new post on e-hug.

I just did a short and interesting post http://www.ehugmag.com/. I also just finished editing many of the articles submitted by some of the writers, so we'll be populating the site real soon with them. New sections such as "Back to Basics", "World Travel" and "Food Recipes" amongst others, will also be added. It's looking good.



Anyway, here's a blurb from my post:

Check it out. It's in the Sex/Relationships tab.

grateful.

Thanks for all the birthday wishes. I appreciated all the comments, 12am phonecalls, bbms, textes, emails, kisses - all of it. I had a great time and surprises all week.

Contrary to what others say, I do not think my celebrations were as grand as some people I know, however I loved every bit of it and did not want to do anything huge, I just wanted to spend time with some of the most important people in my life - and I did.

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

Last Tuesday, I stayed at the W Hotel in NYC. If anyone knows about the W Hotel, they know it is nothing but iconic and innovative luxury. That was a total surprise because the whole way there, I kept asking where we were headed. I fell in love with the 18th floor room. Like a kid, I ran and jumped on the bed and buried myself in the silk lilac sheets that adorned the King size bed. We started the day off just right...

We had a great brunch in the W Hotel. Then I hit Silky Day Spa, a few blocks away from the hotel, for a few services. I tried to take some pics but it was so dark in there, they didn't come out clear. I could've taken pics from their site, but I wanted live pics. The atmosphere was so serene and zen-like, I was in a trance the entire time there.

Later on that evening, we went to this Spanish cuisine restaurant located in midtown east. Stuffed my face, then had some shots. Of course I was totally surprised because as we were leaving, or so I thought, I was presented with a cake (pic below). I know people are probably wondering why I'd be surprised, things like this happen right? Right. But if you know him, like I know him, you'd understand.

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

As if my birthday wasn't over, my favorite girls here at work surprised me - again. Adina comes to my desk, like I sooo need to tell you something. Which is normal. We take coffee/tea breaks all the time, so I was like cool. I walk into this room and see a cake and the girls. Love you girls, for real.

Saturday, March 7th, 2009
I had so much planned for the weekend, but seeing as how fulfilling Tuesday was, I cut back on some plans, especially since not everyone was available - so I opted for a good ole party which was at BB Kings in Times Square. As always, Showcase/Empire parties are donned celeb central - Jadakiss stopped by and performed. I got a bit too wasted so I only posted one of my pre-shitfaced pics. Yes, the pic is cropped - there some other drunks in it, and I'm not letting my girls look crazy on the www.

All in all - the party was bananas. A few people can attest to that. Here's a few more flicks before the party got too crazy.

Sunday March 8th, 2009

I was trying hard to remember the last half of my night. Smh. I had the craziest hangover and finally around 6pm, I decided to meet up with my BFF and enjoy the nice day before it ended. We met up, went to this Haitian restaurant with my daughter and stuffed our faces. I felt soo much better. Here's the funny - as we are leaving the restaurant, the music suddenly gets REALLY loud and the song Happy Birthday comes on, lights go off and out comes yet another surprise cake. I love her!

I'll post a few pics on some gifts I got and gave myself in a bit.

for real.

Beyoncé - New Music - More Music Videos

hand for you.

ilovethissong.

sorry stress: access denied.

So, I woke up rather lackluster this morning. Not sure why since I had somewhat of a great day off from work yesterday and got to end my night restfully. Brain overload? Maybe. After all, I do have a mile high list of things at work to be done (as always), a couple overdue articles to write, mother-daughter activities to plan, phone calls to make just to say “hey”, and birthday plans to finalize, amongst other things. Sometimes there's just not enough time in the day. My mind is constantly running but lately, I noticed I’ve been initiating long-winded incoherent talks about nothing in particular, leaving his only response to be “huh?”.

-shrugs-

Anyhow, during lunch, I decided to get a last minute manicure. I fell asleep and by the time I woke up, my nails were done and dry. I don’t know how that happened, but it did. Manicures don’t take long, but I sure as hell felt like I was sleeping forever. When that finished, I decided that I needed a massage. I looked at clock and thought against it for a second, but f-it. I didn’t care that it was 11 past 2 and my lunch should’ve been over, since I headed out earlier than normal to run a few errands. I needed it. There was so much tension in my back, the massage was almost uncomfortable – well the first half at least. She loosened me up and then tranquility kicked in. I feel great and so stress relieved. Didn't think that could happen in a mere 12 minutes. On the other hand, I feel like I cheated because I will be doing the spa/sauna thing next Tuesday on my birthday as well. Only difference is, it’ll be a full treatment and way longer than 12 minutes. =)

P. S. I totally fell in love with this new shade by O.P.I. I used today. Spring on my mind already.

I’m so over this winter shit.

bombay sapphire on the rocks, please.

So, I [guest] bartended yesterday at Fashion 40 in NYC. First time - no experience whatsoever, besides my Tuesday night mini-lessons - and I must admit, it's quite fun. Definitely gotta thank Steve for letting me use his establishment for my trials and errors until my classes have concluded.

Wanting to bartend really came out of the blue for me. It didn't cross my mind until about 2 weeks ago. After that, I signed up for the 5 classes at Columbia and have been attending every Wednesday. I figured since I'm looking for a part-time gig making some extra cash, I should find something that I would enjoy doing and have fun while doing it.

Anywho, thank you guys for coming out - I really appreciated it and the tips! =)

PS - I'll probably be there Tuesday's and Thursdays afterwork for the next coming weeks. Feel free to come through.

i'm curious.

So, I had a little accident on Sunday. I have a can opener that I need to retire - badly. Whenever I do need to use it, I'll usually ask "him" to open whatever it is just so I can avoid getting hurt. Recently, I watched him as he finished opening a can with a knife. Anyway, my daughter likes to eat corn - a lot. She asked me to give her some. I get the can, start opening it, when it's halfway open, I proceed to act as if I'm him and lift the lid with a knife...

Next thing I knew my wrist was cut deep and I'm bleeding, screaming and running to him. So yeah, I guess it didn't pay to act like superwoman.

Anyway, I was in Duane Reade yesterday trying to buy a pack of band-aids. When in the hell did there become over 50 different types of band-aids? It literally took me about 35 minutes trying to figure out which pack to buy. Like I stood there looking left to right, right to left... amazed. They have all types. I'm probably late but they even have band-aids infused with bacitracin ointment? Wow. So as I'm standing there looking at the various choices... an employee comes over to me and asks if I need help. So I say "Not really... I'm just trying to get some band-aids". He continues "Well what kind do you prefer?" Then attempts to start explaining to me that there are different kinds and choosing the right one is essential...WTF, it's only band-aids... not stock options.

I grabbed a pack, cashed out and left. What ever happened to there being one, two - maybe three different types of any one item?

P.S. - my daughter has apologized and vowed to never ever eat corn again since it cut Mommy's wrist...

the big 25...

... is exactly a month away from today and my plans have not yet been finalized.

I mean it won't fluctuate by much. I have two major ideas in mind and activities already set for each ... only difference is that I will either be in NYC or on the West Coast vacaying with my "friend". If I do go on a mini vacation, I will still set up weekend activities in NYC so I can celebrate with my friends and do all that I have in mind. I plan to stay in a hotel that entire weekend with or without visitors -- only constant visitor will be Sir Grand Marnier ... ha.

Eh, either way, I'll have fun.

Gotta make a decision asap.

Countdown has officially begun ... yes, a month away.

red hot chili peppers.

even though I don't feel like this all the time...I

love this song.

wednesday night funny.

I go to my Mother's house to pick my daughter up and she has a couple urgent things to tell me. It goes something like this:

Her: Mommy, Mommy... I won the spelling bee in school today!

Me: Did you?! Yay ... I'm proud of you boobie =]

Her: Yep, I did. So Mommy, since I won the spelling bee, can I get a Hannah Montana tattoo with a guitar and words around the guitar that says Hannah Montana Rocks??? Please Mommy?

Me: :-0

She's 5. Kids say the craziest things.

That's all folks.

P.S. - Interview went well. He is super, super cool. One of my best "newbie" interviews to date, not better than Hurricane Chris though. That boy was a complete fool, but I love it when they are laid back, funny and humble. Check him out on MySpace.

laws of attraction.

Your words or way of thinking can either work for you or against you. Words have a creative power, believe it or not. Listen to what you’re saying about yourself or your situation today, it'll determine a lot about you and what you think of yourself.

Brook had an entry on her blog relating to this topic a couple weeks ago. I agree with her perspective too. Yeah, I'm a realist when I need to be and yeah the universe talk sounds a bit crazy, especially when you're in the situation she was in (trying to get her car window fixed -- so clearly "meditating and channeling stars" would not have fixed her window, lol) but when it comes to other situations and life as a whole... the laws of attraction have lots of truth to them. You keep talking negative shit, then negative shit will continue to occur. Your thoughts dictate your life.

Think positive. Act as if you already have what it is you desire. Open your mind. I'm sure many of you have read The Secret. It's not even about that though, it's beyond that.

Ok, my metaphysics moment has concluded. Anywho, later this evening, I have an interview with this new R&B artist on Universal for this online music publication my friend runs. No, this is not "the" interview that I am excited about, that one hasn't happened yet. But this one is cool too. As long as I get to meet new people, talk to them, talk to their people (i.e. PR reps, managers, etc), and transcribe, I'm happy. Writing makes me happy. I'm not as prepared as I should be though. I have most of my questions ready, but my tape recorder went missing, and I haven't even listened to this dudes new single yet... smh. I did read his bio though, so I know enough to get me by. I'll shape up by the time I meet with him.

I'll post or link the article when it's published.

P.

the haitians.

you don't need to be in a club to have a good time.

see you girls later..

true.

Seeing this Club Monaco email blast in my inbox put a slight smile on my face and prompted me to check out their 2009 lookbook. However, the words that accompanied the image stood out more than the images themselves - ok maybe not - but still...transitions have been in full effect.

cuz i'm from new york...

Here's a pic from the Jeezy party @ BB Kings Saturday night I told ya'll about....
Hope you had fun momma ... now you can go back to London and show 'em how we party in NYC!

the epiphany...

Since there are approximately 4 different meanings of the word, I decided to specify which one I was referring to.

*epiphany: a sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something, usually initiated by some simple, homely, or commonplace occurrence or experience.

*****

Ever had one of these...?

There are times when you know you got something good, but then there's always that one day you wake up and you realize how good that thing really is... whatever it may be.

Next week this time we'll be 2 days into '09 ... this couldn't have come at a better time.

I hope everyone had a great Christmas.

kisses for georgia.

While you're sitting at your desk tomorrow hardly working, haha... you're gonna log on to http://www.cmxiv.blogspot.com/ as you faithfully do, and see this post. You'll probably come to my house and curse me out when you get off work for posting this drunken picture of you, but do I care? No...

Thank you for all your help in fixing up Kianah's room... funny how 5 years ago during the blackout, you took me to the hospital, and watched me in pain as she made her entrance into this crazy world ... now we're changing her room decor from Dora to Hannah.

Kisses for you! I love you!

"The world would be so lonely, in sunny hours or gray. Without the gift of friendship, to help us every day."
- Hilda Brett Farr

i'm off...

... to my company's Holiday Party .... let's see how many fools act a fool tonight, like every other year. I swear Corporate America workers are some of theee biggest drunks... especially in the insurance industry... but hey, these broker's drive us to drink most times.

Anyway, I'm embracing my chic-ness today... donned in a cream - office appropriate - part viscose, part nylon, part spandex - fitted Club Monaco dress [Rose you'd love this dress boo...] with some nice heels and my Rihanna-esque cut nice and sleek... chandelier earrings that are just right and a little bit of MAC lip gloss... well lipgelee really...lol. Yeah, I'm feelin' myself ... I don't usually toot my own horn but hey, we are in an era of CHANGE [Obama '08] so I'll take advantage... haha

By the time I get home, I may be too tipsy to post anything else or reply to any postings but then again I am funnier than usual when I'm tipsy soo ... who knows. Wait - I do have a 5 year old to tend to when I get in, so I'll probably need to sober up. I think she laughs at me when I'm under the influence...smh.

Have a good evening people..

Pieces ['03 blackout]

*based on true events*

The afternoon of August 14th, 2003

The phone at my desk rings. "Good Afternoon, Claims Department, Peggy speaking!" I said, trying to sound like I actually liked my job. The voice on the other end happened to be my mother. "Oh, hey Mommy... what's up?"

"Peg cherie, you have to leave work now ... the lights just went off at my job, please leave work now." My mother says in a barely audible voice. She worked down the block from me, so typically when something happened near her job, it happened near mine as well.

"What!? Lights out?? Mom, relax please. You're always exaggerating!" While talking to my mom, I was cleaning up my desk, preparing for my last day at work before maternity leave. The minute our conversation concluded, the lights went out on my floor.

"What the hell is going on?!" I shouted. Just great. Here I am, 19 years old, 8 months pregnant, and excited as hell that as of August 15th, 2003 I'd be on maternity leave and wouldn't have to deal with Insurance for a few months. Then this bullshit happens. There's always some problems working downtown Manhattan. First 9/11, now this, whatever it is.

My supervisor runs to my desk and tells me we need to hurry and leave, there's been a Blackout. "There's been a what?!? Ok, Grover, I need to use the bathroom...now." My nervousness sent a quick signal to my bladder, indicating that it needed to be emptied [couldn't hold my urine for shit, I'm sure other pregos and mothers can relate]. "Well, hurry up. Have someone hold the door open for you, but hurry," he said. So that's what I did. My co-worker, Beatrice, held the door for me while I used the bathroom in complete darkness.

As I began wobbling towards the elevator, another co-worker stops me. "Pegs, where you going? The elevators aren't working, duh! We gotta take the stairs, girl, come on!" I look at her and say, "I'm sorry, what? I soooo can't do that, do you not see this belly??? Do you not know what floor we're on???" All of a sudden, they started coming down, slowly. Tears. A mixture of fear, uncertainty and pain, amongst other things. Yes, pain, I started cramping badly.

I headed to the staircase and proceeded to go down the stairs. Taking it step by step, slowly, I wondered if I would make it down. By the time I reached the 21st floor, the pain in my lower abdomen was beyond excruciating, but I sucked it up and continued. By the 13th floor, I was being carried down by two male co-workers. "Ya'll better not drop me", I said to them in a nasty tone. By this point, I was beyond pissed.

I made it downstairs in one piece and as I'm exiting the building, my co-workers and I see my Mother running towards me [she's very dramatic] with tons of Century 21 shopping bags [those who know Sandra, knows she lives there, lol] screaming [as usual]. She says, "Peg, I'm gonna walk the Brooklyn Bridge but you gotta go to the hospital, NOW!".

"For what? I'm good, Ma, I'll walk the Bridge with you, trust me I'm fiiiine." I said [yeah right, lol].

"Are you crazy! You're gonna have the baby!" [How she knew, I don't know, but they say Mothers always know, right?]. Amidst police cars flying down Water Street, not caring about a girl in labor denial, my mother was able to flag down a guy in a Benz. "Take my daughter to Brooklyn, please, help her, she's gonna have this baby!" she says.

He hesitated, then said to my mother, "Where in Brooklyn? Forget it, just hop in, I'll make sure she's okay." He turned to me and introduced himself as Andre. As the car pulled off, I looked back at my Mom sadly waving goodbye to me. That's when the tears really came down.

To Be Continued.

Oh ... There She Is.

Ok, people ... I'm back. What? Huh? Ohhhhhh ... yeah, I did ... I had to take it. It was much needed.

Sometimes you just gotta take a break from your daily hustles, right? So yeah! That's what I did. As much as I love to write, I took a break from blogging. But now I'm here. Unlike last time, I'm not making any promises [because I hate breaking them], so I'm just gonna do my best to keep you entertained. It may not be daily and it may not be as often as before ... [hello... I do have a life!] but I'll give you guys enough to keep you right where I need you ... HERE....lol.

Ok so, this is somewhat of a transitional posting. I'm gonna be switching up the content of this blog just a bit. I even changed the blogspot address [see address bar above]. It's more personal and the fact that barely anyone knows what it means makes it that much more meaningful to me.

I'll be writing about whatever interests me but some [only some] of my postings will be a bit more on a personal level [don't get too excited - gotta leave something to the imagination, right!? ]. But trust me, you'll see where it differs. You might not agree with everything I say or you might know exactly what I'm talking about, either way --

hate it or love it ... you'll hear it.

Suggestions? Leave a comment.

Ok.. I know it's not Friday yet, but here's some drinks from me to you ... enjoy

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