Showing posts with label Drive Me Crazy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Drive Me Crazy. Show all posts
Thursday, May 19, 2011
In the city | The tale of a stolen camera
I took a vacation {Screams, dances, shouts} Last week, I had the pleasure of vacationing in the great state of New York. I stepped out in the city to enjoy the sun. My husband stole my camera (tee, hee) and took this shot of me. I’m pleased to share it with you. Kudos Mr.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
World AIDS Day
December 1st is World AIDS Day.Know Your Status. Get Tested. Stay Protected.
AIDS & HIV don't discriminate, it CAN happen to you.
(Image via Google)
Friday, May 14, 2010
Good Eats: Fried Chicken
I'm a lover of the fried chicken, but it doesn't like me back. So I rarely prepare it at home.
Today I had that craving and decided to fry up some chicken wings.
Here's my recipe, the measurements aren't exact but pretty close.
Pre-heat oil at 350 degrees
10 whole chicken wings rinsed and patted dry, you can discard the wing tips if you like-I don't.
Season wings with Lawry's (or season all) Garlic Powder, and Black Pepper-set aside
3/4 cups of All purpose flour
1/2 cup of Cornmeal
Combine flour and cornmeal in a paper bag or bowl
Add the following to the paper bag or bowl: Lawry's, Garlic Powder, Goya Seasoning , and Chili Powder (maybe a 1/2 teaspoon each) stir to combine.
Add the seasoned wings, and toss until the are evenly.
Add to hot oil, and fry until golden brown, about 12-15 mins.
Drain on paper towels and serve.
Today I had that craving and decided to fry up some chicken wings.
Here's my recipe, the measurements aren't exact but pretty close.
10 whole chicken wings rinsed and patted dry, you can discard the wing tips if you like-I don't.
Season wings with Lawry's (or season all) Garlic Powder, and Black Pepper-set aside
3/4 cups of All purpose flour
1/2 cup of Cornmeal
Combine flour and cornmeal in a paper bag or bowl
Add the following to the paper bag or bowl: Lawry's, Garlic Powder, Goya Seasoning , and Chili Powder (maybe a 1/2 teaspoon each) stir to combine.
Add the seasoned wings, and toss until the are evenly.
Add to hot oil, and fry until golden brown, about 12-15 mins.
Drain on paper towels and serve.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Thought of the Day: Ac·count·a·bil·i·ty
I wish more people knew this..
Have a great day!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Feeling Defeated
It’s only Tuesday, and I’m already exhausted. I’m tired of seeing medical bills. No REALLY. If I see one, just one more, I will LOSE it. I just don’t understand that even though I have insurance yet, and still I’m paying tons of money out to doctors, pharmacists, and specialists. I’m really trying to stay positive, prayerful and try to be understanding of the fact that all of the bills are to because of the early detection of the Type 2 Diabetes, I’m on my way to a healthier me, but right now I can’t see past all my anger.
Yesterday I received another Diabetes related bill in the mail, and it took all I had in me not to lose my mind. I was so upset, and I went to bed, in a bad mood. I went to bed mad, and woke up even more mad.
Today, I’m feeling defeated, mad as hell and upset.
Pray for ya girl.- I need it!
Yesterday I received another Diabetes related bill in the mail, and it took all I had in me not to lose my mind. I was so upset, and I went to bed, in a bad mood. I went to bed mad, and woke up even more mad.
Today, I’m feeling defeated, mad as hell and upset.
Pray for ya girl.- I need it!
Friday, July 31, 2009
Mess of the Week: Civil Rights Champ...Former Klan Member
Just in from AOL News
Civil Rights Champ Was Secretly in Klan
A white Detroit businessman known for his support of civil rights groups and his generosity toward his black neighbors led a secret life as a high-ranking member in Ku Klux Klan.
The Detroit News said Jim Burwell's double identity only came to light after his death of a heart attack in 1990. Skip over this content
Detroit businessman Jim Burwell supported civil rights groups and worked to heal the wounds from the city's 1967 race riot. But after his death, it was revealed that he had been a member of the Ku Klux Klan, the Detroit News said.
Until then, Burwell had a reputation for reaching out to help his black neighbors. He had an old bus that he used to ferry thousands of black children to church services and field trips. He ran a job program for ex-convicts that was partially funded by a civil rights group. He even donated to the Detroit Black Panther Party, the News said.
But documents found in his old truck repair shop after his death at 62 revealed Burwell had been a member of the KKK. Michigan State Police records also indicate he was involved with the Klan, the News said. His widow confirmed his membership. She said it was possible he was working for police as an informant, but there was nothing in police records to confirm that.
Revelations about Burwell's secret life shocked many who knew him as a rights champion.
"I guess you never really know who you are dealing with," civil rights activist Rob Scott, a former Black Panther, told the newspaper. "A whole lot of black people considered them his friend."
A white Detroit businessman known for his support of civil rights groups and his generosity toward his black neighbors led a secret life as a high-ranking member in Ku Klux Klan.
The Detroit News said Jim Burwell's double identity only came to light after his death of a heart attack in 1990. Skip over this content
Detroit businessman Jim Burwell supported civil rights groups and worked to heal the wounds from the city's 1967 race riot. But after his death, it was revealed that he had been a member of the Ku Klux Klan, the Detroit News said.
Until then, Burwell had a reputation for reaching out to help his black neighbors. He had an old bus that he used to ferry thousands of black children to church services and field trips. He ran a job program for ex-convicts that was partially funded by a civil rights group. He even donated to the Detroit Black Panther Party, the News said.
But documents found in his old truck repair shop after his death at 62 revealed Burwell had been a member of the KKK. Michigan State Police records also indicate he was involved with the Klan, the News said. His widow confirmed his membership. She said it was possible he was working for police as an informant, but there was nothing in police records to confirm that.
Revelations about Burwell's secret life shocked many who knew him as a rights champion.
"I guess you never really know who you are dealing with," civil rights activist Rob Scott, a former Black Panther, told the newspaper. "A whole lot of black people considered them his friend."
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Music Review: No Ways Tired
Oh... My love of music is keeping VERY busy these days. I've recently found and fell in love with Kim Burrell's latest release No Ways Tired.. The album pure beastness, bananas, awesome, and all of that!! She is one of the baddest sangers (not singers) out there. She is anointed, creative, insane on the keys, and her voice is just bad! The arrangements, and music alone draw me in. The way Kim jazzes up a song, sends chills down my spine. I've been following Kim as long as I can remember, and I still don't know how this release slipped by me.. Trust me, it will be a blessing to you. Please pick this album up!
Favs include: Jesus, Yes to your Will, & I Surrender All
*Holla
Saturday, July 18, 2009
I can't cope
Greetings!
I'm having a REALLY hard time with this diabetes thing.. (That's what I call it)
I went to the my diabetes specialist this past Tuesday for my 30 day check up, and it didn't go to well. For starters, I gained 4 pounds. I could feel it, I can see it.. It's all in my tummy area, the place I worked on the hardest- it's ALL BACK! That's a freaking pound a week, but it was because of the medication I am on- one of them increases my appetite, but controls my insulin production. Even though I knew it was because of the meds, I was really upset. I have been trying my hardest to do the right things (eat right, exercises, take meds, test regularly), but I feel like I'm failing.
Secondly, I was put on another medication in place of the other two that I was taking. NEW MEDS-SUCK! They made me nauseous, and irritated my throat-so those are out, now I'm back to one of the old meds, to see if that will regulate my sugar levels. If not.. I may have to take daily insulin shots. Not a good look for me, I already can't stand pricking myself 4 times day.. so a needle.. NOPE!
Keep me in your prayers, I'm having a hard time coping with all of this.
*OUT
I'm having a REALLY hard time with this diabetes thing.. (That's what I call it)
I went to the my diabetes specialist this past Tuesday for my 30 day check up, and it didn't go to well. For starters, I gained 4 pounds. I could feel it, I can see it.. It's all in my tummy area, the place I worked on the hardest- it's ALL BACK! That's a freaking pound a week, but it was because of the medication I am on- one of them increases my appetite, but controls my insulin production. Even though I knew it was because of the meds, I was really upset. I have been trying my hardest to do the right things (eat right, exercises, take meds, test regularly), but I feel like I'm failing.
Secondly, I was put on another medication in place of the other two that I was taking. NEW MEDS-SUCK! They made me nauseous, and irritated my throat-so those are out, now I'm back to one of the old meds, to see if that will regulate my sugar levels. If not.. I may have to take daily insulin shots. Not a good look for me, I already can't stand pricking myself 4 times day.. so a needle.. NOPE!
Keep me in your prayers, I'm having a hard time coping with all of this.
*OUT
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The Recession strikes Again: Vibe Mag goes under
Vibe magazine is no more. According to several online sources, the urban music/hip-hop magazine founded by Quincy Jones in 1993 is shutting it's doors. This saddens me. It hurts to see another one of my beloved addictions go away. I can remember hiding my Vibe from my mom, when I was 16. I remember the infamous Lil' Kim cover. Vibe was once a great source of Urban insight. Sadly, another outlet for urban youth has passed on. A few of my favorite Vibe covers from the past are below. Enjoy.
~Peace
~Peace
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Mess of the Week
I had to post this.. I received this on email this morning.. Just Messy!
Tennessee man tells child support court he has 21 children
Desmond Hatchett says 21 children is enough for him. As if Octomom wasn't bad enough, a Tennessee man, 29 year old Desmond Hatchett has now fathered at least 21 children he can't support. Hatchett was in child support court again last week. His name appeared on the dockett 11 times in one day, representing 15 of his children. Hatchett says he wasn't out to set a record. He says he never intended to have this many children, "It just happened." He fathered the children by at least 11 different women and he claims all of the mothers knew about his large family. The children range in age from newborn to 11 years old. The question Knox County officials now face is how to support all these children. Hatchett works a minimum wage job and by law the state can only take 50% of his paycheck for child support. By the time that money is split 21 ways, some of the mothers get less than $2 per month. That leaves the taxpayers footing a large portion of the bill for these children. Even though Hatchett can't support the children he has, there is nothing the state can do to prevent him from having more. Hatchett reports that he had 4 children in one year, twice. He says he's done having children now, but only time will tell. He does say that he's a good father and knows the names, ages, and birthdates of all of his children. All of the blame can't be placed on Hatchett in this case. One has to wonder about the women who chose to have his children. In the end, the children and the taxpayers of Tennessee will pay for their choices for years to come.
Tennessee man tells child support court he has 21 children
Desmond Hatchett says 21 children is enough for him. As if Octomom wasn't bad enough, a Tennessee man, 29 year old Desmond Hatchett has now fathered at least 21 children he can't support. Hatchett was in child support court again last week. His name appeared on the dockett 11 times in one day, representing 15 of his children. Hatchett says he wasn't out to set a record. He says he never intended to have this many children, "It just happened." He fathered the children by at least 11 different women and he claims all of the mothers knew about his large family. The children range in age from newborn to 11 years old. The question Knox County officials now face is how to support all these children. Hatchett works a minimum wage job and by law the state can only take 50% of his paycheck for child support. By the time that money is split 21 ways, some of the mothers get less than $2 per month. That leaves the taxpayers footing a large portion of the bill for these children. Even though Hatchett can't support the children he has, there is nothing the state can do to prevent him from having more. Hatchett reports that he had 4 children in one year, twice. He says he's done having children now, but only time will tell. He does say that he's a good father and knows the names, ages, and birthdates of all of his children. All of the blame can't be placed on Hatchett in this case. One has to wonder about the women who chose to have his children. In the end, the children and the taxpayers of Tennessee will pay for their choices for years to come.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Friday Foolishness
Friday Foolishness
So.. I'm out to dinner with my mom and sister. Were at a casual dining establishment. Why Why Why?.. Does the hostess have cleavage down to her belly button? I mean seriously? That's a little much for a Friday at 5:30. What I want to know is why the manager seems to think this is ok? I mean really! That much cleavage is ok for.... Maybe someone going out to a party or a club. Cleavage is great for some people in some settings, but I don't want to see your boobies while I'm trying to enjoy my mini cheeseburgers and lemonade with my family. Just dang messy!
*Peace
So.. I'm out to dinner with my mom and sister. Were at a casual dining establishment. Why Why Why?.. Does the hostess have cleavage down to her belly button? I mean seriously? That's a little much for a Friday at 5:30. What I want to know is why the manager seems to think this is ok? I mean really! That much cleavage is ok for.... Maybe someone going out to a party or a club. Cleavage is great for some people in some settings, but I don't want to see your boobies while I'm trying to enjoy my mini cheeseburgers and lemonade with my family. Just dang messy!
*Peace
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Pardon the Interupption... NOT
Some people are just plain rude. I know that is harsh, but recently that has become a truth for me. While dining out the other day with my husband and a group of friends, our dining experience was interrupted by several screaming infants/toddlers. The children in the restaurant were very loud and it began to disturb me and several other tables in the restaurant. The thing that upset me the most, was how the parents of each table never once got up and removed the child from the table nor did they try to quiet their children. I understand that dining out with children can sometimes be an issue, but these parents were just plain rude. If you know your child acts out- How about this.. Don't put take to restaurants where 95% of the dining population is adult or couples. That's just a thought.
In my experience (my family & my years as server in a family restaurant) when a child is disruptive in public they are removed the situation. Period. How embarrassing it is to have a child disrupting your dinner as well as several others. In my family you best be believe we were on our best behavior. There was no staying around and acting out. If you were bold enough to do that, then you must have been bold enough to accept a good scolding and a impending whipping... Maybe that was just my house.
When was it acceptable for children to ruin a casual dining experience? Why should I have to sit next to a screaming child that apparently only I can hear? That is why, whenever possible my husband and I choose to dine in the bar. It's quiet, children aren't allowed and the servers are pretty cool-most of them haven't been hardened by the spaghetti throwing champions or the I love Barney corral. I have nothing against families dining out, in fact I think its great the families are dining together. My issue is with the parents that seem to the think that their dining experience is the only one that matters. NEWSFLASH.. We Matter too! We like going out to eat, we like the atmosphere of a restaurant just as much as you do. So please, the next time you are dining out with small children think of how their actions will affect the other diners.
~OUT
In my experience (my family & my years as server in a family restaurant) when a child is disruptive in public they are removed the situation. Period. How embarrassing it is to have a child disrupting your dinner as well as several others. In my family you best be believe we were on our best behavior. There was no staying around and acting out. If you were bold enough to do that, then you must have been bold enough to accept a good scolding and a impending whipping... Maybe that was just my house.
When was it acceptable for children to ruin a casual dining experience? Why should I have to sit next to a screaming child that apparently only I can hear? That is why, whenever possible my husband and I choose to dine in the bar. It's quiet, children aren't allowed and the servers are pretty cool-most of them haven't been hardened by the spaghetti throwing champions or the I love Barney corral. I have nothing against families dining out, in fact I think its great the families are dining together. My issue is with the parents that seem to the think that their dining experience is the only one that matters. NEWSFLASH.. We Matter too! We like going out to eat, we like the atmosphere of a restaurant just as much as you do. So please, the next time you are dining out with small children think of how their actions will affect the other diners.
~OUT
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Don't stand so close to me
Things that bother me.
The other day, I was standing in the line of a grocery store with a few things.. More like one thing, a birthday card. As I patiently waited for the customer in front of me to decide which Hershey bar to get, I noticed that the person behind me was BREATHING on the back of my neck. Literally. I could feel her breath.. and I could smell it. HOW AWFUL!!
Why don't people respect my personal space.. Do you have to be THIS close to me? ICK!
Having someone I don't know stand that close to be kinda irks me.. I mean really. I don't know you or your germs. Please Back UP! That's another thing I need to work on.
The other day, I was standing in the line of a grocery store with a few things.. More like one thing, a birthday card. As I patiently waited for the customer in front of me to decide which Hershey bar to get, I noticed that the person behind me was BREATHING on the back of my neck. Literally. I could feel her breath.. and I could smell it. HOW AWFUL!!
Why don't people respect my personal space.. Do you have to be THIS close to me? ICK!
Having someone I don't know stand that close to be kinda irks me.. I mean really. I don't know you or your germs. Please Back UP! That's another thing I need to work on.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Xbox 360 and me= Frienemies
I love Super Mario brothers, in fact I love it so much, that I refuse to play any other type of gaming system until I can play Super Mario again. With that being said, today's Wylie house drama is below:
My husband loves his Xbox 360. It was a gift from my loving in-laws. I am so grateful that they gave him that gaming system-cause there was NO way in hell, that I was putting any one red cent towards a system I can't even play. He plays several games and is very good at them.
Eric (my husband) thinks that I am mad at his Xbox 360 and that I don't like it. He has one thing right- I don't like his Xbox 360- I don't know it enough to like it. The last gaming system I played was Super Nintendo-that was over 15 years ago! Things have changed- back then all you had was a controller and maybe.. MAYBE a gun. That was it. Things were simple.... lets hop around eat coins, fly with clouds, and save the princess.
I think this new era of gaming is too much for me...
Randomness, Restroom Thoughts
Good Afternoon.
Let me start this post by saying.. I don't like public restrooms.. I work everyday therefore I have to use them. So.. here goes.
Today I had to pee. In fact.. I had been holding it a while.. all because I'm not fond of public restrooms, not that my office doesn't have nice facilities.. it's just the thought of going to the bathroom in public.. and maybe, just maybe that it's not my bathroom at home. I love my bathroom. It's nice, cozy.. oh and it's mine! Oh yeah.. and I tend to get public pee phobia.. If I know someone is in restroom- I can't go. I don't know what it is- I. CAN'T. GO. Anyway. I go in the ladies restroom and all is quiet. There are 5 stalls. No one is in there. Perfect! I go to the fourth stall. Why that one? I don't know. I like it- as much as I can for a public restroom. So I'm in number 4. Which means that 1,2,3, & 5 are open. Someone walks in. "Oh No", I say quietly. There are 4 other stalls open in this ladies room. What does this person do. Sit in Stall number 3. Right next to me! Who does that? It took all I had not to say something. 4 Other freaking STALLS!
I'm out!
oh yeah.. and Happy April Fool's Day to you jokester's out there.
