This is the personal diary of deartra d. Boone, where she posts her current thoughts, feelings, interests, and other things as needed. Everything that is written here, is In HER Own Voice!
3.09.2007
ShoutLife Friends
I have been making new friends on ShoutLife like crazy. It is the place for Christians to be. It seems like everyday I make new friends. It is a very nice place, too. I am glad that someone told me about it. I am trying to tell everyone that I can about ShoutLife. Hope to see you there.
Daylight Savings Time Epilogue
I have been thinking about DST. Why do we have to do it? Here's what I found out.
Daylight Saving Time let's enjoy sunny summer evenings by moving our clocks an hour forward in the spring.
The main purpose of Daylight Saving Time (called "Summer Time" in many places in the world) is to use the daylight better. We change our clocks during the summer months to move an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening. Countries have different change dates.
The idea of daylight saving was first envisioned by Benjamin Franklin during his time as an American delegate in Paris in 1784, in an essay, "An Economical Project."
Daylight Savings Time begins at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday of March and ends at 2:00 a.m. on the first Sunday of November.
Today, approximately 70 countries use Daylight Saving Time in at least a portion of the country. Japan, India, and China are the only major industrialized countries that do not observe some form of daylight saving.
Information gathered from: http://webexhibits.org/daylightsaving/
Daylight Savings Time
Here's a Public Service Announcement.
Remember to set your clocks forward one hour on Sunday. It's Daylight Savings Time!
Remember to set your clocks forward one hour on Sunday. It's Daylight Savings Time!
Weekly Goals 3/11-3/17
Here are my goals for next week
1. Add picture to Transformed on Gossip
2. Finish Another Convert
3. Add Another Convert to Gossip
4. Apartment hunting
5. Give notice
6. Check out In Her Shadow
7. Wash
8. Set Clocks Up One Hour on Sunday
9. Change all image folders
Bolded goals in Arial Font have been completed.
1. Add picture to Transformed on Gossip
2. Finish Another Convert
3. Add Another Convert to Gossip
4. Apartment hunting
5. Give notice
6. Check out In Her Shadow
7. Wash
8. Set Clocks Up One Hour on Sunday
9. Change all image folders
Bolded goals in Arial Font have been completed.
Pink-tastic Report
There were eight girls wearing pink. I am almost ready to quit fighting. I may just give in to liking the color pink.
Someone help me please!
Ketchup Disaster
So, I am driving to work today trying to eat my Sausage McGriddle with cheese and a hash brown. (I don’t' normally get a hash brown.) I try to squirt ketchup on the hash brown. The next thing I know, I have ketchup all on my shirt and my pants. It's not like it is a small spot either. It is a big mess. I have to go to the store and get a whole new outfit. I am so embarrassed. I have a mess down the front of my shirt and I smell like ketchup. Great start to the day.
3.08.2007
Speaking of Spring Break
I will be glad when it gets here. We are all almost bouncing off the walls. It is a mad house around here. It will be here in a few more days. YIPPEE!!!!!!!!
I have the whole week off. I wonder what I am going to do for that week.
I have the whole week off. I wonder what I am going to do for that week.
Nice Days?
It is a nice day outside today. It is pretty and bright; which when we start having nice days in the spring, that spells trouble for me. I despise allergy season. Right now, my throat is soar and my ears are feeling itchy and runny. I have been cleaning my ears all day. I have been coughing off and on, too.
I have been using my nose spray for over a month. I think I am going to have to start taking my allergy pills now.
I want to go to the doctor to get tested to see what exactly I am allergic to. I may go do it during Spring Break. I don't know.
Well, here's to nice days!
P.S. I just popped an Alavert.
I have been using my nose spray for over a month. I think I am going to have to start taking my allergy pills now.
I want to go to the doctor to get tested to see what exactly I am allergic to. I may go do it during Spring Break. I don't know.
Well, here's to nice days!
P.S. I just popped an Alavert.
My New Shoes, Ugh!!
I have scuff marks on my shoes already. I don't know how they got there either.
The students stepped on my shoes today. On purpose, too, after I asked them not to step on them. I was so hurt. They didn't get any marks on them, but it really hurt when they stepped on my shoes. They can be mean at times.
The students stepped on my shoes today. On purpose, too, after I asked them not to step on them. I was so hurt. They didn't get any marks on them, but it really hurt when they stepped on my shoes. They can be mean at times.
New Shoes
Yesterday I got some new tennis shoes. I got a pair of white Pumas (Future Cat Lo) and a pair of black Nikes (Women's Air Mix Down). I cannot believe that I got a pair of white tennis shoes. I hate white tennis shoes. They get dirty too easily. The shoes are cute. I am going to take a picture of them to include them in this post.
Remember...
Please remember that not all posts for my daily word count are posted on my blog. Some of them I post other places.
Here is a list...
Gossip: A Series of Short Stories about Gossiping
My Poetry Blog
Short Stories By: ddBoone
Here is a list...
Gossip: A Series of Short Stories about Gossiping
My Poetry Blog
Short Stories By: ddBoone
3.07.2007
100 More Words
I need 100 more words to make a thousand words for today. I am not sure what to talk about.
I guess I will talk about the new LG Chocolate phone in Strawberry from Verizon Wireless. I saw it online. It is too cute, plus it would go with my pink phase thing right now. Read all about that here. The chocolate phones look so cool. They have them in chocolate, mint, white, cherry, and strawberry. I am beginning to think that I want one of those phones. I can't get one though. I am not with Verizon. I am not ready to switch yet. I have been looking into their wireless broadband service. I wonder what it would be like to have one of those cards. Oh well. One of these days I will look into it.
Looks like I got the 100 words and then some. Yea!
P.S. Shame on me for shamelessly padding my word total for today. :)
I guess I will talk about the new LG Chocolate phone in Strawberry from Verizon Wireless. I saw it online. It is too cute, plus it would go with my pink phase thing right now. Read all about that here. The chocolate phones look so cool. They have them in chocolate, mint, white, cherry, and strawberry. I am beginning to think that I want one of those phones. I can't get one though. I am not with Verizon. I am not ready to switch yet. I have been looking into their wireless broadband service. I wonder what it would be like to have one of those cards. Oh well. One of these days I will look into it.
Looks like I got the 100 words and then some. Yea!
P.S. Shame on me for shamelessly padding my word total for today. :)
To Be Mad or Not to Be
I was at the school with my husband to take of some business. We were at a window and some craziness happened.
I heard my husband's voice say, "Naw, that's my bride." The lady at the window said, "Oh, your bride."
I didn't think much of it because I just thought she asked who I was. I was wrong.
We walk out of the building and my husband says, "That girl asked if you were my mother." I made a face at him. Of course, the "Oh no she didn't conversation followed."
I am still contemplating whether or not to be upset with the lady. I don't know her and will probably never see her again. It's the principle of the thang.
Was she trying to flirt with my husband?
Was she trying to say that I looked old?
Was she just making small talk while she waited on my husband?
I may have to tell my hairstylist to give me a younger looking hairstyle.
I heard my husband's voice say, "Naw, that's my bride." The lady at the window said, "Oh, your bride."
I didn't think much of it because I just thought she asked who I was. I was wrong.
We walk out of the building and my husband says, "That girl asked if you were my mother." I made a face at him. Of course, the "Oh no she didn't conversation followed."
I am still contemplating whether or not to be upset with the lady. I don't know her and will probably never see her again. It's the principle of the thang.
Was she trying to flirt with my husband?
Was she trying to say that I looked old?
Was she just making small talk while she waited on my husband?
I may have to tell my hairstylist to give me a younger looking hairstyle.
3.06.2007
An Idiot
I am an idiot. I cut my finger badly on a staple in a sheet today during nap time. I was hanging the sheet over the window to block out the sunlight and like an idiot; I raked my pointer finger over one of the staples and cut it something serious.
OUCH!!!
OUCH!!!
Three-Year Old Version of Dodge Ball
Here's the 3-year old version of dodge ball.
Every student in the class lines up against the wall.
The two people who are it, throw the balls at the students feet; at least they try to do that.
The throwers throw the balls, hitting one or two people.
Some of the dodgers move out of the way to dodge the ball.
Someone bumps into someone who doesn't move out of the way. The bumpee begins to cry and say that the bumper did it on purpose. The teacher says, "It was an accident. It's okay, go back and play." The bumpee gets upset and goes sit down.
The throwers throw the ball higher than the feet and hit someone in the chest or stomach. That person starts to cry and goes tell the teacher that the thrower hit them on purpose. The teacher tries to explain the rules of the game to the dodger, but the dodger gets upset, throws a fit, and gets put in time out.
Three students just get tired of running around and go play somewhere else. The throwers do not realize that these three students aren't playing anymore and throw the ball at one of them as they leave the field of play. That student gets upset, grabs a ball and throws it as hard as possible at the throwers head. The thrower catches the ball, throws it back at the student who just threw it at him. The student gets upset and grabs the thrower and pushes him. One of the teachers sees this and makes the pushing student go sit in time out.
In the meantime, several of the students chase the rogue balls down and hand them back to the throwers, not fully understanding that they are not supposed to touch the balls at anytime. They get upset with the throwers when they tell them that they can't touch the balls. The touchers of the balls get upset and go play something else.
One student keeps getting in the path of the balls, so that he can get hit with the balls. The throwers get upset because he isn't playing right and they go play something else.
The students (three of them) who understand the concept of dodge want to keep playing, so they hand the balls to the teachers and ask them to throw the balls.
Most of the students are playing something else and three of the students are sitting in time out asking, "How many minutes do I have left?"
The teachers are tired and about ready to scream. One of them looks at the other and asks, "Why did we teach them how to play dodge ball?"
At the end of recess time, everyone is whining and saying, "I am hot." "I am tired." "I am sweaty."
Fun game, isn't it?
Every student in the class lines up against the wall.
The two people who are it, throw the balls at the students feet; at least they try to do that.
The throwers throw the balls, hitting one or two people.
Some of the dodgers move out of the way to dodge the ball.
Someone bumps into someone who doesn't move out of the way. The bumpee begins to cry and say that the bumper did it on purpose. The teacher says, "It was an accident. It's okay, go back and play." The bumpee gets upset and goes sit down.
The throwers throw the ball higher than the feet and hit someone in the chest or stomach. That person starts to cry and goes tell the teacher that the thrower hit them on purpose. The teacher tries to explain the rules of the game to the dodger, but the dodger gets upset, throws a fit, and gets put in time out.
Three students just get tired of running around and go play somewhere else. The throwers do not realize that these three students aren't playing anymore and throw the ball at one of them as they leave the field of play. That student gets upset, grabs a ball and throws it as hard as possible at the throwers head. The thrower catches the ball, throws it back at the student who just threw it at him. The student gets upset and grabs the thrower and pushes him. One of the teachers sees this and makes the pushing student go sit in time out.
In the meantime, several of the students chase the rogue balls down and hand them back to the throwers, not fully understanding that they are not supposed to touch the balls at anytime. They get upset with the throwers when they tell them that they can't touch the balls. The touchers of the balls get upset and go play something else.
One student keeps getting in the path of the balls, so that he can get hit with the balls. The throwers get upset because he isn't playing right and they go play something else.
The students (three of them) who understand the concept of dodge want to keep playing, so they hand the balls to the teachers and ask them to throw the balls.
Most of the students are playing something else and three of the students are sitting in time out asking, "How many minutes do I have left?"
The teachers are tired and about ready to scream. One of them looks at the other and asks, "Why did we teach them how to play dodge ball?"
At the end of recess time, everyone is whining and saying, "I am hot." "I am tired." "I am sweaty."
Fun game, isn't it?
The Rules of 3-Year Old Dodge Ball
1. No one is ever out in this game, so the rules of dodge ball do not apply.
2. Always throw the ball at the players' feet, unless one of them throws the ball back at you, then you can throw the ball at whatever part of their body that you can hit.
3. If you are supposed to be dodging the ball, feel free to chase the balls down and hand them back to the throwers. (Since no one is ever out in this game, that is acceptable.)
4. If you are the thrower, you can only throw the balls that are your favorite color. If someone else gets the ball that you had, you are allowed to throw a fit until they give you the ball back. There is a chance that you could get put in time out for throwing a fit, but you had the blue ball first.
5. You are allowed to catch the ball and throw it back at a thrower if they hit you with it. Remember, you can hit them anywhere on their body, even though the teachers said only throw it at their feet.
6. If you are good at throwing the ball, feel free to throw it as hard as you can, even though the teacher said to throw it softly. You want everyone to see how good you can throw the ball.
7. If the thrower hits you with the ball and you think they hit you on purpose, you can go tell the teacher that the thrower hit you on purpose.
8. If you are the person mentioned in rule 7, you may throw a fit if the teacher says, "That is the rule of dodge ball. They are supposed to hit you with the ball." Throwing a fit may get you put in time out, but you have to get your point across.
9. If the person you want to hit you with the ball doesn't hit you, then feel free to yell at them and say, "You aren't my friend anymore!"
10. Once you get tired of playing dodge ball, you are allowed to grab one of the balls that are being played with, run off with it, and keep it for yourself.
11. If you see someone following rule 10, feel free to chase them down, tackling them if necessary, to get the ball back.
12. If you get tackled as mentioned in rule 11, then it is okay to push the tackler.
13. If the teacher throws that ball back to you after it has rolled into the field of play, make sure you let the ball hit you, that way the teacher will be playing dodge ball.
14. If you have followed rule 13, then feel free to throw a ball at the teacher. Throw it as hard as you can, teachers never get hurt.
15. You can throw the ball anywhere at the teacher. Be careful, if you hit the teacher in the head or face, the teacher will give you a mean look. You can counteract this look if you give the teacher a sweet smile and say, "Sorry."
16. Be careful because following rule 15 will get you into trouble. The teacher will make the entire class sit down for five minutes and then your friends will be upset with you.
17. Whenever you get tired of playing dodge ball, feel free to go play something else.
18. If you throw a ball and hit someone else, then that person throws a ball at you and hits you, you are allowed to throw a fit. It may get you put in time out, though.
19. The bigger balls hit harder and go father than the small balls.
20. If the teacher isn't looking, tackle one of your friends just for fun.
21. If the teacher catches you following rule 19, tell the teacher, "Well, they took the ball from me and wouldn't give it back."
2. Always throw the ball at the players' feet, unless one of them throws the ball back at you, then you can throw the ball at whatever part of their body that you can hit.
3. If you are supposed to be dodging the ball, feel free to chase the balls down and hand them back to the throwers. (Since no one is ever out in this game, that is acceptable.)
4. If you are the thrower, you can only throw the balls that are your favorite color. If someone else gets the ball that you had, you are allowed to throw a fit until they give you the ball back. There is a chance that you could get put in time out for throwing a fit, but you had the blue ball first.
5. You are allowed to catch the ball and throw it back at a thrower if they hit you with it. Remember, you can hit them anywhere on their body, even though the teachers said only throw it at their feet.
6. If you are good at throwing the ball, feel free to throw it as hard as you can, even though the teacher said to throw it softly. You want everyone to see how good you can throw the ball.
7. If the thrower hits you with the ball and you think they hit you on purpose, you can go tell the teacher that the thrower hit you on purpose.
8. If you are the person mentioned in rule 7, you may throw a fit if the teacher says, "That is the rule of dodge ball. They are supposed to hit you with the ball." Throwing a fit may get you put in time out, but you have to get your point across.
9. If the person you want to hit you with the ball doesn't hit you, then feel free to yell at them and say, "You aren't my friend anymore!"
10. Once you get tired of playing dodge ball, you are allowed to grab one of the balls that are being played with, run off with it, and keep it for yourself.
11. If you see someone following rule 10, feel free to chase them down, tackling them if necessary, to get the ball back.
12. If you get tackled as mentioned in rule 11, then it is okay to push the tackler.
13. If the teacher throws that ball back to you after it has rolled into the field of play, make sure you let the ball hit you, that way the teacher will be playing dodge ball.
14. If you have followed rule 13, then feel free to throw a ball at the teacher. Throw it as hard as you can, teachers never get hurt.
15. You can throw the ball anywhere at the teacher. Be careful, if you hit the teacher in the head or face, the teacher will give you a mean look. You can counteract this look if you give the teacher a sweet smile and say, "Sorry."
16. Be careful because following rule 15 will get you into trouble. The teacher will make the entire class sit down for five minutes and then your friends will be upset with you.
17. Whenever you get tired of playing dodge ball, feel free to go play something else.
18. If you throw a ball and hit someone else, then that person throws a ball at you and hits you, you are allowed to throw a fit. It may get you put in time out, though.
19. The bigger balls hit harder and go father than the small balls.
20. If the teacher isn't looking, tackle one of your friends just for fun.
21. If the teacher catches you following rule 19, tell the teacher, "Well, they took the ball from me and wouldn't give it back."
Got Jacked Up!
How about I got jacked up by my students today?
I was in the indoor playground with them and they had me cornered. I got pelted with balls for like 6 minutes before I could get out of the corner.
We play dodge ball sometimes. (Not that it is the official version of dodge ball mind you. It's the 3-year old version of dodge ball.) At times, the other teacher and I let them be it and we are among the dodgers.
That really wasn't the case today, though. I threw one of the balls back to one of the students (to give it back to him), but the student didn't catch the ball and it hit him. Apparently, that was the cue for everyone else to start throwing balls at me. I was able to defend myself for a few minutes, until I went to pick up a couple of balls in the corner. The next thing I know, I have 12 balls heading straight for various parts of my body, including my face. I ducked and covered as best as I could.
I wasn't just sitting there taking it. I was trying to fight my way out of it. I think they must have formulated a plan of attack or something because when I grabbed one ball to throw it, I had two balls come flying back at me. I was screaming for help, but no one came. I was threatening to tell my mother, their mothers, the other teacher, the principal, the governor, and the president; none of that mattered; it was get Mrs. Boone Day.
I caught a brief glimpse of hope when they had to go chase some of the balls down, but I couldn't get away because they had two of the students remain near me, ready to besiege me with balls, if I tried to escape. I capture one of the guards, and was about to escape, when I saw blurs of red, blue, purple, orange, and yellow coming towards me yet again. I almost gave up hope. The other teacher was out taking some of the girls to the restroom. (I think that was part of their plan, too.)
I saw a way out, one of the students had turned his back on me, so I grabbed him and dared them to throw the ball at me with him in my arms; like that mattered because one of them threw a ball anyway. The student I had in my arms was laughing like crazy.
I ended up having to grab each of the students and do them the same way. They were all chanted, "Oh, do me like that Mrs. Boone." Doing that got me out of the attack, so I was grateful for that.
I love my students! We have so much fun together.
I was in the indoor playground with them and they had me cornered. I got pelted with balls for like 6 minutes before I could get out of the corner.
We play dodge ball sometimes. (Not that it is the official version of dodge ball mind you. It's the 3-year old version of dodge ball.) At times, the other teacher and I let them be it and we are among the dodgers.
That really wasn't the case today, though. I threw one of the balls back to one of the students (to give it back to him), but the student didn't catch the ball and it hit him. Apparently, that was the cue for everyone else to start throwing balls at me. I was able to defend myself for a few minutes, until I went to pick up a couple of balls in the corner. The next thing I know, I have 12 balls heading straight for various parts of my body, including my face. I ducked and covered as best as I could.
I wasn't just sitting there taking it. I was trying to fight my way out of it. I think they must have formulated a plan of attack or something because when I grabbed one ball to throw it, I had two balls come flying back at me. I was screaming for help, but no one came. I was threatening to tell my mother, their mothers, the other teacher, the principal, the governor, and the president; none of that mattered; it was get Mrs. Boone Day.
I caught a brief glimpse of hope when they had to go chase some of the balls down, but I couldn't get away because they had two of the students remain near me, ready to besiege me with balls, if I tried to escape. I capture one of the guards, and was about to escape, when I saw blurs of red, blue, purple, orange, and yellow coming towards me yet again. I almost gave up hope. The other teacher was out taking some of the girls to the restroom. (I think that was part of their plan, too.)
I saw a way out, one of the students had turned his back on me, so I grabbed him and dared them to throw the ball at me with him in my arms; like that mattered because one of them threw a ball anyway. The student I had in my arms was laughing like crazy.
I ended up having to grab each of the students and do them the same way. They were all chanted, "Oh, do me like that Mrs. Boone." Doing that got me out of the attack, so I was grateful for that.
I love my students! We have so much fun together.
Pink-tastic Report
Today there were eight girls wearing pink today. One girl had to change her clothes; her extra set of clothes were pink. This is unbelievable.
3.05.2007
Back at It Again
My husband is going back to school for his bachelor's. I ain't mad at him. It's something special about an educated BLACK man.
I am so proud of my hubby.
I am so proud of my hubby.
A New Disease
Both my husband and I suffer from a new disease called The Boone Drinking Disease. It is a disease that causes you to buy excess amounts of liquid refreshment because of the fear of dehydration. If you ever see me in the store, I am subject to have three of four 24 packs of Gatorade, three or four 6 packs of Welch's drinks, and three or four gallons of tea, fruit flavored juice, or orange juice. I usually have a 48 pack of water in the basket as well.
I looked in the refrigerator at school today and I had four bottles of fruit drink in there as well as 5 bottles of water.
I started laughing as I thought to myself, "I have caught the Boone Drinking Disease."
It's a crazy thing. My husband and I have a fear of dehydration.
One thing I can say for my household, we will never go thirsty.
I looked in the refrigerator at school today and I had four bottles of fruit drink in there as well as 5 bottles of water.
I started laughing as I thought to myself, "I have caught the Boone Drinking Disease."
It's a crazy thing. My husband and I have a fear of dehydration.
One thing I can say for my household, we will never go thirsty.
College Registration
I went up to the school with my hubby so that he could register. I don't normally go up there with him, but I did today.
I had forgotten how crazy registration can be. DeVry University's registration isn't like my college's registration was (Tarleton State University).
At Tarleton, we saw our academic advisor to see what classes we needed to take, filled out a form, had the advisor sign it, and then went to the registration area and stood in long lines, praying that the classes we wanted to take did not fill up before we were able to register. (Be advised that the registration process at Tarleton may have changed since I went to school there in the 1990s.)
At DeVry, they make up their own mock schedule on the computer, then take that to the register, then she looks it over, then they go to financial aid to determine how they are going to pay their bill, after that they go to a person who officially gets them registered into the classes, after that, they go see the cashier to pay their bill. They don't have to go to a big room and stand in line with 500 other students. They mostly go to offices and sit down in chairs. That ain't fair. You do have to sit in those chairs and wait for awhile, though.
College registration has changed a lot since I was in school in the 90s, but it has stayed the same in the most important way. . . YOU still have to WAIT IN LINE!
I had forgotten how crazy registration can be. DeVry University's registration isn't like my college's registration was (Tarleton State University).
At Tarleton, we saw our academic advisor to see what classes we needed to take, filled out a form, had the advisor sign it, and then went to the registration area and stood in long lines, praying that the classes we wanted to take did not fill up before we were able to register. (Be advised that the registration process at Tarleton may have changed since I went to school there in the 1990s.)
At DeVry, they make up their own mock schedule on the computer, then take that to the register, then she looks it over, then they go to financial aid to determine how they are going to pay their bill, after that they go to a person who officially gets them registered into the classes, after that, they go see the cashier to pay their bill. They don't have to go to a big room and stand in line with 500 other students. They mostly go to offices and sit down in chairs. That ain't fair. You do have to sit in those chairs and wait for awhile, though.
College registration has changed a lot since I was in school in the 90s, but it has stayed the same in the most important way. . . YOU still have to WAIT IN LINE!
About To Scream
I am about to scream. I am trying to post something on blogger.com and it is not working. I had to break a post up into sections and do it that way. I am about crazy. It appears to have finally worked. I still wanna scream.
I was wrong. It isn't working. I may have to post it at another time.
I was wrong. It isn't working. I may have to post it at another time.
3.04.2007
Today
I was tired today. Whew. It has been a long crazy week this past week.
My schedule was out of whack. I had extracurricular activities.
This week will be back to normal, except for bodily issues, but that's life.
Can you feel the spring fever in the air?
My schedule was out of whack. I had extracurricular activities.
This week will be back to normal, except for bodily issues, but that's life.
Can you feel the spring fever in the air?
3.03.2007
Graduation Day
Today is my husband's graduation day. He is graduating from DeVry University. I am so proud of him. He has been on the dean's list at least five times. He has a GPA of 3.7 or better.
I ain't mad at a black man.
He is getting an Associates of Applied Science in Electronics & Computer Technology.
Anybody got a job for him?
This is all for today.
I am going to create him a web page so that people can see pictures from the graduation, later.
Way to Go, Baby!!!
3.02.2007
Magnetic Words (Poetry)
Write a poem using the following word sets.
These poems make no sense. They are just for fun.
Set One:
Snow, Turn, For, Little, Green, Butterfly, We
Read The Little Green Butterfly
Set Two:
Elephant, Window, Came, Bike, Under, Or
Read Elephants Don't Ride Bikes
Set Three:
Woman, Play, No, Laugh, I, Who, Dark, Brother, Believe
Read I Don't Play
Set Four:
Try, Hat, And, Box, Sister, Wrote, Yellow
Read My Yellow Hat
Strangest Habit
What is your strangest habit?
My strangest habit, these days, is that I have to use a certain kind of notebook paper when I hand write things. It is college ruled and the lines on the paper are dark blue. If I try to use any other kind of paper, I get writer's block. Thankfully, Wal-Mart sells the paper that I use.
Also, for my small binder (8 ½ x 5 ½) that I carry with me, I use college ruled, dark-lined paper. Office Depot sells that paper.
Workshop Exercises
As I stated previously, I am conducting a workshop in one of the groups that I am a member of. In the workshop, I post exercises each day that coincide with the day's lectures. I decided to post the exercises here.
The exercises can be viewed here.
Some exercises are posted here.
The poetry exercises are posted here.
The exercises can be viewed here.
Some exercises are posted here.
The poetry exercises are posted here.
Pink-tastic Report
Today there were six girls wearing pink. The pink people are trying to make me like pink. I refuse to give in.
I will not like pink!
I will not like pink!
I will not like pink!
I will not like pink!
I know I am a girl, but I will not like pink!
I will not like pink!
I will not like pink!
I will not like pink!
I will not like pink!
I know I am a girl, but I will not like pink!
Weekly Goals 3/4-3/10
Here are my goals for next week
1. Add picture to Transformed on Gossip
2. Finish Another Convert
3. Add Another Convert to Gossip
4. My hubby's graduation
5. Update all blog templates
Bolded goals in Arial Font have been completed.
1. Add picture to Transformed on Gossip
2. Finish Another Convert
3. Add Another Convert to Gossip
4. My hubby's graduation
5. Update all blog templates
Bolded goals in Arial Font have been completed.
3.01.2007
Mama Use to Say
For a workshop that I am giving.. See this post...
Write down a saying that you have heard an older person say all of your life.
I have two things that stick out in my mind.
"You'll learn sense before sense learns you."
"God may not come when you want Him, but He is always on time.
What does that saying mean to you?
"You'll learn sense before sense learns you."
That means that you will learn a lesson the easy way before you have to learn it the hard way.
Take a child for instance, if the child is always standing up in a chair with wheels on it. You tell the child over and over that if they don't be careful, they are going to fall one of these days. The child does not listen and continue the activity. Finally, one day, the child ends up falling out of the chair as a result of the negative behavior. That is learning sense before sense learns you.
"God may not come when you want Him, but He is always on time.
I did not understand this one for the longest time. My thought process was, "if God does not come when you want Him to, how can He be on time." People tried to explain it to me, but I never got it until I became an adult.
God may not come at the exact moment that you call Him, but He will be there at the moment that you need Him the most.
This is what happened when I understood this. I have worked as a temporary employee off and on for a long time. I had been unemployed for a few months, and my unemployment ran out on me. I didn't even realize that it was running out until I got the last check and a note about it in the mail. I was frantic. I began calling all of the temp agencies that I was registered with each week. I was praying, too. I kept praying, "Lord, I need an assignment so I can pay the rent." I did not get one for three or four weeks. My rent was going to be due in about ten days and I still had no money in sight. My roommate, who was also my brother, did not play about the rent. I was getting nervous. The end of the story is… I got an assignment, just in the nick of time. I also made just enough money on the assignment to pay the rent and have like $10 left over. God is good.
How have your thoughts about the saying changed since you have gotten older?
I have rephrased both of these sayings to make them more relevant for me and today's society.
"You'll learn sense before sense learns you." – You need to learn life's lessons the easiest way possible instead of having to go through the lesson and learn it the hard way. Another way that I phrase this saying is, "God if you can let me hear about it, instead of going through, I will certainly learn the lesson that way."
"God may not come when you want Him, but He is always on time." - He may not come right when you ask Him to, but He will be there before they tow your car away.
Write down a saying that you have heard an older person say all of your life.
I have two things that stick out in my mind.
"You'll learn sense before sense learns you."
"God may not come when you want Him, but He is always on time.
What does that saying mean to you?
"You'll learn sense before sense learns you."
That means that you will learn a lesson the easy way before you have to learn it the hard way.
Take a child for instance, if the child is always standing up in a chair with wheels on it. You tell the child over and over that if they don't be careful, they are going to fall one of these days. The child does not listen and continue the activity. Finally, one day, the child ends up falling out of the chair as a result of the negative behavior. That is learning sense before sense learns you.
"God may not come when you want Him, but He is always on time.
I did not understand this one for the longest time. My thought process was, "if God does not come when you want Him to, how can He be on time." People tried to explain it to me, but I never got it until I became an adult.
God may not come at the exact moment that you call Him, but He will be there at the moment that you need Him the most.
This is what happened when I understood this. I have worked as a temporary employee off and on for a long time. I had been unemployed for a few months, and my unemployment ran out on me. I didn't even realize that it was running out until I got the last check and a note about it in the mail. I was frantic. I began calling all of the temp agencies that I was registered with each week. I was praying, too. I kept praying, "Lord, I need an assignment so I can pay the rent." I did not get one for three or four weeks. My rent was going to be due in about ten days and I still had no money in sight. My roommate, who was also my brother, did not play about the rent. I was getting nervous. The end of the story is… I got an assignment, just in the nick of time. I also made just enough money on the assignment to pay the rent and have like $10 left over. God is good.
How have your thoughts about the saying changed since you have gotten older?
I have rephrased both of these sayings to make them more relevant for me and today's society.
"You'll learn sense before sense learns you." – You need to learn life's lessons the easiest way possible instead of having to go through the lesson and learn it the hard way. Another way that I phrase this saying is, "God if you can let me hear about it, instead of going through, I will certainly learn the lesson that way."
"God may not come when you want Him, but He is always on time." - He may not come right when you ask Him to, but He will be there before they tow your car away.
Sunday Sermon
For a workshop that I am giving. See this post...
Write down something that touched you in the last sermon you heard.
This past Sunday's (2/25) sermon given by my pastor was Sexual Immorality, the Roadblock to Holiness. When pastor first began his sermon, he said, "Everyone know is a Christian and you are sure about it, stand up." Everyone stood up. Pastor then said, "This sermon is for you. Well, it's for me, too, since I am standing up." My pastor is a trip, but he is real with it.
The thing that stuck with me the most through out the whole sermon was this... Pastor said, "Women use sex to get love. Men use love to get sex. When a man says 'I love you' he is really saying 'I love me'. I thought that was so profound.
What I got out of the sermon was that we need to be careful for nothing, because even the littlest thing can get in the way of us living and being holy.
Write down something that touched you in the last sermon you heard.
This past Sunday's (2/25) sermon given by my pastor was Sexual Immorality, the Roadblock to Holiness. When pastor first began his sermon, he said, "Everyone know is a Christian and you are sure about it, stand up." Everyone stood up. Pastor then said, "This sermon is for you. Well, it's for me, too, since I am standing up." My pastor is a trip, but he is real with it.
The thing that stuck with me the most through out the whole sermon was this... Pastor said, "Women use sex to get love. Men use love to get sex. When a man says 'I love you' he is really saying 'I love me'. I thought that was so profound.
What I got out of the sermon was that we need to be careful for nothing, because even the littlest thing can get in the way of us living and being holy.
Workshop Exercises
As I stated previously, I am conducting a workshop in one of the groups that I am a member of. In the workshop, I post exercises each day that coincide with the day's lectures. I decided to post the exercises here.
The exercises can be viewed here.
Some exercises are posted here.
The exercises can be viewed here.
Some exercises are posted here.
Monthly Goals For March
Here are my goals for the month:
1. To write something everyday, no matter how big or small.
2. To write more on the Gossip Series.
3. To be more organized from now own.
4. To write down more of the story ideas that I have come up with.
5. Update LDW
6. Update GBF
7. Update Maddocha
8. Update Always Inspired
9. Transfer the Adams Family Site
10. Transfer the Adkins Family Site
Items is bolded Arial print were completed.
1. To write something everyday, no matter how big or small.
2. To write more on the Gossip Series.
3. To be more organized from now own.
4. To write down more of the story ideas that I have come up with.
5. Update LDW
6. Update GBF
7. Update Maddocha
8. Update Always Inspired
9. Transfer the Adams Family Site
10. Transfer the Adkins Family Site
Items is bolded Arial print were completed.
2.28.2007
I Did It!
I made my goal for the month of February. I am so proud of myself. My word count for the month was 13,428. That brings my yearly total to 15,688.
March is going to be just as good. My daily total is 500/day. It's about to get interesting.
March is going to be just as good. My daily total is 500/day. It's about to get interesting.
Squeezing the Toothpaste
For a workshop that I am giving. See this post...
Which way should you squeeze the toothpaste? From the bottom up, in the middle, it does not matter or a different way altogether.
Using one of the characters you created in Exercise 1, write a speech in that characters voice, describing how a tube of toothpaste should be squeezed.
The Short Story: A Day in the Life of Mazani McDaniels can be viewed here
Which way should you squeeze the toothpaste? From the bottom up, in the middle, it does not matter or a different way altogether.
Using one of the characters you created in Exercise 1, write a speech in that characters voice, describing how a tube of toothpaste should be squeezed.
The Short Story: A Day in the Life of Mazani McDaniels can be viewed here
Toilet Paper on the Roll
For a workshop that I am giving. See this post...
Write a story about the conflict that two of the characters you created in Exercise 1 have about how the toilet paper should roll off the holder.
Briefly described the characters (five words or less) in the story. Most importantly; answer, how do they resolve the conflict over the toilet paper?
The Short Story: A Day in the Life of Mazani McDaniels can be viewed here.
Write a story about the conflict that two of the characters you created in Exercise 1 have about how the toilet paper should roll off the holder.
Briefly described the characters (five words or less) in the story. Most importantly; answer, how do they resolve the conflict over the toilet paper?
The Short Story: A Day in the Life of Mazani McDaniels can be viewed here.
Story Character
For a workshop that I am giving. See this post...
Create a character for a story.
Be sure to answer these questions:
*What is the character's name? (Make it a funny or crazy name)
Mazani McDaniels nicknamed Mazzi
*Is the character male/female?
Male
*What does your character look like physically?
*What kind of personality does your character have?
*Is your character good/evil?
*Tell about a couple of your character's family members. (Make one of them a crazy ole uncle)
The Short Story: A Day in the Life of Mazani McDaniels can be viewed here.
Create a character for a story.
Be sure to answer these questions:
*What is the character's name? (Make it a funny or crazy name)
Mazani McDaniels nicknamed Mazzi
*Is the character male/female?
Male
*What does your character look like physically?
*What kind of personality does your character have?
*Is your character good/evil?
*Tell about a couple of your character's family members. (Make one of them a crazy ole uncle)
The Short Story: A Day in the Life of Mazani McDaniels can be viewed here.
Workshop Exercises
As I stated previously, I am conducting a workshop in one of the groups that I am a member of. In the workshop, I post exercises each day that coincide with the day's lectures. I decided to post the exercises here.
The exercises can be viewed here.
Some exercises are posted here.
The exercises can be viewed here.
Some exercises are posted here.
New Blog: These Short Stories
I have created a blog to post my short stories on. From time to time, I will be writing short stories and posting to my new blog called, These Short Stories.
Pride Stickers
I received TWENTY-EIGHT Pride Stickers this month.
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2.27.2007
Today I Saw...
Write down the name of a street that you past everyday.
Mockingbird Road
Write a sentence or three about something strange that happens on that street everyday.
I was driving down Mockingbird Road as usual, well almost as usual. I was running late. It was after 7:20 AM, my normal time for crossing Mockingbird Road at Matthews Court. I knew I was going to hit the school traffic for sure. That was going to add 5 extra minutes to my driving time. I looked at the long line of cars that were in front of me. There were too many to count.
I shrugged my shoulders and prepared for my wait. I looked at the long line of cars again. This time the cars looked funny. Every single car in front of me looked just like mine, a red Dodge Cavalier. I didn't know what to make of what was before my eyes. Just then, the alarm clock went off, it was 6:00 AM. I was only dreaming.
What I Write Best
Take a few minutes to think about what you write best about.
Write down what that subject matter is.
I think I write about church drama the best. I tend to write about the drama and then write about resolutions and positive outcomes to the drama.
Since I have been married, I have been able to write a love story or two.
I also write poetry about what is going on around me pretty well.
Why do you think that is your best subject matter?
Church drama is what I know best. I am a preacher's kid. I am a Pentecostal church baby. I have been in church all of my life and seen allot of stuff.
What can you do to improve your writing on this subject matter?
I am trying to use more wisdom when writing resolutions to the drama.
Write down what that subject matter is.
I think I write about church drama the best. I tend to write about the drama and then write about resolutions and positive outcomes to the drama.
Since I have been married, I have been able to write a love story or two.
I also write poetry about what is going on around me pretty well.
Why do you think that is your best subject matter?
Church drama is what I know best. I am a preacher's kid. I am a Pentecostal church baby. I have been in church all of my life and seen allot of stuff.
What can you do to improve your writing on this subject matter?
I am trying to use more wisdom when writing resolutions to the drama.
All About Me
Write down 5 things that you like about yourself.
1. I am very supportive.
2. I have a great smile.
3. I am fun-loving.
4. I rarely hold grudges.
5. I love working with children.
Write down 5 positive things about your writing.
1. I write a complete church scene in all of my stories, from the opening pray, to the benediction.
2. I write with continuity. Whatever I write, the facts are always kept straight and the timelines are always correct.
3. Many of my characters and places have reoccurring roles in my stories.
4. I add humor to my writing.
5. I include resolutions, repentance, and restoration in my stories.
This is not a part of the workshop exercise, but I chose to add it.
Here are some other things that I like about my writing.
1. Most of my main characters are female.
2. The main female character usually gets the man. :) I never got the man in real life, until I was 33 years old. (It's better late than never.)
3. The main female character is usually a prissy girl who likes to dress up. I am a tom boy in real life.
4. Someone in my stories usually prays or reads a scripture.
5. Some feature, aspect, or characteristic of the main female character is based on me.
1. I am very supportive.
2. I have a great smile.
3. I am fun-loving.
4. I rarely hold grudges.
5. I love working with children.
Write down 5 positive things about your writing.
1. I write a complete church scene in all of my stories, from the opening pray, to the benediction.
2. I write with continuity. Whatever I write, the facts are always kept straight and the timelines are always correct.
3. Many of my characters and places have reoccurring roles in my stories.
4. I add humor to my writing.
5. I include resolutions, repentance, and restoration in my stories.
This is not a part of the workshop exercise, but I chose to add it.
Here are some other things that I like about my writing.
1. Most of my main characters are female.
2. The main female character usually gets the man. :) I never got the man in real life, until I was 33 years old. (It's better late than never.)
3. The main female character is usually a prissy girl who likes to dress up. I am a tom boy in real life.
4. Someone in my stories usually prays or reads a scripture.
5. Some feature, aspect, or characteristic of the main female character is based on me.
Workshop Exercises
As I stated previously, I am conducting a workshop in one of the groups that I am a member of. In the workshop, I post exercises each day that coincide with the day's lectures. I decided to post the exercises here.
2.26.2007
Trying to Make 400
I am seriously trying to make 400 words for today. I have only made 400 eight times this month. I looked at my writing calendar for the month of February and I only need 2,691 more words to make up the projected total for the month: 23,600.
I am going to make it, too. I have two days left after today. I am determined to make my total for the month.
I made my quota for today. I wrote 609 words. Yea! I get a sticker.
Oh yea, I am going to post my writing calendars for October 2006 and November 2006.
I am going to make it, too. I have two days left after today. I am determined to make my total for the month.
I made my quota for today. I wrote 609 words. Yea! I get a sticker.
Oh yea, I am going to post my writing calendars for October 2006 and November 2006.
Kind of Scare
I am a bit scared because Spring is approaching. I don't do well as a writer in Spring and Summer.
That is another subject that I discuss in my writing workshop that I mentioned earlier, "Know Your Season, Know Your Time." Here's an excerpt...
You should know your season. I have noticed that I don't do well creatively in the Spring and Summer. I have allergies in the Spring and the medicines as well as the symptoms make me feel sick. It's hot. I get headaches after being outside that make it hard to think at times, and then on top of all of that, I get braids for the Summer, so my head is hurting from that. :) I would get upset because I couldn't write alot from March through August. I would get so mad at myself. From September through March, I am a creative monster, writing things left and right.
Here is my writing seasons in order (best to worst): Fall, Winter, Spring, then Summer.
I am praying that I will be able to keep my daily quotas. I have set them low for March, April, and May. They are around 400-500 words a day. I have my quotas set higher for June, July, and August. I have to finish my NaNo Novel, Allegations in the Summer or else Jerry is gonna kill me.
That is another subject that I discuss in my writing workshop that I mentioned earlier, "Know Your Season, Know Your Time." Here's an excerpt...
You should know your season. I have noticed that I don't do well creatively in the Spring and Summer. I have allergies in the Spring and the medicines as well as the symptoms make me feel sick. It's hot. I get headaches after being outside that make it hard to think at times, and then on top of all of that, I get braids for the Summer, so my head is hurting from that. :) I would get upset because I couldn't write alot from March through August. I would get so mad at myself. From September through March, I am a creative monster, writing things left and right.
Here is my writing seasons in order (best to worst): Fall, Winter, Spring, then Summer.
I am praying that I will be able to keep my daily quotas. I have set them low for March, April, and May. They are around 400-500 words a day. I have my quotas set higher for June, July, and August. I have to finish my NaNo Novel, Allegations in the Summer or else Jerry is gonna kill me.
Workshop
I am conducting a workshop on a group that I am a member of. It is a workshop for writers. It is called... Coming Up With Fresh Ideas. It is about how to keep yourself inspired to write more. On today, not that many people responded to any of my posts. I expected a bigger response, but hopefully, tomorrow will be better.
I like doing this workshop because people seem to be inspired by the subjects that I discuss. Most people usually say that they had never thought of doing what I had suggested.
My favorite subject is "I Do Some Crazy Things." In it, I discuss indulging your habits as a writer. Here's a quick excerpt...
I like to hand write things sometimes, just to change things up. I can only write on college ruled notebook paper and the lines on the page must be dark blue. It is a particular dark blue, too. The only place that sells is Wal-Mart. Thankfully, it is at Wal-Mart. If I try to write on any other kind of notebook paper, I literally get writer's block. I mean nothing will come to my mind. Once I get some of the dark blue lined college rule notebook paper, I can write all day. I know it's strange, ain't it.
I am going to have to find a way to do this workshop for a live audience one day.
I like doing this workshop because people seem to be inspired by the subjects that I discuss. Most people usually say that they had never thought of doing what I had suggested.
My favorite subject is "I Do Some Crazy Things." In it, I discuss indulging your habits as a writer. Here's a quick excerpt...
I like to hand write things sometimes, just to change things up. I can only write on college ruled notebook paper and the lines on the page must be dark blue. It is a particular dark blue, too. The only place that sells is Wal-Mart. Thankfully, it is at Wal-Mart. If I try to write on any other kind of notebook paper, I literally get writer's block. I mean nothing will come to my mind. Once I get some of the dark blue lined college rule notebook paper, I can write all day. I know it's strange, ain't it.
I am going to have to find a way to do this workshop for a live audience one day.
Pink-tastic Report
Today there were five girls wearing pink. I am not going to survive this pink phase.
Nothing Yesterday
I didn't write anything on yesterday. I just chilled and hung out with my husband.
2.24.2007
MyPraize
I found another great site called MyPraize. It is like MySpace, but for Christians. It is a cool place.
Here's my link... http://www.mypraize.com/mrsdboone/ . Come by and check me out.
I have no friends yet, so please pay me a visit and befriend me of you are on MyPraize. I am very selective with who I let be my friend, so everyone may not be added.
Here's my link... http://www.mypraize.com/mrsdboone/ . Come by and check me out.
I have no friends yet, so please pay me a visit and befriend me of you are on MyPraize. I am very selective with who I let be my friend, so everyone may not be added.
Friendster
I fount out about Friendster.com. It is like MySpace. You can check me out here... http://www.friendster.com/mrsdboone .
I have no friends yet, so please pay me a visit and befriend me of you are on Friendster. I am very selective with who I let be my friend, so everyone may not be added.
I have no friends yet, so please pay me a visit and befriend me of you are on Friendster. I am very selective with who I let be my friend, so everyone may not be added.
Shoutlife
I found this great site, called Shoutlife.com. It is like MySpace, but for Christians. Shoutlife is the bomb. I am loving it so far.
Here's my link... http://www.shoutlife.com/mrsdboone . Come by and check out me out. Shoutlife is fun.
Here's my link... http://www.shoutlife.com/mrsdboone . Come by and check out me out. Shoutlife is fun.
MySpace
I have given into peer pressure yet again and created a MySpace page. Here is my link... http://www.myspace.com/mrsdboone/ .
I have no friends yet, so please pay me a visit and befriend me of you are on MySpace. I am very selective with who I let be my friend, so everyone may not be added.
I have no friends yet, so please pay me a visit and befriend me of you are on MySpace. I am very selective with who I let be my friend, so everyone may not be added.
Yahoo! 360
I have given into peer pressure and created a Yahoo! 360 page. Here is my link... http://360.yahoo.com/mrsdboone_2006 .
I have only 3 friends, so please pay me a visit and befriend me of you are on Yahoo! 360. I am very selective with who I let be my friend, so everyone may not be added.
I have only 3 friends, so please pay me a visit and befriend me of you are on Yahoo! 360. I am very selective with who I let be my friend, so everyone may not be added.
Pink Phase
I am going through a pink phase. I am not a fan of pink. I have never been a fan of pink. I am a big tom boy. But lately, I have been going through a pink phase. I have a pink backpack. I have a pink binder. I have bought several pink shirts. I also have been buying more and more pink stickers. I can't figure out what is wrong with me.
I think it has something to do with my students. Like I have said before, I work at a preschool that has a daycare in it. On most days that we are in class, there is subject to be four or five girls wearing pink. I think I have assimilated. Someone help me please.
I am going to start a PINK Watch Category where I will post how many girls have on the color pink each day. I have gone pink crazy.
I think it has something to do with my students. Like I have said before, I work at a preschool that has a daycare in it. On most days that we are in class, there is subject to be four or five girls wearing pink. I think I have assimilated. Someone help me please.
I am going to start a PINK Watch Category where I will post how many girls have on the color pink each day. I have gone pink crazy.
2.23.2007
Weekly Goals 2/25-3/3
Here are my goals for next week
1. Update LDW
2. Update GBF
3. Update Maddocha
4. Update Always Inspired
5. Add picture to Transformed on Gossip
6. Finish Another Convert
7. Add Another Convert to Gossip
8. Transfer the Adams Family Site
9. Transfer the Adkins Family Site
10. My hubby's graduation
11. Make a hair appointment
Bolded goals in Arial Font have been completed.
1. Update LDW
2. Update GBF
3. Update Maddocha
4. Update Always Inspired
5. Add picture to Transformed on Gossip
6. Finish Another Convert
7. Add Another Convert to Gossip
8. Transfer the Adams Family Site
9. Transfer the Adkins Family Site
10. My hubby's graduation
11. Make a hair appointment
Bolded goals in Arial Font have been completed.
2.22.2007
Missing My Students
I cannot believe how much I missed my students for the two days I was gone. I was rather happy to see them today. It felt good to see them and to goof around with them during recess time. Ok, so I am one of those teachers who run around like a big kid during recess and gym time.
I didn't realize that I was going to miss them this much.
I didn't realize that I was going to miss them this much.
2.21.2007
Hard to Write
Sometimes it is hard to write. My sinuses have been acting crazy all week. I can not breathe well. My nasal spray is not working. I need some kind of relief. I may have to start taking my allergy pills.
P.S. I cheated today to make the word quota. I removed all of the contractions from my writings.
P.S. I cheated today to make the word quota. I removed all of the contractions from my writings.
Thinking
I was thinking today about how children act these days. When I was a youngster, (as if I am all that old), we did not act up out in public. Mama always said, "Do not go out in public acting a fool. If you have to act like you do not have any sense, do it at home." And that was the way we acted, we acted like we had some sense out in public and acted a fool at the house.
Kids these days do not act like that. They act a fool all the time.
That is one of the reasons that I am skeptical about having children now. I do not want my children, (Tre and Lil D) acting up in public. (They are twin boys. One named after my husband and one named after me.)
I have heard the saying, "You children will act differently because you are the one who raised them, but I am sure that most parents feel that way about their child, but still, children act up.
These days, children are not even scared when you say that you are going to call their parents. That has corrected me on several occasions.
When I was a senior in high school, I decided to act grown one day in English class. My teacher, Mr. Newton, kept telling me to stop acting up. (I do not even remember what I did.) After a while, he said, "I am going to call your mother." My face got sad. My demeanor changed. I almost started crying. I reacted so strangely, that I scared him. Just as the tears were about to fall from my eyes, he said, "I will not call your mother if you act right." You better believe I started acting right. From that day one, he teased me about that incident until I graduated. If that man would have called my mother and told her that I was acting a fool, my mother would have killed me. I was 17 years old when this happened.
Things are so crazy these days. I just keep praying!
P.S. I am so very hungry.
Kids these days do not act like that. They act a fool all the time.
That is one of the reasons that I am skeptical about having children now. I do not want my children, (Tre and Lil D) acting up in public. (They are twin boys. One named after my husband and one named after me.)
I have heard the saying, "You children will act differently because you are the one who raised them, but I am sure that most parents feel that way about their child, but still, children act up.
These days, children are not even scared when you say that you are going to call their parents. That has corrected me on several occasions.
When I was a senior in high school, I decided to act grown one day in English class. My teacher, Mr. Newton, kept telling me to stop acting up. (I do not even remember what I did.) After a while, he said, "I am going to call your mother." My face got sad. My demeanor changed. I almost started crying. I reacted so strangely, that I scared him. Just as the tears were about to fall from my eyes, he said, "I will not call your mother if you act right." You better believe I started acting right. From that day one, he teased me about that incident until I graduated. If that man would have called my mother and told her that I was acting a fool, my mother would have killed me. I was 17 years old when this happened.
Things are so crazy these days. I just keep praying!
P.S. I am so very hungry.
2.20.2007
The Judicial System
I don't understand the judicial system in Texas. It takes forever for them to pick a jury. Then, by the time that they have a jury picked out, folk are mad and talking crazy. Every person that was picked for the jury said, "Awe naw," And they said it with an attitude. They person that was on trial had to feel distressed because every person that was going to make a decision about his future life was upset that they had been asked to do that.
There has to be a better way of picking a jury.
I wasted a whole day for $6.00 (that's what they are going to pay us). It cost $3 to park and then my lunch was $3. There went my $6.
The best thing about the whole day was that I was able to write some more of Gossip.
There has to be a better way of picking a jury.
I wasted a whole day for $6.00 (that's what they are going to pay us). It cost $3 to park and then my lunch was $3. There went my $6.
The best thing about the whole day was that I was able to write some more of Gossip.
The Things People Say to Get Out of Jury Duty
People say some of the stupidest things to get out of jury duty. There were two dudes who just wouldn't shut up. They talked so much that they rest of us were mumbling, "They need to shut up." That was crazy because one of the defense attorneys got upset and asked for a sidebar. The judge came back and told us to quit making comments to each other.
Here are some quotes from the people…
"If we aren't talking like you and I are talking now, I will be sleep on you. I get bored easily and you will hear me snoring."
"I can't believe just one witness. It is human nature to lie."
"I just don't want to."
"I don't believe in giving anyone probation for murder."
Here's a question... Why would you ask a person who does not speak or understand English to serve on a jury?
Here are some quotes from the people…
"If we aren't talking like you and I are talking now, I will be sleep on you. I get bored easily and you will hear me snoring."
"I can't believe just one witness. It is human nature to lie."
"I just don't want to."
"I don't believe in giving anyone probation for murder."
Here's a question... Why would you ask a person who does not speak or understand English to serve on a jury?
All Day Long!
I had jury duty today.
First of all, I had to drive from Coppell to Dallas. That took over an hour. That is ridiculous. Half of Coppell is in Dallas County and the other half is in Denton County. I be glad when we get out of Coppell (Ebonically speaking). But that's another story.
I was downtown all day. I was in the Central Jury Room for close to an hour. We had to watch a film and then we had to wait to be called. While waiting, I was able to write some on the Gossip Story.
My number was called to go to a court area. That took forever. When I got up to the area, there were already 100 people in the little enclosed area. It was hot up in that area. I had to go out into the open hallway because I didn't want my allergies to act up. The wait was over an hour and a half.
We got called into the courtroom. The case was a murder case. There was a good chance that I wasn't going to get picked for the jury because of where I was sitting in the gallery.
The judge talked for too long, asking questions and explaining stuff. We were dismissed for lunch.
They were late calling us back into the courtroom after lunch. Get this… I had to go to the restroom. I was trying to wait and see if they were going to call us back into the courtroom. I kept thinking, "The moment that I go to the restroom, they are gonna call us back into court." I couldn't wait any longer, so I went to the restroom. I was late getting back into the courtroom and the judge decided to call me out in front of everyone. Someone told me, "They called us back in just after you left to go to the restroom." Ain't that some bull?
So, the rest of the afternoon was boring. Two people on my row were picked to be a part of the jury. I didn't, I guess because they had already picked two women before me.
First of all, I had to drive from Coppell to Dallas. That took over an hour. That is ridiculous. Half of Coppell is in Dallas County and the other half is in Denton County. I be glad when we get out of Coppell (Ebonically speaking). But that's another story.
I was downtown all day. I was in the Central Jury Room for close to an hour. We had to watch a film and then we had to wait to be called. While waiting, I was able to write some on the Gossip Story.
My number was called to go to a court area. That took forever. When I got up to the area, there were already 100 people in the little enclosed area. It was hot up in that area. I had to go out into the open hallway because I didn't want my allergies to act up. The wait was over an hour and a half.
We got called into the courtroom. The case was a murder case. There was a good chance that I wasn't going to get picked for the jury because of where I was sitting in the gallery.
The judge talked for too long, asking questions and explaining stuff. We were dismissed for lunch.
They were late calling us back into the courtroom after lunch. Get this… I had to go to the restroom. I was trying to wait and see if they were going to call us back into the courtroom. I kept thinking, "The moment that I go to the restroom, they are gonna call us back into court." I couldn't wait any longer, so I went to the restroom. I was late getting back into the courtroom and the judge decided to call me out in front of everyone. Someone told me, "They called us back in just after you left to go to the restroom." Ain't that some bull?
So, the rest of the afternoon was boring. Two people on my row were picked to be a part of the jury. I didn't, I guess because they had already picked two women before me.
2.19.2007
Tired!
I am unbelievably tired. I was sick over the weekend and I am still trying to recover. Working with three year-olds is tiring work. Tomorrow I have jury duty. Oh Lord, that is going to be a nightmare.
2.18.2007
Uhh Ohh!
Well, I have been sick for the past three days (Thursday, Friday, & Saturday). I haven't written anything. I had gotten into the swing of writing, but now, I am not feeling like writing. I know that it probably has something to do with me not feeling well today, but I am trying not to get into the mode of not feeling like writing. Hopefully, this brief entry will help me out.
2.16.2007
Weekly Goals 2/18-2/24
(This was posted late because I was sick.)
Here are my goals for next week
1. Put up clothes
2. Update LDW
3. Update GBF
4. Update Maddocha
5. Update Always Inspired
6. Add picture to Transformed on Gossip
7. Write Another Convert
8. Add Another Convert to Gossip
9. Transfer the Adams Family Site
10. Transfer the Adkins Family Site
Bolded goals in Arial Font have been completed.
Here are my goals for next week
1. Put up clothes
2. Update LDW
3. Update GBF
4. Update Maddocha
5. Update Always Inspired
6. Add picture to Transformed on Gossip
7. Write Another Convert
8. Add Another Convert to Gossip
9. Transfer the Adams Family Site
10. Transfer the Adkins Family Site
Bolded goals in Arial Font have been completed.
2.14.2007
My Monthly Goals
My endeavor to write something each day, to be more exact, to write 1,000 words per day is going well. My daily goal for February is 400 words per day.
I have done it for five days of February so far. It feels good to be writing everyday. I get to put stickers on my laptop. Yea!
I get to put 11 stickers on my laptop. I am feeling so good. Plus, I get to put 2 thousand word stickers on my laptop. One day I got 2,272 words. I am feeling so good right now.
I have done it for five days of February so far. It feels good to be writing everyday. I get to put stickers on my laptop. Yea!
I get to put 11 stickers on my laptop. I am feeling so good. Plus, I get to put 2 thousand word stickers on my laptop. One day I got 2,272 words. I am feeling so good right now.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day!
To everyone. I hope that your day goes well. Be blessed.
Remember, if you don't have someone special in your life, God loves you everyday, and that's the best love you could ever have.
2.13.2007
Too Early
I switched shifts with someone at work today. I had to get up at 5:00 this morning. I am so sleepy right now. I get to leave work earlier than normal, so that makes it worth it. I am about to fall asleep though.
Workshop
I am going to be doing a workshop next week for two of the writing email groups that I am on. I have wanted to do the workshop for awhile, but I haven't been able to. I have improved the workshop since the last time I did it in 2005. I am very excited about the workshop.
It is called, Coming up with New Ideas, or something like that. I don't have the paper right in front of me. I need to get that right, huh. :)
It is called, Coming up with New Ideas, or something like that. I don't have the paper right in front of me. I need to get that right, huh. :)
Wow, the Chargers
It's crazy, but just a few days after Wade Phillip is made our new coach, the Chargers fire Marty Schottenheimer. That is so crazy.
I thought the Chargers were on the verge of winning it all this year. I think they have one of the best teams in the league and they most certainly have the best running back in the league in LaDainian Tomlinson. I am trying to figure this one out.
I guess since the Chargers lost both Coordinators and several position coaches, the powers that be decided that the coach needed to go too. I wonder what is going to happen to the Chargers now.
Wow!
I thought the Chargers were on the verge of winning it all this year. I think they have one of the best teams in the league and they most certainly have the best running back in the league in LaDainian Tomlinson. I am trying to figure this one out.
I guess since the Chargers lost both Coordinators and several position coaches, the powers that be decided that the coach needed to go too. I wonder what is going to happen to the Chargers now.
Wow!
2.11.2007
Sunday School
The Sunday School lesson for today was all up in my business. It was about being like Christ.
The scripture used was John 15:1-17.
1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
3Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.
7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
17 These things I command you, that ye love one another.
(King James Version)
I am going through something right now at work. My Sunday School teacher said, "Sometimes, you have to look past the suffering and see what the end result is going to be. Sometimes that is hard because the suffering is right in our face, the meanness is right in our face, but we have to be longsuffering and see the end result. All I could say was "Yes, Lord."
Lord, help me to see past my suffering. Lord, help me to see past his meanness to the end result.
Amen
We discussed verse 13 of John 15. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. The verse doesn't literally mean to die for someone, but it means to think of others before you think of yourself. I need more help with that, not that I am selfish, but I could use more practice at it.
Lord, help me to think of others more than I think of myself.
Amen
The scripture used was John 15:1-17.
1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
3Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.
7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
17 These things I command you, that ye love one another.
(King James Version)
I am going through something right now at work. My Sunday School teacher said, "Sometimes, you have to look past the suffering and see what the end result is going to be. Sometimes that is hard because the suffering is right in our face, the meanness is right in our face, but we have to be longsuffering and see the end result. All I could say was "Yes, Lord."
Lord, help me to see past my suffering. Lord, help me to see past his meanness to the end result.
Amen
We discussed verse 13 of John 15. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. The verse doesn't literally mean to die for someone, but it means to think of others before you think of yourself. I need more help with that, not that I am selfish, but I could use more practice at it.
Lord, help me to think of others more than I think of myself.
Amen
Writing
Wow! On last night, I wrote over 2,000 words for my Gossip Series. I was rather impressed. I sat at my computer and got into a groove and wrote like crazy. My husband put on some Fred Hammond and we praised the Lord as he washed dishes and I typed on my computer. It was refreshing to actually pound out some words. I came up with some new stories to add to the Gossip series. I added Transformed and Another Convert. I hope my muse continues to flow.
2.09.2007
How Much Is Too Much?
I am (not just me) having an issue with someone at work. This person is being verbally and now, physically abusive. The manager doesn't want to let the person go because the person is having some personal issues that is causing the actions.
I am wondering how much is too much. How much abuse must we take? I understand that the person is a child, but I don't go to work to get abuse by a child. All we can do is sit the child in time-out. That doesn't work because the child continues to act a fool. The behavior is rubbing off on the other children as well.
This child has swung at me several times. He threw a chair at me. He almost closed my hand in the door. He had swung at several other workers as well. I am wondering what is going to be done about the child.
I am praying and have prayed for the child. I don't like being abused. I refuse to keep being abused, too. I am going to keep a running record of what the child does, so that I will have proof when I tell the powers that be that the child needs to leave.
How much is too much? I believe in helping people, but I refused to get hit on and yelled at by people. I don't like being abused. If the child were an adult and treated me this way, it would be over.
I am trying to be patience, but my patience is running out. The child said a word, several times, on last week that no child should be saying.
God, I am sincerely tired. I came home on Thursday and Friday feeling bad and low. I can't deal with too much more of this.
I will keep praying…
Lord, please help me. I need You! Amen.
I am wondering how much is too much. How much abuse must we take? I understand that the person is a child, but I don't go to work to get abuse by a child. All we can do is sit the child in time-out. That doesn't work because the child continues to act a fool. The behavior is rubbing off on the other children as well.
This child has swung at me several times. He threw a chair at me. He almost closed my hand in the door. He had swung at several other workers as well. I am wondering what is going to be done about the child.
I am praying and have prayed for the child. I don't like being abused. I refuse to keep being abused, too. I am going to keep a running record of what the child does, so that I will have proof when I tell the powers that be that the child needs to leave.
How much is too much? I believe in helping people, but I refused to get hit on and yelled at by people. I don't like being abused. If the child were an adult and treated me this way, it would be over.
I am trying to be patience, but my patience is running out. The child said a word, several times, on last week that no child should be saying.
God, I am sincerely tired. I came home on Thursday and Friday feeling bad and low. I can't deal with too much more of this.
I will keep praying…
Lord, please help me. I need You! Amen.
Weekly Goals 2/11-2/17
Here are my goals for next week
1. Put up clothes
2. Make icon for blogs
3. Update LDW
4. Update GBF
5. Update Maddocha
6. Update Always Inspired
7. Fix Collier City on Gossip
8. Add Tammy & Helen to Gossip
9. Complete Transformed for Gossip
10. Post Transformed to Gossip
11. Add picture to Transformed on Gossip
12. Write Another Convert
13. Add Another Convert to Gossip
14. Transfer the Adams Family Site
15. Transfer the White Family Site
16. Transfer the Adkins Family Site
Bolded goals in Arial Font have been completed.
1. Put up clothes
2. Make icon for blogs
3. Update LDW
4. Update GBF
5. Update Maddocha
6. Update Always Inspired
7. Fix Collier City on Gossip
8. Add Tammy & Helen to Gossip
9. Complete Transformed for Gossip
10. Post Transformed to Gossip
11. Add picture to Transformed on Gossip
12. Write Another Convert
13. Add Another Convert to Gossip
14. Transfer the Adams Family Site
15. Transfer the White Family Site
16. Transfer the Adkins Family Site
Bolded goals in Arial Font have been completed.
2.08.2007
It's Official: Wade Phillips
is the new coach of the Dallas Cowboys. It appears that he has a 3 year deal. He is a defensive minded person from all accounts. I am wondering what he is going to do with the offense.
Phillips, defensive coordinator at San Diego the past three seasons, has a 48-42 head coaching record over three seasons with Buffalo, two with Denver and season-ending interim stints with New Orleans and Atlanta.
Phillips, meanwhile, was helping the Chargers go 14-2. They allowed the seventh-fewest points in the NFL and were rated 10th in total defense.
It seems that our defense will be much better. I hope the defense will be better as well.
Phillips, defensive coordinator at San Diego the past three seasons, has a 48-42 head coaching record over three seasons with Buffalo, two with Denver and season-ending interim stints with New Orleans and Atlanta.
Phillips, meanwhile, was helping the Chargers go 14-2. They allowed the seventh-fewest points in the NFL and were rated 10th in total defense.
It seems that our defense will be much better. I hope the defense will be better as well.
New Story Idea
I have a new story idea. It is about a young lady who is part of a family who has been Pentecostal for over 100 years. I got a good title for it. (Thanks Jerry.)
Cowboys Coach
For all the reports I am hearing, the Dallas Cowboys, may have a new coach. It is being reported that Wade Phillips may be our new coach. That could totally be wrong because news reporters have gotten things wrong before and Jerry Jones has been known to do crazy things, so we will see.
Here's a little something about Wade Phillips.
2004-06 - Defensive Coordinator, San Diego Chargers
2003 - Head Coach (Interim), Atlanta Falcons
2002-03 - Defensive Coordinator, Atlanta Falcons
1998-2000 - VP of Football Operations and Head Coach, Buffalo Bills
1995-97 - Defensive Coordinator, Buffalo Bills
1993-94 - Head Coach, Denver Broncos
1989-1992 - Defensive Coordinator, Denver Broncos
1986-88 - Defensive Coordinator, Philadelphia Eagles
1981-85 - Defensive Coordinator, New Orleans Saints
1977-1980 - Defensive Line, Houston Oilers
1976 - Linebackers, Houston Oilers
1975 - Defensive Line, University of Kansas
1973-74 - Linebackers, Oklahoma State University
1970-72 - Defensive Coordinator, Orange High School
1969 - Graduate Assistant, University of Houston
He looks qualified.
Here's a little something about Wade Phillips.
2004-06 - Defensive Coordinator, San Diego Chargers
2003 - Head Coach (Interim), Atlanta Falcons
2002-03 - Defensive Coordinator, Atlanta Falcons
1998-2000 - VP of Football Operations and Head Coach, Buffalo Bills
1995-97 - Defensive Coordinator, Buffalo Bills
1993-94 - Head Coach, Denver Broncos
1989-1992 - Defensive Coordinator, Denver Broncos
1986-88 - Defensive Coordinator, Philadelphia Eagles
1981-85 - Defensive Coordinator, New Orleans Saints
1977-1980 - Defensive Line, Houston Oilers
1976 - Linebackers, Houston Oilers
1975 - Defensive Line, University of Kansas
1973-74 - Linebackers, Oklahoma State University
1970-72 - Defensive Coordinator, Orange High School
1969 - Graduate Assistant, University of Houston
He looks qualified.
Weather Witch
Someone needs to tell Mother Nature to make up her mind. Yesterday it was 70 degrees or so. It was a pretty day. I got to go outside and just outdoors.
Not today though. It is cold as all get out. That doesn't even make any sense. Mother Nature, the Ground hog, or whoever is in control of the weather needs to quit messing with me.
Not today though. It is cold as all get out. That doesn't even make any sense. Mother Nature, the Ground hog, or whoever is in control of the weather needs to quit messing with me.
2.07.2007
Degeneration of What's in that Petri
I was watching a recent episode (Talking Points) of Law & Order. It was an episode about Stem Cell Research. At the end of the show, Jack McCoy was asked, "How do you feel about stem cell research?" He answer was something like, "If we are created in the image of God, I think we are a degeneration of what was once in that Petri dish."
That was a powerful statement because I feel that it is true. I believe that this generation of humans is a watered down version of our forefathers. I believe every generation after us will be even more watered down.
I think about my ancestors. They ate a steady diet fat-back, hogmaws, chit'lins, and other fatty foods; and a large majority of them lived to be well into their 90s. But us, we can't even eat one hot dog without almost going in to cardiac arrest.
I can't even stand to be out in the sun these days. If I am out in the sun for longer than 40 minutes, I almost pass out and my skin breaks out in a rash. My ancestors stayed out in the sun all day without problems.
What in the world is going on?
Let's get to the church world. We are some watered down saints for sure. People leave churches just because of the message the pastor preached. I grew up on hell-fire and damnation sermons, and we did not leave our church. You can't even get people to come out to the weekly services. We used to have services everyday of the week. YES! Everyday. And every member of the church came out to all of the services, even choir rehearsal. That part was crazy; there were non-choir members at church for choir rehearsal night.
Does anyone know who their neighbor is anymore? When I lived in my apartment like 15 years ago, I knew the neighbor across the hall. I saw her everyday. I even stopped and talked to her. I knew that her daughter was in college. She knew that I was in college. I enjoyed that. I moved to another apartment in that same complex and I did not know any of my neighbors. I say some people and said hi to them, but I didn't know them. (I take that back. I heard them curse their children out by name, so I knew a couple of the children's name.) Where I live at now, I don't know any of my neighbors. That's shameful.
We don't even fellowship at church like we used to. With the appearance of mega churches, it is hard to fellowship, but I miss the down home atmosphere of the small church. It felt good to have someone know your name, but I have found out that most Christians now-a-days like the amenity that the mega church gives them.
We are a wiser generation, but we are some weak human beings. God help us all.
To quote Jack McCoy, "If we are created in the image of God, I think we are a degeneration of what was once in that Petri dish."
That was a powerful statement because I feel that it is true. I believe that this generation of humans is a watered down version of our forefathers. I believe every generation after us will be even more watered down.
I think about my ancestors. They ate a steady diet fat-back, hogmaws, chit'lins, and other fatty foods; and a large majority of them lived to be well into their 90s. But us, we can't even eat one hot dog without almost going in to cardiac arrest.
I can't even stand to be out in the sun these days. If I am out in the sun for longer than 40 minutes, I almost pass out and my skin breaks out in a rash. My ancestors stayed out in the sun all day without problems.
What in the world is going on?
Let's get to the church world. We are some watered down saints for sure. People leave churches just because of the message the pastor preached. I grew up on hell-fire and damnation sermons, and we did not leave our church. You can't even get people to come out to the weekly services. We used to have services everyday of the week. YES! Everyday. And every member of the church came out to all of the services, even choir rehearsal. That part was crazy; there were non-choir members at church for choir rehearsal night.
Does anyone know who their neighbor is anymore? When I lived in my apartment like 15 years ago, I knew the neighbor across the hall. I saw her everyday. I even stopped and talked to her. I knew that her daughter was in college. She knew that I was in college. I enjoyed that. I moved to another apartment in that same complex and I did not know any of my neighbors. I say some people and said hi to them, but I didn't know them. (I take that back. I heard them curse their children out by name, so I knew a couple of the children's name.) Where I live at now, I don't know any of my neighbors. That's shameful.
We don't even fellowship at church like we used to. With the appearance of mega churches, it is hard to fellowship, but I miss the down home atmosphere of the small church. It felt good to have someone know your name, but I have found out that most Christians now-a-days like the amenity that the mega church gives them.
We are a wiser generation, but we are some weak human beings. God help us all.
To quote Jack McCoy, "If we are created in the image of God, I think we are a degeneration of what was once in that Petri dish."
2.06.2007
Rex Grossman
I am praying for Rex Grossman. So much negative stuff has been said about him. I feel bad for the guy. I hope he gets a chance to show everyone what he can do next year. BIG UPS! To Lovie Smith for sticking with him through out the whole season. I know that made Rex feel better.
Give It A Rest Please!
I keep hearing this and I am so tired of it.
Apparently, while Prince was doing Purple Rain, it looked like he was using his guitar to represent a certain part of the male anatomy. I did not notice it during the performance. I have a friend who said it made him do a double take, but he didn't think twice about it.
Why is everyone trying to make a controversy where there isn't one? Almost every sports commentator on earth has had something negative to say about the performance. I just think they are trying to find something negative to say. I wish they would give it a rest already.
Apparently, while Prince was doing Purple Rain, it looked like he was using his guitar to represent a certain part of the male anatomy. I did not notice it during the performance. I have a friend who said it made him do a double take, but he didn't think twice about it.
Why is everyone trying to make a controversy where there isn't one? Almost every sports commentator on earth has had something negative to say about the performance. I just think they are trying to find something negative to say. I wish they would give it a rest already.
2.05.2007
Prince @ the Super Bowl
It was crazy seeing Prince sing with his head rag on. That was so crazy. I ain't mad at him though. I hated it when my perm gets wet and frizzy, too.
I enjoyed his performance. My husband went crazy when he saw the FAMU band come out and play with Prince. My hubbie is a Florida boy.
They had a Super Bowl party @ my church. I wonder if they watched the half time show. :)
I enjoyed his performance. My husband went crazy when he saw the FAMU band come out and play with Prince. My hubbie is a Florida boy.
They had a Super Bowl party @ my church. I wonder if they watched the half time show. :)
The National Anthem @ the Super Bowl
I was not impressed with Billy Joel's singing of the National Anthem. It did not impress me in the least bit. It was bland and monotone.
Yolanda Adams sung the National Anthem at one of the Divisional Championship games. She did pretty well. I enjoyed her signing it.
I have not been impressed with a celebrity singing the National Anthem since Whitney Houston sung it. That girl sung her heart out. They realized the song on cassette and then she went platinum. That is too crazy. Girl knows she could sang.
Yolanda Adams sung the National Anthem at one of the Divisional Championship games. She did pretty well. I enjoyed her signing it.
I have not been impressed with a celebrity singing the National Anthem since Whitney Houston sung it. That girl sung her heart out. They realized the song on cassette and then she went platinum. That is too crazy. Girl knows she could sang.
The Super Bowl
I watched the Super Bowl. When Devin Hester ran the kick-off for a touchdown, you would have thought I was routing for Chicago the way I was screaming. Nope. I just wanted to see Devin run one in. That was so cool to see him do that. He is a Florida boy. My husband is a Florida boy, so I have to root for Florida boys. :)
I don't think Peyton should have been MVP, though. He did not do anything worthy of getting the trophy. I think Joseph Addai or Dominick Rhodes should have gotten it. I think Peyton got it because he finally won a Super Bowl. That's just my opinion.
I don't think Peyton should have been MVP, though. He did not do anything worthy of getting the trophy. I think Joseph Addai or Dominick Rhodes should have gotten it. I think Peyton got it because he finally won a Super Bowl. That's just my opinion.
2.04.2007
Holding Out
I was riding home after church on Sunday. I was thinking about how long I waited before my husband came. I was 33 years old and I was a virgin. (I know you all don't believe me, but I really was.) I didn't complain about a man, but I did want one, just to have someone to hang out with besides my brother. (I love you, Jerry.)
I was thinking about how if you wait on God, He will make your wait worthwhile. God blessed me with an excellent husband.
Hezekiah Walker's new CD, 20/85 the Experience, was playing on the CD player. "Hold Out" was playing. The song talks about waiting on God. Before I knew what had happened, I was crying like crazy and praising God. I know my husband must have thought I was crazy.
When you hold out and wait on God, it is an awesome thing, the blessing that He gives you. I can't express it like I want to, but God is an awesome God!
***
Hold On as sung by Hezekiah Walker & the LFC
I'm going to hold out
Gonna hold out 'til He comes
God has just begun
Too make a Way, make a way for me
I'm going to hold out
Gonna hold out 'til He comes, God has just begun
To make a way, way
(Chorus 1)
Storm clouds may rise
Strong winds may blow
I know the Lord will take me through it all
He'll make a way, way
(Verse)
(Chorus 1)(x2)
(Verse)(x3)
(Chorus 2)
I'm going to hold out
Gonna hold out 'til He comes
Hold out 'til He comes
Hold out 'til He comes
Don't give up
Don't give in
Hold out 'til He comes
***
I am going to hold out.
I was thinking about how if you wait on God, He will make your wait worthwhile. God blessed me with an excellent husband.
Hezekiah Walker's new CD, 20/85 the Experience, was playing on the CD player. "Hold Out" was playing. The song talks about waiting on God. Before I knew what had happened, I was crying like crazy and praising God. I know my husband must have thought I was crazy.
When you hold out and wait on God, it is an awesome thing, the blessing that He gives you. I can't express it like I want to, but God is an awesome God!
***
Hold On as sung by Hezekiah Walker & the LFC
I'm going to hold out
Gonna hold out 'til He comes
God has just begun
Too make a Way, make a way for me
I'm going to hold out
Gonna hold out 'til He comes, God has just begun
To make a way, way
(Chorus 1)
Storm clouds may rise
Strong winds may blow
I know the Lord will take me through it all
He'll make a way, way
(Verse)
(Chorus 1)(x2)
(Verse)(x3)
(Chorus 2)
I'm going to hold out
Gonna hold out 'til He comes
Hold out 'til He comes
Hold out 'til He comes
Don't give up
Don't give in
Hold out 'til He comes
***
I am going to hold out.
2.03.2007
Housework
I cleaned up the house today. I washed some clothes. I got most of them put up. It is hard trying to keep up with the house work. I feel good that the house looks relatively decent, not that it was a pigsty before. The house looked lived in. :)
I tried to do a little computer work today, but I didn't feel much like it. I watched my video tapes, so that was cool.
I am trying to reach over 100 words with this entry because my last few entries have been rather low in the word count area.
I am going back to the housework. I got over 100 words. YEA!
I tried to do a little computer work today, but I didn't feel much like it. I watched my video tapes, so that was cool.
I am trying to reach over 100 words with this entry because my last few entries have been rather low in the word count area.
I am going back to the housework. I got over 100 words. YEA!
2.02.2007
Weekly Goals: 2/4 - 2/10
I have written out my monthly goals, for the entire world to see. I am also going to write out my weekly goals for the next week on each Friday.
Here are my goals for next week
1. Put up clothes
2. Make icon for blogs
3. Update LDW
4. Update GBF
5. Update Maddocha
6. Update Always Inspired
7. Fix Collier City on Gossip
8. Add Tammy & Helen to Gossip
9. Add Writing Blurbs from here to my writing blog.
10. Add NaNo Blurbs to my writing blog.
Bolded goals in Arial Font have been completed.
Here are my goals for next week
1. Put up clothes
2. Make icon for blogs
3. Update LDW
4. Update GBF
5. Update Maddocha
6. Update Always Inspired
7. Fix Collier City on Gossip
8. Add Tammy & Helen to Gossip
9. Add Writing Blurbs from here to my writing blog.
10. Add NaNo Blurbs to my writing blog.
Bolded goals in Arial Font have been completed.
2.01.2007
A New Month
This is a new month and I am looking forward to it. Here are my goals for the month:
1. To write something everyday, no matter how big or small.
2. To write more on the Gossip Series.
3. To be more organized from now own.
4. To write down more of the story ideas that I have come up with.
I am looking forward to the month of February. The Super Bowl is this weekend. That will be cool.
Items in bold were completed.
Go COLTS!
1. To write something everyday, no matter how big or small.
2. To write more on the Gossip Series.
3. To be more organized from now own.
4. To write down more of the story ideas that I have come up with.
I am looking forward to the month of February. The Super Bowl is this weekend. That will be cool.
Items in bold were completed.
Go COLTS!
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