Someone tells me often that I am always saying things to give away my age.... but when I saw this on Russatta's blog, I couldn't resist. I can't help but look back and take yall with me, so here we go....
Ten years ago, it was August 6, 1996. What a difference a decade makes.
How old were you?
Then: 18
Now: 28
Where did you work?
Then: At the Pentagon as an intern in my mom's office... doing something with hiring faculty members from HBCU's to work for the government.
Now: I'm a pharmacist at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York
Where did you live?
Then: Arlington, Virginia during the week and Newport News, Virginia on the weekends
Now: Jersey City, New Jersey
How was your hairstyle?
Then: Mid-back press and curl - that was before the relaxers took hold and I got scissor happy!
Now: Hmm... shoulder length curls.
Did you wear contacts?
Then: No - my mom thought it was ridiculous to have contacts when you could just wear glasses.
Now: Absolutely - I am blind as a bat without them!
Did you wear glasses?
Then: All the time - did I mention that I was blind?
Now: I am supposed to wear them at night instead of glasses, but I am really bad about that. I wear them when I am running crazy late or when a friend says, "You should wear your glasses - you look cute in them!"
Which of your pets was still alive?
Then: I didn't have pets then.
Now: My beloved Stone - he's a pit bull :)
Who was your boyfriend?
Then: I was just starting to date this guy named Rob.
Now: Don't you read my blog? I am so painfully single.
Who was your celebrity crush?
Then: Who knows? It could have been just about anyone - I've always been starstruck.
Now: Hmm... LL Cool J, Dwyane Wade, Jay Z, Boris Kodjoe, and my one girl crush, Beyonce
How many piercings did you have?
Then: None.
Now: One in each ear. Had one in my navel, but I let it close.
How many tattoos did you have?
Then: None.
Now: One at the small of my back of a butterfly.
Who was you favorite singer/band?
Then: I have no idea - that was TEN YEARS AGO!!!!
Now: I like a lot of people - Beyonce for a little female R&B, Anthony Hamilton for when I want to hear a man's woes, Jay Z when I want some hip hop that still makes me feel good, and a little metal for when I feel like quitting my job
Had you smoked a cigarette?
Then: No.
Now: I smoked a few Black and Mild's after college.... that lasted all of a minute and a half.
Had you gotten drunk?
Then: Had never had a drink at that point - mom's didn't play that!
Now: I have been drunk one time, and it was terrible. The rest of the time, I was pleasantly intoxicated :)
What kind of car did you drive?
Then: I'm sorry, did you say CAR? Yeah, right. I rode in whatever my mom was driving.
Now: A 2002 Saturn.
Looking back, are you where you thought you would be in 2006?
Then: Sadly, no. I thought I woukd be a docor, and I definitely didn't think I would ever be in New York. My, how things change....
I'll take this opportunity to make a few predictions for August 5, 2016.
Age: 38
Job: I have no idea, but hopefully it will be something I enjoy.
Location: Anywhere beautiful.
Hairstyle: No telling - hopefully the Dominicans will be able to get it to grow!
Family: Married (please, God!) with at least one child.
Contacts/Glasses: At the rate my vision is deteriorating, that's probably the only option I'll have left!
Pets: Hopefully I will still have Stone!
Boyfriend: Hopefully I'll be done with those.
Celebrity Crush: My husband?????
Piercings/Tattoos: Same, maybe a new tattoo some place inconspicuous.
Favorite Artist/Band/Singer: Wonder what kind of music they'll be playing then?
Home: A 2-3 bedroom house with a yard and some land.
Accomplishments: Finding a job that I love and am good at and a husband who loves God and me.
Volunteer work: Tutoring.
My Ride: A Mercedes CLS.
Drinking: At dinner parties that I host with my husband in our beautiful home and at my co-workers fabulous summer homes :)
6 comments:
a little metal for when I feel like quitting my job.. hilarious! but most of all i love your predictions! how abt i want a dinner party like yesterday. that would be so fun!
Pleasantly intoxicated???? WORD??? How does one reach that level? Is that more than tipsy and less than drunk? Or does that mean you've been drinking those drinks that taste like Kool-Aid?
got license yet....and what about the lex.....back to the saturn.....02??
Jameil - yes, dinner parties are my DREAM!! Jarod - don't hate :) Pleasantly intoxicated is my phrase, and I'm sticking to it.!! Anonymous - in no rush, what about it, back in the Saturn, and yes it's an '02.
i'm mad you got a stalker tho!!! lmao. pleasantly intoxicated is that goodness. HOMECOMING!!! please tell me you're going this year. don't punk out like you did w/syd. (brown sugar reference-- i'm feenin. i haven't seen it in 2 weeks. don't let me get a portable dvd player. i will absolutely watch it all day everyday).
Tell me about it.... but I must be doing something right! Actually, Homecoming turns out to be the ONE weekend a month that I am scheduled to be on call at the hospital! I am going to try to switch with someone, but that will probbly require an interpreter, a TTY phone, and a peace treaty negotiator, so we'll have to see :)
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