Day after Christmas

Well, Christmas has come and gone! Thank God Christmas is everyday. This season I had the chance to talk with one of my best friends. I love him and his wife. They are the nicest people in the state of Michigan and I'm glad that our paths crossed. More on the days surrounding Christmas... I enjoyed quite days at home. No last minute shopping, no hustle and bustle just peace. I did make some nice cards. I'm so excited but, I must get out of that, "I have to keep every card I make" Attitude. I like them but, I must share. That will make me better in the long run. I'm going to try and make a copy of those that I absolutely love and put them in some kind of book. Here are some examples.





I've had a good time except the hour I spent on the toilet. Yeah, I said it... I had some serious stomach issues. Funny but, not too funny!

I deleted my MySpace... I didn't want one in the first place but, Since I got a lovely virus by going to MySpace I thought it was only far to delete it. I love typing on my Blog Better!!!!

I hate that I didn't get a chance to call some of my Sistah's on Christmas... Heck I didn't get to talk to hardly no one because I was sick and I slept most of the day. I think it was a sad sick with a minor cold attached. But, that's neither here nor there.

I did talk with my cousin... He's doing fine but, I worry about him sometimes. We live close by one another but, between the both of us we just don't see each other often. I try. I love him!

Mrs. Perry called me over for dinner on Christmas. Everything was plentyful and good. I'm so thankful for everyone that blessed me. My co-worker Selena invited me to her families dinner too. Thank God for those that are so giving.

My sister is doing... I can't say fine because she's heartbroken. My dad told me today that a minister said it takes about 10 years before someone start understanding and dealing with the death of a child. Often I don't know what to say to my sister because I'm hurting but, I understand hers is a more constance pain deep within. I wish I could help or take some of the pain.

I miss my family this season. I wish I could have gone to LA. But, that's neither here nor there!

Until Later

Missing You

Today, I was thinking of you but not crying. I wanted to see your beautiful face. Sometimes I look at the children at work and see there smile and think of the love you always had when you were with me, near me or talking to me. You were my sunshine from the first time I saw you! I understand the bond that we had and now it's replaced with all of th wonderful memories shared between us. It's funny now that I look at the relatonship we had and I could see that you loved me so unconditionally. You never once judged me and or thought I was weird, crazy or any thing foreign. You saw me as Smart, funny better yet silly and your favorite Untee in the WHOLE WORLD! I will forever love you D.O. I'm missing you. By the way I am crying! Faith Evans say,"why can't you stay with me for a while" ... I'm so thankful that you came into my life.

It's a Girl!!!!

Ok! Today was a very interesting day...

1) There was a Menigitis scare at the job. One of the supervisors husand contracted menigitis and not only did he come to the job but, the supervisor came to work after being quarantined.

2) I took two of my kids to this shopping spree. Yeah, really a real shopping spree with a $100.00 They had a wonderful time. At first they didn't want to shop at J.C. Penny's so I asked them if they wanted to go home... then all of a sudden they got happy to shop at J.C. Penny's. We had a good time. I enjoyed talking with them. They are funny.

3)It's a Girl. I can't believe it. Lateefah is having a little Girl. I'm so happy for her. I think this is so great. She's so excited and I am too. I can't wait to began making the baby shower invitations. I pray now that they come out beautifully. I also can't wait to see what this bundle of Joy is going to be like. I know she's going to be so girly. Blessings be to God!!!

4)I talked to my bestfriend Alisha. I pray for her.

5)My Brother-in-Law came over and fixed my sink. I'm so thankful! I will be cooking him dinner tonight. I don't know exactly what but, I know it's going to be good and feel good to cook at home! It's been 2 weeks. SMILE!

6) I slept good! Thank God!!!!

Pics

I love taking beautiful pictures of Beautiful Georgia! Enjoy! I was in training this week in Savannah. My dad told me a long time ago to always keep your camera with you and with that advice I often come up with some beautiful pictures.

Back to Training.

I went to training in Rome, GA for 2 days. On my way I took this nice picture. The sky looked so BEAUTIFUL! I wanted to try and capture some of it. I've decided to decorate with some of my pictures. In my t.v. room I have pictures of friends and family that I have taken on the walls. And, I think I'm going to follow that trend in my other rooms as Art work. I pray that it works out for me.

Also, while I was in Rome I got this aweful cold. I felt horriable driving home. I stay home from work because I just couldn't take it. The sad thing is I really need to leave out the house and pay a stupid bill! I really hate too but, I can't afford it to be late. All day I've been feeling better but, coming home I decided to throw up all over everywhere in the car! Nasty uh? Pray for me!

What color RED are you?

You Are Rouge Red

Of all the reds, you are the most energetic and vibrant. You never need to recharge, and in fact, you often recharge others. Gutsy and brave, you've never let your fears stop you from doing anything. You figure that life is all about experiences, and you'll always take that leap of faith.

What Color Red Are You?

What kind of Flower are you??

You Are A Lily

You are a nurturer and all around natural therapist.People see you as their rock. And they are able to depend on you.You are a soothing influence. You can make people feel better with a few words.Your caring has more of an impact than even you realize.

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Friends!

I don't know if everyone is like me. I have so many people that are close to my heart. One in particular is ShaRon! I have known this lady for some time now and I really appreciate her "HEART". She has helped me in so many ways in my life she just don't know. I must say out of all of my friends... she and I have so many situations/things in common. Even though we don't always agree we always love one another. I appreciate her being just her. I learn so much from her beyond the brattiness! LOL.

I opened the box of my things that I left at your house and it had a wonderfully cute message from you to me. It's so cute. Believe it or not I love it when you call me "Annie". It's your signature name for me. It's soo cute. It's like you took time out to think of me and find a name that's fitting and cute. I will forever thank God for every little step of our lives that has intertwined.

Thanks for being a good friend all of these years! God Bless!

My Friend!!

Here's Ta-Nisha and I! We always have fun!

Ok too funny!

It's so sad that my Washing Machine was acting up on me and then the new brother in law came over and pulled the pin out of the hole and pronto... the machine never shook again. I am so mad because Dad kept saying, You have to pull the pin out... But, I didn't see the pin and he didn't see the pin...

I will be scrapping this event!

P.S. the clothes are cleaning fast and fine!

My Blessin'

God is Good all the time! I am so "Thankful" My very first Washer and Dryer! LOL I do not have to go to the laundrymat. I will miss it but, convenient will WIN every time! Today is my first day washing all of my clothes. I really needed to do this so bad. I was supposed to recieve these machines one week ago but, I'm not complaining. My first thought about my washer is making some noises that I'm not used to in the house! It's so funny because I was talking on the phone I didn't know what them funny noises were... While typing this I found out that the machine needed to be balanced. When I ran back there becuase it sounded like it was about to damage the wall and everything else in it's way... I saw it shakin' like it' s was going through something very bad! LOL Funny experience.

I'm back with a new message about my Blessin' ... How about it's been two (2) hours and I still don't have this thing BALANCED! LOL It's so funny I can't even get mad. All I can do is look at it. I just don't have the solution other than continue to try and try again! LOL

I Be Clubbin!!!

Too funny!

And the word says...

Isaiah 40 (King James Version)31

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Alisha Called

Alisha called me and let me know that she got the book in the mail. I'm so happy! I'm even more happy that she loves it! She told me she was crying! It made me feel really good! I loved doing every part of the book! She's my Bestest Friend! I thank God for good people! And, I'm happy I made her Happy!





This is the front cover of her book... It has an orange theme because it's her favorite color!


This was the morning of her 30th Birthday. I stopped by that morning and whipped out the camera.



Me and Alisha

smile Today----> SMILE TODAY---->NOW SMILE BIGGER

You know... this week many of my friends have been reaching out to me. I feel so Blessed! I'm so Thankful!!! God, is showing me that I don't have to ever feel like I'm alone or without. God, is here to feel all needs, wounds and provide us with all of the JOY we can handle (and then some)!!

Today, I wanted to see who this wonderful person was that left me the most kindest message on my Blog. And, as I found her Blog, I read it and listened to the music that played in the background I began to Cry! The song that was playing is one of the most BEAUTIFUL songs ever made. Celine Dione, "Because you Love Me"! I was frozen in the moments of being Loved! I don't have any children and most of you know that but, I did have the BEST Nephew in the WORLD! He loved me! He Loved me like the song Celine Dione sang on my new found friend's Blog. The first time I heard this song was on the movie "Upclose and Personal" with Robert Redford and Michelle Pfeiffer. I don't exactly remember the first time I seen it but, I do remember that I cried! and I cried! That movie was filled with "Pure Love" to me! and listening to this song right now with my tender heart it just touched my soul. This movie is a Must See! Reflecting on my nephew I love him! What a "JOY" is was to have my nephew in my Life!!! I'm so thankful!! Celine Dione was singing to my Heart! My Empty Spot! It was totally a moment that help me reflect on the importance people play in your life!!! I'm so thankful for all of my friends, family and sistah's!!!!

Today's Ramblings!

Today... I got up and thought to clean up! I've needed to clean up for a while but, I've been putting it off. I love being home not doing anything at times. But, with the heavy burden of needing to dump somethings and just vacuum I need to get some things done. Well enough of those ramblings. Oh! I must say for the record... That I have the best neighbors in the WORLD! I don't know what to get for them Blessing me so. I need give them something but, I feel like... What do you give someone that has everything? I want to buy them dinner or many be gas... or I just don't know. I'm at a lost!

I am feeling a little weird today. I miss my Nephew! I want to talk with him and touch his face. You know its interesting. I was looking at his face and I was reflecting on who he was and how God reveal things about a person. I thank God for picking me up and carrying me through this whole ordeal. I truly don't know where I would be if it had not been for the LORD! I MEAN THAT!!! I'm not sad. I'm just a little empty.

Lateefah's Pregnant!!!!

The day before my Nephew died... We found out that my Best Friend is Pregnant! I'm so excited. They are Happy! The Whole Family is Happy!! It's so interesting that Lateefah and I have known each other so long and now one of us is Pregnant. I'm so happy for her. She's so Blessed!

I'm ready!

I'm Ready to SCRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!

I love everyone's pics of the Retreat 3. We had so much FUN! I'm waiting for the next one!

October 1st

Well, believe it or not I made it through September 2007. The Lord was totally with me through it all! I'm so Thankful.


I'm home from my 3rd annual Scrappin with My Sistah's Retreat. Man, we had so much fun. I love these Retreats so much. I'm so Blessed to have been there. Tiare is so wonderful. I love being involved in her projects and I pray that I get to come to more as time progresses. We laughed, sung, laughed more and SCRAPPPPPED!!!!



Here are a few pics to share how much fun we had. The Infamous Group!!! Lovely Cheryl plotting her next page.! The Groups Angels!!! Gladys The Dancing Winner!!! Posing Women and Singin' Melissa (keepin the tradition goin')!!

V. Domingo IV

My Heart!!!

Deep in thought!!

Hello

Dad and I


Selika

Daddy

Well today I felt like sharing and thinking about my family. Since my nephew has passed... my Dad came to Georgia and we've gotten a chance to hang out and talk. It's been very great! I miss my nephew so much. I think of him alot. I think I haven't been very sad but, looking at my life and how I normally function I can see the stress and strain of me thinking of him and wishing he was here. I know he wouldn't like for me to feel that way but, I'm human and still here. I can say that it's hard to accept the fact that my only Nephew is gone. I think of him often and how much love we had for one another. I'm totally Blessed to have had a wonderful/beautiful/handsome/intelligent Nephew that Loves his UNTEE!!!

9/11/07

Well today is 9/11. I pray that God continues to Bless and Strenghten the loved ones of those that died. I'm sitting here listening to Kirk Franklin... The Storm is Over Now! I totally believe it. Everything happens on time and on purpose. My goal is to learn from it and grow... grow... grow!

I have my new GEORGIA tag! I feel all offical. I'm so excited. It's personalized and it reads... "BJOIFUL" . I like it alot. I will post a picture. My car needs to be wash so bad.

My Dad is here and I'm enjoying his company. Last night I cooked for him (Salmon again) it was so good. It did not have the strawberries because my Bestfriend gave me this Seafood Rub from Costcos. That rub is so good! I guess I should have taken a picture of that but, next time.



I have a new picture of my little sisters and dad. They are growing so fast. I miss them often. I talked to Heather the other day and she's loving College. I'm so proud of her.


Amber (9), Daddy and Heather (17)

Amazing!!!

Its so amazing to watch someone grow and grow and become a young man or women. Then God has another plan for their life and you just sit back and watch everything. I love my nephew so much and he had so many more years to live. He's so special and so smart. Sometimes people live their life to fast. I'm really blessed that I was able to experience Mingo! He was my child. He was my son, my nephew! I would talk to him and tell him he was the "best nephew in the world" and "my favorite Nephew" and he would say I was his favorute Untee! UNTEE! He would call my phone and say "UNTEE, UNTEE, UNTEE!!!!". It was such a Blessing to have them live with me for a little while when I moved back to Georgia! God surely do work!!! We would talk! about things like love, life and education! I love my newphew!

My Nephew is Gone!

I wanted to let everyone know I suffered a very sad sad LOST. My nephew was killed. His name is V. Domingo P. IV. I love him so much. He was 19. He lived on the wild side. I love him! I wanted to share this with you all because I am so sad. I must say that I understand that God has the ultimate plans... Nicely mapped out for each and everyone of us. But, this came as a true shocker to me. He was killed. He was killed in the mist of him doing wrong. He was! I believe wrong is wrong but, it hurts my heart to lose MY Nephew. When he was learning how to talk the first word he said was, "Anshe" then to top everything off he used to say everything twice. I Love him and I'm so hurt but, I know God has me in his arms right now. Thank you for listening. I just wanted to say something. O'yeah please pray for me and my family. My nephew is the only child to my sister and it seems to me that she's going through every emotion ALL at once! Thank you again

Din-Din

I have been so hungry for some fresh Salmon... but, not just plain Salmon it had to have this Strawberry Butter sauce. When I worked at King and Prince I had lunch there and they had this dish. I've been dying for it but, when I love love love a meal I always try and make it. SOoooo Today was the big day. I made the sauce. It was soooooo goood. The Salmon was so fresh and the Strewberry Butter Sauce was GOOD to my taste buds. I'm so happy I made it. I ate it with some Jasmine Rice. I thought I wanted a veggie and my choice was fresh green beans. WOW!

This is how I made the sauce. I didn't follow the directions online. I just did what I wanted. I had 1/2 stick of Real Butter, not completely pureed Strawberries, some sprinkles Garlic Power, 1 tablespoon of sugar, one shake of teriyaki (lawry) sauce. I melted the butter first in the small pot. Then, I added the strawberries and the rest of ingredients. I cooked it on low for about 10 mins. If that! I was nice and warm and good. I poured it on top of the salmon. (Copied from Scraps of Color)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!

What Happened in Macon, GA stayed in Macon GA!!!

We had too much fun. A group of us from the Keys Training have worked hard for 3 weeks. So, we decided to let our hair down and shake our tail feathers. Boy did we have some good fun! The pics are the proof. There is me... Yulonda, Felicia, Serena, Tandra and Debargia.

Sisters Fo Life...

Let me tell you what she did... She got me this nifty contraption. Let me see if I can attach a link. http://www.gorillapod.com/ I can't wait to use it. I appreciate her so much. I'm going to take it with me on the Sistah's Retreat 3. Man! Thank You Lateefah!

Where I Live!!!

I always talk about where I live and about the lane I live down... One day I took these pictures to show everyone what I'm talking about. I always talk about me having to take the trash can to the end of the road. Well the last picture is the end of the road. I love it here. I love looking at the trees and not being bother by the traffic and loud noise. But, I don't like having to take my trash to the end of the road. At one point my nephew would do it for me but, that lasted only for a short time because he doesn't live here. So, enough about that. I just wanted to make sure I posted it. O'yeah... the last picture is a clear example of why I need a lawn man to make some changes for me. I need a elevated/leveled drive way. That is high on the "To Do List".

The white pickett fence is my Wonderful Neighbors. They are so good to me! p.s. do you see the trash can????? LOL

ENJOY