First Musical Gig of the Year

Dear friends,

I would like to invite you to a show of song, poetry, dance, trivia & prizes. Join us as we celebrate life in this variety style of performances all about marriages, dating, relationships, and sex!
This is a benefit performance in recognition of National Black AIDS Awareness Day.
Proceeds from this show will benefit Us Helping Us.
For admission or donations please contact David A. Richardson (202) 423-7013 for secure payment locations in DC or visit www.fireanddesireaids.eventbrite.com to pay online.
Join us at

Busboys & Poets
2021 14 Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

Sunday, February 6, 2011
7-9pm

General $10
Priority Seating $20

Hosted by David A. Richardson
Meet the Poets/Singers/Dancers
Lyrik Coleman/Poet
Sampson McCormick/Poet
Stephen Hughes/Poet
Matthew Rose/Poet
Kanikki Jakarta/Poet
Monte J. Wolfe/Poet
Jacqueline Ellison/Singer
Jeremy Hill/Singer
Gina Rose/Singer
Krislynn Perry/Singer
Cory Ings/Dancer
Latika Stewart/Dancer
John Orr/Singer
Jackson Caeser/Singer
Quick Links
Proceeds for this will go to

Us Helping Us
Contact Us
David A. Richardson
(202) 423-7013
drichardson06@yahoo.com

Proudly sponsored by:

Bethel Christian Church

Metro TeenAIDS

Brave Soul Collective

The Black AIDS Institute

Greater Than AIDS

SESTA
(Stay Educated Sober Tested Alive)

2011

If you're going to be childish,then you need to associate yourself with a different breed of people. When are some people going to realize all that crap they are saying out their mouth is 99% far away from the truth and 1% of it is clearly from the person who told you. Immaturity doesn't make you a better person it makes you ignorant and stupid. GET IT TOGETHER IN 2011

PURGING,PACKING,PUSHING FORWARD

I don't know where the wind will blow my little guy and I but wherever it is will be perfect. I am not afraid anymore...seeking closure and deliverance from bondage My little one is so amazing,life is perfect with him in it. I can't imagine not being with him...so excited for our new lives

The Sweetest Revenge

I have reached the end...really tired. I always say I am done but this time I really am. Plans set in motion as we speak. When you are nasty and hurtful to others, it only sends a message that the people they surround themselves with can treat you the same way. This is not a scibe of defeat, more of a declaration of promises. I promise to live my life well, that is the sweetest revenge.

Happy New Year!

Making Moves

Walking away from ALL hurt

Culture

@ The Guyanese Embassy with the President of Co-operative Republic of Guyana Bharrat Jagdeo

Alone with my Thoughts

Eating Smores and drinking warm milk...thinking.

Edting for a Website

First editing job,guess that B+ paid off. I'll be up late tonight,it launches Friday.

Two Years Ago Today...

Domestic Violence is real. Somewhere right now someone is suffering, please take a stand. I miss you Tiffany, I really wish you were still here, so much I want to tell you. I love you very much and not a day goes by that I don't think about you sister. RIP

Parent Policy

How involved are you in your child's education? UPO Weekend Orientation, so glad I am a part of this!

My Son Rocks!!!

I have an awesome child..I am really blessed. I still can't believe he is mine. I fall in love with him more and more everyday. I swear I have never loved anyone like I love him.

I had a long day and so did he. I took him to school, went to class, came back to his school for Parent Policy Meeting. I have been re-elected for Chairman so documents needed to be signed and the meeting was held, it was a good turn out. After I left there I took Jackson with me back to school. I did makeup for my school's fashion show. Jackson was such a trooper and hung with me back stage until I was done. He eventually asked to go home...long day home at 12 midnight. We were able to get a meal at school, and laid him to bed...now why am I still up lol.


My son rocks,I'm so in love with my little guy. I am going to the The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)conference this weekend. I am going to miss my little guy...funny I have not left yet and already miss him. I can't imagine not being able to see him everyday. Uggghhh and when I have to be away I am missing him badly. Well let me go to sleep and I will holler at you all later.

Today

Trying to apply for this job...would be a great opportunity....wish me luck.

Class was cool...got to grind this one out, music is so deep...trying to be a musician as well as a singer is not easy...for me that is. Dropped piano and will pick it back up in the Spring. I can't play and read very fast,plus the Professor was sleep half the semester. I challenged her about my Mid-Term grade but instead of arguing I let it be...I was not about to be her Guinea pig for her only semester here. I have always made a C or B in piano, never a D...something aint right

Stayed in the house all weekend with my little guy, he is so fun. I can't wait to pick him up so we can play, He is so in love with the puppy, I am so glad I got it for him. He would say "Mommy Woky is so cute I wuv him" and then kiss the dog...oh Lord it's too precious. He really needs the companionship, asking God specifically for certain things, he and I are need of...a new baby would not be bad either Oh wait gimme the hubby first lol...Thanks God lol.


Learned how to use a flash drive today....new things and so in love...I know I am slow lol.


Ok still pressing, this is a hard month for me, looking to God for strength in all this.

Oh going to a conference on Friday and come back on Sunday, got childcare thank God,going to take it all in.

Enjoy your day, I know I will try and enjoy mine.

Don't wait

Don't wait on anyone to make you feel beautiful...tell yourself!

Respect

How can we ask for things we don't give? The last one stands out for me the most. I guess over yeas of feeling disrespected, demeaned and not being considered...I have been accused of not being respectful. I guess it's been hard to just smile and take it, it's been hard to give someone something they never gave you. My behavior has been off the charts at times...all from frustration. I have realized over the years if a person is unwilling to change there is no need to get bent out of shape about it.


re·spect
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–noun
1.
a particular, detail, or point (usually prec. by in ): to differ in some respect.
2.
relation or reference: inquiries with respect to a route.
3.
esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal quality or ability: I have great respect for her judgment.
4.
deference to a right, privilege, privileged position, or someone or something considered to have certain rights or privileges; proper acceptance or courtesy; acknowledgment: respect for a suspect's right to counsel; to show respect for the flag; respect for the elderly.
5.
the condition of being esteemed or honored: to be held in respect.
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respects, a formal expression or gesture of greeting, esteem, or friendship: Give my respects to your parents.
7.
favor or partiality.
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Archaic . a consideration.

Angry Rants and Dropped Classes

I posted an angry rant a couple days ago. To be honest, I can see where the mad crazy lady could happen...to bad I am too much of a lady. I also have no time or tolerance to even act out..but at the moment I wish I could not care and act a fool. I realized I let someone who was ignorant get to me.


Getting hyped listening to classic Tina Turner...all I need now is some red lipstick and a short shiny hot dress to put on a concert for myself and the lil one lol


I dropped one more class that makes three...going to do my best to finish strong...this was a rough semester.


Dinner is on...tty later folks

Letting Go

Pain in my belly, head is spinning. I just let go of something heavy, I got tired of it so I asked God to give me the courage. I felt so shameful for all these years knowing God knew my heart and still denying his word. I am letting it go and I feel a bit more free.

Asking God to cover me, and be my shield. Weekend was spent in the house. I wanted to take the lil one out... I laid on the couch and cried and prayed, tried to study and prayed some more. It's almost Monday, I am exhausted...way past my bedtime. Sleep well and talk to you soon.

Richard Smallwood & Vision - Nothing Without Your Love

Push

Got to school@ 9:30 am, trying to work out a song I need to play. I got frustrated and said out loud " I could really use a friend right now"...had no one to call so I called on Jesus. Not even 5 minutes later my wise mentor walked in and gave me words of encouragement, I swear he is right on time.

Last night with Him

I ended up in tears, in his arms. I could not bring myself to make love to him. He tried, gave it a good effort,but I just could not do it. I don't remember how many times I said I was sorry. My heart ,body and spirituality was not up for it, I told him I just wanted to live right.

I am no prude by far, and though I fantasize about  "it" I just can't do it. He just kept saying "baby what's wrong, what's wrong, talk to me." I explained that I want to be married one day, and I live my life the way I believe God would want, and anything that is not like him is a disappointment. I want to wake up and see love EVERY morning and not feel bad. #Celibate and Proud

 Going to reflect on E and last night, I told him I didn't want to waste his time. He just held me, and wiped my tears until I fell asleep. I woke up to him kissing me and he went home, he is still so sweet and gentle with me, I know he cares about me ,but my salvation is more important.

I just kept asking God to keep me, said it over and over as I laid in his arms falling asleep. Things will get better eventually, I have to believe that.

Struggle, Conversations with Jesus

Not feeling well, mind is all over the place tonight. Being held, curled up under the covers would be good right about now. On the verge of tears. SCHOOL!CAR! LIL ONE!

Dropped 2 classes, never got a D..but I have one now in Piano class,I have to do better next go round. Weeping may last for a night,but joy comes in the morning...I need to see the sun soon. My life may look fun and exciting, but...well at least try to smile to keep from crying, feeling stressed out.  Something has to give. I have poured my heart and soul into my son, he has no idea what Mommy goes through to make his life peaceful. That's what you do for your kids, he is doing so well and his teachers and staff at school are seeing a change. I am really working with him so he can be all he can be in life, looks like he is progressing leaps and bounds.

Well I am going to study and pray, be easy folks and thanks for the love.