KelleBelle goes to Church

Picture it: KB struts in 30 minutes late (I got lost...perhaps on purpose subconsciously) in sky high black platform heels, black tights, black and tan wrap dress, black scarf, and black trench. Did I mention my Jackie O shades? Check.

Clearly this is not my mama's church. Honey, the First AME church in Los Angeles is fierce! I sometimes have to remind myself I am not at the Ebony fashion show when I walk into the church lobby.

Apparently the dress code is not universal. For those just tuning in, KB relocated to Seattle. Quite different in terms of style than LA or the east coast...Um, peeps looked at me and my pumps this morning like I was the pastor's scorned mistress arriving late to my bastard child's communion. Or something like that.

Meanwhile, I went to church today to make my mom (and God) happy, and mission accomplished. Well, at least in terms of moms, who literaly squealed with religious glee when I gave her the scoop. I also met a lovely young lady who was happy to be my Seattle tour guide (and give me all the church gossip one could handle). Although I'm not sure she and I are on the same page in terms of our social itinerary...I shall indulge her excitement to show me around.

Perhaps I was meant to go to this church so I can now really appreciate the fabulousness of my mom's church in LA. The sermons are great there, and I dug today's sermon as well. But something about professional level choirs, state of the art visual and audio systems, random dance performances and celebrity guest stars, and all sorts of personalities and energy make the "word" that more enlivening...

Tune in next week when KB goes to Synagogue! You know I can't ignore my other half. :)

Mazel Tov and Stay Blessed!

-KB

Where in the world are Jake & Kelly?

I'll let Jake answer for himself. But as for Miss Kelly, she done left Cali and went north, way north! No, not Canada. America Jr. is not ready for The Belle.

KB moved to Seattle and is somebody's VP. Work!


A few observations about the "Emerald City":

Caffeine is the drug of choice.

An obvious attribute of the home of Starbucks but y'all have no idea just how deep the caffeine scene is here. Not only are there Starbucks everywhere (and I mean everywhere - I bet they have them in church lobbies...maybe if I take a break from being a heathen one of these days I can confirm that hunch) but they have all sorts of independent drive-thru espresso joints, hooter-esque coffee shops ("Bikini Coffee" - where the Barristas wear skimpy lil outfits while serving up the Joe), and check it - at McDonalds, they don't just serve coffee - an entire side of the menu board is dedicated to your coffee options. That's deep.

The caffeine craze is incredibly engrained in the culture. For example, I have noticed either Starbucks or RockStar energy drinks sponsors every event - be it a festival, a concert, a political rally, a charity event, a bar-mitzvah (jokes), anything. And there is an unspoken rule that once people arrive to work there is to be no work done until you have had your coffee. It's just understood. I love it here!

It's a gold diggers paradise.

Due to Microsoft Money, there are oodles of folks up here with so much money they don't know what to do with it. I have seen more than a handful of scruffy looking 40 something dudes get out of their lambos in Crocs and ripped jeans.

It doesn't rain everyday.

Yes, I know it's not winter. But everyone scared the bejebus out of KelleBelle about the rain when she first told folks of her impending move. It has rained maybe twice in a month...and honestly, after surviving 3 Boston and Philly winters a piece, I think I'll be aiight. =) And when it does rain...it's just an excuse for me to buy super cute rain boots and matching umbrella. Yum!

I am getting into the swing of things so I will be blogging more often. Sorry for the absence, but I've kinda been doing big things. ;) I haven't even had time to watch my beloved TV or make it to the theater (movie). I hear there's some broad on the GOP ticket? Shut the F up! :P

Love you, mean it!

KB