My sis showed me this the other night in the middle of the parking and I about died! Her facial expressions kill me!
BBL
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Woes...
*Blows out hot air while sighing VERY deeply* THEN * lays head on the desk* So... financially the month just started and I'm already financially depressed.
Lets start at the beginning...
So I made it through October and stuck with my budget fairly well. I ended up spending about $50.00 over budget. Not bad for the first time of actually creating a budget and sticking to it. (can't remember if I wrote on here or not... but I'm using this Google Doc Template for personal budgets and its really great). There have been several things I have learned about my spending habits this month.
Lets start at the beginning...
So I made it through October and stuck with my budget fairly well. I ended up spending about $50.00 over budget. Not bad for the first time of actually creating a budget and sticking to it. (can't remember if I wrote on here or not... but I'm using this Google Doc Template for personal budgets and its really great). There have been several things I have learned about my spending habits this month.
- Evidently some ATMs charge you just for a balance inquire ( I was blown when I looked at my statement and realized this)
- It also appears that the ATM charges you and YOUR bank charges you when you use an ATM from another bank (clearly I haven't been paying attention to these fees...so once again...BLOWN! I could have used that $2 my bank charges elsewhere).
- I drive a gas guzzling monster....and I buy a lot of food for a little person even though some food is for the general household.
- I found I didn't want to spend money once I got paid before I had set up my November Budget.
Now...
I'm financially depressed because....
- I haven't even started my Christmas shopping
- I'm spending a huge chunk on hotels this month for work ( which isn't a big deal ... it's just throwing a wrench in my monthly goals and plans)
- The wrench being that I won't be making my monthly goal on my extra monthly payments toward my student loan.
- Thanksgiving.... *Sigh* is one of my favorite holidays and I know I'm about to end up spending to get food and stuff to get ready for it. (But I've budgeted for thanksgiving...so we'll see how that goes)
Woes... I'll tell ya...Oh well such is life. I'm just glad September and October are FINALLY over I HATE those months *bbm not interested face*. I'm so ready for the holidays! This has to be my favorite time of year with Thanksgiving coming, then Christmas, then New Years, then MY BDAY! :)
Live. Laugh. Smile. Enjoy
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Family is...What?!
Family....
What is family?...
I guess depending on a persons experiences through life would determine what family means to them. To me... family is broken down into three areas:
My immediate family would consist of five people these days. As we have all gotten older I appreciate them more and value the individuality that each of my siblings brings to the table (specifically the two goons). Although as siblings we have come a long way (... if you only knew some of the tales from earlier years...) and even though we still might not always get along, we love and are there for each other. We have some pretty good times and laughs together these days, with my mom there trying to keep us all on track.
What is family?...
I guess depending on a persons experiences through life would determine what family means to them. To me... family is broken down into three areas:
- Immediate Family
- Extended Family
- The Fam
My immediate family would consist of five people these days. As we have all gotten older I appreciate them more and value the individuality that each of my siblings brings to the table (specifically the two goons). Although as siblings we have come a long way (... if you only knew some of the tales from earlier years...) and even though we still might not always get along, we love and are there for each other. We have some pretty good times and laughs together these days, with my mom there trying to keep us all on track.
The Peacemaker, The Worrier, The Mouth, The Muscle These are people related to you by blood and possibly carry the same last name. I've always wished I lived surrounded by cousins and such...but...alas... I didn't. But like my cousin said (tweeted) to me a few weeks ago, "we might not see each other often but we are there for each other. Her support of my family meant the world and three months later we drove all night just to be there for her in her time of need. I may not know all of my extended family the way I'd like to, but they are important to me.
The Fam
Just the name "The Fam" always brings a smile to my face. We may not be related by blood or name But they and their parents are family. I remember around the time my dad died my mom was talking to one of her siblings and they were just amazed at the support from our friends and she told them " we may not live close to our family but our friends and church family have in a way become our family". I believe this to true concerning certain families I grew up with ( Cuz if you know me.. I can NOT get down with calling just anybody aunt, uncle, or family). We are just six friends that grew up together and who have been rolling around together for the last 24 - 17 years ( I had to text my girl on these numbers cuz it seemed so...outrageous) and still going quite strong.
Just the name "The Fam" always brings a smile to my face. We may not be related by blood or name But they and their parents are family. I remember around the time my dad died my mom was talking to one of her siblings and they were just amazed at the support from our friends and she told them " we may not live close to our family but our friends and church family have in a way become our family". I believe this to true concerning certain families I grew up with ( Cuz if you know me.. I can NOT get down with calling just anybody aunt, uncle, or family). We are just six friends that grew up together and who have been rolling around together for the last 24 - 17 years ( I had to text my girl on these numbers cuz it seemed so...outrageous) and still going quite strong.
The Fam
I may live with some, I may see some on occasion, and I may not even be related to some, but this is who my family is to me.Live. Laugh. Smile. Enjoy.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
You Will Be Missed
Well the time is almost here that my Fam J is "Going Home" ( LOL sorry! I had to do it one last time J!!!) We are gonna miss you!
Be safe...see you when you come back HOME! *KP side eye*
Luv ya Fam
Live. Laugh. Smile. Enjoy.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Come One... Come All
I just want my own little corner of the earth to live. Most times I don't mind still living at home with my mom. And although I'm cool with my job, I hate the fact that it is the middle of nowhere, form any semblance of civilization and that a social life is pretty... nonexistent.
One thing I really look forward to when I get my own place (hopefully in a more populated area that combines church, family, social life, and job into a closer proximity because what I do currently is just... plain stupid) is the fact that I can entertain.
I like having sabbath dinner at my house when the mood strikes me. It's one of the many things I miss about having my own place. Currently, only my die hard friends or those that somehow get "suckered" into it because they didn't really know the depths of how far I live will/have made the journey to Mecca. So I have to space my dinners to like once a year...
I wanna be able to have Sabbath dinners spare of the moment or planned. Have people over for a lite Friday night dinner. Have BBQ's. Throw a holiday party. And if the day comes that I find myself in a relationship/married I want to have couple dinner parties. It's so important to me that my man is cool with having people over (it just might be a relationship requirement thats how strongly I feel about this) & if he can cook... even better!!
There is nothing like good fellowship...
*Sigh* I need a cool, nice, spacious kitchen like this to cook in...
I think this table is simple yet modern.
I'd definitely put this dinning room table in my house
Friends...
Good times...
Good food...
Well... one day it will happen!!
Live. Laugh. Smile. Enjoy
Monday, October 25, 2010
25 random things you may or may not know...
I just ran across this note I posted to Facebook a while back and decided to post it here... Some of you have probably read this already but here it is again!!
1. I've been working with my dad in construction since the age of two till now. Whenever i go home my dad says "can you work with me tomorrow" or "i got this painting job i need you to do..."
2. Suv's are my vehicles of choice, i think they are great.
3. As a little kid, i thought i got the birthmark on my back from the time my dad was blending something in the blender and it exploded all over the kitchen and me before i could run under the table.
4. I like putting puzzles together.
5. I do not like kisses (unless they are from my man then i'm fine). But when other people kiss me it feels like their spit is seeping into my pores and i have to wipe it off.
6. I like a good joke, to laugh, and hear a good story.
7. I ate rat poise cuz i thought it was candy.
8. I'm a mild germophobic.
9. I get excited about my birthday at least two months before the actual day.
10. I'm allergic to apple skins.
11. Contrary to believe, my ears are not pierced. I once told an elder at church i'd get a tat before i'd to that. shocked the mess out of him.
12. i love traveling both in and out the country...
13. I want a chef (my twin feels me on this lol). Although i don't like to cook, i can cook. i'm kinda self-conscience about my food cuz i want people to enjoy it.
14. I highlighted my hair my junior year in collage to a Juicy Plum color. my hair came out, white at the roots, yellow in the middle and dirty brown at the ends. i looked in the mirror like OMG! I CAN NOT GO OUT LIKE THIS! Alli saved the day, i ended up with red hair which became a hit.
15. I listen to country music regularly.
16. I got suspended for two weeks my senior year in high school.
17. I like my name, I'm named after my dad, and not too many people have it.
18. I have bad phone luck. Every phone i've had has been dropped in the water and I'm always dropping it...hence my current situation....
19. When i was younger i was jealous of my sister's long nice hair. Mine was shorter and that black hair....so my mom told me to pray about it.
20. At around ten, i was driving my mom's car while my dad was tailgating me... i put on the breaks and he ended up running into the back of the car. five minutes later i ran into the front porch of the house. I felt to bad i busted into tears
21. when i say i don't care, 98% of the time i literally DO NOT care.
22. I dislike rude adults that don't show respect for younger people, and i don't like disrespectful children.
23. I have no regrets. I enjoy my life.
24. I can not take my sister seriously when she is mad. i think it is the most hilarious thing. but thats because she doesn't get mad very often.
25. I'm thankful for all of my friends and family, i believe God has placed all of them in my life for a reason.
2. Suv's are my vehicles of choice, i think they are great.
3. As a little kid, i thought i got the birthmark on my back from the time my dad was blending something in the blender and it exploded all over the kitchen and me before i could run under the table.
4. I like putting puzzles together.
5. I do not like kisses (unless they are from my man then i'm fine). But when other people kiss me it feels like their spit is seeping into my pores and i have to wipe it off.
6. I like a good joke, to laugh, and hear a good story.
7. I ate rat poise cuz i thought it was candy.
8. I'm a mild germophobic.
9. I get excited about my birthday at least two months before the actual day.
10. I'm allergic to apple skins.
11. Contrary to believe, my ears are not pierced. I once told an elder at church i'd get a tat before i'd to that. shocked the mess out of him.
12. i love traveling both in and out the country...
13. I want a chef (my twin feels me on this lol). Although i don't like to cook, i can cook. i'm kinda self-conscience about my food cuz i want people to enjoy it.
14. I highlighted my hair my junior year in collage to a Juicy Plum color. my hair came out, white at the roots, yellow in the middle and dirty brown at the ends. i looked in the mirror like OMG! I CAN NOT GO OUT LIKE THIS! Alli saved the day, i ended up with red hair which became a hit.
15. I listen to country music regularly.
16. I got suspended for two weeks my senior year in high school.
17. I like my name, I'm named after my dad, and not too many people have it.
18. I have bad phone luck. Every phone i've had has been dropped in the water and I'm always dropping it...hence my current situation....
19. When i was younger i was jealous of my sister's long nice hair. Mine was shorter and that black hair....so my mom told me to pray about it.
20. At around ten, i was driving my mom's car while my dad was tailgating me... i put on the breaks and he ended up running into the back of the car. five minutes later i ran into the front porch of the house. I felt to bad i busted into tears
21. when i say i don't care, 98% of the time i literally DO NOT care.
22. I dislike rude adults that don't show respect for younger people, and i don't like disrespectful children.
23. I have no regrets. I enjoy my life.
24. I can not take my sister seriously when she is mad. i think it is the most hilarious thing. but thats because she doesn't get mad very often.
25. I'm thankful for all of my friends and family, i believe God has placed all of them in my life for a reason.
Live. Laugh. Smile. Enjoy
Lil Miss Curly Q
Every once in a while I get this strong urge to roller set my hair. And for the past... month... I'd guess I've had this urge but I've put it off because I haven't been fond of the outcome in the past because my hair never seemed to dry properly (leading to frizzy hair) and the roots around the front looked too natural and crazy and I don't feel comfortable with big hair because I feel like my hair is all over my dogon head!
But last week (I'm late making this post) I was looking WAY TOO CRAZY cuz I hadn't gotten around to my weekly wash a couple of days before so I decided to roller set. Roller setting my hair is WORK!! But this time I was actually happy with the outcome. My edges looked good, the curls dried properly....and even though it pains me to say it...big hair isn't so bad (it's taken me what? 4 years... to come to this conclusion smh lol )
I washed and conditioned as usual then I used:
But last week (I'm late making this post) I was looking WAY TOO CRAZY cuz I hadn't gotten around to my weekly wash a couple of days before so I decided to roller set. Roller setting my hair is WORK!! But this time I was actually happy with the outcome. My edges looked good, the curls dried properly....and even though it pains me to say it...big hair isn't so bad (it's taken me what? 4 years... to come to this conclusion smh lol )
I washed and conditioned as usual then I used:
- LottaBody setting lotion (place in a spry bottle)
- Motions Wrapping Lotion (stole this hair product idea from The Feisty House blog)
- Medium sized perm rods
- Rat tailed comb (for parting and distributing the products)
This right here is the main reason I don't like roller setting.Those hard rollers mess with my sleep!
After the rollers were taken out
Day 1: After I separated the curls...
Day 2 Hair
Day 3 Hair
I think I will roller set a little more often then once a year now...It came out pretty good and I got rave reviews for the look which is a plus :)
Live. Live. Smile. Enjoy.
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