Everyone has to make decisions whether we like it or not. We will either be proud of our decisions or not-so-proud/maybe even ashamed or embarrassed Sometimes we will have to go through situations where we will not even know what the right decision is, but we make one anyway. Other times we get confused about what is going to be the best decision for us and the people we love.

Maybe you have to make a decision to end a romance, pick between a few awesome schools, cut the blue wire or the red wire, take your money out of certain stocks or invest in something else, and even pulling the plug. Whether we like it or not we will have to make huge, life-changing decisions for ourselves (and sometimes for others) as long as we live.

BRAIN V. HEART

I sometimes make my decisions with my heart instead of my brain. It is not an uncommon thing among human beings I mean we are not all robots…yet. It depends what you prefer. I think having a balance between your mind & heart is the best. 50/50.

Sometimes when I have to be the one making the decision for myself  I start to get a little anxious because I think of all the things that can go right or wrong. Other times, I grin and bear it and just make a decision for the sake of making it. It feels good to make a decision. It makes you feel in control of whatever the situation may be. What I want to do is help come up with tools for FAB & Effective Decision-Making.

FACE IT: NO ONE CARES

Please don’t go and think that a major decision is “OMG should I text him??”, “Should I go to the party on Saturday? That bitch is going & I don’t want to run into her”, “Should I shave before prom?” Questions like that are not going to ruin your life is you make the wrong decision. I am talking about major decisions. Financial ones, Romantic ones, Educational ones, Career ones. Those are very important things everyone deals with in their young/adult lives. Unless you are Oprah and want to make awesome decisions for others. Be my guest

My Challenge

I have been applying to graduate schools and have to make a final decision about where I want to go for the program I am passionate about. This is huge. There are so many pros & cons. So many things that can go right or wrong. Meeting new students, paying for tuition, the length and quality of the program. I am using this as an example because the way I will decide is super basic and can apply to any decision you have to make.

How to Make FAB Decisions:

After weeks of contemplating the pros&cons in my mind I realized that I confused the hell out of myself and needed to gather my thoughts in a more productive way.

1. Write all of your questions down and make sure you have the accurate answers from both schools.
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3. Make an excel sheet of all the facts (Yeah, I know NERD STATUS. I was shocked at myself when I did this) But it helped organize and clear my mind like crazy!

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   This can also work!

5. Analyze the stats. I ranked the things about the schools that are most important to me (i.e.: the length of the program)
6. Ask yourself,  “How will I feel if I do ___.” “Do I imagine myself at _____  school.” Trying to visualize the situation about where you want to end up will help put things in perspective.
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8. Go with your gut feeling. Although, It is a little confused at times, I always trust my gut feeling. This is when you know you are making the right decision for yourself.
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How to make Horrible Decisions:

1. Waiting and waiting to see what happens before it’s too late
2. Making decisions while in an emotional fit (like screaming: “I hate you!! I don’t want to ever see you again! I wish you were dead!” I meannnnnnn…
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4. Validating with more than 10 people. I mean ok, consulting and getting advice from experts in the field that’s fine. But asking more than a certain amount of people will confuse the hell out of you so do yourself a favor and leave it to a max of 6 (MAAAAX)
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6. Not learning from your past mistakes
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Have anything to add? I’d love to hear what you do to make FAB Decisions! Comment below or e-mail me at doozyfab@gmail.com

I know what you are thinking, “No way, I am way too much of a stud to be in the ‘friend zone’” or “I put out for the guy so he will ask me to be his girlfriend in no time” or “As long as I keep taking her out on dates she will for sure say yes to being my girlfriend”.

Here’s the part when you hear a siren go off because naivety is being detected.  EHHHHHH! WRONGGGGG!!!

Think of leaving the friend zone like the 12-step program (for AA’s of course). The first step is to accept it. Accept that you are in the friend zone. Do not lie to yourself when you feel deep down that you are in a rut and cannot get out. Do not deny.

Unlike Ronnie over here...DO NOT DENY THAT YOU ARE IN THE FRIEND ZONE!

You are in the friend zone if…

1. You are both out and the girl makes you carry her purse while she goes to hug another guy.
2. You have been hooking up for a long time and he/she still introduces you as their “friend” or “acquaintance” or even worse… “no one”
3. You are completely closed off about your feelings and continue to listen to your crush talk about who they are currently in love with #FAIL
4. Your crush says “You are like a brother/sister to me” or “I can tell you anything”
5. The only time you have touched is a boob graze at a bar or an “ass out” hug -_-
6. You have tried to kiss your crush and they said, “We should just be friends”
7. One of you is clingy
8. You wait on your crush hand and foot even if they blatantly said they (see #4)
9. You help her move out of her ex-boyfriend’s place and she asks why she can never find a nice guy.
10. He/She says “I love you like I love pizza” (this is debatable)

FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS.

Now that we have identified some situations of being in the friend zone let’s focus on what everyoneeeeeee wants to know. How the hell do I get out of here? No really, people get stuck in friend zones for years… I mean YEAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRSSSS.

I have experienced this and it did not end pretty. Even friends with benefits never work. No matter how good of friends you are or the lack of feelings you have. Someone will always grow a little more attached to the other and before you know it your friendship is ruined more than LC and Heidi (except one of you probably didn’t go ape shit and inflate your lips & breasts).

The route to exiting the friend zone must be done with the utmost patience and care. Leaving the friend zone can be two things. It can either be dramatic like running out of a Wells Fargo after robbing it. Or it can be a bit more tamed like leaving a yoga class early when everyone is in tree pose.

ESCAPING.

So let’s go through the two categories and what you can do. Warning: some of the rules overlap so if you are a little shy it’s time to bust out the big chops!

If you want to escape the friend zone with a bang you:

1. Bluntly tell your crush how you feel. Just do it. Dive into the situation. Throw yourself into the pool and learn how to swim (with no floaties).
2. Actions speak louder than words. Kiss the person when they least expect it, but be prepared for their “wtf” reaction? Or better their kissing-you-back-reaction.
3. Tell them their current bf/gf is not good for them and that you will be.
4. Touch. There is a platonic way of touching and a romantic way. Feeeell it out.
5. Do not be needy. Being needy kills attraction. Be a little more mysterious and let the other person wonder about you. Flip it around! Just relax. Don’t treat this crush like it is going to be the last one you’ll ever have.
6. SPEAK UP. Be open about your needs. If you really want your crush just say it. What do you have to lose?
7. Ask the person out on a date. It’s a big step but it’s better than watching them date someone else!
8. FLIRT!!!!!

If you want to escape the friend zone subtly you:

1. Tell a mutual friend who you know has a big mouth and will tell your crush you like them as more than a friend. Mind you, this can totally blow up in your face, but it’s an option.
2. Sit your crush down and tell them everything you like about them in a flirty way… make some hints.
3. Touch.  (See Rule #4 of above list).
4. Show a little more affection. If a girl is complaining about her bf/ex-bf and vents to you about then you are in the friend zone. To get out tell her you don’t want to hear it because of your little “conflict of interest”. She’ll start seeing you in a different way.
5. Don’t be needy. (See rule #5 of above list)
6. Make your crush a little jealous. Show them that you are wanted by others just as much as they are. When you are both out say something about someone you find remotely attractive and say something in front of your crush. It’s animal instincts people!
7. Ask the person out on a date (See rule #7 of above list)
8. FLIRT!!!!!

Here are some tips are doozy readers gave to us:

Paymaun: There’s only one way – letting them know how you feel, then moving on/forward. No point in not being true to your emotions if you feel strongly enough about someone
Mohib: Make a move llol
Shayan: by not getting into it in the first place….
Xavier: Invite her to dance then start with a kiss on the neck and if she responds with a giggle, don’t stop
Eric: stick it in
Caesar: unfriend her from facebook

There it is. The list. Two you can choose from. Now, some of them overlap because sometimes you just have to do those things to move forward from the situation. Like: flirting, touching, and not being needy. If you have any more tips e-mail me at doozyfab@gmail.com or leave a comment below!

I am going to come out and say it. Back in the day I did not know how to flirt if my life depended on it. If someone told me to “flirt” on the spot I would freeze and just stare. Imagine how awkward THAT can get. Not to mention uncomfortable, freakish, embarrassing, and unnatural (unless your into that, ew). Those moments made me come to the conclusion that I needed to come off a little bit friendly (not friskier, but friendlier there is a difference for all of you dirty-minded doozys).

The first thing I started to do was observe. When I would go out I would people-watch. I would witness men and women epically fail at this art called, “flirting”. Some women came off as hos and some men as gigalos (and some of them actually were those things – by the looks of what they were wearing and what was currently in their mouths). Anywho, I will admit I got a kick out of watching someone fail at flirting at a bar in a club. That’s probably the worst feeling because not only are they ignoring your “flirty signals” but that person turned right around to have a chat with someone next to you or behind you. Or even worse: They were waving to the person behind you and you sat there waving back thinking this person is trying to get your attention. Way off, bro…wayyyyyy off.

DO NOT BE AN ICE QUEEN

I started to become conscious of my own flirting habits. I noticed that the harder I tried the more “cold” I came off as.  When I was 12 years old I was in an improv acting class. I had a huge crush on this guy in my class. When I tried to flirt he called me an ice queen. Being 12 I had no idea what ice queen meant and thought it was good because the word “queen” is in it. -_- No. You do not ever want to be referred to as an ice when you are attempting to flirt or get someone’s attention. #LifeLessonsAsAChild.

I know a very good amount of people who have the best game I have ever seen.  It is important in flirting that you (ladies) do not come off as “one of the guys” or “one of the girls” (gentlemen). You will be automatically categorized into the friend zone (and most likely stuck there forever).

FAB FLIRTING TECHNIQUES

• Eye contact. Look at the person you are talking to. They will not know if you are interested if you keep staring at their boobs or at the person sitting next to them while having a conversation.

• Body language. Just like eye contact keep it towards the person. It is very important- subconsciously speaking this is how people know you are interested.  A small touch here and there. Ladies, touch his shoulder if he makes a joke and laugh. And if the joke sucks pretend to laugh but do not make that a pity-touch. That is just embarrassing.

• Smile. A little smile goes a long way. If you are across the room a smile is like an open invite for that other person to approach you. Now, don’t like show your teeth and do an ear to ear grin…….. that is what you want to do   if u want to get rid of the creeper at the club.

• Talk. Please speak. Don’t just nod your head like you’re in a “Men in Black” video. Say something. Respond to the question.  Let the person know you are interested.

• Touch the hair. Do not touch the hair on your back, arms, ass, face, chest)  or whip it back and forth. Gently push it to the side or something.  It’s a sign of “I hope I look good” which the other person subconsciously finds attractive.

HOW TO SUCK AT FLIRTING

• Texting. No. Sexting ok! Just don’t send out a mass message of your boobs or dick where people can see who else you sent it to. You idiot!
  

• Ignoring. C’mon. How old are you 5?!

• Making them jealous. For first timers don’t grab someone else to make the person you want jealous. They will get annoyed.

• Flirting with other people in front of your date. This is the most annoying thing anyone can do. If this happens to you  call them out on it and don’t pay attention to them. On second thought, leave.

• Talking about your ex. Talking ok. That’s good. But talking about your ex being wayyyy hotter than (insert ex gf’s name here)” or “(insert ex bf’s name here) took my dog away from me” Biggest turn off ever.

• Don’t be too much. Acting desperate. As desperate as Jersey Shore’s The Situation is to convince people him and Snookie hooked up. (We know already!)

What are your FAB Flirting techniques? Has there been a time where you did something to force someone to stop hitting on you? Comment on this article or e-mail me at doozyfab@gmail.com We want to hear your story!

9, 15, 17, 20, 25, never?

These numbers can mean anything. The number of times you went to the mall, the number of partners you may have had, how many siblings you may have, etc

In this article it will represent the different ages which some Doozys have had their first kiss or their first boyfriend/girlfriend, or even when their mustaches started to develop.

Everyone is different that is a given. I was a late bloomer. I used to be really embarrassed to admit it, but it’s the truth and why would I deny my own truth? There is nothing wrong with being a late bloomer and nothing wrong with having your first kiss at 5 years old (ohhh you curious child!).

WHEN I WAS 17…

I was introvert and shy when I had my first kiss. It was a peck, really, and I was 17. Some of you may be gasping at that age being like,  ”damn she must be a real prude”. Whatever, you will never know. ha. To me it was “my time”. You know how if someone dies it’s their “time”? Or when it is “your time” in line to order your food at California Chicken Café?  Well, kissing is like that too!

IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT SEX

Late bloomin’ doesn’t even need to be about a kiss, a boyfriend, a girlfriend,  sex, or whatever. It can be that your mustache has not started to grow yet (ladies, if this relates to you go get a wax or bleach). Or if your boobs have not grown in yet (Guys, if this relates to you please see someone about it, or go use a treadmill).

ohhh jack

If anyone makes fun of you for having developmental issues they have no heart or soul. Developing is beyond your control and please do not go to drastic measures by getting a boob job when you are 16 years old. (You are not even fully developed yet .. imagine how you will look when you are fully developed with a boob job…. You will look like Heidi… and no, not KLUM!

“I MUST LOOK/ACT LIKE I’M 35 WHEN I AM ONLY 20!”

Do not beat yourself up about it. Be kind to your body. Do not abuse it. Do not be hard on yourself. By all means, never think, “I must look/act like I’m 35 when I am only 20!”

If your friends are making fun of you, screw them… they probably look bloated because they developed too soon in the 3rd grade and have bigger boobs than Pam Anderson that they’re not allowed to play dodgeball because the gym teacher is afraid her boobs will pop.

All you have to do is wait. Everyone develops at his or her own speed.

IF YOU MUST BLOOM AHEAD OF YOUR TIME:

If you are not favorable to the idea of being a late bloomer when it comes to sex, boyfriends, girlfriends, or a first kiss there are 2 things you can do.

1) GO OUT THERE AND GET SOME. This will be forcing it, but if you do not think it is special and want to get it over with, go ahead and find someone (but please do not let it be a stranger or a homeless man…at least be someone you know).

2) WAIT. You can wait for that moment. Maybe it will not be the perfect moment, but at least it’s something with someone you know.

she waited

Either way it is up to you. Depends on if you cherish those moments or if you think they are just annoying milestones that is surrounded by a bunch of hype. My opinion, I am a sentimental person and I would pick the latter (#2).

In a follow up to my previous article, “GETTING OVER HEARTBREAK”   There is a little something people call “rebounding.”

To be honest,  rebounding is ok…IF it is clearly just that (as both parties are aware of it). Toying with someone’s emotions is just not right and leading him or her on is worse. So, if you are going to rebound, that person must be knowledgeable of the fact that you have just gotten out of a relationship and clearly only want to get some.

REBOUNDING… GET IT RIGHT.

Rebounding is healthy… but please do not mix rebounding with “a new relationship” or “falling in love again”.

Rebounding is strictly that. Usually, there can be no substantial relationship coming out of rebounding and it remains to satisfy a depressed, single person’s state of “I am alone!”

Rebounding is beneficial. It can help you look like you have moved on from your ex (which is an obvious game you play with your ex: who will end up old, shriveled and alone first.) YOU do NOT want this to be you. To win this “match” or “game” rebounding is one of the several steps to take to get over someone (only if you are comfortable of course).

Alternatives to rebounding:

1. Food – eating or cooking or even food-blogging
2. Going to the gym Gym
3. Writing your feelings
4. Listening to good music
5. Writing your own music
6. Watching funny videos
7. Watching a good movie
8. Making memorable movies with your friends
9. Spending time with your friends and family
10. Picking up a new hobby or something you have been wanting to do (paint, yoga, reading a book, etc)

Now, some of you do not support rebounding, others will. I am basically relating rebounding to moving on. Obviously, do not go talk your rebound’s ear off about how much your ex was better than him or her, but gathering the energy into entering a new, clean slate of your life (FREE OF YOUR EX). Start new. Just like you buy a new cologne or a new dress or new shoes … having a new “someone” or whatever you want to call it will help push you into the new direction.

I am not saying rebounding will help boost one’s self-esteem. DO NOT EVER ALLOW YOUR CONFIDENCE TO COME FROM A PERSON. IT COMES FROM WITHIN YOU.

Remember that rebounding is a short period of time almost like the pause Dora the Explorer waits for when she asks a question to her audience…. Or Kim Kardashian’s marriage to Kris Humphries. Just know it has a time limit.

Meredith Viera is one of the most notable journalists we have come to encounter on the news.

I must say, though, how it is a little strange that just days after Katie Couric announced she was leaving CBS Evening News, Meredith Viera has followed in her footsteps to leave The Today Show, and Matt Lauer is rumored to do the same. Quitting is not the FAB thing to do, but in Meredith Viera’s case… it is.

Let me explain. It is possible that the main reason she is leaving is because she wants to be more involved at home -as her youngest daughter heads for college in the fall- and with her husband who unfortunately is battling with multiple sclerosis. Family is one of the most vital blessings we have in this life and no matter what family should always be a top priority.

Nobody likes to feel rejected. Nobody likes to feel defeated. Nobody wants to be the person that is referred to as the “cowardly lion”. Whoever feels this way needs a little boost of courage. Now do not take all these tips and join the army or something (that’s a little much) but with this courage you can feel better and know that every decision you make is for your own good.

Whether you want to build up courage to break up with someone or to finally ask someone out or to speak up and voice your opinion these 14 simple ways will help you to feel more confident about it.

Courage is about strengthening your relationship with yourself.

Here are ways to build courage & strengthening your inner core.

1. Nike: Just Do It.

You know how back in the old days some parents (or grandparents) would just throw children in the pool and make them learn how to swim themselves? Well, it’s kind of like that. Sure, one might freak out while they are falling into those deep (or even shallow) waters, but once you actually learn how to swim (5 or 6 throws later) you would want to just jump in.  Or even better… Dive. By “just doing it” you can feel the courage and the rush that you did this all yourself…Whatever decision or action it might be afterward you will feel relieved.

2. Affirmative!

Affirmations are the best things anyone can do. When I was in high school we were given an envelope and everyone was given a piece of paper. We had to write one thing we liked about that person -even if we hated them and she totally cheated to win prom queen (S.L.U.T.) . In my envelope I had some saying ”you are beautiful” and ”I always see you smile and wish I was like that” or the cliche ”you’re a good friend don’t ever change

k.i.t” (this person clearly thought he was signing a yearbook in 1993.)

These affirmations can be written by other people or even on your own.

3. Have hope- Don’t be a  “Doozy Downer”. Have some hope that whatever you want to do you can make it happen!

4. Be open- New experiences will open your eyes. Wanting to do them is key.

5.  Be Resilient - Dust yourself off an try again.

6. Join toastmasters – Google it, it is amazing! Public speaking techniques as well as connecting with others.

7. Do yoga- meditation all the way to self-talk

8. Talk to strangers. – We are all conditioned to not talk to that guy holding lollipops in a gray van across the street. You don’t have to talk to thatttttt guy, but if your in an elevator with a stranger then strike up a conversation “love your shoes where did you get them?” “your baby is so cute!” (unless they’re those moms who hate people) “I got that product too. Works great!” it keeps you more ongoing and will even put you in a better mood.

9. Make eye contact. Anywhere you are. To the cash register, the bag boy, the baby in a stroller, the dog, the pizza man, the homeless guy..

10. Don’t make excuses. Self-explanatory

11. Learn a new language. There is nothing more embarrassing than mispronouncing a word and looking stupid. This is the best way to build courage.

12. Ask & you shall receive. Stop complaining about what you don’t have and go out and get it yourself.

13. Speak your mind. Stick to your guns and don’t be afraid to say how you feel.

14. Clean your room. Really, take a garbage bag and haul out all the crap that filling up your room and think of it as all the fear holding you back from having courage. A clean room = clean mind. Try it.

Does this help you talk to the girl next door? Or that hot guy in 12C? Let me know what you do to build courage — no matter where you are!

I would like to thank SEXANDFESSENJOON.com for putting up my guest post on their blog. Check it out! Use a ho& here it is below Enjoy!

USE A HO

Hey joonies,

We enjoyed DoozyFab’s last post (click here) so much, we decided to bring her back for another original FABulous post.  Check her out below and if you want more of her, visit her blog: www.doozyfab.com.

It’s like being stuck between a rock and a boulder when a girl is dating more than one guy.  Why?  From a girl’s perspective, think of it has being perceived as a “ho” just because you’re “talking” or “hooking up” with more than one guy — add to that the conflict you face between your own feelings of love, culture, and the fact that your own father just might disown you because you don’t want to go to your khastegari.

WHEN I GROW UP…

Growing up, i was perceived as the “goody two shoes” out of my friends — in other words, I was a “prude,” or a “nun,” people would say, “don’t talk to her, she’s not easy.”  My favorite: “Oh she’s Persian!”

Honestly, I don’t really care about these titles.  People are just jealous of me (in the wise words of Gretchen Weiners).

Always keeping it real

I have to say, I do think it is okay to date around, but I don’t think its okay to base one’s entire life on the person they are dating.  I’ve seen this happen to so many people and I’m still shocked when some people stay home at night because they are trying to be “good” in their relationships (even though their boyfriend/girlfriend is out partying without them).  It happens.  But…

We do not need to have a boyfriend/girlfriend.  What we do NEED is food, water, oxygen, clothes, family, and maybe some hookah or Akbar Mashti ice cream.

#Delicious

Pesars & Dokhtars…

There is always a double standard between men and women… especially when it comes to Persians.  Like the fact that our older brothers are “God’s gift to the world” and they can do no wrong.  The men can date as many white or Indian girls as they wish, and get away with it.  To be honest, its really not fair because if a Persian girl were to do that… she is automatically a “jendeh” (whore/slut).

You are a ho if…

• You photoshop the herpes off your lips before you upload your pics onto Facebook.
• You have sex on the first date.  A guy will most likely not commit because he is probably going to think that girl is doing the same thing with other guys.
• You are sending nudey pictures to people you haven’t met yet… or have “met” on Facebook.
• Your mother is a ho.
• You used to date a pimp.
• You are a stripper or exotic dancer (too easy).
• You have had sex with more than ten people. iF A HOE DOESN’T VALUE HERSELF… NO MAN WILL VALUE HER.
• Porn star = ho.
• TRAMP STAMP!

NOT cute

• You wear ripped up clothes to a club (try to keep it classy, man)!
• You are checking out other guys at a bar/club while you’re already with another guy.
• Your reputation is “talk to the person for five minutes only, then get some ass!”
• Your boobs are higher than your nose job in your club dress.  It’s actually kind of funny… sometimes “hos” try NOT to dress like hos and that ironically makes them look like a bigger slut.

FREEDOM HAS NO LIMITS…

Now that I’ve cleared up what a real ho is, there is no need to feel guilty.

Agheh maman-bozorgeht sekkteh kard (if you grandmother has a heart attack) because you’re talking to two guys at once and NOT preparing chai (tea) for your upcoming “suitor” instead, DON’T TRIP. Just know that she comes from a different time where literally… NOBODY DATED.  And her idea of a “ho” is women whose headscarf got blown away by the wind.

What a bunch of “sluts”

While your traditional parents might scold you for not sitting in the Law Library or Medical library (while you’re a poli-sci. or history major) to find a husband– you need to realize that it is okay to talk to some guy in the “Hollywood scene” or a guy with no job.  Don’t trip.

You’re only young once… and you can’t get away with all that once you hit above your mid-20s.

Butt do know that your parents want the best for you and when you are done hanging out with Brad Pitt and Charlie Sheen on the weekend… you can study in those libraries Monday through Friday.

YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE…

Don’t let all those double standards bring you down.  You are not a ho (unless you’ve checked off three or more from the list above). Know where you stand in your relationships and know that there is more to life than PESARS (boys).

So what’s up joonies?  Agree with my hoe tips or what?

You can thank Ryan Seacrest for this article because I was compelled to watch a video he posted on his twitter by saying, “Was going to sleep last night and saw ur tweets about #StopKony…watched in bed, was blown away. If u haven’t seen yet…”

So A) I have seen the “#StopKony” hashtag all over the Internet and was getting curious and B) I would love to see what Ryan Seacrest watches before he goes to sleep…

When the video began I thought it was like one of those videos where all they talk about is demographic statistics and try to freak you out with a bunch of numbers. Even halfway through the video I started thinking, “Maybe it’s about a friendship between a man and his new friend from Africa named Jacob”. I was wrong again. -_-

“Right now there are more people on Facebook than there were on the planet 200 years ago.”

It’s a great opening to an incredible video that will open your eyes and your reality.

Joseph Kony is a guerrilla group leader in the country of Uganda. People fear for their lives when they are close to him and even in the same country. Jacob, one of the children who’s story we hear about, saw his own brother killed before his eyes.

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Just take that in a moment. He watched. Could u even imagine? This is his reality. Whereas someone somewhere else’s reality is the complete opposite where there biggest worry is getting into school or getting evicted, this boy … Along with most of the country.. Runs for his life.

Some people do know how to figure out ways to help others in these situations. Starting non-profit organizations or even going to the country itself. Others, like me, write about… To enlighten the world and readers what is happening in the world somewhere that is not our own little “Charlie Sheen drinks tiger blood” and “I don’t want to become a scientologist” bubble of news. This is something else.

So I want everyone to watch this video and tell me your reactions. During the video they show ways we can help from our own homes. We can become part of a movement where we take action from just one person’s idea. We can become part of something so revolutionary that it will help save thousands of lives.

WATCH VIDEO HERE: KONY 2012

The Oscar have arrived and so have my FAB Predictions!!!

It is pretty miserable how Eddie Murphy literally went out with a bang for not being able to host this year (and for that I AM SO THANKFUL!) When I heard the news I instantly thought Billy Crystal is going to host and the next day my prediction came true. Now I am really rooting for him to be funny and hopefully make some pretty modern jokes about the Kardashians or Woody Allen marrying his adoptive daughter or something…

My prediction for Billy Crystal as a host came true and I am pretty sure these nominations will too!

Best picture: The Artist: The other films in this category are very good, but The Artist has that je ne sais quoi. Something that makes it different from all the other films in this category and that we have seen in a long time. It’s silent and black & white on the silverscreen, but in real life it has made a loud impact.

Actress in a Leading Role: I love, love, love The Help! Viola Davis (The Help) was absolutely amazing in it. However, I do not think that is the sole reason the Academy will award her the Oscar. I think everyone is so sick and tired Meryl Streep winning that they have to give it to someone newer and fresher. (this would be Rooney Mara, but I think she still needs to pay her dues)

Actor in a Leading Role: Jean Dujardin (The Artist) Gorgeous, chivalrous, old-school, talents… what is not to love? Anybody who is nominated and a part of this film must win. He’s gonna win.

clark gable much?

Actor in a Supporting Role: Max Von Sydow (Exremely Loud & Incredibly Close) He did have a silent role… but he was not in The Artist. I have never actually started to tear up a little from a character who never even spoke a word. He deserves it.

Actress in a Supporting Role: Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids) I would really love for her to win. I have never laughed so hard at anyone being in a bathroom on film…. Except for Harry in Dumb & Dumber.

Animated Feature Film: No one cares.

Best Writing  (Adapted Screenplay): Moneyball (Aaron Sorkin & Steven Zaillian) because it has to win something.

Best Writing (Original Screenplay): Bridesmaids (Annie Mumolo & Kristen Wiig) Amazing, amazing, amazing writing. Best original writing. I love it. If Bridesmaids weren’t running I’d pick Midnight in Paris or A Seperation. Bridesmaids deserves it and I know all of you love this film.

Best Director: Martin Scorsese (Hugo) because he was robbed for not winning for Goodfellas and the Academy still needs to make up for it. I would prefer for Woody Allen to win (because Midnight in Paris was so real & natural), but the Academy hates him because he married his adoptive daughter #AWKWARD.

it doesn't hurt to trim, Marty

Best Foreign Language Film:Iran “A Seperation” It won a Golden Globe and it is only natural that this touching and epic film wins the Oscar. It is a giant step for Iran.