My Gift Guide 2012

It's Maxie's Gotcha Day.

A year ago today, a little puppy found us. It was cold and snowing outside, and I kept seeing a puppy run in from of the window. In our neighborhood that's not uncommon to see a dog, but you usually see the owner right behind the dog. My husband went outside to get the doggy, and later knocked on doors to ask if anyone was missing a puppy. We took her to the Vet, to have her scanned, and to check her health. She wasn't chipped, and had some minor problems. We never found her owners, and decided to keep her. A year later, she is healthy, and hopefully happy. NEVER in a million years, would I have imagined that I'd have a dog.

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After a long day of work.

After a long night of partying!

Being the princess that she is.

100 internet dollars if you know where I got "gotcha day" from.

So, it begins.

Recently, I've decided that I am going to run a 5k. Now, to some of you a 5k may not seem that difficult, but for me it'll be a challenge, as running will be completely new to me. Trust, I've got a long way to go. I not only need to get into shape, I need to lose weight, and build endurance as well. I haven't exercised on a regular basis since sometime last year, so I'm in for a uphill battle. But I'm up for the challenge.




I've already purchased running shoes, but I'll continue to use my walking shoes until I start to actually run. It took me forever to finally pick a pair.

My next step is to buy some sports bras. This should be fun! /sarcasm

Earlier this week I tweeted that I was going to run a 5k, and Tiffany from Moscato and Mayhem wants to run a 5k also. So, we decided that we would blog about our journey.

Today, I walked with my husband and dog. We walked about 1.5 miles. It wasn't too bad.

Has anyone run a 5k? If so, what did you do to prepare?

Every Little Step

I saw this on necolebitchie.com, and I couldn't help but to share. It's a spoof that Wayne Brady, and Mike Tyson did of Every Little Step by Bobby Brown. Please, pay close attention to Mike Tyson's dancing.

Every Little Step with Mike Tyson & Wayne Brady from Mike Tyson

Falling

In anticipation for the fall season, here are a few things I’m looking forward to:

Bath and Body Works has candles that are released by the season. The fall season has a few scents that are really good. My favorite is Leaves. Go check it out. You can thank me later.

Until I met my husband, who grew up in Black Mountain, NC, I never visited the mountains of North Carolina during leaf changing season. If you EVER have the chance to go to the mountains during the time of the year when the leaves change colors, please, do yourself a favor, and go!

I took this picture the first time I went. Here are a few more pictures.

Cool weather makes me want to drink hot chocolate.

I love hot chocolate.

The new season of Grey’s Anatomy! The season finale was great. I’m so glad that they are getting back to the old Grey’s. They were all out in left field, for a minute there. I’ve been a fan since season 1, so I’m hoping they stay on the right track.

Speaking of TV, I can’t wait until the new season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. (Don’t judge me!) I look forward to seeing what these ladies are up to.

Happy Anniversary!

Two years ago, I married my wonderful husband!

Happy Anniversary!

Too early for this...

My husband sent me this.
Blame him!!!

THIS IS HIP-HOP! from Airwave Ranger on Vimeo.

Happy Birthday, Nelson Mandela!

Happy 92nd birthday, Mr Mandela!!

Memorial Day

Thank you to all the men and women who gave their lives for our freedom.

Article about the families of fallen soldiers.

Fire

From the Manolo Blahnik spring collection:

Happy 85th Birthday, Malcolm X.

"If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything."
Malcolm X

Jill Scott's Dress

In the May issue of Essence magazine, Jill Scott had on a gorgeous orange wrap dress. After I googled it, I found it. The dress is the Marilyn Long Convertible Dress in orange(tangerine), by Monif C. The dress comes in orange(tangerine), white, black, canary yellow, fuchsia pink,and pool blue. The dress is also available short.



I NEED this dress!!!

R.I.P. Lena Horne

Lena Horne died last night at age 92, at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

Lena Horne was the first African-American to be signed to a major Hollywood studio MGM, in 1942.

In addition to being a performer, she was also active in the civil rights movement.

She will be missed.



"I don't have to be an imitation of a white woman that Hollywood sort of hoped I'd become. I'm me, and I'm like nobody else." - Lena Horne

“You have to be taught to be second class; you're not born that way." -Lena Horne

Can Not Wait!!!

I.CAN.NOT.WAIT!!!!!

Not sure

I can't decide if I like these. Hmmm


















However, I do like these!

Monday Music Mix

Flashing Lights- Kanye West

I love this song.


Empire State Of Mind- Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys

I'm a Southern Girl, but this song gets me amp!!!! Besides, who doesn't like New York City? Great Collaboration.



Oh Yeah- Foxy Brown

I think Foxy is totally underrated!


You Rock My World- Michael Jackson

R.I.P Michael

Get Along With You- Kelis

Why are people saying the Kelis is copying Lady Gaga's style? Really? *side eye*




Let Me Be The One- Intro

This was my jam. I played the hell out of this song when it came out.



Have a great day!

Book Review

Anyone who knows me, knows that I LOVE to read. There is nothing like a good book. NOTHING LIKE IT! I just finished Wench by Dr. Dolen Perkins-Valdez. Although, the definition of wench has changes through the ages, the definition in this case is: A black female servant, or a slave concubine.

Note: I'm going to give a brief synopsis of the book. I don't want to get into too many details.




Wench is about the relationships between 4 slave women, and their masters. It takes place at Tawawa House, near Xenia Ohio. Tawawa House was a resort where slave owners brought their wenches, and were able to openly display their relationships. Wench centers around one particular couple Lizzie, and her master Nathan Drayle. It follows the women over several summers.


I recommend this book.




A little history of Tawawa House:

Tawawa House started as a resort where Southern slave owners brought their slave concubines in the summer. Tawawa House was opened between 1852- 1855. It closed because of the openness of the slave owners. After closing, Tawawa House became Ohio African University, which was later named Wilberforce University. Wilberforce University is the oldest, private, predominantly African American University in the nation. It is believed that the children of the slaves, and the slave owners were some of the early students at the university.

What's going on?

This song has been on my mind this whole weekend. I'm sure its because of the things that are going on in the world, as well as the United States.





Happy Monday, people!!