Open Letter 8

[MeezDiscreet]

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.

[1908Revelations]

^^^Thanks hon!

[pinkies up]

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

[christiangirl]

Originally Posted by 1908Revelations

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.

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

[StarFish106]

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.

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.. 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...

[9dstpm]

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

[T_Mo]

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

[NiaX]

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

[ziasha07]

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.

[TonyB06]

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.

[christiangirl]

Dear Witch in Human Resources

You better stop talking to me like you've lost your mind. I DON'T LIKE YOU. You've got one more time to say something smart to me. ONE. MORE. TIME.

Dear "25 and over" club scene:
After last night, it is over between us!

Last night, I went to a fairly new club (that was "supposedly" a 25 and over scene) because it was my friend's birthday. I really didn't want to go to this particular club becaue of the stories I've heard about it, but my friend wasn't ready to go home. Also, we didn't want to drive far, so we went to this club, which is in our area. As we were finding parking, I noticed the sagging pants, Milds hanging from mouths, hoochie-mama outfits, etc... Against my advice, my friend still wanted to go inside. We went to the door and we were charged $10 to get in when normaly, the cover charge is $5.
As we entered the club, I was immediately hit with the smell of marijuana, and saw many blunts blazing in the open. The air was so thick with smoke, I couldn't breathe. Most of the people there appeared to be well under 25, but my friend still wanted to stay.

Anyway, we went to the bar and after being there all of 10 minutes, several fights broke out, which included bottles and glasses being thrown. Next thing I knew, the club was bumrushed with police officers, who were spraying mace. We left the club coughing and with watery eyes, and when we got outside.... that's right... MORE FIGHTS!!

Club scene, please don't advertise that you are a "25 and over, proper attire" club when you really are not. AND... clubs are now SMOKE FREE!!! That includes marijuana!!!

[jitterbug13]

Originally Posted by TonyB06

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.

Co-sign!

Dear local radio station:

Whose idea it was to put What's Going On together with the "I Have A Dream" speech? NOT COOL!

Dear Peyton and Eli,

For real, did ya'll switch places? I won't tell anyone if you won't.

Dear Tiki,

I know you are somewhere kicking yourself, especially after all that trash talk you were doing in the beginning of the season. You're probaby at 30 Rock now, crying to Matt and Al on how you should have been there and that the Giants won't let you come back.

Signed,
JB13

[12dn94dst]

Dear next door neighbor,

Why in the fuchsia hell are you letting your dad, brother, uncle, baby daddy, WHOMEVER do CONSTRUCTION at NIGHT DURING THE WEEK??? Could this not have waited until the DAYLIGHT HOURS of tomorrow or the weekend?? The sounds of a circular saw are not what I want to lull me to sleep. While I do hope that no one tried to smash in your patio door, all the same, I think you could have gotten Home Depot or Lowes to cut the plywood to size for you.

Do better.

Thanks.

[9dstpm]

Dear Joe, the AAA tow truck man on today's "The Price Is Right":

Your pricing skills suck eggs! You made it to the showcase at the end of the show. Your showcase consisted of a grandfather clock, a Sub-Zero ice cream freezer stand, and a jet ski. First you bid $45,000. After much booing from the audience (and me from my bed) and a funny look from Drew Carey, you changed your bid to $7,500. The jet ski was at least $7,000 by itself!! Needless to say, the actual retail price of your showcase was $24,000 (I said it was $23,500) and you lost. That was the worst display of pricing skills I have ever seen in all my years of watching TPIR! At least you won $1,000 at the Wheel. Enjoy your money!

Sincerely,

9dstpm


And while I'm here:

Dear Lady with the Steelers Jersey also on today's TPIR:

Those small, handheld motorized hair trimmers for women, were NOT around in March of 1997. Neither were Hall's Naturals cough drops or the sprayable vitamin B-12. Just thought you should know.

Sincerely,

9dstpm