07.08.09 - Chapter 4: Pages of Life - My Birthday Wish List

**UPDATE** A few items have been marked off the list: #3, #10, #12...whoo hoo!!! One week from today will be my 35th birthday - 07.08.09! I'm excited :-)


Let me quickly explain the chapters (yes I actually have written the book, no you can't read it yet):

~ Chapter 1: birth to 17 <<---perfect childhood!

~ Chapter 2: 18 to 28 <<---sheer madness, dumb 20s...dumb, dumb, dumb!

~ Chapter 3: 29 to 34 <<---discovered the real me and learned that she was okay afterall

~ Chapter 4: 35... <<---repositioning myself...bold steps, new frontiers, very exciting!

Okay loved ones (have I told you lately that I love you?)...I promised a few years ago that I would waive doing another birthday wish list until this year. You guys know that I'm pretty low maintenance and independent, so oftentimes it's hard for me to want people or allow people to do things for me. But hey, every girl wants to feel special once in a while right? Well, if you've always wondered how you could do something special for my birthday, here's your chance! I'm giving you 30 days to get it together. The list is in no particular order. Mail to: P.O. Box 87034 Baton Rouge, LA 70816

1.) Gift card(s) for massage/spa treatment - I prefer Rigsby Frederick salon (google), but I'll take whatever

2.) Gift card(s) to Target, Dillard's, Macy's, The Limited, DSW, Local: [Bella Bella, Frock Candy, Shoeffle', I Love Shoes, Imelda's], M.A.C., Sephora, Victoria's Secret

3.) All expense paid Caribbean vacation

4.) a Wii

5.) an iPod (no I don't have one...keep it moving)

6.) a camera 7.) gift certificate to Ambiance Salon: Colleen Coleman 225-571-7630 (mani/pedi) & Desiree York 225-964-1799 (hair)

8.) a weekend getaway...exclusive hotel in B.R. or N.O. is fine

9.) diamond hoop earrings (real or fake, i don't care...it's the look that counts)

10.) a Chanel Ward Design :~)

11.) a new car

12.) tickets/suite passes to the Essence Fest

13.) a full set of golf clubs

14.) a personal shopper to give all my gift cards to (except for the shoes) and tell them to surprise me...LOL!

15.) cold, hard cash is always appropriate and considered very thoughtful :-)

16.) iPhone or Blackberry Bold

17.) new Maxwell CD

Bottom line, I genuinely love and appreciate everyone who has been a part of my journey, whether from the beginning or if you just joined me recently. My birthday list is really not about me getting stuff, but it's an opportunity to give everyone a shout out and express my gratitude for YOU! I am so thankful for my 34 years...I'm healthy, my mind is sound, I have perfect peace *cue the choir "Never Would've Made It"*...I'm stronger, I'm wiser, I'm better, much better, I should have lost it all, but now I see how you were there for me...when I look back over all you've brought me thru (okay I'm about to take a shout break like Mr. Brown...lol!). I am tremendously blessed and believe me when I say that you being my friend is the greatest gift I could ever have. "...and the greatest of these is Love." 1 Cor 13

07.08.09....THE CELEBRATION BEGINS.

WTF Files: Hurricane Chris Honored by La. House of Representatives

okay, everybody say it together...WTF?!!!

My people just regressed about 100 years. I'm still speechless and overwhelmed that the Louisiana House of Representatives took up almost 10 minutes of valuable time on the last day and a half of session, with the fate of higher education and healthcare still hanging in the balance, to do this mess...not to mention the bonus performance:




Jesus be a Doppler 9000 Weather Radar and a hurricane tracking map.

Bobby Jindaaaaal, Bobby Jindal.

I Just Got a Tweet from Kanye

...okay, not really. K.Wizzle is p.o.'d because his imposter is tweeting away and Twitter won't shut it down. Here's a little of what he had to say:

… WHY WOULD I USE TWITTER??? I ONLY BLOG 5 PERCENT OF WHAT I’M UP TO IN THE FIRST PLACE. ... I’M TOO BUSY ACTUALLY BUSY BEING CREATIVE MOST OF THE TIME AND IF I’M NOT AND I’M JUST LAYING ON A BEACH I WOULDN’T TELL THE WORLD. ... THE PEOPLE AT TWITTER KNOW I DON’T HAVE A **** TWITTER SO FOR THEM TO ALLOW SOMEONE TO POSE AS ME AND ACCUMULATE OVER A MILLION NAMES IS IRRESPONSIBLE AND DECEITFUL TO THERE FAITHFUL USERS. REPEAT… THE HEADS OF TWITTER KNEW I DIDN’T HAVE A TWITTER AND THEY HAVE TO KNOW WHICH ACCOUNTS HAVE HIGH ACTIVITY ON THEM. IT’S A **** FARCE AND IT MAKES ME QUESTION WHAT OTHER SO CALLED CELEBRITY TWITTERS ARE ACTUALLY REAL OR FAKE. HEY TWITTER, TAKE THE SO CALLED KANYE WEST TWITTER DOWN NOW …. WHY? (here comes my favorite part)

… BECAUSE MY CAPS LOCK KEY IS LOUD!!!!!!!!!

I love Ye's over the top, extra drama. Luv, luv, luv.

Rumor Has It: Octo-Parents Jon & Kate Are Fakin' It For TV

Gettin' paid to pimp your kids must make this couple feel really good. Reports are that Jon & Kate are not really together anymore and are operating under a "special" contract. This is a travesty, and what's worse is that there are 8 kids who will be scarred by their parents' greed. Starring in a reality TV show should be off limits for families with young children.

(Go to the source to see the video of Kate's brother spilling the beans.)

Kevin's (Kate's brother) wife Jodi says everyone ignored the problems in the marriage to keep the show's ratings high. She says: "The show is not reality, and has not been for a long time. This is a train wreck."

What's in a Name Corey Blount?

You just can't make this stuff up. Just keep reading the news and the jokes write themselves.

Former first round draft pick and Chicago Bulls player Corey Blount was sentenced to a year on possession charges after being caught with 29 pounds of mary jane. Now I'm far from an authority on recreational cannibus use, but I'm pretty sure 29 lbs is more than enough to get you thru those back spasms.

Who knew that his gubment name would be his downfall.

(source)

Jon & Kate + 8 - 1 x 15 yrs of child support + alimony = It's cheaper to keep her.

Talk about a bad decision. I don't care how bad it gets or how much you think you're in "different places", sometimes divorce is a very bad option. In the case of Octo-dad Jon Gosselin from the show "Jon & Kate Plus 8"...divorce will be very costly. He may want to re-evaluate his options.

(read full story here)

Wonderbras Unite!

After the scandal that erupted over Miss California, Carrie Prejean's choice to stand by her convictions during the Miss America pagent and the subsequent photos of her that were "leaked" to the media, Miss California has pledged that "from this day forward I promise I will use my naked breasts for good." (source)

As will I Carrie. As will I.

*a single tear fell*

John Legend Makes Nutmeg Sexy

John Legend is the definition of freak in every sense of the word. If you've ever listened to his CDs or even just one song, all he sings about is sex...and mostly in very creative lyrics. Imagine my disbelief as I was sitting watching Stephen Colbert's Christmas Special and John Legend walks into the scene dressed like a park ranger. Then, he commences to sing this ode to a special holiday spice:

The Colbert Report	Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
A Colbert Christmas: John Legend
www.colbertnation.com
Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor Tasers

I'm speechless...and suddenly craving some egg nog...heavy on the nutmeg please.

Sheikh Shakes Down Michael Jackson for $7M

Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa is seeking $7 million from the embattled singer at London's Royal Courts of Justice.

Lawyers for Al Khalifa say the money was intended as an advance on a joint recording project. Jackson, however, claims the cash was a gift.

David Sherborne, representing Al Khalifa, says the case would mainly hinge on the nature of Jackson's friendship with the sheikh. (source)

You just can't make this stuff up. The jokes write themselves. Who gives away 7 million dollars Michael? Huh? What in the world did YOU give up to make you think that the cash was a gift? You know what...don't answer that. It would just be TMI at this point.