I was not looking forward to celebrating Christmas at all. I didn't want to deal with people coming to the house, my grandma getting drunk and having to deal with my father who doesn't want to do anything, but wants to take all the credit. And all that stuff happened, but something unexpected happened too.
I was lamenting on Facebook about how much I wasn't looking forward to Christmas and Martha invited me up to Ventura to spend Christmas with them...then Jacquie said I should come up for Christmas Aft fondue at her house (it was more like come up here or feel my wraith). So on Christmas day I told my mom that I would be going to Ventura on Saturday and I invited her, but she didn't want to go. So I went and you know what! I had a ball....
I really enjoy the Gill, Alderson, Bangs family and felt so humbled by all the hugs and warm wishes I received when I got there. Even the kids were cool (even though I'm not sure they knew who I was). I spent the whole day there, just hanging out, talking, playing games, eating and enjoying the day! I had so much fun that I will fondly remember this day as my Christmas.
It was really nice to be around all that love and joy for the day. I had a great time!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
I just don't get it?!
I was reading the headlines on google news yesterday and came across one that simply left me speechless.
Apparently Danny Glover (of Lethal Weapon fame) came out and said that the President isn't doing enough for black people. To which the President basically replied, I'm the President of the United States not the President of Black People. I like that come back.
For me as a black woman, I can be proud to say that this Black Man has set an example as a man, husband, father, leader that the black community rarely sees. So that, in it self, is enough! Now, on the whole, as a citizen of this country, I do believe that our President is doing his best. I believe that he is, in fact, working his butt off to rebuild our crumbling economy and overblown self-righteousness. I think he's hard at work trying to make a difference in what short time he has (at this point I don't have high hopes that the American people will re-elect him). In this 11 months he's had in office he has accomplished so much, but people only see what they want.
The question that always pops into my mind is, "would this be happening if he was white?"...truthfully, I hate to admit it, but I don't think it would. I believe that if President Barack Obama was President Tom Doe he wouldn't be under that same pressure. I am frankly, very angry that anyone in the black community can be so selfish. I don't get it, maybe it's because I didn't grow up in the black community, but at some point we, as black people, have to stop pointing the one finger at others and look at those three that are pointing back at us!
He never said he was going to Washington to paint the White House Black. He never said he was going to make things better for only black people. He said he would do his best to restore this country to it's former greatness...trying to bring EVERYONE to a greater standing as a whole. It's not his fault that people in the black community only saw the color of his skin and voted for him because of it (which makes you as bad as the people who voted against him because of it) and didn't listen to him speak or learn about his brand of politics. Black people if you thought he was going to come out fist baring telling "whitey" to pay up or whatever then you obviously need to go back under whatever rock you came from. Because you missed the point.
Maybe my father is right, maybe this country will always be corrupt, maybe black people will always face challenges, but right now, he's not the one causing the divide...."black activists" like Danny Glover are....
And Black People if you really want to hate on a black political figure hate on Michael Steele, leader of the Republican Party....yes he's black!
Apparently Danny Glover (of Lethal Weapon fame) came out and said that the President isn't doing enough for black people. To which the President basically replied, I'm the President of the United States not the President of Black People. I like that come back.
For me as a black woman, I can be proud to say that this Black Man has set an example as a man, husband, father, leader that the black community rarely sees. So that, in it self, is enough! Now, on the whole, as a citizen of this country, I do believe that our President is doing his best. I believe that he is, in fact, working his butt off to rebuild our crumbling economy and overblown self-righteousness. I think he's hard at work trying to make a difference in what short time he has (at this point I don't have high hopes that the American people will re-elect him). In this 11 months he's had in office he has accomplished so much, but people only see what they want.
The question that always pops into my mind is, "would this be happening if he was white?"...truthfully, I hate to admit it, but I don't think it would. I believe that if President Barack Obama was President Tom Doe he wouldn't be under that same pressure. I am frankly, very angry that anyone in the black community can be so selfish. I don't get it, maybe it's because I didn't grow up in the black community, but at some point we, as black people, have to stop pointing the one finger at others and look at those three that are pointing back at us!
He never said he was going to Washington to paint the White House Black. He never said he was going to make things better for only black people. He said he would do his best to restore this country to it's former greatness...trying to bring EVERYONE to a greater standing as a whole. It's not his fault that people in the black community only saw the color of his skin and voted for him because of it (which makes you as bad as the people who voted against him because of it) and didn't listen to him speak or learn about his brand of politics. Black people if you thought he was going to come out fist baring telling "whitey" to pay up or whatever then you obviously need to go back under whatever rock you came from. Because you missed the point.
Maybe my father is right, maybe this country will always be corrupt, maybe black people will always face challenges, but right now, he's not the one causing the divide...."black activists" like Danny Glover are....
And Black People if you really want to hate on a black political figure hate on Michael Steele, leader of the Republican Party....yes he's black!
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Happiness is a Gift!
This morning I laid away most of the day. It's just way to cold to do anything, and tomorrow we are having a storm...yes "storm watch" has officially hit Southern California! So I didn't do anything today...in fact, I mostly stayed in bed so I wouldn't have to endure any coverage for the Florida Gators loss to Alabama. It was tough to watch, but I did. Then I promptly turned the television off and went about my business.
I thought it was going to be hard when I finally got out of the bed and onto the Net to see what everyone in the sports world was saying about the game. It's funny, I watched an interview with Tim Tebow (Florida Quarterback) before I got out of the bed. I didn't get to watch it prior to the game so I watched it today. In it he said, "I know that when the good happens it God's will and when the bad happens it God's will, so I'm okay with it." In context of the game...that's a great thing to hear. But in context of life, it's AMAZING!
The truth is everything that happens is in God's hands...and no matter what happens in this life, he is in control of it all! He will lead us, walk beside us and carry us when we need it, so there's no need to sit around and think what if?. All we can do is ask God for his grace, joy and love. For Him to protect us and ultimately do His will. I think that the most important thing is to get out of His way and just let it all happen.
Anywho, I finally got up this morning and was incredibly upbeat, happy and joyful! I didn't really feel bad about the game or anything else for that matter. I actually feel pretty great. I don't know if I really chose to be happy today, because frankly I don't know where this happiness is coming from, but I hope it lasts!
I even had a moment, when I thought about the things I need to do tomorrow at work, and I was almost giddy about it. I am so happy that I don't have to do hospitality anymore and that I am now freed up to work on other stuff, learn and expand my knowledge base, so that I can move on to bigger and better things! I'm trying to treat everyday like a learning experience and ultimately the things I learn in work are going expand me in more ways than just work!
So again, I know happiness is a choice, I know I'm choosing to be happy with my circumstances everyday! But today my happiness was completely unexpected and very welcome! It's a great day!
Until Next Time...
I thought it was going to be hard when I finally got out of the bed and onto the Net to see what everyone in the sports world was saying about the game. It's funny, I watched an interview with Tim Tebow (Florida Quarterback) before I got out of the bed. I didn't get to watch it prior to the game so I watched it today. In it he said, "I know that when the good happens it God's will and when the bad happens it God's will, so I'm okay with it." In context of the game...that's a great thing to hear. But in context of life, it's AMAZING!
The truth is everything that happens is in God's hands...and no matter what happens in this life, he is in control of it all! He will lead us, walk beside us and carry us when we need it, so there's no need to sit around and think what if?. All we can do is ask God for his grace, joy and love. For Him to protect us and ultimately do His will. I think that the most important thing is to get out of His way and just let it all happen.
Anywho, I finally got up this morning and was incredibly upbeat, happy and joyful! I didn't really feel bad about the game or anything else for that matter. I actually feel pretty great. I don't know if I really chose to be happy today, because frankly I don't know where this happiness is coming from, but I hope it lasts!
I even had a moment, when I thought about the things I need to do tomorrow at work, and I was almost giddy about it. I am so happy that I don't have to do hospitality anymore and that I am now freed up to work on other stuff, learn and expand my knowledge base, so that I can move on to bigger and better things! I'm trying to treat everyday like a learning experience and ultimately the things I learn in work are going expand me in more ways than just work!
So again, I know happiness is a choice, I know I'm choosing to be happy with my circumstances everyday! But today my happiness was completely unexpected and very welcome! It's a great day!
Until Next Time...
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