Mix and Mingle For a Cause
If you don’t already know this, volunteering is sexy. In fact, I’ll take it further and say that single people who actively contribute time and efforts to their communities and charities make the best dates ever. Guys, if you can manage to enlighten your date about your volunteer work, I can’t tell you how impressive this is to a smart woman. It shows a lot about your character and ideals. It also sends the message that you possess traits that would be desirable in a husband and/or father.
I’m not even talking about saving the world or some superman heroics here. Heck, just seeing a good looking man at the recycling center makes me swoon. I’m all “aww he cares about the environment, I bet he has a big heart” - I’m a softie that way.
One of the wonderful things about Atlanta is that there are so many great charities and organizations that provide countless of opportunities to get involved. If you are going to get all dressed up to go out anyway, why not mix and mingle for a cause! Why not check out the local charities who have annual fundraisers? Are you currently involved with a volunteer project or organization?
Of course, you shouldn’t go overboard and attempt to treat charity/volunteering events like some speed-dating function. Please, don’t be that guy/girl. I just believe that when you are already participating in something that is important to you then you will feel good about yourself. Which, in turn, can make your confidence go up. It’s win-win. I’m not saying you will definitely meet someone wonderful but chances are you will at least connect with like-minded people who care!
Have you ever taken a date to a volunteer event or community service project? What would you do if your first date was at a food bank or a shelter? Personally.. I would be impressed. I know a lot of guys would think I would pout or whine about it. As much as I love looking cute on a date, I would throw on some comfy clothes and shoes with no problem. Some guys think that is when we look the sexiest (I’m looking at you, Drake).
Check out these great events happening in the city this weekend:
Stir It 28: Food Bloggers Align for Haiti Relief
Habitat for Humanity and Saigon Gourmet Haiti Fundraiser
Upcoming fundraisers:
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Atlanta Wine Opener
First Fridays (Portion of the proceeds will go to the Sisters of Faith Cancer Foundation)
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DIG THAT
February 19th, 2010
1:03 pm
@Slim
What are you in the mood for? Might hit Sweet Auburn Bistro for drinks. Food not that bad either.
Cemeeli
February 19th, 2010
1:04 pm
@ Slim – aren’t we meeting Tequero at Esso’s?
Sassy Me :-)
February 19th, 2010
1:05 pm
Wow CeeMee I didn’t know they went that far with the stuffed animals n stuff. I’ve seen some corny stuff but the other people doing it(the ones giving said corny stuff) seem so into it I’d feel bad if I said anything contrary.
Side note: you know what re-gifting is don’t you?
Raqi
February 19th, 2010
1:06 pm
Leggs, sounds like the boy has a God complex. And if he really felt that way why didn’t he tell that to his wife-to-be before they married.
“Hey look here, I want you to marry me but you need to know that I am special. A supreme being. All of my fame, fortune and working hard entitles me to have what and whomever I want whenever I want it. Just so you know.”
Sassy Me :-)
February 19th, 2010
1:07 pm
Any happenings going on tonight? Looking for something to get into.
Me,too…or vice versa
Raqi
February 19th, 2010
1:08 pm
or vice versa
Someone to get into you? LOL
Cemeeli
February 19th, 2010
1:08 pm
@ Ms. Leggs…Ms. Leggs…what can you say? ‘cept…Lord bless ‘em.
@ Sassy – Yes maam – I re-gift in a heartbeat. By the time summer (my bday) time hopefully that will change. Cause my expression usually are true. They’d know immediatley what i thought about that.
Raqi
February 19th, 2010
1:10 pm
While we all do the re-gifting, be careful not to re-gift within the same office/environment that you received. LOL Saw it happen once and talk about somebody trying to talk their way out of a mess. LOL
Leggs
February 19th, 2010
1:10 pm
@Raqi ~ that’s exactly, exactly how he sounded. Sure his way of thinking has changed simply cuz he got caught. I have to agree with him, all that’s happening on what he should do in his marriage rests with him and his wife.
Melo
February 19th, 2010
1:12 pm
Someone to get into you!
yeah Raqi,its gonna be sunny and a lil breeze/chilly…
Most Gents wld luv some tight warm Jersey to slip into this weekend!
Professor
February 19th, 2010
1:12 pm
Melo I was listening to Michael Basiden(sp), and a guy called in and said that he lived in Columbus, GA. This couple travels to Atlanta to do swing and he said it is the best. Someone on the show asked him how does it feel knowing that he is sharing his wife and he said he was cool with it and they have even done some folks together. In other words he watched!
Although I do not understand that behavior or mindset. I wonder how the conversation is presented, because some folks called in stating they would like to do it, and was not sure how tell their SO.
Cemeeli
February 19th, 2010
1:12 pm
@ Raqi – We usually give/exchange g’cards…that’s why i’m so ‘brand new’ at the stuffed animals today!!!
i’m about to find out who came up with that…i think someone is tryna do a spin on their exspense account/card.
DIG THAT
February 19th, 2010
1:13 pm
@Raqi
1:02p
I owned an entertainment company years ago and we threw this promotion and it was swinger night at the venue but I was just there to talk to the owner. I had to wait for him to get back so I was drinking at the bar and it was ridiculous. Dudes was approaching me all night. Wives sending their husbands over to buy me drinks and convince me to have sex with the wife. These dudes were so serious. I was like man this is crazy. Beautiful women. I was asking them all are you ok with that and they would tell me that’s what she wants as long as they know about it then its cool. SMH
princessnik...five miles to empty
February 19th, 2010
1:14 pm
@Sassy Me
Me,too…or vice versa
I had a biz meeting all lined up but ahhhhh death in Boo’s family has canceled that
Melo
February 19th, 2010
1:16 pm
travels to Atlanta to do swing
@Proff??
I think thumpers and all level headed bible readers/scholars out there know that in the bible,its said smewhere that when its bout time for Him to destroy the earth,strange thangs will be heppening…
ThAt there is pure
kinda stuff,good enough to make God burn a person alive!
Leggs
February 19th, 2010
1:19 pm
Nothing going on 2nite (boo hoo), but going to a bday party Saturday night and The Fox on Sunday. Pretty sure I’ll have an MIA for you come Monday morning.
Melo
February 19th, 2010
1:19 pm
I think swing and homo/lesbo behavior is worse than dogs bytching each other..coz dogs dont dod dudu hole stuff to each other,come to think of it!
But I aint judging!
princessnik...five miles to empty
February 19th, 2010
1:24 pm
Melo in ref to your 1:19 i’m sure you will love this
http://www.accessatlanta.com/AccessAtlanta-sharing_/elton-john-jesus-was-314127.html?cxntlid=thbz_hm
Cemeeli
February 19th, 2010
1:25 pm
Leggs – Sounds fun and eventful. Are you going to see Alvin Aliey at The Fox?
b-days are all over…enjoy.
DreamsMaterialize
February 19th, 2010
1:26 pm
Me,too…or vice versa
Did you call my name?
Melo
February 19th, 2010
1:28 pm
I heard stuff about him(elton) on radio but dont know enough about JESUS and his relatisonhips with those 12 desciples to say a word.
Thumpers,lets us know what u think..
anything in the bible about Jesus sexuality,anyone??
abc???
Raqi
February 19th, 2010
1:28 pm
Tonight – Dinner Party
Tomorrow – Day with the Girls
Sunday – Church and maybe bowling that evening
DIG THAT
February 19th, 2010
1:30 pm
We can all meet downtown tonight for drinks. I got some friends in town and for some reason they love going to Dugans on Ponce.
Sassy Me :-)
February 19th, 2010
1:35 pm
I had a biz meeting all lined up but ahhhhh death in Boo’s family has canceled that
Awww sorry to hear about the death in the fam. Guess that “meetin” gone have to wait…but just be there for ya Boo,though.
princessnik...five miles to empty
February 19th, 2010
1:38 pm
Sassy, i plan to be there for him
besides a lil anticipation always makes it better
kimmie
February 19th, 2010
1:40 pm
Raqi – Sorry lady, just got back from lunch. The salmon sounds wonderful, maybe prepare a nice sauce, maybe two to top it with, guests can choose. Your favorite rice pilaf would be nice. Steamed veggies, perfect. A nice green salad and nice baquette would be good, maybe with some softened butter or seasoned olive oil for dipping? What about dessert?
SlimOne...just call me Nicety!
February 19th, 2010
1:40 pm
DIG IT Wouldn’t mind a nice atmosphere, not too crowded, maybe some live music…drinks are a must. lol
Cee I haven’t made plans with Tequero just yet even though everyday this week he has been trying to figure out what it is i like to eat so he can cook for me. lol I’ll probably see my otha brotha tonight. Hmmm hmmm mmm
princessnik...five miles to empty
February 19th, 2010
1:42 pm
Slim DIG IT Wouldn’t mind a nice atmosphere, not too crowded, maybe some live music…drinks are a must.
Try KC’s BBQ
Cemeeli
February 19th, 2010
1:43 pm
@ Dig…we can’t go by your word. Princess and i never got our lunch sandwhich!
I still havn’t eaten, today!….i know…i know felt funny just typing that…i’m feeling ugh.
Leggs
February 19th, 2010
1:47 pm
@Cee ~ yes Alvin Ailey Dancers.
Cemeeli
February 19th, 2010
1:47 pm
@ Slim – Tequero is waiting in the wings…when in doubt tell him chicken is best choice.
Leggs
February 19th, 2010
1:48 pm
Awwww, KC BBQ, nice place…love, love the pecan crusted shrimp appetizer!!
Cemeeli
February 19th, 2010
1:49 pm
@ Leggs – Maybe i’ll see your skinny there…oh no…i’m Sunday.
DIG THAT
February 19th, 2010
1:50 pm
We do get our drink and music on at Dugans believe that. And I got y’all some drinks. But probably gon have to go in the piggy bank to feed Cemeeli. I wonder if they have a 3 wing special we could share. One bbq, one hot, and one lemon pepper. Y’all can have first pick. LMAO!!!
princessnik...five miles to empty
February 19th, 2010
1:50 pm
I think princess2 and i might make homemade brownies tonight, and while they are baking i can wash that wild mane of hers, maybe i can talk my mom into pressing it tomorrow (yea i said it, pressing it):)
princessnik...five miles to empty
February 19th, 2010
1:51 pm
DIG THAT
One bbq, one hot, and one lemon pepper.
all i can say is wow…..really?
Leggs
February 19th, 2010
1:53 pm
???? I’m Sunday too!
Sassy Me :-)
February 19th, 2010
1:54 pm
anticipation always makes it better
YES!!
Did you call my name?
DreamsMat who was that for? But if I didn’t call your name can u make me say it?
princessnik...five miles to empty
February 19th, 2010
1:54 pm
@ Leggs, yeah I loved it too, my brother took me there one weekend because he said and i quote “you are doing a wonderful job raising my niece”
Willie Dynamite
February 19th, 2010
1:55 pm
Afternoon All,
Lets see, On Topic- no need to discuss my charity work. However I do understand the need to at times advertise the work that yo do. I just dont get the charity work when you angling for some play. Thats lame.
Tiger – On the surface I do believe thats it ultimately between him and his wife. But this Man is the face of his sport. He is also a major receipient of major endorsement dollars. Whether he or anyone wants to believe it his image is a Brand unto itself. The things that he has done has directly impacted not just his family but the livelihoods of many many Families. Especially the folks that worked for a living managing that Brand. He also needs to personally apologize to the kids that his foundation works with. He signed up for all that, take the responsibility, he was happy taking the responsibility when things were going great. Now man up.
Cemeeli
February 19th, 2010
1:57 pm
@Princess – honey, press and curl is very healthy. I’m sure her hair is nice and strong.
brownies?…you are not making it any better. Auh, wouldn’t happen to be the ones with carmel and pecans (turtles or something)?
Leggs
February 19th, 2010
1:57 pm
@princessnik, sounds like you might be on empty way before those 5 miles if you only have 3 wings and the blog has first dibs!
DIG THAT
February 19th, 2010
1:58 pm
@Princess
I thought people forgot about getting their hair pressed. Now that is some old school.
Cemeeli
February 19th, 2010
1:58 pm
@ Leggs – What i read that was Saturday?
…guess i’m so hungry my eyes are crossing…
DIG THAT
February 19th, 2010
1:58 pm
@Leggs
Lol. 3 wings would cause a riot
Cemeeli
February 19th, 2010
2:01 pm
I agreeWillieD
Man-up…handle it…dont get ghost now!
princessnik...five miles to empty
February 19th, 2010
2:02 pm
@cee Auh, wouldn’t happen to be the ones with carmel and pecans
Not this weekend, we have some cookies and cream ice cream so just plain brownies this weekend
honey, press and curl is very healthy. I’m sure her hair is nice and strong.
let me get on my soap box for a minute…..i can’t stand to see a little girl with a perm that her momma don’t keep up. ( i understand i’m lucky enough to have a child that i can most often just wash blow dry and plait her hair) that momma knew before she allowed that hair to be permed that it would require a touch up every 6 to 8 weeks max. Then got the baby hair all breaking off and ends raggedy while you rocking the latest and greatest……..
wheeeeeeeeeeeew okkkkk now stepping down from the soap box
Raqi
February 19th, 2010
2:04 pm
Kimmie, I have a recipe where I make these little cheesecakes on top a chocolate chip cookie crust. I bake the cookies in a muffin pan with the paper lining, then I put the cheesecake filling on top and bake for another 15 or so minutes. When cooled I remove the paper and top with either fresh fruit or I get the frozen fruit depending on the season. I have made them in my mini muffin pan for bite size portions or as big as the jumbo muffin pan.
Either those or my ever so often made caramel brownies with a scope of vanilla ice cream and a sauce. (chocolate, butterscotch….)
princessnik...five miles to empty
February 19th, 2010
2:05 pm
@ Dig THat I thought people forgot about getting their hair pressed. Now that is some old school.
my daughter’s hair is very soft and does not need harsh chemicals, heck i had my hair pressed every two weeks until i turned 13
kimmie
February 19th, 2010
2:07 pm
Raqi – That sounds great, I may have to try that this weekend, no special occasion, just for the heck of it!