Dad

This is the picture of a man who was on cloud 109. I went home this weekend for my great uncle's funeral as well as my aunt's retirement party. Over the past few years my dad and I haven't been the best of friends but this weekend was different. I go home as often as I can but when I'm there I usually stay with aunts or my cousin. This time around B and I stayed with my dad, partly because my sister-in-law was there and she understands the riff between me and my dad. My dad literally glowed the entire weekend while having us there. We had a great time at the party and the next day left me wondering. Wondering if after everyone was gone would the awkwardness resume. To much surprise, it was a great day. A blessed day. A day that marked the beginning. Life is extremely too short and I think after so may failed attempts of trying to make our relationship work, this time around is not a fluke. We watched football, talked about some family business where my brother was at one time the go between, and I fixed his screen saver because in spite of, I've always been my dad's personal Geek Squad. He even lured Brandon outside away from Cartoon Network.

As the day wound down I was getting ready to head home. It was hard to say goodbye because I knew it was even harder for my dad to see us leave. So as Brandon and I sit in the car saying our goodbye's, my dad tells me to call and let him know I made it home safely(something he has NEVER suggested). As I take the 50 mile drive back home I reflect on the weekend. Truly what a difference a day makes. I feel we came to a resolution without hanging the past over or heads or even saying sorry. Yes the funeral was a somber moment but I had a wonderful weekend amongst so much love and it all really topped off the happiness I have been experiencing the past few months. Once I got home and settled I called my dad to let him know we'd made it. It wasn't a long conversation but he told me to keep in touch. I will daddy, I will.

Summer Finale

Today was an interesting week 3 of football but I enjoyed it. I've even been thinking about trying my hand at a little fantasy football before it's too late in the season. The Cowboys and Packers are playing now and I would personally rather stand in a corner and watch paint dry as I don't care for either team. Here's my thoughts on today's games:

Chiefs v Falcons
I'm still stunned by the dirty birds. 38-14. Really?
That Roddy White catch for a 70-yard run was awesome!
Might have to make the 2hr drive to the Dome and catch a game....

Miami v New England
Ronnie Brown, Ronnie Brown, Ronnie Brown
Let's remember where he came from
War Eagle!!!!!!

Tampa Bay v Chicago
My team pulled through with an OT win!
That's why they're NFC South champs ;D
Saints v Broncos
Love the Saints and Drew Breezy!!!
Gramatica how do you miss 2 field goals?!
Really not happy Denver is 3-0

Washington v Arizona
Arizona got their first "L" compliments of the Skins!
And another Auburn Tiger led his team to victory

I enjoyed my day of flipping back and forth through channels but I'm a little sad to know that when I wake up tomorrow morning in will be Fall. Summer's over *sigh*

Chillaxin

Today I contributed nothing to society which for me was great. I had an off day and a quiet household so I took all the advantage.

• I challenged myself on the treadmill this morning and pushed myself through a new discipline. Yay me!
• I watched a little television and read the newest issue of "Women's Health".
• Downloaded Raphael Saadiq's latest CD

See, pointless, uneventful happenings. My phone hasn't rung all day....wonderful! I also tried my best to pimp my brother into taking me to the Redskins/Giants game during my trip to DMV for Thanksgiving. His response:

Football game n the winter n DC....heck no.

Wizards game in November...heck ya

He's such a punk. Football isn't football if it's not in the cold! And for that being my first live NFL experience, what better game than the Skins v. Giants?! I already know that his text was a guaranteed no so I shoot my favorite cousin a text and he gave me all the cons, mainly cold weather, but said he'd take me. SCORE! For the fun of it I checked the Wizards schedule and what do we have here....? Wizards vs. Hawks, November 29th. I'm pushing for courtside ;D Latta!

"I Gotta Get Fly For School"

I'm winding down for the night and I here this from the bathroom door:

"I gotta get fly for school!"

Why at 8 years old do you have to get "fly" for school?! Especially when you wear a uniform! I'm not ready for this"lil girl" era and I already know that's what it's the beginning of. Last week I was told, "this girl in class keeps staring at me". I tackled that one well while gripping the steering wheel. Then earlier in the week I was randomly told about two new girls in the class. At any rate I documented what it takes to get fly in Brandon Mooney's world. Gotta make em' "sea sick" with the waves I guess...

LAWD!

From Afar

Have you ever admired someone from afar and wanted to tell them? I have guy friends who's opinions I've sought on the matter and 1/2 say don't say anything and the other 1/2 say they like aggressive women which leaves me confused. But women are the complicated ones...hmph. So what is it fellas?!
I am the type of girl that lives life for the moment so if I say it, it's done with no regrets. My theory is the other person would never know unless you speak your mind and say so. You never know what that person may be feeling or thinking and not express. I think we've all debated, "what if he/she has someone?", "what if they're not feeling me like that?", "what if they don't want the same thing I want?". What if, what if, what if.... Now there was a time when I was overly aggressive and I had to step back and realize you can never force yourself on a person. At one time I had a couple of really great guys come my way and didn't react and missed out. I guess my aggressiveness surfaced from missing out on those opportunities but I had to tone that down. But as I got older I lived and learned and came to realize that what's meant to be will be.
On the other end of the totem pole, I have a friend who is so against a woman approaching a guy. He says the guy should be the hunter and that when a woman approaches a guy she comes across as easy. Needless to say we've had countless debates on the subject matter. But it is said that men like a chase right? I'm just trying to put love and life into perspective. I wonder will I ever not be so selfish and stop basking in my own self happiness in order to experience the ins and outs of love? If I find that David Oliver-esque guy,or D.O. himself(lol), then sure. Because we all know I think highly of a brother. ;D

If you admire somebody You should gone head, tell em
People never get the flowers While they can still smell em
"Big Brother"Kanye West

♥♥♥

Love the life you live, live the life you love
~Bob Marley

vacay .

I'm a travel whore and I LOVE to stay on the go. Everybody's been been asking what's wrong with me because I've been pretty still this Summer. I don't like traveling alone but I may have too. As much as possible I like to invite the homies but there are schedule conflicts with work, timing, finances, all that good stuff. I have a homeboy I could call who's always down to ride when he's not on call at work but I have to sign a waiver not to take pictures of him because he doesn't want to end up, "all over MySpace or Facebook" . And even still I'm limited to a two shot minimum of myself. Two shots the whole weekend??? Come on!!!!! Next to being a travel whore, I'm a photo whore....lol. Pictures document a lifetime of memories and how dare I get a limit....gggrrr. My best chica is in the "A" this weekend topping off her bday.

So I'm in search of the perfect travel friend(lol). Somebody who loves sun and sand and is aware that tan lines are not an option . A person who can listen to the calm waves all day and not speak a word. A being who's always down to roll time wise and financially. Wouldn't that be in the perfect world?! My body and mind are screaming for some serious R&R right now. My first pick is the beach, anybody's beach, hurricane season and all. I wanted to shed a tear a few Sunday's ago when my auntie asked me had I been back to the beach. I haven't been since May and last year this time I was 4 or 5 trips deep. My Summer glow is fading and I refuse to let Fall get the best of me. My next choice would be DC or New York. I'm a country girl who loves the public transportation and the fast pace. I feel like I fit in so well(lol). They are also two of my favorite major cities. My third choice would be the islands or Europe. Its been painstakingly slow at work so this month would be the perfect time. October is a blackout month but you can best believe if I get an opportunity then I'm going to take it! I guess until I find that perfect travel companion, I'll settle for a city I've already ventured to were photos aren't necessary and I can afford to travel alone, just enjoying the city with a new eye. I would just enjoy the rest and relaxation that I so desperately need :(