When the truth smacks you in the face, acknowledge it

Current View: Looking at my dining table centerpiece, thinking of a craft project to use as a replacement.

Time: 5:45pm

Feeling: Pretty energized…

Looming Thoughts: Dust is meant to be wiped away…

LIFE

Oh life. I find myself saying that more often lately. We often tend to get down or upset over things we can’t control and the fact that we can’t control certain things infuriates us even more.  As I sit back and evaluate my life, I have to constantly remind myself of how blessed I am, even when I have a hard time dealing with situations that I feel are thrown at me. I have to remind myself and my friends that everything happens for a reason. Wouldn’t we all like to know that reason? Certain things we can’t continue to worry about, that is where your faith comes into play. You just have to have faith…

This has been a crazy week already, and it’s only Wednesday… Dear Friday, I long for you because I sure have been tested this week, in ways I couldn’t even imagine….

Motivation is Key: Keep Pushing

Current View: Watching a second encore of Lemonade

Time: 2:56pm

Feeling: Pretty Motivated, Really motivated actually

Looming Thoughts: Wondering how I can keep the momentum up….Do you ever need brakes when you’re off to a good start?

 

L I F E 

 This past month and a half, I have learned so much and have learned to stick to things that I have put off for some time now. I’ve realized the satisfaction of sticking and committing myself to something that was so hard to achieve in the first place is gratifying in itself. What’s even better is setting the tone myself, and not following someone else’s lead. There is no better F E E L I N G than seeing the results from the hard work you have put in. It’s crazy what refocusing can do to someone. Sometimes, you just need to step back and look at the overall picture and be that fly on the wall. Take the time to rearrange the pieces and put them in the places that you want. No one should have control over your creation but you. It’s crazy, because there are some people in this world that proclaim to be your closest but will give up on you in a heartbeat. It’s funny because some of the most motivating moments I have experienced in my life came from strangers.  Never give up on yourself, even in your smallest endeavors. People are waiting on you to give up, they are waiting on you to start something new, and then they watch from the sidelines, and wait for you to fail. Not everyone. But some. The “onlookers” as I like to call them. Big shout out to you all, what you all don’t realize, is that you all are the motivating factors for the go-getters. US GO GETTERS.

You want to know what can also be motivating?? Rejection. Now wait, hear me out. I know that at first rejection can be disheartening, and then you question why you were rejected, and what did you do wrong, amongst a million other factors you choose to look at within. Being rejected may not always have something to do with you. Maybe the issue lies within the other party, whether it be a job you’re applying to, a group of friends you’re dealing with and even the significant other you may be involved with.  Rejections causes us to sit and internalize what we did wrong to cause our rejection. Maybe rejection is part of the plan, God’s plan. Maybe you were rejected because he has something MUCH BETTER planned for you. Just keep your eyes open and keep on pushing. I found it to be motivating now because it just makes me work that much harder and also makes me realize that the problem may not lie within me. As long as you know that you’re doing everything that you can, you’ll realize that it’s their loss and not yours. Just keep being great, keep being you. Someone, some company, some group of friends are just waiting for  Y O U…..

Are you living or existing? You can’t do both….(featuring Mahogany Monroe)

 

 

Current View: Staring off in the not-so-far distance of my bedroom

Time: 8:30

Feeling: Slightly accomplished since I’ve done some necessary cleaning in the household, now that I’ve gotten off at a reasonable time.

Looming Thoughts: Wondering why I don’t have all the answers….

This week and maybe ever-so-often, I may decide to switch it up on my readers. This week I have decided to utilize a guest blogger for the LIFE section. As I’ve started my blog, I have discussed with various individuals their thoughts and feelings in regards to certain topics and situations. In many cases, many people have a true voice, and just need the right platform to be heard. And in other cases, others may be able relate to what is being said, and just may need someone to voice their opinions to give them that much needed push. Are you listening?

H E R E   W E   G O…

Time waits for no one, is your alarm set?

It has been exactly 23 DAYS since my last post, and I can’t even begin to explain how much has happened since then. From laughter to tears (RIP Grandpa), from celebrating another year of life to getting back to the mandatory overtime, from being sick and shut in, to being energetic and enthused. As always, I appreciate you all taking the time to tune in and I appreciate the continued support 🙂

Current View: Letting the TV watch me at the moment, Grammy’s are getting ready to come on

Time: 7:53

Feeling: After a 12 hour shift, not so bad

Looming Thoughts: Why is there never enough hours in the day?

L I F E

Have you all experienced or witnessed how strong the heart is? The strength of the heart is one thing that I have witnessed front and center. How we tend to hold so much in, how the heart expands with each pain that it is faced to endure, and how it is ok to cry. Not because of your own pain that you experience but because of the pain you have witnessed others experience. Sometimes, you just have to let go. You are human, and its ok. It’s ok to break down every now and then. Sometimes we may not know why pain exists, or why we were dealt with certain cards, but it is important to understand that deep down, you were given the strength to prevail.

When it rains, it p–, Actually, just grab a bucket…

I apologize for this post being late. LONG WEEK. Well folks here it is, enjoy! As I always, thank you for tuning in 🙂

Current View: Watching Bayne sleep, pretty sure she’s dreaming about catnip

Time: 7:06 p.m.

Feeling: Sleepy

Looming Thoughts: Too many, way too many.

L I F E

Isn’t funny how life can throw you for a loop at times? Just when you think everything should be going as it should, something goes awry? I’m quite sure that is just God’s way of testing us. As I have heard, HE gives the hardest battles to his strongest soldiers. This past week was slightly a rough one for me, as I truly felt that when it rains, it pours.

Sometimes in life, when we are going through some things, we tend to keep a smile on our face. That smile, that infamous smile, we place there to let others know that they have nothing to worry about and that you will be strong in any situation you are dealt. What happens when one thing happens after another? I’m not talking about in one aspect of your life, but what if everything seems to go awry at once? In situations like those, I have learned that it is extremely important to keep your faith and that everything will work out in the end.

I am sure you all have heard, it is not the “action” that makes the most difference, but in fact, it is your reaction that can have the biggest impact. You can not help some of the cards you are a dealt, but if you choose your actions wisely, the end result will work out in your favor. So, when it rains, and begins to pour, grab a bucket and use the rain to your advantage.

Taking off with my foot on the gas, no brakes needed.

I cannot even begin to start the next post without thanking everyone for stopping by my site last week. I really didn’t know how well my first post would be received. Your comments and support were overwhelming and quite honestly, words can’t even describe how grateful I am to have you all tuning in. I am beyond ecstatic that many of you all could just relate to different elements of the post as I hoped you would be able to. “You could be anywhere in the world, but you’re here with me” Thank you, thank you and thank you 🙂

And we’re off!

WARNING: Had quite a few things on my mind this week, hope you can keep up 🙂

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Current View: Staring at a painting on my wall, eating a bowl of Raisin Bran (breakfast for dinner kind of night)

Time: 5:49 p.m.

Feeling: Kind of exhausted

Looming Thoughts: Wondering why my Christmas tree is still up and why I haven’t taken the time to take it down

L I F E

When was the last time you told someone that you appreciated them or showed your appreciation for them? Whether it be a friend, co-worker, significant other, family member etc. It’s quite astounding how words and small gestures can go such a long way. Not to mention, being told that you’re appreciated is a great feeling in itself. Let’s work on showing more appreciation and gratitude towards others. On the opposite end of the spectrum, why is it so hard sometimes to accept the things and people we cannot change? As we go through life, it seems that at times, we continuously let certain things frustrate us when we know deep down that certain situations may never change, so why do we let it get the best of us? I read a quote somewhere (probably Instagram) that stated, ” You can’t change someone who doesn’t see an I S S U E with their A C T I O N S.”

Let’s let that simmer…

January 3rd, 2016: The day an idea came to life

They say a new year is a time for new beginnings right? You know, I still wonder who “they” are, but that is neither here nor there. So anyway, I decided to officially launch my blog today, and I can’t express to you how nervous I was to do it. In a world where everyone gets critiqued, criticized, ridiculed, praised and hated for the most trivial of things, how can someone’s blog, someone like me, be accepted by the masses? Well, in 2016, I continued to NOT seek acceptance from the masses, and I just went for it. And today is when my idea came to life. I started my own blog.

I have always liked writing, writing down my thoughts, feelings, emotions, ideas etc. And quite honestly, I was outgrowing my Notes application on my iPhone. When I presented the idea to a few friends and family members, the support I received was overwhelming. Although I was quite unsure of the direction I wanted to go in, they stood behind me wholeheartedly. Don’t you just love that type of support? The support you receive unconditionally? When the ideas you present to others isn’t followed by a million and one questions? Well, I love that type of support, as it has fueled my motivation to go through with this.

So, the next questions are, “Well, what type of blog is this going to be anyway? Who are you going to appeal to? What topics are you going to cover? What’s your focus?” I chuckled as I typed those questions out, considering someone just asked me those same exact questions a few days ago. This is going to be a completely IMPERFECT blog, aimed to cover every day thoughts, feelings, current events, new trends, ideas etc. The BEST blogs are the most relatable ones. Why start a forum if no one can relate to what you are talking about right? I look forward to hearing your questions, comments and responses to this week’s blog. I’m more of an interactive person, so if there is anything you would like for me to cover next week, send me an email with your topic! (Cracks knuckles, wipes sweat from forehead, takes deep breath) Here G O E S  N O T H I N G…