I'm going on vacation for the New Year. Nothing like a long ( well not so long) break from the J-O-B.
CHEAAAAAA!!!!!!
12/26/08
12/24/08
Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas my fellow bloggers. Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa too (even though it doesnt start til Friday). Hope that the season has brought lots of love, joy and happiness for you and your familiies. I'm off to OD on A CHRISTMAS STORY.
See you next year!
See you next year!
11/13/08
The Secret Life of Bees: When books 2 Film go Wrong
Ok I'm supposed to be away and will return to such after this post. I had to come and give my frustrations on The Secret Life Of Bees. That is an hour and forty minutes of my life I'll never get back. I'm not going to go into details b/c I don't want this post to be a spoiler. I guess I made a mistake when I decided to read the book FIRST then watch the movie. I am totally and utterly disappointed with how that movied turned out. The book was a surprisingly good read. I would have finished it in a shift if I hadn't had interruptions. This movie was Waiting To Exhale all over again for me only worst. At least WTE pretty much tried to stick to the book the movie just stunk. TSLOB had some key elements of the books but there was a looooooot of unnecessary changes i.e. Zach getting snatched by white men vs. him going to jail during an altercation. I understand that you can't stick an entire book into a film but it really felt like they tried to cram it all under an hour. There was no fluidity to the film for the book reader. I may have felt differently had I no prior knowledge of the Bees. The Black Madonna was one of the KEY focal points in the book and the movie pretty much skirted around it.
TSLOB is a story that is full of emotion especially as you watch Lily deal with the struggle of having possibly killed her mother. It's just sad that it wasn't portrayed as well as it could have been on film. I don't know who the screenwriter was but he/she could have done a much better job. There is never going to be an exact movie adaptation of a book but there are several that have done fantastic jobs. A movie based on a book should be equally,if not more so, enjoyable as the literary work. Overall the movie was just thrown together and it was a total waste of 4 actresses. Dakota Fanning is a phenomenal actress for her age and this film didn't call for any of her acting chops.
For the producers and directors to change the ending from the original book ending was the final nail in the coffin. Now I'm kinda hesitant to read Twilight before I see the film. I don't think I can stomach another murdered book.
TSLOB is a story that is full of emotion especially as you watch Lily deal with the struggle of having possibly killed her mother. It's just sad that it wasn't portrayed as well as it could have been on film. I don't know who the screenwriter was but he/she could have done a much better job. There is never going to be an exact movie adaptation of a book but there are several that have done fantastic jobs. A movie based on a book should be equally,if not more so, enjoyable as the literary work. Overall the movie was just thrown together and it was a total waste of 4 actresses. Dakota Fanning is a phenomenal actress for her age and this film didn't call for any of her acting chops.
For the producers and directors to change the ending from the original book ending was the final nail in the coffin. Now I'm kinda hesitant to read Twilight before I see the film. I don't think I can stomach another murdered book.
11/8/08
Physical and Spiritual Sabbatical
I've decided to do a water fast for 21 days and "fast" from using the Internet for a month. I've got a lot physically and mentally that I need to deal with and get rid of. It just feels like this is something I need to do. I pray that the Lord keep me and guide me during this period.
*deuces*
*deuces*
11/3/08
God is FANTASTIC!!
I witnessed someone else's blessing first hand. My aunt had done something to help a female pastor at one of our local churches and it was not monetary. The details of what she did I'm not to sure of but whatever it was it was received as a blessing to the woman of God.
Whoever brings blessing will be enriched,
and one who waters will himself be watered.
—Proverbs 11:25
Today when were were out shopping, we were standing in line to check out when this man came with his basket and was standing beside my cousin and me. I'm thinking in my head, why is he standing there when the line is behind me but I heard some other people talking so I was like ,maybe he's just waiting until the line moves up and I shrugged it off and gave it no more thought. So my aunt sent my cousin off to get something else . Not to long after she left, he got directly behind me with his basket. Next thing I know he touched my shoulder and said "Give this to that lady" and walked away. I looked down at my hand and he had given me a $100. I pointed in front of me in the direction of my aunt and he nodded his head. There was a lady in front of my aunt so I walked directly behind her and pointed. I wanted to be sure he was talking about my aunt and he nodded. I said "Titi, this man told me to give you this" and she turned and looked back and he just waved and left. I thought that that was AWESOME. I've heard testimony of God blessing everyday people when they give and show mercy on those less fortunate or in need ,look at Oprah, but to actual take witness it was mind-blowing. I've always known that God is like Jem. TRULY OUTRAGEOUS! That experience today just furthermore solidified my belief. To know him is to love him.
*deuces*
Whoever brings blessing will be enriched,
and one who waters will himself be watered.
—Proverbs 11:25
Today when were were out shopping, we were standing in line to check out when this man came with his basket and was standing beside my cousin and me. I'm thinking in my head, why is he standing there when the line is behind me but I heard some other people talking so I was like ,maybe he's just waiting until the line moves up and I shrugged it off and gave it no more thought. So my aunt sent my cousin off to get something else . Not to long after she left, he got directly behind me with his basket. Next thing I know he touched my shoulder and said "Give this to that lady" and walked away. I looked down at my hand and he had given me a $100. I pointed in front of me in the direction of my aunt and he nodded his head. There was a lady in front of my aunt so I walked directly behind her and pointed. I wanted to be sure he was talking about my aunt and he nodded. I said "Titi, this man told me to give you this" and she turned and looked back and he just waved and left. I thought that that was AWESOME. I've heard testimony of God blessing everyday people when they give and show mercy on those less fortunate or in need ,look at Oprah, but to actual take witness it was mind-blowing. I've always known that God is like Jem. TRULY OUTRAGEOUS! That experience today just furthermore solidified my belief. To know him is to love him.
*deuces*
10/29/08
This year Halloween fell on a weekend
"....me and Geto Boyz were trick or treating"
I love that song and it's the first time since I think '98 that I remember Halloween falling on a weekend again. I bought a butt load of candy and crap for my "babies" Pumpkins to hold it all that crap. I can't believe how expensive candy is, but I love doing it for them. They usually get a goody basket for all the candy appreciative holidays so Christmas will be next. I have to work Friday so I gifted them early. The 3 year old is so adorable. Everything inside the pumpkin pail was " What's this? What's this?"
Her: What's this?
Me: Milkduds
Her: MIlkduds?
Me: Yes sweetie
Her: Me want to eat this (still workin on using "I")
Me: Ok eat it
Her: Mmmm... this is good *smiles*
I thought that " mmm this is good" was too adorable.
I also made a few pouches for the people who will work with me Friday night b/c even adults love Halloween candy. I just hope I can withstand the temptation of that big bag of leftover candy in my fridge :)
*deuces*
10/27/08
Body found in SUV linked to Hudson case
7-year-old nephew of Oscar-winning actress hasn't been seen since Friday
CHICAGO - Police searching for Jennifer Hudson’s missing 7-year-old nephew found the body of a young black boy in an SUV Monday. There was no confirmation on the identity of the body.
Hudson’s nephew, Julian King, hasn’t been seen since Friday, when Hudson’s mother and brother were found shot to death in their home. Police issued an Amber Alert for Julian, who lived in the home, and were looking for a 1994 white Chevrolet Suburban.
The body was found in a white SUV on the city’s West Side Monday. The license plate on the SUV found matches the vehicle listed in the Amber Alert issued for Julian King. It was towed away with the body still inside. Police refused to comment.
Story continues
They don't know for sure that this is the little boy. I had really hoped that nothing had happened to him, but the evidence doesnt look too good. I don't understand why anyone would want to kill anybody but I really can't wrap my mind around why a person would kill a child.
CHICAGO - Police searching for Jennifer Hudson’s missing 7-year-old nephew found the body of a young black boy in an SUV Monday. There was no confirmation on the identity of the body.
Hudson’s nephew, Julian King, hasn’t been seen since Friday, when Hudson’s mother and brother were found shot to death in their home. Police issued an Amber Alert for Julian, who lived in the home, and were looking for a 1994 white Chevrolet Suburban.
The body was found in a white SUV on the city’s West Side Monday. The license plate on the SUV found matches the vehicle listed in the Amber Alert issued for Julian King. It was towed away with the body still inside. Police refused to comment.
Story continues
They don't know for sure that this is the little boy. I had really hoped that nothing had happened to him, but the evidence doesnt look too good. I don't understand why anyone would want to kill anybody but I really can't wrap my mind around why a person would kill a child.
10/26/08
Best ME-kend Ever!
This has been the most relaxing weekend ever. I decided to take this weekend to myself and just do the things I wanted. I caught up on shows, slept, put some ideas into my new novel. It was very fruitful. I'm off every other weekend but its rare that I have one that I really enjoy. Hopefully I can get this book completed soon.
10/24/08
10/22/08
Frustrated
I dont know what is wrong with this stupid mouse but it's no fun trying to use a mouseless PC. *Tab tab shift tab* Ughhhhh. On a plus note, the diet is in full effect. Kickboxing til my little heart is content and almost passing out in the process. Soon you'll be able to call me Pushup Paula. I'm ready to see my results for my birthday. I need to start selling tickets to the gun show. Yeah! LOL
10/16/08
Diet-Take 741.....ACTION
Ok so the whole diet thing is back on. I know what you're thinking. "you say that all the time." This time I'm serious. My birthday is coming up in a couple of months and I want to be ready. There's this gorgeous dress I would looove to wear. Will this be the year I actually celebrate my birthday? We'll have to wait and see. All I can say is that I hope I'm not disappointed. I've had enough of those to last me a lifetime. I'm not up here starving and sweating for the hell of it. There is so much bad delicious highly fattening things I could be partaking of instead of the whole lean meats and veggies kick. *BARF* I would also like to go on the record as saying Kickboxing=Death. Not saying that you'll DIE from kickboxing but when it's over with you might wish you were dead.
*deuces*
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*deuces*
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10/12/08
No snooze button on this clock
I love children especially babies. The hugs and cuddles and kisses, but I'm tired of buying and giving my love and affection to other people's kids. Not that it's that much of a burden on me or for me. It's just now I want my own baby to give all of this to. I'm in no rush b/c I want to be better prepared for the upbringing of a child and I would love to do this the right way. You know the whole ring thing before I go to "birthing babies." It's just kind of tough when with each approaching day you're gradually getting older and the people around you are starting to put their own stamps of immortality on the world. Why can't he just literally fall in front of me? I guess I have to get out here and do some serious dating and *gasp* date outside of my race. I'm not really up to dating, and I'm not to sure or to keen on the latter. I would prefer to stick close to home but in this day and age you have to be open-minded. I'm open-minded to an extent but I dont think enough for me to date a White American. If that's what you like, I'm not knocking anybody's choices. You love who you love. Something in me just won't let me go there.
10/11/08
Womanizer
I'm a Britney Fan. Always have been, probably always will be. I missed the premiere of her video after 20/20 but thanks to my good friends on Youtube, I got to see it. I love it. That's the Britney we missed. It's great to see the Britney back.
10/7/08
9/23/08
The Family That Preys
I watched The Family That Preys today and it was good. I had heard several people say it was really good, but it wasnt as good as I had expected. I wish the story had centered more around Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard's friendship and roadtrip. The plot was lacking a lot of the interaction needed to make it a strong and riveting story. I figured out a keypoint early on in the movie before it was revealed. Don't you just hate that? Also I'm tired of seeing Tyler Perry star in his own movies. In the words of DMX " You ate enough already so stop being greedy. Keep it real homie and give to the needy." In this case the needy would be the beaucoup of Young male Black actors who would have loved to have that small part he portrayed. I've seen all of his movies except Meet The Browns b/c I had no desire to see that. I dont think that he's going to come out with another movie that will top Diary of a Mad Black Woman. Tyler... stick to being Madea and let someone else have a shot.
*deuces*
*deuces*
Someone sent me this in an email and I could appreciate what it had to say.
'MEET ME IN THE STAIRWELL'
You say you will never forget where you were when
you heard the news On September 11, 2001.
Neither will I.
I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room
with a man who called his wife to say 'Good-Bye.' I
held his fingers steady as he dialed. I gave him the
peace to say, 'Honey, I am not going to make it, but it
is OK..I am ready to go.'
I was with his wife when he called as she fed
breakfast to their children. I held her up as she
tried to understand his words and as she realized
he wasn't coming home that night.
I was in the stairwell of the 23rd floor when a
woman cried out to Me for help. 'I have been
knocking on the door of your heart for 50 years!' I said.
'Of course I will show you the way home - only
believe in Me now.'
I was at the base of the building with the Priest
ministering to the injured and devastated souls.
I took him home to tend to his Flock in Heaven. He
heard my voice and answered.
I was on all four of those planes, in every seat,
with every prayer. I was with the crew as they
were overtaken. I was in the very hearts of the
believers there, comforting and assuring them that their
faith has saved them.
I was in Texas , Virginia , California , Michigan , Afghanistan .
I was standing next to you when you heard the terrible news.
Did you sense Me?
I want you to know that I saw every face. I knew
every name - though not all know Me. Some met Me
for the first time on the 86th floor.
Some sought Me with their last breath.
Some couldn't hear Me calling to them through the
smoke and flames; 'Come to Me... this way... take
my hand.' Some chose, for the final time, to ignore Me.
But, I was there.
I did not place you in the Tower that day. You
may not know why, but I do. However, if you were
there in that explosive moment in time, would you have
reached for Me?
Sept. 11, 2001, was not the end of the journey
for you. But someday your journey will end. And I
will be there for you as well. Seek Me now while I may
be found. Then, at any moment, you know you are
'ready to go.'
I will be in the stairwell of your final moments.
God
During the next 60 seconds, stop whatever you are
doing, and take this opportunity. (Literally it
is only 1 minute.) All you have to do is the
following:
Stop and think and appreciate God's power
in your life, for doing what you know is pleasing to
Him. If you are not ashamed to do this, follow the
instructions. Jesus said, 'If you are ashamed of Me, I will be
ashamed of you before My Father'
Yes, I love my God. He is my
fountain of Life and My Savior. He Keeps me going day and
night. Without Him, I am no one. But with Him, I can do
everything. Christ is my strength.'
'MEET ME IN THE STAIRWELL'
You say you will never forget where you were when
you heard the news On September 11, 2001.
Neither will I.
I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room
with a man who called his wife to say 'Good-Bye.' I
held his fingers steady as he dialed. I gave him the
peace to say, 'Honey, I am not going to make it, but it
is OK..I am ready to go.'
I was with his wife when he called as she fed
breakfast to their children. I held her up as she
tried to understand his words and as she realized
he wasn't coming home that night.
I was in the stairwell of the 23rd floor when a
woman cried out to Me for help. 'I have been
knocking on the door of your heart for 50 years!' I said.
'Of course I will show you the way home - only
believe in Me now.'
I was at the base of the building with the Priest
ministering to the injured and devastated souls.
I took him home to tend to his Flock in Heaven. He
heard my voice and answered.
I was on all four of those planes, in every seat,
with every prayer. I was with the crew as they
were overtaken. I was in the very hearts of the
believers there, comforting and assuring them that their
faith has saved them.
I was in Texas , Virginia , California , Michigan , Afghanistan .
I was standing next to you when you heard the terrible news.
Did you sense Me?
I want you to know that I saw every face. I knew
every name - though not all know Me. Some met Me
for the first time on the 86th floor.
Some sought Me with their last breath.
Some couldn't hear Me calling to them through the
smoke and flames; 'Come to Me... this way... take
my hand.' Some chose, for the final time, to ignore Me.
But, I was there.
I did not place you in the Tower that day. You
may not know why, but I do. However, if you were
there in that explosive moment in time, would you have
reached for Me?
Sept. 11, 2001, was not the end of the journey
for you. But someday your journey will end. And I
will be there for you as well. Seek Me now while I may
be found. Then, at any moment, you know you are
'ready to go.'
I will be in the stairwell of your final moments.
God
During the next 60 seconds, stop whatever you are
doing, and take this opportunity. (Literally it
is only 1 minute.) All you have to do is the
following:
Stop and think and appreciate God's power
in your life, for doing what you know is pleasing to
Him. If you are not ashamed to do this, follow the
instructions. Jesus said, 'If you are ashamed of Me, I will be
ashamed of you before My Father'
Yes, I love my God. He is my
fountain of Life and My Savior. He Keeps me going day and
night. Without Him, I am no one. But with Him, I can do
everything. Christ is my strength.'
A night of travesty and such
Now I love Dancing With the Stars as much as the next person and I've watched almost every season. I forgot that the new season started last night and from the travesty that WAS last night I could have continued to forget. That was the WORST season opener I've ever seen. If the opening was that bad, I can only imagine that it will only get worst. Lance Bass and his partner were the best but of course Len would have something negative to say. How can you have 2 out of 12 couples be entertaining. I thought it was quite funny when Carrie Ann told Susan Lucci she thinks she needs to put on a little bit more weight b/c she looked frail. Oh and I also enjoyed when Cloris Leachman said the judges were full of shit. You've got to love Live tv.
In other reality show news, How in the HELL can you be in love with someone to the point that you want to marry them in a 3month period??? Oh no people this is not THE BACHELOR or any of the Vh1 " LOVE" reality shows. I'm talking about Real from I LOVE MONEY. This man is a sucker for love seriously. He's known hoops for about 3 months and he proposed to her. First of all, You know this woman has a boyfriend back home. Secondly, from what i've seen I dont see where he would get the idea she had those types of feelings for him. Sure they all hang out Hoopz, Real, and Whiteboy b/c they have an alliance, but she seems to be with Whiteboy the most. I watched the episode from Sunday last night and she was really upset to the point of tears when Real told her Whiteboy had said something about her. She was also upset at the fact that WB referred to her as being a stranger. Now... it may just be me but I think they have/had more going on b/t them than just that alliance for her to cry about it. *tsk tsk tsk* Somebody isnt telling all the business. I think the only thing Real is is Real dumb. *sigh* He's such a he-bitch.
*deuces*
In other reality show news, How in the HELL can you be in love with someone to the point that you want to marry them in a 3month period??? Oh no people this is not THE BACHELOR or any of the Vh1 " LOVE" reality shows. I'm talking about Real from I LOVE MONEY. This man is a sucker for love seriously. He's known hoops for about 3 months and he proposed to her. First of all, You know this woman has a boyfriend back home. Secondly, from what i've seen I dont see where he would get the idea she had those types of feelings for him. Sure they all hang out Hoopz, Real, and Whiteboy b/c they have an alliance, but she seems to be with Whiteboy the most. I watched the episode from Sunday last night and she was really upset to the point of tears when Real told her Whiteboy had said something about her. She was also upset at the fact that WB referred to her as being a stranger. Now... it may just be me but I think they have/had more going on b/t them than just that alliance for her to cry about it. *tsk tsk tsk* Somebody isnt telling all the business. I think the only thing Real is is Real dumb. *sigh* He's such a he-bitch.
*deuces*
9/21/08
Am I done yet?
I cant believe that it is only a little after 8 when it feels like i've been here hours. This is goin to be the longest night ever. Right now im fighting to stay awake. I hated to turn my bed loose. (Sidetracked: I just realized how much effort it takes to type a blog entry via your cellphone when you dont have qwerty.) *sigh* i might not walk a mile for a Camel but i would for a nap. Speaking of naps, i've seen a lot of articles saying that a 20 min nap can refresh you and make you more alert. I say bullshit!!! A 20 min nap is only goin to make me mad. I haven't slept for only 20 or 30 min since probably kindergarten. I need at least an hour but i prefer an hour and a half to two. Right now i'd take a power 15. *looks @ clock*. It took me 30 mins to write this and it still isnt late enough.
Come on 6 o'clock!!
Come on 6 o'clock!!
T G I S
Thank God it's Sunday. Sunday = two down and one to go. I hate working 3 day weekends. This one has dragged along at a snail's pace. I thought Friday night was never going to be over. I'm so glad that this is my last night to work. Sleep glorious sleep. I love sleeping. I'm sooooo tired I want to sleep 24hrs straight. Since my book hit me in the face while trying to read it I guess that means put it up and go to sleep.
*deuces*
*deuces*
9/19/08
LIfe Lesson of the day
If a food label or package says Free , 9 times out of 10 its NASTY. I guess the bad stuff is what makes it taste so good and right now this FAT FREE dressing is disgusting. I guess this is my punishment for eating so poorly the past week. *looks @ plate* This is cruel and unusual punishment. I'M SORRY I ATE THOSE TOLLHOUSE COOKIES!!!!!!!! *cries*
When i get rich....#1 buy a hair stylist
I was trying to forgo the whole straight hair/heat styling process for a while. That was a big NEGATIVE. While I was trying to give my hair a break it was getting really tangled. I dont know wtf my hair is. It looks curly some days. Some days it looks wavy. I'm gonna call it "Wurly" and be done. Tuesday night I looked at my hair and I said " F that! I'm straightening this crap so it can be somewhat manageable." Soooooo I bought a new flat iron today. It's much smaller and cost more than my Andis. There is nothing wrong with my Andis, I just thought a smaller one would give me sleeker results. It's this Remington Tourmaline/Ceramic/ Titanium 1" iron and it had some hair stylist that supposedly worked on FRIENDS on the box. Like THAT was gonna make me want to buy it. There weren't any multi-racial people on FRIENDS.
Anyhoo, this flat iron was $40 at Wal-mart. I had to debate with myself b/c I really want to buy this Sedu iron that's running $115 on Folica. That's kinda steep for me to pay for a heat styling tool, but it had such good reviews. I decided to go the cheaper route and buy the Remington today and hoped it worked. It took me 1 1/2- 2 hours to straighten my hair that's because I decided to do right and do small sections at a time. When I'm lazy I'll just throw pieces into it and half ass straighten it. After bouts of tourette like screaming from putting the iron to close to my scalp, I think I kinda love it. It was gliding all lovingly and smoothly like a lover's hand through my hair. When I finished, it was shining and lying all smooth and soft. I could've done a Pantene commercial. I don't know if it was the iron or the TreSemme heat protector. I think it was the iron.
I decided I'd put some Indian coconut oil on my hair prior to wrapping it up for the night now I think it was a bad idea. First of all it's perfumed so when I smelled it in my hand I'm thinking " hey this isnt so bad. I can manage it." Now I'm not so sure. This smell is getting kinda obnoxious. At least it's not that Amla Oil. GEEZZZ I put that in my hair one day and didn't wash it out. When I woke up was like " WTF is that?" but I could never put my finger on it or find it. The smell was gettin worst and like it was following me so I'm gettin angry b/c I keep smelling this shit smell. I smelled my hair and finally realized that it was that funky amla oil. I had to hurry up and wash it out of my hair. That is disgusting and I'll NEVER do that again. When I "oil" my hair again with the Indian oils, I'm gonna make damn sure I wash it out ASAP the next morning. The oils are suppose to be so good for your hair. I don't know. It may just be hype but I have the Shikakai, Amla and Coconut. I've only used it a month. I don't know if its helping my hair to grow or if me just letting it be wild is. I do know that I see some growth. Five-six more inches and it'll be at my waist. Not that I want it that long but I do want another 3 inches.
Well, I'm going to go read a Harlem Night novel or look at the ceiling or something. I mean c'mon its 3:45 i should be sleep not on Blogger.
*deuces*
Anyhoo, this flat iron was $40 at Wal-mart. I had to debate with myself b/c I really want to buy this Sedu iron that's running $115 on Folica. That's kinda steep for me to pay for a heat styling tool, but it had such good reviews. I decided to go the cheaper route and buy the Remington today and hoped it worked. It took me 1 1/2- 2 hours to straighten my hair that's because I decided to do right and do small sections at a time. When I'm lazy I'll just throw pieces into it and half ass straighten it. After bouts of tourette like screaming from putting the iron to close to my scalp, I think I kinda love it. It was gliding all lovingly and smoothly like a lover's hand through my hair. When I finished, it was shining and lying all smooth and soft. I could've done a Pantene commercial. I don't know if it was the iron or the TreSemme heat protector. I think it was the iron.
I decided I'd put some Indian coconut oil on my hair prior to wrapping it up for the night now I think it was a bad idea. First of all it's perfumed so when I smelled it in my hand I'm thinking " hey this isnt so bad. I can manage it." Now I'm not so sure. This smell is getting kinda obnoxious. At least it's not that Amla Oil. GEEZZZ I put that in my hair one day and didn't wash it out. When I woke up was like " WTF is that?" but I could never put my finger on it or find it. The smell was gettin worst and like it was following me so I'm gettin angry b/c I keep smelling this shit smell. I smelled my hair and finally realized that it was that funky amla oil. I had to hurry up and wash it out of my hair. That is disgusting and I'll NEVER do that again. When I "oil" my hair again with the Indian oils, I'm gonna make damn sure I wash it out ASAP the next morning. The oils are suppose to be so good for your hair. I don't know. It may just be hype but I have the Shikakai, Amla and Coconut. I've only used it a month. I don't know if its helping my hair to grow or if me just letting it be wild is. I do know that I see some growth. Five-six more inches and it'll be at my waist. Not that I want it that long but I do want another 3 inches.
Well, I'm going to go read a Harlem Night novel or look at the ceiling or something. I mean c'mon its 3:45 i should be sleep not on Blogger.
*deuces*
9/18/08
Summer 02
This is for my sister/wannabe choreographer/dance partner that summer. When I ran across this song, I immediately thought of our routine and fell into fits of laughter. It made me also remember our lame attempt at freestyling to "Grindin". "YO, YO WALK IS MEAN!" 2nd greatest line EVER! lmao
We had, as my adopted Papaw says ,"BIG FUN!"
We had, as my adopted Papaw says ,"BIG FUN!"
9/15/08
Paris' BFF
All I want to know is would you really WANT to be ParisHilton's BFF? I can't see what would be the benefit outside of being a 15min famer. Plus she looks kind of dense. Maybe it's an act but I know me and after too much stupidity she'd end up with a "bitch shut UP!!!"
Sidenote: I started watching The Hills last year and I'm hooked. Spencer is a total ASSHOLE. There is no way in hell he'd have been able to tell my sister she needs to move and I didn't say anything. If Heidi keeps letting him have free reign in their relationship she's gonna be totally friendless. I think that's what he's shooting for anyway. I can't stand LO. Her eyes are too close together.
Sidenote: I started watching The Hills last year and I'm hooked. Spencer is a total ASSHOLE. There is no way in hell he'd have been able to tell my sister she needs to move and I didn't say anything. If Heidi keeps letting him have free reign in their relationship she's gonna be totally friendless. I think that's what he's shooting for anyway. I can't stand LO. Her eyes are too close together.
Let the diet debauchery begin
I've decided to go on a diet yet again. Hopefully I can actually drop the 20 lbs this go around. My willpower always seems to get shot to shit when I'm attempting to do right. I just dont know about this exercise thing. Somebody needs to make some kind of extreme body toning vigorous rub b/c I honestly dont feel like jumping around and gyrating. I took a detox bath yesterday and I thought I was gonna pass out. I read that epsom salt makes you sweat but good grief. I looked like I had gone 4 rounds with Turbo Jam. I don't know if I got any toxins out but I know I was lightheaded as hell. I swear my internal furnace kicked up 10 notches.
9/13/08
Random boredom
So me being my nosy, can't sleep b/c I work nights self, I'm browsing the web. Some how I end up looking at a MSN group for Italian Men and Black women. I'm looking at the pictures and there were quite a few nice looking Black women but when it came to those Italian men. *BARF* First thing that came to my mind was " are you guys SERIOUS?" I think it was 2 that could pass for ok. One of those two looked like one of the Gotti boys. Big gold link chain ( who wears that???) and enough goop in his spiked hair that if he headbutted you, you'd be shanked. The rest, if they didnt look old as hell looked like they were either skinheads or had down syndrome. Each picture I clicked I got more and more sick to the stomach. I don't know if it was disappointment b/c I expected them to look like something outta a "harlem nights" (Harlequin)novel ( lmao that is still funny to me. Ok I got side tracked) or just their unattractiveness. I know that those pics dont display the entire Italian population stateside or abroad but c'mon! 2 guys??? Is Bobby Milk the only sexy one left? I love some Bobby Milk.
Sidenote: I hardly eat real food, but I have THE worst craving for the frozen TGIFriday's hot wings. Smothered in sour cream. The texture and flavor are kind of like pork rinds with hot sauce. That comparison is gross but I want them sooooo bad and a box of Milk Duds. I used to be a Hot Tamale freak now I'm cheating with MDs. I'm sorry Hot T, sometimes you have to follow your heart. *moans* Sea salt and vinegar kettle chips. Ugh, now I feel like I'm going to throw up thinking about it.
Womanly hormones go AWAY!!!
Sidenote: I hardly eat real food, but I have THE worst craving for the frozen TGIFriday's hot wings. Smothered in sour cream. The texture and flavor are kind of like pork rinds with hot sauce. That comparison is gross but I want them sooooo bad and a box of Milk Duds. I used to be a Hot Tamale freak now I'm cheating with MDs. I'm sorry Hot T, sometimes you have to follow your heart. *moans* Sea salt and vinegar kettle chips. Ugh, now I feel like I'm going to throw up thinking about it.
Womanly hormones go AWAY!!!
9/12/08
*screams* I am so friggin FRUSTRATED right now. I could choke somebody. I'd kill myself just to get this over with , ok not really but that's how AWFUL I feel right now. I'm so sick of this penny anty job I'm working. I have absolutely no sense of fufillment. Everyday is so rudimentary and predictable. What's the saying, "Same shit different day" I'd love a little excitement. How about some adventure? I'd looooooooooovvvvvve a job change. Something to challenge me to think. Work that I'd enjoy doing and going to everyday. Is this what my life has come to? Is this what my college education has come to?
Somebody....Anybody.... HELP ME!!!!!!!!!
Somebody....Anybody.... HELP ME!!!!!!!!!
9/5/08
Sheer Excitement
I am soooo excited. I've taken the first steps to becoming a Passionista and I'm now recruiting people for my team. I hope that this goes really well and people really chip in for the cause. I sent out my first email to my recruits today. Let me say it again. I'M EXCITED!!! I love philanthropy.
Susan G Komen Foundation
I would really love to work with this foundation. October is right around the corner and I am really considering being a Passionista . I've wanted to do it ever since I read about them. I want to do the Race for the Cure this year too. That's something I've always wanted to do but kept putting off. I think I'm going to put forth my best effort to make it happen this year. I don't know why but I feel that I could do a lot of great things in this area. I'm going to sign up tonight and hopefully I can get my coworkers and friends to participate. Maybe a few other people too. It is for a good cause.
9/4/08
Out the Box #1
If there was ever a day that I NEEDED a drink, today would be that day. It would take too much to write the details, but let's just say I'm sick of trifling inconsiderate, people.
9/1/08
In the News 9/2/08
Hundreds to be charged after RNC protests
ST. PAUL, Minnesota (CNN) -- Almost 300 people will be formally charged in Ramsey County District Court on Tuesday after they were arrested during protests at the Republican National Convention, a police spokesman said.
Police arrested 284 people Monday after firing projectiles, pepper spray and tear gas to disperse a crowd demonstrating near the convention site
Police used plastic handcuffs to detain between 20 and 30 of them a few blocks from the security perimeter around the Xcel Energy Center in downtown St. Paul.
St. Paul police said 130 of the 284 arrested were being held on felony charges. The rest were charged with various misdemeanors.
A crowd of about 300 people conducted what appeared to be a sit-in in a parking lot near the Mississippi River on Monday.
Earlier in the day, a group of self-described anarchists threw park benches into streets and smashed windows, police said.
continue story
Obama says Palin's family off limits
From Alexander Marquardt
CNN
MONROE, Michigan (CNN) -- Sen. Barack Obama said firmly that families are off-limits in the campaign for president, reacting to news that GOP running mate Sarah Palin's 17-year-old daughter is pregnant.
"Let me be as clear as possible," Obama said. "I think people's families are off-limits, and people's children are especially off-limits. This shouldn't be part of our politics. It has no relevance to Gov. Palin's performance as governor or her potential performance as a vice president."
Obama said reporters should "back off these kinds of stories" and noted that he was born to an 18-year-old mother.
"How a family deals with issues and teenage children, that shouldn't be the topic of our politics, and I hope that anybody who is supporting me understands that's off-limits." more of this story
‘These people want to go home’
Gustav evacuees wait to hear when they can leave overcrowded shelters
TYLER, Texas - Hurricane Gustav didn't barrel ashore as the devastating terror everyone feared, leaving some of the 2 million people who evacuated second-guessing their decision to flee.
Better safe than sorry? Definitely, evacuees said. But better home than stranded elsewhere, too.
Impatience at overcrowded shelters around the Gulf Coast figured to rise Tuesday as evacuees from New Orleans to Southeast Texas waited to learn when buses that whisked them to safety during mandatory evacuations would return to take them home.
"That's the first question everyone is asking," said Jim Rollins, whose First Christian Church in Tyler took in about 140 people from Beaumont. "If you know, please tell me. These people want to go home."continue story
8/31/08
GO BACK ON STRIKE!!
Gingerdead Man 2 Passion of the Crust (2008)
Sooooo, we're supposed to be afraid of a cookie. 0_o
Sad thing is somewhere there is somebody who thought this was a good idea. *facepalm*
The horrifying yet delicious and chewy Gingerdead Man causes murder and mayhem on the set of a horrible low budget movie set. It will take the determination of the studio's young new owner to save both his company and well as the lives of his young new friends. Including a terminally ill young boy whose final wish it was to meet the studios stars - The Tiny Terrors.
Sooooo, we're supposed to be afraid of a cookie. 0_o
Sad thing is somewhere there is somebody who thought this was a good idea. *facepalm*
I would loooooooove to work at home
I see now that trying to find a work at home job w/o some experience is damn near impossible. I have a full time job, but I wanted something to do on the side w/o having to GO to another job. I do a little time on ChaCha when I'm off, but I don't even count that. A lot of these work at home sites want you to pay to join. Umm I dont have to PAY to search and apply on Monster, Careerbuilder or Hot Jobs. Why should I pay to work or find work? Another thing is I'm sick of all these " you can make a million dollars in one day" Ads. Well they don't say a million dollars but you get the gist of what I'm saying. I want to know if people really fall for this. I do a few surveys that actually pay and that's cool. I get really frustrated with the Paid Surveys banners that require you to sign up with all these trials and crap. Half the time there ISNT even a survey unless you count click yes and no to offers.
From the little research and observation I've done, this is pretty much how most work at home jobs go: Fake Business Op owner comes up with this make believe plan that is a "surefire way" to have you making hundreds of thousands of dollars a DAY. Now I dont know anybody possibly making thousands of dollars a day that isn't possibly a Colombian drug lord. Of course this "surefire way" is gonna run you anywhere from $50-100 dollars. I've seen some poeple get suckered for more that that. Now you, Joe Gullible think this is a can't lose situation so you send FBO your hard earned recessioned money. A few days later you get an email from FBO telling you how to go about performing the same scam and all it cost you was $50 -100 dollars. If it looks too good to be true and and you got to pay for it don't bother. Unless of course you know its a legitimate business venture.
Now back to me and my side money hustle. I do a few surveys that actually pay and that's cool. I get really annoyed with the Paid Survey banners that require you to sign up with all these trials and crap. Half the time there ISNT even a survey unless you count clicking yes and no to offers.
Here are two links to some actual Paid Surveys.. Each pays around $3.00, but some of VO's are $3.50.
http://www.valuedopinions.com/
http://www1.pineconeresearch.com/signup/RR523DS1.asp
Click on the attached links to learn more about PineCone Research. http://www1.pineconeresearch.com//about.HTM
http://www1.pineconeresearch.com//policy.htm
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From the little research and observation I've done, this is pretty much how most work at home jobs go: Fake Business Op owner comes up with this make believe plan that is a "surefire way" to have you making hundreds of thousands of dollars a DAY. Now I dont know anybody possibly making thousands of dollars a day that isn't possibly a Colombian drug lord. Of course this "surefire way" is gonna run you anywhere from $50-100 dollars. I've seen some poeple get suckered for more that that. Now you, Joe Gullible think this is a can't lose situation so you send FBO your hard earned recessioned money. A few days later you get an email from FBO telling you how to go about performing the same scam and all it cost you was $50 -100 dollars. If it looks too good to be true and and you got to pay for it don't bother. Unless of course you know its a legitimate business venture.
Now back to me and my side money hustle. I do a few surveys that actually pay and that's cool. I get really annoyed with the Paid Survey banners that require you to sign up with all these trials and crap. Half the time there ISNT even a survey unless you count clicking yes and no to offers.
Here are two links to some actual Paid Surveys.. Each pays around $3.00, but some of VO's are $3.50.
http://www.valuedopinions.com/
http://www1.pineconeresearch.com/signup/RR523DS1.asp
Click on the attached links to learn more about PineCone Research. http://www1.pineconeresearch.com//about.HTM
http://www1.pineconeresearch.com//policy.htm
Got a question that needs answering? Call 18002ChaCha or text 242242. (Standard rates may apply)
Interested in working with ChaCha click the link.
Be a ChaCha Guide
Hallle and baby makes 2
I wondered when I would get to see a pic of Halle's little girl and finally there she is. I don't recall her being on the cover of any magazines after she had Nahla so I wonder if she
A. Didnt want the baby in the news just yet or
B. Didnt get any offers for her baby's pics.
I just can't see anyone not offering to pay for first pictures of her baby too. Anyhoo... we don't see or hear too much from her boyfriend Gabriel Aubry. It makes me wonder if she pulled a Madonna. LOL Who knows but that baby is a cutie
8/30/08
Why do right when doing wrong feels so good?
I seriously need to stop lying to myself until i truthfully decide to do right. Every week is a "starting week." Maybe if I started and CONTINUED I'd have made waaaay more progress by now. LOL I can't help shaking my head everytime I go in the back room and see that 6wk Body Makeover box. That kit is 2 yrs old now. That's a shame. I won't lie and say that I've always been the most motivated person but GEEZ. Since I left college, I'm not motivated about too much of anything. First of all there is no gym here which isnt an excuse seeing as I have so much crap here I could start one. I'm nowhere near as active as I used to be. I dont go anywhere or do anything except work. My life is quite boring. One of my coworker buddies decided that we would motivate each other into dropping a few pounds. She is doing really well and I'm proud of her. I ,on the other hand, keep getting threatened with a foot in my *** by her. LOL I just dont FEEL like doing it. It's too much work. More work than I'm willing to commit to it right now.
8/29/08
Lucky charms aren't the only things Magically delicious
I cannot figure out why I have suddenly developed this undying craving for MILK DUDS. I't's not premenstrual or preggo so that is strange. I'm sitting here the other day minding my business. I had just made a conscious decision to eat better when (((BAM))) Milk Dud craving. I'm not talking about " oh that would be good right now" or " I havent had a Milk Dud in ages" type craving. I'm talking full blown crack addict, I need a hit craving. I had to have those MDs and I went to get the MDs. That was a bad move. I should have just tried my best to ride out the wave until it passed but alas I caved and gave into it. I read an article on MSN about a week ago that was trying to link the desire for sweet, salty foods with ear infections as a child. I'm not buying it. Yes I had ear infections as a small child. I've even had one as an adult.. Though I'd rather eat those than a real meal, I'm not gonna try to put my love for candy and chips on that. I'm just a junk food junkie. *le sigh* Why isn't there a support group for THAT??
8/23/08
*Thinking*
Thought # 2: Im HAWT and its just because I AM.
Thought # 3: I wanna take pole dancing. Never know when THAT might come in handy.
*refer to Thought #1*
Thought # 4: Its time for a MAKEOVER!!!! New clothes new makeup new HAIRRRR. Im thinkin about goin back to the red(auburn) of my youth.
Thought # 5: Who needs new clothes when Im obsessed w/ being half naked? Booty shorts and heels anyone????
Thought # 6: I'm RICH! I've got more money than I know what to do with. Imma buy myself an Island. ....the power of positive thinking.
Thought # 7: PORQUE YO PUEDO, PINCHE PUTA!
Thought # 8: Me + Spain + Native Men= SCANDALOUS *fills out application*
Thought # 9: I cant wait to meet my sister's guy so I can rough him up.
*Mean girl glare*
Thought # 10: Karaoke Revolution is LOVE.
Thought # 11: My coworker is hot. Not in that "MMMMM MMM BITCH" hot, but the "Damn I cant stop lookin at yo CROTCH" hot. *slaps myself* 0_o I've become a man.
Thought # 12: I want to go to NC and make cookies. Hmmm do girlscouts make or bake??
Thought # 13: I must be bored to be talking foolish on Blogger at 8 summin in the morning.
8/21/08
This is pathetic
8/18/08
Angie wants to adopt......WTF??
I love Angelina Jolie. Honestly I do but I'm really gonna need her to stop with all these damn kids. The twins just got here. Can they at least get a year old? I know what you're probably going to say. "Its her family", "That's her business" blah blah blah. Yes you are correct it is her business and her family and she has enough money and thus and so. I just think she needs to give the kids time to get a little age on them. She's still young. She's only what 33? She's still got some years on her to add to the brood. It's crazy when all your kids are under the age of 8. That is like some 1800's Little House type stuff.
Nevertheless, she's gorgeous, Brad is gorgeous and so are all the kids. She knows how to pick 'em and birth 'em. I have to admit they are a beautiful family.
8/14/08
LOVE.....the new urban legend
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LOVE is a 4 letter word and the most vulgar of any expletive. LOVE is synonymous to F**K b/c it's one and the same for some. If LOVE conquers all then where does the animosity and hostility come from? How can a vow be made to LOVE, honor and cherish til death do you part yet 8 mths later HATE is the strongest emotion remaining. LOVE is abusive, often cruel and unkind.. LOVE beats you down, knocks you around. You steadily come back for more, afraid to leave it. It feeds you the misconception that you can't go on w/o it and that was " the last time." you'll be hurt like that. LOVE is viral. Infecting the center of all life, the heart. LOVE is a serial killer. Slaying hopes and dreams. Leaving hollow shells and restless souls in its wake. In reality, LOVE is a an ILLUSION. A hallucination of the mind. What else would explain the onset of "sickness" one tends to have when this so called LOVE goes awry or astray?? With mood swings ranging from rage to depression, LOVE is a mental illness with likenesses to BiPolar Disorder and Schizophrenia.
So yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus but LOVE is a myth.
8/5/08
Ugh
I swear I do NOT like this man. I get tired of hearing people harp on and on about how good of an actor he is. If he's that good of an actor he should ACT like he likes his own people. I swear I've never seen any crap like it. I wasn't moved when I heard he was in that car accident. ESPECIALLY when it wasn't his wife in the car with him. I was really amused at how his lawyer friend Bill Luckett swooped in to save the day with a lie. Ok Morgan, so you're creeping around on your wife. Probably had been doing it for who knows HOW long. Then you had to go flip the car and get caught. Tsk sucked for you until *da da da daaaa* Cap'n Save a Hoe aka Bill Luckett came to the rescue and told "Access Hollywood" that he and his wife, Myrna Colley-Lee, "are involved in a divorce action." LMAO of course his business partner SLASH attorney SLASH friend is going to cover for him riding dirty with his jump off. I hope she gets everything.
/rant
8/3/08
The Bucket List
I saw the trailer for the movie and I thought that seemed like a good Idea. I've wanted to make a list of this type since I saw Last Holiday . There are soooooo many things I want to do, see, experience before I die so I sat down and composed my list.
In no particular order:
1. Quit my job
2. Get organized.
3. Visit Shay
4. Visit Kia
5. Go to Miami
6. Visit Charlotte, NC
7. Ski in Aspen
8. Learn 6 languages
9. Study sign language
10. Learn to swim
11. Study a martial art
12. Watch 200 classic movies
13. Read 50 classic novels
14. Attend an art exhibit
15. Ride in a gondola in Venice
16 Stay in a suite at the Venetian in Las Vegas
17. Visit Milan
18. Live in Spain
19. Write the great American novel
20. Take a Mediterranean cruise
21. Learn to ballroom dance
22. Go to Universal Studios in Orlando
23. Work from home
24. Fall in love
25. Learn to play violin
26. Take vocal lessons
27. Sing an aria
28. See an Opera
29. Go to the ballet
30. See a show on Broadway
31. Marry rich
32. Become a humanitarian
33. Run a 5k
34. Participate in the Street Strut for Breast Cancer Awareness
35. Have a baby
36. Start a business
37. Stop swearing
38. Read the entire Bible
.39. Write a children's book
40. Have a birthday party
41. Get/Give a mistletoe kiss
42. Donate to charity
43. Raise $100, 000 for Susan G Komen Foundation
44. Have a New Year's kiss
45. Make a lifestyle change
46. Rekindle my relationship with God
47. Lose weight and keep it off
48. Train for the Boston Marathon
49. Start running
50. Develop a 6-pack tummy
51. Make financial investments
I'll probably add to this list as things come to me. Hopefully I'll be scratching things off soon.
x0x0x0x0
In no particular order:
1. Quit my job
2. Get organized.
3. Visit Shay
4. Visit Kia
5. Go to Miami
6. Visit Charlotte, NC
7. Ski in Aspen
8. Learn 6 languages
9. Study sign language
10. Learn to swim
11. Study a martial art
12. Watch 200 classic movies
13. Read 50 classic novels
14. Attend an art exhibit
15. Ride in a gondola in Venice
16 Stay in a suite at the Venetian in Las Vegas
17. Visit Milan
18. Live in Spain
19. Write the great American novel
20. Take a Mediterranean cruise
21. Learn to ballroom dance
22. Go to Universal Studios in Orlando
23. Work from home
24. Fall in love
25. Learn to play violin
26. Take vocal lessons
27. Sing an aria
28. See an Opera
29. Go to the ballet
30. See a show on Broadway
31. Marry rich
32. Become a humanitarian
33. Run a 5k
34. Participate in the Street Strut for Breast Cancer Awareness
35. Have a baby
36. Start a business
37. Stop swearing
38. Read the entire Bible
.39. Write a children's book
40. Have a birthday party
41. Get/Give a mistletoe kiss
42. Donate to charity
43. Raise $100, 000 for Susan G Komen Foundation
44. Have a New Year's kiss
45. Make a lifestyle change
46. Rekindle my relationship with God
47. Lose weight and keep it off
48. Train for the Boston Marathon
49. Start running
50. Develop a 6-pack tummy
51. Make financial investments
I'll probably add to this list as things come to me. Hopefully I'll be scratching things off soon.
x0x0x0x0
8/2/08
if im crazy who gives a f**k
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Sometimes I want to grab a b***h by the f**kin head and ram her head into the oh ummmm let me think........ WALL, CAR, DOOR, PAVEMENT, COUNTERTOP. I'd like to break b***hes necks LITERALLY. Kick a MF all in the throat and crush the windpipe.. Take a bat to a ho's kneecaps.
*sigh*
Whyyyyyyyyy must people continue to test me? Jail holds no reservation for me.. Breathe girl..........Breathe girl........... BREATHE
7/31/08
Hair types
So thanks to the Internet, I've discovered I have type 3B hair. I didnt even know hair CAME in categories. I know when you buy weaves the colors come in categories like that, but I saw somebody mention that when giving a review on a flat iron. Naturally my interest was piqued. At least now I've gotten some very helpful tips to help me take care of and style my curly mane. I didnt realize that curly hair was so fragile and thirsty. I guess that explains the frizz issue. I signed up for Ouidad emails and I'm considering buying some of the products. I really want to get away from relaxing my hair and go natural. On that note I think I'm really gonna buy this SEDU flat iron. It's gotten a lot of good reviews , but its $115. That's kinda steep to me for a styling tool, but if it means I dont have to relax anymore than I think it'll be worth it. I just need to find a good heat protectant. I saw a lot of positive feedback on Redken Smooth Down Heat Glider so I might try that.
Here are the hair types if you're just interesting in knowing what yours is and t ips on what products to try.
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