Uraeus. Long day. Stuff.

It's 1:06pm and I am back home. I took Uraeus to school this morning. He has a long day as he doesn't get out of his last class until 9:50pm. I try to give him rides when I can so he's not stuck on the bus all of the time. I have a meeting tonight and then another meeting after that. I have a full day myself today.

I need stuff. I need more groceries. I need the other half of my cable bill by the 9. I need gas in my car. I need rent for next month. I have work to do. I know God sees and knows all.

Yacht. Shrimp. Birthday weekend.

It's 9:20pm and I am at home. Today I was the photographer at a yacht party and fashion show. It was a beautiful event. A friend of mine, Nyki Allen created a line of clothing called Gyv Me Body. The line is for curvy women. Dietra and I drove down to the Marina together to board the boat. The weather was lovely. I got plenty of photos and I'm excited about editing them. I hope they came out as well or better than I think they did. The event today was for only women except for the captain of the boat. It was great being around sistas today.

After the boat ride a group of us went to Killer Shrimp to eat. I loved it and want to go back. Now I'm tired and am looking forward to taking my meds and getting some good rest. I didn't sleep much last because Laura called and she and Kookie asked me to come by to have a birthday drink. I did and we drank and laughed and drank and talked and told personal stories and drank some more. We had a good time.

Well it's sleepy time now. But before I go I send out my thank yous to those who called me, sent texts, messages, posts and prayed. I had a wonderful birthday weekend. I hope you all enjoy yourselves this weekend. Good night.

Gratitude

I am thankful for waking up this morning
I am thankful my son woke up this morning
I am thankful for my friends and family
For peace
For a good rest last night
I am thankful for food and shelter
For clothes and shoes and a working vehicle
For love and compassion
I am thankful for being thankful

Release

It's 9:33pm and thankfully Uraeus is home now and I can charge my phone. And breathe. I can breathe. When he's not home I'm only halfway breathing.

World Stage. Mother. Hospital.

It's 8:21pm and I am at home. I went to The World Stage last night and just as it was ending my mother called because she needed to go to the hospital. I drove down there and took her and we stayed there until 4:00 this morning. It was cold in the er and no one feels like being there but my mother is feeling better and that means the world to me.

I stayed at my mom's place when we returned from the hospital and I got home about noon. My cell phone was running out of juice and I left my charger at home. Of course when I got home Uraeus had already left for school and took my charger for his phone. Excuuuuuuuuuse me!?! So I've been here all day without a phone and I'm still waiting for him to come home. I have to keep convincing myself that being without a phone is not the worse thing. It's up there though. First world problems I know.

I was supposed to have a feature tonight. This post is everywhere. I know. Anyway, my poetry feature date was moved because the company is moving to a new venue. It happens. I just wish it didn't happen tonight because that money would have come right handy. But hey. Life right.

In other news Saturday is my birthday! I'm happy about that. I will turn 47. There have been times I didn't think I would be this close to 47. But I'm here, praise God. My plans? I have a meeting in the morning and I'm going to dinner with a friend. What happens in the middle of that I don't know. I've always wanted to have a free birthday meal at Denny's so maybe I'll do that alone after my morning meeting. Who knows.

Come home, Uraeus! I really want to make a phone call. That and no matter how old my son is when it's dark I don't want him walking around. Being a mother to a black child is something these days. Jesus be a fence.

When I started this post my intention was to start a new poem. But that didn't happen. Maybe tomorrow. Maybe later on tonight. I need some new work because I have another feature coming up this Wednesday at The World Stage and I want to do a few new pieces. Who knows.

Time for me to get some cleaning up done.
Hug yourselves.

Facebook. Study. Birthday approaching.

It's 5:50pm and I am at home right now with Uraeus. He's working on his tablet and I'm posting photos of my mother on my Facebook. Well, I was anyway. I haven't visited this blog in a while and thought I'd do so today. I'm on my way out to the World Stage with V but I have about forty-five minutes before I leave.

I didn't do much today but study for this life insurance test I'm taking next week. Hopefully I'll pass the first time. If I don't it sure won't be because I didn't study for it. I studied and slept today. My doctor told me that when I'm feeling a certain way (a certain way) to take more of the lithium and Prozac. And I have been feeling that way (that way) so I took one more than was prescribed of each plus one more sleeping pill. I did sleep well, the pills just have me sleep too much and I don't like that. I can hardly get anything done and too much sleep leads to depression for me (that certain way).

My birthday is coming up soon and what I really want besides world piece and happiness for my son and family is my cable bill paid, a full tank of gas and some money for some more groceries. That would be nice. Oh, and a chance to take as many pictures as I want of my son.  He doesn't like me to take so many photos of him. Yes, that would be nice. I'm praying I'm happy on my birthday. I need happiness. In my fantasy world I have someone coming in to clean my place for me  for my birthday, but that ain't happening.

Anyway, back to studying. Promise I won't stay away so long.

No beach.

It's 9:24pm and I am at home. Still. I sort of had plans to get out and at least go to the beach but I didn't make it. I didn't even get out of my pajamas today. I have a meeting tomorrow and a class to teach in the evening so I'll be getting out tomorrow. Good. Lately I've needed a reason to get out. That's not good. But it was a good day though. I'm supposed to be working on more poems for WP in Richmond, VA at the end of the month. I haven't been. I'm also supposed to be getting my poem a day for 2013 ready to be published. I haven't. I will though. To everything. I will. Just...you know...

Little gas. Heavy D's birthday. KDAY.

It's 5:03 pm and I am sitting in my car on the side of Kaiser waiting for Uraeus to finish physical therapy. I've been home all day today so being out feels good. I don't have much gas so I'm not going far but I'll make one stop at the store before we head back home.

Today is Heavy D's birthday. He would have been 49 and KDAY is honoring him by playing his songs. Feels good. I miss him. Miss hearing his music.

I'm fighting off a heaviness. Z called me yesterday and told me she has colon cancer. That news hit hard although I tried to be a cheerleader while she was on the phone. My love, prayers and thoughts are with her and her family. I have known Z a long time and I sure am wishing the best for her.

Reuben went to the prom

Yesterday my nephew went to the prom! He and his date, Lauren were lovely. Time is flying by. He graduates this year and is off to college in July. Something changed with the settings on this blog so I can't figure out how to load photos. As soon as I get it together I'll posts the loads of photos I took at Reuben's pre prom party.

A man

Happy birthday Malcolm X!

Gratitude

I am thankful for this day. Thankful for waking up. Thankful for Uraeus waking up. I am loving my friends and family and am ever thankful for them in my life. I am thankful for peace and ease. For time at home today. For love and forgiveness. I am thankful for being thankful today.

Dear Dietra

You will feel the ups and the downs. There is no one way to grieve the loss of your mother. Know that you have friends who love you and who will hold you however you present. We will sit with you, laugh with you, cry with you. We will whatever. We love you. Get back safely and looking forward to seeing you when you return. One day at a time, sis. One day at a time.

Jaha