Still working at T-Mobile. I finally decided to promote and started my new position as Retail Associate Manager in Richmond. I can’t believe it’s been 18 years with the same company! I definitely own some stock 🤣😂🤣😂
Anyways my job had a talent contest and I decided to act like I was in love with a phone. Check the video out above please and like and share to help me win.
16. "Congrats on the $$. I made a lot last year" In response to Reply # 1
I hope to make the same or more this year. My promotion kinda guarantees I won’t tho. You can make a lot of money selling phones. Not so much managing the people who sell said phones. But it’s a stepping stone. I went back to a school for business management during Covid season too. Taking like one class a semester so I might be gray when I finish but hey!
I been lurking at times tho. I see Nettrice been killing it with her AI on FB. Confession Wednesday is still a thing. I haven’t spoken to AP since pre COVID.
13. "I been trying to lose like 10-15 pounds. " In response to Reply # 4
I haven’t been working out tho, I just changed my diet. But even when I lose like 8 lbs it always comes back like 2 days later. The good thing is I haven’t exceeded the weight I’m at. I’m still small fat tho. Which sucks for me. I’ve never been a fan of my body tho. It’s never been a strong suit for me. My face is cool but my body, meh, nothing to show off. I think I’m going to actually have to do something other than go into the sauna when I hit the gym. Lol. I just signed up for Apple fitness+. I figure if me and a few friends set goals together that we can share I might actually do something.
I need to take some dance fitness classes and kill 2 birds with one stone.
12. "I’m just starting to feel closer to my age In some ways. " In response to Reply # 5
I’ve never been a follower but I’ve usually stayed up on things, especially music and over the past 5 years I really haven’t been interested in trends. Everything that made me feel unique has either stopped, shifted, or slowed. I only record like 2-3 songs a year if that and I rarely write. I hardly gig and almost never lead out when I sing at church. There just isn’t a need for me to do so. The only thing I really miss a little is writing and recording but I’d want to do so on my terms. I even bought equipment to record but didn’t really do much with it. I haven’t done any plays or jingles. I just record myself singing in the car usually to worship music when I feel led. That makes me happy. That makes me really happy. ... "A Beautiful Struggle" https://m.facebook.com/jamelabullock Www.reverbnation.com/jamela
17. "Finding what makes you happy is definitely a journey" In response to Reply # 12
I very much feel like many time I just am. I don't seem to have the drive or motivation do do anything, much less create. Yet I'm good with that (mostly).
I have always been anti-trend which I guess is kind of a trend in a way. If I find out about something late and it seems everyone is doing it I just stay away from it until it dies out. Then I'll come back to it lol I think my logic is I don't want my experience to be tainted by expectations.
I've never made music, as much as I love it I just never felt like it was my thing. I always did draw though and that has definitely slowed for me. I've gone years without doing more than doodles on a notepad while in a meeting. The last few years I have had little spurts where I will draw consistently for a few weeks then nada.
It's good to see you have found the balance that makes you happy.
19. "I really want to write a book sometimes" In response to Reply # 17 Tue Jan-31-23 02:44 PM by godleeluv
But I don’t want it to be corny
And I don’t see how it would be about one thing particularly. I just feel like I should write down my experiences. I think I’m a pretty rare gem sometimes but I often feel like that forces me to be alone. Most of the time I’m ok with that. Sometimes I look at my parents who have been married for 42 years and think “ I’m 42 and have been married for 0 years.”
Even if I got married today I’ll more than likely not hit a 40 year anniversary. And that’s ok. I learned to not compare myself to others years ago. But I envy those people who have very close relationships whether it be friendships or romance. I am working on building the relationships with my sons and my coworkers. Starting with what I have and praying God blesses me with a tribe that will give me all I’m longing for.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 82090 posts
Wed Feb-01-23 09:07 AM
24. "it was weird when I stepped back from following music trends" In response to Reply # 17
and went to see friends still in the biz.
its almost like watching old heads trying to hang out at the cool table at lunch.
them: “have you heard the new single by lil uzi suzi” me: “lil who?.. dawg, I’m almost 50”
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
11. "Why drink look-aid when you could have some MelaJuice!" In response to Reply # 6
That’s not the official name tho but there is a juice that I make that people seem to really love. I have a few recipes but I have found a way to make it super healthy and delicious. Matter of fact I have a lady coming to pick up 4/16oz bottles taday!!!!!
I’m researching refrigerated shipping so I can expand a bit and I have someone working on a logo for me. I’d like to find some really cute bottles to make it stick out. But for now I’m using some I get from Amazon.
9. "I stopped drinking, can you believe it" In response to Reply # 7
It’s been like 160+ days since I had any alcohol whatsoever. I never thought I would say that cause drinking gripped my tighter than virgin walls.
It’s gonna be smoking next that I give up.
I actually just had my first cup of coffee since Jan 8th but I was on a 21 day fast and chose coffee to give up. It sure feels good to have a cup today but I’m not gonna overdo it. I discovered chai latte and latte tea during my fast so I think I’m gonna stick with that for my go to and keep coffee to a minimum. I was drinking like 5 cups a day.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 82090 posts
Tue Jan-31-23 01:37 PM
8. "keep forgetting you are in Richmond" In response to Reply # 0
saw a few friends from VCU who liked your video.
good luck.
Is Egglestons still open?
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
10. "I actually live 26 miles south of richmond" In response to Reply # 8
And used to work in colonial heights. Got the new position and started here earlier this month. I like the gig but the store needs work on sales and stuff. I feel like we can only go up from here. ... "A Beautiful Struggle" https://m.facebook.com/jamelabullock Www.reverbnation.com/jamela
18. "Scooterfelon update" In response to Reply # 0
So he did his new bid and got out about 5 years ago. Moved up north and turned his drawing skills into a tattooing business. He did well. Met a lady and got married and they just had their second daughter.
I’m still single tho and I’m happy about that. I don’t think I would have been as supportive the second time around as I was when he was fresh out the first time. Plus I’m wiser now and have much more at stake which is why I’m not even dating. I honestly am cool with living at home with my parents. And handling things as a single mother with family to support me with watching the kids while I work. They actually had a house built and made sure there was room for me and the boys. We have our own wing 🤣😂🤣😂. They are both 65+ and my sibling live in other states so I help with the cooking cleaning and a few bills so it’s a win win for everyone. Whoever the man is that wants to be in my life would have to have his stuff together cause I’m doing well being single and I don’t want to live uncomfortably just to say I got some warm thighs beside me at night. It’s just not worth the exchange. So Jesus is my man right now and I’m so done with chaos that I don’t want anything or anyone to disturb my peace. It’s a good thing I age well cause I’m about 10 years them boys gone be out the house and I might try the market again. ... "A Beautiful Struggle" https://m.facebook.com/jamelabullock Www.reverbnation.com/jamela
26. "Hey how are things with you?" In response to Reply # 25 Mon Feb-06-23 10:05 AM by godleeluv
I’ve enjoyed my time back so far. Inspired a lot musically since I’ve been back. I even went to the studio a few nights ago and I’ve got a session scheduled at a different studio later this month. I didn’t see that coming and I think coming back here around folks who appreciate music has helped. The jaguar wright post kept me busy for a whole day. There are a few other posts I haven’t clicked yet but I plan to.
The song I’m recording at the end of the month is one I wrote about 4 or 5 years ago. I tried recording it and it was nice and terrible. For some reason now I’m finding great ways to revamp it so it comes out sounding like what I want. When I’m done with it I’ll post it here to get honest feedback.
The session I did Saturday night was a House track and a song I didn’t write but I did record it originally in 98. At that time I just did the hook and backgrounds but the producer wanted me to record it now 25 years later doing the verses. Maybe he feels the House music thing is coming back around. Maybe. But either way it was nice being in the studio again.
I record different now. Instead of me trying to be a perfectionist and holding back trying things because I don’t want to mess up, I just went in and let all the flaws fall where they may. Cracks and all to open my voice up and break the ice. Then I was able to get to the good stuff. I have never done that before in all my years of recording. But I care less about perfection and more about the end result. I got to say this phrase I made up years ago at the end of the session when someone asked if the beat was saved. 🤣😂🤣😂. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1558111581350883?mibextid=0NULKw&fs=e&s=TIeQ9V My laugh at the end made me realized I’m a cornball sometimes. 🤣😂🤣
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