Car Troubles

I feel if it's not one thing it's another... Now my truck doesn't want to start. Thank god for AAA they should be here soon so hopefully it's just my battery and not something more serious!

and the journey begins

So As I said I would write today. I'll have a lot to write about considering I'm in the steps of making a major move in my life. I've lived in Washington for pretty much my whole life. From the jump I wanted to attended college out of state. Due to some issues I ended up at boring ol' Eastern Washington University. Considering I'm finishing up my sophomore year I felt like it would be a good time to apply to schools and see if there was a chance for me to go else where. I want to gain the experience and I already regretted it once so I did not want to do it again. It's taken a really really long and hard thought out process for me to come up with a decision. I was accepted to both UNLV (University Nevada-Las Vegas) and ASU (Arizona State University). I was indeed happy to learn that I was accepted to both schools. But I can't lie money was going to play a major role. I didn't receive jack worth stating from UNLV, So I had been waiting to hear back from ASU. I was at the point where if I did not receive enough from ASU I was just going to finish the last two years of my undergrad at EWU. ASU was able to give me a great deal of money so I am happy to say that I am official attending Arizona State Fall 09. I'm excited but at the same time it will be hard being in a long distant relationship ugh... I'll touch on that later!

I will begin blogging again real real soon... I've just had waaay to much going on to actually sit down and vent... I'll write tomorrow.

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Spring Qtr

So I've neglected my blogspot for a while now. Spring quarter started this past Monday, and I'm already overwhelmed with a massive amount of reading. I am taking Intro to Literature, History, and Intro To Social Work. I'm really enjoying my social work class so far. It's only Tuesday and Thursday but it's pretty cool. History is extremely boring! I have to read this book on Abe Lincoln and write a review by the 13th. I have reading every single night for Literature so there is a lot of reading from all of my classes. But, I know that I can handle it!! I'm looking forward to hearing back from SU, UNLV, and ASU. Decisions, Decisions... But, I'm gonna do what I gotta do for my education feel me?!

UNLV, SU, EWU

So, once again I have finally decided to apply to the two Universities that I originally wanted to go to. UNLV (University Nevada - Las Vegas) and SU (Seattle University). I really want to get into UNLV, I think that it would be a wonderful experience living in another state for awhile and I love the weather there even though it get really hot in the summer. I have spent a lot of time looking into UNLV again the past few days and I truly believe that it would be a good choice for me. It typically takes about 4 weeks for them to review the applications so April 24th I should be able to check my status online. I really really really hope that I get in. I'm praying that I do. I'll keep you all updated though!

Wish me luck! It would be greatly appreciated!

LMAO!!

Wedding Surpise

This is too cute. I def will be topping this at my wedding =]

"Seattle Ain't Bullshittin"

Now, I may be late but this is the first time I've ever heard this before! Haha, 24th and Yesler!

"I see a freak in front of Garfield." haha weren't there ALWAYS!

My Posses on Broadway

Seattle Love.

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I would just like to say that since about 4pm last night I have felt as if I am dying. I obviously have come down with the flu and if this isn't the worst way to spend spring break. I feel HORRIBLE, and my right arm and the right side of my back hurt so bad. Babe made me a Hot Tahiti so help bring out some of the mucus and I must say it seems to be working because I've been blowing my nose like crazy. I hate it but, I really hope I start feeling better soon... Ugh.

OMG!

So I've been laying here wide awake since about 5AM. I feel absolutely horrible right now. My throat hurts, my nose is stuffy, I keep coughing, and to top it all off my body hurts really bad. I have my last final (geology) at 8AM. Good thing I studied and we get to use a note sheet. Then I'm driving back to Seattle. 3 1/2hrs - 4hr drive alone, gives me some me time but feeling like this does not help at all. Ugh, hope everything goes well.

Hero

There's a hero if you look inside your heart
You don't have to be afraid of what you are.
There's an answer if you reach into your soul
and the sorrow that you know will melt away

And then a hero comes along
with the strength to carry on
and you cast your fears aside
and you know you can survive.

So, when you feel like hope is gone
look inside you and be strong
and you'll finally see the truth
that a hero lies in you.

It's a long road when you face the world alone;
No one reaches out a hand for you to hold.
You can find love if you search within your self
and the emptiness you felt will disappear.

And then a hero comes along
with the strength to carry on
and you cast your fears aside
and you know you can survive.

So, when you feel like hope is gone
look inside you and be strong
and you'll finally see the truth
that a hero lies in you.

oh....Lord knows dreams are hard to follow,
But don't let anyone tear them away.
Just Hold on, there will be tomorrow,
In time you'll find the way

And then a hero comes along
with the strength to carry on
and you cast your fears aside
and you know you can survive.

So, when you feel like hope is gone
look inside you and be strong
and you'll finally see the truth
that a hero lies in you
that a hero lies in ... you
mmmm that a hero lies in.....you.

So I feel kinda confident about my math final.

But, I'm in such a bad mood right now. I just wanna be alone, I just wish he would get where I'm coming from.

Ugh.

New BBQ Grill

I know times is hard and all, considering spring is right around the corner many people may not before to afford that new top of the line bbq grill that they have been wanting. In the mean time here is the hottest trend when it comes to throwin something on the grill. LMAO!

After 2 hours of studying for my Math final I feel a bit more confident in myself.

But, I feel it in my throat... I hope and pray I'm not getting sick again so soon!

Finals

Who thought of those stupid things anyways? Why can't we just complete all of our assignments do well and be guaranteed to pass the class. I had my Early African American History final last Friday that went well. I have a 3.2 in that class excited about that! I have a Math final tomorrow which I am dreading. It's not till 4pm so I'll have plenty of time tomorrow to study as well but I'm stressing. I have to get at least a 75% on it to pass. I always do so well in school but when it comes to math that a whole different story. I have my geology final Friday morning, I currently have a 3.2 in that class as well. The final is worth 40% of our grade though. We are allowed a "cheat sheet" one page front and back. She said that we can even type them in little tiny font and print them out that way if we want. I may have to do that just in case I do need them. I really hope things work out well. I currently have yet to drop below a 3.0 since I've been in college and I'd hate to do that now! Wish me luck!!!

ugh!

So I'm laying in bed awake hella early. I'll doze back off soon though. I had a real good time last night despite the fact that my other half isn't here. Got ready over at Jalynn's with her and Keisha. My outfit turned out real nice. I did my make-up with some purple up in it something I had yet to try. I liked the way that it turned out after lots of experimenting. We headed over to pre-funk with some friends and had two half gallons of two diff Bacardi's. Let's just say I'm laying here because of that! Had a designated driver for the evening so I decided to have a little somethin somethin. Headed to the Pieces Party and we were all feelin it. It was real koo and it was nice to be with people who are hella koo and not off that little kid shit. The party was goin koo until young minded people wanted to ruin everything for not only those attending but for Kells and Charles. I honestly think that people need to grow the fuck up and stop trying to act so damn hard. Life is too short to be wasting time fighting in the club. Grow up, get over it, move on. I feel like I either have a huge bruise on my foot and/or a broken bone in my foot. Which would be all bad. Ill see how its feeling later in the day.

Well I'm gonna attempt to go back to sleep!

Missin Him

So I haven't seen my better half since last Tuesday! Since we have been living together for the past two yrs going 10 days without seeing him just makes me realize even more how much I love him and how happy he makes me! We both went back to Seattle and he stayed back to work with Ron (his step dad/my pops) to make some extra money. And of course I had to come back to finish up my finals. It hasn't been too bad being alone but at night and when I'm just at home chillin I miss him! I love waking up/falling asleep talking with him. I have no one to cuddle with or wake up and tell my random ass dreams to. I can't wait to go back to the town next Friday.

It's crazy when I sit here and think about everything. The past 3 and a half years have been so unpredictable. Never did I imagine us being together. Once we got together never did I imagine us being together still to this day. The future truly isn't predictable. To some people 3 and a half years is a long time. But, to me it's not too long compared to older couples. I see us being together for quite some time. That's my bae bae, he helps keep me sane. He rides for me I ride for him. He does for me I do for him. We rarely argue, and things are just wonderful between us. I'm so glad we both decided to give this relationship thing a shot. Look how far we've come thus far. Aww I miss my honey bun even more now.

October 26, 2005 - The day my life changed. The day I found the meaning of true. The day I found the person I want to spend the rest of my life with. The day I became his Mrs. Wiley


*tear* I need a hug.



November 2005

May 2007

December 2008

One thing

I cannot stand is when people back out of things without telling a person so. I understand that people do indeed change their minds about things they once agreed to do. But, once you have changed your mind is it truly that hard to send a text, call, mysapce, facebook, or even email the person saying that you will no longer be doing what you once said.

Naw... It's not. Man up!

O' Canada!

So the beginning of my weekend/end of last week started off really koo. My cousin came up from atl and we stayed up chit chattin till about 3am. I had a math test Friday which I did decent on. We headed to Seattle for a what was expected to be a fun filled weekend. It felt good being back in the town hadn't been in awhile so I was feeling the atmosphere.

First stop was off to my Grannys house to drop off our belongings. Just a quick run in/out. We headed out to Kent to drop off my other half and visit with my in-laws! I missed them, I miss being in that atmosphere because I truly get that family vibe. We chill there for awhile then head off to southcenter for some shopping. Well, she was the one mainly doing the shopping. I was quick to find out that the malls in the town have changed their hours due to the economy which sucks! Not just for those whom like to shop at later hours but for those employee's that typically close who have obviously seen a cut in the their hours. Headed over to BJ's for dinner and boy was it good. That was my second time being there and they have yet to let me down! We shared a dessert which was delicious I can't remember what it is called but I will definitely be getting one again the next time I go. We finished up the night and headed back to my grannys to refresh for the morning.

Saturday morning we were originally planning on heading to Canada bright in early but she wanted to sleep in. I was the one driving so I didn't see what difference it made. So we get ready to head out about 10 and my car won't start! It had done that once before in September so I figured it was the same thing as before.. Just needed a few minutes to try again. That didn't work. I call my other half to come to the rescue (what would I do without him! & Pops!) But we tried jumping it and that didn't work. So, I call AAA and they come out and tell me I need a new starter! Just great! I get big daddy towed... Ended up having to take my grannys car to Canada.

We arrive in Canada about 5pm, Head to the hotel. The Sheraton Wall Street Centre right in downtown. Lovely hotel! I can truly pick out a good hotel. 16Th floor with a wonderful view and a balcony. We shower up and get fresh and head to the mall. 450 stores! Can you say a shoppers paradise. Too bad, I didn't get to check it all out! I will be going back though. We left the mall and decided to head to Red Robins to grab something to eat. I bought my first official drink in a restaurant with my own ID. It was koo nothing special. Just got a Summer on the Beach since I was driving and can't afford to be getting pulled in a different country!

We leave there go back to the hotel, then head to the club which was an okay experience. Seattle clubs are better than that was and I don't often say that. But, it was nothing special. Then hit up the casino and won me some money. We weren't there long cuz I could tell she wanted to leave but I will def have to make a come up when I head back that way.

Overall my trip to Canada was koo.

Something else happened in the mix of all that. But, I don't feel like writing about it at the moment... I most def' will write about it though because I need to vent.

Put a Ring on it!

I'm sooo sorry for abandoning my blogspot for the past week. So, much has happened in so little time and I had my hands pretty full. I do have a lot I need to vent so I'll be posting new blogs thru out the night... Check this out tho!

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2009/03/09/filipino-boys-beyonce-single-ladies/


Tell me what you think!

Gosh...

I surly have had one hell of a weekend... I'll update later once I'm back at my own place.... I hope everything. goes smooth today. Ugh

Sluffin'

I've totally been sluffin on my blogspot game the last few days. But, as I stated in my last post i've been sick. I've actually done pretty good job about getting better. Thanks to cough drops, orange juice, oranges, nyquil and the gym. I heard in the past people saying if you work out it'll help sweat out your cold. Typically I don't have much energy when i'm sick but this week has been a whole different. Despite being sick i've gone to the gym daily. I feel pretty good now! YAY!!!

Is officially sick! Ugh, bad timing... I can't allow this to hold me down I have way too much planned! Nap, Gym, Homework. *sighs* I hope I get better A. Sap!

This is out of line.

Baby I know your worth it

As you grow older to begin to fully feel the concept of songs. They often tie into your own personal life. I have always loved this song.


Alicia Keys - A Womans Worth - Alicia Keys

If you treat me fairly I'll give you all my goods
Treat you like a real woman should
Baby I know you're worth it
If you never play me, promise not to bluff
I'll hold you down when shit gets rough
Baby I know you're worth it
She rolls the mile makes you smile all the while being true
Don't take for granted the passion that she has for you
You will lose if you choose to refuse to put her first
She will if she can't find a man who knows her worth, oh

Then you say No, No, No

Why you frontin' when you know you really want it?

A Winner's Creed

A Winner's Creed


If you think you are beaten,
You are;
If you think you dare not,
You don't;
If you'd like to win,
But you think you can't,
It's almost a cinch you won't

If you think you'll lose,
you've lost;
For out in the world we find
Success beings with a person's faith;
It's all in the state of mind.

Life's battles don't always go
To the stronger or faster hand;
They go to the one who trust in God
And always think "I can".

Where's Waldo?

I hate when I'm looking for something of mine and I have all these ideas about where it may be it. But, when you look in all those places and then some it's no where to be found! I really wishes I knew where my notebook of my poems was! I felt like writting tonight and sharing some of my pieces but looks like that won't be happening!

I can't wait till August. Point Blank Period! UPGRADE ME!

What in the world would you do if you came in contact with an anaconda?

Flippin channels I came across this progeria special on TLC. I did a report on this little girl named Haylee that had it. That was back during my sophomore year of high school for my genetics class. There was also a little boy who had the disease. He passed a few years ago, it actually touched me some considering this children typically have some of the best personality because they know that they will not live long so they actually take the steps to "live life to the fullest" I'm glad to see that there has been a lot of progress within the research program to help fix the chromosome in which is changed to cause progeria (pre-mature) aging. Things like this often hold my interest.

I'm so tired. I know I'm going to fall asleep soon but, that also means i'll end up waking up sometime way before the morning ugh. I think I'm gonna throw some rollers in my hair and see if I can get my hair to turn out how I want it to!

I'm watching Taken for the first time with Fred and Key I wonder how many fathers would actually do this to find their daughter. I know mine sure as hell wouldn't.

So, one thing that I absolutely hate is finding out that something is wrong with Big Daddy (my Tahoe.) So, I'm making that 4 hour drive back home this Friday so I knew it would be a good idea to get an oil change. If it's not one thing it's another. Dude tells me that there is a leak coming from the rear some mess I don't remember what it's called. and it's only gonna cost 200-300 to get it fixed. I swear I should have just bought a brand new car when I was going to!! I always get upset when shit goes wrong with my truck. I call and cry/whine to my granny like I always have done since I was little. She always makes me feel better. Plus, aunt flow is in town so she makes me kinda emotional sometimes. I tell her I no longer want big daddy and to just trade him in. She tells me to just get it fixed and everything will be fine. Now, I have to find a place to get it fixed at! The disadvantage of going to a University located in a college town!

So tonight I baby sat for the first time in a good minute. Ashley needed someone to watch Torre and I didn't have any plans so I figured sure why not? I love kids and am good with them and so is Fred. Torre is a great kid. I was amazed at the fact that he didn't cry when Ashley and Charles left. Considering he's only 10 months most kids cry. But, he was all koo about it. He's a real chill mellow laid back kid. He got here about 8:45ish and was knocked out by 11:15. He's a lot of fun and kept me entertained. I'm sitting here watching Taken and listening to his little self snore, it's cute. I'll baby sit Torre any day he's my little homie. I told him I'm his future prom date with his cute self!! ;-)

Is excited for the next few weeks in my life!! Fun, Fun, Fun!! I have so much in store. Key's here this weekend, Iana will be here Thursday, I'll be in canada next weekend, partyin' it up the next week with my dude! Then headed to LA to kick it with my ladies!! Chillin back in the town for a few days headed back to cheney to finish it up with Mom's weekend down in Pullman! Fun Fun Fun!!!

Clint Eastwood...

So I know everyone often jokes within their clique of friends about each others nationality. But, things never get real intense. Clint Eastwood thinks that we should all be able to joke with each other about our nationality's making "harmless" jokes.

Check it.

Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood laments the loss of old-fashioned humour in today's society - insisting he should be able to tell harmless jokes about nationality without fear of people branding him a "racist".

The Dirty Harry star, 79, is adamant that modern culture has become humourless, and accuses younger generations of spending too much time trying to avoid being offensive.

He says, "People have lost their sense of humour. In former times we constantly made jokes about different races. You can only tell them today with one hand over your mouth or you will be insulted as a racist.

"I find that ridiculous. In those earlier days every friendly clique had a 'Sam the Jew' or 'Jose the Mexican' - but we didn't think anything of it or have a racist thought. It was just normal that we made jokes based on our nationality or ethnicity. That was never a problem. I don't want to be politically correct. We're all spending too much time and energy trying to be politically correct about everything."

http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0691861/

I have to say that I disagree with him. He fails to realize that though he may have made jokes and such within his groups you cannot just walk up to anyone on the street and say some "harmless joke" about their nationality. The same way you cannot make a public statement or do some cartoon strip that is ment to be harmless and say that it was not directed towards Obama. Things like this being said are much more than a simple harmless joke. They can escalate into things that are much more serve and there's no reason for it to even be taken there.

Really tho... This is a hot mess! I seen this on Kiwi's Blog. I just came across her's today & I liked it.

Four eyes!

Most people don't realize that I have been visually impaired since I was about 12 lol. I never wanted to wear glasses. When I first went to the eye doc. I got my perscription back then but moms wouldn't let me get contacts. So, I sucked it up and wore those hideous glasses for almost a whole year. Going into 8th grade my mom finally decided to let me try contacts and those had became the loves of my life ever since then. As i've grown older and the style of glasses has changed I decided that I needed a pair of glasses to wear. For one it's not good to wear your contacts all the time and I would sleep in them almost all the time because I didn't like to take them out because I couldn't see anything! So, in January of this year I finally invested in a pair of Specs. At first I was still pretty skeptical of them. They were 100% comfortable and would make my head hurt after awhile. It's now about a month and a half that i've had my glasses and I LOVE them! It really comes in handy to have something else to switch my style up some. They are Prada, It took me awhile to find some good frames that I liked and that fit my face well. I finally choose my black and oranges. Pretty Fly!

These are those bad boys! Don't mind my hair lol, I had just washed it!

Despite the fact that I'm tall my boobs still give me this random killer back aches! I HATE this!

So I'm going full force into my little get fit month. I've been doing really well on it thus far. For the next two weeks (hopefully for longer but I am going to set my self at two weeks to begin with) I will be drinking mainly only water. I have this strong love for juice. I can have a cup in the morning with breakfast or coffee but I cannot continue to drink these things frequently through out the day. I've been working out about 3-4 times a week I'm going to up that this week. I've been doing Pilaties (sp) at home which feels wonderful. I may go to one of the sessions offered on campus sometime this week depending on the times they are available. I got too many wonderful trips coming up in my life so I've been working on shedding some pounds! Well actually just toning my stomach and thighs a little more is what I really need to do! Wish me luck!

Durex Condoms

Random right?

Have you ever just felt like moving some where else. Even if it wasn't for the rest of your life just for a little while. From the first time I visited California I fell in love. There was something about the atmosphere that turned me on. I love the weather and I'm a big beach fan. Something I don't get to take an opportunity of here in Washington. During my senior year of high school I original applied to Cal State LA. I got in but, there was a lot of run around things that wanted me to do still and I wouldn't have known how much Financial Aid I would have received until August 2007. Looking back on the whole thing I should have just went but, there were a few reason I decided not to go. Two years later I know that I need a change in my life. I know that I need to experience life else where outside of Washington for awhile. I'm considering re-applying to Cal State LA and Applying to Cal State Long Beach. I'm looking towards Winter 2010, so I wouldn't start there until Jan 2010. That would give me time to continue saving money and finding a place to stay. Sometimes, I know I hold myself back. I've always wanted to go to school out of state and I have two years left before I'll have my bachelors degree anyways so why not take that move? Why not expand my horizon and do something to better myself? *Shrugs* I hope I make the right decision for myself.

Weave Saves Woman's Life

Now, this was original just sent to me on facebook from a old high school associate. If this wasn't a new story I don't think I would believe it. This is crazy. I must admit I did laugh when I first watched it, It's not funny under the circumstance but, to think a weave could save your life. I had a sew in last year and I never thought that it could be vital to me health! Besides allowing my natural hair to get hella long. Check it out.

Y-E-L-L Bulldogs Yell... G H S!

So.. searching youtube I decided to type in the famous Garfield High School and see what would come up. Anything recent you know. I came across some of Class of 2006 seniors videos. Man, that was my best year at GHS. All my mains were seniors, I was doing senior things despite the fact I was only a junior. Times were real koo back then, no worries or anything! Watching both of these video's really makes me miss certain aspect of Highschool. Mainly Alder, many memoires were created there. Haha, I mean MANY endless memoires. I really did enjoy my highschool years. AHHHH I miss my doooogggsss!!! Lol.

Cuz I'm Real

"Blowin back on this Mary Jane, I'm analyzin the game"

I must admit this use to be one of my favorite songs! Hell, I still feel it when this song comes on, which is rarely. But, this song brings back a lot of memories! I know this whole song by heart, yeah yeah. Plus, I know I'm not the only one who loved this song at some point in their life!


Jennifer Lopez feat. Ja Rule-İm Real -

How do you feel?

Now to me this doesn't make much sense at all. Now, I see nothing at all wrong with being a single mother. I actually give credit to women who take on this challenge. But, as hard as it is for a women to be a single parent to one or two children how can you manage 14 children? She says that she always wanted a big family because she was a isolated as an only child. I have a younger brother, we only have the same dad so most of the time it was just me. Technically on my mom's side I was an only child. I myself have said that I want to have more than one child because I know I always wanted a sister or a brother that was in the same household so we could grow together. I will be able to provide for all my children. She talks about how she wants to finish her master's degree in counseling. How are you going to raise 14 children, provide for them, and go back to school? Yeah, of course I know people do this all the time. I myself say that if I have a child while I'm in school that is what I will do. But, with 14 kids? She says that she'll send them to a daycare on the schools campus, last time I checked most days cares have a limited number of spaces based on the number of trained employee's that they have. I doubt there is enough space on a college campus for all 14 of her children. She already had 6 children prior to the 8 she just had. Why didn't she wait to finish school and then continue on to have more children once she knew she was able to do all the things she wants to do? I'm not trying to knock her or be judgmental but come on, she isn't being too realistic about this whole situation. She doesn't want help from anyone beside her family, friends, and her church. But, is she honestly going to turn down any other offers of donoations that people may offer to her? I doubt it.



I want to know other people outtakes on this whole ordeal. So, share your opinions!

He's a new man

Yeah yeah yeah, I already touched on this subject. Who gives? I came across the actual footage of him getting his hair cute. He's a new man, the old man never left!

South Side

Now I must admit. One of the things I dislike about living on the west coast is that we get everything HELLA late. In this case I'm speaking on music. Things get here years after they have been released in the south. I went to Atlanta august 07' and got some mix tapes from the swap meat that had some real hot tracks on them. Some that of course never even made it to the west coast period. There's something about the style of the music that comes from the south that I love. I find it funny that people are just now fully catching onto the Stanky Leg. It's been out since last summer! Of course it's just now making it mainstream. One benefit to having family in the south is that they will sometime shares the titles of songs or the artist that are currently hot. I had came across this video before and it's one of the best version that i've seen. He's a mess but he kills it!

I need a vaaay-cation!

I'm very excited for these upcoming few weeks in my life! So I was able to find another plane ticket at a reasonable prices. Still under 200 so that's all that matters! I haven't been to LA since I was around the age of 9. I went to San Francisco last year but, that is a totally different place than LA. There are so many places that I want to go while I'm there. I hope the weather is nice during my stay I really need some time to relax on the beach! (Pictured is Malibu... I've always wanted to go there.. I'll be making a stop there!) Maybe I should buy a new bathing suit!? haha, not like I'm gonna wear it anytime soon! I have been planning on go to LA for the past two years now and I finally decided to book a ticket and just go. I know i'm going to enjoy my stay because I am staying with some of my good friends that I have known since my Freshman year of highschool. I haven't hung out with them all together in a long time so i'm excited. I checked the Lakers schedule to see if they were going to be in town. And with my luck EVERY single game that occurs during the time frame while i'll be there is an away game. I hate that Seattle doesn't have a basketball team at the moment. I miss going to games not to see the Sonics but usually to see the oppents. Fred and I had made it a tradition to go to every game when Kobe was in town but, that's something we can no longer do! I love basketball and I hate not being able to go to professional games! I'm hoping I get to see my Friend AK while i'm down there. He lives not to far from Pasadena and he claims that he will stop by or meet up with us but who knows. I'm surly not gonna get my hopes up! It would be nice to see an old friend! We keep in touch here and there. He's married and has a daughter now so he has his family life which keeps him very busy. I wish Fred was going but, that's okay we're going to Vegas so that makes up for it. LA is going to be fun, I already know it! It'll be nice to get away from Seattle for a few days.. well it's not like I live in Seattle so let me say it'll be nice to get away from this freezing Cheney weather for awhile from some nice westcoast sunshine!

On another note, I've been working out a lot latley. Part of my new years resolution that i'm actully sticking to this year. My main goals were to flatten my stomach and tone my thighs. I must say that I am indeed noticing a change in my tummy. I got about a month till LA so let's see what I can pull out between then and now. I actully enjoy working out now, I head to the gym up on campus for about an hour 3-4 days a week and pop in my Pilates DVD and do that at home on a daily basis. I did them in the past and they really do help shape and tone your body. So, I need to get back on my routines so that I can have my body looking like I want it. Everybody always tells me that I'm fine the way I am and they wish they had my thick thighs and ass but a girl got neccessites for herself! Slim tummy and i'll be good!

Los Angeles

So, I was randomly surfing the net last night. Doing one of my daily rounds on travelocity to check out ticket prices. I type in Sea to Lax and was overwhelmed when I seen a ticket price of $146 round trip! I had been talking about going to visit all my loves whom currently resides down there. We're planning it out and everything, I tell myself i'll order the ticket in the mourning considering I always consult with my granny since she is often my better judgement about things. I get home from campus hop on my laptop and type in travelocity.... Come to find out the ticket price has gone up! I should have held the price last night but, I wasn't thinking about it at all! I was pissed, well not really but I was like I knew it! The current price is still decently cheap, it's still under $200. I'm going to do a bit of web surfing and see if I can find a site still offering the $146. Wish me luck!

Phenomenal Woman

This by far is one of my favorite poems. I've always felt that I can relate to this a lot. Enjoy!

Phenomenal Woman

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman

Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.


Maya Angelou

Dress Shopping!!

So, I have two occasions coming up in which I want a dress to step out in. In march i'm stepping out with my best friend/cousin who's coming up from Atlanta for her spring break, hitting up the town and going to Canada. Then in May were headed to Vegas for our birthday and you know a girl has to be fly! I have a good selection of things already in my closet that I can easily throw on and be ready. But, I'm in the need of something new! I can't seem to make up my mind! I have spent much of today looking around online for some ideas, here are somethings that i've found that I'm diggin'. I have still yet to find that one that just captures my heart as the perfect dress! But, hopefully i'll find something!! If anyone knows of any good sites please let me know!



#1. This is simple but I like it. I have enough to fully fill this dress out up top like the model and I love my legs. This would even look good if I wanted to throw on a pair of jeans to be more casual or a pair of leggings. This can be used in many alternating ways.
















#2. This very simple. But, with the right pair of heels and the right accesories this will be nice! More so of a casual evening out.


#3. I really like this one! And ever since my prom dress i've grown to love the way this color looks on me! This is something that I know i'm gonna end up with for sure.







#4. Now, i'm very skeptical about this. I love the colors that are in it. But, I'm just not sure. Maybe it's the fact that the model dosen't really fill out the dress? I think that is what it is. I think this would be a nice dress to step out in during the day or if your going somewhere more laid back. What do you think?










#5. Same with this one here. I'm not sure if I like the thicker staps but, I do enjoy these colors. I seen some pumps that would match this perfectly and they were fly. Filling this dress out some would surly work magic!

#6. Now I really like this dress. But, i've never been a big fan of halter top dress. My boobs seem to always want to fall out! If I could make them stay in I could work this!







#7. Same with this one I love this! Along with the heels she is wearing! The print on this dress is beautiful and very unique for this style of dress considering it looks as if it is a basic cotton. I love the belt and the bottons going up the middle.










#8. Skeptical about this one aswell. I love the red with the black, So, I guess I like it. It's kinda ruffly up top and i'm one that not a big fan of ruffles. But It's kinda cute.













#9 Now this is fly! Simple but it is something that can easily be jazzed up. I already have plenty of heels that will work with this. This is a must have.

#1o. I like this. More for a summer day though. This would work well for a day spent walking on trip in that blazing sun. Allowing my body to capture that tan that I am in need of!




Now these babys right there. Those are fly!!! I don't even know where and when I would wear these but these are on my list of things that I am going to buy in upcomming months. They consist of my favorite color and this are patent leather, which is one of my favorite materials! They are pricey but, when I want something I get it! Gosh, these shoes just make me melt for some reason!

At least he has a skill to fall back on... right?

So, I always watch the all-star game every year. Now, I must say I was not expecting this at all! I've seen Shaq play and dance around prior to games before. But, never have I seen him get down like this! So, when he's old and rusted with no Basketball skills left within him this is where we will see him...



Now, I must say I was impressed lol, and entertained at the same time! He made my night with this. At least we know he has a skill that he can fall back on right? When he's tired of missing free throws he can hop on with America's Best Dance Crew and get down! Between him and Rasheed I don't know who got more gigs!

And the drama continues on...

So, like everyone else I'm pretty much tired of hearing about Chris and Rihanna! But, I came across this on youtube and was actually amused at how much time this dude decided to spend making this video. He's hella stupid.




I do wonder what really happened. But, they are human just like the rest of us and shit happens sometime right? I'd be mad though, there are countless rumors going around about the two. To me the whole getting an STD from Jay-Z can't be true. That means Beyonce would have one too. Naaaw. I think that everyone just needs to wait until Chris is actually convicted of something.



Oh, what is going on in the world!

Allen Iverson; A new man

So, as most of us know by now Allen Iverson chopped off his braids. I must admit I never seen this day coming. He has always been a basketball player that I've had great interest in ever since his college days.


I've always been one to wonder what he might look like without braids at this age. Would he still be cute? Well that has been answered! I must say he is still fine to me without his braids. I think it is more appropriate for him anyways at this point in his career.

As he stated during the all star game, "Obama's president now, so it's time for change."

Check him out!

Finally!

So, I've thought for a long time on whether I wanted to make myself one of these or not. As you can see I've decided to make my way onto blogspot to express myself and share things that i've found interesting. So, we shall see how this works out!