Khrystianity

If you have to question a "friend's" loyalty you should check your definition of friend! What's understood doesn't need to be explained...

Postpartum Chronicles

One thing I've noticed, for sure, is that after having a baby; especially if a person (women) know you've had a baby they're looking at your stomach...your body...how well you "snapped" back...if you have signs of carrying a baby bump for months. Don't argue with me about this science because I've seen it for myself. 

When I approach someone (that knows I've had a baby) no matter the race; the first place I see their eyes gaze upon, or gawk depending on the tact of the person lol, is my stomach. One of the first comments out of their mouth has to do with my figure. Again, it doesn't matter the race, ethnicity, or age, if they know you've had a baby they're commenting and/or observing. It's just what we naturally do, I suppose.

Married...With Food: Khrystian-Meal One

I recently had an event by which friends and I were standing around talking.  The discussion was simple: how's life, how have things been going, etc.  We discussed new relationships, married life, new babies, lack of, etc. 
Cooking and eating, while married, career-life discussions came up.  I made the statement that I cook everyday.  Mind you I had been considered stay-at-home for the past three months, so being able to cook every day was plausible.  However, my schedule also allows for some flexibility and capabilities to make this seemingly impossible feat possible.  It's not a daunting task to me.  NO! I don't enjoy cooking that much.  I'd rather be laying on a beach having a nice island boy serving me food on a platter while my husband and I enjoy the sounds of the ocean's waves splashing and hearing the laughter and seeing the smile of my beautiful baby doll. 
What I do enjoy on the other hand is my home smelling of a nice home-cooked meal in the evening.  I also enjoy my husband enjoying the food I've prepared for him and I. 
Mind you- the meals aren't always extravagant.  They are Khrystian-made simple dishes that allow me to move about the house and do other tasks that may be needed i.e polishing my nails, playing with my baby, blogging, watching episodes of Housewives, Power, The Cosby Show, or whatever else I can catch up on. 
My friends looked taken aback as I expressed to them that I'm able to cook daily.  I further explained that cooking daily didn't mean I stand over a hot stove after working an 8 to 12 hour day, but it does mean I have "something" prepared- hot and ready to eat in the evenings before bed. This could also mean hot dogs, tuna fish sandwiches, or the beloved taco.  I'm not going to devote an entire blog to cooking for the married woman, but I will begin to share a few easy peasy recipes for delicious meals you can whip up.  Feel free to share as well because I was, not too long ago, a single-girl without a care or concern for anyone else's well-being as it relates to eating a well-balanced meal.  LOL just kidding

Khrystian-Meal One
Okra, tomatoes, sausage, rice (not shown), and a rotisserie chicken.

Easy, simple, delicious. We have left overs. Pick up the chicken from your local market...hot and fresh.  I made everything else at home.  I'll have to devout an entire post to Rotisserie chicken because you can make several meals with that bad boy.  Pair it with optional side-dishes and create a meal as healthy or a hearty as you'd like.   The sausage in the okra and tomatoes make that a meal all in itself, but I'm a fan of sausage with mine either way. 
Enjoy!
Helpful Tid-bits:
1. Cook sausage separately before adding to the tomatoes.
2. Try stewed and diced tomatoes.
3. If you're not a fan, or don't know how, to season...get pre-seasoned items.  Like garlic sausage, Rotel tomatoes, etc.
4. Cook okra separately before adding to the mixture to get rid of the okra slime. 
5. Place chicken in a baking pan and place in the oven while preparing the sides.
6. Chicken in oven, rice on boil, sausage in pan, drain, add tomatoes, "stir fry" okra then add all, medium heat, bring to a boil, place on low, turn off rice, take out chicken, cut, mix, and eat.
Happy cooking and prepping!
xoxo

When Questioning Goes Horribly WRONG

I saw a former student sitting alone looking down. I asked what was wrong. (Mistake! I was hoping he was waiting to go to the restroom or was just sad...but that would've been easier than the sh!tstorm that followed.)

"I got put out by Mr. Blank because he said I was-"

Another adult then jumps in...
He continues to explain himself. I feel bad that I even asked and attempted to address the matter. 

"You've been working so hard to do better. Don't make bad decisions. Mom has been supportive. You don't want to embarrass her or yourself after you try and do right then make a bad decision that changes what you're working towards." I say.

Immediately another adult jumps in, followed by another adult addition, which only heightens the situation and consequently antagonized the situation. 

"I know what I'm talking about...(the student goes on a tangent demonstrating what he did explaining his two uncles whom were in the army do it and he was doing it too..."

The adults disagree.
He BLOWS up! 
Next thing I know he's being suspended for banging on the walls, turning over tables, and hollering obscenities as he paces the halls like a rabid dog having stare-offs with the teachers.

Principal Certified

FINALLY!!
I passed the certification exam in July, graduated in August, (thought I had) applied for the updated certificate in August, called, clowned, emailed, fussed, and presented receipts of (what I thought I had) applied for and now FINALLY my credentials are added to my certificate!!
I am certified to be a principal.
...it only took Lamar University and the state of Texas Board of Education eight months and my mouth to get it expedited in one day after they told me six to eight weeks...and I want to thank them! LOL Certifications

2017 Observation

The world we live in has people so disingenuous as it comes to their indiscretions and wrong-doings. Most people expect you to "take them as they are" quickly "forgive and forget" or simply "get over it" as they continue to make bad decisions in life and coincidentally affect you with their mistakes, mishaps, misconception, or misconduct.
Now a days there is no true accountability for actions. There is no remorse for bad behavior. Very seldom is there acknowledgement on the behalf of the transgressor.
The apparent lack of restitution or restoration for violations of any sort has left those of us with actual consciences to feel jaded.
When did this begin, you ask? How did this behavior start? Who's doing these things?
Sit back.

Observe.

Certain groups of people feel as if they can do whatever to whomever and live however and then make excuses to justify their circumstances. Play victim. Become cowards searching for easy ways out.

If I had the answers to the above questions  I think I'd have hit gold! But...I don't know, I can't say, but I know it's becoming an increasingly prevalent culture.

My Greatest Accomplishment Thus Far

Khloe Nichole Allen is my greatest accomplishment thus far. She's such a SWEETHEART!! I'm in awe of her and totally obsessed! All the kicking, punching, stretching, bedrest, gestational hypertension, 13 hours of labor and 20 minutes of 4 full pushes to deliver is nothing compared to spending my days with her!

My second greatest accomplishment so far:

Lort it's difficult producing this liquid gold but I'm doing it! (Breastfeeding blog coming soon)