This Is My Life Episode 8

When Opportunity Knocks...

Life should be about exploring opportunities, not missing them. At Sorta Kinda Enterprises, we believe that opportunities are the universe's plan to move us forward to the next level - a successive step in progress. Two years ago, Wilbur was inspired to send a custom gift basket to the pop superstar, Mariah Carey. Although he was sure that she received hundreds (maybe thousands) of gifts and offers, an appeal to collaborate on a philanthropic proposal, he felt, was justifiable. After all, her philanthropic work is of renown. Unfortuantely, it was not the right time for such an endeavor. But Wilbur believes that a collaboration of some type is inevitable. Last week on Good Morning America, the pop diva announced a contest. The winner would design a gown for her that she would wear for a red carpet event that would later be auctioned with the proceeds benefiting a charity fighting breast cancer. Another opportunity has presented itself. But this time, we need all of you, our readers and subscribers, to help us out. Below are links to the 3 designs SK Wilbur has created with Mariah Carey in mind. Please vote for your favorite by November 14. Just click on the image that you like best and it will take you to the voting site. And remember, when opportunity knocks answer the door WIDE.

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Wake Up

I am disconcerted by the news. Earlier this year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the results of a study that indicates that 1 in 4 girls and young women have at least one of the more common STDs. When I heard this I wanted to cry. I thought "what should we do as a people to stop this epidemic"?

I think it is wonderful that America has begun to exercise and eat healthily. But we must remember that our sexual health is just as important. As a community, we have to spread the word to protect ourselves. Condoms can prevent STDs and unwanted pregnancies if used properly. There is a vaccination (Gardasil) that women can get to prevent the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). To prevent an unwanted pregnancy there is birth control. The combination of all three of these options will protect you stronger than just one. Of course, if you practice abstinence you run absolutely no risk of contracting STDs or having an unwanted pregnancy.

For centuries women have been the mainstay of our communities and families. Let's nurture each other. Let's educate ourselves, spread the word and put it into practice. We are our sister's keeper as much as we're responsible for our own actions.

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