America's Nightmare-Young, Black, and Educated

"I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom."-General George S. Patton, Jr.

Sunday, July 30, 2006

A week of training...

Well all last week I was in New Jersey for training for my job. It was actually not that bad of a time. I really enjoyed meeting my colleagues from different offices from around the country well I guess I should say world. It was nice talking with my colleagues and hearing about their offices. Its suprising how different our offices are considering we all work for the same company. It was a great time spent getting to know a lot of people. I really did enjoy meeting everyone. So on Friday as we left to depart I found out that people who were traveling to Chicago had their flights either cancelled or delayed. I was worried cause I figured that it would eventually affect me. Well of course I was right. My flight back ended up being cancelled. It sucked because I had been at the airport for about five hours before they finally decided to quit delaying our flight and to just cancel it. Took an hour just to get another flight and then I had to figure out where and the heck my luggage was going to be. So another one of my co workers and myself spent the night in NYC. Didn't really get to see much. We walked a little around Times Square. Man even at midnight NYC is still jumping. It's amazing. I can't wait to go and visit when I have more time to just look around and explore. I made it back home on Saturday evening and was just completely exhausted. I had only been getting probably five hours of sleep each night while at training. Yeah I know that's definitley not good considering I needed to be focused. I should be ready to head back to work and get things going. Things in the office should go a lot smoother for me now that I have a better understanding of our software.

Can anyone believe that it is almost August. Yes in a couple of days it will be August. I have to say this year has been flying by. I can't believe how fast the time is going. It doesn't feel like it should be August already. Man has it gotten hot. It's like 95 degrees here in Columbus. Yes it's too much. I didn't think we would have too rough of a summer, but I guess I was wrong. This weather is definitely too much. I just want to stay inside in the Air conditioner and not do anything. I don't even want to go to the gym. Yeah I knwo that's definitely bad, but I am going to get myself back together. I have only been working out like twice a week and that's just not good.

Anyone else watching Big Brother. Oh my gosh. All I have to say is what the heck is up with Season six winning all the Head of Households. I don't like when one group dominates the game. Hopefully next week someone else can win HOH and shake this game up. It definitely needs it. I am enjoying it though. I love Big Brother and hopefully one day I will get to do that show. Yeah I know its crazy, but shoot it would be so much fun.

Anyways the month of August will be very busy for me with me moving and getting my apartment together so bare with me if I don't update as much. I will at least shoot for once a week, but if I don't then you guys will just have to suffer. LOL well I am America' s Nightmare...

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

I signed on the dotted line...

I signed the lease on my "official" first apartment. Yes it's official. August 15th I can start moving in. I don't have to be out of this room til August 31st so I will be moving everything slowly, but surely over those two weeks. Yes I am very excited. It's time to make my life in Columbus official. I can't wait to have it done. Now I gotta start looking for FURNITURE. Yes I gotta get a bedroom suit, living room and dining room furniture. This is going to be so expensive. I am not looking forward to sending all this money, but I gotta do what I gotta do. Can't wait to have people over to visit.

I am America's Nightmare...

Sunday, July 16, 2006

Taking the next step in life...

Yea everyone I have been apartment hunting and I have decided on the apartment that I want. It's a two bedroom, washer/dryer, dishwasher, central air, 1 bath, basement, new carpet. Yes it's a nice place. The only thing is that utilities aren't included, and from what I hear they ain't no joke. I am excited, but nervous. I don't knwo what it is I am kinda afraid to sign a year lease. Everytime I think about it I get nervous. It's like that episode of the cosby show where Sondra and Elvin are going to sign their new mortgage for their house and Elvin has like this panic attack. I can sympathize with his feelings. It's like its a big step. I know you are probably saying you're not signing a mortgage. I know but its still a committment. Am I afraid to commit? I don't know? Hopefully this week I get the lease signed so that by the end of August I can move in. Yes, its a two bedroom so everyone can come visit.


Even though I haven't been doing much, it feels like so much has been going on. Many things cross my mind during the week to blog about but I just dont' have the time. Like take for instance this past week. It was my first full week on the job. I was excited cause it had been a long time since I had worked a 40 hour week. Well it wasn't as much fun as I thought it would be. I went in early two days out of the week and then I had to do work from home two nights. Yes, I probably worked over 50 hours this past week. I was not a happy camper. I couldn't wait til the weekend. I was very frustrated with the job, but I don't plan on any more weeks like that for a while.

I went to the movies friday night and saw Little Man. You talking about a very funny movie. I was rolling in the theater. I really enjoyed it. I needed that laugh after such a rough week at work.

With that said you know I know that I am a very good friend. People that I am friends with can definitley agree to that, but for some reason I been thinking about my relationships with some people and I think it is time to just be on a hi and bye bases and keep on moving. Some people just don't appreciate my friendship. It's like they take me for granted. I don't know if I am expressing this the right way but I don't know. Some people that have called themselves my friends I just don't click with anymore. It's mostly due to me realizing that they have a lot of growing up to do and I don't have time for childish games. People really need to grow up and take responsibility for their actions.

Also, I have another rant. Why is that people think that going around and sleeping with any and everybody is a good thing. That is so tacky and nasty. Ugh it makes me sick when people do that and then get mad when people just look at them like a slut. Or if they are treated like a slut or hoe. People need to be careful with who and what they sleep with. It doesn't make you look good to just go out and sleep wtih folks and then think people are supposed to respect you. You get the respect that you deserve.

Okay now that i have all that off of my chest, Big Brother 6 has been so good so far. Danielle survived last week. Yes, I was so worried that they were gonna vote her off. She made it through so I am very excited to continue to watch the rest of the season unfold. Can anyone else believe that it's almost August. Yeah this year is flying by.


I am America's Nightmare...

Saturday, July 15, 2006

Tip Drill

Ok I don't know if many have heard, but BET has decided to end UNCUT. For those who don't know what uncut is it was a program that came on at 3am and showed uncensored videos. These videos were very interesting. I have to admit that I watched UNCUT occassionally and this is were I discovered this song. I love this song and think its a great club song. LOL. Please don't be offended by this. This is a very explicit video. So if you don't want to expose yourself to that then I suggest not watching it. To those who don't care. Enjoy!

Saturday, July 08, 2006

Big Brother 7

Yes it has finally arrived and I am more than excited! I have been waiting for it's premiere every since they announced that this season will be All-Stars. Okay here's the list of participants.

Season 1
"Chicken" George

Season 2
Dr. Will
Mike Boogie

Season 3
Danielle
Marcellus

Season 4
Erika
Alison

Season 5
Jase
Diane
Nakomis

Season 6
Howie
Janelle
James
Kaysar

A great combination of players from past seasons. I was very surprised at the America's Vote. Well I was only surprised at two of the players America choice and they are Erika and Jase. I would have never imagined that they would have made it. I guess America really likes them.

Anyways the show got off to a great start. My favorite player off all the big brother seasons is Danielle and as most of you probably saw she really has jump started this season. I don't think she was a target right away, but you never know when playing with All-Stars. She stirred the pot up with giving some very important information. Gosh I love her, but I knew she was gonna be nominated. That's okay cause if she escapes this first week then I think she will make it for a few more weeks. With so many people in the house they are going to be very cut throat and as everyone can see they have started early and its gonna be good. I love Big Brother!

My prediction to win the All Stars edition is Erika! For some reason I don't see her being targeted anytime soon and I think she will fly under the radar to victory. Something I don't like cause too many times the winner does that but I guess we will see. In a perfect world Danielle would win but too many people don't trust her.

I am telling everyone if you haven't checked out Big Brother then you should. It's a great summer addiction. It will get me through the rest of the summer. Plus Season 2 of Flavor of Love and Being Bobby Brown are premiering in August. Yes TV is goin gto be good for the rest of the summer. If you missed the first episode of Big Brother you can go to the CBS website and watch it on Innertube. It's great. I missed the first few minutes cause I was on the phone and got to see all that I missed. You all will here more about Big Brother as the season goes on.

Until then I am America's Nightmare...

Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Sean Paul ft. Keyshia Cole - Give It Up To Me

Happy Independence Day...

First, let me begin this post off wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July!! I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday. It's the last day off from this extended holiday weekend. I have enjoyed it. I am looking forward to only have a three day work week. It's really gonna suck when I actually have to work a full week! I am ready for it though.

Okay so the BET awards were last week. I didn't really enjoy them as much as the year before. Damon Wayans just didn't quite fit in as the host. They should go back to Will and Jada for another year. They were good last year and had great chemistry on the air. I have to say the best performance for this year has to go to Busta Rhymes and Company(Mary J. Blige, Will.I.am, Kelis, Lloyd Banks, Eminem, Papoose, Ra Digga, and Missy) Man they killed it on Busta's two songs. I was in my room hype. I bet it felt good being their for it. So Beyonce opened the show with her new song. I like Beyonce, don't get me wrong, but this new song just isnt' that good to me. Isn't one of her best and they should have just let Kelly release her album first. The show had a few glitches like TI's music getting messed up and the music during Yung Joc/Diddy performance. I really do enjoy the BET awards show though. It's my favorite awards show of the year. It's hard to believe that I only started watching the show last year. LOL I know I missed the first four awards show, but I have got my priorities together now.

So I have begun the apartment hunt. I have to find an apartment by August 31st or I will be homeless. I set up an appointment to meet this lady for an apartment for yesterday. Well she doesn't show up! Yes, I was pissed off at this. I couldnt' believe that she would actually do this. It was disappointing, but I am over it now. I look at a townhouse on Saturday and I am currently looking for other apartments. Hopefully I find something soon. I can't wait to have this completed so that I can move in and officially begin my journey into adulthood. I will keep you all updated on that.

So the hottest song out now has to be Sean Paul ft. Keyshia Cole-Give It Up to Me. It's my new ringer for my phone. Check out the video up above this post(Hopefully this works)

Sunday, July 02, 2006

Soul Searching

Well for those who don't know I have started exploring my spiritual side again. All while growing up I was pretty active in the church. I was never made to go. It was my own choice. I enjoy going to church and learned a lot about myself. Well when I went off to undergrad I moved away from my spirtiual believing. I began to question many things that i had grew up learning about. I wasn't positive that everything that I had learned was in fact truthful. Ihad many doubts and questions. I spoke with a couple people about it and they told me it was normal for a college student to start questioning their beliefs. I decided, while in undergrad, that I was going to step away from religion and just go about things on my own. Do I regret the decision? No, it was time well spent and gave me plenty of time to think about many things. Which has recently led me back to going to church. I really am enjoying the church that I am attending and I feel like it was meant for me to go there. Many things was running through my head today during the service. Surprisingly, a couple people in the church spoke with me about finding the lord and becoming reconnected. It was weird that those peole spoke with me. It was like they were reading my mind. I think I am going to keep attending and getting myself reacquainted with my spiritual self. I will let you all know how it goes.


Well the first week of the job went well. It was only a four day work week. We got Friday off and then we have Monday and Tuesday off. Yes, five days off for the 4th of July holiday. Yes to that, and plus they are paid days off. gotta love being on salary.

This week marks the start of Big brother 7: All-Stars. Yes I am more than excited. Can't wait!


I have lost so much respect for Barbara Walters and the people at ABC for the way they did Star Jones-Reynolds. I know that I vented about it in my last post, but they are just foul for what they did. Could you imagine going into work for two months knowing that your contract wasn't going to be renewed and then haivng to face the world every day and not say a word to anyone. yeah sucks. She is better than me. I would have been talking right away. It just shows how professional Mrs. Jones-Reynolds is. I wish her the best in the future and gotta send her out a YO-Skeeeeeeeeee!

I am America's Nightmare...


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