iPhone over Rice

4/10 While cooking dinner, I dropped my iPhone in boiling water... I'm thankful for the simple fact that it still works :)
I thought it was over... I was changing stations on Pandora then PLOP!! * SCREAMS* I yank it out, and it wouldn't play any music out the speaker but it still worked with my head phones. I tried again after a few hours and it worked.

Alicia Keys and Friends

4/9 Today I selected this picture b/c this afternoon I had a dinner with 10 friends that are close to my heart. When I looked around the table and I thought about how we all met... It was through Alicia Keys. Though her music and KCA I've met so many great people all across the world that I can assign the title of friend. This pic was taken a few years ago at a Grammy Party and I was kinda speechless and didn't get a chance to tell her about the impact she has had in my life. ( I've met her several times thereafter and still couldn't formulate many words LOL) In addition to the friends & connections I've made through her, I have experienced an abundance of blessings and some freaking awesome concerts!

The Desk

4/8 The Desk. I find such gratitude each day when I walk into the building and my id card still works. I am thankful for my job and amazing co-workers! How many people can say they actually like the people they work with? I can!!! This fuzzy pic was taken last summer after we had a group dinner. I wanted to take today to shout-out the people who get the least amount of recognition for the most tremendous amount of work. Today was a good day especially because everyone was full of smiles and positive energy. (Maybe it was b/c of the free lunch and cake)

PAID IN F*ING FULL!!!!!

4/7 PAID IN F*ING FULL!!!!! I Made the final payment on the credit card I got when I was 18. What idiots give a teenager with no job a card with a 10,000 limit? It took me 12 years to pay that bullshit off. I probably don't own or have a single thing left that I charged on that card. Credit Cards are the devil. I'm not debt free, however this is a relief. I hope to educate as many teens as I can about the death traps that these cards create. As a teen you think, "When I graduate college, I'll make enough to pay it off in a short time" however you don't factor in, the interest from the card, rent, bills, food, car note, insurance and student loans... Okay now I'm venting... But yeah, I'm thankful this chapter is closed.

Thank You For Being A Friend

4/6 Goes to my friend Deniece! This pic was taken at a Janet concert last year. Symbolic for so many reasons! She is the nicest person in the whole world. True definition of "FRIEND". She made my 30th birthday one of the best days ever. I tried to sit at home and sulk about getting older but she forced me enjoy my day. I had to send her an email saying "Enough with the kindness... stop being nice and knock it off !" LOL! Deniece your friendship is truly appreciated. I feel sorry for the people who don't have someone like you they can count on.

#NoRegrets

This was me 30 years ago. I am thankful for every blessing and road block. I wouldn't change a thing from the time this photo was taken to this very second. Everything I've experienced made me who I am, and is preparing me for future life lessons.

Trust Your Gift

4/4 This is printed on the back of a T-Shirt I got tonight. It is the motto for the "Cheryl Pepsii & Hot Chocolate Black Velvet Monday's" musicians and singers jam held at the Village Underground. The message is to encourage artists to trust the talent God gave them and use it to the best of their ability. I'm not a musician, however I think this slogan is a great reminder for me to believe in my abilities. I am thankful to have this Monday night spot as a Funk/R&B refuge sanctuary!

This is just a small sample of the hottness that goes on every Monday night

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcLM-rh29nA

Running!

Day 3 Finished the More/ Fitness Half Marathon (13.1 miles) in 2hrs 28min.... I came in 4894th place (out of 7,500) not too shabby. Just thankful that I finnished and didn't hurt myself.

One thing off the New Years Resolution List

One Great Burger!

Day2... This is by far the best burger I had in all my 29.9 years of life. It's from The Crosby Bar. I ate every last bite, and at the end I didn't even feel like I had the "itus" Today, I'm not just thankful for this meal but the laughs, great company and adventure that came along with it. ( Don't let the salad fool you... I had fries with it too)

30 Days of 30 Years of Gratitude

This month I'm turning 30-Years-BLESSED!!!! Inspired by a Facebook friend Monique who was inspired by her friend Megan...I have decided to upload a photo per day of something or someone I am grateful for in my life.

Day 1...#1 Duh! I'm grateful for my family!!! This is a pic of my mom and brothers (and a painting of my grandmother behind them, she hates taking pictures) I thank God that they are healthy and doing big things. They are always supportive of me and have my back no matter what.