Sunday sun with my babies…

Yesterday I was out all day in the sun volunteering at The American Cancer Society Relay for Life at the Brooklyn Ikea. Looooong day… Lots of heart breaking stories but lots of inspiring ones as well. We tend to forget how strong the human spirit is. Face to face with so many survivors of cancer it put things into perspective.

There were children playing games, families picnicking… dancing and celebration. There were dozens and dozens of bikers from all over. During the opening ceremony all of the bikes were lined up side by side in the parking lot and they all revved their engines at the same time for a full m minute… DEAFENING…. ear piercing… and amazing all at the same time. Nadiyah, Blacque and I shared a booth with Ikea… we set up a sea of makeup on the counter (girls and their toys lol) and gave the ladies make overs. It was an emotional day. I was hungry, tired, hurting and on edge but I worked through it because there are things in this life that are bigger than our immediate comforts. It was a beautiful experience… Can’t wait to do it again.

A full week of things planned. Just finished watching Goonies and now I’m watching Karate Kid (love me some Pat Morita) my landlord’s minions are out back cutting the grass. When they are done I’m going to go out and treat the yard for bugs… Prune the rosebush out front… Plant some flowers out back… See what happens. I’m firing up the grill to jerk some chicken… the lap top is charging… I’ve rolled a good looking one… My book is on hand…. Me and my boys are going to lay out in the Sun. Mmmm maybe I’ll run to the market to pick up some sugar cane and mint… I see Mojitos in my future.