* LIFE *

Happy Holidays!!!

2007-12-21T10:35:00.000-05:00

May your holiday be full of laughter, fun, and happiness.... And don't forget to share some around.

A Day in the Kitchen

2007-05-21T13:55:00.001-04:00

well..almost....
So it's Sunday.. the plans is to sleep until noon probably 2pm then have breakfast, be lazy, watch TV, til day end. Really easy right? Well it didn't work out that way.
My mom woke me up at 8am to drop her somewhere. I got home at 8:30am and really hungry so I decided to make me some tea and a small plain sandwich. After eating I stayed up reading a book. My phone rings at noon my cousin calling saying she will stop by to get the red shirt. When she come at about 1pm we stay up talk for a while then I asked her if she wanted me to make something for her. She left it up to me. So I made her a stuffed tuna omelette's. Which she really loved because she kept asking me what were the ingredients I used to make it. We hangout doing petty stuff.
At 4pm i get a call from my other three cousins. it's SOS they are starving and in die need of food. So, I told then I'll make some food for them. I put on my chef hat again, and started my third meal of the day. Made some chicken, rice, and some side dishes. Which they enjoyed. Hangout after that until 8pm... then I finely had a chance to be lazy, watch TV then go to bed.... By that time it was 11pm
Not bad for a Sunday huh? :-) Still I loved all the cooking I did.

Random Thoughts

2007-03-26T15:14:00.000-04:00

On my way back to lunch this afternoon. A song that I used to like so much was playin on radio and I just couldnt't take it. I had to change the channel. So, that made me wonder: How come I loose interest so fast in things that I like?
I am thinking I am that way too with relationships. One of the reasons I never commit cuz I know I will be bored soon enough. I tried to keep my distance and not let the person get attached. Anyway, lets get back on the subject.
Seriously, two weeks ago I was listening to this song like crazy. Watched the video so many times I can't even count and listen to it at home, in my car, requested the DJs to play it at the clubs and I was really feelin it. But, yeah, it all came to halt today. And for no aparent reason. I just couldnt stand it. Oh well, I don't know but I was thinking that was something.

Go go go Shawty it's your birthday!!!

2007-03-03T23:10:00.000-05:00

[50 Cent]
Go, go, go, go
Go, go, go shawty
It's your birthday
We gon' party like it's yo birthday
We gon' sip Bacardi like it's your birthday
And you know we don't give a fuck
It's not your birthday!

[Chorus] (2x)
You can find me in the club, bottle full of bub
Look mami I got the X if you into taking drugs
I'm into having sex, I ain't into making love
So come give me a hug if you into to getting rubbed
.........

Blogging?

2007-02-28T10:09:00.000-05:00

Wow, it feels like a decade since I posted anything on my Blog. I don't really know what has stopped me to do so. I know lot of things had happened since my last post, that's for sure. Actually some of the things that had been going on, I wouldn't have dreamed in a millions years that they would happen. But, I guess circumstances change and the decisions we make affect our lives even more. At least there are no regrets going into the future. Either having the time of my life or learning from my mistakes. I can deal with that. Just don't want to party too much that I loose focus on whats really important. I think I am getting serious on you, so I will stop here.
:)

You by Lloyd feat Lil Wayned

2007-01-28T15:06:00.000-05:00

I love this song! Enjoy Ps: see the lyrics below

Artist: Lloyd
Album: Street Love
Title: You

feat. Lil Wayne

[Lil Wayne:]
Its major move right here baby
You gotta get wit it or get lost
(Ya understand?)

[Lloyd:]
(Yea)
Its Young Lloyd
Reporting live from Atlanta, Georgia (Weezy F Baby)
Decatur where its GREAT
And uh I want all my sexy ladies to report to the dancefloor immediately
We gon go head and glide dis one ya'll
Speak Weezy

[Lil Wayne:]
(Yea)
Right off the back ma tha boy got dollars
So women come frequent like flight mileage
It aint no secret (I) I might holla
But I aint gon sweat ya baby
Imma let ya
Catch up wit ya game
Run faster
Dont let em lose ya cause I aint gon bless ya
Unless ya
Feel a lil desperate
Send a nigga a text message girl

[Lloyd:]
Stop!...wait a minute
Da way you move dat girl you done got my heart all in it
And I just wanna be with you tonite (girl please)
Imma playa dat is true
But I change da game for you
I wanna see what it do

[Hook: Lloyd]
Can I be for real
Dis is how I feel
Im in need of love
So lets dip up out of here
Ooohh ya just my type
Everythings so right
And I just wanna chill
So Lets dip up out of here
(Lets dip up out of here)

[Chorus: Lloyd]
I ha ha haaaa haaaaa
(She's fine too but I want you)
Ha ha ha haaaa haaaaa
(She's fine too but I want you)

[Lloyd:]
((I) I admit it)
Dis just aint no game these just aint words
(Dat Im spittin)
If you could see tha thoughts dats in my head (Dats in my head)
(Im trippin)
Imma playa dat is true
But I change da game for youuu
I wanna see what it do (Oooooh)

[Hook: Lloyd]
Can I be for real
Dis is how I feel
Im in need of love
So lets dip up out of here
Ooohh ya just my type
Everythings so right (so right)
And I just wanna chill
So Lets dip up out of here
(Lets dip up out of here)

[Chorus: Lloyd]
I ha ha haaaa haaaaa
(She's fine too but I want you)
Ha ha ha haaaa haaaaa
(She's fine too but I want you)

[Lil Wayne:]
(Yeah)
Weezy F baby da key to da ladies
Keys to tha safe so please say da baby
Weed and patron even in tha a.m.
We should be alone we can get a day in
Ya like wat Im sayin?
Den come around tha way and
We can go inside and stay in
Tell da homeboy ya stayin
You've been taken
Gone
Turn me on and Imma turn him out
You kno I love you like good food
You kno you fuckin wit a good dude
You kno you give good brain like you graduated from a good school
You kno Imma good move
You should do (me)
See...shawty wat it is?
Da Carter who it is
Now shawty do it big
A party at my crib
Dats a party in da hillz
You call it wat you want
But she can call it wat she feel
(Ooowwww!!!)

[Hook: Lloyd]
Can I be for real
Dis is how I feel
Im in need of love
So lets dip up out of here
Ooohh ya just my type
Everythings so right (so right)
And I just wanna chill
So Lets dip up out of here
(Lets dip up out of here)

[Chorus: Lloyd]
Ha ha haaaa haaaaa
(She's fine too but I want you)
Ha ha ha haaaa haaaaa
(She's fine too but I want you)

[Lil Wayne:]
I aint nuttin but a nonviolent nigga (yaknowatimean?)
Me & lil' Lloyd long hair dont care
Yo wattup Ryan I see you baby
(Yea)
Its major move right here baby
I aint talkin fast its just you listenin' slow (yaknowatimean?)
You aint tryna hear me den dont heard me
Im up outta hear
I aint bein mean but you so mean in dem jeans (yaknowatimean?)
So wat you want me to do?

Finely 1st day of Snow!!!

2007-01-21T18:23:00.000-05:00

We were wondering if we were going to have snow this year. We didn't have a white Christmas and New years eve was not that cold either considering the winter in Columbus. But when you give up and say what a heck? That's the time things really happen. So, this morning I dropped my mom at 7:30 in the morning and on my way there and back there was just a little of sprinkles here and there.
I get back home and got back to bed at 7:45am the street are very clear. Few hours later, specifically 1:15pm I wake go in the kitchen to make some breakfast when I pull the blinds up all of a sudden Bam! Every thing is totally covered. I mean just in a few hours everything totally changed. It has stopped snowing now. Most of the roads are plowed and cleared of snow. here are the a few pictures in the back of our house:

I
I took these pictures standing on the back porch. See how close the gas station is but I hardly ever buy gas there. (don't mind me. that was off topic)

Countdown begin!

2007-01-18T10:03:00.000-05:00

I ordere my beautiful Envy phone yesterday and I can't wait for it to be delivered the guy said it sould take two to three business days.
Now that I think of it I should have asked for it to be over nighted. It's a litte crazy living just for my coming phone.I guess one can be excited for something every once in a while. Right?
Here is a repost of the pictures:

Tricked again!

2007-01-10T22:43:00.000-05:00

This past Saturday a friend of mine manage to trick me into getting braids again!
She promised she was going to make them big enough so that I didn't spend more than 5 hours just getting my hair done. The line that sold me: Hey, don't worry about it. The braids won't take long since you getting "life" ( it's the name of the braids) instead of micro braids. So I went along two hours later I wasn't too happy that she really made them small but by that time it was too late to do anything about it. Either take them off or just bear the pain of following through with it. Since I am not a quitter I followed through! (that's the BS line I fed myself!) :P
Oh well here is how they turned out:

Whats that line about "fool me once shame on you..." yep shame on me but now that they are done we're cool.

Envy its a deadly thing!

2007-01-09T12:35:00.000-05:00

My new found Love. I want this phone so bad whenever I see or hear a commercial of it I get this envy look on my face :)
I have verizon but they wont let me upgrade until July of 2007. I can either get it on discount if I wait til then or pay full price now. If I wait that long it probably wont be as cool anymore. They'll likely have something else that's hot at that time. So I have been hinting to all my friends Chrismas can be sweeter if I get this phone! ;) I text alot, so it will be so much easier and faster to send my texts.
See the commercial
Link

Too many parties so little time!

2006-12-27T10:09:00.000-05:00

As people are debating if EID is going to be Saturday or Sunday. I have a delima, I have few new years eve party invitations and all of them I want to attend.
My boss is throwing a party at her condo and she is making us sign waivers that whatever we see there stay there.And trust me I believe her party is going to be outrageous. Then, my friends and I had decided to go club hopping on new years then end the night at this awesome place downtown Columbus. In addition, I have a friend that would probably wants to celebrate new years together. I don't know where he wants to go yet. Last but not the least I sign up to spend new years with some business acquaintance and as of last night they are putting a lot of work to plan the party. Last weekend we promised ourselves to be out Fri, Sat & no doubt Sunday. If Eid is on Saturday then it will give some time for Sunday to juggle my time on Sunday. I just want to make sure that I am counting down the new year at a party not in the car trying to get to the next party.

Merry Chrismas!!!

2006-12-25T16:51:00.000-05:00

Almost forgot to do this. My excuse: better late than never! :P
With that said: You guys/gals have a Merry Chrismas and go slow on those Ahem ahem Eggnogs.
Again Happy Holidays to you and yours. Joyeux Noel! :*

Diamond

Ocean City Maryland!

2006-12-21T14:00:00.000-05:00

Last weekend I was in Ocean City. I went there with two family members and lots of friends. Yeah baby, another road trip. At least this time no turns driving. Since we had a large number we rented a tourist bus to take us. Which left us minds free, hands free and everything else you can imagine! 10 hours drive 11 hrs including stops
Played games, acted silly, slept, ate, watched movies, slept, ate, played games. This was the routing on our way there and back. Every once in a while I was kind of lost in my thoughts. But the guys laughing would bring me back to the crowd.
Ocean City was so beautiful. The city was almost deserted, well not almost it was deserted. A resident there told us that the city is packed during the summer months.
He said that there are probably about 7 to 8 thousands that are permanent resident. But in the summer the population rises to about 300 thousand or more. I kept teasing my cousin that I felt I was on one of those scary movies. Where the town is totally deserted. We kept each other company. Had lots of fun. Kind of like the town was only for us. Let me not forget the beach. The weather was over 65 degrees the whole time we were there not bad for a December month. Since Ohio has been under 40 degrees.
Overall the trip was a definite success. We got exactly what we wanted from the trip.
I'll probably go back. But I'll wait til the end of the summer next year so that there are just enough people but not too many.

Was lost but now found

2006-12-05T19:54:00.000-05:00

The most amazing thing happened this weekend. My mom found her long lost sister.
They havent' seen each other in almost 15 years. My mom actually tought she didn't have anymore family left. The reason being that she is from East Africa and my dad is from West africa. We lived in Senegal for the past 6 years before we came to the united states. To make a long story short. Upon moving to West africa my mom lost contact with her family. Just couple weeks ago we were talking about her family. Well, my family too. I always wanted to know about my maternal side of the family but I never got the chance. The last time I saw my grand mother I was only 2 years old. I don't even remember. My mom only tells me stories of our visit there. I wish I could remember thought. She died 9 years ago and I never got a chance to really meet and know her. Her father past away when she was younger. Back to good news.
Mom has been excited out of her mind these day. She barely sleeps. I bid her good night at almost 1 or 2 in the morning and she stays up until 3 or 4 am sometimes so she can talk to her sister and her niece. Due to the time difference.
I am excited for her too. I mean I always wondered but somehow I just got used to knowing my dad's side of the family. Which is really really big. More like 3 villages into one. She was so worried that they wouldn't be able to understand each other. My mom forgot how to speak Swahili & another local dialect which they used to comunicate in. But, she couldn't wait for the morning to come so she can call my new found Aunt. Don't worry. They can communicate in a different language that they all understand.
She is already planning a trip this coming year so they can see eachoter again.
Life is so crazy. Last month I didn't even know that my family was about to biggy size.
I am also glad that the guilt trip my mom used to put on me is no longer valid.
This is what she used to say when she got upset " I can't beleive you did or acted or said what you said. You and your siblings are the only people that I have in this world. And you would do such thing." (plus shake her head) That sentence used to get me every time. I don't think it's going to work anymore. :)

Good to know

2006-11-30T19:02:00.000-05:00

I was at my doctor's office for my annual check up earlier today.
While the Doctor was checking my heart rate he asked me
Dr: Do you exercise regularly?
Me: No ( I said that quite fast too) and I started smiling just thinking what he was about to say. Kind of waiting to be scolded at.
Dr: Humn, your heart beat is slow. Usually people who don't exercise have a fast heart bit.
Me: So am I okay?
Dr: yeahh. You heart beat is very healthy.
Me: (grinning from ear to ear) Yep, am special! (laughing)
Dr: (smiling) well, I'll still recommend regular exercise.
At this point he burst my bubble. Still, I am happy about the outcome of my visit.
Now that I think of it. I have been doing a lot dancing. I guess I exercise regularly.
Who knows...

Blazing Music

2006-11-29T12:20:00.000-05:00

Akon is the Sh*t in Town. I mean in a good way.

Akon: Smack that feat Eminem

The number one song in the billboard for the past weeks is no other than
Akon feat Snoop Dog with "I wanna Love You" the clean version

What do you want???

2006-11-27T16:29:00.000-05:00

Ever get a call from someone you haven't spoken to in a long time? The first time you they call and sound extra happy to talk to you. You just think that maybe they are having a wonderful day and is coming through the conversation. But then keep calling but not really saying anything?
Anyways, I get a call from this guy that I know but not really know if you know what I mean. Like, we went on a road trip together but he was with someone else. We had fun and that was it. We never really hang out again after that.
So a few weeks ago I missed his call. When I returned his phone call and talked to him. He was just so perky. I didn't really understand why, but I went with the flow. Then next week he calls again, now, the same thing happens, nothing really to talk about. I mean how many times can you ask someone how they're doing? So, I get this feeling he wants to say something but he can bring himself to do it. I don't know how many times he had called since and just saying hello. Maybe I am getting paranoid. But then again, I don't know what to think of it. More than one phone call a week just see how am doing is a little creepy. And I try to help when he calls. I'll say "So, what's up? or what you got for me? or What's new?" I mean just to give him an opening to say whatever he has to say to so I can get over it already.
Totally weird.

Happy Turkey Day!!!

2006-11-22T11:33:00.000-05:00

It's BACK!!! Turkey Day! Today is the last day of work for the week. Everyone is already traveling to their loved ones if they are celebrating Thanksgiving out of town.
Lucky me, I don't need to put on my driving gloves. We are celebrating at my cousins which is very close to home.
This year I am not slaving in the kitchen. At least I hope not too. I am only making pumpkin pies and probably help serve and set the table. Other than that everything is been taken care of. All I have to do is: show up! and not forget the pies.
For those traveling please please Drive Safely! We want everyone to celebrate not end up at ICU. With that my friends Have a wonderful time and do eat as much as your body would allow :0P

Diamon,

Weekend

2006-11-20T13:26:00.000-05:00

Last Saturday the entire city of Columbus,OH was buzzing because of the game that was to be played between our own Columbus Buckeyes the #1 team in the country against the #2 team the Blues of Michigan.
Tension was running high. Everybody was either at a House game party or the local bar to watch the game and support. The tickets were sold at outrages prices. Some were sold from $1,000.00 to $10,000.00 depending on the seat. I heard some even higher than 10 grands.
From 4PM til 7Pm all the street were deserted. I know, because I made a trip to the store and the roads were very clear for a Saturday.
The Buckeyes won the game 42 to 39. Very close win. Needless to say you can read the details on the ESPN sports

Link

After that you can imagine all the bars give aways free drinks. People got wasted literally.
The Omega Psi Phi - Q's hosted a skate party at local skating ring/family fun center.

This is how the skate floor looks like

The cool thing was that they had a regular dance floor in the middle of the skate ring. So if you got tired of skating you could join the rest of the crowd on the dance floor.
This is how Saturday went post game party was from 7 til 12am. Then everybody went to the Q's party from 2am til 4:30am then they went to an after party! I called it a night at 4:30am got home a little after 5 in the morning. We made a quick detour at a house party then went home. I slept most of my Sunday away. But managed to squeeze in a shopping trip which was way AWESOME!! I got me some new JEANS and a very cool Coat.
Now I just need some more shoes!

From my Favorite book

2006-11-15T00:19:00.000-05:00

As A Man Thinketh by James Allen

"The soul attracts that which it secretly harbors, that which it loves, and also that which it fears. It reaches the heights of its cherished aspirations; it falls to the level of its unchastened desires, and circumstances are the means by which the soul receives it own.
Every though-seed sown or allowed to fall into the mind, and to take root there, produces its own fruitage of opportunity and circumstance. Good thoughts bear good fruits, bad thoughts bad fruits.
The outer world of circumstances shapes itself to the inner world of thought, and both pleasant and unpleasant external conditions are factors which make for the ultimate good of the individual. As the reaper of his own harvest, man learns both of sufferings and bliss."

____James Allen

And that my friends is worth thinking about!

Walk it OUT

2006-11-13T16:09:00.000-05:00

Hey, hey, hey, Walk it out!!! This is the hottest song on the nation now.
Everybody is walking it out! :OP
My cousin and I made the discovery when we went club hopping couple weeks back.
Walk it out was one of the song that had all the clubs jumping. This past week everybody is doing the walk it out dance.
Even my Boss, me and my co-worker were doing the walk it out dance at the office. hehehehe
I found the videw on Youtube.com it's not very clear but you get the idea of the new dance.
Now everyone lets WALK IT OUT!!!
East side WALK IT OUT!
West side WALK IT OUI!
South side WALK IT OUT! and
North side WALK IT OUT!

Snap your fingers, snap your fingers and walk it out! :oP

Depressed?

2006-11-07T16:57:00.000-05:00

I went home during my lunch hour and had a weird talk with my mom.
We were talking about my sister until out of the blue she said:
Are you okay? You seem a little down these past few days.
Me: ( have a confused look ) Uhh... I am okay. Why you ask?
Mom: I don't know you just don't seem like your old self.

Me: my old self?
Mom: yeah, like going you haven't been to your hair stylist, you not wearing any make up,you doing the long face, things like that.
Me: Oh, I don't know. I didn't really realize it. I guess I have been busy with things.
Mom: Maybe, is it your braces? Do they hurt?
Me: Naahh,they dont.I am cool.
Mom: okay, Just thought I'll ask and see if things were okay.
Me: Thank...

But as I was driving back to work. I kept thinking about things that are happening in my life. Maybe I need a vacation. I don't know. Maybe I do have an change of attitude. Perhaps, I have been living in my head for a little longer than I need to.
Maybe she was telling me I need to step up my game :oP. Anyways, so that brought me to the question. " Am I depressed?" Now that's an easy question to answer if I watch those TV commercial about anti-depressant. With them the whole world is depressed.

(Sigh) La vie pourqoui si complique?

Braces = Diet for 2 years

2006-11-02T13:32:00.000-05:00

My dentist wanted me to go and see an orthodontist. Who made some preliminaries post treatment. He said that I don't really have a bad bite but if I want to I could get treatment to have a perfect alignment of my theeths.
Anyways, to make a long story short: I have been wearing braces for the past 3 weeks.
Thank God for whoever invented the clear braces. I automatically chose to have the clear braces even though it cost a lot more than the regular one.
It still shows a little but not as bad as the metal braces. Another good side is that I am forced into a strict diet if I want don't want to spend so much money on replacing every brackets that break for not following the proper diet. Meaning eating only soft food and liquid.
My new best friends:
- Soup
- Baked potato and sour cream ( I love it)
- Jello
- Pudding
- Grits
- Liquids (meal replacement shakes, protein shake, coffee, tea, hot chocolate)
Absolutely NO Soft drinks. Very bad when you have braces, well they said high sugar contents. I guess you could add my last three beverages.
- spaghetti
- Cut to pieces Pizza (that's not too fun)
I don't know what else. If you have any suggestion what I can add to my menu for the next two years. I'll love you extra! :oP
But here is the difference between regular metal braces and clear braces:

Pretty amazing huh?

I haven't started to crave anything yet. Yeah, I said "YET" cuz I know it's just a matter of time.

Trick or Treat

2006-10-31T13:22:00.000-05:00

Last Saturday, we went to a hunted house that was set up at the local stadium for Halloween.

The entire tour was scary but fun. We scream on the top of our lungs. These people really know their business. We had people with saws chasing us from every turn. My cousin and I were screaming to be let out. We kept saying " I can't believe I paid for this." I mean who pays to be scared? Well, lots of people do. Since the whole thing was full and we had to wait for 30min to even get in. But overall it was cool. We had fun. Then after we left we went to a Halloween party. That didn't go too well. we had too many party poopers.
Or the guy or gal that was trowing the party didn't prepare well. You win some and loose some.
My cousin said "At least our costumes were a success". That was until I read a review on MSN yesterday. Anyways, she dressed up as a sexy bunny and I was a
pussycat. The costume were really cool. I would have even let you see the pictures but it's just too hot! :P
Happy Halloween

Eid Mubarak

2006-10-23T17:55:00.000-04:00

Hope everyone has a blessed Eid today. Happy new year Guys/Gals!!!

Diamon