Happy Friday!!

I’m getting ready to bounce….leaving work early. Heading up to hang with “Princess So Fabulous” and the crew. The Princess and fam are moving to a new “castle” this weekend. So “Aunt Jackie So Fabulous” has been asked to deliver some “hired” help in the form of my nephew D who’s on Spring Break. And….are you ready for this? Are you sure? Here’s the MEDIA ALERT: “UNCLE PETE” is going too!

Yes, you *heard* it here first. UNCLE PETE IS TRAVELING OUTSIDE ‘DA STONE”. For those who don’t know, “Uncle Pete” is my baby brother who happens to still live in our hometown. Getting him to travel outside of that place is a rarity indeed. Matter of fact, outside of the little roadtrips he has to take for his job (which happen to be very local spots…cities/towns no more than an hour away), I think the last time he left “Da Stone”, Nixon was in office. ROFL Ok, it hasn’t been THAT long but you get my point.

All I know is, it’s gonna be one heck of a ride. Father and son traveling together. They are so much alike, they always bump heads. (ALWAYS. Note to self: Pack lots of CDs. LOTS) Anywho, I hope it’s warm this weekend. I need to spend a little quality time on the deck, under “my” tree before the new occupants move in. You ‘member me talking ‘bout “my” tree right? The one growing up through the deck? Where they’d wake up and find me perched with my mug of tea, iPod, and pen/paper in the early morning? *Sigh* I’m sure gonna miss that spot. I tried to get BigBro#4 to add a stipulation to the contract stating I had visitation rights at any given time but he had the “NERB” to say no. Hmph! (Oh, back to the point about CDs. While rummaging through the CDs last night, I pulled out my Zhane CD - “Pronounced Jah-Nay”. I’d forgotten just how much I LOVED that CD. Now that’s some smoothness to drive to for real.)

I need a vacation. Seriously. I need to find a spot and just relax. Get away from it all. It has to be near the water. Warm. Luxurious bathroom. A claw-foot tub would be ideal. We’ll see. The search is definitely on. Trying to time it for the end of my current work assignment which ends in June. So, no matter what happens - whether they extend the contract, cancel the contract, or offer me permanency - I’m taking a week. Just need to find that perfect spot. Water. Warm. Quaint shops. Hotspots brimming over with cool jazz and just plain ol’ good music. I’d love to be able go to sleep with the sound of the waves in my ear and wake up to watch the sunrise from the deck/balcony/patio/window…..*sigh*

The search is DEFINITELY on.

What else? Oh, on a recent trip to Target, I was mulling over the 250 kajillion brands of toothpaste. Not paying any attention, I starting running my hands through my mop of 2-strand twists. I hear someone speak but I’m chewing on my lip trying to remember which brand I tried recently that I really liked. I turn around and see Dude standing there smiling so I ask if he was talking to me. Yes, he was. Oops. I ask him what he said and Dude had the nerve to say, “I SAID, that looked like fun.” Now I have the quizzical face on cause…I’on know WHAT looked like fun…and I’m not sure I wanna find out. LOL I tough it out though and ask. Dude says, “Hands running through your hair.” I’m really trying not to blush so I smile – a little – and ask him if he’s flirting with me (while I scan for rings and things. LOL What? Ack like ya know!). He says, “Sistah, if you have to ask if someone’s flirting either it’s been too long…or they’re doing it wrong.” (FAN ME!)

Sukey sukey now. I make my selection (I’on have NO idea what brand I bought. LOL) We meander to the register chitchatting, pay for our purchases and head for the door. How come Dude said, just as we get to the door – “Hold on Sistah, let me get that for you.” I cracked up. Ya’ll know them darn doors open automatically right? LOL Mr. Man wants to know if I always smile this much. Fresh arse. Why yes I do. He say he was hoping I didn’t so he could hold on to the thought that I was him generating that smile. *Sigh* Who am I to divest a beautiful brother of his dream? LOL Lawd dat was a flirty somebody. I’m still laughing at him.

Anywho, that’s all ya’ll need to know ‘bout dat right dere. Time to back it up and hit the road.

Enjoy your weekend!

J