5- Year Joy

This is the fifth year that I've had my car. I was a 'runner' for a law firm when I bought her just after graduation. New or used, new or used--was the debate at the time...I ended up going with the 'new' because I figured I'd have less costs to deal with in the long run. Wasn't sure if the undertaking was doable, but I refuse to be proven wrong so I signed the paperwork and figured I'd make everything work out.

I'm supposed to be basking in the joy of having her all paid off by the end the of yr.

Last yr got in an accident and dented my hood...I refer to it as a dimple...gives her personality.

Late last yr. I realized that one of my back windows takes longer than the others to go back up. I guess I need a motor.

At the beginning of this year, one of my doors deflected from the "automatic lock union" and so it needs to be manually locked and unlocked. Guess I need a motor there too?

Two weeks ago, the brakes/rotors went crazy. The cost... nearly $500.

This week, I get in the car and the check engine light is on.

Seriously?

Options

I got a letter from my health insurance company....
(as a point of reference I cover my insurance 100%)

Madam,

Things are expensive and so your rates are going up. We think so highly of you that we'd like to offer you a choice in the event that the newly raised rates are too much for you.

You can remain with your current plan:

Monthly premium increases from $190 to $220
Deductible: $500

or you can maintain your monthly premium of $190 and your deductible will be $1000

Thank You,

Health Insurance People

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1. My rate went up when I turned 26 in September.(happy birthday!)
2. Is that really a choice? I mean lets say I need to actually use my insurance who in the world has $1000 lying around for a deductible?
-Basically what you're doing is offering my a choice, for choice sake, but its not a real option. You might as well save me the extra paragraph of reading and just tell me my rate is going up.

Ugh! Adulthood is a Toothless B*tch!

I have my hand raised....

'Obses.sed' comes out this Friday....and I keep hearing the movie being referred to as,
"Obses.sed starring Bey.once Know.les"...
(Raising my hand)

Ummm....Starring Beyo.nce? Really? Not starring Idris Alba? Hell, not starring Ali Larter? Ok...to let you know that I'm not just being overly judgemental...here are her credits as an actress:

1. Obsessed (2009) .... Sharon Charles
2. Cadillac Records (2008) .... Etta James
3. Dreamgirls (2006) .... Deena Jones
4. The Pink Panther (2006) .... Xania
5. The Fighting Temptations (2003) .... Lilly
6. Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) .... Foxxy Cleopatra
   
7. Carmen: A Hip Hopera (2001) (TV) .... Carmen
   
8. Beverly Hood (1999) (uncredited) (unconfirmed) .... Girl #1

Here are Idris Alba's credits:

1. The Losers (2011) (pre-production) .... Roque
2. The Middle of Nowhere (2009) (pre-production) (rumored) .... Derek
3. The Finest (2009) (pre-production) .... D.I Mark Anderson
4. Takers (2010) (post-production)
   
5. Obsessed (2009) .... Derek
6. "The Office" .... Charles Miner (5 episodes, 2009)
   
7. The Unborn (2009) .... Arthur Wyndham
8. The Human Contract (2008) .... Larry
9. RocknRolla (2008) .... Mumbles
10. Prom Night (2008/I) .... Detective Winn
    
11. "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" .... Charlie Gotso (1 episode, 2008)
    
12. This Christmas (2007) .... Quentin Whitfield
13. American Gangster (2007) .... Tango
14. "Queens Supreme" .... Carla (1 episode, 2007)
    
15. 28 Weeks Later (2007) .... Stone
    
16. The Reaping (2007) .... Ben
17. Daddy's Little Girls (2007) .... Monty
    
18. All in the Game (2006) (TV) .... Paul
19. The Gospel (2005) .... Reverend Charles Frank
20. World of Trouble (2005) (TV)
21. "Jonny Zero" .... Hodge (1 episode, 2005)
    
22. Sometimes in April (2005) (TV) .... Augustin
    
23. "Girlfriends" (1 episode, 2005)
    
24. "The Wire" .... Russell 'Stringer' Bell (37 episodes, 2002-2004)
    
25. "CSI: Miami" .... Angelo Sedaris (1 episode, 2003)
    
26. "Soul Food" .... Smitty (1 episode, 2003)
    
27. One Love (2003) .... Aaron
28. "Hack" .... Mac Boone (1 episode, 2002)
    
29. "The Inspector Lynley Mysteries" .... Robert Gabriel (1 episode, 2002)
    
30. "Law & Order" .... Lonnie Liston (1 episode, 2001)
    
31. Buffalo Soldiers (2001) .... Kimborough
    
32. "London's Burning" .... Cpl. Frost / ... (2 episodes, 2001)
    
33. "In Defence" .... PC Paul Fraser (1 episode, 2000)
    
34. Sorted (2000) .... Jam
    
35. "Dangerfield" .... Matt Gregory (12 episodes, 1999)
    
36. Belle maman (1999) .... Grégoire
    
37. "Ultraviolet" .... Vaughan Rice / ... (6 episodes, 1998)
    
38. "Verdict" .... PC Brian Rawlinson (1 episode, 1998)
    
39. "Family Affairs" .... Tim Webster (3 episodes, 1997-1998)
    
40. "Silent Witness" .... Charlie (2 episodes, 1997)
    
41. Behind the Mask (1997) .... Ovronramwen
42. Spiders and Flies (1996) .... Benton
43. "Ruth Rendell Mysteries" .... Pest Controller / ... (2 episodes, 1996)
    
44. "Bramwell" .... Charlie Carter (1 episode, 1995)
45. "The Governor" (1995) TV series .... Officer Chiswick (unknown episodes)
46. "Absolutely Fabulous" .... Hilton (1 episode, 1995)
    
47. "Space Precinct" .... Pizza Delivery Man (1 episode, 1994)
    
48. "2point4 Children" .... Parachute Instructor (1 episode, 1994)
    
    

And Here are Ali Larter's credits:

1. Obsessed (2009) .... Lisa Sheridan
2. "Heroes" .... Niki Sanders / ... (44 episodes, 2006-2009)
   
3. Crazy (2007/I) .... Evelyn Garland
4. Resident Evil: Extinction (2007) .... Claire
   
5. Marigold (2007) .... Marigold Lexton
   
6. Homo Erectus (2007) .... Fardart
   
7. Confess (2005) .... Olivia Averill
8. A Lot Like Love (2005) .... Gina
9. Three Way (2004) .... Isobel Delano
   
10. Final Destination 2 (2003) .... Clear Rivers
    
11. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) .... Chrissy
12. American Outlaws (2001) .... Zerelda 'Zee' Mimms
13. Legally Blonde (2001) .... Brooke Taylor Windham
14. Final Destination (2000) .... Clear Rivers
    
15. House on Haunted Hill (1999) .... Sara Wolfe
16. Drive Me Crazy (1999) .... Dulcie
17. Giving It Up (1999) .... Amber
    
18. Varsity Blues (1999) .... Darcy Sears
19. "Dawson's Creek" .... Kristy Livingstone (2 episodes, 1998)
    
20. "Just Shoot Me!" .... Karey Burke (1 episode, 1998)
    
21. "Chicago Hope" .... Samantha (1 episode, 1998)
    
22. "Chicago Sons" .... Angela (1 episode, 1997)
    
23. "Suddenly Susan" .... Maddie (1 episode, 1997)
    
    

I see....'Foxxy Cleopatra' gets top billing. If I was an acting student I'd feel really happy about my craft today....(sigh)

Prayer Request

Today my original partner-in-crime aka my sister aka 'superstar'......

(she is photo ready @ all times--lol)

Is leaving for her much anticipated trip to...........

Argentina!!!!!!

I hate not seeing her off personally (sad!), but I know that she'll have the time of her life and come back with fantastic stories & pics. If you would, blogger family, pls keep her in your prayers. Safe travels Ash!

Quotable

"You can OFTEN tell how FAR your LIFE and CAREER will go based on the FIVE PEOPLE you spend the MOST time with"

--Will Smith

Something About Her.....

I've been meaning to post about this for awhile. Ever since the Obama train got rolling (pre-election), I've noticed this chick...She's got an unapologetic fierceness about her....Do you know who she is? Her stats are impressive...check her out....
Desiree Rogers--White House Social Secretary

(sidenote: This Harvard Alum has a daughter that is a freshie @ Yale...ummm does she look like she has a 18+ old child???? Yea....she's 50!!!!)

(P.S. yes she was @ NY Fashion week...yes that is Anna Wintour...mmhmm and Donna Karan)

I've never hidden the fact that when I voted for Barack Obama I was actually voting for Michelle. I'm equally tickled that the fabulousness of Michelle extends to her staff.

Mad As Hell

My dear friend sent me a text this weekend that shockingly evoked the kind of anger, within myself, that I hadn't felt in almost a year. I broke out into a mini-rant and quickly realized that my anger was nearing rage. Sweets wiped his shocked, side-eye look from his face and calmly started to dig until we got the bottom of the issues.

To be clear, the text that I received had NOTHING to do with me. It had everything to do with a friend's desire to keep his apt cleaned...and not having his g/f in close enough proximity to help. (I don't know why that was a trigger--wait, yes I do).

I realized that I get mad as hell and simultaneously incredulous at the audacity of my ex-friends and ex's family to harbor some kind of ill-sentiment toward me and my desire to find happiness elsewhere. Not kind of bothered, or sort of upset...no....I end up boiling. (how does that link to the text? Keep reading)




How dare you be rude, not speak, feel some sort of ill-will because I elected to opt out of the 'forever package' of my former relationship. (link to the text, coming up)

Seriously?

Why don't you take some of that energy and sit the ex down and explain to him what he was incapable of appreciating. Let him know that having someone maintain(clean, shop for, etc.) his home (despite being made to feel that it would always just be his home) is something that usually yields appreciation/recognition/head-nod. (Empty statements about marriage & a family in a few years, but the inability to mention wedding details without looking like you're going to vomit--are not considered 'appreciation')<------this paragraph is what links my anger to that text

After that, maybe you can chit-chat with him about the fact that you can't really sustain a relationship on once a week convos. (or several phone convos that when totalled don't exceed 30 minutes--in a week)<---uh-oh its the rant again....

Finally, you might want to mention that after the 8th grade its lame to "not disclose relationship status with the public" (unless of course you're Beyonce....then its REALLY LAME). <---really wasn't an angry factor, just lame....

I'm the one to blame? Oh...I see....Sweets in the one to blame?

Not so much, Man-the-f*ck up and accept that the disintegration of that relationship happened because I wasn't happy with you. It has nothing to do with the man that I'm happy with now.

Concession(see..I'm not unreasonable): I didn't handle the break-up appropriately and for that I'm sorry. I was unhappy for months before we broke up. So much so that by the time we got to the break-up I had already checked out emotionally(and it had been that way for some time). That's why I could move on so quickly. I admit, the ex absolutely deserved to know that things were going south instead of being blind-sided at the end.

{But--To my defense, I couldn't imagine how he didn't know things were "shot to sh*t," but again, I didn't tell him until I was on my way out.}

Oh...and the frmr friends of mine that feel as though coddling the ex's hurt heart means dabbling in rudeness/disrespect can kiss my a&&.<----that was a bit tart...made me giggle though.

Have a glorious day (I'm feeling great about mine).

LOL-By the way....leaving fb remarks @ 4am...is also lame. Sweet's ex is still single...give her a call.<--------So unnecessary....but....:-)