tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41657552729137764982024-03-13T00:05:37.711-04:00My Quarter Life CrisisA perspective on life as a 20 something experiencing the adjustment from young adult to full blown adult hood.quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-11151648700677534172010-04-26T16:49:00.004-04:002010-04-26T17:10:35.126-04:00You can always go home......<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/S9X9GR6vRrI/AAAAAAAAANg/AapJqe9upQY/s1600/Louisiana.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464552007214778034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 147px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/S9X9GR6vRrI/AAAAAAAAANg/AapJqe9upQY/s320/Louisiana.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="justify">My time in Atlanta involved chasing the thrill of discovering something new. Wanting to become the “black” Carrie Bradshaw (without the debt and men problems of course) or Joan (again without the men problems) from “Girlfriends”. So what have I discovered? </div><ul><li>That I could actually live on my own in Atlanta and make it<br /></li><li>That it is okay to be different. </li><br /><li>That it is okay to be home sick. It does not make you weak. </li><br /><li>That I was still unsatisfied. </li><br /><li>That even though I was living in the city, I was nowhere close to the “city girl” fantasy I believe I should be living. </li><br /><li>That I was “NOT” living life PERIOD! </li><br /><li>That it is okay to go home again. </li></ul><p align="justify">Which is what I did, I am now back living in Louisiana.<br /><br />Now do not get me wrong, I love and miss Atlanta so much, but sometimes you have to do what you have to do in order to do what you want to do. At first when I arrived back into Louisiana, I took it as a failure, but I soon came to realize that it was all in my mind. However anything I do I will associate it as a failure because I am not doing what I wanted or should be doing by now (practicing law). Even though I am considered moving back home as a failure of some sort, failing is not the end of the world, but simply means you have a lesson to learn.<br /><br />There is ONE positive aspect to moving back to Louisiana: </p><p align="center"><br /><br /><strong>I WAS ACCEPTED BACK INTO LAW SCHOOL!!!!!!</strong> </p><p align="justify">That is right folks, after SIX LONG YEARS, I am finally getting a second chance at a dream/goal.<br /><br />Which is why with great sadness, I will no longer blog at “My Quarter Life Crisis”. For some reason I felt I kept taking this blog in the wrong direction. Maybe it was because I had no direction in life because I kept trying to get something back from my past. I could never move forward.<br /><br />However I have chose to create a new blog, specifically one detailing my journey in law school. I will call it: </p><p align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.2nd-timearound.blogspot.com/">2ND TIME AROUND </a></p><p align="justify">I will write about many topics, but not all will be legal/law school related. However everything will tie into my life and my legal journey. Things that contribute to my sanity. My main goal is to NOT have this blog me a “boo-hoo, poor me”. Just a place to document my growth and enlightenment.<br /><br />So come and join me, this “second time around”. (Corny I know – LOL)<br /><br /></p>quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-89467583326959168982010-01-01T00:32:00.001-05:002010-01-01T00:45:24.681-05:00Happy New Year!!!!!!Happy New Year everyone!!! <br /><br />2009 has been a crazy year to say the least and I am hoping and praying that 2010 will be so much better. Tons of things has happened since the last post and 2010 will be an exciting year for me and the blog. Let's just say that I am in a new place (mentally and physical location aka new state!!). <br /><br />Look forward for year 2 of "My Quarter Life Crisis" to be an exciting year!!!!<br /><br />Once again..... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-63600598662829064002009-09-09T22:29:00.002-04:002009-09-09T22:50:41.177-04:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!So once again I grow a year older. Didn't really do too much (actually I did nothing). Co workers and boss took me out to lunch, my aunt gave me a gift certificate to our favorite spa for a facial, and I came home to get on the Internet (one of the tenants in my apartment has not realize that they did not lock their wireless) and to talk on the phone to my friends/love ones.<br /><br />This is not a bad thing because usually I do not celebrate my birthdays. I just do not like a lot of attention on me like that. However it did make me think about birthdays in the past. <br /><br />I am 27 and I believe that I have been single for every birthday I have had in my twenties. WOW!!!!!<br /><br />So with that being said, I am looking at all the men that are currently in my life. I am not on a romantic level with none of these gentlemen (well maybe two/a couple of them wish we were), but I make it an effort to call them, if not at MIDNIGHT, on their birthday. These NINE gentlemen (I am starting to use this word loosely now) know how important I take birthdays and some of them I talk to just yesterday/last week!!!! Out of the nine men, TWO called and wished me a happy birthday. <br /><br />Really?<br /><br />Will I be taking this too far if I start to distance myself from these individuals? I ask this because I find it curious that I can talk to these people all the time (emails, facebook, phone, text, etc.), but only TWO can take the time to call and wish me a damn happy birthdaaaaay!!!<br /><br />Whatever............quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-38828017135775345112009-08-23T19:21:00.002-04:002009-08-23T19:24:04.524-04:00My FIRST Book Review!!!!After EIGHT LONG MONTHS of procrastination (because that's what is was), I finally wrote my first book review! There are many to come, but in the meantime check it out at:<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.booksnobwannabe.blogspot.com/">www.booksnobwannabe.blogspot.com</a></div>quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-79771722858317279142009-08-12T18:41:00.001-04:002009-08-12T18:43:44.169-04:00GratitudeSince cutting off my cable, coming upon my 27th birthday, and watching the 20th anniversary of Oprah’s show (I have it on DVD……LOL), I came across a segment that featured “Gratitude” and how she started a gratitude journal. These pass couple of months (well actually this pass year) a lot of things has happen to me and I see myself changing in ways I never imagined. I have always been the type of person who looked at the negative instead of the positive. Things are happening to people around me that I need to be more thankful for the life I have.<br /><br />So for those reasons on Sunday I started a “gratitude journal”. EVERYDAY (well at least I am going to try to do it everyday) I plan to write FIVE THINGS I am grateful for. (Not on the blog of course, I want this to be very personal and use this to build up my spirituality)<br /><br />That's all folks........quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-17202357037327167332009-08-03T17:26:00.002-04:002009-08-03T17:44:12.150-04:00I love Barnes & Noble!Due to the recession (I use this as an excuse for everything - but I have to start cutting back somewhere), I have cut off my cable and Internet!!!! What am I going to do?????? LOL!!!! Nevertheless, since I will have so much free time on my hands (other than working on my law schools applications), look forward to many many blogs!!! <br /><br />OH! Did you know that <strong>Barnes & Noble</strong> has <strong>FREE WI-FI</strong>????? Well I do and this is where I will be. They may ask for rent. LOL!!!<br /><br /><br />Next post......... My Addiction to Television & Internet!!!!quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-26151696561011607152009-07-09T15:44:00.002-04:002009-07-09T15:48:54.336-04:00Investing in MyselfI got this idea from one of my favorite blogs <a href="http://www.dreamandhustle.com/">Dream and Hustle</a>.<br /><br />Mr. Dream & Hustle specified that in order to invest in yourself, you need to learn new skills and create portfolios for presentation that can help you deal with the right people who can get you in the right places. Well that is my focus right now (with my personal and professional life). <br /><br />I have created “I’m Hungry” folders. In these folders, I am working on the following items:<br /><br />1. Establishing better writing/grammar skills.<br />2. Learning about creating and maintaining websites.<br />3. REALLY getting my business up and running.<br />4. Completing some kind of public speaking course.<br />5. Networking with like minded individuals.<br />6. Learning Spanish and Japanese<br />7. Research and learn about International Law and Business<br />8. Learning how to efficiently draft different types of legal agreements.<br />9. Become proficient in MS programs.<br />10. Obtaining my real estate license.<br />11. Making something happen with my blogs. <br /><br />Lastly of course is getting into law school and actually graduating this time. Jquarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-81884663128428473582009-06-14T03:10:00.003-04:002009-06-14T03:34:09.761-04:00Look who's back!!! (This time for real LOL)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SjSnv5aE3uI/AAAAAAAAANY/RMm0HHjOup8/s1600-h/MISSING.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347083098901503714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SjSnv5aE3uI/AAAAAAAAANY/RMm0HHjOup8/s320/MISSING.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Hey everybody!!!! Long time no hear huh? LOL!<br /><br />Well I am back. Life has really got in the way this year.<br /><br />I also started an additional blog call BOOK SNOB WANNABE. Check it out:</div><br /><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.booksnobwannabe.blogspot.com/">http://www.booksnobwannabe.blogspot.com/</a></div><br /><div align="left"><br />So what have I been doing? Just the normal quarter life crisis things……….<br /><br /><strong>Living Arrangements<br /></strong>12/31/08 I got my own place!!!!! I love it!<br /></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><strong>Job<br /></strong>It is becoming an extremely stressful situation.<br /></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><strong>Misc<br /></strong>I am trying my best to conquer my addictions one day at a time.<br />I went natural!!!<br />I am making exercise apart of my daily routine.<br />Finally found someone to talk to (a professional of course).<br /></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><strong>Hobbies<br /></strong>I completed a new “Vision Board”.<br />I started a “QLC” scrapbook.<br />Have a summer reading plan (25 books) which can be found on my book blog!<br />Creating a Look book<br /></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><strong>Things I am thinking of doing:</strong><br />Learning to sew<br />Learning Spanish<br /></div><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><div align="left"><strong>Things I cannot let go of:</strong><br />I took the LSAT (AGAIN) and I am going to apply to law school.<br /><br />My goal is to have at least ONE post a week. This is a commitment to me because I really need to work on my writing skills and I really want something to come from this blog (and my other one, and the one I am going to start Jan 2010. LOL). I have been jotting down tons of ideas; it is the matter of finding time (more like making time) and working on them.<br /><br /></div>quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-25697193084195714472009-05-31T18:01:00.002-04:002009-05-31T18:03:50.926-04:00Quote of the dayI saw this in the comment section on another blog and it was a light blub moment for me!<br /><br /><div align="center"><em>"Simply paying the bills, and existing, isn’t sufficient."</em></div><div align="center"><em></em> </div><div align="left">I need to start doing something about it.......</div>quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-40698387186240288432009-05-20T19:45:00.002-04:002009-05-20T19:49:38.392-04:00Quote of the day<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/ShSW_Rf42_I/AAAAAAAAANQ/YjtESqWF_Sg/s1600-h/quarter+life+crisis+2.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338057472113957874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/ShSW_Rf42_I/AAAAAAAAANQ/YjtESqWF_Sg/s320/quarter+life+crisis+2.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">"If you are going to worry, why pray. If you are going to pray, why worry." </div>quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-90016926055122733222009-04-22T08:35:00.003-04:002009-04-22T08:38:25.538-04:00I am on twitter!!!!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/Se8PTy2gwRI/AAAAAAAAANI/Qi6uX5xwn4Q/s1600-h/twitter.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327493716944929042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 218px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/Se8PTy2gwRI/AAAAAAAAANI/Qi6uX5xwn4Q/s320/twitter.bmp" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/bcyprain">www.twitter.com/bcyprain</a><br /><br />ALSO..... I am still here. Some personal issues came up and I had to deal with them. Slowly I am getting back on track. THANKS!!!<br /><div></div>quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-77635353894826187272009-03-13T14:48:00.000-04:002009-03-13T14:51:54.900-04:00Song for the week!!Have a great weekend!!!<br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kzk0Df3nPSA&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kzk0Df3nPSA&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-41351666504932129432009-03-08T23:10:00.003-04:002009-03-08T23:19:15.766-04:00Been on a Blogging Break (more like procrastination)<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SbSKgCRQ1BI/AAAAAAAAANA/KlEjBTdGQss/s1600-h/new+year.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311022143546381330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 212px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SbSKgCRQ1BI/AAAAAAAAANA/KlEjBTdGQss/s320/new+year.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>To whatever few readers I have left:</div><br /><div><br />I took what one would call a “blogging break”. I have diagnosed myself with an extreme case of procrastination. </div><br /><div><br />I really need to work on putting first things first. I am going to use the next week to concentrate on getting some things together and getting organize. </div><br /><div><br />However I am back and ready to blog my brains out!!! (so lame!)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I have sooooo much to write about that its crazy! </div>quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-45146748757572522662009-02-16T13:43:00.003-05:002009-02-16T13:52:17.989-05:00Cleaning House in 2009!<div><span style="color:#3333ff;">I have been really busy mentally lately and so when my mom sent this email to me, it described exactly what I was going through.</span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303469677327083842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 188px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SZm1kpIi6UI/AAAAAAAAAM4/GpTrCgvEZ24/s320/Cleaning+House.bmp" border="0" /><br /><div></div><br /><div>Last Week I threw out <strong>worrying</strong>, it was getting old and in the way.</div><br /><div>It kept me from being me; I couldn't do things God's way.</div><br /><div>I threw out a book on <strong>MY PAST </strong>(Didn't have time to read it anyway).</div><br /><div>Replaced it with <strong>NEW GOALS</strong>, started reading it today.</div><br /><div>I threw out <strong>hate</strong> and <strong>bad memories</strong>, (Remember how I treasured them so)?</div><br /><div>Got me a <strong>NEW PHILOSOPHY</strong> too, threw out the one from long ago.</div><br /><div>Brought in some new books too, called <strong>I CAN</strong>,<strong> I WILL</strong>, and <strong>I MUST</strong>.</div><br /><div>Threw out <strong>I might</strong>, <strong>I think</strong> and <strong>I ought</strong>. WOW, you should have seen the dust.</div><br /><div>I ran across an <strong>OLD FRIEND</strong>, I hadn't talked to in a while. His name is <strong>GOD</strong> the Father, and I really like His style.He helped me to do some cleaning and added some things Himself.</div><br /><div>Like <strong>PRAYER, HOPE</strong>, <strong>FAITH</strong> and <strong>LOVE</strong>,Yes... I placed them right on the shelf.</div><br /><div>I picked up this special thing and placed it at the front door.</div><br /><div>I FOUND IT- it's called <strong>PEACE</strong>. Nothing gets me down anymore.Yes, I've got my house looking nice.Looks good around the place.</div><br /><div>For things like <strong>Worry</strong> and <strong>Trouble</strong> there just isn't any space.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>It's good to do a little house cleaning.</div><br /><div>Get rid of the things on the shelf.It sure makes things brighter; maybe you should <strong>TRY IT YOURSELF.BE BLESSED AND BE A BLESSING TO SOMEONE ELSE!!!!</strong></div>quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-74540801410057175892009-02-01T23:14:00.004-05:002009-02-01T23:17:22.171-05:00I am in the money!!!!!!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SYZzfPbjgHI/AAAAAAAAAMw/jh5JhX5TWDo/s1600-h/steelers.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298048992203210866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 100px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SYZzfPbjgHI/AAAAAAAAAMw/jh5JhX5TWDo/s320/steelers.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div> </div><div align="center">Superbowl Champs!!!!</div><div align="center"> </div><div>Now I can go to bed!!!!!! LOL</div>quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-28766917319905846452009-01-08T15:41:00.001-05:002009-01-08T15:42:52.249-05:00My Blogoversary!!!!!!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SWZlMTXbEaI/AAAAAAAAAMc/IiGImnPVQ0U/s1600-h/First+Blogoversary.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289026074424578466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SWZlMTXbEaI/AAAAAAAAAMc/IiGImnPVQ0U/s320/First+Blogoversary.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>YEAH!!!!!<br /><br />“My Quarter Life Crisis” is officially a YEAR old today!!!!!!!<br /><br /><br />I cannot believe that I have kept it up. Even though I have not been a regular poster (see “I am a slow blogger” post), it has really helped me continue my hobby of writing. My goal for 2009 with regards to posting is to post AT LEAST once a week.<br /><br />I think that 2009 is going to be a great year for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">QLC</span>!!<br /><br />I want to thank the following blog(s) for keeping me inspired to blog:<br /><br /><a href="http://theglamchron.blogspot.com/">http://theglamchron.blogspot.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.auntjemimasrevenge.blogspot.com/">http://www.auntjemimasrevenge.blogspot.com/</a><br /><a href="http://renaissanceblackwoman.blogspot.com/">http://renaissanceblackwoman.blogspot.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.thesowingcircle.blogspot.com/">http://www.thesowingcircle.blogspot.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.whattamisaid.blogspot.com/">http://www.whattamisaid.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Anyway, I have moved into my apartment (YEAH!!! – more on that later) and I will not have <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Internet</span> until this weekend. So basically I am on the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Internet</span> at work trying to sneak and post this!!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">LOL</span>!!!<br /><br />I just wanted to acknowledge this big occasion.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">QLC</span> will be back to its regular schedule (come to think of it, I never had one – <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">LOL</span>) this weekend. Until then……..<br /><br />SEE YA LATER!!!!!!</div>quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-19246866366680030632008-12-23T01:09:00.003-05:002008-12-23T01:16:38.578-05:00So I been thinking........AND<br /><br />Glad the 40 detox is over....... now I have to blog about it.<br /><br />AND<br /><br />I will be creating an additional blog about books I have read.<br /><br />AND<br /><br />Why am I creating another blog when I barely post on this one?<br /><br />AND<br /><br />Got to do better with posting on my blog in 2009.<br /><br />AND<br /><br />Not looking forward to the 6 1/2 - 7 hour drive to Louisiana.<br /><br />AND<br /><br />I am looking forward to some Gumbo though!<br /><br />AND<br /><br />Cannot contain my excitement about having my own apartment!! December 31, 2008 I will obtain the keys!!! YEAH!!!<br /><br />AND<br /><br />Excited to finally meet my new niece!<br /><br />AND<br /><br />I am finally starting to feel contentment.<br /><br />AND<br /><br />I think that 2009 will be a great year for me!!<br /><br /><div align="center">MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE</div>quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-25082362699707423812008-12-21T22:37:00.008-05:002008-12-21T23:36:23.771-05:00What to expect for Xmas?Once again it is Christmas time and I will be heading to good ole Louisiana Tuesday!!! However with every positive, there are some negatives. Now I love my relatives, but at times (especially for the holidays) they can be a little to much. <div><div><div><div><br /><div><strong></strong> </div><div><strong>The "Drunk" family members</strong><br /></div><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282465416244793522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SU8WTvGOkLI/AAAAAAAAALs/EjwPRAtVbLo/s320/Drunk.jpg" border="0" /><br />These individuals usually are the ones who start the fights/arguments. They are usually older male relatives.</p><br /><p align="justify"><strong>The "Criticizing" family members</strong><br /><br /></p><p></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282465794369282066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 275px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SU8WpvuIYBI/AAAAAAAAAL0/9SFCiG4AY6Q/s320/Nagger.bmp" border="0" /><br /><p>These relatives always making snide remarks or been judgmental. For example, "OH! You still haven't went back to law school?" Usually older female relatives.</p><br /><p align="justify"><strong>The "Wild Child" family members</strong></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282466178627256898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 208px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SU8XAHMXwkI/AAAAAAAAAL8/EXKTwi-GFQI/s320/Wild+Child.bmp" border="0" /><br /><p align="justify">Another Christmas, another child and babydaddy/mama. Always bugging you to go to the club with them later. Assume that you are big ballin and want to talk in private so they can ask for some money.</p><br /><p align="justify"><strong>The "I'm saved now" family members</strong></p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282466630251829618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SU8XaZoD2XI/AAAAAAAAAME/E9JEs-q-6vA/s320/saved.bmp" border="0" /><br /><p align="justify">Was a "wild child" and/or "drunk" family member last Christmas. Trying to preach to you about what you need to do with your life and criticizing you for not being where they are at in Christ. FUTURE OUTLOOK: Becoming a "Criticizing" family member.</p><br /><p align="justify"><strong>The "Competitor" family members</strong></p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282466838404079330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SU8XmhDbHuI/AAAAAAAAAMM/OThLUxX3xZw/s320/boxing.bmp" border="0" /><br /><p align="justify">Usually around the same age as you (so that mean they are a first and/or second cousin).</p><p align="justify">I get a new job, he/she got a promotion.</p><p align="justify">I get a new apartment, he/she bought a house.</p><p align="justify">I get a new boyfriend, he/she get engage!</p><br /><p align="justify"><strong>The "Impostor" family members</strong> </p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282467277062308626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 99px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 125px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SU8YADLsgxI/AAAAAAAAAMU/HvXaZTldja0/s320/shame.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="justify">Moved away and people assume he/she is doing great. Do not want family members to know that he/she is doing anything LESS THAN great. However everyone know that you are struggling. I THINK THIS IS ME. LOL!</p><p align="justify">NEVERTHELESS, I love them all the same and cannot wait to see them. </p></div></div></div></div>quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-71055877508287230012008-12-16T00:16:00.004-05:002008-12-16T00:21:22.418-05:00FREEDOM<div align="justify"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SUc58iCU7-I/AAAAAAAAALc/eNCCIN235Fg/s1600-h/freedom.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280252800206696418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SUc58iCU7-I/AAAAAAAAALc/eNCCIN235Fg/s320/freedom.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">Day 37 of 40</div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><br />The detox is going better than I thought it would. Truthfully, I thought that I would have quit by now. That’s sad huh? Nevertheless I am pushing along. Some stuff I back sled on whereas on other things I have remained strong.<br /></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280252884057832146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 156px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SUc6BaZ_utI/AAAAAAAAALk/OibImdXtPlw/s320/coke.jpg" border="0" />If I am going to be honest with you guys (and to myself), as I am looking at my list, I do not see where I have done a lot. I did complete my 5 day food detox!!!! No cokes or drinks period. I just had water, fruits, and vegetables. With regards to the 5 day food detox, I learned that I am going to have to gradually take myself off of cokes. LOL!! No cold turkey for me. So I drink one SMALL cup a day (and that’s hard for me to), but I am drinking more water than I use to. Especially since I heard that it can come back to haunt ya when you get old! I have not cut down several days of television, but I do not watch television on Mondays. <div align="center"><br /><br />Nevertheless I have had an epiphany; <strong>I AM GETTING MY OWN PLACE.</strong><br /></div></div><div align="justify"><br />Even though I have no money saved, hardly getting by now, for my piece of mind, I know that it is necessary. There are several individuals (including family members) that are telling me that I am making a stupid/dumb decision. Those doubting me and bringing negativity to my life will only make me try even harder. Going through this detox and the event that occurred recently, has made me realize that I was/am in a “comfort zone”. I need to step out on a limb and do this for myself and not because I am feeling pressured to do it, not because I feel like a failure, not because I should be doing what everyone else my age is, but because it’s the right decision for ME.<br /><br />I am learning that I cannot always go by someone advice. I can take it under consideration, but at the end of the day I have to do what makes me happy. That has always been my problem, trying to make the adults in my life happy and satisfied, but not realizing that I am an adult myself. If I fail, well I tried. I will be the one who will have to deal with it. Nobody else has to. So if that mean sleeping on an air mattress (which if I buy a good one, they can be extremely comfortable) and eat cereal and ham sandwiches everyday, SO BE IT. If that is what it takes to have piece of mind, then that is what I will do. Now even though we are in a recession, I will try my damn est to get a part time job.<br /><br />For some reason I have this calmness about the situation, I have went over my bills and it is really possible. I looked and found a great apartment, in a great location, and at a great price. I have to just fix something on my credit report tomorrow and it will be mine. I will be able to move in December 31st!!!<br /><br />This means that I will be starting the New Year off right! Please pray and wish me luck on this new adventure that I am about to embark on!</div>quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-51569722970740067382008-12-15T23:43:00.005-05:002008-12-16T00:03:05.896-05:00Complainer<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SUc13guDVpI/AAAAAAAAALM/OU1E1ynXkss/s1600-h/complaining.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280248315907364498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SUc13guDVpI/AAAAAAAAALM/OU1E1ynXkss/s320/complaining.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">Day 36 of 40<br /></div><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="justify">You know how there are some people in the world that you hate to see coming because they ALWAYS complaining about something? I hate to say it, but I think that person is me. Okay…….I know that person is me. LOL! I complain entirely too much, and it is sad when you yourself is the one who realize it.<br /><br />It always starts off innocently, I could be talking about something and I will find the negative in it. Complaining is a part of most my daily exchanges. I even use complaints as icebreakers.<br /><br />However even though I have a lot of stuff to work on in my life, compared to others (especially in this recession and holiday period) I am doing pretty good.<br /><br />I am healthy and able bodied.<br />I have a warm and safe place to sleep at night.<br />I have family and a few friends I can depend on.<br />I have a reliable car that can take me from A to B.<br />I have a job that provides income to live off of and to take care of necessary expenses.<br />I have food to eat.<br /><br />After realizing that I needed to stop surrounding myself around negative people and/or individuals who are not trying to better themselves, I had to take a look at myself. I thought, “What is it about me that makes me want to be around these people or why do they want to be around me?” “How can I bring more positive people in my life?”<br /><br />Well it starts with me!<br /><br />Sunday at church, the preacher made it quite clear. If it is one thing that God does not like, it is a complainer. He can tolerate/forgive you when He sees you TRYING, but if you are just giving up and complaining about the situation without doing anything about it, well that is just UNACCEPTABLE.<br /><br />How can I complain about my living situation when some people do not know where they will lay their head tomorrow or if they will even have a home?<br /><br />How can I complain about being lonely because I am not in a relationship when I have friends and family who I KNOW I can trust 100% and they will never let me down?<br /><br />How can I complain about my job and boss when over a million people have lost their jobs and do not know where the next meal will come from?<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280248664122833938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 256px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SUc2Lx7FvBI/AAAAAAAAALU/PtztcAS291Q/s320/patience.jpg" border="0" /><br />I am starting to wonder how many things have I missed out on in life because of my complaining.<br /><br />Instead of looking at the each negative point in your life, take the time to look at it in a positive light.<br /><br />I NEED TO BE MORE GRATEFUL.<br /><br />God created each and every one of us with free will. That means that we choose our thoughts and I (and you) do not have to accept every negative thought/image that comes to mind.<br /><br />So starting today, I am making a conscious effort to not complain (and whine because I am good at that also). It will be an extremely hard task for me, but it is an important step to take in my quest for spiritual and mental growth!</div><br /><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><strong>FOUR MORE DAYS AND THE DETOX WILL BE COMPLETE!!!</strong></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><strong>I have so much to share.</strong></div></div>quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-86754543793118932842008-11-30T22:00:00.004-05:002008-11-30T23:39:02.301-05:00Kanye West's 808s & Heartbreak<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/STNqJvivYfI/AAAAAAAAAK8/UGhcTcSi3C8/s1600-h/808s+%26+Heartbreak.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274676304194527730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/STNqJvivYfI/AAAAAAAAAK8/UGhcTcSi3C8/s320/808s+%26+Heartbreak.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="justify">Okay you guys. I have been a little quiet when it came to my man Kanye because I thought that he had a breakdown. I was not feeling the song "Love Lockdown". Kanye singing? Nah....... However since he is my man (of course only in my mind) I have to stick by him through THICK AND THIN. I am glad that I did because I am loving the CD. Now it is kind of depressing and if you are in a funky mood, it will not cheer you up. Nevertheless I am feeling it. If anything, the album proves once and for all what an incredible artist my man is!!<br /><br />My favorite song is HEARTLESS!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nR1F_XlBUeo&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nR1F_XlBUeo&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br />My man is so creative!!!<br /><br />I am also loving "Say You Will"<br /><br /><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3K0rTvocuWQ&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3K0rTvocuWQ&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />This one is called "Welcome to the Heartbreak"<br /><br /><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wdjxdxUWCrc&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><br /><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wdjxdxUWCrc&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />Okay that is all I can give ya. Since I actually "bought" this album, I am going to need for you go out and support my man. LOL!!</div><br /><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274676428128767442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 229px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/STNqQ9O9zdI/AAAAAAAAALE/6RGSexmBbcc/s320/Kanye-West.jpg" border="0" /></div></div>quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-76759295340184515032008-11-29T23:19:00.004-05:002008-11-29T23:23:04.177-05:00Today was a good day!!!<div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/STIUa74TgbI/AAAAAAAAAK0/Qn_e6tbJmK4/s1600-h/Bayou+Classic.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274300566587277746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 55px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/STIUa74TgbI/AAAAAAAAAK0/Qn_e6tbJmK4/s320/Bayou+Classic.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Grambling won 29-14!!!!!<br /><br /><div align="justify">I can have a great Christmas and bragging rights for a year. YEAH!!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!</div></div>quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-6508913084681167432008-11-17T22:28:00.008-05:002008-11-17T23:13:57.401-05:00Detox for the mind, body, and soul - PART ONE<div align="center">Day 6 of 40</div><br /><div align="justify">Since turning 26, I've found myself becoming much more reflective and serious about my life. Not that I wasn’t before, but now in a much lucid perspective. Nor am I taking myself too seriously, but I’m starting to notice how much more aware I am of myself, my thoughts, relationships with others, career, path and purpose. I feel that I am sort of grieving and putting away my young self. Nevertheless I am extremely excited and deathly afraid of what is in store.<br /><br />I am always searching out for women older than me to get their perspective on life and ask did they go through the same things at this age and stage. When I hear all these amazing stories of women truly finding themselves in their 40’s and 50’s, I am like, “Dang! Am I going to be crazy for another 15 years?!”<br /><br />So here I am trying to gain some knowledge to get me through these twenties, and all they can say is, “Girl your 20’s are going to be some of the best and worst times of your life.” The majority of them felt that their 20’s were so hard for them and life gets so much better in your 30’s and up.<br /><br />Last week as I was getting dress for work, I looked in the mirror and thought, I’m grown!<br /><br /></div><div align="justify"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269839401401692674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SSI7A8fnsgI/AAAAAAAAAKU/sQBOX46zbLY/s320/surprise.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="justify">I finally believe that I am coming into my own. Meaning I know what makes me happy and I want to try and find ways to achieve those things NOW so that I can become a truly happy and content woman.<br /><br />My passion for history, writing (regardless if I think I am good or not) and entrepreneurship has been weighing heavy on me that I feel like I am suffocating from it. How can I turn my passions into some kind of reality? I have ton of ideas, but currently I am living in a reality where I am extremely in debt, living with a relative and wanting my own place, working a job that does not appreciate my skills and experience with crappy pay, wanting a man-but knowing I do not NEED a man in my life right now, and most importantly trying to achieve a goal that I know deep down inside is not a dream I dream for myself anymore. AHHHHHH!!!!!<br /><br />With all of this going on in my head, I came to the conclusion that I need to detoxify my mind, body, and soul.<br /><br /><strong>On Monday, November 10, 2008, I started my 40 day detox.</strong> The reason I picked the number 40 was because in the bible it means completion/perfect. Instead of starting January first, I decided to start as soon as possible. In my opinion the number 40 represents a proficiency of time that is long enough or large enough to remove doubt; long enough and large enough to prove God's point.<br /><br />I just want a greater sense of well being, break some bad habits, let go of past failures and regrets. I know that I will not find all my answers in this period, but I would love to start a new year off at a different place.<br /><br />I keep/kept fighting myself about taking this route. Nevertheless I knew that I had to do something because I am not happy with anything these days. I have this constant state of anxiousness and fear. I am unsatisfied with my looks (these damn 15 pounds UGHHH), I always feel bloated (because of the horrible foods that I consume), I cannot sleep or I am sleeping my days away, and I am always tired and restless to the point of not wanting to do anything, much less read, work on my business, and/or blog. I cannot keep focus or concentrate on anything except the damn television. Basically I just feel “blah” 24/7.<br /><br />Someone told me that if I want optimum performance, I will need to put optimum nourishment in my mind, body and soul.<br /><br /><strong>The following things are being eliminated while on the detox:</strong> </div><div align="center"><br />Limited or no TV </div><div align="center"><br />No cold drinks (soda to you city folks) - basically Coca-cola because I drink it like water. </div><div align="center"><br />Fried foods </div><div align="center"><br />McDonalds (10 piece nugget meal) </div><div align="center"><br />Dairy products and sugar </div><div align="center"><br />Processed food </div><div align="center"><br />Meat (Lord help us all! LOL) </div><div align="center"><br />Sex/masturbation </div><div align="justify"><br /><strong>The following things are being included in my life permanently:</strong> </div><div align="center"><br />Walking at least 5 days a week for 30 minutes<br /><br />Doing YOGA<br /></div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269840841304136594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SSI8UwjHW5I/AAAAAAAAAKc/BGwMrp6uHZ0/s320/yoga.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">Water!!!! - This will be hard because I HATE water.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269843379528059442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SSI-ogK2yjI/AAAAAAAAAKs/AXx51BCTWFU/s320/water.jpg" border="0" /><br />Meditation<br /></div><div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269841225135135346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 183px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 145px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SSI8rGbjmnI/AAAAAAAAAKk/66jkCKPyvOo/s320/meditation.bmp" border="0" /><br />I started off slow. The first week was basically getting a new routine for sleeping. Trying to obtain 8 hours of sleep. Instead of my usually 4-6 weekdays/10-12 weekends. Last week I also started drinking a bottle of smart water a day. Slowly trying to move away from Cokes. </div><br /><div align="justify">This week is my FIVE day major food detox. Meaning nothing but water, fruits and veggies, maybe some grill fish, limited TV (2-3 days), meditation, yoga, and walking all five days. Today is day one and I miss coke and television sooo much!!!! However it is for the better good. </div><br /><div align="justify">I will keep you all posted.<br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify"></div>quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-55922388561367616762008-11-11T18:52:00.000-05:002008-11-11T18:53:52.880-05:00So I been thinking........AND<br /><br />I finally know what I want to do with myself and what needs to be done.<br /><br />AND<br /><br />I need to stop procrastinating and go to the counselor.<br /><br />AND<br /><br />I really wish I could move Atlanta to Louisiana. I would have the best of both worlds.<br /><br />AND<br /><br />I am really seeing the true/real side of “mainstream” America. (White people)<br /><br />AND<br /><br />I wish I had my own place! <br /><br />AND<br /><br />I think that every time I voice my view/opinion at work this past week, mainstream America think I do not know how to act since Obama won. LOL! Like I did not have an opinion week before last!!<br /><br />AND<br /><br />I am not challenged at work and it is making it very difficult to have motivation. <br /><br />AND<br /><br />I want to start a non-profit organization.<br /><br />AND<br />I am in love with the website <a href="http://www.43things.com/">www.43things.com</a>. It’s for anal individuals like myself who have to have “to-do” list. Check it out. <br /><br />AND<br /><br />I am researching schools in order to obtain my Masters/PHD in History. How does Professor QLC sound? LOL!!quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4165755272913776498.post-84895189451245506662008-11-05T00:55:00.001-05:002008-11-05T00:58:39.384-05:00The Picture says it all!!!!!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SRE19voIYhI/AAAAAAAAAKM/Lo6L4XVuxtc/s1600-h/first+family.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265048774245900818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 262px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dJAefarcg88/SRE19voIYhI/AAAAAAAAAKM/Lo6L4XVuxtc/s320/first+family.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>quarter-life-crisishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02061236857754393227noreply@blogger.com2