This is a Man's World

Just as the song goes..

No, not really. U wish.

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It's so easy to forget about the women when talking Sports.

I mean dudes just make so much noise. 

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At any rate.

Serena.

The Athlete. 

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Business Woman. Benefactress.

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Just a Jane of all trades.

In addition to sharing all her talents with the world, she fights breast cancer, supports various non-profits, helps to build schools, and donates to natural disasters!

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While reality TV and music aren't exactly girl's best friend.

 I appreciate women like Serena.

LIEBSTER AWARD

Thanks to my nomination by Nikole Debell Beauty for the Liebster award, this isn't your normal post.
No ranting about the athletes I don't like or honoring the athletes with impeccable character.
I'd like to pay it forward since I was nominated. 

The Rules:
• Thank the person who nominated you and link back to their blog.
• Answer the questions that they asked you.
• Nominate 11 other newbie bloggers (must have less than 2000 followers).
• Create 11 new questions for your nominees to answer.
• Notify your nominees through their social media or their blog.

 The questions I chose to answer. (I know, I'm such a rebel. )

 

1.       Favorite Color?

Because the Ravens pretty much consume my life, my favorite color is purple.

 2.       What does an ideal weekend look like for you?

Relaxing at the beach or by a pool. Sipping boba. I need sunlight and water.

Yup, definitely a Cali girl now…

 3.       Morning person or Night Owl?

This is actually the hardest question. Is it possible to be neither?

Sleeping Beauty at her finest!

 4.       Favorite place to shop?

Eden Sky http://instagram.com/eden_sky
It's a problem.

 5.       What is the #1 place you want to travel to (or have traveled to)?

I need to go to Florence, Italy because that’s where Kimye tied the knot.

It’s beautiful and I’m secretly obsessed.

 6.       What is the one thing you wish you knew how to do?

Fly. L.A. traffic sucks!

7.       Dream Company/brand to work for?

I want to start my own business eventually so that’s the dream!

8.       If you could trade places with anyone in the world for one day, who would it be?

Kerry Washington!  Who doesn’t want to be a flawless goddess/Olivia Pope.

 9.       Favorite TV show?

Easy!  4-way tie. Scandal | HTGAWM | Revenge | Empire

10.   List 3 places (or things, people, etc.) you draw your inspiration from.

Streetwear Brands | Urban Cities | Music

11. What is your go-to snack?

Hot Cheetos, Hot Fries, Jalepeno Cheetos…. Oh so guilty.

Below are the blogs, I've nominated.
Being as though I'm new to the blogging community, these are the blogs I'm familiar with that meet the requirements.

Taylor Novels & Nail Polish
Erin Erin Dates LA
Raquel & Roxy Twinz Aesthetic
Rachel Bad Gal RayRay

Please answer these questions below if you wish to participate!
1. Why did you decide to blog?
2. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
3. What's your favorite song right now?
4. What's better? NYC or L.A.?
5.Do you dance?
6.What are your goals for 2015?
7. Have you heard Drake's new album yet? I haven't. I'm super late.
8. It's Sunday Funday. What are you wearing?
9.Who is your celebrity crush?
10. How do you overcome creative blocks?
11. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you open your eyes in the a.m.?



D I S C O V E R    N E W    B L O G S!

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Typical Torrey

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Football gets pretty grimy, dirty, no holds barred. Depending who the ref is of course.   

One of the manliest sports.You play football. You're a man. I mean if your name isn't Tom Brady.

I had to.

Anyway. We don't usually see compassion, pain, love; the human qualities we all share.

While most would crack under such circumstances, Torrey Smith gives us a chance to witness some of his life's ups and downs.

Giving the world somewhat of an inside look, he managed to be chosen by local media to receive  "The Good Guy" Award.

If you follow football, I'm sure you remember when he lost his younger brother Tevin; in a tragic motorcycle accident. Torrey chose to play less than 24 hours later, dedicating his two touchdown passes to his brother.

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Got Married. 

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Had T.J. who happens to be the cutest kid I ever did see! 

All while being the Wide Receiver that saves the day. 

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Torrey receives the Content of Character award today for reminding us how important it is to care about the people and things that don't have material relevance. 

It seems the spotlight didn't change him and he knows just how to juggle his celebrity status and be the family man most boys wish to grow up and be. 

I think we can all agree, my choice wasn't bias.

R A V E N S N A T I O N

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Hometown Hero

First up... 

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To some he's the humble reigning MVP from D.C.

(Insert Wale quote here)

To me, something like a hometown hero.

I mean if he didn't win you over with his MVP speech last year then you're hopeless. Promise there wasn't a dry eye in the house.

Need a refresher? 

Durant's MVP Speech

He remembers where he came from and has so much reverence for the people who helped him become K.D. 

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We all know "NBA Cares"....

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Remember the tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma ? Killed 24, injured hundreds.

Remember Durant donating $1 million?! 

Which then resulted in the Oklahoma City Thunder matching his donation!

This is just one bullet on a list of heartfelt actions.

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He's arguably the best but knows just how to separate confident and cocky. He's the good kid you root for even if you're not a Thunder fan.

Why? Because he deserves it!

So today KD gets the "Content of Character" award. Not for last night's 40 points for the 43rd time in his career but for being the Philanthropist whose also an NBA All Star! 

 3 DAYS UNTIL ALL STAR WEEKEND! 

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