The Down/Upside of Driving

I hate taking the bus to work. It’s always crowded, running late or no seats left on the bus. But since my car broke down, this is what I have to deal with. Since Last week Tuesday, my radiator on the car over heated and busted. Now I must pay for a new radiator, pay to have it put in and I have to buy a new thermostat. This sucks major a** because I now have to wake up earlier than usual just to get ready and wait for the bus. What really puts the icing on the cake is besides me having to work with kids, I must take the bus with rowdy, loud, and obnoxious older kids on the bus. Being that they get out of school around noon and myself having to be at work for 2pm just in time for more kids to get out of school. I refuse to fix my car right now anyway because as soon as it is up and running and everyone knows I am driving, I will begin to get phone calls left and right asking for a ride to go somewhere. Funny thing is, no one bothers contributing to gas and so for that reason alone, I am done being nice. I have to work to earn my money and I’m not letting anyone take it away from me for their own selfish reasons. Sometimes I feel glad that my car isn’t driving right now because it really shows you how much people cares. No one comes around when your not driving but when you are, everyone is your friend. SMH

Top 10 Reasons Why I Take Out My Weave

1. Need new hair style

2. Hair needs to wash

3. Tracks begin falling out

4. Itchy Scalp

5. New Growth

6. Bored of hair style

7. Hair Tangles

8. Face begins to break out

9. Somewhere special to go

10. Need to color/dye my hair

Collaborating Clothes & Feminine Products

I know you shouldn't post your ideas on the web unless you plan on copy writing or branding it someway but I just had to get this out there and off my mind. It's been bought to my attention recently that the food brand Krasdale is also marketing feminine products such as sanitary napkins. They are cheap of course selling for 12-14 in a pack for only $1.00. When my cousin told me this I mentioned to her that I wouldn't be surprise if the most trusted brand in feminine products "ALWAYS" begin to make clothing for females when that once a month friend comes along. As most females may know by now that it is good to wear something loose fitting and comfortable when you are on your period because it will not bring your period down. Whereas, tight fitting clothing makes your blood flow heavier. Some females wear sweats to avoid having to wear a belt around the waist, but instead of "ALWAYS" making sweats, I thought of them making more stylish clothing yet comfortable, suitable and convenient for every female as if it were especially made for that individual. I thought of something like flowing skirts, sun dresses or anything of that sort. I think it would be a good idea and an even better one just to say that I thought of it first. =)


Signed: Lorin E. McFarlane

6 Flags Season Passes

Today I received the check that I was waiting upon for the longest. Its not a big check but its just enough for me to splurge on things that I desired and of course to pay bills. But one thing that I definitely plan on doing is buying 2 season passes this week. Once it is nice and hot outside, preferably next weekend, I will be going to six flags. Season passes are $80.00 right now plus tax so you figure about $90.00 I will have to pay per ticket. But if you think about it, it is all worth it because the season pass pays for itself in the 3rd visit and a lot of perks come along with the season passes. Free stuff too like bring friends along, free food and you get to enter sweepstakes to win prizes. Next year, if I decide to buy another season pass I will even receive 20% off of the original price which is way cheaper. As of how often I will be going, it will probably be more than twice a month. All of my friends are buying season passes as well so this summer I know it will be crazy fun because I don't plan on spending it any other way.

NYC Auto Show

Today, was a great day. Although the trains were not running due to the weekend schedule but for the most part I cant complain. I went to the auto show with my friend and it was our first time. I'm glad that I decided to go especially this year because I am legal of age to receive certain prizes. I was able to test drive the 2011 KIA Sorento and it drives really smooth. The ride was fast and I learned a little more about the car and its features during the ride. Afterwards, I completed a survey and received a reward voucher for a free game of golf, free movie tickets or a free pedicure. Of course I chose the movie tickets. We also took pictures with the Lamborghini Murciélago and many other sport cars and other of our favorites. My dream car which was the Infiniti QX56 looks completely different but in a good way and the amazing Infiniti Essence was breath taking. We stayed at the show from 12pm to 5pm. I had a lot of fun and I plan on going again next year. Too bad I wasn't old enough to enter the cash prize give aways. But I can wait three more years. Yes, my boyfriend was jealous that I didn't bring him along but he'll get over it. He's been to so many car shows before and he viewed the website so I'm sure he didn't miss much. At least, I won some prizes for his car including some free air fresheners from spinning the wheel. He was grateful for that. I also received posters and a great first time experience at a huge event like the NY Auto Show.

My Role in My Education

I am currently a sophomore in college attaining my bachelors degree in Business Administration. Five years from now, I would like to be working as a top manager or CEO of a big company. I would also like to have my own business of a day care center and own real estate. Three obstacle that may prevent me from achieving my goals are financial problems, family disputes and a pregnancy.

Financial problems that I may face in the future can result from being in debt or not having enough income to jumpstart my career. I must be able to manage my money and have my assets out weigh my liabilities. Family disputes can prevent me from achieving my goals, because my family may think differently about my career and academic future and make me have second thoughts. This will prevent me from pursuing my dreams. Having children and starting a family at an early age will definitely interfere with my academic and career plan. I will have to cater all their needs and work just wont get done. It will be very difficult to juggle my career, school and family.

One Ghetto Club

I don't think I will be going to any sort of clubs anymore or anytime soon. Last club I've been too I never seen something so ghetto. For one, it was located in the Flee Market and the security sucked. In my opinion, they were too relaxed. I was expecting tight security but I didn't even get checked. There are no lockers for party goers to secure their belongings and the inside of the club was really small. Almost like the size of a class room but it did have male and Female bathrooms. The worst part about everything was people were in the club smoking. I have never been to a club where that is aloud at all. Everyone knows I hate smoke so thats what really got me going when I arrived. The most I stayed at this club was an hour tops. I couldn't take it anymore. The DJ was wack because all he did was talk on the Mic and the crowd wasn't big so that made the party even more lame. It's what ever though, because the next time you hear me going to any party, It will be a party of my own or a friends house/backyard party. I must say that I have been to teen parties better than this one at this so called "CLUB". SMH

Like Brand New

Last night I took a bubble bath with Epsom salt to ease the pain I was in from so much exercise. I must say that it definitely paid off. I woke up this morning pain free and my legs look pretty good I must say. I tried on a dress my friend bought me for this party tonight and I looked damn good in all white. So I think I’m going to wear heels tonight at that party. I know I will get many compliments because I deserve it. I went two days straight running, squatting, jogging, playing handball and bike riding. I know I am in good shape already but it doesn’t hurt to want to stay fit. Oh wait, YES IT DOES! LOL. But now its back to work because my spring break is over even though I don’t have to go back to school until next Friday on April 16th. I still have duties. I have already gotten my things ready but I still have to do my hair and get dress. I still have to have my breakfast as well. But I figured before I am on my way out the door headed to work, I can blog and do some homework. So as you can see, this isn’t really procrastination. I am still getting work done. Good thing for me that I know how to multi-task.

My 5th Tattoo

On Thursday April 1st I got my 5th tattoo. It wasn't planned for that day but I did end up getting it. I must admit, that this is the first tattoo that ever hurted. It was only the coloring that gave the most pain. however i hated when ever my tattoo artist stopped the coloring to answer his phone or to talk to another customer because when he goes back to finishing the tattoo, it seems to hurt worse than before. Although it is not finished yet, it is coming to be a beauty. I thought of the whole tattoo design myself and I even drew it up. Yes, it is true, I do have some drawing skills but only if I really put my all into it. And of course if it is something that I am going to mark my body with, I know it is going to be permanent i would want it to look as nice as possible. Each and every one of my tattoos are unique ideas because they are all my ideas. No else has it because I think of them on my own and they are not stored and saved away for others to have. In two weeks I have to go back to finish my coloring and shading of my tattoo. But for now, heres a few pics of what it came from to what it has been...

A Day for Exercise

From my thighs down to my feet I am in pain and my body is so sore. My family and friends had a blast today. We all got our bikes from the garage and basements and went bike riding all over south side of Queens. We went to the park to play basketball, Handball and we even played tag. I know we are all a bunch of adults but one is never to old to play old time favorites. I must admit we had lots of fun today. It is suppose to be nice for the remainder of spring break so we will continue to ride our bikes and have fun in the sun. I know in the morning I will be in even more pain than I am right now. I played and laughed so much until the point where I begin to get light headed and feel nauseous. My head was spinning and I just couldn't take it anymore. But it felt good to laugh the way I did. It brings back memories from when I was still in elementary school. Hopefully, there will be more tears of happiness and laughter to come in the near future. =D

Dying of Boredom

Its Saturday night and I am so bored out my mind. I usually have something to do, and I mean anything. But I don’t know why tonight of all nights no plans come up. I understand tomorrow morning is Easter but gees, if I don’t find something to do right now I am going to start a one man party in my house. I’m going to start doing back flips and jumping on the floors. I even thought about prank calling a few people. LOL. Yeah maybe I’ll do that. I can go for some good entertainment and laugh. It may sound childish but when you don’t have anything else better to do you end up doing crazy things. I read all of my new books that I received for my birthday and I don’t know of any parties. But honestly, I don’t want to spend money tonight just to have a good time. However I do want to get out of this house. I feel like I am trapped in a senior citizen home with no board games to play. OMG!!!

A Cry for Wi-Fi

This little boy downstairs from my house gets on my nerve with this Wi-Fi connection thing we have. He changes the password almost every single day. I cannot stand him. When I had my wifi connection I did not change the password up on him at all. But if I did, at least he would be notified. We had a deal since I did it for him once before but now he is truly messing up and getting me on the edge. It can be the most important time of day where I really need internet access to do homework or something concerning work and come to find out that I have no connection. I’ve been easy on him just because I am a nice person. But I feel like punching him in his face right now as I type. I am so infuriated with him. When I get mad I can type about 80 words per minute so this blog right now to me is a breeze. His excuse every time I ask him about the connection is that his router is messed up or he don’t know what’s wrong with it. But I know what he does and its not right. I swear if this happens one more time I am going to sabotage something of his very valuable. See I am not the one to mess with. I am not making a threat but a promise that if and when it does happen he will not be happy of the outcome. I will speak to his mother if I have to because I have dirt on him anyway. So he better recognize. For those who knows an Aries, knows that we get even and I am someone who likes to hold grudges for as long as I can. I forgive people but I am not stupid enough to trust them. I am very good with memory so no one can try to play me if they dare.

Missing Turtle

My nephews cat is so demonic. No one else sees it except for me. I had four cats before so I think I know what im talking about. The reason why this particular cat is the way he is probably because my little nephew likes to play fight with the cat. But I must admit, he doesn’t mean any harm. Besides a cat, we also have a baby turtle. My mom sets the fish tank on the table in the living room by the window. While my mom went out the cat went and did some snooping around the house. As usual, being nosy as he is, the cat jumps on the table and knocks the fish tank down. The water leaks everywhere on the floor and the turtle is gone and nowhere to be found. My mom almost cried because she couldn’t find her turtle. I thought it was dead because we didn’t know for how long the turtle could’ve been out of the tank already. So we search the house under the couch’s and tables and couldn’t find the turtle. Trying to multi-task, we started putting the groceries away. Then from the corner of my eye I peep the cat foundling with something under our magazine rack. My mind told me to go check out what he was fighting to get to and right before my eyes there was the turtle running away from the cat. So my mom rushed quick to clean the turtle and put him back in its home. She was so mad at the cat but we figured he didn’t mean to do it on purpose. He’s just nosy. Now that we found the turtle and he is still living, my mom is at ease.

Canceled Plans

Today I was suppose to attend BET 106 & Park with some friends. Although today is kind of an off day for everyone. I guess that’s why nothing seems to be working out. Some of my friends weren’t granted the permission to go, some hair isn’t done yet, and then the big downfall of it all is that we were not able to print the tickets. It seems like no one printer is working. Besides Manhattan being very cold later on tonight, I did look forward to going. I went last year on the day of my birthday and it was pretty cool for my 1st time going. Today Niki Minaj was going to be there and I know how the crowd will be. But I don’t care for the wannabe Harajuku Barbie too much. So I called it off with my friends and decided to stay inside for the remainder of the day. Besides, everyone else has plans and other things of importance to do anyway. I’m not sweating it though. My birthday is going smooth and no one is here to rain on my parade. I’m just glad to have my friends around to celebrate it with.