Random Survey for Now...

Okay so it's been nearly a month since I shot up a real post. A lot has been going on and I havent had time. Then when I 'found' time, I didn't have a topic, so I guess you could say I had a weird sense of 'Writer's Block'. Then I started thinking that I had lost my 'joy' for posting. I'm not really sure. But in trying to post more, I've just done this quiz for starters. Til next time, enjoy.

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The Most Random Survey
What's the first thing you do when waking up in the morning?	Um...I'll go with 'Open my eyes' for 500, Alex
Do you prefer a shower or bath?	Shower
How many times a day do you brush your teeth?	At least twice
How often do you find yourself thinking about your ex?	Next Question
What kind of cell phone do you have?	Verizon Voyager
What would you do with a 10 bill you found on the ground?	Right now? I'd invest in some gas
What would you do with your significant other if you knew today was your last day with them?	I dont know
Have you said "I love you" today?	Nope
What's one thing you actually remember about kindergarten?	My twin, Kenny. Thats how we met...in Kindergarten
Did you cry at your graduation or smile because you were glad it was over?	My actual graduation, I cried because I was leaving everyone early...my ceremony, I smiled
Are you closer with your mom or dad?	My mom by circumstance
Do you prefer the tanning bed or the sun?	I'm already black lol....but I dont tan
Is chocolate really better than sex?	Damn I really thought about this good and hard lol....naaah it isnt lol
What's 2 of your favorite movies?	The Color Purple, Bamboozled
What's the last thing you think about before going to sleep at night?	My future
What would you do if your best friend jumped on your ex the day after you two split?	I would seriously fluck one of them up.* Seriously. *One of them being my best friend. I've got 4 bffs
How many rumors have you heard about yourself?	Ahh the days of rumors.......
Which one did you find to be the funniest?
Does your life seem to revolve around drama?	Lately yes, le sigh
What's a nickname you go by?	'Ms_Slim' and...Not really a 'nickname' but a shortened one: Mal
How do you calm down when your extremely angry?	I usually talk it out, but I havent been 'extremely angry' in a minute, so I can't really recall what I do...
Do you prefer to work hard or hardly work?	lol. I'd PREFER to hardly work...but working hard is necessary
What are 3 places you want to see in the world?	Milan Hong Kong and um...Paris
A movie or a long walk in the park on the first date?	Walk in Park
What are 3 of the first things you notice about the opposite sex?	Whole face (I notice EVERYTHING), Height, and Dress
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?	Alive, having achieved my definition of 'success' and wealthy
In 10?	same thing as above
Do long distance relationships actually work out?	Depends on the length of said distance and how often you see the person
Ever thought you met "The One"?	Yep
What are 2 of your favorite places to eat?	Wishbone and....at home
3 of your favorite places to shop?	Express, online and H&M
Do you currently have a job?	Yep yep
Which would you prefer...be rich and miserable, or poor and extremely happy?	poor and happy, baby!
What's one of your favorite TV shows?	The Game
Does your life revolve around drama?	I see we're repeating questions: Um...Yes
What did you want to be when you "grow up"?	I wanted to be a doctor. Too bad I hate science. Then I wanted to be a teacher. .Too bad I can't stand bad ass kids....*shrugs*
Would you ever date someone covered in tats and piercings?	Nope
What's your favorite perfume or cologne for the opposite sex?	Isymiyaki and anything I buy lol
Do you believe the first kiss tells you everything you need to know about the relationship?	What? No.
Where do your hands go when kissing someone?	Depends on where we are really, but mainly on his head or shirt
Do you know who lives in a pineapple under the sea?	Spongebob SquarePants!
How many showers do you take in one day?	2
Are those better when you've got someone to join you?	Of course
Would you want a house at the beach or in the mountains?	Beach please
Which would you rather have...a huge walk in shower or a jacuzzi bath tub big enough for 2?	Can I have both? I mean because Im so indecisive and all...
What are 2 of your favorite colors?	Red and......anything. I dont really have a favorite color anymore. Any color looks great on me
Do you look up or at your feet when you walk?	Upwards. But when in wind, which is the norm round here...I look down
What do you think about people that are extremely skinny and actually likes the way they look?	Some of us just can't catch a break with a slower metabolism. I can't say so much about a person that LIKES being deathly thin though. Ew.
Who do you prefer...Jennifer Aniston or Angelina Jolie?	Uh what?
What's your favorite ice cream?	Chocolate and Strawberry Cheesecake :)
Do you like Starbucks...or are they just overpriced?	I mean they ARE overpriced...but I love 'em just the same
Are you a prep or a jeans-and-t-shirt type of person?	Can I say, 'jeans and button up'?
What color are your eyes?	Dark Brown with a blue ring (no its not from contacts; its genetics. Dont hate :) )
Do you have glasses or contacts?	I have both
Ever had someone you love tell you they never want to see or talk to you again?	Um yes
How many times has an ex just called you up when you least expect it?	A couple times
Is it love at first sight or lust?	At first sight? I say 'lust'. I really feel like 'Love' takes time
Which do you want...a big extravagant wedding or a quiet intimate ceremony?	Something in the middle again. I dont want a small wedding, but I dont want a 20K one either. Is 300 people a 'big' wedding?
What's the most expensive thing you own?	My student loans and my car
What's the most you've ever spent on a pair of jeans?	160.00
What color are your bedroom walls?	white
Do you ever actually make your bed?	yep. daily
How many pillows do you have to sleep with?	one
Do you prefer to sleep alone or with someone?	Depends
What is one of your pet peeves?	Loud people, Ignorant people, Liars, and being stared at!!! (Sorry; I couldnt just pick one lol)
What could you tolerate...someone who snores or a sleep walker?	Sleep walker. At least they arent making noise all in my ear
What's the craziest thing you've ever done?	I'm not big on 'crazy things'...
Would you rather sky dive or bungee jump?	Um..neither for 200, Alex
Ever been outside of the US?	Nope :(
Ever think Texas should just be part of Mexico?	haha it may as well be...
How much do you think your house would be worth if it was setting in the hills of California?	ahh millions?
What do you honestly think about the kids on Sweet 16?	Not familiar...
Are the shows on MTV too fake?	I dont do MTV
Do you have to have some kind of noise to fall asleep?	Nah not usually
What time is it right now?	3pm on the dot
What's your zodiac sign?	Libra!
How long does it usually take you to get dressed?	about a half hour to 45
Do you prefer to call or text someone?	I prefer to text. I'm always either too busy to call or my attention level is off the wall and I cant sit still long enough to pay attention to the convo. Its a mess. Just text me
Who is your celebrity heart-throb?	Common. Usher. Michael Ealy
Would you have survived 100 years ago?	Yep
What do you think the world will be like in 30 years?	Im kinda scared because of Nostradamus and his prediction. Hit me up in like 4 years...
Do you have to be the center of attention?	Nope. I've been called an Attention Whore...but I'm FAR from one that likes to be in the center of it all
Do you save your money or spend it when you get your hands on it?	These days? Save
Are you a party animal or someone who prefers to stay in?	Ex-PA. I stay in these days
Ever been told you are "The Life of The Party"?	Nahh
Did you get a new year's kiss?	Yea like a few days AFTER the New Year smh lol
What was one thing you wanted for your birthday you didn't get?	I didnt want anything last bday really
Are you a happy person?	Ehn....next question
If money was no option...what type car would you own?	Most likely a BMW or Lexus
Do you think you could actually survive the cost of living in California or New York?	Hmmm....yep I do
How many concerts have you been to?	Not sure. It's been a lot
What are 3 set radio stations in your vehicle right now?	Um...*looking confused*...radio? Whats that? I dont do radio, homie
Do they "wear-out" good songs by over playing them?	In the days I did radio, yep they did!
What's one thing you always said you'd never do but have done?	I'd say that I'm a woman of her word. If I say it, I do it...or don't do it, depending on what I say..
Have you ever flat ironed your hair?	Yep. Without it, it just coils up, ugh
What's the most you've ever payed for shampoo and conditioner?	I dont know. Like ten bucks a pop
Was it actually worth it?	Yep
Ever been told your a flirt?	Yes. And I DONT see it. I've been told that it's my eyes. Whatever.
What have you done that you are proud of?	Early graduation stands out the most right now
Do you go to church every Sunday?	No
Do you have a hidden talent?	'hidden'? No
Are you an adrenaline junkie or someone who plays-it-safe?	Again- Im in the middle about this too. I'm not a 'daredevil/ex-factor/lets be dangerous' type girl at all. At the same time, I'm no prude either. I'm somewhere in the middle. I try anything (reasonable) once
Do you like water parks?	Yep. Can't swim though
What do you normally eat for breakfast?	Fruit. Or my usual: eggs, turkey bacon/sausage, white rice, and toast
What do you think of those people that will actually pay 0 per person to eat dinner?	Nothing. Whatever floats their boat...and their pockets apparently...(did that question really mean to say 'zero' per person?)
Ever been called a tease?	Yep. But that makes even less sense than the flirt thing to me...
What is one of your childhood memories?	Being the only kid on my block that had a certain distance I could ride my bike.
Do you like to cuddle?	Yep
Do you have an actual comforter on your bed?	Yep
Do you like the heat or cold weather?	Heat. I can't even 'middle' that one, because sometimes medium-temp weather is too cold for me
What was your favorite cartoon as a kid?	Looney Tunes
Do you prefer dogs or cats?	Dogs. I hate cats!
When no one is home...do you actually walk around naked?	Not BUTT-naked...but with just my undies on, yep yep!
Have you ever seen a ghost?	I thought I saw each of my grandparents in the first months that they passed
What's the best movie you've seen recently?	Recently like last couple weeks or so? The International. Recently like last year? Dark Knight
Do you prefer scary movies or comedies?	Comedies
Ever had a huge crush on someone and never tell them?	Nah
Did you high school have the clicks like Mean Girls?	Yep. I was a member of one lol
Are you a bashful or outgoing person?	I'm "outgoingly bashful". I'm not a 'shy' person at all, but I observe my surroundings a lot when in an unfamiliar place or around people I dont know. Once I get to talking though, I can go for a while lol
If you could change one thing about your body...would you?	Nah, other than maybe gaining like 6 pounds, my body is kinda really perfect :)
If someone held a gun to your head and asked you..."Do you believe in God?" what would you say?	I'd say 'damn straight!'
Would you drive 1000 miles for the one you love?	Been there, done that
What was one thing you was given as a child and still have?	A teddy bear dressed in a Rocky outfit (see: Rocky and Bullwinkle) that I named Rocky...obviously
Do you have a favorite shirt or pair of jeans you wear over and over?	Not really. Everything I wear is a 'favorite'
Will you move away from your hometown any time soon?	Been there, done that
Would you actually relocate for the one you can't live without?	Not in my next move
Does love really make you act crazy?	Love makes me act 'out of character' but never 'crazy'
How many texts do you send on average a month?	Wow, something like 2500 I think. So glad I've got 'unlimited texts' because that phone bill would be ri-darn-diculous if I didnt
Have you ever talked to a psychic?	Nope. I'm already one.
How many kids do you want?	Three. Thats it and thats all.
What's your favorite name for a girl and boy?	Boy: Dylan Girl: Tyler
Have you ever actually snuck out of your house?	Nope
How many things have you done that your parents don't know about?	Nothing. They found out about everything at one point or another lol
Ever been taken to jail?	Nope
Have you ever had a pen pal?	Yep, back when days were simpler. We had a pen pal program in Grade School
What are you about to do now that this survey is over?	Get back to work
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From the Inside Out

How was everyone’s weekend? As you may have guessed, my Friday started out pretty “blah” and despite going out with some homies that night, Saturday wasn’t all that great either. I was down for the most part and on top of everything else, I had the biggest headache known to man that literally lasted well into yesterday afternoon. Woa is me. But all in all, on a scale of 1 to 10, I give my weekend a 7. Why? Because I got a chance to get caught up on some much needed sleep.

I can’t even begin to describe how badly my sleep patterns have gotten over the past month. As I stated in an earlier blog, I have always had trouble sleeping, whether it’s getting to sleep or staying asleep throughout the night—for as long as I can remember. But sometimes the severity is worse than other times. This weekend though, I got over 20 hours of sleep between Friday and Sunday nights. I’m pretty pleased.

Because I was in so much pain on Friday, another portion of my weekend was spent doing a lot of thinking. When something that is extremely important to me begins to not work in my favor and I’m “in my emotions”, I begin to overanalyze everything worse than I normally would. I start looking deeper within myself and exposing my own truths in order to find a balance of sorts.

I am still working on me. Personally, I don’t think the job will ever be done though. I’ll always be Under Construction….

Happy Monday, All,

Ms_Slim

Straight From the Top

This blog is probably gonna suck. It's a rant and I'm literally not editing this. This is straight from the top.

Here goes.

I am an easily irritated individual for the most part. I'm most commonly irritated though by folk who lack (or occasionally fail to make use of their) common sense. Lately, it's gotten to the point of borderline ridiculousness really. Common sense isn't common at all and alas…I have no patience.

Case in point: While we can agree that not everyone has the same political views, can we at least agree that at this time of supreme economic strife, that we'd all have fundamentally the same goals and desires for our country? You know—the better healthcare thing, the universal education thing, the tex break thing, and if nothing else—the lower gas prices thing? Do we as Americans during such a trying time not want the same things? I thought so too. So why in the world am I hearing, "Oh it's gonna be a close race between Obama & McCain"? How is it gonna be a close race? HOW?! I am begging to be enlightened, because I have obviously missed the bus on the "McCain" bandwagon long ago. For one, McCain doesn't even have the same principles at all. He doesn't even know the definition of "middle-class". As Obama said, "it's not that McCain doesn't care, it's that McCain doesn't get it." I want a president that "gets it". We can't afford to have another airhead running us. BOO!!!

Now for my McCain supporters, can someone tell me why you're voting for him? Let's talk because I'm genuinely concerned and I tend to give everyone the benefit of the doubt at onset and as I see it, McCain does not have our best interests at heart. I really wanna know though—how does McCain rank OVER Obama? Talk to me folks, because as far as I can tell (which is pretty dang far), McCain's an idiot and there is no competition between the two. McCain went as far as to pick a woman (Sarah-freaking-Palin) for Vice President in efforts to coax women voters everywhere. He isn't slick. At all. It would have been completely different if the woman he chose had some credibility under her belt (like say—Hillary Clinton). But she doesn't so his move was not only shallow, but incredibly unintelligent. She's the senator of Alaska, sure. But let's talk—who is she really? Before being senator of the country's largest state that has the population of 63 individuals, she was a mayor at a small town in the state. Given this bit of facts, would you honestly call her prepared to run the country if push comes to shove (ie; McCain's fate is called)? She also just had a baby and looks exactly like Tina Fey. Let's be really real here. I'm serious.

Racism is an ugly disease. And it's spreading rapidly.

And speaking of idiots, I showed my dad T-Baby's video and he just shook his head in shame. My dad is extremely blunt. Extremely. Worse than me (I'm not really blunt because I think before I say everything, but I can be extremely sarcastic, borderline crass) And for the first two minutes of the vid (which I refuse to post on here—look it up on YouTube if you haven't caught it), he was straight emotionless but remained shaking his head. When she lost the beat at 2:23 though, he fell out laughing. He could no longer hold it. At the end, we went into a deep discussion about our present state in the music game. Black music.

I miss a lot of folks that were heavily in the music scene once upon a time. Do you know who I'm waiting on next though? Erykah Badu. New Amerykah was good, but I didn't really get into it until after a few listens. She's supposed to have another edition to the album—like a second part to it and my only hope is that it closely aligns to Mama's Gun, which, in my opinion, was her absolute best album. Many people know why I love her. Her sound is different, she's true to herself in every sense of the word, and she holds subliminal messages in just about every song. I love that.

And ignoring the radio is pretty easy.

I've been asked numerous times how it is that I can easily ignore people, places, or things that bother me, or that I know would upset me in any way. It's easy. Since I don't attach myself emotionally to a lot of things, backing away is relatively simple. I don't "catch feelings" fast, so if a guy acts completely out of hand, it's usually nothing at all for me to assume the position and press forward. When I have feelings though, it's a mess on all fronts. Being a Libra leaves me to be an extremely "all or nothing" type of individual. I either ride for you……or I don't. There really isn't any "gray area". Some people don't understand that. I'm just now understanding it myself.

I'm also extremely non-confrontational for the most part. While I love a good seasoned debate on politics, music, black culture, anything, I cut all of that off when it comes to senseless discussions. I told a friend, "not everyone is worth the worry you bestow upon them". And it's true. One thing about me that I think everyone knows by now lol is that—I don't like to waste time. At all. This goes for senseless arguments (alone), plans for the future, and unnecessary car driving. It's just not me.

There are a lot of pieces of me, I noticed. A lot more than I thought there were. I think I'm gonna blog on that soon too. Maybe.

Speaking of blogs, does anyone remember the Lady Intellect Volume blogs that my girl Joy and I did? I have a lot of new readers and we haven't done one in almost a year! Well, we'll be doing one soon. Watch out for it.

I read a very interesting blog this morning that a new reader led me to called, "Mister Nice Guy". The reader of mine was commenting my last blog where I talked about the WAD (Wack Ass Dude) that was married…..but not in a relationship. The girl in the blog, however, gives reasons as to why she prefers a complete asshole over a nice guy. It's pretty interesting but I didn't comment on it because there are already over 100 comments on it lol. I still want a nice guy………………but I can understand her reasons. Kinda.

My birthday is in 22 days and I don't know what I'm gonna do yet. I need to start planning soon…….the 23^rd is a big age. Wait no……it's just been a big year. I figure a celebration of some sort is in order…..

That's all that's in my head right now. Actually it isn't but I've been chastised for my lengthy blogs. I'm gonna start doing them in parts. Or I'll at least try to. sigh