Mackgurl's Musings

Hey! So the other day I was out and about (yep, that's still a thing) and happened to see this: And of course, it got me thinking, hmm, wonder what that was about? Lots of thoughts came to mind but then I keyed in on this one thought - maybe it was too heavy to carry around, so they left it there... I mean, bags/baggage can be and often is quite heavy. Big or small, we normally find ourselves adding so many items into the bag, most of the stuff we add we don't even use (like that extra 4 bottles of hand sanitizer, 6 bottles of water, etc rolling around in your bag right now) Next thing you know that bag is weighing us down. And that weight? That weight can keep us from moving forward - from progressing  towards future successes.  All that extra stuff that you've chosen to carry around does its job of dragging you down into a place that seems almost impossible to emerge from. And don't even get me started on what carrying all that baggage into a new relationship can do. ...

Hello! How was your extended weekend? Mine was great, thanks for asking.So I was in the store the other day, partly on a mission for candles for this candling session - that's a post for another day- and then I happened to see this 👀 Oh I just have sooo many questions! Like: 1. How did you- whoever you are- come up with this name? 2. Did you mean to make the posterior portion of the monkey look like a cherry 🍒? 3. This would imply that monkey booties smell bad...how do you know? Did someone do a field study?  4. Friction fighter...Friction is - well, here you go:  Definition of Friction Alright so what do you think? Come on, tell me! LOL

Hello Blogoverse! Ok, so we're cool with each other right? I mean we've shared experiences, stories and laughs with each other. So since we're cool with each other, lemme ask you something - what size are your unmentionables? LOL I'm kidding - unless you just wanna share - but seriously, why do you think there are different sizes? Pants, shoes, shirts - but it doesn't stop there. Apartments, houses, cars, meals - literally there's a size reference for just about everything. Wonder why? No? Just me, huh? Or did you already say  - "Duh, it's because not everyone is the same" DING DING DING Well you don't say... Alright let's dig a little further. Search your memories - do you recall hearing/reading a story about a young lady, who was like the overlooked child of the family, who one day gets the chance of a lifetime...she gets to go to a super swank grown-up party. I'm talking flashy ride - complete with a chauffeur, custom-made fancy dres...

Sometimes we don't know what we want. Heck, most of the time we barely know what it is we need. So, isn't it amazing then that when we find it, stumble across it or when it finds us, it is basically immediately clear that it is in fact what was needed, what was wanted? Like, say you're putting together a puzzle. Perhaps it's one with oh let's say a thousand pieces (whew that's ALOT)                                                                                                                                                    http://clipart-library.com/jigsaw-puzzle.html You start with the edges putting them together and b...

Hey blogoverse! Have you ever found yourself in a situation where it just seems that no matter what you do it just isn't enough? Maybe you thought it was enough for you but maybe not so much for the people in your life? An example? I'm so glad you asked. Say for instance you are in a relationship with this great guy/girl. I mean they literally make you smile just when they run across your mind. The problem is they don't quite have the same feelings about you. While you would do and have done so much to make them happy - meanwhile all you hear is criticisms. Oh some are subtle - "you know, you'd be really pretty with straight hair."  Some not so much - "why are you always reading? How many books does one person need! Ugh, don't you do anything fun? Man, you are so boring. All you ever do is read, watch tv and write in those notebooks. You never get drunk, you don't do drugs..why don't you live a little for Pete's sake!!!  You have to do som...

I have always believed that if you live long enough you will learn many many things. Some good, some not so good and some downright awful. Either way, those things you learn it's up to you what you do with that knowledge. You can use it to help someone, help the world-at-large (say for instance you learn how to IDK make/utilize something that helps with pollution IDK but you know what I mean, lol) Or you can use it help/better yourself. Oh come on, there are tons of self-help gurus and books and videos and classes, etc. that you can visit/read/watch/attend that are slated to help you, well, BETTER YOURSELF . And why not? unless you're a complete NARCISSIST,  who doesn't want to be a better version of themselves? It helps not only you but the people that you grace with your presence 😁 Sometimes though, these things you learn...these LESSONS ...aren't always pleasant. You may find out things about yourself that you weren't aware of, things that you can choose to eit...

I don't normally post super serious posts on my blog but this one...Listen, there has been a serious increase in racially motivated situations - by people who have self-ordained themselves as being above others and in power. Often times, these situations end up with people of color being at best arrested and at worse murdered! In the article below, this Black delivery driver was prevented from exiting this neighborhood after he was there legitimately doing a job, performing a service. These men (pictured) decided that he didn't belong. Why? Would it have been the same if the delivery driver had not been BLACK ? I am so thankful this didn't end up in a much worse situation. I applaud the driver for maintaining as much composure as he did in this situation. THIS HAS GOT TO STOP! How can we as a nation continue to see/hear about these types of situations and nothing changes? At what point do we all - BLACK, WHITE, HISPANIC, ASIAN , etc.- when do WE decide enough is enough? B...

WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD? Yes, I've heard this question bantered about before...countless times in fact. Is everything in life a joke? Sheesh, it wasn't even a good joke. To get to the other side? Really?? So here's the real deal and not some Kentucky fried bucket of ...(takes deep breath...) Anyway, it was like this....I grew up on a farm running around playing with the other chicks who grew up there, too. When I grew up, I was separated from my parents and was settled in to this sort of apartment style dormitory. It was nice, furnished.  The temperature is set at an optimal level for MY comfort.  Anyone would have thought I had it made. And why wouldn't they? Someone came along and built me a house and furnished it... I even had some close girlfriends to hang out with...and let me tell you, these chicks are CRAZY!!! We cackle and talk alllllll the time. Well almost all of the time... which brings me back to the original question you asked... L...

I saw this HOME listed online and thought THIS IS...WOW!!! Like I can't even imagine - ok so I can imagine... I AM imagining!!! But like I said, I do not sleep well enough to dream this good. Five bedrooms and EIGHT BATHROOMS!!!   Over 11,000 sqft!!! So how much for all of this? The monthly payment estimate is $21,000!!! A MONTH??!! Or if you wanna pay in full - $4,200,000.00. If someone is interested in a house, I found you one. (YOU'RE WELCOME, LOL!) Just click on the link under the photo, contact the rep at the agency and set up an appointment. Oh, and if you want me to take a look at it with you, just let me know...IJS If you do purchase this beautiful home, I sincerely hope I'm on the house warming party invitation list. Oh AND if you buy this gorgeous home, I need to know what you do for a living to afford a $21K/month mortgage PLUS utilities, housekeeping, yard maintenance, FOOD... etc. and one more thing - ARE THEY HIRING??

There I was...minding my own business (no really, I was - this time) thought I'd do some note taking, some observing (okay maybe not completely minding my own business), get some ideas for some posts...and the craziest thing happened. I started noticing a few people walk by my table, look at me - stare at me really, some snickered, some outright laughed. I was thinking sheesh, what's up? No one said anything - just looked at me, looked down at my table, looked at me, laughed or chuckled and walked away...that was until this guy walked over and sat down next to me. Immediately, my internal alert system went into overdrive!!! STRANGER DANGER!!! Then he says the craziest thing to me... Stranger: Hey, yeah so are you here regularly?  (ALARM IS GETTING LOUDER)  Me: Excuse me? Stranger: Nah, I'm just saying if you're here like on the reg, and you're bold enough to advertise the merch I'm straight going to switch my loyalty to you.  Me: DAFUQ!  (INTER...

Letting go isn't always an easy thing.  It is most times, well, a necessary thing...of course necessary has nothing to do with easy.  How many of you are currently in a relationship? No, not with chocolate or alcohol but an actual relationship with another person? They text you or call you every day several times a day...you're making plans to see them before you even finish with one date...you miss them when your time together for that date is drawing to an end...you see them walking towards you and you can't help but smile, waiting for that hug, that kiss...you have so much fun with them you can't imagine them not being around... Fun stuff right? (Ok well most of the time it is - if not, get out but that's a post for another time)  Ok so for all the currently boo'd up readers, is this your first relationship? Hmm, I'm guessing probably not - at least for most anyway. So at some point you were head over heels for someone else. Each day you woke up excit...

It seems that every day there's a new something invented, engineered or designed with the sole purpose of making life more CONVENIENT. I mean sheesh, there are even (wait for it) CONVENIENCE STORES! Entire stores dedicated to making it easy to buy snacks, drinks, cigarettes, ahem personal items- pretty much whenever you want. These stores are placed CONVENIENTLY in spots that see high traffic and they even have hot food and COFFEE at some of the nicer ones. Some of them never close. CONVENIENT, right? There are larger stores, some that are open until midnight or later, that sell household supplies, clothes, shoes, groceries, beer, wine, TVs, computers, cell phones...all in one store. There are tech items that you can connect to your house the will control all sorts of things for you. Turn lights on and off, control the temp in your house, turn on the television...all by just saying a few voice commands. CONVENIENT, right? The other day I was at the grocery store (Do you sa...

I know you've seen many different TOP TEN lists ( TOP TEN THINGS MEN WISH WOMEN WOULD STOP ASKING THEM, TOP TEN THINGS WOMEN WISH MEN KNEW BUT DON'T... ) Well this isn't one of those lists...heck it isn't even an actual list of TEN . And even though it's not exactly TEN, sometimes you come across things that resonate with you...things that are worthy of a list. Whether these things are from an experience you had first hand or something that's told to you...no matter how you get the knowledge, it's worthy of remembering.  So as with most things that I think might be helpful to others, I feel like I shouldn't keep them to myself. Yes, I know how to keep a secret but in this case, I'm telling... TOP EIGHT LIST OF THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND Don't settle for anything less than what you deserve. Know your worth. No one is worth compromising your self worth, morals or feelings. If someone wants to spend time with you or  talk to you - they wi...