Strength and Determination

Strength and Determination
They're the reason I do what I do!!

Welcome to Melva's Corner

Good Day All:

After many months of debating back and forth I decided I would invite you into my world. I LOVE interacting with people and now that I have moved away from my loved ones to reside in Las Vegas, Nevada, I needed an outlet to keep me focused and on track.

Please enjoy the topics and most importantly let me know what you think!!

Monday, May 31, 2010

Baby momma's

What the fuck is wrong with you bitches today? You claim the nigga ain't no good but yet you befriend him on Facebook and play the innuendo games. Please keep in mind I am not you I made it past high school so I can decipher (oh in case that is a big word) understand the games you are playing the only problem is you're playing them with that bitch who may gut your ass.

Oh I tried to be that wife and allow your GHETTO Stupid ass to call my house to allow your child to talk to his dad. But it irks my soul to hear your voice, he changed his cell phone number and if you don't have it I suggest that you obtain it from him via Facebook and opt not to call my house.

I have had enough of you and that fucking weave, you beast and his nasty ass..Nigga's and bitches don't understand. I have exhausted my patients and shit is going to get real ugly for YOU.

I am sorry to have offended you. But this BITCH and this Nigga just don't have a clue. They are taking me out my character and its time to show niggas how to play the game for real...

Honoring Our Veterans today...

?Thank you grandma, uncle and dad. Thank you to all that serve so that I am able to enjoy life.

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Why is it?

Why is it that you don't understand what I am trying to achieve?

Friday, May 28, 2010

Janet Jackson is sporting a new hairdo or is she?

The last couple of days media has been talking about Janet Jackson's new hairdo...Newsflash all she did was take the weave out!

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Common and Serena....

Rumors are they have broken up...Have they? I HOPE So....Common I'm ready to be there for you, I can help you forget about her... She was too young for you any way...Let's have some mature fun.....

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Gambling....

I think I need an intervention someone please help me.......

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Child support...$20

Can someone please make me understand how a judge can order a man to make a $20 a month child support payment? What is a woman to do with that? Does he not realize that a loaf of bread, a gallon of milk and a half dozen eggs total more than $20?

Monday, May 24, 2010

Politics in Nevada?

Why are the Politicians in Nevada all corrupt?

Sunday, May 23, 2010

Thank you God...

Thank you God for keeping me safe, warm and happy. Thank you God for allowing me to see the things that are right in front of me. Thank you God for blessing me. Thank you God for another day.

Thank you God!

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Old Navy....

Can you say $1 Flip Flops....Well I can and that is where I am going when Old Navy opens in three hours. My poor husband....

Friday, May 21, 2010

Happy Birthday Gemini!

Happy Birthday to all my fellow Geminis...Oh what a month this shall be for me....

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Why am I....

Why am I the only twenty something that does not know how to effectively use my freakin touch telephone? Can someone please help me!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

“By any means Necessary,” Malcolm X, what do you know about that?

“By any means Necessary” Do you even know what that means?

Malcolm X had the ability to gather crowds and his actions very controversy, which made him a target by the FBI. He was very intelligent and articulate man. To all my young people who does not have a clue do not let the legacy of Malcolm X die. Please go out and learn and grasp the understanding of what this man believed in.

At one point in my life my friends and family referred to me as Malcolm X. Let's not get it twisted the Malcolm in me has not faded; I've just embraced the phase that Malcolm was entering just before he was silenced.

Happy Birthday to the greatest man ever! Malcolm X May 19, 1925....

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Fathers....

When two parents opt to end their relationship and there are children involved and the mother is granted full custody of the child and opts to leave the state is that considered kidnapping?

Monday, May 17, 2010

Is it me or is it safe to assume that all obese women first letter begins with M and end with A?

I was watching women 58 through 70 who have had babies late in life for some it was the first child...Why? The sad part about it was these women looked absolutely stunning for their age and made caring for a baby look so easy. These women planned the birth of their babies and were doing all things possible to maintain a healthy life.

Speaking of healthy I then watched a segment of Clinically Obese women having babies. My questions is why do all of the obese women's first letter in their name start with the letter M and end with the letter A? For Example Melva, she is obese....

Sunday, May 16, 2010

finally finished editing my book!

Now that I have finished editing my book, I am now ready to submit it for publishing any suggestions? Also, I have begun writing a new book so far I have completed 40 pages.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Sexy Just Wright...

My husband and I went to see Just Wright, what a great movie. That damn Common is so damn good looking with his sexy-ass freckles, yummy. I could not even eat my popcorn for glaring at him so freaking hard..Yes, I had an orgasm while watching him..I am so ready to see it again.

The only thing about going to the movies with my husband is he so afraid to sneak into another movie, that is the whole point of going to the movies so I thought! What is wrong with him? That's what I get for marrying an older man.. He is 15 years older than me. You do the math if I am going on 25 in a month, then how old would that make him?

Friday, May 14, 2010

Celtics..................

Must say I am not much of a sports fan. But I am homesick so watching the Celtics play leaves me with a sense of being at home. Way to go to Celtics.... Bring on the Lakers!

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Where is D.S.S when you need them?

It is the saddest thing ever to watch elementary school age children forced to walk to and from school without adult supervision. I totally get the whole notion that parents have to work to support their family, but who is responsible for the children, who are home alone and must get themselves ready? The kids i'm referencing are on or about 7 & 8 years old.

Do you really believe these children are responsible enough to handle this task? My answer would be NO, everyday I watch these children cross the streets, without looking, riding their bikes or scooters without any concern for the cars or other children. Where is the Department of Social Services when you need them? Sure there are crossing guards but they are only certain sections of the streets. The state of Nevada is killing me with what is considered priority.....

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Ever since...

Ever since the Rhino Pest guy knocked on my door on Monday to discuss his services, my thoughts night and day have been consumed with creepy crawlers. My dreams have been consumed with thoughts of black widow & brown recluse spiders, the flying cockroach, black ants (which by the way already came by for a visit) earwigs, silverfish, crickets and scorpions, crawling up my legs, sitting next to me on the couch, greeting me when I open the pantry, and they even have me checking the car before I get into it. Sure I have been hoping to see a scorpion but not as a tenant. What the hell have I got myself into out here in Vegas. I now have to research species that I thought only existed in books. Why?

I'm not sure if paranoia has kicked in, but something is going on with me mentally and Becky is not the root of it either for those of you that know me, she is scared of the bugs too. Please pray for me in hopes that I make it through the summer with these bugs, spiders and whatever else. Who knew the desert was such a breeding ground......OH LORD!!!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Whose bright idea was it?

To see to it that women had equal rights....I'm tired of equally paying bills!

Monday, May 10, 2010

looking for something!

I hate more than anything to go look for something only to find it is not there. The sad part about it is I know where I left it but some how it grew legs, got up and walked away, at least that is what the people in my house expects me to believe.

Can you please help me look for my red folder?

Sunday, May 9, 2010

you are selfish...

you are selfish, self-loathing, ignorant and mean-spirited individual. I can not understand why you are so hateful. Did something happen to you in your childhood, are you angry, can we talk about your problem? I think something is going on inside you as it is very evident that something is wrong.

Don't you hate it when someone thinks they have all the answers to what is wrong with you?

Saturday, May 8, 2010

What a Day What a Day!

Ever had that day when you felt like whoa?

Friday, May 7, 2010

You look a mess!

Fake women with fake hair WEAVES! What are you ashamed of the hair that God gave you or has society led you to believe that the hair and the texture you have is not good enough? You're paying money to look a mess, do you not see how consumed you are with looking a mess, better yet were you outraged when Chris Rock made a documentary/film about Good Hair? If you were not you should have been...

I am so sick to death at lookling at so many women sport these weaves and laced wigs. I understand as individuals you have the right to do as you please, but when getting your tracks comes before taking care of your responsibilities or your child looks like who knows what, that is a problem and you probably do not see as a problem because of the chemicals in the glue used to hold the laced wig or tracks in place.

Stop using Facebook to check the next one with a bad weave because yours is just a bad......

Thursday, May 6, 2010

I wrote about it and It was published!!!

Who is Going to Teach Nevada’s Children?
Will Nevada run the risk of denying students a quality education?



At what point will it become clear to state legislators that education is the key to this economy? My children are already left behind and will continue down this path if the government does not wake up and put the same emphasis on education as they do on tourism, which is referred to as the spirit of Nevada.

New to the Nevada area and with two children, I am forced to ask the question of “Who’s going to teach the true spirit? Do I now reside in a state where education is considered somehow inferior to tourism? Why is tourism and ways to attract tourists a high priority?

On Saturday, March 6, approximately 42 students showed up for a four- hour long reading and writing Boot Camp Proficiency tutoring sessions at Las Vegas High School. Boot Camp Proficiency is a necessity that students will probably lose if Nevada decides that programs like this are not needed. Where is the rainy day fund for education?

“Because of the economy students are leaving the private schools and now the public schools are becoming overcrowded,” said Stacey Watson, Educator and Tutor. “Because they are used to being high achievers, their parents may not be able to find money to pay for tuition but they will find the money for tutoring.” How many students will be forced to find a tutor after the budget cuts and not because they need the extra help but for a simple education?

With budget cuts comes a hit to teachers and students morale. Education should be viewed as a mechanism to exemplify the abilities, the spirit and qualities of both the teacher and the student, but if the state makes cuts in education then what other platform will students have to exemplify their abilities and their spirit?

Jill Leone has been teaching for more than 20 years and it does not stop there. She is a tutor; and she supports Las Vegas High School as a School Improvement and Northwest Accreditation team member and New Teacher Mentor. If this type of dedication to education is cut, again I ask the question “who’s going to teach”?

Leone is preparing the students at LVHS to pass the writing proficiency exam, an exam that is a degree requirement. She engages the students by asking questions in both English and Spanish for those students that may not understand it in English. She refers to the students as ladies and gentlemen and uses powerful and encouraging word diction as she speaks.

What are some of the reasons the students do not pass the proficiency exam? Leone said “Because they are second language learners.” Who’s going to teach? It is evident that Leone is comfortable with teaching and has a love for her students. Can you imagine her in any other profession?

Is it clear to state officials that in order for the gaming and hotel industry to attract quality employees they need to be educated, but what happens when cuts and or funding to education happen and we lose the teachers like Leone or tutors like Watson? Who’s left to educate those students to fill the open job positions in this industry?

Do Nevada state officials care if they do not produce responsible and productive citizens? What are my options as a parent if dedicated teachers and or our educational programs are cut? As parents and educators we need to fight for the spirit of our children. There needs to be more than 600 people who come out to these town hall meetings or special session hearings, power is in numbers but 600 people will never be heard at it is not even one percent of the population that resides in Nevada.

As parents and guardians we owe it to our children to complete the Clark County School District Parent Survey for more information on this issue please go to: www.ccsd.net/parentsurvey/ let us make our voices heard.



-Melva Valentine

This entry was posted on Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 at 1:46 pm.
Categories: News.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Megamillions!

Let's pray that I win megamillions so that I am able to surround myself with better people..

Monday, May 3, 2010

I should have bet on the Kentucky Derby!

This weekend, I should have been home studying for the three exams I have today, and on Wednesday. But not me I was out getting crapped on by Crows, placing bets on a man who didn't stand a chance Mosley, and playing the slot machines when I know for a fact that I have gaming issues, I should have put my money on the KY Derby my odds of picking a winner would have been fruitful.

What the hell is wrong with me? Nothing, just enjoying life as I should. I miss the heck out of Boston but I am definately enjoying a better quality of life here in Vegas. I wish desperately that you could share this experience with me, but you have other plans and desires in Boston.

I am sorry that you do not have drinking water. Look on the brightside you have life and I know you are grateful for that. I hope you had a great weekend...

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Mosley, are you upset?

So I had been drinking Tequila sunrise's and placed my money on Mosley, but, but, I wasn't that intoxicated because I managed to put some K.O. bets on Mayweather. Sad thing about it though I like many other was unable to collect. I should have relized my luck was chnaged yesterday when that freaking crow decided to shyt on me. In all my days in this world I avoided being shyted on by those Boston pigeons and I get to Vegas and get crappped on by a Freaking crow, while trying to darken up at the pool. What the hell?

Last night was very upsetting for alot of people. In order to make money on Mayweather you had to put up $380 just to get $100 as Mosley was +$280, the sad part about it because of the unanimous decision not too many people were able to collect.

AS for that Mosley the Tequila in me wanted to see him and get in the ring to show him what I learned in Freaking Boxing 101, how to JAB, and FOLLOW-THROUGH. What the freak was that Mosley? Better yet I think you should see me before you go back to California and give me my money back. How can you allow Mayweather to get into your head like that, clearly you are not a strong fighter. I'm available to train your son (even with my torn shoulder) and I won't even charge you that much.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

Drinking?

You know it is time to seek help (A.A.) when someone has to put you in a wheelchair to take you out of the club at 2:00am and the club does not close until 4:30am.

Why do those folks drink until they can no longer function, what is wrong with that picture? It is hilarious to see them drunk or should I say perform.