My bestie and I:)

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I remember when I was younger my step mother told me that a real friend was someone you didn’t have to see or talk to everyday, that no matter what you would pick up where you left off. I remember when I knew this person would be Tah. I was in the 9^th grade. She was pretty, witty, and smart. Our friendship was different than any other friendship I had. We bought each other presents for each others birthdays and we appreciated one another. We ended up going to college with each other and we ended up living with each other and becoming best friends. Now we are both graduated and you will never guess what’s happening now! We’re separating:(Sike!!!!! We are moving to Chicago together!!!! We always talked about it, but now it’s really happening!!!!! We are going to be taking on the big city of Chicago one day at a time! How lucky are we! Don’t worry, I’ll keep you in the loop!! Chicago is going to be amazing:)

Decisions Decsions

Choices, choices, and more choices; I mean I like it. The rush! This enticing feeling of excitement that can’t let go! I’m on the ride of a life time. I can go anywhere I want and I can do whatever I want. Or can I? I have an internship in one direction and I have Chicago in another hand. All along I thought I was ready for my internship, but I would have never thought things would make the turned out the way they have. My older sister has been avoiding me; my sister that I planned on staying with during my internship. I mean I was kind of excited. I was excited to be completing my certification process and was excited about the raging, growing city of Birmingham, but all of those feelings slowly faded. I couldn’t believe that my sister kept changing the subject and stopped returning my calls. I’m glad I had a backup plan. I always liked my plan B better than my plan A. I would be in Chicago, teaching! I went to school for teaching and I knew this would be a wonderful experience. Of course I would still have to get certified, but at least I was almost there. I can’t help looking for apartment’s everyday and can’t wait for the call that my best friend got the job too!! All of us… in Chicago together… like it were meant to be. Everything about Chicago just feels so right. It feels so right that I can’t even be mad about the internship situation not working. I mean yes it the better choice, but I can always make it work. My brother and his fiancé are there and my best friend E. I mean everyone is welcoming me with open arms... What now? I guess I better make this call to cancel my internship… It’s just so hard. I can’t make the call. I feel like I ‘m letting my mentor teacher down, or myself down, or my dad down. He only wants me to move with my sister, but it doesn’t look like that is going to happen any time soon. I should probably call her and tell her the good news.

The beautiful Miami!!

Miami

I've always heard about the wild and crazy parties that go on in Miami, so of course naturally I had to make arrangements to find my way there. Unfortunately we decided to go during the most ratchet weekend ever. We decided to go for Black Beach Week, also known as Urban week. Wrong week to go… We had a great time before the weekend started. During the week everything was very accessible. The beach was clean, and the promoters came through, but when the  weekend started, so did the ratchetness. Streets were blocked off causing our trip to be difficult. We went to a few great clubs while we were in Miami. Bamboo was amazing. It was more of a lounge club, but on it's biggest nights you know it's amazing. The Dj booth flipped down and allowed the dancers to dance on it while it moved up and down. We went to Mansion one night which is very exciting. A girl in a pedal bathtub was there to greet us before we got into the fog lighting and necessary club atmosphere. One of my favorites was Mokai! It had so much to offer. At least for me it did. The pole dancers made it worth while and exciting. They passed out sunglasses and glow lights too, while there were many favors, this was a club that represented a lot of class. From the stone patio white linen seating before I entered, to the glass of champagne I was offered at entry this was a must go club! One of my welcoming favorites was dream. Yes it was a little ratchet, but I did like it. You can basically do what ever in there. Nice club, but very small. Some where that I won't be attending for a second time would have to be Rush! Rush was very large, but tired! I really didn't like the over using black smokers club that left the club smokey and nauseating. I won't be back!

Miami was wonderful. If you ever need tshirts and trinkets for you loves back home you have to check out Surf Style. I found so many cute outfits and gifts!!
A list of clubs might be helpful, but remember to be free and go with the flow, the promoters will take care of you, I know mine did:) Also be smart and save money. I rented an apartment for my stay and I loved it! We had our own kitchen that we were able to fill with groceries from a store within walking distance.

Fat Tuesday's and Wet Willies are a must!! Shopping is also one of a kind. You can find some amazing dresses and swimsuits anywhere along Washington, Ocean, and Collins! These three streets will have everything you need.

Here is a list of places to check out. I didn't make it to every spot, but I know I will eventually!
1. King of Diamonds- Strip club
2. Mansion
3. Cameo
4. Dream
5. Clevlander (Sandals)
6. Fat Tuesday
7. Liv- fountain blue hotel
8. Space. Has multiple floors, different music
9. Mokai

Oh and don't listen to those people who tell you to come to their restaurants, bragging that they will give you free shots and drink deals because apparently the drink deals change. We went to this restaurant that was right on the beach. They were selling these extremely large drinks for 45 a piece! They told us buy 2 get one free.. Lies. Just be careful.

Graduation

 

Graduation Surreal right? I mean I couldn't wait. I anticipated grabbing my cap and gown, finishing off classes for the semester, and receiving my teaching placement, but it's something about that uncertainty that crawls my spine. I mean Graduation was great, don't get me wrong, but it's nothing like really, really being finished. I have two classes to finish before I get to hold my degree in my hand.. No biggie, but I mean come on who wants to take classes over the summer?? At this point one has an understanding that you have to do what you have to do, and you will get your awe feeling when your done. The best part about Graduation was that My best friend Tasha and I graduated together. I have to say that this was my highlight. One thing that really but a twist on my Graduation were my parents. You would think that adults would act better than kids, but not at all. My dad is crazy!!. I invited my step mom and he went nuts!! I mean he wouldn't even give me a hug after Graduation. I mean between me and… well you as a reader. I have to get this money, and if that means inviting people who were in half of my life…Well of course I'm going to do it. Of course everything was fine after my step mom left, but I really couldn't believe how crazy things had gotten. My family and Tasha's family ate together at Houlihan's after Graduation. If your going for a nice meal think again their food is officially gross, at least it was this day. Oh and the service sucked. I mean you try waiting a table of 20 by yourself. Not going to happen. While I was excited I couldn't help but notice the twist my sister put on the excitement of my future. I asked her if she was ready for me to move in and she huffed and said No… No? I couldn't believe her response. Usually I would let that just roll of without thinking too hard, but for some reason I couldn't let it go.

Red Alert

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Last month I was elated to be coordinating the Red Alert Fashion show. I had participated in the Red Alert Fashion show the year before. The fashion show is organized by an organization on the campus of Michigan State University by the name of Reaal, which is a woman’s leadership organization that stands for radiating excellence in all areas of life. Every year the REAAL has a fashion show, which proceeds are donated to organizations finding a cure for Aids. As coordinators I feel like we did an awesome job putting together an amazing show:)

New York, New York

New York is always amazing. Since my dad lives there I am always trying to make it to the city every chance I get. I was thrilled to spend as much time with my sister, niece and nephew while we were in the city.

I also can’t get enough of one my best friends Zoe!!! I absolutely love that girl. While going to visit my dad I couldn’t wait to enjoy my time with this girl.

I was so excited to try the amazing tasteful food that SoHo had to offer. We went to this amazing Bistro called the Manhattan Bistro to fill our stomachs so we could get our shopping in for the night.

One thing about New York that will always keep me interested is the shopping. I love that there are so many stores that have so many looks for great prices. There is something for everyone there. A store that I know I will have to visit every time I’m in new york would have to be the Necessary clothing store also located in SoHo.

The thing that sets this city apart from other cities would have to be the drive of the city. The city has a type of air that makes you want to join in.You know that in order to survive you have to do something. People are always working on their craft. If you didn’t, you wouldn’t be in New York. I thought a lot about moving to New York after graduation, with Zoe… But I’m not sure if I’m ready for that yet.. What could I do? What am I good at? I am seriously considering a life in the wonderful city of New York:)

As you may know I am a humanitarian… At least I would be if I had the time, but I definitely take pride in helping out whenever I can. As you know October is breast Cancer awareness month. I had to support the tatas. When I was 11 years old I lost my mother to breast cancer. She was diagnosed with Breast Cancer 3 years before. She refused chemotherapy originally until the cancer spread after the lumps had been removed from her breast. The cancer spread to her brain and left my mother without much fight. I loved her more than anything and wish more than anything that she were here, not only for myself, but for my father too☹. Every chance I get I donate money and walk in support of my mother. This year I supported a sorority on campus who were selling shirts in battle against UofM. Of course Michigan State girls won selling the most shirts. I thought they were cute!! Go green Wear Pink. Below are also the shirts that we got to walk in. Unfortunately my org. didn’t get the shirts made in time, so I couldn’t get my mother’s name on the back, but I will have it done next year!!! To you amazing women out there please take care of the tatas!!! Watch what types of over the counter or even prescribed drugs you take. That’s what caused my mother’s development of breast cancer. Be self aware. Know your body, and stay informed☺