Great news! JetBlue lost one of my two bags. That means I currently have no other shoes than the ones I wore on my flight. I also have no toiletries or socks. The clippers I shave with are lost. My hair care products are gone bye bye. And I guess I'll be without cell phone access too because my chargers were in my lost bag. Oh joy!! How great it is to be back in Merlin.
My lost luggage came on the heels on our late arrival. We left Cali just over an hour late because of an unexplained gate change which threw off the loading of luggage on to the aircraft.
So why did Spiritual and I go into one of the local CVS drug stores in Merlin and there's a woman who broke out into praise and worship at the pharmacy counter? thrice? We were on the floor dying. By the way, ms praise & worship couldn't sing to save her life.
Something tells me this trip is gonna be full of unforgettable moments. Stay tuned!!!!
Speaking of moments. Its funny how memories you've spent days, months and years trying to suppress can all come rushing back to the forefront of your mind in an instant. I really thought I had forgetten. But as I rode along the highway on the passenger side every famaliar site reminded me of that moment in time when my trust in relationships was destroyed. I'll never be the same because of that moment.
How do you forget what doesn't want to be forgetten?
~Thespian Shawn out
PS - I was told that E! Interview airs this weekend.
Chele - I loved your approval rating question. I think I'd have a pretty low ratings with fans. hehehe! (Y'all know how standoffish I am with strangers. )
Fans (met on the streets) - 4.5 Friends - 8 Family - 7
Thursday, August 31
Wednesday, August 30
Quiet
being the procrastinator that I am I have waited until the last minute to prepare for my MD/DC/VA trip. I'll be scrambling around all day prepping. I hope to catch up on blog reading later today.
There were 3 or 4 personal fires that broke out yesterday. All but one fire has been put out. Phew! I was majorly stressing yesterday. I was just so irritated with the crap that was happening.
My stress level drove me to seek out a comfort food to help me make it through the hard times :-). People you ain't ready. I found the best new snack. Its a sponge cake I bought at the Red Ribbon Bake Shop.
Ok, I'm off to find flaming hot fritos for Friend. I promised her I'd bring a few goodies from the west that she can't find out her way.
~Thespian Shawn out
There were 3 or 4 personal fires that broke out yesterday. All but one fire has been put out. Phew! I was majorly stressing yesterday. I was just so irritated with the crap that was happening.
My stress level drove me to seek out a comfort food to help me make it through the hard times :-). People you ain't ready. I found the best new snack. Its a sponge cake I bought at the Red Ribbon Bake Shop.
Ok, I'm off to find flaming hot fritos for Friend. I promised her I'd bring a few goodies from the west that she can't find out her way.
~Thespian Shawn out
Tuesday, August 29
Monday, August 28
I Was Sposed To
do an audio blog this weekend. Y'all know how I 'be' slacking on the audio. I'm just too lazy sometimes to pull out the microphone. It was a brief encounter I wanted to share so I'll just type it out.
So last week I'm heading into Albertson's Market when a homeless guy stops me asking for change. The homeless guy is white; 37-42; grungy looking; chubby; curly, dirty blond hair; a gummy smile with little, yellow teeth; and he is sitting indian style next to his greasy dog.
HG: Eh, bro can you spare some change? (he calls out to me)
I stop in the doorway. I turn to look at him. I pat my pockets for change then I pull out my wallet to retrieve a dollar. I walk over to where he's seated.
Me: here you go.
He takes the dollar bill from me
HG: thanks.
He smiles really big displaying more gums than teeth
Me: No problem
I turn to walk into the market
HG: Football season starts in a few weeks right?
I turn to look at him again
Me: Uhh...yea. Actually it does
HG: Who you got?
Me: You know, I haven't really decided yet.
I turn away from him again to enter the store. HG calls out to me
HG: NIGGA please!!!!!!
I stop in my tracks immediately and turn to look at him with one of the scrutinizing "no you didn't" stares. But HG is still smiling that gummy smile of his. I think for a second to say something about his apparent lack of manners then I think to myself "that's the least of his worries," so I shake my head holding back a small smile and walk in to the market.
So last week I'm heading into Albertson's Market when a homeless guy stops me asking for change. The homeless guy is white; 37-42; grungy looking; chubby; curly, dirty blond hair; a gummy smile with little, yellow teeth; and he is sitting indian style next to his greasy dog.
HG: Eh, bro can you spare some change? (he calls out to me)
I stop in the doorway. I turn to look at him. I pat my pockets for change then I pull out my wallet to retrieve a dollar. I walk over to where he's seated.
Me: here you go.
He takes the dollar bill from me
HG: thanks.
He smiles really big displaying more gums than teeth
Me: No problem
I turn to walk into the market
HG: Football season starts in a few weeks right?
I turn to look at him again
Me: Uhh...yea. Actually it does
HG: Who you got?
Me: You know, I haven't really decided yet.
I turn away from him again to enter the store. HG calls out to me
HG: NIGGA please!!!!!!
I stop in my tracks immediately and turn to look at him with one of the scrutinizing "no you didn't" stares. But HG is still smiling that gummy smile of his. I think for a second to say something about his apparent lack of manners then I think to myself "that's the least of his worries," so I shake my head holding back a small smile and walk in to the market.
Saturday, August 26
It Is Good
funny email I received.
In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated the Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives.
Then using God's great gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream and Krispy Creme Donuts. And Satan said, "You want chocolate with that?" And Man said, "Yes!" and Woman said, "and as long as you're at it, add some sprinkles." And they gained 10 pounds. And Satan smiled.
And God created the healthful yogurt that Woman might keep the figure that Man found so fair. And Satan brought forth white flour from the wheat, and sugar from the cane and combined them. And Woman went from size 6 to size 14.
So God said, "Try my fresh green salad." And Satan presented Thousand-Island Dressing, buttery croutons and garlic toast on the side. And Man and Woman unfastened their belts following the repast.
God then said, "I have sent you heart healthy vegetables and olive oil in which to cook them." And Satan brought forth deep fried fish and chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own platter. And Man gained more weight and his cholesterol went through the roof.
God then created a light, fluffy white cake, named it "Angel Food Cake," and said, "It is good." Satan then created chocolate cake and named it "Devil's Food."
God then brought forth running shoes so that His children might lose those extra pounds. And Satan gave cable TV with a remote control so Man would not have to toil changing the channels. And Man and Woman laughed and cried before the flickering blue light and gained pounds.
Then God brought forth the potato, naturally low in fat and brimming with nutrition. And Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy center into chips and deep-fried them. And Man gained pounds.
God then gave lean beef so that Man might consume fewer calories and still satisfy his appetite. And Satan created McDonald's and its 99-cent double cheeseburger. Then said, "You want fries with that?" And Man replied, "Yes! And super size them!" And Satan said, "It is good." And Man went into cardiac arrest.
God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery.
Then Satan created HMOs.
In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth and populated the Earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow and red vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives.
Then using God's great gifts, Satan created Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream and Krispy Creme Donuts. And Satan said, "You want chocolate with that?" And Man said, "Yes!" and Woman said, "and as long as you're at it, add some sprinkles." And they gained 10 pounds. And Satan smiled.
And God created the healthful yogurt that Woman might keep the figure that Man found so fair. And Satan brought forth white flour from the wheat, and sugar from the cane and combined them. And Woman went from size 6 to size 14.
So God said, "Try my fresh green salad." And Satan presented Thousand-Island Dressing, buttery croutons and garlic toast on the side. And Man and Woman unfastened their belts following the repast.
God then said, "I have sent you heart healthy vegetables and olive oil in which to cook them." And Satan brought forth deep fried fish and chicken-fried steak so big it needed its own platter. And Man gained more weight and his cholesterol went through the roof.
God then created a light, fluffy white cake, named it "Angel Food Cake," and said, "It is good." Satan then created chocolate cake and named it "Devil's Food."
God then brought forth running shoes so that His children might lose those extra pounds. And Satan gave cable TV with a remote control so Man would not have to toil changing the channels. And Man and Woman laughed and cried before the flickering blue light and gained pounds.
Then God brought forth the potato, naturally low in fat and brimming with nutrition. And Satan peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy center into chips and deep-fried them. And Man gained pounds.
God then gave lean beef so that Man might consume fewer calories and still satisfy his appetite. And Satan created McDonald's and its 99-cent double cheeseburger. Then said, "You want fries with that?" And Man replied, "Yes! And super size them!" And Satan said, "It is good." And Man went into cardiac arrest.
God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery.
Then Satan created HMOs.
Friday, August 25
Please Watch
I'm reposting this link Mwabi sent to me. I suspect many didn't take a look. It's a brief editorial on black teen girls the issue of color bias in the black. Its a good view. http://www.uthtv.com/umedia/show/2052/
SP and other PR fans Mwabi has posted her PR recap at her new blog. Stop by.
When I have time tomorrow I must do an audio post and share with you what the homeless man said to me outside of the grocery yesterday. Hilarious!
I'm off to a session. I'll see ya tomorrow.
SP and other PR fans Mwabi has posted her PR recap at her new blog. Stop by.
When I have time tomorrow I must do an audio post and share with you what the homeless man said to me outside of the grocery yesterday. Hilarious!
I'm off to a session. I'll see ya tomorrow.
Thursday, August 24
Big Ups!
1. I need to publicly thank Chele, SP and Princess Dominique for buying tanks. It means a lot to me that you guys are supporting my efforts to get this shirt idea off the ground. I have to give an extra special thanks to Mwabi for being my sounding board everyday. Thanks for listening to my fears, and concerns and offering up sound, reasonable solutions.
2. I was driving down a residential street this morning and saw a charming scene. Six or 7 birds were playing in the water streaming from lawn sprinklers. Two birds were flapping their wings in the water as they hovered in the stream of water while the other 4 or 5 birds hopped around in the water puddle. I love the sight of it for someone reason. I wish I had a camera to capture the moment.
3. I saw footage from my animated show this week and everything is really coming together nicely. I think it looks amazing. I can't wait for you guys to see the show. I swear I fall in love with this project every time something new develops.
4. My cousin 2M had me dying the other day. Why did this fool tell he watches the jiggle factor of ass in the mirror while he runs on the treadmill at the gym? "I don't like nobody looking at my butt. It's big. I have to make sure it doesn't get out of control."
5. Read this book profile page from B.arn.es & Nob.les. It's pure comedy. Make note of the customer review.
A reviewer, A Harvard undergraduate student, 11/14/2005
6. Mwabi sent this link to me. Its a must see people. http://www.uthtv.com/umedia/show/2052/
7. Fun pics
2. I was driving down a residential street this morning and saw a charming scene. Six or 7 birds were playing in the water streaming from lawn sprinklers. Two birds were flapping their wings in the water as they hovered in the stream of water while the other 4 or 5 birds hopped around in the water puddle. I love the sight of it for someone reason. I wish I had a camera to capture the moment.
3. I saw footage from my animated show this week and everything is really coming together nicely. I think it looks amazing. I can't wait for you guys to see the show. I swear I fall in love with this project every time something new develops.
4. My cousin 2M had me dying the other day. Why did this fool tell he watches the jiggle factor of ass in the mirror while he runs on the treadmill at the gym? "I don't like nobody looking at my butt. It's big. I have to make sure it doesn't get out of control."
5. Read this book profile page from B.arn.es & Nob.les. It's pure comedy. Make note of the customer review.
No Fear English Grammar (SparkNotes No Fear Skills)
From Our Editors
A step-by-step guide to English grammar presented in a fresh, lively tutorial for students who can't stand studying grammar. Covers grammar basics such as nouns, adjectives, verbs, voice and mood, adverbs, pronouns, conjunctions and prepositions, and punctuation, together with insight into writing style and organization and common grammar mistakes.Customer Reviews
A reviewer, A Harvard undergraduate student, 11/14/2005
This book saved me!
Before I read this book. I talked so bad. It teaches you all the thing you want to know to talk good. I always had trouble in english class all my life like basically I forgot about the things. Like commas, but now whenever Forget I something, I looks it in the book. i recomend it.6. Mwabi sent this link to me. Its a must see people. http://www.uthtv.com/umedia/show/2052/
7. Fun pics
Tuesday, August 22
Feels Overdue
but I can finally say you can buy your STFU shirt at
Click here to enter store
Ladies colors
Ladies Red tank
Men's Navy tee
I leave you this fun clip today also
Click here to enter store
Ladies colors
Ladies Red tank
Men's Navy tee
I leave you this fun clip today also
Sunday, August 20
I Can't Hear You
Why is that the phone never rings when you're engaged in one those irritating phone conversations where you find yourself close to unleashing a verbal assualt on the person on the other end of the call? Yesterday I found myself involved in a very peculiar chat with a caller (someone from the recent past) that was trying desperately to interpret my every statement. That in itself isn't so bad. I myself analyze people by their words, thoughts and deeds. However, I never make my analysis the focal point of conversation. In fact, if I'm sizing you up, you'll never know.
If it's one (of many) things that bothers me, its for anyone to think they can understand the complexity of me in ONE conversation. Are you serious? Do you really think I'm that simple? Not a chance. There may be a recurrent theme in the way I think but trust and believe that small window I've allowed you access will never reveal the whole story.
Personally, I think it's quite silly to assume that you categorize me or that you think you're doing me a favor by sharing with me what category of people I fit into. Ha! What a lark. As if I don't know myself. I'm silly with one, serious as a heart attack with another, a confidant to some and distant to a few. But I don't see how you would you know that? The very thing you perceive me to be is nothing more than a facade, a plastic shell that is easily discardable.
You can keep your personal insights and observations for someone who cares to hear what you have to say. I don't respect your opinion. Your observations are in fact opinion because you've never seen me - it's never been shown to you.
If it's one (of many) things that bothers me, its for anyone to think they can understand the complexity of me in ONE conversation. Are you serious? Do you really think I'm that simple? Not a chance. There may be a recurrent theme in the way I think but trust and believe that small window I've allowed you access will never reveal the whole story.
Personally, I think it's quite silly to assume that you categorize me or that you think you're doing me a favor by sharing with me what category of people I fit into. Ha! What a lark. As if I don't know myself. I'm silly with one, serious as a heart attack with another, a confidant to some and distant to a few. But I don't see how you would you know that? The very thing you perceive me to be is nothing more than a facade, a plastic shell that is easily discardable.
You can keep your personal insights and observations for someone who cares to hear what you have to say. I don't respect your opinion. Your observations are in fact opinion because you've never seen me - it's never been shown to you.
Thursday, August 17
Always A Riot
Gosh I love Friend. I just never know when she's gonna hit me with a new relationship funny. This week's highlight:
Friend: my Redskins season tickets came finally.
Me: cool
Friend: i'm so glad i didn't put them in my name now...
Me: wait a minute...what? why would you not want the tickets in your name?
Friend: you know how people act when they're getting a divorce - real petty. I don't have to worry about any of that foolishness.
Me: FRIEND (I call out and laugh) you never cease to make me laugh
Friend: Shawn its true. He ain't getting my tickets.
I have an audition for a video game today. Looks like fun. Then I have to work on the webstore and the t-shirt logo. I might have been rescued from shopping cart hell. I'll know for sure later after consulting with a web designer. Crosss your fingers people.
I'll be around to visit tomorrow.
Friend: my Redskins season tickets came finally.
Me: cool
Friend: i'm so glad i didn't put them in my name now...
Me: wait a minute...what? why would you not want the tickets in your name?
Friend: you know how people act when they're getting a divorce - real petty. I don't have to worry about any of that foolishness.
Me: FRIEND (I call out and laugh) you never cease to make me laugh
Friend: Shawn its true. He ain't getting my tickets.
I have an audition for a video game today. Looks like fun. Then I have to work on the webstore and the t-shirt logo. I might have been rescued from shopping cart hell. I'll know for sure later after consulting with a web designer. Crosss your fingers people.
I'll be around to visit tomorrow.
Wednesday, August 16
Memories. Funnies. Bad Videos.
Let's start with Memories. This following goody was brought to my attention by Mark aka MC2. Back in the day when The Box ruled, this video captured my heart. Feels just like yesterday.
I shole do miss y'all
Funnies. FoL2 highlights:
pee dance
she's still making a lot of sense
be mindful of what you say
faulty wire...somebody tell her to sit down and shut up
Flavism of the week
Bad videos.
Bianca's at it again making less than stellar music videos. Click on the link to watch the new vid. Link sent to me by Mwabi.
Is this a slow fall from grace for Bianca? It's almost hard to watch.
I shole do miss y'all
Funnies. FoL2 highlights:
pee dance
she's still making a lot of sense
be mindful of what you say
faulty wire...somebody tell her to sit down and shut up
Flavism of the week
Bad videos.
Bianca's at it again making less than stellar music videos. Click on the link to watch the new vid. Link sent to me by Mwabi.
Is this a slow fall from grace for Bianca? It's almost hard to watch.
Tuesday, August 15
Heavens To Mercy
- if that ain't a dumb man then I just don't know. Yes, yo boy Flav is a DA. Sometimes its too much.
Yea, Gonzilias = Gondolas are one in the same thing for that DA.
I was a day behind watching FoL2. But thanks to modern technology I was able to download the ep and get my fix for the week. Ep 2 was nowhere near as classic as ep 1 but still I found myself highly entertained. In fact, I took note of the fact that I had a big ass kool-aid grin on my face like a cheshire cat after my viewing.
Aren't we all happy that Sp.unkeey got sent home? The "pee dance" was too fake and her confessionals made me gag.
If somebody don't tell Wir.e she can't sing I will. If I do it it won't be pretty. Did you see the look on her face when she was singing "come to number 12?" She thought she was getting down right? NOT! Stop chick. Sit down somewhere.
Flav had his KFC bucket of chicken in hand as he chose his dates. You think we'll see him hawking KFC soon? Perhaps with the Flavettes? LOL! That would be fun. Please explain why he felt comfortable smacking while nawing on them chicken bones as he was choosing the dates? Couldn't he wait ten minutes and do that off camera?
Lik.e D.at was way too bent out of shape over Buckwi.ld's "blacccent," as my buddy Francine puts it. Let it go already.
Things look to get a little explosive up next week between So.methin and Bu.ckee.y - hands in each other's faces; threats of physical violence. Oh, I can't wait 'cause you know the source of the problem is going to be something so ridiculously petty.
- my eating habits are out of control. Friday I ate an entire large veggie pizza. It was crazy. I was full after 4 slices but my compulsion kept bringing me back to pizza carton for more. It did take me 5 hours to eat the entire thing but still that's just plain gluttonous. Mind you, I had eaten 3 other veggie pizzas in a week and half span prior to Friday. Shh!!! Don't tell nobody but I think I'ma order another one today.
- i'm eating 2 to 3 pints of soy ice cream a week. In 10 minutes flat one pint is gone. Soy Delicious Purely Decadent Mocha Almond Fudge is so dang good its ridiculous. I don't even like coffee flavors but surprisingly I like that flavor.
- I've found a new grocery and in turn a few new juices to rave about. What'chu know about Dole's Mango Lime Fiesta? Or, Dole's Orange Strawberry Banana? This is the best juice I've ever had.
- Can someone rescue me from the shopping cart hell I'm in right now? I desperately want to get this webstore running smoothly but I keep running into snags. I mean, is that too much to ask for? I had a web designer quote me a price of $300 dollars to install a shopping cart/ webstore for me. I don't know about you but that seems a bit much for the simplicity of the design I need. I just need a frickin store that can track inventory of one shirt in different sizes. Sheesh! Yesterday I was about ready to give up on the idea altogether. I was gon' through them shirts in the trash. Thankfully, I got some sleep and my stress levels have returned to normal and feel determine to 'get-her-done' within the week. I will find a solution and stop pussyfooting around. This shopping cart crap is preventing me from working on my book.
- I asked this guy who groomed his locs because I thought they looked really nice. When he replied "I do them myself" I said "hey, maybe you can do mine for me." He said "no problem. I charge $125." I said, "125 is pretty expensive." He replied "But aren't you worth it?" Is he nuts? That is way too much to be paying for that service. No thank you clown. I can groom my locs myself quite nicely. Black merchants always want to overcharge for their services then to try and make you feel like you're being cheap when you question their pricing.
Monday, August 14
The Manager
at Ralphs just called to tell me that he had a talk with Joanne about the incident and he wanted to let me know it had been taken care of. Wow! I didn't expect a call from him.
Social Segregation
Preference? Bad habit? Fear? Comfort? Why don't I have any friends that don't look like me? For the last few weeks I've wrestled with the fact that I've become awfully small minded in my older age. I've purposefully isolated myself socially from several different social groups. The sect of people that I call "friend" are all black, christian, and have some college education. Why is that?
A few weeks ago a nameless person said to me "she doesn't like straight people." That statement kept ringing in my head over and over again. "She doesn't like straight people." Finally, I asked "why not?" I was thinking to myself "what does that have to do with anything? The person in question answered "its not that I don't like straight people its just that I feel uncomfortable around them."
Is that what's been going with me of late? Growing up I had friends of different ethnic backgrounds, religious beliefs, etc. and those differences never, ever once bothered me nor them. In fact, I doubt that I ever noticed the differences between us.
What happened to change me? When I did I get uncomfortable with diversity? Like Adam and Eve did I partake of a forbidded fruit that suddenly revealed my nakedness? Did my sudden awareness cause me scrutinize my choices more disapprovingly? But why?
As I take stock of my current state of being and consider my upbringing, I think its pretty shameful that I have not one hispanic, asian or white friend; not one friend of a different religious persuasion; not one openly gay friend that I hang out with.
Somewhere along the way in life I stopped seeing the heart of people and stopped using that as a true litmus test for friendship. Appearances and facades have become the norm for me. That makes me sad. I was not raised that way.
I've always been one to question my own motives for decisions and choices that I have made and continue to make. I for one know that stepping outside of my homogenous social group will be extremely uncomfortable; and I don't like discomfort. However, I think its time.
I know part of my discomfort is the fear of being put in a position to explain or defend my culture/my people to those of other races. I don't want to hear stuff like "you're not like the rest of them" and then have to combat that form of ignorance. That sorta of stuff really bothered me in the past. But why? In the past I would get uptight get an attitude and remove myself from the situation quickly instead of choosing a more effective way to address my concern. We all say ignorant stuff at times before we come into the knowledge, right? Should I hold one less than informed opinion against someone for a lifetime? I don't believe I should.
I doubt I can set a goal of "making one asian friend by the end of the year." It doesn't work like that I know. I can, however, be open to the possibility of befriending someone outside my race. I know it sounds silly but I'll to have remind myself to not be so dismissive of friendly people from other walks of life. I run across friendly people all the time but I only return "sincere" friendliness to those that I discern that are like me in taste, race, religion or other attributes.
I'm open and ready for a change. We'll see what happens.
A few weeks ago a nameless person said to me "she doesn't like straight people." That statement kept ringing in my head over and over again. "She doesn't like straight people." Finally, I asked "why not?" I was thinking to myself "what does that have to do with anything? The person in question answered "its not that I don't like straight people its just that I feel uncomfortable around them."
Is that what's been going with me of late? Growing up I had friends of different ethnic backgrounds, religious beliefs, etc. and those differences never, ever once bothered me nor them. In fact, I doubt that I ever noticed the differences between us.
What happened to change me? When I did I get uncomfortable with diversity? Like Adam and Eve did I partake of a forbidded fruit that suddenly revealed my nakedness? Did my sudden awareness cause me scrutinize my choices more disapprovingly? But why?
As I take stock of my current state of being and consider my upbringing, I think its pretty shameful that I have not one hispanic, asian or white friend; not one friend of a different religious persuasion; not one openly gay friend that I hang out with.
Somewhere along the way in life I stopped seeing the heart of people and stopped using that as a true litmus test for friendship. Appearances and facades have become the norm for me. That makes me sad. I was not raised that way.
I've always been one to question my own motives for decisions and choices that I have made and continue to make. I for one know that stepping outside of my homogenous social group will be extremely uncomfortable; and I don't like discomfort. However, I think its time.
I know part of my discomfort is the fear of being put in a position to explain or defend my culture/my people to those of other races. I don't want to hear stuff like "you're not like the rest of them" and then have to combat that form of ignorance. That sorta of stuff really bothered me in the past. But why? In the past I would get uptight get an attitude and remove myself from the situation quickly instead of choosing a more effective way to address my concern. We all say ignorant stuff at times before we come into the knowledge, right? Should I hold one less than informed opinion against someone for a lifetime? I don't believe I should.
I doubt I can set a goal of "making one asian friend by the end of the year." It doesn't work like that I know. I can, however, be open to the possibility of befriending someone outside my race. I know it sounds silly but I'll to have remind myself to not be so dismissive of friendly people from other walks of life. I run across friendly people all the time but I only return "sincere" friendliness to those that I discern that are like me in taste, race, religion or other attributes.
I'm open and ready for a change. We'll see what happens.
Thursday, August 10
The Finale
I spoke with a woman from Ralphs corporate this afternoon. She first spoke with the cashier then phoned me. Our stories matched up until I shared some of the extra stuff the cashier failed to report that she had said. She told the corporate rep "I was very nice to him but we get people trying to return stuff all day every day without receipts." The corp rep said "after listening to your side of the story I think the cashier should've known that you knew what you were talking about and should've taken you more seriously."
Our chat ended with her asking if wanted to speak directly to the store manager about Joanne's behavior? Or, if wanted her to speak to the manager and have him reprimand her for attitude?" I opted to have her call him. She was gracious enough to call me an hour later to share that the store manager was off work for the next two days and that she'll be contacting him on Monday.
At this juncture, I'd say I'm satisfied and probably will forego writing that letter to the BBB. All is well again. I've complained, I've been heard, I've been refunded and them fools won't be getting anymore of my money.
Our chat ended with her asking if wanted to speak directly to the store manager about Joanne's behavior? Or, if wanted her to speak to the manager and have him reprimand her for attitude?" I opted to have her call him. She was gracious enough to call me an hour later to share that the store manager was off work for the next two days and that she'll be contacting him on Monday.
At this juncture, I'd say I'm satisfied and probably will forego writing that letter to the BBB. All is well again. I've complained, I've been heard, I've been refunded and them fools won't be getting anymore of my money.
Update
The store manager issued a full refund for the two items. He apologized for his cashier and said she handled the situation wrong.
I'm almost done with them. One letter to the BBB and I'll be through.
I'm almost done with them. One letter to the BBB and I'll be through.
Wednesday, August 9
Tuesday, August 8
Chaos Is My
middle name. Ok, it's hectic today people. I have much to say but little time to write it down. I'll be doing an audio post tomorrow about my experience at Ralphs Grocery Store. They 'done' pissed me off.
Ok, I hope everyone rememberd to tune in to the premiere of FoL2. If you didn't watch, you are wrong as two left feet. Kidding, of course.
I don't have time to write anything so I'll be leaving a few clips from Sunday's episode throughout the day. Feel free to share your funniest moments.
A Real Prayer Warrior
The Best Brutha of them ALL
Making the Most Sense
Ok, I hope everyone rememberd to tune in to the premiere of FoL2. If you didn't watch, you are wrong as two left feet. Kidding, of course.
I don't have time to write anything so I'll be leaving a few clips from Sunday's episode throughout the day. Feel free to share your funniest moments.
A Real Prayer Warrior
The Best Brutha of them ALL
Making the Most Sense
Monday, August 7
A Moment in Time
Time seems to slow down around this time year so that I am never given a chance to forget what tragedy happened on this day 15 years ago. August the 7th is always a day of reflection on how different my life woulda been had my mom not passed in 1991 and to remember what a special person she was.
I will return tomorrow.
I will return tomorrow.
Friday, August 4
The Best
show of 2006 has returned with a vengeance in its season 2 opener. FoL2 is poised to supersede its predecessor. I watched the season premiere last evening (Thanks Berry) and I was more than entertained. YOU MUST NOT missed the premiere people this Sunday on VH-1. I promise you that you will be amused from beginning to end. Hijinks and hilarity abound.
Sunday I'ma try to post a FoL2 recap.
Sunday I'ma try to post a FoL2 recap.
Thursday, August 3
That'd Be Great
Here's footage from one of my all time favorite comedy films. I love movies that are quirky and offbeat. I can relive moments from this movie over and over again, and never get bored. Wha'chu you know about this film?
~Thespian Shawn out
~Thespian Shawn out
Wednesday, August 2
Don't You
hate it when old tunes pop into your head for no good reason. THIS was one of my jams back in the day. Wha'chu know about that?
Alright SP another audio post for ya...the screenprinter story.
Woo hoo! I'm headed to DC for Spiritual's wedding over labor day weekend. Then I'm headed to Richmond, VA for few days. I have a layover in NY on my way home. I couldn't finagle a way to extend the layover long enough to venture into the city...aw shucks.
~Thespian Shawn out
Alright SP another audio post for ya...the screenprinter story.
Woo hoo! I'm headed to DC for Spiritual's wedding over labor day weekend. Then I'm headed to Richmond, VA for few days. I have a layover in NY on my way home. I couldn't finagle a way to extend the layover long enough to venture into the city...aw shucks.
~Thespian Shawn out
Tuesday, August 1
Take Me Back
Its the first of the month. I just realized my blog at eponym is back in business. Like Brandy should I stay? Or, should I go? I've set up the new blog at blogsome but haven't taken the time to post anything over there. Decisions, decisions.
1. Friend recently purchased a cat that has been named Mr Kitty. Dumbest name ever if you ask me. She tells me yesterday that Mr Kitty is all the man she needs and that he's a much better replacement for hubby. She then calls out to him "Here Mr Kitty. Yea Mr Kitty. You like it when I rub your chest, don't you Mister Kitty?" spoken in her baby girl seductress voice.
2. Remember CA and my 15 yr old little cousin who was restricted from phone privileges? Sadly, she (little cousin) tells me last week "I have a thing for gangstas. Those are the only boys I like." What is with you woman and the fascination with bad boys? On a more positive note she told me that she has an audition for Krump dance troupe and really hopes she makes the squad. That would a be a great experience for her if she makes it.
3. Is it too much to ask people to return a courtesy email from time to time to let you know they've read your mail? I mean, how much time does it take to hit reply and type "Thanks" "Got it" "Thank you" or "Cool!" In the last week, I've sent out at least 4 emails that warranted a courtesy reply. Did I get one? Hell no!
4. Ok, I have to revist another pet peeve of mine: music producers that have a flirtation with artistry. God that aggravates me. There's nothing worse than listening to song by a favorite artist of yours and having to endure the stylings of ____ producer who thought the song could only be enhanced by their presence. As if I really purchased Fav Artist's CD to hear you, mr music producer, make a guest appearance. Please stop the insanity. Sit yo butt down somewhere and make a hot track. That's what I want from you - nothing more, nothing less. Just got the new Men of Standard CD and nameless producer's guest appearance really ticked me off. The same principle applies to those other producer/arranger types who believe they need to be featured on the backing vocals for songs they produce.
5. Our fellow blogger Trent Jackson is a plumb fool. Why did he cuss out the man at Sp.ri.nt while we were on the phone the other day because the rep wouldn't give him a good deal on a certain phone of interest to Trent? And before the cussing why did this fool tell the rep somthing like "glad to meet you Hector. I was about to call you Carlos."
6. Check back. The audio I mentioned yesterday will be added here.
~Thespian Shawn out
1. Friend recently purchased a cat that has been named Mr Kitty. Dumbest name ever if you ask me. She tells me yesterday that Mr Kitty is all the man she needs and that he's a much better replacement for hubby. She then calls out to him "Here Mr Kitty. Yea Mr Kitty. You like it when I rub your chest, don't you Mister Kitty?" spoken in her baby girl seductress voice.
2. Remember CA and my 15 yr old little cousin who was restricted from phone privileges? Sadly, she (little cousin) tells me last week "I have a thing for gangstas. Those are the only boys I like." What is with you woman and the fascination with bad boys? On a more positive note she told me that she has an audition for Krump dance troupe and really hopes she makes the squad. That would a be a great experience for her if she makes it.
3. Is it too much to ask people to return a courtesy email from time to time to let you know they've read your mail? I mean, how much time does it take to hit reply and type "Thanks" "Got it" "Thank you" or "Cool!" In the last week, I've sent out at least 4 emails that warranted a courtesy reply. Did I get one? Hell no!
4. Ok, I have to revist another pet peeve of mine: music producers that have a flirtation with artistry. God that aggravates me. There's nothing worse than listening to song by a favorite artist of yours and having to endure the stylings of ____ producer who thought the song could only be enhanced by their presence. As if I really purchased Fav Artist's CD to hear you, mr music producer, make a guest appearance. Please stop the insanity. Sit yo butt down somewhere and make a hot track. That's what I want from you - nothing more, nothing less. Just got the new Men of Standard CD and nameless producer's guest appearance really ticked me off. The same principle applies to those other producer/arranger types who believe they need to be featured on the backing vocals for songs they produce.
5. Our fellow blogger Trent Jackson is a plumb fool. Why did he cuss out the man at Sp.ri.nt while we were on the phone the other day because the rep wouldn't give him a good deal on a certain phone of interest to Trent? And before the cussing why did this fool tell the rep somthing like "glad to meet you Hector. I was about to call you Carlos."
6. Check back. The audio I mentioned yesterday will be added here.
~Thespian Shawn out
My Boy
...had me watching TBN one night to hear this singing fool. His tone is amazing.
~Thespian Shawn out
~Thespian Shawn out
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