• I was asked to do less work by my supervisor in order to balance the image of my colleagues.
• My response to this request led to my first pseudo marital disagreement.
• I dressed up for work for the first time in two years since I've been working from home.
• Later that evening I had on my dressed up dress with colorful socks and a hoodie...my son laughed at me.
• My son, Yums, changed his pediatric dentist.
• I loved his new dentist who wore Chucks and seemed like he smoked weed....{lol}
• My sister's kids caught the Ebola virus stomach flu.
• I don't plan on seeing them for a month...week.
• Anthropologie had a great sale this week.
• I bought nothing. {sucks}
• I probably should stop watching Real Housewives of Atlanta.
• Because after my issues at work this week I contemplated auditioning to be on the show.
• At least it was a pay week.
• I plan to indulge in Thai Food with my measly earnings.
• I still haven't started my pilates video that I bought two one week ago.
• This may decrease my chances of becoming America's Next Top Model..damn.
• My husband may have caught the Ebola virus um. stomach flu.
• I don't plan on seeing him for a week.. couple of hours.
• I tried a new wine made in GA this week.
• I drank it four  times   once this week.
• Um...five times this week...
• I realized if I don't start saving more money  for retirement I may have to work until I'm deceased.
• This may mean the opening of the first ever senior exotic entertainment center.
• My son didn't get in trouble all week.
• I guess I'll have to give him his allowance.
• I got along pretty well with my husband's cell phone.
• I'm sure this means I'm growing up.
• My husband and I practiced our dance moves for when we're out.
• He determined I had no moves and abandoned the idea.

• Jill Scott...any Jill Scott
• Lavender essential oil
• Lemon/ginger Tea
• Musiq SoulChild - my favorite is his last album, onmyradio
• A hot steamy cup of coffee brewed strong
• Fresh flowers of any type
• Open windows for fresh air
• A red velvet cupcake
• Fred Hammond [i love gospel music]
• My husband. Always my husband.
• Nag champa Incense
• A clean home and uncluttered work environment
• Hearing my son say...hey mama [melts my heart every single time]
• A clear head
• A balanced perspective
• The ability to start over....

• i was born in st.croix which is in the united states virgin islands
• i've attended private schools [all seventh day adventist] from 1st grade through my 4 years of college.
• the first time i kissed a boy i was 17!
• and then didn't kiss another boy until i was 18 [i was a dork!]
• my middle name is elizabeth.
• when i was an infant i stayed with my grandmother in antigua because i was so sick.
• i got hit by a car at age 6 or 7 while walking home from the pool with my sisters.
• my son was born at home; he was delivered by his grandmother.
• i still don't know how to swim despite growing up on an island.
• i'm terrified of lizards....despite growing up on an island.
• my bestie and i used to drink zimas and smoke cigarettes in parking lots when we were in college.
• when i was little i wanted to be a fireman when i grew up.
• i'm the middle of three girls.
• i have the best parents in the world [but somehow didn't realize this until my late 20's]
• my parents have been married for 40 years and my mom still calls my dad "sweetheart"
• my dad told me when i was two he knew i'd be a hellraiser.
• i've been to egypt and israel but was too immature to appreciate the trip.
• when i'm tipsy i giggle and talk too much.
• i can.not.dance.to.save.my.life. [but in my head i'm the greatest choreographer ever].
• i love deeply.
• overly opionated people are annoying
• if i could, i'd use the word "douche" in every sentence.
• i cry very easily.
• my husband says i'm the most sensitive person he knows.
• i love corny shows...like "The Office", "Always Sunny in Philadelphia", "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Eastbound and Down"
• i'd rather buy a dress than pay a bill......[but i don't!]
• i have the best mother in law in the world! she rocks!!!!!!
• i am dying to visit seattle.
• my ideal job would be in interior decorating.
• i hope i'm married to my husband until we're both in depends and dentures
• i plan to be sexy at 75.
• i have three tatoos [i want two one more]
• i have three children.
• i'd like love to have one more.
• i've been vegetarian since age 19.
• i'm only vegetarian because i have a very vivid imagination.
• i haven't had a perm since age 19.
• i still don't know what to do with my natural hair.
• my mother is a published author of two books.
• my older sister is a doctor.
• my dad is also a doctor.
• my younger sister is getting her doctoral degree.
• if i could i would sell sea shells at the sea shore in st.croix.

• I don't know everything.
• Marriage is hard work.
• Communication is verbal and non verbal.
• On line shopping can be addictive....
• Say what you mean. Say what you feel.
• Ice in the south equals a week out of school.
• Setting boundaries isn't a bad thing. Set them earlier rather than later.
• Forgiveness is.not.easy.
• Sometimes I'm moody.
• I dislike my husband's cell phone. but I'm working on this.
  
• Saying don't ever talk to me again in life is childish...even though it feels good in the moment.
• Our life plans don't always go as planned.
• TV is capable of rotting your brain.
• I could possibly have a caffeine addiction. Possibly....
• Student loans are like purgatory.
• I'm responsible for my son's mental, spiritual and academic growth. Period.
• I love my husband.
  

• Anthropologie! This is by far my most expensive obsession. I spend hours perusing the soft dresses and sweaters. I stalk the sales. I am over the top in love with their selections!
• Forever 21. Really? Inexpensive clothes and jewelry? I couldn't ask for more..seriously.
• Modcloth. Again, another complete lust! The clothing is vintage, well priced and oh so unique.
• Natural hair blogs. Now although I've been natural for over 17 years or so and loc'd for almost that long it seems I'm really just learning about natural hair. The blogs out there are amazing and the products are inspiring.

I'm sure there are other things that are on my crush list but the above top my list currently. My pocket book has been a bit lighter over the past year and my husband has threatened to call "Intervention" on me but it has been fun exploring and shopping!

1. character development
2. insight
3. honesty
4. discipline
5. responsibility
6. self reflection
7. laughter
8. kisses
9. hugs
10. affirmations
11. essential oils
12. saying i love you
13. hearing i love you
14. tears when necessary
15. smiles
16. a hot cup of coffee
17. lessons
18. a good book
19. great conversation
20. love
21. peace
22. great intimacy
23. passion
24. making love
25. adventure
26. committment
27. ...........

1. chase butterflies
2. travel extensively
3. shop for sundresses
4. shop for lingerie
5. decorate spaces
6. sell sea shells on the beach
7. make smell goods for the home
8. learn new things and share them
9. develop support groups for teenage girls
10. make raising brown boys a national phenomenon
11. open a book store
12. write
13. open a coffee shop
14. read
15. find the most interesting blogs
16. have an international ring of women who find themselves beautiful