A Fabulous Southern Girl's Life...

Trick Or Treat LMAO!!!

2011-10-15T17:12:00.000-04:00

Festival of India

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I attended a Festival Of India today. It was great. The music was nice, the food was goo, and I was in good company. My daughter acted up and threw a couple tantrums because she couldn't get her way, but other than that, it was ok! LOL!!!

I am still in the process of trying to get my 30 articles of clothing together for my 30 for 30 challenge. Stay tuned...

30 for 30

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I think I will participate in the 30 for 30. I will be back to post details on this challenge. I actually think I can finish this challenge and it will help me be a bit more creative with my daily outfits! Be back very soon!

Psychic Visit

2011-10-05T21:43:00.000-04:00

I have been to a local psychic approximately 3-4 times. It all started last year when I was intereseted in visiting a psychic and began asking around. One of my very good friends told me of one she heard about a psychic that was very accurate and Ive been visiting said psychic.

Well, I have been in a funk for the past month and a half. I had been thinking about visiting her but I didnt want to hear anything negative. I decided to go visit her Tuesday after work and as usual, I was very impressed and quite surprised at what she had to say.

Without giving it all away, LOL, she first revealed that I wanted to move. Which is true. She told me this year wouldnt be a good year and to wait until next year. She told me about my being unhappy with my living arrangement. Its sorta a long story, but I am not totally unhappy, simply a bit irritated.

She told me about my feelings towards some of my coworkers and how I felt about them. I mean she told me very desriptive thoughts Ive had about them LOL! She told me I would 'tell one of them off' in a professional way. I didnt share with her that had already happened! She even told me what I would say to them! But I already said it to the coworker a month earlier!

She told me I would meet someone new whose initals begin with the letter F. Really? Frank? Fitzgerald? Who could it be?LOL!!!

She talked of my daughters closeness to my Mom and how she favors my Mom. As if I didnt already know that! She described my daughter to a T (mood, attitude, brains, stubbornness, and gave advice as to how I should react to her).

But most importantly she talked about the negativeness surounding me and how it would totally take over my life if I didn't make changes. She said it would eventually begin to affect my work environment.

A very important message she told me was to start saving money because now was the time. I asked if I would be able to turn my Uncles business around for the better and she told me I would. She also revealed I would feel unappreciated there and that the money would not make up for the recognition that I want. She told me of my feelings in regards to working with family members. I must admit, when my Uncle presented me with the offer of running his business, I thought of the hurdles I would have to jump trying to get everyone on board with new management :-)

So there you have it. I always forget everything she revealed and I am sure I forgot quite a few things this time around. I am going to try to post my revelations whenever I visit her, which is normally 3 times a year.

My horoscope for the month.

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Couresy of astrologyzone.com. This site has been very accurate for me. I also have to post about my trip to my psychic.

Aquarius (January 20- February 18)

Your October Horoscope by Susan Miller

Aquarius Horoscope for October 2011

By Susan Miller

The mood of October was set in motion late last month, on the September 27 new moon in Libra, 4 degrees, and was accompanied by the Sun, Venus, Mercury, and Saturn. All this energy filled your ninth house of big ideas and vast horizons. With so many heavenly bodies in Libra - five - all supporting your Aquarius Sun, you are not feeling the tensions that most of your friends of other signs are feeling now. These planets, although in a disruptive mood, are creating changes you can deal with more easily than most. The biggest change might just be in your attitude as you take time to think and to possibly change your perspective on a topic or two of importance to you.

Planets were in a bad mood at the end of September, so you may have had a number of people around you who were just aching for a fight. Everyone was defending their turf, but as a cool and collected Aquarius, you probably let those stirred-up people in your life vent, curious to hear what they had to say, but taking it all in without ruffling your feathers. One person in particular - it could have been a romantic or business partner / agent / manager / representative - was not about to agree with you, even if you said something few could refute, like "The sun comes up in the east each day."

If the person in question is a work-related partner or collaborator, he or she was not about to rubber stamp any of your ideas, so you had to present your ideas with plenty of reasons to show why the course of action you were suggesting was best. During October and most of November, you will still have to be persuasive to get anyone to agree with you, or else be prepared to give up certain points. In normal times, you'd never have to do this, but that was then, and this is now. Things won't always be this way. By November 11, things will get better.

If you can travel now, if that would be possible, the ninth house, so lit up, emphasizes your relationship with people in foreign countries. It appears, however, that any trip you take would be pressured, and you'd have a lot of work to complete. If you do any work with companies abroad, it must be a busy time for you - in fact, business must be booming. If you are not working overseas, and would like to, get busy planting those seeds in early October. Import-export, publishing, broadcasting, Internet, and university study and grants done overseas will be indicated now. You can stay back in your home city and work with those cities overseas - you may be on the phone a great deal to set up those deals.

Expect to have lots of important paperwork and government documents to change hands. Saturn loves red tape, and he's sitting in your ninth house of foreign people and places. Pluto is in hard angle to all the planets in your ninth house, suggesting that paperwork will take time, and there seems to be little that can be done to speed it up. Have patience.

The ninth house that is so lit up for you rules the exchange of intellectual information of all kinds, so you may be debating others, or hearing others' points of view (whether you ask for those opinions or not).

The courts system comes under the ninth house, so if you have a court case, you may be getting ready to have it tried in the courts, or are hoping to settle it. Saturn in that house has made finding a compromise difficult. Just getting the case on the court docket must have taken a lot of time - if you had to file your case after October 2009, the process must seem like it's taking forever. By October 2012 Saturn will leave this part of your chart, and things will speed up. I am not sure you can wait that long.

The back and forth, give and take, and sharing of ideas, opinions, and attitudes will form an important part of the process this month, and you will gain a more rounded, informed view of various issues from all the discussion. With five heavenly bodies in Libra, the sign of partnership, and Mars in your seventh house, also ruling partnership and collaborations, this is your life as it should be in October. With five planets in analytical air signs (five Libra and one planet in Aquarius, Neptune), plus two in compatible fire signs (Mars in Leo, Uranus in Aries), everyone - you included - will strive for the fair and just answer. Have faith in the process, for with so many compatible elements at play, things should end on the right note for you.

If you are taking a big exam at any point during the first half of October, particularly near October 13, when Saturn will conjoin the Sun, you may find the test to be hard - being well prepared will make all the difference. If you feel you need a tutor, hire one, as it appears this person could be worth his or her weight in gold.

More travel will be emphasized at the full moon, October 11, plus or minus five days, but this time, the travel you would be able to take would be close to home. Your third house will be lit up, and this trip seems to be taken with someone else. That person may be your spouse or sweetheart, or if your trip is done for business, your agent, manager, or business partner may come with you. It's also possible that your sister or brother will be playing a large role in your life mid-month - see how things work out for you.

The third house, so brilliantly lit at the full moon October 11, is also the house of agreements, so you may be asked to sign a contract at this time, but this full moon opposes Saturn, and this suggests the deal would involve an arduous amount of hard work and attention to detail. It could literally require so many hours that you later have health problems, so I am going to ask you if you truly want this job or not.

If you can hold off signing or agreeing to this opportunity until end of October, then you will have my blessing, for what's to come in the last week of October will be so wonderful you'll practically fall off your chair in disbelief. Certainly at that time, near October 28, the offer on the table will be something you will want to accept. If the offer that comes on October 11 can be changed and is again up for your review on October 28, it means you'll be able to change some of the points to make that offer a good one. Or, it may be that by dragging things out at the full moon October 11, you may get a second offer that is MUCH better near October 28, and be glad you didn't sign mid-month!

A meeting of Saturn and the Sun, a heavy-duty aspect, will happen on Thursday, October 13, and may bring you news that your mate, ex-husband, father, grandfather, boss, or other prominent man in your life is going through a hard time. This man may need your sympathy and understanding, and depending on the situation if it is a family person, perhaps your love and assistance, too - be there for this person. The Sun is always read as "male" in the chart, the reason I say it's a man.

Because Saturn is the ruler of your twelfth house, a sector ruling confinement, this male person who seems isolated, sad, lonely, or not well may be in the hospital, rehab, physical therapy, a nursing home, or even in jail (and needs you to get him out)! I doubt this male that is close to you is in prison, but the ancients put jail in the same house as hospitals. (I can hear you laughing because if you have ever been in a hospital you know it's true! A jail and a hospital are very much alike - neither let you leave on your own free will without consequences!

Or, conversely, it may be that someone gives you a hard time on this day, say, when he or she criticizes you or refuses to negotiate in good faith. October 13 would never be a day I would go to your soon-to-be-ex (or anyone else) and ask for a deal. Try to keep out of the line of fire on this day and let things happen, as they will, without your involvement.

The new moon on October 26 will be the moment you long awaited, for it can create a big boost to your career! With four heavenly bodies in your tenth house of fame and honors - the Sun, new moon, Venus, and Mercury - some very exciting professional offers are likely to be stirred up. You may get a chance to interview for an important new position, the kind you always hoped would be offered. This position would have lots of responsibility, power, and an impressive title.

Alternatively, you may get some enviable publicity for the fine work you've done, so if you have a publicist, call him early in the month to get your publicity campaign ready. Enter award shows too, if applicable. If you are self-employed, you can get a prestigious new client that will seal your reputation as a mover and shaker, and certainly one to watch in the future. This is your moment to shine, and you must investigate every offer you get from that moment on.

This new moon will arrive in Scorpio, 3 degrees, and it will send a lovely beam to Pluto, Scorpio's ruler and planet of financial power. This new moon also will partner nicely with Jupiter, the giver of gifts and luck. This means financial talks should go SO well, better than you have any idea!

Pluto is based in your behind-the-scenes sector, a house that is usually cloaked in secrecy. It seems a very powerful person behind the scenes has given your name to top VIPs and that's the reason you were called in. You may or may not ever find out who his person is, but surely, he or she believes in you. Saturn will be well angled to Mars, too, indicating a fine, stable outcome is likely.

You only get one new moon in your tenth house of career success a year, and when it comes, it behooves you to make a concerted effort to have meetings and presentations, and do other things to cause others to notice the good work you've been doing. This is the new moon you need to advance upward and score a big victory.

I had mentioned October 28 earlier, but I will mention it again, for a different reason. This sterling day gets my vote for five gold stars. On this day, a Friday, Jupiter and Pluto will be in precise, tight mathematical sync, a rare aspect always associated with success and large financial deals.

For you, October 28 is likely to bring outstanding news about real estate, so you may sell a house or buy one, with very good terms. Or, you may renegotiate your mortgage with a low interest rate. You may get a large check from your parents, or news of an inheritance from the lawyer of a beloved relative. Whatever happens on this day will be big, for sure.

It is possible to do things on a small scale too, say, if you need a roommate to help you pay the rent or a tenant to live in your two-family house. You may find the couch or rug of your dreams on a special one-day sale. All sorts of good luck will surround you on October 28. Financial luck may extend beyond the home / family / real estate area, so circle this day, and the day prior, October 27, for any sort of business meeting. If you have to sign papers, make your signing for October 27 or 28, and it matters not which city in the world you live. Those are your dates.

Romantically, you might enjoy a calmer relationship after Mars leaves Leo on November 11. Having said that, there are Aquarians who say everything has been fine, and it's been fun collaborating with a partner. Mars in the seventh house does not spell arguments necessarily, but it does suggest a greater need to compromise and be conciliatory.

If you are single, this month's heavy overtones seem to be making you more practical and realistic about the type of person you'd like to date. Mercury rules your house of true love, and when Saturn moves over Mercury on October 6, you will see a relationship in daylight. If there's no future, you'll know it, and you'll see there's no point waiting forever.

Being pragmatic and objective seems to go against the whole concept of sentimental romance, I know. In time you will realize that you need both realism and fantasy to make a love relationship work well and give you the happiness you deserve. This month you will see the value of emphasizing the practical side of love, and perhaps will add that element to your mix in the future. When you do, all matters of the heart will fall into alignment and work as it should. If you've been with a person a long time, and commitment has not come, being practical means realizing it won't ever happen - it's time to go.

If you are not dating and have no relationship, this month you may be attracted to someone who is older than you by a good amount of time, say, 8 to 10 years, or who is quite mature for his or her age, even if this person is the same age as you. This type of relationship would likely suit you now; see how you feel.

Friday, October 21, could be a lyrical date night, when the Sun and Neptune are perfectly in sync. The moon will be in luxury-minded Leo, so this evening has plenty of potential.

Best date nights for you include October 1, 2, 6, 15-16, 20, 21, 28, and 29.

Summary

Travel will be very likely now, and at the start of October, any journey you take will be to further your career. You'll need to be well prepared for any task you take on. In other words, this won't be an assignment you can "wing" but that you will need to be on your A-game. If you find yourself in a competitive situation, you may feel overwhelmed by pressures, but no worries - you can emerge as the star in this situation as long as you stay on your toes and keep your motivation high.

If you are at the university, exams this month won't be ones you can breeze though, so careful preparation will pay off. You may feel people are expecting a lot of you during early October, but even so, it's because you have been exuding an aura of intelligence and capability. You can live up to anyone's expectations - just don't become distracted.

The full moon October 11 will allow you to take a short, spontaneous trip for fun and romance, perhaps over the preceding weekend October 9-10, and possibly extending a bit more. Go ahead - go apple picking or wine tasting, or choose a trail to hike through brilliant fall foliage. Still, when you plan your weekend away, stay flexible, for things may come up that could derail your going on the trip, such as too much last minute work to do at the office. (In that case, you may have to leave Saturday morning rather than Friday night, for example.) Be sure to get your car serviced and checked before heading out, for Saturn will be close, so be sure your car will run smoothly. With Mars in Leo, a partner will dominate and advance your relationship. You may be fine with sitting back, for your partner will be glad to lead the way.

You'll know a great opportunity when you see one on October 28. The offer will pertain to your home or other property. Thanks to a joint effort between Jupiter (luck) and Pluto (power), you will find ways to make your home a savvy investment. Notice the nature of the talks that arise then - it's a great time to announce intentions that have to do with the buying, selling, leasing of your home or other property or concerning renovations, refinancing, or a decision involving one of your parents.

Your career will get star billing immediately after one of the year's best new moons, October 26, appears (and in the two weeks that follow). Your actions taken in those two weeks will have the power to change your professional life for the whole year to come. If you've wondered when to make your big professional move, it's now!

With four planets in your house of fame and honors, including the Sun, new moon, Venus, and Mercury, you'll have VIPs vying for you and wrapped around your little finger. Mercury, in particular, will keep you on point, and the moon and Sun will see to it that you get access to precisely the people who will help you the most. You won't see any career moment this special again for many months to come. Act now!

As you may have noted, your happiest moments will occur at month's end, and romance could be part of the mix, too. You may meet someone through the course of your work, so plan to look professional but approachable. If you meet someone new, you will sense good chemistry instantly and intuitively - at month's end there'll be almost no challenge too big for you to master.

Dates to Note for Aquarius:

"Be prepared" will be the motto of the month. Saturn will be pressing down on all signs, and you will be among those who will actually benefit most from the heavy-duty planets at play, for all will be in Libra, a sign that blends well with yours.

If taking the law boards or other qualifying exams in early October, you will need to feel prepared, but there's no reason to feel you can't ace those tests. You can! A tutor may be helpful.

Travel abroad is indicated in the first half. Those trips would likely be arduous and require a lot of detailed preparation before and after you go - they look to be work related.

A short trip for personal reasons (like fun!) taken over October 11 plus or minus four days will require you to stay flexible. Office work could keep you from leaving Friday night. Have routine maintenance done on your car.

Home-related matters, such as the purchase, sale, or lease of real estate will go spectacularly well on October 28, due to Jupiter and Pluto in perfect angles to each other. This is a very rare aspect, and quite dazzling!

When it comes to love, this is a mildly good month. Your best opportunities to meet will come through your career, thanks to Venus in Scorpio from October 9-31, but overall, you'll like romance best at the end of October.

Your best romantic dates include: October 1, 2, 6, 15-16, 20, 21, 28, and 29.

Wonderful bags!!

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I have been lemming over one of these bags ever since I came across them on the web. Her designs are creative, unique, and darn cute. Go and check this blog out!!!

She is a positive young woman with a positive spirit!! She is also very talented! go check her out!

Coming soon...

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What I spent this weekend plus the reason behind the purchases.

Time to get things in order

2011-10-02T00:11:00.000-04:00

I have a lot of things to get in order. For one, I will be managing my Uncle's business, as well as working full time (nights), and quite possibly taking on a part time job as a tutor! Updates soon.

My Mini Me started school!

2011-09-17T01:30:00.000-04:00

This past Tuesday, September 13, my daughter began attending her first school. Its an awesome child development center. I trust the school and the employees there as my lil nephew went there and had a wonderful experience. However, my heart broke when I dropped my Mini Me off for the first time and she clung to me for dear life. Every day she would cry, and every day I would walk out those doors feeling like a horrible parent for allowing my child to endure the unknown.
What makes me get through it all, is the fact that she is always smiling when I arrive to pick her up.

Day 1 - She was sitting on the Directors lap as another teacher was reading a story. Upon seeing me she ran in my direction smiling. Then, out of nowhere, she began crying. Yeah she is a lil dramatic.

Day 2 - She was outside in the play area just standing around. Not doing much but raking everything in while the other children played.

Day 3 - She was outside in the play area. But this time she was actually playing and enjoying herself. She was running around until she got a glimpse of me. I think children have an automatic sensor that informs them of their parents presence. I wanted to see how she engage in play with the other students.

Day 4 - She was in class standing near her teacher while the other students were sitting on a rug.

I am getting better with leaving her at school. It still triggers a ping of hurt knowing she doesnt want to be there. However, as I mentioned earlier, her smiling face upon my entrance into her classroom makes it all worthwhile.

My daughter...

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Mothers Day 2010; 13 months

is really growing. We are up late tonight. Its 12:41 am! I asked her to get me a juice and she said its heavy, as earlier tonight SHE wanted a juice and was unable to pick the 8 pack up. Anyway, she replied 'Ok'. Then she had a thought and said ' I have to use the potty then I will get your juice'. Of course she said this in her 2.5 year old voice but she speaks very well for her age. Her vocabulary is really expanding and she is able to express herself rather well.

She starts school next week. I have a mix of emotions about that. She is fully potty trained and communicative, yet I want her to remain with me. She on the other hand WANTS to go tot school. I am constantly reminded whenever we see a school bus in our path. Ive had to break the earth shattering news that she will not ride a school bus and that Mommy will be her provided transportation. LOL. Im not sure of her thoughts on that matter as of yet. I love that lil one with everything I am!

July3 2011; Down the country; Drinking the forbidden drink!

don't mess with thai girls

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Spring Equinox Manifestation

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Job I enjoy where I am viewed as a valuable, knowledgeable, and trusting employee.

Job where my paycheck is more than enough EVERY pay period. I get paid GOOOD LOL

My daughter and I moving into our new home

LETS DO IT!!!!

Update and Other random Stuff

2011-03-19T22:41:00.000-04:00

So I started my new job Wednesday. So far so good. The folk are a lil younger than me, but that's no biggie. The place seems to be a bit disorganized as there is totally new management and attrition is like no other there. Despite all that I am looking forward to working overtime and making up for the last two years Ive been home rearing my daughter.

It was hard for me to leave my daughter last week. Although I knew she was in good hands it was still difficult to leave. She however wasn't phased a bit LOL!!! She was with her Nana so she was in kiddie heaven.

I did a MUAC Radiance Peel Thursday before going to work. My face was very smooth. It was also a bit on the dry side so I have to up my moisturizer intake. I also make sure to apply sunscreen on a daily. I will rid myself of this hyperpigmentation.

Today I bought Cod Liver oil because of the Omega 3 fatty acid. I also took my Moms Hair, Skin , and Nail vitamins she ordered offline for a whopping $70! Who pays $70 for nail, hair and skin vitamins you ask? My Mom that's who LOL!!!

I'm going to do another 40% Lactic Acid peel tomorrow night. My skin is very smooth but the marks are still there.

I went to a few stores today. The weather was great, my Daughter was with her father and I had the day to myself. I hit up 3 Marshall's, 1 TJMaxx, and 1 Ross. I bought my daughter a pair of shoes and a pack of socks. I bought myself Cod liver oil mentioned earlier and a couple packs of socks. I also went to the gym.

All in all today was a good day. I meet up with one of my girlfriends tomorrow for lunch and a catch up session. Take care!! I told you in the title this was a random post LOL!!! Toodles!!

Lactic Acid Peel Application #1

2011-03-13T08:12:00.000-04:00

I gave myself a lactic acid peel last night and am just waking to see the results. My skin is very smooth. Bumps that were HUGE yesterday have drastically diminished or disappeared altogether. One of the bumps that vanished left a mark. Sort of defeats the purpose bc I am using the peels to treat my hyperpigmentation.

Last night immediately after the peel, my face felt tight. It also felt as if it may have burned the area in the middle of my forehead (think t-zone area).

I will be doing these peels and tracking my progress. I will post pics later.

Life is good!!

2011-03-12T14:14:00.000-05:00

Not sure if I mentioned on here that I was going to try my best to avoid spending money. well, today I went out and purchased 4 dollar rain boots, earrings for my daughter, and contact lenses. Im fine with those purchases.

I went to Old Navy and they had an awesome sale!! I walked out empty handed. didnt even but this super cute dress I wanted for my niece. Left the cutest romper ever hanging on the rack that I would have normally got for my daughter.

Life is good! I am in a good place lately and Im happy. Be blessed. I also looked into joining a new gym to lower that expense.

New Job!

2011-03-11T21:45:00.000-05:00

Interviewed yesterday and was offered the job a few hours later. I am excited. Their are a couple of developments coming thru for me career-wise. DO i accept the higher paying job with a long commute and stuffy people or do I accept the less paying position with folk it appear I can connect to and a twenty minute commute?

I am going to pray on this and see what happens. I have faith and am grateful. Thank YOU. Amen.

I hope he gets help...

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Can You Say WOW!! WOW!! WOW!!!

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Five year old makeup guru

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4 pound weight gain!!!

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I went to the gym yesterday (as I do almost everyday...or minimum 5 out of 7 days of the week). I got on the scale as I normally do. And that is when I noticed the 4 pound weight gain. How? Well, last week my Sis came into town with her newborn, y niece. I skipped a few days and enjoyed quite a few memorable meals. Did I mention I didn't make it to the gym that week. We ate pancakes for breakfast on the daily and huge meals almost every night. I didn't make it to the gym LOL!!!

I went to the gym yesterday (Monday). I had every intention of going tonight. I headed over to my Sis' house and was convinced to enjoy GIRLS NIGHT OUT. We ate fish, chicken drummettes, 'gourmet' potato wedges, beans, cake, and a very sweet flavored drink. It was good.

I may go to the gym tonight. Very late. I will go to the gym tomorrow.

Oh!! My jeans are fitting a bit snug as well. I will be back to normal in a couple weeks but this lil weight gain put a reminder in my head LOL!!!!

Recipe Alert.

2010-12-19T22:43:00.000-05:00

I plan to make the lettuce wraps in the week to come. My lil sis will be here so I know she will give these a try.

I'm making this tomorrow.

2010-12-19T20:52:00.001-05:00

I found this recipe on a forum I frequent and I cant wait to make this dish!

ITALIAN CHICKEN WITH CREAM SAUCE

This chicken dish is rich, creamy, and very tasty. The chicken is cooked in the crockpot in a mixture of water and Italian salad dressing mix. The cream sauce consists of cream cheese, cream of chicken soup and mushrooms. It's delicious served over fettuccine with a garden salad on the side.

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
1/2 cup water
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened (I use reduced-fat)1 can (10 1/2 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted (I use the 98% fat-free kind)
1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms, drained
16 oz. fettuccine, cooked and drained

Place the chicken in the crockpot. Mix the salad dressing mix with the water and pour over the chicken. Cover and cook on low for about 3 hours. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and soup until blended. Stir in the mushrooms and pour mixture over the chicken. Cook about 1 hour longer. Serve over the cooked fettuccine.

***I prefer using fresh mushroom, and I like to spice it up a bit by adding diced onion, green and red bell pepper and drained diced fire-roasted tomatoes. It tastes even better the next day!

I cant wait!!

What Ive been doing lately...

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cooking
painting and designing my nails
being a Mom
working out
dreaming of the future

Managing my time.

2010-12-02T21:34:00.000-05:00

I really need to get better with managing my time. I need to spend less time on the internet. I need to make lists of things to do. Doing this has always allowed me to complete what I needed to.

I am going to limit myself to 2 hours on the net per day. I will make my to do list the night before. I am hoping I can accomplish this. This begins...NOW!!

How Cool Is This?!!

2010-11-29T23:27:00.000-05:00

I am going to make these! These would be great for a get together. I would then allow the guests to take the jar home. Perhaps personalize the jar!

DIY Personalized Lil Girls Table

2010-11-29T22:34:00.001-05:00

I purchased this table for $20 from a local thrift store. There were four pieces consiting of a table, two chairs, and a small step stool (not pictured). This picture is AFTER I removed all the stickers and had began the sanding process.

The following pics are after the table and chairs were sanded and primed. They were then painted white.

These are the stencils used to create my daughters name. They were purchased at Wal Mart for $3.68. I simply aligned the letters to create her name and carefully taped them together so they wouldn't shift while painting over them.

Her name has been painted onto the tables using the stencils. I simply taped the stencil onto the table and painted onto the table. Be careful not to use too much paint or the paint may seep through and create mistakes.

I painted numbers on the chairs.

Went to Ben Franklin Craft store and bought a stencil for $1.99. I also bought a stencil sponge for $1.00. I used those to put the fairy and butterfly designs on the chair.

I like it. Most importantly Khloe likes it!! She came home and was so surprised. LOVE IT!!

Not sure if anyone noticed, but the letter H is upside down. I wouldnt have noticed if two different people had not mentioned it. I dont care. I still love it. LOL!

Idea came from this wonderful site (Design Sponge).

New Dish!!

2010-10-21T16:23:00.001-04:00

I will be making this dish tomorrow!! I cant wait. It has a five star rating on the site!

ETA: I will also be making this apple tart for dessert since I have a few Gala apples I need to use before they go bad.

Huge Haul with Massive Savings!!!

2010-10-17T21:09:00.000-04:00

Oh.Em.Geeeeee! I did a lot of shopping today. First, I went to Marshalls and returned a shirt. I received a store credit and on top of that store credit spent an additional 10 bucks in the store. I then went to Babies R' Us and returned an item and received a 20 dollar store credit. Then I went to T.J.Maxx. LOL!!! It was while I was looking for boots that an older lady in the store told me about the J.Crew liquidation sale next door. Yes!! The empty building next door was being leased a few days to sell J. Crew items!!! Oh My!!

I had to wait in line approximately 30 minutesbefore I could enter the building. When I finally made it to the front of the line, I realized I had my purchases from T.J.Maxx. Now how in the world am I going shop effectively with a huge bag and my Betsy Johnson leopard print slouch bag. Eventually,after lugging around my shopping bag and developing a sore wrist, I left my shopping bag with the pleasnat police officer who was watching the entrance door.

Anyway, on to the good stuff!! I scored 2 pair of boots that stop just below the knee. I scored a pair of distressed-like boots that stop a bit above the ankle. I also got the cutest pair of moccasins! Lastly, I got a dress, a pair of jeans, 4 tanks, 2 shirts, and a lone shirt for my baby girl LOL!!! I spent a total of $160.42 on that great haul. The boots were 50 bucks a pop. BUT!!!!!! An additional 30% discount was given on the entire haul!! That equates to 35 bucks for each boot!!!! I will have pics later. I promise.

Today was a good day.

2010-10-16T21:51:00.000-04:00

Well, today was a good day. My daughter went with her father. My sister and I went to to the Flea Market, Fantastic Thrift, Ross, Sally's Beauty, and Marshall's.

I bought 2 containers of Shea butter. I had the option to buy plain she butter, whipped Shea butter, or whipped Shea with a scent of my choice. I purchased two containers of scented whipped Shea butter (10 bucks each). One was scented with Aquolina Pink Sugar Sensual essential oil and the other was scented with Viva La Juicy essential oil. Now to my surprise, these scents were very noticeable with in the she butter. I love the way the smell lingers for hours and my skin remains soft and moisturized at the same time.

I also bought a small vial of scented oil by the name of Black Woman (you know those oil vials sold in beauty supply stores or by guys on the street). Now let me tell you. This has GOT to be one of the sexiest scents I have smelled in a while. Think of a very sexy woman. One who is poised and knows what she wants. One who is highly ambitious with the drive to match. Think of extreme sex appeal and this is what this scent remind me of. **hold on while I dab a bit on my neck** Okay. Yes. It is so sexy. cant wait to wear it out LOL!!

I bought a few more items throughout the day. I will post pics of those in a later post.

I am on the hunt for a new camera. I need a really good camera. My Nikon Coolpix S210 isn't cutting it anymore.

My uncle and I ate Bottoms Up pizza and it was really good. we are also working on creating a design to put on shirts for his business. (More on this later on).

Okay. I'm getting tired. Must shower, slab my body with my new scented shea butter, and commence to dream good dreams.

Today...

2010-10-15T19:39:00.000-04:00

I didnt make it to gym today. I want to blame it on my daughters runny nose, but the truth is I began polishing my nails and feet too late. Then when my daughter woke, I had to feed her her. By that time I missed my kickboxing class and sparring session. So I fed my daughter SpongeBob chicken noodle soup and contemplated (while chasing her down to feed her) whether or not I would go. Needless to say, I didnt go. i will be going tomorrow around 10 in the a.m.

I need to drink more water. I think Imma take a few before and after pictures and see what changes I notice in a months time. I need to come up with a skin routine. I think I will use this blog as my tracking tool.

Just so...so...UNPROFESSIONAL!!!

2010-10-15T13:12:00.004-04:00

I will begin work in a few months. I have already received and accepted the offer. This position requires a Clearance. Well, yesterday I had an 11:30 a.m. conference call with the Security Coordinator of my future employer. I arranged for my daughter to be well outta earshot since this was a scheduled 30 minute call. I waited. I waited more. And yet again, I waited. He never called. The HR rep who scheduled the call never called to tell me the call would be rescheduled. I wasted more than an hour of my time waiting around before I decided to call them (no answer, had to leave a message). I sent an email. I received a response(couple hours later) with a lackluster excuse.

Fast-forward to today. Call we rescheduled for 12:30 p.m. I was told if Security Coordinator didnt call by 12:40 to call HR and to send an email. Well, 12:41 comes around and there is no call. I call the HR rep, leave a message. I shoot out an email. At 12:51 he finally calls!!! Only to tell me we will have to reschedule because having held a clearance in the past, their procedure is a bit different. WTH??!! Didn't you know this before you called? Are you just looking at my papers while dialing my number? Is this an indication of what to expect with this company? I sure as heck hope not!! I think Im kinda upset about this because I could have gone to the thrift store. Instead I will be in the house because the sun has gone down and it is now raining outside. **sigh**

Cycling class

2010-10-14T22:22:00.002-04:00

I went to cycling class tonight. The class was great. I was sweating like crazy. BUUUT!!!! That darn seat nearly ripped my butt and lady parts to pieces. I could have gotten a more intense workout had the seat been more comfy. I am going to buy cycling shorts for next weeks class because I am not giving up on that class.

The instructor was great. He had GREAT music. He started the session by sharing he once weighed 350 pounds. With the use of cycling, he is now down to 220!! I guess he used that as inspiration to become an instructor as well.

Thats all for now!!

Foooooood!!!!

2010-08-08T22:43:00.002-04:00

Today I cooked baked chicken drumettes, rice flavored with onion soup packet and corn. The dish was pretty tasty. I have no idea what I will be cook tomorrow.

Happy New Year!!

2010-01-08T23:54:00.002-05:00

Went to Jamaica for 5 days 4 nights and had a good time. My daughter is now 9 months and is a lil firecracker. She's trying to walk. She 'talks' back and is hitting and biting. Totally unacceptable. She is walking behind her push toy. I love her so much!!!

I am sleep deprived bc of this lil girl but I would do it all over again. We are at my Moms for about another week then we go back home.

Lmao!!!

2009-08-14T00:08:00.001-04:00

Bwahahahahahahahaha!!!!

2009-08-07T18:23:00.001-04:00

Too funny!!

What in the BeetleJuice Looking Hell!!!

2009-08-06T11:03:00.001-04:00

I have never seen a Jamaican that couldnt dance...until now!! LOL!!!! OMG the dance moves and terrible acting. LMAO!!!!

Need to make changes....fast!!!

2009-07-22T23:41:00.002-04:00

My baby girl is here and my life has changed....drastically. Long gone are the days of sleeping in late and working out two times a day. I can no longer hop in the car on a whim and ride around to clear my mind. Although I miss those wonderful days, I would gladly give them up over and over again if it meant having the joy of my life...my daughter.

BUT!!! I must admit. I have become one of those persons I said I would never become. I barely have time to give my feet a good pedicure and nicely manicured fingers. I BARELY have the time to 'fix' my hair. Styling my hair used to take a good portion of the day...GONE!!!!

Frigging BLOGGER!!!! I had a lengthy post and it somehow erased a portion of it!!!!

Anyways, I am not retyping and will paraphrase. I need to get my ish together....LOL!!!!

There is some faggotry afoot

2009-05-14T01:54:00.001-04:00

Whew Doggy!!! LMAO!!!!!!!!!

Almost there....

2009-03-05T21:28:00.003-05:00

I have 4 weeks until I have my baby girl!! Lawd, it can't come fast enough!!!

I am sipping on a Pepsi. I dont even drink sodas!! But this past month, I have been putting down Pepsi's like it aint nobody's business. I know I shouldn't drink these being preggers and all. Luckily, I only get the urge whenever someone brings a Pepsi into the house.

Looking at Harlem Heights on BET. So far, it doesn't seem as bad as the other garbage they produce.

A change is coming...

2009-02-13T10:34:00.005-05:00

whether I Want it to or not. Monday was my last day on the job. I have known for a while the company was in trouble, and therefore have been preparing myself for this moment. However, I did not expect to receive a call from my manger informing me our company was no longer needed by the vendor.

My only concern was health insurance, as I am currently 8 months preggers. Well, HR called and informed me I will be covered until the end of MArch which is great, considering my little one is due April 1. I think she will arrive a week early. From there I will purchase COBRA coverage for a few months to cover my prenatal care.

I have to put into writing, a working list of things I need to do obtain a job after I give birth.

Of course, ONCE AGAIN, this mean my house hunt has been put on hold. This really bummed me out because I wanted to bring my child home to a place of our own.

I am REALLY trying to figure out what God is trying to tell me throughout all of this. I have no concerns over providing for my child. I KNOW I will be just fine in that dept. I am more concerned with constantly beginning the home search process, only to have set backs. Oh well. Somthing great will come of this. I simply have to be patient, listen, and be proactive!!!

How to cheat your way to a gorgeous rollerset!

2009-01-17T07:13:00.001-05:00

We found a house....

2009-01-13T08:49:00.001-05:00

But unfortunately someone put a higher priced contract on it. We are not willing to go over our budget. It was a really nice house!!! I could sooo picture us in that house and having my child spend her first 5 years there. Subconsciously I am hoping the other party somehow lose out on this house so we can get it. I know that's a bad thing to put out there, but I really want this house!!! Well maybe this just wasnt the one for us. **SIGH** We shall see. We shall see.....

The begining starts now...

2009-01-12T16:36:00.003-05:00

I just found out my ace in the hole co-worker is leaving. Actually, I've known for at least one month because afterall, I was one of his references. However, having him come into the office on his day off to turn in his noticed really struck a cord with me. I have a lot of planning and work to do. I really have to leave this place once I have my child. I am working on that right now!!!

Here's my action plan:

Update my resume
Dust off interviewing and negotiating books
Begin sending out resumes once I go out on maternity leave
Ask former co-workers and others I know if they know of any possible openings
NETWORK! NETWORK!! NETWORK!!
Read more of my LOA books to become centered and manifest this new job!!!!

I can not remain in this lab too much longer after my child is born. The hours are not conducive with the way I plan to raise my family. The manangement here SUCKS MONKEY BALLS!!!! There are several other factors, but those are the most important thus far. I will start working on my resume within the next week!!!

7 months preggo...

2009-01-07T12:24:00.000-05:00

Today I am officially 7 months preggo!!

Yesterday, for the first time, I was told by someone who work in my building that I am huge. She emphasized huge and kept tlooking at my belly. Actually it went down like this:

Me: Hey!! How are you? Happy New Year!!
Her: Hey! Oooooh you getting big!! How far along are you?
Me: 7 Months!!
Her: And you still have 2 months to go?!?!?!? You are really gonna get big.
Me: Well, we shall see (I then proceeded to go into the bathromm stall. All the while I was thinking 'BITCH!!!')

Besides, my family and man have both said I have not gained a lot of weight except in my belly and boobies. And I happen to agree!!!!

Oh well, I never expected to remain a size 6 during my pregnancy (or did I?)

Imma try this recipe next weekend!!!

2009-01-03T18:03:00.002-05:00

http://sarahscucinabella.com/2008/01/22/oven-baked-sweet-potato-fries/

We have sweet potatoes left over from the Xmas holiday. I am going to bake those bad boys. Yumm!!!!!!!!!

It's a new year!!!!!

2009-01-03T11:12:00.000-05:00

I am in the process of buying a home. I am expecting my first child and I am happy. Oh, did I forget to mention I am in love. HA!!!

Momentarily, I am at work. Yep, sucks I have to work one weekend a month, but considering the economy, I'm doing just fine!!

I have a lot of things to do. I have to work on getting the neccessary items for my child's nursery. She is due April 1. Yep, an April fool's baby. But I think she is gonna come a week early. I have my heart set on Mach 25. I have no idea why that date stands out for me, but I chose that date...LOL!!!!

We are looking for a home but can't quite agree on the home to purchase. I am looking for space and kitchen appeal. He simply wants a home. Men are so easy to please....for the most part.

I made a promise to myself to keep up with this blog because I love reading others and I would HOPE somone would like to read mine.

I am going to leave you all with a pic of me preggers LOL!!!

Oooops!!! For some reason I am not able to load pics. There must be a block of this application from the planatation (work). Well, look for pics soon!!!

Just a lil something I found.....

2008-11-12T16:09:00.002-05:00

Your result for Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz...

You Are an Ingrid!

You are an Ingrid -- "I am unique"

Ingrids have sensitive feelings and are warm and perceptive.

How to Get Along with Me

* Give me plenty of compliments. They mean a lot to me.
* Be a supportive friend or partner. Help me to learn to love and value myself.
* Respect me for my special gifts of intuition and vision.
* Though I don't always want to be cheered up when I'm feeling melancholy, I sometimes like to have someone lighten me up a little.
* Don't tell me I'm too sensitive or that I'm overreacting!

What I Like About Being an Ingrid

* my ability to find meaning in life and to experience feeling at a deep level
* my ability to establish warm connections with people
* admiring what is noble, truthful, and beautiful in life
* my creativity, intuition, and sense of humor
* being unique and being seen as unique by others
* having aesthetic sensibilities
* being able to easily pick up the feelings of people around me

What's Hard About Being an Ingrid

* experiencing dark moods of emptiness and despair
* feelings of self-hatred and shame; believing I don't deserve to be loved
* feeling guilty when I disappoint people
* feeling hurt or attacked when someone misundertands me
* expecting too much from myself and life
* fearing being abandoned
* obsessing over resentments
* longing for what I don't have

Ingrids as Children Often

* have active imaginations: play creatively alone or organize playmates in original games
* are very sensitive
* feel that they don't fit in
* believe they are missing something that other people have
* attach themselves to idealized teachers, heroes, artists, etc.
* become antiauthoritarian or rebellious when criticized or not understood
* feel lonely or abandoned (perhaps as a result of a death or their parents' divorce)

Ingrids as Parents

* help their children become who they really are
* support their children's creativity and originality
* are good at helping their children get in touch with their feelings
* are sometimes overly critical or overly protective
* are usually very good with children if not too self-absorbed

Take Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz

I'm preggers!!!

2008-10-02T13:41:00.000-04:00

I've been gone a while but there have been many changes in my life. First of all, I am pregnant!!

I will be back to update. LOL!!!!

Chi-Town!!!

2008-07-08T09:32:00.001-04:00

I want her eyebrows. This is going to be a random post. So bear/bare (I dont know which one) (LOL!!!) with me!!

I went to Chicago to celebrate the Fourth of July and to experience The Taste of Chicago. My sis and I had an absolute blast!!! We ate and ate and ate some more. I KNOW I gained every bit of 5 pounds while there.

The pizza in Chicago is hands down the best pizza I have EVER eaten!!! I can not fathom eating another Pizza Hut or Pappa John's pizza again. Why put myself throught the torture?!?!?!?!

I'm baaack!!!!

2008-07-03T14:28:00.000-04:00

I've been gone a while. The new gig has been kicking my BUTT!!! But, I am grateful to have a job. I also have a new beau in my life. It's fairly new but I really dig this guy. I have known him for well over a year, but nearly a month ago we just clicked. Prior to that, we were playing phone tag and all that other jazz.

I am back on a saving spree once again.

I am going to Chicago tomorrow to experience A Taste of Chicago and I am really excited about that!!!

I have a lot to say, but I am currently at work and have a bunch of work to catch up on.

Peace.

OH!! I plan to update this blog a bit more often.....

I have a job....

2008-05-25T11:28:00.002-04:00

I have been in Texas all week training at the headqurters of my new gig. I had an 'ok' time. It could have been better, but I aint complaining because I have a job!!

I am sitting in Charlotte airport waiting for my connecting flight and am bored. I have a lot of catching up to do. I have not visited any blogs, including my own, in quite a while.

I have to get better with my eating habits. I was doing great until this week long training session. As a result my face has broken out and my stomach sticks out a bit :(

I will be back later to update....

Whitney Houston - One Moment In Time (Grammy Awards Live)

2008-05-14T12:14:00.001-04:00

I want Nippy back!!!

No words required...

2008-05-08T16:43:00.001-04:00

I got the job...

2008-05-08T15:48:00.001-04:00

They called me and offered me an acceptable amount. I will post more on this later. Until then, I have to share a major NO-NO with the lady folk who frequent this blog:

Besides the awful choice of dress for her body type, what else is wrong with this picture? Look really close. Look at those hairy ass legs!!! The hell!!!!Does anyone else remember when Monique was a guest host on The View and made the statement 'Black women don't shave their legs.' Well, it seems as if she was speaking for herself and the other black women she know.

Monique. Stop. Just stop.

Random yet interesting tid bit...

2008-05-07T15:55:00.000-04:00

First of all, I just received a call from the first company I interviewed with... remember this post . Well I was just offered the position with a start date. I was given a monetary amount that I was not happy with. I communicated to them the lowest amount I am willing to accept and am now awaiting another call.

Now on to the interesting tid bit. I was outside sitting on a lawn chair when I noticed a police car. Now it is not uncommon to see police cars around my neighborhood because we have a high school one block away. They are there all day. In fact, police stay there damn near 24 hours due to speed traps they have set up. Anywhoo, I was sitting in my lawn chair when I noticed several cop cars speeding down the street. Being the concerned (read nosey) neighbor that I am, I went to the front of the lawn to see what was going on. Well down the street I notice 4 police officers running through someone's yard. Y' all this type of stuff don't happen around here, so I found it very exciting.

I sat and watched the on goings for another 5-10 minutes before I noticed a cop car hastily driving off. Well, I proceeded to walk down the block to see what was going on (told y'all I'm nosey). I notice a lil black boy running from the cops. Well, actually, he wasn't really running. He was actually only going fast enough (very slow jog) to remain ahead of the cop that was within his eye sight LOL!!! It was the funniest stuff I have seen in a while. It was COPS worthy y'all!!! He eventually picked up speed and lost the cop. The cop looked heated y'all (literally and figuratively)!!!! It is a nice 80 degrees out here today. The lil black kid had on a black tee shirt and shorts. The cop had on full cop gear (shirt, pants, and all that other jazz). He was sweating his ass off.

Well wouldn't you know, one of my elderly white neighbors came out to see what all the excitement was about. Just as the neighbor came out, a cop car came down our street and stopped suddenly in front of my elderly white neighbor. He loudly asked him if he saw a black boy in a black tee shirt. Now, mind y'all, this is the same cop who passed me by several times. Did he ask me? Yes, yes he did. Only after driving around for a while longer did he finally ask me. Oh, did I mention my elderly white neighbor lives 2 doors down and it would not taken any time to ask me when he initially asked my elderly white neighbor.

Well, I simply replied no I haven't seen anything. Truth is, by the time he asked me, that lil black boy was no where near where I saw him. Would I have told had I been asked after immediate seeing the boy. Um, I really don't know.....

Looks I plan to recreate!!

2008-05-02T23:03:00.002-04:00

This outfit is so chic yet easily reproduceable. I also think it is very versatile. I can wear flats or keep the heels and throw on fancy accessories and a banging bag. There are many other options I can choose with this outfit.

I like the hair and the outfit in this pic. I am not into those shoes though. I am certain I have everything oin my closet to recreate this look!!

I like the oufit and the shoes in this pic. I can see me rocking this with my hair in a nice bun.

Lil Hellion on wheels

2008-05-02T22:47:00.004-04:00

Here's a pic of the hellion I spoke of earlier. My nephew, AppleHead. He is a trip. That is the only way I can describe him. Oh, he is also a faker. But I loves him sooo much!! Hey AppleHead!!

I love this pic!! From left to right: My good friend Sonnie (rocking Charles David boots...I think). Me rocking HYPE heels. My sis rocking BeBe (I think)

We were in Vegas walking along the strip (NBA All Star Vegas 2006 - My birthday weekend!!) Anyways, we stopped a random guy who was standing outside McDonald's and asked him to take our picture. This is what we ended up with. But guess what. I LOVE THIS PIC!!!! So go figure....

Day in the park...

2008-05-02T22:38:00.003-04:00

I went to the park today and hung out with my sis and nephew. My nephew is too adorable. He is also a lil hellion on wheels.

We were walking along when I glanced down and picked up one of those weed type plants you blow. The name escapes me at the moment. Anyways, why did I show my nephew that. From that point on, he was kneeling on the ground picking up anything resembling a plant and forcing it into my face to blow on. At one point, he was pulling up grass!! He was tenacious about it too. He wouldn't stop. But all in all, I had a great time with him.

**Oh, we had chicken**

I hate cleaning....

2008-05-01T22:58:00.002-04:00

I really need to organize my room. It's a damn mess and I am not happy about it. I am lazy. Plain and simple. I have no excuse. I have no damn job and am not interested in cleaning my place. Damn!! I really need to get it together. Maybe sometime next week. Yeah, that sounds about right! Sometime next week!!!

Any suggestions....

2008-05-01T22:18:00.003-04:00

I think I wanna go out of town this weekend. I deserve it and I WANT it. I am thinking of taking a trip somewhere within drving distance. I am thinking Maryland or D.C. If I go to Maryland, I will visit former co-workers and some of my friends. Eh, who knows....

Well I have updates....

2008-05-01T22:00:00.002-04:00

I spoke with a rep from the company I interviewed with 2 weeks ago. I was told I am definitely wanted for the position I interviewed for. However, the company is in the process of organizing the team I will be a member of, and does not want to offer a start date until they have everything on their end straight.

I am confident this position will be mine!!! I think I stated this in an earlier thread. LOL!!!!

Anyways,I am thinking of getting on the road one day next week and driving to the ATL. I have no reason to go other than to visit my lil sister and hang out and have a nice time until I begin working. I may also apply for a few jobs while down there. My only issue is driving the 8 hours alone. I am not afraid of the drive. I get tired after driving 3 hours!!! So one only knows how I will be after 8 hours. I would fly down there, but my lil sis is taking real estate classes on the weekends and I need to have transportation to get around.

Y'all, I swear I have a feeling if I go down there looking for employment, I will definitely find a job....like instantly!! Who knows what the future holds. I am simply excited about my future!!

Oh, I have a bug on my laptop. So if you find errors within my post, it's b/c of the bug. It causes my pointer to go random places and wherever it placed, that is where my typing begins :\

My $5,000 Award Winning Mind Movie

2008-04-27T22:48:00.001-04:00

Quiet reminder....

GETTING WET ON THE PATIO

2008-04-14T15:32:00.001-04:00

What in tha hell??!!?!?!?!

I am speechless, YET, I am glued to my monitor. It's like watching a train wreck!!

Still waiting...

2008-04-08T13:29:00.002-04:00

I am still waiting to hear from the company I interviewed with last week. I received another call from the representative last Friday informing me I was still the lead candidate for the position. The HR representative simply had to go to her manager and get the go-a-head. They also want to make sure they have their ducks in a row before they offer me the position.

**crossing fingers**

I know this job is mine!! I have claimed it already!! I should know by the end of the week at the absolute latest...or so I'm wishing

I completed my first 10K today!!!

2008-04-05T21:00:00.003-04:00

I completed the race in the rain. It rained from the start of the race until the end. And wouldn't you know, that just when I finished the race and was leaving to go to my car....the sun came out. I kid you not. But that was fine with me because all I wanted to do was go home and rest.

I completed the race in 1:07:55. This is 7 minutes MORE than I anticipated, but next year will be much better. I plan to continue running and make it a part of my weekly exercise routine. I am thinking I will run once or twice a week. That is more than sufficient considering I am actively involved in my kickboxing classes.

Well, completing this race was the first goal I accomplished from my list of 101 goals in 1001 days. If I am not mistaken, I believe that was goal number 9.

For the Single Ladies

2008-04-01T09:30:00.001-04:00

I love this song. It pretty much sums up where I am in my life at this moment....Single, that's how I wanna be!

I am Unwritten!!!

2008-04-01T09:19:00.001-04:00

I love this song titled Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield!!! Listen to the words.
Create the life you want. Do what you want. Live your life!!!

Our greatest Fear

2008-03-31T21:22:00.003-04:00

I love this passage by Marraine Williamsom. I hope it will inspire someone.

Our Greatest Fear Marianne Williamson

Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate,
but that we are powerful beyond measure.

It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us.
We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant,gorgeous, handsome, talented and fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?You are a child of God.

Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.

We were born to make manifest the glory of God within us.It is not just in some; it is in everyone.
And, as we let our own light shine, we consciously giveother people permission to do the same.

As we are liberated from our fear,our presence automatically liberates others.

So, I Interviewed Today...

2008-03-31T20:51:00.004-04:00

And it went really well.

The company representative spoke 95% of the time. No Joke. Seriously. She spoke damn near the entire time about her company, the position, and other nonsense. It didn't bother me much at all. I sat there and smiled and 'Yes-ed' her to death. LOL!!!

Now some may say, how did you sell yourself? How will she know you can do the job? Well, I guess I didn't have to sell myself too much because I received a call 4 hours later saying the rep was highly impressed and I will know of my 'fate' by Wednesday, Thursday at the latest. She kept commenting on my experience and how great my resume was. I attempted to get a word in edge wise and exaggerate my skill, experience, training, yada yada, yada, but alas, there was no need LOL!!!

But get this people!!! Why oh why did I develop the biggest bump imaginable 30 minutes before the interview. I saw it creep into the world 2 days before the interview and ignored it. But, why oh why did I try to lessen the visual others would encounter. I pushed and prodded and pushed and prodded until that thing wouldn't give anymore. Man!!! When I say that darn bump grew 5 times in size, I am NOT exaggerating!!! I was a bit self conscious of the newly formed tumor/bump and had to force myself to sit up properly and not lower my head. It was THAT huge y'all. But as I sit here and type this, much later in the evening, of course it has shrunk to a barely visible mark....go figure!!

I rambled a bit in this post, but what else is new.

OH!!! Before I forget. Effective tomorrow, I will begin keeping a diary(in a notepad) of the food I eat. I eat a lot! Most folk would be surprised if they knew how much I can eat....when I am bored. Man, boredom sets in, and that's all it takes. Anyway, the idea came about when I was working out with a fellow gym rat. We are both trying to get our abs in pristine condition. Well, as pristine as abs can be transformed in 30 days.

I just noticed I express myself on this blog the same way I do in real life....all over the place!! I have to correct that soon. Yeah, I think I will. LOL!!!!

I have an intereview tomorrow...Plus other randomness

2008-03-30T20:48:00.005-04:00

Well, considering I have been a lazy ass when it comes to updating this blog (and other things in general), I haven't had the opportunity to keep you guys updated with my job situation...or lack thereof.

Well, I had an interview two weeks ago. The interview went exceptionally well and I left that interview thinking I had a 97% chance of receiving an offer. The 3% uncertainty came in due to salary expectations. This is a smaller company and although when asked the lowest salary I would accept, I sensed a bit of apprehension on the part of the interviewer. Well, a few days ago, I called HR to do a follow up and inquire of the status of the position(s) I interviewed for (yeah, they wanted me in two different departments). I was told the paperwork has been forwarded to the appropriate people , but I was still in the 'mix'. Her words exactly.....'MIX'...LOL!!!

Anyways, I have an interview with another company tomorrow and I really want to get on with this company. For some reason, I have a great feeling about this interview tomorrow. I feel as if this job is mine and I am going to 'claim' it!!

Once I get this job (because I know I will) I will once again begin my home search!! I am especially excited about the home search. I have been envisioning myself in my new position with this new job AND in my new home. How can I go wrong? I CAN"T!!!!

What more can I say? I am expecting the best!! I know I am going to get it too.

The past 3 months haven't been as productive as I would have liked. But I have been getting in excellent shape, working out constantly and am actually running a 10k next Saturday!! So it hasn't been all bad!

My pooch, Houston, has been ill and he has been to several vet visits only to have to go to an internal specialist. The specialist then says they recommend he goes to another specialist in Northern VA to have an MRI. Da hell?! $1600 for my furbaby to have an MRI then another ridiculous amount to have surgery to correct whatever the MRI identifies as the problem. Well, I am going to take him to another vet and get a second opinion before I dish out all that cash!! I may have been born at night, but it sure as hell wasn't last night!!

My hair is thriving!! My hair reaches my armpit and is steady growing. Actually, some parts reach bra strap, but I wont claim bra strap length until 98% of my hair is that length. I wear it pulled back unless I am going 'out'. Besides, I work out 5 times a week and I must have an easy pull back or bun. But as for the weekends, it's hanging and swanging ;-)

I will let you guys know how the interview went!! I know all 3 of my readers are anticipating an update! LOL!!!!

I'm still here!!

2008-03-25T23:46:00.001-04:00

**crickets chirping**

Thats what is has been like around these parts lately, huh? LOL!!!

I've been lazy...

2008-03-03T19:33:00.006-05:00

I know you guys have read this time and time again. But, as I have stated before, I am going to try to update this thing more often. Really, I have NOOO reason not to. LOL!!!

Instead of writing posts, I have been posting youtube videos that I find humorous, weird, informative, creative, or a mixture of all. I am going to try my best to update more often.

Anyways, for those of you who are interested, my hair is flourishing!!

I received a call from a comapany I was expecting to receive a job offer from informing me the project has been pulled. Yep, I was informed of this today. In fact, I was alsmost guaranteed the job. Once again, budget cuts.

I will not be defeated by this and remain faithful and prayerful. So take that!!!

Here's are a few random pics: (Part of our New Year's Eve spread)

I really should have taken more pictures because those I have here make our shing-ding look totally bootleg...nd it was NOT!!! LOL!!

Boobie Rant: A Defining Moment

2008-02-21T12:43:00.001-05:00

This girl is hilarious!! I love my boobs. What about you??!!

The Hell???!!!

2008-02-13T23:00:00.001-05:00

These are underaged children here. SMH!!!!

Interview With God

2008-02-13T22:47:00.001-05:00

I love this!! It makes one wonder. The ending is very profound.....

Home Made Brush Cleanser

2008-02-10T09:25:00.001-05:00

I think I will try this and save a bit of money on my brush cleansers.

10 Minute Makeover

2008-02-10T08:53:00.001-05:00

I love this guy's tutorials!! His is so detailed!!!

World's Greatest Eye Flutterers!

2008-02-08T15:25:00.001-05:00

I need to lean to do this!!

Obama - Oprah Speaks at UCLA Rally

2008-02-06T21:43:00.001-05:00

Tellit Oprah!!!!

Because you are indeed a free woman!!! Go 'head girl....

Family...

2008-01-26T17:48:00.000-05:00

Tell me about yours. I have a few thoughts, but I wanted to hear what others had to say.

I have a lot of thoughts going thru my head at this moment. Oh well, such is life **pereplexed**

Think about it...

2008-01-17T23:30:00.000-05:00

Part 1 of 101 goals in 1001 days....

2008-01-15T21:50:00.000-05:00

Okay I posted in a previous thread about completing 101 goals in 1001 days. This site gives instruction as how to go about completing and creating 101 goals to complete in 1001 days. So I am going to post a few that come to mind now.

Crotchet a blanket
Buy a house
Have repeat cake customers
Travel internationally
Become a member of _ _ _grad chapter
Improve vocabulary
Read more often
Spend an entire day Internet free
Run a 10K
Obtain a full time job I love
Use up all my hair products
Use up all my vitamins
Find the perfect hair regimen
Find the perfect skin regimen
Maintain a clutter free room
Maintain a clutter free car
Eat 3 pieces of fruit a day

This list will continue to grow as I think of more goals to complete. I am quite excited about this process and encourage others to join in this challenge!! My official start date will probably be sometime in February. My end date will, of course, depend on my start date. So, it goes without saying, once I finish this list, I will share my end date!!

Just returning from a kickboxing demo...

2008-01-15T20:49:00.000-05:00

at an elementary school. It was fun to interact with my classmates. The student I was assigned to teach the basics to couldn't catch on to my instruction. I think he was more shy than anything. It is now 10 minutes before 9 o'clock.

I have a lot on my mind, and lately I haven't been feeling like blogging about it. It could be that I choose to blog so late in the evening. I need to change that. But I am pleased in the fact that I have been blogging (although it's only been 2 days) as promised.

101 goals in 1001 days....

2008-01-14T21:43:00.000-05:00

Anyone hear of this? Anyone interested in doing this?

The premise is simple. You come up with 101 goals you wish to complete in 1001 days...roughly 3 years. I have been working on a list for quite a while and have yet to complete the list. Believe it or not, it can be a bit cumbersome attempting to think of 101 goals. I will be back to post more on this subject later.

Oh!! Today was a great day. I passed out several cards in the gym and have a potential client for their year anniversary. I am quite stoked!!! I will update on this later as well.

My Weekend Happenings....

2008-01-13T19:26:00.000-05:00

Here is my weekend happening for the week of January 11- January 13, 2008.

Friday I experimented with a sesame chicken recipe...it was quite tasty
Surfed the net
I went to kickboxing class (great workout with 'F')
Saturday morning I went to kickboxing class (great workout with 'F')
After kickboxing class I went to TGI Fridays with a couple of instructors/friends
Went home to surf the net, watch TV (Legally Blonde II)
Sunday, I stayed in all day
My brother in law came and we discussed a possible business venture (gotta do my research)
Surfed the net and washed my hair (poo, protein RX, DC, moisturise, airdry, pullback in pony)
My friend 'HH' came to return a purse I lent her a couple months ago
We chatted for a great deal of time about our goals and what we want to change within our lives
Surf the net
I went to the grocery store to purchase a bottle of wine
Surfed the net
Blog ;-)

A lil sippy sipp....

2008-01-13T18:54:00.000-05:00

Well, as I sit here sipping on a cup of wine (yep I said cup...LOL) I laugh because I had to lightly tap my pooch on the behind. Why you ask? Well, I had my cup of wine positioned in my lap as I sit Indian style on my bed. I am 'feeling it' and am a bit focused on the television (Monk marathon on USA network). Well, all of a sudden I hear a slurp, slurp, slurp. What in the hello??!! I look down and Houston has his mouth in my cup of wine!!!! I nearly had a fit!!! Under ordinary circumstances, I would have reprimanded him and made him have time out. But today is a bit different.

Houston has been sick lately. He was diagnosed with Kennel Cough at the ER Vet. I then took him to another vet and they said he was congested, possible bronchial infection. I then took him to another vet and they took x-rays and said he appears to be congested, possible bronchial infection. He has been on numerous meds for the past 3 weeks or so. Well, today is no different and he is on an antibiotic. Do you guys see where I am going with this? He is on antibiotics!!! He weighs 5 pounds!!!! He slurp, slurp, slurped from my cup of wine!!! 145 pound humans are not allowed to drink alcohol while on antibiotics. Thus the cause me having a fit!!

Let me fill you guys in as to what I have endured for the past few weeks, having had a sick pooch in the house. Night time is theee worst. He snores like a 550 pound grown man. I cant possible tell him to shut up or get off the bed becasue he is sick. He sneezes non stop. He wheezes non stop. LAstly and unfortunately, he is not his normal hyper self (which can be good at times...bad to say, I know)

At this moment, I am observing him, as he is on time out, and he is a pitiful mess!! He is trying not to look at me from the corner of his eye, while at the same time, trying not to fall asleep. Now here I am contemplating taking him to the ER Vet....once again. This will cost more moolah!!!! He has a vet appt. tomorrow and here it is, I may have to take him to there ER tonight.

Some may say it is my fault as I should have been more alert. Well, as I continue to drink from my cup of wine, I say....Whateva. Houston is normally a very well behaved pooch. But lately, he has been out of control (twice pooping IN the house!!!). I am contributing the change in personality to his meds. He is getting much better health wise, so I am expecting him to be his normal self again in two weeks or so. If not, he will be in for a rude awakening!! NO more getting off the hook for 'minor' offenses!!!

Think about this....

2008-01-11T09:00:00.000-05:00

Half the time, when you think you've taken a wrong turn, a door opens that is a better door. It's a new door you didn't have access to before, because you were so oriented in the other direction. The majority of things you are beating yourself up about are things that are being answered by the Universe! ~ Abraham-Hicks

When I read this affirmation it instantly resonated with me. As you guys are aware, my position was eliminated due to budget cut backs. I have taken everything in great strides and have been thinking exactly what does this mean. Meaning, what am I to do now. I have been thinking and thinking and thinking and have had great moments of clarity. I believe I am to use this time to transition and focus on me as a person. There are many thoughts I have but I am too lazy to go into detail. Will expound later...

Mary J. Blige - Just Fine

2008-01-11T08:57:00.001-05:00

This is my theme song for the year!!! How can you NOT feel 'Just Fine' when listening to this song??!!

I like what I see when I'm walking past the mirror...Just Fine Baby!!!

I'm baaaack..

2008-01-10T20:54:00.000-05:00

Effective Monday, January14, 2008 I will return to blogging. I have been busy doing absolutley nothing!!! Therefore I have no reason to have huge gaps between my posts. I have an agenda and am trying to make a few things happen. Actually, truth be told, I have to get on the ball. I have been lazy and need to regroup and focus. I have a lot of things I need to do but have yet to do....out of pure laziness!!! I have no excuse and I am putting myself on blast. So there it goes. There you have it. See ya' Monday....unless I decide to post this weekend.

New Year, New Attitude!!!!!

2008-01-03T18:14:00.000-05:00

The year 2007 was one of the greatest years I have ever lived!!! I learned a lot about myself and am proud of the woman I have become.

Positive changes...

2007-12-19T10:29:00.000-05:00

My emergency fund has increased. I have been doing a horrible job of updating this blog, but please believe, it will not be this way for long. In fact, in the next week or so I will have all the time I need to keep this blog in check. LOL!!!!!

I am in the midst of trying to decide if I want to remain in my hometown/state or relocate to the ATL. Time, patience, and 'listening' will only tell. Stay tuned peeps!!!

My intentions...

2007-12-05T11:35:00.000-05:00

I was surfing the net and came upon an article that spoke of intentions. In this article, it stated we should know what we intend of our lives. Meaning, you should know here you see yourself in 5-10 years. What do I want to be doing with myself? Will I be a top rated cake decorator in the city? Will I have a home and a happy family? Will I be a mentor to young women? To all of these questions I answer yes!!!

I practice intentional living on a daily basis. I set goals, I write them down, and re-visit them when needed. I pray on the choices I have made and pray to be guided in the right direction. I have decided to share my intentions with you guys.

There are a lot of things I intend to manifest in my life. First and foremost, I want to be happy. I want to revel in the fact that I have created the life I have always wanted. Well, what is it that life I want? Happiness and success. That's it. That's all I want in this expereince we call life. Happiness and success is different for everyone. I want to have a worry free life. I want to have a loving family. I want to be an inspiration to young women. I want to be able to mentor and help those in need. This doesnt have to be done on a grand scale. For me, helping someone can simply be showing by example and being the best me I can be. I have a lot more to add to this and I will be back later.

My Steps Have Been ordered!!!!

2007-12-03T10:40:00.003-05:00

I love love love B. Scott!!! He speaks the truth in his videos. This video in particular really spoke to me. I neede to hear this and I thought it would be very selfish of me to keep this to myself. Hope you enjoy...

Need a good laugh.....

2007-12-02T18:52:00.000-05:00

http://view.break.com/409510

I am going to put it out there and say...

2007-11-28T14:43:00.000-05:00

I will have a new position in the beginning of the year!! You may ask, what has changed and why do I feel this way. Well, I have faith in God and I have faith in...here it comes you guys...I have faith in myself and my abilities!! First and foremost, I was able to land this job without any problems. I landed this job because I prayed on it and I had faith in myself!! Anywayz, I will be sure to let you all know when I receive an email or when I receive a phone call informing me of my new placement!!!

Okay, well not a lot has been going on in my life. I have gained a few pounds since the Thanksgiving holiday and I am working hard to shed those pounds. I have no worry in regards to my weight because I am very active and somewhat vain...Therefore, I KNOW I will lose these unwanted 7 pounds. LOL!!! I have to lose these pounds. LOL!!!

Here's what contributed to the weight gain...Every holiday, I prepare several desserts. This year was no different and I prepared a sweet potato cheesecake and 2 sweet potato pies. Both recipes were found online and were a hit with the family, although the sweet potato pies were not quite as solid due to a weee bit too much milk and heavy cream. I had every intention of taking pictures of my holiday creations and posting them on my blog. However once I got into the swing of things, I didn't have time to stop and take pics. I tend to get a bit too involved and don't want to stop with my creations.

But my creations were not the only contributing factor to these unwanted 7 pounds. My sis did it up big time and cooked the entire Thanksgiving meal herself. We had a huge (albeit a bit dry) turkey, stuffing, greens, potato salad (I don't eat), deviled eggs (I don't eat), corn bread, twice baked stuffed potatoes, mac&cheese, numerous other desserts, and I know I am missing other sides. The food was gooood y'all. I ate. Then I ate more. Then I ate some more. I appeared at her house the following day so I could fix a plate and eat. I had a ball and the food was great.

I was in the company of family and friends and was very thankful to share that day with them. I understand this post is many, many days late, but I would like to share with everyone what I am thankful for. I am am thankful for:

my family
my friends
my health
my sane mind
my furbaby Houston
my functioning 5 senses
my many possessions (lets me know I am blessed)
my financial savvy
the great people I meet on a daily basis

I have soooo much to be thankful for. To list them all would take forever, and quite frankly, it's almost quitting time for me LOL!!!!! To those of you out there, I say take a little bit of time EVERY day to appreciate and be grateful for the people, things, and experiences you have. That's it for now. I am back and I am on the move to bigger and better things....will post about that later. Smooches and love to you all!!!

I'm trying y'all...

2007-11-19T10:48:00.000-05:00

I'm trying to get myself together. Since I have returned from my tripto the Bahamas, I have been very lazy and have not wanted to blog. I however NEED to blog. I need to use this blog as an outlet to express many differnt feelings I have been experiencing. For one, I am unsure what I want to do once my position with this company has ended. I am trying to be optimistic and truth be told, I have been doing very well. I would be lying if I told you all I never have a worrying moment. I allow those feelings to surface and give those feelings only a moment to exist. But only for a moment! I do not allow those feelings to overpower me, nor do I allow those feelings to control me. The director of my company has informed me she is searching for placement for me within the comapny. But it is strictly dependent upon available positions which will benefit from my skill set. I'll be back to post more later...

In the Bahamas...

2007-11-08T05:05:00.000-05:00

I'll be back Monday. Yipeeee for me!!!!!!

My position is being eliminated....

2007-11-06T10:47:00.001-05:00

I found out yesterday my position (Chemist) will be eliminated Dec 31, 2007. And you guys wanna know what, I am totally at peace. A couple years ago, I would have been a complete wreck. But I am at a place in my life where I don't allow stress to take over my life. I have also come to realize, there are some things I have absolutely no control over. Anyway, here's what happened.

I was sitting at my desk and my supervisor walks in and asks if I have spoken to a fellow co-worker. I replied no but that I am expecting him to call me any moment now. My supervisor then goes on to say in a very low yet controlled voice something to the effect of 'budget/position/eliminating'. I don't really recall the exact wording used. So, I sit up and ask him 'Is my position being eliminated?' He shook his head yes and began to look very concerned. Now y'all, my supervisor is mad cool. In fact, he wasn't suppose to tell me, but thought I should be made aware. I know he was very concerned about me and how I would take the news. I sat back and asked to go somewhere we could discuss the matter in private. After asking 50-11 questions, I was assured it wasn't my performance, but instead budget setbacks. So, I will either move to another department or will not have a job as of January 1, 2008. What a way to bring in the New Year.

But to my surprise, I am quite excited about this transition. However, I have already decided if I am not moved to another location, I am relocating. In fact, if I am moved to another department, I will still relocate. I am going to jump out there and experience different things and meet new people in new places. I have had my mind set on relocating for a lil while now. There is no time like the present and I am going to embrace this change like no other.

I now have to decide where I will relocate and how to go about the process. I have relocated in the past and it was a fun and exciting process. I lived in Bel Air, MD for 4 years and had a nice time while living there. However, it wasn't exactly my cup of tea, so I moved back to my hometown. But this time around I am going to choose a location I know will meet my requirements (culture.diversity.entertainment.affordable living.and a few other...)

I know deep down inside, everything will be fine and I will overcome this 'situation'. Because in my eyes, it may be a temporary situation. Like my pastor preached a few months ago ' Your situation is not your destination!'

I still find it very coincidental that I was just having a conversation with a friend of mine about feeling as though I had bigger things in store for me. This is the beginning of my 'bigger things' y'all!!

Let me fix my 'huurrr'

2007-11-03T08:04:00.000-04:00

I woke early this morning and decided to wash, condition and set my hair. My hair was looking a mess this week. Meaning, I have been wearing it in a bun and jazzed it up with an adorable headband I purchased from GAP. I workout 5-6 times a week, so bunning works for me. I normally wash my hair twice a week. I would love to wash my hair more often than that but it just doesn't happen. For starters, I allow my hair to air dry and I think that would be overkill if I air dried more than twice a week. This is how I air dry: I pull hair back in a loose ponytail, wrap my head in a scarf, and allow it dry for the night. When I wake the next morning, the portion of my hair not in the ponytail is normally dry. The ponytail portion may be a tad bit damp. So I simply twist my ponytail around itself and secure it in place with one of these 'Maximus' hair clips I purchased from Nordies. I have this clip in both black and silver and I love them!! They keep my hair secure and never lose its grip. I am a kickboxing instructor, so when I am jumping and kicking and moving about, my hair always remain in place with one of these. I also use these clips to sport cute ponytails.

However, since the weather is changing and the temp is colder, I have opted to revert back to my tried and true flexi rod set. I love love love flexi rod sets. This style requires NO MAINTENANCE. Meaning, I wake in the morning, remove my satin bonnet, shake my head, and leave the house. This st lye can last anywhere between 1 and 2 weeks. It normally last 1 week for me simply because I know I can redo this style whenever I want. Which results in me getting a bit lazy in wearing my bonnet at night, thus causing the frizzies. This style look best when I am 2-4 months post relaxer (as I am now). This style is an absolute life saver.