Bye Bye 2008, Hello 2009

As the year wraps up, most people start thinking about what they accomplished or failed to accomplish in the course of the last year.

In 2008, I ran my first 5K. I watched both of my sons grow another year older at two fabulous parties. I wrote the GREATEST POST EVER. as we mourned one of our dear family members. Mr. 1969 and I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary and we wrapped up the year with a wonderful Holiday season.

I watched my NY Football Giants surpass insurmountable odds to beat the undefeated Patriots and win the Superbowl. One of the greatest moments in sports I have ever witnessed. I watched and was a part of my beloved sorority celebrating it’s 100th Birthday, another milestone I am so proud to have witnessed. After six years, I watched my favorite singer return triumphantly to Radio City Music Hall and got to see him in concert with my Best Friend. I also watched a black man successfully win the Presidency of the United States of America and was able to share that historical event with my sons. One of the single greatest moments of my life.

As I start 2009, I will also be starting a new job. While admittedly not my dream job, I am so thankful for A JOB period. I am so thankful that I am not taking a hit in my salary. I am looking forward to making the most of this opportunity no matter what. I am certain that big things are in store for me on the work front in the upcoming year.

On a personal note, I turn 40 in 2009. I still wake up thinking I am 16 every single day so imagine my disbelief and shock that 40 is actually here.  I plan on bringing in this milestone in great health, in shape and mentally and spirituallystrong.

I have made so many lifestyle changes to get me to this year. Eating healthier, exercising….it’s all been a part of a renewed committment to myself. A promise to take care of me.  After taking care of a family and countless other people in my daily life…..I plan on doing  just that. I am about to knock that number40 on it’s azz with the best 1969 anyone has ever seen!

Reflect on 2008 and then close the door. What’s done is done. All you can do is learn, grow, celebrate and get ready for the next big thing.

2009 is on it’s way.

Be safe tonight! Cheers to new beginnings.

What a day!

I woke up at 8am and headed out to help set-up my Sorority’s annual service Carnival. While I was out working hard, Mr. 1969 also got up early and took the boys out to get haircuts and to soccer.

The carnival was fun. It’s something we do in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia. We had lots of activities for the kids, pretzels, games, hot dogs, water ice, clowns, science experiments etc… We also had a voter registration booth, health awareness booth, storytime hour for the kids and mortgage/real estate seminar.

All in all, it was fun. Mr. 1969 came by with the boys after soccer and they had a great time.

On my way home, I realized I was starving. I stopped at the supermarket and got all of the ingredients for one of my favorite comfort meals. LASAGNA!

Here it is coming out of the oven…..

MMmmmmm. Just so you know, once I eat some of that, I will probably fall out into a coma on my couch. Yup, I love Saturdays.

Happy Birthday!

I have meetings all day but I wanted to stop and wish my Soror Royce’s Daughter a very Happy Birthday. Love you Roycee…..now go post something on that damned blog

The weekend recap….

Well, I am back from my crazy weekend on the road. Although, the Centennial celebration is still underway in DC, I could only stay for the weekend. But I managed to pack as much as I could into my four days.

Me and 2 of my favorite sorors (my BFF had to cancel at the last minute due to unforseen circumstances) packed up and hit the road.

We arrived at our destination and headed off for drinks and dinner. After that, we just crashed.

Now on Saturday, we hit the ground running. We started at How.ard Univer.sity where we were founded over a Century ago.

While at Howard, we saw a great exhibit in the library. Here are some of the pictures:

How cute are these ladies in their pigtails and holding their ivy plants?

After that, we had lunch and pedicures before heading down to the Convention Center. Here’s what awaited us:

Pink and green everywhere. And vendors, shopping, etc.

Along the way, I bumped into my girl Roycee.

Yeah, yeah…I know…I’m greasy as hell but I was running all day long. LOL

We got back to the hotel, changed and headed out to find the parties.

We started out at one party and never left….we ran into so many folks and had a blast (shout out to Soror Leslie C. who found me in a sea of people at the party. I hope you enjoyed your first Boule!). The men of Alpha, Kappa and Omega set it out all weekend long. And the ladies of AKA were truly gorgeous. Nothing is more beautiful than a group of black women.

The next morning, after limited sleep, I crawled out of bed determined to hook up with a friend of mine from my hotel who had moved to DC and Sissy.

We all ended up at Brunch and had a blast.

How gorgeous is she? Hmpmh. Heffa.

We were also graced by the presence of another fab Soror… TravelDiva.

Although I couldn’t stay longer, it was great to meet these wonderful ladies. They were so much fun and I can tell a return trip is needed.

Did I take myself home after that? Nope….but I will recap my day in New York tomorrow. Your girl is STILL tired.

It’s a Skee Wee Weekend!

Well folks, I am out of here and hitting the road. Off to celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of my Beloved Sisterhood in the city where we were founded 100 years ago on How.ard Univ.ersity’s campus.

23 thousand of my Sorors will be in attendance so Chocolate City….get ready.  Hopefully, I will see most of my Club 1908 ladies in attendance.

Photos to follow when I return.

Everyone, have a fab weekend……catch you next week.

Living well.

Before I even start, let me warn a certain Jamaican blogger from New York that this is going to be one of those boooring posts about my day to day life. AHEM.

I have had a few people email me regarding the AbsDietforwomen that I talked about a few weeks ago.

Well, I started it because what appealed to me is that it is more of a manual to eating right than a diet. Basically, you eat healthier foods and more of them.

I have noticed results in the two weeks so far. However, I have also been running more. So, not sure if its a by-product of my workout efforts being stepped up or my diet changes…..or both? Either way, it is easy to follow and I enjoyed the knowledge of what good food is versus bad food.

Good luck to those considering it.

This weekend is my Sorority’s Centennial celebration in DC. I have been running around like crazy trying to make sure I have everything I need for my trip. The right dresses, the right club outfits, the right….”what? This old thing?” look for just hanging out. You know, the one that looks effortlessly pulled together but it took days to find? LOL

More than anything, I am looking forward to just hanging out with my best friends. Me, C, Number 3 and The Attorney are leaving the husbands and kids at home for some much needed girl time. Our last trip was three years ago when we went to Miami. Whew. To have three great friends who are also Sorors? Yup….Priceless.

We plan on dressing up, eating well, drinking lots of strong drinks and hitting up a spa (if anyone has restaurant or spa recommendations in the DC urea, holla at your girl).

We are looking forward to celebrating the sisterhood that brought us together but more important than AKA…..we will be celebrating the sisterhood that KEEPS us together. Nothing like time with your best friends.

On this day……

Eighteen years ago today, I became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

18 years.

Happy Anniverary to my line sisters.

The Ta.liba.h Line, April 28th, Spring 1990 of the Alp.ha M.u Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, INCORPORATED. Ta.libah “seekers after knowledge” and that we were.

1. Deja Vu

2. M.C Melle Mel

3. Oliver North

4. Poison

5. The Church Lady

6. Dirty Red

7. Do The Right Thing

8. R2-D2

9. Heatmiser

10. Witness

11.  White Cloud

12. Hip-Hop

I love you ladies and have for the last 18 years. MWAH!

SKEE WEE TO MY SANDS!

 

I Love This

 

Here’s the link in case the video is gone..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-nFw4JPFvk

Get it Soror Alicia!!!!!! Remember Big Brother AlmighTEE? The fine Alp.has that were stepping in the step show scene from Morris Brown? When Tisha licked that boy’s parted scalp? Half Pint? Doin Da Butt? Samuel Jackson messing with those “college boys” wearing his shower cap? And the beautiful Phyllis Hyman?

YES folks….WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1908-2008 The Photos

The last picture is of me and MissB. Her chapter took home first place in the step show and she stepped her fly behind off….congrats girl!!!!!