Productive Friday

I had a very productive Friday, December 5, 2008. I accomplished most of the tasks I had planned for the day. That validates my reason for proclaiming today productive!

I started bright and early this morning. I just couldn't get to sleep after showering off last night's work smell! I sat up, surfed the Internet, watched various news programs and infomercials, and listened to Yahoo Music via my Yahoo Messenger.

For a little while, I surfed my Helium account and checked the stats there. I'm new to submitting to Helium and currently my ranking is not where it should be. According to a couple of the site's "channel stewards" I shouldn't be concerned with that so much; my quality will prove itself. That was reassuring and I felt a little inner elation for my efforts.

I plan to check on my Ciao account as well. It's also a current venture of mine and it's full of possibilities too. It focuses on product reviews and I feel it has intrinsic value to the Internet world.

Haircut? Got a helluva service at the barbershop today too. I am so impressed with the professionalism of "Mike" at the shop and his sharp skills behind the blades at Heavenly Cuts on North Tryon. As long as he keeps me tight, his business is alright!

Sounds a little Jesse Jacksonish!!! I am literally laughing-out-loud to myself. Anyhow, I am satisfied and that's all that matters anyway when it comes to me spending my hard earned money. Kapish!

Got more clipper spray for my clippers. This stuff is a must-have for maintaining your product and sanitary use as well. I believe in protecting my health at all costs, no need to skimp on your well being. (I wish my family members would utilize this thought process; that is, the ones that need to. You know who you are!)

That's just like wanting some Oreo's and buying an off brand. That flavor of the off brand does not satisfy your taste request. You basically "wasted" your time and money with that purchase. Now, had you just wanted a chocolate cookie with a cream filling; that off brand would have probably sufficed. You get the point.

I definitely believe I deserve the best of everything and I treat myself as such. I am not selfish in a negative or derogatory manner; but in a natural self-preservation type of way. I am selfish toward survival. It's still survival of the fittest out here!

And I have a weakness for taters, all of them! I love sweet potatoes and white potatoes basically anyway you prepare them. Baked, fried, stewed, creamed, sauteed, stuffed, dipped, grilled, whipped, pureed, and shredded! You do it, I'll eat it! They are truly my favorite foods!

Sorry about that rant. I said all of that to say, I had some potato wedges from the neighborhood spot today too. That's one of my favorite places to go and get some "banging spuds" when I get the urge. That's at least 4 times a week generally.

And Bojangles supplies my sweet potato weakness in a flaky, tasty pie crust fritter!

Give me my Dunkin Donuts coffee, my Bojangles's sweet potato pie and seasoned fries; I'm done and it's a wrap! For real, that simple. Happy and carefree with that combo for sure. How sad is that?

I had them all together today and that to me is productive. It is Friday, December 5 and unseasonably cold for this time of year here in Charlotte, but it is cool with me and I was productive.

It's still early, but it doesn't look like I'll be having Tequila Sunrise's tonight. Cuzzo called me in the middle of this post and said he was feeling under the weather. That usually means NO but it is still early. It's up in the air and I have nothing else to add to that.

I am....Sasha Fierce by Beyonce

It's Saturday night, November 29th, 2008 and I just got in. Me and Cuzzo just got back from the Woodshed bar off I-85 and I'm reflecting on the evening. We were listening to the new Beyonce album "I am...Sasha Fierce". I was really vibeing to the "slow" disc and feeling my diva supreme. To me, all of the ballads are exceptional. I especially like "Broken-Hearted Girl" and "Ave Maria". That "Ave Maria" had my drunk ass crying tonight! It really shows the range of emotion that Ms. B can deliver and shows how she has evolved as an entertainer to be reckoned with. Mrs. Carter has truly delivered a gem of musical delight once again.

I was feeling rather nonchalant today. It's rainy here in Charlotte and I was feeling the blues basically. I've been in the middle of some serious "bull shit" personally the past few weeks. My sister whom I share a house with is literally going insane.

I must admit that I think our family has a prevalence of mental illness in our genes. I am aware of a number of family members that are currently on prescription meds for their mental well being. I hate to admit it, but it's a fact that most of our society has some form of mental illness!

Anyway, the bar was boring and tired. The music was so eclectic, you couldn't even think of getting in a groove. They were playing Christmas music in the bar; I don't think that is happening on the radio yet. I mean, Thanksgiving was only a couple of days ago!

Anyway, me and Cuzzo downed a few Tequila Sunrises and tried to have a good time. I must admit again, I am buzzed and very disappointed in the night. The nightlife here in Charlotte is really meager at best. Weather really has nothing to do with it.

But Beyonce gave me some refreshment. She pipes out her soul in her lyrics and the arrangements are nothing less than stellar, as usual. I just love this diva-maestro extraordinaire!

"Single Ladies(Put a ring on it)" is hot as hell to me! That video is the bomb and B is the truth. I can see Sasha coming out in the video. If u pay attention to the side profile of B, it's as if her face changes before your very eyes! Check it out...I'm serious, it was a little freaky the first time I noticed it. It makes me wonder how many takes of that video she did. Sasha makes her debut and stands out in the video!

My sister, the one I share a crib with, doesn't really care for Beyonce. She insists that B has had some cosmetic surgery. I've told her over and over that that is just hearsay. Makeup can really change your appearance if applied correctly. I think B has the best on her team and that's why it appears to some that she has been cosmetically altered.

I don't buy it for one second. I know Beyonce has personal trainers, chefs, and stuff; and therefore that's why she looks so great. Some people will always be haters. I told my sister this, and she got mad!

Talk about simple minded.

Anyway, "I am..Sasha Fierce" rocks on many levels for me. I was needing some stimulation, the bar was not doing it for me. Cuzzo also likes "Halo" and "Disappear". To me they are all hits. As for the up tempo stuff, it's alright. I usually gravitate to ballads by nature anyway. I just can relate to the tone and it is reminiscent of my personality.