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MONIQUE

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About Me

Hello and Welcome to my page!...Ok, so you wanna know about me...Hmmmmm...Well, to best to sum it up within 2.5 seconds...I'm originally from the South Side of Chicago! I grew up in the South Shore area. I'm currently working an Actor/Model who also works in the Real Estate Field (a girl has got to pay the bills somehow!...lol). I started as an dancer when I was 2 years old, The acting bug hit me when I was 6 and I modeled at the age of 12. I'm very passionate and love what I do! Well, people would consider me to be complex person...not to mention that I can be a tad bit sarcastic too...Some will consider me a Jackie of All Trades as you may say; try to master as much as I can...I'm always on the go...I can be a bit shy at times but, don't let that fool you, I'm also very outgoing, blunt and direct. I'm the coolest, down-to-earth person you will ever meet, never judgemental, never envious...I'm always high off life, I love living life to its fullest! I love to smile and laugh (I believe a smile is contagious!!) I feel very blessed in deed! I'm 6'2" tall (YES, 6'2" without the heels, which I wear heels quite often)...what can I say?! I get it from both of my parents. I'm most definitely a family-oriented person, I'm the oldest from a large family...16 kids to be exact. Most definitely a family-oriented person, I traveled a lot so I'm very cultured, and I thank my curiousity and the elders of my Family for letting me have the chance to experience that(THANK YOU MOM IF YOU'RE READING THIS!!!...LOL), I don't have a favorite color, I don't pretend to be someone I'm not...I'm very goal-oriented and loyal (which can be a gift and a curse at times)...I'm human!!...I know I'm not perfect, but I damn sure strive to be...real talk!I'm honest majortity of the time and I expect that in return too (NO SUGAR-COATING ALLOWED), I'm very goal-oriented and loyal (which can be a gift and a curse at times), I love to do a variety of things (It really depends on what mood I'm in)...I Love to joke, Attractive, Suave and caring, Brave and fearless, Firm and has leadership qualities, Knows how to console others, Too generous, Takes high pride of oneself, Extraordinary spirit, Easily angered, Angry when provoked, Observant, Careful and cautious, Thinks quickly, Independent thoughts, Loves to lead and to be led, Loves to dream, Talented in the arts, music and defense, Learns to relax, Hasty and trusty, Romantic, Loving and caring, and Loves to make friends... Whew!!...That took a lot if that wasn't enough for you! If anyone wants to know more about me, or just want to show some love, send me a message! (Please don't try to hit on me!)...I will do my best to get to respond back to your messages...You think you know me? You have no idea!!Have a great and blessful day!!!

My Interests

DON'T LABEL ME...I'M AN ORIGINAL!!!MY Personality: A total daredevil, you'll try any thrill. You're easily bored and you prefer to be on the go.ME in Love (Although, I've never been): You see love as an adventure, and you find most men dull. You need a man who challenges you!MY Career: Your ideal job is flexible, fun, and maybe a little dangerous. You have the makings of a private investigator or extreme athlete.

I'd like to meet:

Besides God (that's my homie!!)...Um, there's Sade, Michael Jackson, Prince, Oprah Winfrey, Cicely Tyson, Clint Eastwood, Janice Dickenson, Beverly Johnson, Marilyn McCoo, Shawn Carter a.k.a. Jay-Z, Denzel Washington, Daryl Hannah, Sigourney Weaver, Sade, George Clooney, Spike Lee, Chad Hugo, Pharrell Williams, Kelis (Because we have the same B-Day!!)...So many people I want to meet and thats just to name a few...Oh and, GOOD GENUINE PEOPLE...people who will go out of their way to help any way they can without expecting anything in return (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!!!), Just good genuine people...Also, it would be good to see relatives, old friends and meet new people along the way!!!View All Friends | View Blog | Add Comment


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Music:

I like just about everything.....Music is universal.

Movies:

Coming to America (A Classic), The Last Dragon, Beaches, Enter The Dragon, The Color Purple, Neopotlian Dynamite,Awwwwwww man!!!...there's too many to name, next question!!!...lol

Television:

Heroes, House, ANTM, The Simpsons, Chappelle's Show, Mind of Mencia, Ab Fab, CSI, Law and Order, Sex and the City, The Boondocks, Project Runway, Family Guy, Robot Chicken, Girlfriends, just about any kind of Cartoons, and anything on VH1 and E!, Etc...Etc...

Books:

PLEASE JUST ASK ME!THERE'S TOO MANY TO NAME!!!...NEXT!!!...LOL

Heroes:

MY GRANDMOTHER (R.I.P.) ANDMY MOTHER (HI MA MERE! IF YOU'RE READING THIS WHICH I KNOW YOU ARE...LOL)

My Blog

"Why Are Black Women Scaring Off Their Men?" (Good Article!)

"Why Are Black Women Scaring Off Their Men?" A Fighting Spirit Is Important-But Not At Home The Washington PostBy: Joy Jones   Have you met this woman? She has a good job, works hard, and earns a...
Posted by MONIQUE on Tue, 27 May 2008 03:20:00 PST

Positive Experience

The best response to a negative experience is to create a positive experience. Instead of fighting against life's misfortunes, transform them into useful and worthwhile value.   When things go w...
Posted by MONIQUE on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:44:00 PST

Fast recovery

Even when you are thoroughly committed to staying positively focused, life can get in the way. Though you may have the best of intentions, there will be times when you veer off course as a result of y...
Posted by MONIQUE on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:41:00 PST

Seduction do’s and dont’s...By Carmen Electra

Seduction dos and don'tsBy Carmen Electra   Everyone screws up from time to time on a date. You get nervous, you say or do the wrong thing, and Mr. Right turns into Mr. Not Tonight. It happens. C...
Posted by MONIQUE on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:53:00 PST

How to Get the Life You Want

How to Get the Life You Want By Kristyn Kusek Lewis You're many things - maybe a wife and mom, prized employee, baker extraordinaire, or president of your block association. But perhaps there's anot...
Posted by MONIQUE on Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:42:00 PST

How She Move - Events

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Posted by MONIQUE on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:35:00 PST

How to ask a Guy out (Another Interesting Article)

How to ask a guy out By Bob Strauss   There's no easy way to phrase this without provoking a barrage of "What are you, crazy?" emails, but here's my theory: By the time she hits 20, even the shy...
Posted by MONIQUE on Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:05:00 PST

How to ask a Woman Out (Interesting Article)

How to ask a woman out By Amy Spencer   It seems so simple: You like a woman. You ask her out. She says yes. You go out. She falls in love with you. She rubs your feet at night during SportsCent...
Posted by MONIQUE on Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:00:00 PST

Slept together too soon? (Interesting Article from Men Perspectives)

Slept together too soon By Steve Friedman   Is a relationship doomed if you hop into bed on a first or second date? Real men weigh inand reveal what can turn a night of lust into long-term love...
Posted by MONIQUE on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:35:00 PST

Dating and the double standard (Interesting Article from Women Perspectives)

Dating and the double standard By Elise Nersesian   No doubt about it: The first time a woman beds down with a guy she's crazy about is an exciting and special time. Still, the question remains:...
Posted by MONIQUE on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 11:33:00 PST