UPDATE
I pray that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving or Turkey Day. I enjoyed my peaceful time and had an opportunity to reflect on what I am thankful for. I have good health, living parents, a great family, good friends, and a job. So yes I am thankful and very blessed.

I wanted to provide an update on couple of things I posted on the blog. First, on my cousin who is in need of a heart transplant. He is still on the waiting list. They have put a pace maker and defibrillator or a ventricular assist device (VAD) in his chest. I am not sure why they have not given him an artificial heart. Right now as long as he prevents being stressed out, and does not have a heart attack and stay healthy he is strong enough to wait on the heart. He looks good though.

My uncle died. We attended the funeral in Mississippi. His son attended. We all worried it was too much for his heart but he seemed to be okay. But you could tell that the family was over taxed with worry after losing a father and worrying about the health of their brother. But prayer changes things and I pray he will get a heart or that the one he has now can survive for a very long time with the devices in his chest.

On finding Cherene Snow we touched based. I simply went to Facebook and she was there. We promised to stay in touch. She is in New York still acting.

On getting the Christian Louboutin shoes for $595.00, I don't think that is going to happen too soon. Husband said it was wasteful and that he would rather give it to charity than to buy one pair of shoes. He doesn't feel you should pay more than $200.00 bucks for a pair of shoes. He thinks there are too many people in need to waste money on something I won't even wear often since I change shoes with every outfit. So on this one, I kinda agree. As a matter of fact, two people have asked for help in purchasing toys and clothes for needy people for Christmas. They want us to help adopt a couple of families. I think this is a wonderful idea. Maybe, I'll try to get them later in the New Year. If not, I don't think I'll lose any tears over the shoes.

In college I met Cherene Snow an actress who played in Cooley High. Funny thing is she used to sit in my room and we would laugh and talk. She played Tooty Jackson. I wonder if she remembers me at all. Last I saw of her, she was playing in a couple of Law in Orders shows and the City of Angeles drama. I’ve met so many people in my lifetime, some who went on to do some great things. But I have never tried to reach out, or brag about knowing them. But tonight, she crossed my mind. I hope she is well and her career in acting is going strong for her.

I don't know how true it is but you know that song, when you smile the whole world smiles with you. Well, all I know is smiling sure does feel good. But laughing does the heart good. So laugh hard today, you will feel a lot better.

A Nice Christmas Gift for Me

Okay I sent this picture of this Christian Louboutin shoe to my husband to let him know what I wanted for Christmas but I received no response. It is a simple nappa pump that has a nice low heel. But I still haven't heard one word from him. I know he probably thinks I could find a better way to spend $595.00 and he's right. But I just wonder how my feet would feel in these shoes.

What is the best thing that ever happened to you?

It's hard to narrow this down for me. I think it was holding my daughter when I first laid eyes on her. Also, marrying my husband.

Who inspires you the most?

My mother. She has dealt with so much pain in her life, yet she still smiles, loves hard, and still cares about everyone.

Are you where you thought you would be in life?

Honest, I got everything I ever wanted in life. The only thing different in my dreams as a child is that I have a daughter. I dreamed alot but in my dreams I had a beautiful home, nice cars, a great husband and a son. Imagine that!

What about you?

A Good Thing

Singer Rihanna speaking out on 20/20 about domestic violence was a good thing. I've heard a report that many young women called the hot line as a result. I saw the interview and thought that more of Rihanna's answers should have been addressed. However, at least a lot of young girls listened and sought help. That's a really good thing!