She Got a Big Ego...Such a Big Ego

Men may not get all they pay for in this world; but they must certainly pay for all they get. ~Frederick Douglas

I ran into an old friend today. I was so happy and excited to see her because I don't think I've seen her since '94. I remember her to be reserved and polite...I liked her, but we got outta touch over the years...mostly because we never really hung out...anyway...when I saw her and she opened her mouth; she was BRAND NEW!!!...OMG! The first words outta her mouth was 'you see my car'...In 20 minutes of talking I found out that she's sleeping with some ladies husband and he's leasing this car for her...I found out that she hates, 'ghetto girls'....she only shops downtown...she hates kids....(yada..yada...yada)...I won't be calling her ass---for real! It turned me off---People brag to me all of the time about what they have --big house, big cars...I don't care. I really don't. What matters to me the most is my family. If anyone really knows me that can tell you how close we are as a family....my husband called us "hill-billies" because we all spill out onto the porch at my Grandmother's house on most weekends....that's what makes me feel good, and that's what I'm into...When the weekend nears, I can expect to get a call from my sister Snook, or my brotha, Mav...they want to know if I'm headed to the city...It's like clockwork, that's what we do...see each---we enjoy each other's company...Since my sista Nikki lives in Mississippi, she just wants to call to see what going on---and if something is popping, she in the CHI in a hearbeat because she loves her family and the bond between us is undeniable --THAT'S WHAT IMPRESSES ME---A GOOD RELATIONSHIP WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS! No grandiose display of wealth or circumstance is enough to make me say WOW!!! Unless you tell me something of true meaning I'm usually not impressed...(Okay...you may get a rise outta me...I just can't think of nothing right now...lol)
Anyway...I've done a lot of STUPID things growing up, believe me I've had to pay for them; I sit here and cringe at how immature I was coming up...I didn't make clear choices, but we live and we learn right? Like Fredrick Douglas said, 'we must certainly pay for all we get'---usually everyone will somehow, and someway...So the next time someone gets in your face and brags about what they have and how they are better than you...show them the back of your head! Why? Because ask yourself...how did they acquire the things that they have --did they sell drugs to our people, did they de-fraud some unsuspecting person on their mortgage loan, did they murder someone and just take what they have...Sleeping with some one's wife/husband....Did they get it from the parents, did they lie, cheat, and steal their way to the top...think about it...If they got it honestly...without hurting anybody to get there...more power to them...I don't think someone should call themselves successful if they can't back it up with a chronicle of their lives...the struggle and strife of what it took to get there. (Not who you knocked down to climb to the top)
Not to discredit the people who have turned their lives around---started doing things for other people or things in the community....
Everybody has a story, but the ones who brag about only want to share part of it!
People who are really "rich" (not just financially, but morally) don't usually brag....If you got there by stepping all over people then you'll pay for it! Some type of way....So when I get these conversations that evoke materialistic, unfeeling things its kind of a turn-off...
I'm no saint...I'm far from, but damn....I'm not an a$$ either...She was an a$$...A BRAND NEW A$$...So much so she made me write about it! Lol...

If I could be in any band, I'd join The Revolution

As long as I can wear tight pants and rock mega-huge hair, I'm signing up to be in The Revolution! (with Prince)

Did you not see the movie Purple Rain????? That movie was the fly-est! I would have loved to be drummer-chick or a base player....I want to be in my heels, while Prince is in his heels and we both are rockin' out front and center in front of a packed stadium! (Naw...I'm not NEARLY that brave, I'm just frontin' for the prompt) LOL....

Prarie State Blog Assignment

LaShonda Howell
Kimberly Heintz
Ed.160-A
28 August 2009













Website evaluation is definitely a new concept for me. I never really took the time to evaluate a website in depth as I did with this particular assignment. The evaluation form created by Kathleen Schrock, is a good tool to have along the way--especially if you're an educator trying to find appropriate material for your students. I for one, intend to use it from now on when researching projects for school or personal use. The form is easy to follow and it prompts you as to what you should be looking for in a clear, organized matter.

The first website that I evaluated is called - Math Is Fun. Its a website that pretty much geared towards finding the fun in math while giving students and educators alike different 'helpful' avenues to learn. I was not able to point out every aspect when evaluating this site, but I'm convinced that its a valid learning aid for students and a great resource for educators. The graphics contain links that lead students into different areas of the site so that they can experience math in the areas from counting money to geometry if the choose. There is even a page for teachers---there they can gain ideas on how to keep there students entertained while learning.

Scholastic.com was the next website that I evaluated. I'm confident enough to mention that it goes without saying the validity and authority associated with the site. One obvious reason being the name and reputation associated with the organization and its products. Since the 1920's this organization has been providing the world with educational tools through reading and learning.

Scholastic has so many different avenues to look at on their website, I just felt as if there is a wealth of information on the site for anyone looking. What caught my attention most about the website is I noticed resources for new teachers! There is nothing better than good, sound advice when you are stepping into any field.

Another favorite of mine from that site was Story Starters. This activity gives students the opportunity to spin the wheel to come up with creative, and sometimes funny writing prompts. I think its a great idea to get the learning process started...get kids to start thinking and acting on what ideas they can write down or focus on.

Out of all of the websites, those two were the best that I found. I would not go so far as to say that I found any bad sites, but there were definitely a few that were not aesthetically pleasing to the eye, and there were those with broken links. When I started out I wanted to focus on sites with the .edu or .gov affiliations but I went with these two sites instead.

There is tremendous value in evaluating the websites you intend to use. You can potentially save yourself the frustration and possibly embarrassment by trying to identify the source of the information you obtain. Not every website creator has your best interest at heart, so its best to be proactive for your students as well as backing up the need for educators to try and stay as professional and accurate as possible.

Start with 'Little Things'

OMG! India.Aire makes music that stirs your soul...I promise you won't be disappointed. Every song is one that makes you 'feel' something...whether is appreciation for for who you are, or appreciation for those around you...there is something for everybody in her music...I promise:)

Little Things by India Aire

There's Hope by India Aire

Truth by India Aire

Don't be a goofy...keep moving!

I know you don't want my number, but you might wanna use it when your man f***s up!
Okay...I was @ a gas station in Joliet, IL...I was a little irritated because my son had to use the restroom no less than 5 minutes after I pulled off from the place where we were...anyway, this 'fuddy-duddy' looking guy tells me..." I see that you gotta ring on yo' finger, so I'm gonna give you my number when yo; man f***ks up...(I'm stunned right, cuz I wouldn't have given this 'bumbling idiot' my number if I was fat, single, and celibate! Lol...(no disrespect to anyone), anyway, so I tell this 'goof ball' (very nicely) that I can't accept his number, he proceeds to tell me that ...'your man is gonna take advantage of you, so when it doesn't work out...you'll have my number on the side'...( I almost wanna whip my son's pee-pee out so he can heat up this 'dumb-dumb's leg...just kidding..but he was holding me up)...ok, so by this time, I'm trying by best to be rude, but his force field is too strong, he doesn't get my rude behavior so I ultimately walk off....



3 minutes later....



I'm leaving the gas station bathroom and this 'lame-o' is still at it...he walks to his car, writes down his number, drives over to my car, and TOSSES IT IN! Can you say...INFLATED EGO! Lol...I thought I was shocked before, but nothing prepared me for that (if you are thinking was I scared...naw, I wasn't worried...had mace and a hammer...I was gonna wear the top of his big a** head out if he woulda tried something..for real) anyway...as he was preparing to drive off...he told me this...'oh, by the way, this is not my car I'm driving...my boy wanted to use my car...then he holds up his cell phone to show me a pic of 'his truck' with the OVERLY BIG rims that I was supposed to be impressed by...lol...



He had this look on his face like he just SCORED! I was confused...I sat back, locked my doors and started cracking up...his musta have bumped his head on the way or something....



I don't know...I lookin back, I'm trying to figure out...what kinda impression I gave this 'narsissistic-clown' to make him think that I showed any interest in him! LOL...

Africa, here I come

I've never been to Africa before, but it is definitely high on my list...it's also not the last on my list! I want to go for many reasons...one reason being, I'd like to go to Kenya or Tanzania to experience a safari (a safe one:)), I'd also to vist Mount Kilimanjaro while I'm there..(I think its in Tanzania too...lol), once in my lifetime, I'd like to be facing off with one of the grandest mountains in the world...BUT, I'm too chicken, and weak to climb it...lol.

A visit to Africa wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Pyramids of Giza! Seeing the pyramids..experiencing the mystery and wonder, is definitely one of my life long dreams!

Most importantly, I'd like to experience the people and the culture....,

Maybe one day, I'll get there...I hope so soon, one of my closest friends is from Senegal; I'm very excited about meeting her family one day!

Relaxing on a Sunday!

Sunday is usually the day when I tend to wind down...Friday is the end of the work week, so I'm usually trying to get into something with the family, so I've usually had enough by Saturday night, and I looking forward to a relaxing day on Sunday...

Follow my rules or get out!

It really no fun in a secrete fort, if you have too many rules...so follow these simple rules and we'll get along fine!

Before you enter my fort, take your shoes off, and keep your socks on!
Socks, or any type of foot covering is mandatory...I don't wanna see your feet...especially if your toes are jacked up...I have an exception with baby and toddlers feet, but once you reach 6...socks stay on!

No Grown-Folk Whiners, will be allowed entrance into the fort!
My fort is secret to get away from the constant, whining....'outrage','controversy' and other babbling bullcrap I hear everyday...so if you need to whine...do it on your time not mine.

NO Cheaters!
You ain't using my fort as a secret love nest...point blank...that's all I have to say about that:)

If you tinkle, please don't sprinkle!
Don't pee on my damn toliet! Clean that mess up if it happens ladies...WTF!