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

Friday!

Wow, I'm so happy to be back home from training this week. It was so nice spending time with my new friends but, I really missed my BED.

I must say that I had a wonderful time with Millicent at the movies. We saw SPIDERMAN3. I loved it! I love all of the SPIDERMAN movies. I have to say I love to see him in action. I hate that he gets beat up all the time but, for the most part I love the movie. I can't wait to buy it. Afterward, we went to Waffle House. I had to have me a Omelet. All because of the movie. It was so good.

This weekend I'm going to chill. I want to drive down to Jacksonville and see what I can get into. I haven't been down there in a minute. I have to see first if Stan is going to finish painting my office. O'yeah that's another story... I will add pictures for better understanding but, the story is you can paint an accent wall. I picked out a color and I found a cream to paint the other walls because they were dirty. Well I didn't want a yellow based cream but, I want cream so I got a orange based cream. Well, after spending all night painting and he is still not done... All four walls look very colored. I think I'm going to get in trouble. I don't want to get in trouble. I might be in there repainting my own walls. But, I must say it's very pretty! I love it. So this weekend Stan is going to come back and finish the only cream wall in the room. I hope the others pass off as cream or I will be a painting soul.

I don't want to do much on Sunday but, go to church. Last Sunday... the pastor preached on LOVE!!! Yeah Love! the one thing that stuck out was, "Love is an action word" I liked that. Because it allowed me to see that if I'm not getting something in return then.... somebody don't feel the same way I do! I am a giver. I give my all! I love actually!

It's a New DAY!!!!

I'm so excited. I have the internet. I'm so thankful. So much has happened since I've been in Georgia for 4 months. I love being here. I know everyone knows that already. However, the internet serves as a great means for me to communication with all of my friends and family.

Fourth of July... I had a nice fourth. I did nothing. I slept most of the day and then I roamed the streets. I stopped by Virgil's house-but, his hamstring was hurting and he was laying on the sofa. Therefore, I didn't find any food. Eventually, RaSheda and I went to the Chinese Food place and ate at home.

Today is Doris's Birthday. She is 70. I'm so happy for her. Doris is my childhood neighbor. I love her because she's been there all of my life. Today is her day! 7.7.07! You can't bet! God Bless you Doris!

God Is Good!

All the time.

Offical Last Day!

Today - Tonight is my offical last night at the King and Prince Beach Resort... I really appreciate everyone for there help and patience while I was working here. I really enjoyed everyone. I had so many laughs and funny stories. I will forever remember everyone and there kindness. Bye for now King and Prince! Should you every need a vacation you should check out the King and Prince in St. Simons Island, Georgia (in the southeastern corners of Georgia). http://www.kingandprince.com/

Don't forget to ask for value dates and discounts.

Ok! The official day #1

Ok! Monday was my real day #1... I can't tell everyone what happened but, I have to say that I know many people in Glynn County. And, this is a whole nother world that I've never experience. This career is very fast paced and I'm up for the challenge. I will get the privilege to go to training all over Georgia. I'm so excited! I want to be the best Case Manager for Foster Care I can be. I can see the examples of the person I'm going to become. I can see where God is working on me! I thank God! I know he's AWESOME!

I'm so "Thankful" for the people in my life that has added to who I am positivley. I Thank God for Mrs. Stella! She's sent from Heaven! I Thank God for her!

It's very so interesting to watch me get up early in the morning. I'm so excited for the excellent job I'm doing and the excellent job... I'm going to do! Thank You Jesus.

My First Day on my *NEW* Career!!!

My first day have come and gone. I had a wonderful time during orientation and I met many nice people (some from different counties). At, first my supervisor and other office people was looking for me making me think that I thought I was in trouble already (SIKE!!) but, they wanted to take my picture, give me a company phone and office! I'm so special I have an office. I left for a little while had lunch and completed a drug test (good thing I had to pee shoottt). When I got back Wendy had me ordering all of the things I needed for my desk and from that point on I was busy in my office trying to see how I wanted my desk arranged and what color I wanted to put on the wall. I'm so excited I get to paint one wall my office any color I want. I'm so excited. I'm ready to have my personality shining through. I found out that I'm going to be a placement agent... Placing Foster Children. I will learn more Monday. That's when I will begin my training. I'm so EXCITED to learn so much.

Also. I'm going to miss King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort. I will never forget the love and opportunity they have provided me. From the General Manager all the way to my co-workers I've enjoyed every one. They encouraged me and supported me through every thing I've attempted during my career hunt and my overall move back to GA. I'm so thankful for each and every person I worked with, talked too and laughed with. I will for ever hold this place in high regards.

Another thing... My sister can and ate with me a few times here while I worked and she let me take a picture of her. She had this new nice Haircut and I wanted to display her on my Blog. I love my big sister! Thank God for them!

Two Things About Me...

Two Names I Go by: Catherine and Angie

Two Things I am Wearing Right Now:Birkenstocks and Orange Capris
Two Things I Want (or have) in a Relationship: Trust and Laughter
Two of My Favorite Things to do: Talking and Scrapbooking
Two Things I Want Very Badly At The Moment: Some Seafood and a shelf for my scrapbooking supplies.
Two pets I have: I don't have any!
Two things I did last night: Washed my Hair and worked.
Two things I ate today:chocolate Brownies and Burger
Two people I just talked to last: ShaRon and Mom
Two things I'm doing tomorrow: Begin my new Career with DFCS and going to work at King and Prince.
Two longest car rides: Driving from Michigan to St. Simons Island and riding with someone that doesn't talk.
Two Favorite Holidays: My Birthday and 4th of July
Two favorite beverages: Water and Sweet Tea
Two favorite scrapbooking tools: Cutter and Circut
Two favorite scrapping companys: Basic Grey and American Craft

ShowTime!

Today, I had a really rough day! I just could not get up! I woke up this morning around 8am and was very very tired... I laid down and stayed there until 2pm. I felt better but, my head is still cloudy. I hate to feel like that because tomorrow is "SHOWTIME! " First day at work... Zack will be home! then I have to go to work for 3 hours after doing a 8 hour shift. Pray for me!

I also wanted to note that when I was looking at the pictures from the retreat I loved the different angles that Lisa used. I love it. I love the way they look so different. I've been wanting to say that and I've tried it on some of my shots. I will post them later. But, Thank you Lisa for inspiring me!

Thoughts on New Job

Last Night...


My Friend Jennifer wrote me a very nice email (like many) but, she asked was I scared to begin my new job? I replied as followed;

I am so nervous about this new job not scared because being scared is not of God but, I'm very nervous. I going to be classified as grown. No more school/classes/part time jobs etc... I have to get there at 8am in the morning and I'm going to be dealing with real people in real situations. I don't know but, I'm just going to pray. I'm also nervous because I'm changing... I'm changing into a leader. Even though, I am a leader but, I feel now that I'm going to be MORE accountable. The type of papers I had to sign (during orientation) and take oaths... made me understand that this position is very serious. I feel myself stepping up to the plate and it's exciting because, I know the only way I can go is UP! SO heck yeah I'm nervous!

I wanted to again say.... "that I'm very Thankful to all of my friends that wish me well! Thank You!"
Angie

I GOT the Phone Call!!!

Yippee! I must let the world know that I have a new Job! I'm so excited. I will be a case manager for the Department of Family and Children Services for Glynn County. I'm so excitely Blessed. I'm so Happy! I have been working very hard at trying to find me a job that will provide everything and more. I'm so Blessed that I will have a job that I can learn from! I will be able to gain valuable information that will be very benefical for a lifetime! I'm so so so so Blessed! and Thankful! I begin on June 1st 2007.

I will have a 8am-5pm job. I'm so grown now! Hehehehehehehe!

May 26

I won with the first group of ladies!!! I found the little black boy!

You can't beat a group of women doing the electric slide... next time we're going to have to do the Hustle!



Ok... Sistah's Scrappin Retreat 2.... Man, what a wonderful group of ladies. I've learned a lot from them... Laughed so muich with them... and enjoyed my time with them all together. I must say that Prince is "GAY". I stand firmly on that!!! The gossip was good, the movies were great and the singing... Well, the singing was!!! The snoring wasn't as strong as it was last time but, there definately there. I love all these ladies. I can't wait until September and I hope to see them soon.







These pictures are of our scrap area at the Sistah's Retreat 2... We had a BALL!!! It's getting better and better. I can't wait until the next one. This time I scrapped much more than the first time. I came home with a Book for Alisha (a surprise), some cards, a bunch of 8x8 pages and one 12x12. I'm so happy. I will be scrapping this Monday to make use I stay on a roll. I'm so excited. I did win a lot of things and I will be getting Lisa's book in the mail. I can't wait.




Ok... First things first! Today is ShaRon's Birthday! She's 30 NOW! I know Big things are coming her way because Our God Blesses!!!!!

No Phone Call

I am still waiting for my phone call. I can't wait to begin my new positon. Thank You Jesus. Tomorrow I will leave for Atlanta. I can't wait to see my friends. We are going to have a wonderful time. I am very sure of that. I can't wait to see there scrapbooks and begin making one special book.


Stomp the Yard was very good. I loved it and I might watch it again soon. 2 thumbs up!

Today!

Today, I wrote a letter to Jennifer (the lady that interviewed me). I hope it gives me a great chance at acquiring the position of Case Manager. I can't wait until I begin. I want to work, be busy and love helping.

Today. I recieved my money back from the tax people... they be charging people without telling them. Crooks!

I went to the store and copped "Stomp the Yard" I can't wait to go home and finish watching it.

May 15

Well Well Well, It's May 15... the update on me is... I had a interview 5/11 with Department of Family and Children Services. I had a wonderful interview and I pray that they will call me and invite me to be apart of there team. I'm so excited. Zack was supposed to be home but, he won't come until June 1st... Hopefully my first day at work. I am due to go to the Second Annual Sistahs Retreat on May 18. I can't wait to meet the ladies. It's going to be a Blast. I wish Teefah could come. Below are some pics of my progress with the house. I'm so happy and pleased with it.