When reflecting back on 2007, I find myself in awe, amazement, sadness, disappointment and a host of other feelings, but I can say by the end of 2007, I have some peace.

I began 2007 with a whole new natural hair do, proclaiming once and for all that I no longer needed or wanted chemicals in my hair and to those who didn’t like it, they could kick bricks.  I didn’t knock those who didn’t embrace the non-use of chemicals because in reality, we as black people have no earthly idea how to take care of our natural hair and it is so much easier to get a perm and wrap and go.  To each his or her own.       

In 2007, I realize again, Bush doesn’t care about black folks especially the folks in New Orleans.

Who does one choose for President, Clinton or Obama?  Need them both on the ticket.

Some folks will lie when the truth will do.  I still don’t understand why it is necessary, when I didn’t ask for the lie.  Some folks are living a lie.  They rather tell people a lie instead of telling the truth so the healing can begin.  Shoot, they aren’t being true to themselves so how can I expect them to tell me the truth.  I am nobody to them. 

I am disappointed to be familiar with people such as family and acquaintances who are so selfish and self-absorbed.  They don’t think about how their actions make others feel.   I am disappointed, because I am not like that and don’t like to think people I am acquainted with or related to would be so shallow.  In fact, it saddens me because nobody is better than anybody else.  I am not the one to judge, but it makes me sad.

I am disappointed to know folks will steal from you and never acknowledge it.

To all the celebrities getting DUI’s, get a driver.  And to all those driving while intoxicated let’s think twice before we get behind the wheel.  Death no matter how, is difficult.

Stop shooting guns at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s.  People die from those stray bullets.  Um, where does one think those bullets go?  They go somewhere.

Folks need to stop stealing and robbing and killing folks in Montgomery.  I know it is not enough to do, but find something that will not hurt someone else, or damn it leave!

Don’t ask me if I am taking the bar exam.  Again.

No I am not having kids.  No I don’t want any.  I don’t know if I’ll ever get married.  This does not mean I am gay either.  It means this is my life and I do as I please.

One more year to go before I turn 40.  I am acting like I am already 40.  No time for games or the bullshit. I have to be true to me and I hope those reading are being true to themselves. 

Folks don’t have to like the decisions I make, but they have to accept them.

How many 12 year olds you know sleeping on 300 tc Egyptian cotton sheets?  At least one, my oldest niece.

Some of the books coming out now are not good.  I am personally sick of reading sub par books, which lack plot, character development or the basic elements of a story.

Why did I get a letter from a friend who is in jail and they tried to blame me for their bad decision making?  Um, excuse me; remember you made the decision not me.  Ass.

I am sad because Mr. Moore will not walk through Tenda Chick’s door.  Do you know how many times I have needed to talk with him about something?   His son can’t help me, he is not Mr. Moore.

My house is quieter. No more arguing over money, but no more laughing about silly stuff with my uncle.

Folks stop sending your crack head neighbors/friends to Tenda Chick for a job.  I am not hiring them. 

McDonald’s is always hiring.

BAM can kick bricks.

Time to start looking at packages for our 10 year anniversary cruise.  Lawd, I know I promised, I just don’t feel like organizing it!  Any takers?  I didn’t think so.

I know I sound tired from this note, and I am, to a certain extent.  Believe it or not I am at peace, I still cry about my uncle, but my aunt and I are doing fine in the house alone.  Stays cleaner longer.  2008 has got to be better than 2007.  Here are some of my dreams:  My student loan paid off, win the HGTV Dream Home contest, a raise, find true love, children (psyche – I ain’t having kids didn’t you read my spiel above?) and health, peace and love for all my family and friends. 

Here’s to 2008!  Imani!         

Tag – Valerie and Vicki for the next two Editor’s note.