Ummm yeah...

The other night while I was watching TV, one of those Metro Vibes commercials came on. I never pay attention to those things, but somehow this one caught my eye. The woman looked nice: hair flowin, make up on point, clothes painted on....but her teeth were YELLOW! Not yellow like, you-may-want-to-invest-in-some-whitening-strips-yellow, but the why-did-you-brush-your-teeth-with-sticks-of-butter-yellow?! The first time I saw the commercial, I thought it might've been a mistake on my part. After many times of seeing the commercial, I concluded that this chick's teeth needed an extreme makeover. SMH

Wish I had some of this right now..

When I last visited L.A., I was introduced to Pinkberry...a frozen yogurt place that offered different flavors of tart with fresh fruit toppings. Last month when I went to D.C., I discovered Yoguen Fruz. Same concept as Pinkberry, but with a twist: they can take the frozen fruit and blend it into the yogurt to create a custom flavor. Fresh fruit and other toppings can still be added. Thanks to my wonderful sis, I have found a place nearby that fulfills my desire for Pinkberry and Yoguen Fruz: it's called Yo Mama. And I love it!!!

Anyone who thinks that this doesn't look good has lost his/her mind. I'm just sayin. Hopefully soon (i.e. as soon as I get off from work), I can go get some.

So Blessed to Have my Life...

So last night I'm driving home from work, and I'm oblivious to the tornado warning in effect. To me, it's just raining really bad outside. So given the present weather conditions, I do the speed limit making sure that I try to avoid all possible road hazards. Everything is going well until my vehicle decides to "hydroplane" and spin three times in the middle of the interstate. Once I finally get the car stopped, I'm facing oncoming traffic. I remember shrieking something, but my head didn't hit anything. My body jerked something serious. In the moments I saw headlights staring me in the face, I just thanked God that no one hit me & that I didn't hit the guardrail or anyone on the road. The first thought I had was to contact 911; I'm sure I should've have called state police, but 911 seemed a good idea at the time. At first, the car stalled out and wouldn't start up again...but by the time I got connected to 911, the car started up and I was able to migrate to the emergency lane with the 911 rep on the phone who kept me calm. That experience really shook me up, but as the title states, I'm so blessed to have my life.

TOO funny NOT to share...

Sent to me in an email by my chica, Simone:

A 30 year old blonde decides to try horseback riding for the
first time. With no lessons, nor prior experience, she mounts the horse
unassisted, and the horse immediately springs into motion. It gallops along at a steady and rhythmic pace, but the blonde begins to slide from the saddle.
In terror, she grabs for the horse's mane, but cannot
seem to get a firm grip.

She tries to throw her arms around the horse's neck, but she
slides down the horse's side anyway. The horse gallops along, seemingly impervious to its slipping rider.

Finally, giving up her frail grip, the blonde attempts
to leap away from the horse and throw herself to safety. Unfortunately, her foot has
become entangled in the stirrup; she is now at the mercy of the horse's pounding
hooves as her head is struck against the ground over and over.

As her head is battered against the ground, she is mere
moments away from unconsciousness when to her great fortune.....

Frank, the Wal-Mart greeter, sees her dilemma and
unplugs the horse.

And you thought all they did was say Hello.

Thanks for making me laugh :)

**Throws confetti & blows horns**

Today is great because today my mother celebrates her birthday! I thank God everyday for such a phenomenal example of a strong, beautiful woman being in my life. I hope you have a wonderful day Mommy! I love you!!!!!!

Will be copped...

Maxwell's new album BLACKsummers'night will be released this Tuesday, and I'm so excited. I've been a Maxwell fan from day one; seeing him release another album after been out of the scene for a minute is very gratifying. His sound, which I absolutely love, envokes a sense of peace & happiness for me. Especially when I can share my enjoyment of his music with someone I care for. After seeing his performance on the BET Awards, it made me want this upcoming album even more, secretly hoping for a tour date to pass through the 757 area. Don't sleep on this album!

It's been a long time, I shouldn't have left you...

I really need to start writing more enteries on the regular. Being caught up with work, life, and dare I say affections of the heart *gasp* keeps a woman like me away from qwerty keys of life. In my absence, I've learned some lessons & had key take-aways:

*I REALLY am annoyed by petty bullshittery...yes, I know it's not a true word but damnit, it works.

*It really is okay to let someone see you in the vulnerable state of shedding tears. It's a part of life, and to get to share it with someone that understands is rewarding.

*"hot shit" has been integrated into my vocabulary and I'm not giving it up.

*Catching someone off guard in a genuine gesture of kindness is the best.

*Damn, I really need to check my Facebook & MySpace accounts more often.

I promise, I'll bring it back to regular scheduled programming...