I have imported my blog posts from the days of Multiply and I also post my writings from my Weight Watchers blog. I hope to inspire someone and I hope to continually inspire myself.
I welcome your comments.
Excuse the language in the older posts, I have evolved....some, LOL.
Folks who regularly stop by know the issues I had early in the week. Well, what I left out was that last week between Tues. and Thurs., my iron infusion days, my son thought he fractured his foot again, so we had to get that xrayed.
Monday, he had a follow up appointment with an orthopaedic specialist who said he has extra bone in both feet and because he has no arch (like his flat footed mama) it causes him pain, so I have to have some special inserts made for him.
Tuesday was cool. Wednesday I had to go get my eyes checked because it's been some years since I had that done and I'm waiting for my new reading glasses to come in...
Thursday, I felt AWFUL and made an appointment with the nurse practitioner and ended up leaving the office after getting a prednisone shot, a breathing treatment and a script for 2 new inhalers and an antibiotic for bronchitis.
Well, when I was in line to get the scripts filled, I started tingling. Face, hands, tongue and lips, so I called my doctor who happened to be on call and she told me to get to the ER. Well, now you know Mama kicked in first. I went home to get the kids some clothes in case I had to stay overnight and whoever took them didn't have to run them home. Then I had to feed em and then I had to pay my rent so I wouldn't have a late fee (since I'd procrastinated long enough). I rolled into the ER about an hour later.
Everyone and their mama and their mama's mama were there, but since it was a possible reaction, I was a priority. Turned out to be just a slight reaction, but I had several vials of blood taken for testing and my calcium was way low and I had about a 30 minute breathing treatment. I was released. Got my prescriptions filled and I got home around 1 am.
Friday I was up pretty early (before the alarm) and got to work on time. Had a pretty damn good day, but I had to catch up on my work because I hadn't done ish all week.
I left work 30 minutes after quittin time (I'm usually there about an hour after the official time) and headed to my dad's. He recently got rid of Comcast and got ATT and I needed to set up his Outlook email and download some things.
My youngest was at his best friends and my oldest was helping my brother move. I picked up the youngest and the oldest finished and we went to get something to eat. I noticed on the way that my oldest was having trouble breathing, so I asked him about it. He confirmed it. Now me and the youngest have asthma, but not the oldest, so off to the ER we went.
What I saw in the waiting room was so crazy, I had to take a picture because if I told you, you wouldn't believe it.
Just chillin under a chair. I had told my kids the Gigi has folks all over Multiply calling me Butter or some variation of it and I had to send a picture to Harmony and Rob because it was too funny.
My son ended up not having an asthma attack, but was diagnosed with acute bronchitis and sinusitus, so he got sent home with the same antibiotic I'd gotten the night before and some acetomeniphine (sp) with codeine (he's sleepin reeeeeal good).
Guess what? We got home almost the exact same time as the night before, so I slept gooood today.
I laid out what I have to take every day right now and I have no shame is saying how ri-damn-diculous it is.
"It's almost like music is on birth control. It just wants to f***, it doesn't want to procreate. I'm not saying it's weaker, it just isn't progressing."
Cee-Lo--Ebony-June 2008
"A lot of times, man, you'll meet a person for a season and a reason, and once that reason and that season is up, it's time to move on. And sometimes you don't necessarily want to move on, but damn--you're not dressed for the winter. You dressed for the summer.
awwww that was so sweet... but i like butters better because beyond being baffled by Bee's buttery beauty, but bitten by boasting bout bitches babies badass buddies being bent by bobby before beating bricks barreling below Bee's big buttery buns,,,
A friend of mine sends me these weekly. I think I'mma start posting them.
The 4-1-1
Who burned down the house? Rapper 50 Cent's Long Island multi-million dollar home burned to the ground last week. This was the house he was fighting his baby momma over. He wanted her out of the house, and now she is. Shaniqua Tompkins says the rapper threatened her, and she believes he started the fire.
Officials have ruled arson as the cause, and a 5 gallon gas container was found on the property. Tompkins has a ten-year old son by 50. She says he never called to check on his son, who suffered smoke inhalation. Reps for 50 Cent say he was on location in Louisiana filming a movie. Someone set the fire, and whoever did is going to jail.
Some sources are pointing fingers at Shaniqua, and they are still trying to figure out who owned the insurance policy on the home.
Mariah, watch your man! Friends of Mariah Carey are trying to warn the songstress to watch her man. Ever since Mariah Carey married Nick Cannon, he has been spending her money like crazy: the cars, the jewelry, and the clothes! He has been on a spree with her money.
One friend described it as watching a mad man who knows the gravy train will end soon, so he is going to get all he can get. Is Nick a spendthrift with her money, or is he a man who loves her and shopping to? Is Nick taking advantage of Mariah's generosity?
The R Kelly sex trial took an interesting turn this past week. The surprise witness was a woman who came forward claiming that she was involved in three-way sex sessions with Kelly and the accused victim.
The woman says she was 17 at the time, and she says she had sex three times with Kelly and the girl. She says Kelly loves to videotape himself, and he always carries a camera and his secret porn stash with him at all times.
When asked why she would come forward now, she says it was the right thing to do. The alleged sessions took place in the late 90's.
Producer Nile Rodgers is ready to tell all. The award-winning songwriter/producer and founder of Chic has an amazing story to tell.
He was born to a 14-year old teenage mother, and he starting using drugs when he was 13. In addition to working with the greats, Diana Ross, Sister Sledge, David Bowie and Madonna, he will talk about his battles with drugs and alcohol.
Wesley Snipes is set to star with Ethan Hawke in the cop drama Brooklyn's Finest. So what about his prison sentence? He is working while he is out on bail and his case is in appeal.
Bobby Brown slams Usher in his new book, Being Bobby Brown. Brown describes Usher as Mini-Me. He says Usher basically stole his act. Bobby also describes an altercation he had with the younger R&B sensation saying that Usher was drunk and came at him talking crazy.
I remember this incident, and it was the other way around. But, this is Bobby's recollection, so I digress. Check out Usher on the latest issue of Vibe magazine.
KeKe Palmer is going to be the next Nickelodeon star. The 15-year old star of Akeelah And The Bee will be starring on her new show, True Fashion. The show is set in the fashion world. Palmer will also be starring in the movie Long Shots. She'll play the first female quarterback in Pop Warner football history.
Nicole Ari Parker is joining the cast of the new Damon Wayans comedy Never Better. Parker will plays Wayans' wife. In the show, Wayans plays a recovering alcoholic who is trying to be a better husband and father.
Will Smith's new movie Hancock opens in theatres on July 2nd. In a recent interview, Smith says he would love to do another Bad Boys movie with Martin Lawrence.
Congratulations to Babyface. He's going to be a dad again. The 50- year old singer/songwriter and producer is having a baby with his longtime girlfriend, a 35-year old dancer. This will be Babyface's third child. He has two sons by ex-wife Tracey Edmonds.
Singer Clay Aiken from American Idol fame is also going to be a dad. The 29-year old Aiken is having a baby with his best friend, a 50-year old record producer who worked on his last two albums. The two live together in Los Angeles, and they are having the baby via artificial insemination.
Sean Levert's widow, Angela Lowe, has filed a wrongful death suit against the county officials who were holding him when he got sick. Levert died March 30th at the age of 39. The coroners report said he died of natural causes.
According to Lowe, prison officials showed no regard to Levert's medical needs. At the time of his death, he was suffering from high blood sugar and high blood pressure, and Levert was serving a 22-month jail sentence for nonpayment of child support.
Congrats to former 76er Chris Webber. He recently got married to his longtime girlfriend.
Toni Braxton's health problems are sidelining the singer. Her one woman show in Las Vegas has been cancelled. In April, Braxton had to be hospitalized for chest pains. Braxton suffers from a viral inflammation of the heart, and she has to adhere to her doctors' orders and get her strength back.
Vivica A. Fox's new reality show,VH1 Glam God, is set to debut in August. Fox is excited about her new TV show, which is on the hunt for the next great celebrity stylist.
London born Actor Idris Elba is the talk of the town in the United States. Best known for his role as 'Stringer Bell' on the HBO critically-acclaimed show The Wire, he is now branching out to the big screen.
In the next year, he has three movies scheduled, including the thriller Prom Night, Obsession with Beyonce and Rock N Rolla with Director Guy Ritchie. He's also in discussions about doing a movie based on the life of Basketball Great Michael Jordan.
New Edition turns 25. Later this month, all six guys, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant, Ronnie DeVoe, Johnny Gill and Bobby Brown, are going to be honored at the 21st Annual Rhythm and Soul Awards.
New Edition will be getting The Golden Note Award. This award is given to songwriters, composers and artists who have achieved career milestones.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is a single man again. Johnson's divorce just became final. He will share custody of his seven-year old daughter with his ex-wife, and pay her $22,000 a month in child support. Johnson's new movie, Get Smart, opens in theatres on the 20th.
Will there be a sequel to Sex And The City. With the amazing success of the big screen movie, you can count on it. Did you like the movie? Would you like to see a part two? What happened to Actor Jason Lewis face? YUCK! Too much plastic surgery? He plays Samantha's young boyfriend. Smith he used to be so handsome now he just looks strange.
The music world lost a legend this past week with the passing of Guitar Great Bo Diddley. Known as 'The Architect Of Rock & Roll,' Diddley had a style all his own, and his influence is heard in many of the great Rock & Roll legends of today.
Former Top Model Winner Eva Pigford, now Marcelle, is joining the cast of the Young & The Restless. Her first appearance as a young mother is scheduled for later this month.
Queen Latifah is ready to get into the perfume business with a launch planned for next year.
Singer Ne-Yo has been sentenced to 24 months of community service. He recently pleaded guilty to reckless driving stemming from a driving incident earlier this year.
Al Reynolds is looking to start his modeling career. Reynolds is moving on since splitting with Star Jones. He realizes he has to make money to continue his lavish lifestyle. Reynolds refuses to answer questions his sexuality, but his recent actions won't stop those questions. In his first photo shoot, he posed shirtless with his hand down his pants. Hmmmmmmm!
Star Jones is also moving on. Word has it she'll be one of the celebrities on the new season of Celebrity Apprentice. She and Donald Trump are friends, and he wants to help her get her career back on track.
Mary J. Blige says she has experienced a lot great things in her career, but one wish she has is to work with Anita Baker. Blige says Baker is one of her idols, and she hopes to get a chance to work with her. Baker is about to hit the road this summer for a tour.
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Sherri Shepherd of The View has been tapped to co-host The Daytime Emmys on June 20th.
The Michael Baisden TV Show returns for a second season on June 21st. The show airs on TV One. This season's special guests include Singer Tamia and Iyanla Van Zandt.
Ugly Betty Star Vanessa Williams has been tapped to host the TV Land Awards on June 15th.
Motown Records is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a 10 CD box set. The Motown collection comes out July 1st on Time Life Music. The box set will also feature a DVD of Motown stars on The Ed Sullivan Show and lyrics to 10 songs. Billy Dee Williams will be starring in the infomercial.
The BET Awards are set for June 24th. Mariah Carey and Usher are scheduled to perform. Quincy Jones and Al Green will be honored that night. Comedian D.L. Hughley is hosting.
The 51st Annual Grammy Awards are set for February 8th 2009. The show will air live on CBS.
Will Smith's new movie, Hancock, opens in theatres July 2nd.
::::: WHAT'S THE UNDERGROUND BUZZ ::::::
This female celebrity loves her title, and she loves being married. Her marriage has been a nightmare. Her husband always cheats on her, but she doesn't care. She loves the prestige, and her ten carat ring.
This Male Celebrity is an embarrassment. He carries on like a live minstrel show. He likes to get close to female celebrities and have his photo taken. This takes the focus off what he is really doing, carrying on an affair with his young, untalented protégé.
Well, as you know, my keys were on top of my building...I went to the office the next morning and spoke with the property manager who let me know that there were 7 air conditioning units that had broken down and were priority (we have ONE maintenance worker for the whole complex).
I told her that was fine, but I was concerned that it would possibly rain and ruin my keyless remote. She said that she'd washed her keys in the washing machine and it still worked. I was like heffa, so what! I still don't want them getting rained on.
The day goes on and it's gnawing at me that my keys are up there where *YUCK* birds are!! By late afternoon I really have an urgency to get my daggone keys somehow. Well, I go to the office to check the status of things, hoping maybe they took about 5 minutes to go up and get them. No such luck.
So, I did what I always do...Went to my dad's (in my blue jean skirt, no less), traded my car for the Silverado, put the 18 foot ladder in the back and headed home.
When I got there, I decided that I could do it, but my son has me by about 5 inches and his wingspan was an advantage. So, I carried to ladder up to the third floor landing and set it up and then went and got him and told him to take the broom up and get my keys. Of course, he's afraid of heights, so I had to pep talk him all the way and tell him to only look up.
Ya'll know I wasn't about my let my child fall, right? I'da caught his 225 lb ass if I had to, LOL.
Anyway, we had the keys in less than 5 minutes. I let him gather himself after he got off the ladder and I very politely carried the ladder back down and loaded it back in the truck and headed back to dads.
I called the maintenance guy and let him know I'd gotten my keys. That hella storm you east coasters got last night? The very storm that would've taken my keys who knows where if they'd have stayed on that roof.
I don't necessarily WANT to be an independent woman, but dammit, I HAVE to be!
there was a lawyer from Illinois who had served only briefly in our national legislature.
He had served before that in the state legislature. He had no foreign policy experience. His military experience was limited to three months in the militia. But the people believed in him. And he turned out ok. His name was Abraham Lincoln.
I thought this was an interesting comparison, though I'm not a big Lincoln fan. Just interested in what you think?
