The Way to Mastership...
Came across this old school Lauryn Hill speech and I am SO inspired. The perfect way to start the week.
Heeeelp, SNOWED IN Atlanta!!!!
OMG, it's snowing in the ATL and I am starting to get cabin fever. To make matters worse I wasn't able to make it back home last night and my duchess is home alone. : (
It started downtown last night around 8 and by the time I packed my stuff up to leave the library (8:30), and got in the car it was coming down FAST & hard. I made one stop at Trader Joes (5 minutes) and got back on the road. I got about 3 miles before I couldn't go any further towards the freeway. Car, trucks and buses were sliding all around, tires were spinning, IT WAS A NIGHTMARE! My low profile "high performance" tires obviously were not made to perform in the snow.
I ended up using a lifeline to "phone a friend" who lives in the city and was pretty close by to where I was almost stranded. It literally took an hour for them to get there to let me in while I sat in my car eating jalepeno Tostitos and listening to Anne Rice's Angel Time on CD.
I will be so glad when I can get in my car and drive away. I appreciate the crash pad, but I wish I were in my OWN place with my OWN things, curled up by the fireplace. SNOW BE DAMNED! I wanna go HOME!
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{Duchess}
It started downtown last night around 8 and by the time I packed my stuff up to leave the library (8:30), and got in the car it was coming down FAST & hard. I made one stop at Trader Joes (5 minutes) and got back on the road. I got about 3 miles before I couldn't go any further towards the freeway. Car, trucks and buses were sliding all around, tires were spinning, IT WAS A NIGHTMARE! My low profile "high performance" tires obviously were not made to perform in the snow.
I ended up using a lifeline to "phone a friend" who lives in the city and was pretty close by to where I was almost stranded. It literally took an hour for them to get there to let me in while I sat in my car eating jalepeno Tostitos and listening to Anne Rice's Angel Time on CD.
I will be so glad when I can get in my car and drive away. I appreciate the crash pad, but I wish I were in my OWN place with my OWN things, curled up by the fireplace. SNOW BE DAMNED! I wanna go HOME!
{Photo courtesy of Caboose Chronicle.com}
New Pages...
Hey everyone,
I'm so excited about this year and my plans to expand this blog... amongst other ventures in my life. Check out the new pages as they become available.
I loved my library page so much I decided to include it as a regular post (also, in light of the fact that I am impatient to see how it looks as I try to figure out why I am unable to view it as a free-standing page-- I digress). Anyhoo, Feel free to chime in and let me know what you are reading/plan to read this year.
Presenting... {tea.loves books}
A couple of years ago I made a New Year's resolution to read at least 1 book per month. Can't really substantiate whether or not I achieved that goal, but it definitely got me to dust off some good-intentioned purchases from my bookshelf, find my library card, plus send some business to the great Amazon.com.
The point is, that resolution was the kick that I needed to re-commit to reading more. Alas, while many speculate over the decline of traditional publishing and the book as we know it, I for one, am here to support the cause! As a writer, I am often asked the question, "what are you reading?" This new section is designed to inform ye' public of precisely that...
The first 2 books I knocked off in 2011 were both by Augusten Burroughs.
{clapping my hands and thanking GOD for the ability to listen to books on CD while driving}
His stories are hysterically fanciful, and well... magical (as the 1st title implies).
My gone but not forgotten FAV. 5 from 2010...
Stay tuned...as there is much more to come... Happy 2011!
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I'm so excited about this year and my plans to expand this blog... amongst other ventures in my life. Check out the new pages as they become available.
I loved my library page so much I decided to include it as a regular post (also, in light of the fact that I am impatient to see how it looks as I try to figure out why I am unable to view it as a free-standing page-- I digress). Anyhoo, Feel free to chime in and let me know what you are reading/plan to read this year.
Presenting... {tea.loves books}
A couple of years ago I made a New Year's resolution to read at least 1 book per month. Can't really substantiate whether or not I achieved that goal, but it definitely got me to dust off some good-intentioned purchases from my bookshelf, find my library card, plus send some business to the great Amazon.com.
The point is, that resolution was the kick that I needed to re-commit to reading more. Alas, while many speculate over the decline of traditional publishing and the book as we know it, I for one, am here to support the cause! As a writer, I am often asked the question, "what are you reading?" This new section is designed to inform ye' public of precisely that...
The first 2 books I knocked off in 2011 were both by Augusten Burroughs.
{clapping my hands and thanking GOD for the ability to listen to books on CD while driving}
His stories are hysterically fanciful, and well... magical (as the 1st title implies).
My gone but not forgotten FAV. 5 from 2010...
{although i did not break-up with anyone this year... this book did give me some needed perspective about dating + stupid boys and what happens when you put the 2 together. I highly recommend it to all my single ladies.}
Stay tuned...as there is much more to come... Happy 2011!
Street Harassment- Tell 'Em Why You Mad!
I came across this post on Clutch Mag that describes a problem that young women, myself included, come across on a daily basis-- STREET HARASSMENT.
I've had many days when I've wished that I were invisible as I moved through my day running errands, pumping gas, etc. It's an unfortunate situation and I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who is disturbed by the leering and unwanted cat calls that, for some reason, guys think is flattering. It is not.
Everyone knows of my desire to move to NY-- at least temporarily. When I think about the amount of walking and objectification that I may have to endure as a result of my extra-pedestrian activities, I must admit, I feel a bit apprehensive. I've been to NY several times and did a great deal of walking without incident but that was only within a short span of time-- a couple of days. I can remember my pre-car days on Marta and the sexual terrorism that was always a lurking possibility at every stop. These days it's hard enough warding off unwanted advances walking from a building to my car. Am I ready to relive the crazy on the subways of NY? I've gotta think about this one...
In the meantime check out this vid. about street harassment... and let me know if you can relate.
Tell 'Em Why You Mad Ep 004 Harassment from Tell Em Why You Mad on Vimeo.
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I've had many days when I've wished that I were invisible as I moved through my day running errands, pumping gas, etc. It's an unfortunate situation and I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who is disturbed by the leering and unwanted cat calls that, for some reason, guys think is flattering. It is not.
Everyone knows of my desire to move to NY-- at least temporarily. When I think about the amount of walking and objectification that I may have to endure as a result of my extra-pedestrian activities, I must admit, I feel a bit apprehensive. I've been to NY several times and did a great deal of walking without incident but that was only within a short span of time-- a couple of days. I can remember my pre-car days on Marta and the sexual terrorism that was always a lurking possibility at every stop. These days it's hard enough warding off unwanted advances walking from a building to my car. Am I ready to relive the crazy on the subways of NY? I've gotta think about this one...
In the meantime check out this vid. about street harassment... and let me know if you can relate.
Tell 'Em Why You Mad Ep 004 Harassment from Tell Em Why You Mad on Vimeo.
One of the best things I've done so far...
When I look back on my life I can honestly say that going away to school was one of the best decisions I ever made. I remember my seventh grade typing class teacher, Mrs Schaffer, always said that her college years were among the best of her life... I have to agree.
My story... pt.1
For Colored Girls...
Coming soon: one of my favs... For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf, a monumental, soul gripping choreopoem turned movie from the days of my (not-so-distant) youth : ). I read this book in college and could not believe that such provocative, raw emotion could exist in such a tiny package. TGITylerPerry! He, of course, is masterminding the silver screen adaptation of this Ntozake Shange classic. I must admit, when I saw the promo posters, I caught a chill--especially from Ms. Thandie & Ms. Janet's! Check 'em out... I can hardly wait!
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Finding Fulfillment & Freedom
Good morning, It's 3:30 am and for some reason, I'm still awake. Several hours ago I
finished a huge project that took several weeks of long hours hoovering
over a keyboard and paper shuffling. It feels odd to not have a deadline
looming over my head. Coldplay, Parachutes is deeply comforting to me on
this introspective morning. That along with a dose of Tranquility du Jour
#191 "Life is a verb" on iTunes to help me channel my inner go-getter. I recently spoke to a former co-worker that I had not been in contact with
in months and she told me that I helped to inspire her to pursue her doctoral degree full-time when I left teaching to pursue writing. Imagine that. I've never really considered myself to be so important as to "inspire" anyone. Encouraging, yes. Inspiring... that's kinda major. I can say that Kimberly's Tranquility channel helped to propel me to take charge of my happiness
tremendously when I was a kindergarten teacher sitting @ my desk during nap
time, longing to live outside of the box. Like my friend/co-worker said, "All it took was faith." These days are very different from my former life as a teacher. I feel free. Happier than I've
been in a long time. In some ways I've felt somewhat guilty for the everyday
pleasure that I get from staying up late (usually working) and sleeping, most
days until my body tells me to awaken. I (along with others) questioned my
passion & commitment to teaching-- like I was supposed to do that one
thing for the rest of my life. Teaching was satisfying in a do-gooder kind
of way. Living as an artist, student & entreprenuer is fulfilling in a
deeply personal way. It's like I'm on the right path to something amazing.
Teaching, I think, was a small part of my god-given gift. It is something
that will always naturally be a part of me, whether I work with children or
in other capacities. I'm glad my friend, who is also a new wife & mom has also found her way
towards greater fulfillment. I don't feel so bad about sharing my joy when I
know that she, one of the BEST teachers that I know is just as elated as I am
to be free. She tells me that now she has time like she never had before to be
with her loved ones while pursuing something that is enriching her intellect
and professional goals.
We both agree that going to school full-time is no cake walk,
but the benefits are so sweet.
*~Never underestimate the power of passion~*
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