VACATION TIME!!!!!!!!

The time is here and I am sooo ready for a nice long vacation!!! I haven't been on a REAL vacation for a long time!! I mean a vacation where I can actually enjoy myself and those around me and not have to worry about work, networking, or anything like that. Just a time to actually relax have fun enjoy those around me. In less than 30 days me and my sister will be in beautiful Puerto Rico and we both cant wait!! We have been counting down the days!! lol

It was almost a last minute trip but I'm glad she brought it to my attention and now its just a few weeks away!!! Super excited isn't even the word!!! I've been to PR before, but as a child visiting family so I wasn't able to appreciate all it has to offer and of course enjoy the "Adult" atmosphere either. lol But this time its gonna be a week of nothing but fun fun and more fun!! I couldn't be going with a better trip mate!! We have nothing but FUN when we're together!!!



Our last mini road trip we had to ATL was an adventure all in itself!!! bawhahhah it was a mini pre game until the main event trip!!! LOL That's a whole different blog story!! But this trip is gonna be packed with so much fun, activities, food, drinks, shopping, and a whole lot more!!! I just can't wait to relax on the beach with the sun beaming down and a drink in had!!!!lol Oh yes!!! I'm ready for some tan lines!!! lol And speaking of activities...we have an 8am Rum Tour scheduled!!!! O_0 lol we will be hungover by noon messing with these folks!!! hahaha but that's what vacation is all about!!



The countdown is definitely in effect and we can't wait to board that plane!! we start off in different locations, me in Cols, Oh and her in Lansing, MI. But that layover we link up in ATL for a couple hrs to have lunch and a few cocktails then it's off to PR we go!!! Which reminds me???? I gotta get a new camera and a camcorder!! Fun, beaches, drinks, parties, food, shopping, and much more!!! Yes!!!! This trip is about to be EPIC!!!!!

To be continue..........

No End To Success

Success is not the triumph over regress,
Success is the power to suppress.
Success is not the money or the fame,
Success is, knowing you are still the same.
Success is not the power or the pride.
Success is the knowing how to hide.
Success is not a gift or gain,
Success is accepting and believing in your name.
Success is not a point or goal to seek,
Success is, believing you have never reached the peak.
Success is

Jeff Rushton


This was a poem that really spoke to me. Right now there are a few personal and professional issues that I am currently faced with and there all to do with success and moving forward. When you are experiencing a new chapter in your life you should be happy excited and blessed. You shouldn't feel sad, mad, or like you owe an explanation.

When certain things happen in life they are truly for a reason. No matter what it is, be it a new Job, new friend, new car, new title, etc. You should never have to feel conflicted because you are given an opportunity over someone else. Bottom line is you were obviously doing the job you were suppose to be doing the correct way anyway in order to be considered for that next step right?

Unfortunately in life some people just can't accept the fact that there are people who are better qualified than them, more dependable, more trustworthy, and just an all around better candidate. It's like something I once heard in a Tyler Perry play and something my mom would always say, "When the Lord sees fit to start sending blessings your way, you will truly know who your friends are." Those words never rang as clear as they do now!!

FRIENDS IN MY CIRCLE

FRIENDS IN MY CIRCLE



When I was little,

I used to believe in the concept of one best friend,

And then I started to become a woman.

And then I found out that if you allow your heart to open up,

God would show you the best in many friends.


One friend is needed when you're going through things with your man.

Another friend is needed when you're going through things with your mom.

Another will sit beside you in the bleachers as you delight in your children and their activities.

Another when you want to shop, share, heal, hurt, joke, or just be.

One friend will say, 'Let's cry together,'

Another, 'Let's fight together,'

Another, 'Let's walk away together.'


One friend will meet your spiritual need,

Another your shoe fetish,

Another your love for movies,

Another will be with you in your season of confusion,

Another will be your clarifier,

Another the wind beneath your wings.


But whatever their assignment in your life,

On whatever the occasion,

On whatever the day,

Or wherever you need them to meet you with their gym shoes on and hair pulled back,

Or to hold you back from making a complete fool of yourself .

Those are your best friends.


It may all be wrapped up in one woman, but for many, it's wrapped up in several.

One from 7th grade,

One from high school,

Several from the college years,

A couple from old jobs,

On some days your mother,

On some days your neighbor,

On others, your sisters,

And on some days, your daughters.

I absolutely love this!! One of my friends in my circle whose very close to me sent this and it hit home cuz its soooo true!! f you have girls like this pass it on!! This goes out to all my blogger chicas!!! Hugs & Kisses!!

2nd Trip!!!!!

Okay so it was my homegirls birthday and we was planning on doing something but wasn't sure what to do?? So the thought of an all girls gambling trip came about! BUT...since everyone's work schedule was different Vegas and Atlantic City was too far and Detroit was cool, but we only had 24 to 48 hrs and that would've been a straight up tease!!lol So we decided to go to Wheeling West Virginia which is about 1hr to 1hr 1/2 from Columbus. I know alot of people may be thinking "West Virginia??"

But believe it or not we had a ball!!! It was going down in WV! At least at the casino it was!!lol Me and my chicas rented a hotel room for the night so we arrived checked in showered changed and off to the casino we went!! This was my first time ever going to one and I had a ball too!! I also came home with some good winnings!!! HOLLA!!!!lol Some pics are below...more to come!!!

My Ledra!! Sorry about the blurred pic, but this was after about 3 Jack & Cokes

This was part of the food buffet they have there! This was actually from the dessert buffet! That's why i had my tush in the gym today!!!lol

Ledra slammin on the fondue covered strawberries!!!

My chica Raquel!!! She's the birthday girl!!!!!!!

This reminded me of the movie " The Hills Have Eyes"lol

Ledra actin silly

Me blurry as all get out!!!lol

At the hotel getting ready

Rhonda and Raquel

Rhonda acting silly at the slots!!!

Loading up to leave and taking last minute pics!!

BUT...we had to stop for breakfast first!!! Perkins was the bomb!!! They dont have these in olumbus anymore;o(

Heading home to Columbus!!!!

FRIENDSHIP IS A GOLDEN CHAIN

Friendship is a golden chain the links are friends so dear & like a rare & precious jewel its treasured more each year. He who forgives and offense seeks love but he who repeats a matter alienates his friend.

Today write a letter to someone, a letter of appreciation, greeting, congratulations, get well wishes or cheer. The sum of your words is truth & of your righteous judgments are eternal.



I was emailed this from a friends from high school and I absolutely fell in love with it! It's so true and it's a great idea to do to bring some happiness to someones day and just to show your appreciation for that person or people in your life that you can truly call a friend. I hope you all enjoy it and try it out.

To All Of My Blogger Fam

This goes out to all of you! No matter if I haven't met you personally or I do know you personally. I just wanted to wish you all a Happy & Safe Valentine's Day!!! Hugs & Kisses to you all!!!

Valentine treasures are people who
have often crossed your mind,
family, friends and others, too,
who in your life have shined
the warmth of love or a spark of light
that makes you remember them;
no matter how long since you’ve actually met,
each one is a luminous gem
who gleams and glows in your memory,
bringing special pleasures,
and that’s why this Valentine comes to you:
You’re one of those sparkling treasures!

What A Long Day!!!!!!!!

So the last few days have been sooooooo crazy!!! I had a pretty decent xmas even though it was the first one since my mom, grandfather, and uncle passed. It definitely wasn't the same without them around the dinner table, but we still made it happen and had a blessed holiday.

So I've been back to work and we have been sooo busy!!! Its to be expected because i do work in the medical field and tis the season to be sick with everything you can think of!!lol We are averaging about 70 to 120 patients per day!!!!(crazy right???) its cool though, because id rather be busy then to just be sitting there bored as all hell!!!( yea ya heard me right, i have to be doin something!!)

Work has been a little trying lately due to internal conflict among the employees, and today it just reached an all time high!! I always say never mix business with pleasure and always know when to talk about work matters at work and personal matter at home!!!

I know that every where you go there are cliques, that's a given. but my thing is when upper management try to be more of a friend then a manager. See when managers do this some don't know how to draw a fine line between the 2. I myself am a manager at my place of employment and can definitely separate the two!!! The other manager does not.

I love her to death but she can not ride that fine line. I don't think its fair to show favoritism, especially if its well known to the other employees, that's when the shit hits the fan!!!! I myself am cool with all my staff and doctors that i work with. Out of all 7 of our sites we run I have not a problem with anyone and if I did no one would ever know unless it needed to be known.

Everyone who knows me personally can honestly say that i have a huge heart and i am very kind and warm. I mean I can be an asshole when i need to be and fly off the handle, but it takes alot to get me there and when I do, ITS A FUCKIN RAP!!!!(excuse the lingo..lol) And at the same time i can be just as gentle and cry at the drop of the hat if you yell at me or hurt my feelings.

I love my staff very much and they are a great bunch to work with, but they need to know when to separate work from personal life. And the other managers need to know how to separate being just that a MANAGER and then being just a FRIEND. Sorry for he work rambles, but I just needed to vent some more after venting to my best friend (thanks bighead...i 'appreciate it!!).

I also had this post in regards to every day life and friends that you may or may not work with. Alot of times we take people for granted. No matter if we mean to or not, and Ive been seeing that alot lately. Hell, I may even been a victim myself? I'm not perfect and I know no one else is, but when you have a good person in your life that you know would do anything in the world for you times 10!?!?!? You need to really cherish, honor, and acknowledge that because people like that are hard as hell to find these days!!

This last year has taught me alot about people around me and that are a part of my inner circle. Some people truly don't realize what they have until its gone.(I've definitely experienced that this year). So to all those who I may have taken advantage of or neglected our friendship/relationship, from the bottom of my heart and soul....I truly do apologize and I pray every night that you forgive me and that i don't make the same mistake again with you or anyone else. And to all those who have or will do it to me...I have forgave you and will forgive you because I refuse to enter 2009 and live through 2009 with stress and troubles.

To all those out there who have great people in your lives that are down for you no matter if its work, school, relationship, money, health, business, moving, or what ever else, hold on to them and give the same in return. This is a very hard, cruel, 2 faced world and you need at least one person who will always be there!!! If you have more than one person then you are def blessed!!!!

Have a great night all!!!! Smooches!!!