The Best Hopeless Romantic Contest 2013

Do You Have the

Best Hopeless Romantic Love Story?

Here at BOND Inc, we are suckers for Black Love and don’t mind letting our readers know it. For the second year in a row, BOND Inc is seeking couples from across the globe that want to share their personal love story. Since last year’s contest was such an amazing success, we wanted to make this loving gesture a BOND Inc tradition. If you didn’t have the opportunity to review last year’s winning couple here’s an opportunity to read such a beautiful story of love, triumph and commitment. Click here to read about The Metcalfe Family.

Do you have an amazing story of how you met your soul mate? Or maybe you have an unbelievable story of how your once rocky relationship was able to withstand the test of time and now your love is on top? If so, enter your story in 2013 "The Best Hopeless Romantic Love Story".

Tell us what makes your love story "The Best Hopeless Romantic Love Story” in 400 words or less and you'll be entered for a chance to win a romantic dinner for two! Your story will be featured during the month of February where voters and viewers will pick their favorite story.

Essays will be based on the quality of writing style, originality, creativity, sincerity, emotional content and humor. The essay with the most votes will win the grand prize of a Romantic Dinner for two! Will you and your boo be our lucky winning couple?

If you are interested in participating, CLICK HERE for a 2013 entry form or you may email us at iambondinc@gmail.com for more details and entry forms. Your entry form must be submitted to us no later than Tuesday, January 15^th 2013 to be considered. Please Note: There will be no exceptions for lateness or not submitting all the required items.

Also be sure to come back to cast your vote for "The Best Hopeless Romantic Love Story" between Friday, February 1st - Friday, February 8th! The story that garnishes the most votes will be announced on that special day of LOVE, Valentine’s Day Thursday, February 14^th 2013.

Procedures:

1. Click to review Entry Form Part I                 
2. Click to fill out and submit  Entry Form Part II
3. Email a jpeg photo of you and your significant other to iambondinc@gmail.com. Please include your name in the subject line of the email.

"He Can Get It!!! Really Can He, That Easy?"

I often hear the phrase “He can get it” but really can it be that easy? Now I understand women use it when they are referring to a very attractive guy in jest but do you really mean it? I’ve never been much of a fan of that saying. It just rubs me the wrong way. What are you really giving away?  I hear some women use it as if they’re giving away old Halloween candy or too small or outdated clothes to the Goodwill. Is that really how you view yourself?

Are you really willing to give it up just because a brother looks easy on the eyes?

Please don’t get me wrong, I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t love gazing upon one of God’s most beautiful creations, Man. Especially when he’s been blessed with good looking features. I too can truly appreciate a nice looking man with the best of them. And if the truth would be told there have even been a few occasions where I’ve caught myself wondering off in la la land thinking how beautiful our black ashy babies would be living in our house with the white picketed fence. But I quickly jump back into reality and catch myself before my mind begins to take me somewhere it has no business going.

The saying rubs me the wrong way because in my humble opinion it cheapens who we are as women. It cheapens our existence. It cheapens not only the person spewing the venom but it cheapens all of us because one woman represents each and every last one of us. That horrid phrase even cheapens our daughters, our granddaughters, our nieces and other young women that are to come after us.  I think some of our ancestors are looking down at us hiding their heads in shame at some of the phrases we’ve adopted. I’m sure there are plenty of them that are rolling in their graves in fury at all the blood, sweat and tears they spent fighting and even dying for respect from others only for us to turn around and boldly and proudly disrespect our  selves.   

Although the saying is often spoken amongst girlfriends in gesture, we still put out into the atmosphere. Our words have so much power that once it’s released from our mouths, those very words work their way into full manifestation. I’m often left scratching my head and yet baffled at the same time when I hear women throwing out that saying so loosely but in the same vein will raise a fist and demand a man’s respect. Really, are you serious and is it even possible?

I haven’t heard too many other races use that term so much as the black community has. It’s no wonder that the statics of teenaged pregnancy, unwed homes, less likely to marry, single mothers, HIV and AIDS amongst the African American community are through the roof.

However just as soon as you give it away you have the nerve to sit crying, feeling disrespected, confused, used and wondering why he didn’t stay. Not only did he not stay, he didn’t call, didn’t send a text, a telegram, a letter, an email, or even a pigeon. He didn’t do a thing.  He didn’t take you out for nice hot meal; he didn’t even pay you a compliment. That brother left with the quickness, never to return again and if he does it’s only to return to the very “thing” he was first introduced to and that’s what you so easily gave away.  

I caution us to be careful about the words we speak. If we want the respect of a man, we have to be willing to respect ourselves, our bodies, our precious jewels and even respect what proceeds out of our mouths. Stop being so willing to give it away. We’re priceless. It should no longer be so easy for him to just “get it” but rather “Naw brother you’ve got to earn it”. Why he may ask and your answer will be because you said so.

What do you think of the saying "He can get It"? Please share your thoughts.

And the Winner Is.....

The results are in — we have our winners for the        

Best Hopeless Romantic Love Story Contest. We ended up with 3 great love stories however there could only be one winner. It was great to see so many people stopping by to show their love and support for each of the couples.

With 188 votes, the contest winners for the

Best Hopeless Romantic Love Story Contest goes to…

The Metcalfe Family!

Congratulations Metcalfe Family! What an honor and a privilege it was to read how an awesome God can shower his love and mercies on a family when he reigns as Lord over their love and marriage. This lovely family is due to receive a free romantic dinner for two to a restaurant of their choice. In addition, they will receive a romantic gift basket compliments of Malexa Bath & Body Essentials filled with massage oils, candles, bath salts and chocolate. (Valued at $75)

And special thanks to the Belvin Family (98 votes) and Hughes Family (36 votes) for being so willing to share their stories with the world.  I hope you all had as much fun writing your stories as we did reading them. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out all of the comments from your well wishers.

BOND Inc has more contests coming your way so be sure to check back often. Better yet just go ahead and sign up to our email listing so you can always be in the know of all the great and exciting news and information we offer.

Signed

True Hopeless Romantics

Click here to read the 3 contestant's love stories.

"The Best Hopeless Romantic Love Story" Contest

Do You Have the Best

Hopeless Romantic Love Story?

Here at BOND Inc, we are suckers for Black Love and don' t mind letting our readers know it. We are seeking couples that want to share their personal love story. Do you have an amazing story of how you met your soul mate? Or maybe you have an unbelievable story of how your once rocky relationship was able to withstand the test of time and now your love is on top? If so, enter your story in "The Best Hopeless Romantic Love Story".

Tell us what makes your love story "The Best Hopeless Romantic Love Story” in 400 words or less and you'll be entered for a chance to win a romantic dinner for two! Your story will be featured during the month of February where voters will pick their favorite story.

Essays will be based on the quality of writing style, originality, creativity, sincerity, emotional content and humor. The essay with the most votes will win the grand prize of a romantic dinner for two! Will you be our lucky winner?

Make sure you come back to cast your vote for "The Best Hopeless Romantic Love Story" Friday, February 10th - Friday, February 17th!  The winner with "The Best Hopeless Romantic Love Story" contest will be announced Tuesday, February 21st .

If interested, email us at iambondinc@gmail.com for more details and entry forms. Your entry form must be submitted no later than January 25^th to be considered.  

This Week's Spotlight~Tammy Williams: "Spreading Love"

Tammy recently started a blog entitled Spreadluvnheal thru Divine Insights. So often we become discouraged by the many difficulties in life. She created this blog to encourage others through daily affirmations and uplifting poetry. Tammy always asks for divine guidance before she writes so that her words may be filled with God/Goddesses spirit. She also holds women retreats in which she donates massage time and share in spiritual discussions tailored to the needs of women. She feels privileged to be of service in this way.

My Greatest Accomplishment to Date Has Been:

My greatest accomplishment was graduating massage therapy school in 2003. This has led to an expansion of my consciousness concerning the different methods of healing through alternative medicine.

The Most Challenging Thing I Ever Experienced Was:

The most challenging thing I have ever experienced is working at a job that no longer holds my interest. It was quite frustrating until I realized that there was nothing holding me back from creating the life I want. Persistence and prayer pays off but not in my timing. I came to realize that what is meant to be will happen in God/Goddesses time. I stopped focusing on what I didn’t like and started focusing on the new road I hoped to embark upon. I began to start each day with an affirmation. This was the birth of my spiritual blog.Most Valuable Lesson(s): 

My most valuable lessons concern patience and accepting change. It is so easy to rush ahead in life but I had to wait and grow in understanding before I could fly. Fly in the direction of my passions. I have worked a 9-5 job for over 20yrs and felt quite ready to start a new career, but I wasn’t sure of which direction to take. Patience led me to pray and ask for divine guidance about a new career path. I also work as a massage therapist which is a career I love, so I couldn’t understand why I felt so dissatisfied. I had to accept that my feelings where changing concerning how I wanted to spread love. It has always been important to me to make a difference in people’s lives. Massage therapy allowed me to bring awareness to others about health and happiness of body, mind and soul.  I realize now that this can be done in many ways. The longer I waited the more I began to feel my heart being drawn toward creative writing. Prayer answered!

Final Remarks: 

It’s simple. Never give up on your dreams. Have faith that God/Goddess hears your prayers and live your life through your passions.

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BOND Inc Spotlight features ordinary African American women from all over who are doing extra-ordinary things.  If you or anyone you know would like to be featured, send a request for more information to iambondinc@gmail.com.