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Grand Opening Grand Closing
This episode opens with Jason and Chardonnay at the movies. They are acting extra ghetto by bringing in their own food and yelling at the screen. As they laugh to themselves about what’s happening Jason tells her that he likes her but then tries to clean it up right quick and say that he likes hanging out with her even he’s not used to saying her ridiculous name. He asks if they could keep seeing each other after the annulment but she tells him that she doesn’t think it’s a good idea. They both agreed that after the annulment was final that they would go their separate ways.
At the TV studio… First Malik showed then Derwin shows up. Jason tricked them both into coming down thinking that they were going to do an interview. They first think that it’s about their beef but it’s really because he wants to tell them that he’s married and that she’s black. When he first announces that he got married they both turn to leave but when he says that she is black they come back interested and shocked. He goes on to tell them the story about getting drunk and heading to Mexico to get married. He feels like she’s changing his life for the better but she doesn’t want to see him after the annulment. Derwin tells him to cancel the annulment. That won’t work because she’ll get half if they do decide to divorce later and they barely know each other. Malik tells him to set her free and she will come back if it’s meant to be. Then Derwin tells her that Jason should show her that there’s another side to him in the same way that she showed him things. Read on »
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In my continuing quest for a healthier me I have decided to try the couch to 5k program. I have already lost about 10 pounds this year so far by just watching my calorie intake and doing light to moderate exercise. Light to moderate meaning doing about 20-30 minutes on the treadmill twice a week. Now its time to step things up.
I encouraged some of my coworkers to join me on this voyage to go from the couch to running a 5k. Today is our first day. I’ll let you know how things turn out.
I was inspired to do this when a good friend of mine was constantly talking about how she was running, eating healthier, losing weight and just plain old feeling better about herself. This inspired me to want to feel better and look better too! Hopefully you’ll hear or read more from her later. We’re trying to work something out now so that she can blog about her experience and hopefully inspire more folks to want to live and eat right.
Here is the info for the couch to 5k program. Wish me luck!
Couch to 5k
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The Black People Episode
This episode opens with Tasha hosting a sunbeams meeting in her penthouse (she moved out her big house because she says that it was too much for just her and she wants something smaller and to focus on Malik’s career). Melanie and two other sunbeams enter late. They start to discuss the ideas for the fashion show. Tasha begins to give her idea. She says that she has hired someone that is the epitome of beauty, style and sophistication. Guess who it is? None other than NeNe Leakes from the real housewives of Atlanta! Melanie is totally shocked. She says that she is so excited and this is the perfect opportunity for her to debut her line of clothing for the sexy, comfortable, voLUMPtuous woman. Melanie tries to correct her by suggesting that she meant voluptuous but she really meant voLUMPtuous. The line is called licktuous or lituous or something like that by Lenethia “NeNe” Leakes. she then calls the women out to model the line. The lumptuous women come out in some ghetto track suits and other foolishness that NeNe or any other woman with any kind of sense or fashion style wouldn’t be caught dead in. Read on »
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THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:
Last month, I went to Andrews Air Force Base and welcomed home some of our last troops to serve in Iraq. Together, we offered a final, proud salute to the colors under which more than a million of our fellow citizens fought — and several thousand gave their lives.
We gather tonight knowing that this generation of heroes has made the United States safer and more respected around the world. (Applause.) For the first time in nine years, there are no Americans fighting in Iraq. (Applause.) For the first time in two decades, Osama bin Laden is not a threat to this country. (Applause.) Most of al Qaeda’s top lieutenants have been defeated. The Taliban’s momentum has been broken, and some troops in Afghanistan have begun to come home.
These achievements are a testament to the courage, selflessness and teamwork of America’s Armed Forces. At a time when too many of our institutions have let us down, they exceed all expectations. They’re not consumed with personal ambition. They don’t obsess over their differences. They focus on the mission at hand. They work together. Read on »
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Mo Money Mo Problems
This episode opens with Bibs serving Malik some breakfast. Tasha comes in and asks him what is going on with the topiary (you know the bushes that are shaped like things that rich people and botanical gardens have). She has come over to ask him to make an appearance at J.J. Abrams’ (directed Star Trek and other big sci fi movies) son’s bar Mitzvah for $100,000. Malik agrees without hesitation. This puzzles Tasha because she knows that he really doesn’t want to do it. he says that nothing is wrong and that he just wants to do his part to show how proud he is of her and all the work that she is doing for him. Read on »
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This 1 hour 5th season premiere opens with a short montage of what is to come. Med school telling Derwin to get over the fact that she had an abortion, then a cut to Malik, TT, and Tasha standing over Malik’s dead girlfriend, and Jason in Mexico wondering when he got married.
Skeletons
They pick up right where they left off last season. Derwin and Melanie are coming out of the doctor’s office. Derwin is heated because he knows that Melanie lied in there and that she really did have an abortion. All she wants to do is go get something to eat like nothing even happened (really med school?). Derwin can’t believe she is so passive about it and acts like nothing happened. She decides to take a cab and get something to eat leaving him standing there wondering why and how she could act like that. She walks out of the hospital and as she is talking to herself trying to gather her thoughts guess who she runs into? McHotty (remember the doctor that she messed around with and thought was serious but just wanted to hit and quit? Yeah him). They catch up on old times, sort of. Derwin comes out and sees the two of them talking. He introduces himself and seems to already know about the doctor. The doctor’s kind of a jerk. As Dr McHotty leaves so does Derwin, right after he asks Melanie if any more of her past is coming out to haunt them. Read on »
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What I write is what is going on in my life. This is my way of expressing myself. I write about everything from the peanut butter and jelly sandwich that I had to an argument to some shoes. It is all relevant because it is about how I feel. Sometimes shit can get too real.
The problem I face is that people sometimes don’t understand this. Because they show no interest in my life,They look at this as just a stupid or silly blog but it’s not. To me its my emotional outlet. That just makes me feel that you think my emotions or how I feel is silly, dumb, or just some damn blog. If they read this site on a regular or even by happenstance then they would see that I write about any and everything and I was not singling them out. I won’t say anymore as to not add fuel to the fire. I’m sure other bloggers or online journalists have run into this situation.
Sometimes I need some space. I need to be able to step back and reevaluate the situation. I’m not one to get upset over one action. Oftentimes it is a combination of things at once or built up tension from a host of other things that have been done to me. I usually shop as a way to relieve stress but there are a number of other ways. Meditation is the best form of stress relieving to me. I meditate every morning and about 20 minutes before I go to bed. No matter what time I finally fall asleep. I am somewhat of a loner so being alone with my thoughts is great. Writing is another way to get things in my head out.
I’m never going to change this or any form of expression. I am careful with what I write and how I write it. I understand that you can say something and write it and it can be taken in two very different ways. When written, people can always tell your emotion or sentiment behind it. They just see what is written and form an opinion based on the words written. Knowing this I am extra careful in my word choice and flow. I will never back down or take back something that I say because everything that I write I mean.
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Today is my birthday and I am proudly turning 32 today. I have to say that not much has happened since my last birthday. This year has not really been one of growth but more so of re-enlightenment. I reacquainted myself with myself. I didn’t use this year to learn anything other than how to be a better me. I will use this knowledge in 2012 to create something.
The only additions are a new website www.urbanepolitics.com and a second job at Nike. As I get older I don’t focus as much on hitting certain milestones. I stopped doing that a couple of years ago when I came to the realization that life doesn’t work on a set schedule and you have to pretty much go with the flow in order to keep your head above water. All the planning in the world can’t prepare you for the unexpected. Like one of my favorite rappers Andre Benjamin aka Andre 3000 says “you can plan a pretty picnic but you can’t predict the weather”.
There have been some good and bad times this year. The good thankfully outweighing the bad. One bat thing that happened was losing a friendship I have had for over 30 years with my cousin over something his wife said and did. The way it went down wasn’t cool but I feel like family is always first and well… never mind. I don’t want to even get into that. Again.
Every year I feel like I grow in some way. 2011 was all about education. I felt like I had to empower myself mentally. I focused more on my mental health by doing things like meditation in the mornings and prayer 5-6 times a day. Next year we’ll work on physically. School was a major priority for me. If you know better then you will do better.
My goals for next year is to finish school in June and focus on writing more. I want to set myself up for 2013 or 2014 whereas I can just write full time without having to worry about a 9-5 job. I want writing to be my 9-5. I know that this is something that I can do I just need to focus and prioritize things. My organization skills are at about a 4 right now and I need them at around an 8. I’m all over the place with my ideas. Once I focus I’m good but getting to that point is the problem. I’m working on that. Really.
That is all that I have accomplished this year. I know it may not seem like much but really, mentally I’m in a way better place than this time last year.
See you next year!
Sincere
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I think I just lost a dear and valuable friendship of over 31 years (yes I’ll be 32 on 12/31/11) because of their spouse. That is sad and disheartening but true. I guess she was sticking up for him and said some things to me that I don’t appreciate. Seeing as it was really none of her business to start with I simply told her that it was none of her concern and if the issue was that big of a deal than he can approach me as a man and discuss it. This did not sit well with her so she tells me that she doesn’t want to talk to me anymore and to go straight to Hell. Wow. Those are some strong words there.
Now this is not the first time someone has told me that. I take the high road and just tell her that it is fine. Now I contact him because I’m hoping that he is not around witnessing this and staying silent. After about an hour or two he texts me back and basically says that ‘it is what it is’. Really? so you cosigning the bullshit? We were like brothers all my life. We are only 9 months apart and he couldn’t come to me as a man and address a problem that I wasn’t even aware of us having. That hurts me more than anything.
I’m all for taking up for your man but watch how you do it and what you say to people. I’m not the one. I will cut you off quick and with no remorse. I don’t really play those type of games. There has to be a level of respect there. If you think that he can’t stick up for himself then that’s his “cross to bear”. It is not your responsibility to fight his battles. He is a grown ass man.
The whole thing started when I went home for the holidays. Every time I go home then something happens. Either I lose something or I get into an argument. Last time I lost my headphones and some clippers, this time I lost a friendship and had an argument over something stupid. I don’t have many people in my ‘circle of trust’ and to lose someone because of their spouse is not cool. I would never do that to my wife or anyone. I would encourage her to stick up for herself but I would never put myself in the middle of a dispute between her and a friend because frankly it’s none of my business. I get it that we are one and her problems are inevitably mine and vice versa but some situations are not for me to be a part of. I can support her by standing with her or behind her but it is not for me to get in the front and fight for her, especially if she is more than capable of doing so herself.
When I say check your spouse I don’t mean that in a derogatory subservient way. I mean that in the sense of not letting him or her get out of hand and say or do something that you both will regret. Like ruining a friendship and family connection of 31years. Take it how you feel but by not checking his spouse he let her mouth fingers write type a check that their joint account can’t cash! And to add insult to injury you do all of this over Facebook messaging when you have my number? You can’t even call me and talk this out? Tacky as all hell! That is another reason why I was upset and hurt over the situation. At least be a man/woman and address me with the situation face voice to face voice, hell since you’re already on the internet we could have used Skype. I am done with them both. This mess is out of hand. Check your spouse before they wreck all of your friendships.
I’m Just Sayin’
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Now that I have an ipad 2 I’m thinking about jumping the android ship and getting an iPhone. I have been all about android and would never get any Apple products because I thought they were all just overpriced locked down versions on android. I’ve changed my tune.
I’m not really singing the praises of Apple or the ipad but I like it. I still use my android tablets but I find myself reaching for my ipad more. I’m currrently using and typing this on my HTC sensation which is android. I love android because I can change or use whatever features I want. The min thing I had against Apple was the amount of control over apps and such. After using the ipad 2 for about 2 weeks now I can say that the control is not as tight ars I thought.
Overall I have become a believer in the ipad 2. I’m not sure if I’m going to.love the phone though. If my experience is just as good with the phone as with the ipad then I should be okay. I’m so against change though. We’ll see when my contract is up.
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After almost ten years of operation Iraqi Freedom and the occupation of Afghanistan the troops are finally coming home. If you recall about a year or so ago the president announced and I wrote a blurb about it, that the troops would be coming home. Now they are all, well almost all except for a few coalition troops that are staying to train the foreign troops then they will be home as well.
As a veteran of the Armed Forces I want to thank my service brothers and sisters for what they have done. I truly appreciate it. To the spouses, I know how you feel, since I have been both active and a dependent.you also sacrifice a lot back home while your spouse or loved one is away fighting for this country.
I pray that when they come home that they receive the care and respect that they deserve. Many will come back and need medical attention for the physical and mental toll that war and being away from family can cause. Post traumatic stress disorder is real and doesn’t just affect one branch or people on the front lines.
I’m just really excited that the troops are back and hopefully they will be for a long time.
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