Fwd: Lucky Dog

Mary and her husband Jim had a dog named 'Lucky.'
Lucky was a real character. Whenever Mary and Jim had company come for a weekend visit they would warn their friends to not leave their luggage open because Lucky would help himself to whatever struck his fancy.

Inevitably, someone would forget and something would come up missing.

Mary or Jim would go to Lucky's toy box in the basement and there the treasure would be, amid all of Lucky's other favorite toys Lucky always stashed his finds in his toy box and he was very particular that his toys stay in the box.

It happened that Mary found out she had breast cancer. Something told her she was going to die of this disease....in fact; she was just sure it was fatal.

She scheduled the double mastectomy, fear riding her shoulders. The night before she was to go to the hospital she cuddled with Lucky. A thought struck her...what would happen to Lucky? Although the three-year-old dog liked Jim, he was Mary's dog through and through.

If I die, Lucky will be abandoned, Mary thought. He won't understand that I didn't want to leave him! The thought made her sadder than thinking of her own death.

The double mastectomy was harder on Mary than her doctors had anticipated and Mary was hospitalized for over two weeks. Jim took Lucky for his evening walk faithfully, but the little dog just drooped, whining and miserable.

Finally the day came for Mary to leave the hospital. When she arrived home, Mary was so exhausted she couldn't even make it up the steps to her bedroom. Jim made his wife comfortable on the couch and left her to nap.

Lucky stood watching Mary but he didn't come to her when she called. It made Mary sad but sleep soon overcame her and she dozed.


When Mary woke for a second she couldn't understand what was wrong. She couldn't move her head and her body f felt heavy and hot. But panic soon gave way to laughter when Mary realized the problem. She was covered, literally blanketed, with every treasure Lucky owned! While she had slept, the sorrowing dog had made trip after trip to the basement bringing his beloved mistress all his favorite things in life.
He had covered her with his love.

Mary forgot about dying. Instead she and Lucky began living again, walking further and further together every day. It's been 12 years now and Mary is still cancer-free. Lucky He still steals treasures and stashes them in his toy box but Mary remains his greatest treasure.

Remember....live every day to the fullest. Each minute is a blessing from God. And never forget....the people who make a difference in our lives are not the ones with the most Credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care for us.

If you see someone without a smile today give them one of yours! Live simply. Love seriously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God


A small request
All you are asked to do is keep this circulating.

Dear God, I pray for the cure of cancer.
Amen

All you are asked to do is keep this circulating, even if it is only to one more person, in memory of anyone you know that has been struck down by cancer or is still fighting their battle.


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Fwd: Sharing Peanuts

A tour bus driver is driving with a bus load of seniors down a highway when he is tapped on his shoulder by a little old lady.
She offers him a handful of peanuts, which he gratefully munches up.

After about 15 minutes, she taps him on his shoulder again and she hands him another handful of peanuts.

She repeats this gesture about five more times.
When she is about to hand him another batch again he asks the little old lady, 'Why don't you eat the peanuts yourself?'.

'We can't chew them because we've no teeth', she replied.

The puzzled driver asks, 'Why do you buy them then?'

The old lady replied, 'We just love the chocolate around them.'



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Almost back in stride

Ok, previously I mentioned computer issues and well I paid a little money and to have those issued worked out. So then I couldn't get online at all, and leave it to veri.zon to complicate matters more, I was told to call Toshiba regarding lack of wireless connectivity. At any rate I finally got someone that knew what and how to do things and now I'm happy to report that I'm typing this message from my laptop.

Now I just need to get my paper done and posted.......


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Bad Me.....

Hey blogland, I see it's been a real minute since I posted anything. Actually this will have to be short as well. You know how life is, things come up and I haven't been good at juggling things. In fact, I'M A MESS..............there's so much going on. Here's a break down:

Work - just when I think I have some free time to work on something, I get caught up in something else, more specifically something not as important as the other things that need my attention and time.

School - As I've stated in the past I'm a huge procrastinator. And remember that paper that was due 4/5 and I waited until 4/3 to start, well here are the results:


Third Case Study
4/5/09 18:09:53
Graded
88%
Very good paper. The detailed analysis of the transactions was excellent. Further discussion about the apparent weaknesses in internal control and the questionable change in equipment vendors would strengthen the paper.

And will guess what I have another paper due 4/19 and I have yet to start that. Most of the research is done, but I still have to read what I have and at least do a tenative outline by the end of the day. At least this class is almost over.......then I can relax for all of a week or two before summer classes start up, then it's back to the grind for me. I'm determined to finish by the end of the year, even though I wont be able to walk until May 2010.

Family Reunion Planning - actually the only reason this is listed is because we are having a fundraiser event this evening. We've been racking our brains trying to find ways to get the family back into paying the dues so we can finalize the plans for our August reunion. And some how we decided to have a happy hour and sell appetizers; then we expanded that idea to include card games. So wish me luck with this.

High School Reunion - I need to lose some pounds and get in shape. Did I mention the cost? $110 per person. And it's actually the same weekend as my family reunion. So I wont be attending the sunday festivities (family reunion is that day), but I'm really looking forward to the meet and greet Friday night as well as the formal dinner Saturday night.

Home front - the new carpet has been in for a little over a month now and I still haven't began to look for someone to change the lighting fixtures. Nor have found a table.

At any rate, I'm gonna do better. I'm gonna get back into writing lists of things that need to be done and due dates.

Dang, I said it would be short, but looks like I had a little something to say huh.......

Happy Friday and have a GREAT weekend!

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Randoms

This class is kicking my butt. Yeah I knew before hand that I’d be required to write at least 5 papers, but geesh.

So many murder suicides going on, it’s scarey.

I haven’t seen my niece since February, and I miss her. Her mother plays too many games.

My 20 year high school reunion is coming up, the cost is 110 per person! And I hear the venues are still tentative.

I wish I wasn’t so addicted to computer games. Did I tell yall I bought a ninetendo DS……

I don’t really wear sneakers, but I saw these and I really want them.

I’ve been taking Ginseng for two weeks now and I really can’t tell a difference. But since I have much more left, I’ll finish it.

I watched Two Can Play That Game on BET the other night and man, Morris Chestnut is FINE!

I’m supposed to hang out with friends Friday night; I sure hope I get some research on my next paper done by then.

Speaking of my next paper, it’s due April 19.

My laptop is acting really funny…..strange things. New internet windows open up, can’t get facebook, pictures don’t load for websites…..whoas me!

I don’t know what I’d do if I didn’t have a job. I have three friends out of work on the grind for new employment.

My google reader has been at 1000+ unread posts for about a week now……..I’m not sure when I’ll catch up. The harder I try to get thru the stuff the more stuff comes in.

Not much is going on with me…..just my head ringing from my school load. I’ll be so glad when it’s done and over with. At least this first degree; I’m hoping the second degree will be much easier.

It took me dang on near three hours to develop this list……gish its finally time to go home.


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Fwd: Four Boyrfriends

Once upon a time there was a girl who had four boyfriends.

She loved the fourth boyfriend the most and adorned him with rich robes
and treated him to the finest of delicacies. She gave him nothing but
the best.

She also loved the third boyfriend very much and was always showing him
off to neighboring kingdoms. However, she feared that one day he would
leave her for another.

She also loved her second boyfriend. He was her confidant and was
always kind, considerate and patient with her. Whenever this girl faced
a problem, she could confide in him, and he would help her get through
the difficult times.

The girl's first boyfriend was a very loyal partner and had made great
contributions in maintaining her wealth and kingdom. However, she did
not love the first boyfriend. Although he loved her deeply, she hardly
took notice of him!

One day, the girl fell ill and she knew her time was short. She thought
of her luxurious life and wondered, 'I now have four boyfriends with
me, but when I die, will I be a alone.'

Thus, she asked the fourth boyfriend, 'I loved you the most, endowed
you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that
I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company? 'No way!', replied
the fourth boyfriend, and he walked away without another word.
His answer cut like a sharp knife right into her heart.

The sad girl then asked the third boyfriend, 'I loved you all my life.
Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?' 'No!',
replied the third boyfriend. 'Life is too good! When you die, I'm
going to marry someone else!' Her heart sank and turned cold .

She then asked the second boyfriend, 'I have always turned to you for
help and you've always been there for me. When I die, will you follow
me and keep me company?'

'I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!', replied the second
boyfriend. 'At the very most, I can only walk with you to your grave.'
His answer struck her like a bolt of lightning, and the girl was
devastated.

Then a voice called out: 'I'll go with you. I'll follow you no matter
where you go.' The girl looked up, and there was her first boyfriend.
He was very skinny as he suffered from malnutrition and
neglect.

Greatly grieved, the girl said, 'I should have taken much better
care of you when I had the chance!'
In truth, you have four boyfriends in your lives:

Your fourth boyfriend is your body. No matter how much time and effort
you lavish in making it look good, it will leave you when you
die.

Your third boyfriend is your possessions, status and wealth. When you
die it will all go to others.

Your second boyfriend is your family and friends. No matter how much
they have been there for you, the furthest they can stay by you is up to
the grave.

And your first boyfriend is your spirit. Often neglected in pursuit
of wealth, power and pleasures of the world.

However, your spirit is the only thing that will follow you where ever
you go. Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only
part of you that will follow you to the throne of God and continue with
you throughout Eternity.

Thought for the day: Remember, when the world pushes you to your
knees, you're in the perfect position to pray.

Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect. It means you've decided
to see beyond the imperfections.



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Hey Blog world

I’ve been gone way too long……so much going on. Google has been acting funky lately, then my laptop has something going on with it and then hubby is always on the desktop on facebook playing a game. Also factor in school, and well you have it all in a nutshell. Things are abit hectic and crazy right about now. So my posting might be sporadic.



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Fwd: Need Washing

Here's another good message e-mail I received:

A little girl had been shopping with her Mom in Target. She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful red haired, freckle faced image of innocence. It was pouring outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the top of rain gutters, so much in a hurry to hit the earth it has no time to flow down the spout. We all stood there under the awning and just inside the door of the Target.

We waited, some patiently, others irritated because nature messed up their hurried day. I am always mesmerized by rainfall. I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens washing away the dirt and dust of the world... Memories of running, splashing so carefree as a child came pouring in as a welcome reprieve from the worries of my day.

The little voice was so sweet as it broke the hypnotic trance we were all caught in 'Mom let's run through the rain,' she said.
'What?' Mom asked.

'Let’s run through the rain!' She repeated

'No honey, we'll wait until it slows down a bit,' Mom replied.

This young child waited about another minute and repeated: 'Mom, let's run through the rain,'

'We'll get soaked if we do,' Mom said.

'No, we won't, Mom. That's not what you said this morning,' the young girl said as she tugged at her Mom's arm.

This morning? When did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet?

'Don't you remember? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer, you said, 'If God can get us through this, he can get us through anything!'

The entire crowd stopped dead silent.. I swear you couldn't hear anything but the rain. We all stood silently. No one came or left in the next few minutes.
Mom paused and thought for a moment about what she would say. Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being silly. Some might even ignore what was said...But this was a moment of affirmation in a young child's life. A time when innocent trust can be nurtured so that it will bloom into faith.

'Honey, you are absolutely right. Let's run through the rain. If GOD lets us get wet, well maybe we just needed washing,' Mom said.

Then off they ran. We all stood watching, smiling and laughing as they darted past the cars and yes, through the puddles. They held their shopping bags over their heads just in case. They got soaked. But they were followed by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the way to their cars.

And yes, I did. I ran. I got wet. I needed washing.

Circumstances or people can take away your material possessions, they can take away your money, and they can take away your health. But no one can ever take away your precious memories...So, don't forget to make time and take the opportunities to make memories everyday. To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven.

I HOPE YOU STILL TAKE THE TIME TO RUN THROUGH THE RAIN.

They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them. Send this to the people you'll never forget. It's a short message to let them know that you'll never forget them.


If you don't send it to anyone, it means you're in a hurry..

Take the time to live!!!

Keep in touch with your family and friends, you never know when you'll need each other -- and don't forget to run in the rain!



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My iPod

I have a really old ipod, it's actually one of the first generation ipods that I won at a work conference. At any rate, when I first got it, back in 2005, I loaded most of the cd's I had onto. It's only 4gm, so I ran out of space rather quickly. So I'd always delete and add more/different music. However there are some songs that I REFUSE to delete and well, as I was sitting here at my desk this song begins to play. To say that I love this song, would be a grave understatement. This song just moves me......at any rate take a listen and let me know what you think.







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You Are Rain Boots

You are a very playful and fun loving person. Nothing can slow you down. You are dreamy, and you can find the romance in anything. The littlest things make you smile. You are outgoing and friendly. You always find yourself talking to strangers. You are optimistic about the world. Even when it's raining out, the sun is shining in your heart.

What Kind of Boots Are You?

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You Are Spring Break

You are fun loving and celebratory. You live for good times with friends and strangers. You like meeting and mingling. You are a social person by nature. You like to "play hard"... even if you don't work hard. You are able to let go of your worries and truly enjoy life.

What'>http://feeds.blogthings.com/whatpartofspringareyouquiz/">What Part of Spring Are You?

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School status

My current class is coming along just fine. Not sure if I mentioned that for my first paper I got 80. The professor posted some of the other submitted papers and mine paled in comparison to those. So needless to say I need to really put forth some effort with my next 4 papers. (Yeah 5 papers and I’m cool since there is no final exam.)

And for the group project, the one I worked hard on and gave myself so much credit, well we got 79. Yeah, the comments didn’t make sense, but I’ll leave it alone.

At any rate, my next paper is due this Sunday (3/22). And nope I have yet to begin working on it. I started reading the information, but it got abit confusing to me. I think I should stop attempting to read anything of value while on the train.

I did a little research and only one thing I came across proves to be helpful for this particular paper. Good thing I have textbooks to refer to and use as a source.

Happy Wednesday to ya!



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Late weekend recap

Hey blog world……I know it’s been a minute since I last posted. So many things going on. How about I start with a weekend recap:

Friday I left work to head further into DC for a bridal shower gift. I was able to find a piece of lingerie and a nice picture frame. I’d have to take back the two frames and album I previous purchased; I wasn’t too thrilled with them as a gift anyway.

I got home Friday night and lounged…..then decided to do something with my hair about 12, I was up until 3am setting my hair.

Saturday I was up by 9 and out the do by 10:30 am……yeah I’m shocked since I usually sleep until 12. But I had to run out to Arundel Mills to pick up my new purse and then get back in time to pick up my mother in law and her mother for the bridal shower. The shower started about 1, we arrived about 2. It was really nice and intimate. I would have thought more people would be there. At any rate, the food was good and the bride to be got some nice things. And one in particular I’m gonna have to go find for myself…..LOL, she actually got two in two different colors.

After dropping mother in law and grandmother off I had to rush home and change clothes to be in New Carrollton for the car pool to B-more for the play. We saw Love Overboard. It was really good, incited some reflection on my part. But I think most serious things incite reflection for me. That’s not too say the play was overly serious, cause there was some comedy…….it was really funny. And if it by chance comes to your area I suggest you make it to see it.

After the play we started looking for a place to party. We attempted to hit up Eden’s Lounge, but there was a limo right outside holding up traffic. And then we decided to hit up the BWX Lounge……I’ll leave it at that, not further comments on what I saw there….I’ll just say it was cool, but I probably wouldn’t go there again.

I was home by 3am and commenced to sleep until 4pm Sunday. Yep 13 hours of sleep…..I got up and had a bowl of grits, perused the sales ads and then had popcorn and watched tv while surfing the net.

So that in a nutshell was my weekend.


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You Are Truth

You are communicative, talkative, and honest to a fault. You love telling others about yourself, but not as much as you like hearing about them. You connect easily with strangers. You're very open, and you can find common ground with people. You love to gossip and tell secrets. Telling all is how you get close to people.

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I’m still here…..

I know it’s been a minute since I last posted. I’ve had a few deadlines two at work and one for school. The group project was due 3/8 and can I just say I did a good job. It was a power point presentation and I was tasked with combining the works by three people on three different aspects. I procrastinated until Friday 3/6 then rolled my sleeves up here at work and churned out a pretty decent presentation. I had to reformat the information from one of the sources, but it was all good. And I’m very proud of what I did.

This past weekend was cool. My carpet was installed; the people showed up 15 minutes early! We were given a window of 10 – 11 for their arrival so of course we were still in bed trying to get out. And I think different carpet was used for the last step. So I hope no one calls and asks for a reference. Saturday I didn’t do much, even though it was nice as heck outside. I went from the bedroom to the other room on the computers playing games and checking e-mail. I didn’t leave the house until 7 pm.

This weekend should be decent. Saturday I have a bridal shower to attend and then a play to see in Baltimore. Nothing planned as of yet for Sunday. Maybe I’ll find someone to meet me for lunch or something. Although I could use the day to begin my next school assignment which is due 3/22.


Happy Wednesday!



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You Are Accepting and Open

When You Are Comfortable: You are enthusiastic and flexible. You are open-minded. You prefer to learn from others... not judge them. People see you as kind and cooperative. You are very supportive when friends are down on their luck. When You Are At Your Best: You are bold and dramatic. You have confidence in yourself, and that's enough to get you through anything. People see you as capable and goal oriented. You have your eye on the prize, and others admire that about you. When You Are in a Social Setting: You are a shy, quiet person. Underneath your shell, you are compassionate and giving. People find you to be friendly and welcoming. Your home is a place of comfort to them.

What Do Your Initials Say About You?

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New carpet

I believe I failed to mention we are getting new carpet. Not the bedrooms, just the living room, stairs and the up stairs hallway. Yep, we finally made a decision to go ahead and get it done. And by we I mean me.......told ya I was a major procrastinator.

At any rate, the carpet is due to be installed Sunday. So we have all of this week to clear out the living room. Guess how much we've done........drum roll......a big fat NONE. To my defense, I did call for bulk pick up of the stairmaster that's taking up space in the far corner.

Happy Tuesday!

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Emotional Inspired

As I mentioned in my previous post, I attended a play at the suggestion of LBJ. The play was entitled Heaven In My View. The play was written and directed by Tonia Vines for Act 2 Ministry at Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church in Washington DC.

Let me say I was so glad I went.......granted I was late, hair and parking issues. But I was there and thankful and grateful to be in attendance. By the time I arrived they were in scene 6 of the first act. Here are some of the highlights:

Scene 8 - Tribute to Langston Hughes - a few poems were reciting including the infamous Mother to Son poem. A great job by all that recited a poem, particularly the young lady reciting the moving and still relevant Mother to Son.

Honorable mentions for Act 1 include scenes 6 (Black Heroes), 9 (Good News) and 10 (Harlem).

During Act 2, I cried, laughed and felt inspired; highlights include:

Scene 3 - Separate But Equal - a depiction of the story behind the famous Brown vs Board of Education case that allowed blacks to attend the same schools as whites.

Scene 5 - I Have a Dream - the speech reenacted and the mourning of Martin Luther King Jr. as well as a reflection of his plight

Scene 6 - Music from the 1960's and 1970's - musical hits from the likes of Diana Ross & Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Jackson 5 to name a few.

Honorable mention to scenes 4 (Bus Boycott) and 8 (African-Americans of Excellence).

Overall, you can tell alot of hard work and dedication was put into the performance as everyone did an excellent job. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and was glad I made it to the performance. I left feeling uplifted and hopeful, but also inspired to do better because of my rich heritage.

We have a new president who should inspire us all to want to do better. He's attained the highest position in our nation and as such, we as a people have no limits......




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Weekend recap

Hubby called about 5pm Friday to say he got tickets to the Wizards game, do I want to go. I hesitate, cause I don't like sports and I wasn't really up to dealing with the crowds. But I agree and we make plans for him to pick me up and then we'd look for parking and head on to the game.

I'm glad I went. The seats were decent, and the atmosphere was joyous. I barely knew what was going on and spent much of the time twittering......LOL. All of a sudden the crowd goes wild with applause, and I'm like what? What's going on, what happened? And guess who walks in.......our president. He left shortly before the game was over, but it was great to see him out and about with us regular folk.

Saturday was a busy one for me.......I didn't feel up to leaving the house but I had things to do. So I finally get out the door and the first stop was returning books to the library as I was on my way to Hubby's niece's bowling party. I stopped thru for a sec and chatted then move on to my next stop which was the beauty supply store and the GNC, then I hit up Walmart. My last stop for the day was to return the items I purchased a few days ago, you know the suit, jeans and sneakers for my niece. Yep I returned everything.

I need ti get home and dressed because I was attending a play at the suggestion of LBJ and then a party.

Sunday as I was resting from all the hectic Saturday, I get a call telling me a snow storm was coming. I got up and hit the Target and Shoppers and then it was back home for me.

We did get snow, but not enough to shut down the federal government. So I went to work......

Hope you had a good weekend!


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Rite Aid is correct

Just before the pending snowstorm, I hit up the Rite Aid in my area for a few items; snacks to be exact. At any rate I got my items and got in line. I was immediately behind this young guy (Hoodie) who was accompanied by two other young guys (hat and no hat) and a young girl. So Hoodie is next and tells Hat to point out the cigars he's talking about to the sales clerk. Here's how the conversation went:

Sales clerk: I'll need to see everyone's ID
Hoodie: why? I'm paying.
Sales clerk: yeah, but he's telling you what to buy. I need to see ID from all of yall.
Hoodie: I'm 21
Hat: I'm over 21
No hat: I'm 18
Sales Clerk: ok, let me see some ID.
Hoodie shakes his head

So the lady goes and picks you the items the Hat pointed out, but then comes back and this is how it went:

Hoodie: look we're all over 18, let me go ahead and pay.
Hat pulls out his wallet and states: Oh, my ID is in the car
Sales clerk: well I'll hold these until you come back with that ID

Hoodie says something else and they all walk out.

I pay for my items and walk out, and guess what, they were no where around.

Those kids were putting that lady's job in jeopardy for some dang on fruit flavored cigars.....youngins don't give a flying crap about no one but themselves. They had no concept of how hard times are and what it might mean for that lady to sell those items to her.



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Movie Trailer: Obsessed

Idris Elba's new movie Obsessed hits the theaters sometime this year:





I'm not a fan of Beyonce's acting, I think she should stick with singing. But I like, correction LOVE ME SOME Idris so I'll venture to the movies to see this one.




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Praying works!

So my brother texted me back with an update.....and things have worked out for the best. I'm so happy I can't stop crying......

I'm still praying though.....I need the bad news hubby shared to work out in our favor. I'll stay in prayer for that!

There's is truth in the saying that you have to stay PRAYED up!


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Good News needed

Hubby shared some bad news last night. I asked some questions. He doesn't have a plan. I had a restless sleep last night. And I got up this morning and one of my brothers texts me with more bad news. So I'm praying for strength, guidance and courage right now.

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That damn Marshall’s

I attempted to meet my brothers girlfriend last night o pass on his mail. Well the girlfriend was just about on her side of town, so we agreed to meet today. And instead of me going back in the house I headed to the beauty supply store. For what you might ask, especially since I have several bottles of shampoo and conditioner in the house already. Well I wanted to see if I could find this hot sauce for my hair. Yeah hot sauce, it’s a heat protectant for flat ironing your hair. At any rate I kinda sorta bypassed the beauty store because Marshall’s sign was shining so brightly. So I was lured in.

I wont say how long I was in the store, and you should be able to gage from that. At any rate, the shoe section was cool, nothing in my size. But I found the cutest blue Keds for my niece, and they were only $8.

I moved on the handbag section, and I saw a few bags…….but um, the colors were a little too not my speed; so I passed.

Next up was the kitchen section, not looking for anything in particular, especially since I’m on a spending hiatus (supposedly). Nothing jump out there either. I didn’t even find any cute picture frames, URGH!

So as they began making the announcements that the layaway department would be closing in 5 minutes and the store in 30 minutes (yeah I was in there that long, I did say I went to the shoe section and the handbag section didn’t I), I made my way to the front to pay for my nieces’ shoes.

But oh see, I saw these cute jeans…..and they had my size. Ok, not bad….shoes for niecey and jeans for me, total under $30. Cool, let me get up out of there right, naw the suits were calling me…..and of course I found a few in my size. So I got a new blue suit…….I’m so bad.

I get home and review my purchase and feeling guilty. And what do I discover, the shoes are the wrong size, the box says one size and the actual shoes are another size…….next I try on the jeans and well…..the button feels flimsy, almost as if it’s about to pop off and the jeans are too long.

So back they go……and now I’m sitting here debating on taking the suit back.

Decisions, decisions, decisions!



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that's all you called me for?

My grandmother just called me on my cell while I'm at work:

Me: Hello
Grandmother: Good Morning, I know you are at work. But How do you spell your cousins name?
Me: (spelling the name)
Grandmother: (repeating the spelling)
Me: yeah
Grandmother: Ok, talk to you later

Really????.......must be nice to be able to pick up the phone and call people with small questions.
Doesn't she know I read blogs in the morning!!!

Ok, now I'm off to go grab a multi grain bagel from Cosi. I sure hope they are pleasant this time.
Happy Thursday!

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I should be doing a real post and not these little thingys........but I can't help it
Happy Wednesday!

You Are a Red Light

You take life at a slow pace. Life is long, so what's the rush? You are very selective. You don't make a decision until you're sure it's the right one. You have amassed some wisdom in your life, and you put it to good use. You don't act rashly. You are fair and impartial. People can count on you to do the right thing, even if you take some time to figure out what that is.

What Color Traffic Light Are You?

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You Are Apple Juice

You're very likable and quite popular. It's hard not to find something to love about you. You are playful and fun. You try to bring levity to situations. While you are entertaining, you're not very hyper or mischievous. You are laid back, low key, and even a bit sensitive.

What Kind of Juice Are You?

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Crazy E Cheese - Weekend recap

Friday after work I hit the target to look for a gift for my niece. I wanted to purchase a toy, but since I’ve always been the gift giver that prefers clothes over toys I was at a loss. I headed over to the children’s book in hopes of finding something worthwhile and I was fortunate enough to find a little sesame street collection of books.

I was then off to find a little something for my older niece for Luv-Luv day……I don’t like the sound of Valentine’s Day so I refer to the day as Luv-Luv day……..at any rate I stumbled on 75% off clearance items……..I got gift bags and an assortment of cute candies for my niece. And I was out of there in time to make it home for The Game. But it was a repeat, I was disturbed because the advertisement listed a new episode. At any rate I had a paper due Sunday, so I started working on that.

Saturday morning I was up too early thanks in part to a call from my mother reminding me I needed to pick up my niece for the party. My niece mother was to drop her off, but her car started acting up on the highway. So someone needed to pick my niece up from the side of the highway, my mother rushes to the aid and brings my niece to me, my hair was freshly washed and on rollers so I couldn’t leave the house.

Niecey and I had about an hour to kill before the party. I showered and attempted to dry my hair more, but to no avail I had to go the day with a ponytail and bushy ends……not a good look.

We finally arrive at Crazy E Cheese and greeted with a very long line. Good thing we were attending a party. The place was a mad house, and I’ve vowed to never ever attend another party there. My niece didn’t want to leave, no surprise there. And I had a massive headache and was highly irritated by the time I got in the car.

From there I had to run back home to pick up a few items needed for the party at a girlfriends house. Then I needed to drop my niece off, hit the liquor store, and meet another girlfriend who was attending the party as well. My night ended around 11:30 when I finally made it home and Hubby walked in with a crabcake from Jasper’s, YUMMY!

Sunday I awoke to the worst headache, as if I’d been drinking. I still had a paper to turn in so the rest of the day was spent getting my paper ready. I finally submitted it at 11:47 after a few glitches…….


Woe’s me, cause now I’m at work and eagerly anticipating my supervisor’s early departure.


Hope you had a great weekend and Happy Monday to ya!


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Friday Randoms......

I cheated on my spending hiatus for a $19 lobster and crab burger for lunch yesterday

I have a paper due Sunday and I’ve barely started; the cover sheet doesn’t count.

My youngest niece is having a birthday party tomorrow at Crazy E Cheese, to say I don’t like that place is a GRAVE understatement.

I’ll get to see my other niece tomorrow ‘cause she loves the baby and Crazy E Cheese.

I need a vacation……preferably in the Caribbean somewhere.

I’m really tired.

Hubby agreed to not take a summer vacation this year, I wonder if he’ll change his mind or let me change my mind.

Did I mention I have a paper due Sunday and I haven’t started. I’m such a procrastinator or slacker; maybe a combination of them both.

Next weekend will be a very busy one for me: three parties and a play in one day. How will I manage?

I need to go put the deposit down on my carpet. I said I was a slacker and procrastinator right.

I put this BADAZZ handbag on layaway last week and I can’t wait to get it out. Spring can’t get here fast enough.

I need to find a shoe place to have the heels on my shoes replaced.

I’m hoping my supervisor leaves early today, so I can skip out 10 minutes after him.

Did I mention I gave up drinking?

My high school reunion is coming up in August. I wont say how many years…..LOL, I’m not sure if I’ll go or not.

Dang February is almost over.

That is all……have a good weekend!




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You Crave an Important Life

Your dream is to life a live a life that leaves a mark. You'd like to have a mission or journey to complete, even if it takes years. You want your life to be meaningful, and having a final goal brings you meaning. You'd like to accomplish something big, if only to inspire others to believe it can be done.

The Sunset Test

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