It's Friday and I am so happy. I'll need a big coffee boost to get through this day but I'm still ready. My girl Yvette and I are going to a poetry reading tonight. My cousin should be pulling into town sometime tonight or early tomorrow morning. I have a date with some friends to go haunted house hopping here in the city. They have awesome haunted houses out here and being the kid at heart that I am, I have to see every single one.
I sat down at my computer last night, in front of Microsoft Money and wrote out all my bills. Yes, I wanted these new fly ass boots that cost $200 but instead of buying them, I paid bills. I'm working on getting all my debt paid off. I'm also working on not buying things just cause I want them. I think part of what causes insanity in our culture is the need to constantly have things. I constantly want things but I'm learning to ask myself if it's something that is really needed. It's a necessary question, believe me. I have clothes in my closet that I've never worn if that gives you any indication. I'm still working on my bag to goodwill so I can donate all the stuff that I don't now and probably won't ever wear.
In the meantime, while I'm not buying anything, I notice my bank account starting to look fatter. This is a good thing because I'm telling you I was on a straight spending spree for about six months. I had to slow it down.
So since Yvette and I are going to the poetry reading tonight, that means I can't get my hair done tonight and it will have to wait until tomorrow. SUCKS cause my hair is through right about now. I need some attention from some Mizani products.
Oh, and the hair I rave so much about? Well here are some more shots. These are from the first time she cut my hair. I've actually cut more off since then but the general cut is still the same.
My mom doesn't think this one is as flattering. Look at the huge zit on my cheek.
Nique! I love the pics. I find short hair to be extremely sexy. :)
And tell me why in the last pic I'm all studyin' the background and lookin' at your crib? I have a thang for nicely decorated houses. Very important to maintain a nice crib. LOL..
I need to follow in your footsteps and stop wantin' and spendin' so much. I'll admit that now that I am home with the kids my spendin' has slowed down but accordin' to my husband I still got alot more slowin' down to do. *lol*
*smoochies* Have a good weekend too. Haunted house hoppin' sounds like fun!
I agree with your mother, the first pic is my favorite. you are working that short hair cut, and I love your glasses.
Hey there! :) My first visit here but I'll be back! You're gonna be my Friday night lecture because I'm gonna read through all your archives! ;) Um. Yeah, I love your site! :) Keep up the great work! See ya, manu
Girl, you know you love to pose - lol. I'm like Tee, lookiing all around you like a PI trying to see your house and shit. I'm nosey like that.
I'm finally catching up on my bills, too, and working out a budget (MS Money is a HUGE help). I've never really used a budget before. I just sort of know how much to (not) spend. I'm hoping I can save even more on a schedule.
Tee - Did you notice the white carpet? pain.in.the.ass.
wood - thank you!
manu - welcome!
J - Money is a huge help for me. Once you get started using it, it will become an addiction. I am using it to track everything. I log into it at least twice a day. My checkbook stays balanced to the penny!
looking great!!! Lets see the pics of the house, I don't think I'm ever gonna see it.
I'm with Tee and J. I was all up in the crib too!! Ay, can I come watch yo' TV??? I check your site like everyday I'ts the ma-hotness!! Loved the pics and really luv the stories about Pusha!! Stay up ma...
uh, goodwill is here and my door is always open. : )
You're a hot babe :)
Yeah, you got a fly pad. Verrrry nice. I'm one of those people always peeking in folx windows in the fancy neighborhoods...y'all know y'all do it too!
I need to get on a budget quick and fast -- but until then ... Nice pics.
you look great monique. I love ya house, looks great. and those glasses look divine on you. I can tell.
MoMo why are you hold'n those beautiful black woman lips in on pic#2? Be proud of those beautiful lips..LOL,LOL...how was the haunted house thing, and which ones did you go to? Let me know which ones where worth the loochie please, thanks.....
awww...monique you look so good in your pics! i feel you on your spending spree woes...my job in a department store doesn't seem to help me any...haha. i'm getting there though. create a budget, stick to it. and pray. LOL.
short hair is so easy to maintain. it looks good on you, ma. lol...like everyone else...i'm peepin' the crib - i likes.
wow. the second time it's has been this time for me tonight. how funny is that? so I guess I just messed up my extra hour of sleep, right? yay for blogging in the comments. anyway -
cyn - you know i lub yew.
raven - thanks for the love!
lanie - if you are serious i will send them.
starmama - yeah, but i will never be able to rock a baby blue warm up suit like you girl. ;)
homiesexual -
malik - not sure why i had the lips folded but it definitely had nothign to do with me not being proud of them. my mouth is one of my favorite features. also we did not go to any haunted houses yet. weekend details to follow.
kelly - thank you girl! and yes, sticking to the budget is hard. let's just say i've blown most of my spending money for this week just hanging out this weekend.
etcetera - yes! short hair is the easiest to maintain. i love my hair short.
this is my first time coming to this site and i truly have enjoyed what i have seen and i will definitely be back, girl you have some great posts. your pics are cute too, i really love this layout!!
i need to take your advice on the watching my budget, i am paying off bills now, so far i haven't shopped in 3 months, i definitely buy what i need and not my wants.