Open Letter 8
 

To 2007: You were a good year. In '07, I decided to not let things stress me in life, at work and otherwise. I stuck to that and probably enjoyed the best year of my adult life...so far!

To 2008: They say the way you bring in the new year is how you'll spend the new year. I sure hope so because I brought in the new year with friends that I know love me and have my best interest in heart; with people that I know pray for me and not prey on me. One of the best feelings in the world is to feel loved.

To the 2008 Me: You have such control of things right now. You're getting the finances in order. You're in a good place at work. What does this mean? This means that God is preparing you for something so get ready!

To anyone who can't get with my program: Do you say something? Uh-uh, you can't tell me NOTHIN'

Ditto!

Dear 2008,

Wow your boy 07 did that so I have high expecations for you too! :cool:
Here is to sticking to saving 10% of what we make and tithing 10%, heres to making the shift into all that God promised and since you mark the beginning of my 30's I am hoping this will be a great decade!

Dear 2007:
Thank God you are behind me!! I have to admit that you have been one of the worst years in my adult life. But I know God took me through the trials and tribulations for a reason. There were momentss where I completely lost myself and didn't have any direction in my life. But now I know the reason... The best is yet to come!

Dear 2008:
The year of New Beginning! Thank you Jesus!

Dear 2007,

You were a tumultuous but exciting year, for in 2007, I crossed the burning sands into Delta Sigma Theta land!

Thank God that you are gone, though!

Dear 2008,

PLEASE bring less stress!

Dear 2007,

I want to thank you for the "Faith building excersies" called stress, pain, faliure. I appreciate them because each emotion moved me in the direction that I need to go. I know that "all works together for the good of those who love the Lord". Today I welcome the opportunity to grow my relationship with God in a new and refreshed way. The clouds have rolled back and I can see His face. As 2008 pushes on I pray that I will continue to grow stronger not only for myself but for those I may encounter. So, 2007 I thank you for the journey....I got knocked down but THANK YOU JESUS that God picked me up, dusted me off...and gave me one more year, day and moment to get it RIGHT!

Your Faithful Servant,

Kai

Dear 2007:
Everything that I wanted to say has been said in the above posts. You truly were the year from hell. And I thank you for the lessons that being in that place has taught me. I know that He has nothing but blessings and rewards for me in 2008.

Dear 2008:
I thank you in advance for whatever is in store for me this year. I am already a victor because I am His child and am already forgiven. I am so ready for whatever you throw at me! So come on and BRING IT!!!!!! Let's do this.

Nikki

Dear 2007,
you was cool. full of hope, brought a few new loved ones to us but also God called some loved ones home.

Nia

Dear 2008,
I thought you were gonna be great.. but you drop that shyt on me, and I don't like that. My heart is hurt and my hope is fading fast.. but I want to get the job so I can go.. and phuc his world up by him knowing I am doing very well and after tears and anger, that I have gotten even better! But.. you better do right by me, 2008.. or I will phuc you up too.

Nia

Dear New Year,

Last year was tough! I guess 2006 was the calm before the storm. I have an interview next week and I am hoping the best!!!

I hope that the baggage is gone forever. I wish him the best as I always have.


Nia,

You will get that new job and you won't even think about ol buddy when you get it because you will be celebrating YOUR achievement and the wonderful things to come for YOU! If you happen to have a hot date or two that is even better!!:)

Love,
1908Revelations

Dear 2007,

You treated me a whole lot better than 2003-2006. I had an incredible job in which I met a lot of new people and decided to go in the library profession. I didn't loose anyone in my family this year. Lost a lot of weight. There were some imposters that I thought that were right for me, but by the end of the year, someone did show up who has a lot of potential (even though it's long distance). And you brought me back home at the end of the year to start 2008 right. Even though I am broke, a lot of lessons were learned and I am grateful for them.

Dear 2008:

New job starts Monday. National Convention in Orlando. Happiness all around. Next up, getting into grad school. Let's do this!!!! :)

JB13

:(

Dear 2007,
You were a kick azz year even with the few bumps and disappointments along the way! I'm happy about the good that happened in 2007, learning from the bad, and not holding on to the foolishness -- the little that there was.

Dear 2008,
I'm just going to build upon 2007, stay committed to health and exercise, look forward to what I expect to happen this year, and hope for some wonderful surprises. Any setbacks and disappointments will be added to the lesson learned board.

2007,
You showed me how love can have you high one minute and drop u down to below sea level the next. And through it all, I still want to give my love to someone who isn't deserving. I know that I have to go through some frogs to get to my prince that you have for me! But in '08 can you take the desire away from me! ETA: 2007 brought some kick arse friends that I know will be there for me 'til the end!!!

2008,
I am letting it all go! I have adopted Just Fine as my theme song and I will not put anyone's needs or wants in front of my NEEDS and WANTS. I strive to continue to knock out debt, save, and have a closer relationship with G-O-D!

LetItGo

Dear C,

You're not going to Nationals? :(

JB

There is no such thing as Nationals. So that's what made me :( at your post. National Convention, yes. Nationals, never.

^^^^
Sorry. Where I'm from, we call it Nationals. I'll change it. :)

Thank you so much Sistergreek. But.. the new job I want is in the same state as He... *sigh*

yeah me too :o southern bred thing perhaps????

**putting on my Big Sister Protocol Attire**

It's not about where you're from. I've heard "Nationals" north and south, east and west from the newest neophyte to chapter officers. It still does not make it right. However, we only have one national headquarters. As that is a singular entity, nationals is incorrect.

When referring to attending the national convention, just say you're going to convention. Just like we shouldn't say that we are attending regionals even if you are going to attend the regional conference for Mighty Midwest and Sensational South Atlantic. You can just say you are going to the conference.

If you say "nationals" to the wrong Soror, you might get your feelings hurt.

Knowledge is power. Now it's time to put it to use.

/end of this discussion

Nia: but there are other, BETTER Hes in that state also, yes?! Get the new job and make it a clean break and find you a better, finer, more money having, better car driving, better common sense having He than whats-his-face!!!!
(thinking positive thoughts!!)

Happy Friday everyone!!!

PS: Each one, teach one @ CT4. I do the same thing with Zeta meetings. :embarrassment: I will do better.

Dear Treblk,
Ok, 2007 was a good year, with some great and not so great things to have happened. 2008 is starting out rather interesting and we need to remember all the growth we have sustained and build on them.

I know how easy it is to revert back to our old ways, however, you know that it only leads to more crap. Remember we are the creaters of our own reality!

:)

Dear Dennis:

I was watching the BCS Championship game last night (sponsored by Allstate, of course) and I enjoyed your new commericals. Well, most of them. In one commercial, you were wearing an ugly gray cardigan a la Mr. Rogers. Hubby said it made you look like someone's "crusty granddaddy." Normally, I would defend you, but I had to laugh right along with Hubby. You looked as if you should have been advertising diabetes testing supplies, Life Alert pendants, and/or asking me to be your neighbor (to which I would say YES! :D) instead of Allstate. In the future, please run all clothing choices by me.

Happy 2008,

Your Biggest Fan 9dstpm

Dear 9dstpm:
Your letters to Dennis are so entertaining. Everytime I see an Allstate commercial, I think about your obsession, I mean, love for Dennis. I hope Dennis realizes how lucky he is to have a stalker, I mean, fan like you!!! :p

Love and kisses (and belly rubs for lil 9dstpm):
Nikki1920

:D

Dear 2007,
You really kept me on my toes in all areas and you really tested my patience, understanding, concern for others as well as my ability to not make mountains out of mole hills. My breath was taken away (both in good and bad ways) many times, however those experiences taught me great lessons. Can't really say I am sorry to see you go but http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/...ticons7/67.gif.

Ah 2008, welcome to Ms. FLKING's World. I have worked extremely hard to get everything prepared for your extended stay. With just 8 days in, you have already provided me with many laughs, giggles and ear to ear smiles. I hope you continue making it do what it does for the KID. Be aware that whatever you have in store for me, your best bet would be to http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/...ticons7/70.gif with all you have. Cant come like lettuce--all head and no http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/...ticons7/65.gif.I am all about love, peace, joy & happiness all the drama should take a flying leap:p

Dear Gracious Loving employment Jesus,
I am back from the test...had a lovely little vacation/pitfalls this weekend...I praise your name that the test for the position was right up my alley! I had to pray to calm down from giggling. I understand you place things in the way for a purpose and a reason... I humbly implore you to show favor and grace and to know that I was working my hardest to show my knowledge of the subject matter for the job... and the land was beautiful!

Please....show me this is the next step in my life....

Nia

Students that are just now registering for classes that begin in 3 days. . . if you leave this institution with but one thing, let it be this:

POOR PLANNING ON YOUR PART DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMERGENCY ON MY PART!!!

Thank you. Now please come again with the proper attitudes and smiles on your faces when you got your mess together.

Love,

Your favorite advisor, Ms. B.

Students:
I double dare you to try Ms. B. I need to see someone get told the heck off before this month is over.
:)

Dear MA,
good come back, however, if you have a habit of "being in your feelings" please let me know..it aint fun.

Dear You,

It is hilarious to me that I have been having a crush on you for 50-11 years and now that we are speaking again, it all came back. The best part is that I just sent you an email saying that and I am TERRIFIED that I will get my face cracked! Please don't think that I am crazy. I really think that your friends words compounded with my lonliness and singledom have gotten the best of me. But, the truly interesting part is that it's simply that I still harbor an old school crush on you. Yes, we've only been emailing for a few months. No, we have even spoken on the phone yet, nor have we seen one another since about 2001, but I think that this could be something. I could be wrong.... It's just ironic that we have so much in common. Is there a reason why we've reconnected after all these years? Is there a reason why I feel like even though we haven't seen one another, none of that matters because our conversations are allowing us to get to know one another without all the superficial external mess getting in the way? Is there a reason why I feel like you could be "The One" that God has for me? Maybe there is a reason that God let us meet so long ago in school and then lose touch, only to come back together after all these years.... Maybe He wanted us to experience life so that we would be really be ready for one another when the time was right...

Maybe I'm tripping....

Whatever it is, time will tell.





Dear God,

If I am crazy and all wrong about this situation, PLEASE put it on my heart to FALL BACK and not put too much into this. I have made so many mistakes in the past with relationships and I am tired of it. I know that I have been asking You repeatedly to give me patience and allow me to wait for You to send the RIGHT person to me when You felt I was ready. Is he the person? Am I ready? I have mistaken this feeling before and fooled myself into believing that some jerk was the the man you sent for me, only to find out otherwise. What's going on this time? I'm praying for an answer....

Dear Chris Brown,

Quit sangin' that song, playin' with my heart and stuff. You know I am too old for you. You makin' me feel 'shamed.

Love,

CG

Dear little Brother,

You are 16. We (mom, dad, and I ) are really trying to understand WTF is going on with you. Please stop talking back to our parents. When I was your age I got popped in the mouth for that kind of stuff. You are following your 'friends' and I am sick of it. Do not tell me what you are going to do when you have children, because you do not know how you will behave when certain events arise. You are being a huge pain in the rear!! We love you, but if you keep this up mom will probably put up in the hospital.

Let's get it together....please.

Your big sister, who gave you your name.


Dear Lord,

Please help my family. My brother is making my mothers stress level too high and health consequences are a result. It has been a hard couple of years with him, but I know that all things are possible.

In your Son Jesus Name I pray.

Dear 1908Revelations,

I experience the same things with my younger brother who is 24! I know exactly what you're going through. My brother is hard-headed and stubborn and he is constantly testing our unconditional love. I realized, however, that everything we say sinks in and is slowly manifesting in his life but it has to be on HIS terms and not ours. That's not the best way to live life but that's what he's going to do. I have fully given the situation to God and, as a big sister, it was hard to do. But, I know whatever will be, will be.

^^^Thanks hon!

Dear Terrell, (T.O. for your ego)

I understand that you are hurt about not winning the game last night; however, the performance that you put on was not good acting. The blubloker sunglasses really threw off the moment. Next time you are trying to gain some attention, try taking off the Ray Charles glasses, knocking down a podium, and shouting "Dayum, dayum, dayum" like Florida did when James died.
If you follow these steps, you will most definately be starring in a movie right beside Beyonce and Jamie Foxx.

Sincerely,
Pinkies Up

Dear Little 16-year-old Cousin,

THIS GOES DOUBLE FOR YOU.


Sincerely,
Big cousin who tries daily not to beat you like you're mine

Dear 2007

Thankfully you have come and gone. I had to leave a few things with you and don't be bringing them back up please. There is a reason why they need to stay in 07. You created them so you keep them. It could have been better but I survived.:cool:

Dear 2008

So far you have started out on a good foot for the new year. Let's keep this momentum going and hopefully the AKA's won't be the only ones celebrating in 2008.:D. Going from 0 job interviews to 2 in 2 days I am ever so grateful. So let's keep it going! Thank you Lord from whom all blessings flow! I am still trying to grow in grace so I thank you for the journey so far, good and bad.

Your child

Me...

Dear Apartment Manager:

I called you yesterday to tell you that someone is burning mail in the complex mail boxes. You tell me to call the post office as it is their responsibility. I understand that. However, it is also YOUR responsibility seeing as that someone is setting fires on YOUR property. You could at least call the police.

Sincerely,

9dstpm


Dear Firebug,

You are setting fire to the mailboxes and causing my mail to be slightly scorched. My February issue of Essence was scorched. My new Duval County voter ID card was scorched. You do not seem to set fire to the boxes when my student loan bill or my credit card bill comes in the mail. I have a PO box now, but please schedule your pyromania activities accordingly in the future.

Thank you,

9dstpm

Dear Lady That Works In Mirco

Your breath stinks very very very bad! Which is why people avoid you like the plague! I'm sorry that no one has the guts to tell you for fear of being fired. Not knowing that IF they were fired they would have one hec of a lawsuit! This is also the reason why its been 8 plus years that you havent gotten laid NOR have a man. But its evident that they don't even wanna hit that due 2 if its good to you. You will be releasing your deadly toxins which is your breathe in the room.

Sincerly,
Someone who JUST smelled the breath

Dear Employment Jesus,
Are you really trying to tell me something? I went after this opportunity, and now they say I didn't get an interview b/c of the test score? There has to be a mistake. I wasn't boasting that I am a genius..but I felt very confident in my work. Please show me why I am not supposed to be an employee at this particular company. I am tearing my hair out at my current place of employment with un-needed stress... Please, get me out to CA!

Nia

Encouraging Myself!
 

Hey Sweetie!

I am so proud of you! You did so well last semester. You managed a respectable GPA (3.118) while maintaining several activities. You've done networking, social, and academic things and had fun without sullying you're name. Your downfalls in high school are a thing of the past, let them go now. This semester brings a new room mate, harder classes, and different challenges. Be on time to class, study more, and you don't have to worry. But I have faith in you so I know you'll succeed. Don't worry about the boys and other distractions, those things will come in their own time. Keep moving towards your goal in Spring '09 and OF COURSE the ultimate goal in May 2011. Did I mention I love you?

Mwah!
Me

PS ~ Forget about the Physical Science mishap. You're retaking it this semester and you're gonna do fine.

Dear TomJoyner, black radio, mainstream media and every community activist sponsoring MLK-day speech contests for the kids,

I know yall know Rev. King gave more than one speech in his life, right? Can we please, please give "I Have A Dream" a rest...for one year, please? Teach the babies "Birth of a New Nation," or "Give Us The Ballot" or even the eerily prescient "Mountain Top" speech given the night before Dr. King left us.

ok, continue on with the King day festivities.