I got this as an email, but I thought I would take it to the blogosphere and turn it into a meme. So, here it goes. Answer these questions about me in the comments. Then copy and post this to your blog and tag 5 people with this. It should be interesting. Happy answering.

The 5280 Princess.


Where did we meet?
Take a stab at my middle name?
What are the color of my eyes?
Do I have any siblings?
What's one of my favorite things to do?
What's my favorite type of music?
Am I shy or outgoing?
Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules?
Any special talents?
How many children do I have?
If you and I were stranded on a desert island, what is one thing that Iwould bring?

I tag: The Counselor, YahRah, TAN, Torahmom and The Dragon!!!

Revelation

I know it has been a very, very, very long time since I last posted a blog, but sue me I was healing for criminy sake. In any case I have now found something in my life that is actually worth writing about.

I realized that I usually use my blog to share my confusion and complain about my horrible jobs that I keep getting myself into, but not this time. Okay maybe for that one second smart ass. Annnnywho.

I am going to give a little background on my life revelation. I was invited to share in the picture party that my mother had with her latest group of trip companions. For those of you who know my mother you know that she is ALWAYS going on a trip somewhere in the world. Am I hating? YES!! But that is for another blog. So I am sitting at my grandmothers house surrounded by women who are educated, driven, successful, determined and community minded. Did I feel a little out of place well, yeah kind of, but again that is for another blog. So as I am talking to this varied group of women a revelation comes to me. I never understood fully those moments when people say that they were spoken to by a higher power until right then. It is true!! I was told to open an all girls boarding school.

Now, I know that it seems anti-climatic, but just listen. Having worked in education on and off for 10 years I have seen many things. Especially when it comes to our young women. I have seen bright, excited, driven and self motivated girls turn into depressed, dumbed down, unenthusiastice, boy crazy and docile teenagers. I couldn't for the life of me understand the disconnect. So I thought well, maybe if I work with these girls in High School I will make a difference, well it kind of worked, but it did not garner the results that I am looking for. So as I am learning from these ladies I have my revelation and it begins to spill out of me like an overflowing toilet. I had curriculum, teachers, classes, how I wanted the entire thing to look and then I said well heck might as well get started. So I am claiming it and putting it out there for all to see. Ms. Denva is going to be the headmistress of a boarding school.

This has been a long time coming as I look back at my school career as well as my working resume. All of the things that I have done in my life up to this point have prepared me for this pivotal moment. This is my time and I am now ready to begin my career.

Just thought I would share.

Ms. Denva.

10 Favorite Songs

So, Paz has hit me up on a meme again. He did this like a grip ago so I fail for not reading his blog sooner, but better late than never.I have been charged to write down 10 songs that have influenced me throughout my life. Then tag more folx. So, why not.



1.) Orinoco Flow by Enya- This song has always given me awesome dreams and it just makes me feel free. I love this song and am a huge Enya fan.








2.) Ribbon in the Sky by Stevie Wonder- If I ever decide to get married I want to dance to this song. I love it immensely and I love the irony of a blind man finding the beauty in a ribbon in the sky.








3.) So Soul Good by Rahjwanti-When I first heard this song it simply pumped me up, but then as I listened to the words I realized that I want to be that woman for an awesome man. It is on his myspace page if you care to listen, I wrote about it in a previous blog.




4.) Unwritten by Natalie Bedinger- This is a new favorite. Like Hulk Hogan says, "I am a closet Hills freak." When I listened to the words of this song, it just made me hopeful. It is very artistic and I can empathize with the angst in it as well.






5.) Roof Garden By Al Jarreau- This song is just fun and reminds me of my childhood, which was mainly a very happy one.








6.) All I Need by Clymaxx- This song is by a friend of mine who is one of the most amazing men I have ever had the priviledge to know in my life time. His words are deep and from the heart and it is just awesome to call him a friend. This song is on my myspace page.











7.)
Tumba by Angelique Kidjoe- I have no idea what she is saying in this song, but the music is so upbeat you can't help but to dance and sing along.








8.) Nobody's Supposed to be Here by Deborah Cox- Excellent and exactly how I had been feeling for some time. It is a great song for the broken hearted trying to heal themselves.










9.)That's Just the Way the Father Is by The Kurt Carr Singers- This song saved me.









10.) I Know The Plans by Martha Munizzi- This song is amazing. Martha really brings it home and when I was getting depressed during my time in the wheelchair, I would either sing or play this song to remind me that GOD had not forgotten about me and that he has a plan for me and this was a way for me to be a testimony to someone else.




Those are my songs.

I don't really know a lot of bloggers so here are the few people I will tag:

Torahmom
Brandon B
Joshua's Jukebox
The Counselor
Clymaxx
David Byrd

28 and Still Workin It Out

As many of you know I just celebrated my 28th Birthday on July 24th. Yes, I am a leo in every sense of the definition. Beyond my natural hubris, I realized that no matter if it is your birthday or not, "life comes wit it." I have already had ups and downs and I have only been at this 28 thing for four days. This is a time in my life where I am feeling more confused. More uncertain and more helpless than I ever have. Life is no joke. I hope I can survive this year because it is already kicking my butt. It is time for me to change a lot of things and I know this because I have the icky feeling of uncomfortable. I guess that might have been how I felt right before I was born. My comfy little world is squeezing in on me and I need to be free. Well, I will get there, I always do.

Update:

Just an update on my broken foot. I finally got my cast off the day after my birthday. My leg feels like a noodle in a shoe and I am trying not to walk with a limp. My doctor told me that I have now gotten to the hard part and this is really gonna hurt. Pray for my speedy recovery and I am sure the next blog will be a lot funnier.

The Confused and uncomfortable 5280 Princess,

Ms. Denva

Slavery... Right around the corner

As I have been watching the news and reviewing the laws that are being passed, I have realized that the thing we joked about for years, just may be right around the corner. That's right slavery is right around the corner.

When there is an 6 member all white jury that is convicting children. Slavery is right around the corner. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19488285/

When the supreme basically rules that separate is equal again. Slavery is right around the corner.

When a 14 year old child is sentenced to be jailed for years because she pushed a security guard at school. Slavery is right around the corner.

Here is the thing, if the people are guilty then yes, they need to serve some amount of time, but the reality is that the first thing being assessed is the color of their skin. However, we already know the Black people make up a disproportionate number of people in jails. Those are the same people who have to work for free, chained together. Is that not a form of slavery? They are not given adequate tools to make them productive members of society, no they are work horses. Age doesn't matter.

As I was driving down the street the other day, I watched a group of about 5 children 3 Black, 2 White, 1 girl weeding on a dangerously hot day. Now if they did the crime, they need to do the time, but what about schooling? Don't they need to learn something so that they are repeat offenders? As an educator I say, "YES!!!"

The biggest issue however is that we are not doing up in arms about these situations. We are just like well whatever. This will be the reason for our demise, so get your, "Yessa massas," "Okay boss," and you shuffle together, because it seems that they will be needed in the very near future. Good luck with that, because I would rather die free than live as a slave.


Ms. Denva

8 Random Things

Okay,

I got tagged by Paz on this Meme thingy so I will answer it. I guess it is really my fault for being incognegro for so long.

Directions: Tell 8 random things about yourself and then tag 8 other people to do the same. YAAAY!!!

This is going to be really hard since I share just about everything with you guys. LOL.

1.) I am a hopeless romantic. I can't help it. I love the idea of love.
2.) I love acting, it is adult dramatic play. Love it.
3.) I have been told I am a huge flirt. ;-)
4.) I would love to be a stay at home mom.
5.) I want to own a really big house and live in it by myself for a little while
6.) I am scared of marriage.
7.) I fight for those who can't fight for themselves.
8.) I get my feelings hurt and heart broken all the time by friends, family and boyfriends.


Call out:

1.) Torahmom
2.) T.A.N
3.) Dragon
4.) Counselor

Dang that is all the bloggers that I know. :-( I need to get more blog friends. LOL.

The 5280 Princess,

Ms. Denva

Most of you have known me for years, or all of my life, but what many of you may not know is that I am painfully shy when it comes to dating and asking people out. I am an extroverted and at times flirtatious person, but when I have to really bite the bullet and express my feelings I just can't get there. I am not sure why.

I enjoy getting to know people and dating, but the one on one thing just throws me for a loop. I can do the group date thing and be just fine. Bowling (I'm terrible), parties, clubs (not my fav), game nights with friends, potluck dinners and the like I can handle, but the whole one on one movies and dinner thing. YIKES!! You might as well stab me with a dull knife because it is like torture for me. The awkward silence, the worrying about what to wear, keeping all bodily functions in check, trying to be interesting and witty withough taking over the conversation. UGHHHHH!!! It is all too much for me.

My recently forced sabbatical from dating (i.e. broken foot and sprained ankles), has given me time to evaluate the whole dating situation and the funny thing is that I am still scared out of mind to go on one on one dates. Or maybe I just feel completely ill prepared. I could also be overthinking it but hey, thinking is what I do.

I have realized however, that I really enjoy having a decent boyfriend. It is fun dating then because all of the pretense and need to impress are out of the way. I am comfortable with that person, I can share with them or enjoy the silence because I know that they still care about me. The only problem is that I have to go through that icky bog known as a first date. And I repeat I hate first dates!!!! Hate, hate hate them!!!

So now comes the question, "What do I do?" I mean, you can't really have a relationship without dating and you can't date without putting yourself out there. Maybe I should let my friends and family hook me up, because I just can't seem to put myself out there. Then again I would still have to go on a first date. UGHHHH!! There is no escaping the first date. It is like herpes or something that just doesn't go away.

Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions on that please feel free to share, because honestly I struggle. LOL

The 5280 Princess,

Ms. Denva

Touche

As you all can see from the previous post, I called out The Counselor. Only to promptly be called out by Paz so here is a little post before I get into the big deep one that has been muddling through my mind.

5280 Princess

Putting out the call

Where is the Counselor? I haven't seen her blogging lately. She has commented, but I haven't gotten any emails. What is the deal Counselor my good buddy? I mean we can't even gang up on the Dragon anymore. LOL. Well if anyone has any info on the Counselor let me know. :-(

Ms. Denva