Get Erica Get Erica Weblog of a 24 year old single mother working, going to CSU, and trying to maintain some semblance of a personal life. Articles
Comprende?
2007-10-04 05:29:00 I am so excited that Lupe is dropping a new album this month. I just love the positive messages he sends and what’s really hot on this new album is not only “The Cool” but the “Dumb It Down” song/video: But yea, it has been a week. Justin’s grandmother passed this morning (yes, his other grandmother did just pass) so he slept all day today after a few emotional outbursts this morning. Now, however, he’s next to me on the couch eating ice cream watching Better Half on Bravo. He’s like me, he recovers quickly.I had an insufferable migraine Monday. I was rolling around crying it hurt so much. This was Justin’s first time dealing with me and one of these. He was so on edge about what to do and what not to. I threw up about 7 times and slept for about… 16 hours. Justin was at Wally Mart around 3AM picking up chicken noodle soup (that’s for those of you who never understood why we are so tight and how we ended up togeth...
The First Letter is A
2007-10-03 06:31:00 I have known A for almost 5 years. We started out talking but never did date. We?ve kept in touch throughout. Minimal chit chat during my last relationship? my bf knew him from some summer program their first year in college and they didn?t care for each other which limited our interaction quite a bit. I ... More About: Letter , Sexing
Stay Straight
2007-09-28 14:44:00 Okay, so I changed my mind. I’m going to stick with my perm. I’m going to grow my hair back out like it was: I will, however, stop dying my hair because my ends that are dyed are pretty dry and it really annoys me. Oh yes, I got new glasses. My optometrist pretty much told me ... More About: Straight , Stay , TRAI
Stay Straight
2007-09-28 14:44:00 Okay, so I changed my mind. I’m going to stick with my perm. I’m going to grow my hair back out like it was: I will, however, stop dying my hair because my ends that are dyed are pretty dry and it really annoys me. Oh yes, I got new glasses. My optometrist pretty much told me that I need to take my contacts out more than once every 3 months. LOL. My eyes are apparently growing blood vessels onto my cornea in an effort to supply themselves with oxygen since I’m suffocating them. Anyway, I’ll get a picture up tomorrow with the hair & these are the new vision enhancers. More About: Straight , Stay , TRAI
Curly or Bust
2007-09-25 04:39:00 So, I’ve decided to go natural- again- third time’s a charm and all. I don’t think I’m going to waste my time and energy trying to transition again. I’m just going to jump straight to the big chop- cut off all that is processed and rock the remains. This is me natural a couple of ... More About: Bust , Curl
Curly or Bust
2007-09-25 04:39:00 So, I’ve decided to go natural- again- third time’s a charm and all. I don’t think I’m going to waste my time and energy trying to transition again. I’m just going to jump straight to the big chop- cut off all that is processed and rock the remains. This is me natural a couple of years ago: Let’s see how long it takes for me to get back to that… and how long I stick with it this time. Hopefully, I’ll be a trooper this go ’round. I found myself bumpin’ Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor on the way home. I love him- positivity over a hot beat. That’s why I like Cassidy, too. Yes, I like Cassidy. Get over it. Oh and someone please tell me I’m not falling back in love with my ex because of a damn haircut! More About: Bust , Curl
Sutra
2007-09-23 22:39:00 Last night, I got out. I needed to. I have been so stressed, my back is starting to kill me regularly. So, I finally made it out to the Sutra Lounge in the fly blue dress I copped on my shopping spree in Lil Five Points. I have to say, I really liked it. Next ...
Sutra Lounge
2007-09-23 22:39:00 Last night, I finally made my way out to the Sutra Lounge in Midtown. Definitely my style. No ignorant asses fighting or starting any mess. Lots of different people, lots of different music. My only mistake was bringing Carter. He got on my nerves 10 minutes after picking him up from his house when he used the word “dike”. I can’t stand derogatory terms like that used towards anyone. C: Why does that bother you? You’re not a dike are you? Me: *pausing in disbelief that he used the word again* No, but it’s rude and it’s ugly. C: So, fag bothers you, too? Me: You need to not talk to me about his anymore. C: Why does that bother you? C: Are you ignoring me? Me: Yes. Despite present company, I had a blast at Sutra. I’ll be back… alone or with anyone else.
Nooo! Don?t Cut My Baby!
2007-09-18 03:53:00 Today, Arianna had her surgery to fix her umbilical hernia. I was trippin’ waiting in post-op! I was so glad when they finally rolled her in. She was still asleep. I sat by her bed and held her hand and attempted to wake her. She’s OK. She’s going to be sore for 3 weeks they ... More About: Baby
Nooo! Don’t Cut My Baby!
2007-09-18 03:53:00 Today, Arianna had her surgery to fix her umbilical hernia. I was trippin’ waiting in post-op! I was so glad when they finally rolled her in. She was still asleep. I sat by her bed and held her hand and attempted to wake her. She’s OK. She’s going to be sore for 3 weeks they say. She hasn’t said anything about pain so I’m holding off on the meds if or until she feels any discomfort. She’s not running nor is she supposed to because it might cause the stitches to tear. In 3 weeks, she can run around all she wants. Everyone at the hospital kept saying how brave she was and how easy she was about it- not scared or crying. Honestly, it’s because she had no clue what surgery was. She just new it was going to happen and that it would fix her belly button. More About: Baby
On Fiyah
2007-09-16 05:11:00 Thursday night, I had just come from picking Justin up from work and was getting settled on the couch to pay some bills online. Suddenly, I hear Justin yell out “Oh shit!” Immediately following is the fire alarm buzzing. I run into the kitchen to find Justin tossing water into the flames behind our dryer. ...
On Fiyah
2007-09-16 05:11:00 Thursday night, I had just come from picking Justin up from work and was getting settled on the couch to pay some bills online. Suddenly, I hear Justin yell out “Oh shit!” Immediately following is the fire alarm buzzing. I run into the kitchen to find Justin tossing water into the flames behind our dryer. The dryer was on fire. The dryer! The dryer! The dryer’s on fire. We don’t need no water! Let that motherfucker burn! Well, not really… I grabbed the jug of bottled water from the dining room and poured it over the fire. It didn’t do shit. There was smoke everywhere. I grabbed the phone and ran to get the kids out. After letting the dog out of her crate, we all flew down the steps to the car. I put the kids and Roxanne inside and stood outside waiting for the fire people. Justin had the fire out. I stood outside as 2 trucks, a pickup, and Expedition arrived with Fayette County Fire Dept along the sides. They ran in and within seconds, our dryer ...
A Hold
2007-09-12 07:14:00 This week has not been the greatest. I have to say that I’ve paused in the midst of my ripping and running to cry a little- just so I can take a deep breath and press on. I’ve decided on a second job. I’ve decided to stay in my apartment complex and just switch buildings when the lease is up next month. Justin will not be living with me anymore. Thank God. It’s time to get down to business. I think I finally got a grip… one I won’t release. More About: Hold
A Hold
2007-09-12 07:14:00 This week has not been the greatest. I have to say that I’ve paused in the midst of my ripping and running to cry a little- just so I can take a deep breath and press on. I’ve decided on a second job. I’ve decided to stay in my apartment complex and just switch buildings when ... More About: Hold
The Thing About Things
2007-09-09 14:36:00 Yesterday was an awesome day. Justice had a game early in the AM and I was to go to work right after. His team won 18:2- 5 goals were his. I was so excited. Myself and the other moms were jumping up and down all happy. lol. THEN I called my manager to let her know I might be 10 minutes late. “You must not have gotten my message? You can’t come in today. You have too many hours.” WHAT!?!? A free Saturday? Stop playing! I left the kids with my mom and got on with the day. I got my nails done and ran up to Little Five Points with my homegirl, KB. We just walked around, shopped, and grabbed dinner at Sweet Lime- damn I love sushi! I really did have fun- it was really relaxing. I felt like ten time lighter by the time we got to Mike’s (it’s his birthday TODAY). I headed back to my side of town, picked up my kids, met with a client, and then to work to pick up Justin. They were taking mad long to be done but all of the other associates came out and we all sto... More About: Things , Thing
The Thing About Things
2007-09-09 14:36:00 Yesterday was an awesome day. Justice had a game early in the AM and I was to go to work right after. His team won 18:2- 5 goals were his. I was so excited. Myself and the other moms were jumping up and down all happy. lol. THEN I called my manager to let her know ... More About: Things , Thing
Loretta, Loretta
2007-09-04 18:16:00 I saw my grandmother yesterday- my father’s mother. I haven’t seen in her in a couple of years at least. I’ve been afraid to since her surgery in April. She had a tumor removed from the front left area of her brain. I’d heard the worst from my mom about the condition it left her ...
Loretta, Loretta
2007-09-04 18:16:00 I saw my grandmother yesterday- my father’s mother. I haven’t seen in her in a couple of years at least. I’ve been afraid to since her surgery in April. She had a tumor removed from the front left area of her brain. I’d heard the worst from my mom about the condition it left her in. My dad had the kids for the weekend and I had to pick them up at her house from the BBQ. When I pulled up in the driveway, I saw her walk up to the entrance of t he garage. She’s still beautiful. I got out and ran up to her. I hugged her- tighter than I had expected to- longer than I had any control over. I guess I missed her more than I’d realized. My heart ached and felt as if it would thump its way out of chest soon. It ached all the way home. I’m going to go back next week. Why miss her if I don’t have to? Oh yes, the old girl has not lost one bit of her smart mouth. When she saw the length of my skirt, she said, “Erica, you better tie down that h...
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See, This is Why
2007-08-26 17:52:00 Last night, me and my home girl, Wisdom wanted to get out and have some fun. We both needed it. Both looking for something new. We headed out to Atlantic Station… just as we were circling the parking deck, she gets a call- family trouble. So, we park and we’re walking around while she’s on ...
Bad Bird
2007-08-23 14:39:00 I watch ESPN a minimum of 4 hours a day. I am just so disappointed in the media coverage of the Vick situation. And I have been past tired of ignorant black men coming at me about Vick’s “innocence”. Well, now they know what we already knew. Just because he is a black man who ... More About: Bird
Get Out - Right Now
2007-08-19 19:19:00 So, Friday, on my way to pick up Justice from school, I get pulled over. Justin’s car was impounded for expired registration and no insurance. Oh, Mr. Responsible! I had my mom come pick me up and scoop J from school. I had her mobile mechanic come over and pu the donut in my trunk ... More About: Right Now
A Platonic Night with P
2007-08-16 01:24:00 I wanted to get out last night. I had no real interest in hanging out with anyone but P. I called him to see if he wanted to hit up a Northside Tavern or something. He said he was broke. I could relate. SO, instead, I headed up to his house- stopping to pick up ... More About: Night , Toni , Plato , Platon
Fall Flat
2007-08-13 07:30:00 P is going sexless. What is one to do? I don’t know what the hell one does but this one is going to get some damn sleep. I’m going to miss it. Still friends though- which I actually care about more. It bothered me when he first told me but after he said he still ... More About: Fall , Flat
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Fall Madness
2007-08-10 02:37:00 It’s new. It’s not what’s hot in the streets. There’s too much to do. Getting Justice ready for kindergarten, making sure he doesn’t miss soccer practice, getting Arianna’s surgery completed, repeating her shots, buying school supplies, registering for classes, looking for somewhere to move when the lease is up… it’s all too much. And ... More About: Fall , Madness
Party Like a Rockstar
2007-08-06 04:30:00 I went to P’s party last night. Some time during, he gathers together myself, one of his roommates and a neighbor at the party to ride to the store. So, we’re sitting in the van and his neighbor starts to mention how he had seen me when I came over the other day… Neighbor Guy: Yea, ... More About: Party , Rockstar
New Digits
2007-08-03 14:25:00 I changed my phone number. I’m tired of people calling me. I am liking the telephone less and less. More and more calls are just people asking for something or for me to do something for them. At the end of my rope, I change my number and barely give it out. I reluctantly give ... More About: Gits
Cars & Boys? Make It Hot
More articles from this author:2007-07-31 04:34:00 Well, guys. I bought a car over the weekend. A 1997 Dodge Stratus. Yes, it has a lot of stuff wrong with it mechanically but at the same time, it was CHEAP and the rest of my car money will be used to fix all that. I plan to pimp this car, kids- like Money ... More About: Cars , Make , Boys 1, 2, 3 |
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