Weekend Report

Friday

Pop tarts with milk for breakfast on my way to Oak Springs Elementary to finish my subbing assignment (I was there on Wednesday and it was actually easy because the kids had a Valentines party that day). But today! No party just unruly children! They know me because they've had me as a sub before...so what do we know about Miss. Ebony? "She don't play!" says Xavier...and I'm so for real about it. I kicked a few out of my room the first half-get the principals and parents involved because most parents don't like to be called about their child acting up at school. Second half of the day was actually easy! They worked hard for me so they could have free time at the end of the day-able to talk and play for about 30min. Staff walked in and told me that I'm a really good teacher and that I had them under such control-that made me feel good. Got off and headed to the salon, let Dora hook me up (thanks D!), talked to my friend some (after playing phone tag a bit)-I heard tears in her eyes and voice, never found out what was wrong, but I will say that I was worried about you and I hope that things are okay...I know it just be that way sometimes. On the road with Baybid headed to Byt. Heaven lies in the arms of my mother, she is so what I need at times. We hung out and talked. She cooked spaghetti and green beans w/corn bread (but I don't eat corn bread-so David got down). Fell asleep to the Cosby show it's good to be home...

Saturday

Wake up moma! We have to go to Mon Cheri bridal to try on gowns! I manged to get some reading done, and David spoke to Q from Iraq (he was happy to hear your voice-we miss you). Riding with her always takes me back to my adolescents and how fast she used to drive trying to get me everywhere on time because she's always running late. We arrived and they got me started with the two dresses that I had narrowed them down to. I tried on the first one (the less expensive out of the two) looked in the mirror....but wasn't sure. Put on the second one (the one that I knew my mom would flip out about the price)...both they had to pin on me and clamp me in because of the size difference (10 & 12). Still I asked my mom which one she liked better, because it was such a hard decision for me. She didn't wanna say, but in her own way said that the more expensive one was definitely more me! And I'm not the girly girl type, but I do like the bling! Take this off, put that back on, try on the veil, place the tiara on top, look in the mirror and that one was the one! WE ORDERED MY GOWN!!! MY MOM PAID HALF DOWN AND I WAS THANKFUL FOR HER AND ALL THAT SHE'S EVER DONE-AND CONTINUE TO DO (I LOVE YOU). She, my sister, David, and Kimmie was right-everything did workout with the dress situation. We headed back home, but stoped by Valda's (my cousin whose always upset if I don't see her when I come home)...I told David of my gown, but he doesn't want the details, he wants to be surprised-so no real discussion took place about the gown. All three of us headed to Target & Wal-Mart to pickup a few things to cook. I am sometimes jealous of people who are the same age as me who walk up and hug my Alice! As if they could ever love her more than I do-get outta here! I walked around running poems in my head, my featured night was like 4 hours away. Got back to the apt and I stayed in the car to finish my practice. Got dressed and practiced, then headed to the event. It was a great experience! The crowd was kinda-no the crowd WAS dead, no blame placed fully I knew they had never witnessed a real Slam before. Some of my family represented, my best friend Jennifer showed up, and of course my mom & David thought I did very well. I got feedback and everyone thought that I was awesome-I was just glad that I was given the opportunity. They presented me with a bag of goodies and the check is in the mail-so YEP it went well. I got feedback from other poets there, and they wanted me to give them feedback on how they could do better. I invited them to Neo-Soul during Spring Break-so they could see the real deal! All in all, I kept it moving! And I'm glad that Neo-Soul and friends have encouraged me and keep making me a better poet. Back at the apt my mom talked about how good she thought I did and how much I inspired those that were there...I fell asleep on the floor to her voice....

Sunday

Holaluya Holla Back (LMAO)! We went to church and I sat between the two most important people in my life. Many asked about the show or told me that they enjoyed it. I talked to the pastor to make sure our wedding date was reserved to use the church. I didn't get to the cake, but I have some time for that. My mom cooked me into a comma with her smothered pork chops, rice and gravy, with beans and mustard greens on the side! You have no idea! Dang if I could get home cooked food from her on the daily I'd be such a nicer person (smile). I woke up to The Wedding Planner and David working on his business, my mom holding convo with my aunts. Baybid and I went for ice-cream then to the movies. Long talks before the movie-I want to marry you because game...the movie was OK, but should have been a matinee. I stayed up talking to my mom about school, got comfort from David, then fell asleep as the babygirl in my mom's bed-afraid to move because any move you make wakes her. Thank you Lord for this comfort (and for always making a way even if I didn't see it before).... I didn't get to see my Pizza or my Ky. She's sick and he's working crazy hours at the plant. I did get to see all my little cousins-walk it out! I love ya'll no doubt. I miss you all dearly, and it's always good to come home.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY HAMBONE "KLARK KENT" THOMAS!

I love you so much