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DEL.ICIO.USThe Truth About Mia
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Here are the pictures of me that I promised to post. You will notice my smile is the exact same in every picture.
My first name is Tiffany. My middle name is Mia. But most of my friends call me Minnie.
I moved to Atlanta two years ago to start my life over. Hard to believe at 23 I needed to start my life over when for most people life is just beginning at that age anyway. But I came to Atlanta and this city has been a blessing to me.
One day while discussing how to enhance the relationships section of the website my manager, the relationship reporter and myself sat around talking about how to reach a demographic that our print stories on dating and relationship was not reaching. I had many stories…funny stories…of my trials and tribulations in dating that I wanted to share. Thus the Misadventures in Atlanta (Mia) was born.
Those that have been with me from the beginning know the most about me but for any who don’t know or aren’t sure here’s a quick rundown.
- Born and raised in New Jersey…most of my family is still there…the youngest of 4…my Father died when I was 6.
- Attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and I’m a die hard Tarheel fan down to my Carolina blue colored car.
- Moved to Philadelphia after college to work at the Philadelphia Inquirer. But I was an Eagles fan before moving to Philly.
- Came to Atlanta and the AJC in Sept 2003.
- I started as a features producer for ajc.com and accessatlanta.com. In August I became the night online sports editor.
- Made a ton of virtual and real friends, bought my first home, but never truly found a companion here.
- December 2005 leaving for NYC and the New York Times
I’m not very good at goodbyes. I hate to go and I hate to see people leave. I’m a FILA…forever I love Atlanta that’s what makes it even harder for me to move on. I promise to stop by every now and then or send Wise Diva an update to post on the blog. You can reach me at misadventures@gmail.com. You can also check me out every Thursday and Friday at 4:45 p.m. on the Two Live Stews. The Stews are friends of mine and I will be filling in as the entertainment reporter while I’m still in the area.
I want to thank EVERYONE for all the love, support, criticism, etc. y’all have given me. I will miss this community in ways that can’t be described in words. Every blogger and lurker has been a blessing to me. I hope I have touched your lives as deeply as you each have touched mine.
So this is your chance. Now that you know who I am to ask any questions you have been dying to ask. I will not reveal who particularly people were. Honestly it should no longer even matter. My one question for y’all…do I look like the person you imagined Mia to be?
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By MikeD
December 13, 2005 08:17 AM | Link to this
Congrats Mia on your new job! Every now and then a topic comes along that brings out all of the lurkers and this one warrants that. I was meaning to comment on yesterday but I was so busy. As one of the original bloggers, I want to say thanks for this blog and of the inspiration and education your topics have given me. It’s been a fun ride and I’m going to miss ya. We have met at some functions and I think you know who I am. You are blessed and highly favored!
By MikeD
December 13, 2005 08:23 AM | Link to this
Oh and shout out to all of the Sagittarius people!
By jRock
December 13, 2005 08:24 AM | Link to this
Good morning folks…
Well after meeting you yesterday it seems hard to believe some of the drama that I’ve read about you over the last year on this blog. You’re very attractive and seem to have a very nice, outgoing personality, why you and some of the women on here and in Atlanta have such a hard time finding a mate is beyond me. I mean, it’s either the ratio of men to women, or some men may seem intimidated by successful black women.
I hope nothing but the best for you in NYC, and I don’t think you’ll have a problem up there. You seem like the NYC/soho type of woman anyways. So you’ll probably fit right on in. Good luck and thanks for this venue over the last year. It’s been insightful at times, as well as entertaining, and I’ve met some good people on here.
By Perception is Reality
December 13, 2005 08:49 AM | Link to this
Questions for Tiffany Mia?
1) Um…have you run into that same shirt different club guy again lately?
2) What’s the update with Mr. P … last I recall he was trynna get at one of your gals … y’all had a spat and then what?
3) Have you learned to cook different things now that you own the kitchen? (and have the costs of maintaining a household)
Tell me, Mia-damus …
4) Will the Tar Heels make it to the NCAA tourney this season?
5) How long will it be before we see the end of R. Kelly’s Trapped in the Closets?
hahahahahaha
For the record, you look exactly like you described ..but the pictures don’t do you justice. You are one tiny chick, are you sure your people don’t call you MINI?
By Miss QC
December 13, 2005 08:49 AM | Link to this
Morning Bloggers & Mia you look nothing like i thought you would, although i knew your true identity but never met you in person…you still look like the sweet person you’ve been since day one…i’ve always thought you were a “red bone” you have your whole life ahead of you and so much to accomplish, i wish you nothing but God’s Blessings & much success to follow you even if you end up back here in Atlanta :) NYC ain’t ready for the real Miss Mia :) GOOD LUCK thanks to you i have a lot of blog family which i hope to meet very soon, thanks for the love Mia, we’ll never forget you!
By LongtimeLurker
December 13, 2005 08:55 AM | Link to this
Mia
It’s hard to believe that you will be leaving. Congrats on the New Job. Your adventures will be missed. Now the two questions I have are : Do you have any regrets?…I mean of coming to Atlanta but mostly of choosing to open snippets of your life to not only Atlanta but the world through Misadventures in Atlanta. Do you think NYC will be a better dating scene for you?
By Convincedsince77
December 13, 2005 08:56 AM | Link to this
Awww why do I feel like crying???? HaHa. Awww….ok let me get a grip. Mia you look nothing like I imagined…I always pictured you as a grown women trapped in a girls body….not in a bad way but you know how some women look very young and bubbly…in your pictures you appear very mature like you don’t take no shyt…you look like an up north girl, LOL. Again Best Wishes you will be missed!!!
? are you and Mr. Potential still friends…does he know about your up coming move…if so what are his thoughts????
By anonymousella
December 13, 2005 08:58 AM | Link to this
dang PIR did ya have to bust sista girl all the way out? she never mentioned a last name.
By Perception is Reality
December 13, 2005 09:06 AM | Link to this
Whoops… I figured it is public knowledge, she ‘s said it several times on the Stews and all it takes is a google search to pull up the rest … and you can’t be MORE busted out than having ya face chillin’ in 3 pics on an ajc website ..can you? hahaha
My bad …Tiffany Mia ?????
:)
By Tray
December 13, 2005 09:17 AM | Link to this
morning! I didn’t think it was gonna be this quick. I thought yesterday was a day of notice and then 2 weeks and then gone. I guess not. Mia I never really ‘pictured’ you because you wanted to remain vague. I just pictured a nice person, a little too trusting in some areas, who was doing her thing. Liked to be more natural then all girly, but most of all a young woman with her act together.
You’ve made us proud!!!
By BlackIce
December 13, 2005 09:23 AM | Link to this
Before I met you I did not realize you were such a tiny little thing…really you are a tiny little thing!! lolol You are so much fun and have such a great personality, wish I could have made it back to Atlanta to hang out more…now I will just have to trek to the NYC along with Diva and squat at your new place! lol
By SjeaSexyCool
December 13, 2005 09:24 AM | Link to this
are you naked in that first picture?….laughing…
By Perception is Reality
December 13, 2005 09:26 AM | Link to this
Now Sjea…that is just funny …. hahahahaha. Mia posting nekkid flicks of herself on da innanet ..that’s one way to go out! hahah
Sjea — how art thou?
By MissUnderstood
December 13, 2005 09:28 AM | Link to this
GOOD NEW FAM!!!! THEY FOUND MY NIECE!!!! I have been crying my eyes out. Mostly because they found her and mostly because they found her on the back porch of the apartment I just moved from. I am still not sure why she went there versus calling me, but I am so glad she hasn’t been hurt. Thank you so much for your prayers and well wishes.
Oh Wow Mia…. You sure know how to spring things on people. lol I didn’t think it would be this quick either.
By BlackIce
December 13, 2005 09:30 AM | Link to this
That is wonderful news MissU… please don’t kill her…amen
By Wise Diva
December 13, 2005 09:31 AM | Link to this
Lovely pics! I am laughing at that picture with the mascot that you put up with your head missing. ha ha! Hilarious. This is all kind of surreal. I will really really really, miss you play cousin! I am SO proud of you. I can’t thank you enough for starting the blog. I have gained many great friends from it. Best of luck!
By SjeaSexyCool
December 13, 2005 09:34 AM | Link to this
PI…i am well…we should do lunch or something…or…well, something…
getting REALLY close to FINALLY making that project happen…you know the one from back in april…it’s been h#ll trynna get my money back…but…soon…soon…i can’t tell you what a relief it will be…
other than that…i’ve got hella new dating mishaps to share…but…as rhys would say…THAT is a whole ‘nother oprah…
and you?
By SjeaSexyCool
December 13, 2005 09:37 AM | Link to this
oh…and mia…who’s naked shoulder is that in that first picture?…and what are y’all doing naked?…as if you have confirmed that you are indeed naked…and don’t ask me why…but…it seems as if naked is my word of the day…still laughing…
By mickiedee
December 13, 2005 09:40 AM | Link to this
I started reading this blog around April or May 2004. I can’t believe it has lasted this long. I read it everyday. I haven’t posted in about a year. Good Bye Mia, we will miss you. I moved too since the blog started. I moved back home to Florida last January but I miss the A. I still read the AJC everyday and listen to Atl radio stations on the internet. I am surprised about the pictures. I had pictured the complexion correctly but you look more mature than I thought you would. I don’t know why the guys always think of you as the “kid sister”. Maybe because of your height.
By ATLborn
December 13, 2005 09:44 AM | Link to this
Congrats again Mia on the new gig! Nice pics too!
By Ivy
December 13, 2005 09:45 AM | Link to this
Good Morning, everyone!
OMG, I can’t believe you revealed yourself. Well, hello!!!! It’s great to meet you.
By Miss QC
December 13, 2005 09:45 AM | Link to this
MissU that’s wonderful i was worried about you….i did’nt want to say anything Mia, but is ya’ll nakeded on the pic? hey C77
By ATLborn
December 13, 2005 09:46 AM | Link to this
PI I saw that sucka move u pulled yesterday evening, posting after the blog closed.
Right back atchu and ur treadmark drawers wearin’ mammy!
By ATLborn
December 13, 2005 09:49 AM | Link to this
MissU - I’m happy and relieved yall found your niece safe.
What was her explanation?
By Mia
December 13, 2005 09:51 AM | Link to this
JRock it was great meeting you yesterday. And you can still check me out on the Stews. Thanks for giving me a hard time…it’s always good to have your ideas and perspective challenged.
Answers to questions:
1st shoulder is my friend Ivy…we were at Compound.
2nd shoulder is my friend Cami…we were at The Mark
Ivy and Cami have just started a new business that y’all should check out.Diva Dating
haven’t run in to the same shirt guy which is a good thing. Maybe he is paying more attention to his wife.
Me and Mr. Potential haven’t spoken since he tried to get at my girl. I think I tried calling him once for his birthday but I think he had my number blocked or saw my number and it went straight to voicemail.
My kitchen is barely used. The most used thing in my kitchen is the microwave. I still have plastic on some of the shelves in my refrigerator so literally my appliances are still just like new.
Of course my Tarheels will make it to the tourney this year but I can’t see us getting another championship. We are always a talented crew so don’t sleep on us.
Hopefully this is the end of “closets” for R. Kelly. He hasn’t been getting a lot of good press lately. Will he ever go to trial is the real question of which I have no answer but I guess to say eventually or otherwise all the charges need to be dropped.
Nickname is definetely minnie as in minnie mouse yet I don’t own a single thing with minnie mouse on it.
By Mia
December 13, 2005 09:52 AM | Link to this
Only regret I have…never meeting Usher.
Will dating in NYC be better or worse? I can only hope it will be better but I’m from up north and it can be a cold place, figuratively and literally…but I’m going to remain optimistic and hopeful.
By Mia
December 13, 2005 09:54 AM | Link to this
By Mia
December 13, 2005 09:56 AM | Link to this
Wise Diva - are you talking about the time I posted a picture of myself with the Easter Bunny but put a big dot over my face?
By Ivy
December 13, 2005 09:56 AM | Link to this
Oh my! I’m still in shock. Oh my!
By Ivy
December 13, 2005 09:58 AM | Link to this
And what if he sees your pic and then read all the archive and then, oh lawd!
By Mia
December 13, 2005 09:59 AM | Link to this
Not naked…lol…just did a very close crop on the photo. Top has spaghetti straps that didn’t make the crop. Didn’t necessarily want to out my friends when I outed myself.
y’all be sure to email me and if any of y’all are interested I do have a personal blog, as most of y’all do and it’s much more candid than MIA ever was and ever will be. Just not as restrictive when you are doing it for yourself as opposed to doing it on the daily as part of your j-o-b.
By Mia
December 13, 2005 10:01 AM | Link to this
Ivy - the archives only go back so far…remember the blog got blanked out about this time last year. BUT I have no regrets about anything I have said about any of the guys I have dealt with and they shouldn’t have any either if they feel they treated me accordingly.
By 2 can play that game
December 13, 2005 10:07 AM | Link to this
you’sa lil cute sum’in…….
By LegalDiva
December 13, 2005 10:12 AM | Link to this
Awwww…. I am getting misty eyed…. the blog isn’t over… just different.
Mia You looked very close to what I pictured you to be…. your face is more mature but other than that….perception and reality weren’t too far off base
2 Questions 1)what ever happened to Track Star… do you guys even keep in touch anymore? 2)Same deal w/Military Man… I know ya’ll broke up but have you managed to remain friends at all
I’ve gotten so much great advice and support and encouragement from the people on this blog and I’m honestly glad that I stumbled upon it….thanks for doing it! I know NYC will be a wonderful opportunity for you and I wish you much success and happiness on all of your endeavors :-)
By Mia
December 13, 2005 10:17 AM | Link to this
TrackStar and I had one last falling out on the phone over the fact that I woudln’t give a long distance relationship with him a chance. This was about a year ago, right after I broke up with Military Man. I really do hope he finds whatever he is seeking in love and in life.
Military Man I tried calling when Katrina hit cause his family was from that area too. His cell phone number had been changed. I also tried to hit up one of his friends and I left a voicemail but no call back. So at least I tried but clearly him and I were not meant to remain cool.
By MissUnderstood
December 13, 2005 10:17 AM | Link to this
ATL- My niece is dealing with some issues that her parents haven’t addressed. I am glad she chose me, but I am hurt that she didn’t call. We moved away from that apartment just before Thanksgiving. I talked with New Guy this morning and he’s ok with me getting her if my sister approves. I’ve recommended a counselor for her, so I hope my sister takes her. Last night she was so relieved all she could do was hug her. My son told her Sunday night where he thought she would go, so if she had been thinking, we would have had her back Sunday.
By Cee
December 13, 2005 10:21 AM | Link to this
Beautiful smile Mia!
you may have already answered this question but what happened with the guy in Cali..the one that got away?
By Miss QC
December 13, 2005 10:23 AM | Link to this
Mia, i would love to check out your personal blog so i’m going hit you up so you can send me the info…..Mr2 you are so silly, i really hope you get the chance to work with WD i’d love to read your stories…..
By LegalDiva
December 13, 2005 10:24 AM | Link to this
Missunderstood I’m so happy to hear that your niece was found safe and unharmed… that’s such a blessing
By DasKrait2
December 13, 2005 10:28 AM | Link to this
wow, have to go back and read yesterday, dang.
go out of town(MD/Dulles) for two days to a nephew’s funeral, probably a suicide, and come back to this.
IT IS THE END OF THE WORLD
chuckle, okay I jest(about the EoW), will be back later with more.
Oh, Congrats MIA, on your whatever it is, about to read up on yesterday.
Oh, had a great time at the family reunion. LOL
By SlimDiva
December 13, 2005 10:30 AM | Link to this
Mia KUDOS to you again. We will miss you. I visited your friends website and it’s nice and interesting. I imagined you to look younger, but you are an attractive young woman with a beautiful smile. You will do well in NY.
MissU I am relieved to know that your niece is safe. When the prayers go UP, the blesings come DOWN.
By MissUnderstood
December 13, 2005 10:36 AM | Link to this
Amen SD and LD…. Well said….. I tried to give my son a big kiss but you know he rejects those now. Gone are the days when he would just run to me, wrap his little arms around my neck and say mommie kiss<sniff, sniff>.
By Ole Boy
December 13, 2005 10:37 AM | Link to this
Dang, I come back up in here and find the revelation! Congratulations on the new job MIA! Hold it down in the NYC. Hola
By Blue
December 13, 2005 10:37 AM | Link to this
Mia Mia,
Say it ain’t so!! Kind of had a feeling the BLOG was headed to an end, after you went part-time, but I really didn’t expect YOU to leave. So sad for us, but I’m happy for you. I know Mama Mia will be happy to have you closer to home. How is she, by the way?
Please send me the info on your personal blog, so I can stay up on the new Misadventures. What will be your new job at the Times? What part of NYC are you planning to live in?
So much change. Sweetsoutherntee, if you are reading this, send me an email when you get a minute. To everyone: I’m getting married in MAY!! Good stuff. Everyone have a good day, and be blessed.
By MissUnderstood
December 13, 2005 10:37 AM | Link to this
BI- I think when the novelty wears off, my sister is going to wear her out!
By MissUnderstood
December 13, 2005 10:40 AM | Link to this
I have a feeling between Wise and 2 with all his antics, we’ll be crying cause we’ll be laughing so hard.
By Mia
December 13, 2005 10:43 AM | Link to this
Mama Mia ain’t exactly thrilled. Our conversations go something like this:
Why are you leaving your house?
How long you plan on staying at home?
Why are you leaving your house?
What are you going to do with your car?
Why are you leaving your house?
Did I already ask why you are leaving your house?
My mom is seriously hung up on the fact that I’m leaving my house. Home ownership is a big deal to my family especially since we grew up in the projects. My brother says, and I quote, “You are crazy as hell to move back here. There are people up here dying to be in your position down there.”
By aggressively witty
December 13, 2005 10:43 AM | Link to this
Das, sorry to hear about your nephew.
By MsK
December 13, 2005 10:44 AM | Link to this
Cute pics Mia!
Is that our Ivy doing Diva Dating? I’ve been getting emails about that.
So when is our Meet and Greet?
By MissUnderstood
December 13, 2005 10:44 AM | Link to this
Congrats on the upcoming nuptials Blue.
Well guys I guess I will get some work done today. lol Be safe everyone. smooches
By Mia
December 13, 2005 10:45 AM | Link to this
My mom is fine…thanks for asking…she will be here on Monday to stay with me through X-mas and she has already declared she is not cooking and she is not helping me pack. But I know that’s a lie because when she sees my kitchen she is gonna fall in love with it and give me even more grief about moving. And when she sees all the empty boxes I got I know she is gonna jump in a pack a few.
Same job, different newspaper. Not sure where I will live in NYC. I’ll be living at home to start.
By Blue
December 13, 2005 10:46 AM | Link to this
Me too, Das. My nephews are like my sons, so I could not imaging going through that.
By Convincedsince77
December 13, 2005 10:47 AM | Link to this
Mia people always say those things ESPICALLY famliy…I know I plan to move from AL at some point and I can already hear my momma’s mouf..wondering why I would leave a good gobment job LOL!
HI Ms. QC!!!!!
By Mia
December 13, 2005 10:48 AM | Link to this
Congrats on the nuptials Blue…at least someone is having luck in love…lol.
Not the same Ivy as our blog Ivy.
Wise Diva is working on the details for our M&G/Adios Mia gathering.
By Blue
December 13, 2005 10:48 AM | Link to this
Aren’t you planning to rent your home, Mia? It’ll still be yours, right?
Thanks MissUnderstood!
By Miss Atl
December 13, 2005 10:49 AM | Link to this
Mia, I am really proud of you. you are doing BIG THINGS girl!!!!
What are your favorite blog moments and topics also who are your favorite posters?
By Blue
December 13, 2005 10:52 AM | Link to this
Thanks, Peanut! Which we all now see is a very appropriate nickname. :)
By DasKrait2
December 13, 2005 10:55 AM | Link to this
Thanks guys,
Okay, it is OMG, THE NEW YORK TIMES, that’s a double congrats and nice to hear it is NOT FoxNews or something like that. chuckle. But come to think of it, they do need some “balanced” don’t they?
Okay, topic, and the question of ‘is dating better elsewhere’? While certain areas of the country probably have a higher level of compatible people, I learned long ago the grass is always greener rings true. And it truly is, since the grass you have been walking on is getting brown. Simple nature. A friend in Boston recently recommended I move to Harvard Square, since no one there will care where I go to church, or even go, and will not fire me for having the “wrong” political party bumper sticker. LOL
By Mia
December 13, 2005 11:01 AM | Link to this
Renting my home and living in it are two different things. I will NEVER be able to find or afford something like what I have now up north. Just ain’t happenning cause the housing markets are so different.
Too many blog moments to pick just one. But in the good old days back when the blog first started I thought it was so funny how people jumped on me for doing a background check. That was hilarious to me. And there is no way I can pick a favorite or favorites in terms of bloggers. Each of you bring something unique to this blog. I’m thankful and blessed to have engaged with bloggers and lurkers in such a personal way…well as personal as you can get for the internet.
By DKATL
December 13, 2005 11:08 AM | Link to this
I hear ya Girlie.. I think I’ve seen that smile at the Mark. I love the Mark.. Again congrats and I hope you find everything you need and want in the Big Apple..
By DC Native
December 13, 2005 11:14 AM | Link to this
Good Morning Everyone,
Congrats MIA!!!! You will be missed!
By Ivy
December 13, 2005 11:18 AM | Link to this
Hey, Dask. Miss you! Sorry to hear about your nephew.
Ms. K, nope not me but it’s a nice site and definitely a great idea.
BTW, I’m getting married 12/26. Honeymoon 12/27-1/3……back at work on 1/5
By anonymousella
December 13, 2005 11:23 AM | Link to this
yeah das the words missing from the question “is dating is better elsewhere?” are “for me.” that’s what everyone is really asking … LOL.
i think the northeast will be better for mia, if only for the numbers. i do think there’s a ‘northeast mentality’ that can make it hard to connect with non-northerners, and mia has got it for real.
and yes, mia, you are crazy to move back up north when you got a house here…lol. but fear not. my parents are moving to N.C. in a year or two. maybe you can buy their house :-)
By ATLborn
December 13, 2005 11:24 AM | Link to this
Congrats to Blue and Ivy!!
Ivy where are you going on your honeymoon?
By Perception is Reality
December 13, 2005 11:32 AM | Link to this
Congratulations Mrs. Ivy!!!
By Ivy
December 13, 2005 11:41 AM | Link to this
It was supposed to be to Figi but they had an earthquake recently…..probably Negril or Ocho Rios. We are checking which has the better rate. I’m hoping for Ocho Rios.
By DasKrait2
December 13, 2005 11:43 AM | Link to this
CONGRATS IVY
Nella - yeah, definitely needs the ‘for me’. I undersrtand the north/south thing too. LOL
By Ivy
December 13, 2005 11:44 AM | Link to this
Oh, and thanks!
By Scornednomo
December 13, 2005 11:44 AM | Link to this
Congratulations Ivy
By DasKrait2
December 13, 2005 11:45 AM | Link to this
Fiji? Or did I just, (about to) learn of a new place?
By cey
December 13, 2005 11:46 AM | Link to this
Wussup Mia. Congrats on the new job! In the words of Bun B…”Keep on Pushin” til you can’t. I wish you the best that life has to offer.
Congrats to Blue and Ivy.
~Breadwinner~
By Miss QC
December 13, 2005 11:47 AM | Link to this
Congratulations Ivy & Blue
By BlackIce
December 13, 2005 11:47 AM | Link to this
Congrats Ivy!! Bout time! lolol
Das hit me up if you need anything. How far are you from Huntsville?
By DasKrait2
December 13, 2005 11:48 AM | Link to this
Apparently Fiji has earthquakes on the regular, part of the Pacific Rim of Fire.
The second Anaconda movie was filmed in Fiji. The Hunt for the Blue Orchid.
By Blue
December 13, 2005 11:49 AM | Link to this
Thanks, everyone! Ivy, can’t go wrong with either place. We’re going to Turks&Caicos for the honeymoon.
By Mia
December 13, 2005 11:50 AM | Link to this
Congrats Ivy…glad to see y’all are making it official.
By DasKrait2
December 13, 2005 11:51 AM | Link to this
@BlackIce - I flew out of Huntville with a sister and my Mom. About 2 hours drive from home. 90 minutes from work. I am fine but thanks. It’s just sombering. chuckle.
By DasKrait2
December 13, 2005 11:52 AM | Link to this
Congrats Blue do you do scuba? might while you are there.
By MsK
December 13, 2005 11:54 AM | Link to this
Congrats Ivy!
By Blue
December 13, 2005 11:54 AM | Link to this
Mia,
Old news (last July), but still interesting. Atlanta beat NYC overall, but NYC has more singles.
Best Cities For Singles Lacey Rose and Leah Hoffmann, 07.25.05, 6:00 PM ET
Thanks to: ACCRA Citysearch Gary Gates Kevin Stolarick Mercer Human Resource Consulting Montreal International Richard Florida Woods & Poole Economics
Feel as if you’re looking for love in all of the wrong places? Look no further—the Denver-Boulder metro area is America’s best city for singles. Topping our list for the second consecutive year, the Mile High City edged out larger metros like Boston and San Francisco, thanks to its booming job market, relatively low cost of living and large university population. Our fifth annual listing of America’s Best Cities for Singles ranks 40 of the largest metropolitan areas in six different categories: nightlife, culture, job growth, number of other singles, cost of living alone and coolness.
Click here for the complete methodology.
Sort By: Rank | City | Job Growth | Living Cost | Culture | Nightlife | Singles | Coolness
The Cities 1. Denver-Boulder 2. Boston 3. San Francisco 4. Raleigh-Durham 5. Washington-Baltimore 6. Atlanta 7. Los Angeles 8. New York 9. Chicago 10. Seattle 11. Austin 12. Philadelphia 13. Minneapolis-St. Paul 14. Phoenix 15. Sacramento 16. Detroit 17. Houston 18. Columbus 19. Portland 20. Dallas-Ft. Worth
21. San Diego 22. Nashville 23. Miami 24. Salt Lake City 25. Las Vegas 26. New Orleans 27. St. Louis 28. Cleveland 29. Pittsburgh 30. Cincinnati 31. Orlando 32. Milwaukee 33. Charlotte 34. Indianapolis 35. San Antonio 36. Tampa 37. Providence 38. Kansas City 39. Norfolk 40. Greensboro
By Tray
December 13, 2005 11:59 AM | Link to this
sorry not doing the first 2 cities on the list, too dang cold! Ivy….CONGRATS! Das…<<>> big hug for ya! MissU…honey a big sigh for ya, hope things work out for the best
By BlackIce
December 13, 2005 12:00 PM | Link to this
Das I am going to be in your neck of the woods in February, I hope to have time to meet for lunch (considering you have time too!) I will keep you posted as it gets closer!
By Wise Diva
December 13, 2005 12:00 PM | Link to this
Congrats Blue & Ivy!…wishing you both all the best!
By VANikia
December 13, 2005 12:02 PM | Link to this
Too much going on in this blog this morning. I am off today and almost didn’t get on.
Das* sorry to hear about your nephew I will be praying for your family
MissU I am glad your niece is safe at home
Ivy Congratulations
MIA WOW so this must be your last post. You are very beautiful, but I always pictured that. I remember that one picture you posted back in the day with that big dot over your face. Ha ha. This blog has definately been wonderful for me. I have met so many wonderful people on blog and hopefully will get to meet them soon off blog. Hopefully I can make it down for your going away party, but if I can’t I will you nothing but happiness in NYC.
Oh yeah 2 has my vote… definately makes for interesting blogging.
By Mia
December 13, 2005 12:03 PM | Link to this
Not if you are a minority…I would not put those cities in that order.
By DasKrait2
December 13, 2005 12:04 PM | Link to this
Blackice - yeah, let me know.
By VANikia
December 13, 2005 12:06 PM | Link to this
I see my area made #39. haha It’s really not that bad here. I think it should be further up on the list. I think the large military presence is what ever gets us on the list.
By VANikia
December 13, 2005 12:08 PM | Link to this
oops I meant “even”
By divine1
December 13, 2005 12:11 PM | Link to this
@Ivy & Blue - Congrats!!!
@Das - I’m so sorry to hear about your nephew. My prayers are with you and your family.
@ BlackIce - Happy Belated Birthday!!! I missed it yesterday.
@KIR - Read yesterday’s post. Right back atcha, kiddo. Much love to you. :)
@Legal Diva - Hey lady. How are things out your way?
By Blue
December 13, 2005 12:15 PM | Link to this
Thanks, Wise! Can’t wait to read about more of your Misadventures. You still talk to Morgan Stanley? Or did he get married?
By divine1
December 13, 2005 12:16 PM | Link to this
Mia,
You are as lovely as I pictured you would be. Thank you for sharing tidbits of your life with us for a year and change worth. Thank you for having enough insight to reach out to those who may not readily read the relationship page but you knew would respond to something new and innovative. Thank you for providing us a forum where we could discuss important issues, share stories, give someone in need a shoulder to lean on, give great advice and form friendships even if they only remain online. You have done good and you are leaving us in very capable hands. Here’s to a JOB WELL DONE - I tip my hat to you young lady. You should be proud of yourself.
I have a question Did you change MM’s age to was he really only in his 20’s?
By Mia
December 13, 2005 12:20 PM | Link to this
Did not change MM’s age…in fact his birthday was last Saturday. I still remember his although I’m sure he doesn’t remember mine.
By Wise Diva
December 13, 2005 12:26 PM | Link to this
Mia, you started the blog explosion! I can’t believe how many blogs AJC has now. You lead the way!
@Blue, Morgan Stanley and I don’t speak anymore. Last I heard, he was still with his fiancee’ but no date was set.
By BlackIce
December 13, 2005 12:27 PM | Link to this
Thanks divine! Hope things are well with you!
By BlackIce
December 13, 2005 12:30 PM | Link to this
MIA - please email me your personal blog addy.
Merci tres beaucoup mon aime. I be on that francais! What! lol
By divine1
December 13, 2005 12:36 PM | Link to this
Where is Carrington? He should be here to say his good-byes to Mia, too. So many others have popped in from way back when.
By Perception is Reality
December 13, 2005 12:44 PM | Link to this
Mia will you stop grinning at me? I start laughing everytime I refresh the page …that first picture of you is indicative of your personality … too funny!
By mickiedee
December 13, 2005 12:47 PM | Link to this
Mia,when is your last day at work? When do you start new job?
By mickiedee
December 13, 2005 12:50 PM | Link to this
I forgot to say… I can’t believe Mr. P never called you after all of this time. What a jerk!
By Miss Atl
December 13, 2005 12:52 PM | Link to this
Mickie D, I am not shocked afterall he tried to hollar at one of her friends, so at this point nothing that he does shocks me.
By Ignatius
December 13, 2005 12:53 PM | Link to this
Mia goodbye and God speed. You are a very lovely lady and I imagine your intelligence is under rated because of it. Always use it to your advantage. My last quesiton. Are you going to update or shut down the RF before you leave? There’s a lot of folks out there who like to keep up with SouthernBelle. LOL Best of luck to you dear. XOX
Hey D1! How are you?
MissU - SO glad to hear about your niece.
BI - Happy belated.
Ivy - congrats.
Das - Sorry for your loss.
I hope everyone has a great day! So is this your last post here Mia? When do you leave for NYC? Promise to have a chocolate dipped canolli at La Bella Ferrara for me after a dish of calamari in one of those quaint little restaurants in Little Italy?
By FIVE-O
December 13, 2005 12:59 PM | Link to this
I’ve blogged a few times but have always followed the weekly happens of the blog. Congrats Mia on the move to the NY. Take snow shoes. Personally, Mia is just about what I expected, just a little finer. I wish I had made some D&B trips now. If she had met this southern gentleman she might not me moving. LOL!! Best of Luck to you.
By MissUnderstood
December 13, 2005 01:03 PM | Link to this
Hey van and Iggy, I am so relieved. I said I was gonna do some work, but I popped back in. Dask, sorry to hear about your loss.
Mia-It seems like yesterday when I made my very first post. <sniff,snif> The blog embraced me with open arms, and I have had the pleasure of meeting a few of my blogmates.
Diva- You are going to have to have a few M&G’s rounf here. lol
By divine1
December 13, 2005 01:03 PM | Link to this
@BI - I’m doing just fine. I won’t complain because I am blessed to be alive and well today. I hope you and Tazz have a blast for your birthday. Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do. That leaves you a lot of room to be bad. LOL.
@Ignatius - Hey there, Toots. How are things on your end? I’m doing well, thanks for asking. Tell Mrs. Igy I said “hi”. One of these days you are going to have to make a nice Mudslide for me. :)
By divine1
December 13, 2005 01:08 PM | Link to this
@MissU - I’m so happy your niece made it home safely. She must really have close ties to you for her to return to the place your lived previously. You may be one of the few people she may confide in, if you get the chance to talk to her - just listen - no judgement, no interruption, just hear what her heart wants to say.
By MissUnderstood
December 13, 2005 01:08 PM | Link to this
shaking my finger at divine1- girl you and those Mudslides. lol
By LegalDiva
December 13, 2005 01:12 PM | Link to this
divine1All is well…. work is busy as ever….. I closed on my house about two weeks ago and am unpacking that maze of boxes as we speak… other than that just gearing up for the holidays
BlackIce Did i read correctly… you’re going to be in Huntsville… my sister is an anchor there and I’m in and out of the city a lot… let me know when you’ll be there and maybe i can sneak out of Nash
Das I’m sorry for your loss… you and your fam will be in my prayers
Ivy and Blue Congrats on the nuptials
By MissUnderstood
December 13, 2005 01:13 PM | Link to this
I plan on it. I asked my sister if I could get her this weekend. She waned to call me last night and my sister said that she tried to call but kept getting some funky interference. I checked the Vm and ther were no messages, so I figured she wasn’t dialing right.
By VANikia
December 13, 2005 01:14 PM | Link to this
Hey MissU I am off today so I don’t feel bad about being up here. Who am I kidding, even if I were at work I’d be doing to same thing. haha. You have a good day.
By BlueAngel
December 13, 2005 01:15 PM | Link to this
Mia…I’m so happy that you’re moving on to something bigger and better. I hope that your time in Atlanta has taught you valuable lessons about life, love, and friendship. There’s no doubt that you’ll be missed and I’m sure that I’ll be in touch to hear the scoop on the big city.
Thanks for sharing your adventures!
By VANikia
December 13, 2005 01:16 PM | Link to this
Hey Legal I got it.
By MissUnderstood
December 13, 2005 01:17 PM | Link to this
you too Van. I was in here on sick leave, vaca, off day…. lol
By BlackIce
December 13, 2005 01:22 PM | Link to this
Thanks for the personal new year wishes Ig!!
By BlackIce
December 13, 2005 01:32 PM | Link to this
Divine - Now you know Tazzee is a ‘gawd fearing woman’ I will be on my best behavior!!
LegalD - I plan to visit ‘Alabama’ sometime in Feb. That would be great if you could come through! What’s funny is AL has a crush on a newscaster in Huntsville that I have been trying to get him to persue…if it is your sister too coincidental!!
By divine1
December 13, 2005 01:36 PM | Link to this
@MissU - And you know this maaaaaaaan!!!! Gotta have my Mudslide ready.
@LD - Enjoy your new house. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.
By divine1
December 13, 2005 01:43 PM | Link to this
@BI - I know she is just that, but she still knows how to enjoy herself while maintaining a certain amount of dignity, as do you. ENJOY!!!! If you hear somebody saying pinch that cuties butt, that will be me hanging with you in the spirit. LOL
By LegalDiva
December 13, 2005 01:44 PM | Link to this
Vanikia Good… I was beginning to wonder if there was something wrong with the server here or something….
By Tray
December 13, 2005 01:54 PM | Link to this
Legal you got a house too. My goodness I’m envious of you folks! you got room for us?? BlackIce A+ on the french?
By LegalDiva
December 13, 2005 01:55 PM | Link to this
BlackIce It really would be…. i’ll email you off blog about that, lol
divine1 thanks lady… what’s funny is that clearly i’m going to my folks house… the fam is getting together pre-Christmas. You and yours have a wonderful holiday as well
By LegalDiva
December 13, 2005 01:57 PM | Link to this
Tray Come on up :-) Ya’ll are welcome anytime.
By BlackIce
December 13, 2005 02:06 PM | Link to this
Tray I will not know the French grade for another week…
By BlackIce
December 13, 2005 02:13 PM | Link to this
Legal D…check your email please
By LegalDiva
December 13, 2005 02:14 PM | Link to this
Where is Carrington?? He hasn’t been around these parts in a while…. if you’re lurking Carrington… I hope all is well with you
By LegalDiva
December 13, 2005 02:18 PM | Link to this
BlackIce mail call
By tamara
December 13, 2005 02:24 PM | Link to this
Mia, not to bring you down but have you truly thought this move through. You have a beautiful home that you own & your going to go back to renting, snow and the high speed life of NYC? I understand when someone wants to move up in life, but it seems like your already on top. If not meeting a man here is making you leave, heck, take two weeks off, travel, find one & bring him back. I wish you the best either way!
By MissHeavenSong
December 13, 2005 02:29 PM | Link to this
FYI Tamara it’s not having a man that’s making Mia leave, working for the New York Times is her dream job. Go back and read yesterday’s blog, had you been with us from the “beginning” you would know that Mia is a go getter
By tamara
December 13, 2005 02:35 PM | Link to this
No, miss heaven, I have not been with you from the beginning but I have enjoyed the last couple weeks of MIA’s blogs. I did read in many of them that she is not happy about finding that perfect mate (in Atlanta), that she loves her home (in Atlanta) and she loves her job. AJC is right up the with the NYT. For me, it wouldn’t be worth moving to a cold hearted and cold weathered city. Look at what she has accomplished here. The competition in NY will be much harder than ATL and I’m sure she’ll be great at handling that on her own. I just think she’s giving up too much & should listen to mom, who know her accomplishments better than any of us.
By BlackIce
December 13, 2005 02:38 PM | Link to this
There is no way I would pass up my dream job (IF I were childless, single, etc) just because I own a house? And because I have a “good” job? No way. I would fly to my deam job!
By ATLborn
December 13, 2005 02:42 PM | Link to this
Sup Tamara -
As MissH noted, this is her dream job. In the journalism world working for the NY Times is as big as it gets. With that on yo resume u can justabout write yo own ticket to go work for any paper in the country. I think she’s keeping her house, so she can always come back to Atlanta.
By MissHeavenSong
December 13, 2005 02:42 PM | Link to this
Wrong, she’s not giving up too much she’s gaining a lot we can’t always take our parents advice we have to step out on faith and just go for ours! I totally agree with BlackIce go for yours - Mia is a big girl she’ll be allright besides she’s familiar with the area - remember “she’s from Jersey” i would never pass up my dream job
By Miss Atl
December 13, 2005 02:51 PM | Link to this
I have a question, my exboyfriend and I broke up a few weeks back. We declared we would be friends and all that good stuff. We dated for a while, and times were good and we didnt have a bad breakup and we still care for one another. So i was wondering should I get him a small Christmas gift. I honestly want to but not sure if that will send mixed signals, but if I dont I think it looks like I am p!ssed about something. I cant call it.
By "The Real" Longtime Lurker
December 13, 2005 02:53 PM | Link to this
Okay, we got a fraud on here!!! Who ever is using my moniker needs to get to steppin!
Wow.. a lot’s changed round here, Mia’s leaving,wow!
I was promoted to Senior Director of my company, thus has been my M.I.A. status, but I missed peepin in. I have been travelin like 90 percent and glad to finally be back in the “A”
Good luck Mia, ur uh Tiffany, New York is one of my favorite spots and home for you, so I am sure you will do well!
By MissHeavenSong
December 13, 2005 02:53 PM | Link to this
follow you’re heart MissAtl i’m sure he’ll appreciate whatever you get him, even if it’s just a card & candy cane :)
By ATLborn
December 13, 2005 02:59 PM | Link to this
Tamara if she passed this up she could regret it for the rest of her life.
I almost fell out my chair laughing when you said the AJC was right up there with the NY Times. The NY Times and Washington Post are the creme of the crop of the newspaper world. U have the Chicago, Boston and LA papers after that. The AJC comes is in the 3rd tier after that.
It’d be like turning down a job with Mercedes to work for Hyundai.
By abc
December 13, 2005 03:06 PM | Link to this
‘Course Chrysler bought out (ahem, merged with) Mercedes and the Benz has been having some pretty miserable customer satisfaction ratings ever since :-)
Good luck in New York Mia, here’s wishing you the best of all things!
By Mia
December 13, 2005 03:08 PM | Link to this
Back to respond to more comments.
Last day at the AJC is tomorrow but today is my last blog as I have a lot to wrap up on my last day.
I start Jan 9 so I have given myself a few weeks to hang out, move and pack.
Ignatius I don’t handle the relationships forum and I think because of job changes and being short stuffed the forum has fallen to the wayside.
By ATLborn
December 13, 2005 03:10 PM | Link to this
Sup Abc - actually, Benz bought out Chrysler, hence u Chrysler no longer appears on the Fortune 500. Most of the dissatisfaction I’ve read about the Benz now comes from the C-class model they made, the affordable (cheap) model.
But, if you have a pretty recent model Benz and are willing to trade it for a Hyundai I’ll find you one to trade with u.
By Mia
December 13, 2005 03:12 PM | Link to this
Tamara - I respect your opinion. My mom and many others do not understand the nature of the business. Having the New York Times on my resume will be like having a golden ticket. I can go anywhere and do anything…if I want to…once I’ve been there.
NYC may seem cold and harsh to some but for me that is home. This will be a new challenge to see if this small fish can make it in the ocean. Yes, all I have done here has been great…but just imagine what I could do there as long as I keep full steam ahead.
By tamara
December 13, 2005 03:14 PM | Link to this
ATL, a good paying job is a great success in life if your happy with your job. I make good money but I hate my job. If everyone followed their dreams we would all live in fantasy land. I am very happy for Mia, please people don’t get me wrong. If you read the AJC regularly you had to catch the article about all the northerners moving here for better weather, home prices and friendly folks. Very seldom does one return to the north. Atlanta has more opportunities than any other city in america. P.S. what could I say to make you go ahead & fall out of that chair? LOL
By Mia
December 13, 2005 03:14 PM | Link to this
I’m impressed…for non-journalists y’all get the impact and significance of the New York Times…wow…y’all took the words right out of my mouth. :-)
By Tazzee
December 13, 2005 03:15 PM | Link to this
I had to stop in and say goodbye to Mia. You know I am so proud of you girl and those pictures are loverly (yes, I meant to put the ‘r’ in there)! I think my proudest moment was hearing you for the first time on the Stews - you know you put all the other entertainment reporters to shame. I take that back, my proudest moment was when you purchased your home.
I applaud you for going after your dreams and I know you will be successful.
By Miss Atl
December 13, 2005 03:15 PM | Link to this
Tamara, I think that Mia is going for a chance to do both happiness and big money. now is the time she has nothing here to loose. There will be other houses.
By aggressively witty
December 13, 2005 03:16 PM | Link to this
Tamara, where are you from? The kind of provincial thinking that would lead to a statement like this:
I understand when someone wants to move up in life, but it seems like your already on top
Could only have been fostered in an existence that has been lived out in a 25 -75 mile area. There is much more to life than a job at the AJC (who actually had, when i was there, one of the worst pay rates in the print industry when compared to the booked ad dollars and readership), a house and some funky friends. This is her DREAM JOB. The complacency in your statement is one of the things that frustrates me so about “us” when we get a house that costs more than $100K or a job that makes us comfortable. I applaud Tiffany for stepping out of a “comfortable” situation and chasing her dreams and daring to be great. This is no time to cast doubts on her decision or project insecurities about your life onto hers.
By Mia
December 13, 2005 03:16 PM | Link to this
I have experienced better weather, home prices and friendly folks BUT NYC is the media capital of the world…TV, Radio, Magazines, Newspapers…you just can’t go wrong if you are in media moving to NYC.
By MissHeavenSong
December 13, 2005 03:20 PM | Link to this
if you’re making good money, but hate your job….well, why not find another? i would never work somewhere making good money and not like my job, that makes no sense to me.you seem to be a “fairly intellegent” person - we should all have self satisfaction in what ever we do!..MIA, GOOD LUCK BABY GIRL, I HOPE ALL YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE I’M GOING TO MISS YOU EVEN THOUGH I’VE BEEN BLOGGING IN A MASK BY USING THIS NAME, CAUSE I’M A REGULAR ON HERE** and i’m sure you know who i am don’t you? if not let me know cause i’m leaving early today and wanna take my mask off.
By tamara
December 13, 2005 03:21 PM | Link to this
Mia, I have some golden tickets on my resume & i’m still unhappy with my job of 10 years now. What if you hate your job there and how long do you feel like you would have to hang in there just to put it on your resume? You should feel like you have made it in life instead of still trying to get somewhere. I wish I had accomplished as much as you have at your age.
By Mia
December 13, 2005 03:22 PM | Link to this
Thanks Tazzee…and keep me posted on your pending move.
Aggwit hit the nail on the head. I mean trust I really thought a lot about this decision. And I said just that to myself…I’m young, single, no kids and if my only solid tie is my house…I need to take this chance. The earning potential in NYC can’t be beat. One of my friends did buy a condo for $180K…yes her place cost more than mine and is smaller than mine but that is just the nature of housing in the north vs the south. Down here I could afford to buy for space even if I don’t use half the space…up there I will have to be smart about it.
By ATLborn
December 13, 2005 03:24 PM | Link to this
Tamara - The difference here is that Mia isn’t chasing blindly after her dream, it has been offered to her.
If she didn’t have the offer already and were about to quit the AJC, move to NYC in hope of getting the job then I’d be with u.
Unlike most folks in the world, she has a chance to realize her dream. U would have a hard time convincing anyone on this job that you would turn down something that has been a long time dream of yours so that u could stay in Atlanta with your house. A house that you wouldn’t have to give up either.
Tamara I know you prolly have dated/known at least one guy that didn’t that claims he coulda “gone pro” at some sport but didn’t realize his dream for whatever reason, and the guy just goes on and on all the dayuum time about how he coulda went pro. Be like a broken record er time u see him.
I know that plenty of the ladies on the blog know a guy like that.
And all yall know that dude is bout the most pathetic guy yall know, always harping on it. Like it’s a claim to fame. He’s da “woulda coulda shoulda oughta” brotha.
If Mia, or anyone else for that matter, could be like that if they choose not to pursue their dream when it’s offered to them.
By ATLborn
December 13, 2005 03:26 PM | Link to this
Tamara - oh yeah, all it takes to make me fall out this chair is a huge rumpous, tiny waste, tight short skirt wearin sista to walk past me. LOL
By 2 can play that game
December 13, 2005 03:26 PM | Link to this
damn, Tamara, can you quit hatin’ already!!!!
By tamara
December 13, 2005 03:27 PM | Link to this
Aggressive: no I have not been fostered in life. Moved around too much is more like it, and Georgia has been the best as far as moving up in the world. And for leaving my job, it’s not worth losing all the benefits I have acquired ie; 4 wks. vacation, paid insurance etc. Why would I want to start over at 40?
By Wise Diva
December 13, 2005 03:28 PM | Link to this
I would move to NY in a minute. (you know Maxwell lives there!) In fact, I am casting my nets wide this spring. I don’t know where I will end up either, but best believe I am going to seek out the opportunities, wherever they will be. Different things are important to different people. I can’t wait to see you flourish even more Mia. I am going to miss you though, like, for real! ..and I ain’t no funky friend, LOL (mean mugging AGG WITT)
By Convincedsince77
December 13, 2005 03:28 PM | Link to this
Wow no better city than Atlanta as far as opportunties go??? Tamara what other cities have you lived in that you are comparing ATL to???
By tamara
December 13, 2005 03:30 PM | Link to this
Dang ATL, I have all that & 2…I love everyone!
By Tray
December 13, 2005 03:31 PM | Link to this
hey sidebar question for a thank you card for a dentist and his wife, Dr and Mrs? or Mr and Mrs?? which is proper, don’t want to offend thanks
By 2 can play that game
December 13, 2005 03:31 PM | Link to this
naw, y’all don’t want me moderatin’ this thing, cause I would cast down my mighty red pen, and smite thee!
By Mia
December 13, 2005 03:33 PM | Link to this
Tamara - I wish an opportunity would come your way so you could enjoy what you do. You said golden tickets…as in multiple…I wish I had multiple on my resume cause I would really utilize them.
I came to Atlanta intending to do 3-5 years if not longer…I’m going to NYC with thee same approach. My background is very diverse so who knows what might happen. I may leave newspapers to work radio or leave newspapers to work in TV…you just never know.
NYC would give me a chance to pursue a masters at Columbia in journalism. It may give me the chance to do some freelance stuff. I can’t predict the future I just know a fraction of the opportunities available.
I agree a person should feel like they have made it in life and I have. I have made it from the projects to homeownership. I am BLESSED with online and offline friends from coast to coast. I am thankful to be in the position I am in and the positions I have been in.
And for the record…because I want it to be clear to all…I WAS NOT JOB HUNTING. The NYT came to me based off of an old resume and word of mouth in the industry about me. I felt this was a sign from God presenting me with this opportunity when it was not something I was seeking.
So I’m extremely blessed and thankful and I’m not done yet. I know there is so much more for me to achieve personally and professionally no matter where I live.
By Tazzee
December 13, 2005 03:33 PM | Link to this
Tamara just be happy for Mia. In my life I’ve found this to be true - when I finally got to the point of being joyous at the blessings of others, I was able to be experience joy in my own life. Based on what you’ve said about your current situation, it wouldn’t hurt to try it.
Mia - most definitely because I expect you to come back for my going away party if I do move.
By Scornednomo
December 13, 2005 03:34 PM | Link to this
40? Sounds a little immature to me.
Do your thing Mia and don’t look back.
By MissHeavenSong
December 13, 2005 03:35 PM | Link to this
**@ Tray it’s Dr. & Mrs. Dentist
2cptg you really need to be WD’s side kick
By aggressively witty
December 13, 2005 03:36 PM | Link to this
thats the thing, I said you were projecting your insecurities and nothing you have written since then has changed my opinion. In fact you have only enhanced it. The not leaving your job, being happy in your lifes position is YOUR issue.
Now, sharing wisdom is one thing. Just being a wet blanket is another.
The fact that you said you were not “fostered” in life is especially ironic because it was not only a malopropism but also an acurate description of the reason behind your “hating” so you incorrectly but somehow correctly used the word. Amazing.
ATL, great analogy with the “coulda woulda dudes”….with that said, in 5 years, watch ima be on the pga tour. hahahhahaha
By tamara
December 13, 2005 03:36 PM | Link to this
Convince: I’ve lived in NYC, Nashville, Knoxville, Jacksonville, Dallas, Baltimore, Salt Lake & Atlanta. Also travel the world, so I do know a little about my country.
By 2 can play that game
December 13, 2005 03:36 PM | Link to this
I love how Tazz gets so Nicety wit it!!!
By Miss QC
December 13, 2005 03:39 PM | Link to this
i’m glad working for the gov’t does’nt just allow you to take a certain amount of vacation, h3ll you just take as much as you want as long as you have the hours to cover it…..welcome to the real blog Tamara starting over at 40 ain’t all that bad, trust me my auntie just started working @ 51 she’d been in the system for far too long, but she’s accomplished sooo much!
By ATLborn
December 13, 2005 03:42 PM | Link to this
Tamara - U know why the majority of folks in the Atlanta area are transplants?
Cuz just about half of all native Atlantans move to other cities. Hell I even ran into 2 bruthas from Bankhead when I was living in Colorado. NYC is full of native Atlantans, folks that wanted to exp. the biggest city the U.S. has to offer.
True not many cities offer as much opp. as Atlanta, but NYC is not one of them. An educated person can do well in NYC. Especially if they have a gig with the NY Times.
If prices of homes, job opportunities and not wanting to face cold weather are the determining factors for you, then one can easily use your argument to have someone move from Atlanta to Houston. The housing is cheaper, loads of opportunity there and cold weather is far less a factor there than in Atlanta. Atlanta can have bone chilling cold weather. Shoot we’ve been in the 30s for the past few days, I doubt if Houston has seen the 30s three times in the past few months.
No need to pass your fears on to Mia. You should be supportive of her pursuing her dream.
By Tray
December 13, 2005 03:43 PM | Link to this
MHS thank you so much. I needed to get a thank you card out, didn’t want to be seen as a slacker!!!
By MistaO
December 13, 2005 03:48 PM | Link to this
Mia,
Glad I decided to check back in today. Otherwise I’d of missed your farewell. Anyways, good luck in NYC and in finding yourself a good guy.
O
By Convincedsince77
December 13, 2005 03:49 PM | Link to this
But to say ATL is the best there is out there for you is one thing…that may not be true for others…you come off as being a REAL negative person…someone I would not want in my life. With all the BS people have to deal with in day to day life the last thing you need on ya team is a person filled w/ negativity. Sorry that your current s** is so unhappy.
By 2 can play that game
December 13, 2005 03:51 PM | Link to this
y’all gon hurt that po’ lady’s feelings……stop it, I say!
By Miss QC
December 13, 2005 03:54 PM | Link to this
Mia i sent you an email don’t forget to get back with me, i check out the diva dating website it’s nice, i also signed up for emails & stuff
By Convincedsince77
December 13, 2005 03:57 PM | Link to this
LOL @ 2! U ain’t right!
By Mia
December 13, 2005 03:57 PM | Link to this
IT’S HAPPY HOUR!!!!
This is my last hour of blogging so let’s be merry. No sad faces…no tears…this is a celebration of a great community and about moving forward and moving on to bigger and better things.
By divine1
December 13, 2005 03:57 PM | Link to this
@Tamara - I guess what everyone is trying to say is Just be happy for the young lady. Don’t put pressure and doubt where it’s not necessary. This is meant to be a joyous send-off for MIA, let’s keep that spirit going. Like Mama says, if you can’t say something nice ……
By ATLborn
December 13, 2005 04:00 PM | Link to this
Aggwit - Man we gon have to get together w/ Tazz, YWP an’ nem to have our Taboo rematch before Taz skips town.
We can’t let her leave being up on us 1 - 0.
2Can, u gon have to come to the rematch. U let us down last time bruh. I gotta put that loss on u. We gotta have all our power hitters man.
By 2amazu
December 13, 2005 04:00 PM | Link to this
MIA
Congrats on your new job. Good luck in NYC
Tamara Don’t hate, congratulate. No one is asking you to start over at 40, but MIA is 25. But if you are unhappy with what you are doing, maybe starting over wouldn’t be a bad thing. hmmmmmmmmm mkay
Waves hey to everyone….
By dc lurker
December 13, 2005 04:01 PM | Link to this
Congratulations Mia on your new position with The New York Times! I’ve been lurking from the beginning and did not want to miss the opportunity to wish you well. I remember you posted you would not go back home unless you got a job with The Times. Now the opportunity has presented itself. A position with The NY Times is the ultimate in journalism. Continue to speak those things which you want into existence. Many continued blessings!!
By ATLborn
December 13, 2005 04:01 PM | Link to this
Mia, send me your personal blog when u get the chance pleez.
By Mia
December 13, 2005 04:02 PM | Link to this
And everyone with personal blogs please email me your blog url’s so I can bookmark them and add them to my blog links :)
By 2 can play that game
December 13, 2005 04:03 PM | Link to this
Atl, I was in jail at the time….blame da man!!!!
j/k, where was I?
By Miss QC
December 13, 2005 04:05 PM | Link to this
Ok it’s “happy hour” i’ll have an Apple Martini in the biggest glass u have Mia imma miss you man! oh by the way i’m taking off my mask for happy hour Miss QC is Miss HeavenSong Love u Mia!
By Boz-Lee
December 13, 2005 04:06 PM | Link to this
Don’t really know what to say you know we’ve talked about it. I’m happy you’re moving up in the world, but upset that you’re moving out of Atlanta. I know we’ll still talk but it’s not the same.
I’m going to miss you little lady.
By divine1
December 13, 2005 04:07 PM | Link to this
Hey 2amazu Are you ready for the holidays?
By melosoul
December 13, 2005 04:10 PM | Link to this
Mia, I have been a lurker from the start. I have enjoyed reading you and the other bloggers. May you continue to be blessed as you realize your dreams. Congratulations lady!
By Miss QC
December 13, 2005 04:12 PM | Link to this
Have a great evening everyone & a safe ride home, Mia - God Bless You and please keep in touch with me - Good Luck & safe travels
By melosoul
December 13, 2005 04:14 PM | Link to this
I forgot to ask for the information for your blog. I would like to continue reading about your misadventures.
By LegalDiva
December 13, 2005 04:17 PM | Link to this
Mia I sent you an email…. keep us posted on what’s going on with you…. I am so excited for you!!!
Tamara For the right opportunity you would move, it’s not about giving up your life it’s about moving on to bigger and better opportunities…. life is about taking chances and stepping out on faith and really being spiritually in tune enough with God (or whatever power you believe in) to know when he’s guiding you to do something…. it sounds like that’s what Mia has done. This isn’t some flighty unplanned thing… the people at the Times wanted her and she’s been tremendously blessed with the opportunity to go… I don’t think many of us would give up on taking our dream jobs if things went as smoothly as they seem to have gone with Mia and her situation
By Ignatius
December 13, 2005 04:17 PM | Link to this
Mia, one last goodbye. Tamara, I hope you mean well, you sound like a basically sweet person. Golden tickets, parachutes, taking the cheese, cutting the cheese, whatever..I had rather chase a dream and know for sure than to sit on my behind and forever wonder “what if..” “Comfort, or revelation: God owes us one of these, but surely not both.” ~Mignon McLaughlin
Mia, if you ever freelance for the Rolling Stone or National Lampoon, you mention me. I still have a High School bet that I could get my name in there before I die. And I am sure you will feel kindred to the spirits that still hang at The Algonquin.
By tamara
December 13, 2005 04:20 PM | Link to this
Tazee..you got the wrong message. I am a very happy person (just don’t love my job) I have a wonderful husband and a beautiful log home on the lake. In no way am I jealous of anyone. I was just curious why such a big leap for someone already successful.
By Mia
December 13, 2005 04:21 PM | Link to this
I’m responding to emails now so I will send my personal blog address to all who have emailed me.
By SheSpeaks aka Skegee
December 13, 2005 04:23 PM | Link to this
What lovely pictures Mia! For some reason I thought you’d be darked skinned. You’re a beautful young woman and I’m really excited for you!
Best wishes!!!!
By aggressively witty
December 13, 2005 04:23 PM | Link to this
ATl, your right you right, and it SURE HELL sounds like Taz is bout to dip outta here, sounding like she is talking herself into it. or is it just me?
Also, atl, bruh, I hope YOUR WP aint reading this, with you talking slick about broads with tiny skirts n thick hips n all…but then again, she cant get mad for you just looking.
By divine1
December 13, 2005 04:24 PM | Link to this
Totally off topic (MIA LOVE YOU MUCH - I KNOW YOUR READY FOR THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS)
Is anyone else going to V-103’s Free concert? Heather Headley & Eric Benet are performing. I’m considering heading out there ‘cause I love Heather.
By tamara
December 13, 2005 04:27 PM | Link to this
Mia answered my questions with grace and tactfulness (unlike a lot of you misunderstanding me). Good Luck Mia & Merry Christmas!
By Miss QC
December 13, 2005 04:28 PM | Link to this
i guess tomorrow’s topic will read like this - Where Do We Go From Here
Good night all - Mia, adios senorita
By ATLborn
December 13, 2005 04:29 PM | Link to this
LOL@ AggWit - she doesn’t read this blog, that I know of. If she did, she’d be aiight. She knows I only want her. She’d still ruff me up though.
By ATLborn
December 13, 2005 04:33 PM | Link to this
Hey Taz, what happened to yo girl? Looks like she fell a bit short to Rell’s squad. LOL
By Miss Atl
December 13, 2005 04:35 PM | Link to this
Mia, email me the info for your blog please
By ATLborn
December 13, 2005 04:35 PM | Link to this
G’nite all!
Congrats again and good bye Mia. I wish u much success in the Apple.
By MissUnderstood
December 13, 2005 04:36 PM | Link to this
Aiight people drive safely. One last good bye Mia. I live in Marietta now so maybe I’ll see you at your spot b4 u leave for good.
Yall stop beating up on tamara. I hope she meant well. She stepped outside thee box and did a big sis type thing, but hey, we all know MIA and we know despite what anyone says, MIA is going to do MIA, her way. Good Night.
By ATLborn
December 13, 2005 04:36 PM | Link to this
Oh yeah, almost forgot.
Hey PIR - YO MAMA
and with that, I’m Gone!!
By aggressively witty
December 13, 2005 04:37 PM | Link to this
Oh my damn! Tell me yall saw the article on espn about KENDALL GILL talking about coming back to play basketball cause boxing is too tough!
By BlackIce
December 13, 2005 04:52 PM | Link to this
Congrats again Tiffany Great luck to you
By LegalDiva
December 13, 2005 04:53 PM | Link to this
2amazu Long time no see, how you been?
By Mia
December 13, 2005 04:56 PM | Link to this
Good Bye…Good Night…and Good Luck!!! Much love to you all muah
By Tray
December 13, 2005 05:16 PM | Link to this
bye Mia! Good luck!!!!
By jael
December 14, 2005 12:30 PM | Link to this
Oh wow! Mia/Tiffany… congrads and good luck! I don’t have the opportunity to read as often, new job and responsibilities… but I certainly will miss knowing that you’re no longer here in the city or on the blog.
To answer your question, NO, you look nothing like I imagine. Then again my mind is so abstract- You’re still a tiny cutie… Best of Everything… Always sisterly… Jael