TGIF at TGIF for Sherronda's Birthday celebration

Spending time with friends is great for many reasons. You laugh and smile a lot at all the stories that you will hear and share, you exchange good and not so good news that has happened. You get to plan your NEXT outing among other things. I'm sure you can add tons to this.

Friday, July 8, my friends and I went to TGIF's to celebrate our girlfriend, Sherronda. Her birthday had just passed and we appreciate an opportunity to get together no matter what the reason. I planned the outing here because I enjoy when the waiters sing loud and clap their birthday cheer and yes, I requested they do so!

Sherronda is all smiles after we sang Happy Birthday with the waiters.

After a short two hours of enjoying our time together we ended as we try to do at each outing with a photo.

Lesly, Sheila, Regina, Sherronda, Me and Laverne

Happy Birthday Sherronda and we wish you many, many more!!

Can you guess what I wore??? Of course you can: 

TAOU for now,

Renee

These Feet Were Made For Walking

Rain or shine people came out to participate in the 4th Annual Race for the Cure event held at the County South Mountain Recreation Complex on Sunday, May 15th to find a cure for breast cancer. I had a few responsibilities to perform this year. I was volunteering to stock the ShopRite food tent with volunteers from Minority Interchange, Inc., Trendsetters and of course TheAdsOnUs AND I was also going to walk the 5k with my team. Walking in the event is a first for me!

We were whistling while we worked to keep up with the pace of the hungry runners, walkers, volunteers, spectators, performers and the event staff. I'm not sure how many fresh muffins, juicy oranges and ripe yellow bananas we replenished but we never ran out! Any food that was left would be donated to a local food shelter.


Indy, Renee, Jamaal= Team TheAdsOnUs



It was time for team TheAdsOnUs.com (Jamaal, Indy and me) to line up at the starting line. I quickly changed into the new PINK TAOU tee and sported the logos of MFKB, Cee&Learn, Jays Cake Creations, Raymond Spencer and Promograf X (creator of the PINK tee).

As we crossed the finish line I was very happy to hear the announcer say congratulations to TheAdsOnUs. YAY team - these feet were made for walking, we DID IT! Thanks everyone for all your support.

Catch you next year!
Renee

Going to a play

I received a text message that put a smile on my face. 

It read "Good Morning Lady! Okay, it's been too long, it's time for us to do lunch, dinner, see a movie, have a coffee, you get the picture, lol... let's pick a date"! I responded with I agree and attached the date.  YAY!

I had the best time having lunch and talking with author Karoline Bethea-Jones. Karoline and I have known each other for a few years through our volunteer efforts with MI, Inc. which developed into a friendship. That's real networking... building lasting relationships. We chatted before our food came, during and long after we paid the bill. The waiter and other customers were giving us the eye. (smile). 

Here we are and yes, I had on TheAdsOnUs Tee!

Renee with Karoline Bethea-Jones

I am elated to tell you that Karoline has written and produced her first staged play: Women on the Edge. It will debut Friday, May 20th. For Tickets visit her site. I will be there and I'm bringing a few friends too.

TAOU for now,

Renee

PS - Wouldn't it be nice if you could extend your day in the city to a long weekend getaway? I know just the person who could make that happen. Ty to the rescue.