Page 39 – Inside the mind of cree

September 22, 2014September 22, 2014

LaCrease comes on too strong- Confrontational? What?/BLOG

I was having dinner with my Sisters last week. I ordered a salad with some chicken fingers and fries. When the waitress brought the salad out, I was surprised that she bought me honey mustard sauce instead of Italian what I asked for. I guess my face was twisted and disfigured, but actually I was trying to figure out, if the Italian had changed, or did she make a mistake and send out the wrong thing. I knew she didn’t do it on purpose, as a matter of fact she was a very good waitress and at the end we tipped her well.

When she left.. my sister Yolanda photo above said to me…you come on too strong. I said guuuuuuuuuurl what are you talking about? I was trying to figure out what was in front of me. I didn’t go off or get mad at the lady.. I just don’t do that at all PERIOD. SO out of the blue.. I called the lady over.. I wanted to see how SHE took what had happened based on my facial expression, my tone of voice, and my body language. When we asked her, she said Noooo.. I didn’t take it like you were mad or confrontational at all, your facial expression was like mines, when I realized that I brought out the wrong thing. She said No….you were wondering, just like I was.

My Sisters and I, sat and talked about it more… but it really bothered me later, because a few days before that…a friend told me that I never think about the way I come on to a person. So, I’m sitting at home like….. how do I come on to people? Now my Sister knows me better than anyone. But I’ve never had a fight IN MY LIFE, never get into with people to where I lose it…. and I’m friendly. I’m missing something.. I just don’t get it. I think that I’m just very DIRECT. I know what I want to say.. and I say it. I see I have to check my tone of voice when I’m talking with someone, also watch what I say. As a matter of fact… I’m trying not have much to say period…. (((laughing))).

Before I promise anything…. I do have a question for the leasing department in my building. And the wording of my “presentation” may put me in the category of “aggressive” but its NOT true. So.. let me brief you all. This summer we had very good weather. It was only an average of 83.. and a few 90 degree weather.My apartment for some reason stay COOL. Now we have new owners and they’re working on the heating/cooling system before winter come. As a matter of fact, they turned off the heat in late March to get started. When time came to turn on the air… we were angry because we didn’t know when it was going to come on. And to make matters worst… the AIR NEVER was fixed in time for Summer at all. We had to use fans for this 22 story apartment building. They knew it was going to take longer than they told us, but still they kept giving us different dates. Well now….. we’re having cold nights and we want to know when is the heat coming on. The heating and cooling is all hooked up on the same unit. Some people are paying $900.00 plus dollars to stay here A MONTH. These people want to know DATES. They’re NOT playing.

When it comes to Business… I don’t just go and talk to anyone, I want to speak with the person who can make DECISIONS. The people I see everyday…. are not necessarily the people who can help me. Please don’t get upset with me because I don’t want to share my complaint with you.. because when its all said and done… you’re going to say… well I can’t help you with that… but you can talk to “such and such”. When I approach the person I need to speak with… I have to go in hard with the wording of my sentence because if not…. they’ll tell me anythang… not anything… ANYTHANG. Now, instead of me saying… Can you tell me when will the heat come on? I have to say…..Hello…. So let me ask you this…..(((looks directly into his eyes)))…Halloween is several weeks away, and seeing that you’ve been working on the heating/cooling system for more than a half a year…. 7 months almost…. do you have any dates as to when it will come on?

I feel that when people see my “nice” face.. my Christian Spirit.. they figure I have patience of Job….and they tell me anything.. I had to learn how to word my sentences… so that people would know I mean business…. and it works for me. Now… why should I have to mention Halloween? LOL Why should I have to mention “half a year”? That should never have to come up…. the question is simple…. but no one around here wants to answer it or be honest. So I have to go there. Stay tuned…….

BE BLESSED

September 22, 2014

Home Dreaming 10/Homes/BLOG

A beautiful home makes a happy wife. A happy wife sets the thermostat for her whole family.

This fully furnished and sheltered patio space on the lower level contains a conversation seating arrangement, full dining table, and kitchen amenities and grill on the far wall. Stone flooring extends past pool area toward the guest house, while glass ceiling element allows for natural lighting.

Front living room space involves a similar arrangement of white sectional, twin chairs, and coffee table set before wide gas fireplace with floor to ceiling brick surround.

The kitchen features a grand dual-section island, with main body in dark cabinetry and white marble countertop plus natural wood dining space extension. Slate grey cabinetry abounds throughout, matching the dining set on left.

Large modern bedroom with white tile walls, recessed ceiling and fireplace.

Modern bedroom part of open concept home with glass wall and floor-to-ceiling picture window.

Cathedral white ceiling caps this simple, but well designed master bedroom. Walls are also white set off against dark wood floor and dark brown bed.

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Small modern bedroom with white patterned wallpaper, television in wall alcove, and small desk area in the corner of the room.

Large master bedroom with custom white paneling on walls, custom tray ceiling and one wall entirely windows with glass door to private balcony overlooking the ocean.

The brightest and cheeriest bedroom of them all... an outdoor bedroom being a covered four-poster bed on a concrete slab in a rock garden overlooking the ocean. Now that's a bedroom!

Vaulted ceiling and sculpted metal chandelier hang above a wide expanse of plush cushioned brown sectional, glass coffee table, and massive stone brick fireplace over dark natural hardwood flooring.

White beam detailed ceiling stands over this beige and natural wood toned living room, featuring immense L-shaped sectional and leather armchair. Dark wood coffee table and entertainment cabinet add contrast with white marble fireplace.

Another modern design, featuring dark leather sectional centered on singular area of hardwood flooring in a sea of white marble. Cubic lighting displays overhead and throughout dining space in background.

September 22, 2014

Home Dreaming 9/ Kitchens/BLOG

A beautiful kitchen for a woman can be equivalent to a “Man Cave”… When women look for a home, the kitchen is the first place she goes to. A kitchen is suppose to set the atmosphere appetite for the evening.

Rich red wood over beige marble flooring throughout this kitchen. Large two-tiered island with marble countertop features dining seating and built-in storage.

Dark wood and marble countertop island stands out in this white and beige kitchen, with ample dining seating all around.

Lush green tones liven this kitchen, awash in beige wood paneling on cupboards and octagonal island. Island features built-in sink and range on forest green marble countertop.

Ornate, modern kitchen features imposing island in black wood and light marble countertop, featuring dining area between shelving, and full sink.

Kitchen centered around lengthy island featuring full range, sink, and dishwasher, plus raised marble countertop for dining.

Kitchen space stands as part of larger open area, featuring warm wood paneling on every vertical surface and black marble countertop attachment for dining area.

Island comprised of stone wall and rich wood paneling matching the cabinetry throughout this kitchen, features marble countertop and raised wood dining surface.

In this kitchen defined by wraparound counter space, modest sized island commands attention with built-in wine cooler and full sink over dark hardwood paneling.

Natural tones throughout this space, with C-shape island complete with dining seating, full sink and black marble countertop.

Immense island dominates this space, with dark wood paneling and two-tiered marble countertops with full dining area and built-in sink.

Ultra luxurious island features wine cooler and hidden storage space under large dark marble countertop in this kitchen.

Radial kitchen design with semi-circle two-level island. Wood beamed ceiling in spoke design maintains the radial layout. Extensive use of wood throughout

All wood kitchen with massive matching island.

Luxury kitchen interior design in open living space with elevated ceiling. Large island is semi-circular with seating on the outside facing the kitchen.

L-shaped kitchen island

Mid-size kitchen with curved island.

Contemporary kitchen design with long island with a round eating section on one end.

Space-saving island with built-in booth for in-kitchen dining.

September 21, 2014

Sisters Only/ BLOG

September 21, 2014

Beyonce /BLOG

Beyonce sung: And baby
It’s amazing I’m in this maze with you
I just can’t crack your code
One day you screaming you love me loud
The next day you’re so cold
One day you’re here, one day you’re there, one day you care
You’re so unfair sipping from your cup
Till it runneth over, Holy Grail

September 20, 2014

Home Dreaming 8/Entertainment Room/BLOG

Entertaining-movie style….. in a dark or light “sleepy” atmosphere is like no other place to be. While being cozy… it can be challenging to stay awake in these beautiful rooms.

Home theater with stadium seating with sofas in dark grey color scheme and wood panel wall.

Brown and beige color scheme home theater room with individual leather chairs in stadium seating format

Burgundy color scheme home cinema room with black leather chairs, stadium seating and classical cinema lighting

Large brown and black home theater viewing room with white trim and black leather reclining chairs

Large stadium seating in luxury home theater and media room

Picture of cozy and simple home entertainment room

Picture of stadium seating home theater room

Futuristic home TV theater with dark ceiling, stadium seating and red chairs

Luxury home theater with rich red carpeting, reclining suede theater chairs and crown molding

September 20, 2014

Home Dreaming 7/ Bedrooms/Blog

The bedroom is one of the most soothing places you could go in your home. It should set the atmosphere of the days ahead. This is the place where you first wake up and give Thanks to God for seeing another day.

Enormous master bedroom with extensive wood paneling with matching custom bed. Partition wall with fireplace creates separate sitting area

Luxury bedroom with fireplace, TV, balcony access with city views and large wood bedroom furniture.

Cheerful bedroom design in yellow, white and earth tones

Modern spacious master bedroom design with extensive city views, floor-to-ceiling windows, small sitting area and large screen television mounted above a small gas fireplace

Spacious master bedroom with multiple glass doors leading to balcony overlooking the water

Spacious brown and white bedroom

Large bright master bedroom that takes up the entire top floor of this luxury home

Dark and textured is what this bedroom is all about

Minimally furnished bedroom make the large modern bed stand out

Master bedroom in beige color scheme with elevated gas fireplace in the corner.

Adobe colors give a Southwest tint to this master bedroom featuring chestnut pillows and comforter on a pure white bed with matching large white headboard.

September 20, 2014September 20, 2014

Home Dreaming 6/ Living Rooms/BLOG

A Living Room sets the atmosphere for family time and great conversations. It should be a place of peace and relaxation.

Two story living room featuring floor to ceiling views of the ocean features beige toned furniture set centered around large button tufted square ottoman with removable tray table on cushion surface.

Ultra modern two story open space features glass-railing balconies overlooking twin semi-circle sofas with circular beige ottoman at center.

This modern living room, naturally lit via floor to ceiling windows, features immense white leather ottoman over dark wood frame, with twin wood table surfaces on cushion.

Black wood frame with white tufted leather bench ottoman, seated next to large black wood coffee table, center this white and tan living room with matching couches and natural hardwood flooring.

Ultra modern high ceiling living space here includes minimalist light wood paneling around marble fireplace, with large black leather ottoman at center, featuring removable fabric cushion top and portable tray table in black.

Immense, two story living room in grey and white tones, featuring wrap around two-tone sectional sofas, encircling beige button tufted leather bench ottomans.

This luxurious room features an L-shaped living room sectional in beige, near large sliding patio opening. Rich stone textures and high vaulted ceiling with exposed beams complete the look.

Living room features leather camel back sectional with pillow cushions in open space shared with large white fireplace under vaulted ceiling.

Unique ultra-modern living room design features floor to ceiling glass external walls, metal frame chairs and spiral staircase and kithen area in distance, with grey L-shaped sectional sofa in foreground. Pillow-backed sofa centers around black oval coffee table over textured tile flooring.

Spacious living room featuring myriad textures and tones, including black leather sectional with chaise lounge on patterned brown rug over natural hardwood flooring. Huge two story windows light the modern look space.

September 20, 2014

Home Dreaming 5/Back Yard-Patios/BLOG

Backyard and patio dinner gatherings are the most fun. When the atmosphere is right and everyone is having a good time, you can’t go wrong. Never forget to whip out the cards for Spades and Bid.

Beautiful covered patio

Lengthy upper level patio features large single piece wood dining table with rope-wrapped wooden chairs beneath a slanted natural wood ceiling, mirroring the deck floor.

Here is the prior patio as seen with a wide view, extending down a large staircase toward a secondary dining area, with further stairs leading to a ground level pool.

This patio extension features under-lit arched roof supported by wood and stone pillars, with central natural wood table surrounded by dark brown and tan furniture set. Conversation pit is seen in background.

Here's the outer expansion of the prior patio, featuring array of red adirondack chairs surrounding built-in fire pit, next to in-ground jacuzzi.

Sprawling, Spanish style mansion features extensive stone patio, with large swimming pool and lowered fire pit area with black and white wicker chairs surrounding.

Elaborate stone structure and U-shaped island in this patio features oven, grill, and other appliances built in, beneath grey countertops. Matching stone outdoor fireplace stands at center.

This striking patio features a "floating" conversation pit set into blue framed infinity pool, between stone pillars.

This sleek, minimalist upper level patio extends seamlessly from home interior through floor to ceiling glass, and includes cushionend conversation pit, with fire pit built into central white slab table.

Natural wood patio features bright wicker furniture, with rectangular stone glass fireplace at left, surrounded by tall glass walls.

Covered patio features stone flooring, metal framed, brown cushioned furniture, and large brick fireplace with mounted television beneath natural wood ceiling.

September 20, 2014

Home Dreaming 4/ Foyer/BLOG

When you walk into a HOME….. the ATMOSPHERE should ALWAYS grab you at the front door. Allow God to quiet your Spirit so that you can discern what you’ve just entered.

Elegant double winding stairs into large round foyer

Circular foyer with view of upper landing and arched stairs descending into the center of the foyer. Foyer walls in grey brick with dark wood floor.

Luxury home with straight staircase landing at the front of a foyer. Foyer contains armless sofa and leads into the two-story living room.

Grand circular foyer with arched carpeted stairs wrapping around both sides of the entrance. Foyer is two stories in height and leads directly into a small dining room.

Contemporary home foyer with slightly arched stairs leading up from the front door. Foyer area is two stories tall illuminated with a chandelier.

Entrance way with arched ceiling painted with a mural of the sky.

Entry hall with view of upper landing leading to straight staircase. Foyer hall flows through the entire home to double glass doors leading out to the pool area in the backyard.

Simple yet elegant front entrance in white with wood flooring. Small built-in sofa is to the right of the front door. Stairwell is also to the right which is brightly illuminated with two stories of windows.

Large foyer doubling as an art gallery.

Open concept home with foyer spanning full depth the home. Rear of foyer leads to large sliding door to the backyard. Staircase off to the left and formal dining room is off to the right of the entrance.

Contemporary foyer with light wood floor and straight stairs leading to landing.

Expansive two-story foyer with arched wooden staircase

one-story foyer with marble floor and arched wooden stairs with carpet runner

2-story foyer with black floor, brown walls, wood spiral stairs and white front door

Marble-floor foyer in luxury home with arched stairs

Vaulted ceiling foyer with arched white staircase

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