I’m Tired…

Folks.. thanks for reading and commenting on my posts..
I’ve shared a lot with you all over the years and honestly the last couple of months have been ROUGH..
I have put a lot out there especially about my health and well its come a time where I have to call it quits.. I’m done with this [...]

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Weight Down….Money UP 2008-11-19 11:10:50

 
If you follow me via a reader, you’ll know when I update.
      

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Tippin the Scale Thursday

Whew.. is it already thursday????
Eating has been fine.. Exercise has been fine…but errrr I BEEN DRINKING MAN.. DRINKING HARD.. LIKE FINISHING OFF 2 1/2 BOTTLES OF WINE IN 2 DAYS..
I guess I’m an emotional drinker now that I got my emotional eating under control??? WTF
I will do better.. I MUST do better..
That is all..
how have [...]

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The Day After

Yesterday I was very disappointed and felt somewhat defeated….
After teaching my class and working off a LOT of my agression.. I came home and had dinner tacos with soy crumbles.. and a glass of Pinot Grigio.. I’m so not a white wine person but its all I had left in the house..
I fell asleep by [...]

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Looks ARE Deceiving

Today is Veteran’s Day.. Happy Veteran’s Day to all of the Vets..
Today is also PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE DAY for both of my kids.
Now MOST folks I know whose kids are getting good grades they tend to skip the P/T Conference.. me.. I DON’T. 
Although I communicate regularly with my kids teacher’s via email.. there is always something [...]

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Interesting Reads/Finds

Life has been VERY busy and fortunately today I have had an opportunity to go through my 100’s of emails and through my feeds and here are some interesting reads or finds that I wanted to share with you.
Tech Tips

10 tips for social networking safety – Microsoft provides tips on how to protect yourself when [...]

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Interesting Reads/Finds

Life has been VERY busy and fortunately today I have had an opportunity to go through my 100’s of emails and through my feeds and here are some interesting reads or finds that I wanted to share with you.

Tech Tips

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Tippin the Scale Thursday

I’m still overwhelmed and on a fantastic high from the Election Results..
So tired that when I arrived at the doctor’s office yesterday, they made fun of the bags under my eyes and my non-existent voice.. LOL.. We traded jokes via sticky notes.. it was funny.. Another woman came in angry as all get out cause [...]

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TODAY is…

Election Day..
I’m on my way to my polls now.
Then I will shuttle others to the polls
Yessir I’m doing my part
I’ve got my bag packed.. so that I CAN EAT while transporting my groups of seniors..
I’m so excited..
Go vote folks.. exercise your right!!!!
      

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Recipe Friday

Ok so a few commented on wanting my recipes for my vegetarian meals.  I won’t lie.. Most of them come from magazines like Fitness and Shape for their “meatless” options and a few I’ve had to DOCTOR up to make them WORK FOR ME!!!! a lil seasoning and pepper sauce NEVER HURT NOBODY!!!
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Tippin the Scale Thursday

Ok so when I got sick I so fell off of these posts..
I haven’t updated my weight because honestly one day I would be 160 and then a few days later weighing in at 178 pounds.. CRAZY.. But the doctor’s have identified all issues and everything is under control.
Today’s post will be about the changes [...]

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Conversation with a Teen

Hey Mom. you look good!!!!
*before I respond I wonder how much money she plans to asks for*..
Thanks Baby.. wassup
Nothing.. you are looking really good.. I’m glad the doctor’s figured out what was wrong with you.. You had us scared..
Me too baby.. don’t worry Mommy will be there for ya..
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Life after Identity Theft…

sure isn’t easy!!!!
There are so many issues to deal with after identifying that your identity was stolen..
It sure wasn’t what I bargained for..
Majority of the things on my credit report I have disputed but no real action has been taken.. when I spoke with reps at all of the agencies.. I was told I needed [...]

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A Good Weekend

This was one of the best weekends I’ve had in a long time.
Although I was a down a little on Thursday.. I remembered the good times with my best friend.. I called a few of my other friends and we laughed it up on some of those moments.. I was reminded of attacking a lady [...]

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19 years ago..

I lost my best friend Nicole and her brother in a fire..
I could have almost died in that fire as well..
God stepped in.. and turned me around..
I was on the train.. and it had passed my stop and I was headed to her house.. it was a half day that day after hanging out and [...]

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Wow

I found out earlier today that my paternal grandmother passed..
I’m not upset, sad, hurt and I didn’t shed a tear..
Instead I breathed a sigh of relief..
While I never verbalized to her that I forgave her.. I did forgive and put the past in the past back in 2001.  I couldn’t continue to live my life [...]

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RESULTS ARE IN…

I’m so excited!!!!
In the last month, I’ve had some issues.. gone through the issues.. had the issues diagnosed, etc..
I got the possible diagnoses and then the final diagnosis is in..
No Thyroid issues… *yeah*
I am beginning the change ala menopause.. BUT I CAN HANDLE THAT!!!!! lol
My body has reacted well to the changes that I’ve made [...]

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Mama usually KNOWS best..

This past weekend my daughter had her first homecoming experience now that she is in HS.
Weeks leading up to it she got a variety of invitations to “after parties”, “sleepovers”, etc..
I didn’t allow her to go to any of them.. but I did allow her to go to the homecoming dance.
Yesterday while I’m watching football [...]

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Go Raiders.. Go Nittany Lions

This weekend was homecoming weekend for my daughter and of my alma mater.. Penn State..
Both football teams pulled out a victory.. The Raiders won very easily and remain undefeated.
The Nittany Lions started out a lil rough but stayed POISED as a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENDER should be and rallied their way back to BEAT MICHIGAN and [...]

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Good Look Friday

I want to say thanks to my girl Chloe for the Janet ticket for my birthday gift.. teeheheee
I don’t have the energy to post any pics.. but you can check out the ones I took here
She put on a helluva show and when she did my favorite off the Discipline album.. title trackWOW.. amazing.. and [...]

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Enlightening & Fulfilling

Although some of you may have heard me biatch and moan about having to come in on a scheduled holiday (Columbus day) to work I have been ENLIGHTENED by a group of young people whose projects all focused on a form of social change over the last two days that gave me even more hope [...]

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Ms. Jackson if ya NASTY

So I got word.. CONCERT IS STILL ON..
I’m going to see Ms. Damita Jo.. hahahaaa
I’m SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited.. 20 yrs later after Rhythm Nation and I will get to see her again TONIGHT..
I’m hoping her HEALTH is right and I GET THE SHOW I’M HOPING FOR!!! wooohoooo
Pictures and my review tomorrow.. back to Listening to my [...]

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Tofu??????

So I tried my hand at Tofu today.  Not too bad..
I made a recipe I found in Fitness Magazine.  Tofu w/ Black Beans & Garlic.
I added the side of spinach sauteed in minced garlic.
This was my lunch.  NOT BAD. 

 
The consistency and taste of the tofu I wasn’t really digging.. I didn’t mind it where its [...]

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Talk about a CRUNCH

So it’s Sunday am and as I prepare mentally for my class that I’m going to teach in about 30 min I began jotting down what needed to get paid on 10/15. 
DEPRESSING
yeah  I said DEPRESSING
Looks like whatever is in my pantry will have to make it to the end of the month!!! I did shop [...]

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Today is a GOOD Day!

My mother is the BEST mother in the world.. I LOVE MY MOMMY!!! Dats my SHORTY!!!
My mom made me some homemade soup.. and also made me take a dose of epsom salts.. *gag*
I know those from the islands understand what a dose of salts will do to ya!!!!
Anywhoo.. I don’t know WHERE SHE GET THE [...]

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Where did the time go?

On Friday my doctor called to tell me they were calling in a new prescription for me as the final tests came in and it shows a bacterial infection in my stomach/intenstinal area..WTF Ok.. what does that mean.. We will treat it and I need you to finish this medication before you begin the iodide.  [...]

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Things that make me SMILE

Although I’ve been sick as I don’t know what since Friday and really just getting back on my feet I’m thankful for all of my blessings and those around me who take care of me!!!
My son’s dad came to visit him this weekend.. he went to his tournament and they played video games and did [...]

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Man Listen

See that shirt Trugoy got on????? I WANT ONE.. so my ppls up top HOLLA AT DA KID

Damn De La Soul lookin a lil old LOL Ummmm gray hair in the beard? Come on B
      

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A Dancehall Affair

this morning I got up in a REAL GOOD mood.. DESPITE the funk I’ve been in.. the personal drama, etc..
I am feeling GOOD today.. so this morning I figured I may even see my subway crush on the train.. he sat next to me yesterday morning and his cologne filled my nostrils.. man he lucky [...]

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Thank You

for all the kind words and support as I’ve been going through this situation.
All the results are back and I’m negative/normal with the exception of ONE THING..
My Thyroid
It seems as though there was a little abnormality in that test and I saw an endocronologist yesterday.  Waiting on the results of those tests now.  The endocronologist [...]

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When did you fall in love with Hip Hop?

So I get home last night and I’m having trouble sleeping.. so I flip through the channels.. and I stop on the good ole VH1 Soul..
They were showing the countdown of the TOP 100 Hip Hop Songs..
Wow.. some of the songs TOOK ME WAY BACK..Some I thought How in DA HELL??? that’s not hip hop.. [...]

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Randomness with Updates

Update on my medical results… some tests are back.. they are NEGATIVE a few more days for the other test results
I’m scheduling my appointments today with the neurologist, endocronologist and cardiologist.. all these ologists.. scare me!!!! sigh
The economy SUCKS.. it’s really pissin me off that I go to the store and the SAME DAMN [...]

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Operation Rest

So I went to the doctor yesterday.  He was stumped.. how could a woman, healthy outside of a lil borderline high cholesterol, exercise 5 days a week sometimes more, all tests normal… what the hell could be wrong with her???
Yeah I stumped them.. and he told me a secret.. He said when doctor’s can’t figure [...]

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Tippin the Scale Thursday

What’s good family!!!!
BK has been TIRED.. Rippin and runnin and not knowing WHAT THE HELL IS GOINZ ON WITH MY BODY
It has been HARD getting out of bed.. each day I FIGHT to get up.. alarm starts going off at 5am and I finally get up at about 6:30 and then RUSH to get ready.. [...]

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Pardon the Interruption….

My mind is not here right now.. It’s very hard to type this post.
My best friend.. my daughter’s godfather was diagnosed with Rectal Cancer back in May.. I found it VERY strange that I hadn’t heard from him.. and I called and called and called.. sent letters to his home, etc.. I had begun to [...]

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Freedom Friday

What’s good family?
I have to pack 3 days into 2 days since I’m leaving on Sunday for a work related trip that was “last minute”. Don’t you love those..
Anywhoo.. I’ve got a lot on my mind so this post will be quite random..
There aren’t enough hours in the day especially when you have children. [...]

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Tippin the Scale Thursday’s

BK is Tippin the Scale today at 161
I’m getting adjusted to my new schedule with the kids activities/teaching regularly again/studying, etc..
Of course I have to get my TV and DVR in.. LOL
Eating this past week wasn’t bad.. Making more conscious choices and packing lunch at night so I have no excuse in the [...]

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We’ll Never Forget

September 11… it was a day of tragedy 7 yrs ago..
I lost a lot of friends.. former coworkers.. yes I worked in 2 world trade BUT had move a year earlier to the DMV..
My boyfriend at the time.. worked at the Pentagon.. I was on the phone with him.. explaining what happened in NY.. then [...]

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Fall is coming

My favorite season of the year is FALL!!!! OMG this morning I didn’t want to get up!!! the weather was so cool.. yes and I loved it.. Dew outside.. YES.. uh huh.. FALL IS COMING
As fall approaches I am thinking about my routine.. workout routine that is.. My days will be a lot longer now [...]

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Are you protected?

As we go through the month of September and into October we start to think more about Breast Cancer and just Women Issues period.
I had a conversation the other day with a young woman who is about 27.  She is single with a very active lifestyle.  She asked me my opinion about something because after [...]

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Are you protected?

As we go through the month of September and into October we start to think more about Breast Cancer and just Women Issues period.
I had a conversation the other day with a young woman who is about 27.  She is single with a very active lifestyle.  She asked me my opinion about something because after [...]

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Guess Whose Running for President…..

of the Raider class of 2012???
 
Yup Lil BK hahahaaaaa
I swear she is WAAAAAAAAAAAAY more ambitious than I was when it came to SGA activities.
I’ll keep you posted on the results…
Yes.. she is in HS this will be an INTERESTING 4 years..
Raise ya wine glass.. and have a drink with me LOL
Take it easy,
BK
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Guess Whose Running for President…..

of the Raider class of 2012???
 
Yup Lil BK hahahaaaaa
I swear she is WAAAAAAAAAAAAY more ambitious than I was when it came to SGA activities.
I’ll keep you posted on the results…
Yes.. she is in HS this will be an INTERESTING 4 years..
Raise ya wine glass.. and have a drink with me LOL
Take it easy,
BK
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MY FEELINGS ARE HURT

I just realized the date of the Maxwell show here in DC is the SAME EXACT NIGHT that I have a dinner with our board of directors and the day prior to our full board meeting..
I’M REALLY UPSET RIGHT NOW.. I’m really really mad..
I may just have to make it a weekend in NY to [...]

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MY FEELINGS ARE HURT

I just realized the date of the Maxwell show here in DC is the SAME EXACT NIGHT that I have a dinner with our board of directors and the day prior to our full board meeting..
I’M REALLY UPSET RIGHT NOW.. I’m really really mad..
I may just have to make it a weekend in NY to [...]

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Dating???

Am I really ready to get back out there?
It’s been a little over a year since my breakup and I did try dating again before but BOY was I NOT ready..
Emotionally NOR Mentally!!!
I swear it was like some of the men I met smelled “fresh meat” and I almost got devoured.. THE GAME HAS CHANGED.
I [...]

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Dating???

Am I really ready to get back out there?
It’s been a little over a year since my breakup and I did try dating again before but BOY was I NOT ready..
Emotionally NOR Mentally!!!
I swear it was like some of the men I met smelled “fresh meat” and I almost got devoured.. THE GAME HAS CHANGED.
I [...]

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Motivation

I received an email from a reader *waving hi* and she asked HOW DO YOU STAY SO MOTIVATED??? I can barely manage to make it to the gym my 3 days a week.. much less as much as you workout.. I wish I lived in your area so I could take your classes..
Well first.. I’M [...]

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Motivation

I received an email from a reader *waving hi* and she asked HOW DO YOU STAY SO MOTIVATED??? I can barely manage to make it to the gym my 3 days a week.. much less as much as you workout.. I wish I lived in your area so I could take your classes..
Well first.. I’M [...]

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Do you make every sweat session count?

So on my commute in this morning I flip through my October issue of Shape Mag..
I stumble upon this article that says to “make every sweat session count”. It discussed a few tips to help your body quickly bounce back after each workout.  The author stated that if we followed these tips we would be [...]

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