i have self-respect.

it's amazing how a short life time ago, i couldn't 100% believe that to be the truth. but tonight proved that i've grown.

short story, but tonight i had a verbal argument with a cousin (my cousin's husband) at Father's Office in Culver City. basically, he put me down about my physical appearance after i turned him away from eating MY FOOD FOR THE 3RD TIME!

i firmly countered his demeaning statements with "you do not disrespect me!" and though a physical fight was instigated, i regained my composure and avoided the bigger scene.

both mentally and emotionally i found myself standing up for me. that was an amazing feet. but the greatest shocker was the fact that he was family. over a handful of years, i've carefully selected my friends and influencers. i am not going to have my family and friends put me down. you're associations are as almost important to your success in life as your attitude.

all is good on my end. i'm not too sure about anthony, though. he tends to hold grudges against people. in this incident, i did nothing wrong except calling him out in public. it was necessary, though.

i hope that everything will be a-okay in the future.

oh yeah.....and HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY EARL!!!!!