Category Archives: My Life

[ Pearly…..my Pearls.. ]

I realized that I have never officially blogged about my little one…

Almost 3 years ago I adopted the cutest little Yorkie from one of my linesisters. She explained to me that her schedule didn’t permit her to give Pearly the time she deserved and that she thought I would be a better mommy. And that is how I became a mom 🙂 I have to say Pearls and I are meant to be.. She is really the dog version of me!! I always questioned how that was possible. She’s needy, playful, quiet, happy, inquisitive, shy, alert, hates the outdoors, and loves to cuddle.hehe. — THATS ME! She’s the pea to my pod and the apple of my eye.

When I decided to move to NYC a year ago I was faced with the tough decision to leave her back in Florida with my parents. Since I was in a ‘transitional’ stage in my life I felt it was unfair to move her not knowing where the wind was going to blow me.I felt that it was unfair to bring her to NY where she would be cramped in a small apartment and alone for most of the day since I work. Leaving her in Florida meant she would have huge house she could run a muck in and constant attention, plus my parents and sister adore her. 🙂 She makes my visits home all the more special and everytime I have to say goodbye my heart hurts. Yet, I have to remember that for right now this is the best home for her. ::sigh::

Hopefully soon I’ll be able to bring her with me.. until then I am thankful her ‘grandparents’ take great care of her. (Shout out to my Mommy!!)

Shes a bit camera shy….

This is CLASSIC Pearls 🙂

Crooked teeth and all.. she is still my #1 girl 😉

[ A White Wednesday… ]

I woke up this morning to this…and it actually made me smile 🙂

It was just enough snow to look pretty and because the weather is to warm, it will be gone by the time I get home. HAHA!

My kind of snow!!

Just gorgeous! I love everything about this image.. The colors, composition, and even the little man at the end of the alley 😉

HA! They drew it just for me!

ohhh my ol’ tired Uggs. Ugly as heck but keep my lil toes ever so warm!

Chuck (our Staten Island Groundhog) says we have 6 more weeks of winter…Hope they continue to be as pretty as today.

Happy Wednesday!


[ Have I told you I’m a lefty? ]

Being that I am the only lefty in my family that I know of I never had anyone to relate to. Growing up simple things like writing in a “right-handed” desks, cutting with “right handed” scissors, or trying to skip on my “skip it” in the right direction were hard for me to conquer! The counter on my skip it always went backwards 🙁

So growing up lefty was a little hard. Despite that I appreciate the fact that I’m one of few and that being a “lefty” has it’s special perks. In lieu of this I thought I’d enlighten my fellow readers (YOU) about some left-handed facts 🙂

  • Most left-handers draw figures facing to the right.
  • There is a high tendency in twins for one to be left-handed
  • Stuttering and dyslexia occur more often in left-handers.
  • Left-handers day is August 13th 🙂
  • 10% of the human population is left handed.
  • Left-handers adjust more readily to seeing underwater.
  • One of the few cameras ever produced for left-handers was the half-frame Yashica Samurai. Cameras predominantly have the hand grip, shutter release, film wind lever and commonly used selection buttons, switches and dials controlled by the right hand.
  • Left-handers excel particularly in tennis, baseball, swimming and fencing
  • Left-handers have trouble manipulating items that are made for right-handed use, such as can openers or scissors, but they actually manage better than right-handed people who attempt to use similar items made for left-handed people.
  • Left-handers usually reach puberty 4 to 5 months after right-handers
  • 4 of the 5 original designers of the Macintosh computer were left-handed
  • 1 in 4 Apollo astronauts were left-handed – 250% more than the normal level.
  • Left-handers are generally more intelligent, better looking, imaginative and multi-talented than right handers – based on discussions among members of the Left-Handers Club! 🙂

But HEY rightys!!! You might be more “left-handed” then you think… Click and see!!

[ I need to be productive..]

So its Sunday. Its cold. I’m lazy. Must do laundry. I’m enjoying my chat with Mrs. Boots. Bola called. Must call dad back. Have to print invoices. Must fold clothes. I need to cook. Rich Bride Poor Bride.I can’t seem to find my way out of my bed. Loving my old laptop today. Must edit. Great movie night yesterday. Almost done with New Moon. So far I’m team Jacob..Would love a massage right now. Ive been a blogger slacker. I need to get a new lens this week. Looking forward to working in Miami this upcoming weekend. I want to decorate. I want goulash. Got “Levelz” on my mind. I wish Chris still lived here. I need to call Drenita and plan our Broadways adventures. Blah the weekend is almost over.

Anyone else’s  have Sunday thoughts like mine?

😉

I am finally using Google reader. Thanks Jen for putting me on to this! I know i’m LATE!

[ Rehearsal with Kriyss Grant… ] New York City

One of my favorite people was in town this week! None other the Chris 🙂

He was in town accompanying his client Kriyss Grant for a performance on Bet’s 106 & Park.

“Before  reaching the age of 21  Chris “Kriyss” Grant achieved goals that some would never dare to dream. Chosen by the most prominent female performer of our times, Beyoncé Knowles, Kriyss was appointed as Assistant Choreographer for her riveting I AM…SASHA FIERCE Tour. Kriyss’s ultimate dreams were realized when he was chosen by the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, to perform on his “This Is It” tour.  Kriyss has also worked with artists such as Rich Girl, Montana Tucker, and PA. Kriyss has amazed American television viewers world-wide with his talent and choreography on MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew. He also captivated millions of viewers with his singing and dancing abilities, as well as his humble spirit, on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, MTV’s Making the Band 4, and BET’s 106 and Park.”

Rehearsals were held at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and I was excited to see the behind the scenes of the performance. Kriyss was extremely professional and humble. There is no doubt that he’s a rising star!!

He was featured on Essence.com and you can also follow him on Twitter.

Kryiss’s friend Ashley Everett stopped by to show support.

You may recognize her from Beyoncé “Single Ladies” video. 😉

Rehearsal with Kriyss Grant from Amy Genao on Vimeo.

Recording artist and Dancer Kriyss Grant rehearsal.