Love Songs

I burned a cd, which was filled with love songs. It was the first active test of my dvd burner. My fist cd was of some of my favorite love songs. What I didn't know was that I didn't put enough songs on the cd. The CD didn't have a good "flow" either. I found this out after more exprermentation with burning. So I redid the CD with more songs, and adjusted the order. This is the song list:

*Hold Me: Sheila E
*Dreamin: Vanessa Williams
*Baby Don't Cry: Lalah Hathaway
*We Belong Together: Mariah Carey
*Sign Your Name: Terrance Trent D'arby
*Stranger In My House: Tamia
*It's Alright Now: Rahsaan Patterson
*Whip Appeal: Babyface
*Come Over: Faith Evans
*A Good Man: A Few Good Men
*Say Yes: Floetry
*Do Me Baby: Prince
*Anytime: Brian McKnight
*Last Night: Az Yet
*There's No Me Without You: Toni Braxton
*Where Will You Go: Babyface

I like this order. I'm ready for more CD's.

Pleases Pass the Emancipation

Hello all,

Yesterday was one of those days when I tried not to roll my eyes at some really shady shit at the job. Some boxes were left in the mail room. Please bear in mind these boxes do NOT have my name on them anywhere. When I walked into work, I had not been there more than 20 mins when someone pops up from themain plantation house and tells me that I need to take care of these boxes. Keep in mind there is a mandate that I stay at the main desk for 4 hours. All the while there is a day staff that walked passed the box for two days. This has happened twice. You can be damn sure I am bringing this up in our meeting tomorrow.

When did I become a slave to a box that anyone can handle, and quicker? Foolishness. I'm insulted. You know I hate it when people think kindness means weakness. Why do people want me to be aggressive when I like being even tempered? Gotta flip that script. Nobody told "massa" I's a free negro. I's got a mind, and free will. I's gots myself an ed-you-kay-shun.

Some people, sheesh.

Dusting off An Old Story

I found a short story I wrote that I never tried to get published. I love this story. I think I'll work on it and get it published.

Change Is Near

I got this stong feeling last night that change is near. I can feel this one inside. I don't know how its going to take place, but I got that feeling. This feeling has always been a positive one, so I know its all good.

A Million Little Headaches

Anybody been keeping up with this story. It first caught my eye when I shipped Frey's second book to Atlanta at work. I wondered why the cover was pink. Googled some info ran across the article on Smoking Gun called "The Man Who Conned Oprah." Read the entire article. This was the man who kept Oprah up at night reading his memoir. Turns out there were more embellishing of this story than people thought.

Frey went on Larry King, and in my opinion, he stumbled with the questions. I was comparing his responses to a very concret article. Oprah called into Larry King, and saved this guy's rep. She said something I think a lot of viewers may have thought, and that was that it didn't matter whether Frey lied or not. She did lay a lot of blame on the publishers for labeling the book as a memoir and not as fiction.

She had Frey on her show, and by all appearences ripped him a new asshole for his deciet. She apologized for her call on King. Winfrey does belive the truth matters, and from all appearences, she prides herself on honesty. She also took the publisher to task for not lableing A Million Little Pieces correctly as a work of fiction.

Interesing adventure in literature. Any opinions out there?

Ten Things You May Not Know About Me

Special thanks to my friend Trina for the idea. I copied it from her blog.

1. I am a HUGE manga and anime fan.

2. I compose music. You may get to hear it on my new website when I get it done.

3. I constantly have creative ideas. I must keep a pad near me so I can write it all down.

4. I am a middle child. This has made me very independant.

5. I STILL have a crush on Vanessa Williams.

6. My favorite Prince song changes with my moods. He's still my favorite artist.

7. My attention span is incredibly short, however there are times when I am extremely focused and I can do many creative tasks. I'm convinced its a super power. ;-)

8. I am addicted to video games, cartoons, action/adventure movies, sci-fi, comic books, and art.

9. Both my parents and I are left-handed. My brothers are right-handed. That makes them the odd ones. LOL ;-)

10. I was in the movie "Queen" as an extra. You can see me in several scenes.

Shake It Off

Shake It Off is the Mariah Carey song I played when I was feeling the blues while working at verizon Wireless. It made me feel so good. While the song is about a relationship, the theme was what I was feeling. Anything negative I had to shake it off. It's a cool coping mechanism. Nobody gets harmed in the process. ROFL

I am very happy to have found this song. It's on her Emancipation of Mimi CD.

New Picture

I took this picture in Charleston, SC. Brings back memories. The teddy was not harmed in this photo. :-)

I so love a fun picture. It brighten's my day, and lets me know things will be cool again. Gotta love the renewal of hope & faith. It's like my spring from a mad wither, that placed the frost in my path now thawed. Smell the sweet, sweet roses. I feel good.

I'm Not Bitter, But This Album Is

Bitter, is an album from Me'Shell Ndegéocello, a supertalented arrtist. She is so cool. This album is a departure from the more funky, hip-hop influenced songs from other albums. I chanced upon this album. It's very rich, sophistocated, and mellow. Very mellow. It's a real good listen. Downloaded it from iTunes. I needed some new music to expand my mind, and to forget any negative experiences I may have had this week.

Great album. Very bluesey is some parts. Some of the songs have an exotic sound. Very different from her other material.

Sad, Droopy Drawers

I did my laundry in the nick of time. I had a nice clean pair of boxers that the elastic seemed fine until I went to work. My boxers were falling off of me. It was an odd sensation. I was like what the hell. All this time I had these boxers on they now start to fall. Thank God no once could see, but I sure could feel. I was very uncomfortable.

This experience is a great metaphor for my life right now. LOL some much of things are like droopy drawers. What to do? Change clothes, and move on.

Migranes

I had mad stress last night. My friend migrane visited me. He came when I went to see my pal Starbucks and had a latte. Latte brought caffeine. Needless to say stress, caffeine gets me migrane. Lights bother me, and I felt nausea all night. When I got home last night, I went straight to bed, and tried to sleep it off. This morning it finally left me, after eating. I promise myself no more stress, and less latte's in my life. migrane is so unwanted in my life.

Random Thought of the Day

When does Boy George become Man George?

Life Is Still Great

Just so everybody knows, Life is great. In spite of all the negativity surrounding me. I am learning to be at peace with myself. it also means I will purge all negative drama going on. I have to love the fact that I woke up happy. I have my own life. I am not defined by my job, nor the people there. I am definded by myself.

Some people, though, gotta show their ass before their face. That's their problem. I can live with that.

More Damn Work Drama

Oh Dammit. Just when I thought to let my guard down when I am at work. More sh*t pops up. Its not my drama, its other people's mess. People not doing what they supposed and gots to be blaming other people for their mistakes. Now we have to have a meeting on the things we already know, but someone different has to say it to us. Sometimes I tell myself for every step I move forward, sombeody has to remind me of what I went through at past jobs.

I am thankful that not everybody is like this. There are some great people I work with. I have to say this, because there needs to be a balance between the drama, and the completed work.

A good friend advised me to not get caught up in the drama. He's right. My brother said ignore the foolishness. It will pass. Defiantely its nothing to be pissed off about. After all the problem is not in my lap. I am worried that someone wants to dump all their mess my way, but that hasn't happened, and i do know how to defend myself.

My scheldue is busy every day. I feel like I have enough on my plate. LOL

Son and Daughter of More Noise

Yes, sadly my neighbor is at it again with the loud bass. I was awakened at 7:30 this morning to some unidentifiable song. all I head is the beats. My matress is like the perfect conductor. In fact the whole weekend was some noise at one point or the other. On top of that another neighbor decided that they like their music so loud I can't study in my living room without hearing that mess.

Tomorrow I am going to the appartment manager to settle things. All my friens, and my brothers told me to go back to the manager. My friend meeka said that the neighbor knows what they are doing. if they get their lease terminated, its because they don't care. My friend Jackie reminded me that I need my sleep, and why should I be deprived. Both my brothers say these people are messed up and need to be reported proper. I was a little hesitant. my goal in life is not to cause people pain or harm, however my peeps are right because I need to stand up in what I beleive in, and I want a peaceful appartment. Also I didn't want anybody getting bounced out for something so resolvable (turn down the bass/volume), however, its not me making the problem.

Silly Me

I panicked!!! I thought my project was due and I was afraid to touch it. I read the lesson/instructions. I was more than familiar with Illustrator software. Why was I so scared? I so need a boost in self confidance. Of course, when i started, the project, I was all into it. I was like I want more. LOL Gotta take this experience with me next project.

I scalded the rice I made for the roast. That's why I'm not talking more about it. I nibbled on the roast. it's so good. I swear I am getting instant rice.

Losta Work Work Work

I have been a working fool. had to sign and check all time sheets for the workers. Next had to make copies, spreadsheets, and fax info proper. Several peeps did not turn in time sheets. some didn't bother to fill out one. That means I have to make a notice that peeps need to fill this info out and turn it into me. otherwise, I could miss their work, and their correct hours. On top of that a check will NOT come until next pay period. Peeps gotta maintian and get their times correct. I hate missing a person. You should get paid for all that you are due, but to get the money, certian needs must be met.

I do shipping as well. Mailed off a couple of books to another campus. One book didn't want to fit into the envelope. oh my god it was like trying to stuff myself into a kid's tshirt. I struggled and struggled, until I made it fit. I didn't even damage the envelope. Mabe like me in a teen sized shirt.

Bought Chinese foor for brunch/dinner. I can never eat it all in one setting. It takes me some time. I get my money's worth.

It's A Cooking Week-End

I made a rost today. I made it in the oven. It's been cooking well, and slow, just the way I wanted. I added vegies. it will be tomorrow's dinner. I will be eating roast for a few days. When I get tired of it, I'm putting it into tyhe freezer.

Been slacking off this week. Didn't wash clothes (will do that Monday). Skimmed my assignment, but will get on top of the exercise tomorrow morning and submit it (may do a lot of it tonight, and dust it off tomorrow).

Been writing more on paper. It's a side project. I am not worried about it comming to the front burner until classes are over.

What Happened To Me?

I know this sounds a little silly, but I am like 35 years old, and for the first time in a long time my age is registering with me. In the past I didn't put a grasp on age. It didn't matter to me. People are people. I never had a clue what it meant to "act one's age." How does one act 35? For the record, I am very mature. I wear a lot of different hats, and I have goals for my life. I also love video games, cartoons, action/horror flicks, and comic books. Not that those are immature avenues, but I find my tastes very eclectic.

Well now that's popping up in my thoughts now. I am 35. Kind of like positive reinforcement. I am a thrity something. What do I want out of life? I am losing a lot of my naive charms, which is not so bad. Its a 40 hrs a week world, with classes in the mix. Just met a woman who is 30 and finishing her undergrad. She was telling me she started college late (as I did). Interesting.

On a side note, most people can't tell how old I am by looking at me. For that matter, no one in my immediate family shows age. My parents are in their sixties, but they look younger. My Mom looks like she's in her thirties (Go Mom!!!!). My father looks like he's in his fourties (Go Dad!!!!) My brother's look like they are in their twenties (like I do).

It's A Work Week

This week has been interesting. I thought that there was a full moon every day. I was told Friday 13th was a full moon last week. I had people calling me with interesting questions, and bratty attitudes. We were closed for Martin Luther King Day right. That Sunday before I told people that we were closed for the holiday. Someone asked me, "all day." I supposed I needed to elaborate. I didn't say we were open part of the day. I said closed for the holiday. A few times after that and I thought I was still working for Verizon Wireless. I did a lot of repeating there. LOL Its so funny now.

For the rest of the week, I have been dealing with students who don't like the rules. Few students don't want to look up books, or not check books out during the time allotted. On top of that I get so busy. Shipping books out, checking time sheets, pulling books. Phew.

Closing the place is a handful. Checking and locking labs/rooms. Checking floors.

Nonteheless, there have been some great experiences. I meet some really cool people. There are a lot of creative vibes around the college. I've made some new friends.

Novel Progression III

I finished typing chapter two. What I am going to do with chapters one and two is put them away for a while. Not look at them unless I need to reference it somewhere. Thi9s will kieep me from constantly editing it. It will also allow me to work on the next 3 chapters. I have parts of a chapter done. (I wrote it out of order-it's not chapter three or four-could be chapter five). I have the fist inklings of chapter three handwritten. I want to get four out of my head four. By my guess, it's critical. Who knows.

Like I said last entry, I love writing.

Novel Progression II

I worked on finishing up chapter one last night. I made all my corrections, and will begin on doing the correctios on chaper two today. I am very excited about this, as it is my own project that I never gave up on. I live for the day when I can say my novel is finished. When I can get to chapter ten, I'll be smiling and singing. I'lkl have a sufficent body of work to draw upone.

By chance, while checking on what drafts I had on my computer, I stumbled upon some so earlier drafts. I began to think. I should use these later in the novel. perhaps as flashbacks. I have an average of 16-17 pages already written. I hand wrote a paragraph for a new character. Knowing me, when I get the time (like this week-end), I will elaborate on the paragraph when I type it. I'll have three pages minimum for a new chapter.

Writing is a lot of work, but i find it very satifying. I love the corrections. I love rewritng. I love the idea of making my works better than they were.

All this work, and when its published, no one may never read it. LOL I exppect a modest seller. Something to warrant me publishing again. I'll always write. Publishing is another world.

Published author is cool.

Martin Luther King Day

It's a holiday for my job, but its so much more than a parade. Can you imagine, that at one point many families could not, and did not have equal rights to whites in this country. It was acceptable to have racist attitudes. It was acceptable to have people of color trampled on. It's patronizing because our ancestors were brought over to the states as slaves. No records of their family and pasts. Family members sold and treated like cattle.

Imagine the separate but equal bs that lived until Martin Luther King's time. His speeches were more than inspiring, they united people. Gave us an intelligent voice. People of Color are people. We want to live, learn, grow. All of the injustice done to our people. It's so easy to sweep under a rug, but I say you have to know where you come from before you get somewhere.

To all my beautiful people of every color. Remember your roots, and these few words.

You were not made for nothing. Get up and do something good with your beautiful life.
Believe in yourself. If you don't believe in you, who will?
Whatever you want out of life, you will work for it. All work ain't bad. All work isn't unworthy. All work ain't easy.
Have faith in God. He will deliver you from your woes. He will vanquish you enemies. He will provide you with support.

Peace,

Stacy

Catching Up

Did most of my assignments for classes today. I also decided I needed to cook. Steak and fries today. Was going to make brocholli, but i will do that for tomorrow's dinner. Wanted to watch a movie, but I have finish the last bit of a project for class.

A New Picture

I have another spirngtime picture. It makes me feel good to look at it.

Ahhh Silence

I got some sleep this morning!!!!!! I got a call from the apt mngr, asking me if the noise was still going on. I told her it was silent (which it was). I am glad she called.

Yesterday before work I did deliver my log to the apt mngr. I told her I need my sleep. She said she would sent another warning to the apt. It's a three strikes thing. I really hate for someone to have thier lease terminated, but the neighbor has to understand that they have to respect that they don't live in a vacum. How I miss living in a house. I didn't have that drama.

Someone asked me how loud was the music. The sound conducted through my mattress. The bass was so loud, I head it in my living room. It was louder than my tv. It took over my appartment. That's too loud.

A few people warned me about knocking on doors. In spite of the fact that I thought I was being courteous, I was told the neighbor could call the appt mngr and say it was harrasment. No more door knocking for me. A few peeps said let the manager resolve it all.

More Noise

This is pure spite. Neighbor has had music going on since 7:58 today (its now 10:31). Keeping a log today of all this foolishness. I called the apptartment manger this morning agin. Later I will turn in this log to the appt manager. This is beyond out of contol. I really wanted to sleep this moning. I will let the manager know exactly how I feel about this in person.

I don't care if the neighbor wants to listen to music. I don't want to hear it though. I shouldn't have to hear it. I need to sleep, and I have the right to have my appt as quiet as I need it to be.

Noise, Noise, Noise

Yesterday was also another day of the neighbor cranking up the music. Enbough was totally enough. I called the appartment manager to have them resolve this issue. I told a friend about this. He said don't knock on doors anymore. Actually several friends said to call the appt manager. Good advice. I am amazed though, since my neighbor knew the music was obnoxiously loud.

Love and Life

Watched Divorce Court today. It was interesting. A woman was truly jealous of her stepdaughter. At the end of the show, all she did is complain that her stepdaughter got more child support than her children. I know some people can be bitter with the ex, but the child was the source of her contention. She complained heavily, while crying. It wasn't even about her children need. It was about the stepdaughter got more than my kids. Love and life. Makes me happy for what I have. That's a state of misery I never want to go through. How can anyone be married to someone so blatantly resentful of your child?

Last night at work was busy. I tried to get all my work done. Co-worker was ill. it made closing the place a lot harder. I literally went through all my tasks trying to resolve it all without neglecting anything. of course, one can't watch the desk, close out the desk and several rooms at once. I was so busy. made sure to send an email to everyone letting them know that I was flying solo. if I missed something it was truly an oversite, and not neglect.

Digital Camera images

I have some photos I took a while back with my digital camera. I did these in the spring time. This image of a flower caught my eye today.

I love taking photographs. I have to remind myself to visit more of savannah, and allow myself to take in the sites. I can start my own memories.

New Pix Time

I took this picture around Christmas, at my mom's home. As usuall, camera phones have horrible resolution. Decided to add a watercolor effect onto the image. I like it a lot.

Rough Night

Most of the cold has left me. I'm keeping up with my vitamins, and drinking juice and water. I am not fully over it yet. It's getting on my nerves. Also the temperature in the building shifts. My area is near the door. Every person who enters gives me a taste of the chilly weather. The break room is freezing. When I check the floors, the third floor has the AC blasting. This can't help my cold.

Was ready to go last night. I'm still not used to the hours shift. I think that's wearing on me. I however made it through last night. I am positive that I can make it through the week. Promised myself to relax while I am not at work.

Turn Of Events

After respnding to a comment, I decided that this action I have decided was worth posting. I am going to start reading my bible more, and devoting more time to spiritual growth. Here's the reason why:

Of late I have seen some very tacky, and piss-poor politicing going on around me. I have seen some back-biting over foolishness. Simple things that can be resolved with communication. I am making it my mission to have the power to not simply ignore foolishness, but overcome it. When I come to work, I want my mind, body and soul to override all that is ill with the world. I will not live my life gritting my teeth about the job I am working. The job itself is not hard, but rather ugly because so some peoplke's actions. People don't know how to act.

I'm working on me. I'm making positive changes with me. I know change isn't easy. I have to do something about the bad vides. That stuff makes me ill thinking about it.

God Bless,

---Stacy

First WeeK of Classes

The new quarter starts! That and my shift changes. Classes begun. Its been a rough transition. I don't mind, but I also had to make up a day at work so I have one day off the week, and I have to go do my homework. I thought about cooking tonight. I want a stir fry tonight, since I have some chicken breasts in the fridge. That's a stop at the grocery store. Some vegtables would do well. I wonder if I can find fresh bean sprouts?

Went to the bookstore during lunch yesterday. Let me tell you, the line was long, and didn't seem to move for a good while. I got lucky. I got an employee discount, so that was sooooo good for me. I think next quarter I will go a week before classes start to pick up my books. I got no food to eat. On my way back to work, I made a quick start to Starbucks, got some hot chocolate and a slicke of lemon loaf cake. I did get to nibble on something.

Neighbor likes loud music during the morning. Too early. People are trying to sleep. How many times I got to knock on someone's door and tell them to turn the music down. Once I heard the music all through my appartment. Next time I am calling the appartment manager. I am spent on this mess.

Had ideas for my novel. Will write them out later tonight after I do mky HW and have dinner.

Better Year!

Oh, Drama.

I wish I could leave it behind, but other people have it. I am avoiding them like the plague. These are people I know, and they have deeper issues. I can't stand with that.

I promise myself to do better with classes. There are no obstacles. I have a class in vector art (Illustrator software). I will be on track for that.

Happy New Year!!!!

I'm still under the weather, but I did want to wish all a Happy New Year. Another year we've made it though all the ups and down. Thank God for all blessings and the strength.

Before I got ill, I did manage some rewrites of my novel. All I can say is once the fever hit, I couldn't do much constructive thinking. I was eating soup all week. BTW I need to microwave my soup. I thought I turned off a pot and burnt my soup last night.

Today is oatmeal. It was a pleasant change. Still not sure if I want to cook today. I was all up for baked chicken and wild rice, but don't have the energy.

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.


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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?