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Monday, December 27, 2021
Monday, December 20, 2021
It is That Time Again
This has been a challenging year with the COVID-19 Virus still here, but we hope this pandemic will eventually end.
One World Singles Blog wishes to
thank you for supporting this site during this time and will continue to
bring you news and articles that will focus on dating, romance, relationships, and other topics of interest. The staff is taking a
well-deserved vacation and will return on
Have a Happy, and Safe
💕
One World Singles Blog Staff
Monday, December 13, 2021
Breakup & Heartbroken - Motivational Video
In this video,
Best Selling Author Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku shares a simple way to get over
heartbreak and leap out of that dark, hopeless tunnel.
Monday, December 06, 2021
News for Travelers
News from Travel Noire
Make My Cake: The
Amara Residences, La Negra's luxury apartments, will be
built in Las Terrenas - a touristic paradisiacal area of the
15 Things To Keep In Mind Before Heading To Santorini And The
United Airlines Launching Ten New Routes Just In Time For The Holiday
Season -
United is launching ten new routes in December, focusing on ski and beach
destinations for holiday getaways. Learn More→Photo by Hanson
Lu on Unsplash
Did You Know? Vending Machines In
Delta Air Lines Has New Routes To Expat-Friendly
The CDC Has Just Made It More Difficult To Fly With Your Pet - The CDC passed more stringent restrictions on dogs — especially — traveling with their owners. Learn More→
Want to Vacation Like A Celeb? Consider These 5 Destinations - Between the pandemic, the Great
Resignation, and all the other nonsense going on in the world today, you need a
break — and you've finally got the money to do it right. Learn More→Photo by Colin
Lloyd on Unsplash
TN Picks: 10 International Hotels And Resorts To Check Out As A Single Person - While it's nice to see photos of your friend's baecation on your newsfeed, why can't you have a little fun at a resort or hotel as a single person? Learn More→
13 Things To Remember When Visiting
Booking An Airbnb Isn't Cheaper Than A Hotel, According To The Experts - Before you book your next
vacation, you may want to rethink locking in an Airbnb over a hotel, as experts
recently found it's not always cheaper. Learn More→Photo by Alexandra
Tran on Unsplash
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Monday, November 29, 2021
Books That Make Great Holiday Gifts
Frenzied
by Brandon Massey - A couple, arriving home from vacation, discovers their son
is behaving like a demented killer.
Man
on the Run by Carl Weber - An inmate, who swears he is innocent, escapes
from a federal prison, which may cost his best friends their freedom.
Nickel
City Blues by Gary Earl Ross - A PI is hired to protect a singer who is
being stalked by a cop.
Little
Blue Eyes by Rob Santana - A woman finds an abandoned infant in an alleyway
and calls a drug-addicted baby broker for assistance.
Miller
Avenue Murder by Nenny May - An elderly woman is found murdered in her
wedding dress.
Summer
& Joon by Sydney Arrison - From two different worlds, a single waitress
meets a successful entrepreneur.
Vanished
(A prequel to a series of six short stories) by Clara Lewis - A detective comes
across a murder file that is similar to an earlier case.
Agent
Red - Fatal Enemy (Book 5) by Ava S. King - An undercover agent receives a
tip about dead bodies showing up in a small town.
The
Man in My Basement by Walter Mosley - A down on his luck homeowner rents
his basement to a peculiar man.
The Badge (Tessa White Series Book 1) by Nadia Siddiqui - A chemistry teacher leaves her job to find the real person who murdered her sister.
Monday, November 22, 2021
The Best Virtual Office Holiday Gathering Ideas
The idea of coming together is a theme that characterizes the holiday season for many of us.
Despite haunting memories, you may have from past work parties, it is a key pillar in celebrating your company’s culture and your success for the year. It allows employees to get to know each other and to reflect while also permitting them to let their hair down.
This should not be any different if you have a virtual or flexible workforce because of the pandemic. By hosting a virtual party, you show that you care about the morale of your employees.
So how can you have a memorable holiday party when you cannot bring your team together in person? You are in luck as there are now plenty of options for fun virtual experiences out there.
Following are some virtual holiday activities you can do while you are still at home:
Online Cocktail Party
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by Polina
Tankilevitch from Pexels
The holidays would not be the holidays without some relaxed conversation along with non-alcoholic and alcoholic refreshments. Typically, this would involve corralling everyone into a venue. You can do this from the comfort of your own home and drink with your colleagues from around the world.
One simple way to approach this is to have your team purchase their drinks and then jump on a video conferencing app like Zoom. This is a good option if you are short on time and on a budget.
If you would like to make things a little chic, some companies will send you a selection of drinks to sample.
Mixology Classes
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If your team is feeling more adventurous then why not take it a step further and try learning to make your cocktails. This is a great activity if you want to give something to your team to talk about right away and connect through a shared goal. Most virtual Mixology classes send out everything you need to get going.
Karaoke
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For the bravest teams, Karaoke is a great way to get everyone out of their shells and into the holiday spirit.
You can easily find karaoke resources on YouTube, but try to get song recommendations from your attendees beforehand so you do not have to waste precious time on the call looking for music. Tools such as Watch2Gether will help sync up your internet song browsing experience to make sure everyone can keep up and are on the same page.
Meditation Classes
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While many see the holidays as a cheery time, for some it can be a stressful time for many reasons including financial, social pressures, and isolation. You can help your employees slow down a little and prioritize their well-being for a few moments.
Studies have shown that meditation helps reduce anxiety, improve concentration and remove stress. Mindfulness and presence are great skills to develop in life for any celebration. This could be the first step in a new journey for your team.
Baking Challenges
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by Antonio
Quagliata from Pexels
Holidays are the time of year to indulge and give in to your sweet-toothed cravings. If your team likes their baked goods (with a hint of competition), why not propose a baking challenge?
Monday, November 15, 2021
How to Practice Being Open to Surprising Matches While Dating
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We teamed up with Pepsi Mango to help you celebrate unexpected matches — and embrace surprising pairings in every aspect of your life with a little chispa-meaning spark in Spanish.
If you keep tripping over the same stone
(ahem, person), as the Spanish saying goes, maybe it's time to pay a little
more attention to what hasn't worked for you in the past. Think about your past
relationships. Do you see a pattern with the type of person to whom you have
been attracted? If this is the case then it is probably time to reassess if
your "type" is working for you or not.
We asked Sujeiry Gonzalez, dating expert and founder of Latina x Love Magazine, also known as Love Sujeiry, about how to get out of that rut and be more open to surprising matches when you're out in the dating world. How do you get out of your comfort zone when you are dating online? How you can figure out what you want in a relationship, and the number one question you should ask yourself to know if there can be compatibility with someone you just met.
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What is Your "Type?"
First, how do you determine if you have a
type? Get a notepad and go down memory lane, Sujeiry recommended. "Think
back to your last three relationships," she said. "What do these exes
have in common physically and personality-wise? Do they have similar
characteristics?"
She also said it is important to look at the
dynamics within these past three relationships. "What dynamics played out
when it came to gender roles, money, faithfulness, and communication? Did they
all treat you the same? Why did the relationships end? Jot down any blaring
commonalities. If you find a common thread (or multiple threads), then you have
a type."
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How to Let Go of Old Patterns
Once you have identified your type, consider
why you were attracted to them in the first place, as well as how they ended up
not meeting your needs. Some people seem to date people who work in a
particular field or look a certain way or are into a specific kind of music,
but you need to identify your type at a deeper level.
"Let's say you have a type that is a
bartender," Sujeiry said. "You fall for them over and over again. Yet
you struggle with their career because your love language is quality time, and
they are always working when you are at home. Or you love musicians, but they
get a lot of attention from groupies, and it enrages you because you struggle
with insecurities."
This is when you need to start looking outside
your comfort zone. This does not mean trying to force yourself to date someone
who is the complete opposite of your type. Rather, you want to look for someone
who is going to meet your needs. "In the end, what matters is that you are
loved and respected and that you are in a healthy, reciprocal
relationship," said Sujeiry.
OK, so you do not want to do a complete 180,
but where do you draw the line then when swiping right or left. Take that list
of commonalities and be mindful of these character traits when dating again. It
is easy to get lost in old patterns of people we are traditionally attracted
to, even if that type of person has only caused drama, loss, disappointment,
and heartbreak.
"If you're online dating, talking to a
potential mate, or even on a date, pay close attention to what they say and
what they do," Sujeiry said. "Speak less, listen more. Remember how
those relationships ended and why you were unfulfilled. Eventually, you will be
able to pinpoint your type from a mile away; your type will turn you off, and
you will turn them down. That's when you will be open to exploring other
options."
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Dating Outside the Box
For many people, dating people with a similar
cultural background is a habit — and potentially a must-have. Ask yourself,
have I ever considered being open to other cultures? That can be an excellent
place to start.
Being with someone from a different culture
helps you broaden your horizon and get out of your bubble in more ways than you
might expect. "If embraced, you can grow as a person and as a couple, as long
as there is respect and understanding for each other's cultures and open
communication about cultural traditions, customs, and expectations,"
Sujeiry said.
However, some challenges are particular to multicultural relationships. "Not every culture embraces interracial or intercultural relationships, which can make it difficult to connect to relatives and cultural traditions," Sujeiry said. "This is where you need honesty and compromises. You do not have to have the same relationship that your parents did, and you do not have to raise your children one way or the other. As a couple from different cultures, it is your responsibility to choose what you take and leave from each other's respective cultures. That way, you can build a relationship identity based on both of your cultures."
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by Jasmine
Carter from Pexels
One Question to Rate Them All
Ultimately, when there is true compatibility with someone, it does not matter if that person fits that "type" you are used to, ticks all the boxes on that list you made when you were getting over your last breakup, or shares a cultural background with you. Sujeiry said at the end of the day, what matters when thinking about if a new relationship has potential is asking yourself if you can see them as an actual friend. "Not just an acquaintance, but a best friend," she said. She goes on to say, "someone that enjoys similar activities as you, someone that you can be open with and fully yourself without judgment, someone that shares similar values about money, love, religion, and family, someone that desires the same lifestyle that you do. Friendship is the foundation of relationships, and as they say, 'birds of a feather flock together.'"
Monday, November 08, 2021
News for Travelers
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by Kindel
Media from Pexels
News from Travel Noire
If You Retire In These
Countries, You'll Get Extra Perks As A Foreigner - If you end up in
one of these places, it could mean a little extra savings on monthly bills and
other expenses. So, as you plan for retirement, here are a few countries that
should be on your list for consideration. Learn
More→
4 Places In The World
Where Public Sex Is Legal - If you're an exhibitionist who gets a thrill from being watched
by strangers, or a voyeur who enjoys observing others engaged in the act, this
list just might be for you. Learn
More→
Jordan English: The
24-Year-Old Influencer Who Opened Barbados' New Hot Spot - A chill scene
filled with mostly millennial customers vibing to Soca, R&B, and everything
in between. Guests will also witness patrons chowing down on tasty eats that
offer a spin on Bajan cuisine. Learn
More→
These Unique Airbnb
Homes Will Change Your Next Vacation - Unique Airbnb homes are a great way to get away from the
norm. Not sure where to go on your next vacation? "Perfect." says the app. Learn
More→
7 Fantasy Vacations
For Those With Unlimited Budgets - If you're looking to travel and have an unlimited budget,
we've come up with a list of fantasy vacations that you simply must try before
you get too old to do so. Learn
More→
Booking Travel With
Cryptocurrency Is On The Rise, But There Are Consequences - "The number of bookings using crypto has steadily risen month over
month to record highs, even during the pandemic," Juan Otero,
Travala.com's CEO said. Learn
More→
You'll Soon Be Able To
Use Your iPhone For Your ID At Airport Security - "The addition
of driver's licenses and state IDs to Apple Wallet is an important step in our
vision of replacing the physical wallet with a secure and easy-to-use mobile
wallet." Learn
More→
Oh Wow: Travelers
Share Their Stories From The 'Worst Airports' Around The World -
Several travelers in
the popular Black Travel Movement Facebook group recently weighed in on some of
their worst airport experiences. Learn More→ -
From A Hotel
Housekeeper In The
Beware: Travelers
Share Tourist Traps Around The World - Redditors went IN and shared the
dark side of travel. Read on to learn some tourist traps to avoid around the
world. Learn
More→
2022 On The Horizon: 7
Of The Best New Year's Eve Destinations To Celebrate - As another year
without a dull moment comes to a close, why not start planning an epic, but
safe New Year's Eve trip to celebrate a fresh, new beginning? Learn
More→
Idris Elba Is Opening
A Wine Bar In
Get Free Food On Your
Birthday At These Restaurants - We know what you're thinking. Is it really free? Yes. There
are multiple restaurants around the country that treat their customers to a
freebie meal or food item as a birthday treat. Learn
More→
Traveler Story: I
Dined In The Nude At The Only Naturist Restaurant In
La Juanita Is
From Madrid To Turks & Caicos: November Flights For Less Than $350 Round-Trip - The year is winding down, which means these cheap flights couldn't come at a better time. With November on the horizon, you have a short time to cross off those travel goals. Learn More→
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