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January 30, 2005
For The Kids
I had my nephew for part of the weekend. I took him to the mall to see "Swoop", The Philadelphia Eagle's Mascot. The plan was to have my nephew's picture taken with Swoop. I prayed that my nephew wouldn't act a fool. You know how little kids get in those situations. He punched Santa. I didn't want him to punch Swoop.
Swoop showed up...along with dozens of grown men trying to get in line for a snap shot with Swoop. Somebody tell me what's wrong with this picture? Isn't Swoop supposed to be entertainment for the kids? I didn't saw like 4 children other than my nephew. The rest of the site seekers were grown men.
One of the men butted in front of me. I didn't get upset. I was stunned. The guy had the audacity to ask me to snap the picture of he & Swoop. I was like, "You a grown a-- man Dawg. A grown man trying to get his picture taken with a bird. Come off of it...for the kid's sake." I think he got the figured out that I wasn't going to take his picture. He asked one of the other grown a-- men there to take the picture. The man obliged. Can you say childish?
So Sad...
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January 28, 2005
Up & Running Again
I managed to fix my site. I was toying around with MT & I decided that I'd try to experiment with Dynamic Publishing. Well...I didn't know what I was doing, and I somehow caused MT to ignore my index.html file (which is why the July 28 post was displaying). I thought I damaged my site. I was about to do a fresh re-install until my inquisitive nature arose.
I decided to check out my Blog directory inside of my Cpanel. I quickly figured out what the problem was. I had an index.php & an index.html file in the directory. When I click the buttom to publish dynamically, the site began to read from the php file instead of the html file. I deleted the php file because that's the only solution that I could think of.
So...The moral of this story is...
If it's functioning properly, then leave it alone.
Posted by Timi at 11:34 PM | Comments (3)
January 25, 2005
Music Personality
EJ tagged me to complete this little ditty after Carla overlooked me, so here it goes...
First, List your Random 10
Kelly Price w/ Faith Evans- Sister
Shai Linne- Solus Christus
Lalah Hathaway- How Many Times
Johnny Lang- Dying to Live
Steely Dan- Black Cow
Musical Youth- Pass The Dutchie
Bruce Hornsby- Walking In Memphis
Stevie Wonder- Fun Day
Goo Goo Dolls- Iris
Tevin Campbell- Tomorrow
1. What is the total amount of music files on your computer?
468 files are on my computer. There may be more hidden in other folders. The 468 files take up just a little over 1.6 Gigs.
2. The last CD you bought is:
3. What is the song you last listened to before this message?
Kelly Price- Mirror, Mirror. I hope that I'm never alive to hear someone attempt to redo this song & butcher it.
4. Write down five songs you often listen to or that mean alot to you.
Chris Tomlin- Wonderful Maker
Donny Hathaway- Giving Up
Michael W. Smith- Place In This World
Kirk Franklin & GP- Love
Micheal Jackson- Man In The Mirror
* Kim Burrell- Prodigal Son
Yea I know that's six, but I couldn't resist adding this 6th song. Those of you who've heard my testimony, know why I love this song so
5. Who are you gonna pass this stick to (three persons and why)?
I'm passing this off to Ty because I think she has a rather interesting musical interest. I'll be sending this to Gabi because she I have have strikingly similar musical taste. Finally, I'll be passing this off to the Purple Princess because she's somewhat of a newbie, and from what I've read, she loves music.
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January 24, 2005
FINALLY!
This morning, I began looking up packages to fly to Jacksonville, FL. Why? Because my Philadelphia Eagles are going to the Super Bowl. The least expensive package that I've found is just slightly over $2000. I can't afford that. I guess, I have to settle for watching it on television like most normal people.
The Angst Is Over
I was so nervous & anxious about Sunday's game, that I chose not to post anything about the Eagles for fear of jinxing them. I didn't do my usual trash talk. I didn't brag. I didn't flood the NFL forums with Eagle cheers. I did, however, go into an Atlanta Falcons group and trash talk. It didn't mean much because the group was empty.
I feared that if I got overly pumped up & exciting, that I'd be setting myself up for a huge letdown. My heart wouldn't have lasted for a 4th straight NFC Championship defeat. I would've cried for weeks had we lost. I was so ridden with angst that I didn't watch any sports programming in the days preceding the game. I didn't want to hear anything any "Know-It-All" Sports Analyst had to say (ahem Merrill Hoge!).
After that first TD, my fears went away. And when Brian Dawkins intercepted Micheal Vick, I knew the game was over. THANK YOU GOD!!
Nobody gives us a chance against the New England Patriots. That's ok. Nobody gave New England a chance when they played the St. Louis Rams in the Super Bowl back in 2001 either. I like our chances. :)
[Edit] The Eagles fans are going crazy. Ty has made an Eagles layout template. I would've never thought of showing my dedication in such a creative manner. How funny. E - A - G - L - E - S...EAGLES! [/Edit]
[Edit- 1/25/04] Trent has a wonderful post referencing the struggles that black quarterbacks (Donovan McNabb in particular) have had to endure while attempting to make their mark at history the NFL. [/Edit]
One More Thing
I wanted the Steelers to win so bad...for selfish motives. I wanted revenge in the Super Bowl. Dang!
Oh yea...have I mentioned that Jerome Bettis is fine?...The Bus is kinda hot!
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January 18, 2005
Back to Pier 1
I returned to Pier 1 this morning. I went with the intent to buy a mirror, but for some reason things never go as planned. I saw the mirror that I wanted. I tagged it for purchase, but I just had to go looking around the entire store. There's still a huge sale going on, and I saw many things that I wanted. So I bought them.
I purchased a Casbah chair, a Vase & a CD stand. After paying, I walked out of the store and got into the car. As I was driving down 202, I realized that I still didn't get the mirror that I went to Pier 1 for. I thought it wise not to go back to Pier 1, and I headed to Target instead. Target had the whole international bazaar thing going on, so I was able to pick up a mirror similar to the one that I saw in Pier 1. Lucky me.
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January 14, 2005
Pier 1 Craze
Last evening, I went into Pier 1 Imports, and I lost my mind. I went to Pier 1 with the intentions of buying some picture frames & a mirror. The narcissist in me wants to awaken daily to a picture of myself on the ceiling. Plus, I could use another mirror in my home. I can't get enough of looking at myself. Anyway...I entered the store on a mission. I failed my mission.
You see, there was a 50-75% off sale going on in Pier 1. I was like a kid in the candy store. Everything I saw, I wanted. And everthing I wanted, I bought. I bought an ottoman. I love getting pedicures, so this stool is fabulous. I can just imagine getting a pedicure with my feet resting on it. It will fit so well in my new apartment.
While in Pier 1, the control freak in me took over and I bought a director's chair. Don't ask me what I plan to do with the chair, but I just had to have it. Plus, it was on sale. Thanks to Adam, film making has peaked my interest. He & I have already discussed a script for a short film...so who knows. Maybe that chair will come in handy soon.
I picked up a beautiful body cushion. It has a Persian feel to it. It looks as if a queen would've used it to rest on. How befitting for me. I bought some lanterns & a few decorative photo holders. I was tempted to buy this glass head to put my uncle's crematory ashes, but I figured that might creep some people out (including myself).
I realized that I was pushing the limits of my spending, so I had to leave the store. I didn't want to, but I had to. Pier 1 is a really cool store. I'm going to avoid the desire to go back into the store for my wallet's sake.
Aww man! I just remembered that I didn't buy my mirror that I went for. I think I may have to go back. I really do need my mirror...
Posted by Timi at 12:55 PM | Comments (4)
January 9, 2005
Broken Resolutions
Today a broke a New Year's resolution. Already? Yes...already. I vowed to make at least one church service every Sunday. I'd been slippin on church attendance because my job has me on call alot on Sundays. I was determined to keep this resolution until I woke up this morning and didn't feel like getting out of bed. Laziness? Maybe. BUT...I was at church in my dream. I think my reality & my sub-conscious got intertwined somehow causing me to believe that I'd already attended church for that morning and didn't need to go back. Excuses Excuses. Yea...I know.
I spent most of the day in my bedroom thinking of ways to compensate for my church neglect. You could attend the afternoon service at your mother's church. And be there all night? I think not! You could watch TBN. Don't make me laugh. You could pretend to have church here. I already did that in my dream. So what? So, I'll have my morning devotional, and I'll listen to christian music all day.
After my devotional, I watched something about multiple-births on the Discovery Channel. When I finally decided to exit my bedroom, I went downstairs with the goal of having more quiet time for myself. Did I do that? No. Instead, I played NFL Street 2 on my Xbox. Talk about lack of focus. I did manage to complete the Own The City Mode in NFL Street 2. I made it through Own The City undefeated. That was the highlight of my weekend.
I also managed to put together some of my current favorite Christian Hip Hop tunes. I put them all in my showcase radio.blog for you to check them out. Click on the song of choice to listen. Here it goes...
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January 8, 2005
Searching & Building
I'm currently apartment searching. I'm trolley to move into the Trolley Sqaure area. I'd be closer to the Brandywine park area that I like to visit so often. It's a really nice area, and I won't have to drive much considering that there's a drug store, an ACME & various other stores in walking distance. I'm beginning to despise driving, so close proximity to everyday needs is a great thing.
The Home Depot has become my favorite store. I always held the notion that Home Depot was a man's store. I went in there a few weeks ago, and I fell in love. I could spend days in there searching for stuff. I'm trying to build a book case for myself. I want a challenge. It would be so easy for me to make one of my brothers do it, but I want to it myself.
I also want to build & decorate a small box for my grandmother to place my uncle's ashes in. I saw a really nice urn box that this lady used to put her husband's ashes in. The lady at the funeral home told my cousin that it cost $400. That price seems a bit steep for such a box, so I decided that we'd head to Pier 1 or the Home Depot and try to create something similar.
I've been testing out paint schemes for my new apartment. Since blue is my favorite color, I've been looking at various colors of blue. I like deep blue colors, but I think that I may try a soft blue to decorate. Who knows how I'll decorate. The possibilities are endless.
Ok. I'm off to the Home Depot.
Posted by Timi at 2:20 PM | Comments (2)
January 5, 2005
No Name Post #2
I've managed to pry myself away from the XBox for a few minutes to post. NFL STREET 2 is just outrageous. I've been playing that game since I got it about 2 weeks ago. Playing the game has allowed me to keep my mind off of some of the things that have occurred within the last month.
Things are going about as well as they can be going...considering that it's only a few days into the New Year.
I'm settled back into my home. I've stayed at my grandmother's house for the past 2 1/2 weeks because of my uncle's death. I helped with the funeral planning & stuff. I also helped with the estate settlements. Keeping busy with that stuff helped me to keep from being sad that my uncle is dead. I've managed to deal with his passing pretty well. It hit hard at first because he lived with us (my parents & children) for most of my life. It feels weird not having him around anymore.
On a humorous note...
I've been spooking myself out big time. My doorbell has been ringing by itself, and I'm trying to convince myself that it's not my uncle ringing the doorbell to get my attention. I watched this tv program about a haunted house, and I stayed up all night because I was afraid to go to sleep. I sat on my couch huddled up in a ball with my eyes scanning the room...you know...just in case something shows up. Then I kept imagining that my uncle was hiding in the bathroom. LOL. Yea...I know I have issues.
Last night, my cousins & I went to my uncle's apartment to gather the rest of his belongings. While, I was in the apartment, my uncle's girlfriend (yo...she CUT UP at the funeral. Details later) said, "My baby said hello and you all didn't even say hi." I began looking around to see if her daughter was there. I didn't hear anyone say hello when I entered, so I was like "What?" She repeated that her baby said hello. I wasn't going to argue with this woman. I was already upset with her because of the way she acted at my uncle's funeral, so I said hello.
She says, "Turn to him & say hello girl. That's your uncle." She pointed the funeral program (she had it blown up & framed) with my uncle's face on it. If looks could kill, then she would've been dead. I gave her one of those, "Are you out of your mind?" looks. She was dead serious. I didn't say anything. My cousin Tanya was laughing.
My cousin mentioned that she wanted to take my uncle's ashes and scatter them over the ocean in Florida (My uncle's favorite place). His girlfriend began to talk about how much my uncle hated water. My cousin & I rebutted her by saying that my uncle loved being close to the ocean. He loved swimming. That's all he did when he was younger. She says, "Oh he lied to me." She turns to the picture of my uncle and says, "I can't believe you lied to me. Me & You are going to have it out tonight in bed." My cousin Andy gets up off the couch, and says, "This *edit* chick is nuts. I'm gone go sit in the car."
I was trying not to laugh. The girlfriend saw me laughing though. She said, "I know you all think I'm crazy." I said, "I believe you've been sippin the happy juice." My cousin Tonya fell out laughing. What else was I to say to her? I really didn't have any kind words for her after she performed at my uncle's funeral. She acted a fool. She fell out and everything. Her actions were tasteless and out of place. No one else (including family members) acted up. We were sad & we cried, but we didn't fall out or anything.
This chick wore a short mini skirt (showing all her business) and was tongue kissing my uncle's dead body! Talk about insane. My aunt had her removed from the funeral. That's how crazy she acted. I told my aunt that had there been a graveside service for my uncle, I would've pushed that heffer in the grave with him. LOL. So yea...it was classless, tasteless...and any of less you can think of. It upset me, it upset my little cousins and above all that it upset my grandmother. For that, she gets the big "L". No, not Loser, but LOONY.
Posted by Timi at 11:24 PM | Comments (4)
January 1, 2005
Hello 2005
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! May this new year be a blessed one.
My theme for the new year is "Grateful". I'm going to be grateful for everything in my life regardless of how good or bad it may be.
Grateful | right-click & save
Thank you for the morning
Thank you for the noonday given to me
Given to me
Thank you for the evening
My darkest night you let me see
You shined your light on me
Your grace and mercy sustain
When I did not have
The will to remain
You didn’t have to do it but you did
You changed my life, my past you hid
You did not judge me
You reached out and loved me
That’s why I’m grateful for all
You’ve done for me...
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