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friday, january 30, 2004
Scary Slugs...
A friend of my mother has been stationed to the Pentagon and needed a ride to the Pentagon this morning to meet with
the Colonel she will be working for. I was more than willing to take her even though I am a tad bit afraid of the area.
I'm afraid because I was going to get stuck again in the whirlwind of the Slug line. About two months ago on an extremely rainy day, I received directions on how to get to the George Washington Parkway
from my job. I was told to come into the Pentagon Parking Area and make my way around to VA-23 West. Some how,
some way I got stuck in the slug line -- it was ever so scary because when I stopped people tried to jump in my car. One
of those people, a nice older gentleman, explained to me how to get out of the Slug line and make my way to the George
Washington Parkway. Ever since that day I avoid the Pentagon by any means necessary. But this morning I couldn't
do it - I had to be strong!!! And I was strong and maybe a little blind - because I didn't even see the slug line.
thursday, january 29, 2004
Trying to be a homemaker...
Yesterday I had the glory
of getting to stay home and tele-a-work. It was a lot of fun and I actually got a lot of work done. But the added
bonus was I was able to work in front of the TV. Oh, my God what horribly good TV I miss because of my job. I
mean I got to watch an insane amount of music videos, while flipping back and forth between soap operas and I got to watch
Oprah – she turns 50 today. Sinful goodness the day was!!!
Then out of the blue I got the urge
to clean and make dinner - what just occurred here. Did the desire to be good homemaker emerge because I am tired of
being confined by beige walls and spending my day coop up in a black suit??? Who knows, but I got busy in the kitchen
ya'll -- I fried chicken. Yes, I fried chicken and it was good. It was my first time frying anything and I didn't
burn down the house or undercook the meat. Then I ventured on in my cooking experience to make red beans with rice...from
a bag, I'm not that good of a homemaker yet. I was so proud of myself -- so proud. I think I could be a good homemaker
as long as my home doesn't consist of other people.
wednesday, january 28, 2004
I need to live in a bubble...
As promised here is the
post about the "man-hater" discussion -- I received a very late night phone call from a displaced Boston male crony.
Throughout our discussion he kept calling me a "man-hater" - a "man-hater" because I am not in a relationship and I am
currently not seeking someone to date but just some new male friends. Didn't think there was anything wrong with this.
But this crony who has sowed his wild oats and has settled down (dog, house, wife, kid and another on the way) feels
that I should do the same. I don't feel this way. Call me a prude and/or frigid but at this point in my life
I have no desire to be in a relationship. I just don't!!!
My lack of dating and/or relationships
makes me different then most of the people I know. I joke around and state I need a man but I do nothing and I mean
nothing to go about meeting one. If I had the physical presence of male friends I had prior to moving back to the D.C.
area you would rarely here me say, "I need a man." I desire male friends who are physically here -- man do I miss
hanging out with guys. The guys I tend to draw as friends, I can be completely asinine in front of, or prim and proper
and they love me just the same. Don't get me wrong my female friends are GREAT!!! But with most of my female friends,
if I say something vulgar I get the look of - I can't believe you just said that. However, my male friends would join
in the vulgarity that mostly lead to us laughing our asses off. I miss that and I need that back again. So call
me a "man-hater" NG if you wish because I don't foresee myself settling down or dating anyone any time soon!!!
tuesday, january 27, 2004
I'm not Rudy!!!
Well it has been some disturbing days -- all this snow, ice, male-hating
lectures (I'll post later on this) and the question is back??? Are you the girl who played Rudy or are you Keshia Knight Pulliam. Umm, no!!! I haven't heard this question since I was much smaller and much younger...But, there I was in
my favorite store Neiman Marcus dealing with Lisa (my personal shopper -- it isn't as pretentious as it sounds) and I see her skirting around a question. I ask her
what does she want to ask. Lisa goes on to explain that I look like "Rudy" from "The Cosby Show" -- I'm mortified.
Not because Keshia isn't damn beautiful, but I thought since I had gone nearly ten years without any person making a reference
to her appearance and
mine, the time for these questions were over. But I am wrong!!! Lisa bringing up the question brought on a world-wind,
other folks have mentioned it. I admit when I was a child we did favor each other, but I have put on some pounds and
she hasn't - so the favoring is gone. When will the madness end -- do I need to wear a sign that says "I am not Keshia
Knight Pulliam or am I related to her, so don't even ask!!!" Maybe I shouldn't, that will make folks think I am crazier
than I already am.
monday, january 26, 2004
Snow, Snow, Ice...
To be quite honest I don't dislike snow - I dislike ice. One
with some common sense (unlike most D.C. Metro area drivers) can maneuver in snow, but ice is hard for anyone. Now it snowed here in the D.C. Metro area last night and early this morning -- less than seven inches. I was pretty darn sure that I was going to have to go to work which wasn't
a bad thing because I love my job and I have junk I need to do that I can't do from home. But, leaving my house was
tricky...a water piped broke in front of our house on Friday night. I guess the water folks for the state and county
were unable to fix it so they marked off the area with a huge yellow line - this yellow line didn't stop the water from shooting
out like "Yellow Stone" regardless of the fact that everywhere the water went it froze. Living on a hill with water
shooting out caused our road to be dangerous, but add six inches of snow on top of layers of ice makes for some interesting
morning driving. Then top it off with the county stating to us "they aren't coming to plow our area" anytime soon.
Mind you folks tonight we will be hit by an ice storm -- I wonder what tomorrow's morning commute will be like. Keeping my fingers crossed that the Federal
Government is off so I don't have to venture off on the ice rink in front of my house!!!
sunday, january 25, 2004
Getting out...
Yesterday night I went out with MM and friends to celebrate her
29th birthday...fun was had. Dinner at Macaroni Grill followed by pool at Hard Times, both in Springfield, VA. It was a long but fun night. I lusted after a young man who didn't have a single physical
trait that usually peeks some minor head turns, but it must of been the way he handle himself in the game of pool that had
me staring.
As well revelations came out that I am not so friendly with some
folks. This is true but I try and be polite but if I don't think you respect me and I have examples of your
lack of disrespect I am not going out of my way to be friendly. I participate in all the pleasantries like "hi" and "bye" but nothing more than that.
Now some think of it as rude and they are probably correct, that is why I place myself in a little corner and keep myself
entertained with my mindless ponderings - ooh, so much fun for me...seriously. But, I guess I could be phony but
I am not big on lying - I fully understand that everyone can't be friends and as long as we are civil then that is all that
matters in the end. I could be wrong...
Man I love Aaron!!!
25 jan 04 @ 12:24 pm
friday, january 23, 2004
What the heck is wrong with me...
Man I am tired and need an outing bad. I have been so swamped
with work lately that my only outlet has become some occasional TV and reading. The way my life has looked in the past and its present future, senior women
have more fun then me. I need to get out or I am going to become the cranky old cat lady at 27 -- For the love of God
someone please rescue me!!!
thursday, january 22, 2004
Tid bits about me...
I admit it -- I love the show "The Newlyweds" -- God forgive me, but I do. I rearranged my whole night around the premiere and I was so giddy from watching the show that I happily sat down and watched
"til Death do us Part" This show is OK, but I nearly keeled over when Dave responded to the wedding coordinator that he already "knew how
to eat" for her question "Would you like to have a rehearsal dinner?" Damn that was funny!!! This may become a routine for Wednesday night: Gym, Dinner, TV Time - "Angel" at 9 PM, "The
Newlyweds" at 10 PM and "til Death do us Part" then reading until I fall asleep -- that sounds like a plan to me.
Another tid bit about
me – I love presents. It is quite sad because I am 27 and I act like a child
when I get them - I get so giddy!! And I am not totally selfish, I love giving presents as well – I like to make people happy
with things they enjoy. But back to me, when I receive a present, especially
a surprise one I get crazy, but in a good way. For example, upon my arrival to my home yesterday I spied an Amazon package. I ran towards it, tore open the box with my bare hands and spotted “The Fountainhead”
by Ayn Rand – it was a birthday present from one of the women I aspire to be like. Totally cool, totally cool!!!
wednesday, january 21, 2004
Review of yesterday...
I have stated in the past that my birthday is cursed - this year it sort of wasn't and I am happy about that!!! Basically, I was so bummed days and days prior to my birthday
because anything and everything that could go wrong did - so I was so very sure that it was all going to climax on my birthday
to be the worse day ever. But I was wrong!!! Very wrong, on the 20th I was privileged to see the layout of our
new office building and give my opinion and not be looked at like I was stupid and/or like I was only there to be seen and
not heard, I heard from old friends far and wide, received rose plants from a hottie and his parents and I was moved to stomach
pains from laughing so hard at the lies Dubbya presented to the world in his State of the Union.
tuesday, january 20, 2004
Another day, Another Year...
I am truly blessed -- I have made it another day and made it through
another year. Today I turned 27 -- I am truly blessed!!!
Waking up this morning I recalled a belief I had when I was young...I
was destined to grow very old, be very funny and the President of the United States of America -- Why, you ask???
George Burns was born on the 20th of January - he was 100 years old when he died and he was a funny man. He turned 80 on the day
I was born, my childlike mind believed his birthday goodness would pass to me and I would grow to be at least 80 and have
some serious wit (I do have some wit but it ain't all that serious). And were did the President thing come in???
Presidents are inaugurated on the 20th of January -- I was destined. I was young -- the only way I will make it to the White House
for more than a couple of hours is through my job or my future partner. But youthful dreams are fun and inspiring!!!
monday, january 19, 2004
Go Wizards, GO!!!
Boring, boring, boring - were the first three quarters of the Wizards
vs. Bulls game. Then 11:40 left in the fourth quarter the Wizards take the lead for 50 seconds after being down
15 points most of the game. All the MCI Center attendees for this game, thought the Bulls were going
to win but the Wizards came back, regained the lead for a second time and kept it to win 93-83 - two wins in a row, baby.
Sorry ass Pippen couldn't help the Bulls -- nothing but air Pippen was hitting his whole 10 minutes in the game.
Pippen, just damn sorry!!!
I am so glad the Wizards won and I even happier I was there to see it!!!
Football Blues...
I really, really, really wanted the Super Bowl to have the Pats
and the Eagles in it. But, that isn't happening!!! As we mostly all know the Eagles lost to the Panthers. I watched this sorry ass game at Damon's Grill with family friends during an early birthday party celebration. I could barely eat with all the sorry playing going
on by the Eagles -- If it wasn't an interception it was a sorry receiver being unable to catch the ball. Every Eagle
fan in the place held their head low during most of the game. I know next year should be better and that is what I am
hoping for!! I am somewhat content that the Pats are in it and I hope they will beat the Panthers. If most of you don't know I am not at all a Panthers fan -- To the
point when one was at my house to pick up a relative for a date I truly contemplated making his ass sit in his truck until
she was finished getting ready. But, the Christian in me let him in and made me be polite and offer him something to
drink -- I even chit-chatted with him!!! The Lord was truly working through me that night.
friday, january 16, 2004
Love and Dislike -- A very thin line...
Family, you love and dislike them at the same time. Last night
my mother's friends were over for a little visit. I respect each and everyone of these women even when the get a little
out of hand and discuss things that revel "Sex and the City" -- who wants to hear these phrases come out of their parental
units mouth??? Any who, as always the discussion pointed toward me and my "lack of game." Basically, I am too
hard on the fellas!!! I don't think so - I believe in honesty and follow through and if you don't or I think you don't
by your actions, I don't want to be bothered. So if you care to comment, please tell me if I was too hard on the young
man I met about a month ago:
I attended my company's holiday party. There was a young man in the band (a drummer)
who seemed to be staring my way the entire night. When I was getting ready to leave he approached and asked if we could
sit down and talk after his next set. I explained that I needed to leave, he tried to convince me to stay but I really
had to go (it was late, I was tired and I had to get up early the next morning) -- So the young man asked for my number and
I complied -- the Lord himself must have been looking out for this man because he is the fourth man in my entire life
that I gave my number to. Back to subject, the young man asked if he could call me after his set tonight, which would
be around 1 AM. I told him another time would be best. The young man complied and called the next morning and
asked me to come and see him play at a local spot that he was playing at during the day. By the time I got the message
his set was almost over, but I called and left him a message stating thanks for the invite. The young man called back
the same evening and we chatted for a bit and he asked me out for the same evening -- I was thinking this young man wants
a booty call, but I was nice and explained that, that evening wasn't good for me but another night during the week was.
We set up a day and time to meet for a late dinner and he asked me to call him to confirm and firm up the details two days
later. I did as requested and I never heard from the man again. I took his non-response as a sign he wasn't interested
and I moved on - - No loss, no gain. However, my mother's friends stated I should have called back again to see what
was up (no blaming - be nonchalant). Better yet give the guy a call now!!!
What do ya'll think??? Am I too hard on the fellas??? Should I call this guy if
I can find his number and say hello??? All comments welcomed.
tuesday, january 13, 2004
Blatant!!!
Family, friends and those who might care -- I'm depressed and materialistic!!!
So buy me things and you can say it is for my welcomed fast-approaching birthday. Welcomed not because of celebrating (I won't be doing
that) but, if I make it I will be another year older. Woo Hoo!!! And this is a blessing like no other for me.
Just Thinking...
Well since the economy generated a whopping 1,000 jobs - yes let's
go to Mars and spend billions since we Americans are rolling in dough because we are all working now!!!
NO - the Confederate Flag is not a symbol of racism at all...when I see the Confederate
Flag on the back of a vehicle which states it's owner is a native of Colorado, I think Southern pride immediately!!!
Paul O'Neil may have sour grapes - but does that mean what he states with back-up documentation has no value -- Yeah, that is what it means so and I don't believe Dubbya Bush from day one wanted
to go to war with Iraq!!!
And I totally understand why the D.C. Primary doesn't count - D.C. is just the capital of the United States of America so the residents don't deserve an actual
delegate because D.C. isn't a state. Change (i.e. D.C. becoming a state) from the originators vision for our government and laws isn't expected...that's
why us women folk still can't vote!!!
Pissy me = sarcasm for ya'll!!!
monday, january 12, 2004
I'm back...
Atlanta was fun for the fact that I got to spend time with my family
but not fun because I played no golf, ingested dead mouse fumes and was a participant in a -won't even say- but I was doing something totally legal but I didn't
know I was at an illegal place.
I wonder if my vacation is a forecast of my upcoming year -- If
so I am totally F*cked -- Excuse, my language.
monday, january 5, 2004
Oh, my God!!!
Lord, Jesus help us!!! Here I am on my first vacation in quite
some time and I was so sure nothing could go wrong...NOTHING!!! But, I arrive to find out that there were no tee times
that fit into my schedule and today I found out it might rain all week so if I wanted to take another tee time most likely
I couldn't. But, it couldn't get worse could it??? Yes it does. Here I am with my sister laughing in the cottage
and I swear I smell something funny in the kitchen. I investigate and get to the source of the smell - a sour sponge
under the sink. Being the scared woman that I am I ask my sister to pick it up and throw it in the trash. My sister
comes to get it and what the hell is it??? Two dead mice under the sponge -- Lord give us strength. I call the
maintenance for the resort
and they can't help us until tomorrow at 9 AM. I don't know if I can make it through the night knowing full well that
I have two dead mice under the kitchen sink. I just don't know. Pray for us ya'll.
sunday, january 4, 2004
Golfing Blues...
Beautiful scenery, great greens (which are currently brown due to
the season), nice folks but no damn tee times that fit in my schedule at the moment. I am so bummed that I won't get any real
playtime but I have some good books to read and a database to fix-up while I am away on vacation.
thursday, january 1, 2004
Something in the water...
I've been in Atlanta for two full days now and all I see is pretty
women. There is something in the water here!!!
Any who, I do feel a little over-dressed - me and my Talbots wear isn't fitting in too well. I got a lot of looks at the New Year's Eve party I went to - I thought I sassed up
my outfit with the fish nets!!! But I guess the mid-calf length skirt, turtleneck and my famous jean jacket wasn't really
the style of the evening. Maybe I will get some fashion tips while I am here.
Happy New Year!!!
Well here I am on the early morn of New Year's Day posting
to my blog -- Why oh why, you ask. Because I am bored out of my mind here in Hotlanta. I come down to the ATL
to enjoy my family before a week of golfing, with promises of "crunk" parties and so forth and what do I get so far - NOTHING!!!
The party we left was so boring people were drinking to see what trouble could occur -- hmmm, nothing. On the way
back to my sister's house my uncle who is 40 but think he's 22 trys to get us (my sister and me) hyped about going somewhere
else to get "crunk". However, when push came to shove he hasn't nothing either. So I am about to get my happy
black butt up and make some hot dogs and giggle with my niece, nephews and cousin about something stupid on the Cartoon Network,
while my sisters calls them hogs a.k.a. sleeps soundly.
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