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Saturday

March 18, 2017

11:49 A.M.A.D.-JAMAL

NEW ORLEANS

As-Salaamu ‘Alaikum Beloved and Beautiful Asiatic Black Bebies!!!

I don’t really have too much much to write about. I just feel like writing.

I haven’t been doing anything the past couple of days. Just settling in to the new spot. I haven’t been to the store which is good. Maybe my food stamps will last the whole month if I keep it up! 😛

I came to the library yesterday which was the best decision I could have made even though Derrick told me he was going to come by and take me to the store. But I know Black people pretty well. It’s best not to change your plans based on someone’s “word.”

That’s probably why a Muslim’s word is bond. Because we have become so accustomed to saying we’re going to do such such and such and never do it.

I figured out what “word life” means too. I was watching “New Jersey Drive” (which I thoroughly enjoyed btw) and they said “word life.” I have heard other Easterners say it too but it just dawned on me that they just shortened our lesson.

Have you not learned that your word shall be bond regardless to whom or what?

Ans. Yes. Word is bond and bond is life and I will give my life before my word shall fail.

I believe that’s right. It’s been a few years since I’ve actively studied my Lessons. But that is where the popular term “Word is bond” originated. And it’s not “Word is born” either. People from New York have accents so when they say bond it sounds like born to the rest of us. 🙂

But anyway, I am truly enjoying New Orleans for the time being. I had such a good Spring walk yesterday after I left the library.

I realized that the humidity in the air makes it feel like you’re being hugged. LOL It’s like the air hugs you when you step into it.

I love water anyway and water in the air is just so right and exact.

It makes me think of Zawji’s plantation. It’s called “Salt AIR” Like “salt water” but Salt AIR. That’s clever, isn’t it. Like there’s so much water in the air, you can call it “Salt Air” LOL

I love New Orleans weather.

I was thinking when Zawji is ready for me to come home, he makes me start feeling like New Orleans is corny as hell. LOL Like before I left last time, he just took me through the city comparing it to L.A. and it came up hella short. But right now New Orleans is winning.

L.A. can take the L. We don’t get many. 🙂

I’ve been working on posting the Messenger’s (Peace be upon him) books online. I’m almost through with Our Saviour Has Arrived, but I feel like stopping and working on Message To The Blackman. What do you think? Should I stop and work on the more important book? Never mind. I answered my own question.

That’s the beauty about being a Muslim. We realize that the Black Nation has no ending, so we are NEVER pressed for time. We’re going to be here forever. It’s the white devil Caucasian race that’s racing before their time is up. Race on, Devils.

I’ve learned that’s how you make mistakes.

I was rushing to the store one day and had an accident.

So I learned the hard way to just take my time with everything.

All you have to do is get an earlier start.

When I was younger, my mom used to always rush me to get ready for school and I didn’t even know I hated it until I stayed with my cousin one week.

She and her mom used to get up early enough to fix a good cooked breakfast, take a long shower and get ready at their leisure. I was like Al Hamdulillah! This is the way to do it!

Also, you should never rush when you have to be somewhere by a certain time. Give yourself plenty of extra time. Not just time to get there but extra time in case you run into an unexpected difficulty.

I like to arrive at least fifteen minutes early whenever I have an engagement.

I used to drive thirty miles an hour and take side streets, enjoying the trip instead of just focusing on arriving at the destination.

It makes life more enjoyable when you take time to smell the flowers.

Take a walk. And not like people say “have a seat” Really go outside and walk a couple blocks just enjoying the flowers and trees and butterflies, birds and squirrels. Purchase a bike and take a weekly ride. Enjoy life. Don’t just go to work and to the movies, shopping, dinner or other things that cost money. Now, a good meal is nice and I do indulge, but I get greater satisfaction out of the things I can do everyday without breaking my bank account. And a nice leisurely walk is tops on my list.

Some people like to run and I can see you getting the same satisfaction. The point is get out the house and breathe some fresh air. Even if you just get up early and catch the sunrise or stop what you’re doing to go outside and view the sunset.

Take advantage of the freedom Allah gave you to enjoy nature.

Some young teenage brothers just came into the library.

Zawji is reminding me of home. This is the third time in two days.

I’m wondering if he’s preparing me to come home.

I think I better do it soon because I’m expecting a call from the dental school in a few months. So, then I won’t be able to leave. Maybe I can go back to L.A. for three months or until whenever they call.

Cheah, I was thinking about moving next month anyway. Might as well go back to L.A. for a minute before I really get stuck in the Nola.

My life is so unpredictable. I never know what I’m going to be doing.

Matter of fact. I could be doing this at home and I have some fish with my name on it in the freezer that needs defrosting.

Oh well. I guess I won’t be baking that bread I was thinking about baking yesterday. Who knows though. Maybe Mr. Turner has a spot for me and I can. Oh yeah! I’m getting NOLA dough! Gonna have to update my check when I hit L.A. In Sha Allah.

Anyway. I could go on, but I’m ready to go. Thinking about going to the store to get some more asparagus (vegetables) but I think I’m just gonna eat the fish. It’s flounder. I haven’t had that in a while but I believe I looked it up before and they don’t live off of filth. I’m not gonna look it up because Ibni hates when I double check stuff unnecessarily. I’m gonna be smart Umi and remember. 🙂

I wanna go to the store so bad tho! I feel like I need something. Some snacks or something. I’ve got these Hershey’s kisses and poly seeds (LOL) But I want a snoball. LOL I never thought you would ever be able to actually buy frozen kool-aid from the store LOL Loving it tho! Some chips would be nice too. See. Now I’m talking (writing) myself into it.

Chips are bad for you and I know I’m not supposed to indulge. I’m getting fat too. I have some cream cheese and capers at home. I guess I’ll just save my food stamps and go home. 😀 Okay, I can leave now.

As-Salaamu ‘Alaikum!