The Tales of a Bridesmaid (now Maid of Honor)-The Finale [2010 edition]

After months and months of planning [and spending] one of the biggest days of Cora and Ras’ life is now over….

On Saturday, May 1. 2010, two individuals became one… and I was there to witness the entire day first hand.

When Cora asked me to be apart of her wedding party, I did not know all that it entitled but was excited about the journey that I was going to be on. From picking a dress and shoes, to listening and talking with the bride to be about her plans, planning a bridal shower, and then being asked to be Maid of Honor… what an experience I’ve had. The time, effort, and love that I put into everything was worth it all.

One Hot Maid of Honor

Hearing from a mother that the things that I did were not in vain, but likely appreciated felt good [each time we talked...] My kindness and thoughtful was seen and its something that would make me smile from ear to ear…

This “gig” was not easy… it was alot of work! I was there for Cora whenever need be… holding her dress, helping her into her dress, fixing her something to drink, fixing her hair, fanning her to cool her down from the hot, talking with her and reminiscing about the things that we have been through… all that and everything in between.

At the end of the day, everything turned out great… and we looked great too!

Check out some pictures from the “Big Day”

Just Posin' Around

Sealed with a Kiss

The Ladies of CofC

Well, until the next wedding…

xoxoxo

P.S. I have to show some love to my cousin L for being the best wedding date ever… Love you!! [thanks for going on those errand runs for me… you are the greatest!!

The Tales of a Bridesmaid-#5 [2010 edition]

Sorry for the last update on the bridal shower! I have been crazy busy seen then with too much going on… Nevertheless, the shower was great! It wasn’t the full weekend experience that I was going for…but just a full day that Saturday was alot of fun!

The night before, I stayed up working on the games, programs, and decorations…&& baking! [I made cupcakes and cookies--everyone loved them (or at least, that's what they said)] So needless to say, it was a Red Bull kind of day for me! There was so much to do between events and packing and unpacking everything, that I totally forgot to take pictures of all the decorations before everyone got there… and when I finally thought about taking some photos, my camera was dead! UGH! But there were people there with working cameras, so moments were captured… now I have to get those pictures from them so that I can complete a scrapbook for the bride…

Speaking of the bride-to-be, she loved it and her mom did too! It felt good to make someone’s day… I put alot of time and love into this event and I believed that it showed…

I’m loving this event planning/hosting stuff… maybe I should start looking into ways to master it, gain some additional skills, and start a side hustle as an event planner…. Hmmm… How much would you pay for my services?

Besides updating you guys on the shower, I wanted to share some good news… I gotta promotion!! I was asked to be the Maid of Honor today!! YAY!! I believe that this new position within the bridal party requires more from me than just a bridesmaid…but I’m ready for the work–bring it on!

xoxoxo

What are you "Dealing" with??

My homie Rob put me on to this video a few weeks ago… && ohhhh weeee… I’m in love with it! [and the lyrics]

These two neo-soul artists are great separately, but together on this track…. they are AMAZING!! [as much so as I hope Trina's new album will be new week... #imjustsaying]

Eric Roberson touches on a very interesting topic of love… that is secret lovers–two people that are secretly in love with someone else even though they are in a relationship with someone else…

I can honestly say that I was in a similar sitaution [without me having someone else because I am NOT a cheater!] && it was intense… now to think about it, I was the other woman… [that's not the same as this then... hmmm...] but I can see how hard it could be… to be with someone that truly care about, but have such an attraction for someone else. Sometimes its not something that you can foresee… && being in that type thing makes you question everything….with your current love, your secret lover, and yourself.

I believe that the major cause of this is one’s history with their ‘main boo’… they have been together soooo long, they have been through this and that, etc. etc. etc…. but when is your comfort level with someone overweigh your true feelings??

I don’t know… maybe I’m wrong for saying that… maybe not, but I think that when you start looking outside of your relationship for something other than what you have or what you are getting… its time to reevaluate things… talk with your current partner, let them know how you are feeling and see if you two can work things out…. before you start “dealing” with someone else…

xoxoxo

Freaknik is BACK too!! [LOL]

Rapper T-Pain is a jack of all trades as he makes his move from music to TV with a 60 minute carton called Freaknik: The Musical. It features T-Pain [of course] as well as Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg and even Lil’ Wayne as Jesus…while others portrayed high-profile figures such as Oprah, Tyra Banks, Russell Simmons, and Bill Crosby…

Freaknik aired on Adult Swim on March 7th…It seems that this cartoon musical will be either loved or hated by those that watch it… I thought that it was cool, funny…

Here are three videos [Parts 1 -3] from WorldStarHipHop [check it out for yourself...see if you love it or hate it...]

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

xoxoxo

Artist Spotlight – Super Jay

So, I was up late on night… like tonight [lol]… on WSHH [its the urban YouTube] && I came across this video from Super Jay…

The track is called “On the Set”….

Y’all know that I can a R&B junkie, so I’m loving it… plus Super Jay got that swagger that I like in a dude [wink]!

This track is HOT….

i know that you know i know you the s***/you know that I don’t wanna no other b****/

i don’t need a 3 or number 2/cause baby all  i want is you/

Super Jay… I got my hands up cause I’m diggin’ you && I you that on the set!!

If you guys are feeling Super Jay and this track like me, check him out on MySpace [/jay405] to hear some of his other tracks [like Naked and In The Zone] then let him know what’s up on Twitter [@superjay405]!!

xoxoxo

January 27th

So words in the street is that my boo/my man/my boyfriend [Mr. iPhone] may be upgrading himself!!

On January 27th [next Wednesday], Apple is holding a special event to premiere some new inventions. Apple has invited all the press and top Apple blogger sites to see what’s new in the world of Apple.  Besides my boo thing’s upgrade [OS 4.0--that would include multi-tasking], many think that Apple with introduce a tablet as well…

::::: Check out these blogs with more details about the 1-27-10 event :::::: The Apple Blog and Boy Genius Report.

Right now, these are all rumors… Nevertheless, I will be turned next week to see what new things Apple has up its sleve. [If I wasn't so curious last year, I would  have been met the one thing that I can't see myself living without... Mr. iPhone 3GS, I LOVE YOU DARLING!! Thanks for everything that you do (and allow me to do-via multiple apps) every single day!!]

Fingers crossed…

xoxoxo

::  Update 2-10-10 ::

Well, no big change with my boo… Apple just introduced the world to a new creation called an iPad… This iPad is like a super-sized iPhone… LOL.. and the starting price is under $500!! It is not available for release just yet… I’m not that excited about it… but I thought that my man was going to do something special for me

Until the next big Apple event…

xoxoxo

Chester, oh Chester!

Sorry for posting this so late… but I thought that I would still share some highlights of the journey to my Frat Brother’s Wedding last month…

Leave it to me to try to see and spend time with my mother and father before heading to the wedding… three words: ONE LONG WEEKEND!!

Good thing I picked a date–my favorite ninja puppy/friend/frat brother–that would make the trip worthwhile!

Before receiving my invitation to the wedding, I’d never heard of Chester before… after driving what seemed like forever to the church [which was great] I see why this town was not on my radar… We passed horses and cows and other farm animals [that I can't recall at the moment]… some with no fencing–free to roam the land i guess! LOL!

With the clock ticking and the endless drive to the church–WE MADE IT! [Just before the bride [my frat brother/line brother] was going in]

Beautiful!!

&& Yes–we were late, but there were others waiting to go in as well…

Long story short–we were not allowed into the wedding to be seated [just the ability to look through the glass]… && you know I was pissed–so pissed that I slipped and cursed in the House of the Lord [had to ask for his forgiveness]!

But all in all, from what I could see and hear the ceremony was great! Plus I was asked to be apart of another frat brother’s wedding that day as a bridesmaid [the tales I'm bloggin' about every week]… && I got to hang out with ninja puppy… S!!

Maybe I can visit Chester [South Carolina] under less stressful times… and take in the scenery… hmmm yeah…

xoxoxo

Halloween 2009–Oh Boy!

All and all…. I had a good weekend. My cousin came up from Savannah [and we all have a good time together]… Tab joined in… good times… We didn’t get into costumes… but there were plenty of people who were downtown [CHS] showing theirs off! Sorry no pictures–too much for my blog–had to be there to see it!

But…. but… I do have video!! This was not downtown, but this ‘Party Guy’ was ready to get down!

Funny… He is a friend of a friend of a friend [i think]… A random house party we stopped to…Hanging with Issac… LOL!  

Hope your weekend was as good as mine [or better]!!

xoxoxo

Guess what? I'm….

NO!! No!! NO!! No!! NO!! I’m not pregnant or anything along those lines [wanna be wife'd up first]…..

…. are you still thinking….[tick]…[tick]…[tick]….[tick]….. OK, OK!! Ready…??

I am… I AM…. I am going to be a BRIDESMAID in my great friend & frat brother Cora J’s wedding in March [2010]! && I feel so honored to be apart of Cora’s special day…

Now this is my first time being a bridesmaid, so if you have any advice [or warnings] please let me know! {I want to have the best experience possible–I’m so new to all this wedding stuff…}

My girl Cora is on the ball with her wedding! She’s doing her own planning and decorations… It’s a themed wedding [another first for me] and its nice… something different, refreshing. She’s blogging about everything too–so those that are in the wedding know what this bride is exactly [no bridzilla here]!  Cora wants this day to be special for her, the groom-to-be, the wedding party, and all those attending…

My current tasks are to locate a black shutter dress and black peep-toe shoes… && I think that my mission is completed [in one day--record timing] BUT, if you know me, I NEED OPTIONS..CHOICES! I have to see and touch and feel and try on these things… {so look out for future posts on this adventure}

I am excited people… && can’t wait to share it with you!

I am Cora’s bridesmaid, reporting for duty… [over and out]

xoxoxo

Guess what? I’m….

NO!! No!! NO!! No!! NO!! I’m not pregnant or anything along those lines [wanna be wife'd up first]…..

…. are you still thinking….[tick]…[tick]…[tick]….[tick]….. OK, OK!! Ready…??

I am… I AM…. I am going to be a BRIDESMAID in my great friend & frat brother Cora J’s wedding in March [2010]! && I feel so honored to be apart of Cora’s special day…

Now this is my first time being a bridesmaid, so if you have any advice [or warnings] please let me know! {I want to have the best experience possible–I’m so new to all this wedding stuff…}

My girl Cora is on the ball with her wedding! She’s doing her own planning and decorations… It’s a themed wedding [another first for me] and its nice… something different, refreshing. She’s blogging about everything too–so those that are in the wedding know what this bride is exactly [no bridzilla here]!  Cora wants this day to be special for her, the groom-to-be, the wedding party, and all those attending…

My current tasks are to locate a black shutter dress and black peep-toe shoes… && I think that my mission is completed [in one day--record timing] BUT, if you know me, I NEED OPTIONS..CHOICES! I have to see and touch and feel and try on these things… {so look out for future posts on this adventure}

I am excited people… && can’t wait to share it with you!

I am Cora’s bridesmaid, reporting for duty… [over and out]

xoxoxo