What up folx? I’ve been on a hiatus since I left for vacation in California. I’m still in the West, but incredibly eager to get back “home” to my space in NY.

 
I had a great time on my vacation. Attended a monumental football game (FIGHT ON USC! - GO TROJANS!) and a phenomenal concert by Janet Jackson, with special guest, LL Cool J. Those two events alone were dy-no-mite!

Janet put on a helluva show…had me wishing I had paid the hundreds to be down front. But she had the place jumpin from start to finish. She gave us every hit and then some……I don’t think anyone left unsatisfied. Even when I thought I’d named all the songs she would do, she still surprised me with a few hidden gems. Janet is still the ultimate performer, with a repertoire to die for. At age 40+, she was puttin in WORK, ya heard me? I was tired just watching her, and I ain’t do nothin but sang my but off in my chair, lol. True Janet Jackson fans MUST see her on this tour. And I don’t know if LL is traveling with her, but MMM-MMM-MMM! An added bonus that I didn’t expect. His library is deep as well, cuz he too brought out songs I’d forgotten, and didn’t even tap into all that he could have.

Yeah, that was a wonderful experience. Highly recommended.

 
I also attended “Dinner with the Mom’s”, starring my mom (the birthday girl), my best friend (3 visits in 3 months!), her mom (who’s my second mom), and myself. It was a wonderful evening of food, drink, love, joy, and laughter. We must do it again soon!

 
And as enjoyable as my trip has been, its had some sour moments as well (what else is new?). Reasons why I know I’m not ready to move back to life as I knew it in California. My life is my own in NY, and I’m free to do as I please without question or interruption.

 
Don’t get me wrong……Cali is a great place to visit. You can’t beat the weather, the atmosphere, and the energy (and of course, my family and friends). But I am SO comfortable in my lil world in NY……I can’t wait to return!

See ya soon!

Oh, and I’m SO getting back on my diet.