Who Is Taysha Smith Valez de Ames?

The internet is buzzing about this self-proclaimed billionaire. Supposedly she is the youngest black, self-made billionaire. The thing is no one can find any genuine information on her. I have found a few different things but some stuff is just not adding up. Here is what she looks like:


Here are some of the things I have found out about her: (if you have more, email me)

-Supposedly owns a global conglomerate ( a group of companies)
-Companies owned: TSV HBG Group, TrimyTAY Telecom, H. Couture Beauty
-A Multitude of ridiculous websites: shopbiancas.com, thesocialitecollection.com, mytay.com, tayemail.com, renayip.com
-Has written 3 books: Young, Black, and Schizophrenic, and several other books which I forget the names of each

Stay Tuned...Story Developing!

Why Do Women Date Men Who They Know Aren't Shit?

If you have taken the time to read my previous post, you will know that I was involved with a very "toxic" ex-boyfriend who I believe is a sociopathic liar. In my last post I stated that I was done with him. Unfortunately, that couldn't be father from the truth. I stopped talking to him briefly but our "love affair" resumed. I am pretty sure you are thinking I am stupid for this. Hell, I am very much upset with myself because I continued to carry on a relationship with the damn fool.

I am MAD. Why, you ask? Well I just found out the idiot has a baby on the way -- which is due on July 7, 2009. EEK! I am NOT mad at him though. I am mad at myself because I KNEW what kind of man he was and I continued to talk to him hoping that he would realize the chaos caused by his destructive actions and take the time to change. It's sad to say that he has NOT learned a damn thing. He continues to pull this bullshit.

When I present the lies he has told me too him, he then takes pride in lying to me more and telling me that I am making myself "look stupid" because I don't know the FULL facts. LOL! I wanted to tell him to get the fuck out of here! This man has said this SEVERAL times to different people who he "assumed" I did NOT talk to that he had a baby due July 7th. These people told me EVERYTHING.

I will be honest, the truth hurts but it sure feels good to know it. You may feel stupid initially, but once you know the full facts, it is a BIG relief. Anyway, this gave me the ammunition I needed to leave this weak ass fool alone -- FOR GOOD. But my question is to you is this: Why Do Women Date Men Who They Know Aren't Shit?

Making Mistakes With Men

Hey there blogspotters, long time no see! Lets get straight to it.....

Maybe I am just being hard on myself, but I have made some really bad choices in men. The last serious relationship I had with a man was the absolute worst encounter to date. He was so ridiculously narcissistic and manipulative as well as a habitual liar and creative story-teller.

Anytime he told me something he would constantly change up his story. One minute he states that he is going to law school in Vermont to play basketball then all of a sudden he never went there, he says he actually stayed in Detroit and went to a local community college. While he's telling me this stuff, he forgot that he told me he already had is bachelors degree, but if this is so why would he still take undergraduate courses at a community college? Makes no sense --and it doesn't add up! This is how all of his stories ended up. They initially went one way, then the next time he brought it up, it would be a totally different scenario.




His ability to consistently tell lies had me on a constant hunt for the truth. I would literally have to launch my own investigation just to seek the absolute truth. I always got the same outcome -- he was lying. Although I found out the truth to the lies he told, do you think he is man enough to admit his deceit? NOPE! He actually thinks I am wrong for "snooping in his business" --and a stalker by the way-- because I go looking for the truth "behind his back". I actually felt like I have a right to know the truth since at one point he was my fiance and even after we were no longer in a "relationship" we remained intimate ---which was the ultimate mistake.

(Ladies I don't recommend being intimate with ex-boyfriends who were terrible boyfriends to begin with-I tend to let my boredom dictate my actions and therefore kept this idiot around simply to keep me company -- yes I know, very stupid)

So my question is: Am I wrong for seeking the truth even when I know he is lying anyway? When he lies should I just point it out or let go? My answer - I decided to leave him alone! I asked him to refrain from contacting me but he tends to find a reason to contact me so he can somehow have the last word. Its apart of the whole narcissistic, manipulative attitude he has. Today was the last straw! It's sad really. I am not perfect and I blame myself 100% for this because I continued to be involved with him --trying to give him the benefit of the doubt--but still I got the same outcome...so my declaration is this:

This type of thing has taken it's toll on me for the last time. The next time around I will be smarter about the choices I make when choosing a mate. I believe I owe it to myself to pick the right guy when my times comes...because lords knows I have made mistakes with men. Especially choosing the right one.

Peace**

Is This Her Real Hair???

I was surfing the internet and ran into KellyRowlandWeb.com. While looking through some of the pictures I noticed that Kelly has beautiful hair! I know most of the times the DC girls wear weave but I swear the hair in this picture looks real. Thoughts? (fyi...click the image to see the bigger picture)

So I'm Biting The Bug And Doing My Civic Duty...

I posted before that I was so frustrated with the election that both candidates completely turned me off from voting, period...even the nonsense going on here in Detroit with Kwame Kilpatrick. Well, I finally decided to go ahead and vote but it's not either of the major candidates. I'm an independent and I am voting for an independent candidate. I know some people probably think I am nuts, but God gave us free will and we live in a free country and I am going to vote for whoever I want to vote for....the candidate that I agree with the most unlike some, I am not influenced by the media and actually do my own research to make a decision. I won't mention the name but I'm sure you will probably figure it out on your own! Happy voting!

The Real Housewives of Atlanta: Lives of Rich and Wealthy Black Women

So the new season of The Real Housewives series is here and this time it is in Atlanta. I must admit, the new ladies are getting a lot of negative press in the blogosphere but I personally love the show. I know some of them may come off as nothing but goldiggers, but I don't think that is the case. For example Deshawn Snow (Wife of Cleveland Cavilers Captain Eric Snow), has her own foundation, The Deshawn Snow Foundation and she married her husband before he was rich. They were college sweethearts. Lisa Wu Hartwell, has several businesses -- a real estate company, Hartwell and Associates, and a baby clothing company -- Hart 2 Hart Baby. I must admit I don't know what NeNe Leakes does, but I know she probably does something because she has a lot of energy (maybe some type of non-profit foundation). I think Kim is some type of aspiring country singer and Sheree is working on a clothing line. I think if they were goldiggers they wouldn't be doing anything with there lives. The would just sit on their asses. I am happy to see that although they married rich, they have sense enough to do something with the money they acquired through their husbands. Anyway I love shows that open the doors to the lives of the rich and/or wealthy. Although some people are complaining that these women are too opulent or extravagant and spend too much money, I think they should be able to do whatever they want because it's their money. Who are we too tell these women how to live there lives? So what if we are in a recession...that doesn't mean these people have to be sad and depressed and spend less money. I bet they are not even feeling major effects from this so-called depression. One thing I have begun to understand about people who are rich is that no matter what happens with the economy, these people know how to make more money PERIOD! That is why they are millionaires in the first place. I for one will not let this so called recession hold me back. I am on the path to wealth as well. I am working hard to get there and when I do I will definitely enjoy the fruits of my labor. Anyway, watch The Real Housewives of Atlanta on Bravo, Tuesdays at 9pm! FYI...we need The Real Housewives of Detroit!!! LOL!

Community Involvement: Detroit Synergy

I was researching online different ways to get more involved in the community and the development of Detroit and I came across Detroit Synergy. According to their website,

"Detroit Synergy is powered by member-driven projects that promote discovery, dialogue, and development in the City of Detroit. The scope is intentionally broad because we believe a diverse spectrum of creative ideas can help build our community. As a member-driven organization, Detroit Synergy supports projects initiated and led by individuals in collaboration with community partners. As more people come together and add their vision and voice to the collective whole, then the synergy of our combined efforts will enhance our city. Any individual can submit a project proposal and recruit other members to form a project team. Then the team receives assistance and support from the group as a whole. In this way, Detroit Synergy maintains a grass-roots spirit that allows anyone to pursue their vision for a greater city with the support of a larger network."



It caught my eye mainly because of its mission and goals. I thought it would be a great way to get involved and meet people in Detroit that share similar interests with me. I am a new member to the group and I am very excited to get started with my first project. Please take sometime to check out their website, www.detroitsynergy.org. There are plenty of ways you can contribute to the group if you really love Detroit.

::Stay Positive and Be Inspired::
Love, B. Shorial