Khrystian Nichole~Access Granted
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Doctor Has Spoken
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Barbie Movie!
Now, you know as a family professed Chocolate Barbie Doll, having my own doll babies; we HAD to go see the movie!
We went the first official weekend it was out. I must preface this and say: it ain’t that deep. The movie previews, my excitement behind the movie, the actual movie, the makings of the movie, the ending of the movie, the actors in the movie, the lines in the movie. None of it, and anything you could think of, it just ain’t that deep. At least for me!
I’m not, nor was I ever, about to get all political about this lil’ movie. Barbie is an American cultural icon and that’s that on that. The movie depicted what it should have: a Barbie doll and her “life” issues. Please tread lightly and miss me with all the social commentary or political nuances because as for me and my house consisting of an eager six year old and a rambunctious two year old…it just ain’t that deep.
My inner child was giddy to see Barbie and dress in my pink. Which I didn’t have to buy because I keep pink on the ready. My excitement was geared towards my baby’s opportunity to finally see the movie she’d been talking about since it was announced. My anxiety was high because I was taking my ever-busy two year old son with us and he couldn’t care less about being in the movie theater or the other paying patrons as he acted like he was at the playground boxing the seats around him, hopping up and down the stairs, swinging from the rails as if they were Monkey Bars, and speaking at a decibel level he doesn’t even use when we’re at concerts in the park!
Overall the movie was cute and nostalgic. I’d venture to say it got slightly boring towards the middle when they focused on Ken (shrug) I can only say that because I began to lose focus, but then again; that’s around the time I went in to full-on Mommy Mode pulling out my cell phone for my busy boy to watch Blippi which he kept at a disturbing volume level. At the end I actually did fall asleep BUT my daughter said it was good and she liked it. All in all, if she liked it; I loved it!
Check it out and take your #Barbie photos!
“Hey Barbie!”
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Jackie Robinson Year
2022. Whelp, this year has been more of a doozy than I care to share. The loss of my brother totally, if not completely, put life and all other things into perspective for me. I'd like to think I'm more tolerable, forgiving, even easy going. Today is the first day of December. I usually party the entire month, and I'm sure in some fashion I will. The closer to the fourth day of the month of December we get, the more I ponder on my Jackie Robinson year, the more I think of a quote he once said:
"Above anything else, I hate to lose."
Honestly, I don't think anyone goes around life loving to lose. The quote is not prolific in any way, it's just a very REAL and honest statement. He was a ball player. He meant what he said, and the only thing he expected to do, which made him a legendary ball player was to get on base and knock every hit out the park. At least in stating above anything else, he hated to lose is my best estimation of the quote. It's what I'm taking from the quote, and it's what I mean when I say: It's my Jackie Robinson year!
Jackie Robinson responded to opposition, resistance, and barriers with GREATNESS! He didn't raise any bars. He SET the bar! A trailblazer. He planted seeds and through his hard work, not only watched his seeds grow, but enjoyed the fruits of his seeds so much so he made room for his family to eat as well!
My Jackie Robinson year! The countdown begins and I'm ready to knock it out the park!
Saturday, September 24, 2022
Mistress Mishap
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Happy 34th Birthday!
Today I would’ve called my brother around lunch time. He wouldn’t have been awake any earlier 😌 I would’ve wished him a happy birthday then asked, “what we doing?!” He would’ve sighed and said he didn’t know, and would’ve said, “mama asked me the same thing.” He would’ve told me all about the plans he had for the weekend to celebrate but would’ve then said nonchalantly said, “I guess we could go to dinner.” From there I would’ve said, “duh!” and told him to let me know where and what time.
Today.
Today, however I’m grieving the fact that conversation isn’t happening. I’m reluctantly smiling through a day at work as if I really care about what’s coming out of anyone’s mouth. That reluctance isn’t meant but to be mean or nasty BUT it’s reality because none of it matters in the grand scheme of where my mind travels to.
Today.
Today, I’m celebrating my baby brother’s 34th birthday. Our family is honoring what we feel he would’ve done…dinner. I’m celebrating his life and the time that passed as I watched him grow.
Today.
Today, I’m remembering the conversations we held. The years, months, days, moments, seconds spent as each of his past 34 years went by. Remembering his kind spirit.
Today.
Today, I’m glad the sky is clear and my thoughts aren’t and couldn’t be clouded by anything other than acknowledging his birthday.
Today.
Today, yet another dose of reality is taken. Another gut punch and sting of heartbreak continues.
Today. Memories last a lifetime. Happy 34th BIRTHDAY Nate Nate🙏🏾
Friday, August 26, 2022
33: My Nate Nate
Friday, April 8, 2022
My Very FIRST Assistant Principal’s Week
Wow!!!! What an amazing year of growing and learning I have had…and it’s NOT over yet!! I overheard a burnt out teacher say, “5 Fridays and 7 Mondays left” LOL
As a first year AP, my current principal has been THE best motivation and mentor I’ve ever had! About seven years ago I had another principal that PUSHED me to get out of the classroom and expound on the talents and learning I had acquired in a ten year span.
I work along side one of the most efficient and professional assistant principals I’ve encountered and he has helped to guide me daily through this journey! To say the least; my first year has been cultivated with support and for that; I thank God everyday along my drive to work. Thankful I wasn’t thrown into the fire without protection or support!
The journey hasn’t been easy, BUT, I can tell you I’m grateful for the experience…the experiences I WOULD change and those I wouldn’t!