Seven Months To Thirty

Sunset

2009-07-18T22:32:00.000-07:00

The Sun told me that he needed to go away and be to "himself"....again
He has set, so there is no more Sunshine for me.
He now shines on the bird with the "Pretty Wings".
Soon the Sunburn will not hurt as much and my world
will yet again be wrapped in the cold winter snow and ice
just when I need Sunshine the most.

The Non-Poem

2009-04-10T20:26:00.000-07:00

A Nia fun Fact: I call him "Sunshine" because his smile brightens up a room. The icing on the cake is the way his eyes dance when he laughs...
My heart melts and I feel, at home.
We recently took a couple moments in time that I adore, Sunshine thinks they are goofy looking. The quirkiness of them made me frame them and put them by my bedside...
I look at them every chance I get.
I've always looked in his eyes, relished in his laugh, felt safe in his arms...
There is something deeper in his eyes now then from what I remember that peirces my very soul....
It scares the shit out of me, but I'm homesick.

Happy Birthday to Me!!

2009-03-30T19:09:00.000-07:00

I'm finally hit the big 3-0 and I feel better now then when I turned 21, because I'm in a better place now. I still have a few pounds to lose...such as it is...I'm not going to give upon my "healthy body" masterplan. Everything else is lined up as it should be, with one exception...but in time that to will work out...and the "Sun" will shine on me.
I went back home to Minnesota to spend it with friends and family. My BFF's threw me a surprise party as did my father. As far as gifts, just like Christmas, I asked for nothing and I got everything I wanted.
Greetings Sunshine

I kiss the Sunshine and he takes my breath away...

Reflection....

Note to Self:

2009-03-16T22:20:00.001-07:00

If a man is truly intrested I you, it does not matter how far away you live, his past experiences or heart breaks. If he wants to be with you then he will do what ever it takes.

Happy Valentines Day!

2009-02-16T19:35:00.000-08:00

To: You From Me
From: You to Me

The Inauguration of President Obama

2009-01-22T19:30:00.000-08:00

Whistle Stop Tour...ALL ABOARD!!

The Swearing In

Dance the Night Away:

The First Dance at the Nieghborhood Inauguration Ball. I still tear up

Happy New Shit!!!

2009-01-01T19:29:00.000-08:00

Note to Self:
Don't sweat where you are right now; it's your blessed entry point. Step toward your greatness and the way will open wide. My new shit has just begun...

Merry Christmas

2008-12-27T19:29:00.000-08:00

This Year I went back home to Minnesnowda For Christmas. I asked for nothing. Got everything I wanted and hello again Sunshine.

Santa Kicked in this year:

Thanksgiving

2008-11-27T19:27:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
Better late then never...or is it better to be never late....hummm...anyway

Well What I'm thankful for is:

My Healthy Life
Being Loved and the ability to give love and compation
Having the ability to Learn from lifes lessons

My Moments of Zen:

First Family Thanksgiving

First Puppy Gate

2008-11-19T23:09:00.000-08:00

I could use this space and time to type about serious stuff going on in the world and the long laundry list President Obama will have to tackle, but I've had more then enough of that for one day. So I'm instead going to focus on a puppy video plea that realy made my day today...

A Night I Will Remember Forever!!

2008-11-05T22:49:00.000-08:00

Election Night
It was 11/4/08, my nerves were already on edge I hadn't slept a full 6 hours in two days. Earlier that morning I stood in line for about an hour before the sun came up. There I was 10:30 pm, laying on the floor, pretending to be doing some homework with my eyes glued to the television screen. In the middle of my jittery nervous crazyness and obsession with watching the poll numbers come in my mom calls. She didn't want anything but the usual; needing assistance with sending an email with an attachment. As I was walking her through the steps I could hear cheering coming from the TV. In my nervous excitment i went to the Tv to see what other state was just won...but...wait... I see 284 electoral votes.
"Mom am I seeing that right?!
"What are you talking about? Let me go to the TV."
"Mom he got more then the needed 270 electoral votes to win! HE WON! HE WON! OH MY GOD! HE WON!! AAAGGHHHH!! AAAAGGGHHH!! AAGGGGHHHH!!
Some where in between screaming for joy and sobbing I lost connection with my mom and dropped to my knees. All the donating, volunteering, waiting in line to vote,sign holding, informing, emailing, canvassing, rallying by countless supporters paid off. Every tear that fell felt like a realease of the last eight years of frustration.
It took me a while to get my thoughts together to figure out how I wanted to express what I was feeling, but no words can even come close and I'm not even sure I've fully processed the history that has just been made. It's like I'm dreaming.
I look forward to seeing Barack and Michelle Obama in the white house with those adorable little girls.
I've found a few videos that help put this historic event in context.

A Night To Remember:

My Feelings Exactly

What The World Has Been Waiting For

Moments of Zen

HEE HEE HAHA!!

2008-11-03T20:43:00.000-08:00

Politics of Change

I haven't dealt with topic to much. Better late then late then never. I've been a staunch Obama Supporter since last fall of 2007. Initially i thought it was going to be hard for me to chose between Obama and Clinton, but as the primaries dragged on it became clear. For my part I researched the voting records of both candidates and if neither of them came out with flying colors I had a third party and Rethuglican choice as a last resort. Obama for me was the only who's voting record matched his rhetoric on the trail. Another tool that I use, to judge the candidates by how they run their campaign. As the race ran on again the only candidate that came out on top was Obama. You gotta love candidate dubbed "No drama Obama". The icing on the cake is the fact that instead of spending time fear mongering and smearing he spoke mostly about the issues at hand. I never left a speech feeling angry and fearful, but hopeful for something better then what I had and I had the power to make that change.
Another thing that I truly love is the way they as a family love each other and show it. It's natural and radiates to everyone else around. Looking at them warms my heart.

The First Family

We've Got Work To Do

Stand By Me

Moments of Zen:

"My Friends"
The Musical

"Wassup!! Eight years Later"

Obama Is Here

The Master Plan...

2008-09-06T22:03:00.000-07:00

Light Bulb Moment
"It is never too late to be what you might have been."
- George Eliot

Like a wise person once said, "If you don't plan, plan to fail". When it comes to making decesions, it depends on the situation. Somethings can be done right then and there, while others take time and a well thought out plan.
When it hit me that I'm about to embark on a new era instead of freaking out about everything I haven't done, I figured I would jot down the things I want to do as well as laying out a foundation for the next ten years, nstead of them circleing around in my head.
My plan was to do one of these postings every week but gettin my goals down, organized and well thought out took a bit longer then I thought, such as it is.

The List

Health and wellness Goals
* Lose 80 lbs

*workout twice Monday through Friday and once on Saturday or Sunday
* Purchase more organic, natural foods and personal products

Academic Goals
*Complete my Associates
*Complete my Bachelers Degree

Career Goals
*Job shadow areas of interest

Investment and Financial Goals
*Open a money market account
*Set up a budget

Other Stuff
*I want to travel more. I'm surrounded by beauty I have yet to see fully
* Socialize more. Get involved in local intrest groups

Video of the Week

My Moments of Glee

The Intro...

2008-09-01T13:59:00.000-07:00

Hello my name is Imani…
It’s seems like I just turned 20 yesterday and here I am about to turn 30. I wanted to do something that would allow me to reflect and journal my experiences, what I’ve learned, the things I need to do going forward into my thirties.
There isn’t a special meaning behind choosing the time frame or the name. I just so happened to come up with my plan last week and in seven months I turn thirty. No spectacular act of genius.
I kept hearing about this blogging trend and I wanted to try it, so why not? This is my first blog, so it will seem a bit generic at first, until I can figure out how I want it to look and all the bells and whistles. So if you have any tips, tricks or blogging advice feel free to let me know :)

In My Ipod

"My Moment of Zen"

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