2K '11

Hello, hello, greetings to all my former and hopefully new readers. Boy I must admit I truly abandoned this blog completely. However, just like the next person I encountered many new experiences in my life that took my time away from this. But I'm back and ready to do what I love most and that's writing about things in my life that hopefully will influence my reader's lives in one way or another. So let's see, where do I begin? I left off with a project that consisted of an advice column for my second blog...needless to say that flopped...I am currently trying to find a story line that will work better and keep me motivited to write for it. I'll get back to you guys on that one. So life has been nothing less than evenful for me. I've made new friends done new things. But one thing I've come to realize is that I haven't put myself first and I haven't given my all to things that mattered the most. So with that I've taken on a new attitude that I'm still getting used to. Some people hate it and others are cool with it. I am still single. And I'm not worried about that either. I have a huge crush on a special someone but until my time comes I'm just enjoying being in love with myself. I won't lie of course I get lonely and what not but I am satisfied with everything. I've taken a new oath two new ones to be exact. I joined the gym last month and I've been going hard ever since. I want to loose a nice amount before my 21st in October, but for now I enjoy my committment and how hard I've been pushing myself with it. Oh and I don't work for walmart anymore. I have a new job assiting individuals with special needs and I love it! I'm in the process of writing a book and I am so excited about that as well. So sit back readers and let's indulge in some new exciting posts that will keep us on our toes and hopefully comming back for more.

Back In Action

Been gone for a minute, but now I'm back. Lol but in all seriousness I'm thrilled to have launched my latest blog Just Ask MisszMocha. Its an advice column designed to help people with typical challenges and situations they face daily. I've linked it with formspring to secure the privacy of my supporters so its very confidential. I'm very excited about it and hope I gain some supporters. So check me out =)

wwwmisszmocha2.blogspot.com

The King is Home

South side's very own king better known as T.I is home, after serving time for illegal gun charges he has spent a reduced year sentence in prison. He has released personal statements regarding his experience via multple interviews on radio stations. T.I talks about his plans for the future and the anticipation of his new album "King Uncaged" which according to his website will be released August 17, 2010. T.I touches the subject regarding his fiance Tiny but wishes to keep his relationship with her limited to the public. I'm sure his fans are excited to see him home and back on the grind. To hear his latest single "Got Your Back" featuring Keri Hilson check out his official website www.trapmuzik.com.

She's Back!!!

And she's giving it to us in this video, I know the stans were pysched when this premiered<3

Get Your Priorities in Check!!

And I am completely directing this to myself before I begin to direct it to my audience. Lately I've been slacking heavily and I have become quite disastisfied with myself. Once again I found myself involved with some one completely wrong for me, and I started to lower the bar and the standards I had set for myself. Besides the aggervation and difficulty that stirred from that situation, problems with my car also contributed to me having to drop TWO classes. I feel myself gaining some weight and I'm just becomming so lazy and even more unhappy so I stop and ask myself : What the hell are you doing? It's like I started to lose love for myself which completely is not like me. So once I was able to admit my flaws I now realize that I can slowly begin to work on my weak areas and perhaps pick up my slack. Thats why this summer I will be taking two classes while I work. I am also ready to get back to the gym and I even have a committed partner to help me with my progress. I believe that so many people lose hope when things are not going in their favor, but sometimes in order to prosper you must get your priorities in check. You can't fix all of your problems overnight. Once you accept that fact you must begin to list all the things you want to change or fix in your life. Once you do that you can begin to work on each problem one by one. Befored you know it you'll find yourself working better and perhaps creating a routine that you are comfortable and satisfied with. Of course I get discouraged with this whole college thing but I'm not going to just give up. My car is rut and I need a new one immediately. I just have to work and save and eventually I will be able to check these off my priority list. I mean I still have some other areas in my life that need work but step by step everything will come together.

Healthcare Reform

On Tuesday, March 23, 2010 The Health Care Reform Bill was passed by the senate into a law. President Barack Obama has already signed the bill and it is expected to go into effect within the next few years. Here are some of the things you should know about the bill:

Coverage:

Would expand coverage to 32 million Americans who are currently uninsured.
Health Insurance Exchanges:

The uninsured and self-employed would be able to purchase insurance through state-based exchanges with subsidies available to individuals and families with income between the 133 percent and 400 percent of poverty level.
Separate exchanges would be created for small businesses to purchase coverage -- effective 2014.
Funding available to states to establish exchanges within one year of enactment and until January 1, 2015.
Subsidies:

Individuals and families who make between 100 percent - 400 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and want to purchase their own health insurance on an exchange are eligible for subsidies. They cannot be eligible for Medicare, Medicaid and cannot be covered by an employer. Eligible buyers receive premium credits and there is a cap for how much they have to contribute to their premiums on a sliding scale.

Paying for the Plan:

Medicare Payroll tax on investment income -- Starting in 2012, the Medicare Payroll Tax will be expanded to include unearned income. That will be a 3.8 percent tax on investment income for families making more than $250,000 per year ($200,000 for individuals).
Excise Tax -- Beginning in 2018, insurance companies will pay a 40 percent excise tax on so-called "Cadillac" high-end insurance plans worth over $27,500 for families ($10,200 for individuals). Dental and vision plans are exempt and will not be counted in the total cost of a family's plan.
Tanning Tax -- 10 percent excise tax on indoor tanning services.

Medicare:

Closes the Medicare prescription drug "donut hole" by 2020. Seniors who hit the donut hole by 2010 will receive a $250 rebate.

Beginning in 2011, seniors in the gap will receive a 50 percent discount on brand name drugs. The bill also includes $500 billion in Medicare cuts over the next decade.
Medicaid:

Expands Medicaid to include 133 percent of federal poverty level which is $29,327 for a family of four.

Requires states to expand Medicaid to include childless adults starting in 2014.

Federal Government pays 100 percent of costs for covering newly eligible individuals through 2016.

Illegal immigrants are not eligible for Medicaid.
Insurance Reforms:

Six months after enactment, insurance companies could no longer denying children coverage based on a preexisting condition.

Starting in 2014, insurance companies cannot deny coverage to anyone with preexisting conditions.

Insurance companies must allow children to stay on their parent's insurance plans until age 26th.
Abortion:

The bill segregates private insurance premium funds from taxpayer funds. Individuals would have to pay for abortion coverage by making two separate payments, private funds would have to be kept in a separate account from federal and taxpayer funds.
No health care plan would be required to offer abortion coverage. States could pass legislation choosing to opt out of offering abortion coverage through the exchange.
**Separately, anti-abortion Democrats worked out language with the White House on an executive order that would state that no federal funds can be used to pay for abortions except in the case of rape, incest or health of the mother. (Read more here)



Individual Mandate:

In 2014, everyone must purchase health insurance or face a $695 annual fine. There are some exceptions for low-income people.
Employer Mandate:

Technically, there is no employer mandate. Employers with more than 50 employees must provide health insurance or pay a fine of $2000 per worker each year if any worker receives federal subsidies to purchase health insurance. Fines applied to entire number of employees minus some allowances.
Immigration:

Illegal immigrants will not be allowed to buy health insurance in the exchanges -- even if they pay completely with their own money

Of course it is to early to decide how effective the bill will be to this country. Besides the dispute and repeal rage as well, I believe the only thing we can do is sit back and see what happens.

Information provided by CBS News, Inc.

Gaga & Bee Do it Again!!

Man Listen!! I just did not know what to say, think, expect, say or feel!! So I'm gonna keep it that way,,no opinions, gossip, or commentary just take it on the dish as it is served and if you don't like it then give it back!! =)