Archive for January, 2010
Motivated with Color
It's a new day, a new month & it's a month to celebrate. February is Black History Month. We sometimes complain about it being the shortest month in the year. However I'm going to take this month and dedicate it to My Heritage. I must first start with myself. Who am I as a Black Woman. I consider myself Black or African American. I don't [...]
WTFLASHBACK were you wearing?
It's Flash Back Friday Blogosphere! Today my husband help me come up with the topic of today. Let's talk clothes. If any of these items look familiar to you, leave a comment. If not, tell me of your flashback clothing. Do you remember the starter coat? I had the Cleveland Browns. It was ugly but I was desperate that was the only one [...]
Out of Control
Have you ever had circumstances in your life that you can't control. You would love to get out of the situation with two words or maybe three words. It's so easy to say I quit! It's over! Leave me alone! You get the picture. Maybe it's something that keeps you tied to the situation? It could be money. It could be love or maybe infatuation. [...]
Haiti Update
First, I would like to thank you all for your prayers. If you read any of my post on the crisis in Haiti. You've read that one of my clients was in Haiti at the time of the earthquake. She is safe and back home! I had the privilege of having her back in my salon on Saturday. I touched a miracle!!!! I was expecting hair shedding or [...]
WTFlashback!
We're having flash backs. No. Literally we're having flashbacks in our house. Let's see how far back we're really gonna go. We have discontinued our cable. We now have the converter box for our TV. So now we're watching free television. That's until it loses it's signal. Right in the middle of a joke, the signal goes out! WTFlashback! A couple [...]
Iiiiii I Got a Praise……
It's Thankful Thursday and am I thankful! I spoke last week about the earthquake in Haiti. I told you about my client that went there the week before. Just want to report that she and her husband made it home today. I haven't seen her yet. Will see her on Saturday for her hair appointment. I haven't been this excited in a while. [...]
Make That A Double!!!!!
Make that a double!!!!!! My last drink was.....last year. Then I was having my good days and.......Now, after a major relapse......Make that a double!!!!! Starbucks- Welcome to Starbucks. Can I take your order? Me- Give me! 2 Venti Carmel Frappuccinos.(Don't look at me like that) I'll have one now. The other one is for [...]
Spin & Win
With all of the tragedy going on in our world today, I can't think of a better time to tell you about Frigidaire & Jennifer Garner teaming up to support Save the Children's U.S Programs. Save the Children's U.S Programs are dedicated to helping the children in America living in poverty. How are they gone to help? With some fun, prizes and [...]
Motivated to Dream
I'm here to celebrate on this National Holiday. Today we celebrate the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. An African American man that I'm proud to celebrate on today. A man that had a dream. A dream that he, himself would not live to see. Even in knowing he would not live to see his dream fulfilled... He still had the motivation to [...]
Andys Fish Fry Seasoning
Just wanted to share with you one of our family "must have" in the kitchen cabinet. Andy's Fish seasoning is the "BOMB!" I started using this seasoning 2 years ago while on vacation. Where we went we had to bring our own grocery. With a family of 5, it helps us cut down on the costs. Also we had to make sure we [...]
The Mourning After
Friday and no sigh of relief. This has been a very trying and stressful week. My heart is mourning. Mourning for a place I've never been. Mourning for people I've never met. However it's mourning. The week before last, one of my clients went back to Haiti which is a place she calls home, to visit. So, driving home I heard the [...]
I have my good days & ……..
What do you do when you cross the path of a Mama with PMS & in Rehab ( trying to Kick the Starbucks Frappuccino habit)? Get the HELL out of the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This weekend was the worst yet (I know it's only been 12 days. I'm counting). Bloody Mary showed up and brought her funky attitude with her. To top it off she didn't [...]
What did we do before….
My dishwasher is "OUT OF ORDER". Ugh! I know, I know, I didn't have a dishwasher growing up but, the convenience is Momnificent. Dishes are on my daughters chore list. So you can imagine the sorrow she's feeling. Since daughter is in mourning I've been stepping in to comfort her.(Yeah right! Do her job) During my comfort session I began [...]
Chili In A Bread Bowl
4 Cans of Kidney Beans 4lb of Ground Turkey (4 1lb tubes) 1 Onion Diced 1 Can Diced Tomato 3 Can of Tomato Paste 2 pks of Chili Seasoning 3 tbl spoon of Chili Powder 2 tbl spoon of Sugar 1 tbl spoon of Salt Kaiser Rolls or Favorite Bread. Must be deep enough to cut out center for chili. Ranch [...]
….and my last drink was last year….
Hi my name is Nicole and I'm a Frappholic. My last drink was last year. I'm sure you're thinking, that's only a week ago! Hey! When you've been clean for 7 days that's a big accomplishment. I've been addicted to Starbucks Frappuccino for about 2yrs. Let me tell you. This was the highlight of my day, how I would escape,if I was having a [...]
Small Fry
Ohhhhh! Portillos has the best French Fries. Portillos is a restaurant here in Chicago. They have quite a few locations & the BOMB on the fries. Hubby and I are car pooling until my car is out of the shop. So, today we stopped at Portillos to get me an Italian Beef dipped, cheese, pickelspickles, peppers & Milk Shake (no [...]
My Christmas Whisperer
One thing I love so much about children. There ability to tell something when under pressure. Or NOT! Last year my hubby brought me a watch for Christmas. He took secret agent James, with him( not a great idea). When hubby was away, the mouse told it ALL!lol He said, "Daddy brought you a watch (squeak, squeak)." A watch was on [...]