I love this pic..... Eli was ON the move.... Jill got him at just the right momet, just secondas later he was off and runnin again...
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Comfort Food
So, I get the O Magazine Newsletter (who doesn`t love Oprah?)... and this came in my e-mail today:
The Comfort Food Menu
The Comfort Food Menu
Sunday, September 27, 2009
I love me some Starbucks!
Proof I love my coffee:
Empty Starbucks that still has ice, yet to even melt because I sucked it down so fast.
Reminder: Love Life
This elephant looks extremely happy. My niece Michelle loves and collects elephants, so this one is for you baby girl. I love you!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
I Decided I`m Fat
Sooooo.... a lot of very emotional things have happened to me over the last couple of months. I realized a few things. When I`m stressed, sad and/or super busy I don`t care what I eat and I lose all motivation to do anything physical. Blah.
Here`s what has happened to me:
I`ve considered:
So, where to start?
I know I can`t do this alone. I love food and I`ve lost my motivation. I need to get inspired! Anyone with me?
Tatiana promised to go to Jazzercise with me (thanks Christie, fr your enthusiastic teaching skills)
Anyone else got any brilliant ideas for me? How did you lose weight? What`s your motivation?
My goal is to lose 25 lbs.
Today is Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009. I already had a cheesy omelet, half a bagel with cream cheese and a sugar free Red Bull... so maybe I should start tomorrow ;-)
Anyone else struggling? Wanna join forces? Let me know! Let`s do this together!
Here`s what has happened to me:
- I weigh more than I ever have in my life (short of my pregnancies and right after having a baby)
- All of my clothes are ridiculously tight
- I have no energy
- I crave bad things... all of the time (pizza, margaritas, cheese, chocolate, iced lattes...)
- I can`t stand the thought of wearing a swimming suit and I`d rather die than stand in front of someone naked
I`ve considered:
- A cleanse (lost 20 lbs last time, but fruit and veggies only for a month ugh!)
- The Fat Flush (never done it, but I think I might starve)
- Diet Pills (I`ve tried a few that either do nothing, or make me feel like I`m on crack. Anything that works is illegal and probably will kill your liver anyways)
So, where to start?
I know I can`t do this alone. I love food and I`ve lost my motivation. I need to get inspired! Anyone with me?
Tatiana promised to go to Jazzercise with me (thanks Christie, fr your enthusiastic teaching skills)
Anyone else got any brilliant ideas for me? How did you lose weight? What`s your motivation?
My goal is to lose 25 lbs.
Today is Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009. I already had a cheesy omelet, half a bagel with cream cheese and a sugar free Red Bull... so maybe I should start tomorrow ;-)
Anyone else struggling? Wanna join forces? Let me know! Let`s do this together!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Calling all Jenny`s!!!
If you`re name is JENNY or you know someone named JENNY, please come and contribute to my new page called:
My Name is Jenny.... Yours is too?
It`s a social experiment of sorts. I want to just connect with other people named Jen, Jenny or Jennifer. I want to get to know you and your story. I want to see if there are any commonalities amongst the girls/women named Jenny. If so, I want to discover if what name you`ve been given.... if that has some effect on who you become.
If your name isn`t Jenny, but you know someone named Jenny and you want to contribute, please do!!
Thanks!
Love: Jenny
My Name is Jenny.... Yours is too?
It`s a social experiment of sorts. I want to just connect with other people named Jen, Jenny or Jennifer. I want to get to know you and your story. I want to see if there are any commonalities amongst the girls/women named Jenny. If so, I want to discover if what name you`ve been given.... if that has some effect on who you become.
If your name isn`t Jenny, but you know someone named Jenny and you want to contribute, please do!!
Thanks!
Love: Jenny
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Michael Jackson: A Tribute
I`ve been watching his genius on MTV and VH1 and I`m just in total awe. Everything he put out was so unique and ahead of it`s time. I am just blown away... I told Gio "He is so interesting and fascinating to me"... he laughed. Of course I knew this all along, but to see his life through videos`s and all of the brilliant creatives, just left me feeling like I needed to celebrate his life a little more...
So, I went out in search of an MJ tribute montage. I found this:
The lyrics are so powerful and this song was put out so soon, I had to know more. YOu can read all about this song here. But here are the highlights:
Here is the Michael Jackson Tribute Song, ‘Better On The Other Side lyrics, video; new music featuring The Game, Usher, Chris Brown, Diddy, Polow Da Don, Mario Winans, and Boyz II Men. The track was produced by DJ Khalil and completed on the morning of June 26, 2009 with its radio debut that same morning.
The song pays homage to the musical genius and towering legacy of The King of Pop, mere hours after his untimely death on June 25, 2009 at age 50.
The Michael Jackson Tribute song Better on the Other Side lyrics, music and production were completed in a remarkably short time, with The Game instigating the project. DJ Skee told MTV News:
“I told Game yesterday that Michael Jackson died, and he didn’t believe me. He said, ‘I’ll call you right back…Then this morning, he hit me with this track, and I immediately started blasting it out. Game was in the studio with Diddy at the time I called. He reached out to Chris Brown and Usher and also got Boyz II Men, who so happened to be recording in the same studio.”
Source: The Game, Diddy, Chris Brown Record Michael Jackson Tribute Song.
The lyrics are so powerful....
The Michael Jackson Tribute song "Better on the Other Side":
LYRICS
[Diddy talking]
I remember the first time I seen you moonwalk,
I believed I could do anything,
you made the world dance,
you made the music come to life
[Chris brown - Chorus]
This the type of song that make the angels cry,
i look up in the sky and i wonder why?
why you had to go, go
I know its better on the other side,
you were chosen from the start
never gon’ let you go,
[The Game]
Who’s Michael Jackson,
You’re Michael Jackson,
I’m Michael Jackson,
We all Michael Jackson,
I guess what Im asking is everybody bow their head for a legend dont breathe for a second,
now let the air out, grab the hand of somebody you care about,
so you can hear my message, my confession,
someone tell Usher, I seen the moonwalk, I guess the young thriller touched him, like he touched me, like he touched you,
so carry on his legacy, something i must do, so i trust you lighting candles, concrete visuals, me and my brothers listen to Jackson 5 in the living room,
first thing i did when i heard was call Puff,
cos him and Mike tried to stop the beef between us,
who was us? Me and Fifty, that beef is dead, him and Mike Jackson gonna take us to the ledge.
[Chorus]
As I’m pouring out this liquor candles start to flicker,
when list (?) my air ones, MJ was my nier.
Not the one that play ball, the one with the Hollywood star,
and since I’m a Hollywood star Imma tell you my story,
never had a family that close, never see Barry Gordy walking through interscope,
just like me they always had Mike in a scope,
no matter what you say,
imma love him and hes still dope,
let me take you back to 85 when i was in a zone, dancing for my momma thriller jacket with all the zippers on,
now I’m doing 90 bout to crash in this Aston,
listening to Outcast, I’m sorry Mrs Jackson
anything I can ever do to better you your son was our king so we wont Coretta you,
I’m writing this letter to all the Jackson kids, we all Jackson kids, time to let us through.
[Chorus]
[Boys II Men]
This the kind of song that make the angels cry,
look up in the sky and ask God, why o why why
Do we live and let die
This the kind of song that make the angels cry,
look up in the sky and ask God, why o why why
Do we live and let, live and let die.
[Lyrics courtesy of KillerHipHop.com]
[End]
CHILD STAR:
KING OF POP:
HUMANITARIAN:
DANCER:
ENTERTAINER:
ICON:
Let us not forget his real message and CELEBRATE the good he did:
RIP MJ, may only the good be remembered...
So, I went out in search of an MJ tribute montage. I found this:
The lyrics are so powerful and this song was put out so soon, I had to know more. YOu can read all about this song here. But here are the highlights:
Here is the Michael Jackson Tribute Song, ‘Better On The Other Side lyrics, video; new music featuring The Game, Usher, Chris Brown, Diddy, Polow Da Don, Mario Winans, and Boyz II Men. The track was produced by DJ Khalil and completed on the morning of June 26, 2009 with its radio debut that same morning.
The song pays homage to the musical genius and towering legacy of The King of Pop, mere hours after his untimely death on June 25, 2009 at age 50.
The Michael Jackson Tribute song Better on the Other Side lyrics, music and production were completed in a remarkably short time, with The Game instigating the project. DJ Skee told MTV News:
“I told Game yesterday that Michael Jackson died, and he didn’t believe me. He said, ‘I’ll call you right back…Then this morning, he hit me with this track, and I immediately started blasting it out. Game was in the studio with Diddy at the time I called. He reached out to Chris Brown and Usher and also got Boyz II Men, who so happened to be recording in the same studio.”
Source: The Game, Diddy, Chris Brown Record Michael Jackson Tribute Song.
The lyrics are so powerful....
The Michael Jackson Tribute song "Better on the Other Side":
LYRICS
[Diddy talking]
I remember the first time I seen you moonwalk,
I believed I could do anything,
you made the world dance,
you made the music come to life
[Chris brown - Chorus]
This the type of song that make the angels cry,
i look up in the sky and i wonder why?
why you had to go, go
I know its better on the other side,
you were chosen from the start
never gon’ let you go,
[The Game]
Who’s Michael Jackson,
You’re Michael Jackson,
I’m Michael Jackson,
We all Michael Jackson,
I guess what Im asking is everybody bow their head for a legend dont breathe for a second,
now let the air out, grab the hand of somebody you care about,
so you can hear my message, my confession,
someone tell Usher, I seen the moonwalk, I guess the young thriller touched him, like he touched me, like he touched you,
so carry on his legacy, something i must do, so i trust you lighting candles, concrete visuals, me and my brothers listen to Jackson 5 in the living room,
first thing i did when i heard was call Puff,
cos him and Mike tried to stop the beef between us,
who was us? Me and Fifty, that beef is dead, him and Mike Jackson gonna take us to the ledge.
[Chorus]
As I’m pouring out this liquor candles start to flicker,
when list (?) my air ones, MJ was my nier.
Not the one that play ball, the one with the Hollywood star,
and since I’m a Hollywood star Imma tell you my story,
never had a family that close, never see Barry Gordy walking through interscope,
just like me they always had Mike in a scope,
no matter what you say,
imma love him and hes still dope,
let me take you back to 85 when i was in a zone, dancing for my momma thriller jacket with all the zippers on,
now I’m doing 90 bout to crash in this Aston,
listening to Outcast, I’m sorry Mrs Jackson
anything I can ever do to better you your son was our king so we wont Coretta you,
I’m writing this letter to all the Jackson kids, we all Jackson kids, time to let us through.
[Chorus]
[Boys II Men]
This the kind of song that make the angels cry,
look up in the sky and ask God, why o why why
Do we live and let die
This the kind of song that make the angels cry,
look up in the sky and ask God, why o why why
Do we live and let, live and let die.
[Lyrics courtesy of KillerHipHop.com]
[End]
CHILD STAR:
KING OF POP:
HUMANITARIAN:
DANCER:
ENTERTAINER:
ICON:
Let us not forget his real message and CELEBRATE the good he did:
RIP MJ, may only the good be remembered...
Saturday, June 27, 2009
"Before I Cheat" by Joe
Gio likes to watch video`s of some of his favorite singers on YouTube before he has a show. Watching other live performers inspires him. I often see him watching James Brown, Brian McKnight and Musiq Soulchild... a lot of the old greats. He was searching for some new stuff and came across this version of "Before He Cheats" by Carrie Underwood but reworked by Joe. He`s calling it "Before I Cheat":
I love this version. Thought I`d share.
I love this version. Thought I`d share.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Renee and Jenny - BFF`s
Black or white
Straight or gay
Old or young
Serious or funny
Believer or skeptic
Drunk or sober
Nothing can interfere with 14 years and counting...
How can we forget?
L Camino`s
Janet Jackson
Club Rio (tooooo many drinks)
Engine engine number nine...
I love it when you call me big papa
Sorry Ms. Jackson
Olive Garden Wine samples
Drop ya glasses, shake ya asses - EVE!
David McKinnon
Mike, Brandon, Marcus, Pat
Jason Cox <--- Can I borrow some sugar?
Mill Ave.
Jr.High
Rainbows
Tons of random small things as gifts
Your b-day on Thanksgiving and my parents
MILF (gas station)
Haircuts with Aimee
Denzel Washington
Church
Gio`s shows
Destiny`s Child... we hugged them!
The Ladies Tour, wine at PF Changs!
Babysitting Eli
Hours at the front door
You getting in trouble for me calling after 8 PM, LOL
The b-day book I made you
Workin at TLB
Checksmart
Crystal
Jessica
Alicia
Kevin
Gaylon
Trevor
Kids
Parties
Sparks
40`s (Said like fowdy)
How many more memories can we think of??? So many I forget....
.JPG)
.jpg)
+and+Nay+(2).jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
Sunday, May 24, 2009
I Love Love
.jpg)
Gio and I have been up talking for hours.... do you remember the last time you did that with someone? Stayed up half the night talking about love, dreams, life... Tonight we shared something special. Tonight we recognized how important it is to be strong both apart AND together. Now, that we have shared an even deeper experience, I think we can safely say:
Together We Are Better.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Jenny and Tatiana - Workin Gals
Tatiana is rockin her new hair color.... had to show the world.
We`re workin as usual.... slingin those links! Who wouldn`t want to work with us?
We`re workin as usual.... slingin those links! Who wouldn`t want to work with us?
Abi - Girls Day Out
Thank you Jenny and Danae for taking Abi to get her hair nad nails done! Abi is such a girly girl, she LOVES makeup, hair, nails.... it`s so cute!
I think she looks like her Dad here:
I think she looks like her Dad here:
Friday, February 20, 2009
HOORAY FOR DISNEYLAND
So, we finally did it! I`ve been saying for years I wanted to take the kids to Disneyland... I can`t even remember the last time I was there, I think I was 10 or so... I don`t know who was more excited, the kids or ME!
We decided this trip was for us big kids, so we left Eli with friends and family (thanks to all the Jen/Jenny/Jennifers...lol, thanks ladies!). So, we hit the road. Who knew the one weekend we decide to take a vacation it would decide to pour rain!
Go figure... So, needless to say, this is how I looked the entire first day, like a total DORK:
But, it turned out to be a good thing, in it`s own way.... there were really no lines! We rode everything, got soaked, ate everything, and met every character we could until we were so tired we couldn`t take it anymore...
Day two was a bit better.... it only rained in the morning and sprinkled throughout the day. Poor Ashton wasn`t feeling so swell (turned out he had strep throat, yikes!), but we all had a ton of fun. California Adventure has been rides (I think) and we rode every single one!
The kids were little stars that day. Both got called onstage for a show... got to sing and act a little, then later, they got to sing and dance with the local gold miner, man was he funny:
He sang a song, "I`m my own Grandpa"....
We rode California Screaming 10 times:
Lots of fun memories...
We thought we`d hit up the beach before we drove home... this is the entire beach experience, no joke! LOL, it was freezing!!! But, we liked feeding the birds:
Bye bye California.... until we meet again...
We decided this trip was for us big kids, so we left Eli with friends and family (thanks to all the Jen/Jenny/Jennifers...lol, thanks ladies!). So, we hit the road. Who knew the one weekend we decide to take a vacation it would decide to pour rain!
Go figure... So, needless to say, this is how I looked the entire first day, like a total DORK:
But, it turned out to be a good thing, in it`s own way.... there were really no lines! We rode everything, got soaked, ate everything, and met every character we could until we were so tired we couldn`t take it anymore...
Day two was a bit better.... it only rained in the morning and sprinkled throughout the day. Poor Ashton wasn`t feeling so swell (turned out he had strep throat, yikes!), but we all had a ton of fun. California Adventure has been rides (I think) and we rode every single one!
The kids were little stars that day. Both got called onstage for a show... got to sing and act a little, then later, they got to sing and dance with the local gold miner, man was he funny:
He sang a song, "I`m my own Grandpa"....
We rode California Screaming 10 times:
Lots of fun memories...
We thought we`d hit up the beach before we drove home... this is the entire beach experience, no joke! LOL, it was freezing!!! But, we liked feeding the birds:
Bye bye California.... until we meet again...
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)