Authentically Nita

This month is Domestic Abuse Awareness month. Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women between the ages of 15 and 44 in the United States. As a former victim of Domestic Abuse I feel strongly about getting the word out and letting women know that they are not alone in their battle. I will be posting poetry, information and stories about Domestic Abuse. I will also share bits and pieces of my own story. When I experienced this, it seemed that there were stages I went through in dealing with him and the abuse. I remember when the abuse first started and I didn't want to tell anyone because I was embarrassed. The first time he ever really left a mark on me was in the Spring of 2001. Our daughter was a few months old. He punched me in my eye and it turned black and blue and the side of my face was swollen. I didn't want to go to work with my face messed up because I was a Bank Teller and my customers were regulars. I didn't want to deal with anyone asking quest

Happy October! Halloween is approaching and this time of the year always reminds me of Door Decorating Contests back in elementary school. I miss those days. A few things you should know about October: The name October comes from the Greek word 'Octo' which means eight. On old Roman Calendars October was the 8th month. October's Birthstone is the Opal The beautiful Calendula is October's official flower October is an important month for a few reasons. The #1 reason: This is my birthday month :) Yay! Also, this is the last month for voters to decide who they will vote for. This is the last full month to campaign and get out the message of change. Voter registration deadline is 10/06/08. October is Domestic Abuse Awareness month. Here are a few fun Reasons to celebrate October: 10/02 Name your Car Day 10/04 National Golf Day 10/06 Child Health Day 10/12 Farmer's Day 10/13 Columbus Day 10/15 National Poetry Day 10/17 Black Poetry Day 10/18 Sweetest Day 10/19 Mother-i

I don't even know what to say about this. I've just watched it over and over and shook my head. This is just crazy. John McCain can't even pick a qualified VP how can we trust him with anything.

About the debate on 9/26/08: I don't think McCain explained in enough detail, why our country should strive to win this war. I have a hard time understanding why it is a bad idea to begin to pull out of a battle that is costing us so much. I hear him saying, "We have to win this war. We have to win," and it peeves me. How can he be so concerned with winning a war in another country, when we're losing a battle right here at home. This war is costing our country too much and it seems like McCain just doesn't get it.

Happiness. How do you find it? How do you define it? Does it really exist? Do you find it within yourself? If you are at peace with yourself, does that make you happy? Are you happy with your career, relationship, marital status or home? How does the way you feel about those things effect whether or not you are generally a happy person? I found out recently that there is actually a science to happiness. It ties into the study of human behavior. I found it pretty interesting. Especially since right now I'm trying to figure out some things in my life and I've been feeling a little down. I also searched Happiness on Google and found out that I'm not the only person out there asking these type of questions. Apparently a lot of people want to know why they are not Happy and how they can find happiness.

T.D. Jakes was here Yesterday for a book signing at the Borders on South Broad Street. I missed it and I already plan on buying this book. It would have been nice to have it signed by him. I want this book because I am hesitant about marriage. Well,I guess to be honest I should say I'm absolutely frightened about the idea of marriage. No one in my family has had a successful, lasting marriage. If I get married I want it to be a one time deal, but I'm afraid of failure. I'm interested in this book and I hope I find some answers or ideas about taking that step into marriage.

Without a doubt or hesitation, Autumn is my favorite season. The best time of year, but also the busiest time of the year for me. I've been blogging everyday, but yesterday, I was soooooooo tired. I had such a long day. It went something like this: Dropped my son off to school. Proceeded to take my two little girls to their Dentist appointment. Got off the bus 10 blocks too far Caught the bus back the other way. 9:45am, we still made it in time (Whew!) 1:00pm, made it home. Gave the girls lunch, set them up with a movie, turned on my computer and started work. 5:30pm time for a quick dinner. 6:00pm, made it to Back to School Night. 8:00pm, made it home with just enough time to get the kids ready for bed. 9:00pm-whenever I feel asleep, I was trying to clean up and chill. I didn't get the chill time I was looking. I didn't get a chance to blog all day yesterday and I missed all my shows on CNN. But I did gather the following info. Washington Mutual made history by becoming

I'm no fashion Guru, but I do like to shop.Sometimes my Mommy Pockets prevent me from shopping for myself, but I am hoping I will be able to grab a few things this weekend. This top is from Old Navy and I love the color. I love hoops and the "Banged Metal" in these earrings give a new look to my old favorite. I want this top and I will get it.

Whoa! Big shocker. I'm so surprised! I thought the entire world already knew about Clay Aiken being Gay. Who didn't already know this and why is it on the cover of People Magazine as if it is real news.

Today, September 24th, Michelle Obama and Jill Biden are holding a “CHANGE WE NEED RALLY WITH MICHELLE OBAMA AND JILL BIDEN” Francis Meyers Recreation Center 5803 Kingsessing Avenue Philadelphia, PA. Gates Open: 4:30pm EDT Wednesday, September 24 Starts at 5:00 PM Duration: 1 hour I am very disappointed because I cannot leave work early to attend. :(

Tonight on the Election center, Campbell Brown approached the McCain Campaign on the issue of Sarah Palin. She pointed out that the media should be able to question the Governor just as they question any politician running for office. Just as they have done Barack, Biden and McCain himself. She explained that treating Palin different from the men who are running is sexist, and asked that they put an end to this sexism. I Love CNN...

See what a beautiful job Jill Greenberg did with Gwen Stefani. Britney should have hired Jill.

Everybody is talking about Britney's new Airbrushed photos. The promotional pics for her new single have received a lot of scrutiny. People are saying the photos look nothing like her. What do you think? I personally don't think anything is wrong with Airbrushed photos. Maybe she just hired the wrong artist. A better artist could have Airbrushed her photos and kept the image recognizable.

Condoleezza Rice, the first black woman to serve as Secretary of State has been busy talking tough to Russia. I've read that her speech on the 18th was stern and powerful. I'm not surprised. Condoleezza has always seemed like a strong woman to me. I mean, you have to be strong and well rounded to deal with the pressures of working so close to a moron like Bush. Man, she has a hard job. She is much more experienced to be VP than Sarah Palin. But there is that issue of her being black. Conservatives might not have gone for that. It also would have strengthened the "more of the same" theme. The Transcript Artical from America.gov

September 26, 2008: Presidential debate with domestic policy focus, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS ( Tickets ) October 2, 2008: Vice Presidential debate, Washington University, St. Louis, MO ( Tickets ) October 7, 2008: Presidential debate in a town hall format, Belmont University, Nashville, TN ( Tickets ) October 15, 2008: Presidential debate with foreign policy focus, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY ( Tickets )

A poll on Larry King Live's site shows the following: What do you think of Sarah Palin now? I like her more 21% 3755 votes I like her less 79% 14188 votes Total Votes: 17943

I'm thinking about getting bangs this fall. Hoping to achieve a Rosario Dawson type look. Do you thing I can pull it off?

Alluzee - Joyful Amara - Eternal flower, imperishable Alina - Noble, fair, beautiful Ali - Excellent, noble, greatest The names above belong to my children. These are their middle names which where chosen because of their meaning. Last night, for no particular reason, I was doing some name searching online. I decided to look up my children's first names. Each of them were named after someone in our family, so I never really thought about what those first names meant. Last night I found out that their first names have pretty cool meanings too. Tabitha - Gazelle (Gazelles are graceful creatures) Shalonda - Peace Glorious - Glorious (that one was easy) Fareed - Rare After that I searched for my first and middle names (I've never really liked them). This is what I got: Juanita - God is gracious Michelle - Who is like God I was like, "Wow, I'm cool even when I don't know about it." I had no idea my names had such great meaning. I feel a little special now. Do you k

Bush's epiphany on Government intervention seems right on the money (a little late, but still a good move). I can't understand why McCain's camp and other Rebuplicans feel so strongly about less government. We've had less Government for the past 8 years and look at the mess it got us into. http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-general/20080919/Bush.Markets/