Archive for June, 2009

Last Saturday morning (a lovely day); the Men’s Fellowship at my Church hosted a prayer breakfast; the décor was gorgeous; the food look absolutely scrumptious, made me wish I had a bigger mouth; my husband played the sax (song- “Nothing but the love of Jesus”); we prayed for the youth, we prayed for leadership, we prayed for our community; we prayed for our Church and so much more.

We also had a speaker from another church who spoke a message which he entitled “It Pays to Pray.” He used the word “HAT,” as an illustration of his message; pray is your protection and covering; just as a hat covers and protects your head; and the word “HAT’’ also stood for; when you pray; “God hears you; God answers you; and you will have a miraculous testimony.” We also sang beautiful songs like “Blessed Assurance,” “Count Your Blessings” and others. I think the lyrics of the song “Count your Blessings” are so simple yet so true and these words shouldn’t be forgotten when times are tough. Please take in these lyrics with me:

Count Your Blessings

1. When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.
o Refrain:
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
*Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.
[*And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.]

2. Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will keep singing as the days go by.

3. When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings—wealth can never buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.

4. So, amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.

What a lovely morning it was.

I love the arts in all its forms; this includes dancing; I love dance movies; dance t.v and dancing at home in front my mirror (even though I haven’t done that in so long-but I really need to).

            So I finally set Fox reality dance show; “ So, you think you can dance,” to record on my DVR last week; picking up from the Top 18 dancers; I am not into all that audition stuff; I missed the first performance show; how I missed that; I don’t know; anyway….. I took mental notes for my blog; so I could share Youtube (I love Youtube) videos of my some of my favorite dances or dancers; but unfortunately this time around they weren’t really any.

So, You Think You Can Dance, Top 18 Reviews

           

However; of course, some dances did stand out more than others; for instance; I thought Asuka (Kondoh) and Vitolio (Jeune)’s Waltz was really beautiful and emotionally caressing and the absolutely riveting Enya music playing in the background, certainly did not hurt the routine either; it was sweet how that dance moved judge Mary Murphy to tears. Karla (Garcia) and Jonathan (Platero)’s dance choreographed by Canadian choreographer Stacy Tookey was also very pretty.

Melissa and Ade’s Sonja Tayeh (a real unique individual) Jazz routine was a real attention-grabbing physically challenged routine; it rocked and it made me desire to get up and dance; according to Judge and Choreographer Lil’C, “That was bucc.”

Brandon and Janette’s Disco was really fast paste and I thought it was a cool routine; don’t cha yah wish you could dance like that, don’t cha? I do, I do; maybe someday.

I thought Shane Sparks’ choreography ideas were cool and would have been highly recieved if the dancers were able to really pull them off; however; I didn’t think Ashley; who partnered with Kupono; wasn’t bad at all, maybe as a routine and as a team they didn’t work; but I thought she really shake those Hips and I was disappointed she got sent home so soon; I wanted to see more of her, I also think she is really pretty (looks a little like Rachel Leigh Cook to me); too bad. Maybe somebody will leave the show and they’ll bring her back for a second try; I think it was her solo routine (lack of content) that did her in; and somehow; I knew Max would have been the one (male) to go;  he was not only competing against dancing skills but personalities as well. His personality did not have a powerful presence to me; i just don’t think he stood a chance.

Asuka and Vitolio Waltz-Choreographed by Louis Van Amstel

Melissa and Ade Jazz- Choreography by Sonja Tayeh

Fame (the original)

 In preparation for the big screen premiere of “Fame” remake, September 25^th; I decided to watch the original; yes, that would be my first time seeing it. I assumed Debbie Allen had a bigger role in this film; nevertheless this movie was very entertaining, at times funny, at times sweet but it really felt incomplete to me in the end; after following a synopsis of the main character’s lives over a four-year span during their time at this Liberal Arts school in New York; I expected a close to their stories; a glimpse of their futures after graduation; this ending felt unfinished and unsatisfactory; even the graduation scene did not appease me for my time; not a single story had an ending; no questions answered; no resolutions; nothing but an incomplete story. I hope the remake does a better job of giving us something take with us; other than an awesome soundtrack and temporary entertainment of dance, music and song.

 

Footloose Remake

In other dancing news; Dancing with the Stars Pro Julianne Hough was offered the lead in another upcoming musical/dance remake “Footloose,” set to come out in 2010, alongside Chase Crawford (a role that was originally offered to High School Musical star Zac Efron); after (so I heard) auditioning against more experienced actresses like Hayden Panetierre and Amanda Bynes. You, go, girl. When I initially heard who was auditioning for the part and I really hoped Julianne would be the one to get it, I think she’ll be great in the part, she is brand spanking new in that part of the Biz, which is always exciting; she is a great dancer and singer, she is beautiful; this will be totally awesome for her career and I am looking forward to seeing this film in 2010,; if God spares my life.

Dancing with Stars- Season Eight- Top Three

 Speaking of Dancing with the Stars; here are some updates of what’s next on the agenda for Season Eight contenders and pro-dancers.

Apparently; 17-year-old Gymnast Shawn Johnson; Season Eight Champion is mulling over taking the lead role in a kid’s flick; that’s all I know; oh and the Disco Ball Trophy is or was in the repair shop; apparently it got broken during a shipment from New York.

            First runner-up and hot French actor from the “Sex and the City” movie Gilles Marini gets naughty on t.v series Nip/Tuck as somebody’s (Erica) sexy younger bad-boy husband.

            Second runner-up Melissa Rycroft is apparently joining the cast of “Good Morning, America;” serving as a special contributor (for now) delivering uplifting, summer-type pieces (tvguide.com). Somebody (God) must be really looking out for this girl and her future. She may have stumbled on an accidental career, unlike Deanna Pappas, who in my opinion wants it bad. I am happy for her and very proud. Go, Melissa, go; I am looking forward to seeing you on GMA and I promise I’ll watch.

           In other news (not that I care); Pro-Dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy a.k.a “the bad boy of ballroom” will be one of the celebrities on new reality series “The Superstars.” Speaking of Maksim; he and his fiancé Karina Smirnoff (who have been dating for about a year) have landed their own reality series; another one of those “come watch my dramatic life as I prepare for my wedding and advance my career” reality shows; so how long do you think this marriage is going to last? (in my opinion, not long at all) Anyway, I am really not a fan of either dancers, so I probably won’t watch. Will you?

 Phew; I have finally finished this post for now, thought the end would never come. It took half my day but I’m finally done, please don’t make this post be in vain, if you read this, drop me a line, it’ll make my day and I would appreciate it very much. Talk to you soon. Get up and dance.

 

Holla! TishTishBaby!

Some info gathered from www.buddytv.com .

 

 

It’s a brand new beautiful morning. Let’s celebrate. If you are wondering what is there to celebrate; then now is the time to reevaluate your thinking. There is always something to celebrate if you close your “real-world” eyes and open your “God” eyes.

Good! Now take a deep breathe and inhale life. Now what do you see? Do you see that you have a computer, from which you can read this post? Do you see that you have a home and bed to call your own? Do you see you have food in your kitchen and so much more wonderful blessings to be thankful for? Have you looked outside today? Look at the beautiful earth created just for us. Thank God, he doesn’t charge us rent to simply go outside and inhale clean air or for the trees, the flowers, the bird’s natural melody and all else nature has to offer.

            Thank God, some things, the best things in life are really free, so please enjoy life today.

Today I celebrate. I celebrate  life; I celebrate my husband; I celebrate my daughter; I celebrate my home and I celebrate my 100^th post (amoung other things); a post filled with 100 things divided in 5 parts, when I first started this blog, I was worried I wouldn’t even make it to post #10, now it’s been almost a year since post #1 and I stuck it out. I am very proud; how about you? What are you proud of?

 My 100 Things:

20 Things I am Thankful for

 

1.)    To be Alive

2.)    My Husband K.D.B

3.)    My Daughter Kytara

4.)    My Unborn son Kenei

5.)    My Marriage

6.)    My Siblings

7.)    My Parents

8.)    My Home

9.)    My Church

10.)                        Food

11.)                        A Hefty supply of Toilet Paper

12.)                        My Talents

13.)                        My Looks

14.)                        My Personality

15.)                        My True Friends-Present, Past & Future

16.)                        That God is with me

17.)                        That guides me

18.)                        That God protects me

19.)                        Water

20.)                        Earth  and all it’s element

And so much more….

 

20 things I am praying for

 

1.)    My Marriage

2.)    My Children

3.)    My Home

4.)    My Health

5.)    My Mind

6.)    My Spirit

7.)    My Life

8.)    My Growth

9.)    My Finances

10.)                        My Family

11.)                        My Friends

12.)                        My Church

13.)                        My Goals

14.)                        The U.S.A

15.)                        Other Countries doing good on this Earth

16.)                        Against Countries who wage war and cause problems

17.)                        Healing

18.)                        My Future

19.)                        My Family’s future

20.)                        My Talents

 + Other people I don’t know and so much more

 20 Things I wish to do this Summer

1.)    To have a healthy pregnancy

2.)    Show my two sisters and mother who are visiting this summer from the Caribbean a good time

3.)    Celebrate my sister’s 16^th birthday- 29^th July

4.)    Celebrate my daughter’s 3^rd birthday-24^th August

5.)    Celebrate my 27^th birthday- 28^th August

6.)    A successful baby shower-22^nd August

7.)    A successful Vacation Bible School-I am assistant Craft leader-August 3^rd-7^th

8.)    Go on a roundtrip to a theme park with my Church’s Youth Group-July 18^th

9.)    Go on a road trip to a different theme park with the Church- August 15^th

10.)                        Watch fireworks –July 4^th

11.)                        Shop

12.)                        The Aquarium

13.)                        Zoo

14.)                        A Tour of the City

15.)                        Beach

16.)                        Outside fun-the park, grilling, plastic pool, etc.

17.)                        Scrapbooking, art, writing ,blogging, photography, etc.

18.)                        Movies

19.)                        Theater

20.)                        And have fun

20 Things about me

1.)    I write poetry

2.)    I like to write a lot

3.)    I scrapbook (since 2008)

4.)    I love the arts-art, music, movies, dance, etc.

5.)    I love books

6.)    I love magazines

7.)    I am sentimental

8.)    I am emotional

9.)    I love my family

10.)                        I love celebrations

11.)                        I love Christmas more than any other time of the year

12.)                        I love giving people gifts they want, love or need

13.)                        I desire to be rich, so I may have the life i dream of and be a blessing to others

14.)                        I desire to travel all over the world

15.)                        I collect post cards and souvenirs

16.)                        I want to be a renown writer

17.)                        I desire to see many Broadway/theater shows

18.)                        I want at least 7 children by birth or adoption

19.)                        I would like to live in a beautiful spacious home with a big backyard, front lawn, a pond, swings, slides, a garden, etc.

20.)                        I have many dreams and visions I believe that are from God for my life.

20 Favorites

1.)    T. V Shows (now) – “The Secret Life of an American Teenager”, “Leverage”, “Monk”, “Psych”, “Chuck” and more.

2.)    Movie (Now)- “The Proposal”, “The House Bunny”, “Stardust”, “Ratatouille”, “Kung-Fu Panda”, “Igor,” “Happy Feet” etc

3.)    T.V Shows (All-Time)- “Quantum Leep”, “Mcgyver”, “Matlock”, “Muder She Wrote”, “V”, “Kung-Fu: The Legend Continues”, “Mission: Impossible (The Remake)”,” Time Trax”, “Flash” and more.

4.)    Movie (All-Time): “Dirty Dancing”,”Police Academy”, “Back to the Future 1, 2, 3″, ”It’s a Wonderful Life” and so much more.

5.)    Book- Joel Osteen-”Your Best Life Now”, “The Five Love Languages”-Gary Chapman

6.)    Ice Cream Flavor- Chocolate

7.)    Snacks- Salt & Vinegar Pringles, Fiery Hot Cheetos. Stacy’s Pita Chips

8.)    Subjects- Art & English Language

9.)    Past Times- Watching T.v, reading, art, music, dance, going to the cinema, etc.

10.)                        Reality Dance Series- “So, you think you can dance,” “Dancing with the Stars,” etc.

11.)                        Sitcom- “Tyler Perry’ Meet the Browns

12.)                        Celebrity- Tyler Perry

13.)                        Food- Pasta & Corned Beef

14.)                        Drink (Brand)- Capri Sun

15.)                        Chocolate- Lindt Chocolate

16.)                        Holiday- Christmas

17.)                        Place to Shop- Walmart

18.)                        Place to go- Cinema

19.)                        Technology- Tivo

20.)                        Blog/Website- AskLatisha.com

 Happy 100^th to me

Have a great day, my friends

Love Latisha

 

Today is a different day; but it feels quite the same. The sun is shining, it’s nice and warm outside (where I am); my daughter is still being her sweet, adorable self; reminding me how precious these moments are; cars are still being driven; people are still walking around, going about their daily business but something’s different.
            In this world; where everything is being done the way it’s normally done; a musical legend has been taken.
            I must admit the news of Michael “The King of Pop” Jackson’s death took me completely by surprise and I couldn’t believe that I am old enough for something like that to happen. Does that make sense? I don’t know how to explain that any further.

             However, I have shed more tears for the lost of two of my favorite young female artist Aaliyah and Lisa “Left-Eye” Lopes; who died in 2001 and 2002 in a plane and car crash, respectively.
            I felt closer to them; not only as artists but as people; than I did with M.J. Nevertheless; Aaliyah, Lisa Lopes and Michael Jackson had one thing in common, they were unique in their own rights and they will never, ever be forgotten, neither will their music. Like most celebrities, these three have had their fair share of scandals and time in court. So I would never claim, I knew them; the fact is very few of us knew who they really were; very few of us, if any at all, understood them and what they were really going through in their minds; the same way only God really knows me and understands what I go through in my mind.
            Like I said, today is a different day but for me it feels quite the same; in my world Michael seemed to have left us for quite some time now but today my mind is filled with the understanding that this time he is really gone; gone for good; hopefully to a better place.
            In my heart I always hoped all the allegations and rumors about Michael weren’t true; that he is just a real life Peter Pan in a grown-up’s body, who never understood the rules of the “real world” (one of my least favorite places); who didn’t understand limitations and boundaries; who had so much love to give that it beamed through his pores, make sense? And those who didn’t get that or get him; needed to take him down; I hoped what has been said about him wasn’t the truth and I still hope; but what’s done is done and what the real truth is; I’ll probably never know; but I can always hope.
            I saw a quote in an article this morning from Michael Levine, a Hollywood publicist who represented Michael in the early 1990s. “It seemed to me that his internal essence was at war with the norms of the world. It’s as if he was trying to defy gravity.”   I think that is an adequate description of the man most of us didn’t understand; but we did understand and absolutely adore his music; this man has touched many of our lives with the his heart and soul in his music, performances and videos; he has brought us to our knees; he has brought us to tears; he has made us dance; made us sing; he has helped shaped some of our careers and he will never be forgotten in our hearts.  

            Michael Jackson has most certainly left his imprint and the world won’t be the same without him. It just won’t.

             Bye, M. J, Goodbye. I pray your spirit is now living in a new and improved NEVERLAND and I hope you now know the purest form of happiness and love; the kind you always desired and sought after all your life. R.I.P M.J.

(Some of ) My Favorite Michael Jackson Videos/Songs:

I remember when I first saw this performance

R.I.P Michael

And many, many more. The tears have arrived.

Sincerely Latisha.

It’s a rainy day here today!!! How are you? I’m just fine. Just came from a doctor’s (OBGYN) appointment a couple of hours ago. Had a lot of things I wanted to do at the Health Center today and I am happy to say I did them all. Yeah!

            I saw my OBGYN; I got a prescription refill for prenatal vitamins; I signed up for a program which is very helpful to people like me (pregnant woman or a parent of a child under five with low incomes) that covers the cost of some nutritious and healthy foods like eggs, milk, cereal, etc; I made an appointment with a family doctor and a dentist; and I even assisted a woman in getting her prescriptions, simply by giving her $1.00.  I feel very proud of myself; and you are wondering why this is such a big deal to me; it’s because in situations like these I am very shy and reserved but nevertheless, I acted like a grown-up and did what I had to do for myself. Yay me, yay God. Talk to you very soon.

Good News; romantic comedy starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds; “The Proposal” tops Box Office with an estimated 34.1 million, knocking hard-core bachelor-party comedy “Hangover” to the second spot. Finally!

 Yeah, baby. Loved that movie; love Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds is a cutie-pie. I’m totally cool with that. Go, Sandra, Go.

 Awesome!!!!!!!

This week got to watch four new movies; two at the cinema and two delivered from Netflix.

             It all started when my first movie arrived in my mailbox Tuesday. “Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail,” it was a good; quality; funny movie done in Tyler Perry fashion. It was different seeing Keshia Knight Pulliam (The Cosby Show) take on a role like that. I still got to say even though she has been acting all her life, she still needs to work on her craft, not saying she is bad but she isn’t great or good either; she’s alright. Nevertheless, I am glad Tyler Perry was able to give her the opportunity to find her career again and I hope her alignment with TP Studios takes her to great heights, that’s a honest wish. I’d give “Madea Goes to Jail” a four star rating; mainly because it’s a Tyler Production. I liked it, I am not sure if I really took anything away from it, but it was a good story and very entertaining.

            Wednesday, was a beautiful day; my sister and I visited a cinema downtown; to see UP in 3D, this is my first 3D animation since Beowulf. It was awesome. I want more 3D, even though 3D flicks are mad expensive. UP was a really sweet story of love and unlikely friendships. It was about adventure and letting go of yesterdays, for greater tomorrows. This film really had a lot to say to those who’d quiet their minds and just listen; it was fun, funny and sweet, it is a treasure for children and adults alike.

            Then on Friday (yesterday) a really sweet friend of mine (new friendship) took me to see “The Proposal.” She is my “IHOP and Chick Flick Friend,” I say that because that is the only two things we have done with each other so far.

We have had breakfast at IHOP twice and seen two chick flicks together, “The Confessions of a Shopaholic” and  “The Proposal.”

 I read somewhere that some critics think it’s an “unoriginal” film.  I beg to differ. Duh, anyone could predict that the two leads will fall in love by the end of the film, that’s the Chick Flick Formula. Shame on movies like “The Break-Up” (Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn) who deviate from the formula. I like my happy endings; got to have my sweet; sexy; sensitive; predictable happy ending. It’s the journey to that predictable ending that makes a cliché flick not that cliché.  This was a really funny film and there is no one who could ever be compared to Sandra Bullock. I always loved her films and her versatility. Ryan Reynolds was really a sweet heart in this film. I felt way better chemistry here with Ryan and Sandra than with Isla Fisher and Ryan (Definitely, Maybe) and a much more romantic storyline than in “Definitely, Maybe.”

 I liked the tender evolution of emotions in the littlest things in this film. Like when Sandra’s character was in the bed and he was lying on the floor in a guest bedroom at his parents house and she started to confess little sweet unknown details about herself; and when they had to jump in bed together to hide that he was really sleeping on the floor and he started freaking out about his parents and grandma finding out that the engagement was a sham, she starting rubbing his back saying “they’re not going to find out,” then suddenly she started to realize she was beginning to feel something for this guy. At that moment I felt what she was feeling deep inside of my loins and I understood the intensity of the situation and why she felt she had to run away fast. This movie featured a lot of little memorable things like the beautiful backdrop of Alaska;  the male stripper/caterer/shop keeper character Ramone (he was very funny); the naked collision; when Sanra’s character tried to bargain with an eagle trading a cute adorable puppy  in exchange for a cell phon and more.  I’d buy it on DVD. I loved it; five “chick-flick” stars. What can I say I love happy endings more than anything. That’s just me.

            Lastly; I finally got to watch “Bolt” last night, also about love, unlikely friendships and being a hero. It doesn’t take much to be a hero, just the courage to try. Bolt was nice, it sends a powerful message about the three things mentioned above. I think I may use this movie for a Youth Group Movie Night Fundraiser at our Church. More to talk about next week. Have a hella good weekend and go watch a flick if you can. Tell me about it too.

Tisha.

Since its debut on Abc Family; summer 2008; I have loved this show; I think it tries to kind of send a message and teach valuable lessons in the midst of its real life circumstances and teenage characters at least in Season One; I would confidently let my teenage daughter (if I had one) watch this show and then sit and have a heartfelt conversation with her; discussing many of life’s issues; most importantly; sex and the choices we make at that tender teen age.

My relationship with “The Secret Life,” hasn’t been perfect, I have been disappointed by some of the paths, the writers has chosen to take; like when the character Alice had sex with her boyfriend Henry, so easily, after a couple of episodes earlier sounding so assured that she wasn’t going to have sex with him anytime soon. I could be wrong, but I really thought based on the things she said and how self-assured she sounded that she was waiting until marriage or at least a more special occasion. It felt like a last minute switch to me; like Brenda Hampton; changed her mind about this character just the night before; I hated the new Alice. I still do.

If you don’t want to know what’s up; if you want to be surprised when Season Two premieres on Monday, 22^nd June; STOP READING NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

I LOVE SPOILERS; I don’t mind them at all; I like to know what to expect to give me time to mentally prepare. I get so emotionally wrapped into some of these t.v shows, that’s why I am sometimes heartbroken, when shows I really liked are canceled and that happens often.

Anyway, from bits and pieces I have gathered here or there; sneak peeks, etc.  The character Anne (Amy’s mom) is pregnant, by whom, I don’t know. This one pisses me off; the teenage christian Grace and last virgin standing (main characters) will join the ranks of her friends/acquaintances and give away her precious jewel to boyfriend Jack; that really sucks. Where is Brenda (Hampton) taking us and are there lessons to be learnt; teenagers and their parents/guardians to be reached or have we crossed over to join the likes of other teenybopper programming like Gossip Girl, 90210, etc. Where it is all about the sex and scandals; designed strictly for entertainment, guilty pleasures and the show’s survival in this tough, tough t.v world. I hope not, I really think she had something and the practically unreachable could finally be reached; teenagers.

Here is another scary spoiler for you; I think Grace’s father is going to die; what is it with John Schneider and these types of roles; playing the dying pappa again (Smallville) and he is never an abusive, mean, angry Dad, you just hate and wish for his demise, he is always one of the good ones, gone to soon; that is going to set an atmosphere of sadness and mourning for a while; bummer.

So why do I think he is going to die, here it is; I was looking through my DVR recording schedule at some of my upcoming recordings and reading the previews; the preview for “The Secret Life,” Episode Two, Season Two, entitled “What’s Done is Done;” reads; “Grace believes her actions are responsible for her father’s death.” Whoa.

So let’s watch and see where this unfolding t.v journey takes us; will we get to see John (Amy’s son) grow up; as well as the growth of these teenage characters into adulthood; will we see them go to college and establish careers; personality changes and graduations, even weddings; will it be another hit like 7^th Heaven; will this show last even half as long and if it does; will all or  many of these original characters journey with it; and one more question; who will pass in and out of this show; so far; we’ve had Lil’ JJ (Just Jordan), Bianca Lawson, Constance Marie (George Lopez); as well as; Gymnast, Olympic Gold Medalist and Dancing with the Stars, Season Eight Champion; Shawn Johnson.

Speaking of Gymnastics; also premiering June 22^nd on ABC Family is a new show about the world of Gymnastics; “Make it or Break it” hope it’s good, it gives a feel a lot like the movie “Stick It,” I liked that movie; I hope this new tv series will be a good one. See you Monday. Oh and have a great weekend. Luv Yah.

TishTishBaby.

What’s up? How are you? I’m alright, just here trying to understand life and adulthood, maybe I make it more complicated than it really is or maybe it is more complicated than I can even imagine, but for right now, I am twenty-six years old and I know I got a lot more to understand, a whole lot more growing to do and a whole lot more experiences, good or bad, to be had. Pray for my journey, as I yours.

            Anyway, yesterday I took my sister downtown to the cinema and park, my favorite places to go to (the cinema and park). It was her first time on a train and she really had a great time, I was happy that I was able to do that, even though at times it was a little exhausting for me because I am unfit and pregnant. I promised God if he helps me through this pregnancy, I’ll do better with my life and health in the New Year. That’s not to say, I wouldn’t try to do what I can right now, but seeing as I am pregnant, there is only so much I can do.

            The cinema was expensive; I haven’t been there in so long but damn; last time I watched a 3D movie, I paid $8.00 to see it; this time around it was $12.00 each, I left home with $50.00; and ended up spending $24.00 to see the movie UP in 3D, which was awesome, mind you, and about $14.00 at the concession stand for a bottled water, medium drink and a large popcorn. It barely left me with enough money to buy lunch; we split a $5.00 foot long (a Sub) at Subway. I introduced her to the way I eat my Subway; Honey Oat bread, ham, American cheese, lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, pickle, jalapeños, olives, honey mustard, etc. It’s yummy; she told me she liked it even though she doesn’t like vegetables. Anyway, I didn’t say all that to sound like I am complaining; I was really glad to go to the movies with my sis, who I haven’t seen in almost two years, but it disappoints me how expensive things have gotten, the solution to the recession; raise prices, lay-off employees and raise taxes. Yeah, that’ll work. I pray God helps us all through this because life isn’t worth living, if you can’t have fun. I for one love going to the movies and missed it very much and I really wish it wasn’t such an expensive treat.

            Speaking of movies; I know one I would really like to see September 25^th; it’s a dance/musical movie and a sort of remake; yup; you guessed it; FAME; right up my alley. So if God spares my life and blesses my finances that I can afford it; I’ll be taking my big pregnant (by then, I’ll be about 9 months along) belly to the cinema Sep 25th. To bad my mom will be gone by then and we can’t go together. I’d love that, if we could. I wonder if she’d like to see it too. Anyway, until I blog again, have a blessed day, pray for me and I’ll pray for you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TishTishBaby.

Well, for one thing. My sister’s here, like I mentioned before she is visiting from the Caribbean. I was a little nervous about her traveling to the U.S for the first time by herself (she is fifteen going on sixteen); but she was just fine; thanks in part to all the prayers we put out there for her safe travel. I have to be honest; I am so glad she is here; I could really use the help right now. Thank you, God for the littlest blessings.

            Saturday, I was a little disappointed that no one showed up to the youth meeting I worked so hard to prepare. I think lack of communication among other things are to blame. However, this disappointment has inspired me to try to do better in certain areas I lack, like communicating with others on the phone and to talk about the importance of “responsibility” in our next session. I’ll pray about it and see where God leads me with that message.

            Sunday, a woman was outside our Church crying for help just as the service ended; she said that they were people in her house drinking and using cocaine and they threatened to beat her up if she didn’t give them money to buy some more drugs. Her eyes were flooded with tears; she asked if anyone could come to her home and talk to them. Of course, that wouldn’t have been the smartest thing for any of us to do; trying to reason with drunks and drug-addicts, going into a situation unaware and unprepared; so we left it in the hands of God and prayed for her. In a situation like this, she needed to call the police not civilians even those with the covering of God. That’s a tough thing to ask a person to do. Never the less; I felt so sad that there was nothing else we could do and I hoped with all my heart that she would be alright. I hope it all was just an idle threat and nothing came out of those evil words.

            Sunday’s sermon was great; Dr. Josie Owens, District Superintendent for our district, the first African-American female to hold this leadership post in our denomination (Church of the Nazarene). She spoke one of those message that you know God intended for you to hear, she talked about the story of Moses and how it relates to our lives today among other things, she talked about negative thinking and attitudes and how it hinders us from receiving God’s best, lack of faith, lack of patience, etc, etc. There was a quote she used that I just had to write down; “Fear becomes the dark room where negatives develop.” I know that’s right; if there is a topic I am very familiar with it is fear. Anyway, I really enjoyed her sermon.

            Monday morning, I wrote down my prayer request list and boy was that list lonnnnnnnnnnnnnng. It took me a while to write; I prayed for my children’s health, I thank God for bringing my sister to me safely, safe travel for my mom and little sister Tatyanna (July 25^th), I prayed for inspiration and guidance in all my projects and endeavors (Youth group, Youth Sunday, Vacation Bible School, etc.), financial blessings and stability, a healthy pregnancy, I prayed over my baby Shower (August 22^nd) and lots more.

            Guess what my sister brought up for me; she brought me 10 copies of my first attempt at print-media, my first issue of an youth magazine, souvenirs (teddy bear, key ring, 2 refrigerator magnets) from North Carolina (the airport she passed through to get here) and some performance DVDs to watch with my brother (22 yrs old) performing in the Church band back home.

            Lastly for now; I had a visit from my home nurse yesterday, from which I learnt a few things. Like what I may have thought was movement from my baby may actually be Braxton Hicks Contractions, her description of it seemed familiar and I understood what she was saying; the internet’s description seems a bit different, even more painful than I am experiencing, so I am not sure I understand it anymore. Nevertheless, I prefer to think I am feeling my baby move and that is that. That’s what I say it is, it’s my son moving inside. me 

 

The End.

 

Talk to you more another time.