Rantings of a Creole Princess

Odd huh?

Is it odd that I've never owned black sneakers before?

Old Boss

Do you have any old bosses you still keep in touch with?

Question...

Would YOU bid at an auction to own something Oprah wore once or twice?

eDress Me! for my Meeting!

HURRY!  WHAT SHOE???????  NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE TO THE FIT...JUST PICK A SHOE!  HURRY UP!  I'M RUNNING LATE!  I ONLY HAVE THE PANTS LIKE THIS SO YOU CAN SEE THE SHOE!  THEY ARE THE PERFECT TO THE GROUND LENGTH THAT I LIKE IN PANTS LIKE THESE!  YES...I CAN SEE THAT I'M YELLING BUT I'M IN A HURRY AND I'M NOT ABOUT TO RE-TYPE ALL THIS USING REGULAR SENTENCE CASE TYPE!  LOL!

 

 

From My Inbox:

Good morning, I have yet another question for you and The Tribe. There is a great possibility that I will be offered a job in the next few days that will be an increase of at least 20, 000 dollars for my household. At this time is it just my husband and I. We have combined studen loans of about 20, 000 dollars and one car note that will be paid off in less then a year. Both cars are in great shape and we won't need another one for several years. We have one credit card that is paid off every month. We recently moved and now pay less in mortgage, no water and less in heating our house. And because of the change in zip code, our car insurance even went down. We do well with the income we have now. so, how should we spend the increase of money we are about to have? I know savings but what else is there that makes sense. We are both in our early 30s with no children at the time. We have great Life Insurance policies, we put a nice amount into our retirement accounts and mutual funds. What's next? I know this may seem funny with the economy and some people having jobs but I still need to know. Thanks in advance for your help!

Baby Weight

How soon after giving birth did you start working out?  When did you fit it in? 

From 1969:

This is PROOF that I need new friends.

1969:  You need a new sports bra right?

Your money, his money, OUR money!

Which way of dealing with money works for you? Do you have one joint account only? A household account and separate personal accounts? What works for you and why?

Wedding Weight

Did you make any weight lost goals for your wedding? Were you successful? Did you stick with it after the wedding?

Work It Out!

How much working out have you racked up this week so far?

DAMN GINA!

 
Malinda Williams and D-Nice have officially called it quits apparently.  Sheesh...I was really pulling for them cuz their love story was soooo sweet!

Tamia "Me"

Remember...when you're unhappy...NO ONE is more important than YOU!

Life after infertility...

...has it's difficult moments but for the most part it's just like life after any other disease except we don't have side effects to contend with.  Hey...I had cancer and have a LOVELY 4 inch scar across a fake boob to remember it by daily so at least I don't have THAT again ya know?

But emotionally?

...yeah...it can be pretty damn bleak at times.

And yes...I know I'm blessed.  I know I live a charmed life.  I know my husband loves me as much as I love him and we are ridiculously happy.  I know we have loving and wonderful family, framily and friends.  I know that we have everything we need and most of what we want.  Our life is filled with children we love and adore.

I know.

We are blessed beyond reason.

That is all.

Playing with my wireless remote!

I got out my tripod today while I was on one of my breaks to setup my wireless remote.  Then, of course, I got sidetracked and forgot all about it.  LOL!

Cuz I'm old and have bad memory!

When I returned home from the gym I started playing around with it taking a few snaps to see if I had it set up right.

 

All close and whatnot.  Not a good look.  LOL!  (Why do I make me laugh?  ROFL!)

Back a lil ways.

Of COURSE I was interrupted by the Godson and the "unofficial" Goddaughter!

 

Fortunately they were too busy doing in depth interviews of Jaru and Lucy (notice Jaru is nowhere to be found...) so they weren't in my office for too long.

 

This thing is pretty cool!

See that FABULOUS scarf E is rocking as if he were in the Taliban?  Well...his mommy, Tsiporah, made that for him and he hasn't taken it off since except to shower.  How CA-YOOT is that?  (With his lil evil genius behind.  ROFL!)

Now I don't need the inhabitants of 13700 to let me take pics of me so I may practice!  I can take pics of my own self hell!  Humph.  GO ME!

UPDATE: THE HELL IS SHE TALKING 'BOUT??????????? iCan't!

UPDATE:

From oneblackman:

oneblackman: I dare you not to laugh.

Monica "Everything To Me" - HotNESS or HotMESS? (SM)

Scenario...

Someone is on one of your "lists" on Facebook.

The reason is because you don't really know the person like that and there simply isn't enough information about them on THEIR Facebook wall that makes you comfy in letting them have that kinda of access to you.

You know...cuz you share LOTS more on Facebook than anywhere else.

They send you a private message asking why can't they see your status updates.

What would you say after you've answered their question and they come back at you jazzy at the mouth?

From My Inbox:

Hi Monnie!

Hope this message finds you well. I have been an avid reader of your blog and appreciate you sharing your stories, tips, photos, recipes and journey in life with all of us. A few months ago, I viewed a post regarding your birthday party a couple of years back and I noticed each guest received a "goodie/treat" bag. I am having a party for my birthday and am wondering if you have any suggestions for items to put in a grown-up goodie bag. I merely want to give it to my guests as a token of my appreciation for helping me celebrate my birthday. Any suggestions/ideas you or the tribe have are more than welcome. Thanks so much and have a good day!

Blessings,
K

NO.WORDS.

Pediatrician Earl Bradley Charged With Molestation of 103 Children

This just baffles my mind. 

Do YOU stay in the room with your children AT.ALL.TIMES?

Dear Usual Suspects...

Someone just called and asked me when is  our next event.  I reminded them that TWO people had accepted the task to find us something to do next and that I had yet to hear anything regarding.

That's all I'm saying.

Nuttin else.

Imma be quiet now.

Cuz the next one ain't on me.

SIP:  Me needa...

Dusting

What do you use to dust with? A feather duster? Cloth? Swiffer thingys?

What I Believe...

Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.

Question...

How long has your family/living room been the color it is now? If you were to change it soon...what color would you choose?

Pregnant and Working

If you worked while pregnant, did you work right up until your due date?

"For Love of Liberty" on PBS

Something to watch as a family! http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2010-02-21/entertainment/bal-ae.zontv21feb21_1_black-soldiers-colin-powell-american-soldier

Question...

Where do you keep your cell phone while you sleep?

Break Yourself Off Fool!

What did you have for breakfast this morning? Do you know what your S/O had? Do they take breakfast as serious as they should?

Carey Mulligan's Fit: HotNESS or HotMESS? (SM)

HotNESS or HotMESS? (SM)

Marc by Marc Jacobs Women's 694157 Flat,Gold,36 EU (US Women's 6 M)

CreoleInDC:  Hellooooooooo luvuh!

Radio King

Do you listen to the radio? What's your favorite station? Where is the station located? Who is/are your favorite personalities/hosts?

Question from Cole...

If you had a pig, what would you name it?

Question...

Do your kids ride the bus to school? How old were you when YOU stopped riding the bus?

Grocery Store Shopping

I just took ST grocery shopping. He had a list and I followed him around and broke down his choices for him based on sugar, sodium, fiber, carb content, etc. I explained breaking down juices by being aware that there are 4 grams of sugar in a teaspoon of sugar and that if juice had 28 grams of sugar in 8 ounces then he'd be drinking 7 teaspoons of sugar in a SMALL glass of juice. I let him know that my basic formula for choosing grocery store bread was "4 and 4" meaning less than 4 grams of sugar and more than 4 grams of fiber. We discussed cheeses, milks, etc.

Basically...I took him to food school.

I noticed this oldeer couple around us when I was breaking down the juices and noted they weren't too far away during ST's food school. When we were heading to the registers the lady stopped me to tell me she liked the way I was breaking food down for him and that everybody needs someone to show them in the beginning so they may eat better.

And I agreed.

Who taught YOU about the basics of healthy eating? Do you teach your kids?

Cool Huh?

What say you?

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article/20100131/COLUMNISTS02/1310310/U.S.-now-land-of-self-segregation

Question...

If you were to date interracially would anyone in your life object to it?

Mixed Company

Do you have many friends who don't share the same skin color as you? If not...why not? Do you think it has anything to do with self segregation?

Question...

Did you ever have a period of life where you felt it was a struggle just to maintain? How did you keep it together?

Question...

How long have you had your current cell phone number?

Mother-In-Law Scenario

You've been married for a couple of years and you're currently pregnant.
You and your Mother-in-law are okay you guess.
Y'all aren't best friends but you're not snarling warriors either.
She calls several times a week to check on the pregnancy.
She always calls your husband's cell.
She has started to asks him things to ask you.
Often.
She NEVER calls YOU or the home phone.
She NEVER asks to speak to you.
What say you? Does this annoy you? Is it disrespectful?

Question...

Do you sleep through the entire night without getting up to use the bathroom?

Scenario...

A guy you like and have been dating invites you over.

His place is a mess.

What do you do?

Scenario...

You've been dating someone casually for about 6 weeks or so.
They are cool people and you're taking your time getting to know them.
You're on a date with them and they share with you that they had a vacation planned with their ex this coming summer.
The ex isn't going and they want to know if you'd like to go.
The vacation was going to be to the Tom Joyner family reunion.
What say you?

Da Hell?

Marlon Wayans is going to play Richard Pryor. Um...erra...what say you? If NOT Marlon...then who?

Scenario: Ethics

You have a membership to Sam's Club or Costco.
You have a family member who doesn't have a vehicle.
When you go grocery shopping...you take them with you.
They don't have a membership.
Do you feel bad for letting them use your membership?
Bad enough to tell them they need to get their own membership?
Is this considered stealing?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRAVEL DIVA!

Happy birthday to one of my FAVORITE axe murderer friends! Love you, love you, love you!

Credit Rules

http://m.npr.org/story/123909483

Y'all think I'm joking huh?

Fo Real Doh...

Robby and I watched "The Taking of Pelham 123" tonight and enjoyed it.  There were a bunch of things in the movie that beg to be pointed out but one thing really stood out to me as the REALEST thing I've ever heard in a movie about a hostage (hot sausage) negotiation.

Garber:  If I don't take the money down there somebody might die.

Wife:  Well then somebody 'gon hafta die then.

AND I UNDERSTOOD THAT.

Robby and I got to discussing and I told him that there was no way I'd ever let him do that and that his loyalty belongs to me as did all the decisions regarding his safety. 

THEY BELONG TO ME.

He argued that in the situation of a train load of people...he would have to do it to save lives and I pointed out that if he went out there and got killed but saved those folks lives...at the end of the day...I'd be a widow and his parents would have lost their son and that would hurt us for years upon years upon years to come.

And I think he got it.

I don't think I'm the kind of wife who would understand my husband sacrificing his life so that others may live if he wasn't in the military.  If YOUR job doesn't require you to carry a gun...yeah...no.

Imma need YOU to come home.

What say you?  Would you be the spouse who was proud of the sacrifice your S/O was going to make so that others may live or would you be the spouse who would say FLAT OUT..."Well then somebody 'gon hafta die."