Road Trip con't...

OK, so I left off complaining about how boring it is traveling to Alabama.. We finally get there, drop off the kids and head 3 more hours to Atlanta. It's been approximately 4 years or so since I've last been to the A. I must say, it's just as beautiful as I remember it. We visited Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's birth home, Ebenezer Church where MLK Sr. & Jr. preached, the Georgia Aquarium, Piedmont Park, Lil 5 Points, Centennial Park and Atlantic Station. All of these places are MUST see attractions.

Georgia Aquarium

The Georgia Aquarium was amazing! I love how every attraction is interactive, the dome (seen in the pic below) gives you a feeling of being under water while all the sharks, fish, etc are surrounding. There are petting areas where you can pet small sharks and sting rays. There is a wonderful dolphin show and if you have the funds to swim and feed the sharks and whales, your able to do that as well.

Piedmont Park

The south is so beautiful... Atlanta did a wonderful job remodeling Piedmont Park (better known as the "gay" park) There are volleyball courts, baseball diamonds,  tennis courts, a swimming pool, and plenty of space to take a nice stroll, ride your bike, roller blade, picnic or just sit by the water. We also visited Ludacris restaurant called Straits located in Midtown. This restaurant was cute, the food was decent. The red head in bed martini (Kettle One Citron, Muddled Strawberries, Riesling and a splash of Sweet and Sour mix) was um mm GOOD! Surprisingly enough, the asparagus was my favorite! Pricey but delicious! Another spot was Gladys Knight Chicken and Waffles. This place had a line down the street before the doors even opened! They don't serve any alcohol but offer up great southern dishes like the famous Midnight Train which is the classic waffle and fried jumbo chicken wings. I had the midnight train with a side of cheese grits and sweet tea... YUMMY!

I was able to spend time with some good people, do a little bit of shopping, eat good food and enjoy the beauty that Atlanta has to offer. Once the weekend was over, it was time to head back to Alabama to get the kiddies. Another 15 hour ride back home... Uggh! We decided to take a different route and go back through Atlanta, then to South Carolina to North Carolina then to Virginia. That was a better trip! We decided to surprise my Dad and Step mom once we were in NC. That was a pleasant trip and made my pops so very happy! Fortunately for me, we didn't kill one another on the journey, it was a LONG ass trip but  overall the trip was a success!

Road Trip...

I remember when hitting the road on a adventure to wherever was so fun! Now that I'm older and my carpool consist of two kids, I'm more interested in just ending up at my destination than I am the journey of getting there!

I'm on my way to Alabama then to Atlanta for a quick 4 day getaway. It sounded ideal, however the ride is BORING! Nothing to see but road and trees. We left Virginia and drive through West Virginia, Tennessee, and now I'm in Alabama. We're almost there... Can't wait to drop the kids off and get to Atlanta where all the fun is!

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21 Things Happy People Make A Habit of Doing

1. Appreciate Life Be thankful that you woke up alive each morning.

2. Choose Friends Wisely Surround yourself with happy, positive people who share your values and goals.

3. Be Considerate Accept others for who they are as well as where they are in life.

4. Learn Continuously Keep up to date with the latest news regarding your career and hobbies.

5. Creative Problem Solving Don’t wallow in self-pity. As soon as you face a challenge get busy finding a solution.

6. Do What They Love Some statistics show that 80% of people dislike their jobs!

7. Enjoy Life Take the time to see the beauty around you. There’s more to life than work.

8. Laugh Don’t take yourself – or life to seriously.

9. Forgive Holding a grudge will hurt no one but you. Forgive others for your own peace of mind.

10. Gratitude Develop an attitude of gratitude. Count your blessings; All of them – even the things that seem trivial. 11. Invest in Relationships Always make sure your loved ones know you love them even in times of conflict.

12. Keep Their Word Honesty is the best policy. Every action and decision you make should be based on honesty.

13. Meditate Meditation gives your very active brain a rest.

14. Mind your own Business Concentrate on creating your life the way you want it.

15. Optimism See the glass as half full. Find the positive side of any given situation. The power of positive thinking is amazing.

16. Love Unconditionally Accept others for who they are. You don’t put limitations on your love.

17. Persistence Never give up. Face each new challenge with the attitude that it will bring you one step closer to your goal.

18. Be Proactive Accept what cannot be changed. Happy people don’t waste energy on circumstances beyond their control.

19. Self-Care Take care of your mind, body and health. Get regular medical checkups. Eat healthy and work out.

20. Self Confidence Don’t try to be someone that you’re not. After all no one likes a phony.

21. Take Responsibility Happy people know and understand that they are 100% responsible for their life.

Most of all: BE TRUE TO YOURSELF.

Change your frequency with the Power of Positive Thinking

My Worth

What do I have to offer??? Well let me break it down to you like this. I am a strong black woman, a creation of the most high, built small in stature but mighty as Lion. A Lioness by nature, nurturing to those I love, protector of my den and hunter for knowledge. Never satisfied with one answer, always looking for stimulation for the mind and able to simulate other places in ways you can only imagine. Great conversationalist, witty yet gentle when need be. A shoulder for you to cry on and an ear to listen to your burdens. Open arms stretched wide to embrace you to show you that you are loved.

I am that chic, the one you call a ride or die chic, however I don't follow suit just because it's right for you, my question is... is it right for US? I am that chic, the one who will motivate, inspire and support you in all that you do. Never back down when something is worth fighting for but understanding that God intends for us to"stand still" at times and allow HIS will too come to pass when it is our time. I am a good mother. Always learning, sometimes stumbling but always making sure the house, kids, and our needs are taking care of.

I am a phenomenal woman, a jewel that's needs polishing from time to time, becoming brighter and better formed over time. Yes, I have my flaws and it's not always gravey but I know my worth and you would be blessed to know it as well. So, my question to you is...

What do you have to offer???

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30 days...

I mean 29... OK, I'm a little late! So in preparations for my vacation I have decided to do some extensive working out. In the past I have done a 7 day liquid detox, walking, going to the gym periodically and I talked enough about wanting to get "in shape". This time around it's not just talk! I joined the YMCA with the kids and a friend of mine told me about Jillian Michael's "30 day shred video". Over the weekend I took a little trip to Walmart and picked up the video, a workout mat, an exercise ball and two 3 pound dumbbells and headed home.

Let me give you a little background on the video... The 30 day shred basically consist of Cardio, Strength and Ab exercises built into a 20 min workout. There are 3 levels, Level 1 for beginners, Level 2 for intermediate and Level 3 expert. You typically would stay on each Level for 10 days before moving to the next level. It is guaranteed that you can lose up to 10 lbs in the 30days and sculpt and tone your body.

01/31/2011 Day 1 - What can I say??? How about WTF! Goodness! Can I tell you that I damn near fell out and I was only on level 1! Not even funny... I don't plan on taking you through each and every day of my workout but I will come back week to week and update you on my progress. I am a little backwards and forgot to take my measurements before I began but I will get take them this weekend for sure! See ya in a week!