I have had a verrrryyyy long and hard week. I am tired and mentally drained, and I couldn’t be happier. I guess you are probably tired of hearing me say that, but the truth is the truth. Included in my happiness, however are some challenges and frustrations that I need to deal with…but I know they are there to build my character and help me become better, stronger. So I don’t worry and will deal with them.

Let’s get to this 10Spot, shall we? I need to talk about something other than work…

10 - Apologies

I missed the 10Spot last week…my apologies to those of you who look forward to it. I’m a little concerned about my readership…it seems to have dwindled down to only OSF hits. I need to do something about that.

9 - The Olympics

I haven’t written much about The Olympics, but I’ve witnessed some of the most amazing things in watching. I was totally against watching them at first, but once I sat down and the TV was on, I was hooked, instantly. The whole Michael Phelps thing, the Jamaican track star (go Mr. Bolt!) and the USA Basketball team have got me keeping track. The only thing I don’t like is the apparent cheating…that is bootsy. And the fact that all the men’s basketball games come on in the morning (WTH??)…but I will get to see them win the gold tomorrow! And I am terribly proud of the ladies, winning the gold in women’s basketball…yay!! I guess I just got caught up in the spirit of the whole thing, and I make no apologies for it…

8 - Fantasy Football

I had my fantasy football draft last weekend. I ended up with Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Viking - Running Back) as one of my running backs…he’s really the only player I drafted that I’m excited about. I think this year is going to be a Cowboys’ year…and I don’t have a single Cowboy…dammit! I’ll keep you posted how I do.

7 -  JoBama

So it’s Joe Biden, huh? I must admit that other than his big mouth, I know nothing about him. I did some reading today and he has got a pretty impressive voting record (at least his voting record signifies that he believes in what I do). So my initial reaction was, “Seriously?” But the more I gain knowledge about him, I think this is a good choice. Of course, it is always good to have someone on your team that is not afraid to speak their mind, and I think Biden is that person…although he may have to contain that “foot to mouth” thing…

6 - Take Me As I Am

When I need some comfort…when I am feeling a little down or need a lift, I put on Mary J. Her words are real, her songs tell me a story and remind me that I can be me and it is okay. Here is one of my favorites:

video credit: originally uploaded to YouTube on April 17, 2008 by rchasonn

5 - Dammit, Shaq!

There is a story that I read on Necole Bitchie about Shaq and this chick…I can’t; I just can’t…please just go here and read it. You know how much I love Shaq, but dammit if he don’t get his shit together…he finna be replaced…

But wait…there’s more…damn shame.

4 - SMDH

I read this story and was just speechless. This woman was accused of killing her 2-year-old nephew, but they can’t get her out of her house to get her to jail because she weighs close to 1,000 pounds (yeah, you read that right)…

Um, again…I have no words.

3 - I Could Look At This All Day

He may be crazy as hell…but damn, look at that body!

2 - My New Bag

Isn’t it pretty? I need to stay out of the Coach store…for real…I didn’t buy myself a “I got a new job” present…in fact, I said I wasn’t going to. But I was at the mall and they had just opened up a new Coach store and of course I walked in and when I saw her, I couldn’t leave her there…tee hee hee…I won’t even bother to tell you how much I paid for her. Let’s just say that she is going to serve as my birthday present too…

1 - The Big Purchase

Another reason I need to stay out of the mall period is that I’m eyeing a new truck. I’m giving myself until October to make the decision, but the answer is already yes. I just need to decide on which one. So far, I’ve got the Chevy Trailblazer, the Nissan Pathfinder, and the GMC Acadia in my line of sight. All I know is that the truck I buy will have everything in it that I could possibly want, because I’m keeping it until it won’t drive anymore. This is going to be my signature car. So I’m choosing carefully. Your suggestions are welcome.

Everyone have a wonderful Saturday evening…see y’all tomorrow!