alanna

Sydney, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA


Joined March 23rd 2006

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"Any man can love a thousand women, but it takes a REAL man to love the same woman in a thousand ways..."

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Hey! My name is Alanna. The way you say it is A-Lay-nuh (just in case you were wondering :-).) But anyway, I genuinely care about the people that I encounter in my life. I see this as being a gift and a curse. A gift becuz I get along with all types of people which has allowed me to gain amazing relationships. A curse becuz I wear my heart and emotions on my sleeve which leaves me vulnerable for let downs and broken hearts. But I open up easily to people, I give a lending hand when needed, and my ears are always open! That is basically the short version of me, send me a message if you wanna know more!

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LeTtInG Go Of An Ex

June 2nd 2006 07:17
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Why is it when you see your ex with another person you get that horrible feeling in your stomach? It's not that feeling that you like them again, it's that final rip of your heart that they are completely over you and has found someone that makes them smile more than you ever could. Even when they don't intentionally rub it in your face that they moved on or tries to hide it so you don't feel bad, you still can't help to feel down. See when you break up with someone it's like a race to see who can find another person before the other one does. And when you are a person who doesn't attract the best of males which makes it even harder to find a decent guy, you always lose the race. But you learn to dust yourself off, deal with your feelings, and continue to wish the best for your ex because there was a time that all you wanted was them to be happy. The only difference is now it's not with you..
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FoReVeR lAsTiNg MoMeNt

May 28th 2006 01:46
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Have you ever had a time where you wish that everything at that exact moment would last forever. Where the way you feel, the person you are with, the place you are at, even the smells around you are just too perfect too want to let go. Yea.. but it's crazy because the same exact person in the same exact place with the same exact smell that made you feel incredible 1 day can make you feel pain you have never experienced the next. And you try so hard to get just a taste of that moment back where you were on cloud 9 and nothing could bring you down but you can't. Then you try to let go but your mind keeps getting stuck on the fact that something so bad was once so good and can't understand exactly why. In the end you are happy to have one moment in time where for once in your life everything was perfect that no one can ever take from you. And you are left with the realization that times change, even when you don’t want them to..
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WhAt'S yOuR fAnTaSy?

May 22nd 2006 01:21
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I got an interesting request to discuss what my fantasy would include. The ingredients to a fantasy are very individualized. Personally, I like to keep my fantasies open, I never really have a specific guy or celebrity I like to think about. True, some ex boyfriends might slip into my dreams every now and then, but not intentionally. Instead, I like to focus more on the environment, what’s happening around me. I also like to make sure each of my senses are taken care of. So as requested, here are the ingredients to my fantasy (without any details):

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My Fantasy Ingredients

SIGHT
Nicely done up room: The location always changes for my fantasies. My top ones have water involved (bath, beach, etc). But I’ll fall for any place that the guy has put some effort into making special. You know like traditional rose pedals, candles, etc.

SMELL
Hugo Boss Cologne or Sweet Pea Aroma: I am not picky with the scent, but I do like some sort of fresh smell. My favourite kinds of scents are the Hugo Boss cologne or sweet pea.

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Chocolate covered Strawberries: My favourite sweet with 1 of my favourite fruits all in one bite? Honestly it doesn’t get too much better. I especially like the ones where they mix white and milk chocolate to make the strawberries look like they have tuxedoes on.

SOUND
A Slow Jam: this is a MUST, no music, nothing goes down. Which songs? Here are some of my favourites- “Wanna be Close” Avant; “I’ll Make Love to You” Boyz II Men; “Knocks Me off my Feet” Donnell Jones; “Back at One” Brian McKnight; “Color of Love” Boyz II Men.. the guy gets even more points if he sings the song.. but if he can’t sing well, he should just leave to the experts.


TOUCH
Candle wax: This is when the little freak comes out in me. For some reason, the feel of hot wax going cold on the skin intrigues me. But that’s about as personal I will get with that.

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That’s all the basics, but I would like to invite others to share their fantasy ingredients. It would be interesting to see what others have to say about this topic .


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LoVe.. A sEcReT sOcIeTy

May 18th 2006 09:51
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Being in love is like being part of a secret society. You never know what goes on inside until you are a member. Being in love is truly amazing but this is only the tip of the iceberg. Love WILL make you do things you said you never would do or put up with. Love hurts because there's no rule that says love is a two way street and sometimes you may give your all to someone but get nothing in return. Love doesn’t always conquer all. Your job, past, distance, and lack of time are some things that may prove to be to strong for your love that would otherwise blossom in another circumstance. Most of all love isn’t true until it has been tested. Only then will you know how strong and deep it goes. This test, whatever form it may come in, is what decides whether you truly love someone or if you are with them because nothing better has come your way. But the best thing about love that everyone says and is so true is that in the end.. all the heartbreak, the obstacles, the tears.. it'll all be worth it when you find that one..
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ArE yOu EnOuGh?

May 13th 2006 13:19
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A common thing that most people say when they like someone is no matter what they want the best for that person. It just so happens that they feel the best thing for that person is themselves. But what if this isn’t true? What if the person you care about and have feelings for is the perfect person for you but you aren’t the perfect person for them? Is it fair of you to try to steal their heart knowing they deserve so much better than what u can offer them? Don’t get me wrong.. a person should never lower their standards but at the same time you should keep your standards at a level where u can give back the same amount you are asking for. If you want a guy or girl who is giving, intelligent, and romantic then u should be prepared to give the same thing in return because that’s what they deserve. If you honestly want a person to have the best and you know you can’t give that to them then maybe it’s time to let go..


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HoW oLd Is ToO oLd?

May 9th 2006 11:38
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How old is too old when looking for a partner. Or should I say how young is too young? I don’t think there is a magic number for how many years between 2 people before it doesn’t work. Instead, I think it is all about where each person is at in their life. This is why a 16 year old probably wouldn’t work with a 20 year old but a 26 year old has good chances working with a 32 year old. In the first case, the 16 year old is still working through college thinking about which university to go through, while the 20 year old is wrapping up uni and thinking about career choices. They are at two different life stages, which could get in the way when trying to find goals to work on together. Even though in the second case there are 2 more years in the difference in age than the first one, they would be at a point in their life when they have chosen their careers and is maybe thinking about a family and things. Meaning, they are at similar levels.

Now this isn’t to say all 16 and 20 year old couples cannot work or all 26 and 32 year olds would work. A person’s maturity level and goals are completely individualized. But I think if you take the average person in these age groups, the rule would apply. What do you think?

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wHy Do PeOpLe ChEaT?

May 7th 2006 05:44
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Why do peoples cheat? For the excitement and mysterious feeling you get when you know you are doing something you shouldn’t? Maybe it’s because you are curious if there is something better out there, but you don’t want to take the risk of letting go of your current mate and not finding someone better, so instead you just hide through cheating. Or is it just because you can and you like to flaunt? Whatever the answer may be, it rarely is because you want to hurt the people you are with and make their hearts feel like they’ve been ripped from their chests right in front of their face.. BUT that’s exactly what happens when someone finds out the person they cared for decided to have their cake and eat it too. People are not toys that you play with anyway and anytime you like, just to be thrown away later. And relationships aren’t meant to be used in a selfish manner. When you are involved with someone, it is no longer just about whatuo u want, it’s a 2 way street, it’s a compromise and cheating never fits into that equation. So to all the cheaters.. make a decision, stop being selfish, and start caring about people like they are humans with feelings. Because if u don’t, I am a strong believer in karma and let me tell you, when she comes around, she is a bitch with no sympathy..

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He'S jUsT nOt ThAt InTo YoU!

May 4th 2006 09:44
I don't know if anyone saw the Oprah episode awhile ago with Greg Behrendt, a former star on Sex and the City and the author of the book, He's Just Not that Into You, but it really was a must see for any girl who is unsure how a guy feels about her. The book is full of stories of girls trying to figure out the mixed messages being sent by the guys they like. Although each story is different, the ending is always the same... he's just not that into you.

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Being a girl, I think we tend to overanalyze guys' reactions, trying to find the hidden feelings for us that just isn't there. Guys aren't always blunt with their feelings, but trust me if they like you, there are certain thngs they won't do. They won't take weeks to call you, only contact you through text messages, cancel plans with you, ignore you when he is with his guys, etc. If they are doing these things, you have to face the fact that they just aren't that into you. I know, we think that if the guy doesn't like us, then he should just make it easy and say so. But it is hard for any decent person to tell a person straight to their face "I really don't like you". No one in their right mind wants to hurt someone else's feelings. It is much easier to try to send out indirect messges or avoiding the person in hopes of them getting the hint.

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Is OnLiNe LoVe ReAl?

May 2nd 2006 07:56
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I am currently taking a class that discusses love and today we were talking about online relationships and how valid they are. Many people think it is impossible to fall in love with someone without having physical contact with them. Others say you can actually build a stronger relationship online because the love you have for that person goes deeper than the physical side; instead you fall in love with a personality which is somewhat of a higher love. I can see both arguments being true, but I think I agree more with the idea that you can’t fall in love strictly from online chatting. I don’t think any kind of video camera, microphone or messaging service can provide the contact you get when you are face to face with the person.

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However, I do not feel online relationships are useless. Instead of thinking of them as a traditional love relationship, I think they are actually a good passage to a strong relationship outside of the internet. While the impersonal nature of the internet allows people to make up fake identities and appear any way they want which could cause lies to form in a relationship; the internet also is a place that people feel comfortable opening up. I know there are many things I have told my friends online that I could probably never tell them in person. This being said, it could be argued a relationship that is started online has the possibility of being more trustworthy than a relationship started offline because the two parties feel comfortable telling each other things they couldn’t do in person. I also feel the internet creates an atmosphere where people can interact with others they normally wouldn’t come in contact with. This opens the possibilities for more relationships.

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WhAt MaKeS a KeEpEr?

May 1st 2006 02:03
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There are men who are beyond attractive that never pass by a girl without getting a second look. Then there are guys who are just sexy, who can lick their lips and make you shiver. But above all these men are the keepers. These are the ones who can’ be summed up into one word. They have the ability to make u want to smile, cry, and laugh by just saying hello. They may not be handsome to everyone's eyes but when you look at him, the dimple on his right cheek, the way his nose wrinkles when he smiles and the puppy eyes he gets when he misses you makes him become the best looking guy in the world to you. These are the men who appreciate you when you are alone as well as when you are with his boys. These guys are the ones who give you a sense of pride when talking about them because unlike others they have goals and they are doing things to achieve them. There are guys like this out there but you have to open your eyes because if u don’t, the next girl will..
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Comment by alanna
on Dwayne Wade Player Profile

June 21st 2006 05:38
Definitely lovin the post specially since I luv D. wade so much . I could only watch live updates of the final game online through gamecast and almost had a heart attack just looking at the play by plays. Really wish I could have seen it on TV. But as always, great post!

Comment by alanna
on CaN YoU bE JuSt FrIeNdS?!

May 23rd 2006 15:50
Thanks for the comments, you put alot of good advice in there! Having a relationship is nice, but it isn't everything. And giving up yourself and all the things that make you unique to form a person that you think your crush will fall for won't last long. If a person does not come along that likes you for who you are, then it is not your time to be with someone yet. It is that simple.

So yea, basically I agree with you. Thank you for your comment! If you ever have any questions, feel free to post them and I will respond as soon as I can!

*Alanna*

Comment by alanna
on He'S jUsT nOt ThAt InTo YoU!

May 23rd 2006 15:36
This is actually like the cases they talked about on the show. I am sad to say, it sounds like he really is just not that into you. It is important to know what this statement means. It does not mean he hates you or not attracted to you at all. What it means is he is not into you enough to be worth your time. One thing Greg pointed out in his book was guys are not that complicated. If they like a girl enough, they won't do things to push her away, it is not like when we were kids and we showed our admiration through doing mean things. In this situation you have to think logically. Let's say he does like you. Would you want to be with a guy who only talks to you when his boys aren't around? I would hope not. The fact is if he is not into you enough to atleast acknowledge you amongst friends, then he is not good enough for you.

I understand the over analysing thing. I do it all the time! But this is one of those cases that you have to say to yourself, "why am I trying to make something so deep out of nothing worth my time".

Hope that helps!
*Alanna*

Comment by alanna
on White Man's Burden

May 19th 2006 01:08
I just want to clarify what I was saying. I definitely agree with the breeding thing. Slavery was a horrible time; they did combine people with the biggest muscles to produce slaves that they felt would be able to work harder. My eyes are open to what occurred in the past. And being black myself, with many people in my family who left diaries and who are still alive to tell me the stories of their parents and grandparents, I am aware of the history. However, I am saying, this has nothing to due with the topic at hand. The question was why are there so many black basketball players; the answer does not lie within the breeding of slaves. While this was a big part of the US history and lasted a long time, it did not last long enough to affect the genetics of black people in general to cause them to be more athletic. The fact still remains there are no genes that connect any race to one another. Since there is nothing connecting them, there is nothing to say they have higher natural abilities than any other race.

When you say I should not be angry, I have the right to be because when black people in America succeed in things such as sports, society always tries to find a way to decrease their success. By saying things like "oh they are only there because white people don't have the genetics to get to their level", it takes away from the hard work the players go through to become a basketball player. It would be ok if they did this for every race, but they don't. There isn't a big debate over why golfing, baseball, surfing, or soccer is full of white people. No one is suggesting the white body has a more natural makeup for these sports. The fact is society does not like the idea that minorities can be genuinely successful at something without an explanation.

It is fact that you cannot blame genetics for black men’s success in basketball. It is a social thing. Black men, especially those in poor neighbourhoods, are brought up thinking the only way they can make it is through rapping or being an athlete. Otherwise, they will end up on the street, dead, or at the bottom of the corporate ladder. Now I am not saying this is true because there are a lot of black men going past these expectations. However, when you have society only reflecting black men in movies, shows, books, etc as being drug dealers, basketball players, or rappers then ofcourse you will choose one and work your hardest at that thing. In this case, that is what black athletes have done. They chose the basketball sport because it was their only escape according to society. It is different when you play a sport for fun and when you play because you think it is your only way to become successful. This hard work and focused mentality is what causes them to be successful in the end.

On a side note, I am not trying to come down on you. I am actually glad to see that someone outside of the black race is interested in our history. I know you went out of your way to find some history and I respect that because many people only depend on what they learn in history books. All I am saying is this history does not answer the question at hand. While it may seem logical in the head, logic does not mean truth.

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Comment by alanna
on White Man's Burden

May 13th 2006 14:19
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Well I just wanted to make the search easier for everyone.. there is no literature out there. Unless you are using the literature from the racist scientist who tried to justified the mistreatment of blacks. In fact, there is no genetic proof of black people having a different muscle structure make up that would cause them to have better abilities in sports. Not one characteristic, trait or even gene distinguishes all the members of one so-called race from all the members of another so-called race. (which is crazy because it is the thing that a lot of people judge others on first). A black person will probably have a more similar genetic makeup to an Asian before having one to another black person. Slavery was a big issue and it lasted a long time, but it is nothing compared to the hundred of thousands of years civilization has existed which means it did not do much damage on genetics. Only about .01 percent of our genes are reflected in our external appearances. You may want to check out these sites for more information:

*TriniCenter
*Race and Genomics
*A compilation of Links here

A quick summary of the links above: race means nothing. Race was simply used as a means to separate people and create the social thing called racism. The only reason why they are trying to find scientific proof now is to try to justify their actions. But the fact is race is not something that is justified scientifically.

Also, as far as your comment about men in the south, I am not sure if you have even stepped one foot on the US, but you are so far from the truth. First of all, you can never sum up a total population by a few men you may have seen (if you even saw any). Second of all, there is no magic gate keeping people from the north from moving down to the south, and they don't just miraculously turn ugly when they do, so logically speaking your comment is slacking as well. I have met many attractive southern men and they have that respectable southern way as well which made them better than some of the ones I have met in the north. Basically I don't know where your claims are coming from; I have a feeling you got them all from your "common sense" and sadly your common sense has mislead you this time.

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Comment by alanna
on Stan Wins! Oh, and some NBA games to report.

May 13th 2006 13:49
As I think I said on your first post, I am a big Miami Heat fan.. or should I say a big Dwayne Wade fan. I unfortunately do not have cable in my room so I can't see him in action anywhere (1 of the biggest reasons July can't come soon enough when I can get back to the states). But anyways, I had my friend give me the plays as it was going on. Dwayne pulls out some moves from absolutely no where. He is definitely a guy you can depend on in crunch time. Good update.. keep it going

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Comment by alanna
on Ne-Yo performing in Sydney 31May '06

May 13th 2006 13:39
I LOVE Ne-Yo! My friend sent me his CD when it released in the states. I can't stop listening to it. I have always been a sucker for R&B. Im definitely going to have to think about checking him out when more info is released.

*Alanna*

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Comment by alanna
on He'S jUsT nOt ThAt InTo YoU!

May 7th 2006 05:43
Kate-

Glad to see we agree with the book! I agree totally. I see you have some good advice on your blog. Keep it up!

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Comment by alanna
on Is OnLiNe LoVe ReAl?

May 4th 2006 09:40
Good Point Stanley! There are deceptive pople online and offline. Maybe online love is a legitimate new possibility. My brother and my cousin are dating someone they met online. They aren't hearing wedding bells ringing yet, but everything seems to be working out for them.

Thanks for the comment

*Alanna*

Comment by alanna
on Jin: The Freestyle Master

May 3rd 2006 01:15
Does it cost any money to get into the bar? I would love to see him!

*Alanna*