THE BLUE GREEN THANG

My co-worker left early today so that her and her husband could trade in their two cars for a new one. He decided that he lived close enough to work that he could walk... and since she is with child, she needs a bigger and safer car. So, her two door Escort (with hatchback) and his old SUV of some kind were traded in today. Tomorrow morning, I'm sure we (the whole team) will make a trip out to the parking lot to see her brand new Silver 330 BMW.

It's days like those... new car days for others... that make me question my priorities. WHY Shaune Thomas, did you buy that condo again? Because renting, is throwing your money away and real estate appreciates in value, unlike a car. O yeah. That's why. Well, it's not really the condo - it's that damn student loan. But, anywhow... I have 6 months left of driving it, if I'm to accomplish my goal of having a new one by age 30.

I inherited the Blue Green Thang from my grandmother when she passed away. Prior to that, I was driving a Gerber - a White Geo Metro Hatchback with No AC! My roommates in college called it a Baby Shoe aka Gerber. That little Gerber got me to North Carolina and back. Till this day, I will never forget driving across Texas with no AC - with two grown men (my dad and cousin) in the car. YES - That's insane.

When I turned the Gerber over to my brother (who has yet to drive it 3 years later) it was for an upgrade! The Blue Green Thang has AC! I believe it was my younger sister, who named her as she drove by in her brand new Shine - Saturn Ion... My reply at the time... I'm driving up to my very own carport and not my Mommas house! LOL

I must admit, driving it keeps me humble.
Ofcourse Somedays, a hint of embarrasment comes upon me, when I drive the blue green thang to some fancy downtown for a work event. And being that my job will reimburse me - I can't resist valet. Other days - Most days - All I can do is Thank God. Because, AT LEAST I have a car to drive. At least it runs and at least I don't have to pay for it.

I am not my Car. LOL

My Car is not me... SHE is not me. However, lord Jesus please don't let nothing happen to it before I can afford to get a newer one. (Not brand new - just newer.) Until that day, I will do my best to remain humble. Tomorrow, I will think happy thouhgts when my co-worker introduces us to Silver Shine 330. I will (as always) thank God for my car, despite her "disabilities". And, So I don't make her feel any less important than she may feel on her own I will (as always) make sure that I park her next to a car in her very own socio economic status. Afterall, Blue Green Thangs really have No business Socializing with Shines of Any kind. Hell, that type of exposure would cause Ms. Thang to go on Strike!

SO YOU THINK YOU SAW KUNTA?

I was watching the show “So You Think You Can Dance” (I know, another reality show and I’m suppose to be at the gym)… Anyhow, I’m not sure I’ll be able to articulate the true essence of my point. It may be something that you would have had to see for yourself… But I will attempt to give you a visual.

There was a couple - Black Male, White Female who performed a “contemporary” style of choreography. Well, the guy comes out dressed in this white thin button down shirt - one button was done, and some cut off or more like Capri type of shorts. The girl, was wearing a nice silk/satin orange colored gown. They were dancing to “Unwritten”.

My first thought - “What the F…?” Before Natasha even sang out “I am unwritten…” All I could think is Kunta Kente and Slave Masta Wife. And BEFORE I could even form my brain to process other interpretations, my phone rings. A good friend on the other end asks “girl, are you watching ‘so you think you can dance’? - Why do I feel like I’m watchin a ‘house nigga having an affair with his masta!”

Needless to say, we had to watch it again -just to be sure. I mean, we can’t go calling the NAACP for nothing. LOL Of’course, it’s not all that serious. We understand that dance is suppose to tell a story of some sort. I questioned though, what other “story” was being told. What was most interesting is that the “pre dance commentary” for the other dancers -described a story that would be seen. For example, one couple danced some type of Waltz and the choreographer said he wanted to see a commador (is that the word) aka Bull fighter and his red cape (cape being the female in the red dress). “He should be leading her, she should flow with his movement…” Another couple - they were suppose to imagine that they were in a 70’s night club - dancing in the middle of the floor with the spinning / sparking ball and spotlight right above them…

I called another friend to ask her opinion as well. She had it DVR’d, but called me back to say she saw “Oil and Water”. Okay, Oil and Water. I can see that. I would believe it more had the female been wearing a light blue color and Kunta been in all brown… But, I can see that. What both friends noticed is they Never touched. It almost seemed as though Kunta was following Miss Massas every move… Sort of sneaking behind her back. OH hmmm… It’s possible that another interpretation could be that “Kunta” was a shadow… But then, too the wardrobe choice doesn’t go with that.

Anyhow - the whole point of dance is that it is an art and everyone can see it differently, But it still brings to question - If I saw Kunta… and she saw Kunta… Did you see him too?

I could go on with this topic… however it is WAY past my bed time.

Hello...

Hot in...

SO Hot in Here!

This morning at 8am, the sun was shining bright and I knew it was going to be warm. BUT warm is an understatement. It is Hot as hell. Atsui desu ne! One of those days, where all you can do is sit up under the fan, AC, naked, with the shades down. That's pretty much what I did for the day. I did make a trip to Gramps, so that I could watch the basketball game.

I can't wait till Football season begins!

I really have nothing to type tonight. I just watched Samuel L. Jackson get vaporized on Star Wars. hahahahaha

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?

Not the gym.

TV days no more... why is it that they put all of my shows on at the same time, just so they can end at the same time? I have nothing to watch. Well, accept re-runs. I have been missing - in front of the TV. From Lost, to Survivor, AI, and the Amazing Race... OH and Medium and House...I have had something to watch just about every night. For that reason, I have not shared anything on this blog. And, so much time has gone by... so much has happened in my life. Too much to type. And really, there is no need for me to go back to make up for "past time". I will just use my "TV free" time and keep this Blog current.

What I really need to do is go to the gym. Or, I can just sit here and type about how I need to go. Instead, I will watch re-runs of TV shows that I didn't get to watch during the season. For example, I happened upon a show called "Criminal Minds" last night. It was pretty good. And EVERYone I know is ranting and raving bout um, I can't think of the name right now... some medical show. The previews remind me of ER... but I've been told that it is not like ER at all. I've also been told that I need to watch 24. Who knows. Really, what I should do, is go to the gym!! LOL