Blessings, affirmations, grace, and reflection

The peace I felt yesterday was short lived. Today it was back to the madness.  Despite it all, I wound up attending an event after work. The event was boring, but there were some interesting people there.  I realized that despite not liking to go out much anymore I need to mingle amongst the people every now and then so that this doesn't happen to me ....anymore than it has.  I have been trying to rediscover my love for the city. So far, nothing.  I have rediscovered my love for black music with this ! I really, really like 3 day weeks! Tomorrow is Friday! If the weather is nice I plan to go out shooting this weekend.  I'm getting better about planning ahead.  I want to do something really fun and carefree this summer! I need to get back on track with eating healthy. I have been very inconsistent as of late.  I am trying not to fall back into a pattern of stress eating. I have to stay on top of that.  I need to get busy with making s...

Old digs top floor rear Cute new spot owned by two sisters who are sistas Seconds after snapping this picture out walks Malik Yoba Coffee and perfect pancakes many mornings

So just in time for my four days off I get hit with allergies. How annoying! I stayed in relaxing Saturday and Sunday, but made it a point to get out and enjoy the unusual winter sunshine on Monday. I decided I would head to Brooklyn since I hadn't been over there in a while. I intended to go see this, but couldn't find parking so I just took pictures of the old neighborhood. I was expecting more changes. Many of the businesses were closed. Not sure if it was because it was early in the day, if it was the holiday, if it was Monday, or if they were closed for good. Will have to read the neighborhood blogs to get the scoop.  As I was passing a cute little place tucked away on a quiet street, I nearly bumped into Malik Yoba as he came barreling out with a cute little cafe au lait , naturally curly about half his age trailing at his heels. By the time I look around he had jumped into his black BMW and was gone in a flash. I think my camera scared him. I still have tomorrow off and...

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My friend gave me a nice Canon digital camera that his ex gave him and he didn't know how to work. I am so psyched! I took it for a test drive this afternoon and I am in love! It is just what I've been wanting! Posting pics below. So so blessed! Tried uploading the pictures twice, but they disappeared. May or may not try again tomorrow.