Weekend Report
Friday
Wake up to Pop-tarts on the go...I had a substitute job at Paredez MS. It was cake...I think I actually like junior high. There at that level to where they not too smart alack but still willing to do what i say without a lot of back talk. I googled most of the day looking up honeymoon and cruise ideas...got any? I also went over a few poems for my mom. Later once I got off, I headed to the shop to get my hair permed-the waves been fighting me for a minute! We left Austin on our way to Houston late. SO late to where David and I had to trade. But once I got to her arms I forgot all about it. We stayed up a bit talking then I drifted into dreams.
Saturday
I awoke to my mom leaving out to go help set up the hall for her Retirement Party. We got up and prepared for our engagement pictures. They came out soooooo nice! Still, we're looking forward to letting TeeTee do her thang. After those we headed to the hall to help decorate too, rushing to get things ready, the picture cake was sooo pretty, back to the apt get dressed, then back up to the hall to greet guest. There wasn't a huge turn out but it was nice all the same. My sister and brother def did that! I read the poem(s) to my mom and watched her eyes tear up, along with other guests in the audience. I however didn't get teary, I was just happy to have the opportunity to dedicate something to her. We danced and ate and just did the fool. Mixed and mingled with people who hadn't seen us since we were babies...my old softball coach pissed me off-offended me on some other stuff. He made this "joking" comment saying that he didn't even know if I was going to graduate...insinuating that because I use to fight alot, and that I was rough, that maybe I wasn't smart? Ummmm, I smiled back curse words, but I did let him know that even though I got in fights I was in the honor program and i also got a scholarship in academics! What the hell was he talking about? Dude, move around...or better yet, I will. Kaydee! I finally got to see him, just came back from Trinidad. Him and David talked and chilled together, which makes it so much easier for me because KayDee is my best guy friend. My cousins Mikey and Lil D were there-they look so grown. Everything turned out so nice. I even got to dance with the smoothest dancer there is-my Uncle Leroy. I learned about three line dances too. And once we cleaned and loaded and unloaded the cars David and I crashed!
Sunday
The weekend def went by fast. We didn't go to church...I forgot my clothes. David and I hung out at the house and just enjoyed each others company. My mom spent the morning talking on the phone about her night. We had some laughs and i was glad that she had a good time and enjoyed herself. We ate some left overs then packed to head out. I wanted to see my grandmother before i left though. Usually it is really hard for me to see her. She helped practically raise me since I was like 3months old and now two strokes later she's weak and I wish I could take care of her. But her wit and mind is still there. I always make sure that she knows when the wedding is and ask if I have permission to get married. She approved and told me that i have 3months! What! This is true, but I hadn't even thought about it like that! She told me that she'll be there. I know she'll have on something sharp-she's always known how to dress. She remembers that I'm going to be a teacher, saying she knows I can do it. That made me feel good, seeing her made me feel good, she is the break of my heart-I love her so much. I kissed her goodbye and we got on the road. Arriving in the ATX i immediately got to my homework-since i have two papers due on Tuesday. I had already written them just needed to go over the grammatical errors. We are pooped, but def a full weekend-Goodnight!

Weekend Report

Friday

I awoke to thank you Lord's and opened books-Shakespeare is a mother. I ran a few errands, ate some breakfast tacos from a little Spanish spot on Oltorf, then headed to my interview. It is actually my second and I feel that I did very well-no worries confident as I should I expect to hear from them by next week for sure. It's Angel's Birthday! I thought about her and how much money she may have won-could you donate to the Wedding Fund? (Lol) I later continued to read and catch up on my assignments. Talked to Kimmie-man I should've went with you to SA because we did what? Absolutely Nothing! David and I had to work it out & get back on track (thank you for the peace offering). I talked to Z who calmed me a bit and things were okay again. I cooked spaghetti...and read Shakespeare to sleep....

Saturday

I awoke to David's kisses goodbye as he traveled to San Marcos for a Mason meeting-why the hell do you have a suit (Lol). I got up and got right into my books, knowing that my distraction would be wanting to hang with Baybid today. He came back and fixed me breakfast, cleaned up a little, and we headed to the track. I myself did not run on it, but I did sit in the truck and feel the breeze as I read more of Shakespeare and watched Baybid blow the wind in my hair. Once done we headed to Round Rock and I met his cousin Andrea who lives in Florida. A pregnant one she is cute! More normal than the the others-smile. We chilled over there for awhile, but we can only stand so much so we headed back down south to walk the Barton Creek mall. I myself was looking to buy some shoes since I forgot that one of my gift cards for Christmas was for Payless! Nothing there though. We shared pretzels, laughter, and hands. Later we caught a movie: Daddy's Little Girl. It was really good-much better than the Ghost Rider we saw last week. I just love the QT either way. Writing in my journal and furthermore reciting poetry...for my mom's retirement party this weekend, the slam(s) Tuesday & Wednesday, and just for my peace of mind. So now I lay me down to sleep, cuddle in his arms-feel safe enough to weep...

Sunday

Seemed like it was going to be a long weekend at first but in actuality it wasn't! I once again awoke to thank you Lordies and Shakespeare (Othello by the way). I searched the web, wrote a proposal for a class, and worked on my poetry. We drove to the Greenbelt and walked the trail. David and I were stereo-typed he is a NFL player and I'm a video hoe (just not in those exact words). WHATEVA! We took pictures-Tee we need ya let us know when you can take them...? And KayDee we may need some help with the website...? Enjoying the breeze from there we went to the fitness center to work out-I've actually been slippin, gotta catch up with Auntie (smile). It went well though, just gotta stay consistent. I talked to my mom always more than enough....I love you. I went to the Business Center to print out assignments and a picture of a dress for my sister to wear in the wedding-which I think will look awesome on her! Hell I hope she lets me borrow it (Lol). David cooked Talapia and we (more like I) watched the Oscar's and waited on the phone call from Angel-where you at!? In the mean time I'll work on my blog, American Sign Language, and fallin asleep....

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

Weekend Report

Friday

What'dyou think-head in books! Still reading! I can say that my reading is getting faster. But I was saved! They called to go hangout. PLUCKERS fried pickles-damn i was full. Off to see Norbit. A few funny scenes but not that funny. Still I was in good company-Thanks guys! My shirt is greatly appreciated and I thank you again-very thoughtful. Back to the crib to just chill and put my face back in a book. Start practicing for that slam and for my first featured poet set this weekend! Poems drift into my dreams...

Saturday

Awake to 'thank you Lordies' and read a book! Yo I'm tired dude, but I gotta keep it movin! I got a few phone calls from my Bone...crazy Klark Kent. He's coming to see me this evening-it's convenient to come by since he's going to the Kappa party (but it's okay, I'll just be happy to see him). We gathered clothes to wash, with Baybid always working out we wash clothes a lot! So we hit up the in laws to kill two birds with one stone. Still with my face in a book from time to time, we ate pizza. I talked to my mom about her invitations and gave up to please her and allowed her to make her own...well kinda (lol). So I canceled the order at Kinko's and headed back to the apt. We hung out some more and studied some together, then worked on the business. HamBone and his crew came through...that's my boo! He looked so cute. Him and I always seem to fall right back into it-my little big brother. And I was proud that he wanted his friends to hear my poetry...so we put on the DVD! He showed me a little of his shimmy (Kappa/Hambone style). They went out and we went to sleep...about 3 in the morning I got a call to lock the door-said i love yous and they were gone to be mannish (smile).

Sunday

Thank you Lordies, a few tears-some stress of the wedding, and watched Life Time (I've been forgetting about that channel lately). I practiced more for the slam/feature. Baybid came back from his run and comforted me. I talked to Bone to make sure he made it back safely. We went to get a few things from the grocery store, and i got some more comfort from my moma-thank you to them both (David & my mom)...i started to call You but I didn't want to burden you with it. We came back to the apt, ate lunch then went to the fitness center to workout. I'm up to 30min on the bike (thanks to my book), and I'm up to 600 crunches! Back to the apt to do some more homework and search the web (which is how I got here), watched the Grammy's!!!! Chris Brown and the little boy dancers did that! I was waiting to see him slide on his head though...and his James Brown impression was damn good. Christina Aguilera did that too! Yea they put a white girl up there and I can't think of any black singer who would've done it better-damn she was real. David and i came up with some more ideas for the business...then I fell into his arms...now i lay me down to sleep....

Weekend Report

Friday

I spent most of my time in a book from every class I'm currently attending! School is actually not so bad, I'm just overwhelmed with the books i have to read...From ghost stories to William Shakespeare and John Grave's Goodbye to a River! What's really good? I talked to my mom who was having sinus attacks (poor moma). She had plans of surprising me, but her sinuses surprised her. It's cool, I'll see her soon enough-making her laugh and hearing her voice still made my heart beat a little bit stronger. David decided to make me a house wife asking me to wash clothes, and Auntie called to invite me to a movie that I really wouldn't have minded to see...but dirty clothes rule my world at the time. I mailed a payment that went towards our catering, checked out a couple of movies (one for class, and one for personal view), and did a quick workout. Later I watched the movie called Miracle Works for my American Sign Language class-which is actually a cool class. The other movie I'll try an watch this weekend...Now i lay me down to sleep....

Saturday

I awoke to thank you Lord's and more of my face in a book! What's good? I feel like I'm getting things accomplished by being so obedient to my school work. Texted my cousin Ree early (I love you-and often forget our friendship). We went for Mexican Breakfast down the street...umm yea it was good! Still reading....later to eat and read some more. David joined me...we both studied some, as he got distracted by starting to work on his business and leaving silly phone messages (lol)...and I think that you know that! I'm proud of him for wanting to do what he loves and is good at, so i didn't bug him about staying on task. We got dressed for Ms. Brown's sobriety party which was really nice! My first-no one in my family have bowed to sobriety, but just party (lol). No but really the evening was nice. The lady is a coworker of David's. She looked really cute in her purple-nervous and all. A few ladies told me I look like a little doll-which is really funny that I will be hearing that more than once this weekend. Another lady kept staring at me and not in a pleasant way...but because we were around people David worked with I decided to act right (?) and just smile at ever ugly stare i received...slowly rolling my eyes after a few. After food was served we headed 2miles down the road back to our apt and fell asleep...

Sunday

No church, but a little reading and listening to church music-the ones that make you think of your grandmama's church. Changed into workout gear, and headed to Town Lake only to run (as in jog/not sprint) for the first time in about a year! I was ummm what do you call it calling my own bluff in doing so...David not even breathing heavy soon realized that my lungs aren't as big as his (lol). We headed back to the house...head back in books...BREAK: watch Gridiron Gang...David working on his business...then leaving to Auntie's for the Superbowl party! It was good shit! Lot's of food, good company, and Jesus Juice!!!! Oh yea, and the game on big screen. The game was pretty week, but the family/friends was cool. Erica did that-her and her dad on the food...Kim did that as a hostess...I finally got an invite to see the upstairs (smile). Man stuff was lovely on Sunday. Another drink of JJ, more skinny girl jokes (whatever), Black Stassney Barbie names, and laughs to last. Thanks for a good one dude.

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Though I am not a Neo Solider, but I except the title of being their future.

Thursday

After hearing how well the female poets put it down the night before (especially Tee) we began. Being asked to be apart of the collaboration for Women & Their Work was an honor. Exciting enough they (she) believed in me. I, this compulsive poet, was determined to make her (them) proud of me. I took constructive criticism, I became apart of a team to do team pieces. I evolved myself into what I thought I couldn't do, or what I thought was going to be to hard for me to do...but i did it. And so as our last official practice on this day I found myself confident and sure of this team-working with them was amazingly fun! No stress, no worries, more than poetry. Crack jokes...Laid back pressure (does that make sense?). I really got to see how things work and how team work is done (for the most part). And so, it's show time tomorrow. I think we're ready dude.

Friday

I didn't work today, just caught up on some school work, went over some pieces, and put my frame of mind into perspective for tonight. Lay out my shirt, jeans, boots, and hat...walk me through the motions in my mind without the words. And it was time to go. We practiced onstage, outside, and then mingled with the the team from Atlanta. Those familiar faces were much appreciated too. Introduce the "Neo Soul Collective" (I am the collective part-smile). And it was time to do our thing. I felt good about it, I was nervous at first, then came into my own skin...being next to you was awesome. We did that...that damn neo. Ya'll were awesome. The Atlanta crew put it down, and I really enjoyed them. Home girl who do the poetry ROCK THE SHIT outta her pieces-bout tears to my eyes on one. Later, pressures off, and I had a lot of good feedback on how we (I) did. That meant a lot to me to hear. Dinner (southside)-thank ya...was cool and again, you were next to me (the experience has made me feel closer to you). Good nights.

Saturday

Go over that school work and ate the breakfast he cooked. It was time to go out on such a pretty day. Walking to the dumpster is even better with you walking with me. I've been emotional about the thought of me and you...tears always form-you make me happy. Left for Beecaves (just to ride) and see new scenery. David's Bridal for swatches, Kinko's for mom's retirement invitations (just to get some ideas), then back to the apt. Go over that school work, go over those poem, and watch that DVD. Throw on those jeans, that shirt, those boots, go over the motions without the words and its time to go. Practice onstage, in the back, saw some familiar faces (thank you to all who came)...and it's time to perform. On the floor this time, K.I.M did her thang, JoeB I hope we all did your pieces it's justice, and Trey the human beat box was off the chain. David recorded both nights so it's available to see. Introductions, I'm Ebony, the "she's the future of Neo-Soul." Thank you for the experience.

Sunday

Trying to fulfill my resolution, we went to church and got fed good messages to live by. Went to lunch, stop by the in-laws, do that school work, complain to mama, blog those pages, cook that food, and Q that T, say those "I love yous," and thank thy creator.

Until next weekend.