I am back at it. I have had so many false starts that I refrained from posting about my latest effort to lose weight. But it's been several weeks now and after losing 16 pounds I am formally declaring: IT'S ON! I am obese. I am a fat ass bitch and I'm sick of it. Folks get upset when I call myself fat. They even argue wih me: "You're not fat!" to which I respond: Remind me to never believe another word that comes out of your mouth again! I weigh over 300 pounds! I'm fat! face it! …
Taking My Life On With Baby Steps.
Sometimes you just have to think positive! You have to visualize your dreams. But you also have to take the next step which is ACTION. That is my biggest issue - no action - but I'm working on it - one step at a time. I find that when I look at a project, goal or dream as an end, it overwhelms me into doing nothing, never starting, or worse: I start, get distracted and never finish. So I have decided to look at the same project, goals and dreams as a process, and lay them out in small but …
Reflection.
My cousin took this photo while at our family reunion in Atlanta. This photo touched me and stopped me in my tracks to reflect. It means so much more to me now. It makes me think of family and my relatives who have passed. It represents a time of community and struggle when African Americans had a leader who fought for us in a time when there was no question and no denial of the conditions of our people in America. So much history, so close to my heart. And I know that other people have such …
The New York Chronicles: SOLD OUT Show!
Crazy, miraculous, overwhelming - call it what you will but I'm still reeling from it. My Musical Tribute to Nina simone at City winery NYC sold out!! My first NYC club gig was a sell out. No matter how I say it - it still seems like a dream - a dream in the distant past. So now what? The journey continues... …
The New York Chronicles: How It Came About.
I am three days away from my gig at City Winery NYC. I don't feel panicked or super nervous, though I am sure those feelings will come in the final hours. I feel peaceful, excited and most importantly - prepared. Dare I say it? I can't wait to show 'em what I got! This journey has been a long one filled with road bumps and obstacles - mainly from lack of money but with the help from dear friends and family I am able to make this happen. I left my comfort zone. My loved ones and supportive …