Solidifying my status

Good Morning fellow bloggers,

It has been a while since I blogged, but, it has been because I have been enjoying my family & living the best life that I can. I have been privileged to go see my oldest son graduate high school & see how he lives. I have to say,  I really did a good job raising him. I am so proud of my son! He has been able to manage his own household, maintain a car & insurance & successfully graduate high school with a 3.9 GPA. I have to repeat I am so proud of my son, Shuan Williams & his girlfriend, Erin Smathers! They have managed to work, maintain a household & successfully graduate high school! Love you guys!
In order for me to go on this trip, I had to make arrangements for someone to care for my mom, she can no longer travel. My Auntie Ana, from GA, came to my rescue & she is still @ my mom's side until I start my lighter schedule. As of 6/17/13, I will be working per diem @ SBMC & wait @ least a month; to spend time with my mom. I have also been spending allot of time with my daughters & my girlfriends & they have given my the much needed confidence in myself.
As I slowly start enjoying my life & solidifying my status, I am starting to realize that I possess all the tools I need to navigate my life successfully. As I change my schedule to accommodate my mom's needs, I feel more comfortable with the decisions I make & being able to care of my mom has been a blessing. I hope my children learn from my deeds & follow in my steps.
I share with you, just some of my recent experiences:

My lil mami, when she received her hearing aid

 My mom when she was better

 Hearing aid fitting

 on our docs run

 on my only night off, I soak up my beloved city

 My beautiful daughters enjoying a day party

 We possess good genes in my family!

 It's me!

 Me, comfortable in my skin!

 Shami & me on our way to NM

 My son, Bebe

 My boys & me:

 Bebe & Erin, had to make them join me in a walk

 So proud of my Bebe

 So proud of my babies!

 My boys

 My son is so handsome

 Bebe is no longer a baby

 Leah & me (SANE in NM)

 Erin & me enjoying quality time

 Tristan & local NM artist & me @ River fest

 Erin, Tristan & her family @ a local Thai Restaurant in FMN

 My god-daughters & my lil cuz, girls day out

 Gym time

 Jessica & her husband Larry

 Welcoming my viejita's old man back home

 Jo & me @ Kinga's bday party @ the W in Hoboken

 My lil Marley, she thinks she's a cat

 The Sis & me @ the liberty game @ the Prudential Ctr

 Ne, Jo & me @ the Portuguese Festival in NWK

So you see, I have solidified my status, I am able to take care of those I love & enjoy my life along the way. I am finally in love with myself & I can only imagine, where I go from here- the sky is limitless!

Quotes:

In all honesty

Here I am @ 1:30 am, after a 10 hr shift of managing situations, patients, staff, & beds; & even though I'm exhausted, I have to watch one of my favorite shows,:Scandal. And after watching it, I have to say, that the ending was disappointing.
After being in a dedicated relationship (on my part), I have learned that no matter how loyal, honest & dedicated one can be, your partner may stray. I've been told by my family & friends that I sound like a scorned woman, & maybe I do, but in all honesty: people will cheat. Men, women we all get bored & want some adventure & even want something different.  & Although, I was content with my marriage, it did become monotonous & boring. But, the thing about me, is that I am a loyal person. My loyalty trumped my boredom, my family was more important to me than my sexual desires.
I can't sit here & tell you that I am an angel, I do admit to doing inappropriate things with the wrong people, but it was after my divorce. I may not be proud of my prior actions, but, I can honestly say that it was not for me. Deep down within I'm a loyal person & deserve to be treated equally loyally.
Besides my loyalty, I have other qualities that I'm sure my equal would appreciate. I do have to admit that my less desirable qualities include, but are not limited to: flatulence, infectious laughter, sarcasm, & wittiness. My more desirable qualities include, but are not limited to: honesty, loyalty, sexiness, appetite (if you know what I mean), spontaneity & flexibility (;-).
I'm not perfect but I am comfortable with whom I've become! And after my breast cancer scare this past week, I feel like I can say/write/blog how I feel & state my point of view. After all, we are all entitled to our opinions & views. & @ this point in my life I finally feel comfortable in my skin & the confidence within me is overflowing through my skin! My family & friends, whom love me, appreciate that about me & I finally can do, say, write what I want & I refuse to worry about other's opinions & judgements!
And this is my Truth:

my fur intoxication:

 Ash & I during shift report, loves me some Ash!

 Judelie & me @ the end of her shift (part of my staff)

Marley & me @ the park, during our morning runs

Me looking boss for a night @ the office

Love this outfit!

Quotes for tonight: