Subway Follies II

Sometimes I try to see how much I can get away with...

I was on my way to a play in Manhattan during rush hour. The 6 train was empty when I got on at Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall. I took out my book and began to read to pass the time. I quickly became engrossed in my reading and the train became crowded as the it traveled farther up the cement island. Before I knew it, there was a large, sweaty man sitting to my left with about 2 ft. between us. "Great, still some room there!" I thought. There were tons of people on the platform at the next stop. As people piled onto the train, a woman sat on my right with about 1 ft between us, "...nice, still breathing room." But not for long...

Standing in front of me was a woman--about the same age as my mother, with as much spunk as myself, and not the trimmest cut on the block. Get what I mean? "Excuse me," she spoke looking down at me. I knew that she wanted me to open up the 1 ft. between myself and the woman to my right for her to sit down. That would've required me close the 2 ft. between myself and the sweaty NYer-type that I try my hardest to avoid. In fact, that's one reason why I drive! Decisions, decisions...

I chose self-preservation! So, without looking up from my intellectually stimulating book, I slid 1 ft. to my right! That opened up a spacious seat for both of us ;) Mine being on the more pleasant side!

Telemarket Dating

A few weeks ago, I went for an interview to be a part-time telemarketer. It's something that I did a few times during college and I actually enjoyed it... plus, I needed to make some money moves. When I entered the office for my interview I was greeted by a very handsome young man, brown-skin, clean-cut, and bright smile. He introduced himself as E.E., explained that he'd be interviewing me and led me to a conference room. Following him, I could tell that he definitely worked out. I was already becoming uncomfortable and knew that I would have to pull it together so that I wouldn't embarrass myself. If I were a guy... I would've had a boner.

During the interview, I kept strong eye contact and steady language. Every now and then I found myself looking at him for too long and getting the school-girl giggles. This man was gorgeous! Beautiful Black man features! Deep brown almond eyes, strong jaw line, wide shoulders and thick arms, and luscious looking lips! As I left the office and got in my car, I felt a wild rush of giggles and excitement! I couldn't wait to find out if I got the job...

I did get the job!

Unfortunately, I had scheduling conflicts with the training and decided not to work it out. When E.E. there was an unsettling pause. Was he waiting for an explanation? A plea to reschedule? Or...my hopes... changing the professional acquaintance to a personal acquaintance?

The post-it with his phone numbers (cell, office) remains on my desk and I'm looking at it thinking, "Should I call him?"

What would you do???

Boobs!

This professor will say anything to get a feel.

But that's okay because if they don't sag, they may get breast cancer down the line anyway...

U.S. Study Links Breast Cancer to Drinking

Soo...

If I get all the smoking and drinking out of the way now, will my chances of breast cancer be lower than if I do it when I'm older?!?

2008 Primaries

"...my life still goes on. Just let me know when it's my turn to vote."

That's how I felt in January. Now, it's April and... sadly, I think I still feel the same.

Umma do me...

Last month I visited an old high school buddy. This buddy is very talented in the restaurant industry and has traveled a lot. He has finally settled down in Naples, Florida and finds himself quite content. In addition to being in sunshine and warm weather everyday, he is going what he loves to do, working hard, and is getting the props he deserves. His new place of employment is so posh, that you need to have a membership to eat his delightful meals. I, his best friend, couldn't even dine in his restaurant...humf! I did however, get some great breakfast and frozen pizzas. He also treated me to some great seafood places on the Gulf. I love dining with him because he knows so much about food & beverages that it makes a regular eating experience ten times better!

The best part of the entire trip was seeing my buddy happy, smiling from the inside because was now at a place in his life where he can just... do him!

Is your career like that?

Subway Follies I

I have officially done something dirty in a Manhattan subway station. What do you think it is?

Clues: I was on my way back from a party in NJ; I stopped at an area hotel with no luck; and it was night time.