Webbing You Now

Hey Everybody,

It's been awhile since I posted, but I think the new to New York thing has worn off. I know, I know.... you are probably thinking I have no more stories. Not really. I have plenty of stories, but the thing is, now, it's a common thing for foolish things to happen. Now my response usually is "that's that New York stuff" or "only in New York" or "really New Yorkers, really". When I first moved here, the first thing I would say is, "I have to put this on the blog or I cannot believe this". The turtle on the leash, the drunk man passed out in the middle of the sidewalk, a man about to do a pole dance in the middle of a packed train in the Bronx. WHEW! The list goes on. For those of you who are just tuning in, check out the prior postings. Long, but crazy. What I want to do is compile this into some sort of mini book series. ... thinking of a title... It Happens: NY Chronicles. Not sure, but I'll keep you posted. 

Anyway, so I'm thinking that the blog should change a bit and can focus not on specifically New York foolishness, but general topics I would talk about anyway. Some of my interest, my musings, my pet peeves... I mean, I am not that interesting for you to care about these things, but I think it's funny. 
For instance: This is my new favorite thing to do. Well, full disclosure, I've always done this, but now, this picture captures it so well. 

My coworkers informed me that I always squint, when encountering this type of thing. It happens more often than it should. I'm just saying! Seriously, it's a running joke at my school now - everyone squints - mostly to be funny and sometimes, just because the words we are hearing does not align with common sense. See, a nice way to put the "S" word. 

The other thing is webbing people. I think the comedy of Kevin Hart is hilarious, not just because he's from Philly, but his act is genuine from what I can tell. So, I now "WEB" people to get them to be quiet or just get a laugh:

Check it out!
To skip to the "WEBBING" story, start at 4:04. The whole thing is funny though!

Alright, see you guys the next time! 

Tammy J - signing out!

Big Bugs/Angry Drivers

Hey Everybody!

I'm back! Well, we'll see how long, but I had to share this with you. 

In my studio apartment, which I'm just saying is very small. Believe me, if you have read this blog from the beginning, this is not a complaint - I thank God everyday! However, I see this bug that had legs all around it in my 'kitchen area'. So, remember this is a studio. That means the kitchen, dining room, living room and bedroom are all in the same area. Which means this bug is too close for comfort. So, I'm like, "Hold on Jabroni",  took a picture of it, because I have never seen anything like it, until I MOVED TO NEW YORK! Just saying! And then I did a WWF move on this bug, one of "The RoCK" moves, because I smelled what he was cooking and I also could not stand to cook in a kitchen with huge bugs in it and roaming somewhere. So, my sandal, my "ROCK" eyebrow arched and I put that thing to sleep. In my Kevin Hart voice, "you want to go night, night, buggy, you about to go night night, buggy!"

To top off this day - a taxi cab driver hits a cyclist right in front of my school. The cyclist is sitting on the ground and a lady is standing behind him. I asked my security guards if they called the cops, so one of them yells to the cyclist and the lady to see if one of them is calling the cops. The lady yells back, that the cyclist who is still sitting on the ground (not necessarily looking injured) is trying to call the cops, but this guy (the taxi cab driver) keeps yelling at him. So, the taxi cab driver looks at her and starts yelling, "SHUT UP, SHUT YOUR MOUTH, THIS ISN'T EVEN YOUR BUSINESS" The lady yells back with the New York accent, "YEAH, WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO, RUN ME OVER TOO". I was done! I was absolutely no help, because I'm watching the exchange, giving my commentary, like, "Ut oh, Ut Oh, UT OH". ROFL. It was too funny. 

The ambulance finally came and that is when and only when the cyclist got up. ROFL. I had to go back to work, so I couldn't commentate the rest of the yelling! 

Alright peoples! 

Night night

See you soon

Tammy J

I'm back!!!

Hey Friends and Family,

I'mmmmmm baaaacccckkkk!

Yes, I was on a hiatus, but as you know I found a job and it's been almost three months. That is a long time and I've honestly missed sharing my days and weeks with you. There were so many times when I saw something and thought I cannot wait to share this with everyone. Of course I didn't write it down and of course I don't remember. Hence why having a blog is helpful, since my memory could be a lot better. I'm just saying. 
Anyway, what's new with me.

Nothing much, honestly. I'm working hard and now I'm working on my personal self. Meaning getting back to the blog, podcast, business and books. Yes, people. I'm about to do the dang thang! 

I watched the movie, 12 Years a Slave, and I left asking myself where do I have that "slave mentality". Thinking I can't do this, dumbing myself down to do that, allowing certain things to go on that shouldn't be. How do I dare to make a difference? So, that made me think, where have I dropped the ball and here we are. 
It was a great movie to see, so I would definitely recommend it, but it also allowed me to see how the same things are still going on now. Not with forcible slavery, but the slavery of the mind. It's tight, but it's right. 
We have to change our thinking. 

So, if you want someone to hold you accountable or want to share stories, struggles and encourage others who have the same goals. Join My Accountability Board. The website is here and be sure to go to Facebook and like the page. http://myaccountabilityboard.com 

This is a new group, but our goal is 250 users and 100 likes. 

I'll be in touch soon.

Tammy J - Feeling blessed and signing off