1. Thus far, any place that houses my closest friends and a whole lotta laughter is my favorite place to travel to.

2. When I think about my childhood, I often remember those sunny days of bike riding and playing with Kenya dolls on my front porch.

3. A good book often makes for a good friend.

4. The wind in the trees, the rain on my skin, the tire marks in the pavement.

5. Thinking about summertime activities is so exciting!

6. My best friend knows so much about me that, if we were to not be friends anymore, I'd have to kill her.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to taking it easy, tomorrow my plans include celebrating Miss J's birthday... WHOO HOOO and Sunday, I want to continue celebrating my little-big girl!

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1. In 1992, I was eight years old, and dealing with the death of my mother.

2. Having silly friends insures an abundance of laughter and smiles.

3. Do what you must, with what you have, where you can.

4. Some place, where a limited amount of people know my name, is where I'd like to be.

5. The trees and flowers are telling me that my purse should be stocked full of Benadryl.

6. I want the kind of love that just keeps going on.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to the possibility of going out with the mamas, which needs to be a regular Friday occurrence, tomorrow my plans include being care-free and Sunday, I want to make a Spring Break itinerary for Miss. J!

1. The right word seems to always be on the tip of a tongue and almost always requires deep thought.

2. Note to brain: Conceal all of my anxiety in a special compartment, out of the way, and shut the door quietly, please.

3. Up here is where I do my thang.

4. Planted behind a computer screen is where you'll find me.

5. Ooh! What is that supposed to do?

6. Thinking that the possibilities are endless is a good idea.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to possibly having a night out with the mamas, tomorrow my plans include not doing a damn thing if I can get away with it and Sunday, I want to try not to be upset that its the last day of the weekend!

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1. Pickles used to be one of my favorite things to eat when I was younger.

2. I have 2 more weeks to be at home.

3. The snow is non-existent where I live.

4. Beauty can always be found in nature.

5. It's 5:16 PM; that means I'll be catching the last bit of the news before picking up Miss J from her after-school program.

6. Sometimes, peace is hard to find.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to having a couple of drinks and fantasizing while looking over some adult products with some friends, tomorrow my plans include taking the first round of stuff over to my storage unit and Sunday, I want to resist the urge to be bitter!

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1. There are places that haven't been explored yet.

2. A strong and powerful wind can blow those clouds away.

3. Standing in the way of your destiny will get you nowhere, they say.

4. All of those are for me, oh boy.

5. He went out tiger hunting and came back with all kinds of stories from all kinds of women.

6. I need something to keep my mind from wandering.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to devoting some time to my neglected baby blanket, tomorrow my plans include washing Miss J's hair and Sunday, I want to follow up on a job lead!

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1. Last night was amazing. While my daughter was having a fabulous time making baguettes with one of her best friends in preparation for the new year, I had the opportunity to clean house and welcome my Kipenzi over, after a long day at work, for a romantic candlelight dinner. It was a beautiful way to ring in the new year.

2. Its gonna be all about "chasing metamorphosis" for me this year.

3. The funniest thing about being a mother in college is the fact that your child thinks you are the guardian of all knowledge, and when you don't have the answer, will say things to you like, "what do you mean you don't know? You're suppose to be smart."

4. I'm "this" close to wrapping up a major milestone in my life ...so where do we go from here?

5. He said she's perfect, and that she is one of the only people who really "gets" him; she said there is a chance that he might be "the one."

6. Despite what we may believe, our individual lives' purpose has not already been written out for us, but waiting to be discovered and it's up to us to find it.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to finishing up a pastel green and white baby blanket that I started earlier in the week, tomorrow my plans include thinking more about and preparing for a job interview that I have on Monday. Uh huh, that's right. Your girl has a job interview on Monday morning... right after I head to get my hair lined all nice and neat, and Sunday, I want to spend some quality time with Miss J's fro getting it washed and twisted up so that she can kick off the second half of 1st grade like a champ!

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1. You get so many unexpected rewards when you are someone's mother.

2. Reading theorists is a drag because they never get right to the point.

3. It's Hammer time.

4. The recent UC tuition fee hike is absolutely ridiculous!

5. I feel more stress than joy these days.

6. Hugs, kisses, sweet dreams...goodnight!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to joining a friend at her company's Christmas party, tomorrow my plans include getting to work on paper 2 of 5 and Sunday, I want to seclude myself for more paper writing!

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1. The last band I saw live was the one providing the sounds for Jamie Foxx as he rocked the stage.

2. What I look forward to most on Thanksgiving is spending time with my grandparents and the sweet smells of potato pie.

3. My Christmas/holiday shopping is going to be very light this year.

4. Thoughts of where in life I would like to be fill my head.

5. I wish I could wear my size 9 jeans again.

6. Bagpipes are interesting and powerful.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to joining a few friends for some drinks and some line dancing, tomorrow my plans include getting a start on a paper I have due next week and Sunday, I want to hopefully enjoy a movie date with my Kipenzi!

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1. Plans and schedules are never fixed.

2. I'm happy when things are serene.

3. The last thing I drank was a tall can of ice cold tea.

4. One of the most valuable things in my life is my child.

5. I like a combination of toppings on my pizza.

6. Dear November, please bring yummy Thanksgiving food, happiness into my household and a certain level of closure.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to getting caught up in my reading, tomorrow my plans include hopefully nothing and Sunday, I want to get prepared for the week ahead!

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1. It was a dark and stormy night, the tea was steeping and I sat wide-eyed staring into the televison.

2. I didn't want her to have anymore close encounters, so I offered to take the books myself.

3. Rushing out, she didn't notice that she was being followed.

4. Ah shit...I think I heard a howl!

5. Shhhh... before it hears you.

6. Unless you wanna die, give me something good to eat!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to carving our pumpkin and having dinner with a good friend, tomorrow my plans include attending a birthday party, a Halloween party, going trick or treating, and then getting my grown and sexy on at an adult costume party and Sunday, I want to sleep in!

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1. The crickets sing, chirp chirp chirp... or something like that.

2. Make a lasting impression wherever you are.

3. I want to get far away from the routine, but retain a bit of sameness.

4. My baby came home during the week and requested to do her homework; this was a dream.

5. But as for me, I'm going to keep looking ahead and moving forward.

6. I can't wait to be able to give back to the community that I come from.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to relaxing with a little Smallville, tomorrow my plans include doing some reading and possibly working on Miss J's blanket and Sunday, I want to see what all the day will have in store for me!

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1. That's a wonderful place to be.

2. Don't be lookin' over there; I'm over here!

3. The possibilities include: prosperity and happiness ever after.

4. A nice warm chili is one of my favorite cool day recipes.

5. How will you know when you have truly reached your full potential?

6. The smell of raindrops and a stormy sky.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to settling in with some assigned readings, tomorrow my plans include visiting my grandparents and Sunday, I want to have a movie date with my Kipenzi!

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1. I feel like I should have more choices of jeans in MY size, in my closet.

2. Eyes closed, pumping your legs back and forth while seated on a swing is always fun.

3. Right now, I can hear these things: the sweet sounds of my baby's blissful breathing, my television and the flicking of candlelight.

4. I started to give up and I'm glad I didn't.

5. The last time I saw snow, it was in the rear view mirror.

6. I will be lucky to even smell BBQ this Labor day weekend.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to snuggling up in my bed with a couple of dvds, tomorrow my plans include getting a jumpstart on some reading and Sunday, I want to enjoy myself at a friend's wedding reception!

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1. I remember, I remember the first day I met him in person. It was at a Starbucks in my neighborhood. He had dreamy eyes, a cuddly build, a personality and intellect that drew me in, and a smile that lit my senses on fire.

2. Dear Jalia, I want you to know that my life wouldn't be worth living if it didn't include you. My heart has been in sync with the pitter patter of your little feet ever since they expanded my womb. You are the perfect reflection of my past, present and future.

3. Is that my destiny calling!!???

4. I'm trying to resist the temptation of going back on the commitment that I made to myself. You see, I love food, and I'm sure that it loves me too.

5. I'm saving a big hug just for you!

6. If I made a birthday list a brand new iPod Classic would definitely be on it!!!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to inviting some friends over for dinner, tomorrow my plans include welcoming one of Miss J's friends over for a playdate and Sunday, I want to finally finish reading a book I've been dipping in and out of for months!

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1. Going to the beach is my favorite summertime activity.

2. My favorite John Hughes movie is Home Alone.

3. My Kipenzi's face is something I love to touch.

4. The full moon doesn't frighten me.

5. I could use a second computer in the house right now.

6. When daylight fades sometimes sleep doesn't follow.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to watching some movies, tomorrow my plans include possibly hanging out with good friends and Sunday, I want to have a retreat in my bedroom!

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1. Things may not have turned out right the first time, but it is not the end of the world.

2. Sitting here, listening to the sound of rain falling, I want to curl up with a big bowl home cooked goodness.

3. Cold hot-watered cornbread tastes so good!

4. Sometimes, putting others first is the key to the ultimate happiness.

5. A drive through the desert is breathtaking, really.

6. Well, maybe there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow afterall.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to spending some time with my journal, tomorrow my plans include reclaiming my space and Sunday, I want to enjoy that reclaimed space!

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1. When I heard him say that he thinks I'm perfect I fell deeper in love with him.

2. Laughter + great friends really is the best medicine.

3. It's late, but who cares. I wanted to get my Friday Fill-In posted and darn it, here it is!

4. I am a mother first, always.

5. My eyes have seen some stuff in my short life.

6. I love strongly.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to hanging out with mommy friends, tomorrow my plans include figuring out a fireworks plan and Sunday, I want to talk myself into cleaning my house!

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1. All children alarm their parents, if only because you are forever expecting them to be little angels every second or every day.

2. Show me a good loser and I will show you a person who likes to win only for the benefit of others.

3. Good sex is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs at one time.

4. Too bad that all the people who know how to run the country are busy trying to remodel old structures and trying to clean up all the messiness.

5. I have yet to hear a man ask for advice on how to combine holding down a job while being a student and parenting solo.

6. It is impossible to think of any good meal, no matter how plain or elegant, without sensing the aroma of the meal from memory or picturing the ingredients in it.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to watching movies from my bed, tomorrow my plans include reading and some possible TLC and Sunday, I want to get a good nights rest so I can rise bright and early for my first class of the summer!


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1. Moving forward sounds so easy to do, but anyone who has ever traveled the road of transition knows its challenges and difficulties well.

2. I wish spring time, like winter, could be allergy free.

3. My best quality is my warm heart.

4. Ok, give me ALL the details.

5. In nearly 10 years, I will be paying for driver's ed and dreading the moment my little Miss J tells me that she is interested in the cute boy down the street, or the cute boy in her class or the cute boy somewhere else.... or perhaps the cute girl.

6. To get my ish together and find my writer's mojo is what I need right now!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to trying not to feel sorry for myself as I stare into a blank page on my computer wishing the right words will appear, tomorrow my plans include spending some quality time with Miss J and Sunday, I want to carve out a little me time for myself!

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1. If we had no winter I would probably spend the majority of my time sneezing.

2. My ability to manage to get lost, even when I have adequate directions is a perpetual astonishment.

3. If I had my life to live over, every moment lived would be lived in pure happiness.

4. Soooo, was I suppose to do something inside of four and twenty hours?

5. If you've never been thrilled you need to seriously choose better friends.

6. To be interested in the changing seasons would be considered meteorology or something like that.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to playing with my new phone IF UPS doesn't take ALL DAY to deliver it, tomorrow my plans include doing Black Grad and Sunday, I want to crash, but I'll probably be reading all day and all night so I can write these final two papers of the semester!

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