Mama...Just Killed a Man

You know what I hate!?  I hate when people test my patience! People who are inconsiderate and have not one ounce of time management skills. They think that when they walk in the room, everything is supposed to stop. They think that people should stop their day to wait on them or for them. Ugghhh!!!  One of the two things that I learned from my mother is:

1. Time is of the essence.  You should not only value your time but the time of everyone else as well. Don't waste people's time with pointless drama. Be on time. Do productive things in your spare time.  Make every minute count. Live today like it's your last day. I know we have all heard these statements time and time again but people still take it for granted.

Also....

2. Treat others how you would like to be treated.  You will encounter some people, no, lemme rephrase that...you will encounter tons of people who will stab you in the back, take your kindness for weakness, and those who will beat your heart up and leave it at the front door.  But mama taught me to treat them good anyway.  When people spit in your face and try to tear your foundation to shreds-turn the other cheek. Although it may make you seethe with anger, kill them with kindness, smile bigger than you've ever smiled before and watch what happens. Be very mindful of how you treat people because you never know when you may need them.

Enough of my ranting!!! I am ONE outfit away from finishing my 30 for 30 challenge.  Hallelujah, it's a miracle! I didn't think that I would make it through.  If you happen to be a participant, lemme know what you think about the challenge-good or bad. I will share my thoughts about it later on in the week. Until thenn here are my 28 and 29:

Jean Jacket-Vintage Levis (Thrifted)/Breton Stripes-Old Navy/Khakis-Old Navy/Hat-AE

And #29 will serve as my Color Brigade fit for the week.

NY & Co. Flow...

Trying to decide whether this fit looks better with or without the blazer...Hmm?

Thanks for reading!

My President is Black....

It's my day off and I going to be happy and grateful in it.  Grateful for President's Day deals at the mall and especially grateful for Mr. Obama! Yes We Can dammit! Also glad that the 30 for 30 is almost over and done with, well mine is anyhow. I can't wait to get back to my closet! Thanks again for all of you who have stopped by to read and share your thoughts with me throughout the week. This is where I highlight a my favorites:

1. I love that white ruffled blouse! So pretty! And girl thanks for the sweet comment! I'm thinking you should also do some more close ups because you are too pretty. xo

By monster cakes on I'm On the Right Track Baby, I Was Born This Way..... on 2/19/11

SIDENOTE: I am still without a camera so I'm trying to make do without! Hence the random close up angles!

Cardigan-GAP/Flower ButtonUp-Wet Seal/Slacks-NY & Co.



Jean Jacket-Vintage Levis (Thrifted)/TShirt-Miley To the Maxx/Khakis-Old Navy/Scarf-AE

Thanks for reading!

Weekend Lover...

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Cardigan-Old Navy/Blouse-Thrifted/Slacks-NY & Co/Boots-Aigner

Jean Jacket-Vintage Levis (Thrifted)/The Rest-NY & Co



Purple Sweater-XXI/The rest-NY & Co.

Cardigan-AE/Gingham ButtonUp-AE/Slacks-NY & Co.



The Game Needs Change and I'm the Cashier...

TGIF...no really, I am sooooo glad it's Friday. And it's nice outside. And I have Monday off. Besides the fact that my office mate is in a pissy mood and someone outbid me on the camera that I wanted, this day couldn't be any better.  So I'm still without a camera but looking on the bright side of things, that's the reason why I have this nifty IPhone. It comes in so handy in times like these. Please excuse me if any of my upcoming pics are a little less than blogger-ly.

Oh what shall I do this weekend? I don't have anything mapped out as of yet but what I do know is that I NEED to change- I need to stop procrastinating and spend my evening doing something productive, like organizing my house. But beforehand I'm gonna fit in a quick trip to the thrift (try saying that fast 5 times). LOL-didn't I just say I needed to change-that would include eliminating some of my thrift store trips. My excuse is that it relaxes me after a long week of work. You agree? (say yes)

I'm skipping out on FBFF today because I don't really have much to say on the topic of Body Image and what I've learned about it through blogging. Either ya got it or ya don't-that's my motto and I'm sticking to it.

I'm doing this instead (click the link below the pic to participate):

Five ? Friday

1. Have you worn the same outfit more than one day in a row? Hells yes!! Especially when I have a late night out and need to be up early in the morning to run errands or something. Clean the essential areas, swap out undergarments and keep it moving!

2. If you had to choose any LARGE city to live in, which would it be? It's a toss up between LA and NY. I'm leaning more towards LA though because for one the weather is always gorgeous and their thrift stores are a shopoholic's dream come true. Can you imagine, all of those celebrities donating their gently used or brand new clothing because it won't fit in their closets.

3. Fly or drive with the kids on vacation? Oh my goodness, which one would be worse? I think I'm gonna go with flying-even though I don't have kids yet, I just think that their behavior would be a little better in the presence of others.

4. What is your idea of 'spring cleaning'? Purging and getting rid of all of the winter things that went unused; Disinfecting and cleaning things like blinds and windows, Organizing closets, Redecorating with spring colors. I really love this:

Spring Decor

5. What is the best book you've ever read?  The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah. Read more about it in my 'Word On the Street Wednesday' feature.

And this too (follow instructions from above to participate):

Fill in the Blank Friday

1. I am an extremely private and introverted person. Creating this blog has allowed me to open myself up to the whole world; it has allowed me to accept that everyone doesn't view things in the same way that I do. It has allowed me to better express myself and serves as a visual journal for me.

2. The bravest thing I've ever done was hold a stranger's man through a heart attack/stroke. It happened so fast. I was coming out of the grocery store and I saw this man sitting on the bench with his eyes rolling back into his head. I noticed he was heaving terribly. When I touched him his whole body felt tense and extremely tight so I checked for a pulse and....nothing! While telling the associates to call 911, I grabbed his hand and prayed while keeping my other hand on his neck as to wait for some sign of a pulse. Moments later, his chest relaxed, his eyes stopped rolling, and he was releasing his hand from mine.  This man was gonna go right on about his business for the day until the ambulance arrived. They had to fight with him to take him to the hospital!

3. I feel prettiest when I put my hair in a wild ponytail on top of my head. I think if accentuates my bold facial features.

4. Something that keeps me awake at night is the BF.  I swear he has a serious issue with getting to sleep at night. Unless, of course, we have 'sookie time' before bed. Otherwise, he's up bumbling around playing the game, making beats, or doing countless other retarded things! Gotta love him!

5. My favorite meal in the entire world is my mother's smothered turkey wings with white rice! I'm calling her right now to request some!

6. The way to my heart is through romance-it's the little things that matter the most!

7. I would like to travel the world...and have a mini shopping spree in each destination!

I wore this:

Cardigan-NY & Co/ButtonUp-GAP/Khakis-NY & Co

And this:

Blazer-NY & Co/Blouse-Thrifted/Slacks-NY & Co

Thanks for reading y'all. Have a great weekend!

I'm On the Right Track Baby, I Was Born This Way...

I'm jumping for joy because I think I found another 'baby'! I placed a bid on not 1 but TWO cameras last night, so everyone keep your fingers crossed in hopes that I can at least win one of them! Hopping with happiness because it's Thursday and I've had the loooonnngggeeessstttt week ever...it's been so hectic with work, school, Valentine's Day, blogging, etc. I desperately need to take a personal day.  Here are my A&A's for the week.

AWKWARD

-One of my girlfriends coming up to me and saying, "Dang girlfriend, it's time to get your roots redone!" She's a white girl, so I tried to explain to her the difference in our texture of hair. I can't bleach my hair the instant that my roots begin to peak out or else I will need to purchase a wig to cover up my bald head. Sorry, girlfriend but it doesn't quite work like that; black don't crack but our hair will surely fall out if we over process it!

-I cry every time I watch American Idol. I get so emotional when I hear some of their life stories.

-People at work who use the fax machine to make copies rather than just using the COPY MACHINE! I mean, that is what it's made for right? Sheesh, where do these people come from?

-The feeling that I get when turning down someone who has invited me out to lunch after I've told him that I have a BF. And yet again insisting that I take his number down 'just in case'. Um, no!

-People walking around barefoot.....on public school floors! Yuck!!!

AWESOME

-The Gap. They are having a huge sale! Take an additional 40% off of the lowest sale priced items! I can't stay out of there!

-Strawberry and Orange Creme Valentine Chocolates!

-The Paper Doll Project-this is where you can get connected with another blogger and “dress” each other for a day. The project begins on March 22 and I'm excited to participate. Click on the link for more info.

-Today's outfit:

Cardigan-GAP/The rest-NY & Co.

-11 more outfit remixes to go. Because of my work dress code, I can't do everything that I would like to. So if you're looking at my 30 for 30 outfits closely-you're probably thinking that my wardrobe is soooo dry! Such is not the case!

Sweater-XXI/Blouse-Thrifted/Slacks-NY & Co.

Thanks for reading friends.

When You Left, I Lost a Part of Me...Is That so Hard to Believe?

Okay you guys....my camera has officially died. It's over...finito...done!!!  Am I'm beyond distraught. On that note, I'm foregoing Word on the Street Wednesday and all other ramblings so that I can prepare a memorial service for my sidekick and helplessly search online for another 'baby'. I will leave you with this though:

TShirt-MileyToTheMax/Lime ButtonUp-NY & Co/Khakis-NY & Co.

I'm out my good people. Thanks for reading.

I Just Want it To Be Over...

Whew...yesterday was one helluva day...I worked 14 hours straight so unfortunately I'm tired and cranky today. Nevertheless, I hope everyone enjoyed their Valentine's Day with someone special. For those who don't celebrate VDay, I hope that you enjoyed anyway.  I have a bunch of random thoughts today. First and foremost is the fact that I'm ready to finish this 30 for 30 challenge already! Not that I don't love it, because I do-it makes getting ready for work so much easier in the morning. Even still, I have a number of reasons for wanting to finish early:

1. I'm more than halfway done and beginning to get antsy!

2.. I began taking outfit pics the minute Kendi decided to do a challenge for the winter so I already have them on hand to load up in my posts, otherwise they are just purposelessly sitting in a file on my computer.

3. I have to prepare for midterms so I won't have as much time to dedicate to detailed posts.

4. There's no set deadline...so I can do what I want!

5. LAST BUT NOT LEAST-I desperately want to wear some of my other clothes before winter is over!!!

So here goes nothing...

This is also my Color Brigade outfit of the week! Go here to participate.

When I want to be comfortable, I go for looks like this:



These are my 'Friday' pants



Join me tomorrow as I tell you my 'Word on the Street' and take on the '52 Books in 52 Weeks' challenge with...well there's a shit ton of people doing it so I can't really be sure of who the originator was. Even though we are already about 7 weeks into the new year, I'm still gonna do it because I've been slacking off lately and this will serve as my inspiration.  Yes, I'm a nerd...I encourage you to join me. Thanks for reading dears!

Love Without A Limit...

Tis the day to love and be loved.

I thought it was funny to find these as listed definitions for love:

3. sexual passion or desire.

6. a love affair; an intensely amorous incident; amour.

7. sexual intercourse; copulation.

Because really?...when did sex and love affairs begin to define love?  And if such is the case I would've been in love eons ago! (LOL-no pun intended) I think love takes a little, no, a lot more time to develop than say after a one night stand or even after months or even years of dating someone. To love is to have a deep, unconditional passion or affection for another. The keyword here being unconditional. Having the ability to accept everything about someone-flaws and all-without judgement, criticism, or ridicule! Being sensitive to the needs of another, being secure, being patient, being kind, being a friend. That's my definition of love, what's yours?

Weekly Gratitude

Today, even though my camera is broken and my nerves are in shambles because my work phone has literally been ringing non stop since 11am, I am grateful for love from my family and friends...and of course from all of you who are interested enough to visit me and read my daily ramblings...I'm grateful. Grateful for these comments: 

1."blue belt? perfect! perfect color, width, length, everything. love it all. -brittney http://adayinlifetoo.blogspot.com (fellow remixer)"

By on Like A Snow Machine on the North Pole....I Don't N... on 2/10/11

2. "this blazer fits you so well! you can see shape in the front and still see all your lower body shape too. lovely and curvy. "

By heidiluxe on All Around the World...Do You Hear Me?? on 2/8/11

Grateful for caramel cheesecake, short workweeks and long weekends, and grateful to have my best friend as my man! Here's my Vday swag:

Cardigan-Old Navy//ButtonUp-NY & Co/Slacks-NY & Co



The lighting is better on this one!!



And the red leather gloves to match...

I decided to be a lil crafty today and make these for my friends and coworkers...

That turned into this....

Beautiful Butterflies!

Thanks for reading friends. Have a great day of love and loving!

Make Some Noise if You Wanna Be My Replacement....

My weekend wasn't great. My camera broke! I'm soooo sad! Well actually it's not totally broken-it will still take pics but they're waaayyyy out of focus. And I don't know how to fix it! That means I'm not sure if I'm gonna be able to buy a new one in time enough to finish the 30 for 30 challenge. Arrggghhhh (insert mean scowl here)! So I'm gonna keep it simple....here are my weekend outfits!

Cardigan-GAP/ButtonUp-GAP/Khakis-NY & Co

Cardigan-Sports Zone/Striped T-Old Navy/Slacks-NY & Co.

That's it for today you guys. I'm gonna go sulk some more and figure out some type of replacement plan. Thanks for reading!