Rajon Rondo's House & Girlfriend

Rondo's talent is soaring through NBA's limits and his credibility is only increasing during each NBA season that rides by. Often, speculators have been calling his performance unreal. Lately, we've been seeing his name talked about in the media more than ever before, but I wanted to see a little bit more about him.

Where does Rondo live? How does his house look? It is speculated via internet that he lives in Boston, but me living here, I know it must be in a small suburban town out of Boston because there aren't suburbs in a city. Suburbs are the exact opposite of a city. Woburn and Waltham (both towns right outside of Boston) often come up as possible places, but no one is really sure. Take a look at a clip I found via Google. Take note of how enthusiastic he sounds when he shows us his picture with Jamaica sprinter, Usain Bolt (fastest runner in the world). Also note his love for the 2008 championship, and his determination to win another one.

And the girl? Who is lucky enough to have Rondo?! This is something that I Googled so fast after it crossed my mind, and I found answers, better yet pictures. Rondo is the sexiest thing that has ever been blessed to be apart of the Celtics, or should I say the Celtics are blessed lol. The lucky girl's name is Ashley Bachelor. Check Mrs. Rondo out.

The young child below appears to be his kid. Who would have figured? If it is, she favors him in the face tremendously. Rondo obviously keeps his life very private. Very common with NBA players, from my perspective.

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Reading Is A Mind Stimulation

I don't believe a lot of people realize how significant it means to read. It is something that I grew to realize. If younger people realized it, there would be less violence in the streets, and more profitable knowledge obtained in the youths' heads.

I find it easier to read books on genres that you like. I can never enjoy a book if it is not an interesting genre. Urban Fiction is popular amongst younger people because it usually involves sexual activity. Older people also enjoy books involving sexual activity but with more romance involved rather than just plain old sex. All of us are different. There are a wide range of books available for all types of people.When I was younger, I only wanted to read Zane books. The first book that I read that caused me to fall in love with reading was "The Coldest Winter Ever" by Sister Souljah. There is not one young African-American girl who has not read this book, it's like part of life. If you haven't, you need to get/rent it. It is the reason why I continue to read today. Yes, it changed my life. After getting into Boston Latin for high school, I was required to read more books that have to do with English literature, all of which included authors like: Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Maya Angelou, Zora Neale Hurston, Mark Twain, Lorraine Hainesberry, Langston Hughes, plus many more. I then began to fall in love with books from these authors, in addition to Urban Fiction, something new in my life. My love for reading only increased.

Reading keeps the mind stimulated. You learn things from reading. It exercises your brain. It keeps you occupied with something productive to do. It enhances your knowledge. These are all just a few reasons of its importance.
 
                                                              

Because of my love for reading, I'm reading more and more everyday. I have to say one of my favorite authors is Oscar Wilde. His work is entertaining, and even though he's not a modern author, there are certain things in his writing that exhibits modern day doings. History repeats itself. His work is very funny to me. You have to read thoroughly to understand what he's saying. I've read a lot of books by Teri Woods, Zane, Omar Tyree, Noire, Karrine Steffans, Sapphire, and Sister Souljah. Since I've started to read all these books from my younger days, I decided to make it a mission to finish all of these artists' collection eventually. We're talking about/over 100 books here, but I'm ready and willing. I finished the Sister Souljah and Karrinne Steffans collections so that already motivates me more. Make a goal, stick to it.

My all-time favorite is Rochelle Alers. I've read over 25 books of hers. Here's an email I wrote to her.

Good Evening Ms. Rochelle Alers,

I've waited for the day to communicate the love I have for your written work, and that day came when I came across your email in "The Blackstone Promise" work of art. I'm not quite sure what held me back from seeking out your email via internet, but I'm sure it has something to do with all of my time being dedicated to school, work, and reading your books.

I came across a book of yours for the first time as a very young high school student. The book was Island Bliss. I fell in love with it because it gave off a realistic aura of love. Because I was still in my teenage years, I reversed back to reading books by Zane since it was the "it" thing.

Years later, I wanted to evolve into a better woman, and with that including my lifestyles, day-to-day activities, and doing more healthier things for my mind and body. Reading more mature and realistic books were one of them. I then decided to Google names that were similar to "Island Bliss" because it had been so long that I couldn't remember the name, much less your name. Miraculously I put in the right words and recognized the cover. I know you aren't the only author, but your work was my favorite. I then went to the Boston Public Library and checked out all of the books they had for you there.

I cannot explain how important reading your books are for me in my life. I read your books to achieve serenity. For a young woman that has had a not-so-good history with relationships, and can't seem to find the right guy, your books provide such an invigorating hope that I cannot explain. Upon other things, I read your books to release stress. That has never happened by any other author's work I've read. I will literally be on a beach, at work, in my room, or on a train just reading until I can't stop. I've finished more than 1 book of yours in a day. It has never taken me longer than a week to read one of your books (and that's only because I'm so caught up with work to do), as a more stronger, independent, and mature 21-year old woman.

It has been over 3 years that I've been reading your books. As I get older, I get faster at reading them. They become more and more enjoyable. I have read over 20 of your books so far and have about more than 50 more to read. Although, I'd like you to stop so I can catch up, I don't know what I'd ever do after a finished your last published book! What would I do?

Your work is a complete inspiration. I can never get enough. I can always relate through some aspect, and like I said, it gives a young woman like me hope for love. I believe I'm doing everything right for my mind and body, but I have yet to have what I've always been yearning for so I can settle down with one man: unconditional love, care, and attention.

Please take a look at my website. I did a post called "Alers vs. Zane" when I was quite young (late high-school or early college) and compared the experience I had with the work of 2 authors I read mostly through my "reading" career. The post is under "books" with the aforementioned label.

www.mynameisbiancastar.com

Please continue to give you're adored fans more. All the best. May God continue to give you that everlasting power he has been giving in order for you to keep giving us such beautiful work. No one's romance is as realistic and heart-warming as yours.


Wit Love & With God,

Bianca Rose

Getting a library card is very cheap. If I was to buy all of the books I've read (I'm talking hundreds of dollars here) then I would be broke. I do buy books but renting is a lot cheaper and convenient. Go to your library, sign up for a library card, and start renting out those books! It is worth it. I find it easier to read when I'm commuting on the bus/train/anywhere but home (where I can easily be allured to my comfortable bed and fall asleep) but we are all different. Find a comfortable place to read, whether it's in a lounge, the library itself, Starbucks, a park, anywhere, and make yourself at home. Read. Pretty soon you'll find yourself becoming addicted to the library, always wanting to check out books. I recently found out you're allowed to check out 75 books out of Boston Public Libraries, I went crazy. With this said, I hope you, reader, find the time to go even check out one book. Maybe after reading the first book, you'll get the hang of it, or better yet, enjoy it. I hope you do.


Books I enjoyed and recommend:
True To The Game 1, True To The Game 2, True To The Game 3, No Disrespect, After Hours, Afterburn, The Sisters of Apf, G-Spot, Thong on Fire, Hood, Hittin' the Bricks, Alibi, Sex Chronicles 2, Sex Chronicles, Rosie's Curl and Weave, Addicted, Nervous, Deadly Reigns 3, Deadly Reigns 2, Deadly Reigns, Reckless Surrender, Careless Whispers, What They Want, Flyy Girl, Midnight: A Gangster Love Story, The Vixen Manual, The Vixen Diaries, Salome, Island Bliss, The Lost Boy, Things Fall Apart, Number the Stars, The Coldest Winter Ever, Not Without Laughter, The Odyssey, Black Boy, A Raisin in the Sun, Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story, Push, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Great Expectations, Jane Eyre, Freak the Mighty, The Joy Luck Club, The Kitchen God's Wife, A Child Called "It", Huckleberry Fin, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, The Great Gatsby, Skyscraper, The Color Purple, A Girl Named Disaster, Lord of the Flies, The Trumpet of the Swan, Macbeth, An Ideal Husband, Beowulf, A Woman of No Importance, Maus, Maus 2, Gulliver's Travels, The Importance of Being Earnest, Lady Windermere's Fan, A Passage to India, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Confessions of a Video Vixen, Pride and Prejudice, The Kite Runner, Hamlet, Julius Caesar, The Namesake, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Invisible Man, The Bridge of San Luis Rey, King Lear, Song of Solomon, Coraline, American Dreams, Dear G-Spot, Black Wings & Blind Angels, Honey Flava, Head Bangers, The Heat Seekers, Dutch 2, Dutch, Single Mom, Shame On It All, Long Time Coming, Strength In What Remains, A Do Right Man, Diary Of A Groupie, Breaking The Cycle, The Good Life, Bittersweet Love, Another Time Another Place, Renegade, Hideaway, Butterfly, Taken By Storm, Heaven Sent, Vows, SatisFaction, Harvest Moon, Sweet Persuasions, Twice The Temptation, Midnight and the Meaning of Love, El coronel no tiene quien le escriba, Sweet Southern Nights, Sweet Dreams, Breakaway, Man of Fantasy, Here I Am, A Younger Man, Beyond Business, The Bluest Eye, Memoirs of a Geisha, Private Passions, Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, Fifty Shades Freed, Act Like a Lady - Think Like a Man, Lessons of a Low Country Summer, A Very Private Duty, Tar Baby, Sula, The Book of Mean People, The Big Box, Remember, Peeny Butter Fudge, Jazz, Home, Little Cloud and Lady Wind, Who's Got Game? Poppy or the Snake?, Who's Got Game? The Ant or the Grasshopper?, The Dancing Mind, Love, A Time to Keep, A Mercy, Happily Ever After, A Deeper Love Inside: The Porsche Santiaga Story, Paradise, Desdemona, The Alchemist, Rich Dad Poor Dad, I Declare, The Secret, Seat of the Soul, Good to Great, Conversations with God, Girlboss, Tuesdays with Morrie, The Rose That Grew From Concrete, Ishmael, The Mastery of Love, Peace is in Every Breath

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Tips On Taking Better Care Of Yourself

Everyday I witness women battling their health. Obesity is a subject becoming popular day after day, due to the problem becoming bigger, day after day. Our skin isn't as soft and smooth as it was when we were preteens. We suffer from acne, blemishes, and other things that you just don't want on your face anymore! Taking care of yourself is extremely important. Not only is it good for your health, but it contributes to your self confidence. I also think it's important for me to take care of myself. I'm not obese but it's good to stay in shape. I, like many of us after becoming teenagers, lost the beautiful skin I once had. I then made it a mission to keep myself in shape, exercise, and take care of my overall body more. Thanks to my ambition, I'm feeling great today, and looking better than I ever did before due to my dedication.  I want to offer my readers some tips and advice on how to take better care of yourselves.


Facial Area
Now for those of you who have acne, or even something as simple as blemishes, I should warn you that it is NOT curable, but it is treatable. Doing these simple steps daily will eventually accumulate into you having that beautiful skin you once had.  It worked for me. 


1) Wash your face TWICE a day (not including when you shower/bathe). Washing your face is extremely important because we come into contact with germs everyday. You don't need to scrub it really hard, that can cause damage to your face. Massaging it with soap for about a minute is a better method. 

2) Avoid touching your face at all cost! We touch things everyday that people have also touched, and those people are probably not taking care of themselves, carrying unwanted germs. Yuck! It's disgusting to even think about it. I don't even want to know where those hands have been!

3) Carry hand-sanitizer everywhere. Make hand-sanitizer a priority product in your purse. Just like you carry your wallet and keys everywhere, you should take your sanitizer also. There are sanitizers that come in pocket sizes. They sell them at stores like CVS, Walgreens, Duane Reade, etc. This is the 3rd time I'm going to mention germs if you couldn't tell already. GERMS GERMS GERMS contribute greatly to the breakouts in your face! 
 
4) Take AT LEAST 2 showers a day, with HOT water. Keeping yourself clean is extremely important, common sense. Sometimes I would take up to 4 showers a day because of my love/obsessiveness for hot water and cleanliness, but you don't have to take it that far. Just make sure when showering/bathing, you really scrub yourself to get all the dirt you accumulated throughout the day off of you.  

5) When washing your face/taking a shower, use medicated soap, or soap that is good for your skin. You can easily research this on Google. We all have different skin so the soap that I use may not work for you. My mom orders this special soap off the internet called PURE CASTILE SOAP. Click the name to be directed to the website, if you're interested in buying. 

6) DO NOT SQUEEZE YOUR PIMPLES/BLACKHEADS. No matter how tempting it is, do not do it. It only worsens matters. It can add more germs to your blemishes when you use your fingers. It can also make more blemishes come up!

7) Want to get those scars off of your face? Use Idole Cream (click the link to order). At first when my mom introduced this to me, I thought it was bleaching cream. I said "hellllllll no!" But then I learned differently. It actually removes the scars from your face if you use it with a daily dedication. I use it every time I wash my face/bathe, that could be up to 4-5 times a day. It is NOT an overnight thing. Give it about 1-2 months to start seeing changes. 

8) Try not to use too much hair products. Hair products are also a big contribution to breakouts. The chemicals used in the products just simply aren't good for your skin. When you use them in your hair, the chemicals sneak their way to your face also. I don't know how, but I'm 100% that it DOES. Avoid this! There are other websites to back me up on this too!


#9 #10, & #11 also have to do with keeping fit. 


9) Avoid sugary foods! I'm not saying you shouldn't eat foods with sugar, is that even possible? But, an excess of sugar is TOO MUCH. Hence, excess. Too much sugar isn't good for your health, your face, or anything else for that matter! Too much sugar is the reason why so many people have diabetes today. When doing simple things, like making tea, use only a spoonful of sugar with a regular sized tea cup. That's all you need. 

10) DRINK LOTS OF WATER! Enough said. Come on guys, this is common sense. Water is purity. Drinking water is not only good for your health, but it also clears your face. Most of us know this already. 

11) Last, but certainly not least, is my favorite, use the steam room! Using the steam room isn't the most important, but it's my favorite. I am addicted to the steam room. If you are a millionaire, you probably have one in your house. If not, sign up for a membership at the YMCA or a local gym/fitness center. I've come to the realization that steam rooms are limited, there are not a lot around, so call and ask first. Usually you find saunas instead, or sometimes both (in my case, both). Saunas don't do as much justice as steam rooms do. Steam rooms are way more intense. You are supposed to stay in the steam room for no longer than 5 minutes, more than that can kill you as you will be informed if you sign up to join a center. I like to stay in there for 30 minutes straight, and after that I take breaks and continue to go in there for 15 minutes every time I take a break. Be advised, you are not me! I am crazy, as my mom would say. My body is equipped to it. If you want to challenge yourself and take yourself as far as I do, you HAVE to be healthy, in shape, and immune to the steam room. Do not say I didn't warn you. Also, to make it easier for myself to stay in the steam room, I always read in there (the other women will call you crazy), but it takes my mind off the fact that there is crazy steam blowing all over my body. For those of you who love to read, this helps a lot, trust me. The steam releases the toxins out of your body, killing the germs. It is LOVELY! The best thing about the steam room is that it requires no physical work besides sitting down. Just make sure you drink LOTS of water, it is critical. I usually drink almost a gallon of water every time I'm in the steam room. It's okay to bring water in there 

Follow these few steps with dedication and I ensure you that you will find some type of change in your skin.  Being as beautiful as you were before you turned a teenager!

Staying in Shape
Being small-boned or big-boned, we all want to be/stay in shape. That doesn't mean that you have to get down to 120 lbs, but it also doesn't mean you should be 300lbs+ either. Some of us are naturally bigger than others, in breasts, buttocks, etc, so we cannot help ourselves having all that ass, and the rest of that jazz! Staying in shape keeps you healthy. It is CRITICAL to your health, and also your self-confidence. Knowing that your healthy and in shape is a wonderful feeling. Here are few tips based on how I run things with myself. 

1) - For those of you who are willing, enroll yourself into a fitness center.
              1) After, do 100 ab workouts on any ab machine. Use the 50lbs weights (at least). I recommend
                  working your abs first because you will be too tired to do it after running the treadmill.
              2) Then, dedicate an hour to running on the treadmill.
              3) After your workout, go to the steam room, sit in there, and relax. Make sure to take breaks
                  and drink LOTS of water.

       - For those of you who cannot enroll yourself into a fitness center, exercise outside of one.
              1) Whether it's in your room, living room, or wherever, get down on the floor and conduct this 
                   ab work out. Watch the videos down below! 
              2) Jog for a half-hour around your neighborhood. I say a half-hour because jogging outside is more effective than the treadmill, so an hour isn't needed, but feel free to do that. Eventually you'll find a route that takes up a
                   half-hour.

       - For those of you who are willing, enroll yourself into a fitness center & exercise outside  
          of one also! This is my favorite. I've been in the first 2 situations before, and ended up in this current
         situation I'm about to speak of. I find this method more effective then any workout, you probably will
         too.
              1) Whether it's in your room, living room, or wherever, get down on the floor and conduct this 
                   ab work out. Watch the videos down below! 
              2) Jog for a half-hour around your neighborhood. I say a half-hour because jogging outside is more effective than the treadmill, so an hour isn't needed, but feel free to do that. Eventually you'll find a route that takes up a
                   half-hour.
              3) After jogging, make a pit-stop at your house, grab your water(s), grab your steam room gear,
                   and head to the gym. No treadmill or ab workout is needed. Instead, head straight to the 
                  steam room.






2)  Eat the right foods! Vegetables & fruits are always good for you, even the sweet ones. It helps if you actually like the foods. I love salad, so I have no problem eating it, same thing for mangoes, apples, oranges, etc. Green foods are always good for you. 

3) Burn calories, burn that fat off! Google what foods help you burn, in addition to working out. I found two articles online that I put to use. If you do not like the ones I use, you are more than welcomed to use your own. Take those articles and print them. Tape them to your wall somewhere in your room so you can always be reminded. 
         - http://www.flat-stomach-exercises.com/fat-burning-foods.html
         -http://www.flat-stomach-exercises.com/healthy-snacks.html

4) Drink "Ballerina Tea" but be wise when consuming. This drink can make you lose instant weight but with certain circumstances. It is not healthy for your body. Losing rapid weight is never good for your body. My mother introduced me to this and she always warned me with precautions. You MUST use this drink while you are exercising. It balances out. Now I don't mean EXACTLY at the same time, but if you are going to use this drink to help you lose weight, then you should use it during a period in your life where you are constantly exercising. Not only is it healthier this way, but it always works better. I think consuming this drink once a day is fine. It causes you to use the bathroom at least once. The trick is, it doesn't kick in for a few hours so you will need to record how long it takes for yourself. Worst case scenario is you being somewhere in the public and you have no restrooms around you. With this drink, when you need to go, YOU NEED TO GO! Click this to be directed to a site where you can purchase this, they usually sell it in supermarkets though.

16 Things you should keep in mind:

1) You do not always have to eat healthy, but eat healthy more than you eat non-healthy. I come from a Jamaican culture, all I've eaten in my life is Jamaican food. There are other cultures like mine where plenty of the food is actually good for you, but some are not. Eat the food you want to eat. But be aware of what is too much and what isn't too much!

2) When jogging, use your iPod or MP3 player. This always keeps me going, and I usually forget about the time, which gets me through jogging faster. 

3) Never bring electronics in the steam room. It WILL be damaged. If you want to keep track of time, wear a watch. The steam room is INTENSE. You have been forewarned! 

4) Starving yourself, no. Limiting to yourself to 3-5 small meals a day, fine. Red meat is good for you, don't avoid it!

5) Too much oil in fried foods or any other type of food, not good.

6) We are all different in shape, body, and etc. The aforementioned has worked for me, but MAY not work for you. Some of these tips are common sense, so I'm more on the positive side of them being some aid to you. 

7) Sticking to everything I said DAILY is important. This is what I've been doing and it worked. If you cannot, try your best to. 

8) After you have seen progress, and you're where you want to be, don't stop! Keep the routines habitual. The methods I offered are programmed to not being too much over or under. So, you should always be at the place you want to be with out going overboard.

9) Always drink water! For staying healthy, staying in shape, and taking care of your face, water is good for all of these and then some! 

10) If you're going into a local steam room (like those at the fitness centers), you will encounter naked women. You need to be mature. Sometimes I go in naked, sometimes I don't. Usually there are separate bathrooms for girls and for women. Women bathrooms are 18+. I have been going in steam rooms since age 17, but it wasn't noticed by the older women because of my maturity. Girls' bathrooms do not have saunas and steam rooms. If you are uncomfortable, go in with just an underwear and a bra. The less clothes, the better -- it is more effective that way.

11) For those of you who are already fit and in shape (aka you look GREAT) but just want to stay in shape, you're probably going to come in contact with older, bigger women who are always pestering you about why you're in the steam room. Simply tell them what it is, or, laugh and ignore them. It is not common to find young adults like me in places like these, because people my age don't usually think about these things. My mind set is far beyond age 19. It doesn't matter how old you are, everyone needs to take care of themselves, so do what you need to do. 

12) Also when in the steam room, I like to stretch. I believe the heat in the steam room makes your body more relaxed,which makes it easier for you to stretch. Take advantage of the heat and stretch those bones out. Stretching is always good for the body. 

13) Have all healthy foods in your kitchen so when that midnight urge comes for snacks, you only have healthy options, no other choices. Keep the sweets VERY limited.

14) When doing the abs workout, push yourself. I usually do 20 of everything instead of the amount the instructor in the video gives us, which is only between 8-10.

15) Try not to surpass 1500 calories per day. Keep track of how many calories you consume each day by always keeping a pen and some form of notebook/sticky pads on you, and add them up as you consume. You are free to save the notes or discard them, if you'd like. Count how many calories you are consuming before you consume them! The following is a really great site for how many calories YOU PERSONALLY should focus on. http://nutrition.about.com/od/changeyourdiet/a/calguide.htm

16) You know you have drank a lot of water when your urine is so light, it's close to white, still showing a hint of yellow. Be attentive.

17) The Salt Water Flush and the Master Cleanse are two ways to lose weight, also cleaning out your system of waste (waste that could have been building up inside of you for decades).

16) I offered methods of staying healthy/keeping fit that cost a significant amount of money and also that DOESN'T cost much money. I hope in some way, shape, or form, my advice can be catered to you. Good luck! 

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