13 posts from March 2008

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Greed made me take on a client a few months ago that I had no business taking on.  I threw out a figure that I just knew he wouldn't meet.  But he did.  Dang.

Guilt made me see it through. Though I know I shouldn't have taken the project ~ I did.  So I felt I had to finish it, despite the lil issues that came up along the way.

Grace allowed me to finally complete it and after a few modifications over the next few weeks, be done with it for good.  Despite the mistake of taking it on in the first place, God has allowed me to see it through.

Gratitude is what I have for the lessons of

1. not taking on projects I'm uneasy with


2. recognizing money isn't everything, peace of mind and spirit mean so much more


3. not taking on too many projects at one time

Thank God.

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photo credit: 油姬

Slowly but surely they have crept up on me.  It happens from time to time and I'm not sure why.  Not sure what events cause them nor why I feel this way.  It's a combination of boredom, anxiousness and dissatisfaction.  Maybe it's cabin fever.  I just realized I haven't been out of my house ('cept for the yard) in two days because I've been working from home.  Maybe it's biological.  Whatever it is, I'll be glad when it passes me by.  And I know it will ~ it always does.

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This movie came out so long ago, but I'm JUST getting around to seeing it.  This is just the type of movie I love.  Four story lines that connect at some point in some way.  Was great and I'd definitely watch it again!

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So I just updated and this is my very first post using 2.5 of Wordpress. I very much enjoy the interface, as it's clean and pristine ~ which is similar to my design style. Still checking it out thoroughly, but so far, I'm impressed.

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It would be funny were it not so ridiculous. Clinton's response to Sinbad's more honest memoir of the Bosnia trip is 'He's a comedian'. Definitely true. But the joke is on Hillary as the proof is in the footage (not the puddin').

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Ridiculous.

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I've never considered myself to be a Mary J Blige fan.  In fact, on the contrary, her gruff voice didn't appeal to me at all.  I considered myself to be the one MJB non fan.  I did not like all the *drama* songs.  When she flipped the script and got happy - so did I.  I actually started to listen to her more and enjoyed a few cuts here and there.

That is what I thought anyway.

Today I watched 'The Evolution of Mary J Blige' on BET.  And it turns out I'm quite an MJB fan and didn't even realize it. I mean, I knew of the hits, and sang right along with them as they played, but even some of the non-hits I dug too.  She is undeniably beautiful.  Even in her craziest get'ups, she shines.  As they spent two hours reviewing her evolution and all 8 of her cd's it also occurred to me how inspiring her story really is.

Glad I caught it and proud to say I am a Mary J Blige fan!

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No ~ not business to business.  I'm talkin' about gettin' Back to Bloggin'.

::: Twitter

I decided this morning that twitter is taking me away from blogging regularly.  Yep.  I've been cheating on my blog ~ which has been here through thick and then; by my side though good times and bad; for Twitter... instant gratification on the interaction tip.  With blogging, you almost, sometimes, have to beg people to come share in your post.  You also don't have to expound on your thoughts.  This may lead to full and impactful thoughts leaving you altogether.  And I don't want to be rendered dumb because I can only spit 140 words or less at a time.  So, I decided today to get back into blogging whether folks come or not.  I'ma still twitter.  But I need to expound on some things.

::: Gill Appeal

I think it's helping that I'm helping one of my very good friends set up a blog.  She is very smart and makes me think.  She doesn't just come with an opinion, but backs it up with things I hadn't thought of.  I want to be relevant too darn it! LOL

::: Urban Profiles

I've neglected my beautiful website.  And what is worse is ~ no one has so much has noticed.  I've learned a lot though.  Specifcally, sadly, you truly can't depend on anyone but yourself.  Sometimes even that is a long shot!  (semi chuckling)  I won't deny my disappointment any longer.  I won't wait on folks to come through any longer either.  I am, however, revamping the site ~ look, feel and navigation.  And diving in to making it a success.  Nuff said.

::: Work Relationships

I was reminded this morning, why I pretty much choose to NOT socialize with co-workers.  If I go to get coffee with you one morning, does that mean I have to every morning?  I think not.  So I can not understand why I must be met with an attitude when I choose not to. I mean, I don't want to be anti-social.  But I'm not going to be subjected to that nonsense.

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My co-w0rker (Glenn) indicated that he had uploaded Janet Jackson's 'Design of a Decade' to his iTunes. We can listen to anyones music on the servers who has set their iTunes to allow for it. So I went right to it. I love(d) me some Janet. I don't know what this mess is she is coming out with now, but back in the day ~ you couldn't tell me I wasn't gonna be Janet Jackson. My first cut of choice was "Pleasure Principle" followed by 'Alright'. Talk about two songs that made you wanna move! And I loved the videos. Would have tried PP if I wasn't so fearful (couldn't see pulling off the chair stunt the way she did). And 'Alright w/the Cab Calloway flair? Classic!

The next track, had to be one of the two me and some homies performed in the school talent show. In a group, we did 'What Have You Done For Me Lately' which was a riot! But to top things off, I tried my once in a lifetime solo singing stint and performed 'Let's Wait Awhile'. At the time, it didn't cross my mind that my deep alto voice MAY be to deep to reach the heights of Janet's. LOL I was sooooooooo nervous. And not sure what possessed me to want to do it. But I pulled it off, and apparently it was well received (no I didn't win *sniff*)

Ah... memories...

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Well, I made it to the gym.  And sometimes that is all you can ask for.  I was actually quite sleepy before going, but made myself go.  I didn't do a full workout, but I managed to get in 30 minutes of speed walking on an incline.  That'll suffice!

So my question for today.  Why do girls (in particular) go to they gym with their cutesy lil gear on and do everything BUT work out?  This lil chica next to me started 10 minutes after me, and ended 10 minutes before me.  Not to mention the whole 10 minutes she was on the treadmill she 1/stopped after dropping her ipod 2/stopped to change her songs on her ipod 3/stopped to tie her shoes... uhm.  I literally had to close my eyes for a while to tune all that showboating out.  LOL

I also want to know, why everyone is beginning to clock in on my time!  I reserve 10pm as MY work out time, cause I don't want to deal with the masses (i.e. waiting for ms. cutie to get off the machine cause she ain't doin' nothing anyway!).  But slowly and surely, there are more and more people showing up in the evening hour.  BOO!

Shower time.  And I need to finish a banner before I go to sleep *sigh*.