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Happy Mother's Day to My Mom and Grandmother

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Sun, 08 May 2011 23:53:00 +0000

Today is the first time without both my mother and my grandmother here for me to call and wish Happy Mother's Day to. But I am not sad about it at all. They have both gone on to a better life. All I can think of are all the wonderful things they have taught me and smile.

My mother taught me to be independent, love being unique, love who I am, and to always strive to be better than what I am everyday. My grandmother taught me to be bold, stand up for myself, love others as they are, and to use the creative talents the Lord blessed me with. For these things I will always be grateful.

To me now, Mother's Day isn't just about honoring mothers who are living, but also those who have gone. Though they are gone in flesh their love and teachings continue on. Without them we would not be who we are. They have even made me the mother that I am. Not always perfect, but always striving to work towards giving my three sons the same qualities that they have taught me.

I miss you with all my heart and soul mom and grandma. Happy Mother's Day to you both!!! May I make you proud of me by being the woman and mother you raised me to be.

Thoughts of Home

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 20:08:00 +0000

Its been almost 5 months since my grandmother, Mary Holmes, passed away. As crazy as it may seem to some I have tried my hardest not to let myself get too emotional about it. A few weeks ago, however, I was going through my old cell phone to get my contacts together for my new phone and noticed that I have not yet removed her number. Found it very hard to select the delete button. I suppose a part of me feels that if I finally delete it then it finalizes her being gone.

My grandfather, all 3 of my grandmothers, and my mother are all gone now. My heart feels so...broken. How I wish my mother was still here to be apart of Little Ernest and Robert's life. I never really realized until she was gone, although she drove me nuts and pissed me off, she was my best friend. We talked about everything. I miss her sarcastic jokes and encouragement. Proof that almost 12 years doesn't end your grief. When I think about things I discovered that the one person I told everything too is gone. Despite our issues I was never as open with anyone other than my mother. And since every single deep thought is held within. Sad I know.

And now with my grandmother gone going back home to Denver doesn't feel the same anymore. At her funeral my eyes looked at the city I was born and raised in a whole different way. Still have most of my family there and no plans to be gone for good. I love them and miss them all. Hard to see myself not going back. It just that without both my mom and grandmother there its just not the same. Doesn't feel right. Feels empty and lonely to me now.

I suppose it all has me thinking of the "Good 'ol days when they were alive. All the family get-togethers for absolutely no reason except to spend time together. Us in a room while our parents got drunk and played Spades, Dominoes, or Bid Whist. Times me and my cousins spent in the summer swimming, making money at Safeway helping people with their groceries, BBQs at the park, or walking downtown to the 16th Street Mall to window shop. I miss watching my grandmother plant her garden or bring her painting to life with every brush stroke. I miss watching movies with my mother that I wouldn’t otherwise watch. I miss those moments when I was a little girl going fishing with my grandparents, sitting on my grandfather’s lap while watching a Bronco game, getting annoying drunk kisses from my mother while she sang her favorite songs.

All great memories I will always cherish and one day share with all my boys. Now I can make new memories with them and all my in-laws, but it makes me sad to know that home will never be the same to me. Home will always be there waiting for me with open arms I know this, but I know from now on I will be looking at it with completely different eyes.

Random Pictures from My Grandmother's Funeral
You might be expecting photos of the actual service, but I didn't want myself or anyone else having memories such as this. Keeping memories of her life is what matters.

My Little Cousin's Birthday Party
My little cousin had her birthday party the day after my grandmother's funeral. It was a much needed time for us to relax and have fun at a moment of grief.

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Winning is great, but fair is fair!!

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:36:00 +0000

This is something I just felt I had to post to my blog. It’s more of a release of frustration than it is informative. I know I drove some of my co-workers crazy yesterday with my bitchin’ about one of my 4 year old’s football coaches. This man is a great coach for the most part, but his philosophy about peewee football simply pisses me the hell off. And being the person that I am, I am not one to usually hold my tongue about anything unless it deals with my job. Anyhow, Let me explain to you why I was so pissed off at this man.

See most of you who follow me on Twitter or are a friend of mine on Facebook know that my 4 year old is playing peewee football this year for Cottage Hill Steelers. You also know that I am a major…MAJOR….fanatic about football. It doesn’t matter if it’s college (Roll Tide!!), arena, Canadian, or NFL (Go 49ers!!!). Football is a passion of mine. And to have my little man play is absolutely the best feeling. For the past 3-4 weeks I have been rushing through traffic after work to get him to practice. He has missed a few days because his daddy was in the hospital, but I do whatever I can to make sure he is there as expected. I have been dedicated for the last two Saturdays to getting up around 5:30am no matter how tired I am to get him to the parks on time for his Jubilee games. The first game was great. Ernest got to play and his team won the game. Cottage Hill Steelers 20 Municipal Park Raiders 2. However, my issue started last week. The head coach spoke to us all week how children who weren’t showing up for practice won’t be allow to play. The team mom mentioned that there are a total of 27 children signed up to play on the team, but when they did roll call they only counted 16-18 children all three days of practice. He stressed how much he didn’t like it and how important it was for the children to be there. That these parents keeping their child from practice because of bad behavior at school or at home weren’t just hurting the child, but their teams. Yet, Saturday there were about 5 boys, which included mine, sat on the bench until like the last 2 minutes of the game.

There were several parents who were a bit upset by this. Actually we were a bit confused when the coach said one thing, but come game day you have nearly all 27 there and the ones who practiced all week didn’t play much. So with this in mind, being the outspoken person that I am decided to speak with the next in line head coach. The head coach had a family emergency so I couldn’t speak with. Now when I brought our concerns to the coach I told him that if all 27 boys came to practice and then on game day my child sat on the bench I would have absolutely no problem. However, it wasn’t fair that children that don’t show up for practice get to still play come Saturday. This damn man had the nerve to tell me that 1) A lot of it had to do with the coach not being prepared and 2) That he had to put in those that didn’t practice because they were his best players and “If your child is a running back, but I need a linebacker and that linebacker is one of the children that didn’t come to practice I am going to use my linebacker.” He even tried to break it down for me by showing me his offense setup and trying to get technical with it like my ass wouldn’t understand. The whole time I was think that this man a fake piece of crap. However, I let it go. I didn’t get upset, but acted like I understood and took my ass home.

The next night of practice, hubby was with me, we had another meeting. Now before this meeting several other parents also expressed how they didn’t like the way things were done on Saturday. And we talked about how his group of children get the discipline they need for football yet we had another group of children that just stood around most of their practice time. Basically the other coaches were punks and had no clue what they were doing. Surprisingly another parent saved our children and assisted the other coaches. We were glad to see the children working hard and paying attention. I was surrounded by parents who have no problem with the yelling, extra runs around the field for bad behavior, etc. Now comes time for our meeting and he decides to call me out. He didn’t use my name, it was obvious who he was talking about. This man spent like 15 minutes giving the other parents the same exact speech except he left out the part about the coaches issue. Basically the whole lecture, and it was a lecture, was that although we spent $130 for our children to play and he knows that some of these children don’t show up he was going to play his best , or “Key” players. He is all about winning and he is going to do what he needs to do in order to win. His punk ass also made sure he mentioned that he will do his best to play all the children, but in tough games he can’t guarantee they will play. Then in the same damn meeting and speech he brings up that he understand how we are tired and got to get the boys ready for school the next day, but if they were in high school or college and didn’t show up for practice that they wouldn’t get the chance to play….WTF?

Ok if you had to re-read that then that is a good thing. Basically, he contradicted himself. When we complain then he has a messed up excuse, but when he wants to complain it’s to set an example for the children. Please give me a fuckin break. It’s all about the win and fuck our feelings is what it comes down to. Let’s just say that the parents, although they did not speak up, weren’t happy at all with his fucked up opinion. So at this present moment I am in no way happy about my child’s moment in football so far.

The NFL and Rookie Salaries

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:15:00 +0000

WARNING: For those who do not like cursing and those who are of a tender young age, you might not want to read this. I am not outraggous, however, there are a few words in here that might not be appropriate for you. You have been warned a head of time. Carry on!!!

My Twitter Family and close family/friends all know that I am a big fan of football. I am not talking just NFL. I mean anything football related from Pee Wee Football to the NFL I enjoy watching. My favorite NFL team is (and always will be) the San Francisco 49ers and my favorite college team is Alabama Crimson Tide. My favorite NFL players are Jerry Rice, Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott, Steve Young, Emmitt Smith (Ok I know that one is crazy since he was with the enemy…but cannot deny his greatness…LOL) and a few others.

Now I will admit I am not an NFL expert. I cannot give you a history lesson about the game of football. I cannot run off stats and statistics of the NFL greats. What I can tell you as a major football fan is common sense. Like most NFL fans we do know right from wrong and we can spot bullshit a mile away when it comes to the game we love. True football fans are passionate about their team and the news they hear, which leads me to the whole purpose of my blog post today.

There is one aspect of NFL (and any sport to be honest) that I just don’t understand. Every year we watch the college players make it to their dream…the NFL Draft. We watch to see who goes where and in what round. Then we wait to find out who gets what when they sign their first professional contracts. Every year they have holdouts because they just feel they deserve more than the previous year. They honestly believe that they have the right to make more money than the players that have been playing the game for years and took their teams to the playoffs and the ultimate Super Bowl. And what is worse the team owners let them believe this by having these contracts in the first place.
Yesterday we all heard the news about Sam Bradford signing a contract with the St. Louis Rams that gives him nearly $78 million over 6 years with $50 million guaranteed. That’s $13 million a year people. Do you realize that this deal alone does put Peyton Manning and Tom Brady is an excellent position with their contracts. Here is a rookie who hasn’t even thrown the football in a pre-season game. Hasn’t completed a snap or even made 1 damn touchdown yet and he is making as much, if not more than two vets who are Hall of Fame bound. The vets have to holdout and “prove” why they deserve more money than a player who hasn’t done shit. Is it just me or does anyone see something very wrong with this picture? Peyton and Tom shouldn’t have to hold out at all. They should be able to walk into the office and say this is what I want and get it. Why? Because their asses have earned it. They both have worked hard for their money and popularity. The vets should be having their asses kissed right about now. And this isn’t just for the quarterback position. I am talking about any NFL player position.
The part that really gets me about this is that they still haven’t learned from the JaMarcus Russell issue. Not only was he guaranteed $30 million and held out until after the season had already started , but after three years didn’t do anything to prove to the Oakland Raiders that he deserved the money they agreed upon. I am not a professional athlete so I can't say their job is easy, but just as many will say that sports are a business it is also a job. In any job you get paid a base amount when you start and get a raise based on what you have proven that you can do.

Look at it another way. Most great players aren’t even drafted in the 1st round. Sure John Elway, Barry Sanders, Jerry Rice, Rod Woodson, Michael Irvin, and Warren Sapp just to name a few were 1st round draft picks. However, let’s not forget Brett Farve, Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Johnny Unitas, Deacon Jones, Steve Young, and so on who were not.

I agree that rookies should get paid top dollar, but they shouldn't be paid more than the vets...period. When a rookie can make more money his first three years or even his first year than a vet who went to the playoffs, Pro Bowl, and/or the Super Bowl then that is wrong. If a team goes that route then they need to put in their contract something that benefits the team as well. Make the rookies prove themselves in the first three years or else. Make their contracts a challenge and not a complete washout for the team years down the line.

Of course I might get comments about how my opinion is stupid or how I make no sense. Hell I might not get any comments at all and that is all perfectly fine, but I stand by what I say. I will always love the game of football. I will always be a fanatic about my 49ers, but when it comes down to it I will always speak my NFL truths and won’t care one bit who does and don’t like it. I know my blog will not make an impact or even make anyone really care…but it is MY BLOG, so oh well. Enough Said!!!

I Plan to "Pay It Forward"!

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 06:04:00 +0000

I just found out tonight by receiving an invite on Facebook to join an event called "Pay it Forward Day" that this event takes place next Thursday, April 29, 2010. Pay it Forward is based upon a fictional book written by Catherine Ryan Hyde, which was also turned into an excellent movie with Helen Hunt and Kevin Spacey.

The first time I heard about Pay it Forward I was listening to the Michael Baisden Show on the radio like I do every weekday from 2pm - 6pm. Last year every Wednesday Michael Baisden and George Willborn would have people call into the show, give a story about how they would like them to help Pay it Forward. Every single week they had people calling in about how they needed bills paid or how someone they knew needed help with something. However, they rarely paid it forward because everyone was calling in regarding selfish acts. I because curious about the movie that he kept discussing and every time it came on HBO or Cinemax I would be in bed. That is until one day just around the holidays the show was on during a time I was working from home, so I took the time to watch it. Let me just say if you haven't seen the movie, you must. By the end I was in complete tears and emotional to the point that my 4 year old came and gave me hug saying, "Mommy it's ok."

See the book and the movie are about a 12 year old boy named Trevor who is given an assignment by his social studies teacher, Mr. Simonet. The assignment he gives them is to think of something that they can do that will change the world and to put this idea into action. Trevor comes up with the idea of helping three people close to him and they each in turn "pay it forward" by helping three people, and so forth without expecting anything in return for their act of kindness. Thus this is what "Pay it Forward" is all about and why I must be honest and say I intend to participate in it.

Truthfully, I think that we spend too much time worried about what others can do for us or pissed because we never get a "pay back" for the good things that we have done for someone. We really don't realize how our helping someone with the smallest of things can make a monumental impact. Yes there are those who we believe might not deserve our kindness for whatever reasons there may be. Yes many of us have bills to pay or wish we could get extra help for someone we care about to make the burden on ourselves easier. However, pay it forward isn't about how you can help yourself. It's about helping others so that they can help someone else. Doing this I promise helps yourself.

A great example of how someone could pay it forward let me take you back to the Michael Baisden Show. There was a little boy named Zach McGuire in Ohio who Michael found out was selling his toys so that he could help his family pay bills. His father was unemployed and have a hard time finding work. Well, Michael Baisden heard this story, called the young man, and on national radio asked companies to contact this young mans father to help him get a job. I believe it was within a week, no more than two, his father had a job. Again, I was so emotional hearing the father as he cried with joy over the radio. Here was a little boy about 9 years old willing to give up his toys just so that his family keep the things they have. He didn't ask for anything at all in return. That act of kindness led to Michael Baisden helping his father get a job so that he could once again provide for his family.

So, How is this done? Well, first you need to know this is done. You are to do between one and three good deeds on this day for others in need without asking for anything in return. Instead you are to instruct them to "pay it forward" to someone else in need.

What can you actually do? Well, here are just a few ideas. However, I think that you are all creative and come up with an idea or two of your own.

If you have something nice to say, say it.
At a drive-thru, pay for the order of the car behind you.
Anonymously send flowers to a family member or friend.
Leave a large tip on a small bill
On a busy subway or bus, stand, so that someone else can sit.
Make a donation. Most people have things they no longer use or need, give it away to a local charity.

Here are link for you to find out more information on Pay it Forward Day or to help you with ideas on how to pay it forward. Good Luck and I hope everyone will participate!!!!

Remember Everyone!!!

Pay it Forward Day is

Thursday, April 29, 2010

My view of NFL Draft 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 05:48:00 +0000

Well, I can't believe it's almost midnight and I am here posting to my blog. I think it's because of my extreme excitement over tonight's NFL Draft 2010. I have been waiting for this night since the Super Bowl. Waiting with extreme anticipation to see who the 49ers would pick in the first around. Well, who they will pick period.

At first the draft was pretty predictable. Sam Bradford from Oklahoma was the #1 draft pick going to the Rams. Ndamukong Suh was #2 going to the Lions, Gerald McCoy #3 for the Buccaneers, Trent Williams #4 for the Redskins, and Eric Berry #5 for Chiefs. It was actually the Raiders that simply changed the game by picking Rolando McClain for the #8 pick in the draft. Let's just say Giants fans were not happy, but at least the Raider did something right for a change. Last year no one could believe that they gave up Crabtree. And although his holdout pissed us 49ers fans off, we are glad they made that screw up so far. Oh and by the way Rolando is a Alabama Crimson Tide...ROLL TIDE!!!!

Anyhow, my boys traded up with Denver and grabbed Anthony Davis from Rutgers as a #11 draft pick. Then later chose Mike Iupati from Idaho at #17 in the draft. Let me just say that many of my fellow 49er fans are happy with these selection. Mostly because we had a need for them. Now in my opinion we need to work a little more with Defense and if Colt McCoy or Jimmy Clausen is still available in the 2nd round wouldn't hurt to grab them either. What really made this emotional for me was that since everyone except McClain was predictable there was intrigue about who the 49ers were selecting. Throughout the night I was a little annoyed with them showing the guys on the phone right before they were officially picked by a team. However, they didn't go that route with the 49ers the first time. Even the sports casters were wondering who their pick was. Facebook and Twitter lit up with there selection. Actually, I now realize my butt was way too calm. I must have been tired....LMAO.

What really blowed my mind were Dez Bryant and Tim Tebow. And although I can't stand my man's team...Dallas Cowboys...I was actually happy to see his team pick a young man I think will be a big benefit. THEY SUCK MAJOR BUTT!!! Dallas picked Dez Bryant from Oklahoma State at #24 and Tim Tebow who was pick #25 in the draft is going to my hometown....Denver, Colorado. Ok, the Tim Tebow thing really blows me away....still. Tim Tebow a Denver Bronco? Well, being that I am a Bama fan, we have absolutely no love for Tim. Just being honest. Yes he's a damn good quarterback and he will make a great impact in the NFL (Yes I admit it), but what is Denver really going to do with him? They have Kyle Orton and just traded for Brady Quinn. Kyle is on for sure with another year, so are they going to make him fight for the second spot with Quinn or place him in 3rd position? Sorry but I just don't understand that move by the Broncos. They should have focused on their defensive line, not another quaterback. Oh well, at least Tebow made it in the first round. Plus I think this amazes me because what are the odds of my favorite college team's rival ending up in my hometown in the NFL. I am sure my friend Sharon and I will be discussing this tomorrow at work since she loves that boy so much. Sharon is a major Florida Gator. Good thing for me I can't stand the Denver Broncos either. :-)

Well, after tonight's first round I must say that I can't wait to get home tomorrow from work and get ready for more. I am oddly excited. This time I am drinking a beer...LMAO.

Until then....Stay tuned for night 2 of the my view of the NFL Draft 2010. Goodnight!!!

Songhai's 10 Rules of Twitter

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 03:43:00 +0000

Being that I am addicted to Twitter I realize that I do things sometimes that people might find annoying. Like my extreme cursing, occasional excessive rants about shit that irritate me, and even my over the polite "4 tweets an hour" limit to tweet about news. However, the difference between me and a few others on Twitter is that I don't really don't give a damn if they like it or not. My bio pretty much warns people and they are more than welcome to read my tweets before they follow. I give fair warnings, especially during football season, so if they unfollow me for that crap then it is no lost to me. LOL {Wonder how many are going to unfollow my ass now?}

Anyhow, even with all that I do try to stay within the Twitter boundaries. It's all about socializing and this is what makes Twitter so addictive. There are just somethings I just don't do simply because I know how much it irritates me. So, with this in mind I am going to tell you just what will get your as unfollowed by me and a few others.

1. Don't send automated DMs (Direct Messages)

Having your account send a DM to thank people for following you is just stupid. I don't know about most, but for me it just makes me think your ass is a spam bot and will get you an unfollow quick. Plus I haven't yet figured out how in the hell you guys do that anyhow. So just stop doing that shit. Really!

2. Don't beg for follows

This means saying idiot shit like "I am following you. Can you follow me back please." or "I need 25 more followers." If you follow others and interact with them then you will get the followers you want back. Sometimes later than sooner, but they will eventually follow you. Plus this is not a popularity contest. Unless your Twitter account is strictly about business, how many followers you have really does not matter. Well, unless your a spam bot with 150 followers to the 1000 tweople you are following. And if they don't follow you back then they weren't worth your timeline space in the first place.

3. Don't change your name so damn much.

At least not like every other day. Once a month is cool, but every day or every other day is just simply annoying. It wouldn't be so bad if tweople didn't change their Tweet pic too. It is hard to keep up with who is who when you do crap like this. Really! Especially on #FF (Follow Fridays). You try to give mentions, but you end up mentioning them twice or not at all because people change their name so much you don't know who is who. Just stop confusing people period.

4. Do keep your promotions to a minimum

I have no problem with tweets about new blog post (I do this myself), upcoming events, new YouTube videos, contests, or even a new artist you are trying to promote. However, no one wants you filling up their damn timeline with that shit. Tweet stuff like this at a minimum or at the very least once an hour. And whatever you do stop sending @ messages to promote. Just tweet something like "New Blog Post at..." or "Check out my new YouTube video at...". Personally, I will block your ass if I am not following you and I get "@CeiCeiH check out my new song on YouTube at...".

5. Don't just retweet (RT)

I don't know about you, but I refuse to follow anyone who only retweets. If I look at your profile and there isn't a single @message, yet you have a ton of RTs I will move on. This just proves to me that you aren't interactive and a waste my timeline space.

6. Do respond to @ messages

This one really pisses me off. I understand that sometimes people aren't on Twitter when I mention them, but if I send a @ message I at least expect something back. Even if your not following me say something...."Fuck you bitch", "Kiss my ass", or just "Hi". Even if you respond back 5 hours later at least I know you acknowledge my tweet. This is all about being social and if you can't reply to an @ message then I will simply think your an asshole and need your head examined. Half the time these are the same assholes doing my second rule...begging about fuckin follows.

7. Don't make sex your only subject

I have followers who like to post explicit photos or discuss sex. Especially for Twitter After Dark (#twitterafterdark). That is perfectly fine, but I had one that tweeted about giving head or how horny she was exclusively and she wasn't even @PornHub. I have 3 children and I am very much aware of how to perform sexual acts. I do not need someone filling up my timeline with that bullshit constantly. If you must make every tweet about sex at least throw it in occasionally and attempt to be social. Better yet find someone (or several someones) who can fulfill that special need with a DM. Plus do keep in mind that not every follower you have is of age. Even if they like tweeting about sex as much as you do.

8. Don't threaten to unfollow

If you can't stand the tweets someone makes or just don't like them then just unfollow them. Don't be a bitch and waste timeline space telling them why you are going to unfollow them. Trust me. Unless they are a family member or a close friend the person your little tweet threats don't mean shit.

9. Do try to participate in Friday Follows (#FF)

I am first to admit that sometimes I am unable to send out #FF tweets every Friday, but at least I try. Most Tweople start their #FFs late Thursday and only mention those that are active with them on their timeline. If you want followers, then here is where you can get them. Also, if your mentioned please give back some respect and mention them back. It's even perfectly okay to RT the post. Doing so means nothing more than a simple thank you.

10. Don't judge

Another one I really get pissed off about. I totally understand that people have different opinions than I do. Different football teams, devoted Christians, Republicans, etc. Our differences are what makes us unique and interesting. I can deal with some big girl joke and even 30-something plus jokes, but let's be honest...some people take the shit a bit too far. I unfollowed a girl because she went on a rant about how people over 35 don't need to be social networking. She tweeted how people my age were disgusting and she wanted nothing to do with us online. Really didn't give a shit about her opinion, but it was the fact she turned around and stated she hoped she didn't offend anyone. WTF? You know you did bitch that is why you said in the first place. Had another one who was like 23 and felt that it was cool to say that women who had children and don't lose weight are lazy ass hoes. Told her ass that when she can work two full time jobs, go to school, take care of a toddler, freelance jobs, and still try to lose weight somewhere in there then she can say whatever she wants. Told her to kiss my ass and her as was blocked. Anyhow, basically, realize that not all of your followers are gorgeous and handsome model types. They are of many looks, colors, shapes, sizes, and ages and might find your idiot shit offensive. It is a guaranteed way to not get or lose followers. Your choice.

For the most part I have a great Twitter family. Most have excellent Twitter etiquette. Those that are in these do's and don'ts have already been unfollowed so your opinions don't really matter. So, with this in mind....Keep Tweeting Family!!!!

Reconnecting with Family

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:52:00 +0000

You know people can say what they want about Facebook and social networking, but today it made me happy to be very honest. See out of the blue I was looking at Facebook on my cellphone and scrolled through the "Friends You Might Know" list. There out of nowhere was my Aunt Carol. Now for months I tried to see if any of my family was on Facebook, but could not find anyone. As I look through her friends list I saw family members I haven't seen since my mother passed away 10 years ago. Interesting with the fact that I would find them on my grandmothers birthday. She turned about 97 years old today. I say "about" because somewhere along the lines of my getting old I lost count.

I have been so excited about finding everyone that I couldn't wait to get home and finishing sending my requests. Was even happier to see them accepting my requests one-by-one. I looked through photos and thought about how much I do miss everyone. Here in Mobile, AL it's just me, my sister, and our children (not to take away from the big man in my life who I love and adore). We are miles away from the baby showers. Family dinners and parties. I find myself thinking about things back in the day when my mother was alive. Those were good times.

I hope that my family will stay in touch. Say "Hello" from time to time. Maybe even take time out to read my blogs to see what we are into down here. And maybe, just maybe, come visit. I mean really visit. Not come to live for real, but come and see what makes me want to stay so much. But until then I will just see them in a few months when we make that annual trip back home. :-)

Photos of my mother, Eleanor Marlene Holmes:
Since she is so heavily on my mind, I thought it would be a good idea to show some pictures of the woman who made me the woman that I am. RIP Mom!!

Today's Moment of Inspiration

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:46:00 +0000

Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman

Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

I remember the first time I read this poem. It took me several times to really and truly understand her meaning. I spent years being a nerd who loved sports, but I grew believing that a woman was only wanted if she was beautiful. In high school I was never the girl with a boyfriend to brag about. Went to every homecoming except one alone (although each time I was the only one who had the best fun). Even went to my prom pregnant without a date (even this one I ended up with the most fun.lol). Most of my friends were guys. We played basketball and football together. They taught me Chess, spades, and dominoes. Heard stories about their girlfriend troubles and surprisingly they asked me of all people for advice. No I wasn't the best on looks. In my opinion I am still not, but one day...long before the poem...I woke up and suddenly had a new found confidence in myself.

I didn't change my hair. Didn't change what I wore. Didn't change the things I enjoyed to do. Just changed my attitude. My way of handling and dealing with those around me. And you know what? It amazed me then just how people changed their attitude towards me. This book nerd was suddenly considered interesting and intriguing. In fact, I met my first love in a way I never would have if I had not changed the attitude within myself. I walked with my head held high and this guy took one look at me and thought I was "gorgeous".

It took me years of heartache and pain to fully become a phenomenal woman. I overhear and oversee all these young ladies who think that beauty is what will get them what they want. They put down those who are not as cute as they believe they are. Talk about those who don't have their style of dress or within their class of weight. Yet they fail to realize that men will treat them the way the act that they want to be treated. Men want from them only from what they see. They do not understand that to get respect you must demand it. Not by the raise of your voice and the words you speak. By the way you hold your head up high and proud.

With a wonderful man by my side, 3 handsome entertaining young men, work, and a strive to have my own I am tired. I tend to get caught up in the busyness of my life. Yet no matter what....I am a woman, Phenomenal woman.Yep, that's me!

SeaWorld trainer killed by killer whale - CNN.com

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:26:00 +0000

SeaWorld trainer killed by killer whale - CNN.com

My co-worker posted a conversation she had with her mother about this. At first I thought she was joking. Went to my cell phone and there it was on CNN. Just thought it was interesting enough to post.

Strange News - Saturday, February 20, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:01:00 +0000

I thought it would be a good idea to start posting some strange news on my blog. Why not? Gives us all something to think about and a few of them a pretty good laugh. Not sure if I will do this daily or weekly, but we will see how it goes first.

Police: Man rides on car hood in his underwear
AP – Fri Feb 19, 9:07 pm ET
UNIONTOWN, Pa. - Police expect to file charges against a 57-year-old man who was wearing only underwear in frigid temperatures when he hopped on the hood of his girlfriend's moving car during an argument. Police have yet to identify the man or his 28-year-old girlfriend, saying they'll release the names once they sort out what charges to file.

Police: Student willingly had his buttocks branded
AP – Fri Feb 19, 9:07 pm ET
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. - Breckenridge authorities said a Texas Christian University student who suffered burns when his peers branded his buttocks participated in the act willingly and no charges will be filed.

Cops: Man beaten with high-heel on Valentine's Day
AP – Fri Feb 19, 9:07 pm ET
POOLER, Ga. - Police arrested two women after a former lover burst into a Waffle House on Valentine's Day and beat a man with her high-heel. Police charged 29-year-old woman and 32-year-old woman with battery and criminal damage to private property following the incident.

Vt. clerk foils robber with 'Let me call my wife'
AP – Fri Feb 19, 9:07 pm ET
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. - A Vermont convenience store clerk foiled a robbery after the would-be robber demanded $200 cash. Said clerk Michael Patel: "Let me call my wife." With that, Vermont State Police said, a 21-year-old man ran from Ascutney Sunoco. He was later caught and charged with two counts of petty larceny. He pleaded not guilty Thursday in Vermont District Court.

Docs leave foot-long instrument in woman's abdomen
AP – Thu Feb 18, 9:33 pm ET
PRAGUE - It took five long months for a Czech woman to discover the reason for her pain: Doctors had left a foot-long medical tool inside her abdomen. This month, doctors at a clinic in the southeastern town of Ivancice discovered their colleagues had forgotten to remove a spatula-like surgical instrument from the woman following gynecological surgery in September.

Technology and Social Networking Isn't Going Away!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:04:00 +0000

* Warning: Verbage in this post contains adult words and might not be suitable for the young.

Let me tell you what pisses me the fuck off. When people my age (range of 35-45) think that I am being immature or stupid because I enjoy being on Twitter and Facebook. They think that these things are for the younger generation. It pisses me off because...

I am a web designer/webmaster and it's my job to know about the latest things going on in the Internet world. How in the hell can I tell a client about how social networking will help their search engine optimization when I don't have a clue what that term even means.
I fuckin like the shit. I enjoy updating my status about anything that fuckin comes to mind. I like "meeting" people I would not normally meet and learn things I would not normally know.

In my opinion, I don't think there is anything wrong at all about being "social" online. In fact, I really think that those in my age range and older need to get their head out of their asses and join in. Not knowing about computers and the Internet is what I think is stupid. Our world is becoming more and more about technology. Now a days you can't apply for a job without going online. Even restaurants are starting to make online ordering a preference. Unemployment offices only allow online applications now. Yet, the older generation feels my love for being online is immature.

You got teenagers being stalked by online predators. Everyday these children (boys and girls) are chatting with someone they think is their age only to meet grown adults who end up hurting them somehow. Yet parents can't even tell you who their children where talking to or how they met this person online. Children plotting to kill people at schools. Posting naked pictures of themselves online and their only 13 year old. All because a parent doesn't take the time to learn about Twitter, MySpace, and Facebook.

Let's not talk about how if your in business for yourself how important being online is. To have a business and not have a website is like death to your entrepreneur dream. From selling handbags to marketing a CD or book. You can't make nearly as much money without having a website.

Yet with all these things I am the immature one simply because not only do I enjoy social networking, but I strive to learn more about.

What even makes it harder for me to believe or understand is how can people still not know how to use a computer period. The days of only playing Solitaire is over. My aunt was here with us for like 6 months. The whole time she irritated me because she had no idea how to use her Yahoo! Email including how to sent an attachment, yet your trying to get a job? Whenever I tried to give advice she wanted to tell me how I was wrong. Yeah! Well figure the shit out your dayum self smartass!! I just spent an entire week at my day job as a webmaster telling grown people, including a few young ones, how to open a browser and type in a web address. I had to go as far as telling them, "Double Click on the blue E icon". One lady I had to access her email and tell her to click on the plus sign under the big word "Folder" so she can find her Inbox. I even had 3 people...yes 3...call because they could not send an update request to us. Come to find out the were using "websupportatdomain.com" instead of "websupport@domain.com". WTF? And had the nerve to get mad immediately as I answered the phone like it was our fault. They call us just to create a Facebook account because they refuse even try and learn anything. But these are doctors, dentists, orthodontists, lawyers, small business owners, etc. who never hesitate to make us feel as if we are beneath them. What the fuck ever!! Give me a dayum break.

People so need to wake up and get with the program. Technology and social networking isn't going anywhere. Hell those of us who embrace it find lost friends, find ways to communicate with family in other states and countries for free, find ways to be creative, learn about things we would never take our asses to the library for, find music we wouldn't find otherwise, find deals we normally wouldn't find, find ways to express ourselves in ways we normally would not have thought of. How can you have a BlackBerry and iPhone, but have no clue how to perform a simple Google search? How can you send PictureMail from your cell, but get confused about adding a resume to you Hotmail email online? The fucked up thing is that there are people who are like this. People who think the Internet, PCs, and thing technology related other than their cellphone is stupid and immature.

Well, I feel sorry for these people as technology grows. I know I will probably be ahead of the game!

Happy Fat Tuesday!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:44:00 +0000

Today was the last day of Mardi Gras known as Fat Tuesday. Most people hear "Mardi Gras" and think of New Orleans, but most don't know that when it came to the United States is began right here in Mobile, Alabama. Hell, I didn't even know this myself until I met my man. New Orleans is known for the party place to be for Mardi Gras and Mobile is more family oriented. Either way this is a big thing in both places. So much that schools and certain government places are closed on these days because they consider it a holiday. Hubby and my job don't so we both had to either take PTO or schedule the day off. Something that has been extremely rare for us in the entire time we have been together.

Anyhow, neither of us got much sleep. We were up at 5am and out the door with food, stuff, and kids about 6:30am. That is actually late considering most people are already downtown at 4am marking their spot. We had to make a stop at WalMart then pick up my nieces so we didn't make it downtown until about 7:30am, but my mother-in-law had things set up for us. The temperature was also about 28 degrees. With the high winds off the Mobile Bay you can imagine just how cold everyone was.

I won't bore you with step by step details, but we had a great time. The children were very cold wearing their hats and gloves, but once the parades started none of that really mattered. Hubby didn't get to see much because he spent his time grilling in the back of the restaurant. At least he had music...lmao. The parking lot where we were at was very packed. I mean people, cars, and grills everywhere. The people next to us brought a huge set of speakers with a laptop and played 70s, 80s, 90s, blues, and hip hop music all day while people gathered around getting drunk. I spent most of my day chasing my youngest around cause he wanted every set of beads he could find.

The highlight of the parade? The have what we call the "Black Parade" because it is the parade organized and dominately with black folks. It is also the longest parade in Mobile, AL. Everyone gets hyped about this one on Fat Tuesday. It is all the MAMGA organization that hosted the ball I went to on Friday. So with those in mind we had two highlights:

1. Everyone was trying to figure out where the hell Jamarcus Russell's ass was. Being that he was the King we expected him to ride on the float with his Queen....Wrong!!! He was like 4 floats back with his suit hanging of like he just woke up doing throws. Let's just say many were not impressed. But we can't complain too much he was there.
2. A lady fell off one of the float and busted her head on the concrete. This held up the parade for about 20 minutes. Not sure if she was drunk like most of them on these floats.

Anyhow, I have tons of photos for you guys to look at. Actually I am pretty proud of myself this year. I haven't been to Mardi Gras in some time, but I always take crappy ass pics. This time I got nice pics and videos of the day's events. All except hubby gettin his grill on. Hope you enjoy!!

Mardi Gras in Mobile, AL Links:

There's more than one video to view. To see the play list click on the "tape" next the play/pause button.

2010 MAMGA Grand Marshal Ball

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:24:00 +0000

Last night Ernest and I attended our first Mardi Gras ball in about 4 years. Last time I went to one Little Ernest was only about 3-4 months old and my aunt from Denver, CO came to visit us for Mardi Gras. We attended the MAMGA Grand Marshall Ball at the Outlaw Convention Center in downtown Mobile, AL.

Now let me just say that to most adults New Orleans parties are better than Mobile, AL when it comes to Mardi Gras. That is probably true depending on your idea of fun. However, don't count Mobile out completely. We still know how to have a good time.

Anyhow, I will say that although I looked forward to the ball and I didn't have an all out great time it was still nice to have a night out. The ball was nice and wasn't a complete waste. Bad points: the band & the fried food brought to our table. However, it was open bar and the place was packed with people. If anything I was more uncomfortable with the shoes I was wearing. I don't know why I have this bad habit of buying shoes for a special occasion and then never wearing them. I bought some really nice $40 shoes, but didn't wear them because when I got home we couldn't get one of the shoes to strap around my ankle. No, my ankles aren't fat. Something was wrong with the strap.

Another reason I was uncomfortable was because my having big breasts did not fit right at the top. I couldn't wear a bra with it because it was already padded and shaped weird. But I did get lots of compliments about it especially since it was a leopard print.

Well, the night was nice spending it with my man and my co-workers. One of the members works for the same company. It wasn't fully worth $50 but it was a nice night we deserved to spend together. Oh yeah, and Jamarcus Russell of the Oakland Raiders who was born and raised in Mobile, AL was the King for this year's ball. We didn't see much of him after the presentation which did not impress me at all. Good thing I am not a Raiders fan.

Pictures:

Video:
I only did this video because I always get a kick off of seeing the people parade around the dance floor with their umbrellas. See the people here and in New Orleans decorate regular umbrellas with Mardi Gras type themes. And at the balls they open their umbrellas to special Mardi Gras music and parade around the dance floor. Being from Denver I find that shit pretty cool. Next year I will have an umbrella of my own so I can join in.

Anyhow, I just wanted everyone to see how packed the floor got at the ball for this moment alone. It was pretty dark so you won't be able to see everything. Sorry!

There is actually snow in Mobile, AL!!

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:23:00 +0000

I am a day late in posting this one for sure, but I just had to mention how crazy it is that there was actual snow in Mobile. See they haven't seen snow here in about 13 years. The last time it snowed was in 1996. I was living in Denver, CO then dealing with snow myself.

For about 3 days they hyped this snow thing up. Every news channel talked about how we were going to have about 1 to 3 in. of snow. Schools were even cancelled and everyone at work was wondering if we would have to come in the next day or if we can work from home. To be honest, working from home wouldn't have been a bad idea at all.

Anyhow, they first said that it would start snowing after midnight. Woke up to nothing but rain and extreme cold weather. It was colder than normal for us here in Mobile, AL. But it officially started in certain areas first thing that morning and got to us around 10 I believe. I thought people were joking when they first mentioned it, but I finally had the chance to get up and take a look out the window. The snow was coming down in big chunks, but it wasn't sticking at all because the ground was wet from all the rain.

I really didn't want to see snow, but I found it interesting to see how happy and hyped up everyone was just because most had never seen snow before. I was also a little disappointed after hearing the weather men talk about how much snow we might get. Well, it didn't last long. At least I got proof to show off for now and years to come.

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YouTube Videos:

2010 MAMGA Grand Marshal Ball

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 01:08:00 +0000

There is actually snow in Mobile, AL!!

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:07:00 +0000

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All About Being a Libra

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:23:00 +0000

Modality: Cardinal
Element: Air
Ruler: Venus
Season: Fall
7th Sign of Zodiac
Metal: Copper
Stone: Diamond, Quartz, Marble
Color: Pastel Green
Anatomy: Kidneys

Libra is the only zodiac symbol that's neither animal nor human -- but surely that doesn't make you any less human. In fact, Libra is among the most sociable of the signs. As scales of old were really "balances," so to do you seek balance in all that Libra does. You respond to situations with grace as Libra attempts to put others at ease. Artistically, Libra tries to balance form, content, colors and elements, and for this reason can be drawn toward creative endeavors.

The greatest balancing act is between self and others, and it is here that many Libras focus their energy. Here, in the realm of interpersonal relationships, you are a champion. Libra know how to be the charming host or hostess. Libra can sense what others want before they ask for it. And you can make the needs of others a higher priority than your own. In fact, Libra is the shuttle diplomats of the zodiac, going back and forth between the extremes until a solution is negotiated.

The Libra motto might be "To every action there is an opposite and equal reaction." It is your innate sense of cause and effect that makes you so effective as a strategist. Whether it's playing chess, relationship counseling or civic planning, you know how to be effective while staying in the middle of the road. Your easygoing attitude can serve you and others well, but don't forget that your needs cannot go totally unfulfilled or you won't have anything to give to others.

Element: Air
The astrological element of air represents movement. And the most efficient movement between two points is often a thought. Air signs are thinkers. They emphasize the intellect over other functions. With active minds and a good command of language, the air signs are the natural born communicators. They can be light and breezy as the breath of spring, but their words can also carry the power of a gale force wind.
The air of Libra is about equilibrium. Even the atmosphere needs to rest, so here, we seek ways to give our thoughts temporary respite from their never-ending movement.

Seventh House: Partners
If the First House represents the self, the Seventh House opposite it, represents the other. This can be a business partner, a spouse or any other type of relationship amongst equals. Most often, this is where we look to see how you relate to others in your life.

Key Planet: Venus
Venus is the planet of love and desire. She is in charge of romance and beauty. But Venus isn't only about physical love; she's also symbolic of the ideal love. When we see a beautiful painting or other work or art, Venus is present. She is the beauty of a rose as much as she is the attraction we have to someone we love. As the key planet of Libra, Venus is about the perception of beauty as an ideal. Here, she is the proper blend of colors, the right mix of music or the perfect poetic description of love, itself.

Libra Greatest Strength:
Your grace and charm when helping others

Libra Possible Weakness:
Forgetting to take care of your own needs

Libra Sexuality:
Sex is often mental for Air signs, and Libra is no exception. These great communicators are possessed of a strong intellect, and these mental fireworks often manifest themselves in the thorough exploration of a lover. Only the brave need apply! Since the Scales like to be in balance, though, they are often thinking of what both partners want. A marked distaste for confrontation can sometimes be perceived as disinterest on Libra's part, but it's more often just a deep-down desire to please. Libras love foreplay and plenty of talk leading to some hot action. If this is all achieved in the right, luxurious setting, watch out! Scales which are swathed in riches are a pleasure to behold. Libra loves the thought of a gifted and attractive partner, since they feel their partner is receiving just that. Safe to say that a little erotica goes a long way with the Scales, since these folks can be oh-so-playful with their toys.

Erogenous Zones for Libra:
The small of the back, and Buttocks; Gentle caressing and touching small of back, any buttock play as rubbing, patting, gentle pinches, and even more dominant play such as whipping and spanking.

Some Sexual Traits:
Dramatic, Seductive, Moderation, Exhibitionist, Can become Narcissistic, Imaginative, Affectionate foreplay, Voyeurism, Very Mastabatory.

My Adult Twitter Backgrounds

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:10:00 +0000

I don't know why but I have been in a creative mood lately. So I have created some basic Twitter Backgrounds for my adult Twitter friends. I suppose you can use them for your MySpace pages too if you like. Free for the taking, all that I ask is that you give me your opinions. To get these just click on the video and it will take you to my album where you can download them.

Oh and if you want one that is customized I will hook you up with one that is for free too. Just email me at songhai.holmes@gmail.com with the name you want to have, colors, and your vision of what you want. Because I work on websites a lot (like all day, everyday) just give me a little while (1 or 2 days) to email it back to you. All requests will be acknowledged.

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My 2010 Started with a BANG!

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:34:00 +0000

Well it is the end of the first day of the 2010 new year for me. I must be honest and say that I am blessed that I made it this far. 2010. That is so cool to even say it. What is even a bigger trip is how it started out for me. Drama in the hood!

Every year my big teddy bear and I bring in the New Year together by having a glass of champagne. Well, this year we planned the same thing. About 11 minutes before the countdown I set my cell's alarm to go of at 11:57 so we can watch the stupid Moon Pie drop downtown and toast to some champagne. Just as we were about to get prepared you could hear the sound of sirens in the distance. At first we thought it on the other side of the field by our house, but it got closer and closer until I say lights through the blinds. I thought it was just an ambulance for someone is the next section of our building. That is until we heard this huge band. Both of us stood up and ran to the bedroom window to see what was going on. Let's just say it was a sight.

The bang we heard was a Cadi that ran into my upstairs neighbors truck, who was out of town at the time. About 6 cops with their guns drawn on a guy getting out the passenger side. I didn't see a driver, but the passenger kneeled in the middle of our parking lot yelling a bunch of crap. Unfortunately, my 4 year old was still up and trying to figure out what was going on. To make it even crazier our niece who lives in the next building called me asking if I saw what was going on and telling me she was on her way down. Before she could knock on the door we saw them bringing the driver out of the field next to us with nothing on but boxers , wet, and bloody.

Now I hate to laugh at a persons misfortunate but these guys were a fuckin trip. You got a ton of cops around you all with guns out ready to blast your ass. You on your knees dayum near naked and bloody, but your ass wanna talk shit to the biggest cop out there. Gotta be fuckin crazy. It was funny as hell watching these two guys yellin' they are going to complain about getting beatin and telling this cop they will kick his ass. Why? Because when he was in their faces they didn't say shit, but the minute he walked away they started talkin crazy. At one point the cop was like "I don't need this badge to kick your ass. Want me to take it off. I will be just a straight up Prichard nigga then." To make the situation worse a car full of family members came pulling up and decided to be ghetto and talk shit too. They were so lucky the cops didn't hall their ass off too.

One of the guys went to the hospital and the other was taken to Metro I suppose. By the time it was all over it was almost time for Mountain Standard time people to start yellin "Happy New Year". Hubby and I didn't even get to really enjoy our champagne and my 4 y/o was wondering if the cops were going to take mommy and daddy away. Actually, we were just happy that dayum car didn't hit ours. Just so happens that hubby was going to park right next to the truck when he got home. You don't know how glad I was he didn't. Especially since it's the new car and we're making payments. Insurance or not we need that transportation.

Anyhow, that is how our New Year's was brought it.

Welcome to 2010 everybody!!!

Let's make a change for the better this year!!

Little E Singing

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:47:00 +0000

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Ernest-SantaClauseIsComingToTown.amr (70 KB)

Little Ernest has a Christmas program tomorrow and so we asked what he will be sining. This is the result...simply adorable!

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And we care why?

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:17:00 +0000

And my random thought. Or my first "editorial". Which ever one you prefer...it doesn't matter.

Anywhose, for a week now we have been hearing stories on the news about Tiger Woods crashing in to a fire hydrant outside his home. Now once the news found out he had minor injures and alcohol wasn't apart of it the subject should have been dropped. But nooooooo the media just had to find out the why. He asked that it be left alone, but the media continued. Now we find out he cheated. My thoughts are...do we really give a shit?

No, really? Granted he is a celebrity and his life is an open book...but why is that? Why do we really give a shit about what he does behind close doors? So he cheated on his wife? That should be a matter between the two of them. We wouldn't want our lives out there unless we put it out there ourselves. The man is a celebrity, but he is also human. Or did we forget this?

With all the things that the news can be reporting we are hearing this crap. I love Tiger Woods, but I don't want to hear about this on Twitter, Facebook, the 10 'o clock news and on the radio constantly. Yesterday my Twitter account had about every 10 tweets with this news. The man wasn't extremely injured. No one is going to jail. He didn't die and no alcohol was involved, so why am I hearing this as if he killed someone?

When I was in middle school I read "The Outsiders" by SE Hinton. She was only 16 when the book was published. That was the day i decided I wanted to become a writer or a journalist. I made sure in school that I was tops in English. Took every related type school activity possible. On the yearbook, school newspaper as a sports writer, and journalism/production for extra credit. I admired Barbara Walters and a local news anchor woman named Reynelda Muse. But as I got older the more I saw the media changing to a nothing more than sensationalism. It became all about just getting the news and writing books based on "lies" to get people interested. A lot of fake, stupid, crap. Reports who spend their time reporting about non-meaningful things or getting you to believe that everything and everyone in the world is bad. We now have journalists who waste our time.

I just think that journalist should focus their time on things we really care about rather than if a celebrity is having extra marital affairs. We don't care!!!!

Thanksgiving and Family

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:07:00 +0000

I am posting late because by the time we got back to the hotel room I was extremly tired. Barely keep my eyes open.

However, it was a good day. House filled with everyone laughing and enjoying themselves. The food was great too. There was roast, ham, turkey, black eyed peas, stuffing, macaroni & cheese, greens, sweet potato, potato salad, and cakes. Oh yeah. Can't forget ma dea's gumbo.

I spent some time calling friends, and family. I wished in a way that my family was as still as close. Miss them and my mom at times like these. But I am thankful and blessed to be apart of all this. It's what the holiday's are all about.
With all that was going on and my cell needing to be charged I didn't get the chance to take picture. Hopefully I will get some today.

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We have made it to ATL

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:39:00 +0000

Well, we finally made it to ATL around 12:37am. The ride wasn't as long as it seemed last time. Then again that was 4 years ago.

Anyhow, I must say that even tho our room isn't huge it is very nice. From the lobby to our room I can't complain. We got a separate sitting area with a sink and mini-frig. Coffee cup are real too. The 42" flat screen TV is HD and the picture is clear. Not fancy, but I have no problem pay the price we have paid.

Well, it's now 225am. Way past bd time. I thought I would show off our hotel photos. These sre just a few. Will add the rest in the morning.

ATL BOUND!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Kassia Poties) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:56:00 +0000

We have officially been on the road to Atlanta, GA. After a busy and complicatef day of work, running around, and waiting for my niece we are finally on our way. To be honest I never thought this moment would come.

The boys are doing well I might say, but then again they are use to road trips. Robert was at awe about the signs and stars he saw, then he's knocked out. Ernest is sleepy, but he's too hyped up about the rock music in the car. He was singing the theme song to the first Transformers movie when we first got on the road. Then he started dancing to Queen. You know the one from "Wayne's World". Well he get's it honestly.

Still got another 4 (or 5) hours to go. Don't know how some do all this driving in one night just to hit clubs and back. Too much!

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