Ok I know what y'all are thinking...wtf is that title about? But allow me to explain. We are in the dead of winter my friends. It's cold and if you're anything like me, I like to hibernate in the winter...at least on the weekdays.
With that being said a successful hibernation season is not possible without gathering up the necessary things before the hibernation begins. This means making sure you gather up all those nuts in the summer and fall like a squirrel. If you've ever noticed squirrels are on a mission in the warmer months.
For us homo sapiens we don't gather nuts per say but we do gather other things. A couple of those particular things I speak of are as follows:
Make sure your ass is not caught out there mid-hibernation with no cuddle buddy, or biddie. You can only wear long johns and watch Love Jones alone so damn many times...make sure them nuts are gathered and stored for the winter. Don't forget to gather your ass up and get into the gym! No one is eating a baby spinach salad in the winter it just doesn't fit. Therefore make sure you can fit back into them sundresses and cargo shorts come summer. And lastly make sure you gather up that money. Hibernating may be boring at times but guess what boredom leads to....saving money! I don't know about y'all but I went on 6 vacations last summer...I'd like to be able to do it again without going for broke. Best believe I'll be dipping into that nut stash to make sure that happens.
With that being said its not too late to gather a few more nuts people....don't get caught out there running low on nuts with the winter not even half way over.
-Becks
Friday, January 27, 2012
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Daily Insight: Another Year Down
coming to an end, and the beginning of a new one is only days away! 2011 for me personally has been one of the best years of my life! Around this time everyone goes into a frenzy about what their NYE plans will be, and of course those good old resolutions.
Let me explain a few things I’ve learned over the years about NYE plans, and resolutions. First off NYE plans. I’ve done it all, from doing the absolute most, to nothing at all. The best plans are those that are solidified and inexpensive. What’s the point of being in a club with 2000 strangers? Your phone signal doesn’t work come midnight, so you can’t even wish those closest to you a Happy New Year. This year I am opting for the classic route, a get together with great friends.
Another skit that has been imbedded in our NYE psyche is “the person you spend your new year with is the one you’ll be spending the rest of the year with.” AGAIN I can tell you uhhh-unnnn this ain’t the damn truth. Of course yes, some people you spend your new years eve with will be around throughout the rest of your life. And some will be gone come January 3rd. That’s just the way that cookie crumbles.
And then of course everyone’s favorite “lie to yourself” action: a new years resolution. Whether it’s losing that freshman 15 you’ve been carrying around even 3 years after you graduated, being on time to work everyday, or my favorite a year long man-cation. Man-cation being a vacation from the opposite sex. Make sure whatever your resolution is, it remains feasible, and realistic. You’ll feel so much better when you look back on your year, believe me.
-Becks
Let me explain a few things I’ve learned over the years about NYE plans, and resolutions. First off NYE plans. I’ve done it all, from doing the absolute most, to nothing at all. The best plans are those that are solidified and inexpensive. What’s the point of being in a club with 2000 strangers? Your phone signal doesn’t work come midnight, so you can’t even wish those closest to you a Happy New Year. This year I am opting for the classic route, a get together with great friends.
Another skit that has been imbedded in our NYE psyche is “the person you spend your new year with is the one you’ll be spending the rest of the year with.” AGAIN I can tell you uhhh-unnnn this ain’t the damn truth. Of course yes, some people you spend your new years eve with will be around throughout the rest of your life. And some will be gone come January 3rd. That’s just the way that cookie crumbles.
And then of course everyone’s favorite “lie to yourself” action: a new years resolution. Whether it’s losing that freshman 15 you’ve been carrying around even 3 years after you graduated, being on time to work everyday, or my favorite a year long man-cation. Man-cation being a vacation from the opposite sex. Make sure whatever your resolution is, it remains feasible, and realistic. You’ll feel so much better when you look back on your year, believe me.
-Becks
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Daily Insight: The Perfect Ratio
Todays daily insight stems from a conversation I was having with friends about what we want in a guy. Now I know I may of touched on this topic before, but it's my blog and I can repeat myself if I want to!
Lol, now that I've gotten that out of the way: a wise man once said "don't wife her if she ain't at least 9% hoodrat." Can we all just collectively let the church say amen to this?!? My friends and I were having a discussion about a nice guy can almost be too nice, and maybe we aren't looking to have that picket fence and 2.5 kids just yet. And the hoodrats (bad boys) we are usually attracted to are not appropriate for this stage in our lives.
In comes the theory of the perfect guy, the guy who is at least a small percentage hoodrat! The man you don't have to tell not to to wear sneakers to church, but you can bring them around the homies that may still be hugging the block and he can fit right in.
Me personally, I consider myself about 21% hoodrat. I can drink with the best of them, curse like a sailor when necessary, hell I even know how to play dice, and haggle the Spanish man at the bodega to put extra bacon on my turkey sandwich for free. But on the other hand I am an intelligent, perfectly well mannered, college educated, articulate business analyst.
We all have that ratio of hoodrat to good guy we are looking for...my advice is to take that qualities you are looking for in both and keep your eyes peeled for that man. We ain't getting any younger, but we should not settle for a percentage we wouldn't think would make us happy. That man who can open your Corona with his keys, while debating politics with him will come along before you know it. Keep hope alive biddies!
-Becks
Lol, now that I've gotten that out of the way: a wise man once said "don't wife her if she ain't at least 9% hoodrat." Can we all just collectively let the church say amen to this?!? My friends and I were having a discussion about a nice guy can almost be too nice, and maybe we aren't looking to have that picket fence and 2.5 kids just yet. And the hoodrats (bad boys) we are usually attracted to are not appropriate for this stage in our lives.
In comes the theory of the perfect guy, the guy who is at least a small percentage hoodrat! The man you don't have to tell not to to wear sneakers to church, but you can bring them around the homies that may still be hugging the block and he can fit right in.
Me personally, I consider myself about 21% hoodrat. I can drink with the best of them, curse like a sailor when necessary, hell I even know how to play dice, and haggle the Spanish man at the bodega to put extra bacon on my turkey sandwich for free. But on the other hand I am an intelligent, perfectly well mannered, college educated, articulate business analyst.
We all have that ratio of hoodrat to good guy we are looking for...my advice is to take that qualities you are looking for in both and keep your eyes peeled for that man. We ain't getting any younger, but we should not settle for a percentage we wouldn't think would make us happy. That man who can open your Corona with his keys, while debating politics with him will come along before you know it. Keep hope alive biddies!
-Becks
Monday, December 12, 2011
Daily Insight: A Little Mystery
A wise man once said “a wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other.” This ever so eloquently written quote by Charles Dickens is about the mystery of people to one another. Now I know we are all not exactly English Literature majors here so I’ll break down what Charlie is trying to say into layman’s terms as best I can.
A little mystery in a person when you are first getting to know them goes a long way. Now, I’m not talking about the person you just met is hiding their criminal record, or 5 baby mommas, or that car they were driving around in is they best friends ride. I’m speaking of the kind of mystery that has you wondering about that person all day, and what they are into. Are they into you? What do they do in their spare time ect. I shouldn't be able to tell what you ate for lunch for the past two weeks, what your grandmas first name is, and how many second cousins you have before we even have a phone conversation.
I feel as though the age of technology has taken away from that mystery. When the person you just met immediately friends you on Facebook, follows you on Twitter, adds you on LinkedIn, tracks your every move on Foursquare, and even maybe digs up that Black Planet or Myspace page you used to have, the mystery is gone with the wind. I don’t necessarily want to be able to be stalked on social networking sites. What happened to getting to know someone through conversations, and dates, and not Facebook pictures, and witty banter on twitter?
I say this to say a little mystery goes a long way. When you meet that new person let that bitch breathe a bit. (That is an expression by the way, meaning do not smother a person, not necessarily a bitch…whew…that took too long to explain.) But back to my point, we all have imaginations, and perceptions of people for a reason, don’t let the average stalkers best tool also known as social networking ruin that.
-Becks
A little mystery in a person when you are first getting to know them goes a long way. Now, I’m not talking about the person you just met is hiding their criminal record, or 5 baby mommas, or that car they were driving around in is they best friends ride. I’m speaking of the kind of mystery that has you wondering about that person all day, and what they are into. Are they into you? What do they do in their spare time ect. I shouldn't be able to tell what you ate for lunch for the past two weeks, what your grandmas first name is, and how many second cousins you have before we even have a phone conversation.
I feel as though the age of technology has taken away from that mystery. When the person you just met immediately friends you on Facebook, follows you on Twitter, adds you on LinkedIn, tracks your every move on Foursquare, and even maybe digs up that Black Planet or Myspace page you used to have, the mystery is gone with the wind. I don’t necessarily want to be able to be stalked on social networking sites. What happened to getting to know someone through conversations, and dates, and not Facebook pictures, and witty banter on twitter?
I say this to say a little mystery goes a long way. When you meet that new person let that bitch breathe a bit. (That is an expression by the way, meaning do not smother a person, not necessarily a bitch…whew…that took too long to explain.) But back to my point, we all have imaginations, and perceptions of people for a reason, don’t let the average stalkers best tool also known as social networking ruin that.
-Becks
Monday, November 28, 2011
Daily Insight: Holiday Segway Text
As we all know it is the most wonderful time of the year! It’s holiday season, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hannukah, Kwannza, New Years ect. The day in age we live in no one takes the time to send out too many holiday cards anymore. Too much hassle, too much postage, and God forbid too much writing by hand.
Therefore people are more prone to send out that good old “happy (insert holiday) to you and yours..” mass text. Now this is completely acceptable and even puts a slight smile on my face when I receive these from family and friends. What I will say though is BEWARE of the holiday segway text.
We all know it when we see it…the good old “hey happy (insert holiday), long time no speak how are you?” When this comes across your smart phone screen from an old flame or biddie you should automatically be thinking RED FLAG, FOUL ON THE PLAY, and BIDDIES AND BREADCRUMBS. This is the segway holiday text ladies and gentlemen. The holiday is a reason to reach out, but the long time no see comment is like the cookies and milk left out for Santa. That person knows neither one of you can resist.
It is masked as a harmless happy holiday mass text, yet it is personalized for you. And you are thinking nothing of it. 25 texts and a jug of spiked egg nog later, you are busting out old holiday photos of the Kwannza’s you guys spent together and listening to Boyz II Men Christmas Interpretations, and wearing that hideous sweater they got you. So next time you get a personalized holiday segway text do yourself a favor. Send the warm wishes back, then ask Santa for a new phone number. No one wants to get caught up in that holiday cheer.
-Becks
Therefore people are more prone to send out that good old “happy (insert holiday) to you and yours..” mass text. Now this is completely acceptable and even puts a slight smile on my face when I receive these from family and friends. What I will say though is BEWARE of the holiday segway text.
We all know it when we see it…the good old “hey happy (insert holiday), long time no speak how are you?” When this comes across your smart phone screen from an old flame or biddie you should automatically be thinking RED FLAG, FOUL ON THE PLAY, and BIDDIES AND BREADCRUMBS. This is the segway holiday text ladies and gentlemen. The holiday is a reason to reach out, but the long time no see comment is like the cookies and milk left out for Santa. That person knows neither one of you can resist.
It is masked as a harmless happy holiday mass text, yet it is personalized for you. And you are thinking nothing of it. 25 texts and a jug of spiked egg nog later, you are busting out old holiday photos of the Kwannza’s you guys spent together and listening to Boyz II Men Christmas Interpretations, and wearing that hideous sweater they got you. So next time you get a personalized holiday segway text do yourself a favor. Send the warm wishes back, then ask Santa for a new phone number. No one wants to get caught up in that holiday cheer.
-Becks
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Daily Insight: Place Settings
“Oh…well hello there November, when the hell did you get here?” That is what I woke up and asked myself this morning. This year is flying by, and I need it to slow its roll.
November is one of my favorite months though, strictly because my inner fat girl can not wait for Thanksgiving. It is the only holiday where gluttony is not only acceptable it is encouraged. Who you invite to break bread or a turkey leg if you will this Thanksgiving can be a metaphor for life almost.
We will all invite some people to Thanksgiving dinner this year, as we do every year. Just be careful who you set that place setting for at your table in a couple of weeks. Everyone that you invite to your table should be bringing something with them. I’ll be damned if you are about to eat at my table and don’t even bring so much as a bottle of wine, or an apple pie.
Not everyone is going to be able to bring their own Waterford china but damn at least a couple of extra napkins would be appreciated. Turkey isn’t cheap, and for that matter neither is that place setting at your table. So be selective of who you invite to your table this Thanksgiving.
I know whomever I invite will be bringing my favorite dessert, some wine and will most likely be bringing home a few turkey sandwiches with them...and I’ll be the one making them…make sure you can say the same.
-Becks
November is one of my favorite months though, strictly because my inner fat girl can not wait for Thanksgiving. It is the only holiday where gluttony is not only acceptable it is encouraged. Who you invite to break bread or a turkey leg if you will this Thanksgiving can be a metaphor for life almost.
We will all invite some people to Thanksgiving dinner this year, as we do every year. Just be careful who you set that place setting for at your table in a couple of weeks. Everyone that you invite to your table should be bringing something with them. I’ll be damned if you are about to eat at my table and don’t even bring so much as a bottle of wine, or an apple pie.
Not everyone is going to be able to bring their own Waterford china but damn at least a couple of extra napkins would be appreciated. Turkey isn’t cheap, and for that matter neither is that place setting at your table. So be selective of who you invite to your table this Thanksgiving.
I know whomever I invite will be bringing my favorite dessert, some wine and will most likely be bringing home a few turkey sandwiches with them...and I’ll be the one making them…make sure you can say the same.
-Becks
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Daily Insight: A Woman Should Have
A wise man once said a lot of wise things in this one particular poem..but one couplet really stuck out to me. A wise man once said “A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .. a youth she's content to leave behind..... a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to retelling it in her old age.... a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry..”
I feel as though I’ve been blessed enough to have all of those. Being 24 it may be encroaching upon that time to leave my youth I’m so content with to leave behind. Lord knows I’ve had a juicy past, not Maury “you are not the Father juicy..” but a “what happens in Vegas may pop up on the internet and you have to curse your friends out to delete it..” past. Damn sure don’t own a cordless drill, but I’ve always believed all you need is a hammer…if you hit something hard enough it’ll most likely start to work..I mean come one I'm no Bob Vila or anything.. If I didn’t own at least one black lacy bra I’d be most likely wearing Monday draws on a Wednesday, and no one would ever want to see them. (Dont act like y'all don't remember days of the week draws).
And I have too many friends to count on one hand who make me laugh, and just as many who will let me cry…especially after a few mimosas.
I hope we are all as blessed to be that woman one day.
-Becks
I feel as though I’ve been blessed enough to have all of those. Being 24 it may be encroaching upon that time to leave my youth I’m so content with to leave behind. Lord knows I’ve had a juicy past, not Maury “you are not the Father juicy..” but a “what happens in Vegas may pop up on the internet and you have to curse your friends out to delete it..” past. Damn sure don’t own a cordless drill, but I’ve always believed all you need is a hammer…if you hit something hard enough it’ll most likely start to work..I mean come one I'm no Bob Vila or anything.. If I didn’t own at least one black lacy bra I’d be most likely wearing Monday draws on a Wednesday, and no one would ever want to see them. (Dont act like y'all don't remember days of the week draws).
And I have too many friends to count on one hand who make me laugh, and just as many who will let me cry…especially after a few mimosas.
I hope we are all as blessed to be that woman one day.
-Becks
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