Oyster Fest 2010

Saturday, February 13th at Park Tavern from 1:00 PM- 2:30 AM

Last year thousands of people attended this legendary event known as Oysterfest. This day long festival will feature live music from local bands, DJs, cold beer and other beverages, and TONS of fresh fried and steamed Oysters with cocktail sauce and crackers – all at the Park Tavern at Atlanta’s beautiful Piedmont Park. Tickets are ONLY $10. Price will go up!

Click Here for more info: Oyster Fest 2010

A friend of mine, well… It might be a friend of hers came up with these amazing silk screen shirts that allow you to rep your hood ATL style. I think the T-shirts are cute and trendy and let’s everyone know what side of ATL you represent. Check out their site.  http://www.repyourhoodapparel.com/

One of my friends had a really good date – she just had to write about it …

Peace and Blessings,We were strolling along and out of the corner of my eye I saw this beautiful dress. It was a yellow dress! I couldn’t believe it. A real, live, sexy, solid yellow dress! No flowers, no ugly shape! We went into the store and there it was. The dress I have been looking for since 2004. It was at first sight…until I looked at the price tag. I told my date sadly, “lets go…I never buy things that expensive…its just too much.” My date stopped me and looked into my eyes. “I said get whatever you want. I can tell you have been wanting this for a very long time. Here, take a size 6 and a size 4 and go try it on Beautiful.” So, I tried it on and OH MY GOD! I absolutely had to have it. My date handed over the Mastercard and with one swipe it was mine. I am think I am in love with this person.Anyway, we finish eating and start talking. Conversation got deep real quick. We talked about something I struggled with last week, we talked about someone else I had my mind on, (believe it or not…we are honest with each other like that), and we even talked about my crazy *** family. I don’t like doing that but my date made me feel comfortable talking about them. We lost track of time and almost arrived late to the movie!Yes, I went out on a date today. I was gone all day. Left my house at about 3:00pm and didn’t get home until 9:00pm. I came back early because my date treated me like a lady and did not want me out at all hours of the night. When I got home though, I invited my date in. *whispering: my date is still here while I type this* Anyhow, we went to the mall

and I had to grab some stuff for my Grandma. My date was very kind and patient with me. Didn’t complain at all. Then my date surprised me and told me to get whatever I wanted for myself before we went to the movies.

So, we dropped $100.00 on that dress. (this is a lot to me, I usually pay around $20.00 for a dress…$30.00 is pushing it!) My date kindly suggested we find jewelry and shoes to go with this beautiful yellow dress. Dropped about $40.00 on that. But my date was not finished yet. I figured after the jewelry and the shoes we would go and get the movie tickets and then sit down and have dinner

. Nope, my date said, “well Lillian, you said you needed some sweats for when you work out and pick your grandmother up in the morning…lets go get some.” See why I am in love yall?

We picked up some sweats, a hoodie, and a little sports jacket for me, put the stuff in the car and then headed to the movies. We got the tickets for that movie 300 and then went to Johnny Rockets for dinner. I had a strawberry banana shake, which I sipped from in the most sexy way possible because I am flirtatious like that when I am on a date. I could tell my date was getting a little warm from the way I was drinking that shake. (you had to be there to understand) The jacket came off. We were looking into each other’s eyes. I swear…if I wasn’t celibate…

The movie was so good I didn’t flirt with my date while I was there. We laughed and almost cried. It was definitely worth seeing in the theaters.

So, after shopping, dinner, and a movie here we are. I tried the dress on with the shoes and jewelry because she asked me too. Yeah, my date was a woman. A sexy, chocolate woman. My date was me. Oh, you didn’t think some dude would take me on a date like that did you? Silly rabbits.

I just had another lovely day by myself. I enjoyed it.

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May 15, 2009 around 1:30 AM, I’m awakened  by what sounds like numerous of car doors shutting and commotion that literally shakes the walls in my living room. Not knowing what was going on, I crept upstairs to open up my balcony door to hear cries as..”OH MY GOD..OH MY GOD”…”GET IN THE CAR!” coming directly from my NEXT DOOR neighbors home. Also saw two adults carrying 2 children speeding off into the night who eventually came back later. At this point I’m frightened and call the cops. I explain to the dispatcher what I’ve heard and even mentioned that maybe I’m over exaggerating. But to my discomfort, the dispatcher told me that I was not. There have been calls made in about gunshots on my street.

Now there are about 20 police cars, homicide agents, ambulances, media, and crime scene investigation vans out front in addition to the yellow police line tape laced all around my neighbors property and mine. Several hours later, a statement by the head detective is made to the media.

“Female victim found upstairs with gunshot wounds to back and legs. Dead upon arrival at the scene. 2nd victim is male with gunshot wounds, dead on scene. “

This could not be happening? I just said hello to them not to long ago and they had their sons’ first  birthday party last Saturday with loads of friends and family? And now what happens to their 9 yr old daughter and son?

Unfortunately, there have been calls made to the house in the past due to screams and domestic violence. Please! If you are in an abusive relationship, DO NOT STAY. I know it sounds cliche, but now I’m an actual witness to what may happen if you do. I know everyone’s situation is different, but PLEASE…just don’t risk your life. We never know what’s actually going on behind closed doors. We need to be a bit more kind to each other because you NEVER know who is on the fence.   I <3 you and let’s take better care of ourselves.

Cheers!

W Atlanta – Midtown

188 14th Street, NE · Atlanta, Georgia 30361

Atlanta is really stepping its game up with all the new trendy homes, condos, hotels, and eateries they are constructing. The W Hotel off Peachtree Street is no exception. Upon entering the hotel you are met with a contemporary, luxury, chic feeling.  Not to mention vaulted ceilings throughout with radiance illuminating the hotel with a magnificent glow. As you walk around the lobby area, there are different staircases you can go up with each level having an awe-inspiring restaurant accompanied by an encompassing wood grain bar and lounge areas where you could sit with your party and enjoy the atmosphere.

I finally made my way to the Whiskey Barwhich I thought FOR SURE would be a charge, but not here at the W. It’s free to get in the Whiskey Bar which is located at the top level of the hotel.

The Whiskey Bar decor was just as superlative as the rest of the hotel, which was no surprise. They have a DJ playing a mixture of house music in addition to some of the latest tunes on the air waves. It is a mix, trendy, hip, cool crowd geared more towards the age group of 27-45.

On a warmer day you can go to the back and sit in a villa type array with fashionable seating convoying trendy tea lights sitting on black trendy tables. The W and the Whiskey Bar get two thumbs up from me. =)

Also Jan. 27, 2009 another downtown W location will be opening. See ya there! Cheers.

Okay. I’m on a quick mini date which consisted of a beer or two and watching the end of a playoff football game on Sunday night. In the mist of the game, conversation with my date, and drinking some beers, I notice this guy who keeps staring at me. I’ve managed to ignore him for close to 20 minutes but couldn’t take it anymore. So I finally look up and this guy winks?….lol. What is that all about? So I continue to ignore him and now he is doing hand signals, whispering things, trying to throw me a napkin, smoke signals, pretty much anything to get my attention. It was like being in junior high class trying to listen to the teacher and some boy bugging to get your attention to check “yes or no” on his “Do You Like Me” slip….lol. Remind you, I’m still on a date! I’m completely ignoring him and seeing all of this in the corner of my eye and I’M STILL ON A DATE! Men in Atlanta just cannot be that bold? This would never happen in CA….lol. It wasn’t like I was at a club or something, I was at Applebees for goodness sake.

So it gets even more crazy. He now has sent the host over to the table to ask if I was seeing the guy I was with. I said…”YES!”. You would think it would be over with, but NO……..NOT IN ATLANTA.

After getting his answer from the host, he still is being obnoxious and trying to communicate via air. Another 20 minutes has passed and this guy had the nerve to come to the table? Yes……I am dead serious. This guy actually comes to the table and tries to holler at me? I know the Remy Hair is banging, but dayum….lol. You really can’t be serious. So of course my date wasn’t having that, so he stepped in already annoyed at the fact that the host came to the table initially and now this joker is here.

I like to handle these situations myself. I’m not the type of lady that wants a man to step in ASAP. If the man doesn’t get the picture after I nicely say what needs to be said, then the man I’m with  should step in. I’m not one of those girls who want men to fight over her. No way jose!

So this random guy pretty much says that he thought we were on a business meeting and that he is a mover and tried to hand me that same got dayum balled up piece of napkin? WHAT? Please shut up and get away from me already….lol.

Long story short, if you go on a date….just get a booth in the corner somewhere. Avoid the entire BS that comes with the high tables on the outside of the bar. Cheers!

This post is dedicated to “I’m assuming” a young lady who searched “husband hiding blackberry after i caught” and was directed to my blog.

My personal opinion about this is your husband is doing something he shouldn’t be doing. I once was in this situation with and ex boyfriend of mine. He always left his phone around because I NEVER snooped in it because I trusted him and had no reason to.  But one day………HA….lol!

Long story short, he forgot to erase text messages in the phone he was going to give me. Saw all sorts of inappropriate text messages coming from him and her. I think there were dayum near 2 different women….lol. So I confronted him and that night he hid his phone…lol. WHAT A RETARD! So I pretty much told him to pack up his belongings and get out of MY house….lol. No explanation needed because he was already acting tricky before me finding all of that.

So your situation might be a little different, but bottom line….he’s hiding something.  THANK GOD FOR TECHNOLOGY…MAKING IT EASIER TO CATCH CHEATERS…LOL. No more random drive bys in the middle of the night or surprise visits…lol…I never did that, but heard about it…HA!!!  

Cheers!

Date/Time:                Thursday, December 11 2008

Time:                           7:00pm-9:00 PM

Location:                     AIKO

Street Address:          E. Andrews

City:                            Atlanta

 Notes:                         HurryDate@AIKO in Buckhead

What’s HurryDate, you say? It’s a really fun way to meet people. We bring together tons of singles, a cool bar, lots of drinks and a wild, anything-goes vibe to make each HurryDate party a total head-spinning blast. It’s a great way to meet lots of new people, while avoiding the agonizing four-hour blind date gone bad.

In one fun night out, you’ll go on up to 20 four-minute dates! With each four-minutes you’ll have no problem weeding out the “yeah babys” from the “not if my life depended on its.” It’s quick, painless and really fun! REALLY!