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Yo, today just took a turn for the worst! My husband's sister said some crazy slick shit to me yesterday at a family function. She basically called into question the paternity of my husbands oldest child (my bonus daughter). Now, I asked my husband point blank about this topic a few years ago and he was like we had it done at the hospital, she's my child. I relayed this same info to my SIL

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It has been much too long since my last post here. 5 years and counting. So much to update on whats "New" and whats changed and I feel like I need to dig up my old diaries and add historical entries to really get the full picture painted (more on that in another future blog post). Much of my life exists in a digital format (at least the post-formative years) and its funny to think that there

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This morning I had my initial sonogram scheduled for baby #2.  We reached the 10 week mark and this was going to be the first time to see our little peanut. However, the day before the appointment I started to experience bleeding.  I had been spotting off and on through out the 1st trimester so I didn't think anything of it until the day before when it looked more like a regular

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It is with such sadness and heartache that we enter into this new year. At least 3 people connected to my family and friends have passed away in the past 2 weeks. Shocked, numb and disbelief are just a few words to describe the enormous weight of the news of these folks passing. DEATH is such an abstract thing that we rarely look at in our busy lives. Yet here we are holding home-going

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2016 has been pretty mellow compared to ALL of the changes and transitions of 2015.  But all in all the year has been a great one.  Seeing my son grow and develop into the little boy he is has been amazing.  His vocabulary is ever expanding and his little personality is just so charming.  He's head strong thats for sure but is so sweet and lovable at the same time. The way he

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So the new school year is getting under way and I am actually excited about this fact! A year ago I was job hunting and working 3 part time jobs while 8 months preggers!  NOW, I am gainfully employed, engaged to a wonderful man and the father of my 10 month old son! After facing a little post-partum depression earlier this year I am happy to say that I am in a good place.  At least

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April 10th, 2015 marks the 100th day of my pregnancy.  That translates into 14 weeks or 3.5 months. To be honest, it has not been a difficult journey thus far so I will enjoy it while it lasts.  I'm not even really showing but I'm sure that will change soon too. Everyday I am still in disbelief at the fact that Iw ill be a mother soon.  SOOOO MUCH is about to change in my life

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Its funny how we tell ourselves certain things aren't what they seem but alcohol allows us to be honest with ourselves and other people!  I vaguely recall a convo I had with AJ down in Miami last week while we were partying with some new friends.  As he recalls the story to and for me, I was very open about thinking I was pregnant. I have NO recollection of this convo but I can say I

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Day #12 -  08/07/14 Job: Department of Transportation Special Projects Paving Crew Experience:  Today's job was brought to you by the fine people of the Baltimore City DOT.  As part of a special paving project on the street that Billie Holliday grew up on the Baltimore City DOT and the Upper Fells Point neighborhood association are completing a Belgian Stone paving project. So

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Day 11-  7/15/14 Job: Home Depot Associate - Freight Team Experience:  So I ventured into another filed that is still related to the industry that is still near and dear to my heart...HOME IMPROVEMENT!  After sitting through several days of computer based training I finally got to spend time on the actual floor unloading the freight.  It is definitely a labor intensive job.

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Day 10-  7/17/14 Job: Community Organizer Experience:  Today I spent the day with the Community Organizer of Upper Fells Point. We started the morning off in the community garden where they were preparing for a Garden Competition and going to be judge so  a lot of weeding and pruning was taking place to get it ready.  Afterwards we headed downtown on the Charm City

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Day 9-  6/ /14 Job: Life Guard Experience: Being out in the sun all day requires some serious SPF protection but I enjoyed swimming, being outside and working on my tan! I truly was a BAKED BEAN. What I  learned: CPR is a must know and having fresh breath is a must because you never know when someone will drown and you need to lock lips with them to save their lives! 

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Day 8  6/28/14 Job: Pickle Peddler Experience:  I did a stint at the Farmer's Market in Fell's point this weekend selling Pickles. It was a good experience. I got to network and meet some amazing people and I got free samples of the best pickles in town.  Shout out to B'More Dills and Brian Summers for the opportunity and the awesome pickles.  What I  learned: People

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Day 7-  6/ /26/14 Job: Plumber Experience: I put on my tool belt today and tackled some leaky faucets and broken toilet issues as a plumber today.  Apart from the standard uniform of tool belt and plumber's crack the job was pretty straight forward. What I  learned: Plumbers work in tight quarters sometimes.  The profession requires a specialized license to

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Day 6-  6/25/15 Job: Internet Blogger Experience:  This is actually an on-going experience. I've been blogging for 14+years but this is the first time I've actively sought to create content to engage a wide audience.  I enjoy writing about my life and sharing my perspective on the world. In doing so I realize that some of the things I think aren't that crazy because others share

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Day 5-  6/24/14 Job: Bartender Experience:  I have made drinks at home at private parties but never in a public setting before so I was a little nervous at first.  I worked an opening shift so I got to see what it takes to get a bar ready to serve the masses. From stocking the coolers and putting ice in the bins to rolling silverware and cleaning the bathroom (I washed my hands

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Day 4-  6/23/14 Job: DC Tour Guide Experience: The weather cooperated so it was a gorgeous summer day to enjoy the sights and sounds of our nation's capital.  The mall is the most centrally located place to walk, talk and view the monuments and various museums that DC has to offer. What I  learned:  This job requires you to be on your feet most of the day as well as

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Day 3-  6/19/14 Job: Investigative Reporter Experience: I've been working on this story for 2 years and I finally got the call from the Producer, Stephen Janis, to tell my story on camera. I loved being in the studio and front of the bright lights. Meeting different people is also a plus. What I  learned: Investigative reporting requires a lot of leg work and many people are

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Day 2-  6/18/14 Job: Business Plan Writer/Editor Experience: Being in a office setting has its good and bad points.  Business plans are a necessary evil for any company.  Having a solid plan is very important for raising capital, attracting investors and growing your business. What I  learned: Editing documents can be tiring on the eyes but if you enjoy

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On June 17th, 2014 I decided to  start a new series of photo experiences entitled 100 Jobs in 100 Days. The idea was birthed from a post on my Facebook page and a photo I posted about being a Truck Driver for the day.  One of my buddies invited me to ride along in his truck for the day and being the adventurous person that I am, I captured the experience in a few picture snaps.  

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If you follow me on Facebook, Youtube or know me personally IRL then you have heard me mention the name WILL HANNA at least once. (Note he is now using the name William Francis Dixon) This is my attempt at leaving an electronic cookie crumb so that potential victims of Will Hanna can avoid the trap and save themselves time, money and headaches. I also want past victims of Will Hanna to be able

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TIMING is soooo important and I firmly believe that the right person at the wrong time is still the wrong person. So what's a girl to do when she's got two people in her life that could be the right one but the timing is just wrong?  Do you have your cake and eat it too? Do you make an adult decision to love the one you are with? Or do you make the adult decision to go for what's behind door

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Things are what they are and it seems as though the ride gets rougher with each passing moment. However there are sooo many good things to dwell on that I won't give but a brief moment to the stresses of this world. Before I go any further I must say that GOD is an on-time God and HE watches out and takes care of HIS own!!! It is with sadness that I have to say that my beloved Nana (Maternal

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Travel Journal Log #1 Date: 10.27.12 Location: BWI Destination: SFO Today is the start of my 5 city tour as part of my presentation at the 140th annual American Public Health Association conference in San Francisco, CA. I love to travel but for some reason I can never figure out when I should leave my house in order to get to the airport on time but NOT too early so that I am sitting around

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I bought a house in 2008. It was a shell. You may have seen the renovation pics posted here some time ago. I used a 203K loan to purchase and rehab the property. Upon moving into the property in 2009 I was estatic. I started getting registration papers from the city requesting me to pay $30 per unit on my property. They wanted me to pay $60 because they had on record that my house was 2-units.

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