I know it’s been a while since we’ve actually spoken. I think the last communication between us, was via your Myspace page when you referred to me as a “place holder” in your life. You sent me an email, but then of course you prevented me from responding to it because you blocked me. Not a big deal of course to me, because at that point, I was prepared to go on with my life. Words never hurt me.

So now, several months later, for some reason I can’t help to feel that you’re stalking my thoughts. Of course the internet is free for anyone to roam, but usually when people say they don’t want to have anything to do with someone any more, it means all types of communication are severed. Why would you care to know what’s going on in my life? Oh, but of course, I’m sure you got an eye full from my post from a few days ago, that was subsequently deleted. So by now, you know that my relationship ended. Did that put a smile on your face to read that? You also know that I’ve had issues with my health recently. I bet you shook your head and said, “That’s what you get”, because usually that’s how asses respond to other people’s misfortune.

Yesterday, I wrote that I wasn’t going to include TMI in my posts. When people who personally know me read that, they were a little shocked, because it’s not like I put too much of myself out there like that anyways. So, no, I’m not going to censor my thoughts or my writing just because you or anyone else who I may know personally will read it.

Friends. Family. Foe.

It’s really not that serious. So keep on reading, hopefully you’ll subscribe to it. Just add your email address to the feedburner box to the right of your screen. I’m not sure if you attempted to do that yesterday when you clicked it, or if that was what you were trying to do when you emailed my post, but I figure I’d help you out. Also, if there’s any other recent information you may want to just google me (btw, google the name ‘funkyblackchick’ instead of ‘funky black chick’ like you did before- you’ll yield better results) or sign up for my Twitter updates since you managed to read those as well!

Yours truly,

[fung'ke] [blak] [chik]™

It’s amazing that during any given day my site receives upwards of 200+ visits (which is in no comparison to some sites that receive upwards of 5K visits a day). They literally come from everywhere, but mainly through other blogs that have me listed on their page and from Technorati. What amazes me is that people hardly ever let it be known that they visit.

Every so often I’ll receive a comment here & there. When I had my email address displayed in my profile I would receive a random email as well. I think I’m going to start a “Lurkers Anonymous” group, for those people who lurk.

You can now raise your hand and repeat after me, “I am a lurker”.

I used to be a lurker as well on some of my favorite blog sites. One of my favorite sites that I lurked on was, The Field-Negro’s blog. I don’t even remember when or on what post I made a comment on but I guess that officially put an end to my lurking there.

Now, I’m not going to say that there’s anything wrong with lurking, but I do enjoy interacting with those who happen to come across my blog. A while ago someone sent me an email saying that they’ve been reading my blog since I started it, late last year, but they didn’t want to put their name in a comment. Well voila, a simple solution to that is to remain “anonymous” when you do post a comment.

In any event, I definitely appreciate those who come across my blog, especially the ones from Afrobella, which is one my favorite blogs when it comes to fashion and beauty. There’s no pressure at all to delurk yourself, but don’t ever be afraid to comment or say “HI”! If lurking is still your preferences, here’s a short list of blogs that are definitely “lurk” worthy!

• The View From Here- This group of women based out of the DC area definitely will give you something to think about!
• Afrobella- Everything beauty and fashion with a touch of culture and style!
• The Field-Negro- This man definitely isn’t afraid to share his opinion about the state of the government and those who run it. He proclaims he’s hasn’t had a sip of the Obama-Aid, but he definitely isn’t sipping on Hilary-Aid either.
• Conversate Is Not A Word- Yes people CONVERSATE is NOT a word!

1. When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?

Wow, I need to do something to these eyebrows!

3. What’s a word that rhymes with DOOR?

Eyeore

4. Favorite planet?

Planet Hollywood

6. What is your favorite ring tone on your phone?

She’s a brickhouse, it’s the tone that plays when my mother calls.

7. What shirt are you wearing?

Pink Assata Shakur tshirt

8. Do you label yourself?

Labels are for clothes

9. Name the brand of the shoes you’re currently wearing?

Fila (ok, so I still use my old employee discount, what can I say 62% is a good deal!)

10. Bright or Dark Room?

Dark, I hate bright rooms.

11. What do you think about the person who took this survey before you?

She’s like a sister to me!

12. What does your watch look like?

I can’t stand wearing anything on my wrist, so no watches for me.

14. What did your last text message you received on your cell say?

I LOVE YOU BABY

16. What’s a word that you say a lot?

Unfreakingbelievable!

17. Who told you he/she loved you last?

Adrian

18. Last furry thing you touched?

My sons hair which is in desperate need of a haircut!

Just Say No To Drugs

I didn’t know film is still being made!

21. Favorite age you have been so far?

17…Freshman year of college…wow..the memories!

I’m hard on myself and at times I can be my worst enemy & critic.

23. What is your current desktop picture?

Adrian & I in Puerto Rico

“Unfreakingbelieveable, you’d think she would have learned by now!”

25. If you had to choose between a million bucks or to be able to fly what would it be?

A million. Who needs to fly, I have amassed frequent flier miles for that!

26. Do you like someone?

It’s a little deeper than like.

27. The last song you listened to?

“Lost Ones” Lauryn Hill

28. What time of day were you born?

Sometime btwn 12 am & 12pm.

29. What’s your favorite number?

7

30. Where did you live in 1987?

Brooklyn, NY

31. Are you jealous of anyone?

Nope

34. What do you do when vending machines steal your money?

I always leave a note with my office number and the amount of money that was lost, I have yet to receive any of it back!

35. Do you consider yourself kind?

Not naturally, but in practice, yes.

36. If you had to get a tattoo, where would it be?

On my ass, proclaiming, “place lips here”

37. If you could be fluent in any other language, what would it be?

Farsi

38. Would you move for the person you loved?

Yes and it will happen soon.

39. Are you touchy feely?

I wasn’t until I met Adrian.

Shit happens, just wipe your ass and keep it moving.

Cell phone, clothes & skin

Brooklyn

44. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and mailed it?

In December I wrote my fiance a letter while he was stationed in Ballad, Iraq

45. Can you change the oil on a car?

Hmmm..I’m definitely good at taking it to Jiffy Lube, if that counts.

46. Your first love: what is the last thing you heard about him/her?

I heard he was teaching in Princeton.

Research has been done & validated.

48. The last time you dressed fancy, what did you wear and why did you dress fancy?

Fancy? Hmmm..last August my grandfather’s family in Southern Virginia had a “Legends Ball” for him & his sibilings who practically ‘own’ the county they live in.

49. Does anything hurt on your body right now?

My shins are hurting, maybe I should get a new pair of Filas.

I’ve burnt & been burned.

I’m addicted.

Yeah, you read it correctly.

A D D I C T E D!

Not to nicotine, not crack, not alcohol, but….

G O O G L E!

(Stands up and looks around)

Hello, I’m Funkyblackchick. and I’m addicted to GOOGLE!

I have this bad habit of google’ing people. I guess it’s just a part of my inquisitive nature (nosey has such a negative connotation). I started this back in my last job when I would interview people & check their references. Occasionally, information wouldn’t pan out, so I would google their names and/or email addresses and it was always amazing what would pop up. So now, when I meet someone, I always make a mental to note to google them and I’m always amazed at what I find. (To my friend in Wisconsin, all I can say is wow!! Donkeys???)

What’s even more interesting is how people come across my page. Yes, you (wait, don’t go just yet….lol)! Thanks to feedburner & feedjit I’m able to tell what people (yes, you again) were searching for to have came across my page.

Now, if I ever thought there were some interesting people in the world, my search results solidify it. Who would have known that on a daily basis people are searching for:

• Strap-ons
• Bleached Pubes
• All Dogs Go To Heaven
• Frank Lucas ran Newark
• Listen to Helen Keller
• Blow Jobs

According to my page statistics, out of the 1,000+ searches my blog has appeared in, “Strap-ons”, is the number #1 search source. Who would have thunk it?

In any event, whether you’re searching for strap-ons, wondering if dogs actually go to heaven, looking for an article about Helen Keller or wondering why your pubes are white, thanks for stopping by!