We all have opinions. We’re either tweeting, facebooking, blogging, and of course going back to the original source of giving our opinion; opening our fat traps to give our two cents  on every issue to anyone that will listen. Why are we so obsessed with telling everyone, everything all the time?

Narcissistic Much?

My motto this year is,  It’s Time. Anyone that knows me knows that I’m a procrastinator. I have to stop dreaming and start making my dreams come true. First up is my young adult novel, I’m Changing.

I'm Changing

I’m Changing is loosely based on my experiences as a middle school teacher, not to mention my real life experiences as a growing girl. This year I will be a published author. Next up making this blog better and toning up these thighs!

Many ladies will get up and sing the hell out of a Beyonce song.  Diva, I’m a Survivor, Independent Women, Bills, Bills, Bills, and we lose our minds waving our left hand up on Single Ladies. We tilt our head just like Bey in the video too don’t we? It feels good to know that we worked hard and we have the accolades to show for, but what do those accolades truly mean when you don’t have no one to share it with?

Each day each day I play the role

Of someone always in control

But at night I come home and turn the key

There’s nobody there, no one cares for me

Oh what’s the sense of trying hard to find your dreams

Without someone to share it with

Tell me what does it mean- Run to You  Whitney Houston

If I hear one more statistic on the lack of good men especially in Atlanta I’m gonna scream. Yada, yada, yada leave it up to statistics I’m gonna be alone for the rest of my life.

Anyway do we really love being independent? Do we really love the title of being a strong woman?

How many ladies in the house

How many ladies in the house without a spouse-Kanye West  I Wonder

I am a huge Kelis fan! So when I found this sweet gem entitled,No Security. Kelis is actually featured on this track by the Crookers, but of course this track is all hers.

O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant

When it comes to your family the tune goes a little something like this:

O come all ye drama, ‘specially from your mamma

Arguing is pointless, you’ll never see eye to eye. Violence is not really your thing, but you do have those violent thoughts. All those scenarios in your head of you “handling the situation.”

You’re at your breaking point. You let the snide comments go on & on. I mean all of them-the insensitive, rude, smart ass remarks. Let that person say one more thing, just one more thing! You’re breathing hard just thinking about it. You’re really stressing out. It’s not like you haven’t voiced your opinion before, but to them your opinion doesn’t count.

Your remedy: Tylenol, Advil, Patron, and that just-in-case stash of weed.

If this sounds like you then take a deep, deep breath. Now exhale, not inhale, not yet anyway. Keep breathing in and out until you’re calm (but if those trees help, then…). Holidays are supposed to be a time for family and friends, you’re supposed to have a good time and enjoy food. The reality is it’s not that simple for a lot of folks. Holidays can actually be the most dreaded time of the year especially if you’re dealing with drama. Holidays can also be a rough time for those that are afraid to speak. Read the rest of this entry »