Yardies a home and a farrin, Part 25!

[besaangel 18]

In Philadelphia:

Just to give everyone a heads up, every year Penn's Landing (by the river) has festivals. The Carribean Festival is Aug. 22nd in case anyone is interested. They have festivals every week, just about. At the Carribean festival, they have different (new) artist performing, poetry readings, etc. vendors selling things and food vendors (jamaican). Every Friday night they have Jazz artists and Thursday nights are movie nights for the children. Here is the link if anyone is interested. I will definitely be at the Carribean festival. I usually sit with my aunt. You can bring your own folding chair to these events.

http://www.delawarer...nth=8&year=2010

YEAH DELAWARE...

[MRStee 19]

Irie I have no idea but he has a smart mouth and tries to act gangsta like his Dad so I'm sure someone socked him but why he never told his ppl is beyond me cause his Dad's side of the family is thick and they always have his back if somethign goes down. I think he doesn't want his schoolmates to think he got punked but he should have thought about that when before hand! Right now it's a mystery but I am not worrying about it cause he lied from the jump and now he needs to worry bout the other eye when I popped him this morning

Yes girl but my Momma was hotter than fish grease about it cause it was her day off. But wait she had me rolling cause Q said he needs $ for the bus ummm LIE cause he gets the school bus home. Now this is the thing she goes to give him quarters for the bus he tells her he can't bring quarters in the school cause they set off the metal he don't even need it. When I told her that she said she was gonna sock him in the eye too I was rolling

Honey these kids are a hot mess and I am not letting them stress me at all! he gonna come home and be like where is all my stuff HAAAAA WHATEV~!

Chile and why am I trying for a 3rd I need to be haaaaaa

I wont even go there with the boxing matches Ive had with my two.. Lets just say the last "assault" on my daughter put her on the straight and narrow.. Thank God no issues with her at the moment.. My son...I will knock him out with the baseball bat in a heartbeat...

These kids getting things twisted and confused!

You trying for a third because of your hubby!

Yep I am. VJ has been a great help, based on the vjers experience it kinda gives me an idea of what to expect, the do's and not what to do given the relationship and personality of your hubby.

hope you feeling better today mama.

I went to get adjusted today and Im in pain.. ugh forgot my motrin.. I even felt nausea earlier...

DONT NONE OF YALL SAY IT CAUSE THIS FACTORY IS CONDEMNED

[NatPatBen 3]

ShaNette, that man was OUT OF ORDER 100%. Shame on him for what he did to you in the past & for the stunt he pulled in CHURCH on resurrection Sunday.

Please say some prayers for Mikel he finally has a job interview tomorrow and I really pray that he gets it. It has been very stressful at our house since he has been back from JA and this is the main reason why. We have been filling out applications and sending his resume out like crazy and this is the first call he has gotten.

Dillon, I hope he does well. That reminds me of something I COMPLETELY forgot to share here!

We went to Craigslist last week and the first job we clicked on was for a new cafe opening nearby (within 3 miles of where we live). We read the details and saw that it is a Caribbean cafe. It also required a food handler's permit. So we went about getting the permit, then sent in Steven's resume. Well, he got called back a few days later for an interview and turns out the place isn't just Caribbean, but Jamaican!

Once it opens, it will be the nearest Jamaican restaurant to where we live. Anyway, Steven has an interview for the position in 30 minutes. I feel like this is meant to be, for it to be a Jamaican restaurant and the FIRST thing we clicked on. I think God put this in front of us, but even if it doesn't work out, there are over 15 places within a few blocks of where we live that Steven can apply.

[Ellsinlove 2]

Definitely! I'm big enough to admit I for sure need to work on that. B/c when I'm annoyed the most I will say @ that moment is " I'm real irritated so leave me alone." & he sure does exactly that.

I do the same thing Mo! My reasoning sometimes is because at that point I'm so irritated that I might say something more damaging than if I just wait a while until I clear my head & get my thoughts straight.

Good Morning Ladies...

We had a good weekend too. Friday I left work early and Hubby and I went to see the Tyler Perry movie. We both liked it a lot and it was fun having a date in the middle of the day while the kids were in school.

Please say some prayers for Mikel he finally has a job interview tomorrow and I really pray that he gets it. It has been very stressful at our house since he has been back from JA and this is the main reason why. We have been filling out applications and sending his resume out like crazy and this is the first call he has gotten.

Praying for Mikel & sending out the good luck vibes!

Good Morning All!! Happy Easter Monday! Hope everyone had a blessed weekend. I will catch up in a minute but what to vent out the drama that happened yesterday.........

OMG.........

Okay so yesterday the whole family and I went to a church that I've grown up in since I moved to Seattle (oringinally from W.Va/V.A. been living here for like 13 years). Anyhoo, I haven't been to church in like forever but really wanted to go and Hubby has been longing to go ever since he came here. Okay so we all get ready, took us like 3 hours because I was cooking, figuring out my hair and making sure my daughter and son don't get there clothes dirty. Finally we get out the door by 11:05 (church started at 11, but thats good timing for us). Get to church by 11:30, walk in during a lively Praise Service. So we're all feelin the Spirit of God enjoying hearing God's Word. Well the "Devil" had entered the church and walked up to where me and Hubby were sitting and just stared at us and walked away!

Background History: About 5 years ago I briefly dated the Pastor's old a** grandson. Ladies I wouldn't even call it dated bc it only lasted 2 mos.! But by the way this fool acted yesterday you would've thought we were together for years. Our so-called "relationship" aka "booty-call" ended bc he was a psycho and tried to call hisself pushing me down to the ground!!! Hell to the Naw!! So I called the police and had him arrested for DV. Had a 2-yr. restraining order against him. Ladies, that was the 1st and last for me. I figure if a man gets comfortable trying to intimidate you and hits you; then the cycle of abuse will just continue. I haven't seen this guy since the Police arrested him which was 5 yrs ago!!!!

Okay back to the story.........

Mind you, this guy NEVER EVER comes to church and he decides to show up when I'm there...

So he just stares at Hubby and I and walks away. Then my lil girl was getting ansy and my Sister took her outside to get some fresh air. Well the psycho guy follows them outside and starts arguing with my sister. Asking her why are we at His Family's Church!! So they come back inside and my sister tells me what happened and I was like just stay in here and ignore him bc he's not worth it. Okay well by this time the Preacher has started the message and my lil girl is starting to get wild yelling "I want to go Outside!" Yall know how kids are showing out in front of other people. So I'm trying to keep her entertained with the bag of entertainment that I brought along (coloring books, snacks, crayons, stickers). Well nothing is working and so Hubby and I take her outside. Well guess whose out in the hallway? You guessed it. The Psycho! So he's cussing in my Hubby's ear and walking behind us saying "Get the F**K out of here!" Cussing all in church. I'm telling yall he has no respect for God or anybody not even hisself. Make a long story short My Hubby, My sister and him are all arguing outside. By this time all the nosey people are trying to break up this potential fight. I didn't even go back in the church.

Man the Devil be working...........

What are yall's thoughts? Sorry if the story isn't that clear...

That guy has no business even being in church. I'd have felt inclined to say something to his Daddy & maybe he'd put the wrath on him! *smdh*

ShaNette, that man was OUT OF ORDER 100%. Shame on him for what he did to you in the past & for the stunt he pulled in CHURCH on resurrection Sunday.

Dillon, I hope he does well. That reminds me of something I COMPLETELY forgot to share here!

We went to Craigslist last week and the first job we clicked on was for a new cafe opening nearby (within 3 miles of where we live). We read the details and saw that it is a Caribbean cafe. It also required a food handler's permit. So we went about getting the permit, then sent in Steven's resume. Well, he got called back a few days later for an interview and turns out the place isn't just Caribbean, but Jamaican!

Once it opens, it will be the nearest Jamaican restaurant to where we live. Anyway, Steven has an interview for the position in 30 minutes. I feel like this is meant to be, for it to be a Jamaican restaurant and the FIRST thing we clicked on. I think God put this in front of us, but even if it doesn't work out, there are over 15 places within a few blocks of where we live that Steven can apply.

That is EXCELLENT Nat! I hope he gets that (praying for him too)...it would be perfect!

[Ellsinlove 2]

Philly, sorry the youngest is acting up...hopefully he'll straighten out quick when he sees everything gone! I can understand being a little embarrassed to be seen like that though. But I see your point more....too bad, so sad...don't get in that kind of trouble & you won't have to deal with those consequences.

Now who else was I going to comment on something??? See what happens when I don't go back & quote everything??

[DedicatedWife 4]

We went to Craigslist last week and the first job we clicked on was for a new cafe opening nearby (within 3 miles of where we live). We read the details and saw that it is a Caribbean cafe. It also required a food handler's permit. So we went about getting the permit, then sent in Steven's resume. Well, he got called back a few days later for an interview and turns out the place isn't just Caribbean, but Jamaican!

Once it opens, it will be the nearest Jamaican restaurant to where we live. Anyway, Steven has an interview for the position in 30 minutes. I feel like this is meant to be, for it to be a Jamaican restaurant and the FIRST thing we clicked on. I think God put this in front of us, but even if it doesn't work out, there are over 15 places within a few blocks of where we live that Steven can apply.

Aww Nat thanks for sharing that is good news! I always like when you guys share the work search experiences cause I know that is a concern of mine...worst case Den will be traveling back to JA and going on some more tours...cause we about to have some major bills soon!

[phillyfashionista 8]

Philly, your stories about your son.... Reason # 349642382

LOL @ Nat, I keeps it real well just giving it how it is and hopefully from each of our stories you will take some skills on how to deal wid these youngings LOL

Im Lazy so when im at home I always call G or the kids to get me whatever I need. G just says her you go Queen Corliss and the kids say dang mummy you lazy. So my daughter said to me why dont I like to get up when I want something...Ah..I told her thats why I took the time to make her so she can be my gofer and when she has kids she can use them as her gofer. She looked at me like I was crazy .

Hey Lady C YESSSSSSS yuhseeit haaaa I know thats right, I am so glad I can call the boys and have them do stuff haaa!

Hi Finesse how are the babies doing? I usually send a barrel. It cost about $90 to $125 to send off and depends on whats in the barrel it can cost up to $250.00 to clear it. It helps iif you know someone who works on the warf.

I agree that is about what we pay $75-$100 depending on the weight, and yes it's better to know someone at the warf cause they want to keep yuh stuff forever

WOW Philly...

Hope you have a good day though

Thanks KJ I am not sweating that foolnish from this morning LOL

[DedicatedWife 4]

DONT NONE OF YALL SAY IT CAUSE THIS FACTORY IS CONDEMNED

SMH.... I wasn't even going to think that MrsTee...

[dillon 6]

That is great NAT!!!! Hope he gets the job. Mikel does not want to work in the food industry so it has limited us a bit. We have been searching on craigslist too and the interview that he has tomorrow was from an ad that I saw on craigslist this morning.

I will be praying for Steven too. Make sure you let us know if he gets the job!

[TAMH 2]

ShaNette, that man was OUT OF ORDER 100%. Shame on him for what he did to you in the past & for the stunt he pulled in CHURCH on resurrection Sunday.

Dillon, I hope he does well. That reminds me of something I COMPLETELY forgot to share here!

We went to Craigslist last week and the first job we clicked on was for a new cafe opening nearby (within 3 miles of where we live). We read the details and saw that it is a Caribbean cafe. It also required a food handler's permit. So we went about getting the permit, then sent in Steven's resume. Well, he got called back a few days later for an interview and turns out the place isn't just Caribbean, but Jamaican!

Once it opens, it will be the nearest Jamaican restaurant to where we live. Anyway, Steven has an interview for the position in 30 minutes. I feel like this is meant to be, for it to be a Jamaican restaurant and the FIRST thing we clicked on. I think God put this in front of us, but even if it doesn't work out, there are over 15 places within a few blocks of where we live that Steven can apply.

I hope steven gets that job Nat. I'm praying for him.

[NatPatBen 3]

Aww Nat thanks for sharing that is good news! I always like when you guys share the work search experiences cause I know that is a concern of mine...worst case Den will be traveling back to JA and going on some more tours...cause we about to have some major bills soon!

This post got me thinking...what could we have done differently to have faster results?

I think if we were to rewind & go back a few months, we could've already put together a list of the places within walking distance & went to their websites to see how to apply as some have an app & others you just email your resume. Also, we should've put his resume together sooner. For one of his classes @ the Community College, he had to have it done (which was a great push for us to work on it). But I do believe that all things happen for a reason so I'm not too concerned.

[NatPatBen 3]

Thanks ladies for the prayers. Steven just called & he is there (nice & early). I told him to call me as SOON as it is over. I don't even know if I'll be able to focus on work for the next 30 minutes.

On the bright side, he's not even nervous in the least. Last night, I researched common interview questions & asked him them... he could answer them all with barely any pauses. I was pleasantly surprised at how easily he answered the questions AND I learned that he once worked at Sandals. I'm like... how did I not know that before?? He's actually worked so many jobs in his life that I couldn't believe his age in the beginning of our relationship. Anyway, I'm rambling. Let me go do some work.

[DedicatedWife 4]

This post got me thinking...what could we have done differently to have faster results?

I think if we were to rewind & go back a few months, we could've already put together a list of the places within walking distance & went to their websites to see how to apply as some have an app & others you just email your resume. Also, we should've put his resume together sooner. For one of his classes @ the Community College, he had to have it done (which was a great push for us to work on it). But I do believe that all things happen for a reason so I'm not too concerned.

Yes, I think you guys are on a good track. We have a little check list started of things for Den to get cracking on...getting his GED is definitely on the list. We probably are going to create his resume soon as well. We just want to have some things brewing so when he gets the greenlight we can march full steam ahead!

Thanks ladies for the prayers. Steven just called & he is there (nice & early). I told him to call me as SOON as it is over. I don't even know if I'll be able to focus on work for the next 30 minutes.

On the bright side, he's not even nervous in the least. Last night, I researched common interview questions & asked him them... he could answer them all with barely any pauses. I was pleasantly surprised at how easily he answered the questions AND I learned that he once worked at Sandals. I'm like... how did I not know that before?? He's actually worked so many jobs in his life that I couldn't believe his age in the beginning of our relationship. Anyway, I'm rambling. Let me go do some work.

Steven....you got this! Aww Nat that's too cute@ "I'm like... how did I not know that before?"

Edited April 5, 2010 by Dens Wifey

[phillyfashionista 8]

Morning Yardies!

I just read the last page & don't have time to go back so hopefully someone can give me a recap of what I missed.

I did see that Mrstee's Pa had good test results though! So happy to see that!!

What else is new?

How was everyone's Easter?

Hey Ells ((Waving)) you see I finally got kitty pics, that was no easy task but we grabbed them from under the bed and placed on top and took the pics. One of the cats is an informer cause as soon as I got the kitties Foxxy came running but she was cool she knows we only want to take pics and she was posed too LOL. Now the kitties are coming out from under the bed so trying to get across the room amazing how fast they reach in 2 weeks!

Good day everyone!!! It's a beautiful day here in NY. I can't wait to leave work. 5pm, hurry up!

Weekend was nice. Friday, hubby "did an about face." We took train to city. & he loved the auto show. Every minute he wanted a pic inside a car. He enjoyed train ride too. I stressed to him that we have subways also but they aren't as pleasant as the trains we took. & the oufit I got for him, he loved it. He looked real good in the clothes.

After car show, we walked a few city blocks. Oh yea, I had to go to Macys on 34th. We got home late.

Saturday, we developed printed pics & went shopping. My son was w/us too.

While on train we spoke about our recent differences. We now see eye to eye on them.

So overall, weekend was wonderful, sexy parties & all.

After work, I'm going to watch Tyler movie. Should be less crowded.

Hey Mo, this is wonderful news you were able to work it out I am just catching up but I read your story so I am so glad that you both had a wonderful weekend. I know I always stress this but no matter how bad it gets Communication is key

[MoLuvsAcory 0]

ShaNette, that man was OUT OF ORDER 100%. Shame on him for what he did to you in the past & for the stunt he pulled in CHURCH on resurrection Sunday.

Dillon, I hope he does well. That reminds me of something I COMPLETELY forgot to share here!

We went to Craigslist last week and the first job we clicked on was for a new cafe opening nearby (within 3 miles of where we live). We read the details and saw that it is a Caribbean cafe. It also required a food handler's permit. So we went about getting the permit, then sent in Steven's resume. Well, he got called back a few days later for an interview and turns out the place isn't just Caribbean, but Jamaican!

Once it opens, it will be the nearest Jamaican restaurant to where we live. Anyway, Steven has an interview for the position in 30 minutes. I feel like this is meant to be, for it to be a Jamaican restaurant and the FIRST thing we clicked on. I think God put this in front of us, but even if it doesn't work out, there are over 15 places within a few blocks of where we live that Steven can apply.

That's so great Nat!! I hope he gets the job. How ironic is that?! Go Steve go!!