What!!! September already???

Ok, Ok...where in the heezy did August go???? And the funny thing nothing much happened that month either, maybe that's why I didn't write. My new job is the bomb altho the pay could be slightly better but the stress level is almost non-existent. There's a few drama queens there but what job doesnt have that? Anyway I did get a new nephew last month (my bro will kill me if I don't mention it..he actually READS this) His name is Terry but we call him Tank because the boy weighed a whopping 9 LBS when he decided to grace us with his presence. He's so cute too and looks alot like my bro. I will be seeing all of them for christmas when I go see my grandma in SC. As far as the rest of August...nothing much else. Now we're in September, I swear this year is flying by. Well, we just had the women's retreat in Palm Springs and at first I wasn't gonna go because there was and still is some major drama going on the church. I'll just leave it at that, no need to go into it. Annnnyway, I was praying about going and wouldn't ya know it God gave me a praise dance and I showed it to the pastor's wife...Well guess who ended up doing it at the retreat??? I had my friend record it but Im too embarrassed to post it cuz I think I look silly but it was for God's glory so whatever. Alot of the women there said it touched their heart so that's what really counts. It was Crazy HOT there but the hotel we stayed was nice. I stayed with two of my close friends and we had a blast. Oh September was a purty busy month in that my other bro b-day was this month. For his Birthday me and mom took him to the Angel City Classic in LA. It is a football game plus the battle of the marching bands! We were also gonna go see the drumline competition but dang it...we were stuck in traffic for like an hour! But the band competition was awesome (i'll try to post that but aint makin no promises). I know one thing, I was glad to be around "my peeps" for once. I mean sometimes being the only chocolate chip in a sea of milk or cocoa can be trying! Im glad I wasn't the only one for once! Soooo September is becomin a pretty much busy month. This weekend is a baby shower for my one of my friends and NEXT weekend well be having another "purity rally" for the youth at church. Yeah, we're doing some type of "true love waits" series with the teens but we call it "whatcha waitn for" They really like it. We're gonna have a graduation and presentation of purity rings and everything. Lord knows what the following weekend will bring... I know October is right around the corner..that means Harvest at church and start saving to go to SC. Geessh...and beat goes on...

Summer....Summer....Summertime...

Well Just got back from NY and all I can say that is was CRAZY HOT! The first three, no make that four days was sweltering! It was like a heatwave! I felt like I was melting! I think I sweated off like 10 pounds, it was so hot (in my dreams tho) Anyway I went to see my Godsis get married. Ah yes ANOTHER wedding. Yup she got married on 7/7/07. Seems like everyone got married on that day. I have pics and I will post some soon. The wedding was beautiful. She rented a ROLLS to drive away in and the reception was pretty cool too. Although I must say some of her "guests" must have thought this was club nite instead. I have never seen so much cleavage and hoohieness in my life! Me and mom were cracking up! I mean some of these chicks...what they were wearing.....put it this way....my godsis should have reserved more tables to accommadate all the boobs that were makin their appearance! And then the wedding planner (she was family) was evil!!! LOL I mean we walked into the reception hall and she made us all go BACK out to the foyer! There was no seat assignment but she wanted to make sure there were no freeloaders coming to the wedding (another one was goin on next door) so this thing did a head and name count. She was like the Gestapo! Other than that, it was cool. The DJ played pretty cool music ( except for that "Ima Flirt" song...of course EVERY LAST one of the hoochie crew sang that song...but I digress) And you know they played the electric slide...that's like a given at a wedding, especially at a black wedding! Ha ha! But all in all it was good.

The rest of my trip was great too. I got to see my uncle in Staten Island and I did alot of shopping. Me and mom stayed with my Aunt in Brooklyn and we visited my cuz and her new baby (whose name happens to BE Brooklyn) She is adorable. Sat was my mom's b-day so we took her to IHOP and it was ridiculously crowded there but we had a good time. Then we went to Downtown Brooklyn near my old neighborhood and shopped some more. Man I have never walked so much in my life. And I have decided to loose weight (yet again). And its all because of the walking. Let me explain without embarrassing myself too much.....

You see in NY, especially in Brooklyn or the city, you really don't need a car. You have the train, the bus or most commonly...your FEET. They drive like maniacs there (not much different than Cali but that's another subject) so you much rather walk. So that's what we did. My Aunt walks practically everywhere...to the hairstore, to Rite AId, to laundry...I mean EVERYWHERE. So I tagged along. I called her SpeedRacer because she walks so durn fast! Now my moms b-day was on Saturday and we went shopping..or course walking everywhere. Sidenote: New York is the greatest place to shop. Clothes. Shoes. Purses. EVERYTHING. Back to the story: I wore a skirt that day and some flip flops...really cute outfit..but Im getting off the subject... So we were out ALL day and by the time we got home it was like 4pm. My Aunt decided she wanted to get her hair retouched so off we went(just me and her, MOM was smart and stayed back) So we Walked to Flatbush Ave (bout 5blocks) to her hairdresser. While I waited I wanted to get some souviners ( thats spelled wrong, I know) I couldnt find exactly what I wanted to, so I walked 2 more blocks down to find what I wanted. To make a long story short, I walked up and down flatbush ave for like an hour. I did find what I was lookin for tho. Anyway by the time my Aunt was done with her hair and we got back (5 blocks back) It was like 10pm. Thats when I noticed my inner thighs were killing me, especially when I walked. Soooo I went into the bathroom...and saw....redness. Hmmm, we can all guess as to why there was redness...The word "Thunderthighs" instantaneously came to my mind. So now I have to go on Jenny Craig.

For the most part it was great. The plane ride back sucked because of a 2yr old who decided to test his lungs for the entire 5hr trip back. I almost wanted to get him some O2 because the kid screamed NON STOP. Thank God for my ipod!

AHHHH the joys of summer.......

Transformers.....

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE....



NUFF SAID......

A connection...

So what can I say about this weekend??? It was great!!! The sleepover with the girls was really good. We had about 7 of them over and we played games and had a little bible study and then watched a movie. (A Walk to Remember) It was a sappy chick flick of a movie that I can't stand watching but I sucked it up and watched it. It was good but I can't stand movies where you know the person is gonna die in the end...but I digress. Anyway the whole thing was good. The next day we went to the youth conference where they had this whole "Esther " theme for the girls. There were booths for them to go to to get their nails, hair and make-up done. The boys were outside having b-ball tournys and football tournys. They also had music and preaching in between all of this. The best part was the last service, the girls really got touched. I think they are beginning to really realize that HE is real. And I think I made a connection with some of the girls too. So it was really cool. I can't wait to see what God has in store for them (and me for that matter....)

Turning point....

I think most of you who read this know without a doubt that I am a christian. I not only say it but I live (or at least try to) it. And God has been showing me soooo much. Things I need to deal with and things He wants me to do for Him. I don't know if I mentioned that I help out with the youth at my church (well I do) and this Sunday was awesome. My bro is the youth pastor and today's service was amazing. You see I have noticed a change in the youth since my bro has been challenging them to step up but the interesting part is that the change was within the boys not the girls. Its weird because it's usually the other way around. However, today, was different. My bro's message today was letting God hear you and You hearing from God. Kinda like getting the spiritual "wax" out of your ears. And it seems to be starting to sink in with the girls. I mean these girls are stubborn, not answering questions, just sitting there and not havin any opinion on anything. But when my bro open up the altar and we started praying for the kids, I noticed some of the girls starting to open up. I was led by the Lord to pray for one in particular to pray for and she just broke. I mean she really let go. I was glad that God could use me for that. Now this weekend we are supposed to be havin a "sleepover" for all the girls and me and my friend are really gonna put it to them (spiritually that is) Its time for those girls to step up and I think today was a turning point for them. Although I know that teens are as fickle as they come I think God is starting something in them. We'll see....

Birthday Adventures...

So its now Sunday and my birthday is over... But I had a great time! Matter fact it was a purty darn good birthday! Friday we didn't get to go rollerskatin because of all the secular music that would have been playing and then I was thinkin...fri nite + secular music+ hormonal teenagers everywhere= ME being mad annoyed and wanting to send every last one of them to the moon. So to avoid that, we decided to go bowling...welll, that didn't work out too good. Because when we got there it was like SENIOR NITE. I mean I think I saw every old person in Anaheim there. Friday nite at the bowling alley is supposed to be hip and cool and have the lights off and music but when we walked in...jeez! Construction, NO music and OLD people. My friends and I took one look and made an about face. And between all of this, one of my friends that I had met online and been talkin with for like 3yrs was FINALLY gonna meet up with us. He was taking the train..(note to self: Amtrack sucks) and he was late (trains fault) So now we were heading off to El Toritos to get something to eat while we waited. To make a really long story short, we ended up at the Bloc (again), tried to get into Dave and Busters...couldn't, (one of my girls was only 20, gotta be 21 after 10pm) Then i found out we could have got in because she was with people over 21!!!! GRRRR! So we ended up walkn around the block. And to top it off, my friend STILL wasn't there...dumb amtrack! By now it was like 1100pm and the Bloc was closing, then he called..he was at the train station. Off we went to pick him up and we finally alll settled at Denny's and chilled, laughed and had a great time. I am supposed to hook up with him tomorrow for a movie because after that only Lord knows when I'll see him again. All in All it was a great birthday and oh, today my pastor and his wife took me out to eat too ( forgot about that) God is good and He's only getting better! Read my next blog!

Birthday plans...

Well my birthday is on Saturday and I have the entire weekend off. I wish I had more mulah to chill with but it's cool. I know Im going rollerskatin with some friends on fri. but I don't know what the heck im doing the rest of the weekend. That should be fun...providing I don't break my neck trying to skate!!! Anyway I'll blog more later about it when it's all over...