In Case You Were Wondering...

2009-03-30T21:59:00.002-04:00

summer...where art thou?

and she says hey.

pray for hondie. she sick.

i know i'm wrong

2009-03-22T14:42:00.002-04:00

i'm alive. i am. my spring break at home was a good one..i didn't do too much, exactly how i liked it. saw most of the people i wanted to see and kept it simple.

school has been busy, so i've been trying to keep my head above water.

summer is quickly approaching and highly anticipated by this one right 'chea.

i'll be back soon.

already know i'm too fly

2009-02-27T18:05:00.003-05:00

everytime i close my eyelids i go to sleep.

Ever get that way?! I am SOO happy it's Friday. The last week has been long. I had a big test this week that I was attempting to study for...but it was one of those test that you realize if you don't know it the day before, it's kinda like...whatever. Communication Theory, sounds fun huh? But I did what I could!

The CIAA is in Charlotte this weekend but where am I? In bed! Lol I have no desire to pay $30 to get into a party..I'm underage! I can't drink anyways so i'll just let the big kids have fun.

My sister is supposed to be coming to visit me this weekend but she hasnt made it yet :(

i'm uuuuber excited about my spring break next week! yesss! I have one last test Wednesday but after then I can breath for a little while. College sucks, fyi. lol I spent the morning with about 60 middle and high school students who came to visit my college. They were happy to be here and excited about college but I kinda wanted to whisper in their ear, DON'T DO IT!

that'd be wrong tho, right? O well. I think I'm done here! I'll be back sooner than later.

have a great weekend :)

xooxoxooxoxo

tuesday talk

2009-02-17T09:52:00.004-05:00

Can you believe it's half way through February?! Jeez. This past weekend is still kinda a blur. I think I may have gotten 10 hours a sleep between Thursday night and Saturday lol. My Valentine's Day was cool! I visited my bestests :) and one came back with me to school. we had a great time laughing our ass' off. I went to bed Sunday night at 930. Lol my lifestyle has to change. I did go see Friday the 13th. It was stupid.

Yesterday in my rocks lab (lol its a component to a really boring geology class) my lab instructor asked if anyone was from my home town of Raleigh! I raised my hand so high lol he was asking because we were looking at certain rock that is really abundant and named after a road in Raleigh...lead mine road! hollaaa

anyways, it's so funny because I gas up Raleigh like it's the best place in North Carolina. Well, to me it is at least (sometimes). I met a guy and he picked on me because all I talked about was Raleigh this and Raleigh that! Regardless, I was also super excited because I'm finally goiing HOME this weekend.

I havent been home in a month- that's a long time for me and my schedule is hectic as hell so it seems like double that. I'm actually going many more places than Raleigh this weekend so if I'm you're in the area....call me, my world tour might just stop in your area :)

i cant wait to get home and

see my sis!!!! i miss her alots <3

kiss my daddy and mommie.

see my bests!!!!! yayy lol this pic is a throwback

im also looking forward to hopefully eating sushi at kanki yummmmm

sleeping in MY bed

seeing my other friends

and just relaxing. maybe.

i'm going to class in a little bit, so i'm outta here! have a great day.

procrastination at it's best.

2009-02-12T00:15:00.004-05:00

I have a stat test tomorrow!!! i should be studying right now but...i'm not! lol i'm psyched about Carolina's win tonight. I'm may be going to the next Duke at Carolina game..yum :)

here are some pics from the AMM vault!

i think this was actually a snow day at school...no one really had class so we chilled in our favorite hangout spot! this is one of my shawtyhunnies and me!

auntie val and me! why does everybody like stealing my scarf? my sis gave it to me from Italy! i love it, i got really scared because i left it at a party a few weeks ago, but i went back and it was there. whew.

kiddies.

o, that's just me. the other day i was craving some chips. so i bought tortilla chips because they were on sale. also, i was thinking i had salsa in my apartment and i didnt. so i was kinda disappointed.

mmk. bye.

o yea and hondie was sick! i took her to the hospital yesterday but she is alll better :)

yea uh huh.

2009-02-07T18:27:00.004-05:00

yeayeayea. i've been in and out! lately i've been in one of those moods when college would be alot better without the classes! lol i can't wait to have MUCH more time on my hands after this hop competition is over next week. 2009 is already flying by quickly! I feel like Monday was yesterday and my spring break is in a month :O I'm not complaining tho.

don't have much to say here lol but i'm just checkin in!

i went to a party last night...it was okay. i felt like i wasted an outfit and time and money (i only payed $5 to get in) but you know that feeling when you are hyped about something and it falls thru. I did see some of my friends tho :D

me and some of my ls'!!

me and two of my big sis'!

my 3 and me! lol i dont think she remembers taking this picture. my elbows are ashy

okay. i'm outtie. have a great weekend

ps- how about this weather?! it was .2 degrees last night but its 70 degrees now!! i love nc.

i got secrets that can't leave cancun

2009-02-01T11:34:00.010-05:00

heyyyyy. happy sunday and february 1st! ribbit ribbit

im actually in my pajamas right now! lol i didnt go to bed until 3 this morning but somehow managed to get up at 9:30 to do work :O

I've been absent from blogging lately! My trip home last weekend was sooooooo great. It was great spending time with my family! We visited with some friends together, and it was really just a good time. It makes me wish I was closer to home...not like everything else doesn't. O yea, and i got a cell phone. yessssssssss.

The past week at school has been hectic! Busy at times, but surprisingly well. i haven't stopped smiling in the last few days :) I can't complain about much right now, except being broke! lol i just had strawberry sorbet for breakfast.

anyways.

in the next week i'm looking forward to:

acing my geology test on wednesday!! pray for me

finally finishing up practice for a hop contest i'm in next week

possibly going to see my bestfriend this weekend!??!?

visiting my aunt and my dog cousin Tre!! lol

i'm hoping to find somewhere to eat chicken wings and heartburn-inducing foods tonight and watch the superbowl.

hope you have a great week!

and happy 1st black history month with our 1st black president! wowzas.

chelloooo!

2009-01-22T15:59:00.007-05:00

hello.

this week has been short and sweet.

im feeling really happy today! maybe because im going home tonight :)

look! i managed to pack light for once. that's my suitcase. well, without my jackets. and my toletries. and shoes lol. im gonna make up my bed before i leave.

and

i made front page today!! look! that's me. sorry i couldn't flip it.

anyways...have a great weekend! and please pray for my safe travel since im still without a cell phone...

congratulations to you. me. and us.

2009-01-20T15:43:00.002-05:00

"in the land of make believe, time to make them believe the believable."qtip

panic.

2009-01-19T22:32:00.004-05:00

i have no phoneeeeeeeeeee!!!

im about to go crazy. i was on my way to see notorious tonight. i met my friends there...they were zooted out there minds. i picked up a whole lot of bojangles to eat in the movie! i put the a cup of tea in the front pocket...with my cell phone. the lid wasn't on good and in seconds, the entire drink had spilled out in my pocket. my pocket was dripping.

someone was calling me and i my phone was just dripping. i thought it was okay because the phone was still functioning, but its not.

i said a lot of bad words.

i'm trying not to trip. but my blackberry is my alarm clock, my access to twitter! my email and MY PHONE.

it wouldn't be so bad if i was going to be snowed in my apartment tomorrow.

the damage was obviously my fault, so I'm going to have to get a new one. I dont think you can get temporary phones, but luckily i'm going home this weekend so I can just activate one of my old phones or my mom's something.

so yea. for those of you who need to reach me...email me at my first

name and last name:

adrianne(lastname)@gmail.com and i'll get back to you?!

no more of this (sigh) for a while.

but...happy inauguration day.

January 15, 1908

2009-01-15T00:03:00.005-05:00

Happy Founder's Day!!!

If you need a lesson in sisterhood, service, sophistication and lots of prettiness :) pay attention to our 101 (years) of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Incorporated!!

Happy Founder's Day to all of my Sorors everywhere!

many thanks to the Sorors before us!

me and my bestfriend/Soror!

skee-wee!!

Sorry Soror Ethel, but i'm also ubber excited because Post Secret is coming to my school in March :O. I can't wait! I will be one of the geeks there at least an hour in advance. lol

shake that weight off, and you'll be ready to fly

2009-01-14T16:11:00.004-05:00

i feel like this may be a rant but..

this is my blog right? right.

I'm feeling really fragile today. it's been a lot going on around me in the past few months. not so much of bad things, but decisions i've made, decisions i'm going to have to make soon and some complicated things involving my friends and my family. Many people expect many things from me and the beginning of the semester always brings pressure (to me, at least).In the past few months I've forever changed my views on many things!

years ago, people were so attracted to my positive energy. I really wore my heart on my sleeve! I was in a happy relationship, and I didn't have any worries, I was also a hardcore cheerleader lol I guess you could say I was young (but smart!!!), which isn't really a bad thing. My best friend's mom always use to say "...that is one happy child." I would make my best friend see the tiniest bit of positive in the worst situation.

But as you grow up, things change and I began to realize some people only have their best interest in mine, and a lot of people i've encountered don't value the same things I do...love, respect, loyalty, a certain amount of selflessness and a caring heart. I think after a while, I saw the same thing in many people and started keeping many things to myself because I realized alot of people just dont care!! Lol it's crazy when you think about it. Sometimes I look around and wonder where everybody is?!?! With 6 billion people in the world, sometimes all you need is one.

Regardless, I feel like at this point in my life more than ever, I have to change my attitude and the way i look at alot of things. Lately, I'll be the first to admit I have been kinda down and out about the things going on around me. I don't think anyone notices...most of the time I put on my strong face and roll with the punches. I was really bummed to come back to school, I didn't want to leave home...literally, and just the familiarity surrounded by being in a place I know. I've never really gotten comfortable at my college....that's a different conversation.

Anyways...I'm not one to make resolutions for the new year, it is a major marking period so of course everyone has some type of goal. I told myself this year I would be my first priority! But, it really is hard when I'm use to caring for everyone else (although my friend recently alerted me i have quite selfish tendencies lol).

There is no book to life, to dating, to friends or to school. But I'm guilty of "well..she can call me" "i called him last time so he can call me" "i know they are busy, so I dont want to stop by" yeyayeay life is too short, and alot of us have too much pride. I don't know where my life is going...no one does. I'm the first one to tell someone life is too short..but sometimes I just lay in bed and think about the things that aren't going right and what i should have done in the past. Why I didn't see things coming...whatever.

so today...and in the next few weeks, months and years I hope I can go back to practicing what I preach. Being positive in every way. Praying even more and giving everything to God. Remembering people do things because of them, not because of me!! At one point, I use to be soo excited about everything, I use to feel the energy from everything around me. I have to get back there! I've been looking for a hobby to have time to myself to relax and let my spirit breath! Maybe I'll go to the indoor pool on campus! i love to swim.

okay. i think this is enough and i feel a little better.

"kept it inside, didn't tell no one else

didn't even wanna admit it to yourself

and now your chest burns and your back aches

from 15 years of holding the pain

And now you only have yourself to blame

if you continue to live this way..."

getittogetherindia.arie

monday movements.

2009-01-12T18:03:00.004-05:00

I went back to school today!!!!! It was okay. Typical first day of class, I have a cute geology teacher! Too bad he is married. I have an African Experience class, it seems quite interesting! Although I heard you don't have to do anything to get an "A" in the class. I'm going to do my best to resist peer pressure and do everything required :)

I got out of class today pretty early because my geo lab doesn't start for 2 more weeks! So I treated myself with afternoon sushi. yum.

It's weird for me to be chillin on a Monday. Last semester my days were from 8 to usually 6 packed with an internship, class and at least one meeting on Monday nights. I was burnt out and my grades showed it, so this semester/2009, I'm letting excess clubs and things go and taking Oprah's advice in being my 1st priority--in more ways than just school!!!

Although, I am meeting someone in the morning about starting an public relation internship--I dreaded my last internship at the radio station! I think this one is more exciting and actually beneficial.

I'm still trying to move in my stuff...I have all my jackets and coats in my backseat still. I guess I should grab them soon, it's supposed to be like 40 degree highs this week! And for some reasons my rooommates seem to not believe in heat.

I was really bummed to be back here yesterday, I really (kinda) contemplated going back home. But I realized...that's not really an option and this semester will be over before I know it. Hopefully.

This semester I am looking forward to:

Obama's inaguaration next week! I won't be there but...it's going to be a day to remember
Traveling!!! Visiting my friends at school!! Last semester I couldn't! I didnt have the time or energy...
Spring Break!! I'm supposed to be going to Puerto Rico with my sorority but i have no money. We'll put it on my vision board
Being less stressed (we hope) and

just enjoying life

ugggh

2009-01-10T19:35:00.005-05:00

i just got back to school and i'm already in a stank. i really hate my apartment complex. apparently, while I was gone, we got a new roommate...which no one in management notified me nor my roommates (i dont talk to them but im sure they weren't happy about it)

...I live in a four bedroom apartment, since August, I've only had three roommates. I took the nightstand out the extra bedroom to use a a TV stand because I was using the foot of my bed as a TV stand!!

I get back to my apartment today and the nightstand is gone, and the contents of my nightstand are thrown on the floor. I understand I probably shouldn't have taken it in the first place, but was there not extra nightstand around this complex? Or did they really have to throw my stuff on the floor?

Nevermind some of my big sister's gave me some gag jokes for Christmas that I threw in my nightstand...they probably think i'm some freak!!! lol

Whatever. I'll just count the days until my lease is over and i'm outta here!! ugh.

little jilly's?!?!

2009-01-09T22:34:00.005-05:00

sooooo those who know me, or even follow my blog know that i may just be one of the biggest fans of Jill Scott. Period. I love her in every way!!! Anyways, the news dropped today that Jilly is preggers by her new fiancee'! They didn't waste any time did they? Anyways... She is actually very far along...she is due in late April! I'm having mixed emotions because I'm worried Jill won't have any music out anytime soon :( I guess I'm a selfish fan. But congrats!!

if you're bored this weekend....

2009-01-09T18:08:00.004-05:00

go see:

slumdog millionaire!!! it's really good, i read the book ( heheheh ) when i was like in middle school "Q&A." lol the book was amazing!!!! i was so excited when I found out they made a movie. This movie made me wanna go to India...

Role Models!!! It's soooooooooooooooo funny, I was crying laughing. I saw it at the $1.50 movie with my friends! We were rolling, I would have paid $8!

okay. that's it. back to school this weekend :/

"if we talking 'bout money baby, now we talkin"

2009-01-04T15:02:00.003-05:00

who said money couldn't talk?

my mom gave me this twenty dollar bill. I didnt flip it, but it says "IMPEACH BUSH!" I don't think if she even noticed it when she had it. If you look close, you can see it was stamped on the back a couple of times too lol. In 16 days we'll have no worries....

did you have your black eyed peas today?

2009-01-01T20:56:00.003-05:00

happy new year hunnies.

2008-12-30T00:40:00.002-05:00

the joys of freetime, youth and nachos.

penny candy

2008-12-28T16:17:00.006-05:00

I can't complain about much. Christmas was delightful, and I'm still having fun. One of my best friends is in town from Florida, it's so crazy how fast time flies....she moved to Florida when we were in 9th grade and now we are in our second years of college :O. Enjoy it. And live it abundantly...I don't know who hasn't seen Seven Pounds by now, i saw it twice in like two days.

It's 72 degrees today in Raleigh. I love North Carolina.

Last night, I went out with my bestfriends. I love them. The party was ...okay, I didn't feel well and the aroma of fresh sweat, herbal remedies and alcohol didn't settle well with my condition. I spent most of the time outside in my car/looking for a safe bathroom (to tinkle)/ writing never-to-be sent letters to lost loves on my BB/listening to my bff fuss out her boyfriend/and whatever.

Two of my friends stayed at my place and we finished the night up with 3 AM post-drunken girl talk...the joys of college, our fabulous Sisterhood, finally checking out of the heartbreak hotel and many days to come. I have two more weeks home, and I'm gonna enjoy it.

after i take a nap.

merry christmas.

2008-12-25T21:39:00.005-05:00

I hope your Christmas was great!! Mine has been pretty special :) Here are a few pics!

my cousin, Tony and my favorite Aunt Essie!!

my sister on christmas eve! she made it back from italia. finally.

punch drunk love.

more. ha! love don't you love christmas?!

my sis! cousin Rickey, me and and our girl, Pearl lol

what's Christmas without my pink and green?!

niki's new hott girl shoes!!! too bad my mom and her boyfriend bought her the same shoes lol

family.

we opened our presents new years eve! we couldn't wait lol

niki lookin pretty happy, eh?!

Christmas day kisses!!!

Ryan and Makayla!

Kayla and her big cousin, me

happy holidays.

much love.

2008-12-23T18:40:00.003-05:00

chello little kiddies!!!
Can you believe it's about to be Christmas? I can't. I've somehow attempted to do a few rounds of Christmas shopping...my choice is going to the malls late before the doors close! Although the malls have had some great sales, I had to get a few treats for myself including a fabulous New Year's dress :) Thanks Recession!!!!

My sister is finnnnnnnnnnnnalllly home. We've celebrated a little, but her little body needs to rest so we should be picking up soon. Including Kanki tonight :) yum.

Since I've been home...i have:

yet to unpack my two suitcases

-i've taken over the guest bedroom, it really looks like a hurrican come through

openned lots of christmas cards with pics of little white children i dont know

-although i got the sweetest Christmas card from a friend from high school!! i almost cried

driven alot.

-Hondie hit mile 200,000 on my way from Charlotte!!

unfortunately been given alot of TRASH from alot of people

-what's up with that?! i know

frooze my butt off!

-It dropped from 60 degrees to about...20

saw Seven Pounds!!

-dont tell my sis or mom, I was supposed to go with them! It was good tho, you should go see it too!

okay. ciao. and happy holidays.

it's a little dusty around these parts

2008-12-13T10:09:00.002-05:00

yea...i had to pull out the duster for this post!!!

i know i've been quite rude to my blog, but there's been alot going on! Excuses excuses i know, but at one point I didn't even have a monitor for my computer lol and it was the week before I had a 20 page paper due. Thank gosh I have that paper out of my hands now...

Anyways, I'm soooo ready to go home. Although I've been home quite a bit over the last few weeks because of Thanksgiving, and some other things, I'm really ready to just unpack my bags for real. I hate living out of a suitcase. My Turkey day break was a teaser because I was home for like...5 days, but most of that time I was doing work work and more work. My exams have barely started, so I'll be in school the next few days while all my friends are chillin at home :(

I guess the good thing is, my sister will be home 3 days after I get home! I'm beyyooonnnddd excited. I guess the anticipation of her coming back has got me missing her extra these last few weeeks.

It's gonna be a great Christmas! My sister will be home, my little cousin who had leukemia early this year will be here, my Aunt from NY will be here and everyone else!! It's gonna be fabulous. and fat. lol

I told myself I was gonna do nothing but study the next few days, because 1, i study really slow and 2, i get easily distracted so I have to start extra early lol so I'm gonna get on it..
ciao! have a great weekend.

2008-11-28T10:51:00.001-05:00

"the lights are on, but no one's home...."
a.winehouse

back to blogging soon.
promise.
in the mean time
just pray for me!
preesh.

2008-11-13T21:58:00.003-05:00

i'm going to take a bath in my apartment for the firs time tonight. not like bathing, but the kinda bath where you feel the bathtub up and sulk and think and relax until your fingernails get gooey.

the last week has been rough! It's November so if anyone else is in college you know that = crunch time. nevermind the 4382904893 things i'm involved in as of late... I have a 20 page paper due on December 3. I have 4 pages. i'm sooo ready to go home for Thanksgiving. It's so odd that me and my sister are feeling the same way worlds apart.

i would start a countdown until i come home again, but that'd just make it worse. my parents might be coming up to see me next week?! but i'm not gonna hold my breath...

bathtime.

2008-11-11T23:00:00.000-05:00

"how does it feel to
know you'll never have
to be alone
when you get home?"

less than 24 hours

2008-11-03T21:30:00.003-05:00

so happy for this sh*t to be over with....

"According to Snopes.com, Princeton was requested to put a 'restriction' on distribution of any copies of the thesis of Michelle Obama (a/k/a/ Michelle laVaughn Robinson) saying it could not be made available until November 5, 2008 but when it was published on a political website they decided they would lift the restriction.
In her senior thesis at Princeton , Michele Obama, the wife of Barack Obama stated that America was a nation founded on 'crime and hatred'.
Moreover, she stated that whites in America were 'ineradicably racist'. The 1985 thesis, titled 'Princeton-Educated Blacks and the Black Community' was written under her maiden name, Michelle LaVaughn Robinson.
Michelle Obama stated in her thesis that to 'Whites at Princeton , it often seems as if, to them, she will always be Black first...' However, it was reported by a fellow black classmate, 'If those 'Whites at Princeton ' really saw Michelle as one who always would 'be Black first,' it seems that she gave them that impression'.
Most alarming is Michele Obama's use of the terms 'separationist' and 'integrationist' when describing the views of black people.
Mrs. Obama clearly identifies herself with a 'separationist' view of race. 'By actually working with the Black lower class or within their communities as a result of their ideologies, a separationist may better understand the desperation of their situation and feel more hopeless about a resolution as opposed to an integrationist who is ignorant to their plight.'
Obama writes that the path she chose by attending Princeton would likely lead toher 'further integration and/or assimilation into a white cultural and social structurethat will only allow me to remain on the periphery of society; never becoming a fullparticipant.'
Michele Obama clearly has a chip on her shoulder.
Not only does she see separate black and white societies in America , but she elevates black over white in her world.
Here is another passage that is uncomfortable and ominous in meaning:
'There was no doubt in my mind that as a member of the black community, I am obligated to this community and will utilize all of my present and future resources to benefit the blackcommunity first and foremost.'
What is Michelle Obama planning to do with her future resources if she's first lady that will elevate black over white in America ?
The following passage appears to be a call to arms for affirmative action policies that could be the hallmark of an Obama administration. 'Predominately white universities like Princeton are socially and academically designed to cater to the needs of the white students comprising the bulk of their enrollments.'
The conclusion of her thesis is alarming.
Michelle Obama's poll of black alumni concludes that other black students at Princeton do not share her obsession with blackness. But rather than celebrate, she is horrified that black alumni identify with our common American culture more than they value the color of their skin. 'I hoped that these findings would help me conclude that despite the high degree of identification with whites as a result of the educational and occupational path that black Princeton alumni follow, the alumni would still maintain a certain level of identification with the black community. However, these findings do not support this possibility.'
Is it no wonder that most black alumni ignored her racist questionnaire? Only 89 students responded out of 400 who were asked for input. Michelle Obama does not look into a crowd of Obama supporters and see Americans. She sees black people and white people eternally conflicted with one another.
The thesis provides a trove of Mrs. Obama's thoughts and world view seen through a race-based prism. This is a very divisive view for a potential first lady that would do untold damage to race relations in this country in a Barack Obama administration.
Michelle Obama's intellectually refined racism should give all Americans pause for deep concern.
Now maybe she's changed, but she sure sounds like someone with an axe to grind with America . Will the press let Michelle get a free pass over her obviously racist comment about American whites? I am sure that it will.

p.s. we paid for her scholarship "

i know people die everyday, but did anyone else's heart break when they heard Obama's grandmother died this morning? it makes you realize everyday is a milestone

we'll see how tomorrow unfolds...

pics from the obama rally at my school this evening and my time in kansas city coming soon...

you ready, B?!?

2008-10-27T22:46:00.002-04:00

hey kiddies!!!

sorry i've been MIA, school is hectic and busy at times, but i'm making it!

i'm going to kansas city Wednesday for a Convention! I'm excited. I was kinda upset because they do Halloween big here at colleges here in NC (not mine bc my school is WACK! get that later), I was planning on visiting my friends or seeing Lil'Wayne in concert at home but...he cancelled the concert (surprise.) so I guess I didn't have to decide.

my plan for Kansas City is to:

1. sleep in every day

2. go to my minimum of 3 workshops a day

3. live it up

although i'm living the broke college life as of late because my checks from my job this summer have stopped coming. I don't know whats really in Kansas City, i wiki'd KC but I didnt find much lol i was told they had good barbeque?

Yea..my school is so wack! Joe Biden was on campus last week for a public rally and the school didn't think it was important to tell the students. What's up with that? And the Beastie Boys, Cheryl Crow and Santogold were doing a rally on campus today. I really wanted to see Santogold, but I had class...I later found out she didn't show up so I wasn't too upset.

I don't know about you but I feel like Thanksgiving is sooooo far away. I miss my friends and my families soo much it makes no sense. I've been trying to talk to my Mom like everyday lol but I dont think she is getting the point

I can't believe my sister has been in Italy for almost 2 months! I talked to her last night! I miss her muchos grandes.

It's really cold here in Charlotte! I need someone to cuddle huggle with (sigh)

i have a test tomorrow boooo but after that I'll probably be preparing to head outfor my trip this week! hollaaaaa

i'm gonna try my bestest to blog from KC! If not..check my twitter on the left up top!

help.

2008-10-18T22:45:00.001-04:00

don't feel good.

need some medicines and a very smart doctor.

or love.

where are you?

i won't say goodbye anymore

2008-10-15T20:27:00.004-04:00

I completed my absentee ballot tonight. So ready to send it tomorrow. So ready for November 4th and this election drama to be over!! I'm ready to celebrate Barack's victory :) I've never got shivers circling a bubble sheet before, he's gonna win it.....no doubt.

Anyways, my fall break was....cool lol. Didn't do tooo much! Saw alllll of Raleigh, saw some of my bests!!, hung out with some of my family, which was nice. I saw this guy that I met in Charlotte and further found out he was a COMPLETE asshole. He wanted to argue if N.E.R.D was pronounced by its acronym or actually "nerd." Ugghhh. wack. I did feel bad one night I came home and saw someone in my neighborhood leaving for work :O. Surprisingly, my parents didn't ask what time I got home the next day lol

I practically took a *week* off from school so I'm paying for those days off with alot of meetings, a 20 page paper due in 6 weeks and other stuff that must be done. It's aight tho...we're half way thru the semester!!!!

I got sneak peek tickets to "The Secret Life of Bee's" tomorrow night! I'll let you know how it goes!!!

i-85N here i come

2008-10-08T07:41:00.001-04:00

good morning charlotte....

....good night raleigh

sick!!!

2008-10-06T23:23:00.001-04:00

this chick stays 3849089302 steps ahead of the game! check out her heel-less boots.

sick.

she goes by "posh" for a reason....

3 days 'til home

2008-10-05T21:06:00.004-04:00

my car died this weekend. well not like forever, but currently.

i can't get to my internship in the morning. i have people i can call but I feel bad telling someone to come pick me up at 7:30.

but i laughed.

laughed 'til it hurt.

(not really about my car bc i actually almost cried about that bc i was so frustrated)

did alot of work.

did little sleeping.

ready to go home, need to go home, wanna go home.

not sure what to expect for my fall break, no real plans yet but i guess i like it that way.

i miss my sister! and you. and you. and maybe you too lol

here's one pic of the weekend. see me on the end? it was like 3 am i was ready to go to sleeeeeeeep! and oddly when i got back to my apartment...i couldn't.

have a great week.

le premier octobre

2008-10-01T21:08:00.006-04:00

Today was the first day at my internship!! It was neat, mellow, low key. The radio station I intern with is an NPR station, so there aren't like any celebs running through...or technically any good music playing really, just jazz on the commercial breaks. They do have an impressive jazz collection.

Anyways, I wasn't looking forward to getting up early. I don't have class until 12:30 Monday and Wednesdays, so I don't usually get outta bed until like 10:30! Somehow my heart started beating at 6:30ish this morning and it wasn't too painful, well it was...but i'm sure it'll get worse once the weeks go on. Can you believe it's October? ribbit ribbit.

My day at WFAE consisted of...burning copies of the shows on CD's, beginning to answer phone call's on the show, and look at online news. and my phone until it rang. Until i realized it was before 10 o clock and I get mad at people who text me before then anyways. The show starts at 9 o clock. Today's show was about the economy...which is a mess in case you've been undering a rock for the past 3 weeks. I feel like I'll learn alot. Tomororow's show is about gas shortage! I wish I could be there...there is NO gas in Charlotte! It's a mess. I drove to the next town this past weekend and there was no luck. Places that do have gas, expect to wait >25 to get to the pump. I went to Gastonia last night...(which is a small town about 30 mins. away , but there are some cool kids there :) ) and they didn't even have gas! scary. i feel like it's gonna be a movie weekend, starting with our favorite idiot we love to hate (for a reason) Mrs.Palin on the debate tomorrow night!

I had class until 5! I had to speak with my comm professor shortly after class today. I have a 20 page paper due at the end of the semester, I'll feel like i can do anything once I accomplish that. He told me alot of people interviewed for my internship position!!?! I never would have guessed. Sometimes I'm geniunely knowlingly naive about things, if that makes sense. I'm still moving because I took a wonderful nap today. The kind of nap that you wake up and think it's the next day. I really thought it was Thursday morning and I really wanted Taco Hell (it's hell for your insides but soo good! sometimes.) I went out for a quick wal-mart run and taco bell but it turned into an hour and a half!! Wal-mart was hell, everyone and their moms were at Taco Bell so I settled for quizno's. mmm tasty.

o yea, i met Rev. Al Sharpton yesterday. He was cool. I guess. See Al, over, over, there's me.

ha. c'est moi aussi. that's me too.

i've been trying to watch p.s. i love you since sunday! everytime i cut it own i fall asleep or i get interrupted for long periods of time. my best friend said it's tear worthy? whatever. but i could use a good cry lol ciao. this time next week...i'll be a chez moi! my house! yayyyyyy

i ate mexican food today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-09-27T16:47:00.005-04:00

the last few weeks have been busy! but amazing

since my last post i (almost) met barack obama; been in the same room with lebron james, dwayne wade, chris paul and rudy gay; had two major test one in which a stupid white skeeze wanted to cheat beside me; had 3 articles (1 front page!) in my schools newspaper; received an once in a lifetime internship at a local radio station; and most recently traveled to see my best friend do wonderful in a pageant and currently in between entertaining my parent's visit to come see me at school.

It's been hectic at times but i think i'm realizing i'm FINALLY getting the whole swing of this college thing: work hard, dabble in the good stuff, keep in touch with family and friends and then go back to work and studying some more.

one thing i haven't go the swing off is being away from Raleigh! I miss home often, specially when times like this when i'm super busy. I really missed my house when I had to watch grey's anatomy season premiere with my 12' tv on the foot of my bed this week with a book under it because it kept tipping! (i dont have a tv stand, my cable cord isn't long enough to put on my dresser and i watch tv about....once a week).

I really do mean to blog, but telling stories gets boring with no pics! I still have no camera and constantly beg my friends to send me pics. I'll have some soon I promise! So look foward, although i keep saying that.

I'm really excited about going to see Miracle at St. Anna tonight with my parents and possibly my favorite Aunt! too bad my dog cousin (who really seems like a person) can't come too... I do have a picture of me and James McBride, the author of the novel, "Miracle of St. Anna" the novel the movie was based off of!

I met him last year at school after winning an essay contest about his first book, The Color of Water which is amazing. Unfortunately, i prob won't be reading Miracle at St. Anna since i'm going to watch the movie. Sorry, James.

O, and i had mexican food today!! It was the first time in probably a year....with my severe heartburn I've been steering away to avoid a massive like heartburn/stomach ache attack. I conquered. And it was delish.

see ya suckas

tell Frank i said hi

2008-09-16T14:52:00.005-04:00

Frank, the author and creator of Post Secret is going to be at East Carolina University tonight! I want to go sooo bad, but ECU is 4 hours away from me here at school! He was only an hour away at Wake Forest University last week but I was super busy. Post Secret is an anonymous community where people send in their most craziest/sadest/funniest/raunchiest secrets on regular index cards. Frank posts every Sunday. I always wake up Sunday morning and check www.postsecret.com first! You may have seen me post some of the post cards on my blog before...if you are in the area, please go for me!

I picked out of a few of my favorites! These people definitely have their own stories behind them..but I thought they stood out to me. I keep saying I'm going to send my own postcard in..

i check my mail everday in hopes of getting mail too. i did get a fabulous refund check today tho :)

ugh. so true.

you know it.

you know where i am.

;)

Brad Pitt is delish...but you can keep the HPV. But damn, look at that body :-O

hotel rooms always freak me out.

i can relate! food is so freaking expensive. ...i don't cry tho, i gotta eat.

we gotta do something...yes, we can. obama. oh eight.

it's 69 degrees and rainy here in charlotte but...always got remember:

see u next time.

no place like home

2008-09-13T20:59:00.007-04:00

I went home back to the block this weekend! The block, the crib, the brib, my house, my home, Raleigh...yea whatever you wanna call it.

Relaxing..yes. Eventful, not so much. Well..I dont know. Me and my mom went and saw The Family that Preys. Tyler Perry writes great stories...but his endings are always wack. It's like he just gives up. Anyways... I had to head home to get my car expected at a certain carshop in Raleigh which I really felt like was a waste of time and gas before, but I was so ready to head down I-85 North when Thursday afternoon rolled around. I love not having class on Fridays! My weekends start at 12:15 on Thursdays...holla. As far as my inspection, I did pass but the guy (who is my neighbor) forgot to give me my registration card back! So I was driving extra careful on the way back to school today just in case I got pulled because...of course I wouldn't have my registration. I really need to get that tho...

My drive back seemed extra long and (literally) painful today. It's still scorching heat like 85 degrees here in NC and my car is about 10+ years with pretty much inefficient air conditioning. I stopped to see my bestest half way because that seems to make the almost 3 hour drive a little more worth while. I was in a grump, as usual when I leave home, so seeing her made me feel better.

I think what also made my drive back painful today was the ridiculoussssssssssssssness of gas over the weekend. Since when has unleaded fuel EVER been more than diesel?? I saw gas this weekend for a whopping $4.79. People are really tripping...I managed to get a full tank at $3.68 Friday and passed by the same station today and it was still at that price. Whatever. But I am praying for the people in Texas and LA (you too, Beyonce) with the recent bad weather destroying everything!!!

I feel another busy week is heading my way..that's why I came back today instead of Sunday afternoon/night. gotta have a day to get myself together. I told myself I was gonna come back and do work but I'm about to head out for the night lol

I diligently looked for a camera at my house today so I can start snapping pics for my blog but my search was to no avail...sorry Nik, and everyone else?! Stay tuned for some snapshots in the future. miss u nikisssssssssssssh

Yea, I got back this evening and my roommate brought her cat from her house because she was scared of being in the apartment by herself. Can someone PLEASE tell me what a kitty kat can do when someone breaks into your house? thanks.

p.s.- i brought Romeo back with me :D yumyyummmmmm (see previous post lol)

btw...as much as i complain about you being in my dreams, i wish they all come true.

fly on little wing

2008-09-08T20:07:00.007-04:00

i woke up this weekend and my first thought was "i want to go home"

i haven't had that thought in a while. At least I don't remember. I don't know why I even't want to go home! Besides my parents, there is no one at home! My sis is miles and miles across the world. Speaking of, technology is amazing! I've spoke to my sister almost 3 times on the phone and chat all the time with her on googlechat via my blackberry! So neat. If you wanna see her awesome pics of her trip..check her blog out here.

I'm still trying to get into the swing of things here at school. My days are sooo long between class, being editor of our Black Student Union magazine and still writing for my school's newspaper. I haven't been feeling well lately so that kinda stinks too. I'm working hard tho...I know this will all pay off soon, hopefully sooner than later.

if i were at home i'd like to :

go to hayes barton. although i went right before my sister left, you can never get enough of HB!

find a chair and other furniture for my apartment! it's so boring. my walls are white. i have a nice poster that was a gift but its on my floor still bc i don't have a hammer! and the chair with my desk is PAINFUL! so bad that its been forcing me to study in bed...which is not so effective, you know.

sleep with Romeo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For those close to me, you know who this is lol. Long story short...romeo (see above) is a teddy my mom gave me when i was like 11 or 12! He is pretty disgusting now and dirty. I sleep with him everynight. Well, i left him at home because I feel like i'm a little too old to be sleeping with teddy bears...but at least it's not a guy everynight, right?!? just looking at this makes me sad (sigh) miss u booboolol

self explanatory. but you have to go late when the freaks come out!!!

have a great week :)

guess who's bizzack

2008-09-04T18:56:00.004-04:00

I started school last week and it's been crazy busy here around these parts! Between moving into my apartment, planning and executing lots for my university's Black Student Union and telling my sister bye :(, i've been quite busy. I have to admit, I have been working hard and think its gonna be great year!!!

My Labor Day weekend was very pleasant spent some much time needed with many of my girlfriends, my family and some other special kiddies :) well one but whatever.

For those just tuning in...my sister left for Italy on Tuesday of this week! She's gonna be gone for farr too long so I promised her many pics throughout the next few months. Here are a *few* of me and some of my favorite people back here in Charlotte....

i don't know why i was hiding in the closet?!?!?

tasi and me!!!

Val, my co-editor and me!! I guess we are flexing our under pressure muscles?! Because we were definietly up to a quickly approaching deadline. Our first issue of our BSU Black Perspective Magazine was a hit! Hopefully we'll have a online version soon....

Tasmin and me again! it was her bday hence the tiara...happybirthdaybabe

okay, i think i'm done here.

ciao.

2008-09-02T21:28:00.003-04:00

i miss you already sister.

i promised you pictureful blogs in the next couple of months in your absence.

as soon as i get a camera. and time to blog again.

have a great trip.

love,

adrianne

loves it.

2008-08-30T10:39:00.001-04:00

I love labor day weekend.

it never fails.

dear summer

2008-08-17T13:28:00.008-04:00

to you forever...from me to you:

Thanks Mr. West, for kicking off the summer with the one of the best concert's ever...and supplying my motto for summer '08: "grab a drink, holla at some (boys) and party b*tch!!!" which became amazingly true! lol

to my sis...(who is obviously too cool for this earth by looking at this pic) for giving me a place to crash! and many fun times and hillarious stories..please don't leave.

my job in the financial aid office at wtcc...made my heart weak when i became numb to sob stories and people who couldn't afford education, or my heart hurt when 21 year old single mothers were being shipped to iraq with a weekend's notice. nevertheless, it kept my mind strong.

although our seperation this summer was painful..the occasional random midweek sleepovers made me forget it all. This summer made me a few of those moments where I realized we were beyond best friends esp when I realized how hurt I was when you got your tattoo without me and when I couldn't sleep until you got back that morning in VA beach! It's gonna be a great year for us both...no worries.

didn't see you much this summer but we'll make it back here someday...maybe we can use the field to take off on my spaceship?

from running sprints on the moving sidewalks in the airport to you just making it with your broken ankle...stop worrying. You're gonna take Duke by a (red)storm. Just as long as you bring your t-shirt...

how come we were mutual friends of our 580489 friends for so long?? Don't know if I would have made it this summer without ya...that's a fact. I love you more than Ms.Annette, Goldilocks and Ms. Bev love cigs! Tell ECU to be ready when I come down and give them the business...

My only friend from school who came to visit me this summer! You were the specialest guest we ever had at $4 Tuesdays...can't wait to see you again

my girls...

we didn't get one shot together this summer since the camera died! but....

thanks for the long nights...sometimes too long lol

uber sexiness

true friendships/girltalks/dr*nk talks/heartachetalks/celeberations/tazewell suites to traveling pants times!

and overall, dear summer, thanks for reminding me

good people...

good food..

and good drinks...never goes outta style.

(special thanks to HondieBoo for getting me thru 2,000+ miles this summer!)

"im done for now

so one for now

possibly forever, we had fun together

but like all good things, we must come to an end

please show the same love to my friends

dear summer"

jayzdearsummer

2008-08-14T23:40:00.004-04:00

you left without saying goodbye

that's a good thing

....right?

in my absence...

2008-08-09T16:56:00.002-04:00

summer is flying away...trying to enjoy every last second. be back to blogging soon. loves you.

need a mid-week treat?

2008-07-29T19:17:00.005-04:00

tommorow, the cheesecake factory is offering their signature cheesecake slices tommorow for only $1.50!

cheesecake and cocktails anyone?!

hollaaaa

my turn.

2008-07-27T16:45:00.000-04:00

ten random things about me:
1. When I'm really concentrating on something or really busy, I roll my tongue like crazy. If you see my lips pursed or my half my mouth sucked in, I'm probably at work.
2. On the nights I don't go out during the week, I go to bed at 10:30. I have to sleep.
3. Unlike KarrieB, I'm horrible at taking compliments! I always respond with..." I'm tryna be like you!" or.."Really? Your dress is gorgeous too."
4. I swear on Proactiv.
5. To avoid thinking about something I shouldn't or don't want to think about, I say "not helpful" in my mind.
6. I get headaches really really easily! Strong perfumes, too much caffeine, bright lights, hunger...etc.
7. I have oddly accurate concept of time. I can wake up to the minute. Never use an an alarm clock at school.
8. My birthmark is eerily similar to the shape of the continents of Africa and Asia!! lol
9. I hide the food I buy from my family in my sis' old bedroom or hard to reach places in the freezer! That and my (small) stash of liq.
10. As much as I pick on my sister's' granny panties...I rather wear Vickie's bikini's any day than a thong as of late.

nine ways to win my heart
1. "just what i need you to do --stroke my hair"
2. don't jolt when you find out i pick my nose
3. pure sugah...no artificial sweetners here.
4. good morning texin messages
5. read me without words
6. tip toe with me to the sun
7. be knowledgeable of global/local issues! watch the news with me
8. tell me something(s) i don't know...which may be hard to do with me :)
9. listen.

8 thing I'd like to do before I die
1. live in london/paris for a least a year! not forever because my best friend/family will be too far
2. have an executive position at a condenast publication!
3. be able to go to every concert i wanna see
4. make some babies with my beautiful husband
5. (stay) fly like paper get high like planes
6. see my sister get married! and have babies too.
7. go to a live taping of the oprah winfrey show
8. love my bestfriends/kiddies/shawtyboo/family 'til it hurts.

seven ways to annoy me
1. act like you've read the encyclopedia of the world front and back
2. believe you're better than someone!!!
3. not do what you say you'll do.
4. not say "thank you."
5. to ask me something i just told you
6. acting stupid because it's cute...to you
7. send me forwarded text messages!!!!!

six things i believe in:
1. making traditions ex. neighborhood fireworks on july 3rd, midnight waffle house, cookout after the club!!
2. what goes around comes right back to youuuuuu
3. naps
4. Jesus
5. the laws of attraction/the secret
6. the black tax

five things I'm afraid of:
1. really growing up
2. seeing bugs before i go to bed
3. getting another speeding ticket
4. my heart & mind not agreeing
5. not seeing my sister for 4 months!

4 of my favorite things
1. nice weather
2. my ipod/blackberry (they count as one right?! they are always in reach)
3. my bed
4. my favorite pajamas

3 things i do everyday
1. pray!
2. check my email
3. watch world news with charles gibson

2 things i wanna do right now:
1. eat some mexican food! i've been starved because my heartburn is soo bad
2. go outside

one person i wanna see right now
1. jilly from philly

adrianne's thoughts on the week

2008-07-25T21:52:00.002-04:00

Work --> D+
crazy busy. I work in the financial aid office of a community college where people usually can't afford to foot the bill of the classes. Everyone who comes in now is LATE for fall and today we did a major purging of fall registrations. You can only imagine. It's 8:30 then 5. Going to work in the morning actually....

CNN's Black in America --> C-
Didn't get me thinking much. I thought the first night was mostly story telling that didn't catch my attention...me and my sis and friends ended up laughing at completely random irrevelant things. And the host's disgustingly too big jeans. 2nd nights continued show of horrid statitics of black men just made me sad. I really want Spike Lee's specs tho!!!

$4 Tuesdays --> F
Didn't happen. Had a boring conference call for an event at school in the next month or so. Plus I'm trying to save my last few dolla dolla bills until I get paid next week! Cha chinnggggggg

Time --> D-
Moving entirely too fast. My farewell tour is about to kick-off soon. Make sure you book your appointment early. There are people I really do love that I still haven't seen this summer! Yikes. If that's you...please charge it to my head, not to my heart. Then call me. My sister is leaving soon for a long time, which makes me sad. E-mails from school are getting cranked up already. The possibility of me having surgery before school starts is becoming apparent too :O

Girlfriends/boosboopiecesshawtyboomissyous --> C+
Beach next week!!! Finally with my girlfriends, we all haven't hung out together in months! On the other side..encountered a little heartache this week, and my supposed alternative "date" tonight had a lame ass excuse. For the 4839054th time ..."you gotta do right by me, it's mandatory." snip snip.

Ryan --> C
No new news on Ryan, she is still in ICU. However,...my family greatly appreciates the prayers!!!

Did you see my twitter up top on the right?!?! I added it so I won't feel so bad when I don't blog often :)

no more code blue.

2008-07-19T10:27:00.003-04:00

many prayers heading your way. love you.

some dreams stay dreams,some dreams come true

2008-07-13T19:01:00.007-04:00

added a few things to my vision board this weekend...

mind if i share?

one step to making my dream --> reality

spring 2009: kingston university, uk
i'm a journalism major. i need it.

gotta get back here. soon.

my baby.

gots to.

only necessary.

can't share everything with you but..just look forward to seeing it all come true.

what's on your vision board?

everything is everything

2008-07-11T19:42:00.006-04:00

I've been busy! I really have...I feel like my summer is coming close to an end, so I'm enjoying it and of course, I work hard so I feel obligated to play hard(er). I do feel kinda bad because I've turned in one of those people who takes weeks to return calls and have been meaning to make time for people who want to see me before I go back to school.

It's summer. I'm young...and enjoying it! Here are pics from the past week!

july 4th was great! i still miss it...

chatting it up looking like an angel in my blue dress :)

my shawtyboo!** and my other boo... d's amaretto. yum yum.

my bestest friend ever. so happy should could finally make it to my cousin's.

the cutiest pie ever. makayla --> 17 months. fab runs in the fam.

see?! my sis looks hot. sorry she's taken.

next night...we decided to hit the club. it was a pretty ghetto club, hence my lack of effort in putting real clothes on. or doing my hair.

loves it! haha enough of that.

holla.

the moustache, THE president (mackenzie) and me

birthday celerbation @ kanki. rdu's best sushi/japenese restaurant ever.

$4 Tuesdays!!! bottoms up! my sis's friend and my sis. friends since 2nd grade!

whatttttt...idk what this is.

him.

the olivia!!!! and my work bff!

in the mix this week i also:

saved 3 lives! (by giving blood)

then had to get blood work done :(

took 200+ voicemails

went to a interesting collegiate bible study

and helped many grumpy a*s people in my office :)

this weekend = chillin.

what a little moonlight can do

2008-07-07T21:08:00.005-04:00

i'm alive.

july 4th weekend was amazing. too much fun. it seems to get better every year.

i'd elaborate but i can't do it without pics and my sis has all of those so stay tuned.

my parents came back last night from their week-long getaway

let's just say...

or let's not because i'll be nice.

i think i have the monday blues.

my mom made me really upset = me crying.

wasn't looking forward to going back to work today at all.

wish i could be right back here

(that's me stretched out on the couch in my beautiful carolina blue vintage dress!)

looking forward to $4 drink tuesday tommorow. it's becoming a weekly ritual.

hollaaaaa

what a little moonlight can do -->bille holiday

2008-06-29T13:08:00.006-04:00

my cousin got married this weekend! more about that later. it's been a busy weekend...the last of my family staying at the inn (my house) just left a few hours ago. although me and my sister's job as hostess for the wedding/reception turned into waitress/hostess/babysitter/server/crapcatcher it was enjoyable weekend with my fam. i was supposed to take my parents to the airport at 5 AM this morning...but mom woke me up and i decided to let my uncle do the honors. Hope they made it okay??!

Saw Wanted last night! It was pretty amazing...specially my baby's daddy Common, although he only had 2 lines. which were something like...f*ck. you.

ummm here are a few pics that started the weekend off! more pics lata

my new favorite drink! lemonada de italia. yum yum

sushi almost gone.

"his favorite drink?! ketel one martini" <---from one of my fav movies ever! guess :)

nikiboo and our late grandma's favorite sunflowers! me! in desperate need of some sun :O

mom, me and sis at the wedding!

don't forget. Sunday = PostSecret

wtf?!?!

2008-06-26T19:42:00.002-04:00

I love my home state of North Carolina but I was appalled when I read the newspaper yesterday and it said the NC DMV was offering 10,000 residents the ability to exchange their random license plates that were assigned for example "WTF-9897" because of the explicit, offensive meaning of "wtf."

Somebodies grandkiddy told their grandma about the acronym and somehow it got spread to the DMV. What a mess.

See the article talking about this BS.

adrianne on the bet awards

2008-06-24T23:10:00.004-04:00

1. Jill better SANG

2. Dear Rick Ross, I dream of rubbing a belly like that alllll night long.

3. En Vogue, TLC, and SWV and Alicia on one stage = breathtaking.

4. I felt like I was watching Soul Train..why was everyone lipsynching?

5.Why couldn't Keyshia Cole sing her own song? It's easily to decipher the artists who've never been on tour before...

6. BET must have been on a budget with DL Hughley or whatever his name was hosting..

7. What the hell is wrong with T-Pain?? We know he has checks coming, can't he hire a stylist? Or someone to teach him how to act in public?

8. Was Lil' Wayne somewhat sober?

9.Yea...I saw you singing Al Green too :)

10. Where was B and Jay?! Prob on the yacht.

alicia looked great! and did a wonderful job...

tp...not so much.

By the way...Maxwell babe, where have you been all my life?

dear santa/mom&dad/booface/stateemployeescreditunion

2008-06-22T19:05:00.005-04:00

bling blang.

can i teach you a lesson?travel tag for my sis! italy= too soon.
i always tangle my head phones!!! yarrghghei (eating my headphones)
i used to LOVE paul frank. still do.

a couple of weeks ago, i went to my cuz' bridal shower and took the little fake wedding bands/rings off the cupcakes and wore them! they've been cute but they are starting to chip :( but this made me think of it. i like. simple. simplicty = key. ..sometimes.

miss you babe. see you soon???

please?! thank you.

anybody home?

2008-06-22T17:30:00.003-04:00

i have heartburn

and not the kind that Nexi(um) can fix.

do you ever get in those moods when you just throw yourself a pity party?

that's me this afternoon. idk why.

sometimes I believe the best things in life are free...sunshine, midnight stars/moon, frienship!, love, sex!!!, beautifulness

but then I realize...maybe money can buy you happiness??

don't for a minute change the place you're in

2008-06-20T21:41:00.003-04:00

i realize i wish my blackberry had a camera on it.

i see see some crazy sh*t now and then and I'd like to document it.

O well. New phone hopefully coming soon...once payday arrives in 10 days! yesss. first paycheck allll summer. anxiously awaiting and anticipating and thinking of ways to spend the chedda...

I had good week at work. I guess. Took hump day off..enjoyed it, but didn't like when I got back to work Thursday and there was a pile of things waiting for my arrival. No one can really open the mail but me?!?!?! It took me at least an hour to do the day befores work. Makes me have second thoughts about taking days off, sadly.

I miss my best friend. I miss lots of things...sometimes growing older stinks! I just wanna stop this train like JohnnyBoy sometimes. Pause time.

honestly, we'll never stop this train.

9.5 weeks is better than 12 steps

2008-06-15T20:09:00.005-04:00

I told my parents I was going to church this morning. Instead, I went to Barnes and Noble and had a delicious, past-due lunch at Panera Bread. It was yummy.

And fun. I could have told my parents I was going to these other places but..I just didn't. I only felt bad when I had to lie when my mom asked, "Did they recognize the dad's at church today?" and "Was church packed?" O well. Forgive me Jesus.

I left the house accidentally without my watch, but I think they actually helped. I got to B&N and picked up this month's Glamour, and a copy of A New Earth, by Eckhart Tolle. Glamour is my favvvv magazine, and I heard A New Earth was supposed to be life changing. The first page wasn't really speaking to me, personally. Thursday's Oprah was pretty good, about positive thinking and sh*t, so I figured I should read this book that everyone's been reading, including my sis. I do believe in the Secret, but my earth is good for right now. Not ready for a new one yet. I have been going back to my positive thinking and I finally pulled my vision board out the box its been packed up in since I moved back home. I put it on the wall adjacent to my bed.

Friday night I spent the night with an old friend, I don't know if that's the proper name for my ex-boyfriend of almost 3 years. Anyways, the night was interesting. Spent a long time, possibly too much time recounting the days of being young and foolish, which we both realized were yet to be over, as we continued to act even more young and foolish. I did good, I have a problem running off at the mouth when it comes to my heart, but I tried my best to keep most of what i had to say (that shouldn't be said) to myself. We agreed I have a big heart, I've known but never really thought about it, which is for better...and for worse. Fun times though. Trying to remember it's summer.

Last night I saw few of my lovely besties. They were headed out to the club, I passed...on what sounds like was a great night. I headed over a few hours before they left to catch up and attempted to assist in making them more beautiful than they already are. I didn't go because...it was an all white party, I didn't have much to wear and..I couldn't spare $20 for a ticket out of my budget (14 days til pay dayyyy!!!!).

I'm looking forward to going to work tomorrow amazingly...this is my last full week of summer school! Finally. A friend of mine is coming to visit me this week, so I'm highly anticipating their arrival :)

I'm relieved to know the weather here is finally drifting away from the 100+ degrees a week or so ago. I know it's summer but...that was like hell! Maybe I can make it back to the pool this week without roasting.

Okay. I think I'm done here. It's Sunday that means Post Secret.

ciao.

And Your Bird Can Sing!!!!

2008-06-12T19:50:00.004-04:00

MEME Rules:1. Put Your itunes/ music player on Shuffle
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER WHAT

IF SOMEONE SAYS “IS THIS OKAY?”, YOU SAY?
She Will be Loved- Maroon 5

WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
F**k All Night- Jay-Z
Whhattttttttttttt?! Me!??!?!??! lol

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Sexy Back- Justin Timberlake
...this is kinda true.

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Givin Him Something He Can Feel- En Vogue
actually, i didnt feel so good today :(

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE?
Lover and Friend- Darien Brockington
hmm....

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Higher Ground- Stevie Wonder
see ya from the top!!!! ...shawty.

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Wanted (On the Run)- Beanie Sigel
...SMH

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS?
Who died last Saturday? - Rickey Smiley
this is actually kind of interesting

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Gigolo- Nick Cannon feat R. Kelly
i didnt even know this was on my iPod

WHAT IS 2+2?
Get that Bread- Juelz Santana
hhoollllllllllllllllllllllaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Still Dreaming- Nas feat Kanye West
so true!!! we both are...

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
So Anxious- Ginuwine
really?!

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Bag Lady- Erykah Badu
this kinda hurts my heart! but...ill take it as advice and "pack light."

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Slow it Down- Little Brother

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Temptation- Prince
sometimes :) hehehe....PRINCE would tempt me moreeee

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
B.I.G. Live in Jamaica- Notorious BIG
thanks mom and pops.

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Public Service Announcement- Jay Z
this and Party Life! ...yea, ya dig?!

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Seven Seas- Babyface
bbbooooooooooooo

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Wake up Alone- Amy Winehouse
DEFINITELY NOT.

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Ridiculous- Musiq Soulchild
it's so ridiculously amazing i can't even tell you suckers

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Love is a Losing Game- Amy Winehouse
actually...most of my girls are BOOed

WHAT SHOULD YOU POST THIS AS?
And Your Bird Can Sing- The Beatles
loves it.

this was fun! thanks sis. love you.

unfortunately...i've been out of the blog world! at school, its my enjoyable procrastination. all the blogs I read have arleady been tagged! So...this ends here. sowwy.

where is my passport?!

2008-06-09T20:39:00.003-04:00

I would like a vacay. Anywhere, somewhere. Preferrably where there ain't no channels. And the air condition is premier. I've been working 6 days a week in the basement of my office. I see sunshine about...twice a day. Although, it is about 100+ degrees in NC, so that's probably not so bad. Anyways, I probably talk about going to the beach with my honeybooI work with everyday. The beach...because right now it's the closest place I can go and enjoy myself and still and be able to be back at work on Monday.

Everyone is having vacations but me!

KarrieB did Cancun

-1- is enjoying Miami

My sis is going back and forth to ATL

My parents are going to Caymen Islands for a week!!!

And me?!

I go to to work and back.

Last week, I found a trip to Amsterdam, Paris and London for New Year's. Seriously thinking about it, but I'm not sure if I wanna drop 2 G's on a trip. I know it'd be enjoyable...but the itenerary overlaps my last trip to Europe. It'd be a great trip for me and my girlfriends, but I don't think they'll have the money to go, I guess we are all broke college students. Paris is amazing tho! I'd love to be there right now.

My fabulous cousin mentioned Las Vegas for New Year's! Holla....that'd be awesome.

I am thinking about visiting my sister in Italy in October..but my fall break is only 2 days, which would give me about 4 full days in Italy, but I know getting thrown back in class mid-semester + jet lag would be a b*tch.

We'll see.

July 4th is coming up...it's one of my favorite holidays! My whole family will be far away, my sis will be with her schmoobie in Atlanta and my parents will be far far away. So that leaves me. Here. Hopefully something will come up!

Nevertheless...me and my girlfriends are planning to make a summer beach trip before the summer's end.

Please come soon.

2008-06-07T12:18:00.003-04:00

my heart hurts

Sometimes this world makes me really sad.

It's not fair.

I've never understood how horrible things happen to good people.

But despite all this...

life goes on.

In the mean time

pray. enjoy. love. appreciate.

heyyyy

2008-06-01T20:44:00.007-04:00

I'm supposed to be studying right now! But I can't stop thinking about Sex and the City! The movie was surprisingly really well..despite all the bad reviews I was hearing about. I thought my experience was gonna be poopie and really packed but...I catched a late show last night with some cool girlies last night. I think the highlight was probably the 10+ gay black men who sat directly behind us. They behaved well, except one who seemed a little tipsy was lovin' my friend who goes to school in NY.

Despite being more than 2 hours...it was pretty fabulous! I never watched all six seasons of SATC, but I watched the last season and watched the late night re runs. But, the movie was still good if you weren't a big fan of the show. I didn't catch on to Carrie's taped up cell-phone...so if someone can tell me about that, that would make alot of sense.

Watching the movie made me

1. wanna go to NYC as soon as possible
2. miss having a 4some of best friends! 7 isn't too bad...but we always have to take 2 cars lol 3.realize i HATE being broke
4. wonder...is he my Mr. Big???
5. think it was Jennifer Hudson's first movie. She didn't do to hot. And whoever did her make-up in the movie played her. bad.
6. Wanna call KarrieB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Besides the movie, I spent a nice afternoon with a friend of mine from school who was visiting the area! Fun times. Stopped by a graduation cookout too...my high school graduated this weekend, I can't believe I graduated a year ago today! I can...but time flies.

Work is going well. I spent my second Saturday at the office. It's not too bad. Except I got paid accidently this Friday. Long story. Jokes on me, huh? The money is still in my account and I just look at it and daydream and realize I can't touch it.

yea. it stinks. late, i know but i had a great memorial day weekend! take a peek.

my sister's bf aka her schmoobie came to visit for her bday! they love each other.

me. hehe. lol. i promise i was being nice.on a serious note: don't try to play my sis in scrabble. she'll beat your a*s.yea, she's 23.

we had lots of fun though. especially with the margaritas. my sis middle! me at the end.

me and the girls went out too. i know i know...we make it look so easy.

back to work. have a great week :)

2008-05-20T19:47:00.003-04:00

Dear blog,

I am deeply sorry that I have abandoned you the past week..and some. It seems that God has set me up this summer. Only, this summer would my best friend who lives less than 5 minutes from my job stay at college while my parents continue to act like people from outer space. I'm doing my best to cope, but my days are long, so I'm often tired. Working from 8 to 5:30, and having a 2 hour a class in the middle of my day takes a while to get used to. After I long day of work in an office, the last things I want to do is sit a computer, see a telephone or use a stapler. Please do not be offfended.
In case you've been wondering what I've been up to outside the office...don't worry, everything is going fine. I saw an amazing movie this weekend, Iron Man and a very WACK movie called Vantage Point. Please go see Iron Man. I actually wanted to ask for my $1.50 back for the later movie. I am anxious to see Indiana Jones, too. I did get to see my two best friends and see my family, which is always nice...and interesting. And of course, I couldn't work a 40 hour week without having a lovely cup of Starbucks chai tea with a shot of vanilla.
This weekend is my sister's birthday, I'm really excited about celebrating, except I'm broke beyond compare and gas costs about $3.75 where I am.

I hope it's not long before we speak again

adrianne
xoxo

ps- i love you

i haven't been able to sleep.

2008-05-12T20:45:00.006-04:00

i'm back at home. for good. finally.

it feels good. my besties are far away, which kinda stinks.

specially the one that is in hawaii, i'm jealous.

i took 150+ voicemails messages off of my work's answering machine today.

since april 15.

she was probably drinking out of a coconut in her bikini.

you would not believe the messages i heard including

(picks up) "stop biting me!!!" (click)
or
"i didn't know my son was graduating this year, please call back soon so we can get some help with him enrolling in (community college) next year"

i saw kanye west. finally.

it was amazing. the pics got erased. except some from my sis'.

that's my friend from hampton, my light skinned honey besty from SC and me.

hung with some cool kids afterwards. saw a car accident which was scary.
this is really lame but, my sister can beautifully sum up my weekend for me.

take a look.

thanks nik lol.

i haven't been able to sleep recently.
can someone please tell me where my boyfriend is?!

i'm gonna come back with some substance soon. finally.

plain and simple.

2008-05-07T19:20:00.002-04:00

"you gotta do right by me....
it's mandatory, baby"
jill scott

any questions??

so close

2008-05-06T20:14:00.006-04:00

Adrianne here. Newly 19. First, thank you all for the nice and wonderful and kind birthday wishes. Each of them made me smile :)

My birthday went pretty well, despite trying to clean my room at home to accomodate all of my stuff from here at school. I spent most of my birthday with my family and family friends which was simple and sweet. My and my big sis finally got to club together and we had a great time although I was probably the youngest person in the club ;) Spent a great afternoon with some wonderful people Sunday, and I'm getting more and more ready for summer.

I'm so closed to the end of school, my last exam is on Thursday and I will be pulling out of Charlotte as sooooooooooooooooooooon as I get out of my exam. I feel like there is nothing really here keeping me, but I am excited about a magazine me and a friend will be doing next year for our Black Student Union, pretty excited about that. It's kinda weird having all my stuff split between two places, i'm missing alot of my undies...I hope I left them at home this weekend.

Can't wait for the Glow in the Dark Tour, it's coming to Raleigh Friday!!!! I'm beyond excited, every review I read and hear from my friends who have already gone seems out of this world.

Today I got phone calls from Gayle King, Stevie Wonder, and Barack Obama himself. I don't even remember giving the campain my cell, but apparently I did, which was a bad decision. I tried to early vote last week, but didn't have my school ID...thus couldn't vote, bc I'm registered at home and my school ID would be proof of my residence in Charlotte. Tried to go today with my school ID, but they told me no. On the actual day I have to vote in my precinct, and I forgot to do an absentee ballot while I was home. Which stinks. I really feel bad...I'm one of those people who believes every single vote counts. It really does when you think about it. O well. Maybe I'll call Obama back and apologize. (Update: Obama won NC without my vote!!!!)

Starting my new job Monday morning at 8:30 am sharp. Excited, yet nervous a little.

This is kinda of random, but I never really liked (or had much taste) in people who stayed on Facebook and MySpace and everything else and never even glanced at the news. For instance, my roommate had no idea what was going on with the Olympic Torch, nor that Olympics was even going on this year. I wonder does she know if it's a leap year or even election year? Anyways...

For those who don't know...there was a HUGE cyclone in Myanmar last week. The current death toll is 22,000 and currently 41,00 people are missing. Imagine your whole town wiped out. Or your best friend long lost...possibly indefinitely. Truthfully, I had to look up Myanmar to see where it was. It's in Asia. I know it's miles and days away from where both you and me are, but just think about stability and safety we often take for granted and be thankful for them. A prayer for the people of Burma would be nice too.

Today I am thankful for:

the beautiful weather

a heavenly nap I had after my morning exam and time to actually nap and relax

feeling like me and my best friend can never have enough time to tell each other good news

my sis! she's so cool. i will miss her much

my ability to be patient, and not take things so damn seriously anymore

ciao.

happy birthday to me.

2008-05-03T17:08:00.002-04:00

you can't see the letters, but Kanye West sent me a birthday card. Don't get too jealous. Thanks 'Ye.

dreaming.

2008-05-01T22:58:00.009-04:00

I love to travel. I can't wait until the day when I have numerous trips planned across the world with my bestest friends and my Mr. Lover Lover :)

I was thinking today, and thought about the places I would like to visit, and re-visit.

I love Paris! It's amazing. And beautiful...I visited two summers ago, and would love to go back. There's a pic of me & the Eiffel Tower in my banner!!!

This was one of my favorite parts of the city...you can't really see in this picture, but at night time the locals sit on the edge of the Thames River and enjoy the view, enjoy kisses and enjoy alcohol. yum.

The Gherkin! I love London too...I want to go back and study abroad.

And now for my future destinaitons...

My next stop I want to make is Santorini, Greece! It's beautiful, ever since I saw Sisterhood of Traveling Pants, I've wanted to go. The scenary is amazing, and I would like the seclusion. I went to a few hotels in Europe once with no tvs and no phones...it seemed impossible at first, but it makes you realize the best things in life are indeed free! There's alot of fun things you can do without phones and stuff...you know?

Brazil would be nice too...I heard they love Black girls.

Visiting Africa would be neat too. Not sure if I'm ready for the extreme heat and sh*t. This is in the Serengeti, do you remember when we built sand castles there?!? Thanks Mr. Biggs.

Last on my list is Tokyo. It seems pretty neat...but I'm not quite sure if I'm ready for the 20+ hour flight, or having my US dollar equal to about...half of the yen. My sister's boyfriend went there for a while, and it seems like a super cool place to be. And Kanye says so too. And Johnny Boy.

Are you ready to travel the world with me?

Where would you like to go?

miss you II

2008-04-29T20:18:00.006-04:00

First, let me say...today is a day of rememberance for me and my family. A year ago today, my Grandfather passed. I miss him very much, but I know he's in a very very better place and his memory is still with me, almost everyday. I've never believed in the supernatural, besides that of God, but I do believe that some things today were not a coincidence.

This morning the sun woke me up. It was so bright. It wouldn't be so much of a big deal if the last two days here in Charlotte weren't completely disgusting and gray and nasty and rainy. To me, I felt like it was Papa smiling :) I remember this day last year...the day was amazing in some odd way. The weather was perfect too.

Then, I went to class this morning and my professor brought our class Dunkin Donuts. May be nothing to you, but my Nana and Papa always used to stop and get Dunkin Donuts when they went on long trips. I treated myself to the only chocolate sprinkled one and this guy tried to pitch a fit with me...whatever. I just smiled to myself.

If these things sound trivial and just coincidence to you, so be it...shoot me if it's wrong to believe coincidences are God's way of staying anonymous.

Besides that, today was a day of celebration. Besides remembering my Grandfather's life, it was my last day of class. And ironically, I only had one class today that lasted 20 minutes (we turned papers in and ate donuts, and I got a box of Nerds for my perfect attendance). I refused to go to my 8 o clock class and my afternoon class was cancelled, why you would cancel the last class before an exam especially when you have an assignment due?? ...I'll never understand. That did bother me a little bit.

I'm so happy to be done with class, but unfortunately, one thing had to get in my way of celebration.

Hondie.

Hondie is dead. I knew I needed some gas in my car, and when I started it today, I thought it was stranged that it didn't even turn over. Went and got a gas can (PLEASE don't tell my Dad). Still didn't work. Jumped Hondie, no pulse. No nothing. Luckily, my dad is going to be in the area tommorow so we'll get things straight. I think she's gonna have to be towed. I think my alternator is fried, died and blow dried. O well. My birthday is Saturday, maybe I can get a new car? Ha.

Now that class is over, I guess it's time I focus on studying for my exams and packing 454 up. I'm pretty much looking past exams and seeing summer...but I gotta face reality.

miss you Papa. love you much.

o my my my

2008-04-27T16:22:00.006-04:00

...I'm feelin high,

my money's gone...

Which is the truth. I drove by a gas station this weekend and felt sick to my stomach when I saw regular gas was $3.69. What a mess.

I can't believe I'm about to finish my first year of college and I'll be 19 on Saturday. Wow. Time flies.

I'm glad I started packing today...I don't have that much stuff, but it's kinda difficult to pack everything you own.

Weekend wasn't too eventful. It's my last weekend here! I went to the Alpha Ball friday night...it was cool I guess. I wore one of my favorite dresses (see banner above) This is my second time wearing it, it's so pretty and soft. This time I wore it with my late Great-Aunt's beautiful decorated black pearl necklace. The pic's don't do me or the dress justice :) but here are a few I stole.

me and my friend Britney! Excuse the boobage again...i can't find any of my undie stuff! I can't find my slip, or my strapless bras so I had to borrow my friend's...which was about a cup and a size less than what I wear lol

Me and Tasmin

Me and some girls...lol They aren't all my friends, so yea...

fab.

have a great week. see you soon.

'til death do us part.

2008-04-25T15:57:00.003-04:00

Those are some strong words. I think our society hears that phrase so much, that few people really think about them before they say them, and most of the time when it comes for a couple to break, they regret saying it in the first place.
I was watching a movie a few weeks ago...who knows what movie it was, there was a wedding scene. I think I was having one of those days where I was uber emotional and the newly weds-to be said this and I kinda got a little choked up. Not that I haven't said it already, those are some strong words; to say to another human being, to say in front of your family and friends and most importantly, under a vow of God.
Maybe I'm just a little too much of a realist, but to me, those words are literal. Only death is to separate you and your spouse. That means amongst the fights, the bickering and just the plain sick of each other. And of course, everyone knows most relationships endure their appropriate amount of disagreements. But "until death do us part" also encompasses...the sicknesses, the money problems and even the infidelity. And by committing to that, you're committing to being there all the way.
I know this is kinda impractical when you look at it, but last night on Grey's' Anatomy, this guy married his love interest after only 10 days. The woman was estatic because he was gorgeous, rich and caring, while she on the other hand was a "trashy waitress." To make a long story short, it turns out that the man had a brain tumor which prompted him to make quick decisions...in which marrying the woman at the spur of the moment was a prime example. What would you do if your husband married you by accident?
Remember Terry (whatever her last name??!) who was a paralyzed vegetable in the hospital for over 8 years? Her husband fought and fought to get her life support shut down so she could just die. What do you do when your husband is terminally ill and he can no longer function or he is in miserable pain? Does "'til death do us part" still matter?
And possibly the worst of them all: What if your spouse cheats on you? Or what if you just...fall outta love?
It's no secret that our society has fallen off when it comes to values. That is...American society, at least. The current rate for divorce is 50%. That means either your or your best friend's marriage will not last.
I'll only be 19 next week and I know right now marriage seems far in the distance, and when I've previously given thought to marriage...it scares me. Marriage does some blissful, but I've never thought marriage as something carefree and easy. I know I wouldn't even think about marrying someone whom I wasn't disgustingly obsessively over the top heels everything in love with, but just thinking about committing my entire life to someone is a serious commitment.

Could you say those words to someone and really mean it?

one day i will.

just a thought. have a great weekend.

i've been tagged.

2008-04-22T14:01:00.003-04:00

I got tagged!
By...-1-
The Rules are as follows:
1. link the person who tagged you…
2. mention the rules in your blog…
3. tell about 6 unspectacular quirks of yours
4. tag 6 following bloggers by linking them
5. leave a comment on each of the tagged blogger’s blogs letting them know they’ve been tagged

Here are my six things:

1. The first thing I do when I get home, (or get into my dorm room) is take my two rings and watch off. It's really weird. It's the first thing I do. Even when I have to pee really bad, I can't sit on the potty with them on. I guess once I get to work, they distract me. Idk.

2. I have a 14'' by 10'' board on my nightstand that has everything I want in life. It has pictures of my fabulous mansion, my future career, my future alma mater, my future love, cute shoes and of course the Eiffel Tower (I'm tryna go again before I turn 20!). I see it every morning and every night before I go to sleep. Basically, if I imagine having it already, and think about them all the time, it will all come true. If you know/believe in The Secret, it's a vision board...so you know what I'm talking about.

3. A year ago tonight, I went to a concert for The Fray. I wasn't really that excited about going, I bought the tickets as a birthday gift for a friend. It turned out to be an amazing night. The weather was absolutely beautiful, and I think it was one of the things that spurred my love of summer nights. The music echoed perfectly, which made it sound like a soundtrack to the world. lol It's so weird because I can still remember that night so vividly.

4. I only have 3 front bottom teeth. In case you didn't know...most people have 4. I had a big uh-oh in like 2nd grade. Long story. No one can notice, my orthodontist did a great job.

5. I have really weird superstitions from when I was little: I blow at green lights so they'll stay green (Remember the movie Corinna, Corinna?) ; the first thing I say on the first day of each month is "Ribbit, Ribbit" (it's supposed to bring good luck for the month); I hate asymmetry and odd numbers (don't ask)

6. I love jeans. I wore a pair of jeans yesterday that I've had since 8th grade that I still love. They have holes in them and they are patched. I have a couple pairs of Seven (for all Mankind...not SEVEN JEANS), a pair of Rock and Republics, and a pair of Blue Cult. My money has been low lately, so I've been hitting up Old Navy, which I've been quite impressed with. And I do love Gap Jeans too.

Okay, I'm gonna tag....my sis, bri*chic, Stew, Don, Chass, and Kanye!! Hey...you never know.

Speaking of, Kanye and Lexi broke up :( I gotta get a new pic for my banner.
Thanks -1- for the tag.

for the next 2.5 weeks...

2008-04-21T19:50:00.004-04:00

just keep me where the light is, puhleease!!

I'm so close to the end. But it's feeling like forever. I spent a good weekend at home, but it's teasing me for the summer. I have a little over 2 weeks left here.

"it's wanting to more

that's gonna send me to my knees

....just keep me where the light is"

gravity.johnmayer

one hun'n

2008-04-16T15:03:00.006-04:00

Welcome to my 100th post.

(couldn't find a good 100 pic, but I'm sure I'll be amongst Time's 100 one day)

Today I am celebrating my 100th post. That's alot of posting when I think about it. To give you newbies a brief history, I started this blog the first full semester of my first year of college. Just to catalog the events, my emotions and everything else that goes on. In the mix, I've thrown in my random thoughts, heartaches, favorite things and exciting times and most recently...bad yet memorable situations. I named it "In Case you Were Wondering about AMM..." because I figured my name comes across my friend's mind not so often, so just in case they were thinking about me, they could stop through and see what I was up to. Also, I started blogging to practice my writing (if you haven't noticed...I hope to my a journalist one day) and just be content with saying whatever the hell I have to say, no matter who's listening or reading...to some extent. Which fortunately, and unfortunately, has become increasingly apparent in my life away from my laptop lol

I'm proud to say that in the past 100 posts, I have recruited some fabulous bloggers including my sister (who created my fabulous banner), my best friend, my light skinned honey girlfriend from home in SC and some other friends who are entering the wonderful blog world.

And...I've made some neat blogger friends including the fabulous Karrie B, my cool friend at Morgan State and -1-!!! Sometimes I really want to pick the phone up and call them sometimes. Do you feel that way??

I just tried to go back and find my favorite blogs but I don't really have one. It's always interesting to go back and re-read old feelings. Sometimes it seems as if some of those feelings still may be there!

On another note, what's really going on in Hollywood? Why are all these young celebrities getting pregnant? These can't be accidents because what BABY can help someone's career? I know accidents happen, but I've always said and felt like in today's age in time, it's kinda easy to NOT get pregnant. Specially when you have millions of dollars. Popping a pill every morning isn't that hard. Trust. The newest one is Ashlee Simpson. It makes me kinda upset because these celebrities don't understand how much power that have on our society and our youth's minds.

Let's recount the young pregger ones of Hollywood: Britney Spears at 22, Christina Aguilera (at least she was married a good minute pre-baby), Nicole Richie, Ashlee Simpson at 22, Jamie Lynn Spears at 16 (which is pretty much a disgrace). Okay..this is all I can think of right now, but yea there's alot. Sometimes I'm really scared for my scared for my children's generation.

Anyways, back to my 100 celebration. Thank you to everyone who continues to read my blog, stop thru or just stalk me...actually, the last one is NOT okay. Thanks to those few who have read from the beginning, to those who just hopped on or come occasisionally. For you people who just lurk and don't say hi (comment), that's not very nice.

So in gratitude, leave me comments telling me how much you love my blog and how I'm just fabulous and whatnot :) If you've never commented or been here, I challenge you to join in on this wonderful celebration...

happy 100th to meeee!

Most interesting Thriday to date.

2008-04-13T12:04:00.020-04:00

Sorry this has taken me a few days to post. it's been quite a weekend. My parents came and left, it was fun...Iguess, short and sweet.

My interesting weekend started on Thursday. At my last meeting for my newspaper, my editor told us that there was an Obama campaign rally coming to campus Thursday. No one wanted to take the piece, not even me at the time, so I told him I'd let him know if I had the time. I knew Tatyana Ali was gonna be there so I figured it would be mostly guys wagging their tongues and I really have trouble writing political pieces. But the next night I told him I could take the piece...in which he told me there was a slot for an interview with Tatyana. I know she is pretty much a C-list celeb, but I was still kinda nervous...but I said yes. Gotta start somewhere, right?

so she came and spoke.

and I came and interviewed. She was very sweet. And very funny. And very passionate about Barack Obama. And wears a fabulous David Yurman ring. I have to admit, she is one of the few child stars you have to give props to. If you didn't know homegirl went to Harvard, and double majored in both Afro Studies and Politics. The program started kinda late, partly because I interviewed her before hand...but she did a really good job. I have some audio of her speech, but I don't know how to put that up here. She is absolutely gorgeous in person and was very down to earth. But she's certainly come a long way...

I wonder if this pic is before or after Harvard...

Anyways.

Earlier in the week, me and my roommates were discussing the beach. Just talking about summer and looking forward to doing all the summer things. You know...going to the pool, going to the beach, walking on the beach, that sweet sh*t. So, Thursday night after I got back from my interview we decided "Let's go to the beach." Myrtle Beach. Which is approximately 250 miles from Charlotte. I mean what was there to loose?! Sleep?!? Gas at $3.23/gallon?

so we packed some bags and headed out.

can't forget pillows for the 3.5 hour drive.

my roommate started to drive and i just enjoyed the ride. that's me smiling and sh*t.

About an hour and a half in, I decided to drive because she was driving too slow because she's had four speeding tickets. I can't stand people who drive slow. I really don't think I could date a guy who drove the speed limit. Anyways, clearly, when I drive...i like to sang and be merry and sh*t.

until...

i got a speeding ticket.

I got pulled right when I was gettin comfortable, I probably hadn't driven 10 miles. This why I don't like driving late at night. I didn't see the cop, at all. I should have known better because the interstates down to Myrtle Beach are wide open. Let's just say the ticket was written for 64 in a 55. If you look close, you can see how fast I was really going. The officer did me a HUGE favor. I guess he reduced it because this is my first ticket, for me to be 19 and not have a ticket, is pretty good. All my friends have had speeding tickets before.

similar to any uh-oh incident, I make the 1st phone call...to my bestest, of course. At this point I'm scared and dropping the f-bomb more than I ever have in life. Nevermind I'm in Chesterfield county of SC...which is probably about 1.5 hour from Charlotte.

I continue driving, paranoid as hell at any parked car I see. Even raggedy old Buicks. I have to put the car on cruise, and put my foot on the floor to stop myself from speeding again. About 2 hours later, (which we thought was only one until we found out the GPS system hadn't reset to daylight savings) we finally make it to the beach. It was so foggy, you couldn't see...anything.

kinda looks scary.

I tried to do some sweet sh*t and write you a message. It says "AMM Says Hi." lol

We were virtually wet because of the humidity and fog. Hence my hair and my dress being wet. Excuse the boobage please. That's my roommate, Kathleen.

Kathleen, Christy and Me. Two of my three fellow suitemates, and probably the coolest white girls I know. I really don't think the officer would have let me off as easily if they weren't in the car with me. I love them.

I think this picture is me thinking "Did I really just get in the car and drive almost 4 hours to the beach to get a speeding ticket and not even be able to see more than 10 ft visibility because of the fog and come right back and tell my parents of my ticket when I see them tommorow?"

then we stayed for a little and got back on the road.
When I think about it now...I'm like, "why the hell did we do that?" But it was fun, and very memorable. This is what being young is about, right?

My parents weren't too upset when I told them. Their response was more like, "Why were you going to Myrtle Beach at 11 o clock at night?"

Nevertheless, the rest of my weekend hasn't been that eventful. Tatyana and Myrtle did enough for me. Our mini-trip kinda backed me up with sleep so I slept up until 1 pm Friday. I am glad my parents came when they did, seems like parents always know what's really going on. I learned my lesson and I'm gonna try my super bestest hardest not to speed anymore. At least not for a while. At least not at night.
Time is running out fast! I only have 10 more days of class. Ready to knock them out.

Have a great week.

btw, i just want to let someone know that this blog took me forever to do lol.

my life.

2008-04-11T23:35:00.003-04:00

"I had been running
Running on this path
Knew it to be small and rugged
However, I wanted to go on this path.
So I was running

running

running on this path and I saw an opening

And I was glad

Relieved

I believed

Believed there would be joy

For me

There

So I was running

running

running on this path

And in the distance

I could see

Light

Excited

I kept running

running

running on this path

And when I arrived

There were stairs"

jill scott.

o just wait.

2008-04-10T11:32:00.001-04:00

long but exciting day ahead :)

stay tuned for details and pics!

i want to marry adam levine.

2008-04-08T18:49:00.005-04:00

Despite the disgusting weather this weekend and the UPSET Saturday night...I had a wonderful time with my best friend. My best friend turned 19...our last year of teenage years. Funny but good to know we started and will end our teenage years together.

It's kinda crazy how time moves so fastly. My best friend is an amazing student at Elon Universtiy, which is essentially the epitome of a Southern private school. Beautiful landscapes, exceptional food and lots of white people. Sometimes I really forget I'm in NC when I'm there. I had crabcakes for dinner one night that I promise you would have thought were from a steakhouse.

It was great catching up...not that we don't talk everyday nowadays. Got quite a bit of work done while I was there which makes me think....maybe I need a roommate? I won't sit and read magazines or non important books or lots of gossip blogs if my bestfriend or roommate is hitting the books hard. Definitely a thought for next year.

You know when you're flipping through the channels and that movie comes on and you HAVE to sit and watch the whole thing? Caught a glimpse of the classic, Love and Basketball...which seems so ironic now that I'm in college. I've seen that movie truthfully at least 25 times, and for some reason I shedded some tears on the 26th view. I guess it still kinda jiggled my brain that I was sitting in my best friend's dorm room that I met in 6th grade...along with other things lol.

Our other 3rd bestest joined us Saturday night too. Although Elon is alotta bit rich kids school, they do know how to party. Specially the white kids. That's one thing I wish my friend's at HBCU's could experience. It's been a long time since just the 3 of us have hung out, so that was neat. and sweet. Somethings between us will never change...and I like it like that. It was a great weekend, despite the weather, stepping in puddles of beer in my peep-toes and getting my hand scalded by 298 degree water. Sorry Karrie B , don't have any pics for you :/

I'm looking foward to the next few weeks...of course it's getting closer to the end of classes. My parents are supposed to be coming up (surprise!!!!!) this weekend so I'm hoping to get some family time in along with hopefully new shoes, new clothes and new groceries. I may be even getting a my first glimpse of the beach since August 2007 this week. And.....even more good stuff for my blog.

Here's a steal from Kanye...and a sneak peak of my new blog!!! Thanks to my fabulous sis! Stay tuned

and by the way:

Am I the only one uberly excitied about Jay-Z and B finally getting married???

What movie can you NOT watch when flipping thru the channels?

Can someone find me Adam Levine's number? I think I'm in love.

need.to.focus. & happy bdays.

2008-04-03T15:40:00.004-04:00

I've never been comfortable doing nothing...but as of late, it seems I've been doing just that. I know, it's really been intentional! I think I keep seeing May but it's really still April. At the end of my public speaking class this morning, (which I now hate because we flew through the book to now watch numerous movie clips everyday of speeches at 8 o clock in the morning) the class reminded the teacher that an assignment was due. An assignment that Adrianne completely forgot about. For some reason I thought it was due the 13th...which is not even a weekday lol. Whatever, it was definitely a slap in the face that I need to focus for the next 4 weeks. I admit my head and time has been quite a few other places rather than mostly on school.

On a good note, this weekend is a major bday weekend! Today is my bestest birthday and tomorrow is my bestest from another life time, Jill Scott's birthday. Looking forward to celebrating...I hope. It's so weird, me and my best friend are polar opposites when it comes to our birthdays. I love birthdays, I go all out for my friends and love my day...but she's like okay? It's April 3. What?

I'm headed to her within the hour, so I'm looking forward to a good bestfriends weekend. And the Heels taking it on Saturday.

Happy Weekend to you too.

long time no see

2008-03-31T16:15:00.004-04:00

Sorry I've been gone for so long. I've been busy daydreaming about my care-free life this summer, laying and watching the late-night 75 degree stars, and trees that dangle $50 bills and a catalog where I can pick out the love of my dreams.

Had an interesting weekend this weekend. It was weird being here, I liked to say I used my time wisely. Haven't made it back to the gym...and the weather which is about 45 degrees right now is still a constant (yet vaild reason...they gym is probably 3/4 mile from my room!) reason.

I did download AIM* this weekend. I forgot how convienient it is! I use to be talking and typing away a mile of minute. Had some serious heart to hearts and confessions via that little box. Scary that technology has really taken over real-life communication. Being on instant messenger was the sh*t in middle, a little bit of my high school...and even elementary school! It is pretty neat. It's easier for me and my sister to stick to our "talk once a day" agreement. Me and bestest can talk too! And talk...and talk....then she'll call me.

I've been trying to be nice to all my roommates, it's been a little dramatic around these parts lately. Let's just say...boyfriend/girlfriend/affair/craziness? Never like to hear or be apart of those situations so it's kinda having my head spinning. This morning I almost considered choking one of my suitemates...lately, she's been locking the door of our bathroom which holds our sink, and toilet room. Three of us were trying to get ready this morning. I think she has quite a few screws loose anyways.

I could barely sleep last night, so that's probably why I was so angry this morning.

Got an interesting phone call last night...remember those posts about "I'm gonna do it today and go for it?" and "the friend that gave a me a very cold shoulder." Yea...that friend is actually my serious past- love, boo, boyfriend, anything you want to call it. I was considering calling, or emailing him...decided to be patient. Haven't spoke in 3 months and he called last night. So weird because yesterday I really almost picked up the phone and dialed the digits, which I finally got because for 2 of those months, I was neglected from his new number. Which was an ultimate diss. Patience is definitely a virture. Don't know what to expect next, I know how I feel but...I'm hoping I can stick to it. It was late, so we didn't talk much. He said he'd call me today, but I won't be holding my breath...but still thinking positive. Right?

The weather is GROSS. Maybe we have to go through this to endure a beautiful summer. I guess April shower's bring May flowers? Still trying to wrap my head around tomorrow being April 1. But...I did have some things I'd hoped would happen by this date, and they definetly have :)

If you have an April Fool's joke planned...please be nice.

*It seems like I'm on AIM alot, so if you're brave enough... and maybe I shouldn't do this...hit me up at Adrianne8590.

ciao.

Final Four -----> Saturday. Carolina is gonna TAKE IT!

winner winner chicken dinner

2008-03-26T23:13:00.001-04:00

it's been a long day. Good, but long day.

As I quickly approach Thursday, I kinda feel bad because it seems as though I don't have much work to do this week. Have a paper pending for my English class, an article for the paper, and a new book to start for my Religion/Culture class...but it seems as if I am putting it on hold. My best friend is on spring break, so I guess I loose track that I'm not there with here. I'm actually spending the weekend here for once....so I have time to address all that stuff.

Of course, the NCAA is going on right now. And today I got to get a lovely look at the future NATIONAL CHAMPS.

Went down to the Bobcat's Arena this afternoon to watch the open practice for the Tarheels, the best team in the ACC...and NCAA, duh. I was surprised how packed it was. I guess it's the only free event the tournament offers. The games are sold out...and apparently there's a waiting list of 7,000 names. According to News14?!!? Whatever, today's crowd was definitely bigger than any crowd that the Bobcats would ever see in Charlotte. Had spectacular seats. They only practiced for 50 minutes...shooting around, kidding around a little. Injured Frazier probably shot about 30 times from seating on the bench before actually making the basket. It was cute tho. That was my first time at the Bobcats Arena...it's very nice, but really small to be hosting the NCAA. Sweet 16 beings tomorrow...which I'm definetly anticipating. Heard Washington State's not that bad, but I'm sure we've got it in the bag.

Speaking of Sweet 16....went to a pretty cool movie premiere tonight for 21.

Surprisingly very good. I treated my roommates and friends to tickets and seats in the media section with me. We felt very VIP. It's based on a true story about a college student who's trying to pay his way to attend Harvard Med School and ends up joining a team that counts cards ( ...blackjack obviously hence the "winner winner chicken dinner"). Very good story. I could watch Ocean's 11 all day....and I think this may be pushing it for a tie. Laurence Fishburne plays a meanie, but he does it well. Everytime I see Laurence Fishburne, I think of that Jay-Z line..."well f*ck it let the 'fish-burn...., red or green pill, you live or you learn"

anyways.

I went to Vegas ancient years ago...back when I was like 14. I'd love to go back one day and this movie surely made me think about making the trip soon. The most exciting part of my trip then was seeing Mariah Carey in concert. Humph lol. Story made you think alot. Definetly worth your $8. I'd give it an A-

okay. I think I'm about done here. very tired. not looking forward to class at 8 am. sweet dreams.

just wondering.

2008-03-25T21:02:00.001-04:00

I always wondered, why does lisp have a "s" in it?

that hurts my feelings.

76 in

2008-03-24T15:47:00.007-04:00

Today is March 24. Know what that means? We're days away from April.

Said Goodbye to Raleigh/Garner yesterday. Won't be seeing them for a while.

Really bummed about Corinne Bailey Rae's husband dying. Now we'll never get new music. It's almost been 2 years! But definetly prayed for her last night.

Felt good about my test this morning.

But bombed my math test last week. O well. Next time will be better.

Saw "Meet the Browns" Pretty okay...TP could have done a FAR better ending. I almost gagged.

Did you have class today? They cheated us here in Charlotte. No one has class Friday, so of course that's the day they picked for the "holiday," rather than Monday.

Been listening to lots of Donny Hathaway, which is quite amazing. Wish he could have stayed a little longer.

Anticipated getting some crab roll for lunch today, but they weren't making any sushi! And you have to be a fool to eat pre-packaged sushi on a Monday.

In case you didn't see the last two Carolina games...Carolina is the TRUTH, and they are going alll the way. (113-74 AND 108-77...seriously?)

miss my friends. alot.

we're 76 days in 2008. 289 to go.

and this isn't me being random, just para-sentencing.

Hello Spring.

2008-03-23T14:05:00.003-04:00

I'm pretty sure a new season started this week. I thought spring started Friday, but my sister corrected me and told me it actually started on the 20th. I don't know, I thought my calender said the 21st.
Regardless, its a new season.

As corny as it sounds...I can definetly relate to Mother Earth because it seems as if I'm entering a new season. Its safe to say that I'm currently or have been experiencing a transition in my life. Over the past few months, a myriad of things have occured in my life. Health, family, relationships, school...all of it. Not here to whine or complain because things in my world have been going very well and I'd hate for anything to change.It seems as 2008 is going to be a good year. I can't believe we're almost 4 months in. Its crazy. I started the year off in a new atmosphere. New dorm/suitemates because my previous situation was just toxic. I remember many nights crying my eyes out, or starring at the clock and ceiling for hours staright. I have very few good memories in 128C. But, thank God I'm now in a much more positive environment which has definetly been a blessing.

College is definitely an experience. Everyone I run into his preparing to start college I always tell them 'you gotta be in the right mind to be in college. ' Don't know what you think, but I believe its very true. People are crazy, and at the vulnerable age of 18 it seems like sane people sometimes just flock to crazy, idiotic people.

I have definetly learned the value of friendship or lack there of. I think I can count people I would call my friends at Charlotte on one hand and still have fingers left over. Its not that I haven't had time to meet people, I've meet quite a few but....just can't give time and energy and my fabulous friendship to anyone who could care less. I'ts life. I've learned a lot. I see my 6 beautiful girls from home together prob once every two months. And at this point in my life, it satisfies me. Hurts to say bye, but I know those girls will have my back to the end, and they're always a phone call or BB message away :)

At one point this semester, my two best friends didn't want to have anything to do with me...for a month. No contact no nothing. It felt like hell. Things are still unstable with one but the other seems to be on track to be better than before. Guess it makes you appreciate relationships more. Good ones, at least.

Scary to realize people you think would always be there for you, won't. Never thought it would happen to me. Its been quite a few months since an argument with a friend, who has since has given me the very cold shoulder. Zero contact. As stated earlier many times, lifes too short...especially to hold grudges. I just continue to do my best to pump positive energy into this world, just pray about it. That usually helps. The whole situation is just very weird...

The most profound thing I've learned about is my parents. I love them to death, and that's an understatement. Parents are people. That's one thing I've learned since I've been in college. My parents just make me really upset sometimes. I guess people will never meet up to your expectations, especially those you really care about and love, but it hurts when your parents don't. Long story in short, I've been preparing to transfer to another college next year that is a PERFECT fit for my academic goals. My parents, don't agree, and at one point decided I wouldn't be going even if I was accepted. That hurt. They claimed I need to stay another year in Charlotte, I'm doing good here and my new school is more expensive, and something about me having a social life (whhha? Yea right. ) Like my parents really care about me having a social life. I guess everyone is entitled to make mistakes but sometimes I look at my parents and really say, "seriously?!" I really don't agree with some of the things my parents do nowadays but I know it could be alot worse.

I could probably go on and on talking about the things in the past year that have bothered me the most and those that didn't even phase me.

When I started this blog, only 4 people read it. That I knew of at least...I'm beginning to think its a little bit more than the original 4, actually probabaly minus one of those...reading lately lol. I know sometimes I write some crazy stuff up here but, I've always found it easier to write what I'm feeling or thinking...at least in certain sitations.

My 19th birthday is quickly approaching and despite all the crazy, mind-boggling, heart-aching things I've seen and experienced in the last few years, I just continue to be grateful.

"hurts me to see you feel this way
but it won't be always
don't know you know everything's got to change?
...don't you know, patience is a virtue
life is a waiting game
peace must be nurtured"
seasons change.corinne bailey rae

mmmm

2008-03-22T10:50:00.001-04:00

didn't do it.

post coming later.

do i really want to do this?

2008-03-21T18:10:00.001-04:00

"life is too short to hold grudges"

....that's what you said, right?

Today, I'm gonna take a deep breath. And go for it.

ello.

2008-03-19T19:59:00.003-04:00

hello blogger world.

this is adrianne.

it's wednesday. which means i'm 3/4 through my week. There's no class on Friday, which means nothing to me because I don't have any classes on Fridays.

It's Easter weekend this weekend. I know I should go home and spend it with my parents.

I tried to go to church last week, but my car ran out of gas. Long story.

It was quite a scene with me in heels/church clothes trying to put gas in a gas can, then my car.

I'm probably gonna go home anyways. No offense to my parents, but I really don't want to.

I had to tell someone that.

I've been home too much, and in plus I have a test on Monday.

on this:

fun.

Good note: Anderson Cooper is going to be broadcasting live from my school tonight. Barack was in Charlotte today.

I like him alot...I'd try to holla if he wasn't gay. 10 PM eastern time on CNN. Maybe you'll see me.

hugs and kisses.and sweet dreams. and heavenly sleep. to you.

precious

2008-03-17T16:25:00.006-04:00

How can this not make your day?

The two little ones are my cousins Ryan, 3 and Makayla, almost15 months. Ryan is very sick, but thank God today she finally gets to go home after spending over a month in the hospital.

I put this pick on my laptop background to remind me of how gorgeous they both are, to continue to pray for Ryan's health and just remember to have undying faith and hope like a child.

I spent a wonderful weekend with my family. Despite a little bit of drama going around in the McNeill realm, I can't complain much. Plus, today is St. Patrick's Day, so I should celebrate my family. I'm supposed to be Irish. At least I think so :)

But regardless...for those who know and even don't know her circumstances continue to pray for Ryan and just be nice. It makes the world a better place.

isn't it blue-tiful?

2008-03-16T23:01:00.004-04:00

How about them Heels?!

Seventeenth ACC Championship

Number 1 Seed in NCAA Tourney

East Top Seed

loves it.

have a great week.

ides of march.

2008-03-15T15:00:00.002-04:00

Today is March 15th.

The Ides of March.

and still, who would have thought?

In case you didn't know...

forever moves alot faster than you think.

no extensions on spring break.

2008-03-13T21:13:00.004-04:00

Made it home...again.

I pulled into Raleigh tonight and didn't really feel like I ever left.

Stopped in Elon today to see my bestest. Love her much. So happy things are back to normal. Jesus answers prayers lol

If my parents could spare me $66,000 in the next three years, I would send in my application to transfer tonight.

All my friends who weren't on spring break last week are home this week. So I'm trying to tell myself this is NOT my spring break. I came home to visit with family....and that's it. So minimum social outings. There are no extensions on spring break.

It's been hell adjusting to this time change and not going to bed until 1 or so, then back to school schedule...and then getting up for class. Can't do it this weekend...uh uh.

And plus...I have lots of work to do, including math homework due tonight at 11:30. Too bad I left my graphing calc in Charlotte...

Speaking of Charlotte it was almost 75 degrees today! The white girls are going ccccrazy. It was warm though, I'm not gonna front.

Spring starts in officially 8 days. Right?

thanks sis.

2008-03-11T11:12:00.008-04:00

Last night I woke out of my sleep mumbling the words in my head to this new artist my super cool sister put me on. That means it's probably a hit in Adrianne's head. I mean the album is called "For Lovers, Dreamers & Me." Her name is Alice Smith. I think she's pretty hot...and I think her album cover is very neat. I realized I have a big influences on my friend's music choices, so I figured I might try and put them on this. My favorite songs on the CD are "Dream," "Woodstock" and probably "Secrets." I've been listening to the CD for the past few days.

Alice Smith. Love the look. Makes me realize how ready I am for summer.

Cool Album cover.

As far as other music kinda random, but according to my iTunes, these are my top 10 played songs. I beg to differ, but I guess numbers don't lie.

1. Addicted- Amy Winehouse

2. Another Rainy Day- Corinne Bailey Rae

3. Since I've Been Lovin' You- Corinne Bailey Rae

4. F*ck Me Pumps- Amy Winehouse

5. This is What I Call Her - Lil' Wayne

6. Emeralidine- Corinne Bailey Rae

7. The Real Thing- Jill Scott

8. Just Friends- Amy Winehouse

9. Venus as a Boy - Corinne Bailey Rae

10. I Think It's Better- Jill Scott

hmm...never would have thought.

see you soon.

What's in your top ten?

back to work.

2008-03-09T21:30:00.003-04:00

Made it back to Charlotte today. I was definitely dreading the drive...but I made it. I planned to stop and pick up a Chai Tea :) but I drove the whole 150+ miles straight. My butt was very numb upon arrival.

My spring break was very wonderful, and I'm kinda sad to see it go. I realized it was so blissful because somehow I completly forgot, or chose to forget about the work I have to do and that's due this week.

It's gonna be a shusy (short+busy) week, I'm heading right back home this weekend to see some special family members who are coming to visit.

Taking a deep breath before the hecticity begins. Thanking God for getting me back safely, and spending a great week (and some) at home, and last few night with my bests friends. I'll post a stolen pic as soon as I can get my hands on one. That's decent.

Can't believe it's only 10 weeks 'til I'm home for good. Kinda wish I could have enjoyed the first long day and late sunset at home...I really can't wait for summer and summer nights.

As always...Have a great week :)

i need some energizer bunnies.

2008-03-07T20:39:00.005-05:00

If I could have anything right now (as in Adrianne's World...not Adrianne is 3 months or 3 years World) I would love a tall Chai Tea Latte with a double shot of vanilla.

For it to be a very NON productive day...it's been a ugh day. But oddly, I realized as I sat in the backseat with my parents, I haven't had an ugh day in a long time, which makes me feel good.

My plan was today was to get up wait for THE magic phone call from my dad today which sets me on my errands which today included going to Angier, then back to the DMV in Raleigh, possibly stopping through at my Dad's job. ( My dad sells cars part time...so when he is his full time job, and I'm home, it suddenly becomes MY priority) In total: about 2 hours of running around, waiting in line and burning gas. I got the phone call (unwrapped my fresh 'do although I really didn't want to because I finally got it done and its rainy cats and hyenas in NC today) right around perfect timing because I just finished watching The View and straining to swallow a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios..somehow I can't get into them anymore. Anyways, I head to the Hondie...and it doesn't start. It pulls the same stunt as the other day, despite the magic jelly and Sam's assistance. Try calling Mom at work, no answer and my Dad...no answer. I sat in my driveway for about 15 minutes trying to get some indication of my car attempting to breath, and nothing worked.

After finally hearing back from my Dad, my options are trying to start my car later on and just driving to Angier without cutting off my car and not coming back. Problem is, I've been running through gas the past few days, (I think I've spent about $75 on gas since I've been home.) and I knew my car was low on gas, so I'd have to get gas with my car on...kinda scares me a little but I'd do it if I have to.

Afternoon passed...I felt like my old middle school days when I would sit at home aaaalllll day watching movies and talking on the phone and ordering pizza. Didn't watch a movie today, or talk on the phone much but I felt like I was locked in a jail cell. Me sitting in the house all day just didn't sit well on my heart, soul, body or conscious. I get grumpy. I got even more upset when after about 2 hours, I figured it was time to try my car again. I go in the garage and open the garage door to see this sitting in my drive way:

Seriously?! I guess this is the car my dad bought at the auction today. Someone had dropped it off. I bypassed my Honda and went straight to the Benzo...I mean, wouldn't you? I knew the keys had to be in there somewhere. This car is the epitome of a bad ass ride. I looked and looked for about 10 minutes, even went inside and came back out. I just wanted it to take it for a little spin :)

I looked like a maniac, and finally found it tucked under the sun visor. Tried to crank the car, wouldn't turn. I presumed the battery was dead. It's been at the auction sitting so, that makes sense. I was really looking forward to putting the pedal to the medal...but that was clearly a sign. I'm having the worst luck with cars it seems? It's okay, one day I'm gonna get used to opening my garage and seeing my Benzie (sorry Honda!)

Turns out...the magic jelly that Sam smothered my battery fuse with was really interrupting the connection. My dad wiped it off and my car started. I could have been running up the road as planned today instead of almost pulling my hair out! And having a ridiculous argument in Subway with my Mom.

My girlfriends are in town for the weekend...so I'm really looking forward to spending time with them before I head back to school Sunday. And my next Chai tea.

Amazingly still...

2008-03-04T19:03:00.003-05:00

I'm really tired. I haven't doing much strenuous work, but something is just making me feel exhausted. Maybe since I slept until past 11 today, that's late for me.

Nevertheless, I did find out that there are still good people in the world.

Part 1:
So, my car has been acting a damn fool. I turn the ignition and nothing comes on, no dashboard lights, no sounds nothing. Then...5 minutes later it starts. I'm pretty sure I briefly mentioned this yesterday, but to be continued...today I really had to get it checked out because I can't be on spring break with no car. That just makes no sense. Thus, I took my Hondie to Advance Auto Parts to get my battery tested because I figured one of two things, 1.my battery was close to dead and 2. my starter/alternator was fried. "Sam" at AAP tested my battery and it was actually very healthy, the connection fuse thing was dirty and corroded so that's why my battery was acting funny. Sam told me they "weren't supposed to do this" but he went inside and rolled out this big utility box and treated my battery to a nice clean up and even put connector protector (a.k.a. magic jelly to me) on the fuse. In all...he only charged me $2.09 for the fix. Can't complain. I said Thank you probably ten times, because I really appreciated it. As I drove off...I thought "there are still good people in the world."

Part 2:
I left the Advance Auto Parts to head to the mall...to get this really cute dressed that I spotted this weekend. I knew I would look up in a few weeks and think, "That dress would look so wonderful on me" so I figured what the heck...go get it. I cruise to the mall, head to the upper level parking deck because I wanted to run in and out the mall and not be tempted to go anywhere else. I park quick...very quick and happen to bump a car as a swung in. It made a very loud sound. Matter of fact, I thought..."I just hit the %$#* outta that car." This has happened one time before. I left the scene and later my dad saw the uh-oh on my bumper and fussed me slam out.
As I was pulling in... I saw this lady walking to the car. Of course, this lady was sent to straight into my life today from Nosey Woman world. I parked beside the car, and got ready to get out and examine the damage. I think for a minute and assess the situation in my head. (Had a little Donnel Jones moment..."Do I leave? Do I stay? Do I go??!)I look up in my rearview and this old hag is already writing down my tags. Great. So, I get out the car and look at the van that I bumped. Basically...all I did was scuff the tire. The Nosey Hag pulls over and is staring at me. I'm like...Woman, I'm going to leave a note (I'm thinking..."wait am i?) And Nosey Hag is just like....well, its up to your conscience. I'm not gonna lie...this lady was of Caucasion Persuasion, so I'm sure she thought I was another stealing and lying and cheating black "girl", you could see it all over her face. I asked her for some paper...she only had napkins, so I went to my car and faked a letter so she would be pleased to see me writing. Whatever, I'm anticipating a phone call from Raleigh Police Department any minute truthfully. I placed a blank napkin under the car's windshield.

Part 3:
As I walk in the mall, I call a friend and ask for their advice. "No comment." Thanks...friend. I try on the dress just in case because I really didn't want to come back to the mall anytime soon anyways. I'm trying on the dress and thinking about the cussing out my dad gave me last time I attempted a hit and run. Buy the dress..exit the mall, whatever. I get to my car and think, "Hmm...did I check out MY car?" No, I didn't. I walk around the front of my precious Hondie and see the front signal dangling out its socket. And...the scuff from the first bump has been amplified times 139804284. So clearly, I got most of the damage. I'm like %#$! it...I'm not leaving a note, the damage wasn't even that bad to the other car. If it had happened to my car, I woulda been like o...that's new. Jammed my light back in and get on the road.
I'm driving...and I keep seeing all these police and people in black from head to toe and I'm thinking that Nosey Hag called the cops on me already. I realize I'm tripping and just keep going.
Then I start thinking...what about the nice guy that helped me today at Advance Auto Parts? He did a good job for me, so maybe I should pay it forward? I should be honest and just leave a real note. What if I just leave the number of this old ho I don't like? What if they really are upset about the scuffed tire?!?! What if I go back to school next week and my parents call me fussing me out asking why the police is calling them?!
I turn around.
Then I think...what if the car isn't even there anymore? (I had driven like...5 miles) I go back and leave a note that is something like

"Minivan Owner, I overturned on my parking job and accidentally bumped your car. I didn't see much damage but, if something comes up please call ( my number here)"

I felt alot better on my way back home. So I amazingly still...there are still nice, honest people in the world.

Part 4:

I couldn't never commit a real crime.

But...honorable mention to Donnel Jones. This song has always been one of my TOP favs...funny how songs become so ironic years later?

my new best friend.

2008-03-03T21:55:00.003-05:00

My Spring break has started surprisingly well. It's definitely spring...the weather here is absolutely beautiful, 72 degrees here. Kinda stinks that my plan to go to the beach was cancelled...indefinietly.

Raleigh has been treating me well. As usual, my parents have been running me around like crazy. Friday I went back and forth from my dad's office three times. If you know my dad...that sounds like the regular.

Today I chauffeured my mom around from her dentist appointment. My mom has to be sedated to go to the dentist...yea, its kinda weird. She can't take the smells or the drilling sounds or all that stuff.

I've been pretty much running up the road for the past 4 days, to places I didn't even want to go. My "Hondie" has been resting for the past month in the half so that's probably why it wouldn't start twice today. My favorite: car trouble.

Regardless....last night was the best night of my life in a lonnnng time.

Jill Scott.

In person...My seats were in the front row immediately beside the stage. So of course, the people behind me got hell. They were boring anyways. They barely sang or danced. I refused to sit down in Jill's presence, would you? She was absolutely amazing. My sister's friend was sitting across the arena from us and asked later, "Did your sister sit down at all during the show?" Her voice is beautiful...she is beautiful, sophisticated and..very nasty. Jill told the audience that the tour was co-sponsored by "Nastiness," which was o so true.

I love Jill Scott and all her music, so I was kinda sad that she didn't sing every song, but I of course that'd be asking too much. I didn't think she was gonna sing Lyzel in E Flat (He loves Me) cause of her divorce...but she put it down, as always.

(o yea..Raheem DeVaugh was good too)

She treated to audience to an exclusive song that was "from her heart." I'm watching TV while I'm typing this(...at my sister's house because my parents are getting on my freakin' nerves) so I know I'm not doing a good job describing this. I feel like no words could do justice. Hearing her music on a CD sounds so weird now. Last night was not my last night with Jill.

Jill Scott is amazing and wonderful and beautiful and ethereal in person, as my sister would say :) that's it. talk about Jill later.

Jill Scott is my friend.

It's March.

2008-03-01T11:59:00.001-05:00

Ribbit Ribbit.

pedal to the medal

2008-02-28T16:23:00.002-05:00

I'm not really driving home but whatever.

It's officially Spring Break, and I'm really anxious to get home.

Really ready to get home.

I think it's gonna be a great break.

Hello...I'm gonna see Jill Scott Sunday!?!?

Whatever happens...my promise to myself is to be a big girl.

"Take a deep breath when the times (is) hard
when I reminisce over you, My God...
...the scent of the room that reminds me of you
a hint of perfume that reminds of you
take a look at the moon it reminds me of you..."
iwantyou.common

ciao.

what's new

2008-02-27T18:01:00.002-05:00

To Editor:
As a faithful reader of the (UNCC's) University Times, I anticipated see what the paper would offer in terms of Black History Month. In the past seven issues, there has been possibly one article. I know UNCC has a rather small African-American population, but there are many organizations that thrive despite the small numbers. Numerous sororities and fraternities are on campus as well as other groups that have an impact on the school. I find it hard to believe that no African-American staff member, or anyone in the school's history had a prominent role in making the school what it is today. I did however see in a previous issue earlier this month that your staff did take time to write: a commemorate, "in memoriam" of a raccoon on campus. In the same issue, a member of your staff bashed the "National Black HIV/AIDS Day" despite the appalling stastics, that she will probably never be able to relate to. Although there were not many, there were programs on campus offered by BSU and other organizations that brought notice to Black History. None of which you covered. In case you thought no one noticed your lack of coverage, it was very apparent.

Response:

It wasn't an intentional slight, by any means. We've had some people quit in recent months and right now I'm working as Viewpoint Editor & News Editor, in addition to EIC. With this and my other job, honestly, a lot of these events on campus just slipped my mind. I do appreciate you taking time out to read our paper and apologize for the offense. Hopefully we've got the problems solved now, so something like this won't happen again. If there is anything that you'd like to see us cover, just shoot me an email and let me know. That's what I'm here for.

whatever. I feel kinda like a punk for submitting it anonymously, but...

Today I am grateful for:

The beautiful sun that awoke me this morning, although I want to live in my dream for about 15 more minutes.
Finally having roommates who actually care and notice my presence.
Knowing that I have warm, comfortable house to go to very soon.
My newly acquired ability to stop worrying so much.
Algebra's new CD, "Purpose." As far as Erykah's "New Amerykah"...i'm trying.
Having the pre-sale code for Kanye West tickets.
Advil to cure this head-rattling headache I'm nursing.

Yes, We Can.

2008-02-25T23:29:00.003-05:00

Barack on the photo:

"The notion that they would try to use this to imply in some way that I'm foreign, I think is, you know, unfortunate," Obama said. "These are the kinds of political tricks and silliness you start seeing at the end of campaigns."

Damn. Go ahead and start the bus Hillary. Head back to Harlem with your hubbie where ya'll rigged all the votes.