Dance with My Father Again – Luther Vandross

It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday – Boyz II Men

Amazing Grace – Mahalia Jackson

Things About Virgos:

Virgo is known for her love of work and service to others. Virgos have a strong need to be needed and a talent for healing the sick, giving good practical advice and assistance, and solving problems for others. Their advice is usually worth following because it tends to be based on a thoughtful analysis of the pros and cons of a potential course of action rather than a knee-jerk emotional reaction.(True. I had to learn how to balance though. Before I would give more of myself to others than myself but there has to be some balance or you will get worn out. I finally realized I’m not superwoman and its not meant for me to solve everybody’s problems.)

You make a wonderful impression with your skilful insights and broad-based knowledge. Simply put, you are a most interesting person to be with. When others get to know you a little more, you can be a fascinating person with all sorts of useful titbits of information. (So true. I can’t tell a joke even if you give me a punchline, but I do like to have fun. If you don’t know me, take the time to get to know me…smile)

On the most practical level you really like to do things properly, meticulously by working through the work or service you perform on a daily basis. It doesn’t matter how small or large the task, you take pride in how well you do it. You investigate things before diving in. Once you have all the information required you complete your task to the best of your ability. (I think this is why I make a good project manager. I’m a stickler for details…some folks hate I ask so many questions and hold them accountable to deadlines.)

Others who aren’t quite as precise in the way they carry out their own work find it hard dealing with you. In your own mind there’s no point in doing anything half-heartedly. You’d rather not do it at all. You are very clear on this. (I hate when folks don’t follow up the way I think they should. I feel if someone expects something from me, then they should live up to their end and provide me with the information I need in a timely fashion.)

Time is also important to you. So you like to make sure you use it well. It would be unusual to find a disorganised Virgo. Keeping a diary and making lists are a favourite pastime of yours. Of course having the right pen and paper to keep your lists is just as important so a favourite hangout for some Virgos is the local stationery supply store. It sounds a little weird sure, but you do need to have the right pen to write with! (Two hand snaps. Time is of the essence is what I always say. I hate being late. I hate someone else showing up late. I don’t like turning things in late. I just like things done in a timely fashion.)

You are cautious about all manner of things from how much the food bill costs to what type of person is just right for you in your social or romantic life. You have a hawk eye and can spot an error a mile away. If that food bill is out by 5 cents you’ll pick it up. (Cashiers beware because I’m watching the cash register like a hawk and I also double check my ticket before I leave the parking lot. I am also cautious about who I let into my “innercircle.”)

Your Virgoan antenna is sharp as a tack and you’ll pay special attention to the fine detail of any subject matter. You’re also very well read and interested in a variety of topics. You consider yourself an eternal student of sorts. (True. I like to learn about new things because you never know when the information will come in handy.)

Some people think you’re shy and unassuming but this is only because you cautiously like to observe and analyse people and situations before jumping to conclusions. (If you know me, I’m not shy. But I am quiet around folks I don’t know. I’ve learned that you learn a lot just by listening.)

Virgos are prone to worrying, agonizing over things, and in extreme cases, hypochondria or germ phobia. (I don’t totally agree with this. I do worry about things sometimes but as far as being compulsive about it–no. I am particular about hygeine. If I’m in line and the cashier sneezes into their hands and doesn’t wipe them off or use sanitizer to clean them, I will get my stuff and go to another line.)

Virgos don’t fall in love easily and they are very choosy about their mates and friends. They are drawn to people through intellectual curiosity rather than shallow physical attraction or passion. Virgos need intellectual stimulation, and will quickly grow bored in the company of those who make small talk rather than speaking of serious, important things. (True. I don’t fall in love easily but when I am in love–I’m in love. I don’t like superficial folks. I’m attracted more to a man’s mind and how he handles himself day to day than to his physical statue…but don’t get me wrong, I like something good to look at too…smile).

Do you know any other Virgos? Does some of these characteristics fit them?

 
Birthday Countdowns from 123mycodes.com

Every time I hear someone ask me what’s my sign, I always think of the song – Float On. Click on the video below to hear the song.

Likes

• the nice people I’ve met since being online
• a good man
• air conditioner – you learn to appreciate it when your unit goes out
• wal-mart – one stop shopping
• calvin klein’s escape 3.4 fl oz
• crime shows like CSI, Criminal Minds, Snapped, etc.
• books, books, and books
• old school r & b music
• New Orleans Saints…who dat!
• R Kelly’s new song – When a Woman Loves

Dislikes

• spam emails
• men who are scrubs
• rude people
• high gas prices
• forgetting all the dance moves to MC Hammer’s videos
• standng in long lines at wal-mart
• not knowing something
• nosy neighbors
• that time of the month
• Rihanna’s latest few songs

What are some of your likes and dislikes?

Monday Throwback Song

As I stated yesterday, this is going to be an all month celebration. It’s Friday, some of y’all just got paid and the rest of us are just glad to see the start of a new weekend. 

So while you’re working, sit back, relax and listen to a few songs from some R & B ladies from the 80s and 90s. If you’re getting this post in email, it’s not going to come up, so you’ll have to go directly to my blog: http://sheliagoss.com/2010/09/03/friday-mix-jammin-to-80s-and-90s/ to listen. 

TLC

T-Boz, Left Eye and Chili were the group to beat back in the day…they were hip and they were trendsetters. Left-Eye is missed.

EnVogue

This was probably one of the best girl groups of the time. When this group broke up it shocked everyone. I would love to see a reunion CD with all the original members.

Klymaxx

We all paused when we saw a group of women who not only sang but played all the instruments in the band. Whether they were singing “The Men All Pause” or my other favorite “Divas Need Love Too” Klymaxx is one of my top favorite groups from this time.

Xscape

These Jermaine Dupree proteges were hip and could sang their butts off. This is another group I hate broke up. Tiny’s been in the news because of her famous rapper boyfriend TI and one of the other ladies has been doing well as a songwriter. I had one of my favorites-Am I Dreaming – a collaboration with the group Ol’ School posted but it didn’t show up, so here’s another song I like by the group.

Mary Jane Girls

I had to add this group because me and high school friends performed one of their songs in a talent show. I thought I was grown.

Honarable Mention – Total

Members want to go solo. You hear maybe one CD and then nothing from them or the rest of the group. That’s been the fate of quite a few of the groups out from this period.

Who are some of your favorite groups from the 80s and 90s?

Jamming in the 40′s.

Dance with My Father Again – Luther Vandross

It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday – Boyz II Men

Amazing Grace – Mahalia Jackson