This post is brought to you by Bobby McFerrin!
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!
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
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...
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!
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Distant Lover
This post is brought to you by Marvin Gaye!
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!
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!
Monday, July 16, 2007
"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)!
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)!
Monday, July 9, 2007
I Choose Me!
This post is brought to you by Tamia's Between Friends!
NOTE: THIS POST IS FOR THE LADIES!
I was on my way to work this morning, listening to The Steve Harvey Morning Show (yes it's every morning routine) and Me by Tamia came on. Now this was not my first time hearing the song, but it was my first time listening the song. IT IS SO POWERFUL!!! It's basically about a woman saying, I can no longer put you (a man) before me. The most powerful and profound statement in the song is: "If I have to choose, I choose me!"
No matter how strong we are, we all need a little reminder that no matter how great he is or how much he loves you, YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE YOURSELF! I'm sure we have all been in a relationship/situation where we start doing things that we wouldn't usually do, you step back to assess the situation and realize you've become that "I'll-do-anything-for-my-man-no-matter-how-foolish-I-look" type of woman that you pity and vowed never to become (it's nothing to be ashamed of, it happens to the best of us). But at that moment in time you need/must/have to remember to CHOOSE YOU!
Keep in mind that "choosing you" might mean leaving him! All relationships do not mean forever. But there is a purpose for everything (rememer the old saying "reason, season, or lifetime"). So if you must leave that relationship, make sure you take with you GOD's lesson and remember it always.
Thank you Ms. Tamia for reminding us of our self-worth! And ladies next time you start loosing yourself in your relationship, remember the lyrics of this song:
NOTE: THIS POST IS FOR THE LADIES!
I was on my way to work this morning, listening to The Steve Harvey Morning Show (yes it's every morning routine) and Me by Tamia came on. Now this was not my first time hearing the song, but it was my first time listening the song. IT IS SO POWERFUL!!! It's basically about a woman saying, I can no longer put you (a man) before me. The most powerful and profound statement in the song is: "If I have to choose, I choose me!"
No matter how strong we are, we all need a little reminder that no matter how great he is or how much he loves you, YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE YOURSELF! I'm sure we have all been in a relationship/situation where we start doing things that we wouldn't usually do, you step back to assess the situation and realize you've become that "I'll-do-anything-for-my-man-no-matter-how-foolish-I-look" type of woman that you pity and vowed never to become (it's nothing to be ashamed of, it happens to the best of us). But at that moment in time you need/must/have to remember to CHOOSE YOU!
Keep in mind that "choosing you" might mean leaving him! All relationships do not mean forever. But there is a purpose for everything (rememer the old saying "reason, season, or lifetime"). So if you must leave that relationship, make sure you take with you GOD's lesson and remember it always.
Thank you Ms. Tamia for reminding us of our self-worth! And ladies next time you start loosing yourself in your relationship, remember the lyrics of this song:
-verse-
Love was a former owner, but quiet is renting our house
It seizes my lips from speaking, but forms a sarcastic smile
Suspense now raised one of your eyebrowes
You ask me if there's someone elseI replied yes, hell yes
You asked me if it's another man, I say no
You laughed and say is it a woman, I say yeah
Surprisingly you asked me for honey's name
-chorus-
And her name is me,
And she loves me more than you'll ever know
And I finally see that loving you and loving me
Just don't seem to work at all
So patiently, she's waiting on me to tell you
That she needs love
And to choose between you two, boy you know
If I have to choose, I choose me
-verse-
And she told me to tell you to never to hurt me again
Cuz if you haven't heard she's a bad chick
Even though I haven't been, no
Yet and still you try and test me by raisin' an angry hand
Put it down, put it down
I'm leavin don't try and stop me, (no)
I'm late and she is waiting, (yes)
My love for me is too much so I can't stay
-chorus-
And her name is me,
And she loves me more than you'll ever know
And I finally see that loving you and loving me
Just don't seem to work at all
So patiently, she's waiting on me to tell you
That she needs love
And to choose between you two, boy you know
If I have to choose, I choose
Cuz she's actually formin' a threesome
And I'm happy that I can join them, and
There names are me, myself and I
-chorus-
And her name is me,
She's waiting on me to tell you that she needs love,
Gotta choose between you two, and you knowIf
I have to choose,
I choose me, me, I gotta go with me
Thursday, July 5, 2007
"Ya Betta Check Reality!"
This post is brought to you by Young Jeezy!
I was slapped in the face with a dose reality today! This morning I'm driving to work listening to The Steve Harvey Morning Show (my new fav!), as usual, when this commercial comes on. Now normally I change the station when commercials come on but for some reason I choose to listen this time (and I'm glad I did). So you will never guess what this commercial was advertising (well really advising)...HIV MEDICATION!!!
Can you even believe it?!?! It was two young African-American males infected with HIV discussing their daily medicine routine. The basic message was if you have the virus under control, you might be able to decrease the number of times you have to take your meds a day (instead of twice a day, you can take them once a day).
This was a reality check for me because it shows just how prevalent HIV & AIDS are among African Americans. Think about it! Now there are commercials about HIV between Tylenol & Always advertisements! THIS IS SO NOT OKAY!!! But then again maybe this is the up-front, in-your-face type of approach we need! I know it will make me think twice about sex and protection.
So ladies & gentlemen, think about this commercial next time you're preparing to do the do! Protect your partner and (more importantly) yourself! If he/she isn't willing to use protection LET IT GO! It's not that crucial! Love yourself more than you love the feeling! Let's not allow this virus to take us out! Let's not make anymore excuses! We know it's out there and it's up to us to protect ourselves and each other! Go to the nearest drug store, the nurse's office on campus, or even the free clinic and WRAP IT UP!!! GET TESTED!!!
Smooches Lovers!
P.S. On a lighter note, do you know what song the title of this post came from? Think about it. Still stuck? It's from T.I.'s I'm Straight on his King cd featuring B.G. & Jeezy!
I was slapped in the face with a dose reality today! This morning I'm driving to work listening to The Steve Harvey Morning Show (my new fav!), as usual, when this commercial comes on. Now normally I change the station when commercials come on but for some reason I choose to listen this time (and I'm glad I did). So you will never guess what this commercial was advertising (well really advising)...HIV MEDICATION!!!
Can you even believe it?!?! It was two young African-American males infected with HIV discussing their daily medicine routine. The basic message was if you have the virus under control, you might be able to decrease the number of times you have to take your meds a day (instead of twice a day, you can take them once a day).
This was a reality check for me because it shows just how prevalent HIV & AIDS are among African Americans. Think about it! Now there are commercials about HIV between Tylenol & Always advertisements! THIS IS SO NOT OKAY!!! But then again maybe this is the up-front, in-your-face type of approach we need! I know it will make me think twice about sex and protection.
So ladies & gentlemen, think about this commercial next time you're preparing to do the do! Protect your partner and (more importantly) yourself! If he/she isn't willing to use protection LET IT GO! It's not that crucial! Love yourself more than you love the feeling! Let's not allow this virus to take us out! Let's not make anymore excuses! We know it's out there and it's up to us to protect ourselves and each other! Go to the nearest drug store, the nurse's office on campus, or even the free clinic and WRAP IT UP!!! GET TESTED!!!
Smooches Lovers!
P.S. On a lighter note, do you know what song the title of this post came from? Think about it. Still stuck? It's from T.I.'s I'm Straight on his King cd featuring B.G. & Jeezy!
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
I Think You're Crazy!!!
This post is brought to you by Gnarls Barkley!
Have you ever looked around (literally or figuratively) and wondered "Am I the only sane person in the world?!?!" Well I do this quite often. Sometimes I'll see/hear/read something that will really make me question these people that I share this Earth with (and I even call some of them friends - maybe I'm not so sane after all huh?) Are they delusional or am I the one that just doesn't know? Are they liars or do I just not know their truth? Did they choose the red pill but I chose the green one (whatever that means LOL)?
Nope I just really don't think it's me! But then again they're prolly thinking the same thing so who knows really! I just don't know what to think. I'm thinking I should keep my distance from those I label as "troubled" and stay a little closer to those that are more on my level of saneness.
Til Next Time . . . Smooches Lovers (and stay out of "TROUBLE")!!!
Have you ever looked around (literally or figuratively) and wondered "Am I the only sane person in the world?!?!" Well I do this quite often. Sometimes I'll see/hear/read something that will really make me question these people that I share this Earth with (and I even call some of them friends - maybe I'm not so sane after all huh?) Are they delusional or am I the one that just doesn't know? Are they liars or do I just not know their truth? Did they choose the red pill but I chose the green one (whatever that means LOL)?
Nope I just really don't think it's me! But then again they're prolly thinking the same thing so who knows really! I just don't know what to think. I'm thinking I should keep my distance from those I label as "troubled" and stay a little closer to those that are more on my level of saneness.
Til Next Time . . . Smooches Lovers (and stay out of "TROUBLE")!!!
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