Trei Johnson's Blog

My daughter Jordyn is the best girl in the whole world!! Really! We're going to a Juneteenth Festival this month, so I told her to research what it is and how this holiday came to be, so she would know why it's a celebration (plus I needed a refresher course). Boy did she give me a shocker when she handed me a 368 word essay!! Here's what I found out from her:

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration for slaves being freed. On June 19th Major General Granger led the Union Army to Galveston, Texas to give good news that the war had ended and all slaves were freed. Because there were so few Union soldiers in Texas, the Emanicipation Proclamation didn't start being used until 2 and a half years after President LIncoln signed it, which was January 1,1863. Many speculate the delay in the news of freedom was so that slaves could finish picking the cotton crops....for free. 

She wrote alot more, including quotes and why food was such a big part of festivals. She wound up re-teaching. me about my heritage.

Aren't kids great?

I found out last week that my ex-boyfriend is getting married!  It probably sounds cliche, but I am REALLY happy for him.  For the longest time we weren't able to talk to each other about our boyfriends/girlfriends, because it was uncomfortable. But now that we're both in happier relationships I think it's easier.  Once I found out the details of his wedding.....I really knew he and I were never meant to be and he has found his soulmate.

They're getting married on St. Augustine Beach. But there aren't any tux's. There are groomspeople, because they have both men and women in their bridal/groom party. His uncle was supposed to sing as they walked down the isle..but he can't come so they'll be walking to monster ballads from the 80's ( I think it's Whitesnakes "Is this love").  Their friend, who is a tv reporter got his notary license so he can preside over the nuptials. And then.....there's no reception. There serving sandwiches and meeting at the hotel bar later in the day! That's it. Short, sweet and simple. The bride-to-be is thrilled with their plans and they're both so excited!  This couple is kismet! Truly meant to be. I would NEVER have allowed us to get married like this...NEVER!  Clearly why we didn't succeed as a couple. He found his true love and I am thrilled...but I'm not invited to the wedding.

So what's the most non-traditional wedding you've been to, or been in? I would love to hear your story.

Summer is here! That means kids are out of school and moms (and dads) are racking their brains out trying to figure out what the heck to do with the kids!  My daughter is going to New York for the summer, but not until July! Until recently I had no idea what I was going to do with her. I just knew she wasn't going to be laying around the house all summer!! Luckily, a friend of mine sent me a link to Seminole Community College's summer program.  They're offering not only, fun, but educational courses!  Jordyn will be taking Spanish and Etiquette to start (no more eating with her hands!)  Here's the link if you'd like to sign your kids up. http://www.scc-fl.edu/pdf/summer_youth_workshops2007

You often hear men say that women are 'crazy'....but I gotta tell you, men aren't too far behind.  In fact...they may be ahead of us.  During Christmas break I ran into Brent, a high school sweetheart ,out at a club.  We hung out for a while. He tried to kiss me and I gave him the 'take a walk' look.  We exchanged numbers and talked about going out the next night but I cancelled.  That was DECEMBER!  Last week, in May, I got a phone call at 1:54AM....yes in the Morning!!! From none other than Brent!  He began the conversation with "Guess who?"! HUH? Guess who?  It's 2 am on a Thursday and you're asking guess who?  I asked him if he was ok and he said yes.  I told him I was getting ready for work and couldn't talk.  I know what you're thinking.....he wanted to hook up....but that wasn't it!  He lives in NYC and there's no way he was traveling from the Big Apple to hook up! So, what makes an old boyfriend call an old girlfriend... 5 months after they bump into each other? I've asked around and no one seems to have an answer. The only thing I can come up with is that the men that say women are crazy....are nuttier than fruitcakes themselves. 

Here's the scenario: You meet a handsome guy at the grocery store and you hit off immediately!  After talking for almost an hour you decide you'll give him your phone number. Then you wait for the call. Day 1...nothing. Day 2.....nothing.  Day 3....right before bed time he calls. Is this something guys really do?  Do men really think if they call someone they're interested in, that night or the next day, that she will be turned off? Or is this 'wait 3 days' rule just a cliche from the movie Swingers? (Shannon Butler told me that's where the whole thing came from). Ladies, what do you you think?  Are you annoyed when a man calls you the day after you give him your number, or are you flattered? 

I need a makeover! I want new makeup and a new hairstyle.  For the past couple of weeks I've gone to this website, www.makeoversolutions.com and have been experimenting with different lengths, colors and styles.  You can upload your picture and pick out different hairstyles and makeup, it's very cool.  The new haircut I want is straight with bangs...full bangs.  My News Director doesn't like that look and since he pretty much pays me twice a month, I have to look for a new style. Jim say's I look better with curly hair. What do you think? What should my new look consist of?? I you have pictures please post them along with your blog.

I just got introduced to this method of success called "The Secret".  It was first a book and now it's a movie. According to the testimonials success, wealth, happiness and love are ALL yours if....you follow the secret.

Here's an excerpt from their website:                   

This is The Secret to everything - the secret to unlimited joy, health, money, relationships, love, youth: everything you have ever wanted.

In this astonishing program are ALL the resources you will ever need to understand and live The Secret. For the first time in history, the world's leading scientists, authors, and philosophers will reveal The Secret that utterly transformed the lives of every person who ever knew it... Plato, Newton, Carnegie, Beethoven, Shakespeare, Einstein.

I've just started "The Secret", but it's too soon to tell if it's working.  Has anyone else tried "The Secret" ? Did it work for you?  Is it just a bunch of poppycock? What do you think?

You probably already know about My Fox Pets. If you haven't taken a look you really need to...even if you're not a animal lover.  I spent about an hour this morning laughing at the dogs, cats, birds and yes, even lizards! The things people do to their pets...it's hilarious! My favorites are:

March Pet #52 - This cool cat has shades, a tie and...well you'll have to see the best part for yourself.

April Pet #169 - Emma is quite a dog! She is on a raft....and get this....she's got snorkeling gear on!!

        Pet #208 Misso, Tommy and Frankie.  Last, but not least these 3 cats are just plain adorable!  It doesn't hurt that they have a caption saying: "We love Trei!".  I love you guys too (And your owner!)

I finally felt well enough Saturday night to get out of bed. I went to see Will Ferrell's new flick "Blades of Glory". I love Will Ferrell and am a big fan of Napoleon Dynamite so I figured it couldn't lose....and you know what??  I was right! It was hilarious!!  In my opinion it was better than Talladega Nights and Anchorman. Some of the scenes just have you bursting out with laughter. If you want a silly, easy to watch flick...I think this may be the film for you. Anybody out there see it and NOT like it?