Give Me Funny!

I woke up this morning and logged onto Facebook.  Man, some of these photos with the captions on them are a RIOT!  I love a good laugh out loud moment. We need more of those.

1. This is one of the images that I loved because it made me laugh.
2. A friend of mine has written a book and asked me to do the cover work.  How cool is that?  That's an awesome opportunity.
3. I love the POULTRY SLAM!!
4. The longest season of bowling EVER has finally ended.  I love that I had the experience of being an officer but I am certainly glad to be done. 
5. I got a listen to the new SWV cd that is coming out and I have to say... I am diggin' it LOTS. 

Whoa is Knee...

What is your truth?  What truth would you like to share?  How truthful are you?  Seemed to be a theme today.  Something to think about.  At any rate - my knee has a deep pain.. It's like WHOA!  I may have to hit up a specialist tomorrow and have the fluids drained... yeah.. lots of info, huh? hahaha

1. "Truth is Life" - Frank Lloyd Wright.  I really like that quote.  I just heard it on a Ken Burns documentary tonight.
2. I went to the doctor about my knee injury. Turns out that it's bursitis.  I tell you what.  This is some crazy pain.. Almost as bad as my worst gout flare up.  The Doc was cool as ice though and gave me something for the pain. :0)  I hope I sleep better tonight.  Two days of not a lot of sleep is no good. 
3. My boss treated me to lunch.. Granted, I couldn't eat much.. but at least I didn't have to pay for it!
4. I had a really good laugh in the staff meeting today. It all stemmed from a bowel movement.  Gross, yes - but FUNNY AS HELL to hear the person bust into the meeting and announce why they were late. LOL
5. Tonight gave me another laugh - or maybe I'm high on Vicodin... but this video that is clowning on Chic-fil-A is hilarious!

Hey, You're Just Too Funky for Me

The "Blue Funk" has returned.  I don't know why but it has definitely crept back up on me. I think I need a getaway.   For Spring Break, I think I'm going to take the whole week off. Maybe drive somewhere and bike ride and just clear my head and get back in "the game".

1. I did a presentation for the office today based on the "Love Your People" booklets and discussion questions I ordered. It went well and people were getting into the philosophy of the book.  Pretty good for a guy in a funky mood!
2. Since it was a cloud over my day, I came home and finally made these pizza rolls that I found on Pinterest.  Very tasty but I think I'll try it with dinner rolls next time.  The bread on the crescent rolls was too sweet.
3. Jimmy Kimmel is the man!  I needed a good ass laugh tonight and him and Oprah gave it to me!  Watch this clip of "Jimmy Kimmel Pitches OWN Shows to Oprah".  TOO FUNNY!
4. Just ordered Amazon Prime and with it you get unlimited video streaming on ROKU - BOOYAH!  So my inaugural movie is Sparkle.   Another movie waiting to be watched is All About Eve. TOO EXCITED!
5. Going to bed early is something that I love. I need the extra couple of hours and I hope that turns the blue a few shades lighter.  Good night!

That's So Ratchet!

What a Wednesday!  Full of laughs, intrigue, deception, athleticism, and gossip! LOL  Just another night at the bowling alley. But hey, it was pretty fun!  With all of the fun I had today, I nearly forgot that I'm not feeling well. I do believe some Nyquil is in my near future. However, I am recommitted to my daily blogging - it keeps the spirits up. The power of positive thinking!

1. I wore an awesome outfit today apparently because I got several compliments.  Well, actually I knew the outfit looked sharp! hahaha  A nice pair of chocolate brown pants - by the way, why do we feel the need to say chocolate brown instead of just chocolate or just brown? I paired that with a chartreuse sweater and wore my fancy wingtip shoes. I did a presentation to a class this morning and a student slyly said under his breath, "Snazzy shoes." as I was leaving the room.  That made me grin. 
2. While in my office today, Corrine and I took care of a project that had been lingering over our heads for a while. Once we finished we started joking about making our own, "Shit Students Say to Student Affairs Professionals".  We were DYING laughing.  I think I may actually make a script up and film it!
3. WOO HOO!  Day three of not having to buy lunch.  BOO-YAH!
4. Line of the day, "I'm gonna need you to do better." And why did I just learn what "Ratchet" means in slang terms?  CRAZY!  I thought it meant good - as in you "ratchet something up" as if you're cranking it up.  I love how we learn new things every day.
5. I had a blast at the bowling alley.  It was so much fun!  Shout out to Travis, Steven, David, and Herb! Y'all are SO NOT ratchet!

Routines

I did it! I posted in the same day that every thing listed in my blog occurred!!!  HA! I guess I still feel a little off since last week.  It's all about finding routine again. Having a routine brings us comfort in a lot of ways. Here's getting back to routines. Viva la routine!

1. I love "Some E Cards"! They are so on point with their message and almost always give a good laugh. 
2. While I was at work today I thought it would be cool to entice students to come into the office and take a short survey.  I posted on Facebook that if they came into the office and did the survey they'd get a free fleece blanket.  Those students FLOCKED into the office!  The power of social media is amazing.
3. I have to say that the more I drink my coffee with the International Coffee's York Peppermint Patty flavor, the more I realize I'm glad I didn't spend nearly $5 on a Starbuck's Mocha Latte with Mint. 
4. My friend Jake contacted me about possibly biking part of the C&O Canal Towpath again in March with some students of his.. I think I might be up for it!  It'll be a great way to kick off the biking season again.
5. I received a, "You're looking like you've lost some more weight" compliment today.  I mean.. I don't think I have.. but it felt nice to hear. LOL

His Bar Mitzvah was Crunk and That's the Lesson of THIS Story!

Such a LONG EFFIN DAY!  So many lessons learned.  All work related. Growth. That's all I can say.

1. I love the support and care I received from the goof up that I made with a couple of publications at work. It was MUCH appreciated.
2. The saga of the "Shit ______________ Say" videos. Today's video showcases DC area people. Check it out.
3. We made crafts today during our day long retreat. I was in charge of this project and everyone seemed to love it. Whew!  I am so glad - I made up the project while at Wal-Mart late last night. Yup, I still got it.  The art educator skills...
4. While at the retreat we played a game of "Win, Lose, or Draw". It's a classic 80s game show where you have to draw out the clues without talking, writing words or numbers.  I LOVED this show. Anyway - once the clues slipped into sentences that contained slang words, things slipped into SUPER HILARITY mode! Sample sentence: His Bar Mitzvah was Crunk!
5. A song popped up on a CD I was listening to in my car this morning.  It took me back to my childhood. It also made me think about how, from my perception, kids just don't get thrown nearly as many educational things during the course of their day.  I remember watching Schoolhouse Rock on Saturday mornings and loved them - learning lessons through song.

Fishing in a Sea of Awkwardly Funny Shit!

Today was pretty good. We had staff training today - although it was more like staff reflection and it was nice.  Part of the discussion brought up the FISH Philosophy. One of the points of this philosophy is to choose your attitude.  It made me think of my newly cemented way of living - choosing to focus on the positive things that happen every day. I will say that due to this, I maintain a pretty good and healthy disposition.  It's healthy to look at the things that make you smile, laugh, and just feel good.

Here are a few feel good moments of the day.

1. I don't know WHY it took me so long to start watching The Misadventures of an Awkward Black Girl. This mess is FUNNY! It has a big following and it's just plain ol' funny - Lots of profanity though but it's like she's using our own inner voices outwardly. LOL  It definitely makes me laugh out loud!
2. OMG!  I just made the MOST delicious Chai Tea EVER!  LOVE IT!!! (11:18PM mind you - I just wanted something sweet before bed - sweetened with honey).
3. A girl at work brought in these sugar cookies for the pot luck.  These weren't just your everyday sugar cookies, these were cookies with the likeness of a snowman!  These just made my day. I was fascinated with how they were made (although they were store bought and a machine created them). 
4. I love the new knit scarves that came in for the upcoming events on campus... they look supa dupa, fly! There's just one problem with them but in the large scheme of things, it's rather insignificant.
5. Someone told me I made their day today.  It was via email and I honestly could sense her joy through the typed words.  One of my favorite things to do is to make someone's day. 

My Grandma HATES Collards. Wait, is that Racist?

I've noticed something about my blogs.  They are becoming more and more narrative in nature.  I guess that's a good thing.  I always have a story to tell.  Our lives are full of short stories that make up a huge book based on ourselves.  Lots of reoccurring themes. I think providing a narrative helps you, the reader, really feel what I've experienced and maybe reflect on a similar experience you may have had.

1. I love a good laugh and certainly had one by watching, "Shit White Girls Say to Black Girls".  I do understand that it's only a matter of time before there's one called, "Shit Black Men Say to White Girls" or any other variation.  It's all in fun though (and based in some truths).  It most definitely cracks me up.
2. Ooh, this Load Potato Soup by Progesso = tasty, great, delicious, scrumdiliumptious! I have a new soup to love!
3. My friend, Dian got us tickets to see comedian Sheryl Underwood at the DC Impov.  I'm excited to see her.  She is TOO FUNNY. I love her!
4. Speaking of Sheryl Underwood, I have never been mentioned so many times by a celebrity on Twitter. @sherylunderwood was blowing up my Twitter account and I loved every minute of it!
5. I do love that Michelle Bachmann has suspended her bid for President of the United States.  One of the smartest choices she's made. Michelle Bachmann, this one is for you: Mommy Doesn't Need Fixing.

On that Midnight Train to Mormon

I eased back into work with no complications. It was cery quiet in the office but I'm sure that will change tomorrow. More people will be back and then it will all start to begin again.

Tonight I had a conversation with VG on religion and beliefs. Very nice conversation.  Nice to hear his views and I'm glad I enlightened him on black Latter-Day Saints and one of their most famous members, Gladys Knight.  The sound of silence indicated shock and I found that pretty funny.  By the way, I am not Mormon - just inquisitive.  I can't even say I'm a religious person. That's a whole other discussion for another blog. hahaha At any rate, I'm hear to talk about the five things I loved about today and here it goes!

1. I read this line today from a blog that I loved and thought was perfect, "Implement the No Complaining Rule. Remember that complaining is like vomiting. Afterwards you feel better but everyone around you feels sick." How true is that???  I have said for the last few years that I can't stand when people choose to complain about things. It could be a complaint about the simplest thing like it's raining. Um, it's raining because that's what the planet does - it's own thing and you're not the boss of it!  While we might not like it - it's not worth complaining about because we can't personally change it. Even if we could change things that we complain about, why complain? Just change it and move on. You can read the rest of the tips here.
2. While I was in the grocery store I saw a shorter, older woman who was eying an item on the top shelf. Since I was right there I offered her some help if she needed it.  She said yes and told me what she wanted and I got the two cans down for her.  The look on her face, full of gratitude made me feel really good that I was able to help her (and that my parents raised me with manners and kindness). Now THIS does remind me of the Mormon friends and acquaintances I have. They are some of the most wholesome, nicest people! This gesture of mine was very Mormon-esque hahahaha
3. There was a discussion about The Abominable from the famous holiday stop-action children's program, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer".  I always thought he was ONLY referred to as The Abominable and the other person referred to him as The Bumble. I was like, "The Bumble? He's not called that." She and I were going to figure this out so I headed over to YouTube to find a clip.  We found the clip but ONLY after having seen this one The Abominable. I cracked up laughing.  I loved that!
4. I made a delicious, quick and easy turkey chili tonight.  I was skeptical about the recipe but it really turned out well.  I love ANY meal that takes me about 30 minutes to make.
5. Oooh - Target had a 70% Off Christmas items and I got a travel humidifier and a comfort massage cushion for $5.99 each.  I LOVE A BARGAIN!

Water Heater Heaven.

It's funny how things happen in life.  Today I needed a new water heater. I knew this day was coming - I had only hoped that it would hold out another month or two.  I guess it couldn't go on living this way and after 25 years of service it passed on to water heater heaven. Now I just have to lay it to rest as my wallet gives birth to a new one and birthin' water heaters is NOT cheap!

Here are some other funny (and not as financially draining) things that happened today.

1. A friend of mind decided that she would post pictures she had scanned onto Facebook.  Well, I didn't mind too much. It definitely gave me a lot of laughs. I loved strolling down memory lane.  She says there are more to come, too.  Scary - but it's like a train wreck. You just can't bare NOT to watch. Flashback with me to the late 90s, early 00s with the pictures below.
2. I laughed the hardest tonight I was thinking that VG would say he were most like "Samantha Jones" from Sex and the City.  I probably woke my roommate up because I was laughing so hard. I love a good belly laugh!
3. IKEA was packed today. I guess everyone is still off (like I am).  I got an amazing deal on a desk lamp. Only $5.99 AND it came with the light bulb.  You can't beat that with a stick!
4. When I was at Home Depot trying to buy a water heater, I asked the sales guy how much delivery and installation usually ran.  When he told me it was $350, I couldn't help but laugh.  Laughter helps me relax from shock. I was definitely shocked at that amount considering it was more than the water heater.  It's important that you find humor is challenging times.  I love that I am able to do that.
5. I love that I now have a date for not only tomorrow night but also Sunday. Great idea, VG. I wish I had thought of it.  I'll take care of that next time! hahahaha :0) Great way to kick off 2012!

I'm guessing this was from some formal dance. It's truly a shame that I don't remember. hahaha

What I remember about this photo is that I LOVED this shirt. I had gotten it at Walmart.
Oh, and I'm drinking beer from a shoe. That's just what we did. Don't ask why. hahahaha

Spring break 2000? We were all grad students and went to NYC. I remember it being
crazy cold some days.  We had a blast though. WV - VA - MD - NJ - NYC all in a week.

Whoa! Who is this girl? LOL I remember don't remember - but clearly I knew her.
Graduate School was some awesomely good times!

Crafty McCrafterson Strikes Again!

It's times like these where you wish you had made plans.  Well, I did make plans but I didn't really prepare well enough to execute them. Poor planning on my part.  Oh well, I have plenty to keep me occupied this weekend. Namely crafting and cooking.  C'est la vie!

1. Today I FINALLY picked up a reasonably priced rolling pin.  You see, I needed a rolling pin so that I can make some homemade dog treats for my dog. It'll be his Christmas present.  
2. I made some pretty awesome looking terrariums today.  I got the idea from Pinterest. I happen to love that website!
3. I ordered air plants this week and when I received them, I wasn't quite sure of how I'd use them.  I experimented with a couple of ways and I am loving the results. You can see the results on my crafting blog.
4. Sometimes I forget that I even have HBO as a channel. Luckily I flipped through the channels and saw that the movie, "Hall Pass" was on.  It was pretty silly - but it was funny because it was silly.. It's just what I needed tonight.
5. You ever have one of those days where you remember a lesson in manners that someone taught you as a kid? Today I had a mini flashback.  I flashback on this particular lesson often but today it really struck me.  The lesson was holding doors for people - women in particular. I remember my mother teaching this lesson and she always made me open the door for her.  If I didn't do it automatically, she would stand there waiting for me to open it. When I held the door for this woman today - she looked so appreciative. Chivalry is one of those things that isn't really instilled in folks these days. I love that I was taught to behave chivalrously.

Whores De Vores

I can't say that I didn't have a productive day, because I did. There was just a whole lot going on before I left for the holiday party.  Three cheers for office productivity! Wondering about the title of this entry?  Wait for it.... waaaaaait for ittttttt....

1. Traffic was manageable today.  I actually made it to work under 40 minutes on a MONDAY! WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE ABOUT THAT??
2. I love it when I say something that makes someone laugh and it wasn't intentional. Glad to be of service Nicole! "Womp Womp". LOL
3. My cake was a hit at the holiday party.  I'm glad it didn't disappoint. I'm always a little self-conscious about that.  I think my gift in the gift exchange did disappoint though. No one traded for it.  That was a little sad. I usually bring the gift that everyone wants.  Oh well.. shit happens. LOL
4. I love that Melissa made that mozzarella, tomato and basil hors d'oeuvres.  DELICIOUS!!  Oh.. and this reminds me of a funny story.  When I was a kid, I was riding with my mother in the car on Michigan Avenue.  We were on our way to Detroit and there was this restaurant that had "dancers" for the businessmen lunches. Well, there was always a sign outside on the building that said hors d'oeuvres.  I said to my mother with honest naivety, "Look, they have whores devores". hahahaha I had NO IDEA what I was really saying.  LOL I have always remembered that. 
5. Tonight I won a bottle of Kahlua in the White Elephant Gift Exchange.  #WINNING