For all you ppl who have shaken your heads and wondered sumthing along the lines of, "What's happening to these kids today?" my answer to you is this: look at their parents.
You can't have home training if no one in your home has good sense.
I was listening to a public hearing of the Detroit City Council. Since they're here for the public, they held a hearing where absolutely anybody could stand up and express how they felt about the issues with COBO Hall. Problems arose because there was such a lack of decorum in the auditorium that you really couldn't hear anyone - much less understand their position.
It sounded like your middle school cafeteria.
It sounded like the playground at recess.
It sounded like the Apollo Theater.
When actual representatives from Lansing tried to clear up the myths about the COBO deal and spell out what is really being proposed, they were met with boos and name calling and general disrespect. You couldn't hear the ppl on the microphone because the ppl in the audience were even louder. I honestly feared for certain ppl's safety because the hostility was palpable.
So if "adults" go to a meeting and call each other names simply because they disagree with another person, what do you expect their kids to do? If grown ppl can't have a discussion where one person speaks at a time, you shouldn't be surprised if you go to your child's school and witness the same scene.
Parents don't know how to act, and grannies aren't grannies anymore. That's what it boils down to...
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009
TBS Really Bangs with Black Ppl
After the success of Tyler Perry's "House of Payne" and "Meet the Browns" TV shows, now TBS has struck a deal with Ice Cube to bring "Are We There Yet?" to the small screen.
In a move that proves that, yes, The CW did cancel all of its black programs, Terry Crews (of "Everybody Hates Chris" fame) will play Cube's character from the movie.
"Are We There Yet?" made more than $82 million at the box office, so apparently several stations were actually bidding to pick up the show. BET lost....USA lost...but TBS was like, hey, we got 3,000 Tyler Perry shows on every day all day and yall are watching, so we'll take it!
Here's the article if you want to read for yourself. I didn't see the movie or the sequel, but it looks like today is still a good day for Ice Cube....
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118005998.html?categoryId=14&cs=1&nid=2248
In a move that proves that, yes, The CW did cancel all of its black programs, Terry Crews (of "Everybody Hates Chris" fame) will play Cube's character from the movie.
"Are We There Yet?" made more than $82 million at the box office, so apparently several stations were actually bidding to pick up the show. BET lost....USA lost...but TBS was like, hey, we got 3,000 Tyler Perry shows on every day all day and yall are watching, so we'll take it!
Here's the article if you want to read for yourself. I didn't see the movie or the sequel, but it looks like today is still a good day for Ice Cube....
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118005998.html?categoryId=14&cs=1&nid=2248
Friday, July 10, 2009
A Baby Daddy Scorned
My mama called this one. She said Sarah Palin resigned so she could pursue that book deal, which would make her money way longer than government ever could.
Mama, you were right. Bristol Palin's baby daddy, Levi Johnston, who lived with the Palins all of two weeks, said he heard Sarah say on numerous occasions that it would be nice to take advantage of all the offers coming her way. One such offer was a reality show (which, unfortunately, many of yall would watch.) He also said her book deal alone was worth millions.
By the way, young Levi is also working on a book deal and a movie deal...first the Palins forced him to get engaged to their daughter, then when Sarah lost they decided to drop the front. they kicked him out, called off the wedding, and now they barely let him see his baby...so really he's a baby daddy scorned. However, I'm still gonna take his word on this.
Holla Holla
A funny thing happened to me recently.
Less than two weeks ago I went to the bank, and a not-so-attractive young man approached me and asked for my number. I said no. He asked why. (Not sure why he thought that was a godd question...why do yall even ask that?) I said I had a bf. He hit me with that, I was just trynna be friends-type line. I don't recall how I got him to go away.
Well, yesterday I was at work and that same gumpy young man (now dressed in business casual attire, as was I) changed his course of direction to turn around, shake my hand and say, "Hi, my name is Miles. I wanted to know if I could get your number." I kept walking and said no. He asked why not. I said, "I'm straight." He paused, said OK and turned back around.
Maybe I should be flattered that he thuoght I was pretty twice in a row-like it wasn't a fluke or sumthing. But it's funny that he forgot his previous rejection.
Less than two weeks ago I went to the bank, and a not-so-attractive young man approached me and asked for my number. I said no. He asked why. (Not sure why he thought that was a godd question...why do yall even ask that?) I said I had a bf. He hit me with that, I was just trynna be friends-type line. I don't recall how I got him to go away.
Well, yesterday I was at work and that same gumpy young man (now dressed in business casual attire, as was I) changed his course of direction to turn around, shake my hand and say, "Hi, my name is Miles. I wanted to know if I could get your number." I kept walking and said no. He asked why not. I said, "I'm straight." He paused, said OK and turned back around.
Maybe I should be flattered that he thuoght I was pretty twice in a row-like it wasn't a fluke or sumthing. But it's funny that he forgot his previous rejection.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Re:Re: Steve McNair
Now the authorities have drawn some conclusions and made sum statements about what they think happened to Steve McNair.... It doesn't entirely negate my earlier post, when I heard the death was the doing of a jealous ex, but I won't do any more speculating of my own.
Again, I don't know what things were like in his home life to where he felt he had to kick it with a 20-yr-old waitress.
But listen, the problem with jumpoffs is that at sum point, they'll want to be elevated to wifey. I can't say that they'll all flip out when they realize that won't happen, because there are a lot of women who are content with being girlfriend #2...And there are many trifling women who will give their tricks and treats away entirely for free, no strings attached.
But then again, a lot of women say they're fine with your down-low arrangement, and when feelings really get involved they wish things could be different.....I'm just telling you what I know.
Again, I don't know what things were like in his home life to where he felt he had to kick it with a 20-yr-old waitress.
But listen, the problem with jumpoffs is that at sum point, they'll want to be elevated to wifey. I can't say that they'll all flip out when they realize that won't happen, because there are a lot of women who are content with being girlfriend #2...And there are many trifling women who will give their tricks and treats away entirely for free, no strings attached.
But then again, a lot of women say they're fine with your down-low arrangement, and when feelings really get involved they wish things could be different.....I'm just telling you what I know.
You Snakes Keep Hidin in the Grass, Man
Have you ever had an experience where you knew somebody was trying to trap you into saying the wrong thing?
At work a young lady noticed my tattoo. It's my initial, in purple, wearing a crown. She said,"Why didn't you get something with Jesus on it?" Caught me off guard. I'm like, "Why would I need a tattoo of Him?" She said, "Oh, I don't know. You always talkin bout Him, I just thought you'd get a cross or something." I'm like, naw, i'm good with this. She said, "That is precious, though." OK...
Later on another young lady was talking to her. She raised her voice loudly and looked over at me while saying, "Girl, you know Driadonna don't like anybody who work up in here."
Again, caught me off guard...I had no idea where that came from because it wasn't an entirely true statement. I liked everyone who hadn't given me a reason not to, and I was polite to everyone in spite of their behavior. (However, when you get a phone call from one of the people you do like telling you how the girls at work talked about you soo bad cuz they didn't like your hair...well, at that point, it's f* all yall petty 'oes).
However, it gave me the feeling that this was a discussion the girls had been having outside of my presence, and here was my time to confirm or deny. I just said, "amen," and continued what I was doing. Interpret that however you please.
At work a young lady noticed my tattoo. It's my initial, in purple, wearing a crown. She said,"Why didn't you get something with Jesus on it?" Caught me off guard. I'm like, "Why would I need a tattoo of Him?" She said, "Oh, I don't know. You always talkin bout Him, I just thought you'd get a cross or something." I'm like, naw, i'm good with this. She said, "That is precious, though." OK...
Later on another young lady was talking to her. She raised her voice loudly and looked over at me while saying, "Girl, you know Driadonna don't like anybody who work up in here."
Again, caught me off guard...I had no idea where that came from because it wasn't an entirely true statement. I liked everyone who hadn't given me a reason not to, and I was polite to everyone in spite of their behavior. (However, when you get a phone call from one of the people you do like telling you how the girls at work talked about you soo bad cuz they didn't like your hair...well, at that point, it's f* all yall petty 'oes).
However, it gave me the feeling that this was a discussion the girls had been having outside of my presence, and here was my time to confirm or deny. I just said, "amen," and continued what I was doing. Interpret that however you please.
Im Not Trying to Appeal to You Conservatives
But have you noticed that the store Forever 21 kinda seems to be down with Jesus?
The bottom of the bags say John 3:16, which is, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son."
The accessories branch of Forever is called "For Love," the new contemporary line is "Love 21" and the new plus-size line is called "Faith 21."
I'm not suggesting that all Christians should now shop exclusively at this store; I just noticed that connection and wonder if you have too...or if you know the history behind it. They oughta be thanking Jesus - cuz that store makes money, baby!
The bottom of the bags say John 3:16, which is, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son."
The accessories branch of Forever is called "For Love," the new contemporary line is "Love 21" and the new plus-size line is called "Faith 21."
I'm not suggesting that all Christians should now shop exclusively at this store; I just noticed that connection and wonder if you have too...or if you know the history behind it. They oughta be thanking Jesus - cuz that store makes money, baby!
Sleeping with One Eye Open
Of late, a certain young lady and I have really started to become friends again. For most of our lives, we argued like "cats and dogs," according to one observer. We started out close, then a shift occurred. Now the pendulum is swinging the other way.
We laugh all the time. We hang out together, just the two of us. We do considerate things for one another. She'll treat me to drinks or food and I'll pick her up from work or whatever. We talk more. And when people come at me, she has my back! I'm not used to that...but it makes me happy that she's in my corner, like she's supposed to be. Once upon a time she was a traitor and always aligned herself with the haters, (when she herself wasn't leading the attack.) Most of the time we get along well, and I am happy to have her friendship...but I've noticed something. I can point to at least three instances where young men have done sum dead wrong things to her. At first she's like, I'm done with them. She'll even ask you for advice like she's really listening. Then the next thing you know, they're her boos again. She's about to go out with him, he just called her to talk and she obliged. I call her a stupid, wishy-washy female. She says, "I'm very forgiving."
This troubles me. It makes me wonder if she can turn that quickly, what's to stop her from flipping back out on me? If she is so forgiving, how long will it be before she's right back kickin it with the people who have decided they are anti-DevaDonna? We should be real here, her allegiance to me only came around the time she stopped being so ride or die with them....
I'd hate for things to revert to the old way, but really, there's no way of guaranteeing it won't. But in the spirit of taking things one day at a time, I'll enjoy a good thing while it lasts....
We laugh all the time. We hang out together, just the two of us. We do considerate things for one another. She'll treat me to drinks or food and I'll pick her up from work or whatever. We talk more. And when people come at me, she has my back! I'm not used to that...but it makes me happy that she's in my corner, like she's supposed to be. Once upon a time she was a traitor and always aligned herself with the haters, (when she herself wasn't leading the attack.) Most of the time we get along well, and I am happy to have her friendship...but I've noticed something. I can point to at least three instances where young men have done sum dead wrong things to her. At first she's like, I'm done with them. She'll even ask you for advice like she's really listening. Then the next thing you know, they're her boos again. She's about to go out with him, he just called her to talk and she obliged. I call her a stupid, wishy-washy female. She says, "I'm very forgiving."
This troubles me. It makes me wonder if she can turn that quickly, what's to stop her from flipping back out on me? If she is so forgiving, how long will it be before she's right back kickin it with the people who have decided they are anti-DevaDonna? We should be real here, her allegiance to me only came around the time she stopped being so ride or die with them....
I'd hate for things to revert to the old way, but really, there's no way of guaranteeing it won't. But in the spirit of taking things one day at a time, I'll enjoy a good thing while it lasts....
O.T.B
Ask any high school senior what that abbreviation means, if you don't know.
I admire ppl who have the discipline to go to a job they dislike. That's what it boils down to, having the discipline to recognize that today's current job is just a stepping stone to where you're trying to go, or just a means to an end. That type of mindset enables you to do what you gotta do, as they say.
Well, I'm not there yet. I quit one of my jobs last week. I've never quit before (wait-I'll tell you what happened with McDonald's and we can decide if I was fired or if I quit). And as much as I need money...and as many people who are out here in need of a job, it just seems crass and stupid to quit when you already have one.
It was an easy job. I was a waitress, and while most of them make $2.00/hour, I made above minimum wage. This means whether tips were good or not, I still had a decent paycheck. I walked out with cash in pocket every night, which is unlikely to happen at any other job. I worked at night, leaving me with all day to work another job and run errands. (When I wasnt sleepy from working all night, right?) It was only three days a week, too, then it was supposed to be reduced to two. Tips varied widely from night to night: one night I made $14. The last nite I went out with a bang, having done the least amount of work and making $146.50....But I had to literally convince myself to go every single day.
The bosses and their rules were awful, the co-workers weren't the best company (I will never understand why it's like that when a buncha chicks get together) and nice customers were few and far between. Tore my feet up wearing heels for eight hours a night; eight hours I coulda been sleeping or spending time with family or applying for a better job, or even watching DVR. Beyond that, by the time dues, fees, taxes and tips were taken out, it was clear to me I could make as much money at a minimum wage gig anywhere else. But these are minor reasons, I know.
I was supposed to go on Sunday, and I agonized over the decision like someone had asked if I wanted to die by lethal injection or by the electric chair. I said to my sister, "I can go to work tonight and make over $100. Should I go?"
In all her 8-year-old wisdom, she broke that thing down to its least common denominator. She said, "You can go if you want to, but if you don't want to, then..." she shrugged and continued her pursuit of fireflies.
I realized that as much as I could do with $100 plus $8.77/hr, I simply did not want to go. As I called off, I acknowledged it was a dumb decision. But I stayed home anyway. I washed dishes that I'd allowed to pile up and I slept sooooo peacefully. I was starting a new job in the morning, and instead of having to rush there from the other gig, I was able to iron my clothes the night before, do sum research and walk in bright-eyed and energetic.
Every day since I have quit, I have felt sososo good. I wake up early every morning, with a smile. I say thank you Lord for every little thing. Because I am indeed grateful to have happiness and peace. I still have two jobs, and I walk into both of them happy as hell. I don't mind the day's activities, whether it's folding clothes or entering data into Excel. I just feel carefree. From the 13th floor office where I am now, I can see Hart Plaza, the Detroit River, Canada, and the sun shining on both countries. I'm surrounded by ppl who are working for change, and while it's only a summer job, I'm genuinely excited to be here.
Quitting instantly improved my quality of life. I still have a car note to pay for, grad school to apply for and astronomical car insurance to pay for. I'm still trying to get into my career, forget another job! But I'm happy in the meantime. Whew!
I admire ppl who have the discipline to go to a job they dislike. That's what it boils down to, having the discipline to recognize that today's current job is just a stepping stone to where you're trying to go, or just a means to an end. That type of mindset enables you to do what you gotta do, as they say.
Well, I'm not there yet. I quit one of my jobs last week. I've never quit before (wait-I'll tell you what happened with McDonald's and we can decide if I was fired or if I quit). And as much as I need money...and as many people who are out here in need of a job, it just seems crass and stupid to quit when you already have one.
It was an easy job. I was a waitress, and while most of them make $2.00/hour, I made above minimum wage. This means whether tips were good or not, I still had a decent paycheck. I walked out with cash in pocket every night, which is unlikely to happen at any other job. I worked at night, leaving me with all day to work another job and run errands. (When I wasnt sleepy from working all night, right?) It was only three days a week, too, then it was supposed to be reduced to two. Tips varied widely from night to night: one night I made $14. The last nite I went out with a bang, having done the least amount of work and making $146.50....But I had to literally convince myself to go every single day.
The bosses and their rules were awful, the co-workers weren't the best company (I will never understand why it's like that when a buncha chicks get together) and nice customers were few and far between. Tore my feet up wearing heels for eight hours a night; eight hours I coulda been sleeping or spending time with family or applying for a better job, or even watching DVR. Beyond that, by the time dues, fees, taxes and tips were taken out, it was clear to me I could make as much money at a minimum wage gig anywhere else. But these are minor reasons, I know.
I was supposed to go on Sunday, and I agonized over the decision like someone had asked if I wanted to die by lethal injection or by the electric chair. I said to my sister, "I can go to work tonight and make over $100. Should I go?"
In all her 8-year-old wisdom, she broke that thing down to its least common denominator. She said, "You can go if you want to, but if you don't want to, then..." she shrugged and continued her pursuit of fireflies.
I realized that as much as I could do with $100 plus $8.77/hr, I simply did not want to go. As I called off, I acknowledged it was a dumb decision. But I stayed home anyway. I washed dishes that I'd allowed to pile up and I slept sooooo peacefully. I was starting a new job in the morning, and instead of having to rush there from the other gig, I was able to iron my clothes the night before, do sum research and walk in bright-eyed and energetic.
Every day since I have quit, I have felt sososo good. I wake up early every morning, with a smile. I say thank you Lord for every little thing. Because I am indeed grateful to have happiness and peace. I still have two jobs, and I walk into both of them happy as hell. I don't mind the day's activities, whether it's folding clothes or entering data into Excel. I just feel carefree. From the 13th floor office where I am now, I can see Hart Plaza, the Detroit River, Canada, and the sun shining on both countries. I'm surrounded by ppl who are working for change, and while it's only a summer job, I'm genuinely excited to be here.
Quitting instantly improved my quality of life. I still have a car note to pay for, grad school to apply for and astronomical car insurance to pay for. I'm still trying to get into my career, forget another job! But I'm happy in the meantime. Whew!
Another Call to Action
If you're reading this on Facebook, then chances are you know what I look like. With this in mind, can you recommend a nice blush, eye shadow and especially sum lip glosses or lipsticks that will look nice with my skin tone?
Fellas, if your girl is close to my complexion (which she's probably not, cuz yall dont mess with chocolate girls anymore, let alone non-light skinned ones) but in the event that she is, ask her what lip gloss she uses if you think it looks good.
Nothing too dark or too light...and nothing that just looks like glitter. (Glittery glosses are for 12-yr-olds). The worst is super-thick gloss, (typically MAC) cuz my hair gets stuck like a fly in a spiderweb, and that is not cute. Most glosses, no matter what they look like in their container, end up just looking shiny, but not having any color because of my complexion, I believe. Therefore, if you have something that's working for you, please share!!!
Thanks! (Sorry if you thought my plea was for sumthing less superficial, lol)
Fellas, if your girl is close to my complexion (which she's probably not, cuz yall dont mess with chocolate girls anymore, let alone non-light skinned ones) but in the event that she is, ask her what lip gloss she uses if you think it looks good.
Nothing too dark or too light...and nothing that just looks like glitter. (Glittery glosses are for 12-yr-olds). The worst is super-thick gloss, (typically MAC) cuz my hair gets stuck like a fly in a spiderweb, and that is not cute. Most glosses, no matter what they look like in their container, end up just looking shiny, but not having any color because of my complexion, I believe. Therefore, if you have something that's working for you, please share!!!
Thanks! (Sorry if you thought my plea was for sumthing less superficial, lol)
Single Black Female Addicted to Retail
It doesn't help that I work in a clothing store. I spend a lot of my day working on stock, so I see all the cute, cheap stuff before it hits the floor.
If I work three days, I probably buy something twice. (I've slowed down a bit, though. Seriously.) I tell myself, this skirt is only $11.50. This head band is $1.50. That's not a big deal! But before you know it, 10 + 3+ 4 here and there adds up to 50 before I know it!!!!
My mom said, if you keep spending a little bit here and there, you won't have any money when something big comes up that you really need. And she's right. I stopped using all my credit cards and said I would only spend cash from now on; thats a good step, right? Not if I still have that darn debit card on standby...
It's not that I'm cashing out in an attempt to keep up with the latest trends. It's just that I see this one small thing and that one little thing, and I think I'll be happy after that. Last night I drove to two CVS's to find a shade of nail polish I saw in ESSENCE magazine...Knowing I don't have $2.99 to waste right now.
Another point is, there are many facets of my life I can't control. But if I want a frappucino at midnight, that's within my power. I'll get up and go get one. Food....is one area where I waste a lot of money, too. In addition to weave and hair care products. I tell myself, weave is versatile and convenient. I drop this bundle of cash but dont have to worry about it for the next month and a half...then I get tired of the 'do the next week. Or I read about this new deep conditioner and decide that it might be that miracle product I've been waiting for to help me get salon hair at home. (I think the solution here is just to cut it all off, or consider locks, as one reader suggested.)
HELP ME!! HELP ME PLEASE!!!! CALLING ALL FRUGAL, NON-BROKE PPL! HELP ME DEVELOP SUM DISCIPLINE!!!!
If I work three days, I probably buy something twice. (I've slowed down a bit, though. Seriously.) I tell myself, this skirt is only $11.50. This head band is $1.50. That's not a big deal! But before you know it, 10 + 3+ 4 here and there adds up to 50 before I know it!!!!
My mom said, if you keep spending a little bit here and there, you won't have any money when something big comes up that you really need. And she's right. I stopped using all my credit cards and said I would only spend cash from now on; thats a good step, right? Not if I still have that darn debit card on standby...
It's not that I'm cashing out in an attempt to keep up with the latest trends. It's just that I see this one small thing and that one little thing, and I think I'll be happy after that. Last night I drove to two CVS's to find a shade of nail polish I saw in ESSENCE magazine...Knowing I don't have $2.99 to waste right now.
Another point is, there are many facets of my life I can't control. But if I want a frappucino at midnight, that's within my power. I'll get up and go get one. Food....is one area where I waste a lot of money, too. In addition to weave and hair care products. I tell myself, weave is versatile and convenient. I drop this bundle of cash but dont have to worry about it for the next month and a half...then I get tired of the 'do the next week. Or I read about this new deep conditioner and decide that it might be that miracle product I've been waiting for to help me get salon hair at home. (I think the solution here is just to cut it all off, or consider locks, as one reader suggested.)
HELP ME!! HELP ME PLEASE!!!! CALLING ALL FRUGAL, NON-BROKE PPL! HELP ME DEVELOP SUM DISCIPLINE!!!!
Chivalry IS Dead
Fellas, I feel you. I do. I'm a woman, but it truly annoys me when I do courteous things for people and they fail to acknowledge it.
If I hold the door open for someone and they walk through like it magically opened, or worse, like I was supposed to do it, I loudly say, "You're welcome," to let them know that the heavens didn't just open the door for them. At work, when someone asked for a drink by saying, "Gimme a Coke," or "Let me get that," I would pause and say, "Oh you mean, may you have a Coke, please? Yes, you certainly can! Enjoy your evening." (Gotta be careful with that, though, cuz sumtimes rude ppl still tip.)
Beyond the general lack of manners in the world, I just want you all to know that I'm surprised by whom the perpetrators are. You see, there once was a time when all the old ppl you saw were nice and sweet...always smiling and offering you peppermints. Now, these old folks are rude! I held the door open for a lady at the bank last week, and she was more concerned with beating me to the line - when there were only 2 people there anyway! I said, "Oh no. Never again." So guys, I understand if you've decided you're done being chivalrous. (If you see me struggling with a bunch of groceries, take it back, though.)
(This reminds me of another topic: how much I dislike these rude Detroit/Up North dudes. I will get to that post in a minute, but for now it absolutely stands true that Southern guys have manners and Northern just guys don't know how to act.)
If I hold the door open for someone and they walk through like it magically opened, or worse, like I was supposed to do it, I loudly say, "You're welcome," to let them know that the heavens didn't just open the door for them. At work, when someone asked for a drink by saying, "Gimme a Coke," or "Let me get that," I would pause and say, "Oh you mean, may you have a Coke, please? Yes, you certainly can! Enjoy your evening." (Gotta be careful with that, though, cuz sumtimes rude ppl still tip.)
Beyond the general lack of manners in the world, I just want you all to know that I'm surprised by whom the perpetrators are. You see, there once was a time when all the old ppl you saw were nice and sweet...always smiling and offering you peppermints. Now, these old folks are rude! I held the door open for a lady at the bank last week, and she was more concerned with beating me to the line - when there were only 2 people there anyway! I said, "Oh no. Never again." So guys, I understand if you've decided you're done being chivalrous. (If you see me struggling with a bunch of groceries, take it back, though.)
(This reminds me of another topic: how much I dislike these rude Detroit/Up North dudes. I will get to that post in a minute, but for now it absolutely stands true that Southern guys have manners and Northern just guys don't know how to act.)
Analog Girl in a Digital World
It's hard being a no-nonsense girl in a BS world. It really is, y'all.
I've been mislabelled as being mean, or not liking ppl...The truth is, the rest of the world is about that BS, and I just don't have the temparement for it. That's all it is. There's an obvious conflict btw what y'all doing and what I've figured out as being necessary.
1. For instance, I dont like to a** kiss. But you have to do this in certain cases. It is absolutely true that you want to get on your manager's good side, and the way to do this is by shucking and jiving, making idle chit chat, laughing at their lame jokes and over-exerting yourself in their presence. The ones they like get special treatment, and that's how you get it...which is bull.
2. I figured out a while ago that grown does not=always right. But even when they're acting your age, you can't talk to your aunts and uncles like they are...you have to show them respect they don't even deserve at that moment...which is sum bull.
3. I don't feel the need to fill silence because we're standing next to each other. Yet co-workers try to force conversation and consider you rude if you don't play along...which is bull. Lady, I know you don't care how my weekend was. So let's just work in silence; it's more efficient that way. This is an actual transcript of a convo one of my managers tried to have with me:
Her: So, are you in school?
Me: No.
(Silence, as she searches for another subject.)
Her: Kids, husband, boyfriend?
Me: (Laughter, cuz she was reaching....and it was pathetic.)
Yea, I have a boyfriend. We just started dating.
Her: Oh yea? Me too! (Happy to have found a minute connection.)
4. This concept of gettng good grades and going to school so you can get a good job. Clearly, that's out of the window these days....but I'm trying to do it anyway...which is bull.
5. Car insurance. THEE single biggest rip off ever. My insurance is $100 higher than my car note...which is sum bull. However, since I have a new car, the bank won't finance me if I don't have full coverage...which is sum bull. I'd like to chill sumtimes too, but I gotta work to pay some folks I dont't even need. Any accident I do get into will still cost less than all the money I've given away to these crooks...but you must have it...which is sum bull.
6. The world loves people with no talent (Rihanna, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus), while those with talent can't even beg yall for the time of day...which is sum bull.
You see, folks, I'm not that bad. I'm just a no-nonsense girl in a BS-kinda world.
I've been mislabelled as being mean, or not liking ppl...The truth is, the rest of the world is about that BS, and I just don't have the temparement for it. That's all it is. There's an obvious conflict btw what y'all doing and what I've figured out as being necessary.
1. For instance, I dont like to a** kiss. But you have to do this in certain cases. It is absolutely true that you want to get on your manager's good side, and the way to do this is by shucking and jiving, making idle chit chat, laughing at their lame jokes and over-exerting yourself in their presence. The ones they like get special treatment, and that's how you get it...which is bull.
2. I figured out a while ago that grown does not=always right. But even when they're acting your age, you can't talk to your aunts and uncles like they are...you have to show them respect they don't even deserve at that moment...which is sum bull.
3. I don't feel the need to fill silence because we're standing next to each other. Yet co-workers try to force conversation and consider you rude if you don't play along...which is bull. Lady, I know you don't care how my weekend was. So let's just work in silence; it's more efficient that way. This is an actual transcript of a convo one of my managers tried to have with me:
Her: So, are you in school?
Me: No.
(Silence, as she searches for another subject.)
Her: Kids, husband, boyfriend?
Me: (Laughter, cuz she was reaching....and it was pathetic.)
Yea, I have a boyfriend. We just started dating.
Her: Oh yea? Me too! (Happy to have found a minute connection.)
4. This concept of gettng good grades and going to school so you can get a good job. Clearly, that's out of the window these days....but I'm trying to do it anyway...which is bull.
5. Car insurance. THEE single biggest rip off ever. My insurance is $100 higher than my car note...which is sum bull. However, since I have a new car, the bank won't finance me if I don't have full coverage...which is sum bull. I'd like to chill sumtimes too, but I gotta work to pay some folks I dont't even need. Any accident I do get into will still cost less than all the money I've given away to these crooks...but you must have it...which is sum bull.
6. The world loves people with no talent (Rihanna, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus), while those with talent can't even beg yall for the time of day...which is sum bull.
You see, folks, I'm not that bad. I'm just a no-nonsense girl in a BS-kinda world.
I Wish I Had a Dollar for Every Time I've Heard
5. Why you look like that?/What's wrong with you? (Cuz apparently, "I look mean")
4. So you like, real religious and stuff? (Said by guys who called and were shook when they discovered that I answer my phone, "Praise the Lord.")
3. You can't have friends? (Said by lame guys who think they're being slick and have nothing better to say when I reject them on the grounds that I have a boyfriend.)
2. Dang, you short! (To which my reply should be... what? "Oh, thanks for telling me! Here it's been 23 years and I just had no idea why I couldn't reach that cereal on top of the fridge!"...)
1. Say your name again!....that's...different. Yea, that's real different.... How'd your mom put that together? (Sometimes they go so far as to ask, "So do you like your name?"...and i wish i could just stare at them until they feel as stupid as they sound.)
** This is an abridged list. I'm sure there are more phrases that I forgot**
4. So you like, real religious and stuff? (Said by guys who called and were shook when they discovered that I answer my phone, "Praise the Lord.")
3. You can't have friends? (Said by lame guys who think they're being slick and have nothing better to say when I reject them on the grounds that I have a boyfriend.)
2. Dang, you short! (To which my reply should be... what? "Oh, thanks for telling me! Here it's been 23 years and I just had no idea why I couldn't reach that cereal on top of the fridge!"...)
1. Say your name again!....that's...different. Yea, that's real different.... How'd your mom put that together? (Sometimes they go so far as to ask, "So do you like your name?"...and i wish i could just stare at them until they feel as stupid as they sound.)
** This is an abridged list. I'm sure there are more phrases that I forgot**
"I Was Gon Go There, But"
Every time I say I went to FAMU, the person I'm talking to makes a statement that begins with that phrase.
"I was gon' go there, but..." It usually ends like this:
...My mama got sick so I had to stay home and take care of her. Plus, that's far and I aint wanna be that far from my family and everything.
...I had missed the application date and they said they wasn't gon give me enough money, so...
....I had wanted to work first like to give myself a little time to get ready after high school. I aint wanna go straight in cuz you know that's a lotta work and stuff.
...My baby was just born so I'm just working for right now. Everything happens for a reason, right, so I wouldn't trade my baby for the world, but I'ma go back to school in the fall.
...I had went to (insert name of local community college) instead.
I understand y'all. I almost went to Michigan State. And I almost went to Howard. And I wanted to go to the University of Michigan since teh 1997 Rose Bowl Championship....but God, in His divine order, led me to the Highest of Seven Hills in Tallahassee, Fla.
So don't get me wrong, I'm not making fun of anybody, I'm just telling you that everyone has an I almost went there story, (like you should be impressed that they almost made the right decision) and I have nodded my head sympathetically through them all.
You've probably heard some too.
"I was gon' go there, but..." It usually ends like this:
...My mama got sick so I had to stay home and take care of her. Plus, that's far and I aint wanna be that far from my family and everything.
...I had missed the application date and they said they wasn't gon give me enough money, so...
....I had wanted to work first like to give myself a little time to get ready after high school. I aint wanna go straight in cuz you know that's a lotta work and stuff.
...My baby was just born so I'm just working for right now. Everything happens for a reason, right, so I wouldn't trade my baby for the world, but I'ma go back to school in the fall.
...I had went to (insert name of local community college) instead.
I understand y'all. I almost went to Michigan State. And I almost went to Howard. And I wanted to go to the University of Michigan since teh 1997 Rose Bowl Championship....but God, in His divine order, led me to the Highest of Seven Hills in Tallahassee, Fla.
So don't get me wrong, I'm not making fun of anybody, I'm just telling you that everyone has an I almost went there story, (like you should be impressed that they almost made the right decision) and I have nodded my head sympathetically through them all.
You've probably heard some too.
Fallen Rattler
I don't have a picture because I didn't want to pillage her Facebook page, but on Tuesday, July 7, I received an e-mail saying that a FAMU student was shot and killed the day before.
According to police, Michelle Coleman, 21, was at a party in her hometown of Miami when three men dressed in all black starting shooting at about 12:45 a.m. Twelve people were shot, but Coleman was hit three times - in the chest, kidney and liver. Here is thelink to The Famuan's story:
http://www.thefamuanonline.com/news/famu-student-killed-in-gunfire-1.1772349
Let's keep her family and friends in prayer...if praying isn't something you do, then just send positive thoughts, I suppose.
According to police, Michelle Coleman, 21, was at a party in her hometown of Miami when three men dressed in all black starting shooting at about 12:45 a.m. Twelve people were shot, but Coleman was hit three times - in the chest, kidney and liver. Here is thelink to The Famuan's story:
http://www.thefamuanonline.com/news/famu-student-killed-in-gunfire-1.1772349
Let's keep her family and friends in prayer...if praying isn't something you do, then just send positive thoughts, I suppose.
I'm Not in the Business of Free Advertising,
but these new angus burgers at McDonald's? OMG, run and tell ya mama! Those things are dee-licious. I mean it.
I used to be all uppity, like, 'I don't eat McDonald's hamurgers...just chicken and fish.' A lot of ppl say this as well.
But my sister was treating, so I stepped out on faith and tried one of these third-pounder boys, with red onion and lettuce and tomato...and now I'd like you to know that it was hella tasty. Almost made me feel less guilty for eating all that food at 3 a.m.
(And while I'm at it, Popeye's chicken strips are nothing to sneeze at, either.)
Alright, no more free advertising. Of all the companies that are struggling today, McDonald's is the only one posting a profit...so they clearly don't need my help.
Ppl Just Want a Reason to be Mad
Do you see this cheesy billboard on the left? These throwback cartoon Billy Dee ads for Colt 45 have been popping up all over Detroit in the last few weeks, and apparently ppl are really upset about them.
This man called yesterday and said, "Why don't yall put up something bout sum education or somethin like tha? I dont wanna have to ride around with my kids seeing that. And 'Works every time', what does that mean? I don't get it."
To that I say, ol fool, you know what that means, cuz u knew what it meant back in 1974 when you first saw it. And as for not wanting your kids to see it, OK, be a parent and tell you kids not to drink. They couldn't buy it for themselves even if they wanted to, so that's a non-issue. Next?
Honestly, I see the billboards as a dinosaur of a brand trying to make sum new money by going back to an ad that a segment of the population can relate to. Which segment is that? Your grannies! As well as the dudes who are already outside the liquor store with their paper bags every time you go. I don't think Billy Dee is gonna make a buncha teens wanna drink malt liquor...so what is there to worry about? I could see if it was Lil Wayne or sumbody...
You Got That VIBE
So I was right, y'all. VIBE Founder Quincy Jones is talking about buying back the defunct magazine (shut down last week) and moving it to online-only because in his words, "print and all that other stuff is dead."(...like his homeboy MJ, whose funeral he wasn't decent enuf to attend.)
And did y'all hear that Quincy said Michael always wanted to be white? This coming from a man who has married four white women. Grandpa betta watch out - standing inside a glass house throwing rocks is not very smart...
And did y'all hear that Quincy said Michael always wanted to be white? This coming from a man who has married four white women. Grandpa betta watch out - standing inside a glass house throwing rocks is not very smart...
Top 5 Dumb Questions to Ask When You Walk into Forever 21
5. "Why is everything so low cut?"
4. "Where are your leggings?" (Usually asked by the 200+ pound chicks)
3. "Does this come any bigger?"
2. "Does this come any longer?"
AND THE ONE THAT MAKES ME WANT TO KICK YOUR MAMA EVERY SINGLE TIME.....
1. "What y'all got for ppl my age?" (Usually asked by a 35+ yr-old black woman. Who didn't quite comprehend that she walked into a store called Forever 21.)
4. "Where are your leggings?" (Usually asked by the 200+ pound chicks)
3. "Does this come any bigger?"
2. "Does this come any longer?"
AND THE ONE THAT MAKES ME WANT TO KICK YOUR MAMA EVERY SINGLE TIME.....
1. "What y'all got for ppl my age?" (Usually asked by a 35+ yr-old black woman. Who didn't quite comprehend that she walked into a store called Forever 21.)
This is Why I Only Shop in One Store...
I strolled into one of those other stores for young ladies the other day...and was quickly reminded why it's been so long since my last visit.
These jeans on the left caught my eye. Aren't they freaking cute? But that tag on the right says $107.99. First of all, it is trickin (if you got it or not - cuz we in a depression), and second of all, nothing in Charlotte Russe should ever have three digits before the decimal point. Isn't that the point of stores like that????? Idk what the hell yall trynna do, but I near fainted when I saw that...yall take that to Nordstrom's somewhere.
Attention, Detroit:
There is a serial rapist on the loose. He is on the East side (where you'll never catch me anyway).
He kidnaps victims at gunpoint, blindfolds them and puts them in his trunk. After the rape, he forces them to take a shower (which is hella smart, considering they tell rape victims not to wash up so that DNA can be retrieved.)
Thent he fella is kind enuf to drop you back off where he found you.
But here's the thing: all his victims have been young ladies (I believe from ages 15-18) walking the street by themselves at around 1:45 a.m.....
Rape is never warranted, OK, but...young ladies, where are u going at 2 a.m.? By yourself? On the East side? And parents, why are you allowing your daughters to be in the streets this time of night? I'd call this one a no-brainer....but everyone doesn't think like me. Perhaps if you live sumwhere your whole life, you think you're immune to violence - that you know what to do if it does happen, but you aint worried cuz it hasnt happened yet.
Well...you shouldnt worry, then, in that case...unless you think 2 a.m. is a good time to take a walk.
He kidnaps victims at gunpoint, blindfolds them and puts them in his trunk. After the rape, he forces them to take a shower (which is hella smart, considering they tell rape victims not to wash up so that DNA can be retrieved.)
Thent he fella is kind enuf to drop you back off where he found you.
But here's the thing: all his victims have been young ladies (I believe from ages 15-18) walking the street by themselves at around 1:45 a.m.....
Rape is never warranted, OK, but...young ladies, where are u going at 2 a.m.? By yourself? On the East side? And parents, why are you allowing your daughters to be in the streets this time of night? I'd call this one a no-brainer....but everyone doesn't think like me. Perhaps if you live sumwhere your whole life, you think you're immune to violence - that you know what to do if it does happen, but you aint worried cuz it hasnt happened yet.
Well...you shouldnt worry, then, in that case...unless you think 2 a.m. is a good time to take a walk.
For Those Who Think Google is Trying to Take Over the World...
...it is. On Wednesday Google announced it will be launching its own operating system for personal computers, based on its Chrome browser.
It is intended to be used on notebooks, and eventually desktop computers as well.
By the end of this year, the software will be availble online, and by fall 2010, notebooks with the software already installed will bei n stores. They say this move will directly challenge Microsoft, but from what I've heard, Microsoft has already one-upped Google with its new "Bing" search engine.
Half the world thinks Google is the most convenient and easy-to-use invention ever...and half the ppl think Google is trying to get all in your business by attempting to be all things to all people every where you may be....I think I'm in the first group.
It is intended to be used on notebooks, and eventually desktop computers as well.
“Speed, simplicity and security are the key aspects of Google Chrome OS,”
said Sundar Pichai, vice president of product management, and Linus Upson,
engineering director, in a post on a company blog. “We’re designing the OS
to be fast and lightweight, to start up and get you onto the Web in a
few seconds.”
By the end of this year, the software will be availble online, and by fall 2010, notebooks with the software already installed will bei n stores. They say this move will directly challenge Microsoft, but from what I've heard, Microsoft has already one-upped Google with its new "Bing" search engine.
Half the world thinks Google is the most convenient and easy-to-use invention ever...and half the ppl think Google is trying to get all in your business by attempting to be all things to all people every where you may be....I think I'm in the first group.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
I Guess Sumthing Had to Go
You all can click on this link and get the details for yourself, but the gist of this story is that with the budget deficits many states are facing, states have to make some hard decisions about which programs to keep or cut, and many have decided, oh, that ummmm summer school is expendable.
That's fine if you have alternative programs in place for the kids to attend instead. But of course, this is not the case.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/02/education/02school.html
The article uses the Brevard County Schools in Florida as an example. Last year almost 14,000 students were taking free summer classes. Now those students are at home or at the mall (watching that dam* BET or in the street) because summer programs have been eliminated or stripped to the bare minimum.
Let me tell you something, I went to college in Florida and many of my classes were full of Floridians educated in the Florida Public School System. Can I be real with you right now? Don't get offended, please. It was in those very classes that I learned college is not entirely home to the "brightest and best." If anybody needs as much school as they can get, it's them Florida chillrens. I'm just sayin......
Meanwhile, we here in Detroit have summer school, but our ungrateful behinds have used the last two weeks as an opportunity to get caught up on our beefs from the school year and whatnot and shoot each other up. Seven people were shot at a bus stop last week. If I'm a parent, I would be Up-and-Set, thinking I'm doing the right thing by sending my child to school, and he may well have stayed home on the porch....ya lil gurl can stay home all day and sneak boys over to the house, or she can go to school and get shot...it's lose-lose out here.
That's fine if you have alternative programs in place for the kids to attend instead. But of course, this is not the case.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/02/education/02school.html
Nearly every school system in Florida has eviscerated or eliminated summer school this year, and officials are reporting sweeping cuts in states from North Carolina and Delaware to California and Washington.
The article uses the Brevard County Schools in Florida as an example. Last year almost 14,000 students were taking free summer classes. Now those students are at home or at the mall (watching that dam* BET or in the street) because summer programs have been eliminated or stripped to the bare minimum.
Let me tell you something, I went to college in Florida and many of my classes were full of Floridians educated in the Florida Public School System. Can I be real with you right now? Don't get offended, please. It was in those very classes that I learned college is not entirely home to the "brightest and best." If anybody needs as much school as they can get, it's them Florida chillrens. I'm just sayin......
Meanwhile, we here in Detroit have summer school, but our ungrateful behinds have used the last two weeks as an opportunity to get caught up on our beefs from the school year and whatnot and shoot each other up. Seven people were shot at a bus stop last week. If I'm a parent, I would be Up-and-Set, thinking I'm doing the right thing by sending my child to school, and he may well have stayed home on the porch....ya lil gurl can stay home all day and sneak boys over to the house, or she can go to school and get shot...it's lose-lose out here.
Madoff Part II
Now, this is sum foolishness, I do declare!
Bernie "Quick Change Artist" Madoff has hired a consulatant to find the best prison for his 150-year stay.
Wow...the rest of us have to go where the heck they feel like shipping us off to, but he gets to scope out options, weigh the pros and cons and do a SWOT analysis of his options. My, my. Remind me not to break any serious laws and screw over ppl legally until I get rich.
Bernie "Quick Change Artist" Madoff has hired a consulatant to find the best prison for his 150-year stay.
Wow...the rest of us have to go where the heck they feel like shipping us off to, but he gets to scope out options, weigh the pros and cons and do a SWOT analysis of his options. My, my. Remind me not to break any serious laws and screw over ppl legally until I get rich.
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