tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20801063880229181182024-02-07T16:20:23.017-08:00N A O M I A L L E NMade In The Image And Likeness Of...Naomi Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01057680004548101811noreply@blogger.comBlogger345125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080106388022918118.post-39565673324057037012015-10-18T18:51:00.003-07:002015-10-18T18:51:49.646-07:00ALL I EVER NEEDED<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Naomi Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01057680004548101811noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080106388022918118.post-33851015901102192202015-10-18T18:33:00.000-07:002015-10-18T18:33:14.504-07:00Even if no one else smiles at you.. the sky will x<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Naomi Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01057680004548101811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080106388022918118.post-29474283788233940112015-10-18T18:31:00.004-07:002015-10-18T18:31:40.641-07:00I've Missed you... and I love you always..<br />
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I'm finishing up the book I have written and can't wait to share!!Naomi Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01057680004548101811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080106388022918118.post-86025967614867607912015-02-07T15:34:00.002-08:002015-02-07T15:37:19.681-08:00<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I don't know what I want to talk about... just that I want to talk, and share, and be. Here... with you today. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I think that life gets richer and then even richer still. It can be stagnant and then still. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">But it continues on somehow. Constantly. Weaving energy in and out of the choices you are making moment to moment. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">It breathes with you; inhaling and exhaling as you do. And it laughs with you... whenever you are laughing, and sometimes when you are not. I don't believe that life has been cruel to me. It has only been consistent. With every place I am in my life, it unfolds as I have... when it isn't unfolding, it is because I am not either.....</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I have moments I wish I could relive with people I will never spent time with again.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I have much to create with people I will no doubt be connected to for years to come.</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">All that I feel is beautiful is still within me. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I try to remember that the thoughts I am generating have a direct effect on my happiness and what happens to me. </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Life seems to give you what you need, over what you want... If you are lucky, you get both..</span></b>Naomi Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01057680004548101811noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080106388022918118.post-49649431365139269082014-05-26T23:04:00.004-07:002014-05-26T23:04:47.046-07:00<span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"><em>I don't believe that "all things come to an end". I think the mind is a powerful tool, so long as you patronize it. I think that your life, your memories, you thoughts live on for as long as you feed them the breath of your soul. I think that your love for a thing or person doesn't end either; it is endless and as strong and as beautiful as it was the first time you allowed yourself to feel it. </em></span><br />
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<span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;"><em>Not "all things come to an end"..... even when they do...</em></span>Naomi Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01057680004548101811noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080106388022918118.post-13341115957195091272014-03-12T14:55:00.002-07:002014-03-12T14:56:27.639-07:005 WIVES...<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">So I have this weird and probably scary interest in these polygamy programs on the TLC Network.</span><br />
<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">I want to see it work! I want to see something new, that I can believe in. Monogamous relationships are difficult enough and I am constantly curious as to how these people do this… I currently finished the <i>Sister Wives</i> series (via DVR) and I began recording the <i>My Five Wives</i> series. Jesus H Christ is it amazing that in the name of God these women have signed up for a life where they are allotted a small amount of time with their husband AND they get to be a witness to his undeniable physical chemistry with other women. A chemistry that produces more and more and MORE children. Amazing. I actually find the <i>Sister Wives</i> show to be a lot easier to watch because although there are visible jealousies and personality conflicts, at least <i>Sister Wives</i> is a show about a polygamous family that is actually open in communication. These women (for the most part) like and even love each other. The <i>My Five Wives series</i> is utterly depressing, as you see five women with almost no connection to each other, shriveling down into these mute and numb beings who can not communicate with each other properly, and whom harbor massive resentments towards each other. It is actually really sad. They are all so emotionally repressed and their self esteem is non existent. Their poor husband, whom I quite like, is incredibly empathetic and compassionate to all of these ticking-time-bombs he is responsible for. I don't know that any of them are happily married. Everyone seems to just be <i>coping</i>….</span><br />
<span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;">Of course I will watch on, and see what develops, but I honestly don't get any enjoyment out of watching a bunch of unheroic women "sicking out" a marriage that is 80% unfulfilling in the name of something… holy. I don't find it at all inspirational, only educational in that it redefines perhaps what an unsatisfactory lifestyle choice this is for most. Twizz</span><br />
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Naomi Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01057680004548101811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080106388022918118.post-57764524447309452182014-03-02T16:50:00.003-08:002014-03-02T16:51:26.398-08:00<span style="font-family: Noteworthy-Light; line-height: 22px; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Something interesting happened to me twice this past month. I </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: large;">The first incident happened two weeks ago at Starbucks in Beverly Hills. A woman came in who appeared to be quite normal in a lovely sundress and flat shoes. She looked as though she was holding a camera in her right hand and she was talking to herself. I thought for sure she was on the phone. She was laughing while she was talking and it all seemed quite cheerful. She stood in line for a few moments but didn't order anything and then she turned around still talking to herself and left. She was clearly a bit mental but I thought that she was lovely. Imagine living in your own bubble, Where everything is really cheerful and nice. I was envious of her.</span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: large;">Just this morning when I was pumping gas in the valley, a man asked me for change which isn't abnormal for that part of town, but he said something that is still on my mind and in my heart. He said "May I please have some change" and before I could even answer he said "it's okay I'm not like them I'm different from them." Very carefully and with compassion I said "okay." When I drove off it occurred to me that no one who ends up homeless feels like they are like "The rest of them". I'm sure that anyone who had to endure Those circumstances would be quite estranged from the experience. It's that wonderful gift we humans have where we can be in a depressive circumstance and only see optimism; Only see our demise as temporary and never permanent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Three Feet From Gold</i> is what I am currently reading. It is inspirational and forward thinking. I am reading this because I am about to embark on a new chapter of my life. I am relocation, starting up a new company, finishing some writing projects, and there is so much more. In moments of transition like this I think it is important (through some of the chaos) to focus your energy, and although it may seem like reading is taking away from those projects, it actually isn't. Reading (and reading this book in particular) is helping my mind to rest from the hurricane of thoughts I am constantly having, and helps me to focus my energy on something compelling, and intriguing. I am able to refocus and I feel clarity when I go to tackle my own projects.</span><br />
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Rihanna dares to costar with Kate the GREAT.... and succeeds!!Naomi Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01057680004548101811noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080106388022918118.post-34810605806197550902013-01-11T20:58:00.000-08:002013-01-11T20:58:15.568-08:00i die<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Naomi Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01057680004548101811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080106388022918118.post-78497864280727977332012-12-03T18:37:00.000-08:002012-12-03T18:37:01.182-08:00Pondering<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">and then what would I want after that?</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">It all seems like this vortex of continuance; </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">we're always trying to get <i>there</i>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">which begets the next. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">It never ends and so</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">sees thereby a feather magnified and</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">ourselves. And therin we err, and</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">greatly err. For the animal shall not be</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">measured by man. In a world older</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">and more complete than ours they</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">move finished and complete. gifted</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">lost or never attained, living by voices</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">we shall never hear. They are not</span></div>
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<br />Naomi Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01057680004548101811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080106388022918118.post-24158283665561021052012-11-29T09:48:00.000-08:002012-11-29T09:48:03.228-08:00LOVE THESE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Naomi Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01057680004548101811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080106388022918118.post-7430240030406560342012-11-29T09:45:00.003-08:002012-11-29T09:45:34.687-08:00Hour Glass<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;">Time seems to be slipping away friends. Sorry I haven't been posting entries .... I love you dolls dearly and am inspired now to post! </span>Naomi Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01057680004548101811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080106388022918118.post-82052696054668994252012-08-07T22:33:00.002-07:002012-08-07T22:34:19.530-07:00Fifty Shades Of Grey... Or Not?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">Ok soooo I downloaded IBooks from AppWorld on my Iphone, caved and "purchased"<i> Fify Shades</i> <i>Of Grey, </i>as my curiosity got the best of me. So many people told me over and over that I needed to "read this book". I am sad to report that unless you read one book a year that is written in the most simple english, you will NOT enjoy this read. I am the sort of person that is a true fan of literature; well written books, by gifted authors. When I have read biographies, I only enjoy them because regardless of the simple writing, I am interested in the person's life I have chosen to read about, and so the writing doesn't have to be all that good, as the story usually is quite entertaining.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;"><i>Fifty Shades Of Grey</i> on IBooks offers your a sample read where you can read several pages (maybe two or three chapters) for free before deciding to purchase the book. After burning through the sample I was allotted, I found the main character "Anastacia Steele" to be disappointingly common and boring a part from a few sarcastic moments with Grey, where she (quite out of character) becomes confident and interesting. The Grey character was unbelievably typical with his constant referring to Anastacia as "Miss Steele", and of course this brews a reacting of excitement and distress (again typical). I am happy that after a few short chapters I was able to spare myself from making the terrible mistake of wasting $9.99. Of course had I read on to the point of these two characters having their first (of several) sexual encounter there is a chance I may have been sucked in for the shear excitement of a good erotic read, but after what I read in the first few chapters I doubt it would have been even remotely satisfying.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">My opinion (and you are welcome to yours) regarding <i>Fifty Shades Of Grey</i> is to SKIP IT! Twizz</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">IF you wish to read a decent love story try Vladmir Nabokov's "Lolita" or "Dangerous Games" by Tereska Torres<span class="Apple-style-span"> </span>which are two of the most emotionally intense books I have ever read.</span>Naomi Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01057680004548101811noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080106388022918118.post-89284803201749980952012-05-28T08:55:00.003-07:002012-05-28T08:55:59.861-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">EVERY DAY IT BECOMES MORE REAL..... I AM HIS EVERYTHING AND HE IS MINE</span>Naomi Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01057680004548101811noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080106388022918118.post-36163257072731035922012-05-21T10:52:00.000-07:002012-05-21T10:52:18.976-07:00Punch Drunk Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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