Yesterday was my birthday. I turned 42. No, I am not one that cares if anybody knows how old I am. I don't look it, neither do I act my age. This I give to my kids and my family genes.
Today is a relaxing day so far, my daughter needed to get her hair done for the first day of school...she's getting a hair cut, finally, she realized that her hair breaking was not a good look, regardless of how long it is.
So, I'm sitting in the salon with her now while she gets it done. And on that point, you know this is not a black shop, right? We won't work on holidays like this, but the egyptians? You better believe that they are gonna get that money...and at $75 a head...they are bringing in the bucks on the day before school.
I'm actually recovering from my weekend today, and tomorrow...I don't go back to work until Wednesday, so I have a nice long break from the office.
Friday was the first day of celebrations, I got my hair done and my eyebrows waxed...she actually lightened my brows and I like them a lot, they are so dark usually, that it freshens my look, a lot...
Then we had a late lunch, burgers at Poag Mahone's, damn thing was so big that I didn't eat again until Saturday afternoon...even after 5 Effen Black Cherry and Sprite's and 2 shots of Patron. That burger soaked up all the alcohol...lol.
We met up with one of my co-worker's niece and she had some guys meet us at the second spot we went to. Bad News. Turns out that they both were drug dealers and I was done...by the time we go to the third place to dance, I was like its time to ditch these guys...
The little one, yeah, he was a little snot and he kept kissin on my girl...but she let him, so who am I, right? She was drinking Merlot and she was gone...lol...but she and her niece left with them, I had to say no, I couldn't make myself leave with them...I called her on Saturday and her drunk ass said she didn't even remember his name...damn shame..but as long as she was ok, I was good...
Saturday, I spent out with my kids getting done with school shopping for my daughter and getting our nails done. First we had a late breakfast, then the mall. Then grocery shopping.
Then, right about when I was getting ready to go to bed, they brought out my birthday cake. My kids didn't want me to have to share with his family on my birthday...isn't that special?
Yesterday? On my birthday? I didn't really do much, lazed around, then my oldest daughter came over with my gift...she got me a Dooney! I was so surprised! She got me that and a digital picture frame.
We went to his sister's for the holiday and ate and listened to music. I enjoyed my kids and his family and the weather was beautiful. I won't even mention the negatives, I am just grateful that my kids love me.
Today? I'm just basically relaxing...gonna go home and make spaghetti for dinner and just chill...maybe make a margarita. who wants to join me?
~~peaceful~~
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I just want to know how you handle what life throws at you, its the true test of character. So, how do you handle?
Thanks for sharing this Duane:
It doesn't interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing.
It doesn't interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dream, for the adventure of being alive.
It doesn't interest me what planets are squaring your moon. I want to know if you have touched the center of your own sorrow, if you have been opened by life's betrayals or have become shriveled and closed from fear of farther pain. I want to know if you can sit with pain, mine or your own, without moving to hide it or fade it or fix it.
I want to know if you can be with joy, mine or your own, if you can dance with wildness and let the ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes without cautioning us to be careful, to be realistic, to remember the limitations of being human.
It doesn't interest me if the story you are telling me is true. I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself; if you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul; if you can be faithless and therefore trustworthy.
I want to know if you can see beauty, even when it's not pretty, every day, and if you can source your own life from its presence.
I want to know if you can live with failure, yours and mine, and still stand on the edge of the lake and shout to the silver of the full moon, "Yes!"
It doesn't interest me to know where you live or how much money you have. I want to know if you can get up, after the night of grief and despair, weary an bruised to the bone, and do what needs to be done to feed the children.
It doesn't interest me who you know or how you came to be here. I want to know if you will stand in the center of the fire with me and not shrink back.
It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom you have studied. I want to know what sustains you, from the inside, when all else falls away.
I want to know if you can be alone with yourself and if you truly like the company you keep in the empty moments.
--Oriah Mountain Dreamer
"When was the last time you were at a wedding that had a death defying hike, rogue waves, a luau, ultimate fighting, a presidential candidate and a budding bromance?" asks Papi Chulo. For most of us, the answer is never, but luckily, Papi Chulo and Secret Agent Scotch took the time to Vox all the amazing moments during their unforgettable Hawaiian wedding on 08.08.08 so we could all take part in the festivities.
The story began last February, when Papi Chulo popped the question and Secret Agent Scotch said yes! Since then, they've kept us in the loop about all the details, from the bride's veil to the wedding song to the final To-Do List. And throughout it all, they inspired us with their love for each other. (I'm pretty sure it doesn't get any better than knowing your future husband thinks you are The Perfect Girl.)
It's an amazing love story and we are thrilled they shared it with us. Watch the video of the ceremony and please join us in wishing Papi Chulo and Secret Agent Scotch the fairytale ending they deserve.
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Congratulations again to Secret Agent Scotch and Papi Chulo! Enjoy the Honeymoon!
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Although we typically post on Team Vox to let you know about things that are going on with Vox (to, uh, state the obvious), once in a while, we like to let you know about other cool things that are happening around the blogosphere. And we think the idea of four hilarious mommy bloggers traveling across the U.S. on their way to the BlogHer '08 conference - all the while blogging and video blogging the journey - is one trip you will not want to miss.
Four adventurous bloggers from the Silicon Valley Moms Group were selected to participate in the Summer Road Trip '08 and blog about their travels, hotel stays, media appearances, time away from their families, and life on the road. Six Apart helped them partner up with General Motors, who provided the blogging mommies with a Chevy Tahoe Hybrid SUV to help make their journey comfy, safe, and a little more green.
In case you're not familiar with them, SV Moms is a group of over 200 bloggers who showcase the ups, downs, outrages, struggles, victories, and everyday humor of motherhood. There are currently nine regional and demographically tailored sites that give mothers from D.C., New Jersey, the Deep South, Rocky Mountains, L.A., and Silicon Valley a powerful voice and sense of camaraderie across the country. Whether you're a mother, a child, or just a person who enjoys a good blog, you'll really love reading the words of these amazing women.
The moms buckled into their Chevy Tahoe Hybrid SUV on July 11th and even got an encouraging message from Katie Couric to kick things off! They are currently somewhere in the middle of America making their way to San Francisco where they'll attend an SV Moms Group Party, as well as BlogHer '08.
You do not want to miss these entertaining and irreverent bloggers -- or their spontaneous contest giveaways! -- as they blog from the road. Experience the journey at MomRoadTrip.com.
And let us know about your summer road trip - or plane/boat/bus trip - in the comments! (I like to live vicariously.)
Do you live in or around Cincinnati, Ohio? If so, you're in luck because Scott and the Queen City Voxers Group have organized a Vox user meetup!
WHERE: Ault Park Playground. 3600 Observatory Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208. "We'll look for each other at the playground marked by the red X below. If it's raining, head for the shelter to the north of the [red] X."
To RSVP (which is not essential, but is appreciated), reply to Scott's announcement or send him a private message. All Voxers, as well as their friends and family, are welcome to attend.
If you do attend the meetup, have a great time and please take lots of pictures and send them to me so I can post them in Team Vox for everyone to see!
Thank you so much to Scott for organizing this meetup. Wish I could be there!
Although almost every day at Six Apart is Take Your Dog to Work Day, Friday was extra special because it was the official Take Your Dog to Work Day! Plus, as lovers of blogs and animals, we think it's great that active blogger and Human Society's President and CEO, Wayne Pacelle, thinks having dogs around the office is a good reminder of "who we're working for."
We realize some people have it ruff and aren't lucky enough to be able to bring their dog to work, but hopefully these pictures taken at Six Apart last Friday will get your tails wagging... And let me tell you, it's harder than it looks to get all the doggies and their fetching owners in one picture.
I’ve been meme tagged by Anewlis…I am awful at critiquing music, so here goes my version:
Here are the rules: “List seven songs you are
into right now. No matter what the genre, whether they have words, or
even if they’re not any good, but they must be songs you’re really
enjoying now, shaping your spring summer. Post these instructions in
your blog along with your seven songs. Then tag seven other people to
see what they’re listening to.”
Selfish
Vivian Green
This has been my mantra...I'm selfishly reclaiming me, I'm done with being what everyone else needs me to be...
Hate on Me
Jill Scott
This song also hits home because of my situation...hate on me hata, now or lata, cuz I'm gonna be me...
Moving Mountains
Usher
I just heard this for the first time today, but it spoke to me again regarding my situation, its gonna be like moving mountains, but nothing is impossible.
The Letter
Raheem Devaugn
Again...lol...speaks to my situation, she leaves him a break up letter, says that that there was nope hope for her broken heart and signed it Heartbreak. It's a hidden track on his Love Experience cd.
Beautiful
India A.rie
I finally started listening to tracks on cd's that were not being played on mainstream radio and found that I love this one!
Better Days
Dianne Reeves
This song is my all time favorite and has been for about 10 years now, I first heard it on gospel radio and began a search that led me to this jazzy lady. Her grandmother was a sage. You won't get to better days unless you make it thru the night.
Take Me or Leave Me
Rent
What can I say? This song epitomizes what I feel right now, if you don't like who I am, please leave...hit the door and don't let it hit you!
Passin’ the meme torch on to:
- Alousionist
- thirtydaes
- SimplyRik
- D_Rox
- DrVictorine
- **************
- reign4aday
Holla!!!
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