I taught my first MLK lesson today. Can you say proud? I can. I was so proud of myself for being able to teach this lesson. He was such an awesome man. Awesome is my new word so deal with it. You should hear me say it (LMAO). Student teaching is fun but hard work. I am so happy that I got a strong cooperative teacher to help me along this journey. She gives me great advice on what I am doing well and what I could do a little better.
What are you going to do the celebrate MLK day? I originally planned to volunteer somewhere but, I don't think that is going to happen. Then, I decided to take advantage of the museums in the area. So, if my money and weather agree Jordan and I will be downtown Chicago taking in the sights and sounds of the city.
This year will mark the 55th anniversary of the Rosa Parks incident. Can you believe it has been 55 years? Yes, we have a black President and black people own businesses but has much changed? I live in an area where my son and I are still considered a minority and I have to drink through 4 towns just to find a barber to cut his hair. So, I ask again have we truly over come? I think we have chosen to settle for what we have and if someone breaks through we are happy to here about it. As a people we don't have a strong leader, mission, or plan. Jesse Jackson needs to sit his ass down and Al Sharpton needs to come to grips with the death of James Brown and cut his damn hair. (Jokes people)! For real we need a strong African American voice and I ask is Obama that person?
Are you Black or African American? Do you say Black or African American?
I have had some struggles with this question. I am Black. I like to say Black people and I want other people to call me black. I think people are trying to hard to be politically correct when the say African American. If you call me colored I will have to whoop your ass but, I can deal with black.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
God's got a blessing...
Whoa! 2010 has just started and I am having an amazing year. For those of you that don't know I quit my job to pursue my reality. Yes, I am a Teacher! I have been on this journey for nearly 3 years and on May 1, 2010 I will finally reach my goal. So I hope you will follow me through to Destination Graduation.
I have a great class. My students range in color, size, backgrounds, and funny. I never thought I would have this much fun. I have some of the brightest student you could imagine in a third grade class. I taught my first lesson on my second day in the class. Before you ask it was Social Studies. Tomorrow, January 10 I will officially teach reading and give the spelling pre-test. This is huge. Y'all know I am scared. I have the worst country accent ever and these proper speaking kids are going to die laughing at my country ass. The scary part is that I have to make-up sentences for these words. I only have country ghetto experiences so this should be priceless. I might tape it and put it on YouTube! Just kidding.
Movies... (cell phones off it is movie time)
I have seen everythang that is out at the show(Thanks to the over $300 worth of AMC movie gifts card I got for Christmas) so all I can say is it is movie time. I am waiting for the new Denzel movie which is out this Friday. I will be middle-middle in the movie theatre waiting for him to kick butt in "The book of Eli." They are promoting this movie with two titles I swear because I saw a damn billboard that says "Deliver Us." Which one is it Hollywood? Any way be on the look out for my rating on this one. I am predicting a run and go see it at full price rating.
Music...
I am soooooooooo damn tired of GUCCI. If this dude is added to another track I am going to scream. Him and Drake need to set they ass down. You mean to tell me can't no body else say the hook? It is worst than Lil Wayne high, drank, and crazy ass; crack singing/rapping every song on the radio. I have been so disappointed lately with the music that is being released. Monica please hurry up and drop your CD and teach this fools how to do a come back.
Lastly,
I am single again. Don't shed a tear because it is a good thang. 2010 will bring me a new career, new blessings, and my new man (husband). God knows the desires of my heart and I want a husband so I will get it. Don't try to hook me up because you don't know my type only God can provide this man to me. When I started this blog thang I told you to love yourself. That is what I am taking this time to do fall in love with me all over again. If you are in this same boat make some changes, clean yourself up, stay positive, and let God do the rest.
I have a great class. My students range in color, size, backgrounds, and funny. I never thought I would have this much fun. I have some of the brightest student you could imagine in a third grade class. I taught my first lesson on my second day in the class. Before you ask it was Social Studies. Tomorrow, January 10 I will officially teach reading and give the spelling pre-test. This is huge. Y'all know I am scared. I have the worst country accent ever and these proper speaking kids are going to die laughing at my country ass. The scary part is that I have to make-up sentences for these words. I only have country ghetto experiences so this should be priceless. I might tape it and put it on YouTube! Just kidding.
Movies... (cell phones off it is movie time)
I have seen everythang that is out at the show(Thanks to the over $300 worth of AMC movie gifts card I got for Christmas) so all I can say is it is movie time. I am waiting for the new Denzel movie which is out this Friday. I will be middle-middle in the movie theatre waiting for him to kick butt in "The book of Eli." They are promoting this movie with two titles I swear because I saw a damn billboard that says "Deliver Us." Which one is it Hollywood? Any way be on the look out for my rating on this one. I am predicting a run and go see it at full price rating.
Music...
I am soooooooooo damn tired of GUCCI. If this dude is added to another track I am going to scream. Him and Drake need to set they ass down. You mean to tell me can't no body else say the hook? It is worst than Lil Wayne high, drank, and crazy ass; crack singing/rapping every song on the radio. I have been so disappointed lately with the music that is being released. Monica please hurry up and drop your CD and teach this fools how to do a come back.
Lastly,
I am single again. Don't shed a tear because it is a good thang. 2010 will bring me a new career, new blessings, and my new man (husband). God knows the desires of my heart and I want a husband so I will get it. Don't try to hook me up because you don't know my type only God can provide this man to me. When I started this blog thang I told you to love yourself. That is what I am taking this time to do fall in love with me all over again. If you are in this same boat make some changes, clean yourself up, stay positive, and let God do the rest.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Stronger with Each Tear
Mary J. Blige drop her latest Cd called Stronger with Each Tear on Monday December 21, 2009. OK, now are you ready for my Review?
Dear Mary,
Mary I am soooooo sorry but, you miss the mark on this one. First off you are good for 2 maybe 3 fast tracks on one Cd but, you need to stick with the gut wrenching slow cuts that your #1 fan (Totally Tania) is use to. Why do you have 5 fast tracks and 3 mid-tempo's on a 12 track Cd?
I will give you credit because your first single "The One" was my ring tone for a long time. I love that song not much of a fan of the remix with Drake but I will deal with it. Then, you drop the second single "I am" nice song and it has a grown folk feel but just didn't feel like Mary to me. Don't get me wrong I don't want you to be drunk and high Mary but, damn you could at least be "Be without you" Mary.
Review...
Check out "Good Love" featuring T.I. and "I Feel Good" (Track 4 and 5 if you have the bootleg copy) LMAO! She ends the Cd with 4 slow songs one of which that features Trey Songz or as I call him (Fake ass R. Kelly) it is an OK cut that will do well on the radio. "Kitchen" is a funny cut "In The Morning is classic Mary and real fans will feel this one. The last rack "I Can See In Color" is a throw back to the Aretha's and Etta's of the world.
Back to my letter...
Overall Mary I give your Cd bootleg status. Real fan's will buy it and make copies for other people so those folks can have a complete Mary collection. Hit me with a few remixes in 2010 and I will re-review the Cd.
-Two Fingers.
Dear Mary,
Mary I am soooooo sorry but, you miss the mark on this one. First off you are good for 2 maybe 3 fast tracks on one Cd but, you need to stick with the gut wrenching slow cuts that your #1 fan (Totally Tania) is use to. Why do you have 5 fast tracks and 3 mid-tempo's on a 12 track Cd?
I will give you credit because your first single "The One" was my ring tone for a long time. I love that song not much of a fan of the remix with Drake but I will deal with it. Then, you drop the second single "I am" nice song and it has a grown folk feel but just didn't feel like Mary to me. Don't get me wrong I don't want you to be drunk and high Mary but, damn you could at least be "Be without you" Mary.
Review...
Check out "Good Love" featuring T.I. and "I Feel Good" (Track 4 and 5 if you have the bootleg copy) LMAO! She ends the Cd with 4 slow songs one of which that features Trey Songz or as I call him (Fake ass R. Kelly) it is an OK cut that will do well on the radio. "Kitchen" is a funny cut "In The Morning is classic Mary and real fans will feel this one. The last rack "I Can See In Color" is a throw back to the Aretha's and Etta's of the world.
Back to my letter...
Overall Mary I give your Cd bootleg status. Real fan's will buy it and make copies for other people so those folks can have a complete Mary collection. Hit me with a few remixes in 2010 and I will re-review the Cd.
-Two Fingers.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Avatar
First of all I want you all the know that “The Future” Mr. Jordan Rowell is playing basketball and killing them boys with his mean cross over and fast breaks. As a loud mother I can’t help but to scream “Dunk, Dunk” every time he goes charging the basket. We are working on those free throws but he is killing the court.
My week end was full of basket ball games, eating out, and movies. Now for the moment you all have been waiting on.
Cell phone off it is Movie time…
After a long day of basketball games Jordan and I decided to go catch a movie. We were racing to the theatre because we wanted to catch Avatar in 3-D. We whisked pass the other movie goers and went straight for our back row sits. Mainly because I just can’t see anymore and 3-D kills my visions but I love it.
We made it just in time for the previews (we love previews). No popcorn no soda because we were hitting up the Portillo’s afterwards. Wow, is all I could say. They went big with this one. Even the previews were in 3-D so save those glasses that they charge you for when you go see a movie in 3-D. Yes, they charged me $3 extra just because it was in 3-D (they bogus as hell for that one)! The movie was amazing; it was like chocolate cake for the eyeballs. If you are a Sci-fi geek or a gushy love story person this is the movie for you. Now I must warn you this movie is Titanic/Benjamin Button long. Yes, if you need to waste 3 hours go see it. If you love from another planet type films go see it. If you love the damn smurfs go see it because this flick is all about the blue people.
Lastly, if you think this movie is about the little dude with the arrow on his head you are going to be disappointed. He is no where to be found in this movie. I was about 1 hour 20 minutes into this film before I turned to ask Jordan where is the dude with the arrow on his head. He laughed and said momma that is a different movie.
I give this movie a matinee status so catch it first thing in the morning because once again it is long. It is a must see at the show in 3-D or IMAX because the bootleg copy will not do it justice.
My week end was full of basket ball games, eating out, and movies. Now for the moment you all have been waiting on.
Cell phone off it is Movie time…
After a long day of basketball games Jordan and I decided to go catch a movie. We were racing to the theatre because we wanted to catch Avatar in 3-D. We whisked pass the other movie goers and went straight for our back row sits. Mainly because I just can’t see anymore and 3-D kills my visions but I love it.
We made it just in time for the previews (we love previews). No popcorn no soda because we were hitting up the Portillo’s afterwards. Wow, is all I could say. They went big with this one. Even the previews were in 3-D so save those glasses that they charge you for when you go see a movie in 3-D. Yes, they charged me $3 extra just because it was in 3-D (they bogus as hell for that one)! The movie was amazing; it was like chocolate cake for the eyeballs. If you are a Sci-fi geek or a gushy love story person this is the movie for you. Now I must warn you this movie is Titanic/Benjamin Button long. Yes, if you need to waste 3 hours go see it. If you love from another planet type films go see it. If you love the damn smurfs go see it because this flick is all about the blue people.
Lastly, if you think this movie is about the little dude with the arrow on his head you are going to be disappointed. He is no where to be found in this movie. I was about 1 hour 20 minutes into this film before I turned to ask Jordan where is the dude with the arrow on his head. He laughed and said momma that is a different movie.
I give this movie a matinee status so catch it first thing in the morning because once again it is long. It is a must see at the show in 3-D or IMAX because the bootleg copy will not do it justice.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Do you remember back in the day when it got cold and you would go coat shopping with your Momma and the coats were always heavy as hell. What happen to those coats? They are selling the cheapest, thinnest coats ever in these stores today. Why? Global warming has not hit Chicago it is cold as ever in the CHI and believe me Jordan needs an old school heavy coat.
The Princess and the Frog
I recently went to the movies to see The Princess and the Frog. Before I clown the hell out of this movie I want to go on record saying "nice try Disney." OK, the lighting bug/fire fly stole the damn show. Dude was funny as hell but full of stereo types. This is suppose to be the first Black Princess movie and she was only a black princess for the last 5 minutes of the damn movie. She was a frog longer than she was a person. The sing was amazing but, I think they had maybe one to many songs. The movie actually could freak out a small child because of all the damn voodoo magic so before you take your little princess prepare for a squeeze or two. I give this movie a 3 out of 5 because of the damn lighting bug/fire fly. I want to believe in love like him.
Million Dollar Bill
OK y'all this is my new jam. Whitney your Cd is garbage but this is the jam. I think she went a little to spiritual for me so it was hard to give it a chance but Doug Banks and De-De would not stop playing this damn song so it grew on me. I am hooked and I want to give Alicia Keys props for this one. You should have kept it for you own album which I heard was hot garbage.
What is up with these artist dropping entire Cd's knowing they should be dropping a single instead. Mary J. show them how it's done. She drops December 22, 2009. No need to run out and buy it for me as a stockin stuffer. I will have it by noon on 12/22.
The Princess and the Frog
I recently went to the movies to see The Princess and the Frog. Before I clown the hell out of this movie I want to go on record saying "nice try Disney." OK, the lighting bug/fire fly stole the damn show. Dude was funny as hell but full of stereo types. This is suppose to be the first Black Princess movie and she was only a black princess for the last 5 minutes of the damn movie. She was a frog longer than she was a person. The sing was amazing but, I think they had maybe one to many songs. The movie actually could freak out a small child because of all the damn voodoo magic so before you take your little princess prepare for a squeeze or two. I give this movie a 3 out of 5 because of the damn lighting bug/fire fly. I want to believe in love like him.
Million Dollar Bill
OK y'all this is my new jam. Whitney your Cd is garbage but this is the jam. I think she went a little to spiritual for me so it was hard to give it a chance but Doug Banks and De-De would not stop playing this damn song so it grew on me. I am hooked and I want to give Alicia Keys props for this one. You should have kept it for you own album which I heard was hot garbage.
What is up with these artist dropping entire Cd's knowing they should be dropping a single instead. Mary J. show them how it's done. She drops December 22, 2009. No need to run out and buy it for me as a stockin stuffer. I will have it by noon on 12/22.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Where have I been?
I first would like to apologize to all of my true fans. I have been through some terrible work weeks, a much needed vacation, a return to work week from hell and TODAY! Some of you have asked what's going on with Totally Tania and I promise to tell you all about it.
The Coat...
Yes, I did cave-in and I finally bought my son a coat that fits. It is a very nice coat and we both agreed on it instantly. I also beat the snow and found him some great North face boots size 12 yes I said 12. I promise to take picture of the new coat to post on the site soon. I did take back the too little ass coat he bought from Target. I had no receipt and of course he had popped the tags so I only got store credit. Don't tell him but I bought some laundry detergent and other household items with that $20 bucks.
The Birthday...
Yes I had a Birthday November 28th and I have officially stop aging. This was my last birthday and I am going to love 34 for another 10 years at least. The adventure on my birthday was not that Grambling State put the beat down on Southern 31-13, it wasn't even the skate party I had (no one was hurt) but, it was renewing my license. That morning I got up early and went to the DMV; why they tell me I had to take the written test. You could imagine my shock. The funny thing is that my ass almost failed the test. You are only allowed 7 errors and I had 6 LMAO! I need my license so I let out a big "Thank ya Jesus" right in the middle of the DMV.
I just want to put it out there that I recently saw New Moon. You know the vampire/twilight flick that all the kids are crazy about. I want to go on record as saying I am on Team Jacob. That boy is beyond sexy. He is a werewolf but he can get it OooooooWeeeeee. Edward that vampire dude is pasty grey and skinny I don’t know what people see in him. Let me know who you rolling with.
Music...
That Melanie Fiona that I waited on most of summer is straight garbage. The hottest tracks have already been released so don't do it. It ain't even worth the blank. However my boy Mr. Robert Kelly has done it again. That boy is a genius and ya'll sleep if you ain't got that new CD. I play all 15 tracks no skips. That is a nice stocking stuffer so get on it. I am waiting to here Chris Brown CD I will keep you posted. Don't forget my girl Mary J. Blige drops on December 22 but I am sure I will have it early and my reviews will be positive.
Christmas...
Ok, most of you know I am not in the mood this year and that I am only worried about a gift for my son. I got him sowed up for Christmas so my message to ya'll is please don't put yourself in credit card debt trying buy for folks. Ain't nobody got no damn money so just say I love you and give hugs, pictures, mix Cd's you know shit you can make or give for free. I will chat with you before the holiday but for know two fingers!
-Totally Tania
The Coat...
Yes, I did cave-in and I finally bought my son a coat that fits. It is a very nice coat and we both agreed on it instantly. I also beat the snow and found him some great North face boots size 12 yes I said 12. I promise to take picture of the new coat to post on the site soon. I did take back the too little ass coat he bought from Target. I had no receipt and of course he had popped the tags so I only got store credit. Don't tell him but I bought some laundry detergent and other household items with that $20 bucks.
The Birthday...
Yes I had a Birthday November 28th and I have officially stop aging. This was my last birthday and I am going to love 34 for another 10 years at least. The adventure on my birthday was not that Grambling State put the beat down on Southern 31-13, it wasn't even the skate party I had (no one was hurt) but, it was renewing my license. That morning I got up early and went to the DMV; why they tell me I had to take the written test. You could imagine my shock. The funny thing is that my ass almost failed the test. You are only allowed 7 errors and I had 6 LMAO! I need my license so I let out a big "Thank ya Jesus" right in the middle of the DMV.
I just want to put it out there that I recently saw New Moon. You know the vampire/twilight flick that all the kids are crazy about. I want to go on record as saying I am on Team Jacob. That boy is beyond sexy. He is a werewolf but he can get it OooooooWeeeeee. Edward that vampire dude is pasty grey and skinny I don’t know what people see in him. Let me know who you rolling with.
Music...
That Melanie Fiona that I waited on most of summer is straight garbage. The hottest tracks have already been released so don't do it. It ain't even worth the blank. However my boy Mr. Robert Kelly has done it again. That boy is a genius and ya'll sleep if you ain't got that new CD. I play all 15 tracks no skips. That is a nice stocking stuffer so get on it. I am waiting to here Chris Brown CD I will keep you posted. Don't forget my girl Mary J. Blige drops on December 22 but I am sure I will have it early and my reviews will be positive.
Christmas...
Ok, most of you know I am not in the mood this year and that I am only worried about a gift for my son. I got him sowed up for Christmas so my message to ya'll is please don't put yourself in credit card debt trying buy for folks. Ain't nobody got no damn money so just say I love you and give hugs, pictures, mix Cd's you know shit you can make or give for free. I will chat with you before the holiday but for know two fingers!
-Totally Tania
Monday, November 9, 2009
Prayer Works...
Let’s do my weekend in reverse.
(Monday Morning)
I came in to work this morning and walked into $250 bucks. Yes I said $250 bucks. I won the football pool (2 quarters). You will never understand how much I needed that money.
(Sunday Night)
Last night before I laid my head to rest I picked up my bible and read Matthew 7:7 (twice) and then I said a short prayer basically for personally growth and God heard that prayer and delivered hence the $250 that I didn’t even realize I had won.
(Sunday Afternoon)
The weather could not have been better on a November day in Chicago. My son “The Future” played in his second play-off game for the Lombard Falcons and he played very well both sides of the ball. They lost but they had a great season. Any time you make the post season is a great season. We celebrated with sloppy joe’s and a nap. We ended the afternoon watching Norbit. Why ya’ll didn’t tell me that movie was funny as hell. I saw it a long time ago but the revisit had me on the floor. Classic line “I’ll show you how a bitch go down a slide.” LMAO!
(Saturday)
I woke up with Precious on the mind. I picked up my girl Tasha Hope and we hit up Golden Nugget for breakfast. I had not had Golden Nugget since a late night on my way home from Cliff Livington’s Rivera night club in 1993. Why did we have to drive clear across the city to go see it I will never know (they bogus for that limited release shit). Any who the movie was amazing but, let me tell you about the previews we saw. They showed about 10 damn previews and only ONE actually matched the film we were there to see. Did you know Tyler Perry was making a “Why did I get Married too? I didn’t but it looks good. Now back to the movie… Precious was very well done Monique should get a standing O for her performance. Someone somewhere is living that story and it is very sad. Later that day my son lost his mind and I found myself standing over him ready to do the “Black Momma” and drop a T.V. on his ass but, I stop because I don’t want to be in Precious Part 2 “A boy’s tale”.
(Monday Morning)
I came in to work this morning and walked into $250 bucks. Yes I said $250 bucks. I won the football pool (2 quarters). You will never understand how much I needed that money.
(Sunday Night)
Last night before I laid my head to rest I picked up my bible and read Matthew 7:7 (twice) and then I said a short prayer basically for personally growth and God heard that prayer and delivered hence the $250 that I didn’t even realize I had won.
(Sunday Afternoon)
The weather could not have been better on a November day in Chicago. My son “The Future” played in his second play-off game for the Lombard Falcons and he played very well both sides of the ball. They lost but they had a great season. Any time you make the post season is a great season. We celebrated with sloppy joe’s and a nap. We ended the afternoon watching Norbit. Why ya’ll didn’t tell me that movie was funny as hell. I saw it a long time ago but the revisit had me on the floor. Classic line “I’ll show you how a bitch go down a slide.” LMAO!
(Saturday)
I woke up with Precious on the mind. I picked up my girl Tasha Hope and we hit up Golden Nugget for breakfast. I had not had Golden Nugget since a late night on my way home from Cliff Livington’s Rivera night club in 1993. Why did we have to drive clear across the city to go see it I will never know (they bogus for that limited release shit). Any who the movie was amazing but, let me tell you about the previews we saw. They showed about 10 damn previews and only ONE actually matched the film we were there to see. Did you know Tyler Perry was making a “Why did I get Married too? I didn’t but it looks good. Now back to the movie… Precious was very well done Monique should get a standing O for her performance. Someone somewhere is living that story and it is very sad. Later that day my son lost his mind and I found myself standing over him ready to do the “Black Momma” and drop a T.V. on his ass but, I stop because I don’t want to be in Precious Part 2 “A boy’s tale”.
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