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R e d e fi n i n g . e v o l v i n g . a t l a n t a . l i f e FEB. 2016 Issue 2 THE BLAND DESIGN COMPANY
R.E.A.L. SPORTS R.E.A.L POETRY
R.E.A.L. ISSUES IN ATL! R.E.A.L. LOVE
Valentine's Edition
R.E.A.L. POETRY....... SINGLE LADY'S PLIGHT Being single is cool until there's nobody there Cuddling with my pillow because it's the only thing that cares. When the man I would marry is married And the other options aren't worth comparing Dancing with my girls to "single ladies" was cool 2yrs ago Now that song is old and I'm still being approached by the average Joe The Good Men already got a "bae" The handsome ones are gay I even tried to be a side chick with a late night creeper But my soul knew I was worth more Lord knows I'm a keeper But it's not all on me let's state this fact These men deserve some blame on why I can't get what I lack They won't work won't provide give me a reason to Ride But still expect me to stick and stay by their side. I want something real a foundation we can build But he ain't hearing me he only wants to Netflix and chill Concealing my inner thoughts in the darkness of night I'm no different then anybody just a single ladies plight. -Michael Stringer
R.E.A.L. MAG PLAYLIST OF THE MONTH.... "Play this for your boo" SPEND MY LIFE WITH YOU - ERIC BENET SAVING ALL MY LOVE FOR YOU - WHITNEY HOUSTON NOTHING EVEN MATTER- LAURYN HILL KNOCKS ME OFF MY FEET - DONELL JONES THE WAY - JILL SCOTT SAY IT - TORY LANEZ WHIP APPEAL - BABYFACE BODY PARTY - CIARA CAUSE I LOVE YOU - LENNY WILLIAMS NOTHING IN THIS WORLD - KEKE WYATT BLISS - MARIAH CAREY FLY ME TO THE MOON - FRANK SINATRA IF ONLY FOR ONE NIGHT - LUTHER VANDROSS TELL YOUR FRIENDS- THE WEEKND ANY TIME , ANY PLACE - JANET JACKSON MAKE IT LAST FOREVER - KEITH SWEAT ALL THIS LOVE - EL DEBARGE SET THE MOOD - JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE DANCE FOR YOU - BEYONCE SEDUCTION - USHER TIME AFTER TIME - CYNDI LAUPER SEX ME - R. KELLY
Click Headphones to Vibe Now Playing - Body Party- Ciara
#REALMAGATL SHOWCASES AMEE EVENT PLANNING Desiree Thorton Owner and CEO of A.M.E.E. Event Planning A.M.E.E. Event Planning www.ameeevents.com @amee_events (Instagram, Twitter, Periscope, SnapChat) Amee.EventPlanning (Facebook)
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
#REALMAGATL ASKS: What would you like to tell the world? "NEVER STOP TRYING!! Even during your lowest times, always remember that we were created for a purpose bigger than ourselves. I had my daughter right before my 17th birthday and I had my son right after my 19th birthday. In other people's eyes, the odds were against me. I have always been a very moticated individual. I used whatever I could to remind myself that I have to show my children that even when you make mistakes or do things way before you should, God looks out for you. I enjoy being a positive role model for my family and friends. You never know who is watching and rooting for you! " #REALMAGATL ASKS: What are your career goals ? "To grow my company. I also want to work with young entreprenuers and travel all over the world planning weddings and events." Passions Include : God My Children My Family
#REALMAGATL ASKS: What drives your success? "Knowing that i'm making my children proud. I had them both very young and a part of my testimony was that I never gave up. No matter how difficult things became. I have a very strong support system of people who refuse to let me fail. Seeing my clients happy and satisfied is also a key to my success. "
MESSAGE TO THE READER ......
#REALMAGATL promotes positivity in the community we live in. Our focus is to highlight "key" members in the community in hopes of inspiring our youth. I want the youth to R.E.A.L.ize that there are no limitations but the ones you impose on yourself. Live above the standards.
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Atlanta Traffic
R.E.A.L Issue of the Month
From 285 to 75, 85 to 20, everyday there is backup. I don't understand why , but it's frustrating. How can EACH highway have delays everyday? You would think that people would learn, but they do not. From car accidents to plain slow drivers Atlanta has one of the worst transit issues. Maybe it is the 7 million people in such a congested area, or the construction that takes place right in the middle of Friday rush hour. I cannot deal either way. I was driving downtown at 2 pm on a Wednesday and cars were backed up from South Cobb Dr 285 to MLK ON 20. Which means traffic was further backed up going North on 285 coming from the Airport to -Camp Creek area. Enough is enough. You know who I blame...... the drivers. Everyone is in a rush. We hop in the fast lane going 90 MPH to get all the way over to the exit lane because we are in a rush. Well, my fellow Atlantans...... that is wrong and can cause crazy backups if not careful. So drop the phones, makeup, books , razors or whatever and focus on not being the asshole who caused a four -car pile up that had the city backed up for 2 hours . I like to get home on Fridays!! Sincerely, An angry commuter
ATLANTA TRAFFIC
WOES
285 East- Atlanta
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 2013
#R.E.A.L SPORTS
REAL MAG'S FAN FILLED SPORTS BLOG EASTERN CONFERENCE STANDINGS 1. CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 36 -14 2. TORONTO RAPTORS 34 - 16 2GB 3. BOSTON CELTICS 31 - 22 6.5 GB 4. ATLANTA HAWKS 30 - 23 7.5 GB 5. MIAMI HEAT 29 - 23 8.0 GB 6. CHICAGO BULLS 27 - 23 9.0 GB 7.INDIANA PACERS 27 - 24 9.5 GB 8. DETROIT PISTONS 27- 25 10. GB HEADED INTO THE ALL-STAR BREAK THE ATLANTA HAWKS ARE CURRENTLY SITTING IN 4TH IN THE DIVISION. RUMORS HAVE BEEN CIRCULATING ABOUT THE TEAM MOVING KEY PIECES JEFF TEAGUE AND AL HORFORD. HONESTLY THAT IS A BAD MOVE AND SHOULD KEEP THE CORNERSTONES OF THE FRANCHISE. THE HAWKS NEED A SUPERSTAR DESPERATELY THAT CAN BE DEPENDED ON DOWN THE STRETCH. UNTIL THE HAWKS ACQUIRE A SUPERSTAR, GET USE TO EARLY PLAYOFF EXITS.
PLAYOFF PREDICTION : IF THE PLAYOFFS STARTED TODAY THE HAWKS WOULD PLAY THE MIAMI HEAT . HEAT WIN IN 6 ; 4-2
REALMAGATL'S PICK: DENVER BRONCOS
#R.E.A.L SPORTS R.e.a.l. Mag NBA's Top 10 Most Underrated Players of the 2000's 10. Nick "The Quick " Van- Exel As a Member of the Dallas Mavericks, there was nobody the opposing team hated more Van- Exel was just a baller. 9. Michael FinleyAnnoyingly good. Solid starter for Dallas Maverick teams which featured Nash, Dirk, and Finley as their version of the big three. 8. Robert "Big Shot" Horry Infamous for his Clutch 3's with the Rockets, Lakers, and Spurs. Big Shot Rob Also has a nice ring collection picking up 7 NBA Championships . 7. Baron Davis 2x NBA - Allstar, Baron Davis had an arsenal of moves. In 2007, Davis led his 8th seeded Warriors to a win over the #1 Seed Dallas Mavericks. 6. Jason Williams - White Chocolate Jason Williams was a member of the Sacramento Kings teams, that contended for championships each year. His flashy dribble and spiffy passing has been long overlooked. White Chocoloate finally got his shine, winning a ring with the 2006 Miami heat
5. Peja Stojakovic One of the highest percentage shooter of all time. Peja's long range shooting was interval in the Sacramento Kings long playoff runs.
Rashard Lewis 4. Pure Shooter. Long range big man that could step out and drill 3's all night long Rashard Lewis played to his strengths and doesnt get the credit he deserves Lamar Odom 3. Lamar was the glue that helped the Lakers win back to back NBA Titles during the end of the 2000's. The Candy Man, he did it all, and made it look good. Rasheed Wallace 2. Sheed. I mean what could the man not do. Member of the 2004 Detroit Championship team. Rasheed was the most vocal techinical foul plagued hooper of all time, but his play always backed it up.
Gilbert "Agent Zero" Arenas 1. Unstoppable in his prime. Agent Zero a late second round pick developed into a perrenial allstar.
#REALMAGATL PRESENTS:
DANI LOU IL HOMETOWN : ATLANTA, GEORGIA
I run my own freelance business....., Dani Lou Illustrates,. Now, don’t let the name fool you- I’m also a designer. Some of my main projects include branding and identity work, package design, hand-lettering projects and pen & ink illustrations. I’m currently working with a start-up company and illustrating a children's book. My friend, David Broughton of Baron Press, and I run a company called Shirts Y’all… we met at UGA and recently joined forces to create a line of shirts inspired by the capital of the South- Atlanta. I also enjoy teaching at Portfolio Center when time allows. - DANI LOU
#REALMAGATL ASKS: What would you like to tell the world: "My hope for people is that they always try to keep a bit of that creativity and imagination they had as a child… I think it makes us better adults." -DANI LOU
LLUSTRATES
#REALMAGATL ASKS: What Drives your Success? I really can’t turn off my creative side. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night with ideas… I keep a sketchbook by my bed. I really believe that it boils down to creative problem solving- how can I improve on what exists, utilize responsible design or tell a powerful story through my visuals? I'm continuously on that quest. INSTAGRAM @DANILOUILLUSTRATES BEHANCE: BEHANCE.NET/DANILOUILLUSTRATES FACEBOOK: FACEBOOK.COM/DANILOUILLUSTRATES/
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#REALMAGATL'S ASPIRING MODEL OF THE MONTH Robin A. @Kleo _Petra926 HOMETOWN: BURLINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA RESIDES IN ATLANTA, GA Career goals: To work as a social worker for at risk youth
#REALMAGATL ASKS: WHAT DRVES YOUR SUCCESS? "Definitely my family I want to be able to one day make there lives as easy as possible... I'm also a very strong believer of Ghandis quote "Be the change you wish to see in the world,"
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#REALMAGATL ASKS: WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL THE YOUTH ? "THE AMOUNT OF EFFORT YOU PUT INTO ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING YOU DO IN LIFE WILL ULTIMATELY DETERMINE YOUR SUCCESS...ONE OF THE WORST THINGS YOU CAN DO IS WAIT YOUR TURN YOU COULD BE WAITING FOREVER AND LIFE ISN'T GOING TO WAIT WITH YOU..."
#REALMAGATL'S ASPIRING MODEL OF THE MONTH
PASSIONS: MY FAITH, MY FAMILY, MY PROFESSION (IN THE BEAUTY HEALTH AND WELLNESS INDUSTRY ) FAVORITE FOOD: CANDY ANY REALLY LOL BUT I DEFINITELY LOVE TWIZZLERS AND AIR HEADS DREAM CAR: FOREST GREEN MATTED MERCEDES BENZ GCLASS SUV WITH CHAMPAIGN AND GOLD ACCENTS PHOTOGRAPHY: @JAY_LENARD , @IAMCWJACOBS, & @HEALTHYPHOTGRAPHY
#REALMAGATL'S R.E.A.L.ationTIPS
The Do's and Dont's o MEN BE Creative Be thoughtful when buying gifts Gifts that have sentimental value will get you further Make it intimate.... Do not be afraid to step out the box. You can chef it up at home if neccessary
Do not act like it is just another day Your woman will never let you live it down Do Not think SEX is an alternative to a gift. Your feelings will get hurt and you probably will not get any....... Food is very important on this day..... DO NOT screw this part up . Check January's edition for top 10 Restaurants
DISCLAMIER : #REALMAGATL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS ON VALENTINE'S DAY WE ARE JUST OFFERING ADVICE.
of Valentine's day LADIES
BE Appreciative Do something special for your significant other Guys aren't picky
DO NOT compare gifts with your friends DO NOT get caught up with the GIFT concept...it's the thought that counts
DO NOT be closed minded... he made an attempt to impress you
Lastly Ladies..... THANK your MATE
#REALMAGATL STYLIST OF THE MONTH KATHERINE U.
HOMETOWN: SMYRNA, GA EDUCATION : PAUL MITCHELL ATLANTA FOR COSMETOLOGY CAREER GOALS: CONTINUE TO BUILD MY CLIENTELE AS A STYLIST DREAM CAR: RANGE ROVER PROFESSION : HAIR STYLIST AT SALON 11 STUDIOS
REALMAGATL ASKS: WHAT DRIVES YOUR SUCCESS ? What drives my success is my love for my job! I love being able to be creative and do hair, as well as make my clients feel beautiful and good about themselves! I enjoy learning more about my trade everyday and I plan to always continue to grow in what I do!
CALL FOR APPT: SALON 11 STUDIOS. (770)-395-1153
#REALMAGATL ASKS: What are your ties to the city? "My ties to Atlanta are definitely the fact that most of my family is here, as well as its an awesome city! It's a great place to be a stylist!"
EVOLVING....
R.E.A.L. POETRY ....... Love is All You'd give her flowers that would die in a week Chocolates that were stale that she couldn't eat All along there within you housed something so sweet She would have died for it her life's mission complete Love is all When seen in words it doesn't seem like much Ever so illusive few of us have truly clutched You ask the woman what she truly wants It's not his sex, swagger, status and cash that he flaunts Love is all Women become gold diggers because they couldn't get love and attention Settling for twerk videos for "likes" and mentions I'm no better scroll, click, play Watch and enjoy that fatty shake then continue my day But When the video stops their heart is still screaming Hoping for a King to give them what they needing Love is all. - Michael Stringer
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