I REALLY NEED TO BE NAKED WITH YOU, PLEASE!

Now that I have your attention, maybe you guys can help me out here.

I have been pondering on this specific issue for a while now and i feel in my gusts that I am not alone on this.

The thing is that everywhere and everything you go or/and do in this world, perception seem to be a major factor, if not the very thing, people use in accessing who or what you are.

Ever heard of first impression last! Yep, that's it. 

So I ask is perception always right, or it is just a limiting factor, people need to get pass in order to see the real thing?

This 'Perception' thing is so major that every, if not all, organization channel a lot of energy and fund towards it. It is so huge that people have allowed this control their personal lives as well. Why, won't it? People run organization, don't they?

Anyways, the very issue i have with this 'Perception' thing is that, it has made it so difficult for people to distinguish between the 'REAL' and 'the FAKE', if you know what I mean.

Okay, let me break it down. Because people are been judged by perception, people generally work on themselves (even organizations are guilty of this) to be something or someone else as oppose to what or who they truly are. 

Please don't get me wrong, perception is a good thing - if not the Branding industry and the likes will not be doing so well but I'm not going to get into that today. Perception is really understanding who you really are than who someone else is. Don't know if you get my drift?

What I really want to understand is, why is something so good, be so wrong? 

The concept of perception is something I do not totally agree with, well for one, first impression is not always right and because it worked in one doesn't necessarily mean it will work for another. That is to say, 'What is good for the goose may not always good for the gander'. Sometimes, what we perceive may just be limited by our knowledge and understanding of that thing or that someone. 

So why based your conclusion on what you perceive only once or twice even besides, what makes you think your perception is right anyway?

I guess what I am trying to say is that the concept of perception has made us so judgemental that people are forgetting to be who they truly are. In order words, 'fake-ness' (lack of a better word) is the order of the day. Fake relationship, marriages, lives, parts of the body. Every one prefers to be a cheap replica of themselves.

So, Why can't I get naked with you? I want to reap off all the fake masks I'm wearing and be my real self. I don't want to be a stereotype, I just want to be me. Breathing the fresh air of being myself means freedom, happiness and longevity.

Conversely, Life is too short and complicated to play someone else or worse be someone else because someone says so, don't you think?

 

If you go back to one of my blogs titled 'A CRY FOR HELP' though it was about my favourite artist, Whitney Houston, you will discover that this perception thing has gone a little too far.

Pressure to be perfect in an imperfect world, how ironic is that. If truth be told people want to be free, they want to let lose and most importantly they want to be naked when it matters, which is, most of the time, if you ask me.

Perception without judgement, results in people airing their opinions without the fear of been reprimanded thus making them true to themselves and their environment at large. 

So I ask again, may I get nake with you? 

So real and so true

Real Gentlehawk.

GUEST CELEBRITY - UTI NWACHUKWU

Well guys,

Welcome! Today I will be sharing with you my interview with a celeb.

As part of revamping my blog, I have decided to interview once in awhile, some celebrities. Get them to be real and true to us. And I mean celebrities with real talents and not just some fortunate somebody.

People, we believed deserve to be applaud for all their works and achievements over time.

These are the people worth celebrating and that is why they are known as CELEBRITIES.

So enjoy this and don't forget, if you think we have omitted and question, or better still you have any question you want to ask an f our celeb, please feel free to ask. Be sure that we will get the answer for you! 

So, I had the pleasure of interviewing our one and only UTI, some remember him from the Big Brother Reality show and some of us know him from another show called JARA and the lucky one know him long before that. However, we will get to know him a little better...

1) Congrats on your achievements so far, you've done your fans proud. From Next movie star to BBA winner, to a presenter on Jara....

Thank you very much. It was all God's perfect will and by his grace, progress is inevitable.

2) So tell us how easy was it for you to breakthrough into this industry....

Just like every dream journey, it wasn't easy in the begining. I had to deal with failed promises, dashed hopes, scammers, school completion, dedication hard work and keeping my religion intact. I dreamt big right from high school so to see it manifest step by step was so surreal. 
My life changed from the first moment I went into BBA. God used it to open doors for me. Winning BBA just made things a whole lot easier. I didn't have to settle for less cos BBA was like an African PR for me. Everyone got to see what I could do. So when I came out, the offers started rolling out and they haven't stopped since.

3) You must have a lot of people you look up to in the industry....

Oh yes!! I remember watching Frank Edoho on who wants to be a millionaire and then thinking to myself, I would love to do that. He is classy and well spoken. Can't say the same for most of our tv presenters in Nigeria. So yeah! he inspired me to go into TV hosting. For acting I really used to laugh at our Nollywood talents in the past. But all that changed when I started to watch Desmond Elliot , Ramsey Nuah, Chidi Mokeme, Emeka Enyiocha, Rita Domnic, Desmond Elliot and Dakore, they still inspire me up till now.

4) From your own perspective, how would you rate the improvement of Nollywood over the years...

Well in terms of story telling! Picture quality, sound quality and acting, we have improved tremendously! Even the class of actors on and off screen has improved also! Slowly but surely we are getting to the international standard. 

5) So what is a regular day like for Uti when he isn't working...

Sleep, eat, work out, go to the movies, hang with friends till late and then sleeeep! Lol

6) We would (your fans) love to know who truly Uti is...

Habah. All you see is who I am. I am God fearing, I love a good laugh, very lively, I care a bit too much for friends and loved ones (yep I love to help out in any way). Sometimes I have mood swings and loose my cool a bit. I never will compromise my upbringing, morals ,values and spirituality. 

7) What are the current project(s) you are working on...

I have a couple of movie scripts lined up. I have 2 movies about to be premiered both here and internationally. ( red hot and finding mercy). Hosting a couple of events and a whole lot more. 

8) A lot of artiste have Godfathers/Backbone in this entertainment, do you believe in having one and who is yours?

What I believe in is having ROLE MODELS! The Almighty God should be your godfather, cos God holds the hearts of kings in his hands and he can turneth it to your favour! So I really feel sorry for people that practice or believe in godfatherism. Sad

9) Any guilty pleasure...

Fooooood!!!! Lol. I loooove Food! And I'm such a sweet tooth ehn! Kai! Lol. 

10) So are you married, single, in a relationship, looking for or not looking for?

That my friend is personal information and I have decided not to ever respond to questions about my personal life. Sorry.  Lol

11) What advice would you give to the younger generation who are looking to step into your shoes...

Hold God close. Love God and feel his love. Dream big. Work towards your dream. Never ever entertain envy, bitterness, unforgiveness, betrayal, jealousy or wickedness. The sky is big enough for all the stars to shine so never be in direct competition with anyone.

Well folks, there you have it...from our beloveth Uti Nwachukwu! 

Till I bring you another amazing celeb, a little word of advice...

"Don't be afraid to stand for what you believe in, even if that means standing alone"

Your Gal, peace!

Real Gentlehawk 

www.realgentlehawk.com

The Top 30 Beauty Secrets from the People Who Know Best

Hi Y'all,

I read this great article written by Ysolt Usigan for SHAPE.com online and I thought it is worth sharing with you.

So you are welcome! Hope you enjoy it and find it useful as I did. 

We got top beauty editors, makeup artists, bloggers, and more to spill their favorite tips and tricks. Get ready to put your best face forward!

1. Layer your liner: "If you're not a professional makeup artist, it can be difficult to line those eyes, but then again liquid liner tends to stay on longer and smudge-free. So what I do is, I line my eyes first with a pencil liner because it's easier to make that straight line with it. Then I go back on the line with the liquid liner. It's kind of like coloring! The result? Your eye liner will stay on, smudge-free, and well-lined."

2. Blot with these: "If your skin is on the shiny side, stop by your local Starbucks, grab a handful of those brown napkins, and shove them in your purse. They work better than any blotting papers I've used and they're free. And, don't feel guilty about pilfering from the coffee conglomerate. If they're charging four bucks for some java and steamed milk, they owe you a shine-free face." 
-Daneen Baird, founder and editor-in-chief of SpoiledPretty.com

3. Invest in a good hair mask: "I have extremely thick tresses that get dry and frizzy during extreme seasonal shifts. I apply a conditioning hair masque and leave it on overnight, rinsing in the morning. Hair becomes angelical soft and immediately rescued." 
-Amy E. Goodman, author of Wear This, Toss That!

4. Get soft and sexy eye makeup: "For an eye look that's defined but not too heavy, line your upper lash line with black eyeliner and the bottom lash line with brown eyeliner. This is one of my biggest makeup artist tricks for beautiful, soft eyes!" 
-Mally Roncal, celebrity makeup artist

5. Warm your lash curler: "Run your eyelash curler under warm water (or blast it with your blow drier for a second) before using it for a considerably curlier result that lasts!" 
-Alexis Wolfer, editor-in-chief of TheBeautyBean.com

6. Open up your eyes: "Take a white eye pencil and line the inside rim of your lower eyelid. This really makes eyes pop! Fun fact: Look at the old black/white photos of the gorgeous women of the '30s and '40s like Marlene Dietrich and you'll see this was done to them. Additionally, if your eyes are a close set, use the white pencil to lightly line the section where the upper and lower lids come together, closest to the nose. This will make them appear wider apart. The key here is to make sure it's sublte." 
-Candice Sabatini, editorial director of BeautyNewsNYC.com

7. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate: "The best thing you can do for your appearance is to drink lots of water. Hydration helps your skin stay moisturized and glowing, boosts your metabolism, and keeps your energy levels up. Spritz water on your face too, especially in the summer, to keep it feeling and looking refreshed." 
-Debbie Strong, senior health editor at Everyday Health

8. Sanitize for a clean chin: "If you break out on your chin and jawline often, try using and keeping a hand sanitizer next to your computer. We often unconsciously touch and lean chins into hands while zoned out in front of the screen, causing the dirt and bacteria on our hands to spread and trigger breakout-prone areas of the face." 
-Grace Gold, freelance beauty reporter

9. Maintain your sexy blow-out: "To preserve a blow out, I sleep with my hair in a top knot secured with hair pins to keep the texture and shape. When I wake up, I just let it fall and spruce it up a bit with dry shampoo on my roots and if I need to, I'll refresh it with a blow dryer." 
-Jeannine Morris, editor-in-chief at BeautySweetSpot.com

10. Face-washing strategy: "To keep my skin from drying out, I use two different face washes-a heavy duty gel-based one in the evening and a lighter milk-based cleanser in the morning. A lighter cleanser in the morning helps the skin retain protective oils." 
-Alina Dizik, freelance beauty writer 

11. Make mascara count: "Make a $5 tube of mascara look as good as the results from a $25 tube by holding a business card up along the inside edge of your lashes and sweeping the brush against it with your other hand. This way your lashes can't bend out of the way of the brush and you end up coating every lash all the way to the tip. The results will leave you wide-eyed in more ways than one." 
-Wendy Toth, senior lifestyle editor for Digital Works @NBCU 

12. No powder, no oil: "After age 35, never ever wear powder (except maybe a dab on your nose). It settles into wrinkles around the eyes and mouth to instantly age skin. Instead, go for a tinted moisturizer and/or a stellar concealer like YSL Touche Eclat that deflects light to minimize lines. Use facial blotting tissues like those by The Body Shop with tea tree oil to blot excess oil." 
-Ingrid Schmidt, freelance style and beauty editor 

13. Take the power back: "I once splurged on a very expensive haircut at a super swanky NYC salon. What did I learn from this $400 trim, besides it looked no different than a $40 cut? I learned to take my power back. When it came time to style my hair, the master stylist asked me how I would like him to do it. 'I don't know, you're the expert,' I said. He begged to differ and lectured me on how I should never give my power away in the chair. Wagging a pricey comb at me, he cautioned me to stay alert and aware every step of the way and never be afraid to speak up or ask the stylist to show you want they are doing. 'Never forget, when it comes to your hair, you're the expert,' he said. Then he offered me champagne." 
-Janene Mascarella, beauty writer for Bella magazine

14. Learn to DIY: "Save money by creating your own tinted moisturizer. I just put a small drop of my liquid foundation and a dime-sized amount of my daily moisturizer in the palm of my hand. I mix the two and voila! I have my own tinted moisturizer! No new products required." 
-Margaret McGriff, Yahoo! Shine community beauty blogger

15. Always wear sunscreen: "Always-no matter what season or climate you live in-wear sunscreen on your face, hands, any part of your skin that is exposed." 
-Betsy Aaron, editorial consultant and staff writer at BeautyNewsNYC.com

16. Fatten up baby fine hair: If you have flat, baby fine strands like I do, an aerosol can of dry shampoo is essential for pumping up the volume. Women who are blessed with hair to spare use it to sop up oil between blowouts, but I like to spritz it straight onto clean roots daily. (Klorane is my absolute favorite brand, but there are some great drugstore options out there, too). The fine blast of powder adds texture and what I like to call "grip" to give my style staying power-and more importantly gives me lift that lasts all day! 
-Ellen Miller, former SHAPE beauty director and current beauty director at Better Homes and Gardens

17. Always wash your face: "I always wash my face with the gentlest product: Cetaphil. And I always moisturize at bedtime, especially around the eyes so that it sinks into the skin." 
-Melissa Chapman, blogger at MarriedMySugarDaddy.com

18. Go crazy for chapstick: "Always carry Chapstick on you and never let your lips get dried up and cracked. No matter what brand or color lipstick you wear, chapped, dry lips will show and never look good." 
-Anne Chertoff, freelance beauty writer and wedding style expert

19. Prime skin with shimmer: "I love YSL's Top Secrets skin primer for when I need to look bright-eyed and bushy-tailed even with no sleep. It has flecks of shimmer in it and was developed for models who had early call times-but worked for us normal girls as well!" 
-Charlie James, videographer and commercial model

20. Fill in your brows: "For people with thin brows, use a pencil first that is a bit lighter than your natural color to define the shape, then follow with a brow powder that is close to your natural hair color with a thin, strong angle brush. After, use a brow gel or sealer which will set the powder. My fave is the Model in a Bottle - Long Lasting Eyebrow Sealer. It is by far the best sealer out there and I have tried many." 
-Lauren Fanuzzi, beauty guru and art director

21. For yellow nails, use toothpaste: "If you get yellow nails after months of wearing dark polish, try scrubbing your toenails with a nail brush and whitening toothpaste. It gets rid of the yellow color. Try it-it works pretty well, and you end up with minty fresh toes!" 
-Roxanna Sarmiento, beauty and style writer, and blogger at everydaytreats.com

22. Use the good oil: "Flawless skin is everyone's best beauty asset. Apply a drop of omega- and antioxidant-rich sea buckthorn seed oil on blemishes to speed up healing and see more perfect skin by morning. It's amazing!" 
-Jolene Hart, beauty and health coach

23. Take advantage of concealer: Brighten your look instantly by dabbing some corrective concealer on the darkest portion of under-eye circles. Pat a flesh-toned shade over it and set with powder. Make sure to apply any eye creams and moisturizers well before application to avoid creasing." 
-Kaylin Johnson, eco-friendly makeup artist and blogger

24. Keep things clean: "Extend the life of your makeup by using disposable applicators to avoid the double dip. Makeup's biggest enemy is bacteria, which are generally introduced to liquid products such as mascara by re-using an applicator. If you've ever had your makeup professionally done, you might notice that we makeup artists always use a new, clean mascara wand every time we have to dip into the product. We do this for the safety of our clients so that bacteria from one client isn't transferred to another, but limiting exposure to bacteria also helps the products last much longer. The easiest way to avoid the double dip is to use disposable applicators which you can generally get at any beauty supply shop." 
-Ann Merin, makeup artist who appears on TLC's Wedding Day Makeover

25. Pick the best bra: "A well-fitting bra is the best beauty trick there is-boost the girls in and up to look younger, thinner, and more proportioned!" 
-Jene Luciani, style and beauty expert, and author of The Bra Book

26. Mix with lotion: "Mix your favorite body lotion with body oil (even a tiny bit of olive oil will work!) for an all over soft sheen. Mix a body bronzer with your favorite body lotion; it's an easy, goof-proof way for a quick boost of color, especially when you are pressed for time!" 
-Michelle McKean, Beauty Mama blogger at ParentSociety.com 

27. Sample eye creams: "Keep those mini samples of eye cream you get with department store 'gift with purchase' in your desk and refresh your eyes during the day by lightly tapping the eye cream on your under eye area-even over your makeup is okay. It's refreshing and keeping your eye area moisturized makes it more youthful looking." 
-Kari Solyntjes, founder of Fab Over Forty 

28. Pillow pretty: "Always sleep on satin or silk pillowcases so that your hair doesn't snag and break when you're tossing and turning. If your hair is prone to dryness, focus shampoo on your scalp. Clean your scalp and when you rinse, the shampoo will clean the length or your hair just enough to gently cleanse it." 
-Kai Chic, creator of Mane and Chic 

29. Use a retinoid cream: "As I get older, I've noticed that I tend to get more clogged pores and blackheads, so every night I use a retinoid cream (the one I like is non-RX) on my chin, nose, and forehead. If I do this regularly, my skin seems to look smoother, and I'm hoping I avoid breakouts. 
-Maria Ricapito, freelance beauty writer for YouBeauty.com, VanityFair.com and DailyGlow.com (just to name a few)

30. Try a bun: "In the summer, I don't have time or desire to blow dry my hair in the nasty heat, so I wear it up in a high bun. It looks polished, takes 30 seconds, and saves my hair extra heat damage." 
-Valerie Denny, senior web editor at Redbook

Culled from Yahoo!

DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE?

Well, how do I start this without sounding cliché! 

Ok here goes nothing...

If you are a follower of my blog, you would notice that I love animals. Infact, if you haven't, I advice you should read to see that Animals, Babies, and Mother Nature are my "muse". 

Anyway, read an article online the other day, and the caption was "Spectacular jaguar attack captured on video". I'm sure a lot of people saw this article on GrindTV, I think...if not you should!

Okay, one intriguing thing about this article is the fascinating way the writer described the event. The video is about this Jaguar stalking and preying on a crocodile (Caiman) in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands. The attack was so precise and well-executed that the narrator of the video, who by the way is also a scientist, stated that this particular Jaguar certainly knows its business.

Though the first thought that popped into my head was, "Of course, he should know its business. He is a Jaguar after all, and you of all people should know that".

Though it was meant to be a sarcastic statement, it gave me something to think about when I got pass my silly self. 

Hmm, the honest truth is that this jaguar does really know its business. If not, how can you then explain to me, how a jaguar would think of preying on a caiman, of all animals in that forest. It could as well preyed on something easier like a deer or monkeys, something like that! Why hunt for something as massive and dangerous looking as a caiman? 

Isn't that always our thought! Why take the hard way when I have an easier option in life?

But seriously, this very statement, made me realize that that jaguar must either be mad or does know its business. Yet again, I began to take a good look at the scenario and did a little research on jaguars. And what I discovered, made me so ashamed of me...of you...of us! People!

If only we learn from things we belittle, maybe our lives could better and easier...just maybe!

Firstly, for those who are not familiar with this wonderful animal, permit me to make a quick introduction. Jaguars are the largest cat of the Americas, third largest after the lions and tigers. The jaguar has become a symbol of power, strength, and beauty. Once worshipped as a god, the jaguar's name comes from a native American word meaning “the killer that takes its prey in a single bound.” Jaguars' skill in hunting is partly due to their extremely strong jaws.

The Jaguar prefers to stalk its prey rather than chase and it uses an ambush technique, pouncing from cover on its prey. The Jaguar has perfected this technique and its abilities are second to none.

Jaguars have no real predators, other than humans.

So there you have it. The almighty Jaguar...

Now as I was saying, so during my research I got this revelation. The jaguar knows its business because it knows who and what he is. The Jaguar didn't back down just because the prey looks scary or intimidating. 

Knowing and accepting who you are, placing you in a place where no one and nothing can scare you! It helps overcome anything even when people and situation says otherwise. 

Knowing and accepting who you are helps you see life more clearly, to be true and real to yourself. 

So do you know who you are? And if you do, do you really accept who you are. Not wanting to change anything about yourself? 

Remember you are special and unique for a reason! So live up to your potential.

Real and true,

Real Gentlehawk!

Peace!

Love, Life, God and Everything in between - (A Collection of Poems)

Well guys,

The long awaited book is finally out! 

Wow, it wasn't easy but who says good things are easy anyway, right?

I finally got the nerves to open up my heart to someone...YOU! 

Yes, I finally did open my heart to you all because that is exactly what this book is all about. 

The imperfect ME, with all my emotions and all.

But truth be told, this book will change you as It did me. It will heal you, build you and most importantly,  it will reveal to you what matters most...BEING THE REAL YOU!

The collection of poem, addressed each word of the title.

Love, as we know it, is a whirlwind emotion that for most people, it will take forever to go figure.

Life, well, is a two phase thing though it could also be what is known as "Garbage in, Garbage out" kind of thing.

God, oh goodness, is simply awesome.

And finally, Everything in between, from friends, to family, to parents, to colleagues, e.t.c. That makes the cycle complete.

These poems, as someone puts it, will definitely make you reflect one way or the other on your own Love, Life, God and Everything in between. It will help put to words, feelings you have been wanting to express. 

Better still will help you believe in them once again.

So as you get your copy ( believe me you would want to) and as you read them slowly and leisurely, try to relax and open your mind to the possibilities this book will bring you.

So, be you! Be real! Be true!

Peace!

Gentlehawk!

BRUISED, BUT NOT BROKEN - By Forlah

Well Guys,

I would like to discuss a serious and sensitive topic with you...a topic that I find intriguing and compelling.

Today, I would like to share some stuff on relationship and women. This topic came up whilst I was gisting with one of my girlfriends and she mentioned that a friend of hers is contemplating adoption because she is tired of men and their schemes. That adopting a baby is a far reliable option since age isn't on her side. So i decided to get someone else's perspective on the subject, so here is Forlah, with her views being someone who knows heart ache and pain...

So without much ado, Forlah, explains to us things women do/ feel after been broken...here is Forlah!

   "Many a times, I have heard and seen women miss out on life’s blessings, because they have refused to let go and Let God.
So many women live empty lives today, because they have failed to accept that the past ought not to be dragged into the present. Yes, pain hurts and rejection hurts but, take it from a woman who has “been there”, loneliness hurts even more.

Dear woman, I know what it means to feel pain. I have felt it. I understand you feel betrayed. I have felt it. You are angry. Oh yes, I have been Mad as hell. But, do you know that those things happened for a good reason? There is a reason that relationship, or THOSE relationships you have passed through did not work.

Now, let’s get real here.

“He cheated. He is so ungrateful and inhuman. He was so mean to me. After all I did for him, he messed around with someone else, and even when I forgave him, he ended up dumping me. I cannot forgive him, ever. Men are evil. I HATE men”….. Ladies, kindly pick from the list above. How many of these words have you uttered in anger? Do not be shy, for Yours Truly has said ALL. Yes, take it from a woman who has loved and hurt.

Some of you might have said these words too many a time and now feel that you are better off without the “evil species” called Men. I hear some women have even decided that they are not going to ever try any relationship again. After all, the relationship would definitely end like the previous ones (hmmmmn, already with the mindset that it won’t work out). Some women might say, “Hey, I don’t need a man. I’d just adopt a couple of kids and we would live happily ever after”….. Wake Up Miss Thing. You are living in denial and the earlier you woke up from that hellhole of a dream, the better for you.

Now, some of you are getting angry right? “Who is this woman and what gives her the right to talk here?” So, let me introduce myself to you. I am your reflection. I am that angry voice in your head cursing and screaming at all the men out there. I am that evil look in your eyes that flashes when any man walks up to you to say a simple “hello”.
I can identify with these feelings because I felt the same way. When you love one man for 10 whole years, tie your life around him, become his wife ( well, almost), even when you are not married to him, only to have him wake up one day, look you in the eyes and say “Baby I love you, but I’m not good enough for you.
I’m sure there’s a man out there for you. You deserve to move on with your life, (bla bla black sheep)”.

Your reaction would be a range of these options:
A- Shoot this guy abeg (violence).
B-What da Hell? (Anger)
C-Please God, tell me I’m dreaming (total confusion)
D-Baby please, tell me what I did wrong and I’d fix it (Stoop to beg) and finally:
E-How can you do this to me? Where am I supposed to start from? Who would I love? After loving you alone for 10 years of my life and waiting for you? (Unanswered questions).

Then, there are those friends, those ones who have helped you plan your dream wedding with this your “dream man”.
How do you tell them it’s over? They would be so shocked.

And your family? The ones who have asked you for several years if indeed you know what you are doing, waiting for one man while rejecting numerous suitors. How do you look them in the face and accept defeat? For a while, you’d hide the truth from them. Till it becomes obvious there’s an issue and you are forced to spill the beans.

Days become weeks, weeks turn to months (and, in some cases, years). You lose your spark; you bury yourself in work (and might even get promoted for the extra performance). You become a shadow of yourself. Uninterested, unmotivated and with a big hole in your heart, you tell yourself “Never. Never again will I let myself feel such pain”. So, you do what I did.

You carve a very fine key, lock up your heart, throw the key into the Atlantic and become anti-male".

Well, if you want to know what happened next...BRUISED BUT NOT BROKEN

Forlah's next blog will give you the concluding part of this heart-felt and life changing story. So I leave you all with this last words

"We are human and emotions are our defence mechanism, necessary for our survival. But when we dont guard them or control them, they tend to destroy us. So be careful to let your emotions control you". 

So remember, let's keep it real and true.
Gentlehawk
www.realgentlehawk.com

A LITTLE CHANGE IN THE INGREDIENT

     Well if I might say, twenty thirteen has been quite a year. Half of the year, has just passed and looking back, not where I would like to be, but I thank God for his mercies.

Wish I had reasons to say that the first part of the year isn't what it is but I can't lie. I will be fooling my self. I have taking so many giant steps this last six months that I am surprised at what the human mind can do when it decides to take the bull by the horn.

I am not there yet but I know I am a step closer to getting it right. 

My blog did suffer the consequences of chasing my dreams but while doing so, I have always learnt a lot. A lot from pains, joy, victories and challenges and still learning. 

So I decided that I would not walk this path alone any more...damn the consequences. There are a lot of wonderful people out there who don't have this opportunity, which I have created for myself. 

So why not give them a little push by encouraging them to be true to who they really are.

So in the next months or so, I have decided to feature as many writers as possible. Writers who will write from their hearts, things that no one dare say but want to say. Things that make us who we really are, humans. 

We are going to be working together to bring the unexpected and uncontroversial topics to your world.

All we need is your open heart and mind...your comments and suggestions will be of high importance to us too.

We are going to be your voice, your thoughts and most especially your heart. We are going to be real and true to your very being...

So come along as we share with you, a journey like no other!

While being real and true to who we are. Welcome to a new dawn!

Welcome to a little change in the ingredient!

Your Gal, Gentlehawk 

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