I Say a Little Prayer For You!

Say It Loud & Say It Proud

Getting Married in San Francisco :D

As 2012 rolls around within days, it is exciting to know the energies from the past three to five years will shift for the benefit of us all starting January.    It is intended to be a very powerful year where individuals make peace with themselves, confront their past and face the future fearlessly and also start new beginnings with a bang---a romantic kick off in San Francisco, one of my favorite cities in the world!  There are no words to describe the ambiance that embraces you when one lands at San Francisco International Airport crossing paths with herds of people either entering or leaving the city.  It is only when people skate their way into the true city, lovers and all alike find ways to leave their mark for all others to see.  

So who wants to get married in San Francisco?   Regardless from where travelers visit, San Francisco is a VERY romantic place to marry and if one is inclined to have a quickie -in all ways possible- go ahead for no one will stop you!    Getting married at City Hall is very simple,   go online to make a reservation,  appear for your appointment and va la' you are married.
Here are the resources to help facilities the mission of getting married in a la San Francisco:  visit SFGov  for detailed guidance, after reviewing the instructions, one is lead to create an account & book a reservation.
If individuals would like a magnate to marry them at a specific site or location, allow room to confirm arrangements prior to the date of the wedding as well note that a higher fee is charged for customized requests.

Let the count down begin as someone has to get ready for an appointment!

Courtesy: Sasha Wedding Photography

Let Him Chase You Until You Catch Him

It was a few years ago this phrase had surfaced among the dating and reading circles. When one ponders over it, well...it is true that the man should pursue this lady in the chase as it captivates his attention and elates the sentiments of the lady. It is okay to become a challenge in the midst of being pursued though there is a clear line between playing games for Ms. Wake Up has never been a fan of playing games nor is this a platform for an endorsement of such. To interpret "let him chase you until you catch him' from a dignified perspective means that the man should make the effort in getting to know his object of affection, should be the one to initiate (leadership and chivalry never go out of style) and both smart individuals in this scenario know how to keep the power dynamics in balance if there are ever going to get to that first kiss, hmm perhaps date. In essence it's not about winning a prize yet it's being able to hold and engage a lover's attention before one of them pops due to anticipation! Curiosity did kill the cat.

Courtesy: Dating After Forty-Eight

Breaking Up During the Holidays

Breaking up with a partner is not a delightful experience; yet breaking up during the holidays where people are counting on some cheer is even more challenging. These 'break-ups' leave the dumped partner even more emotionally sensitive because there is a pretense that implies this individual couldn't save the relationship at all costs. It's okay folks-- it takes a strong soul to do the dumping and a stronger soul to realize there is a reason why they are being dumped! In the spirit of the holidays, let's rejoice on behalf of all the lovers who woke up in time to break up with their lovers. For those who were let go this year, perhaps they should realize they had opportunities of making up before they saw their hearts flutter out that door for the last time. Hmm...Isn't it refreshing to wake up to an empty bed not knowing who will warm these sheets next? Yes....perhaps it's the mystery and anticipation that keeps us at bay from losing our sanity.

Courtesy: Men Myself and God

Until next time, remember couples will either "break up, wake up or make up". Which one will be you?

To those tying the knot as the year ends, congrats!
To those waiting to tie the knot, stay awake!
To those waiting for the right one, keep your flirt on ;)

Seasons Greetings from "Sasha Talks"

Relaying the message on behalf of Sasha Talks~


Clients are invited to purchase discounted love, career and life readings through the end of the year. Curious what t he New Year holds for you? Who's going and coming into your life? How strong do your career and finance opportunities appear?

Well drop by for the discounted reads by doing the following:
1. Contact Sasha by visiting www.sashatalks.com
2. Do NOT make payment yet, request an appointment first.
3. Receive confirmation of appointment and THEN make payment 30 minutes before reading.
4. Appear in Live Chat at allotted time.


*Note for ethical and personal reasons, Sasha does reserve the right to refuse appointment requests*
**All interested prospective clients are required to read and acknowledge all Disclaimers**

Reading Between the Lines

'Some things are better left unsaid'-Ms. Wake Up
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The Girl You Lost to Cocaine

"You are not my problem, you are my last."-Sia

Sexxxy!

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A Bittersweet Moment

"The gray looming clouds have lifted as the sun shines through illuminating a rainbow over a mirage of red autumn leaves.   A sense of peace eases her breathing as cool air permeates her chest creating a sensation prompting a reminder that the past is only the past where as the next chapter has already begun.  Hope never surfaced within tracing old foot prints that only lead to a secluded cave of anonymity and seclusion.  Trudging through her new tracks, a sigh of relief, ultimately confirmed what she was waiting for is finally here.  The sun caressing her face didn't make her flinch as she continued walking away from the voices calling her name.   Bright beams of light blinded her as she stepped on to the round pebbles rolling her towards the new life. As the voices drowned in the back of her mind, there only remained one glaring mysterious shadow waiting to greet her—into the unknown. "         

Carla Bruni: Love, Marriage & Work

Be Careful What You Wish For

It’s that ideal job, ideal home or even perhaps that ideal relationship that one yearns for yet has no clue that there is no standard ideal in this world. If ladies are seeking a man with specific looks, income or lifestyle just remember that there is always a catch. The catch doesn’t become apparent in the short term yet instead it surfaces on its own in the long term. What is this catch? It can range from settling with the wrong partner for the wrong reasons to being with a partner hoping they will change. Folks, people cannot change other people. People may influence other people though heed that change can only transpire from within or else—one will be waiting forever to realize that we can only work miracles on ourselves. Majority of us have a checklist for meeting our ideal mates, where we’re made to believe that every box on the list needs to be marked off to immune oneself from relationship problems. Not so. If an individual finds a mate that meets 80% of the characteristics they are seeking in a date, it is considered a healthy sign to proceed exploring the relationship further with this match.

Be Careful What You Wish For
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It is not possible for couples to relate to one another 100% as long as there are two separate minds situated in the same air space, there is apt to be difference in opinion which ultimately leads to some situational conflicts. Many couples perceive that conflict serves as a bad ingredient to a relationship but those who are smart to engage in conflict resolution can testify that 90% of the time it can only improve the state of the existing relationship. So how is the latter 20% accounted for when our prospect matches 80% of our checklist? It is the latter 20% that makes the relationship interesting from introducing the partners to different mindsets, lifestyles and challenges that nurture the dynamics of this evolving union. Is this 80/20 ratio valid for all couples? Not all the time. The ratio may vary in favor of the couple or it may not lead marriage counselors to believe that the 80/20 rule sets forth a healthy baseline from which a relationship can flourish. Among those couples that pass the 80/20 rule, these couples encountered less arguments yielding one down moment for every five positive moments spent together. It’s never too late to assess where one’s relationship stands so the proper measures can be implemented to move on forward with clarity leaving behind any remnants of uncertainty. Do you know where you stand?

His Family’s Affect on Your Marriage

We live in a fast paced world where either we are chasing someone or are being chased. Well today’s tit-for-tat is dedicated to those that have been captured and are married—happily— or is it so?   It's not unusual when we cross paths with loving couples that we wonder if these  two individuals bide well with their in-laws.   Dating the right partner for us can be an exciting experience if the individual wants this relationship to manifest into marriage over time. Not only is the woman dating the man because she feels he enriches her life; as well  she is dating his family to some degree too (if you really think about it).    She may be marrying the guy though in theory she is adopting a whole new family into her life whether she acknowledges it or not, ultimately yielding a challenge for her if the family is not as loving as her hubby.    Marriage is basically a ‘buy one get one free deal’ where the woman is not only engaging in a relationship with her man yet also his family. Depending on how well he gets along with his family and his relatives, it is predictable to encounter a difference in opinions during the life of the marriage.
Some in-laws are very welcoming while others can be intrusive enough to make one reconsider why they even got married in the first place. If the woman’s in-laws are already running her husband’s life now, it will only get worse with time.    After all the woman may have her own way of creating a home and raising a family; to the contrary the in-laws may think their lifestyle supersedes everyone else thus creating rifts among the couple’s marriage.     Not everyone acknowledges boundaries of personal space, privacy and foremost life transitions.   Most families have characters that can make one’s mind spin from the crazy uncle to the sibling that makes the news for raising havoc.  Marriage is not a haven for perfection yet it can become overwhelming when third parties, especially families—or his family particularly, begin to engage in making conjugal life decisions on behalf of the couple.  

His family may not be a problem but his family’s affect on him is a cause of concern.  

If his family is drama prone, stress will ultimately transfuse into the marriage where the wife is an involuntary bystander trying to alleviate his burden or distance him from his relatives.  He cannot use his parents or his father particularly as a reason to defer making life decisions on his own.   If anyone is using money or emotional manipulation to control the hubby, hubby is smart enough to know his parents are going to die anyway--fake lingering heart problems or not.  Only a weak man uses his father as an excuse to avoid any emotional or social responsibility.  The wife is not to blame for his family's behaviors, likewise it is not her job to put out the fires that are caused by other people.

Inquiring minds would like to know, "Is your guy MAN enough to take a stand?".

"Man Up Buddy"
Courtesy of J. Whiteway

Put A Ring On It

Hope

Hope, courtesy of  STCS

A Date Ending at Yotel

Two people meet on a date, sparks fly, great dinner--great music--great wine and since they are seeking 'perhaps more'...why not consider more at Yotel?   Yotel is a high end, hi-tech hotel that has locations in New York City and London.   With its very futuristic & James Bond-"ish" feel, almost all operations of this hotel are automated from the time the visitors check-in to the moment they bid farewell to the 'Yobot'.    This odyssey minded ambiance provides the ideal get away with its fair share of entertainment, lounges, terraces and studios which provide visitors an escape from the their typical hotel experience.  The rates may be a bit pricey yet there is no other competitor that can offer such an experience leaving one to ponder when will more cities adopt this metropolitan allure.   Yotel's presence is not solely marketed as a tech savvy hotel, in fact there is plenty of modern architecture, art work and gadgets to keep one busy that the 'more' portion of the date can 'perhaps' just wait.    "So is it your place or mine or...?"

Credit: Tots and Travel

Granting a Fair Chance in Dating

What is it with women judging men off the bat?   Give the man a chance, a fair chance. By observing the dating circles, it is apparent that some women are too uptight to enjoy and have a good time as the man takes a chance to be enchanted by her company. Such women walk into their dates with an attitude to deliver a laundry list for what they want in a man yet they are not ready to make themselves available for the man.   It is okay to know what she wants in a man but first impressions go a long way so this isn't exactly the right way of seeking a man--anywhere, anytime, anyhow.   It's good to know she practices self-respect while exuding self esteem though do not overwhelm a man, who's still considered a stranger, on a first date by intimidating him with all these expectations. He made a choice to show up after inviting her (not all dates come to fruition just because a meeting is agreed upon) so why not give him a fair chance? A fair chance means allowing oneself to have a good time while learning about him during the date and perhaps some more.    Don't read into his every word, just enjoy the moment.  Assess a man based off his actions not words for men who are anxious & confused may say what they feel one may 'want' to hear than 'need' to hear.  Honesty at times may contain a bare bones message yet people don't appreciate it until later in time. Be honest with thyself and respect the date for it can only set off good karma into the universe. A date that already has preset conditions is starting off on a shaky note because some things that begin awkwardly can turn out better; likewise there are meetings that turn out great but the passion dies out by the second or third date.  It is 'ok'. Breathe, relax and have fun in the process. Not every date is a passage to a long-term relationship or marriage. If one can't enjoy the present, they will not be content a week from now or perhaps a year from now. What you see is what you get. Are you putting your best foot forward when you are out meeting people?  Dating doesn't come easily to a lot of people therefore keep some courtesy in mind.
  
Granting a date a fair chance doesn't mean to keep a partner around for weeks dragging or for months if one already knows that is not the partner for them.  The point of dating is to have a good time while seeking the right partner for oneself. There are plenty of fish in the ocean, some are hiding within the deep blue waters where more patience & a stronger bait is needed. Only the strong survive. Good luck!

Time to Celebrate, Syrah Syrah!

Whether one indulges in wine tasting or wine drinking on regular basis, it is wise to know the caloric content of those mesmerizing wines that enable one to flirt with a stupor after a long week.   There are a handful of couples who engage in wine drinking that it is only a few months later the couple realize they've put on weight through the consumption of wines. The offense is not the act of drinking wine but the quantity of wine consumed.   Curious to know how many calories of wine you're consuming? Take a look here.
For wine drinkers that are interested in seeking exclusive membership to tasting fine wines, consider shopping at Virgin Wines.  Shopping at Virgin Wines not only grants customers great bargains yet one's Virgin account is credited with points so they can be redeemed while flying on their carrier.  If one's taste palette's are yearning for wine from the Americas, Africa, Europe and other exotic locations, scroll through their selection and click 'check out.'. The order shall arrive within a few business days.  
After a long day, a little Bordeaux can't hurt. ;)

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"You've made it through another week, Syrah Syrah!"-Ms. Wake Up

Smile

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"I Love You Came Too Late"