I will make it!!!

1. Thought it would be simple

2. I do need a debriefing after going home for the holidays.....48 hour trips may be shortened

3. Creed....Tessa Thompson & Michael B. Jordan!!!!!

4. You can't fix me!!!

5. Watching old episodes of Scandal.....what happened?

6. The Wiz Thursday!!!!!! So pumped

7. This week will be hectic, but will survive

8. Will always be #anchordown

9. New dessert recipe will be tried this week....no alcohol involved though

10. All I want for Christmas is ________ (you fill in the blank)

11. Beginning to watch Top Boy on Netflix, liking! British shows are a fav, any suggestions?

12. Can you believe tomorrow will begin the last month of the year?

13. "No one is you, that is your power"

14. No mimosas this weekend....lets see how this week goes

15. He was a terrorist, say it, oh that's right, he is a white man so you want to label him with a mental illness

16. Andrew Caldwell.....nope! I am judging, tired of his trolling, the public school system failed him, subject verb agreement is important, does he have people, rather he is delivert or not I don't care, I just need him to go spend some quiet time with Jesus, and in the words of Dustin Ross....LEAVE US ALONE!!!!!

17. Those mass holiday texts.....stop

18. Never participated in Black Friday, not a fan of shopping 

19. Did I mention how good the movie Creed was?

20. Monday after a holiday....the struggle is real!!!!

21. Back in the day when I was young I am not a kid anymore and some days I sit and wish I was a kid again 

22. Grace!!!!! If you only knew....

23. Who wants to go see Chi-raw with me? Playing at Belcourt Theatre! Opens December 11th

24. Who has the best Hello? Adele or Lionel Richie

25. I am not a mistake

26. Mason jar salads this week....I have to get back on track

27. Afraid to open up the birthday gift I received at Thanksgiving from my aunt...my birthday was in August and if you knew my aunt you would understand

28. For all you tax refund ballers....your time to "shine" is near! Maybe this year I will get a refund since I bought a car, last time I got back a whopping $1!!

29. Spinach or Kale? This morning spinach won

30. I have an addiction.....Publix hot & spicy wings, you get 20 for $9.89.....just a suggestion

Sneezing too much

1. You can't fix me

2. Starting a new series on Netflix

3. Tired I am

4. Admitting to myself

5. Grace!

6. My skin needs to not hurt

7. Hope my lunch turns out good

8. Crying too much

9. I love her

10. Creed was a great movie

11. I can't let your issues become my issues

12. Stop! Hammertime!

13. Give you good price

14. You don't know my name....

15. Lying for a reason

16. I am not a mistake

17. What shall I watch next?

18. Will you get better?

19. It's a miracle!

20. I can't do this alone 

21. No way! Yes way!

22. That's what friends are for

23.  I need a massage

24. Crapola

25.  Trust us earned

26. Ever wonder how life could be different

27. My calf hurts

28. I can't be who you want me to be

29. Leave us alone!!!

So close

1. Since I am waiting....

2. You got to love family!

3. Cheese and bread

4. My eyes hurt

5. Don't stare

6. The stares at night are beautiful

7. Dude, that quick?

8. Wake yo ass up

9. No time better than the present

10. I love my mother

11. How long will I do this to myself

12. You've got to be kidding me

13. No mimosas today :-(

14. To be the only one....

15. I love my hair

16. Two different worlds

17. It's morning

18. Road trip!!

19. I can see clearly now

20. The tears are there

21. Definitely will need some caffeine

22. Kick rocks

23. Still blessed

24. What was eye thinking

25. Will I ever get married?

26. Being sick is not the business

27. No response....figures

28. Snow please stay away

Ready to go

1. My tooth hurts

2. The moment you realize what you have to do next

3. I am trying to do better

4. I will reach my goals

5. Once again your issues will not become my issues

6. Love this show

7. Too many mirrors

8. Morris Chestnut is beautiful

9. Love her!!

10. Rest is needed

11. New year, new goals

12. Why won't you listen

13. Move! Get out the way!

14. The Read will be road trip soundtrack 

15. You can't know everything

16. You can't fix me

17. You have to deal with your pain 

18. I'm in love with the cocoa!

19. Cable is addictive

20. Saving money is a must

21. Next time will be different

22. I have to live my life

23. Too many unanswered questions

24. Dude what is your problem?

25. Definitely going to see Creed

26. On my own!!!!!

27. Peace out homie

Turkey Day!!

1. It's Thanksgiving!

2. I made it home

3. Ready to go back to Nashville

4. Ready to eat

5. Can't let your issues become my issues

6. I love the view

7. Will not get sick

8. Love her!

9. Can't remember 

10. What am I watching?

11. What happened to the caramel cake

12. Clark Kent

13. Man in the mirror

14. When will I see you again?

15. You ask too many questions 

16. Just read the directions

17. Can't wait for Christmas 

18. It's not cold

19. Let's chill 

20. Almost done

21. Can you be the change?

22. Do you ever wonder what your life would be like if you made one decision differently? 

23. What are you thankful for?

24. Think I will see Creed this weekend

25. I want to play with you?

26. Will you still love me?

Almost time

1. Can't be jealous

2. I want to hear your voice

3. I love my hair!

4. Nap time

5. Will travel in the morning

6. Must stop

7. Praying

8. People are funny

9. That time has come

10. I love her

11. My feet hurt

12. Hope I have everything

13. Peach mango tea is amazing

14. I almost forgot

15. I hope they turn out ok

16. I need a massage 

17. Law & Order marathon!!!

18. Did you ever love me?

19. Lotion is much needed

20. What about the kids?

21. Black Panther!

22. Mac and cheese should not come out of a box

23. Forgot to get medicine

24. Vaccines are good for you

25. I want a zebra

Dude

1. Ready for the turkey 

2. Working late is not fun

3. But did you die?

4. My nose itches

5. If I don't write them in the morning I forget

6. Love your accent

7. Will not get sick

8. What is for dinner?

9. Must get my work done

10. Are you bitter?

11. Things look promising

12. God is...

13. I love my family

14. Must do something with my hair

15. I got this

16. I drank too much

17. Will leave soon

18. The pants are too big

19. That's racist

20. Twitter will get you caught up

21. Must finish my report

22. Out of office will be put on

23. You are better than that

24. I love her

Things I am thankful for

1. Faith, through my life it has been one thing that has kept me

2. Big feet (if I wore a size 5 with my height I would fall over)

3. A job that I love, don't always like it, but I do love what I do

4. Friends who accept me for me, but also challenge me to do better

5. The ability to drink a bottle of red wine in one setting

6. Music! Good music!

7. My family, the good and bad I love them

8. Bacon.....I will miss you next year

9. Bubba, my 52 ounce water bottle gets me through the day

10. The ponytail, do you realize how much hair I have?

11. Mimosas!!! Unlimited mimosas!!! (Although I have come to realization that I probably can't drink the 100 ounce mimosa bomb by myself)

12. Social media, good and bad it has become a part of life

13. Kid Fury and Crissle, their podcasts, their tweets, their posts, love!

14. More than a reasonable portion of health, thank ya!!!!! (In my church mother voice)

15. Slate, my car, reliable transportation is a blessing

16. Ratchet music, so aids in my productivity

17. A smile, some days that's all you got

18. The ability to laugh and the ability to cry(not in front of others) both serve a purpose

19. Loving myself when sometimes it seems that no one else does, if you don't love yourself, who will?

20. My kids, although I mentor them, they teach me so much!!

21. Realizing more each day more and more who I am and who I am choosing to be

22. Netflix! One of my favorite pastimes

23. We all have so many things we are thankful for and I could keep going , but what are some of the things you are thankful for?

My thoughts

1. Church was great

2. Brunch was good

3. I thought it was a real deer....

4. I wonder if I will ever have the courage to verbalize it

5. You are more to me than you know

6. Do I have to go to work tomorrow?

7. Jack Daniels makes it better

8. I don't like when I am 

9. I love Sunday naps

10. I love her

11. Ready for the holidays

12. I can't be what you want me to be

13. I need to be proactive

14. Juice is good especially when it comes from Simply products

15. Will not be bad

16. I still question if you ever loved me

17. Crocodile tears

18. So need a massage

19. No way you can be this stupid

20. I need you right now

21. I wanted to tell you, I really did

22. I spy!

My life

1. Getting ready

2. Did you ever care?

3. Excited about what the future holds

4. You are special to me

5. Change your way of thinking

6. To be held by you again

7. Must get out of bed

8. What shall I have for breakfast?

9. The process has started

10. My tooth hurts

11. I remember this episode

12. The time you told me no

13. Oops!

14. Who you love shouldn't be hidden

15. Cheese on apple pie?

16. You think very highly of yourself

17. I get you

18. You are always being watched 

19. My life, my decision

20. Take it for face value

21. Nooooooooooo!!

Thoughts on Scandal

1. Relationships built on lies will not last...even I know that

2. Hadn't Olivia been drinking wine consistently before her procedure?

3. David and the vp....I like it

4. I like Red now, her character has grown 

5. I do think Byron Douglass III has a heart....still don't trust him 

6. Why they have to kill big brother from Stomp the Yard like that?

7. How many bottles of moonshine did Mellie leave?

8. Mellie will be president

9. Can't start my bottle or red wine before 7pm.....won't make it through Scandal

10. How many of us want what is unavailable? (Raises my hand)

11. You think Fitz will find out what she did?

12. How does one survive off of popcorn and red wine?

13. Ava Maria, really?

14. Who is Lazarus?

15. How do people just kill so easily?

16. Quinn is still not likable

17. Sometimes being a parent is knowing the child is better off without you....hard pill to swallow

18. Secret Service dude......what he gone do

19. Don't trip, you have been Liv in various areas of your life, think about it

20. Winter finale was blah, but Scandalnis still a fav!

Grande vs venti

1. My love of salted caramel white chocolate mocha is so real!

2. End to toxic relationships.....romantic, family, and friends 

3. NYC in March I think

4. Friend suggested I cut out brunch.....never!!!

5. I miss my sister

6. Tried Carol's Daughter on my hair.....nope

7. I think I want one of those adult coloring books

8. I wonder if she ever found her coco butter baby oil

9. Meetings should never be before 8am, never!! 8am is still pushing it

10. Are you truly happy?

11. Skinny jeans....when will this fashion trend end?

12. These passes to cheat in a marriage.....nope!

13. What red wine will I consume tonight.....Scandal!!!

14. If you only got one thing for Christmas what would you want??

15. Trusting God is not always easy

16. When Maury tells her "when it comes to baby tybotinika, Tyrone you are not the father" I wonder what Bonika is thinking after it is the 10th time she has been on the show?

17. Pumpkin or sweet potato pie? (Grandma's not Patti's)

18. No you may not touch my hair, it is real, it is mine, I am not mixed, no you may not have it.....

19. Give someone a compliment today, unexpected, just say something nice 

I get it now

1. I think they know

2. The rain keeps coming

3. I love my friends

4. Chicken will be missed

5. Why do people question me?

6. My hair is curly today...people are shocked

7. Get yo life

8. I need to do better

9. Are you kidding me?

10. Crack is whack

11. Getting back to normal

12. Please put your phone on silent

13. You don't scare me

14. I do need a hug

15. The countdown has begun

16. Must drink water

17. Brunch! 

18. I love myself

Tears

1. You can't fix me

2. Cheryl Ann Jones has some issues.....

3. What if I told you I was....

4. I have a very low tolerance for stupid people

5. I was given permission to pop off! Think I will!

6. Do you think homophobia is more prevelant in the black church compared to other churches?

7. Drunk texting is a real! 

8. 100 ounce mimosa bomb.....is it bad that I had a dream about it last night?

9. Think my tattoo design and placement is decided

10. Napa Valley spring 2017.....

11. Finishing your first 52 ounce bubba before 10am.....will I have 3 today?

12. When people recognize your sneeze from across the building, oops!

13. Maybe I should go into hiding.....when everything is irritating you it can't be good 

14. Charlie Sheen.....didn't watch interview....no comment

15. My president is black and my lambo is blue

16. When was the last time you chose to eat at Chili's? I mean you wanted to go out to eat and said hmmm I think I will go to Chili's?

17. I can sing! My first EP is coming out Spring 2016 entitled...."Butter, Bacon, and Burboun; keys to a better life"

My nose itches

1. I have a new perspective

2. It is Monday!!!

3. Losing my Religion is still on repeat

4. She's my queen to be!!!!!

5. Spike Lee's Oscar acceptance preach.....he bringing everyone with him, love it!

6. Your past is your past. Learn from it look toward your future

7. Not going to do it

8. Love her!

9. Water consumption will be on fleek today

10. Please offer something more than your looks

11. Time to refocus

12. Why is the update taking so long??

13. I get it now, you never liked me

14. Money does not buy happiness

15. All I want for Christmas is you

16. Alcohol is just a bandaid

Love her

1. Today's sermon was on point....got several jewels I need to apply to my own life

2. Today's mimosas were on point too.....not from the standpoint of being great (wasn't impressed with Stonefox) but the mere fact that the carafe was enough

3. Writing random thoughts after consumption of alcohol can be brutally honest or all wrong.....let's see where this goes

4. When your friend sends you a pic of a 80 ounce mimosa bomb and you go to google and find out it is actually 100 ounces...then you rationalize this can be easy because I consume 2-3 52 ounces of water in my bubba daily....I see a challenge over the holidays

5. I believe everything happens for a reason, sober Ursula was thinking about doing something drastic...

6. Pattie's pies I think the hype is dying down. This might be a good thing (I think I have some left in the fridge though)

7. Netflix independent movies always get me sucked in no matter how bad they are, The Comedian was awful but kept watching and Naked as We Came had a good message but not a great movie either, Mississippi Damned was very depressing but good...actually made me cry, Blackbird was great even though acting was blah...What shall I watch next?

8. Craving a $5 pizza from Litte Ceaser's

9. Massage envy, is it worth it?

10. Drove by Fisk Homecoming yesterday by accident.....don't think I have ever gone even while in undergrad

11. Learned my little cousin is a card shark, she is 8

12. There is such a thing as canibas hot cocoa....I actually want to try it (for research purposes only)

13. See a short Facebook break coming

14. Admitting to myself a reality that I don't know if I am ready for

15. Must write on the original blog today....but after a wonderful Sunday nap

Held against my will

1. My bed forever holds me hostage on the weekends......not good

2. Kirk Franklin's breakfast club interview....listen

3. When will I wear my "I like my men tall, dark, and Idris Elba" shirt.....can't wear it to work or church :-/

4. Prayers for Paris

5. Sometimes I listen to your past voicemails just to hear your voice

6. Pattie's pie.....ain't grandma Halmon's but for $4 it will work

7. People are actually reading my blogs

8. Quad City DJs and Luke Campbell have some great Christmas classics...

9. My massage therapist does wonders.....this will definitely be worked into my budget

10. Brunch!!!!!! Not today, but tomorrow, after church, new spot, mimosas, woo hoo!!!

11. Who is having a viewing party for the Wiz??? I'll bring a dessert!

12. Love her!

13. There is always a Law & Order episode on 

14. Reflective last night for what is to come...being honest with myself and reality. Tears and smiles 

Chill

1. The moment you realize who you love

2. It is so time for a change

3. Don't be brainwashed 

4. This Patti Labelle pie...

5. It's Friday!

6. You are so much more than that

7. I have to work this weekend

8. Crying is therapeutic

9. What you said!

10. No way you can be this stupid

11. My life choices have not been great

12. I get why things have turned out like this

13. Smiling in spite of

Thought stuff

1. I keep making mistakes

2. Taking all of me not to cry

3. Everybody say Moesha!

4. Water is your friend

5. The struggle is real

6. Lunch sucked

7. You are better than that

8. Did I count correctly yesterday?

9. I don't want to go to this meeting

10. I love her

11. The colors make me smile

12. Get it! Get it!

Crisis of faith

1. How would you define being a Christian?

2. This Starbucks cup mess.....don't bring my blessed salted caramel white chocolate mocha in your foolishness!!

3. If your faith has you hating more than you are loving your fellow man, then you need to do a self evaluation

4. When you believe God for something and it is not happening in your timing.....not easy

5. Irritates me when people say I am Christian because I go to church every Sunday.....really? 

6. I really need to be more intentional about studying in regards to my faith, studying period has never been one of my strong points

7. Praise and worship is not just a song and a dance.....why do we equate it to that? 

8. Standing strong in your beliefs doesn't mean putting someone else down for theirs

9. My faith is evolving and growing, with most things being stagnant is not good

10. Think we often focus on church and not Christ.....

11. A lot on my mind these days, faith, church, Christ, love.....just my thoughts

Are you there?

1. I am not super woman

2. The pain is not going away

3. If I could love you I would

4. So tired, so tired

5. Chris Stapleton!!!

6. I am not the one!

7. You give me a headache

8. I make myself laugh

9. You are so much more than a friend

10. One more meeting....

Yes I can!

1. When you finally have a weekend to rest, but you can't because of pain...not cool

2. A decision has been made

3. The BET documentary "Holler if you Hear Me: Black and Gay in the Church" watch it, very interesting

4. The new car smell is gone :-(

5. Grace and mercy!!! Can't thank you enough

6. No brunch this past weekend...this week is starting off rough

7. Rethinking going home for thanksgiving....

8. "Cleavage is like the sun. It's there and you can see it, but never stare directly at it for too long" (came up in my Facebook memories)

9. Think one of my friends asked this the other day, nature vs. nurture? Which has more influence on a person? Do you ever wonder why two people can grow up in the same environment and turn out to be total opposites?

Lights out

1. Almost forgot to write

2. When I don't think about you it scares me

3. This pain....

4. So in my feelings today

5. I get it sometimes

6. Great convo yesterday, all or nothing

7. Am I going to have to bring out my winter coat?

8. Love this show!

Happy pills

1. My back hurts

2. Spent too damn much

3. Police stop following me 

4. Praying for that person

5. Going up!!!

6. Why is there so much traffic?

7. Great discussion

Pain is temporary

1. Got a lie bump on my tongue

2. Ready for a weekend of rest

3. God is definitely in control of this

4. You don't know what I am going though

5. Must do better because I know better

6. Not again!!!

Eyes wide open

1. Podcasts help me get through the day

2. Lunch with friends are great

3. Getting my life together is my goal right now

4. I am in love with so much right now

5. Alcohol is your friend

Will not get sick

1. Butter, cheese, and bread!!! 

2. It keeps going down....

3. My feelings these days are too much to communicate at times, so I really need to write them down

4. Missing coco butter baby oil is a mystery

I do love her

1. Crying is becoming the norm for me....this is not good

2. I need to make it through this week

3. 6 weeks!!! 6 weeks!!!!

Clouded judgment

1. When Zola said $15,000 in a weekend I really had to reevaluate my life choices.....but the way my body, rhythm, and morals are set up, this career path is highly unlikely, but think about it! 4 weekends in random cities where no one knows you and I would be debt free! Diamond may have been on to something....dolla, dolla, dolla bills y'all!

2. Words mean things and words do hurt! You never know what someone is going through or the struggles they have that you have no clue about. Use wisdom when you speak. #thatsall

Guess what?

1. Wearing I love bougie black girls tshirt to church might not be he best way to come out