Taking a Big Breath

I got to before I start this post. It has been almost a week since I really wrote anything. Work has had a sistah staying late at the office and not really finding time to blog. Then after work I always have something to do leaving me tired when I make it home. So, bare with me because this may be a long post.

Here goes nothing...

***Weekend in Review***

Me and Hershey spent Friday evening together. My friend, Netflix, sent me some more movies. This time we watched a Woody Allen movie, Crimes and Misdemeanors. FYI: Woody Allen is one of my favorite directors and I think he's a great actor. As a matter of fact, I just recieved one of his classics, Annie Hall. I can't wait to watch that with Hershey...who is slowly becoming my movie buddy...LOL! While we watched movies we ate take out from Outback. He is spoiling me with the simple gestures. After we finished our meal and as I was putting my fork down he asks if he can take my plate. Cool. So, he grabs my plate and his plate leaving his hands full. So, I'm thinking to myself that I'll just grabs the glasses. You know, help. He gave me the dirtiest look. Of course, I called him on it. I'm like, "You're mad that I helped aren't you?" He responds, "Oh, you could tell?" Me, "Yes, I caught your look." Him, "I told you I had this. Let me handle things." OOOOKKKK. A girl could get used to this...LOL! Although, the devil on my shoulder is telling me not to get too excited because something has to be wrong. Right? I mean, I've always been told that if something is too good to be true it usually is. I will admit that one problem has reared it's ugly little head though....SICK.LE CE.LL! We can't have kids. He has the disease and I carry the trait. We've brushed the topic and decided to continue getting to know one another. If the spirit moves us toward commitment then we'll re-evaluate it then. Truth be told I'm okay without having any more kids naturally. Been there, done that and have a daughter. So, I'm cool adopting. Hershey is another story. He wants to father a child or he at least always thought he would. So, it's one day at a time. Although, as the weeks pass we are talking more and spending more and more time together. :)

Anyway... we watched the above mentioned movie and Dog Day Afternoon. Well, Dog Day watched us because he and I both dozed off on his sofa...LOL!

Saturday, my roommate and I ordered pizza, bought a few bottles of wine and watched The Lake House. Thanks Netflix! That was a really good movie and the concept was brillant. I suggest that movie to all the ladies out there. I won't even attempt to explain how 2 people 2 years apart can fall in love...you'll have to watch it and see.

Sunday, after lounging around the house all day I finally got up the energy to hit the streets. I was the only person in the country that had to work on MLK's b-day, so the streets were popping. I grabbed my roommate and we did the damn thing. I had a blast...as usual. I love hanging out with my peeps. So much love between us. After the club, me and my boy B hit an after hours Chinese joint. Either the food was really good or I was really full on liquor, cuz that shit was great! Liquor loosens the lips and I ended up telling him how I felt about his relationship. Let me give you some background on me and B's friendship. He is one of my best male friends in the world. I have been knowing him since I've been in Boston and we just bonded like that. I have his best interest at heart and him mine. So, I wasn't throwing shade, it was concern. See, B is 30 and he is actively seeking marriage. He has made it known to our crew that if his girl sticks around to the year mark he's going to make that move. He's a serial monogamous and most of his relationships fizzle after 6 months. Now, his girl is okay looking, great personality, educated, good job...the works, yet there is something about her that doesn't sit right. There is something about their relationship that doesn't register. I can't put my finger on it, but I did express my concern. Mind you it wasn't unwarranted. He brought the topic up. I just told him how I felt. He has done the same to me in the past and he was on the money. Besides, he knows it came from the heart and not out my ass. So, we'll see what happens.

***The Slave Quarters...The J.O.B***

Work has been kicking my azz! I am up to my armpits in projects. But, I love it! I haven't left work before 7 every day this week. And, the only reason I left at that time is because I had plans afterward. Please don't let me turn into a workaholic. :( Not a good look.

I did have a positive on the work front, though. One of the Sales Managers called me up Tuesday and asked me if my career aspirations were still the same because she is about to start lobbying to get a position created and she thinks I would be great for it. And, it's doing what I've been working so hard to break into! Here was the best part of the conversation: She asked me if I would move back to Chicago to do it!!! LOL! God is good...all the time! This conversation coupled with the conversation I just had with my boss... Man! So, we'll see what happens. I will definitely keep you guys posted...

Oh yeah, I went out to eat with Red Fez Wednesday. He's cool as hell. We had good conversation, a few laughs...nothing big.

Now, I'm sitting over my boy G's house, washing clothes and watching "How to be a Player"...Classic.

Until next time...

Smooches :)