Hanging With Mrs. Cooper

Well if you follow me on Facebook, you know what I went through yesterday.  And if you don't, here's the skinny. 

Yesterday was the first day of school.  I couldn't have been happier.  All was going well.  Had the house to myself and then it got a little hot. So I turned on the air around 1:25pm and then 5 minutes later I heard a big boom and the power went out.  The transformer on the side of my house blew.  Not a good thing.

We didn't get it back until 12:06am this morning.  It was a long, long, hot, sultry, day and evening.  I won't even begin to express my disgust with the power company who did more sitting around than working.  I think they could have had the problem solved a lot sooner but then that would have messed up their overtime factor...just sayin.

I'm thankful today.  The power is back on, the air is on, no big booms, and I'm back to my happy self.

Is it me or is Blogger going a little nuts?  When I hit my return button it doesn't go into a new paragraph.  I don't want to give you all a bunch of run on sentences.  Can someone/anyone tell me how to correct this problem?  I've even noticed Safari isn't playing fair.  Maybe I should delete the app and then reinstall it. What do you think?  Taking suggestions and "Thank You" in advance for your help.

Hey ya'll.  We've been on vacation for a spell.  Did you miss me?  I certainly missed you.  We went to Philly to go see some family and just get away for a bit.  The weather couldn't have been more perfect.  Below are some photos of family that I'm sharing whether they want me to or not.  Enjoy.

Me with my cousin Ameer.  I remember when he was in utero.  Where the heck does the time go? Now he's 23.

This is me and my Sister.  We've been BFF's since 10th grade back in the year "1".  She will always be my Sister.

Mr. C with his brother Clinton better known as Uncle Juney to the kids.  He's a Jr, hence the name.

Here I am with my cousin Bob.  He's always been one of my favs.  Used to grab us when we were kids and take us everywhere.

Here's me with my Mom/Grandmother.  We took her to bkfst the day we were heading back home.

Here's my God-Daughter/Niece.  My Sister's oldest Daughter. And of course Manny doesn't miss an opportunity to be in a picture

Me with Uncle Juney and Manny. Yes, my brother in law and I really are that close.  He's my brother.

This is my wonderful mother in law who did everything to make it almost impossible for me to not get a picture, but I got it anyway.

And here's my Mom on her way to church.

So I was watching Good Morning America this morning, specifically the segment with Fantasia.  As most of you know by now, just a few weeks ago she attempted suicide.  In her statement today it was mentioned that as she woke up in the hospital  and her first words when coming to were "Oh God, I'm still Here".   Now you  know I can't just let that one go.

Now, I'm not gonna be mean about this because in some ways I can understand where she was coming from.  All of a sudden, you have fame, fortune, recognition, people loving you from around the world who you don't even know.  Lawyers, financial advisers and let's not forget family. FAMILY!!! They can either help you or hurt you.  Either way, all of these people in her life claimed to have had her back.  But they didn't. They used her, until they couldn't anymore and then they walked away. They used the fact that she wasn't highly educated, and they took her fame and ran with it.  And I'm sure family members came to her with their hands out and because they were family, how could she say no.  The girl hit rock bottom.  Have you ever been there? Rock bottom that is?  It's a lonely place.  I've been there.  But there was always a part of me that knew that if I just stuck it out, something better was around the corner.  I always knew there was something to live for.

She didn't have anyone to tell her that.  To guide her.  Instead they just dragged her further into the pits of hell.  But still I ask, can you imagine being disappointed at the fact that you tried to leave this world and didn't succeed.  I mean what kind of thoughts run through your mind.  I'd have to wonder to myself, "Self, does this mean there's no room for me in Heaven or Hell".  With that in mind I'd have to know that I was given a second chance.

Fantasia, I hope you know, you have been given a second chance.  This time people are going to be watching you even more.  You have to learn to say NO and stick to it.  Be confident in it no matter who that person is.  You have to take care of you and your little girl first.  Don't worry about pleasing the masses of people who want you to cut a new album.  Do it at your speed. Read that contract thoroughly before you sign on the dotted line.  Keep guidance in your life girl.  Here's hoping this second chance will be a better world for you.

I just did the one thing I never do.  I just took the kids school shopping.  I mean, don't get it twisted, I always take them school shopping but I just never wait this late in the season to get started.  I usually, gradually get stuff starting the beginning of August.  So why the heck did I wait until today and school starts Sept 1???? I have no clue.  And how is it that all those little things add up??? Folders, pencils, pens, paper, socks...etc.  Yet, I haven't gotten the girls new sneakers.  Gone are the days of going to Walmart and  or Payless and buying cute little Princess sneakers.  Ooooo nooooo, now we have to play with the big kids and keep up with them.  So now fancy Nike's are in order or did you prefer the Pastry instead?  Fortunately the boy could care less and still has growing feet so we can stick with Starters for now.  So one more trip out and the girls will be done.

Whew!!!! What was the ridiculous amount that I just spent??? I guess I could justify it by saying that I did get something for myself as well and few things needed around the house.

I think it's safe to say I've come down off of my BlogHer high.  It's kind of hard though, because I'm staying in touch with the people I've met and it just kind of rekindles the entire feeling.  I'm telling ya'll if you didn't go this year or have never gone, considering going next year.  The connections you'll make, the people who will touch your lives....it's so worth it.  Just keep in mind, there's so much energy there that it will drain you.

I myself am getting over a cold.  My daughter was fighting one when I left for Blogher and in her excitement of me coming back home and hugging all over me, guess what??? I caught it.  That, on top of already being tired from Blogher was not a good combination.  The laundry has piled up to the point that I think the kids have no more clothes to wear. And food......who can eat???  That's what fast food is for, right???

Anyway, I'm getting my mojo back.  I woke up with tons of energy this morning and managed to get a half a days worth of work done between 7:00 and 8:30 this morning.  And that was before I had a cup of coffee.  I should be back in full swing by end of week so just bear with me.

Woooow!!! Look at that.  It's  Friday the 13th, and it's 3:30pm and I'm just actually realizing what the date is.  I've only been typing or writing it all day.  Now for some folks they are hiding out due to their superstitions.  But as you can see, for me, it's just another day.  It's a Friday, which happens to fall on the 13th day of the month.

Where the heck do these crazy superstitions come from anyway??? My Grandmother tends to be superstitious and I guess I was raised to be until I got older and got a mind of my own.  There's really no need to be.  I mean really, if a black cat crosses a road in front of you, is it any different than if a white one does?  And really, why would you stand under a ladder?? I wouldn't stand under anything that isn't secure in the first place.  Common sense should tell you that.

There's tons of superstitions out there and I'd love to know if you practice them and why.