Under the Weather

Nasty fever and conjestion paying me a visit. I feel so ugh!

Buzzed Night

Its the night. I had a couple of Hurricanes (rum & friut juice). I'm at home. No need for worrying about driving. Was hoping for a bigger buzz, but I simply feel warm inside. Not too shabby.

Visited the family for the holidays. I LOVE seeing my family. I got to see my neice as well. She is soooo growing up. This was the best Christmas ever. I mean that. All I wanted was to see my family, and i got that.

Sometimes i miss Charleston. I get over that when I get home. Saw az cat in Mom's patio. It was a calico cat, not like Max. Its nice to see a cat. Maybe in the future I may get another cat.

Good Day In Life

I have been sooo busy. More drama, more living. It's the holidays baby!!! Work is work. Got the word from the big cheese that there should less internet usage at work. I am minimising all usage, to keep any problems under control. Its fair enough. Unfortunately, since its break, there's nothing much to do. I have been passing the time doing busy work. Library stuff. getting to know other departments, and familiarizing mysefl woith more policies.

I have a secret admirer. Found a box of chocolates on my doorstep when I came home. I was pleasantly surprised.

Have a new group moving into the library. They are giving the admin some drama. Call it a clash of policies and personalities. Hopefully it will be resolved without issues.

Happy holidays to all!!!!!!!

My Novel Progression I

Every month or twice a month I will write on the progress of my novel. This is to keep me in line. it may also be the spark of me writing and working through any frustrations. You may see more of this line of writing than I expected.

Let's talk genre. I have been toying with different genres for the novel. Sometimes its a period piece, sometimes its fantasy, sci-fi, contemporary, or even gothic. Several subjects have remained the same. People of color are prominent to the story. Father and son in the story will meet for the first time. It is an adventure. There are layers of drama. I want to introduce more scenery. I see churches with ancient stained glass, courtyards, extensive gardens, and castles. Also I hear music. Classical music. Violins, cellos, and several woodwinds. I have to think on this. What does it all mean? My brain is working it out.

I think I can call it a fable wrapped in a (gothic) drama. A lot of layers overlap, so I have a lot to work out. There characters are evolving. There is a level of danger in the story that is coming to the surface. This is not meant to be a "pretty book." It's meant to excite, thrill, scare, and in the end give you resolution to the problems.

Did research on genres, and on era's last night. Need to look up castles and churches. I need to see more architecture.

***UPDATE***

I began working on a full cast list and I fleshed out concept Information. The title is tentative, and will more than likeley change when I begin my revision of chapter one. Things are looking clearer to me.

Deja Vu

Remember Delivering Justice, the children's book I got signed from a previous post? Its a real good children's book. Also, by an interesting twist of fate, the Levy Dept. store that's mentioned in this book, is the location where I work. Let me back up here.

It's 1932. Blacks are still segregated from rights, and there are no decent rights, or a crumb of respect given to blacks. The location is Savannah, GA. W.W. Law is a child. Levy Dept store was segragated as well. (More on how I eneded up working in the same building later). Law witnessed many injustices to people of color. It's some hateful actions. It leave a sore spot on me. I can totaly relate. It depicts Law from childhood to adult. Law used non-violent methods, like sit-ins and protests. Boycotts lead to some businesses on Broughton St. closing. Ironicly blacks were treated so rudely, but were the major buyers in several stores. I would reccomend this book because its a part of history that is often not told. I never heard of Law in public school.

Oh, Levy's eventually went out of business. SCAD bought the building, which is now the Jen Library, my place of work. Don 't know is that's ironic or a sign of the times. More like poetic justice.

Change is Excellent!!!!

I felt inspired, after milling over changing my template for weeks. I also added some links. I will add more as time goes by. I really would like to see more links to the places I frequent.

I also had a desire to "lighten" the color of my blog. I feel it was very dark. We all know black is beautiful, but I like a dash of color to break up the darkness. Kinda feels symbolic. Me adding on new layers. My blog is an extention of myself.

I am finding that there are change I personally am going through. Its the true touch of independance and my desire to stay creative. I loose focus so easily, but I want to keep on track.

Sheila E.'S Birthday Was on Dec. 12th

I did not know this. Stumbled upon her website. She's one hell of a musicuan. I still play "Hold Me." Now all I need is to find a copy of "A Love Bizzare."

Her website is here

Mary J. Blige will have a new CD on the 20th

Breakthrough is breaking out on the 20th. I would love 2 hear it. Will have to ck out iTunes to see if there are some sneak peak listens to it.

That's a great picture by the way.

Brand New Day

Busy day, busy week already starting. I need to mellow out. That doesn't happen to often during a work day.

Congrats to my absolute bestest friend Jackie for her promotion. I am very proud of her so I thought I should let all my blog readers know. Congrats again Jackie! You deserve it.

I have been thinking about classes, and how can I overcome/adapt to the quarter system. This time around I will have no interferences, so I can focus on the work without any sidetracks.

Had a dream about my cat last night. Sometimes I just miss him.

The Week-End Report

Friday, after the book signing, I had a killer headache/migrane. I felt it behind my eyes and stuff. I knew it wasn't sinus pressuere (there is a difference that can't be explained, but felt). Went home after ordering some dinner. Bareley ate, and drank some water. Took some Advil, cut off all the lights, and waited for the pain to fade away. Fell asleep.

The next day I still had a headache, not as bad, but it felt bad enough. I decided to have a total lazy day, that is I did nothing except make breakfast, and dinner, and watched movies in bed. It felt good to relax. Didn't do my Saturday grocery shopping.

Sunday I felt better. Went to the grocery store with list in hand. Got out of there. Visted mall because I needed to get my niece the books I wanted her to have for Christmas. Got back home and started dinner late. I made the ribs I was thinking about last month. It was a multi step process. Parboil, then baked. I made potatoes and peas to go with it. I ate late, but was full. Went to bed early (11:30, which is early for me). I was watching a DVD, and in 10 mins I was fast asleep.

The good news is I don't have to cook for at least 2 more days! When I do I will cook steak.

Delivering Justice

There's a book signing at SCAD library. The title of the book is Delivering Justice. The story is by Jim Haskins, and art by Benny Andrews. Artist Benny Haskins signed my books (bought two copies). I'm giving a copy to my neice. I have to find two more picture books for my neice. I so beleive in diverse/multiple readings. That and I love pretty pictures with words.

Animal Crossing Got Me!!!!

I told y'all it was addictive. This game has me buying a house, meeting neighbors, and trying to pay for said house. Imagine, a game with these kinds of responsibilities has me trippin.

Hitting the Fitness Center

My new years resolution is to hit the fitness center, which is FREE to SCAD employed (part of the college). As a student and employee of the college, I have access to the gym. I want to start off with something simple, cyling. Me and my former exercise buddy, Heather ( I miss her- we used wo work at Verizon Wireless together) , used to do cycling at VZW's gym. I miss exercise. I need to start again. Misplaced my gym sweats, but I am positive I can replace those with a trip to Wally World.

Its simply me this time. I do want to be healthier, lose a few pounds, and feel better about doing this, as opposed to feeling like I have to because of everyone. Now that all negative crittiques can be pushed away (tactless relatives), I can do what I want with no pressure whatsoever.

Sensei & Student

Not too many of my blog readers, if I have any readers, read comics, but I have to say this is one comic book I am very pleased to read. This is Birds of Prey, and its a trade paperback of the Sensei & Student storyline. Its one of the best damn reads in comics I have had in a long time.

This story is written by Gail Simone. Gail is also the moderator/host of You'll All Be Sorry, or YABS board at CBN, which is one of my fave places to visit. Its a great comic. The leads are female, smart and sexy. For comic readers, many female characters are oversexualized, and pure cheescake. Several female heroes don't have a clue to heroism. I thought I should praise this book because of what I have seen and read.

Birds of Prey is a monthly comic which follows the adventures of Black Canary, Oracle, Huntress. There are many other agents, all employed by Oracle who solve crimes. In this particular trade. Black Carnary's sensei passes. The sensei also trained Lady Shiva, one of the world's most lethal assasins.

One complaint, which isn't so much a complaint as a request. Lets get some sexy, smart people of color of in comics. By all means this is not to take away from Birds of Prey. I love this comic. I am ordering a copy for myself, and donating one of the trades to my library. SCAD has a sequential art program and there are many trades here, but not Birds. I'm gonna change that.

Making A List...Checking Over It

Its grocery time. I need to make my list. promised myself a few posts ago I would get ribs. I want some steak too. A good steak dinner with all the trimmings. Wild rice, mixed vegatables, and some dessert. Ah the plotting begins.

Made corn muffins and chilli last week-end. I want a salad this week. Don't know where lunch is going to be, but as long as I can sit down and enjoy it with a good drink, I'll be fine.

My Mood

You Have a Phlegmatic Temperament

Mild mannered and laid back, you take life at a slow pace. You are very consistent - both in emotions and actions. You tend to absorb set backs easily. You are cool and collected. It is difficult to offend you. You can remain composed and unemotional. You are a great friend and lover. You don't demand much of others. While you are quiet, you have a subtle wit that your friends know well. At your worst, you are lazy and unwilling to work at anything. You often get stuck in a rut, without aspirations or dreams. You can get too dependent on others, setting yourself up for abandonment.

What Temperment Are You?

I Love My Job

It occured to me that I have never talked much about my new job. I get asked by friends if I like my new job. I tell them that any new job would be a step up for me since I hated the old job (Customer service rep for Verison Wireless). I have to say I love my new job as a library assitant. Everything that's new is old again. New library, new location, same type of job (before Verizon, I was a library assitant at the College of Charleston, where I got my undergrad degree).

Jen library is a great place. Working for SCAD is also great. I love the academic setting. Did not think I would enjoy it so much, but I do. Here's to being is to happy at work!

Defining Literature Genres

A friend and I are often discussing fiction writing. This lead to a conversation about genres. Saw on BET a panel of women writers (African-American, of course), and how their books fell into what is called “chick lit.” It’s a broad term that applies to almost any book written by a woman that deals with love, fashion, and career. Pretty much a broad brush.

I have posted a copy of the definition here:

Chick-lit features hip, stylish female protagonists, usually in their twenties or early thirties, in urban settings, and follows their love lives and struggles in business (often the publishing or advertising industries). The books usually feature an irreverent tone and frank sexual themes. The genre spawned Candace Bushnell's Sex and the City and its accompanying television series. Breakout variations on the genre have develped to appeal to specific audiences, such as the novels of Emmy-winning author Lori Bryant-Woolridge, known for her Chick-lit novels (Read Between the Lies, Hitts and Mrs., Mourning Glo) written specifically with women of color in mind.

The term has a negative connotation. It means that the books might be shallow, or not “real” literature. That broad brush at work again. I looked up chick lit on Wikipedia. It does point out that that the term has both positive AND negative connotations.

There is also a male version called “dick lit.” A link to the full article is posted below.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chick_lit

Which Sci-Fi Guy Am I

Boldly striving to overcome the darkness both in this world and within yourself, you are righteously devoted to forging your own destiny.

It's your choice, but I warn you not to underestimate my powers.

Luke is a character in the Star Wars universe. For more information, see his character entry at the Star Wars Databank.

Animal Crossing Comes out Today!!!

Hey,

I am getting this game today. This thing, like I said in the earlier posts, is soooo addictively fun!!!!!!

I can't wait 'till tonight when I buy it. I am such a big kid. LOL

Can U Pay My Bill?

Hey,

I had this interesting experience when I went back to Charleston for Thanksgiving. I called a friend and we went to the movies, which I did not mind at all. She wanted to see Saw II. Gory movie, but ok to see. I would see it again. The movie works like a crime story. Y’all know I love my crime stores. After the movie, we chatted, like we always do, and when I came back to Savannah, I txted her to see how she was doing. All was well.

The following week, I txt her again. She was having drama with one of her cousins. Called to make sure she was ok. We talked to each other, she calmed down (was very upset of how family member took advantage of her).

The next week she txts me telling me about an outstanding bill she has. She went on about how she didn’t have the money to pay this bill.

It got the clearest impression she was indirectly asking me to pay this bill for her. Mind you, I work my 40 hrs a week, and I budgeted so that I could spend money when I came back to Charleston, without sacrificing my bills. It does not mean I have money ALL the time. This turned me off, but I had to wonder, was I reading her wrong. I don’t know, but this bill has come up in several conversations since.

Needless to say that I am leery of this situation. A friend suggested that she was asking. My bro thinks my friend knows I have to pay my own way (rent, utilities, care, insurance, etc.), but isn’t concerned with that. She just wants her bill paid. May have to keep my distance. How did I get into this?

Hello World

Hey,

Busy loafing about this weakend. Played video games, watched movies. Stuck on the History Channel this week (did I mention that I L-O-V-E cable tv?). Watched stuffed about knights templar and DaVinci Code. Topped it off with Law and Order and Crossing Jordan.

I Love This Picture

I took this last night and fell in love with the image. Its my favorite self portrait to date!!!!!!

Ok Day

It was nippy outside. Saw a girl in a halter top and flip flops. She must have wanted to rock that outfit B-A-D and suffer for it. I'm like OMG, ain't she cold? Not the best of ideas. LOL

Building across the street was burning. This all happend while I was looking 4 books, so I had no idea what was going on. When I got back to the main floor, I saw the flashing lights and sirens went off. Always when I walk away from the main area something's got to go crazy.

Some rude kids were banging on the windows of the library. I'm like they should know better. If their mothers could see how well mannered they are at this moment, they would be so proud of them-not!

I am ready 4 the day 2 be ovah!!!!! It's been an ok day, but I want to chill and catch Law and Order 2night. Hope its a new episode. At least one I haven't seen yet.

Underworld: Evolution

Loved the original. Have it on DVD. Want to see this sequel that starts on 1/20/06. Awww why so far away. I wouldn't mind this December, but I guess all good things in due time.

Bad Weather

The moment that sun dissappeared it looked like it would pour down rain. A coworker gave mme some pecans. That was sooo cool. I need to eat some salad. I have been slacking on the green leafy vegies part. I am so craving a mandarin chicken salad.

SIDE NOTE: mandarin is pronuced "man-dah-rin," not "MAN-daren." A friend of mine has the MAN-darin salad. I don't know that that is. ROFL

Nice Weather

I noticed that the weather is exceptionally good today. Outside is sunny and warm. Curtians are being replaced at work, so I have a glare for today. Not so good, but I can deal. Went to get some coffee, since the building is freezing.

Animal Crossing Available On Nintendo DS

Animal Crossing: Wild World

Not that I expect that anybody who doesn't play games to know, but this game is the equivelent of of audio/visual crack. It is soooooo addictive. You can't stop playing, and obcessing over things. Forget Nintendogs, this game is the sh*t!!!!!

Even better, this one has Wi-Fi features that allow you to visit other villages from other players from remote distances. I want this game like now, but it doesn't show itself until Dec 5th. LOL I will be waiting for my copy. I should have reserved a copy, but I can wait. Audio/visual crack I tell you!!!

Confessions On A Dancefloor

Listening to it in my car now. Still trying to get a "feel" for it. Love the song, "Hung Up." Any other opinions out there?

****UPDATE****
I have heard several of the songs. Really fun and enjoyable. Pretty much a "fun" music cd. As ususal, Madonna knows how to make a CD.

Settled for Z22

In my efforts for a PDA, I searched and searched for one that would make me happy. Treo 650 looks divine, but the cost is more than my cable bill. (80.00 for fam share, plus 40.00 for data plan-not a bargain 4 me).

The Z22 doesn't go online. But I have enough wireless items to last a lifetime (My Nintendo DS, my cell phone, laptop, etc...). As long as I am able to use the organize features on this device. I have lists of things I need down, that my phone can't process, and my other devisces are out of the question.

I Got Myself Cable TV

Yes, I know it sounds silly, but after a month of watching 3 channels, and the other two so fuzzy andthe image flipping on the screen, I couldn't take it anymore. I missed Iron Chef, I missed Cartoon Network, Biography, CNN, TNT (I got my Law and Order fix last night) even G4 TV!

I love watching Crossing Jordamn too. Watched it last night and the channel came in CLEAR! Whooo. So much joy from a tv. LOL

Self Pix:

Self Pix II: Up In My Face

Self Portraits

More pix from my camera phone, and sent through Photoshop. I think these two images relfect two different moods. I was totally relaxed when I did the top image. I was in pain in the second image (nasty ear infection). I feel more poised and focused (odly I don't show discomfort, which is a great thing. The filter effects give the imges some weight. Again, I was dealing with poor resolution.

Happy Thanksgiving To All

Don't know if we all celebrate the holiday, but I am sending out well wishes to all, and have a safe, and good holiday. I am officially taking a few days off, so be cool.

---Stacy :-)

P.S. Working on novel still. Rewriting pages. It's far rougher than I thought. I want to show more than tell. I will be working on this for the rest of the week.

Data Phone on The Brain

If I don't get this out I swear it will be ALL I think about during the holidays. I really want a data phone. I want to use the online features and the data management. Have been looking at this Palm Treo 650 for some time now. I have to say I am doing all sorts of research, asking peeps with hands on experience with the devices to give any insight to the phone. I am setting a date between January and Febuary if I want to purchase the phone.

This Just In....

Breaking news here. A friend of mine recently said that she hates anything with eggs in them. Something she told me a while ago, ever since she cracked a rotten, rotten egg. She admits to eating egg drop soup on occasion though. More on this breaking story as time develops.

BTW Tried an egg nog latte. Why? Said writer admits to curiosity of the flavor. Ignoring his lactose intolerant stomach he bought a tall (smallest) cup of the latte. Something told him he should stick with hazzlenut or vanilla with soy. Said writer is now all bloated and gassy. Some say it would be like living on the surface of the planet Venus at this moment....life goes on.

Funny

NOTE: Due to the silliness of the end result of this story I have omitted the names to protect the guilty.

A friend who has great tast in clothes told me that she wanted to get something nice for her aunt. She had done so with her other aunts who loved a new outfit. When she came to the aunt in question, the aunt refused the gift, saying that the dress was "too pretty." The dress could not be worn to church because it would distract others from the word/Jesus, and that's not what she goes to church for.

My friend kindly took the dress back, and gave it to someone who wanted it. My friend thought about what happened. No one ever gave back anything because it made them "look good." She's convinced her aunt doesn't understand gift giving or looking nice. She belives that she will never give her aunt a gift again, since the woman didn't want the dress. All I can say is that is a new expereince for me too.

Photo Conversion

I really hate how some of my photos from my phone have turned out (poor resolution is the downfall of many images). I decided to play with this image more than usual. Insted of trying to correct the resolution, I decided to put filters on it. It looks like a painting, doesn't it?

More Artwork From My Undergrad Days

I did this image as a mixed media. It's got a background with oil paint. I drew the face with vine charchol. I was going to paint the faces in, but my professor at the time suggested leaving the drawing as is. Not a bad idea I thought. Again, I tweaked the image with photoshop. I like the texture the filter gave it.

BTW the compainon piece is red maiden I posted earlier this month. That one reminds me of stained glass.

My First Self-Portrait So Undergrad-I Miss Those Days

Enjoy. I ran the images through Photoshop. Very expressionistic self-portrait.

I did this drawing in my sophomore year. People seem drawn to it (no pun intended). I always get told it resembles something from the Expressionist era. Mainly Edvard Munch. I should be drawing more. Posting these images has me thinking I will be doing more art soon.

This picture has an intensity to it. An energy that is underneath the surface. Perhaps its spiritual. I like the glow, and the Photoshop filters seem to intensiy the image more.

My Old Job

This is where I used 2 work. This old workstation was my hangout. It was fun at first. Then it became the 12 labors of Hercules. Then I moved 2 a new station. Hated it so much.

Wash That Car/U R Not the Father

Went to the car wash. My car had pollen, and bird stains all over it. Not to mention my windows were dirty as heck. I went to the local gas station, and paid for the cheap wash. next time I will pay for a heavy duty wash!!!! My car looks beautiful. Heavy duty will make me fall in love with it all over again. ROFL

Got up early to talk with HR 'bout benefits. I hate getting up early. I was soooo tired. After all that I went home, and went to sleep. Judge Hatchet was on. All I know is I saw a piece of the show and fell asleep. Should have put a DVD in. If the tv was going to influence my dreams, I didn't want it to a paternty test dream. I don't want to be anybody's father in my dreams. It could have Maury that's on. So long as he said "You are not the father!" ROFLMAO!!!!!

Self Pix

I took this photo with my phone, like the below pix. I run them through photoshp to make up for the poor resolution, and I like to play with image manupulating software. ;-)

My Painting

Ran this old painting through Photoshop. What do y'all think? I was also up working on my novel too. I wasn't loafing about. LOL

Family Matters

Called my Father today. I hadn't spoke to him since I moved, and quite frankly, I wanted to see how he was doing. He's ok. He's in that mellow place where he's watching his game and chilling. It was good to talk with him though. I'm surprised he didn't call me. He told me that he was going to call. I guess he didn't get around to it. I beat him to it this time. LOL

Aunt was in the hospital (Mom's sister). She was upset, but went to see her sis in NC. Mom tells me she's doing better. She had a nasty infection, and needed surgery. Thankfully the worst part is over. Told mom to call me at anytime if she needs to call me. She took my olderst bro and her mom with her to NC. I know grandmom can be a handful, so if she needs an outlet to vent, or talk to I wanted her to have that.

My younger bro and I were talking. He's job hunting. I have to say he is the most tenatious when it comes to looking. I swear he should either get his MBA, BA then Masters in polysci or a law degree. He's that good!

Food On The Brain

I have a lot of work to do. Today has been a bummer. My jay was hurting so bad last night, I couldn't eat. Thought I slept improper the night before. Woke up this moring feeling better. Ate pizza for breakfast, tuna salad is on tonight's menu.

Work is comming along. Still not fully verserd on everything. Will put in some requests for additional info as needed. Want some coffee. Will go to Starbucks in a moment. I'm downsizing though. The cup will be tall, and not my ususall venti. No need to stay up all night. LOL

I also have a craving for BBQ ribs cooked nice and slow in the oven. I am mad about food, at least in thought. Ribs will have to come during my next trip to the store. I am on a food shopping budget. LOL Since it wasn't on the list this go round, I have 2 skip it this month. :-(

Got New DSL Service

Yayyyyy! I got DSL through BellSouth. A friend reccomended them. I had Earthlink, but when I moved, they didn't have DSL in my area. It pissed me off, but this week-end I can really play catch up. Groceries are on tomorrow's list of to do's. Gotta go do other things 2 day. Almost wish I worked out of my home.

Mother's So Rock

This Saturday, got a vist from Mother, Grandmother and Brother. I fed them. No surprise. I loved having visitors. Made Lasanga. They loved it! I am sure they miss me cooking on a regular basis. My Gran says she never had lasanga. She loved it too.

Mother didn't have to, but she helped me out by getting me some extra groceries. Very kind of her. They love the apartment. It was sad to see them leave, but it was a great day.

Budget Time

It's about that time I sit myself down and work out the cost of doing things. That means no more impulse buying. Also, no big "blow the budget type of spending." One goal I will put into action immediately is that I want to pay my bills first. This will get me in the habit of getting things done quicker than usal. I also have to oput my meals together. I want to make my meals, but that requires me knowing what I want in advance so I don't spent too much in the store.

Luclily its just me, I don't have to make large meals. Still have to iron out all the kinks, but I know I will make it!

I Am So Digging This Song Right Now

Red Red Red
Lyrics By Fiona Apple

I don't understand about complementary colors
And what they say
Side by side they both get bright
Together they both get gray

But he's been pretty much yellow
And I've been kind of blue
But all I can see is
Red, red, red, red, red now
What am I gonna do

I don't understand about
Diamonds and why men buy them
What's so impressive about a diamond
Except the mining

But it's dangerous work
Trying to get to you too
And I think if I didn't have to
Kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill myself doing it
Maybe I wouldn't think so much of you

I've been watching all the time
And I still can't find the track
But what I want to know
Is it ok
Is it just fine
Or is it my fault
Is it my lack

I don't understand about
The weather outside
The harmony in a tune
Or why somebody lied

But there's solace, a bit in submitting
To the fitfully cryptically true
What's happened has happened
What's coming is already on its way
With a role for me to play

I don't understand
I'll never understand
But I'll try to understand
There's nothing else I can do

Steve Guzman and Wife Have New Additon to Family

Did not think to post this do to my own adventures, but fellow Blogger Steve Guzman and family have new child. I linked his blog here. Congrats again Steve. Cute kids.

Only In Savannah, GA

Thanks to Nicole again for an interesting link. Went to Smoking Gun, and got this story. LOL Some people and Halloween do not mix. I am sure booze is in the mix too.

Stacy's Blog Rating

I thought this was funny. Thanks to Nicole for the interesting quiz link.


What rating is your journal?
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@ Work

Meant to cook dinner today. All I did is marinate my steaks. What to eat with it. I know, I can make a stir fry. That's gonna be king 2 morrow, with some rice. I'm gonna be happy. LOL

Something's Missing (A Few Things Actually)

Broke out the Game Cube only to find I left all the damn controllers back in Charleston. Luckily family is vising me this upcomming frinday. Theyre bringing me my ish!

Looked at my walls today and noticed that I need to add something, like my artwqork. Spent the day putting up my artwork. It looks great. I promise to post pics as soon as possible. It'll be my conversation pieces.

Settling In

I am still not up 2 speed yet. Have to get a local phone, and get my internet/DSL hooked up. Fortunately I work at a place that gives me internet acces, which is how I am writing this entry.

Thinking about changing my major. I would like to start drawing again. I love graphic design, but I'm not on top of my game. I'm rather pissed. I'd rather be in a program I can live in. Let us see where this in going. Now that I am on campus, I can attend classes.

From Savannah, With Love

I have moved to Savannah. Lots of unpacking and sorting to do. Still no internet. Maybenext week. In case you're wondring, I'm at the library using the computer. Will post regularly when i can get myself up to speed.

Xtremely Busy

Hey all. I move tomorrow. I still a\have a lot to do. I will post when able.

Busy As A Bee

I am sooo busy. Did some shopping for essentials for my new place. looked for things like broom, waste basket, etcetera. Now gotta go onto working on assignments. Cleaning up the place is a daunting task, as i am throwing away a gang os junk. It's so much junk. Got a box of stuff that needs shredding. Also got to make a pit stop at the store for more essentials. Phew I am so tired.

On a coool note, my My mom is buying me a couple of chairs. I have a table, and microwave. Slowly, but surely, I wiall build up my place.

More Faith I Have

Good CD's. I got my money's worth.

I Have Faith

ROFL

Please tell me you get it. A sly reference to the CD, and my other blog. LOL I have the CD too. Not as good as her first CD, Faith, but I have it.

My Last Full Day

OMG, I am soooo done with the old job! I have a 1/2 day tomoroow. I am soooo pleased. The day was filled with pitfalls though. Bad calls, and a productive time that is totally embarrasing, but I am like get over that. ROFL. Sup wasn't there to bitch. Thank God. I was in no mood for his foolishness. Hopefully Tomoorw will see a spike in productive time. Like one day overrides the weeks of excellent productive time.

Complaints will be absolved, pain will become a fleeting memory, and I will start off a new chapter in my life. Life if so sweet. I pray for the proper guidance to make my life productive, and successful.

This Is So Me

You Are Somewhat Machiavellian

You're not going to mow over everyone to get ahead... But you're also powerful enough to make things happen for yourself. You understand how the world works, even when it's an ugly place. You just don't get ugly yourself - unless you have to!

How Machiavellian Are You?

Appartment Hunting

Went to Savannah, Ga this week, looking 4 a place to call my own. I found a great place with a great price, that is close to the malls and grocery stores. I love this place!!!!! I am sooo excited. I'm also nervous. my fisrt place of my own. Oh my God, away from my family. I am nervous, but I ain't changing my mind though.

My bro and pops think I should be in the city, but I'm like I want something outside of the city, which I settled on. I've been laying low, so I didn't post a thing. Still tired. I had to post this.

Stacy's Day: So Blah, Blah, Blah

Another day. Calls came in. Some interestingly bland calls. So many calls. A very moody supervisor getting on my damn nerves. He knows I got another week left. Why is he up at my desk pissing me off. Oh, my God, then he pissed the whole team off. They were like off the chain pissed. it went from being angry to being funny. We got silly for a moment, then it was back to the biz. I am gonna miss my team, 'cause they are the shit. Best stats around. I guess our stats weren't as good as he would have liked them today. Whatever. The day is DONE. ROFL

Tomorrow is my absolute LAST Saturday at this job. Praise the Lord.

Oh, I had this cool self pix I took and played with via Photoshop. I so look like my father.

Shameless Blog Pimpin'

Hello All,

Please visit my other blog, have faith. it's slightly different. Focus is off my work, and the drama that surrounds me. More inspirational and fun. Plus I put more pix on there that i took with my phone. Very on the go.

Have Faith

11/27/06 The People In Our Lives

I thought it would be another day, as I spend some quality time with my family. I thought about going home a little earlier, as to get all my home affairs in order. Gotta TCB 24/7. I did manage to get a handle on a couple of outstanding situations, which has me praising the Lord. I can’t live with the sense that things are getting under my skin. I prayed for a way to handle my issues, and I got what I asked for.

Had lunch with my good friend Z today. It was good to see her. She looks fantastic! She is usually busy, so I am glad we got that moment. I wish we could hang out more, but we live in two different states. The commute would be some mad wear and tear. Its still great to connect.

Took a brief look in a bookstore, but I didn’t buy a thing. No money anyways for new things. I do enjoy browsing sometimes. I pray for me to master my finances, and become more proactive in my life. It’s going to take some time, but I am positive prayer and meditation will help me become a better man.

People Tripping

Hey,

Another fun filled day in the life of your roving customer service rep. Why, when I went to the restroom there were poeple using the toilet and their cell phones? I know I complained about the customer's on the toilet call, but people so casusal about where they use a phone. Even if they were sitting and talking only. You're in a public bathroom. OMG get out. Yuck! Who wants their moment recorder like that.

Speaking of customers, there are some interesting calls. Not to encourage anyone, but calls about your phone being "tapped" or your apt being "bugged" don't get called by calling the phone company. Call the local authorities. OMG Some things people call about. it's wore than when the kids get the phone and call cust service.

That's the day in a nutshell.

Extraodinary Machine & Libra

Listening to Fiona Apple's new CD. It's cool. She's a singer/songwriter. Her msuic is is very piano driven. I have her other CD's. Nice change of pace.



Also bought Libra by Toni Braxton. Toni's got that sexy voice. Makes me want to listen. Love the new material. Nothing as good as her Secrets CD, but good nonetheless.

PDA's and stuff

I thought about purchasing a new PDA. One of the cooler faster ones. I went 2 the Palm site 2 ck them out. It's neat 2 look at. I have an old Handspring, that I think I will keep. My phone seems to do the same thing as far as numbers and notes. Does it matter? To visit the site U can click the title. Its on the backburner these days.

Visit Palm’s Site

Steppin Stone

As one great people said to me, my current job is a stepping stone to the next job. It is not a black hole of nothininess that sucks the life out of me, but rather a transition. Thank God I can see that now. LOL. One can easily despair over the foolishiness one goes through in a day. Life is more deeper than that. I have bounced back. I have even rose to the challenge. Do you know, my statistics is high in the call center, and on top of that my team has some of the best stats in the call center. Gotta know it wasn't all evil. I did learn some people don't want a solution. They want to vent.

Needless to say, its nothing personal I'm taking, but I got to get from under the pressure. It's nice to know, though, I'm leaving with success than with defeat.

Special thanks to everyone who supported me, and listened to me rant. LOL R U guys my cust service? ROFL

Best wishes.

Friends and Drama II

I had this friend, who acted as if she could not tie a shoe without permission. We used to work together. We talked about aspring things, like dreams and goals. Life was ok. Drama was all over the place, but we remained cool. Of course, I let my guard down, and we talked a lot. I also loved having someonne to relate to. Things were fine.

I left that job. It was done, I was in debt, and needed to get from under that shadow. Even thought we didn't see each other on a daily basis, we still talked. E-mails, week-end calls. We were still cool.

Then something odd happened. My emails were not being returned. My messages must have been deleted from her VM. What happened? I may never know the deal on that, but A friend told me there's monkey biz going on at the old haunt with foolishness to go around for everyone. Somebody's all in the drama.

Great News Today

Hello all,

Today is my biirthday. I am soooo happy!!!!! I took some allegy meds and I am so drousy. I can't drive yet. Want to make myself a b-day dinner. Steak and shrimp. Yes, I deserve it. I'm that good. ;-)

Oh, my other fanstastic news. I'm moving to Savannah, GA. I got a new job as a Library Assisstant. Will tell you more as time permits. Gotta ride out the effects of this meds.

Work To Do

Can't say much. Hate to tease, but I have something exciting in the works. Will post this adventure after its complete. Needless to say I am excited!!!!

I tried for another position at my place of work. got turned down. No interview. Damn. I'm so like rejected LOL On the bright side the job sucks right? I would not be happy just the same no? LOL That's my save.

No sooner did my two drama pals star beefing, this rumor goes around about who's sleeping whith whom. I was like I don't want to hear any more. This shit is expanding in the worst way. Already dealing with 2 faced friends. No need for rumors (That could be a story title).

Friends and Drama

Hello All,

This entry is about me trying top call an old friend. This friend and I worked together for a while. I showered her all that there was to learn at the workplace, and even gave up a spot so she could get what she needed as far as hours. I thought she was cool.

Imagine my surprise when I tried to call and email this person, that for weeks I got no response. At first, I thought she was busy, but then another friend emailed me to let me know this friend was on another planet. She turned on some people. I’m like that can’t be. When I was working with her, she didn’t know left from right. Now her shit don’t stink?

Well, now my calls don’t get returned or emails. What the hell?

I digress… I’m so darn busy. One less person to call and catch up with.

I did learn 2 day that two other friends are feuding 'cause one spread some nasty rumors about the other. I feel like I'm about to hit into another drama zone.

I Am Watching CSI:Miami

I am soooo enjoying my day off. I wanted to write something though. Finished my homework yesterday. I have the whole day today to myself. I am sooooo pleased.

I played video games, and treated myself to stawberry ice cream with walnuts. Me feel great.

I still feel like.

Nintendogs

Oh, my goodness. I think this game is so neat!!! I want to try it. It's for the Nintendo DS. I've been peeping the site. It looks like total hours of pleasure. For those looking. The title is hyperlinked. Take a visit. Makes me want a puppy. I'm kinda partial to the pug, but they look like great dogs. Slightly off the beat of video games, but that can be fun too.

Today

Me tired... Me go to bed. LOL I need the rest.

Chill On My Day Off

Classes start this Wednesday. Back to the grind and work. Will work harder with time management so I can get shit done proper, and not freak out at the last minute, like I've done before.

Have some more of my novel to write. betta do as much as possible, becasue I will be devoting major time to classes.

Addicted to...

Animal Crossing. Simulation game. You keep up with your house, you neighbors, and the town. if you do a good job your town stays full of peeps. I love this game. Won't give it up.

Another Day In The Life Of...

One can only hold their head up as they receive weird calls. A customer called in yesterday, and wanted to change his price plan to new promotional prices, only not have his contact affected. That's not possible. On top of that he needed to pay his bill. He fussed and fussed when he couldn't have his way. I wanted to get him a pacifier and a bottle of formula. Then he started with the four letter words, and there was no helping him. He had to get that out of his system. He called me a loser. It was my last call of the night. I had to laugh. It was so funny. I didn't take him personal, but he for sure went off on me. ROFL

Treated myself to Chinese food for the night. Went out for ice dream. I should have gotten something with cherries in the ice cream. Instead I got strawberry cheesecake. Chunks of cheesecake with the ice cream. I felt sooooo good. ROFL Forgot about the verbal attack. LOL

Tried to catch a few friends, but they weren't available. Chilled for the rest of the night. Today is a calm, cool day. Gotta go write some more on my novel.

Game Obcession Confession

I have been playing Baten Kaitos for some time now. These RPG's have stolen my attention. Good game. It got my mind off of other things going on. Love games like that. I all geeked out on RPG's now. LOL

Learning 2Use Garage Band Software

This is so cool. I have been toying around with Garage Band. I've created three songs! They are these cool club beat songs thatworked on. It was out of fun that I created these songs, b ut now I have something to preoccupy myself, along with all the other things I do (As if I were not busy). It's a creative high, even if I'm making the songs for my own pleasue.

Things Not To Do When You Call People

Not that you shouldn't call customer service when you have an issue, but for goodness sake please don't call while you are using the bathroom. There is a reason you close your door in the first place. Nobody wants to hear what you are doinging in there. Don't care about that. if you're taking a bath, I don't want to hear that. If you are using the toilet, I don't want to hear that eaither. NASTY.

Dinner Is Served

Made rigtone pasta with spagetti sauce and meatballs. Family says the meatballs are very spicy. Didn't think they were. learned that sveral family members have different cooking preferences. I'm the spicy cook. My bro likes to cook food on the sweet side. Mom is very southern/homestyle.

Work, Work, Work...and Rest

Yesterday was a mess. I walked into work and peeps were like where were you? I'm like it's time to work. They said they got to come in early. That's not possible. I asked to come in early. Damn sup said its not possible this week, and I have to work my full shift. What. I was there for an hour longer. That's bullshit. I was so pissed. Why the hell did he tell me no if other people did and could. Pure set up. Of course he wasn't there for me to talk to about this shit. I'm letting this go....just this once.

New Blog is Born

It was an odd day of long-winded conversations. Wendnesday is talk day. Now tonight is sleep night. Gotta love the nights.

Started new blog, Have Faith. I can send pix from my mobile phone. How cool that is!!!!! Check it out regulars. :-)

What's I'm Listening To These Days

I'm listening to Amerie's "Touch" CD. I love the CD. Good beats and songs. I got my money's worth. I have a friend who can't stand Amerie. It's so funny. I didn't know this 'till I used a song of hers for a ringback tone. Every time I play the Cd I think of my friend. It makes me laugh.

I got complements from customers today. Not all calls I get are bad. LOL I have to admit some people are a pleasure to speak with. I'm willing to go an extra mile for those customers.

About to go to bed. Need to iron my clothes, but I might do that tomorrow.

Home Improvement

Been thinking of changing the blog, or at least starting a new one that focuses on my hobbies. In a way to seperate my online journal from a hobbie I can go into depth with. The Catwoman pics are fun to find (for some reason I could not find a good Eartha Kitt image-One about the size og the Pfifer and Berry pix).

Anyways I'd write in depth about comics, movies, video games. The things that may get a mention here, but not to much detail. Gotta write a plan out though.

As for this blog, I will post more pix. I love doing that. it makes it worthwhile.

I did find this ultra cool pix of Selena Kyle, the comic book Catwoman, drawn by Adam Hughes. The man renders lines like nobody's business.

Having A Catwoman Fettsh

This is Bad, in a good way. Michelle Pfifer played Catwoman in Batman Returns. She did good. Loved her. She was kinda creepy, but sexy.

Working On My Novel This Week End

Hello all,

Been typing the novel. Most of what i wrote was handwritten, and quite frankly, I go tired of saying I was going to do it, and after sevral false starts, I am putting my efforts into typing it out. Several pages are typed up. It will more than likely the end of the year when I feel I have done something. If I do my three pages a week, like I am supposed to, I'll get somewhere.

It's a sci-fi/fantasy type novel. I want to keep it up. otherwiose this store will stay in my head forever. It needs to be relased. Wish me luck all. Luck and paitence. It takes a lot to get things done proper. I'll keep you guys up on the progress.

Let's Keep A Cat Theme Going

Catwoman was on last night. I liked it. I had heard so many bad bad things about the film. At first I thought it was bad, and ignored it. I saw it last night, and I thought that my assesment was completely wrong. First, its not a deep movie, and you won't walk away from it thinking deep. It is a fun fil, that entertained me for the moment. of course its Halle Berry. I'm like totaly crushing on her. I'm so in love.

Call me Halle. ROFL

Good Day @ Work

It's the Maxwell pictures. After I posted them I felt better. Things started working poositive. Maybe I needed to talk about Max. After all he left as I was getting into my nerw job. I know some people think talking about your pets are silly, but they more than likely never had a pet. This pix is my absolute fave pix of my. I love to see this one. My Mom says seeing pix of Max makes her sad, but it makes me feel good.

More Maxwell Pictures

Here's another pix of Max. I feel better posting them. He's irreplacable.

That's My Maxwell

I was going through some of my photos, and ran acrossa few pics of my cat, Maxwell. I miss my cat, so what better way to remember him by positng the image of him. IMyh cat was crazy. He was moody, wild, and could not stand visitors to come to the house without his permission. All vistors got scutinzed and looked over. Bad ass cat. LOL I miss ya Max.

Oddly, when I have dreams about him, it always like he was hiding under the table all this time. LOL Wouldn't that be nice.

Diamonds Are Forever

The song is in my head. I can't stop singing it. LOL Diamonds are forever. I wish I could afford some ROFL. If I could I would smile every day!

Such is life. Went to work early today. It meant I go off early. I LOVED that. It wasn't bad. I was happy to leave, but it was more like I did my job, I can go now feel good. Soothed my busy day with a really large slush from Sonics. Didn't feel like licquor, so slush is good.

Called home after work to see what the family wanted for dinner. No one answered the phone. text my brothers. One responded, he was cool. The other didn't. When i got home my mom and bro were home. I'm like why didn't y'all answere the phone. I got a {"didd't recognise the number (translation: I was busy with other things I din't ck the phone). I wasn't going out again. I ate my burger and tater tots in peace. Been chillin the rest of the evening.

Tomorrow I'm capping off some projects. Gotta love classes.

Calling It A Night

Another rough day. Calls back to back. Came home with another headache. Made sure to take vitamins today. I needed that strenght. Forget work though. The nights are mine.

I want to relax and forget all wooes. I can do that. I can just chill. No big whoops today. Gotta lay off the sweet tea. I'm sure my kidneys will thank me for that. It's like the poor man's licquor. I drink it like it's doing something for me. other than taste it ain't doing much.

Such Is Life

Isn't that life. The more I do, the more work appears. Have some finals to finalize. Work has been bearable, Promised myself that no matter what I wouln't let it get to me. This came just in time as we were SWAMPED with calls. Over 100 calls happening. I'm like, who'se ideas was that? I got a major headache. On top of that the incompetant schelduing peeps removed my team's lunch. We were like what the hell. Betta get that lunch back on the schedule. I don't wanna raise some holy hell up in here. I gotta walk pass that place every day too. ROFL. I can see pees cutting their eye at me for a while I caused a ruckus. All eneded well there.

Rude people called into today. More rude than usual. Truly, some should get back on the meds. So many assholes concentrated on the line in a given day. A stink place to be. ;-) ROFL Ah, the septic tank of dealings. I have hit a low. To the negative peeps with the potty mouths and shitty attitudes, I pour some Lysol on you nasty ass and flush you out of my mind. I suddenlty feel 50 pounds lighter

There were some fantastic people who called. Truly angels who made my day. Gotta love them. They made the day go better. Love that feeling. I so love to help peeps who want help. It makes the day go faster.

Boss complained about productive time. It turned irritating when he complained about this again, again, and again. It was ok ONCE. I heard you dude. Can we move on? I'm like I know you want us at a super high point (my time is usually above the requiremnts), but slow down hero, I need to put notes on the account before I move on. Did a lot of looking over stuff, corrections to issues and troubleshooting of equipment.

A good friend of mine is gong to college to get her BA. So proud of her!!!!!! Get your education on J. Love ya!!!!! That makes my month. I love news like this.

I noticed I stop doing fiction writing. I need to fall back into the writing. I love writing (duh, I run a blogg-LOL). As if I'm not busy enough. Such is life.

Oh, Mariah Carey's "Shake It Off" is the best song to hear after work. I try to go with the flow and shake it all off. It has become my mantra. Thanks to Mariah for making my nights go well. I feel all krunk when I hear it, and forget the woes.

Dinner and A Smile

Yesterday My Mom treated the family to dinner at Red Lobster. i insited on having a lobsterita. My Mom wasn't fussy about it as she usally is (sign of the times-she never changes). Well we have a good time. I should have ate breakfaskt, because by time to food came around I wasn't too hungry. Took most of the food with me home. I capped that drink off though. ROFL. I felt so good. I fogot my troubles. That was one big assed drink. Didn't expect that much, but I loved what I got.

I kno0w I have been negative with posts, because of a series of letdowns, but something GREAT happened yesterday. It's worth documenting on my blogg. This is a great thing. Thbought I'd share that too.

It's A brand New Day

Hello All,

Working away on projects, and need to take a quick break. I have so much to do. I like working projects. they can be hard as hell, but I get into it, and work on it until i can't anymore. I love placining energy into something productive.

Working on my things keep me from focusing on bad things. I feel much better. Talked with a friend yesterday about the job. She was lauging because I said I was praying for balance in my work. We exchange texts from time to time, and my signature wen't from saying "Be Happy" to "Have Faith." I changed it a couple of months ago because I wanted a good change. I did want the ginature to say something worth while. She told me that I was going for the "strong stuff." ROFL. I was like I do need something stronger. She reminded me that things have alreadey been workd out, it will unfold at the right time. Talk about security.

Listening to "Soldier" by Destiny's Child. Nice beat. I don't need a soldier, so I end up saying I need a soda. Food references and me. Where it's at where its at. ROFL!!! I gotta laugh and keep my spirits up high. Silliness helps too.

How Drama Never Leaves Me, I Doth Confess

Hello all,

Good Lord. I thought I I was on the new path with getting my old job back at a higher price. Was I WRONG. Oh, they interviewed me, and I don't know why. The job went to someone else. I never had a chance. Suspiciously I think some people stopped talking to me too. I think someone put out the Hater-Aid. All green eyed flavor. Forget that. Forget haters. I placed applications at other places that are non-old job specific, and offered more money. I hope that means there's a window of opportunity out there for me.

Trying to rest my nerves. The current job makes me so mad. Sometimes I really hate my job. I won't give them any more thought after this sentance.

Not Going Under

Hello all,

I am sooo tired. I am stressed. I've been putting applications into other places so I can get from under a high stress job. One job where I knew people, and they were talking to me like they were interested went out with a fizz. I have to laugh. I had a feeling something about the interview wasn't sincere. I'm on to the next application.

I have MUCH work to do concerning my classes. I am having a super tough semester since I have not given my classes the time they truly need. At this point I am highly upset and fustrated over the process. I want to devote the proper time to my classes. It bothers me that i don't have that time. With the stress cust services is putting on me, I feel a little low at this point.

Promised myself that I would have to suffer through this semester/quarter. it may be a bad semester, but I will get through it. Also it is one semester, out of the many I will have. I am praying that I am able to move into a position where I feel like I can manage things. otherwise I'm heading for a nervous breakdown. I feel like everything's on me. I have to establish lots of control. But control doesn't mean I will have everything I want, just some of the things I need. Control means accessing my life. I will survive!!!!!!!!

That and I know good things are on the way. I desire to break free of my surroundings. I will be free of all forces that restrains me.

Knee Deep In Work

Gotta get those grades up. I feel like I'm not up to par. Somehow I'm a complete mess. Felt like I was going under the pressure of my job and my classes.

Will post more after I do this weeks reading, and now back to work on my projects.

My Outter Geek Is Showing

I thought I was at least normal, whatever that means. I went and bought two new games for my Game Cube. I looked for the bargains, the ones on sale for 19.99. What did I scope out? What did I buy? Two RPG games. I have never liked RPG games, but that Lord of The Rings, Third Age game looked so cool in the store. I've been playing this damn thing up unto the wee hours of the morning. I love this game. That's the 2nd RPG that's gotten me hooked. What happened?!!!!!

On top of that, I had some tell me don't foget the new Zelda game is comming out. ROFL. I still have to get the fist Zelda game for game cube. More RPG adventure. Not that my game selections have been what's "in." I love Mario Kart, Metroid, Beyond Good and Evil, and Prince of Persia is real cool. I want to try Resident Evil, but the damn controls are so f**ked up I get fustrated before I start.

I'm gonna try the Splinter Cell type games my brothers rave about. I don't know, I love trying new stuff. I just found myself in a D & D world, when I thought I wasn't there. It could be worse, I could know all the characters in the game, their HP and AP levels, and all that other Sh*t I don't pay attention to while playing. I am so haphazard.

It's About Time I Posted Some New Material

It's been a crazy week with a lot of hustle. took a few days off to satisfy myself, and get a lot of work done that's non-job related. May have some good news to post, but I don't want to jump ahead of the wagon. Needless to say I will post on Monday if I feel the news is good.

Garage getting fixed. It was cleaned out last week, and now its like finally getting the attention it deserves. It's being torn doen now. I should take pics. Remind me to post pics of when our house was being worked on.

This reminds me, I know cell phones are good, but there used to be a time when people couldn't find me so easily. LOL Now I got friends calling me, and some want major favors. The reason I have laid low was like love quiet, relaxing days off. I suppose convience is a double edge sword. Gotta love celluar phones.

Another Good Day

I suppose I can call today a victory. Wnet to work did my job, and felt good. There were a couple of piss pissy customers, but I'm like whatever. I'm not hear for you to ruin my day. let it go.

Anybody remember Jane Child? She had a hit in the early 90's "I Don't Want To Fall In Love." I heard the cd back then. it was ok. I like some of the songs. Wonder if she still does music.

Been A long Week-End

Let me start by saying I was swmaped with a heavy workload. I'm on a new team at work, and my new supervisor is VERY rigid. So rigid, it's abrasive. I'm trying to sort out my own feeings towards him. He's not evil, just too seriious. I'm like take the stick out. ROFL. I doubt he will.

Have lots of work to do for class. Did as much as possible tonight. I'm praying I did everything. I may have to take one class a semester. i feel like my plate is so full. I don't need work stress making me feel like I'm out of sorts.

Cleamed my garage yesterday. let me tell you, that was one filthy garage. It had so much junk in there. I threw away nearly everything that wasn't nessary. You can say our garage is bare naked now. The damn thing has minimal items now. My brothers helped a hell of a lot. We did this together. I'd still be cleaning if it was still me. My mom wasn't there, but she came back and told us what we should have not thrown away. We could have used that info BEFORE we threw it away. She had been going on for months about how we should clean the thing up. She didn't indicate she wanted anything out of there, and the moment we put it on the curb, she wanted it. I couldn't belive her. We moved a couple of heavy ass things back. Garrage still looks good.

Today i was suppose to do my assignments. After the garage experience I had a bad migrane. Couldn't do the work proper. I tried to do it all today. my family kept interrupting me, like I'm not supposed to do my work. I got into a little argument. It was like, hey I need to get this stuff done. if it doesn't I fail grad school. Which one of y'all is gonna pay my $100,000 salary I'm looking forward to AFTER? I graduate. ROFL

.....nobody volunteered

Old School Music

Downloaded "Midas Touch" from Midnight Star (from iTunes-I paid for it dammit-to all those worried about illegal music). I am so in heaven. Nothing beats a good R & B song. I just want to dance, and forget my worries. That's what music can do for me, at least. Been waiting for a good feelgood moment that didn't involve my job, or other people, just my thing, my night. I'm loving the moment.

Night Time/Bed Time

Work was blah today. I had this feeling that I was not as productive as I could be. I'm so pissed, such a waste of day. Got a low grade on aq project. I hate low grades. Gotta hit the books, and that means going to bed earlier, getting up, and get my lesson on. I did want to blog something. Now I have.

Been picking a friend up and taking her home for work. It's been cool. Noce long drive. She's a sweetheart, so I didn't mind.

Gotta get some ish done before Friday, otherwise I'll have 2 call it a wash. I've gotten so flaky this week. I'm like a pie crst with the flake. Gotta shake that off. I'm having an ADD week. Gotta calm myself down.

Caught Up With a Friend

Met an old friend. He just graduated from grad school. Oh, he's so lucky. He's going to teach. Good man. I have not the paitence (or so I say for teaching). I'd wish him luck, but he doesn't need it. He'll succeed. I have all the confidace that he'll make it. he's thinking abouth his PH. D. OMG that's a lotta schooling. The academic seeting is such a wonder and gives you a kind of energy that you can't get elsewhere.

Road Trip In the Works

I feel a road trip comming on. You gotta love that feeling. LOL I am about to head someplace exciting (meaning different than the norm). Nothing bad will happen. I won't get a tattoo (I hope). I just feel that urge to do something out of my comfort zone. The tattoo would cover the outside, but I need not go that far. LOL I am so square to be an artist. I'm not cool or hip at all. ROFL

What I am, is my own person. That's better thanbeing cool anyday. Besides being cool is overrated. You have to make sure your just as edgier as you were 5 mins ago. How fun is that (waaay fun from from what I see!). Anyways my self-depretiation moment is over. I gotto go do things, like my assignments.

This is a new day

I'm just chilling. Feeling overwhelmed by grad classes, work, and my social life. I'm so ditching the socal aspects of my life. I'm gonna be a hermit. I really need to keep my eye on grad school, because I was not made to be a cust service rep for all of my life. I have decided to devote tomorrow to education.

I have some pics to deliver to a friend, and some other things to ramble on about, that I'd rather do than speak about.

Tried a basil spring roll today. Different. It had a spicy peanut sauce. It was ok. Don't know if I'd try it again. Needs meat in it. ROFL.

Learned 2 day that someone's losing their home, but they seem to not want to save their place. They may have already given up. Definately not good. I'm trying to reserve judgement, since bad news is so crushing. Losing a home is AWFUL. Oddly this is the second person I know who is losing their place. A lot of this has to do with financal irresponsibilty. Again, not trying to be a smart ass, but some things need to be dealt with ASAP.

Classes began Monday

Forgive my silence. Classes began, and I have homework to work on. I get so preoccupied.

Met some old friends, and they were cool. Saw batman Begins. OMG, it was so good I forgot that there were two dus of movies with the name Batman tied to them. LOL. Summer means sci-fi fantasy movies. Gonn a get a lot of them in. Fantastic Four and War of the World's is next on my list.

Paid so many bills this month. It's insane. at least they are out of my hairl. Gotta love that.

Entertaining???

Saw Star Wars not too long ago. I wasn't wowed. I wasn't anything. I felt like it was ok. I wasn't feeling anything deep. It was tragic that Anakin turned, but I knew he was anyways. He murdered the Jedi, but that was known too. I just felt the story could have been tighter, better. Why the hell was Chewbacca there anyways. That note of him playing a "signifigant role" was overblown. Not that this is an all bash entry. I liked the FX. Some of the characters looked cool. Poor Count Dukoo. Just like Sauraman, Christopher Lee got another itty bitty role in the last of the trilogy. NOTE TO DIRECTORS: Stop killing Lee. He's so cool LOL

Want to see Batman. Will go tomorrow. I also have some other things to do, like prep for classes. Life is good.

Didn't Get The Promotion

I want to say "damn," I didn't get the promotion, but after the last post I'd say I was lying, HARD!!!! I was robbed!!!! ROFL. Maybe I'll finish out the year at the job, then move on. I don't know. I'd like to work at the job longer, but that's up in the air for now. I found out via email, which is as good as any job would tell you.

Tomorrow is car in the shop day. So I'll chill, buy my textbooks, and be happy with my life. Life ain't so bad. I do need to relax. It's what my week end was made for.

Lousy bastards could have given me a promotion.

The Emancipation of Mimi

Didn't think I would buy another Mariah Carey CD. I was lukewarm when I bought "Rainbow," and I hated "Glitter." By time "Charmbracelet" came out, I was not feeling her at all. I ignored it. I didn't ignore "Emancipation." I love "We Belong Together." A friend said it was good, so I checked it out. It's DAMN good. I love a lot of the songs. I didn't excent it to be that good. THe CD was worth the money.

A friend got "dinged" at work. That is a BIG FAT YELLOW RAT cheesed on her. It was over her sending an email to a non employee. I'll have to remember to not do the same. I'll email from my home address from now on to keep myself, and my pals outta troube. Lord, some people take their job too serious. Like sending a damn email is destroying the fabric of the universe.

Speaking of the job, that will remain NAMELSS for the sake of keeping things off the radar. I'm having some mixed feelings at my job. I like helping people, but there is some nasty hand tieing going on. I suppose I am not meant to help everyone. i don't know. i get this feeling that I'm getting like all busted on. I'm too nice. I care to much. I'm not in the right place. At least the people I'm next to are super cool. We are good to each other. That makes things bearable a whole lot.

Got a new powercord for the laptop. I am so pleased!!!!! The old one was on its last leg.

Technical Difficulties

Hello,

It's me again. My power chord for my laptop had a nasty short in it. I couldn't do much computer work. Of course I ordered a new power cord, and Now I'm back in business. (still need to buy a new battery, but a few things at a time. no need to do everything all at once.

Now I gotta play catch up...

I'm Glad I'm @ Home Now II

Hello all,

Got up late this morning. I felt sluggish today until we went out to dinner. One of my friends had some funky cd's in her car. The song had a hook of "Put It In Your Moth." it was being sung like a damn nursery rhymwe. it was a hardcore song sung so casually. It made me laugh. It stuck in my head 4 a while. LOL Glad to purge it though. That's at's all I need to sing.

I have been workling nonstop, and its been very hectic. On top of that I'm trying to make sure I'm registered for classes, and having all my tuition paid. I also have to buy a new laptop. Time flies.

Paid so many bills doing the catch up thing. I'm like I'm tired. How much was that bill? I paid what? Why did I let this bill slip? Oh my God. I am so THANKFUL that I have the opportunitiy to get these bills behind me. Most of them should be clear this month (I hope).

Worked on 6 pages of a novel. need to do three more this week-end. I hope to do that Saturday with some music going on.

Going For A Promotion

There's a chance at a new position at my job, and I went for it. I went on the interview, and await the verdict. I'll keep all posted. My working hours change next week. No more week-ends for the next few weeks. This is due to the changes at work I can't discuss, but it's a great thing.

Also know my new hours for my next shift time. I work an hour earlier (means I leave earlier). The more things change, the more they saty the same. I did sense a forboding wind of change, so it's paying off. I suppose there are other things in the work. We shall see.

Watching "Without A Trace." This show can get into some deep sh*t. LOL Tonight it's about abortion extremests. Deep indeed. Saw some of "CSI." Some messed up stuff about incest and murder.

One of my cousin's passed. I wasn't close to him, but it is sad to hear of his passing. I suppose it's close enough when I feel sad about it. I left my phone at home, and no one really calls me, so I didn't go back home for it. Of course my mom was trying to call me and tell me this. I'm like damn.

Before I cam home, felt I should treat myself, and bought a slushie.

My Bliss For The Day

It is the perfect day to grill, and I dide, We had burgers, hen, corn, and hot dogs. Pretty healthy meal. I did the steaks oin the stove, 'cause beforehand it rained, and I didn't want to deal with that. The steaks were exceptionally good. I outdid myself.

My bro handled most of the actual grilling. he may have put too much charcoal on the grill, 'cause everything was charring so fast. I was thinking to myself, damn, do I need to parboil the food first. LOL. At least it woul;d have been cooked.

Gotta say I'm feeling better. That means a lot to me. I feel like this was a good passing. Gotta love that.

Went Back 2 Work

I love feeling better, 'cause the pain went away, most of it, and I could do my job. I felt like I was in a little box, and at last was let out of it. At work, things felt funny, like I was out of place. As if I didn't belong. Who knows, change must be looming, since I feel this way. We'll see.

Tonight is pizza night, as I ate 3 slices. Nice and hot too. Life is good.

Nasty Sinus Attack, Now Under Control

I have been beyond under the weather. The sinus attack turned into an ear infection. That meant going to the doctor and getting some meds to cobat it. The infection was so inflamed that it caused me constant pain for days. I had to go back to the doctor to get something to help with the inflammation. All I can say the pain was horrible. I wouln't wish that on anybody. That's just awful. The pain went to my jaw, and chewing became an effort. Thank God the medicine's helped greatly. I really feel better. Not 100%, but better.

Laying Low For The Count

Darned allergies got me but good, as I tried to breathe. Somethin g was in the air at work, 'caues I could feel my sinus ducts closing as I spoke. Had to go home. The moment I got into fresh air, I felt better. Made sure to buy more Clariton, the 12 hr kind. It does work, but I hate how the meds mess with my sleep pattern. However I hate allergies even more-LOL

I decided that since I'm oo, I can be lazy all day, which I have been. The most work I did was make dinner. Of course, it was a very uninvolded process. I seasoned some steaks, cooked them, made some fired rice, and then sauteed some vegies. That was it. I did make some Kool-Aid, what the hell, why not.

Talked with a good freind. We ended up talking about bills. It's interesting, 'cause I paid a bill, and the co called me saying they haven't recieved a payment. No doubt, I checked my bank account to make sure the payment went through. It did. I'm calling them to let them know they already have their pay. I'd expect them to call if I didn't make the payment. it's new when they call and I made the payment. betta stay on top of this for some shit comes off that.

---Stacy

Hey, It's Me Again

I hadn't written on my blogg in a few days. Thought better of not passin another day by. Have been writing nideas down for short stories, and a novel that if I don't get more proactive in, will never be written. Work has been finbe. I can say I am feeling good about myself, so I feel good about going to work.

Applied for a new position @ work. I hope I get it. Fingers cropseed y'all. A better position means more pay, and happiness on my part. ROFL! I love new challenges.

Will start classes in June for grad school, which is sooner than I thought. Hoping all my ducks are lined up son that I can get my house in order.

Does My Friendliness Make Me Look Fat

Had a few people tell me of late (relatives, no doubt) that I have gained weight. I really detest people saying this to me. It really bother's me I really feel that there are poople don't think about what they say. I have to think about all that shit this week. I am working on getting my exercise routine more thouroughly, but till then I wishe those with complaints would leave me the f**k alone. Sheesh. I feel like I need to live up to othber's expectations of me. That ain't cool. Some family members suck so bad. They don't have to worry about me visiting them again, or being on the Christmas list.

The Bitch IS Back

Love that title. Woke up this morning to a barking dog. My dog went to get the dog back. I told him that damn dog woke me from my sleep. He starts in on "Mom told him to get the dog back." Total cop out. I HATE being awaked from sleep.

Went to work yesterday. It was ok. I should have take the week off. LOL It would have felt better.

My Brother Gave His Dog Away!

Which I thought was a huge mistake. He says he wanted a purebread Rotwiler. The puppy was mixed. That was clear. She was one excitable dog. She was all over the place. After having the dog for some time, he gave it away. I told him that it was a msitake, since he already has the dog, and I lost my cat outta the deal. I was rather dissappointed by his decision, and feel like he's losing out. I don't know. He seems relieved, which tells me that he should have never gotten the dog in the first place. Gotta love those situations where the loser is the pets. I really miss Maxwell, and would love for my cat to come home, but it's too late. I think Maxwell has moved on. I hate the thought of this doggie adventure turning out nobody gets pets.

That's What It Feels Like

I'm feeling good about my days off. I'm bragging, and loving it. I have been playing video games, watchinching DVDs and living a good life. I need to gas my ride, while I'm thinking of it . It's good to feel good.

May is movie month. There's a new Star Wars movie me and my Bros are gonna hit. Want to see Kingdom of Heaven, and Fantastic Four. I am so geeking out about these movies. I pray they warrant all my excitement.

Iron Chef is on. I'll watch that.

I did manage to take some pics of flowers today. I love shooting photos. I was using the digital camera, and I need to find my USB cable so that I can dowload the images to my laptop. I need to get out the manual camera and work my magic on the photographs. I am being very lazy, but who can blame me. I am having such a good time. Maybe I shjould go to the Battery tomorrow.

I took A Few Days Off

I have some time off work, so I have decided to rest myself. Hopefully I can recharge my batteries, and live like I have no worries for the day. LOL

Paid all my bills first. This was a new for me, since I tend to pay bills when I get to them. I needed to get that out of the way, so I don't know

Have some stuff to do for grad school that I need to get out of the way. I am so excited about going, so it is great to even think about.

Have some relatives complaing about my weight. I haven't gained much, It is expected that I would gains more weight, since I am getting older. I really am taking offense to it. I really feel like the conversation is taking a turn for the worse. I decided to change the subject when it was brought up. If I hear it again, I will let somebody know that They need to shut the f*ck up. I've gotten that testy.

Haven't been as cretive as I like, however all good things are due in time.

Oh No He Didn't

The other day I failed a call at work. I had the distinct vibe that my boss felt a great amount of glee in letting me know failed. Rat bastard!!!!

I hate the fact that I'm under such pressure to perform. That's so much stress that I try too keep work at work. However, the thought of my supervisor taking pleasure in getting a failed call bothers me. I suppose I need to be on the defensive with him. He's making the job harder in a sense. Since I've decided to be on the defensive, I think I will let that go. Don't want to spend all day thinking about work. ROFL

Things I can Do Without

Lord,

Why is it that my day off, my family thinks that means nage the hell outta me. I really wanted to have a quiet day, and am ready to unplug this lapptop, and go into my room. I really will do that. When i got up, my mom asked me to do the shopping f or her mother. Fine. Next I get to the store, she and my brother are calling me asking me to "pick uo some extra things" ****Sigh***** I need a breather.

Of course I get home, and cook some french fries, and I have all these requests to "cook some for me," which has turned into I haven't cooked enough. It's getting thick in here. I'm taking a break.

I'm Glad I'm @ Home Now

I hate Saturdays at work. Lord knows I do. Today I got this customer who turned into a bitch on me. Sher cursed at me and I had to put that heffer on hold. She really got on my nerves. I do understand when people are fustrated. Believe me that shit happens all the time, but tone and how it is aimed is another thing. I HATE when people curse at me. Finally had to get the super to take the call. Good riddance.

The rest of the day went ok. I liked the calls I got. I helped out a lot of people. That was the good thing about today.

My bro's dog is everwhere. He really needs to control that damn dog. I hate pets that jump all over you> He needs to get her trained proper.

Another Day and I Feel Fine II

My bro woke me up early 'cause he swore he saw my cat Max outside. So a false alarm. Oh, that got me in the gut. I thought that fool came back home. Thank God I wasn't fully awake, or I would hate the morning.

I like today. At work we got pizza for being a great team. had to meet with our boss' boss. Also had a lot of calls. That don't matter. My goal is to serve and move on. Even the pissed off people don't make me mad anymore. LOL That's a great feeling. I did have one asshole who thought I should give him a discount. As if I could pull one of those discounts out of the freaking air. Asshole!!!! I ain't mad ROFL!!!!!!!

Working 2 morrow. Usually I HATE Saturdays, but I've been doing this feelgood vibe all week long, so I hope that goes away. I feel so good, I'll do overtime with no muss or fuss.-Next week. ROFL

I Felt great Today

This odd damn thing happened. i actually enjoyed a day at work. ROFL!!! WTF????? What happened to me. i was all miserable and shit. Where did it go. Maybe 'cause it's a full moon, or the fact that I decided to make my own lunch, and have been feasting on salad and pasta for the week. All I know is that people kept calling, and I was like I gotta get back on the line and get stuff done.

Maybe it was the fact that I realized that people who call really need my help, and I'm willing to give that service. The job isn't a burden, I just hate my shift sometimes, and some people are awful to speak with. That's alright. They don't phase me.

Listening to Monica's "The First Night." I love the song. The "Love Hangover" sample is well-used.

The End of Brains

Went to work yesterday. It was typical 'till a co-worker started having a panic attack, and said that shge had dreams of dying horribly abd younbg. She then began to freak out over a guy who was fired two moths ago, who might come back and shoot up the damn building. I'm like why would he shoot you? Wern't yoiu nice to him? On top of that why he come back? She had no answere, but made it an issue to tell the front door that the side door guard wasn't at his post. I'm like is she alright, or is she on her own wavelength. Like her lots as a co-worker, but this other side of her personality is on the sad scary side. Irrational fear can be dangerous. Specially since the danger is in her head.

Went out with another co-worker. We went to Applebees. After one Bahama Mamma, I wanted to more. ordered the steak. It was good. Talked about the job, and the world, and each other. Dinner ended well. Went our seperate ways. I liked going out. We've got to do that more often.

That's my week.