REAL CHRISTMAS FACTS

12/22/12 - Penthouse of Resorts World Casino for the Irie Jam Radio Christmas Ball

Well tis the season to be jolly!  You went to school, there was a special assembly and you learned all these songs like frosty the snowman, rudolph the red nose reindeer, Santa Clause is coming to town, etc.  Is Christmas really a time for Christians to celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ?

Many people continue and are comfortable with tradition.  The traditions they grew up with most adults carry with them and pass it on from generation to generation.  Lots of people do lots of customs that they are unaware of its origins and have no desire to even question themselves into why it is that they carry on in such traditions, customs and sayings.  (I had to put that all in there)

For example, someone asks you "how are you feeling?" and you reply "much better knock on wood."  Then you look for a piece of wood to knock on.  Did the wood help you get better?  No, so why knock on it?  BUT there are people in this world that look at objects as sources of healing and wood being one of them.

Here's another one, why when it's someone's birthday that you take candles, light them, MAKE a wish THEN blow out the candle?  If you WANT something the "wish" should be a prayer, and perhaps you should light the candle, after the prayer. (that's just me)

Back to traditions & customs - as a business woman I look at every holiday on the calendar as a ways of generating more revenue for my business.  There is a holiday just about every month.  Holidays generate more profits because the consumer is out shopping for whatever the occasion may be taking advantage of the sales and keeping the economy going.  Holidays being that most working people have the day off, can be used as an opportunity to get together with family, friends and loved ones. SO TO ME, THAT IS THE BEST PART OF ANY HOLIDAY.

HERE ARE SOME REAL CHRISTMAS FACTS:

1. JESUS CHRIST WAS NOT BORN ON DECEMBER 25TH, but the ancient Babylonian King Nimrod was, Mithra the god of the sun, Osiris & a host of other sun gods were all born on December 25th.  Back in ancient times the folks had all kinds of festivals for all kinds of reasons to drink & get besides themselves.  December 25th was one of those high festival days.  Biblical evidence indicates a much warmer season for Christ's birth.

2.  Christmas became a federal holiday in the United States on June 26, 1870.  The United States reinvented Christmas and pulled from different customs from around the world in making Christmas what it is today.

3.  Pope Julius I is the person responsible for choosing December 25th as the day to celebrate Jesus Christ's Birth.

There are a lot more facts that I can share with you, but just about every holiday on the calendar has its pagan origins.

Now It's nice to know that society has decided to acknowledge such an important gift as Jesus, that ultimate sacrifice, his purpose while on Earth, his purpose as High Priest.  It's nice that people can reflect on the Nativity, the Cross and his Return.  

Celebrating Christmas is an individual decision.  I am not catholic so  Christ & Mass - you wouldn't see me at a church I don't do "mass."  The origin behind wreaths & evergreens and trees all stem from pagan celebrations.  That's what they did back then.  What you do now should matter to you.  You should at least want to know why you do the things that you do, or where did the whole idea stem from, don't you think?

Either way during this holi - day season - spread goodwill towards men and do good deeds for the less fortunate, help someone in need of it.  Now I see no harm in spreading good cheer.  Do something to bring your home and community together.  There's no harm there.

May God Bless you - during this time of year and all throughout 2013!

Till my next entry...

THE PRESSURE TO "PERFORM"

"Where relationships should go" Simply Said

***This blog entry is not be read by children and is intended for a mature audience & viewers****  Simply Said

Do you suffer from mental pressure?  Do you allow whatever is happening on the job and other outside influences and situations disturb your happy moments with your loved one?  If so when you're ready to deal with that problem, read on to help give you clarity on that type of pressure.

First things first, you have to know your partner.  Your will to please comes naturally, if you're not a selfish person; you will love completely with out holding back.  Those who can love with everything and mentally focus on pleasing their partner will have a more rewarding love life.

If your disposition is angry and hateful, your love making actually transmits that same message.  The saying "angry sex is the best sex" - well that's truly a matter of opinion.  Angry sex is abusive sex because you intend to be with your loved one yet you are angry?  Your body is transmitting mixed messages and if you are on the receiving end you are getting angry love which brings about confusion in a relationship.  Both of you can't make simple decisions & fly off the handle for the silliest things and it just opens up a Pandora's box of mixed emotions.  You are what you create in your relationship.  

The key is to know what your partner likes.  Not to love one sided, and before going there look at each other, understand what your partner is saying to you without even speaking.  Be on the same level; that way when you begin the process it's smooth and your position transitions are that more exciting.  In the end a moment of gratification & completion veils over both of you.

Mental capacity while "performing" is an integral part of your performance.  For men too much excitement can equal a serious flop and a two or three minute endurance level.  For women depending on where your head is that day, your partner might not tell you because he just wanted it and needed to release but if you loved him lazily then what do you expect to get out of him?  Yet both of you wonder in your own way what happen to us, while in fact what is happening to your relationship is a result of both of your actions.

Love should be a satisfying experience for both parties.  Aim to please every time and love with your all.  When you do the "pressure to perform"  will not be there.  What pressure?  Just pleasure!  Love & Love Responsibly!

Till my next entry...

TOP 3 REASONS WHY I RESPECT JAY Z & TYRA BANKS

FELLOW DECEMBER BABY JAY Z 12/4

All righty then - here are my top 3 reasons why I respect Jay Z and Tyra Banks:

1.  They are both born in December :)

2.  They are both very intelligent people.  For example, while at peak points in their careers they looked at other avenues to move their money and do other things, branch out into other territories.  So yeah, they have great business sense.

3.  They genuinely like helping out the next person, in some shape or form.

***Bonus - did I say they were born in December? (a jokey joke)

There you have it my top 3 reasons - do you have a top 3?  Inbox me or leave your comment below - till my next entry...  & Happy birthday to Jay Z, Tyra Banks & everyone else born on December 4th - best wishes from all of us at Simply Said Media!

THE CELEBRATION, MICHAEL JACKSON & THE ARTS

"The Celebration" @ Magnet, Elmont, NY 12/1/12

Hey everyone right now I'm listening to Michael Jackson sing "I just can't stop loving you"  the movie This is It is playing on VH1 and I'm at the radio station making this entry.  While President Obama is in office I am going to start my MJ National Holiday initiative (grassroots @ first get as many signatures as possible & speak to all of those representatives that we elected in office) to institute "World Performing Arts Day" in memory of the greatest entertainer that ever lived.  With proper funding this holiday can bring back music programs in schools who have already lost it, as well as keep music programs in schools who are in danger of loosing music programs.

If the political analysts feel away about giving another Black man a holiday on the calendar - "World Performing Arts Day" will work for me, after all Michael Jackson was a worldwide entertainer.  I will tell you more about this initiative during another entry.  If you are ready to sign letters in support of this just shoot me an email at iriepeggy@gmail.com or plaibhen@gmail.com

Back to the "Celebration" I did say I would post pictures as I received them.  My cousin Sam was the photographer for the night and he emailed me shots from the celebration.  To see more pics you would have to go to my Facebook page to find the album.  My hair, make-up & stylist was provided by the company "Flawless Beauty."  To have Flawless Beauty handle your event, feel free to contact me or friend the company on Facebook.

Since the movie "This is It" is airing right now I can't help myself to go back on the topic of MJ & a holiday recognizing the importance of music & the performing arts.  Music is an integral form of expression; believe it or not but music helps shape and form your actions, ways of thinking and behavior.  The message is in the music, its beats and all its tempos.  I did not have to be a music major or study music in anyway to know this.  It's just the truth.

An individual should get their roses and awards or recognition while still alive.  If they happen to pass before you acknowledge them, find ways to keep that person in your memory.  You could honor their memory with memorial services and the like but by designating a day to honor all extraordinary artists sounds good to me.  What do you think?  Feel free to inbox me or leave a comment below.

Till my next entry...

12/3 MADE JUST FOR ME!

Birthday Cake for the "Celebration" @ Magnet in Elmont, NY

Well thirty plus years ago I was conceived.  God said "she will arrive a few minutes after 8am on December 3rd."  He said "she will be the last of her children, she will be different, she will be multi-talented, she will be strong, she will face many adversities but will triumph over them all, she trusts in me so I will guide her through."

I heard the stories that as a newborn when I came home from Kings County Hospital I was very red in complexion looked like an Indian with a whole lot of hair.  In my toddler years I was chubby, then that all changed once I became more acquainted with the elements of the outdoors and started kindergarten.  I developed asthma, back in those days  Environmentalist really didn't go hard on the emissions of the yellow school bus.  Still living in the city today,  I am grateful for the changes that have been made in regards to our environment and unlawful emissions.  Every bit helps in reducing our carbon footprint; ozone layer madness & just cleaner air in general.

Now back to those early years.  Growing up with Asthma, I've had some really close calls gave me a new appreciation for life and how precious it is.  I also had some horrible accidents where the doctor would say the same thing "If you hadn't brought her here sooner she would have died, she lost so much blood."  Hey guys I'm still standing - it's all good!

I look at birthdays as another opportunity for self-reflection & pampering.  A birthday is special for you & your parents for they brought you into this world. Birthdays are another opportunity to celebrate the gift of life.  I can breathe, my heart is still pumping blood to every part of my body and it's my day where  I should choose to be happier, healthier & smarter.  We should always look for areas of improvement in our lives and work on them.

I will be getting dressed going to work and made plans to have dinner at my favorite restaurant with my son and close loved ones, a more private way to celebrate my special day.

Then it's back on my grind because I have a whole lot of events to promote, plan and bring into fruition.  Not to mention my back log of recordings to do.  

Yes Simply Said Media is a unique firm that specializes in Broadcast Production, Administration, Voice over production & Programming - I'm open for business email me at plaibhen@gmail.com or iriepeggy@gmail.com

My party - you should have been there - it was great - I had a blast!  Pics to follow during the next few entries okay :)  

THINGS TO LISTEN 2:  I'm now co-hosting on Red Hot Radio every Wednesday from 7pm-9pm with Bobby Channel 1!  It's Culture Jam on Red Hot Radio in Brooklyn visit www.redhotradio1.net  or if you are in the Brooklyn area tune into 102.3FM

My next entry will be soon, Black History Month is coming up I like to start early with Black History facts & spotlights, so be on the look out for them.

BUT 2DAY - I'M BASKING IN THE GLOW OF LOVE FOR LIFE & ALL IT'S BLESSINGS!  12/3 MADE JUST FOR ME!

!PEACE!