CONFESSION #3622

I was told if I was going to do something numerical then I must start with a random number and be inconsistent. So here goes:

If I were a stripper this would be my song:



Moments of Love

The song alone can put you in a trance.

I'm reading this book by Kimona Jaye "The Good Girls Pole Riding Club." This book is not only hilarious but the characters are transformed with purchase of a $560 stipper pole. The go to the strip clubs to learn how to booty clap and do all sorts of moves. They even went to a couple of classes to hone into their own technique. I'm only half way through it...I'll tell you later if I like it.

There are stripper classes in Charlotte & Raleigh at a fitness center called B-Risque.
What a way to spice up your workout!!!!

Confidence vs. Ego

"You call me conceited when my confidence meets your insecurities"

I love that quote, because sometimes its so true. I've been called stuck up and standoffish when really I'm down to earth and sometimes consider myself a recluse. Living in a new city and all my friends being so far away, I find myself sticking to myself a lot more. There are just somethings I won't do by myself, like going to the movies, restaurant or whatnot. I have tried these things alone, but its just not the same. I don't always want to be alone.

Heres some dialogue that you can consider for the day:
Having confidence in your abilities is an important part of life. But how do you know when you're crossing the line into building an ego? Someone who is always bragging about himself not only sours the relationships with those around him, but also develops his actions into a pattern that is hard to reverse. Do you alienate people around you with your ego? Have you crossed the line of confidence to egotistical? Instead of bragging about your accomplishments, discuss how you got there or the people that helped you along the way. This way you can share your success in an endearing way without making it all about you. Take the focus off of yourself for a moment and think about how your success can be a tool to help others achieve the same.

AVIS UPDATE

EVERYBODY WAS TELLING ME THAT I SHOULD CONTACT AVIS ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED OVER THE WEEKEND. LITTLE DID YOU KNOW I WAS WAY AHEAD OF ALL OF YOU. A PORTION OF WHAT I PUT IN MY BLOG WAS EXACTLY WHAT I WROTE TO AVIS ABOUT THE SITUATION. THEY CONTACTED ME BACK THIS MORNING AND THIS IS WHAT THEY SAID:

Thank you for contacting Avis, Ms. Manuel.

Please accept our apologies for the delay in responding to your e-mail
andfor all your concerns during your Avis rental.

We were appalled to learn of the less-than-courteous treatment you
receivedfrom the Avis renting location. First and foremost, Ms. Manuel, rental
agents are trained to be both helpful and professional at all times.
Most assuredly, they are expected to convey and amicable feeling under all
circumstances. Avis clearly understands that most travelers need to be
assisted as quickly as possible without losing sight of the usual
amenities.

We apologize for the ill-mannered treatment you received at Kalamazoo
location and we have sent a copy of our report to the district manager
responsible for this area, so that corrective action may be taken. We
do not take comments such as your lightly, and appreciate your taking the time
to bring this to our attention.

In an effort to display our concern for your poor experience, we would
like to mail you Avis Customer Service Certificates for your use on a future
Avis rental.

Please confirm your mailing address as:

1101 xxxx #3021
Greensboro, NC 27401

We hope you will redeem this certificates and benefit from another
demonstration of Avis "We Try Harder." spirit.

Please let me know if we may be of further assistance and thank you for
choosing Avis.

Sincerely,

Bettina Klamm/0222
Avis Customer Service E-mail

PROVERBS & PHILOSOPHIES

Over the weekend while I was at home in Kalamazoo my bookclub had an event called Male Appreciation Day. This day was put together to salute our black men and discuss male/female relationships. We cooked (They cooked, I bought a Red Velvet Cake) a dinner consisting of Turkey, Dressing, Baked Macaroni & Cheese, Greens (ohmigod I'm salivating) corn casserole, The STUFF, various chicken wings from Wing Heaven. It was the bomb diggity yo!!!
My sisters wore T-shirts that read; "I still (heart) Black Men." One of our favorite authors, Earl Sewell from Chicago, IL came through and did a radio interview on a local radio station and book signing at Borders in Crossroads Mall. They day was busy and it was a great turn out.
The book of the month was by author, Mel Jackson, Keeping the Pussy 11 Things Women Won't Admit. The title of the book was a eye catcher for the guys (they all think they know how to keep pussy) and the shock value of the Pussy Proverbs added for great conversation. We went through all the proverbs with the men adding their two cents and women admitting to what made sense. We asked the guys to come up with their own "Phallic Philosophies" that women could keep in mind. Here is what they came up with:

(Compiled during Circle of Sisters, Kalamazoo MI, MALE APPRECIATION DAY
(COS goes M.A.D, Saturday, February 17, 2007)

Stop talking and pay attention. Women tend to talk
over and for the men. Just stop talking and pay attention; you might actually
hear something

Timing. Learn and know you man so you can determine
what he needs when he needs it.

Men say what they mean – don’t try and analyze and
interpret. If he said it, he meant it.

Be real, truthful and honest—In whatever area, just
tell your man the truth
Listening and don’t try to interrupt. Please
see number 1.

Sometimes they want to figure it out on their own—Many
times men will say they don’t want to talk about something or they’ll say just
let me figure it out. Let them do just that and stop trying to fix
everything

Be supportive. If you man is trying to be the man,
have his back. Don’t throw monkey wrenches in his way, ad lift him up in his
endeavors.

Don’t be afraid of success. If your man wants you, he
wants you! Don’t get bogged down worrying about other females, If he’s going to
leave you, you can’t stop him, so grab a hold and enjoy the ride-hell, you
deserve it.

Fuck your men well – drain it. In various positions
even; try something different sometimes. However, men do know it’s mutual.

Do what he asks you no matter what it is. If you man
has any kind of character, he is not going to ask you to do anything crazy. If
his character is questionable, you should’t be with him in the first
place.

The day was great...Ill have pictures to post later....

free hit counters

AVIS

I recently went back home to visit Kalamazoo for a weekend and I rented a car simply because I didn't want to hear my mothers mouth. I knew I was going to be out and about for extended periods of time and although my mother won't admit it, she's scared of driving. So that means everybody needs to stay at home. "Not I" said the cat.
Even though I planned the trip in advance, the travel was excruciating beginning with Delta Airlines. That pissed me off so bad I don't want to relive it by blogging it. Well, when I returned my rental to the airport Jack, the Representative at the Kalamazoo Airport location was the rudest "professional" I have ever encountered. I was having a problem with my reservation coupon that was offered to me on line. He made it seem as if it was unusual for there ever to be any type of weekend rental offer. He has never been on the company website and didn't know what I was talking about. He didn't even try to understand or inquire about such discounts available. His appearance (which included a very wrinkled button up shirt and a poorly tied striped tie) and demeanor and gestures (by throwing up his hands and commenting "I'm done.") made it seem as if he was not at all concerned about customer service. He altogether made me feel like he thought I was lying to pay less for a rental. I had given him all the reservation information, Avis Wizard number, etc. that I had at the time and since I cursed (more-so at myself, not at him, because of the Delta Airline experienced that just occurred that put me in this Avis situation)he would no longer help me. He continued to gesture the "I'm done" as described before and did not do anything to help. He added more fire to this situation by calling my cell phone and hanging up when I answered while I was waiting for my plane to depart. When I called the number back, it picked up and immediately the call disconnected. I thought it was something important so I called again and I asked, "who is this?"

he said "I dunno."

I said, "This number just called my phone twice."

He said, "This is the Avis counter."

I said, "So you are F$%King playing on my phone??"

He hung up. There was no reason for Avis to call my number after I returned their car. He didn't give me any indication that he had found the internet coupon. I seriously doubt if I ever rent from AVIS again.
Oh and yeah, I called him a bitch.