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DEL.ICIO.USKeeping cool, eTMI, and leaving Atlanta
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I decided to take a (web)page out of my favorite AJC blog, Thinking Right’s column, so I am making today a Friday free-for-all. Pick a topic:
This long hot summer is making it hard to stay cool AND cute on the dating scene. Diva doesn’t do humidity, so I don’t like to come out to mix or mingle till the sun is setting and the temps are more tolerable. What cool (ice cold!) ideas do you have for getting out and about? How do you handle dating in the warmer temperatures? I may try to pull a hottie into the kitchen - but only for a cooking class! Some places even offer “date nights” for couples to turn up the heat!
Earlier this week, we spoke about putting all your cards on the table. Well, it seems that my potential guy of interest wanted to see my cards. He found out that I write a dating column, then after a little digging online, he found an old blog of mine. Now, I have never put anything on the web that I was embarrassed about, but I do wonder what he was trying to find out. Do you ever worry about too much of your personal life or semi-personal life being on the internet?
I have had two intense flirting sessions with a guy in my building. We seem to always meet up in the elevator. Is it a bad idea to date your neighbor? Have any of you ever dated someone on your block, in your complex, or in your building? How did it turn out? Any advice on “love thy neighbor” dating?
After traveling internationally this spring, I am getting antsy for another road trip. Unfortunately, my job is extremely busy this time of year. What weekend getaways would you suggest to get a break from dating, work, and stress? When was the last time you took some “me time” and relaxed? If you could be anyplace else besides Atlanta, where would you go this weekend - if money and time were not an issue?
HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!
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By Twinkie
August 3, 2007 8:18 AM | Link to this
Morning All Fruit tray, scones and muffins, and fruit smoothies for breakfast.
On topic: I don’t think I have anything on that net that people don’t already know about me Twinkie googles herself to double check that all her secrets are still in the trunk
As far as summer dates, I like to keep it light. Go out after the sun goes down…putt putt, picnics, dinner..the usual.
I will add more later…must tackle some work =-)
By SlimOne
August 3, 2007 8:20 AM | Link to this
TGIF, TGIF, TGIF
By QC
August 3, 2007 8:27 AM | Link to this
Good Morning Bloggers…
Great friday topic WD…if i could be anywhere for the weekend besides the ATL…I would be somewhere in an all exclusive 5 star hotel with somebody’s Son of whom i have interest in of course, lol My room would have to have a nice deck so i could watch the waves at night, and listen to the water while i’m sipping on a nice *tropical drink with an umberella in it; eh eh eh..under my umberella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh eh, eh, eh… Money is’nt my problem…but time sure is…well, have a great day everyone!
Please enjoy the chicken biscuits, juice, carribean smoothies, & dasani water all courtesy of WLB Members
By QC
August 3, 2007 8:30 AM | Link to this
Twinkie i see we we’re on the same page this merting..lol
Slim what’s up baby-girl??
you fixing some dranks later on right..??
By Mo (now known as Moeisha)
August 3, 2007 8:31 AM | Link to this
Morning All!! I agree with you SlimOne, TGIF!!!
If you could be anyplace else besides Atlanta, where would you go this weekend - if money and time were not an issue? Myrtle Beach, Miami, or New Orleans! The key is anywhere but ATL!! Man I could use a break right now…
I really dont have much for the other topics, not currently dating and I have never had neighbors cute enough to consider dating!! LOL
Thanx Twinkie for the goodies! Mo helps herself to some fruit and a smoothie
By Twinkie
August 3, 2007 8:33 AM | Link to this
QC Now I had to break out the Bob Marley on your post. That sounds so relaxing. I plan on going on a nice retreat around Christmas.
By MsUnderstood aka MsU
August 3, 2007 8:34 AM | Link to this
Good Morning Everybody! Wise OMG, Know he didn’t do his on investigation on you.lol Now that is funny. I am a morning person. I will get up and run errands but i tend to wait to the evening time to go on dates. As far as dating on the job, Girrrrl don’t do it. I remember this guy that used to work with me about a year ago, his was ffffine and he thought the same about me, talk about attraction. I know the only thing that kepts us from going the next step was the good lord( i was practicng celebicay)cause a sistah was soooo weak. I was sad when he transferred out, I know it was the best cause i would have been on my knees repenting.lol
By SlimOne
August 3, 2007 8:41 AM | Link to this
Morning QC Dang, can I come too. Your get-a-way sounds really appealing. “all exclusive 5 star hotel with somebody’s Son” LOL!
I brought in the magic cooler again today since i might not be able to tend bar. Feel free to help yourself. I’ve upped the refills from limit of 3 to 5 today.
It’s Friday Bips, Lets Get Fugged UP!
Like Mo I’ve never lived close enough to some irresistable cutie for me to date. As good as it may seem as far as accessibility, i’m sure the down side to being that close could be fatal. You couldn’t act like you weren’t at home because all buddy have to do it look and see your car outside. LOL!
By QC
August 3, 2007 8:42 AM | Link to this
Hey Mo, MsU
I’m with you MsU, i’m a morning person also…give me the night time and i’m good to go..woo-hoo!
ok, i had some coffee from the cafe upstairs..decaf..and i’m wide open
By Sexione
August 3, 2007 8:43 AM | Link to this
Woohooo!!!! It’s Friday!!!!!!
This time of year in the “A” brings one thing (that I could do without)…….bad hair weather! The humidity makes my hair go poof, so if I could be anywhere else right now……..an Alaskan cruise……..anywhere that I could swim and snorkel (and not care about my hair)….I have a ton of them!
Thanks Ladies for the grub! lol
It’s gonna be a reaaallll short day for me…….everybody ready for the get together tomorrow?
By IslandGirl
August 3, 2007 8:48 AM | Link to this
Morning Blog Fam
Long time no blog, but I’ve been lurking now and then.
Hey Slim, Sexi, T-Mango, Kym, Kinder, NC, and the MLB
Hope everyone is doing well.
On Topic: I’ve never dated a neighbor, but have dated a co-worker. The relationship was great, except for the moments we were not on good speaking terms. It is hard to avoid your SO when you work together. I think I would avoid getting involved with someone I work with, much less someone that lives next door. Being accessible to each other has its advantages, but can be a big nuisance at times.
By Twinkie
August 3, 2007 8:49 AM | Link to this
Sexione who you tellin about the hair? I am walking around looking like who dunnit and why, all because of humidity.
Its time like this when I wish I had a short, jazzy hair cut.
By Mo (now known as Moeisha)
August 3, 2007 8:58 AM | Link to this
IG if dating someone I work with they have to be in a different dept, preferrably on a different floor for those bad days!!
Sexione this is the first time in years that I have had really long hair. So now I am thisclose to cuttin this stuff back off due to this crazy humidity!!! I have been wearing rods for the last 4wks!!! LOL At least my hair doesnt poof as quickly!!
I will be late for the get together, lil sis is having her housewarming. I may have to get someone’s number (if that’s okay) so I can check on you guys an make sure D&B hasnt been converted to the new MIA!! :0)
By QC
August 3, 2007 8:59 AM | Link to this
Slim the “Magic Cooler”..ahhhhhh!
Hey SexiOne
Did y’all hear Kobe Bryant is divorcing his wife after 6 years!
Mediatakeout.com
Talk about “bad hair” i have on my “friday ponytail”..
By T-Mango
August 3, 2007 9:04 AM | Link to this
Good morning to the WLB and MLB. Hey IG, NC, QC, Slim, Sexi, Twinkle,MsU, Mo,(please insert your name here) Too many folks to name. Whew!
I’ve been taking alot of me time lately simply because I felt myself on the verge of burning out. So, the spa Key Lime Pie is one of my favorite places to go to unwind on a dime. However, if time/money were not an issue I’d be on a 12 day tour of Spain that I’d been interested in taking for awhile right now.
By IslandGirl
August 3, 2007 9:05 AM | Link to this
QC….what..Kobe is divorcing…another hollywood divorce. I read that Tisha Campbell and Dwayne Martin are also divorcing……sad.
By Ladylike
August 3, 2007 9:08 AM | Link to this
Good Morning Ladies, yes it is Friday, it’s about time! Oh ya, Good Morning MLB, hope your having a good day.
I don’t do many daytime dates in the summer, 12 to 5, it’s just too hot. I prefer to spend this time inside getting ready for my date. Some summer dates have been a movie on the green, Jazz listening wherever we could find it, a mere grocery shopping outing to a Farmers Market, the seafood section can keep you really entertained.
By Cemeeli
August 3, 2007 9:09 AM | Link to this
Goodmorning Folks! I am carribean girl today!!! Twinkie/QC I feel ya on the humidity and flat hair do. I changed that on yesturday after my set back. It was one of those do something 2 make me feel better. I have to get use to it i guess. My hair so tight i can even enjoy the bkfst …uuumm man and yall made smoothies.
Cemeeli reminiscing on how a carribean smoothie taste like while puting her nose up to the chicken biscuit QC made.
Topic: If you could be anyplace else besides Atlanta, where would you go this weekend? - if I can push time… Myrtle Beach (scheduled for this trip on labor day w/e. can’t wait, Negril…hmm, or even San Fran bay area.*
By IslandGirl
August 3, 2007 9:09 AM | Link to this
T-Mango…where is spa Key Lime Pie located?
By QC
August 3, 2007 9:13 AM | Link to this
Hey T-Mango
By T-Mango
August 3, 2007 9:16 AM | Link to this
IG…It is in the Virginia Highlands. It is called Key Lime Pie Salon and Spa. They have a website as well. Too Groovy Salon and Spa on Ponce is cool too.
By Twinkie
August 3, 2007 9:16 AM | Link to this
Man, ya’ll got me thinking now. Me and little man might cruise up to Myrtle Beach for a just because weekend.
Thinking…Lil man would love that and he would smother his mommie with lots of hugs and kisses
By QC
August 3, 2007 9:21 AM | Link to this
IslandGirl your key lime pie is downstairs in the blog cafe fridge..enjoy! I was so sad after reading Tisha & Dwayne were divorcing they’re one of my favorite hollywood couples :(
By MsUnderstood aka MsU
August 3, 2007 9:24 AM | Link to this
Hey QC, T-mango,Mo,Slim1,Sexi1,Ladylike, IslandGirl,Cemeeli,Twinkie.. **Slim a sistah need a drink after dealing with these dramatic co-worker of mines. I am still on for D&B tommorowswshmk@gmail.com Now yall know i rock the short styles but the heat tend to cause the oils and spritz to irrate my scalp so lastweek week i went shorter. It not long enough to curl.lol I condition it every other day and add a little of motion hair wrap and wear it curly and gon bout my business.
By Cemeeli
August 3, 2007 9:26 AM | Link to this
@T-Mango. What you know about Key Lime Pie Salon?
By Sexione
August 3, 2007 9:26 AM | Link to this
QC I like that magic cooler too!!! Thanks Slim!!! And I’m not really surprised about Kobe and his wife………sad though.
Mo that’s cool, gurl, hit me up if you need to…cagross10@yahoo.com. And I feel ya on the hair cut, I’m trying to hold off a little while longer. come on fall/winter
Twinkie then I would just have a short fro on the humid days……………that sounds good, but wouldn’t eliminate the frizz! lolol
By Ladylike
August 3, 2007 9:27 AM | Link to this
QC did I hear you say Kobe is divorcing his wife!
I am sitting here looking for a Spa to go to right now, I need a break and some pampering. Woooosaaaa I never tell what I can’t or don’t want to repeat. Also, I think it’s helpful to other people and myself. Sometimes we feel like it’s just us with issues, hey it’s me too. LOL Diva you like your neighbor go out on a date with him, it can’t hurt anything.
By SlimOne
August 3, 2007 9:29 AM | Link to this
Dang, the WLB is in full effect today. Is it Senior Skip day for the MLB?
Slim now trying to peak into the windows of the MLB HQ’s
By IslandGirl
August 3, 2007 9:30 AM | Link to this
T-Mango…thanks. I’m well overdue on getting a spa treatment.
Twinkie a few years ago, my son and I did that quick visit to Myrtle Beach and it was great. The beach, NASCAR cart track and the aquarium are great things to do.
By GA.Man AKA "Mr. Entertainment"
August 3, 2007 9:35 AM | Link to this
Greeings from the MLB…due to a crazy behind party last night the MLB will be showing up alitle late
and yes…we the MLB will be there tom.
ooooh yeah heyyyyyy ladies…..
By GA.Man AKA "Mr. Entertainment"
August 3, 2007 9:41 AM | Link to this
Ladies Musing just called and said hi to all the ladies….he is driving to his wedding
By TRAVIS SMITH aka "Mr. DO RIGHT" (sometimes)
August 3, 2007 9:45 AM | Link to this
* GOOD MORNING ROOM* How is everyone? Whats up QC,T-mango,Mo,Slim1, Sexi1, Ladylike, IslandGirl,Cemeeli,Twinkie GORILLA O and who ever else logs on before this post!!! THe only way to date in the summer is to stay in and watch a movie and talk till the sun goes down and you can bare the weather!!! As far as dating someone on or around the block in the same neighborhood I wouldnt recommend it because or privay issues but you can get away with it. if you have a room mate and your dating more than one person, if the person in the neighbor hood sees someone of the oppostie sex leaving or entering your home all you have to say is she/he was here for my room mate. or you dont have to explain yourself since you all are only dating!!!! I have been to jekyell island to just get away for a while
By IslandGirl
August 3, 2007 9:46 AM | Link to this
QC thanks for the pie. I plan to enjoy that with one of Slim’s drinks.
I was just reading CNN about this disabled guy that escaped from the bridge when it collapsed. It was his second brush with death….just amazing. “Paralyzed man survives second brush with death”
By abc
August 3, 2007 9:52 AM | Link to this
I like the hot summer weather. Bring on the heat! A little sweat never hurt anyone. Oh yeah, southern women don’t sweat, they glisten.
You can’t find a thing about me with search engines. I advocate privacy, and I find it’s not hard to keep oneself non-traceable.
I dated a woman that lived in my subdivision awhile ago. What a disaster! It’s like I couldn’t get away from her. I figured I’d go the other way after that, and dated a lot of women from outlying towns. Another disaster! What a bunch of country chicks. I don’t have a country bone in my body.
Go to the beach for the weekend. Sweetie and I are doing a week on the beach a couple weeks from now.
By melo
August 3, 2007 9:55 AM | Link to this
Hey’all! Dating in the summer is hard, its even harder to get sexed up.This humidity sapps your energy, its stick, maan, just yack. Thats wahy i prefer to take all my vacation days all at once in August. I will be in Hitlon Head for two weeks starting August 11. At least there i can keep all the windows to my Cabana open and me and my lady of the moment just lay nekid, enjoying the breeze. Sexing there is better coz its cooler with that Ocean nearby. Those white chicks are in trouble!! If u see one lone black guy in Monkey Bizness nite spote with a hoard of blondes,know Melo is in da house!!
By SlimOne
August 3, 2007 9:56 AM | Link to this
Seems like it’s going to be a looonnggg Friday! Bah-humbug
By QC
August 3, 2007 10:02 AM | Link to this
Hey Travis
By Sexione
August 3, 2007 10:04 AM | Link to this
I’m out….will try to check in later……see y’all tomorrow!
By Twinkie
August 3, 2007 10:06 AM | Link to this
IG Thanks, I think he would love that before he starts Kindergarten. time is just flying
By SlimOne
August 3, 2007 10:10 AM | Link to this
melo Looks like we will be passing each other next week. I’ll be leaving Hilton Head while you’ll be on your way there. I can’t wait to enjoy this mini-vacation next week.
By Cemeeli
August 3, 2007 10:15 AM | Link to this
Goodmorning Travis
CONGRATULATIONS MUNSING & ENJOY YOUR WEDDING!!! Thanks for update GAMan.
I am a summer bunny…so i love beaches, as well as cabana spots, and patio style restaurants. Any suggestions? Since i am a native i have tapped a few but there are always more hidden.
By MsUnderstood aka MsU
August 3, 2007 10:16 AM | Link to this
Travius hahah. thanks for letting that secret slip.lol This guy i know who live fairly close to me, tried to hit on me.haha he told me he had two female roomates. In my mind i’m thinking yeah and your probably has hit both of them.. anyway he gave me his number. he told me one of his roomate was very jealous cause she liked him but he wasn’t trying to go there. MsU politely threw ole boy number in the trash.lol —don’t have time for the drama..
By melo
August 3, 2007 10:19 AM | Link to this
@thats too bad!!Next time we need better coordination girl so we can show those white chicks how to party!!
By Ladylike
August 3, 2007 10:19 AM | Link to this
As for traveling abroad I hear Panama is becoming a hot spot. And a friend of mine went to Italy and said she loved it. I have not been to either one these spots yet so if anyone has tell me about it.
What’s up Travis.
Hey IG Island Girl, long time no read.
Hey MsU I will have to travel out of town myself in the morning so I will not make DB on Saturday. sigh
By Jake
August 3, 2007 10:23 AM | Link to this
What it do folks:
Where would I be if I wasn’t is the A-town. I would be in the Motherland looking at the Lions, Elephants, and Zebras from the safety of that Jeep Wrangler of course, thats my next destination.
How are you lovely ladies of the WLB doing today, head nod MLB.
By SlimOne
August 3, 2007 10:25 AM | Link to this
melo This will be my first time out there and i already heard it’s really conservative and all. I told my friend that i was going to start off by streaking across the golf course. LOL!
By Poppa Grande
August 3, 2007 10:27 AM | Link to this
Good Morning all…
I have never dated someone really close.
In college, my girlfried was in Princeton while I was down here in the South. So we weren’t close. I always said “No” to dating co-workers. The risk didn’t outweigh the reward. I didn’t need any drama on the job.
I met my wife during a session of 8 minute dating (speed dating). I lived in Norcross while she lived downtown.
I always that some time apart from each other was always good. Not for cheating, but for sanity.
If I could go away this weekend, I would go to NYC. The wife & I have this B&B in Brooklyn called Akwaaba at which we stay. (A former Monique Greenwood, former editor of Essence Magazine, owns a chain of these B&B’s.) Anyway, I love to take in a day of shopping (yes, I like to shop every once in a while. Thank God H&M is coming to Atlantic Station, soon) Also, I like catching a play or two.
By QC
August 3, 2007 10:29 AM | Link to this
Hey Jake
By Ladylike
August 3, 2007 10:29 AM | Link to this
I know that’s right Congrats Musing for taking the quantum leap today, wishing you both all the best and many blessing.
By Mo (now known as Moeisha)
August 3, 2007 10:36 AM | Link to this
Hey GAMan, Jake, Melo & Travis!! Congrats to Musing and best wishes!!
thanks Sexione I will hit you up!
By Cemeeli
August 3, 2007 10:39 AM | Link to this
Hello Jake. The Motherland West Africa is beautiful from what some friends have shared with me. I would like to vist one day.
By SlimOne
August 3, 2007 10:39 AM | Link to this
Although i’ve never dated someone that lived close to me, i have dated someone I worked with…my ex-SO (off and on for almost 8 yrs). It started off as friends and progressed from there. Those were the days. I can’t even tell you all the things we did in that building from 3-11 everyday. LOL!
By NCGirlfromATL
August 3, 2007 10:40 AM | Link to this
Sitting in the pew in a flowery lavender dress, and a matching hat, big enough to block the view of the 5 pews behind me, fanning, crying and swaying…
Oooooh Laaaaaaaawd!! Look at him! Look at our little Muuuuuuuuuusing!! He’s gettin’ married! Laaaaaaaaaaawd! (sniiiiiiiiff & blowing real loud) Look at hiiiiiiiiim! He’s just so handsome in his (as Musing turns around)…What tha?…What in tha?…
standing up as the bride walks down the aisle
Musing!! Musing!! Boooy, I know you ain’t wearing that purple velvet jumpsuit! stepping over everyone in the pew to get out and up to the front of the church…booty all in everybody’s face! Boooooy!! Didn’t I tell you not to wear this?!? (looking down) are those roller skates?!? Lawd!
NC passes the f/k out from the heat of the polyester dress and the radiation of Musing’s polyester/wool-blend Velvet Jones tuxedo.
By Jake
August 3, 2007 10:41 AM | Link to this
Hey QC
Musing, “don’t do it, re-consider, read some liter-sure on the subject”
MLB-Lets take a moment of silence for our good friend Musing, he will never be the same…LOL
Aight, thats long enough…good luck buddy!!
By Tazzee
August 3, 2007 10:44 AM | Link to this
Morning All!
Let’s see if I can cover all of Wise’s topics:
Dating in the summer - I like the heat, even this Texas humidity doesn’t get me down. Since I wear my hair in a ponytail the majority of the time anyway - hair is not an issue.
eTMI - I’m pretty much an open book, so if someone I was dating saw something on the web that I had not told him - that just means I hadn’t gotten around to it yet. With that said, I don’t freely offer up my blog to every guy I come across, but if he read it - I’d have no problem.
neighbor dating - I’ve never dated a but there was this fine chocolate brother that lived downstairs from me when I was in a relationship. To give a visual - he’s like the African Doctor in Mo’Nique’s movie, but without the little teeth. That brother used to tempt me all the time and it didn’t help that my guy at the time was not one to give compliments. So I could be coming from the laundry room with sweats on and he would be standing outside with no shirt on telling me how beautiful I was.
getaways - my life is me time, LOL. I can’t even begin to chronicle all my travels this year. But the last time I had some real me-time was when I spent my birthday on Miami Beach alone. Great view of the beach from my room and the hotel had a surf-side restaurant. It was nice. If I were in Atlanta and I wanted a quick getaway, I would probably go to Savannah.
By Twinkie
August 3, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this
My clock just started laughing at me and going in reverse.
By Cemeeli
August 3, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this
Poppa Grande, ARE U SERIOUS??? H&M here in the ATL? Alright, alright…that is the spot. I get the best winter wear from that store. Cool.
By T-Mango
August 3, 2007 10:47 AM | Link to this
Did I read that some of the members of the notorious “hit it & quit it” MLB went to support Musing in celebrating his last night as a single man? My LAWD. Well thank goodness he’s in route to the wedding after those festivities! LMAO.
Musing Have a beautiful wedding. Best wishes for you and yours in this next exciting phase of your life-
By QC
August 3, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this
NC girl you got me rolling over here…lmao!!!!! We all should show up at his wedding!!!
Congratulations Musing
QC now going to the back where all the gifts are trying to see what i can take home…toaster oven, blender…
By SlimOne
August 3, 2007 10:54 AM | Link to this
Attention MLB & WLB
Don’t shoot the messenger
Truth Sends a too tight hug, @ss grabs, and neck kiss to the WLB and a dab w/secret handshake to the MLB
By Poppa Grande
August 3, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this
Cemeeli-
Yes, H&M is coming to the ATL. According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle article that I read a few weeks ago, they are opening in Atlantic Station. They didn’t say exactly when. However, they have found a place.
By Mo (now known as Moeisha)
August 3, 2007 11:01 AM | Link to this
QC I am with you!! Mo now going thru the cards at Musing’s wedding looking for cash & gift cards LOL
SlimOne Tell Truth I send soft kisses to him too!!
NCGirl I was about to pass out from laughin so hard!!
By melo
August 3, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this
@Mo(now known as Moeisha) hey!Tazzee, u wear urs in a pony,girl.. thats my favorite style. Give up that blog girl!!
By Ladylike
August 3, 2007 11:08 AM | Link to this
NC I am in stiches but I could actually visualize that, you too funny. LOL
By Tazzee
August 3, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this
Hey melo - it’s been a while since I’ve updated it, but what’s your email address - I’ll send the link to you.
By QC
August 3, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this
Mo girl yes, Musing won’t mind he probably got all this stuff at home anyways….thanks Sir Truth
By Raqi
August 3, 2007 11:17 AM | Link to this
I so need some relaxation this weekend. I woke up this morning with a knot so tight in my back it has my head hurting. I don’t know if it is tension or if I slept the wrong way but that little sucker is giving me the blues. I would love to go to a spa tomorrow to get it taken care of but one I have a ton of stuff to do and two I don’t want to spend the money.
One good thing is I will be doing all my shopping and errands this weekend alone so I will not have anyone slowing me down or trying to get me to buy stuff we really don’t need.
By Tazzee
August 3, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this
melo I usually wear the ponytail Tuesday through Friday. Saturday afternoon until Monday evening - it’s down.
By QC
August 3, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this
NC, Mo…look at all this stuff under the table…he must’ve known we were coming they trying to hide it…hmmm, what’s in this blue Tiffany’s box..wtf! oh it’s on now, i’m taking this big box with me…i wonder if there’s dolly around here some where?????
By melo
August 3, 2007 11:23 AM | Link to this
@Tazzee,its takpat78@gmail.Thanks!
By IslandGirl
August 3, 2007 11:30 AM | Link to this
Hey Ladylike….had to step away from the computer, so I’m catching up on the posts.
CONGRATS TO MUSING
So there will be a meet * greet tomorrow at D&B…I’ll try to attend.
By Je t'hommes
August 3, 2007 11:37 AM | Link to this
Morning everyone,
TGIF for sure. I haven’t touched an iota of work since I got here (shopping online).
??? is the D&B get together for newbies as well?
Cayo Espanto, Belize would be nice.
Summer dating- how is that Starlight drive-in. Has anyone been recently? If so, is it ok?
By NCGirlfromATL
August 3, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this
NC backing the WLB Range up to the front door of Musing’s reception site…
C’mon QC!! And be sure to grab the Kirby vacuum cleaner! I have a dolly, b/c that 106” flat screen plasma is MINE!! What were the MLB thinking? Don’t they know we like electronics too?!? Mo did I hear you say there were a couple of money trees? Hook it up, girl!
leaving Musing’s bride with lots of china, crystal and flatware…leaving Musing with a gift certificate for those little hanging trees for the Civic and some roller skate grease for his wheels.
By SlimOne
August 3, 2007 11:44 AM | Link to this
Je t’hommes The last time I went to Starlight was to see Idlewild with Outkast. I actually like going to the drive-in every once in a while because it’s a little different than the norm movies. I like it as long as i’m not parked next to a van full of kids. LOL
By Mo (now known as Moeisha)
August 3, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this
Je t’hommes I am sure everyone on the blog will agree when I say we dont discriminate unless you are crazy!! Come on the gathering….the more ther merrier I say…
QC Do you see this big box?! I think I heard a ‘tink’ or two. Mo could always use some nice glasses or champagne flutes!!
By melo
August 3, 2007 11:50 AM | Link to this
Thanks Tazzee,will check on it later..off to a Friday meeting(hate it).
By For Real
August 3, 2007 11:50 AM | Link to this
21 Gun Salute to the fallen, ummm I mean Musing.
For Real now finishing up House Bill 5252 banning Scrabble in the state of Georgia forever.
By Poppa Grande
August 3, 2007 11:55 AM | Link to this
Starlight can be fun. We usually make picnic food and take it along. They can’t keep you from having food in your car. It can be very economical.
As previously stated, you have to be aware of kids, though.
Belize was gorgeous. Some of the clearest bluest water that I’ve seen. Not only that, we took a ride inland to visit some Mayan Ruins, and that was interesting as well.
By Jewel
August 3, 2007 11:58 AM | Link to this
Good morning Everyone!
Let’s see…How do you handle dating in the warmer temperatures? Indoor activities are preferred, unless we are out in the early evenings.
Do you ever worry about too much of your personal life or semi-personal life being on the internet? Not really. Professionally, I have a web site for my business. It’s home-based and my contact information is on the website. But, anyone who knows me already has this information.
Is it a bad idea to date your neighbor? Have any of you ever dated someone on your block, in your complex, or in your building? I have never dated a neighbor. I believe it is a bad idea to date a neighbor. Waaay too close for comfort. Besides, if he is sore after the break up and I begin seeing someone else, he might try some stupid stuff. Ditto for working at the same company or office building.
If you could be any place else besides Atlanta, where would you go this weekend - if money and time were not an issue? Can I pick more than one!? Jacksonville, FL. A friend recommended it as a nice weekend getaway. Time has not permitted me to go yet, and since I am in a relationship now I would prefer that our schedules coincide so we can enjoy the place together. Now that I think about it, I do not believe I ever received the visitor’s guide that I requested…
Something to think about: When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everybody will respect you.
Have a Powerful, Productive, Prosperous and Positive Day and Weekend!!!
By Mo (now known as Moeisha)
August 3, 2007 11:58 AM | Link to this
For Real where is my song???
And where is SJ? He must be hung over somewhere round here….
By QC
August 3, 2007 11:59 AM | Link to this
Musing will love that roller skating grease/gift certificate…Mo, girl i love these glasses wow and they’re real….NC, good thing your vacuum works by batteries
By QC
August 3, 2007 12:03 PM | Link to this
Hey ForReal, lol
By SlimOne
August 3, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this
Slim driving to the State Line racking up on Scrabble to sell on Ebay once the law is passed by For Real
By Je t'hommes
August 3, 2007 12:14 PM | Link to this
Kids?! I dunno… I would have to try hard not to trip the bad ones.
Mo - not a crazy. Hubby is going out of town for the weekend.
By For Real
August 3, 2007 12:15 PM | Link to this
Hey Mo. It’s coming.
Hey QC and the rest of the WLB.
By Mo (now known as Moeisha)
August 3, 2007 12:17 PM | Link to this
Je t’hommes Come on and join the fun. I remember that feeling when the hubby would go out of town!! :0)
And I love the drive-in!!
By Tazzee
August 3, 2007 12:19 PM | Link to this
Jewel I’m going to Jacksonville in September. It’s for football, but I hope to get an idea of whether or not it would be a nice getaway spot.
My problem - being in Houston, is that I love the beach but I only like blue water - not the brown water here. So I have to go to the east or left cost to get my water fixes. Which, I’ll be on the left coast for Labor Day - and I can’t wait!
By Twinkie
August 3, 2007 12:25 PM | Link to this
Handing out mid-day snacks krystals, bbq, collard greens, potatoe salad, corn on the cob…40’s in the cooler, big keg of red koolaid.
By Staceye
August 3, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this
Poppa Grande I did not know we were getting an H&M. Now I feel like home is coming to ATL. Cool…thanks for the heads up! I have nevre herad of that B&B. Where in BK is it? Musing’s getting hitched? Wow! God Bless! If I could be anywhere but here…lets see..I just left the Caribbean 2 months ago…so it woukd have to be Hawaii. I am going for my birthday in December. It’s strange how I was born in a cold month in a cold place…I love the beach, warm weather and just doing anything outdoors. I am a nature buff. I do want to go to Africa and Australia to check out the wild life. But I think I was a fish in my former life. I love the marine world…oh and the men in Marine Uniforms…but that’s a whole other story. So Kobe’s getting divorced..NOT shocked! She knew what to do to get him…stay with him after the incident…get knocked up again and make sure she rocks that 4million dollar rock for being humiliated in public. I am NOT mad at Nessa! She is young but not stupid. He is! He has no leg to stand on…his dirt was exposed! I knew it would happen!
By Raqi
August 3, 2007 12:31 PM | Link to this
WiseDiva Speaking of outdoors, summer heat and cooking classes, while we were in Florida Mason and I had dinner one evening at the house of one of his old friends. They had this fancy smancy beach house which was nice, but anyway, uh…oh yeah…we had dinner outside on the deck and the guy had a teppanyaki grill that he showed out on. This guy is like 6’ 7” weighing what looks like to be 300 plus but he worked that teppanyaki grill. And the food tasted good too. It was typical Florida hot but as the night progressed a breeze began to blow off from the water and it ended up being a very entertaining and relaxing evening.
On our way back to the hotel Mason said that that was something he would like to learn to do. Now coming from “mr. cook eeeevery now and then” I am willing to help him find a class to learn. It will mean us eating Japanese type cuisines every weekend for about a month because he will have to show off his skills to all of our friends but anything is okay if I don’t have to cook.
By QC
August 3, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this
Twinkie you came through like a champ with this keg of “red kool aid” thanks!
QC’s now spiking the red koolaid…making it “red hunch punch” hehehehe!
By Jewel
August 3, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this
Tazzee My friend moved here from Jacksonville last year. He hated it, but Atlanta was where a contract job led him. He’s in SC now. He loves the beach and would often return to Jacksonville to de-stress. He suggested it for the beach and also mentioned a show on Fridays (can’t remember the name of the place) that’s similar to Showtime at the Apollo. He also suggested St. Augustine, which is not far from Jacksonville. BTW, I looove Savannah! My first visit, I stayed at a black-owned B&B that is now closed. I considered moving there a few years ago after my daughter graduated from high school. I chickened out. LOL!
By Staceye
August 3, 2007 12:45 PM | Link to this
Oh yeah…would I date a neighbor or co-worker…Hellz no! Well I never dated a neighbor…that is too close for comfort. I do not need you seeing when I am coming in and if I am alone or not. But as I mentioned before I have made the mistake of the office romance. It did not turn out well…for the first one. He thought he was the man and I quickly squashed that myth with tales of his uh…short comings! And I mean that in both ways possible! Not to mention I then moved on to bigger and better…his office rival! I know…I was scandalous! But I was fresh out of a hurtful relationship and I was on that Dog Every Man Stage! I no longer do that…but I can’t say I have not thought about it!
By Wise Diva
August 3, 2007 12:46 PM | Link to this
Raqi, you are making me hungry! The Viking School has a really nice list of special events for date nights. There is just something SO sexy about a man behind a grill or in the kitchen, mmm!
By For Real
August 3, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this
Here you go Mo
I saw you (and him) walking in the rain You were holding hands and I’ll never be the same.
Hey hey baby how ya doin’ come on in here Got some hot chocolate on the stove waiting for you Listen first things first let me hang up the coat
Yeah how was your day today Did you miss me You did? Yeah? I missed you too I missed you so much I followed you today
That’s right now close your mouth ‘Cause you cold busted Now just sit down here, sit down here I’m so upset with you I don’t know what to do
You know my first impulse was to run up on you And do a Rambo I was about to jam you and flat blast both of you But I didn’t wanna mess up this thirt-seven hundred dollar lynx coat So instead I chilled — That’s right chilled
I called up the bank and took out every dime. Than I cancelled all your credit cards… I stuck you up for every piece of jewelery I ever bought you!
Don’t go lookin’ in that closet ‘cause everything you came here with is packed up and waiting for you in the guest room. What were you thinking? You don’t mess with the Juice!
I gave you silk suits, blue diamonds and gucci handbags. I gave you things you couldn’t even pronounce! But now I can’t give you nothing but advice. Cause you’re still young, yeah, you’re young. And you’re gonna find somebody like me one of these days Until then, you know what you gotta do?
You gotta get on outta here with that alley-cat-coat-wearing, punch-bucket-shoe-wearing crumbcake I saw you with. Cause youdismissed!
That’s right, Silly rabbit, tricks are made for kids, don’t you know that. You without me is like corn flakes without the milk! This is my world. You’re just a squirrel trying to get a nut! Now get on outta here. Scat! Don’t touch that coat…
By MsUnderstood aka MsU
August 3, 2007 12:52 PM | Link to this
Im out everybody see yall tommorow.
By Wise Diva
August 3, 2007 12:54 PM | Link to this
umm when I visited Jacksonville, it seemed like a GREAT place to be a single girl. I swear there was a man on every corner, everywhere I looked, I guess it is because of all the military bases in the area?
By QC
August 3, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this
For Real, you took us wayyyyyyyy back
By Poppa Grande
August 3, 2007 1:19 PM | Link to this
Staceye Akawaaba Mansion is a B&B in the Stuyvesant Heights area of Brooklyn. Ms. Greenwood operates two other B&Bs. One is located in Cape May, NJ and the other is in Washington, DC.
She had one in New Orleans, LA before Katrina hit that town.
By Poppa Grande
August 3, 2007 1:23 PM | Link to this
I pretty much think of JAX as a military town. My cousin was station in St. Marys GA submarine base. St. Marys is pretty much a suburb of JAX. There are plenty of military personnel in JAX.
By Tazzee
August 3, 2007 1:28 PM | Link to this
Shoot, Imma have to put on some rouge when I make my way to Jacksonville in September!
By Raqi
August 3, 2007 1:31 PM | Link to this
Thanks for that info.
But as far as a sexy man working the kitchen, HAH! The only thing sexy Mason has done in our kitchen is…wait I can’t say that on public screen. Well, that and the time he surprised me and called and told me to come home for lunch because he had cooked. But other than that…double HAH!
When I pick him up from the airport Sunday which will be close to dinner time I am going to tell him I have this kink in my back. And I guarantee and bet you every dollar that I possess in cash, stocks and bonds when we get home he is going to say “lay down and let me rub it out for you so you can start dinner.”
By Sexy Shaft
August 3, 2007 1:34 PM | Link to this
Walking in like Sexy Shaft…Raiding the blog bar for Henny and giving the, “DO You Know Who I Is??!!” look to the blog crowd…Now Sexy Shaft walking my BLACKNESS back though the door.
Demi is now off to Canada, for no apparent reason at all
Peace!!
By SlimOne
August 3, 2007 1:36 PM | Link to this
New Frontiers in Science: Scientists at Italy’s La Sapienza University announced in May that they had, for apparently the first time, surgically grafted a vagina (built with stem cells) onto a woman who had been born without one due to a rare condition
By Tazzee
August 3, 2007 1:50 PM | Link to this
Have fun Demi don’t hurt yourself in Toronto!
By Jake
August 3, 2007 1:50 PM | Link to this
Ya’ll think they will let me in D&B with just a Bowtie and Speedos on…LOL
By Cemeeli
August 3, 2007 1:54 PM | Link to this
@ Sexy Shaft Oooohhhhh I know why you gooing to Canada. Mr. No reason at all…
By SlimOne
August 3, 2007 2:07 PM | Link to this
Cemeeli Me too. He’s already missing the puddy. Dang, has it even been a full week yet Sexy Shaft.
By Mo (now known as Moeisha)
August 3, 2007 2:09 PM | Link to this
For Real you’se a fool for that song!! Just for that, I think I need another song!! LOL!!
Jake not speedos and a bow tie!!! LMAO!!
Demi we know why you are going to Canada!!! Somebody is in need of some!!
SlimOne WTF?!?!?!
By Raqi
August 3, 2007 2:18 PM | Link to this
Did you all know THAT:
I miss my son dearly. He has been in Ann Arbor for 2-1/2 weeks now and I miss him so much. (sniff) Although school does not start until the first week of September he, along with my brother, convinced me to let him stay there to get “acquainted” with the Detroit living. I sent him a Wachovia Visa Buxx card to regulate his spending otherwise he will go broke quickly.
My youngest son let me know that he will not be attending college after high school because he will work with his father. (sigh) Rolling my eyes
I let the dog stay outside all night last night so I wouldn’t have to hear her whine. No one was there but me so…
My panties and bra don’t match today because as I went to put on my bra I realized this kink in my back would not allow me to achieve the behind the fastened technique. So I grabbed a front closer from the drawer and let it be what it is.
I am ready to go home.
By Staceye
August 3, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this
* Thanks Poppa Grande*
By IslandGirl
August 3, 2007 2:23 PM | Link to this
Jake….you should be fine if you wear a tuxedo vest to go with the speedos and bowtie….LMAO
By SlimOne
August 3, 2007 2:24 PM | Link to this
Raqi You know there is more than one way to skin a cat right? You didn’t have to fasten the bra behind your back. You could’ve turned it aroud to the front, hooked it up, then turned it back around and slip your arms through. LOL! Sorry you aren’t matching today. I’m not either just because I didnt want to. :-D
By Poppa Grande
August 3, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this
StaceyeNo problem….I am always happy to recommend an establishment that has been good to me and mines…We went for our first anniversary (which was the 1st time that I have ever been to NYC) and they gave us strawberries, whipped cream, and a bottle of champangne on the house!!
I think that there were a group a ladies there that weekend that was taking the “Waiting to Exhale” package that they have.
There is a website akwaaba.com that has more info.
By Jake
August 3, 2007 2:32 PM | Link to this
I’m sneakin out today…sssh. I have a burning desire to be anywhere but here.
If you guys are sitting at the table tommorrow and all of a sudden you hear Curtis Mayfield’s “Superfly” come over the speaker, that means