This was a pretty amazing weekend. Friday, I really can't remember what I did. All I know is that I wanted to see Making the Band 3 and stayed up to watch it. Not the greatest idea since I had to get up the next morning and go to a 7am meeting. Secular music is whack these days as far as the writing goes, but they got hot beats out there. I just love watching the recording process unfold. Saturday was a combination of cleaning and sleeping until I went to work at 6pm. For once I was completely rested and full of energy. Little did I know I would need every bit of that rest.
My friends were having a Diva Dynasty(that's what we call ourselves) slumber party. And for your information, you are never too old to have slumber parties. I plan on having one for my wedding. But since I got off late I came over after I got off work. We had to go back to Nicole's to get some things.
Her mom is a minister. I just love her so much. She is an awesome woman of God and you just wanna soak up everything she has to say. Well she had some words for us. She ended up talking to us and teaching until 5:30 am. I don't feel like the time was wasted at all. It's such a priviledge to have people so close to God be accessible to you. Prophets in the midst. And she was so very on point with her prophecies. God is so on time when you need the correction and encouragement to go to the next level, if you really want it.
I had to wake up at 6am for prayer anyway by the time I got my phone call, I had to tell my cousin I hadn't been to sleep at all. I did a skimpy lil prayer (forgive me Lord) and tried to sleep for about an hour. Got up, picked up this girl for church and prayed to stay awake. I did and church was great, but after church I had to go back to work. Speaking of church, I think wearing my high heels may have made me pull a muscle and I'm sore. Y'all know I'm outta shape. High heels are a work out. It's truly sad.
I went home and fell asleep for 45 min when I was only supposed to sleep about 15 min and was a lil late for work. At first I was like I don't know how I'm gonna make it the next 4 hours. So I tried to stay away from people because I can be cranky when I'm sleepy (Some have been a witness, it ain't pretty).
When I got my 15 min break I got an expresso and they put me on the register, then I was right out there with the people so I had to be personable. I didn't wanna talk to people, I was fine restocking and stuff. But NOOO, they had put me out front. I ended up having fun. When I left I went to go pick up the things I'd left at Nova's. Me and Nicole went and washed the car I was driving, I cleaned the kitchen, played with the neice and tried to cook some chicken. (Didn't get to eat any). I feel once you're going you might as well keep on going. Of course I slept extra hard last night, but I am so very sleepy today. Still gotta work the second job tonight. My po body. I shall be sleeping tonight and not accepting or making any phone calls, so leave a message. Love ya.
Monday, July 31, 2006
Friday, July 28, 2006
People, people
Yeah that chocolate surprise....I got a surprise alright. It was OLD! I don't even think chocolate should be that color. No wonder they were giving it away for free.
Slept a lil better last night. Of course it was on the floor.
Starting to plan the Homecoming trip. I told Nicole that depending on how many people were coming, we may have to get a mini-van. She flipped! She hates mini-vans with a passion. I wonder how mini-van's came to traumatize her this way. She says: "That is not sexy! That's like taking a mini-van to the prom!" Then she suggest a Dodge Magnum. That's a station wagon! The way she feels about mini-vans is the way I feel about station wagons. We'll figure something out. Gotta find out how many people are coming first.
Slept a lil better last night. Of course it was on the floor.
Starting to plan the Homecoming trip. I told Nicole that depending on how many people were coming, we may have to get a mini-van. She flipped! She hates mini-vans with a passion. I wonder how mini-van's came to traumatize her this way. She says: "That is not sexy! That's like taking a mini-van to the prom!" Then she suggest a Dodge Magnum. That's a station wagon! The way she feels about mini-vans is the way I feel about station wagons. We'll figure something out. Gotta find out how many people are coming first.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Randomness
I used to think that Black people had the monopoly on chicken, but I think the Chinese people got us. When you think about it we are only associated with fried chicken and if you include West Indian people as Black, then you got curried and jerk chicken. That's about it. But I was at the chinese buffet and they got, bamboo chicken, sesame chicken, general tso, chicken fried rice, orange chicken, bourbon chicken, AND fried chicken (its good too)!
I was just thinkin I got a chocolate bar in my other purse. The manager at Arby's gave it to me for free. It'll come in handy when I'm hungry and I forget I had a chocolate bar in my purse. A nice lil chocolate surprise.
I think its a good time to work out when you can hear your bones cracking and your joints are sore for no reason. However, I refuse to work out until I get my MP3 player. But even if I did have an MP3 player I probably still wouldn't have time to fit it into my schedule.
Last night I tried to make it to bed at a reasonable hour. I made it about 11ish. Not bad. Then I couldn't sleep. Kept waking up during the night. I figure its my bed. I slept on the floor all last week then my back started hurting. I think I slept better down there, maybe I just need some more blankets.
Everybody at this company thinks that they are invaluable to this company. It's true they are. But they think that they are the most important to the company. Not true. When will people learn the sum of its parts are greater than each part separately?
I was just thinkin I got a chocolate bar in my other purse. The manager at Arby's gave it to me for free. It'll come in handy when I'm hungry and I forget I had a chocolate bar in my purse. A nice lil chocolate surprise.
I think its a good time to work out when you can hear your bones cracking and your joints are sore for no reason. However, I refuse to work out until I get my MP3 player. But even if I did have an MP3 player I probably still wouldn't have time to fit it into my schedule.
Last night I tried to make it to bed at a reasonable hour. I made it about 11ish. Not bad. Then I couldn't sleep. Kept waking up during the night. I figure its my bed. I slept on the floor all last week then my back started hurting. I think I slept better down there, maybe I just need some more blankets.
Everybody at this company thinks that they are invaluable to this company. It's true they are. But they think that they are the most important to the company. Not true. When will people learn the sum of its parts are greater than each part separately?
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Yeah right......really?
The cockiness of some people blows my mind. But what can you say when you know its the truth? Are they really being cocky then?
Let's look it up:
over-confident: arrogantly confident and sure of yourself
Yeah that's them.
What's funny is, they still be tellin the truth, but in arrogant way. Do they have the right? Perhaps.....or maybe we could go about it another way. No disrespect, I kinda like it.....
And it's also funny how people observe things you didn't know you were letting them see. Am I that transparent? Yes, sometimes I can be.
Let's look it up:
over-confident: arrogantly confident and sure of yourself
Yeah that's them.
What's funny is, they still be tellin the truth, but in arrogant way. Do they have the right? Perhaps.....or maybe we could go about it another way. No disrespect, I kinda like it.....
And it's also funny how people observe things you didn't know you were letting them see. Am I that transparent? Yes, sometimes I can be.
In the meantime, in between time
I really need some order in my life. I think it all starts with the sleep I'm NOT getting. But as my girl Nicole pointed out, even if I am chillin at the house at 9pm I will not go to sleep at 10. It just doesn't happen. Oh but it needs to.
Plus, the Lord has been convicting me because my spending is ridiculous! And its starting to make me mad. Maybe I need to fast to get some focus. Because this is a roadblock. BUT the next thing on my list to buy is either some headphones for work or an MP3 player because I can't take this silence. It makes me restless, then I end up on the internet. But when you share an office you must be considerate of others. Music helps me focus though.
Speaking of roads, I presented the idea to my friends about going to Hampton's Homecoming in October. They seem excited. Then they said they wanted to drive. I was like....ehh I just did that a couple months ago and it almost killed me. But yes there will be more drivers hence, more people to put in for gas. Plus, I spend almost everyday with these girls already. It's an opportunity for pictures, stories and goofiness. We'll see who's down around October.
Random sidenote: Why doesn't Outback Steakhouse open till 3pm? That's just outrageous to me.
Plus, the Lord has been convicting me because my spending is ridiculous! And its starting to make me mad. Maybe I need to fast to get some focus. Because this is a roadblock. BUT the next thing on my list to buy is either some headphones for work or an MP3 player because I can't take this silence. It makes me restless, then I end up on the internet. But when you share an office you must be considerate of others. Music helps me focus though.
Speaking of roads, I presented the idea to my friends about going to Hampton's Homecoming in October. They seem excited. Then they said they wanted to drive. I was like....ehh I just did that a couple months ago and it almost killed me. But yes there will be more drivers hence, more people to put in for gas. Plus, I spend almost everyday with these girls already. It's an opportunity for pictures, stories and goofiness. We'll see who's down around October.
Random sidenote: Why doesn't Outback Steakhouse open till 3pm? That's just outrageous to me.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
day by day
As was expected the graduation ceremony was awesome. God really showed up in the place. Even though it lasted till almost 2am, I'm glad no one got short changed on what God had to say to them. I just thank the Lord for prophets. That's a great responsibility. Prophesy means to speak life. That's what it did.
I had an amazing weekend. Watching my friends graduate the following day, let me see how blessed I am. I got some powerhouse women in my life. Thank you LORD! But also it helps you appreciate the anointing on people. When you think you know someone, you get comfortable with their gifts. You stop appreciating what you have right next to you because its so close.
My friends have requested that I put my prophecy on my page. I really wanna pray about that first. I still have to listen to it a couple more times myself.
On Sunday, I had to teach childrens church. It was an experience. Anything with kids is an experience. I don't really kick it with kids that much, but I enjoyed it. I really had to put my selfishness aside. I wanted to be out in praise in worship. I wanted to be taught, not teach anybody. It was fun though. So, I volunteered to do it once a month.
Sunday night was sooo much fun. Hangin out with my girls. Don't worry to my other girls, you are irreplaceable. We created a whole page of quotes.
Nicole bought me a t-shirt that says 'Pure Genius'. She thinks I'm so smart. Just cus I have a wealth of unusable knowledge. As soon as I put the shirt on I began contradict it. I think those were my most blonde moments. That's why I got my hair highlighted. To explain when I say dumb stuff.
I had an amazing weekend. Watching my friends graduate the following day, let me see how blessed I am. I got some powerhouse women in my life. Thank you LORD! But also it helps you appreciate the anointing on people. When you think you know someone, you get comfortable with their gifts. You stop appreciating what you have right next to you because its so close.
My friends have requested that I put my prophecy on my page. I really wanna pray about that first. I still have to listen to it a couple more times myself.
On Sunday, I had to teach childrens church. It was an experience. Anything with kids is an experience. I don't really kick it with kids that much, but I enjoyed it. I really had to put my selfishness aside. I wanted to be out in praise in worship. I wanted to be taught, not teach anybody. It was fun though. So, I volunteered to do it once a month.
Sunday night was sooo much fun. Hangin out with my girls. Don't worry to my other girls, you are irreplaceable. We created a whole page of quotes.
Nicole bought me a t-shirt that says 'Pure Genius'. She thinks I'm so smart. Just cus I have a wealth of unusable knowledge. As soon as I put the shirt on I began contradict it. I think those were my most blonde moments. That's why I got my hair highlighted. To explain when I say dumb stuff.
Friday, July 14, 2006
Pure
Today is the day of my graduation. I'm so excited. I feel like its my wedding day. I'm contemplating not wearing make up because i know how big a cry- baby I am when it comes to church. The tears are real, but I have big alligator tears. They drop to the floor like water bombs. It's a given that I will cry at my real wedding. Although I hate crying in public when its because of anger or embarrassment, I'm ok with it if its tears of happiness or repentence.
So I ended up gettin about 4 hours of sleep last night doin my hair and kickin it. I'm paying for it right now.
Still putting together my life purpose. I'll have something before tonight.
So I ended up gettin about 4 hours of sleep last night doin my hair and kickin it. I'm paying for it right now.
Still putting together my life purpose. I'll have something before tonight.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
To give is better
Did you know suffering was a spiritual gift? Have you ever been glad NOT to get a gift? But its a gift because those people are able to endure and be an example to others who are going through.
Suffering. The extraordinary ability to endure hardship, pain, and distress with an amount of joy and fortitude to inspire others to endure their suffering and to lead others to accept God's offer of salvation made possible in Christ's suffering (p. 180).
Matthew 16:24, Mark 8:34, John 18:11, Romans 8:17,
2 Corinthians 11:23-27; 12:1-10, Philippians 1:29ff., 1 Peter 4:12-14
I found this when I was looking more into my spiritual gifts. I took this spiritual gifts test through my purity class. Its crazy because I didn't do it when I was supposed to. When I finally did it, it was confirmation of things others had spoken into my life and things I'd heard from God.
What are your gifts? Everyone has them.
Suffering. The extraordinary ability to endure hardship, pain, and distress with an amount of joy and fortitude to inspire others to endure their suffering and to lead others to accept God's offer of salvation made possible in Christ's suffering (p. 180).
Matthew 16:24, Mark 8:34, John 18:11, Romans 8:17,
2 Corinthians 11:23-27; 12:1-10, Philippians 1:29ff., 1 Peter 4:12-14
I found this when I was looking more into my spiritual gifts. I took this spiritual gifts test through my purity class. Its crazy because I didn't do it when I was supposed to. When I finally did it, it was confirmation of things others had spoken into my life and things I'd heard from God.
What are your gifts? Everyone has them.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Fresh Start
So yesterday I had my meeting with my group leader who is also my cousin. I got her teasingly about snapping at me the day before. Just like I thought, PMS. Yeah so she's excused. I understand that because I get short with people when I'm cramping too. Some people actually like that "straight the point" response. Really I want YOU to get straight to the point because I don't really like to hear people talkin to me while I'm cramping. Rub my belly or somethin and shut up. Get me some tea and shut up. Yeah...its like that.
So in the meeting we decided collectively as a group to get up at 6am and have prayer. We each call one person and they call someone else, you pray for 30 min and then you call that person back when you finish. It's great because you are praying for one another and you can start your day early. This was the first day. I hope everyone is able to keep it up.
So in the meeting we decided collectively as a group to get up at 6am and have prayer. We each call one person and they call someone else, you pray for 30 min and then you call that person back when you finish. It's great because you are praying for one another and you can start your day early. This was the first day. I hope everyone is able to keep it up.
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
sounds in my head
So I've been fasting from music for the last couple weeks. You'd be surprised what songs pop into your head. Songs I haven't heard in years and I know ALL the words. Craziness.
I still have the most boring assignment at work, so I'm on the internet. Everyone keeps assuring me it will get better. I still think of it as temporary. I'm an artist, I need to be creative.
Going to get my shoes to complete my graduation outfit.
I am overdue for some new contacts and since my neice broke my glasses, I need some of those too. Next paycheck, yes!!
So ready to get my own place. Looks like it will be pushed back another month. It's ok, I'll deal. More time to get money saved and get a car. I don't plan on rushing things and ending up somewhere I don't want to be.
My cousin got mad at me because she was telling me about this deal in the apts she used to live in and I told her we'd looked at them and didn't like them. She gave me this 'Well it doesn't matter to me. I HAVE a place to live.' Now that was really uncalled for. You know what I think it is? That time of the month. She gets really snappy during that time. Taking it out on those close to her. Yup. I'll just pray for her. I know she's just trying to look out for me anyway.
I've become a fan of that USA show Psych. Where the guy makes people think he's psychic because of his observational skills. It's made me wanna be more observant but at the same time I don't care that much.
My old roomie has made a whole album on facebook dedicated to the Heat. I just found out thanks to her that Dwayne Wade and his wife have been together since they were nine years old. That's so cute!
I still have the most boring assignment at work, so I'm on the internet. Everyone keeps assuring me it will get better. I still think of it as temporary. I'm an artist, I need to be creative.
Going to get my shoes to complete my graduation outfit.
I am overdue for some new contacts and since my neice broke my glasses, I need some of those too. Next paycheck, yes!!
So ready to get my own place. Looks like it will be pushed back another month. It's ok, I'll deal. More time to get money saved and get a car. I don't plan on rushing things and ending up somewhere I don't want to be.
My cousin got mad at me because she was telling me about this deal in the apts she used to live in and I told her we'd looked at them and didn't like them. She gave me this 'Well it doesn't matter to me. I HAVE a place to live.' Now that was really uncalled for. You know what I think it is? That time of the month. She gets really snappy during that time. Taking it out on those close to her. Yup. I'll just pray for her. I know she's just trying to look out for me anyway.
I've become a fan of that USA show Psych. Where the guy makes people think he's psychic because of his observational skills. It's made me wanna be more observant but at the same time I don't care that much.
My old roomie has made a whole album on facebook dedicated to the Heat. I just found out thanks to her that Dwayne Wade and his wife have been together since they were nine years old. That's so cute!
Monday, July 10, 2006
so much for the rules
i know I'm not supposed to be on the internet at work, but it is so incredibly boring. yes, i have a task to accomplish but it doesn't take any brain cells to do it. I'm falling asleep at my desk because of my huge nap yesterday i only got 3 hours sleep last night.
Sunday, July 09, 2006
That's what I'm talkin bout
Oh Church was really good today. But there were some scriptures I wanted to share because it was just what I was writing in my diary last year.....Not like this, but basically it was the same concept. This is from the amplified Bible. I love the amplified version.
From the Book of Romans:
18 For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot perform it. [I have the intention and urge to do what is right, but no power to carry it out.]
19 For I fail to practice the good deeds I desire to do, but the evil deeds that I do not desire to do are what I am [ever] doing.
20 Now if I do what I do not desire to do, it is no longer I doing it [it is not myself that acts], but the sin [principle] which dwells within me [[a]fixed and operating in my soul].
21 So I find it to be a law (rule of action of my being) that when I want to do what is right and good, evil is ever present with me and I am subject to its insistent demands.
22 For I endorse and delight in the Law of God in my inmost self [with my new nature].(A)
23 But I discern in my bodily members [[b]in the sensitive appetites and wills of the flesh] a different law (rule of action) at war against the law of my mind (my reason) and making me a prisoner to the law of sin that dwells in my bodily organs [[c]in the sensitive appetites and wills of the flesh].
24 O unhappy and pitiable and wretched man that I am! Who will release and deliver me from [the shackles of] this body of death?
25 O thank God! [He will!] through Jesus Christ (the Anointed One) our Lord! So then indeed I, of myself with the mind and heart, serve the Law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin.
Yes that's basically what I was saying only more poetic and stuff.
On another note:
I think BK is trying to kill people with all this meat on their burgers. Either that or they just ordered too much and are trying to get rid of it. It's crazy.
Oh yeah today at church I broke out my big hat. It was like the hat was a celebrity of its own. We even took pictures. Soon to be on Facebook.
From the Book of Romans:
18 For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot perform it. [I have the intention and urge to do what is right, but no power to carry it out.]
19 For I fail to practice the good deeds I desire to do, but the evil deeds that I do not desire to do are what I am [ever] doing.
20 Now if I do what I do not desire to do, it is no longer I doing it [it is not myself that acts], but the sin [principle] which dwells within me [[a]fixed and operating in my soul].
21 So I find it to be a law (rule of action of my being) that when I want to do what is right and good, evil is ever present with me and I am subject to its insistent demands.
22 For I endorse and delight in the Law of God in my inmost self [with my new nature].(A)
23 But I discern in my bodily members [[b]in the sensitive appetites and wills of the flesh] a different law (rule of action) at war against the law of my mind (my reason) and making me a prisoner to the law of sin that dwells in my bodily organs [[c]in the sensitive appetites and wills of the flesh].
24 O unhappy and pitiable and wretched man that I am! Who will release and deliver me from [the shackles of] this body of death?
25 O thank God! [He will!] through Jesus Christ (the Anointed One) our Lord! So then indeed I, of myself with the mind and heart, serve the Law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin.
Yes that's basically what I was saying only more poetic and stuff.
On another note:
I think BK is trying to kill people with all this meat on their burgers. Either that or they just ordered too much and are trying to get rid of it. It's crazy.
Oh yeah today at church I broke out my big hat. It was like the hat was a celebrity of its own. We even took pictures. Soon to be on Facebook.
Saturday, July 08, 2006
What now?
Well, I've been told I can't be on the internet at work other than on my lunch hour. Eh, who knew? Not me, I've been doing it for about two months now. I'll follow the rules though. I can't stand being chastised.
I'm getting ready for my graduation from my purity class at church. I'm so excited! It's just really given me reason to spend money. Betcha the outfit is gonna be bangin! And watch out for the shoes homie! Of course its not about the clothes.....its really about the Lord. But there will be pictures.
I've learned so much through this class. Even more than when I was in college. None of that has made nearly the impact of this class. It's about learning intimacy with Christ. Gettin down and personal with Him. It's been amazing!
I've been meaning to write about our soul-ties ceremony, which was mind blowing. Also I think about this lesson I learned through the class: God made a purpose for everything, but the purpose for everything is not known. If you don't know the purpose for something, you will abuse it.
So for the completion of the class we have to write a life purpose statement and life purpose scripture. At the ceremony a prophet is going to speak to each of us personally. I know that's gonna be just out of control! I'm trying to be ready.
I believe this is going to be one of my scriptures:
You are to be holy to Me because I, the Lord am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be my own.
Leviticus 20: 26
I picked that one because my name means holy and throughout this whole process I've been hearing 'you've been set apart'. You have no idea how excited I am! It's scary and exciting to find your purpose because when you do, you have to start walking in it.
I'm getting ready for my graduation from my purity class at church. I'm so excited! It's just really given me reason to spend money. Betcha the outfit is gonna be bangin! And watch out for the shoes homie! Of course its not about the clothes.....its really about the Lord. But there will be pictures.
I've learned so much through this class. Even more than when I was in college. None of that has made nearly the impact of this class. It's about learning intimacy with Christ. Gettin down and personal with Him. It's been amazing!
I've been meaning to write about our soul-ties ceremony, which was mind blowing. Also I think about this lesson I learned through the class: God made a purpose for everything, but the purpose for everything is not known. If you don't know the purpose for something, you will abuse it.
So for the completion of the class we have to write a life purpose statement and life purpose scripture. At the ceremony a prophet is going to speak to each of us personally. I know that's gonna be just out of control! I'm trying to be ready.
I believe this is going to be one of my scriptures:
You are to be holy to Me because I, the Lord am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be my own.
Leviticus 20: 26
I picked that one because my name means holy and throughout this whole process I've been hearing 'you've been set apart'. You have no idea how excited I am! It's scary and exciting to find your purpose because when you do, you have to start walking in it.
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