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I's gettin betrothed

Better than Tivo...

Even better than sliced bread. On March 18th 2007 I became new again. I answered my call to discipleship and now walk for the Lord and acknowledge him in all his glory. I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and savior and I relinquished all sins, and was washed and made anew. After the Lord tugged at my heart enough, I made the change. As I feel a day old in the spirit, I am looking forward to Sunday school, Bible study and my new members classes. I look forward to fellowshipping within my church and participating in activities with others of a holy mind. I look forward to all the blessings and I am prepared for the hardships as well. There is no better direction I could have taken than to open up my heart and let the Holy Spirit awaken within me. For years my heart steadily became hardened to the sins I committed. I no longer felt convicted or ashamed of the life I was living. I let the world convince me that I could live a lukewarm life. Until I discovered that hell is REAL! Do Not  ever let anyone tell you that it is not. Heaven is real also and if you want to get there Jesus is the way. Acknowledge him and all your paths shall be directed. Amen. I am a soldier for the Lord and I am so glad. I look forward to this journey in living a life of righteousness. I am glad that I did not wait until it was too late. To all my friends and family I love you and I want you to know God and let Jesus into your life and everything you every dreamed of God can deliver. All he asks is that you obey his word and put him first. Thank you Jesus!

Currently Listening The Return By Ruben Studdard Make You Feel Beautiful see related

I Got Tivo!

On my way to work this morning i came up with a couple of lines for a new piece. I've started to write poetry again after a very museless hiatus. I remember when i used to go to sleep at night i would dream of words and lines, alliterations and allusions then repeat them over and over again in my head for safekeeping until i got a pen and paper in my hand or a keyboard beneath my fingers. I was watching Def Poetry the other night...yess people I finally have cable again (woo hoo) AND Tivo!, anyway I was watching the poets and i was thinking to myself, damn, way back when i could imagine me and a couple of my other close word gifted friends performing on that stage, introduced by Mos Def by our poetic names, alighting the crowd with our clever aptitude for wordsmithing. I heard and saw those performances and thought...why not me? What happened to me? what's my inspiration? Why don't I dream in surround thoughts and abstract colors anymore? Life happened. it keeps going and i'm running to keep up, so I'm stuck. Trying to shift up to the next gear when i find myself off in reverse.

In other news, my little broomstick brother is engaged! Kent a.k.a. shetland pony is gonna be a married man. I still can't believe it. I'm so happy for him. I am gonna walk him down the aisle and give him away. LOL. Seriously though i wish all the best for him and am so happy that he found someone he wants to spend his life with. He will never be too old for me to whoop him though, married or not.

*i smashed my finger in my boyfriends car door. it still hurts, and it's ugly. at least all my other nails are french tipped so i won't look like i handle cast iron skillets for a living.

I have been going CD DVD crazy a little lately and there are media that i have yet to collect... so far:

Smallville Seasons 4&5, Party of Five Seasons 1&2, The Critic The Complete 2 Seasons, Kids, Sound of Music, The Prestige and The Departed, Anne of Green Gables (yes i know)and one other i can't think of at the moment. I aspire to finish up these incomplete season collections and then move on to Charmed, Sex and the City, Melrose Place, 90210, Futurama, Lois and Clark, Back to the Future 1, 2, and 3 (its a movie i know). More to come. *Anyone good with some conflict resolution advice? Cuz I could really use some now. 

Currently Listening The Definitive Collection By Steely Dan King of the World see related

Just pre-ordered the 7th Harry Potter book...

that makes me a huge nerd, but I don't care. I refuse to be the kind of nerd who stands outside of Barnes and Nobles at midnight waiting for the book to go on sale so I can buy a copy. I would rather have it two day shipped to my door for 18 bucks, hardcover edition, thank you very much. Enough of my nerddom.

The snow out here is starting to really cake up my plans. I mean I knew it was coming, but did it have to strike with a vengeance (sp?) ?

Work is steadily flowing along. My brother called off again today. He said he didn't feel well, but I think he's getting a case of work-itis. See, he's a janitor in the mill, doesn't make a lot about 7.00 bucks an hour. He hates the job, understandable. But how many jobs have you had before you had this one? One, a part time, seasonal joint. Don't you think you need a better track record before you get fired from this job. I got it for you, but I can't stop them if they fire you for lack of attendance. I could write ten paragraphs about his lack of success when it comes to adult advancement in his life, but I chose to stop here because there is really no need for me to get my blood pressure up. Most especially when I am eating Girl Scout cookies.

Tax season is upon us. There will be new used cars, fresh kicks, and Rent-A-Center and Value City Furniture trucks abound in hoods everywhere. I on the other hand, finally get to open a savings account. I do however actually need a new computer, so I'm gonna trick off a little bit on that, but other than that...I'm saving. It will be nice not to be deer on the highway broke. I must admit though the lure of a nice advance will make a nigress wanna act all brand new and go to the factory outlet for a new Coach bag. Help me Lord!

I'm going to see Amel, Bilal and Mint Condition in concert Saturday...how YOU doin'? (sorry couldn't resist)