Football: Love it or Leave him

This is not Derwin, Malik or Jason. And it isn't those pitiful women who aren't actually football wives either. This is real football young ladies and you better learn to love it or live with it if your man is a fan.

So, if you have plans to stick around here are some suggestions: 1. Learn the game...it isn't rocket science. 1a. I'd recommend learning on your own and asking questions to men you aren't interested in 2. Plan to take a nap or have regularly scheduled "me-time" while the games are on 3. Don't make a man choose between you and his football 3. Don't expect him to stop watching or watch less once you become official 4. Grab a glass of wine and a book and do you, but do it on the couch with him 5. Unless you are on the verge of death or child birth - don't expect much out of him until the game is over

There is one more game tonight and then it's the SuperBowl - you know, the Sunday that he may actually invite you to a football watching party. Good luck!

Packers vs Steelers...let's get it!

Diversity

As I attended yet another "diversity dialogue" just a few days after our nation celebrated Dr. King's birthday (can only imagine what he is thinking in that photo), I couldn't help but wonder "when will we stop talking about diversity." This particular event was sponsored by a leading global PR firm and addressed the state of diversity in the industry. The panel was made up of talented, successful and knowledgeable African-American professionals. I listened, I laughed, I doodled and I got on Twitter when they lost my attention.

In my opinion, these panels are preaching to the choir. The audience is made up of starry eyed students, hopeful young professionals and somewhat jaded experienced practitioners, but those aren't the people that need to hear that diversity is needed. In my opinion, all the non-diverse people that were sitting upstairs in their offices and cubicles should have been/should be the audience at these panels.

We, the minority, we get it.

When will they?

Wish list

Today's browsing...

And for the upcoming move...

How To...

I'm in the process of writing a series of "How to" books. Here's what I'm working on so far:

How to slap the shyt out of the acupuncturist without causing further harm to yourself

How to react when your shoe collection is under water

How to be polite after the 5th different call from a HR rep saying "you were the best, most qualified, but we've JUST NOW decided we don't have money for this position at all"

How to convince Dish Network that a flood is a natural disaster and reason for breach of contract

How to remain sane when you decide to go cold turkey off your medicine because it made you gain weight

How to tell your parents that you want to drop out of school and become a dog walker

How to convince people from the DMV that hangers and brooms aren't meant for snow removal

How to switch insurance companies when you find out renters insurance covers everything but what happened to you


The series is still growing. Stay tuned.

Holy Boobs!

I finally took a hint from friends and suitors that it was time I go for an updated bra fitting. And whoa, what an enlightening experience. It was a relatively quick and painless appointment, but it sure wasn't cheap. Like majority of women, I was wearing the wrong size. But I will say that I think my last measurement at Victoria's Secret must have been done by a new girl because there is no way I've grown that much.

After trying on nearly 15 bras to determine what size these girls really are...I felt absolutely compelled to make a purchase. (fitting appointment is free 99). With this new size comes a new price range and this chica will no longer be throwing the latest polka dotted selection in basket when I was only suppose to be at Target for some body wash.

45 minutes, two cup sizes up, and $200 later - I felt like a new woman. The feeling of a new, properly fitted bra was refreshing. I almost wanted to walk down Pennsylvania Ave. showing off the new lace.

The sad part is that tomorrow I'll have to go through my intimates collection and prepare to donate all the cute and colorful bras I've collected over the years (mostly from Target - love love Gilligan and O'Malley). What I won't do is give up my now too small 100 ways bra from Victoria's Secret. That thing is still amazing.

Ladies, do yourself a favor and get fitted! You'll feel like a Pretty Woman...walking down the street =)

Young Invincibles

It's been 11 months and 2 days since I moved to the District in the pursuit of "happiness" aka "fulfilling employment and higher education." It's the last day at my temp gig and I'm headed out in 13 minutes to interview with (from what i've read so far) an amazingly relevant organization that I would love to work for.

I hadn't heard of them (they are also very new, founded in Sept. 2009) until the posting came thru my email, but immediately their mission struck a chord.

"Young Invincibles is a new group of 18 to 34 year-olds across the country who are committed to making sure young people are heard in the debate about the future of our country. Our campaign will tell the truth about how the current system fails young people, dispel the myth that we don’t care about health care, and add our voices to the millions of Americans demanding change. You will be hearing a lot from us in the weeks and months to come. http://www.younginvincibles.org"

In the last 11 months and 2 days - you can only imagine how many times I've gotten and lost insurance because I've been working temporary jobs. I've had to fight insurance companies to get reimbursed for my $400 prescription, to get coverage at all because of my preexisting conditions. As a matter of fact, Henry Ford Health System Billing Department likes me so much - they call me everyday to see how i'm doing.

The point is - this young organization run by young people for young people is relevant and should be heard.

I hope to help them make their mark...

Off I go to be interviewed...wish me luck.

My President is Black

My President is black, and black is typically beautiful but WTF? This pic posted on The White House blog shows President Obama looking tired and beat down. I'm very unhappy with this graphic selection. #thatsall