Happy Birthday to ME!!

Labels: - Thursday, August 20, 2009

Happy Birthday to ME!!!



Today is my birthday! I haven't said much about it. It actually snuck up on me, but today is the big day!!

WOW... I'm 24!! I have to say most importantly, I'm so blessed to see my 24th birthday. I think birthdays are always a time of reflection and growth. You think back to the years before and evaluate the changes you've made or changes you haven't made. Then the question is... where do I go from here? My answer is onward and upward!!!

I have to say that I'm extremely proud of myself. I work very hard everyday to be the person God has called me to be and to walk in my calling. Although, I'm not there yet in every area, I can proudly say... I'm pressing forward.

I've seen so much growth in myself, and I'm sssoooo happy about it! I have so many special people in my life, that have walked with me along the way and I appreciate them so much.

So, Happy birthday to me! I know it's going to be a great day!
(Hopefully, I won't get stuck in the elevator, again!)

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.
Oprah Winfrey

Michael Jackson 1958-2009

Labels: - Friday, June 26, 2009

I have no words....

I'm quietly listening to all of Michael Jackson's greatest hits at my desk. He may have passed away, but one thing I know for sure is...
HIS MUSIC WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON!!!

My Sewing Adventure...

Labels: , - Tuesday, June 23, 2009

In my last post, I said I would post a few pictures of my sewing projects. I'll give you a little background info about me and sewing. When I was as young girl, my mother was always sewing. I can remember her cutting out patterns and telling my not to cut things with her "sewing" scissors (I did it anyway). I always knew that she was going to be working on some project on the weekend. I remember not being able to find a dress for a Homecoming Dance, and my mother made a dress for me.

Anyway about 3 weeks ago, I got the urge to make something. This was back when the weather was getting really hot, and I just couldn't seem to find enough dresses in my closet. So, I started talking to my mom about buying a machine. I wanted to go with something basic and inexpensive. She advised me to go with nothing but a Singer.

This is my first dress. I cut everything out, and my mother helped me with the minor details. The top is a brown /white polka dots, and the middle is a brown/blue/white . I wore this dress to work, and no one could believe I made it.
I used cotton for this dress.


This is my second dress. I used a purple jersey material for this dress. I love the neck on this dress.




This is the machine I purchased for 179.99 at Sears. I really like it. I would recommend it for any beginner.




And, this is my 3 dollar skirt. I'm not going to tell you where I got it, but it was 3 bucks!



I hope you're having a great week!
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A Certain Way...

Labels: , - Wednesday, June 10, 2009

I'm feeling a certain way today, I started the day off in pretty good spirits, but now I'm feeling something I just can't shake. I don't even know why....life is too much sometimes bottom line period, but I'ma be okay. I think work has really been taking over my life, and people have started to depend on me for way too much at work!!

Person: Have you seen the red pens?
Me: Yeah... they are in the cabinet with all the other supplies.
Person: Oh, I didn't see them
Me: Yeah, they are there. Just go look....

Like, they want me to get up and leave my desk for EVERYTHING. Something as simple as a red pen... I don't think so. Do it yourself!!! Of course, I didn't say the go look yourself part, but dang people go do things for yourself.

I didn't sleep well last night, I woke up at about 2 and watched and hour of poker.. WTH? I don't even like poker or know how to play poker, but I watched the International something or another of Poker. Toward the end it started getting good, and then it just went off and the news came on. Boo at that...

I'm listening to Lizz Wright to make the day go by faster. It's working!! It's 3:41 now.

I don't know why it takes forever and a day, for me to write a post and actually post it. I'll write something, and it will sit in drafts for a good month if and when I decide to post it. Yeah.. that's so bad I know.

I'll have to go into more detail in my next post, but I bought a sewing machine this weekend, and I made a dress, actually 2 dresses. Of course, I can't take all the credit for it, my mother helped me, but I'm elated because this was just an idea, and I've completed it and kick butt at it. So, I'm happy. I'll post more pictures later. I'm actually going to look around for sewing classes, because there is so much I need to learn.

Stay beautiful!

Today is not my day...

Labels: - Thursday, May 7, 2009

Today is simply not my day! Nothing is wrong, but I'm feeling a little stressed. It starts in my shoulders and moves down.

This time of year the office starts to get busy, and people start getting attitudes. Well, let me say I don't participate in other people's attitudes and I don't expect them to participate in mine. When I feel an attitude approaching, I get really anti-social. I figure it's good for both parties. This way you aren't all in my face, with me looking crazy at you and I'm not going off on anyone. It just works for me. I'm one of those people that you rarely see angry, but lawd have mercy when I do get anger you better run for cover. Few people have seen it, and I would like for it to stay that way.

I'm hoping my day will get better. I'm really just not up for being at work at allllll!! I know what would make me feel better, I need a window in my office. I'm so sure that would make all the difference, and maybe some plants!!
Something like this..
Yeah, isn't this great!! I can get pass the cubicles !! I just want my office to look like this!!Huge windows..fresh flowers.... the desk is clear (okay.. I guess that has a lot to do with me).

Okay.. I think I'm better now, just writing this post has been therapeutic!! I hope you all are having a divine day!!

Graduation Time and Mother's Day

Labels: , - Monday, May 4, 2009

Wow... it graduations time again?


Graduation time always makes me feel so old.  I've been out of school too long and it always makes me want to go back. I'll be going to North Carolina to Dukes graduation. I don't really know anyone in the 2009 class, but I'm kinda just going as a tag along. I needed some time away from Georgia, and this makes for a good weekend trip. As long as the weather is nice, I'm just going to take in the sun and enjoy.

Well anyway, Congrats to all of the graduates!! 

Mother's day is also coming up. I was thinking of getting my mom a Kindle for Mother's Day and her birthday (May 3), but I don't think she wold really use it. It's a bit too high tech for her. Like, she loves to reads. So, a Kindle would be a perfect gift, but nah she has to get her technology skills up before I invest in something like that. 

So, I ended up just going to the black bookstore and getting her some books. I'll be sending them to her sometime this week. I need to do it tomorrow, but who knows... 

It feels good blogging again... I'm going to have to begin making time for my blog!!


Randomness…

Labels: - Wednesday, April 15, 2009

-I think I’m addicted to coffee, not just any coffee… Starbucks of all things. It’s so good. It used to taste burnt to me now I just can’t get enough zof it. I wasn’t into coffee at all before I started working in an office. Speaking of my job, it’s almost been a year since I’ve started working at my alma mater.

-I got my first Denman brush today. I’m going back natural, so I’m thinking I’ll need a really good detangling brush. The lady at Sally’s was so happy I picked it up without her guidance. I was like, ugh lady I know what I’m doing. I also picked up some Chi heat protectant. I clearly already have some, but whatever. I may or may not take it back. I love trying new stuff.

-I just spent an hour in living room with my roommate trying to fix the router. We finally got it done, with no thanks to me, because I was pretty much just watching her.

-Why was I two hours late or work this morning? I’ve never seen Atlanta traffic like it was this morning. It was awful. Something happen on the highway and only the HOV lane was open. I tried to get off on an upcoming exit, and the surface streets were worst than the highway. Ugh… things were just awful this morning. I thought I was going to have a bad day in the office, but things got better.

-I had a turkey burger for dinner.

-My lights finally came back on from the storm on Monday. Ended up throwing a lot of food away, but I’m thankful I have lights, some people in the area still don’t have lights, 3 days later.

-I want a bike.

-The wedding may be in Hilton Head, SC. E has some really good connections down that way. I love Hilton Head, and would love a beach wedding even more.



Enough for now… you guys have a fantastic night!!

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