So, its been a pretty busy couple of weeks. I've been taking exams and going to class. Its driving me insane. Anyway, I had time to hang out with my sorors this weekend. We went and got pedicures on Saturday and out to O'Charley's for dinner THEN I went to O'Charley's on Sunday with Koko too! It was her choice and I couldn't turn her down cause she had just gotten back from being gone with the military. Yep. My sis takes care of our country. How could I say no to her O'Charley craving? :-)

Anyways, I'll be more regular in a week and a half. Promise! :-)

Just so you don't forget how I look....I added that recent (Sunday after dinner) picture of myself. :-)

Pictures from the 4th as promised...fireworks...food...fun!!!

Can you believe that this is the view from my living room window????
Roasted/baked chicken That's my plate. Yeah. So much for low-carb. :-)

Ribs. Mac 'n' cheese. Chicken. Mmm, mmm good!


Not the smiley face, but still BEAUTIFUL!!!

"Oh I Remember on the 4th of July...."

Those are the opening words of one of my favorite songs by Toni Braxton called "Best Friend". Its a great song as are most of her songs. Its not related to anything that I have going on in my life right now, but I thought about it when I was considering what to blog about today. The 4th of July for me this year was a nice and quiet one. I cooked alot of food and spent quality time with loved ones. Chardonnay was my cooking companion and we did a great job. As usual, I took pictures which I will upload tonight. Don't ask, I just like having memories of the huge meals that I create because alot of people are doubtful when they hear me say that I can actually cook! I still don't get it but I'm ok with it. Seeing - or better yet - tasting is believing! But anyway, I saw the fireworks from my living room which was great because it made the whole day perfect. Who knew they could put smiley faces in the sky with firecrackers? I hope yours was great too!

Till later,

~CJ~

DVR's

I love DVR's. I've had Tivo service through Tivo and Moxi through Charter as well as Brighhouse's version which is what I have now and it SUCKS! Thats all I wanted to say. I was trying to record a show about vocal range and voice maintenance late last night and it just wouldn't record it. For that reason, Brighthouse's DVR sucks! Keep tuning in!

~CJ Out~

Since I've been gone....

I've been MIA for a reason - I became a member of SIGMA GAMMA RHO Sorority Inc. Maybe one day I'll get to meet my idol/SoRHOr Victoria Rowell.

OK...So, I'm a slacker...

I really feel bad about letting my blog slip to the wayside. I want to apologize for anyone who waited for updates - I doubt there's anyone, but lets just imagine. By this time next year, I hope to have at least performed five times in front of more than ten people not counting karaoke. :-) I think thats a pretty reachable goal - I'm going to throw myself into it starting today. Half of the year is gone and this is a fitting way to start the last half.

I'll start by working out more. I'll post pictures by July 15th to show where I am and then we'll start tracking my body image from there. Thats a major factor when it comes to selling albums. I'll also start drinking more water, practicing more, listening and playing more music and taking all around better care of my voice. I hope to be able to post a clip of one of my songs really soon.

I'll be back in the next few days I promise - I'll set a reminder on my blackberry and we'll see how this goes!

Till later!

CJ