life as I know

Hey thanks for sharing our badge with your readers...

2012-05-26T01:23:48.284-04:00

Hey thanks for sharing our badge with your readers! - Meghan Atlanta Moms on the Move

Yes, it was fun, and the ladies were very attentiv...

2012-04-30T10:08:30.783-04:00

Yes, it was fun, and the ladies were very attentive to me and to the sensitive nature of my skin. And the "5 minute face" is a life saver, it gets you out the door, but its a great foundation if you want to kick it up later.

Glad it went so well...I need a 5 minute face, too...

2012-04-30T10:00:12.765-04:00

Glad it went so well...I need a 5 minute face, too!

I had found you through Ravelry quite awhile ago m...

2012-04-16T17:02:18.659-04:00

I had found you through Ravelry quite awhile ago myself. Isn't it a great site? Glad you liked the read. I'm coming off a hiatus, still not quite putting my feet all the way in, but please come back and read some older posts. They're all good ;)

That was such a pleasant read. I found you throug...

2012-04-16T16:45:48.031-04:00

That was such a pleasant read. I found you through ravelry...through a natural hair forum.

Blessings to you in whatever you're dealing wi...

2012-02-21T11:24:37.068-05:00

Blessings to you in whatever you're dealing with!

This is Amberr's original comment which was ac...

2012-02-12T23:18:47.838-05:00

This is Amberr's original comment which was accidentally deleted. My apologies Amberr ;)

"There are places I wouldn't venture to after dark either, because of my race. Anyone who says race is not an issue should see some of the ugly looks I get when out in public with my Asian husband and mixed child. I like Black History month, but i loved it the most in my elementary school--Harriett Tubman being my hero even before I knew exactly what slavery was all about, before I was old enough to feel ashamed that white people were behind it. I wish I could change things as they are now, and I used to voice my opinion of how unfair it was to discriminate against blacks. I've been called many things- "N lover" was the most common. I still voice my opinion, but I now include all races under that blanket now who don't deserve discrimination. I consider myself a lover of mankind. My daughter doesn't even know the N word or the slang variation of it, and she's almost six. It has no place in my home. it's a shame that there has to be a specific month for black history when it should be interwoven with the history of America and the world all year round, but I absolutely see the need for it with the educational system as it is.

P.S. I discovered Langston Hughes in AP English, too. Race aside, we seem to have lots in common :-)

P.S. "

Oh no clarification necessary. You didn't off...

2012-02-11T23:08:05.584-05:00

Oh no clarification necessary. You didn't offend, I actually agree with you and that was really the point of the post. We are all humans and each of our histories is part of American history and I don't understand why it can't be woven together the way it happened.

Heck after reading your comment, I thought "I'd like to me Amberr in real life" SN: I actually ran into another GSMM yesterday, I was like "Is your name _____? I read your blog." It was pretty cool. But I digress, growing up on military bases surrounded by all races and ethnicities of people you gain an appreciation for diversity and the right of people to just live their lives. Unfortunately the rest of the world is not that microcosm of racial harmony.

With regards to the project you're working on...You are welcome. If I can help anymore let me know. Even though you want to start small a business plan is still a good idea, and some guys I know suggest updating it frequently in the early stages, because things are constantly changing. It also helps with funding. You might also reach out to local service organizations to see if they'd be willing to help; Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Rotary club, etc..

I wanted to clarify something on this. When I say ...

2012-02-11T22:52:12.774-05:00

I wanted to clarify something on this. When I say used to voice my opinion, I still do, but I don't have to often since reaching adulthood. I grew up in Coweta and Meriwether county, and it was a lot different. I moved to Gwinnett when I was 18, and there are a lot of good people here. I don't begin to understand the same experiences as anyone, black or otherwise, but I am sympathetic and just wish it didn't exist at all. I hope I didn't come across the wrong way, and I would be mortified to come off as inadvertently offensive.

I also wanted to thank you for the information on the charitable organization. I'm going to start out small, one little aquarium at a time to people who are able to care for them or have a caretaker who is willing to. I appreciate your help.

I find it easier to maintain a good marriage when ...

2012-02-11T13:35:37.026-05:00

I find it easier to maintain a good marriage when I spend more time with the scriptures. I fall out of love and back in love with my husband all the time. Marriage is hard work and a real commitment, and it is not for the faint of heart or for those who cry "irreconcilable" differences, because they are jaded and think marriage is always sunny side up. IMO.

Excellent post! It's it's personal, it...

2012-01-27T17:31:43.913-05:00

Excellent post! It's it's personal, it's honest, it's real. I couldn't agree more with you on the subject. The state of marriages can be down right depressing with so much attention focused on the negative aspects, we need more direction and focus on the positive and how to stay married!

I glad you found it helpful. Sometimes being so o...

2012-01-25T16:13:08.527-05:00

I glad you found it helpful. Sometimes being so open can put people off, but if it helps someone else then I'm glad I wrote it.

Shanta, you just nailed it, thanks for this post. ...

2012-01-20T14:49:56.579-05:00

Shanta, you just nailed it, thanks for this post. I read it and realised it hits at home. I really need healing to move on as well.

Thanks Heather!! It was so much fun. He did reall...

2012-01-10T22:33:49.472-05:00

Thanks Heather!! It was so much fun. He did really good, and it was so awesome to share it with our friends.

We'll have to do a cruise like you some time ;)

First...CONGRATULATIONS on your anniversary!!! Se...

2012-01-10T16:49:46.315-05:00

First...CONGRATULATIONS on your anniversary!!! Second...he did good. =) What a fabulous time and even better to share it with your Crew.

Heather I wish. Unfortunately that is not the cas...

2012-01-09T14:54:48.908-05:00

Heather I wish. Unfortunately that is not the case. This was not the proper venue for exposing 3rd graders to the topic.
Homeschooling looks like a better option everyday.

Good heavens!! I can't even believe that. Le...

2012-01-09T12:44:49.778-05:00

Good heavens!! I can't even believe that. Let's pretend we were talking about orange trees in ancient Egypt!

My favorite holiday tradition is.....opening one g...

2011-11-17T10:33:39.309-05:00

My favorite holiday tradition is.....opening one gift on Christmas Eve!

I love Christmas because of the traditions. The th...

2011-11-14T22:08:00.670-05:00

I love Christmas because of the traditions. The thing I love most is going to church Christmas Eve like I did as a kid and then coming home to a big Italian meal. My father is Italian and I it is a tradition I love thatim passing on t my brood.

This has been so hard for many parents. It is my b...

2011-11-14T10:23:50.438-05:00

This has been so hard for many parents. It is my belief that we can best serve these parents now by refusing to forget and refusing to be distracted.

Hi Shanta, Our family tradition is to decorate our...

2011-11-13T14:57:01.941-05:00

Hi Shanta, Our family tradition is to decorate our house inside and out with lights and then spend time with family and share old family stories.

Thanks Heather, it took awhile, and me really comi...

2011-11-08T15:39:27.246-05:00

Thanks Heather, it took awhile, and me really coming to terms that she is not me, and we have differing taste. She is such a great girl and I would never want her to feel less than, in any capacity. Curly hair is the bomb!! I hope you've found a stylist you like as well, because that is key even if your hair isn't your top priority.

Good for you for finding a solution you are both h...

2011-11-07T15:47:54.996-05:00

Good for you for finding a solution you are both happy with! This was very interesting to me; obviously I have VERY different texture than both of you, but my hair is so different from my mom's, and all three of my sisters', that I can identify. In fact, it's very difficult to find a hairdresser that can understand naturally curly hair when they deal with straight, straight, straight all day long!! But I digress. I hope Little Buddy learns to love herself, with her hair, in spite of her hair, and because she's made special like no one else is.

I must agree with your mother. It's the other...

2011-11-02T16:28:55.585-04:00

I must agree with your mother. It's the other "colored metaphors" that I'm referring to ;D

My mom always taught me that shit is a damn good w...

2011-11-02T16:03:00.969-04:00

My mom always taught me that shit is a damn good word.