Ride or Die

My day was sooo crazy!

I was so busy all day long because we have a big event coming up on the 21st. It’s our Campaign Kick-off and our Event Director is working overtime to make sure it’s elaborate and OFF THE CHAIN. Our theme is Premiere Night and we are turning our campus into a Hollywood Premiere complete with faculty coming dressed as celebrities to mingle with our guests.

Our Campaign goal is $10 million. So far we’ve raised a little over $6 million and our Director is doing a SUPERB job. She was BORN to be a fundraiser and so was our Annual Fund Director. They really make me proud.

This Monday I missed work because my son was sick and when I went back in on Tuesday someone was sitting at my desk. They hired someone temporarily to help out with our big event because we really need the help. It made me kinda nervous at first but then I thought, “Hey, if she’s here to take my job, GOOD LUCK TO HER!” My job is not difficult it is just tedious and never ending. I get all of the mundane tasks like stapling papers and making copies along with research and hosting parties. I pretty much do whatever they need me to help them with and I am paid pretty well for that so I don’t mind. I’m a well paid servant. LOL!

Things became even more exciting after work.

Last week my sorority sister emailed me asking me if I wanted to freelance for a Hip Hop website that is about to launch. Ofcourse I told her yes. So she told her editor about me and I was called with my first assignment. I was scheduled to interview some local artists during their photo shoot.

After feeding and bathing my sons I watched them walk out of the door with my little sister who was on her way to Bible Study and I gathered my portfolio and hopped into my car. My directions said the studio was in Plantation, Florida. Luckily I had just been up that way for my girl Marsha’s birthday dinner so I had some sense of direction as I hit I95.

By the time I found the house there were cars lined up back to back in the circular drive way. The house was huge and I touched a red brick before I knocked on the door.

“Hi, I’m Ms. Tee from XYZ website.” I introduced myself.

“Hey, I’m *local artist*, come right in.”

The house was beautiful. The studio was off to the left and the back patio overlooked a smooth lake. I introduced myself to the studio manager and he introduced me to one of the artists. We sat out on the patio for the interview and I fell in love. Not with the artist, who was pretty cute by the way, but with the interview process.

OH MY GOSH! I LOVE INTERVIEWING PEOPLE. I love hearing their stories and asking them personal questions and trying to get unique statements out of them. My first interview went well and he gave me a hug afterwards as he said goodbye. My second interview was with a producer who is working on Fat Joe’s new album. Funny how I don’t know a DAMN THANG about the music business so this interview process was beneficial to me.

After I wrapped up the second interview I waited for the editor to finish her interview. I walked over to the make-up artist as he prepared his make-up tray. I introduced myself to him and asked him a million questions about make-up and my style and what I can do to improve it. As the photographer set up his lighting equipment and took a few candid shots I asked him a few questions about how he came to be a photographer too! LOL! I know these people were like, “Why don’t this chick SHUT UP!” Well, I was very curious and I’m not afraid to ask questions so I did.

After bugging the photographer I wandered into the studio. The first booth was empty so I stepped inside. It looked like a tiny room, even smaller than a bathroom with just a microphone and a music stand to hold the lyrics. There was even a notebook with handwritten words on the stand. I scanned it and recognized the words ‘Grey Goose.’ I peered through the window of the little room and saw an even bigger room with all kinds of switches and stuff just like on TV.

I stepped close to the mic and said into it, “What’s up ya’ll this is your girl Ms. Tee in Mi-AMI!!!” I laughed and snuck back out of the room.

When the editor came out of the interview she smiled and thanked me for coming. She is beautiful. Beautiful long dreads and a pleasant demeanor.

“So, when do you want these pieces?” I asked her.
“As soon as possible,” she replied with a smile.
“Ok, I can do them by this weekend, Monday at the latest.”
“That’s great!”
“Is there anything else you need help with? I LOVE to write. No, for real. It’s my passion.”
“Well, now that you mention it. I have a friend who works for Trick Daddy’s foundation and she mentioned to me that she was looking for a house writer. If you’re just looking for clips that may be a good place to start. She needs someone to do artist biographies.”
“Yeah. I can do that!”
“Great. Let me give you her number and I’ll give her a call tomorrow morning to tell her to expect your call.”
“Thanks!”

I FLOATED all the way back to Miami. I barely remember driving. I am so excited! My next interview is next Tuesday. I’m interviewing one of the local radio personalities, I’m doing a personality profile. Yay!!!!

I got an even nicer surprise when I got home to check my messages. “Hi, this is XYZ from ABC corporation. I was forwarded your resume for our Marketing Coordinator position and I’d like to speak with you about it. Please give me a call at your earliest convenience.”

WOW!!!

Double WOW!!!

Just because things start out on a bad note, doesn’t mean they have to stay that way. Expect a miracle and you will surely receive one. My miracle is a joyful heart and freedom from the bondage of feeling like I don’t deserve happiness.

I do deserve it.

I will have it.

If someone does not see the good in me, that’s THEIR bad and THEIR problem. Anyone lucky enough to be on my team will prosper because I take care of those who love me. Point blank.

I’m going places and you have a choice, you can either ride or die.

MUCH LOVE!!!