A Delicate Balance and Stuff Like That

What a busy day! But I ain't complainin'.  It beats the alternative ANY day - see, that's that positivity! :0) The thought for the day revolved around influences.  I think I seemed to be the only one on staff whose parents have no influence on the decisions they make as an adult.  Part of me thought, "We are grown ass people!  Do we still seek the approval of our parents?"  Then I realized, well yes we do - well some do.  I am just not one of them. LOLOL My current influences are Oprah (she's been a long time influence), Maya Angelou, Suze Orman, some of my peers and colleagues I've met along the way, and people I meet and have conversations with day to day. Who are your influences?

Anyhoo - Just a thought I had.

1. I enjoyed staff time TWO days in a row! How about that?  Normally I can't take so much "togetherness" and this week has been pleasant.  I think it's because we have been doing more sharing and learning about one another as opposed to doing mind-numbing work.
2. Okay... So I can't tell you how much AWKWARD Black Girl makes my day.  I can't wait to see more episodes. Episode 11 is pretty good with the flashbacks! If I were rich, I'd fund this project just so I can see more.  
3. Last night's bowling meeting went pretty well.  I am SO SO SO glad that it is finally on the verge of being back to normal.
4. The night of bowling had two more things I loved about it - 1. I bowled a 181! 2. A new guy came by the bowling league to ask about joining.  The new guy had heard about the league and found our information online.  That's a good thing!
5. I had a good conversation with my graduate student and helped her think through some things.  I love having good, reflective conversations.  The conversation benefits all those involved.

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.