"N" Search of Ecstasy

When I turned on the news this morning they were talking about the bitter sweet Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans today. There were people already posted on Canal Street, as well as Napoleon and St. Charles Ave.


Watching the people and listening to the members on the Krewe of Zulu (the first Black Social Club allowed to parade) spoke about their efforts in making sure that their infamous Krewe did roll through the streets of New Orleans today. It just brought tears to my eyes to see my home, the place where I was born and raised struggle to make sure their parades still ran. People that are not from there may not realize the significance of Mardi Gras and how special it is. It is a celebration before the season of Lent which is the represent the 40 days and 40 nights that Jesus spent in the dessert preparing for His ministry. Christians today use this period of time for introspection, self examination, and repentance, and they celebrate prior to this period. Mardi Gras was originally a festival before the "fasting" during the season of Lent. That it is what Mardi Gras continues to be for me and my family.

Having Mardi Gras parades is synonymous with the New Orleans I knew and loved. It was something that I like many others took for granted.







This past weekend I went down to S. Florida with my sister help her find a place to stay. She found a beautiful apartment. A 1200 sqft 2bed/2bth. I mean this place is the bomb! She will be moving on this Friday. Yep, my homey is gonna be outtie.

When I got back in town, I had the hardest time going to sleep Sunday night. It was a combination of not wanting to go to work the next day, coming to grips with my sister moving away, and arguing with my male counterpart. Grrrrrrrrrr…….

~Sigh~

Anyhoo, I stayed up too late Sunday and woke up early on Monday because I’ve started exercising in morning again. That seems to be the only way that I will actually do it. I stayed up a bit too late again last night so now I’m paying for it. I’m telling you, waking up at 5:45am to squeeze in some exercise before work is very hard for a sleepy head like me. I was so sleepy at work today and I’m still sleepy as all hell. As soon as I eat I’m taking my azz to bed tonight. I will not be staying up surfing the net, bloggin, and watching TV tonight!

I've doing about 45 mins/day with my exercise. I just hope that I can maintain. I used to be really committed, but the last couple of months I've been such a damn SLACKER!



For dinner I cooked some “White Chicken Chili”. I tried a taste and I must say it is pretty damn good!

Click here for the recipe!