Where Do We Go From Here?

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"Where do we go from here, I need to know..." I'm kinda feeling like I'm ready for a change in my life. While I know I'm tremendously blessed (and very THANKFUL), I don't really feel fulfilled.

The Duke & I are still together but still in 2 different cities/states & it's not as cool as it once was = I'M OVER IT! Not really over him but definitely over the high school-ish, telephone relationship.

I have a job that I don't hate most days but I'm not jumping out of bed, raring to go every morning.

I have a great support system here but no real "road dogs" (no clubbing til 5 in the a.m., no marathon drinking sessions, etc.) I am definitely a social person but my social calendar is mighty bare right not!

I'm almost thinking about relocating but then again I'm not interested in taking anybody's bar again so I'm sorta stuck until 2013 :/. I'm definitely at a crossroads and praying for guidance!

Hello...Is It Me You're Looking For?!?!

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Hey my blog friends!!! It's been years...like literally! I must say I kinda missed you. Now I'm not promising that I'm back for good...but I'm here now!

So what's new? I graduated from 'Nova Law in May of 08 (Thank GOD!), moved to Atlanta, Georgia later in May of 08, took the Georgia bar in July of 08, and found out I passed in October of 08 (ain't GOD good!!!), started working (finally) in March of 09, bought my first home in August of 09 (told you HE was good) and here I am today.

The Duke and I are still together (yeah I'm shocked too - 5 whole years - OMG!!!) I'm loving Atlanta. I LOVE my job! Life is AWESOME!!! All the fam & friends are excellent. I honestly couldn't ask for more, the LORD has truly been good to me and I thank HIM every chance I get!

It was so funny to read the old posts and remember what was going on then compared to now - so much as changed, but so much still the same! Hopefully I'll keep it up (but ya'll know I'm a tad trif - LOL)! Just as soon as I have something juicy to post about I'll be back!

Love ya for reading (yeah I stole it from Ms. Wendy - do something bout it - LOL!)

Smooches Lovers!

"We Don't Talk No More..."

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I haven't blogged in almost a month now & I'm starting to think that I'm over it. I feel like there are so many other (and more important) things that I can/should be doing. So I think I'm going on hiatus. And it's very probable that the hiatus will be permanent. But never say never. I might be back.

But I will leave you with some words of wisdom (well I think they're wise). Love yourself first. Be true to yourself. Put yourself first. Be honest (lying is so unattractive)! But if you're going to lie, at least be honest with yourself. Find time to love and laugh. Remember that everything happens for a reason (I think it's to teach you a lesson). Be thankful. See the forest, not just the trees. Most important...ENJOY YOUR LIFE!!!

Love Ya...Smooches...Til Next Time...& All That Good Stuff!

Don't Worry, Be Happy???

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I try, I really try but I still worry! It's just some things I don't know about, so I worries. What if I don't pass the bar? What if I can't get a job? Should I take the PA bar? Can I afford to live in Philly? Will I be forced to go back to St. Louis? Do I want to work for a big law firm? Can I really deal w/billable hours? Do I want to work for the gov't? Can I really deal w/the lower pay?

What if...? Should I...? Will I...? Can I...?

I'm just so freaking confused! I know everything is going to work out just fine because I've prayed about and I trust His devine plan!

Til Next Time...Smooches Lovers!

ASHLEY DANIELLE...

This post is brought to you by the one, the only, the fabulous...ME!!!

I have been inspired by fellow bloggers to write a post all about me. Hopefully you will better understand who Ashley Danielle actually is...

THE FACTS: I am...

• an African-American woman
• a law student
• a daughter/sister/granddaughter/cousin/friend
• 24 years old
• a Scorpio
• the BIGGEST goof ball
• a self-proclaimed fashionista
• a shopaholic

I would do anything for my family and friends. I am extremely loyal. But if you cross me, I AM MEAN! My mommie is one of my bestest friends. I love to laugh. BB, Dez A Man & Daddy make me laugh. I have the strangest family ever and I LOVE IT! I miss Scott aka Big Boy! I'm a big kid. I still like to play dress-up. I love make-up. I LOVE SHOES!!! I'm slightly addicted to the Internet. I live by the motto: work hard, play harder. I miss New Orleans. I HATE girlfriend/boyfriend. I prefer lady & guy friend. I'm very analytical; I over think most things. I have an over-active imagination. I'm a social drinker. I don't do drugs. I've smoked cigars. I like Riesling (esp. Auslese)! I LOVE ME! I am my own best friend. I LOVE MY CURVES! I prefer classy to sexy. The Duke is my favorite. J-Bugg makes me smile. My friends are the BEST! I love sitcoms. I like football. I can do without baseball. The future scares me. The future excites me. I like "gangsta" rap. I love R&B. Carl Thomas, Chrisette Michele, John Legend & T.I. make me VERY HAPPY! So does Billie Holiday & John Coltrane. My movie collection ranges from The Little Mermaid to Office Space to The Godfather Trilogy. I might be considered Eclectic. I am a romantic. I like being girlie, sometimes. I don't have a favorite color. I love sunglasses! I think I'm cuter than I am sexy. I have a very sensitive nose. Everything MUST smell GOOD! I don't like cheese, mustard, or mayo. I had an imaginary friend when I was younger. He went down the drain (literally) when I got older. I like doing impressions. I LOVE Martin Lawrence. Mike Epps & Katt Williams make me laugh too. I can watch the same movie over & over again. I am a boy's girl. I can live without girls. Except TMC, LeeLee, Pook, Princess Nette, E. Bags, & maybe a few others. I like pink toes. I like neutral fingers. I like lilies and orchids. I love stuffed animals. I like big trucks. I love big bags. I want a house. I need a job.

That's all for now. This was kinda fun!

Til Next Time...Smooches Lovers!

Distant Lover

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I am involved in a long distance relationship. When The Duke and I first started talking, I think the distance helped - I tend to have a short attention span when it comes to men and not seeing him everyday (or every weekend for that matter) prevented me from getting tired of him. And we talked on the phone about every night so we were forced to really get to know each other (I know it sounds cliche but we really were friends first). But now, almost 3 years later, I'm not loving the distance. It would be nice to be able to just go on a spur of the moment date or have company whenever you want - not really possible when you're almost 1000 miles away from each other. I try not to complain about it because it's not anyone's fault and there's nothing we can really do to change it right now. But by this time next year, we will both be out of school and hopefully there will be an end in sight.

But I still can't help wondering: What if graduation doesn't "close the gap?" What if it increases it? What if has to last another 3 years? How long will we last with the distance? I guess if that does happen, we would be at a crossroads. We would have to decide if we are content with the distance, if we want to just go our separate ways, or if we are ready to make major changes & go to the next level. And that scares me too! I don't think the next level is a walk down the aisle but it would definitely be at least one level closer (AHHH!!!). Am I really ready to even start thinking about that? Who knows!

I'm just going to enjoy whatever time we do spend together and go wherever GOD leads me/us!

Smooches Lovers!

"Don't Lighten Up, Tighten Up!"

This post is brought to you by Big Boom, The Bodyguard for Women's Hearts!

Remember a couple of months ago I wrote a post about the ex-pimp that has written a relationship advice book for women (see "Pimps Down, Hos Up???"). Well I read the book. Um...I think I might be a little too young to really appreciate his advice. The book was definitely interesting and thought-provoking, but I don't think I'm his intended audience. But don't let me discourage you, go ahead and check it out yourself.

Til Next Time.....Smooches Lovers!!!

P.S. The title of this post is one of Big Boom's favorite and most used quotes (and I kinda like it too)!