New Year Update!

On keeping up with those resolutions...I wanted to update you guys on my progress with the "Yes" ordeal. LOL. I have been saying yes to just about everything my husband asks. Some things I just decided "dude, you can seriously do that yourself as you can see I am tired and still studying". LOL..Yep that is what type of journey it has been and for the most part it has not been too bad.

On other resolution items, I was supposed to start the 30 day ab challenge and lose about 5 pounds or so. January started off stinky with me catching the flu to taking meds for other things, school starting and being so busy at work I am just to dang tired when I get home. So, I didn't complete ANYTHING I wanted to start on. However, once February 1st came upon us, I chose this to be my second chance to get moving! I am on day 6 of my 30 day ab challenge and I have adopted better eating habits. Sometimes when we make resolutions/goals if we fail we say the heck with it all, maybe next year. However, I choose the beginning of the next month as a starting point. I have so much on my agenda over the next couple of months that I am going to be super busy. But I know in the end, it will be well worth the effort.

Valentine's Day is coming up and I have a nice little dinner planned for the hubster. The problem? HE WORKS TOO MUCH!!! After starting this new job a couple of months ago, he decided to take advantage of overtime so that he can save the 10k we need for a down payment on a house we are trying to buy this year. I see him 30 minutes or so a day either when I am waking up to leave for work or when I am coming home while he is leaving out for work. That sucks but truth be told, I have sort of been enjoying this me time...well me and doggie. It has been quiet. It is also an even better thing because it gives us time to miss each other. It's like dating all over again and we play around and get a little mushy...lol I definitely recommend time away from your honey to help keep that fire blazing. When we are able to get a little fun time in...it is AWESOME!

Enough about me. Are you still on your resolutions/goals diet?

Until next time,

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Hugs & Kisses;-)

The Love Mistress

Happy New Year!

Hello guys and gals! I would like to first wish you all a Happy New Year!! 

As you know with a new year comes new resolutions and goals and we all have/make them. I hate calling them resolutions. I prefer to use the term life goals. Ok, so one of my life goals is to be nicer to my husband and not say no as much. LOL. Please wish me luck. :-) I have secretly decided to say yes to any request he has asked of me, regardless of what it is. Not sure how long this is going to last...but as I said, wish me luck. I just hope he does not catch on and decide to ask me for outlandish ish. :-) Again, for the third time, wish me luck. 

As far as other life goals are concerned, my aim is to strive and work hard at becoming a better me. When you are a better you all blessings flow and I am ready to receive mine. 2014 is definitely going to be my year of blessings and abundance of favor. I am 36 years old and know that I have come a long way from being a little ghetto Southeast DC hood girl to a professional and beautifully matured woman. My marriage has definitely grown in the 2 1/2 years me and Mr. C have been married. We are definitely in a wonderful and happy place. (It took a minute to get there...trust me :-)) I have learned so much from/about myself and others and am happy in the skin that I am in now. Thank God for that! 

On another note, speaking of skin I'm in. Have you guys heard/viewed Beyonce's newest album where she released 17 songs along with videos? Man, that girl is talented. Bringing this up because one of her songs called "Rocket" is so sensual and tantalizing, I get horny just listening to it. LOL. She is very creative and makes you assume/wonder that what she sings about portrays her life at home. Could be the truth or not but I digress. 

In closing, I just want to say that for all of my supporters and followers I wish you a happy and successful new year in finances, love, self-worth and overall happiness. Just know that to love others you have to love yourself as well. Cheers!!

Hugs & Kisses :-)

The Love Mistress

Happy 2-Year Anniversary Celebration!

Clyde's Restaurant

Hey guys and gals!  So, it was me and my hubster's 2 year anniversary on Sept. 2nd.  We decided to celebrate by attending a concert which included artists like Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, The Isley Brothers, and Kem.  We went to dinner at Clyde's restaurant on 7th Street in Washington DC right next to the Verizon Center.  When we first walked in looking all fly and cute (me in my guess sunshades and hubby in his Prada sunshades) the host thought we were some sort of celebrities. LOL. He said to us "I had to do a double take...just to make sure I didn't recognize you two as you look like Hollywood!" Of course, my husband with his crazy self was elated and told the guy that it was the best compliment he'd heard all year. 

Anywhoo...What is a celebration without my bestie?  As always, we had a fantastic time.  The only downer of the evening was that my hubby with his bright ideas, decided to park in a building across the street.  It had been a long time since we have visited the Verizon Center and had to park...so neither one of us geniuses remembered that the Verizon Center has parking. LOL. Our car had to be out of the other venue by 11pm.  Well that sucked because Maze was the main attraction act that performed...and the show was not even over before we had to leave. :-( We were able to enjoy a couple of songs...but that sucked.  After the show...we went the bar in TGI Fridays  where we live.  I had been sipping on Hennessy all night.  Needless to say...our anniversary night ended with a bunch of love making fun. LOL..the best part of the evening. 

Til next time...

Hugs & Kisses ;-)

Lady Love

To Breastfeed or Not??

So the other day I was watching that ratchet show "Love & Hip Hop of Atlanta" that I DVR'd (if that is even a word...lol). Anyhoo, the character MiMi received money from her daughter's father and decided to go get a breast job because she had breastfed her daughter for three years (in which I think is entirely too damn long) and her breasts were saggy.  My husband walked in as they were discussing it on tv and I said plainly..."I am not breastfeeding as I love my boobs" My husband was so mad...he was telling me the benefits of breastfeeding...this and that. Mind you, we are trying for a kid right now...he already has a 20 year old and a 12 year old (Yes, I am 35 with no kids YET!! LOL) I told him that I have the right to choose whether I want to breast feed or not hence the reason they made formulas such as Enfamil and Similac. 

Even after the heated discussion we had....I was still adamant.  I've read the advantages of breast feeding. So call me selfish...I do not want to do it. Am I wrong for this? Most women, including my mom that I have talked to about this and who have breast fed their children all say the same thing after the fact "If you don't have to, don't do it" Most of these same women NOW want a breast job that most cannot afford.  All I am asking is am I wrong?  I know people who did not do it and their children are just as smart and funny as those who did.  The hubby eventually said.."Well fine it is your body do what you want". My sentiments EXACTLY!

Birthday Boat Ride @ The National Harbor

Hello gals and guys!  So this post is a little late but I'm doing it anyway..sue me!!! :-)

So a couple of weekends ago the hubby and I met my bestie and some fam and friends at the National Harbor Docks to jump on the boat and celebrate my girl's birthday on the water all day. We had a wonderful time.  Although the sun was out in full force and it was hot, we still partied on the water eating crabs, clams, oysters, shrimp, and some popeyes chicken. lol.. We were sippin on beers, wine and strawberitas. Our music was as loud as everyone else's who were partying on the water. WE HAD A BLAST!!  But guess what...the whole time, me and the hubby were not speaking! :-( He was mad at me because he had previously said that my girlfriend's mom's boat was small and because I talk with no filter and I admit sometimes I do need to think before I open my mouth, I told him in front of everyone that the boat wasn't that small.  Especially if 10 of us were able to fit comfortably on the boat.  He got in his feelings about that because he said that I did not have to say that in front of everybody.  After spending about 8 hours on the water without communicating with him, he finally started talking to me once it was time to leave.  How sensitive are you dude??? or were you as this was a couple of weekends ago..lol  I felt like maybe he was on his period or something..lol..geesh.  Sometimes men are a little more emotional than we are. Anywhoo...I don't like to fight but I will not be the first to apologize for something I thought was not that bad. Get a CLUE dude!!!!

 

I Love My Husband!

Hey guys and gals,

I have been meaning to type this update since Monday but have been so busy.  Let me explain the subject: I Love My Husband!

So, Mr. C was off of work on Monday and I thought he was going to spend time chillin, playing his game Call of Duty.  Low and behold and to my utter surprise when I came home, he had cleaned the house and cooked dinner.  You guys do not understand, this man has come a looooonnnnggg way and is far from perfect.  But he knew I had a crazy, stressful day at work and he spent time to cook and clean on his day off????  When I walked in to the candles, a glass of 22 Marquis and music...the house was smelling good...my jaw just hit the floor. That right there was just sooooo awesome to me.  LOL...you guys may have some hubbys, boyfriends, and lovers who are just that way.  However, mine is normally not like that and most times I have to tell him what I would like for him to do. NOT THIS TIME!!!!

So yes...I love my husband! LOL

P.S.  I changed my blog from Date Nites w/ Lady Love to Married Life w/ Lady Love due to the fact that I have/had more topics to talk about than just dates so I just wanted to combine the two for a better blogging experience, plus the fact that when me and the hubby get a chance to hang out...it is not always a one on one datenite so I can share our experiences either way.  Hope you guys are ok with the change and I will try to update the blog at least once a week, depending on how busy I am.

Thanks for following my life, love ya!

Hugs & Kisses :-)

Lady Love

Romantic Datenite at Home!

Hello guys and gals!

Soooo datenite started off a little rocky.  The hubster did not feel like going out so he opted for his favorite pizza and wings.  I ordered chicken pizza from Ledo's Pizza and picked up some drinks (I sipped cabernet, my fav and he sipped on Jack Daniels, his fav) I set the scene for us to have a romantic evening which was to start at 8:00pm.

It started off rocky because it took a minute for him to get OFF his damn playstation console playing that damn game Call of Duty We did not actually start until about 8:30pm. We ordered the movie, "Silver Linings Playbook,and we proceeded to sip and eat.  We NEVER watched the movie because we talked most of the night about everything under the sun, which was nice.  I have known Mr. C. for 16 years and yet, we still seem to converse about everything...LOL.  Needless to say, we never saw the damn movie that we paid for via on demand. LOL. 

We eventually proceeded to play the boardgame "Battle of the Sexes". However, it was a little boring and I felt that it was the type of game you play with a crowd of guys and gals. So we ditched it, continued to talk with my little yorkie Chloe chillin with us. We basically had a nice romantic evening without sex unfortunately due to.....well you know what women go through monthly...but overall we had a great time. 

Soooo ladies and gents...a typical romantic movie datenite at home.  

It Has Been Quiet....

Hey guys and gals!  

I wanted to update you guys on me and Mr. C.'s datenites.  WE HAVEN'T HAD ANY!!!!! LOL...only because I was going to school part time and final exams and life was kicking my butt.  However, we are planning something real soon...like next Friday. We had a conversation about reviving our bi-weekly Friday night datenites so we will definitely see where this goes.  The idea is to take turns choosing a venue and paying for it.  So, I will pay for our upcoming date and I will choose the spot. Then, two weeks after, he will do the same.  This method allows us to experience new foods, places, and people.  I will keep you guys updated on what I will call date #1.  WISH ME LUCK!!

Until then,
Hugs & Kisses :-)

Lady Love

A Night of BB&P, Ben Zeitlin, DC Street Party Scene, and a Long Drive Home!

Hey guys and gals!  

So last night me and the hubster went out on the town to celebrate one of my girlfriend's birthday.  We visited Bus Boys & Poets on 14th Street, Washington DC.  Can I tell you guys that the DC streets were jumpin!!! It has been a while since I've gone out on the "party" scene...like my early 20's????  Needless to say, we had a good time sitting with the friends and fam of my girl. I sipped on my cabernet sauvignon and the hubby sipped on his manhattan (side note: he asked the waiter to have the bartender put it into an old fashion glass aka rocks glass because drinking that drink in a martini glass was ...shall we say... not a good look for him. LOL) He calls it his Man-tini. :-) Anyhoo, we met the director of the movie "Beasts of the Southern Wild" Ben Zeitlin.  He and some friends were sitting at a table across from ours and of course, my hubby with his super friendly personality, went over to talk to them.  We took a pic, but my hubby did not like it and will not send it to me from his phone. :-(  I do not think the pic was that bad...hell it has Ben in it. LOL When I am able to pry it off of his phone, I will post it.

After BB&P, we visited Liv Nightclub where a band called Black Alley plays. (side note: the birthday girl writes music for the band)  The band was pretty good but they should have done a sound check or something because it was loud as hell to the point where it just sounded like  a bunch of noise and my damn ears were ringing.  (Or maybe I'm just too old for this ish..lol) To be honest...I do NOT miss the club scene at all and the ONLY time I visit or will visit a club in my early 30's is for a birthday celebration.  You could not pay me to party with a bunch of clowns. LOL As I said, the streets were jumpin... and as we were walking to the car, we got a sneak peak at Victor Cruz (wide receiver for the NY Giants) walking across the street towards Pure night club.  

To end the night graciously...on our way home cruising down 95 south, there was a FREAKIN ACCIDENT!!!! We left U Street DC around 1:30am and we were sitting in traffic for 2 1/2 hours because they completely shut down the beltway. I got home at almost 4am WTF!  It must have been pretty bad and I pray for the souls of the folks involved.  

So...that was my night in a nutshell.  Stay tuned for the next event!

Hugs & Kisses,

Lady Love ;-)


UPDATE:  I managed to get the pics guys...LOL

Welcome to Date Nites w/ Lady Love

Hey guys Lady Love here!

So this is the beginning of me and my chronicles of date nites with my hubster.  Just wanted to give my friends insight on places to go, things to do, and just the truth behind a married couple and how we do things. 

Some dates are basic and some will not be. Nevertheless, feel free to comment anytime.  I would definitely love the input.

Until then, 

Hugs & Kisses :-)

Lady Love