Tag...I'm It!!!!

Thanks to my lil' sis, "It Is What It Is" I've been officially tagged. I've been ordered to list eight random facts/habits about myself, post them and choose eight people to tag so they can do the same. Well...none of my friends blog and the people who introduced me to this blog world (It Is What it Is and Golden Time of Day) have already been tagged. So, I'm just going to tag myself. Here it goes:

1. Salad is my favorite food.
I eat salad at least once a day. People always think I'm dieting because I'm always eating a salad, but that's not the case, I just love salad.

2. I smell everything.
I have this weird habit of smelling everything, especially food. If it doesn't smell right, I'm not eating it. By the way, I love the smell of gasoline(lol).

3. I have an alter-ego.
Only a select few people have had the opportunity to come in contact with her. She's that other person that lives inside of me who I sometimes blame for the behavior that I(Michyle) would never have the guts to do.

4. I'm claustrophobic
I've being struggling with this phobia since I was a kid. I'm trying to work my way through it and I think I'm getting there. I have the biggest fear of elevators, tunnels & any closed in places.

5. I'm in love with a thug
I'm in love with Lil' Wayne...that's my thug crush. I've had a crush on him ever since he was 14 singing, "The Block is Hot" and now that he's legal, I would love to bump into him so I can just whisper, "The Baby" in his ear(lol).

6. My favorite color is Yellow .

7. I love to write
I write poetry & short stories. One of my poems actually was published. One day I plan to slow down and do something with all the things I've wrote over the years instead of letting them sit in my folder and collect dust. I also use to be a freelance writer for a local newspaper.

8. I'm a restaurant connoisseur
I love to go out to nice restaurants and there aren't too many that I haven't experienced. Most of friends & family come to me to recommend a nice place to eat. I use to be a part-time restaurant reviewer.

"I'm Feeling Real Good about my Life-Today"

Well...what can I say, today's a good day. The sun is shining, the weather is just right, I got money in the bank, fly clothes in the closet, food in the fridge, friends who love me, family who support me, a wonderful relationship with God, I'm stable, I'm not on drugs, I got a good job, I'm in shape...I feel good, I look good....life is good.

I woke up this morning, refreshed...with a better attitude, seeing life in a whole new light...I'm alright today. Last night, after coming from the gym, I got a chance to lay back & just reflect on some of the things I've been dealing with and I had to come to the realization that no matter what I go through in life, it can't be so bad. Its up to me to decide if I want to deal with certain things & people, if I want to tackle obstacles & hurdles or just be, if I want to hear peoples problems or do I want to work on my own, do I want to try to impress people or just be the best person I can be...its all up to me.

So, today, I decided to be happy-go-lucky me. I'm smiling cause it makes me look prettier, I'm strutting because it enhances my swagger, I'm speaking positive things because when I speak it-it happens, I'm cherishing every minute of life because tomorrow's not promised and I'm just going to keep on being the best me I can.

Spoiled...Selfish..Self-Centered...call it what u want, that's just ME!!!

I'm dealing with an issue where I think I need to check myself, but right now, I just don't want too. What's wrong with me wanting what I want, when I want it, how I want it and under any circumstances that I want? Yep...I have this rotten spoiled little girl that lives inside of me who acts out when things don't go my way...basically I'm having a damn tantrum right now.

I just read my horoscope for the day and it clearly states, "You can't expect to have everything you want-especially not all at the same time. Like it or not, you'll have to pick and choose." That is a prophetic word straight from the stars & planets-whateva.

I'm so used to having things my way...I know that its very wrong for me to think the world revolves around me and that my problems & situations should be dealt with immediately and in the best interest of ME but so what...that's how I'm feeling right now....WHY CAN"T THINGS GO MY WAY?

A friend of mine has told me that I need to "pause" and think about whether its best for me to have my way right now, will it benefit me and others around me if I get my way and will the outcome of me getting my way be in the best interest of ME in the future. I'm so not in the future right now...I'm in my feelings and I'm in the right now...so.....I'm throwing a mental tantrum right now and I need to be checked(lol).

I'm sure after I throw this tantrum and turn back into an adult within the next few hours...I'll see the reality of the current situation that has me acting out. But that's what I do....I'm spoiled...I'm rotten....and guess what....I'll get over it. I always do.

A Real Chill Weekend

I'm just returning back to work from being off for 6 days straight(including the weekend) and I must say that was just what the doctor ordered. After a very uneventful Independence Day, I decided that a few extras days off wouldn't hurt so, I did just that...took off. I took care of alot of business that I wouldn't normally get a chance to do and I just chilled...alot of rest for this chick.

Friday night, my girl Tiff & I stepped out for some drinks and something to eat. We hung out with some of the craziest fellas I know(D, Fi & Slaught). I must say that I'm glad I decided to get up and do something...its been a long time since I hung out and I must say, that whiskey sour was long overdue. I would've had another one if I wasn't driving(I'm so responsible).

Saturday was a slow morning cause I was on my grind(momma gotta make them $$) but shortly after, I slept like most of the day(I still can't believe it). Main man came over and we decide to do a late dinner at Maggiano's. He requested his momma in a cute sundress so I did that for him and he put on a little grown & sexy attire and we hit the town...the evening was very nice.

Sunday morning, I over slept so I didn't make it to church. I got a phone call early that morning from a friend who I end up talking with for about an hour or more. I must say that conversation was what I needed. Its always good to have a very "open" convo with someone who you care alot about. I end up running some errands in the hot sun and came home and again, I chilled(sounds kinda boring the more I say it).

Monday, my regular day was filled with alot of running around. The dentist, cleaners, bank and to get my passport(Atlantis here I come). The remainder of the day was filled with getting things done around the house....oh, and the gym of course(gotta get it right for the 2-piece in 2 weeks).
So...my very long weekend was very-very chill. A few exciting things in-between my chill time so overall...it was a good weekend. When I got to work today everyone said that I sound & look so energetic(I should) so to wrap this all up, the rest & chill time did the body good.
And the next holiday is when?

I Know He loves Me....

This man...umn...I know its love. I recognize it everytime I say I want to give up but I fight to keep it together. Relationships can be such a strain...and being that I have been in enough of them to recognize..I know that this one is very different.
The way he looks at me when I piss him off makes me cringe, but his tone when he says he loves me makes me know that everything is going to be ok. Why can't I just accept that he really loves me without complicating things? I know I'm spoiled but I'm truly learning that things aren't always going to go my way and that I'm not always right(that's hard).
So today is one of many days where I'm blessed to have him in my life...I must say that its been so much sweeter with him in it. I can be me...with all the good & bad that comes with me. I can be stuck-up, ghetto, loud, quiet, emotional, excited...he accepts all of me and I'm blessed.
Maybe I need to start telling him more that I appreciate him for all he's done for me, himself & us. My...the changes that he's made, the transformation, all for the sake of love...him loving me.
I know he adores me, I know he loves me and for that alone, I need to tell him that I appreciate him.
Yep, that's what I'll do.