The holidays. My favorite time of the year! I love getting with my entire family, sharing smiles and happiness. That, however, doesn't come without its drama!! In case you didn't know, my family can NEVER have a gathering without somebody arguing, fighting, or even getting arrested. When the house who hosts the family Christmas party send out the official "invitations," we have to ask that everyone leave their problems at home. Does that work? Hell no! But we do give it an honest effort. A+.
Even though we try to avoid the drama, it follows us. Thanksgiving was no exception. Since dinner was being held at my parents home, I knew for sure everything would go off without a hitch! Wrong. Even in the home of a preacher man and the first lady, sh*t pops off. For starters, my aunt brought her husband. They've been together for almost 10 years now and he still hasn't grown on the family. He's a very selfish and antisocial person and that's hard to be when you have a family like ours. Trust!!! We kind of blew it off because we're kind of used to it. We don't like him and he doesn't like us and thats okay. The issue came when they were leaving, heading back to Beaumont. My 22 year old cousin had came with them and was gonna leave with them. For whatever reason, my aunt and her husband were mad at each other. We were outside talking before they left and he comes out and asks for the keys to my aunt's (22 year old mom's truck. She was unable to make it). She told him she'd drive, he got mad and threw the keys to her. O_o. So her daughter walks over there and I went in to get my uncles. We play NO games. That situation was calmed down but we left at the same time. Blessing. I was going to my godfathers house and was behind them. I saw my aunt pull over but the light turned. I saw my cousin get out of the car and take his shirt off. Trouble. I u-turned in the Hummer in the middle of the street at Buffalo Spdwy. I went back and he told her he would strangle her. Great. We acted a plum FOOL in the parking lot, someone called the police cause we called every reinforcement.
After we all get threatened with jail, we leave. The couple made it home safely and we had a good time. So with that, I can only imagine my Christmas. I'm ready though! Hope your family is as fun as mine!!!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
R.Kelly: When A Woman Loves
I know a lot of people dont like the piss piper of r&b and that's okay. I dont judge you at all. I dont agree with the things he has done (or allegedly, depending on your personal opinion) but what I do know is that this clown is a pure genius when it comes to music. Great live performer? Err, it depends on what he's singing but that talent is there!
The first time I heard this song, I screamed like I saw Jesus come back to get me. He's been known to say that people like Sam Cooke and James Brown are his biggest influences. You hear and see it in this song. Its smooth and soulful and quite frankly, it jams.
Im glad to see he's back to the old Rkelly (musically). Robert, I see you!!! Looking like a young David Ruffin!
The first time I heard this song, I screamed like I saw Jesus come back to get me. He's been known to say that people like Sam Cooke and James Brown are his biggest influences. You hear and see it in this song. Its smooth and soulful and quite frankly, it jams.
Im glad to see he's back to the old Rkelly (musically). Robert, I see you!!! Looking like a young David Ruffin!
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Jay-z: Decoded
In my personal opinion, Shawn Corey Carter is the best rapper alive since the best rapper died! Everything he has rhymed has a specific meaning that's much deeper than the normal "hustler" story. Im not finished reading mine but this is a PSA letting you know to get DECODED.
Oh yeah, I think I should be paid for this promo drop. Jay, can we talk about it?!
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
Lord, don't do it without ME
"All days are good, some are just better than others."
Yeah. I guess.
November has not been kind to me. Sweet?? Not quite!!! From a miscarriage to my dad having prostate surgery and my mom with a small scare, I feel like my "better" days can make an entrance into my life any day now. For every step I think I take forward, I take two back.
Im not really sure how I'm still hanging on, I just know that I am and I can honestly say its by a piece of thread. There's a strong possibility that if it were not for my children, I probably would've checked out a long time ago.
My biggest problem (I suppose) is that I hold things in. Im a therapist. Me get help? Oh no!!! I should know all of the answers right? I've held on to that belief for way too long and wow -- it has really effected me in more ways than one. It kills my friendships, its raining on my marriage and its wearing me down -- physically. Not to mention, I am mentally exhausted.
Today I had a mini breakdown. It just dawned on me that I am tired of being tired. Im tired of pretending to be okay and happy when I'm not. I have everything (well not my Phantom with Benson, the chauffeur or private island) that I want. If I want, I'll make it my business to get it but I promise I'd give it all up if I could have PEACE in my heart again. Material possessions only work for so long. Then what??
So my prayer is that whatever the big man upstairs is doing in this season, please dont do it without me.
Amen.
Yeah. I guess.
November has not been kind to me. Sweet?? Not quite!!! From a miscarriage to my dad having prostate surgery and my mom with a small scare, I feel like my "better" days can make an entrance into my life any day now. For every step I think I take forward, I take two back.
Im not really sure how I'm still hanging on, I just know that I am and I can honestly say its by a piece of thread. There's a strong possibility that if it were not for my children, I probably would've checked out a long time ago.
My biggest problem (I suppose) is that I hold things in. Im a therapist. Me get help? Oh no!!! I should know all of the answers right? I've held on to that belief for way too long and wow -- it has really effected me in more ways than one. It kills my friendships, its raining on my marriage and its wearing me down -- physically. Not to mention, I am mentally exhausted.
Today I had a mini breakdown. It just dawned on me that I am tired of being tired. Im tired of pretending to be okay and happy when I'm not. I have everything (well not my Phantom with Benson, the chauffeur or private island) that I want. If I want, I'll make it my business to get it but I promise I'd give it all up if I could have PEACE in my heart again. Material possessions only work for so long. Then what??
So my prayer is that whatever the big man upstairs is doing in this season, please dont do it without me.
Amen.
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Soror + Bruh + Divorce Court: Set it OWT
Listen up....
So the Coleman Love just went all wrong! Apparently this Bruh didn't know how to leave his hopping and barking on the yard! At Panda Express? Okay, now you're officially doing way too much in life!!!
Idk whether to laugh or cry. Hell, I'll do both but only because I feel here. I mean, I dont go around ooo-oop'n all the time. I can only imagine what a day is like in their household O_o. Psssh he has nothing on my Nupe. Nothing! I know at times we get that itch but really? PANDA EXPRESS?! lol
Oh well. Bruhz listen, if you carry on like this in the house, you'll find yourself in front of Judge Lynn Toller being imitated by your lovely wife. Now carry on.
Ooo-oop. Dammit.
So the Coleman Love just went all wrong! Apparently this Bruh didn't know how to leave his hopping and barking on the yard! At Panda Express? Okay, now you're officially doing way too much in life!!!
Idk whether to laugh or cry. Hell, I'll do both but only because I feel here. I mean, I dont go around ooo-oop'n all the time. I can only imagine what a day is like in their household O_o. Psssh he has nothing on my Nupe. Nothing! I know at times we get that itch but really? PANDA EXPRESS?! lol
Oh well. Bruhz listen, if you carry on like this in the house, you'll find yourself in front of Judge Lynn Toller being imitated by your lovely wife. Now carry on.
Ooo-oop. Dammit.
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Happy Founder's Day OMEGA PSI PHI
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Bad to the muh'fckn gristle
° Price: $1, 175
° Heel: 4.5 inches
This is my WISHLIST shoe!! Simply hawt!!!! Plus everybody knows that I stan for MK all day!!! My birthday is February 14. That's 3 months and 2 days to get your funds together!!!
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Again, I Say REJOICE
Today is my dad's surgery day. Am I excited? Not exactly. I am happy that he'll no longer be in pain but if there was a less invasive, pain free to remove kidney stones, I'd be ecstatic.
Being an only child is really no fun. It sucks when you have to do EVERYTHING. I dont have the luxury of passing some responsibility off to my siblings and tell them to call me when such and such happens. I dont have the opportunity to take turns with someone else while taking care of not one, but two "sick" parents. Its even harder when you have your own family to worry about. Taking care of two households plus deal with my own personal issues is tiring and nerve wrecking.
I shouldn't complain though. Im very grateful for my parents and I have the slightest idea what I would do without them. So if that means I have to put my life on hold for a while, I'll do it. With all that they've done (& continue to do) for me?! Yeah, I'll bend over backwards to make sure they're straight. I guess I'm just thankful that their health problems aren't anything major. An abscess on the breast and kidney stones is like a walk in the park. Right???
With all that's going on, I have no choice but to look up and thank God for everything, continue to pray my way out it, and rejoice --- expecting my (OUR) breakthrough to come any give moment!!!
But wait, is it too early for me to get them a caretaker? LOL!
Being an only child is really no fun. It sucks when you have to do EVERYTHING. I dont have the luxury of passing some responsibility off to my siblings and tell them to call me when such and such happens. I dont have the opportunity to take turns with someone else while taking care of not one, but two "sick" parents. Its even harder when you have your own family to worry about. Taking care of two households plus deal with my own personal issues is tiring and nerve wrecking.
I shouldn't complain though. Im very grateful for my parents and I have the slightest idea what I would do without them. So if that means I have to put my life on hold for a while, I'll do it. With all that they've done (& continue to do) for me?! Yeah, I'll bend over backwards to make sure they're straight. I guess I'm just thankful that their health problems aren't anything major. An abscess on the breast and kidney stones is like a walk in the park. Right???
With all that's going on, I have no choice but to look up and thank God for everything, continue to pray my way out it, and rejoice --- expecting my (OUR) breakthrough to come any give moment!!!
But wait, is it too early for me to get them a caretaker? LOL!
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Monday, November 15, 2010
Second Time Around
So yeah, I'm gonna try this blogging thing again. Lately I've been on an emotional rollercoaster and keeping those emotions bottled up is definitely no bueno! That brought me back here -- to the blogasphere. I'll gripe and complain, share my happiest moments and shed my fabulous ass sense of fashion and style (& some of you need it. Bad!) I'll try to do this on the regular.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
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