Hey, Good People!

We are in full swing into the holiday season! Malls are packed, people are traveling, things are on sale everywhere, and I am ready to see the proposals and family photos on social media. I pray that you are surrounded by friends, family, and love. If this is not the best time of year for you, I pray you are in a state of gratitude and remembering the good times you shared with loved ones. If you are not financially able to buy THINGS, create a card for your loved ones sharing words from your heart. Please don’t make it about THINGS! I don’t buy gifts for the end of the year; I try to be good to people all year. I hope you receive kisses, hugs, and rubs and create unforgettable memories. ❤️❤️

Work has been crazy, and a team member is still being rude as f&$k, hahaha I went to the bar the other day after work because it had been a rough week. I returned from Los Angeles on Monday after a fantastic weekend with family. My birthday is in February, but I am already counting down…I LOVE BIRTHDAYS!

On Thanksgiving, I went to the gym and had the best nap. Then I got dressed and went to pick up some food from my family’s house. Also, my friend invited me over, so I picked up some food and headed to her house. She greeted me and the door, and we hugged for a while; I LOVE HER! We are walking towards her dining room, and I hear men and women debating, and I’m thinking to myself awwww, shit. The room is full of gentlemen in every hue possible and a few women. As she introduces me, I get the stare from head to toe from the men. She looked at me and said, “Let me fix you a drink!”

I got my drink and returned back to the dining room. The topic was dating and options. One gentleman said, “Men are physical, so we must be attracted to the woman, and women want to be taken care of!” That statement set the damn room on fire. One lady in the room disagreed and expressed her opinion on why she DID NOT need a man to take care of her. The verbal volley continued for a while; I looked at the gentleman dead in his eye and said, “You are right!” The entire room gets quiet! He looked and me and said, “What did you say?” and I said, “You are right! I want to be taken care of, but remember that it looks different for every woman. I may not need you to buy me a home or a car, but I want to feel safe and protected; I want you to fill up my gas tank, wash my car, and deal with the crooked construction workers and mechanics. Men take care of the things that they love!” He just stared at me because he was ready to argue, but there was nothing to argue about.

Then I asked the men, “As you get older, does what you like physically change?” Every single man said “Absolutely” except for one. Then, I asked, “Do you like when women approach you?” Every single man in the room said, “YES!” I shared that my Dad told me to never do that, and he must express interest first. The men shared that they love when women do that and I should try it, so I am adding that to my dating goals for 2023; However, I will only do that if he stares or shows some interest, and I will make him aware that I am interested, but I am not sure about asking for his number. Hahaha

A few of us moved from the dining room to the kitchen, and the man I agreed with had some popcorn, so I asked him for some. He said he would share if I asked him for his number, and he would make it easy for me; I said, “Let me get my phone!” I said, “Hi, my name is Black Glitter, and I would like to get to know you better. Do you mind sharing your contact information info?” We laughed, and he gave me his first and last name, number, and popcorn. Hahaha, he called me Saturday, and we talked for a while and are planning a date soon. 😜

I am a Daddy’s girl! I went home to LA to celebrate my Dad’s birthday, and we had a wonderful time. I love my family, and we all have the same sense of humor, so most of our time together is spent laughing and loving one another.

While at home, I was in the mall with my cousins, they were in line to purchase something, and I was trying on a jacket. My head was down because I was trying to figure out the zipper, and I heard a man’s voice, “You are beautiful! May I have your number?” I responded and told him that I don’t live here and that I leave Monday. We started chatting about Georgia, and he has cousins in Savannah. I asked if he usually dates black women. My cousins are looking at me, thinking who the hell are you talking to because we are laughing and conversing like we are not strangers hahahaha We exchange numbers, and I head to Santa Barbara for an overnight trip the next day. He texted me during the trip and told me to be safe because the weather was terrible, and he would love to see me when I returned and offered to make me some ceviche. BET! I love when men look out for my well being and offer to cook for me. ❤️

I returned from Santa Barbara and we met at the ice cream shop. We ate ice cream, laughed, and talked, and he showed me some unique places in Mexico and shared about his town. I used to party in Tijuana when I was a teenager, and we shared stories. He was so easy to talk to, and he seemed very genuine and fun. He offered to take me to Cabo San Lucas next year, and I appreciate the offer. 😊He texts me every morning, he calls often, and I plan to see him again when I return home to Los Angeles. 😜

I have written out my career goals for 2023. I am reflecting on my dating journey and goals for 2023; However, I do know that anyone I no longer talk to or we no longer date for whatever reason will remain in 2022. No dating recycling for 2023.

Make sure you write down your goals and plan your domestic and international trips for 2023. Remember to spread kindness!!

Until next time!

What’s next starts now!