Illegal Tender has to be one of the best summer action films of 2007. This movie was produced by John Singleton and is about a teenage boy (Rick Gonzalez) and his mother (Wanda De Jesus) who try to avenge on the gangsters who killed his father and her husband. This movie was really good. When I first saw this movie I went with a group of friends and we were all on edge watching this action pack thriller. I'm watching this movie on HBO right now and thinking about buying the movie to add to my collection. Love it! Have you seen this movie??? Do you have any weekend movie suggestions?

Hey everyone,
Just a reminder that I'm on twiter and you can follow me.  Either click the link on the home page under Twitter or go to www.twitter.com/lodiesblog.  I update it regularly, so if you want the latest updates about my life follow me and I can follow you. 

Lodie

Today would be my daddy's 70th birthday if he was still alive.  My father passed 7 years ago, and I still can't believe that it's been that long.  I miss him so much, but my peace of mind comes from knowing that when he was living he did an extraordinary job in his community and gave unconditional love to his family.  He was a great example to everyone around him and full of wisdom. 

My birthday is a day before my dad's, and for that reason I'm usually sad around this month.  My father suffered from diabetes, and ultimately it took his life.  It's a very difficult illness that affects the whole family. 

The picture below is of my dad and me in Nassau, Bahamas.  My family LOVES the Bahamas and use to travel there quite often when I was a child.  It's been too long, I need to go back.  I believe this picture was taken in 1983 when I was 10 months or possibly younger, I need to ask my mom. 

Happy birthday daddy

What do you think of the picture??? What's your favorite childhood memory??? Are you missing a family member??? Share your story.

My birthday is March 25th, and every year I hear of a celebrity who shares my birth date.  I've comprised a list below of all the celebrities who have the best birth date in the world, March 25th. 

St. Catherine of Siena
David Lean
Flannery O'Connor
Aretha Franklin
Elton John
Sarah Jessica Parker
Tatjana Patitz
Sheryl Swoopes
Danica Patrick
Katarine McPhee

These are all the celebrities that I can find.  Do you know more??? Is your birthday March 25th.

Victoria's Secret has new skin care products through the Pink line.  The products are vegan friendly, um love it! I have severe allergies, so this really is beneficial.  The line is reasonably priced and is available now.  I'm definitely going to purchase.  I love Vicky's.  Check it out:  Victoria's Secret Vegan Line

It has been entirely too long since I've written and I apologize.  Things have been complete mayhem and I haven't had a lot of time.  Tomorrow is my last day of school until April 6th.  I'll have a little under 2 weeks off for Spring break and trust me, It'll be time well spent.   I have a lot to look forward to this break.  The first thing that I'm going to do is catch up on much needed sleep.  Monday I'm going to meet with some people about volunteering.  I've actually been doing a lot more of that lately and it feels awesome to help out.  Tuesday, I am going to have brunch with a couple of friends and then to the beach, so look forward to those pictures.  After that, I'm going to meet up with someone about a business venture that we're working on, and then I'll end the day by volunteering at a homeless shelter.  Wednesday is my birthday, a great week planned.  I return to work on Friday, and I am very excited.  I haven't been in two months because of my surgery.  I'll really try to blog more often because it's important to keep you informed.

smooches,
Lodie

I am so irritated right now.  I ordered a chair from this furniture store in Honolulu about a month ago.  I had forgotten all about the chair until I looked in my desk and saw a receipt.  I called the store and was placed on hold for 10 minutes...Now, I'm being told that I won't receive the chair until two more weeks.  Originally, I was informed that it was on back order and at most it would be delivered in three weeks.  So, I'm really irritated. I will not do business with this company ever again.  I won't mention the name right now, but I'm debating if I should report them to the BBB for faulty service. 

Thoughts???????