Scotch and Cigars...

My weekend has been UN-EVENTFUL. Which for me is a very big deal. I am...the head liner, the main event and the after party. This weekend though, I've been in permanent chill mode. I had Monica over on Saturday. FYI this chic is the awesome-ist (if that's even a word) designer that you have never heard of. She has skill and design like NO OTHER. I am trying to get her to realize this so that we can get her clothing line off the ground!!! It. will. happen. Anywho, I invited her over to talk about life and love. While doing so we drank Johnnie Walker (thanks Cheryl) and smoked cigars (thanks Fran, Shannon and George) I hipped her to some new sh*t - my sh*t - cuz that's how I roll. Of course she loved it!!! Like I've said before, if you let him, Johnnie Walker will be your very best friend!! Good friends, good food and good drinks make my days worth living.

I've decided that I am no longer kissing guys asses! I've noticed that men these days- well they aren't shit!!! They want you to jump through ALL of the hoops for their affection, yet they are offer you mediocrity. My new stance in 2011: Unless you're Barack Obama and can command an army, etc... get the the hell out of her with all of your heirs! You're an average, individual like everyone else! Whoever told you that you weren't lied to you. Stop giving us fabulous ladies your ass to kiss! (and that concludes my tangent)

I have smoked at least 9 cigars this weekend. Scotch and Cigars, my favorite vices. Two vices that don't come with STD's. I'm with it. :-)

Any who, I'd like to hip you all to one of the most beautiful songs that I have ever heard. Nessun Dorma. This is a cover done by Aretha Franklin at the last minute. Her voice is so beautiful. Aretha IS THAT CHICK!  She came up in an era where one actually had to know how to sing. She didn't rely on bullshit producers and repetition to make her sound interesting. A time where one had to actually be a class act - a lady (I'm looking at you, you whore/alley cat Rihanna and you, you weirdo freak show Lady Gaga). Enjoy the song and the lyrics, they almost brought me to tears. Did I forget to mention that Aretha was a child prodigy and can play piano by ear? Google her. After that, Google me. lol.

Farewell

So...Friday was the last day at my job. I've gotta say that I am truly going to miss working there and all of the people I got to know. They had a Christmas party that they begged me to go to. I wasn't going to go but they all chipped in and bought me a ticket to make sure I came. I ENJOYED MYSELF GREATLY and it made me miss those folks even more. Even though the position that I went for wasn't given to me, I feel great knowing that my talent, attributes and personality were truly appreciated at that organization. Who knows what the future holds. When God closes a door, he opens a window. I'm just glad that he let me get to know a few pretty AWESOME people before he closed it on me. Oh well...this is life.
**Sidenote: I had a very fabulous going away lunch with a few spectacular folks - including the President and Vice President of the Cigar Club at Darlene's Diner in Northern Liberties. I had the Potato Pancakes with applesauce, sour cream and smoked salmon, HOT DAMN!!!!!!!!!


The Christmas Party/My going away party was held at Paddy Whack's on south street. One of my co-workers decided to go toe - to -toe with me, trying to drink with me. Needless to say, I can't really remember the ride home too much. I had 7-8 scotches on the rocks, and a couple of Lagers. I actually hipped him to Scotch. It's truly the best and for some reason, drinking it comes with the promise of NO hang-overs. YAY!! How many of us have woken up with a morning of puking and massive migraines due to our crazy night before. Oh yeah...Upper Management + Me + Alcohol = Don't mix. I had a few words with our SVP regarding him not introducing himself. Hopefully it doesn't come back to bite me in the arse. LOL. Oh well... God's got my back :-)

Me and my cubicle boo, Shannon Banana
Isn't she hot?! I gotta step my game up the next
time I take a picture with her. lol

Elise, My fabulous boo Jaleesa, Shannon and me!

The crew, + Lorraine ( the reason why I was able to add the PLP program
 to my portfolio - I'll always love you for that) and Rick/ Rick Flair  in the background.

Shannon, Me and My creative muse intern,
            Rob Lee. Cool dude and an AMAZING dresser!
This kid has style!!!

It was my pleasure to make your acquaintances.

Farewell - J.Cole (excuse the profanity)