Snow Day...

Is this a snow storm?

Yes baby, it is.

I wish it was a Spring storm...and flowers would fall all over everybody in the world.

Let's go racin' boys...

So it is my favourite day of the week once again...race day. I haven't felt butterflies like this since the days when I was bent over in blocks, my fingers feeling the plushiness of the track searching for that momentary comfort, waiting for the sound of the starting gun.

Each week, I come to this place. I tingle inside as I wait to hear the most famous words in motorsports: "Gentlemen, start your engines!" And then, the engines rumble like a jet engine revving up for take off and I am ready once again for the thrill ride. Yes, I *love* NASCAR.

Although my hubby may not fully appreciate my vice, he is rewarded every race day by me personally...it's sort of a blatant bribe to leave me alone during my race, unless he is commenting positively on the race. Let's just say it's a mutually beneficial arrangement. This week he will be enjoying a new version of vegetarian chili. Mama always said, the easiest way to a man's heart is through his belly.

Gotta go now because the green flag is about to drop in a few.

GO

SMOKE

!!!

*Race Update: So...Smoke didn't win...but my other favourite driver, Wild Thing/Rowdy Busch, pulled another rabbit out of his arse...qualified on the pole (1st place), started last place due to engine change on his car, and won in front of his hometown. He becomes the first driver to win the pole and go on to win the race at Las Vegas, not even taking into account the fact that he actually started from the rear of the field.

Conscious Friday: Mama Africa...

So, the shortest month of the year (Black History Month) is over and we are headed to March with its occasional signs of Spring. Today was 63 degrees here and guess what -- snow is on the way tonight. Typical New England weather but it is completely indicative of how 2009 has been so far. The rollercoaster ride continues.

Anyhow, giving thanks for every day of life. I've got a chilled bottle of wine and some cheese. I've got my health and my family. So, I'm settling in for a nice, quiet weekend. Please enjoy Conscious Friday and the rest of your weekend.

One Love, Se'Lah


*Midnite: Mama Africa


*Akon (featuring 50 Cent): Mama Africa


*Peter Tosh: Mama Africa

I love you all the way to God's house...

Last night, I laid in bed with my daughter who was doing her all to avoid falling asleep. To expedite the process, I started to play one of our little imagination games.

She asked, "Mommy, how much do you love me? Longer than my arms?" (as she stretched them out as far as she could reach)

I answered, "I love you to the moon".

She then replied,"I love you all the way to God's house".

How can I top that? ;-) I love that little girl.

Rasta Woman Chronicles: Realisations...

1. Every day I must spend time with myself so that I may discard the negative and keep the positive.

2. Every now and again, a lightbulb goes off in my head. Some might call it a "blonde moment" (no discrimination against true or fake blondes intended). Others might call it an "A-HA! moment". But regardless of your political (in)correctness, it would appear that I have a lot of those moments.

3. At one end of the eastern seaboard right now, it is freezing. In order to brave the outside, people must wear thick jackets, scarves, hats, mittens and winter boots. At the other end it is cozy and warm and there are people walking around in tshirts and flip flops.

4. Driving back from Florida last night, I did all I could to ignore the ever-present, uninvited passenger - mr. tension. I focussed on the natural beauty of weather patterns. With every mile we drove, my hubby questioned the wisdom of our recent relocation just a little more (sometimes in complete silence). Understandably, he no longer enjoys living up North during winter after living in subtropical Florida for 7 years. Right on cue, my daughter looked out the window into the dark, snowy night and commented on how lucky she is to be inside a warm car because there are so many homeless people who must be very cold right now. I literally felt my heart melt.

One Love, Se'Lah

Back from my daughter's school vacation...

I left warm, sunny Florida and drove the eastern seaboard for the second time within one week. I returned to a gradual progression (or deterioration) from beautiful mist to rain, sleet, snow, and finally blizzard conditions, all with huge 18-wheeler trucks whizzing by carelessly...so I must say, if nothing else, I am glad to be back in my "necessary room". Will post more as the feeling hits me, because as you well know by now, I have no structure ;-)

One Love, Se'Lah

my heart is in my shadow...