing different holidays. Weight gain refuses to not take a vacation. So, the calories we consume on holidays count too. And this series starts right in time for Independence Day. I know many of us will be chowing down of on some cookout food if some kind. Some will even be cooking for some of these cookouts. Well, if you want to save yourself some calories & fat stay tuned. It will probably drop soon because if you are like my home, there's some shopping that needs to be done this week.

It has been a while since I told you guys anything here about a web series. That is because I have been watching them. LoL Oh there is a new one by Black & SexyTV on there new Black & Sexy Now PPV called Sexless that wrapped in May. I promise you, they have been taking notes on my life since I was 15. It's about 4 ladies (well 3 and maybe 1 depending on your definition of sex) who are all not having sex. 2 are virgins & 2 are celibate (again depending on your definition). I have been every woman on that show in some shape, form or fashion. The introduction minisodes & first episode are free on their YouTube channel. You can watch them HERE. Also the Marriage Tour season 3 HERE & Dating Savannah Love HERE (who's dating life looks a lot like mine) have started. And soon prepare for my thug tears. The web show, That Guy is ending its run with a third season. I reviewed the movie (LINK) earlier this year. Thanks to its spin-off, Being Nia & the Sexless spin-off, Chef Julian some of my questions have been answered. Ronnie will be around a little & Darryl has learned a lesson from the Judah/Stacy issue. He learned it so well he was schooling this guy named Julian well. After the series finale, I will do a farewell post to That Guy. I think as long as Judah & Deon or Mike & Deon don't start dating, I think I will be fine. We shall see.

And that is it. I'll try not to negative and be very informed about everything I post for another year. No matter the topic, I will be 100% OUTSPOKEN_DIVA. Last and Never least, Thank You to every reader of this blog. I was just typing stuff  I need to get off my brain.

As Always, Talking to You in Adult Terms

On this Day (27th of July) in 2011...

I have been blogging on here for 3 years. I had so many topics running around in my head and No one at the time to talk to so I started a blog on a site that seems not to be going anywhere (had blogs on Myspace & Curvy Chick before) anytime soon. I don't regret doing a blog. I've learned a lot about myself (highs, lows, and between) and you guys my readers. I plan to keep going maybe delve in the world of Vlogging one day, even. But as long as I think I have something to talk about or they shut down Blogger.com this is where I be.

To my readers, each and everyone of you. 

So here your assignment (FBF that comment on FB and others who like to text me what they think cause they haven't figure out how to comment (Love you..but, Comment on the blog I'll see & answer on there, I promise, even f you go Anonymous (and stop being lazy :-)) (If you're on the mobile site (you know viewing the blog on your phone) hit "post a comment" IPhone & IPad user read this link http://www.johnlarge.co.uk/2013/01/26/problems-posting-comments-on-blogger-from-ios-ipad-safari-and-chrome/ for help) for the comment box. Over the past three years, what have you learn about and/or from me? Also what was your favorite blog up to date. What topics would you like me to discuss?

I love you all.

As Always, Talking to You in Adult Terms