Wanna 69?

1. Initials: MDB

2. Name someone with the same birthday as you: The God-Father of Soul, James Brown & my little cousin Tyler.

3. Favorite fruit?: Strawberries

4. For or against same sex marriage? I don't care. If they love each other let them be.

5. Are you allergic to anything? None known.

6. Are you bisexual? No.

7. Have you ever slept in someone else's clothes? If his T-shirt counts, then yes.

8. How many U.S states have you been to? 9 or 10

9. How many of the U.S states have you lived in? Just 1.

10. Have you ever lived outside the U.S? No

11. Name something physical you like about yourself? My smile & legs

12. Something non-physical you like about yourself? I tend to learn from my mistakes & the mistakes of others.

13. Do you have any pets? I don't need or want anything in my house that I have to feed, shelter & provide medical care that I cannot claim as a dependent.

14. What is your dream car? Brand New BMW

15. If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go today? An all-inclusive beach resort.

16. Are you bipolar? No, but shit, how would I know?

17. What dream car do you want your husband/wife to drive? Husband?? I have no knowledge of this husband of which you speak.

18. What is your typical first date? Dinner, drinks, movie, walk in the park or mall, whatever.

19. Would you date the person who sent this to you? No.

20. Has anyone ever sang or played for you personally? I've gotten a few private serenades.

21. Ever been kissed under fireworks? Yes.

22. Do you like President Obama? Love him!

23. Have you ever bungee jumped? Hello!! Are ya kray-zee?!?

24. Have you ever white water rafted? See #23

25. Has anyone ten years older than you ever hit on you? Yep & he had my heart.

26. Are you racist? I don't think so. I'm an equal opportunity discriminator.

27. What song are you listening to right now? There's Goes My Baby by Charlie Wilson (love it).

28. What's your favorite song at the moment? Love That Girl by Raphael Saadiq

29. What was the last movie you watched? The Family that Preys

30. Where was the last place you went besides your house? That camp they call work.

31. Have you ever seriously vandalized someone else's property? No, but lawd have I wanted to!

32. Have you ever hit someone of the opposite sex? Yes

33. What's the first thing you notice about the opposite sex? Height & teeth

34. What's your fave body part on the opposite sex? Arms, big strong ones.

35. What do you usually order from Starbucks? Double blended Strawberry Frappuccino

36. Say something totally random about yourself? I like flat soda.

37. Do you have an iPod? No, but I'll take a donation.

38. Has anyone ever said you looked like a celebrity? Mo'nique.

39. Do you have freckles? No.

40. Are you comfortable with your height? Of course.

41. Do you love someone right now? Yep.

42. How tall are you? 5'8.5

43. Do you speak any other language other than English? No

44. Have you ever ridden in a limo? Yes.

45. Has anyone you were really close to passed away? Yes.

46. Do you watch MTV? On occasion.

48. What's something that really annoys you? Folks who thump lit cigarette butts from moving vehicles.

50. Do you like Michael Jackson? I love the old Michael.

51. Have you ever surfed? No.

52. Do you know how to pump gas? Of course.

53. Do you drive? Yes & I hate driving!

54. What's the latest you have ever stayed out? 7:00 am the next morning

55. Have you ever thought that you were honestly going to die? Yes

56. Were you ever rushed by an ambulance into the emergency room? Yes

57. Have you ever been dared to do something you didn't want to do? Yes

58. What's your favorite state to live in? Missouri since it's the only one I can speak on.

59. What color is your hair? Dark brown

60. What colors are your eyes? Dark brown

61. Do you have any special talents? I can roll my R's.

62. Favorite non-alcoholic drink? Strawberry limeade

63. Favorite city? Milan

64. Have you ever ridden a mechanical bull? No.

65. If you were working on a pirate ship, what would you most likely be? The Captain!

66. Who do you live with? My 2 nephews are squatters.

67. Last thing you watched on TV?  RuPaul's Drag Race (love it)

68. Do you wear glasses or contacts? No, Lasik is the bomb.

69. Have you ever taken a road trip? Of course, but I prefer to fly.

From the Makers of Fukitol

New Drugs for Women

DAMNITOL 
Take 2 and the rest of the world can go to hell for up to 8 full hours. 

EMPTYNESTROGEN 
Suppository that eliminates melancholy and loneliness by reminding you of how awful they were as teenagers and how you couldn't wait till they moved out! 

ST. MOMMA'S WORT 
Plant extract that treats mom's depression by rendering preschoolers unconscious for up to two days. 

PEPTOBIMBO 
Liquid silicone drink for single women. Two full cups swallowed before an evening out increases breast size, decreases intelligence, and prevents conception. 

DUMBEROL 
When taken with Peptobimbo, can cause dangerously low IQ, resulting in enjoyment of country music and pickup trucks. 

FLIPITOR 
Increases life expectancy of commuters by controlling road rage and the urge to flip off other drivers. 

MENICILLIN 
Potent anti-boy-otic for older women. Increases resistance to such lethal lines as, 'You make me want to be a better person. ' 

BUYAGRA 
Injectable stimulant taken prior to shopping. Increases potency, duration, and credit limit of spending spree. 

JACKASSPIRIN 
Relieves headache caused by a man who can't remember your birthday, anniversary, phone number, or to lift the toilet seat. 

ANTI-TALKSIDENT 
A spray carried in a purse or wallet to be used on anyone too eager to share their life stories with total strangers in elevators. 

NAGAMENT 
When administered to a boyfriend or husband, provides the same irritation level as nagging him, without opening your mouth. 

The "Dr." is in and my presciption pad is ready!

For Gigi & Any Other Acronymically Challenged Net User :o)

AFAIC = As Far As I'm Concerned

AFAIK = As Far As I Know

BAA = Bad/Big Azz Afro

BAH = Bomb Azz Head

BAL = Big Azz Lawsuit

BBW = Beautiful Black Woman/Big Beautiful Woman

BIL = Brother In Law

BFD = Big F*cking Deal

BFN = Bye For Now

BFO = Blinding Flash of the Obvious

BHM = Big Handsome Man

BO = Brain Overload

BOHICA = Bend Over Here It Comes Again

BOKYAG = Bend Over and Kiss Your Ass Goodbye

BRB = Be Right Back

BTHOOM = Beats The Hell Out Of Me

BTW = By The Way

BUMP = Bring Up My Post

CTFU = Cracking the Fuck Up

CU = See You

CUL8R = See You Later

DITYID = Did I Tell You I'm Distressed

DH = Dear/Dumb Husband

DW = Dear/Dumb Wife

EFLA = Extended Four Letter Acronym!

FAQ = Frequently Asked Question

FC = Fingers Crossed

FCFS = First Come First Served

FTFO = Falling/Fell The Fuck Out

FUCT = Failed Under Continuous Testing

FWIW = For What It's Worth

FYI = For Your Information

GMTA = Great Minds Think Alike

GTRM = Going To Read Mail

GUANO = To mess up/go off topic

HAM = Hot Azz Mess

HGAM = Hot Ghetto Azz Mess

HSIK = How Should I Know

HTH = Happy To Help

HTH = Hope This Helps

IAE = In Any Event

IANAI = I Am Not An Idiot

IBK = Idiot Behind Keyboard

IIRC = If I Recall Correctly

ILF = I'll Look Forward

IMCO = In My Considered Opinion

IMHO = In My Humble Opinion

IMNSHO = In My Not So Humble Opinion

IMO = In My Opinion

INAL = I'm Not A Lawyer

IOW = In Other Words

IRC = Internet Relay Chat

IRL = In Real Life

ITA = I Totally Agree

IYKWIM = If You Know What I mean

JFYI = Just For Your Information

J/K = Just Kidding

L8R = Later

LAA = Long Azz Afro

LMAO = Laughing My Ass Off

LMKOAP = Let Me Know Of Any Problems

LOL = Laugh Out Loud

LOEL = Laugh Out Extremely Loud

MMP = More Money Please

ML = Mailing List

NBD = No Big Deal

NSFW = Not Safe for Work

NFW = No Fucking Way

NOYB = None Of Your Business

NRN = No Reply Necessary

OIC = Oh I See

OOH = Out Of Hand

OOTB = Out Of The Box

OTL = Out To Lunch

OTOH = On The Other Hand

PDQ - Pretty Damn Quick

PITA = Pain In The Ass

PMFJI = Pardon Me For Jumping In

PMJI = Pardon My Jumping In

POV = Point Of View

PTB = Powers That Be

ROFL = Rolling On Floor Laughing

ROTF = Rolling On The Floor

ROTFL = Rolling On the Floor Laughing

ROTFLMAO = Rolling On The Floor Laughing My Ass Off

ROTFLMBAO = Rolling On The Floor Laughing My Black Ass Off

ROTFLOL = Rolled on the Floor Laughing Out Loud

RSN = Real Soon Now

RTFM = Read The Friggin Manual

RTM = Read The Manual

SEP = Someone Else's Problem

SMDH = Shaking My Damn Head

SIL = Sister In Law

SITD = Still In The Dark

SLAP = Sounds Like A Plan

SNAFU = Situation Normal All Fucked-Up

SOL = Smiling Out Loud

TANJ = There Ain't No Justice

TANSTAAFL = There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch

TBH = To Be Honest

TIA = Thanks In Advance

TIC = Tongue In Cheek

TLA = Three-Letter Acronyms

TLTBT = Too Ludicrous To Be True

TPTB = The Powers That Be

TTFN = Ta Ta For Now

TTYL = Talk To You Later

TWA = Teeny Weeny Afro

TWG = Totally Without Grounds

VPL = Visible Pantie Line

WGFF = Who Gives A Flying Fuck

WIC = Where I'm Concerned

WIMP = Washed-up Information Media Phobe

WOA = Work Of Art

WOB = Waste Of Bandwidth

WRT = With Respect To

WTF = What The Fuck

WTFIGO = What The Fuck Is Going On?

WTH = What The Hell

WW = Weight Watchers

WYSIWYG = What You See Is What You Get

YAM = Yet Another Meeting

YCHT = You Can Have Them

YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary

My Celebrity Look-A-Likes

I saw this on another page & remember I did it a long time ago on 360, but couldn't figure out how to post it. 

I'm OK with most of these, but Cuba Gooding, Jr?!  LOL  It must be the smile!   What do you think?

Kiss Me! I'm Irish..No, Really I am.

What your kisses & actions mean.....

• Kiss on the stomach----- "Lets do it."
• Kiss on the Forehead ----"Forever you will be mine."
• Kiss on the Ear ---"I'm horny."
• Kiss on the Cheek ---"We're friends."
• Kiss on the Hand ---"I adore you."
• Kiss on the Neck ---"We belong together."
• Kiss on the Shoulder ---"I want you."
• Kiss on the Lips ---"I love you." OR "I want you."
• Holding Hands ---"We can learn to love each other."
• Slap on the Butt ---"That's mine."
• Playing with the Ear ---"I can't live without you."
• Holding on tight ---"Don't let go."
• Looking into each other's Eyes ---"Don't leave me."
• Playing with Hair on Head ---"Tell me you love me."
• Arms around the Waist ---"I love you too much to let go."
• Laughing while Kissing ---"I am completely comfortable with you."

A lil advice .....

• Don't ask for a kiss, take one! Now this doesn't give you a green light to just start kissing strange folks! Mess around & get cut doing that!
• If you were thinking about someone while reading this, you're definitely in Love (or strong like).

 

101 Mo'

 

1. I’m only doing this because Deedles said she already knew all but 5 of the last one.

 

2. I met Mrs. Coretta Scott King when I was 13.  She visited our community center. 

 

3. I first used eBay this past summer & thought I was gonna need rehab.

 

4. I gave up regular soda for diet, whole milk for 2% & white bread for whole wheat over a year ago…results yet to be seen, but I’m working on it.

 

5. I got my 1^st passport last summer & I’m itching to use it.

 

6. After my visit to Cancun in ’05 I thought I was gonna need a 12-step program.

 

7. I don’t like most veggies.  I love broccoli & green beans tho.

 

8. I don’t like regular orange juice, but I love orange-pineapple juice.

 

9. I keep a picture of my granny displayed in my kitchen.  I like having her there when I’m trying to cook.

 

10. I’ve been slightly injured twice due to bedroom * ahem * acrobatics.  Nothing an ice pack & Advil couldn’t cure.

 

11. I got orthodontic braces in 1999.  I was 27.  I still have a small gap that won’t close (they told me it probably wouldn’t) & I’m ok with it.  I had that gap for damn 30 years, so in essence it’s a part of me.

 

12. I still have a full bottle of Chloe’ that I got on my 16^th birthday.  I think I keep it because it came from my mother.

 

13. It pains me to see my fellow plus-sized sistas wearing clothing that isn’t age & size-appropriate.  It takes all I have not to say anything, because you know how we’ll react.

 

14. My mother never really whipped me.  She would pinch, punch, snatch & throw shit, but never really grabbed hold & whipped me…like Muda & Papa did.

 

15. I called the Ricki Lake Show back in the early 90s because my ex (who’s a DJ on the side) still had a lot of my albums.  I want my daddy’s records! (Sanford & Son joke)  They called me back & wanted us to be guests but my ex didn’t fall for the story they gave him about appearing.  Bastard ruined my talk show debut!

 

16. I had two fights with the donor – the 1^st time I sent him to the ER & the 2^nd time he blacked my damn eye.  That was it for me.  I watched my mother be abused & vowed I wouldn’t take shit from any man.

 

17. If they ever re-run The Muppet Show, I’d so be watching it!

 

18. I used to think my grandparents were rich.  We lived in a huge house, had nice things (Muda had tons of costume jewelry & furs) and Papa drove a Cadillac.  Needless to say, I was wrong about the wealth.

 

19. I’m extremely ticklish…that shit is like torture to me.

 

20. I still eat raw cake batter & cookie dough.  I guess I think I’m immune to salmonella or something.

 

21. When I was finally taller than my granny (she was about 5 feet even), I thought I could “take her”.  Let’s just say, I was terribly, terribly wrong.

 

22. I had my 1^st drink at 13.  I took a few swigs of my mother’s Canei Wine.

 

23. Orange California Coolers were my drink of choice during my teen years.

 

24. I hated going to church as a kid.  After the choir was done, I was bored to death.

 

25. I’m still not that fond of organized religion these days & rarely go to church. {I can feel Muda’s eyes rolling now.}

 

26. The 1^st time I got suspended from school, I was afraid to tell, so I hung out at the public library for those 3 days.  I don’t think my mother ever found out.

 

27. My mother & uncle forced me to learn Spades.  They were always one person short for an impromptu game.

 

28. I’ve made some everlasting relationships via the world wide web even had a few hookups.

 

29. I never wanted to be as tall as my mother because she had big feet.  She was 6ft tall and wore an 11 or maybe even 12 shoe.  I think I’ve topped out at 5’8” – 8.5 shoe (was an 8 before I got knocked up).

 

30. I’ve never eaten a chittlin’, a hog maw or a tripe sandwich.  Yuck!  Now that the Bushes will be out, I hope I never have to.

 

31. I love rice.  I could eat it every day.

 

32. I can be extremely lazy when I wanna be.  If you could see my bedroom right now, you’d understand.

 

33. I think I'd make a great movie director. 

 

34. I love my one & only, but most times I just wanna shake the shit outta him.

 

35. I’ve dated men from all branches of the armed forces, except the Coast Guard.

 

36. I love my sister but I can’t stand her stupid ass & refer to her as my 1/2 sister {technically she is}.

 

37. I {indirectly} hold her responsible for the death of our mother & baby sister.

 

38. I have a stereo, boom box or radio in every room of my house, including the bathrooms.

 

39. I have never been arrested, but was fingerprinted in order to be eliminated as a suspect in my mother & sister’s murder.  That was beyond humiliating for me.

 

40. Whenever I visit their grave-site, the sun shines brightly for about 10 seconds & vanishes, just like the day of their funeral.  It’s very comforting & kinda creepy at the same time.

 

41. I want a new car & the Ford Escape Hybrid is calling my name.

 

42. I don’t resist change, but I’m a firm believer in stability.

 

43. I used to laugh at my grandpa, behind his back, when he’d say stuff like “rench that off in the zink”.  I know…I know….should be shame.

 

44. Even when I found out there was no Santa, I still believed in the Easter Bunny & The Tooth Fairy.

 

45. I have a serious crush on my older cousin’s husband.  However, I will never cross those lines.

 

46. I plan to complete the items on my bucket list.

 

47. My appearance almost always reflects how I feel.  Hair done, cleavage exposed, high-heeled shoes is a good day.  Ball cap, sweats & sneakers - not so much.

 

48. I won’t rest until somebody names their daughter after me.

 

49. I find Brad Garrett (aka Robert Barone) kinda cute in a freakishly odd sorta way.

 

50. I named my sister’s 2^nd child - Adrian Darnell

 

51. I have the same middle name as my older cousin/former roommate.  However, it’s spelled differently.

 

52. I like flat soda.

 

53. The summer storm of 2007 literally sent me to the basement of my house.  We’ve had warnings a million times before, but this one really scared me.

 

54. Due to my foolish & promiscuous past, I was scared to death when I had my first HIV test.

 

55. I used to think all black people were Baptist.

 

56. I’m trying to gather the nerve to get a Brazilian Wax.

 

57. I sho’ miss getting earned income credit (EIC).  The last one I got was a little under 3 grand.

 

58. When Gerald Levert died, I finally realized why my mama cried about Marvin Gaye’s death.  I couldn't understand why she was tripping off a man she never met.

 

59. My grandpa used to call me “the damndest girl child” he’d ever seen.

 

60. I can type blindfolded, but never learned to 10-key by touch.

 

61. I'm more like my mother & grandmother than I care to admit.

 

62. I don’t shave my legs…don’t need to.  The hair on my legs is fine as frog's hair & against my skin it isn't noticeable.

 

63. I love headbands.

 

64. I feel naked without earrings.

 

65. I hate writing with pencil.  It makes my skin crawl.

 

66. I hope to plant a garden or flowerbed in my yard some day.

 

67. I was all set to get a tattoo on my 30^th birthday, but I chickened out.  That phase has passed….I think.

 

68. I was 19 when I caught the chicken pox.  My sister had them when we were young & my mother made us sleep in the same bed, hoping I would catch them, but I never did.

 

69. I simply cannot accept apologies behind purposeful acts.  Don’t waste time apologizing for shit you meant to do….I don’t.  
    
     
70. I think I’m still single because I’m looking for a man like my daddy & grandpa and they just don’t make them like that anymore.

 

71. I’d contemplate unemployment before I ever work for another black man.  Negros with a lil power act like you forget you’re black.

 

72. I love the Discovery Channel.  The shows on marine life are my favorite.

 

73. I went to ATL this past summer for the 1st time.  Didn’t see nary site or do anything I planned, but I had the time of my life!  SoulfulSistas4Life!

 

74. My 1^st car was an ’86 Cutlass Ciera, purchased in ’96 with an EIC refund.

 

75. I’ve never been on a real cruise, but I’m ‘ret ta go!

 

76. 2 of my permanent scars are courtesy of my mother - one accidentally & the other was kinda-sorta purposeful.

 

77. I still have the winter, duck boots my mother bought me when I was in the 8^th grade.  I will break those suckas out when the snow hits the ground.

 

78. I’ve had 2 warrants issued for my arrest - one was for failure to appear for jury duty & the other was for unpaid parking tickets.  I took care of them both before they tried to lock my ass up.

 

79. I like grits with butter, salt & pepper.  Hold the sugar.

 

80. My grandmother, my rock, was the person who said the most hurtful thing anyone ever said to me.  I quote,”Your mother just had to go and marry the blackest man she could find.”  That was the start of my skin tone issues.

 

81. I’ve never used a co-signer for anything.  If I can’t obtain it on my own, I just won’t have it.  On the same token, if I didn't give birth to you {and even he would be lucky}, I'm not co-signing for you.

 

82. I might have an older sister out there.  I can vaguely remember my mother mentioning my dad suspected he may have fathered a child before they married.

 

83. My grandfather hated my son’s name –Stephon – and it hurt my feelings.

 

84. I was devastated when I finally accepted that my favorite uncle was a crackhead.

 

85. I got into a fight when I was in the 4^th grade because a classmate (lil tangle-eyed bastard) saw my mother inject herself at a restaurant & he told everyone she was a dope fiend.  Truth is, she was diabetic.

 

86. I’ve eaten & will continue to eat chocolate covered strawberries to the point of sickness.

 

87. I keep a semi-stocked “bar” & you’ll always find a few bottles of Boone’s in the fridge.

 

88. My maternal family is a melting pot – My great-grandfather was Irish.  I have two ½ Chinese 1^st cousins (their father was full blooded Chinese).  My 2^nd cousin (daughter of one said ½ Chinese cousin) is ½ Hispanic.  We loving call her The Mexinese.

 

89. I was a cool nerd in high school - a cute lil fly girl who happened to excel in academics.

 

90. I do weekly pedicures & only polish my toenails in the summer.

 

91.  I refuse to "keep it real" at my office.  Those people, with the exception of my real friends there, have no idea who Monni B is & I plan on keeping it that way. Lord knows, on any given day she wants to surface but I keep her in check 'cause I need my check!

 

92. My #2 pet peeve is people who constantly bitch & moan about where they live & work, but yet they do absolutely nothing to change it.

 

93. I’ve never worn a wig or weave, but I think I’m gonna get me a ponytail (since I cut mine off) & try out a few wigs.

 

94. Jesus is Love (by The Commodores) is my favorite gospel song.

 

95. I had a song parody written about me. (It's on 360, so you might have to login.)

 

96. I’ve never been a bridesmaid.  I once wanted to be one.  That moment has long passed.

 

97. I had a prescription for nasal spray but I hardly used it.  I was afraid I’d end up like Arthur Spooner (King of Queens fans know). HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

 

98. I’m just shy of 5’8” & have long legs.  I’ve had 3 lovers comment on the length of my legs when they saw me in shorts. They claimed they didn’t notice them during intimate times.

 

99. I’m seriously considering getting a 2^nd part-time job (mindless tasks of course).  If a cleaning company would hire a vacuum clerk, I’d apply.  That’s all I wanna do.  I don’t wanna clean, scrub, wash or dust anything else….just vacuum.

 

100. I love the {clean clothes, detergent, softener} scents that flow from laundry mats.  I will stop (walking or riding) to inhale for a few moments.
     
     
101. I promise, I will not be a Spartan!

Let's Have a Lil Friday Fun

 

This is a "highly scientific" (yeah, right) test that'll tell you all about your personality.

 

1. Reply to this blog by numbering your reply #1 thru #9.

 

2. In slots #1 & #5 list the names of two (2) people you are attracted to (must be "real" people - no celebs).  Last names not necessary.

 

3. In slots #2, #3 & #4 list the names of any three (3) friends or family members.  

4. In slots #6, #7, #8 & #9 list the titles of four (4) songs you like.

 

I'll be back later to let you know what your answers mean.

 

Here's what the list represents:

 

1. The person in slot #1 is the one you love.   The song in slot #6 matches this person.

 

2.  The person in slot #5 is someone you're really interested in but it just can't work out.   The song in slot #7 represents this person.

 

3.  The person in slot #2 is the one you care the most about.

 

4.  The person in slot #3 knows you really well.

 

5.  The person in slot #4 is your lucky star (whatever you want that to mean).

 

6.  The song in slot #8 tells you about your state of mind.

 

7.  The song in slot #9 represents how you feel about sex.

Caption This

  The Old Rappers Rest Home         Too Short asks, "Where my damn jello at?!"

My Personality Defined

 

I took The Five Factor personality quiz and these are the results. Quite interesting indeed.

Extroversion:

You have medium extroversion.
You're not the life of the party, but you do show up for the party.
Sometimes you are full of energy and open to new social experiences.
But you also need to hibernate and enjoy your "down time." Just ask my family & friends!

Conscientiousness:

You have medium conscientiousness.
You're generally good at balancing work and play.
When you need to buckle down, you can usually get tasks done.
But you've been known to goof off when you know you can get away with it. I keep my Multiply open at work. Need I say more?

Agreeableness:

You have low agreeableness.
Your self interest comes first, and others come later, if at all.
In general, you feel that people are not to be trusted.
And you're skeptical that anyone else really feels differently. After what I have lived thru, I doubt anyone would blame me.

Neuroticism:

You have medium neuroticism.
You're generally cool and collected, but sometimes you do panic.
Little worries or problems can consume you, draining your energy.
Your life is pretty smooth, but there's a few emotional bumps you'd like to get rid of. Can I get an Amen?!

Openness to experience:

Your openness to new experiences is medium.
You are generally broad minded when it come to new things.
But if something crosses a moral line, there's no way you'll approve of it.
You are suspicious of anything too wacky, though you do still consider creativity a virtue. Thought you knew!

What's Your Nickname

What is your nickname, past or present?  What are some nicknames that other people have given you over the years.  Come on & share them, whether you like 'em or not.

My "real" nickname is Pumpkin {or as we said in the hood 'Punkin'}, given to me by my grandfather  the day I was born.  Papa was horrible with birth names so he gave everyone a nickname he could remember.  Most times he was the only person who used that name, but everyone knew who he was speaking to.

A few years ago I was picking my son up from school and someone kept calling for Punkin.   I haven't been called that since my mother died & it never dawned on me to see who it was.  Lo & behold, it was a lady who had known me since I was a baby.  She walked up & said, "Punkin!  Didn't you hear me calling you?!"  "Ms. Janice, I haven't answered to that name in ages."  She then said, "I know you're grown & all, but you are still Punkin, plus I couldn't remember your real name!"  I guess to some, I'll always be Punkin. 

Other names I've been given, besides the obvious plays on my name are: Juicy (because of my thighs) (RIP Marquan);  Fluffy (because of my hair) (my sister); Boss Bitch (ex boyfriend); Bi-State Legs (because of my long legs) (ex boyfriend); Queen B (my nephew) and recently given to me by a male friend - Timber (again, my legs) & Needles (my sharp elbows).

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