This.Christmas

And This Christmas...
was a very special Christmas indeed. I hope the same goes for you and yours. Thanks for all the 'Merry Christmas' wishes!

Anywho, I didn't get back home yesterday til' like 2-ish in the morn. Cali [code-name] and I started shopping around like 11. I don't have to tell you how crazy it was out there. I got some sweeeet deals, including the $10 off purchase at JCPennys. Score! Haha. I managed to get 12/14 people on my recipient list a gift. I think I will pick up something for the last two later. I was sooo excited, not about the amount of money I spent [which was an all-time high] , but my family and friends' reactions. Especially my Grandma...she loves CokeCola, but I noticed she didn't have any in the fridge. I decided to buy a 12 pack and wrap it as part of her gift. When I gave her the gift, she shook it a little and said, "This is exactly what I need! Haha. Sho nuff is." Made my day right there.

All in all, the gifts were good, the food was good, the day was good. Thank God for that, you know. There are some many things that we have to deal with and worry about, but today was different. It's about the blessing of the day and the opportunity to be with people you love. I guess thats how it changes when you get older. As a child, you just focus on what you're gonna get. As you get older, you become excited about the things, time, and love you will share.

After my sister and I finished tripping out at my Aunt's house, I head to Cali's Aunt house, as I promised to do. He really had me in suspense about what he got me. After I open the gift from his mom, which is a bath set I plan to break in soon, he gave me the gift. I started to unwrap it...jewelry box. I opened it...I knew it either had to be earrings or a ring. It was a ring...well, promise ring, which he has yet to share the promise with me. His family started to trip me out. They were picking at us. Haha.

Man, I tell you...sometimes I feel like he deserves better, but God forbid that our relationship should end. I really do appreciate and love the guy...not for the materialistic things, but the way he finds a way to love me despite alllll my flaws. Thats something special there.

But...let me get off this computer...I'm still at Cali's.
Post pictures laterrr. God bless! =]

I.Take.That.Back

"Follow Thru", Yeah, About That...

So, after I finished writing that blog and was getting ready to go 

back to my G-ma's, I called my female Bestest. I wanted her 

opinion about the situation. You know, so I could confirm that I was 

not trippin'. She had just finished agreeing with me. Then I got a text 

from Cali [code-name] "Can i come get you now?" Man, I felt 

kind of bad then.

I mean, my point was still valid...but I did feel bad about getting 

short with him. Aw, that's my Cali for ya. Can never stay mad at him 

for too long. He even called to apologize on his way to get me. I told 

him, it was sooo unnecessary. He's was on his way, we had a 

misunderstanding, its cool. Jinkies, if the world was set right, I would 

be so in love right now. Something may be wrong with me.

Anyways, after I dropped off some things for my moms and sis, we 

went to his Aunt's. I was kind of nervous...silly right? I mean, it had 

been a while since I been in the fam scene. I was worried it wouldn't 

feel chilled as usual. I didn't have anything to worry about. Once I 

walked in the door his niece and nephew came running towards me.

Cali and I still fussed like "an old married couple," which his sister 

said. Tripped out with his mom and sis. Played with the kids. 

Cracked jokes with them all.

The subject of marriage had arose when I was talking to his mom 

and sister. They always pick at me and how I would hesistate to go 

on their family outings. I always tell them I don't want to intrude, but 

usually they convince me to come along...I'm mostly easily swayed. 

They asked, "What are you gonna do when you get married, you 

gonna tell your husband that?" I replied I didn't think I was gonna 

get married. I think I'm a little too difficult to ever get hitched. Cali 

says he would like for us to one day. I don't think I would do him any 

good...as of right now anyways.

Christmas? Its Tomorrow!

Well, I got my list made! =] Cali and I are gonna go shopping in the 

morn, then I will be chillin with his fam all day. Like he and I have 

said, "They have adopted me." Haha, who knows we just may jump 

the broom one day.

Black.is.Slimming

Are you photogenic?

My friends tell me I am. Then I look sideways. If photogenic means you have to take about 100+ photos, then you may have 0-5 good pictures out of that set...welp, then I can be considered photogenic. Haha.

My bestie (miss him) and I were discussing this...we both agree that we only have good pictures when we take it ourselves. I mean when someone snaps a pic of me...more often than not, I don't like em. Haha. I usually make faces or throw up the bunny sign...can't go wrong with that. Plus, I just like making faces and throwing up the bunny sign so...

Posted are a few pics that made the "cut." I think I look skinnier than usual in these, hence the title.

This Evening I Woke Up...

...and I really didn't get anything accomplished. When I got up, my moms and sis were walking in with groceries. So, I helped put them up. They also brought Zaxby's! How nice!

Couldn't eat it all, got full quick. After which, I decided to go ahead flat iron my hair. I was looking like Denise off the Cosby Show. Everyone can't pull that look off...including me.

I did not get any visiting done. I know I need to go see Cali [code-name] and his fam, but I just wasn't feeling it...well the driving there part. I enjoy chillin there. Doesn't feel awkward like the ex-boyfriend's house or anything like that. It's like they adopted me right into the fam. Plus, his mom can cooook! =] Always a plus.

Anyway, I text and arranged for him to come get me tomorrow. So I shall be at his house most of the day. That is after I go with my G-ma to the cemetery to put some flowers on G-pa's grave. I usually would make a fuss, but eh...I wasn't bothered to go. I know she needs/wants someone to go with her. 

Hm, I need to get my Christmas recipient list done. Cali and I should be going shopping Wednesday. Luckily, I'm not the only person who has yet to buy gifts. Haha. Hm, I reckon I'm gonna get him some polos. I'm not sure if I'm going to get The Baller [code-name] a gift. I'll tinker about that.

My mom gave me this today... She told me "You need this...see, it has an angel on it." Few days back she had to help me through one of my episodes. So, I knew what she meant. I really appreciate her being there for me. It's a candle holder if you were guessing. I know you may be thinking, "So what?! Its just a candle holder." Of course, it has no meaning to you, but I love gifts like this. It's not about the money behind it, but the thought.

Home.Sweet.Home

I am officially "home for the holidays!"

Feels good...feels pretty darn good. Thank the heavens I made it. Half-way there, I got really sleepy. This is the second time thats happened to me. I know it had a lot to do with me getting only like 4-5 hours of sleep last night and the heater in my car. That would do it. I think the white noise of the road has an effect on me as well. I'm just not the ideal road-trip companion...give me about 15-30 mins and I'm knocked out.

I called my G-ma, cause my sister was not very helpful, to keep me 

talking. Made a stop at Wendy's. After a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, I was back on the grind, homie.

Mannn, I can't even explain how good it feels to be back. My sis and I

 chilled at my G-ma's for a while. I've missed her...

and her home cooking. Yummy in my tummy! She is a trip too. Snazzy lady, if I do say so myself. I know she must get lonely staying there by herself. While my sis and I were semi-fussing she said, "Ya'll I miss that. That fussing. Haha." I mean considering how packed that house was, talk about Full House, I'm sure there is a big difference. I pray we get to share many, many, many more moments like that.  

After watching a lifetime movie, we headed to the house and moms. Haha. I missed her too. We may all go to our separate rooms once we walk in the door, but we're pretty close. It's been just us three girls for forever. Haha.

In Other News...

I got that new Kanye, thanks to my future bro-in-law. Yeah, I'm late...but eh. So, I've been listening to all the tracks. I always like to find another favorite other than the singles on the radio. I really like "Paranoid" & "Robocop." From what I heard, it seems people either really hate or really love this album. It gets ✰✰✰ from me, pretty average. Tis all for tonight.