Day Two

So.. today was all about really evaluating what you like and dislike in your life.

*What I like about my lifestyle? I love that I'm married but still active in the social scene. I'm not as active as some but I think that I have a pretty good balance of spending time with my husband alone and with others as well as with just the girls or alone. I try to make sure I read often to keep my mind stimulated but I also enjoy television which can be toxic for me. The good thing is I can separate reality from the fantasy world.
*What I dislike about my lifestyle? I'm not so sure I really dislike anything. Perhaps I should cut down on my TV time, that's one thing. Also, I'd love to be able to spend more time with couples. We have found it difficult to find couples that we can actually do things with from time to time .Other than that I'm pretty content with my current lifestyle.

*What do I like about my work? I love that I am employed, point blank. I am able to earn an income in corporate america as well as earn money doing Mary Kay and event planning.
*What I dislike about my work? I dislike that I still work for someone else and I dislike that I work with people who tend to not take their job seriously and half do their jobs.

*What do I like about my education? I like that was able to get a higher education studying international business and that I am constantly studying and reading to gain knowledge on multiple things. Learning is something I am very passionate about.
*What do I dislike about my education? The only thing I might dislike is that I haven't gone back to school to pursue a Masters degree...but, its not something that is really on my list of things to do.

*What do I like about my finances? I like that I have some and I am better at money management than I've ever been.
*What I dislike about my finances? I dislike that I don't have more and that I have spent the last years out of college paying off unecessary debt that I accumulated in school. I dislike that it has taken me long to get it together financially.

*What I like about my health?I like that I am mentally, spiritually and physically stable. My spiritual health improves daily along with my mental health. I am working on being physically healthier. I am thankful to God that I am alive and well everyday and able to do the things I love. I don't take either of them for granted.
*What I dislike about my health? I dislike being heavier but it is something I am working on and thanks to God I see results. I am learning to love my body and the more I learn to love it the more He helps me get it in better shape. My mind, body and soul are alright!!!

*What I like about my family? I love the fact that I have a family that is close.I have plenty of family members that I can call on when I need them. I love that my family gets together on holidays and reunions but also random meet ups as well. I love that we can pray together and grow together. I love having my own family now with my husband and my new daughter. I can only imagine what it will be like when I actually become a mother.
*What I dislike about my family? I actually don't dislike anything about my family. If I had to say one thing it would be that I'm not a mother yet however I know that everything happens in God's time.

*What I like about my relationships? My current friendships and marriage are pretty solid. I love that. I've spent the last few years trying to make sure that I rid myself of toxic people and thankfully I've been able to do that. Most of my friendships have survived some major storms and that I am grateful for. What's the point of keeping the ones who disappear when the weather gets bad. My marriage is solid, we love each other to life and can come to each other about anything. We are an evenly yoked couple and that's blessed!
*What I dislike about my relationships? currently nothing.

So there... this is me and where I am today on these topics 10-20-11.

Grateful, Blessed beyond Measure and Happy... you can be too!
~the gorgeous dork.

Definitely Fitting for me!

Day One of a 31 Days to a BETTER ME!

If anyone knows me, they know that I am always striving to be a better "me".  I think I am addicted to becoming great, does that mean I'm stressing myself out everyday to be something "extra"..No! I am just a firm believer that I can't look for anyone else to make me great except me so I participate in a lot of lifestyle classes, challenges, etc. 


So much in my life has changed over the last five years that I strive for this. A lot has even changed in the year 2011, they say its the year of revelation and boy has a lot been revealed. I've lost some friends, some loved ones have passed on but I gained a husband and made some of my friendships solid.  I not only want to be a good woman but a good wife, mother, friend, entrepreneur, mentor, etc. So challenging myself daily is a must. 


A friend whom I've only met in the cyber world asked if I would be interested in joining the 31 Days to Reset your life challenge via www.happyblackwoman.com  . So, I did it! 


For day one we were asked to provide our personal mantra, theme song and to pick a notebook to use throughout the journey and why you picked that particular notebook.


My personal mantra happens to be that Everyday and every way I am becoming better and better & I create value in my life and others lives everyday.


My theme song personally would be either Pieces of Me-Ledisi

Or 


Golden-Jill Scott

Bonus: One for the place I'm in in love right now, I'd pick...

As far as my notebook, its a pretty black binder with a pink breast cancer logo. Why? Because its discreet, looks official and its perfect for me.


Looking forward to the outcome of yet another journey that will continue in making me the best me I can be. 


Live, Love, Laugh...and dance like no one is watching. God Bless!
~the gorgeous dork

Washington D.C-MLK Dedication is in full effect!

So...today is the day I head out to Washington D.C. with the youth from my church. We are going to the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Monument on the National Mall. How cool, right? I'm a chaperone for three girls ages 10-13 so it shouldn't be so bad. I think its so critical that they be there and witness such a special occasion. I know they know who Dr. King is but to see that and witness the full dedication will be a memory that they will keep with them for life. We plan to tour the national mall and more than likely to visit the Smithsonian. I'm excited for this as I haven't toured D.C. in such a long time it will be like a new experience for me as well. I'm also excited that our wonderful President will be doing the dedication himself along with other phenomenal names being present. This will be one for the books for sure. Keep us in prayer as we travel there and back. Smooches

I come first!

So, last night I went to partake in the Oprah's Lifeclass Webcast. While I was interviewed to actually speak on the show, many people that were picked did not get a chance to speak. The class flows much like a conversation you'd have with friends, which of course made the experience all the better. Oprah looks great in person, she was very down to earth, laid back and reminded you of an old girlfriend or aunt that you can talk to about anything. I had a picture of Oprah on my vision board and had meeting her in my bucket list. I removed her picture after she ended the Oprah Winfrey Show and decided okay maybe its not going to happen. I secretly still hoped it did and the opportunity presented itself. Partaking in that lifeclass has changed my life. While great things have been happening in my life anyway I know that there are more to come. I know the things that I teach or tell others have not been in vain and the threading that connects me to so many people is good thread and I leave a life touch regardless if I leave this earth today or years from now. I am thankful for that thread and the many lives it has tied me to. I also from now on will no longer sell myself short or play myself down so someone else can feel better about themselves. I fell victim to that daily! NO MORE! I was born to be greatness and tied to greatness and no one can interfere with that any longer. I also will start saying "no" more often.  Affirm+Action=Miracles and I'm ready for more miracles in my life.  Accountability is my theme and I'm holding myself and others accountable for their goals, actions, etc. If you need someone to help give you that extra push I am here for you as long as you are there for you first. Put God first but you come next.. once you have filled your cup, you are then able to pour into the lives of others. Are you committed to keeping your cup full? I am and I will help you! Smooches.

Love...what is love? Everyone has their own interpretation of what love is to them. How do you explain it, what does it feel like? I'm in love. There have been moments in my life where I thought I knew what it was, what it meant. Where I am now in life, married ..I see love totally different. My husband shows me what love is daily and allows me to feel what it is to be loved. While we get on each others nerves occasionally I wouldn't trade him or what he shows me for anything. To love...first of all I feel it has to be unconditional if its true genuine love. Are you able to love someone unconditionally?

Member

Hello out there...even though I have no followers, I will still chime in here and there.

So, a lot has happened since I last posted anything. I created a women's group again...its been a blast and its definitely helping me a lot. I find it very enjoyable to share my new journey or should I say our new journey  together, as we reach new levels within our lives its exciting to be able to share it with people that actually are interested in you and you growing. I love the support and I love supporting them in their personal journeys as well.

I am now a member of LA Fitness and have now begin working out with my girl Tracy who has pretty much become obsessed with working out. She's really tough in the gym and I'm trying to stay with it, I may have to tell her to ease up just a bit until I'm able to push more. This week we've done upper and lower and of course abs and cardio as well. It might be too much for the beginning stages though so all I can do is stay committed and give everything I can, if its not where she thinks I should be then she's just gonna have to be patient with me. I love her pushing me though and assisting me on this journey.

I still don't have my ring yet but I asked my mother about it and she says she believes he is waiting for a big check he has coming. I guess I just need to learn to be more patient about it but I just want to go for it and start enjoying that new chapter....but unlike a book, I can't really read ahead but I can visualize it and I know it will happen its just God's timing right?

By the way...did I mention my body hurts?? lol Everything hurts except for my hands and feet. She's a beast...that might have to ease up a bit. I told her I'm not a teenage mutant ninja turtle like her yet LOL. Give me a couple weeks and I'll be there.  I'm even thinking of doing spin as well. Whew...we'll see how that goes.

Well, guess I'll logout and do some work...I hope they hire me soon and offer some great money since I'm doing a whole lot more than planned. They will, what am I saying. Looking forward to my women's group tonight...can't wait to hear about people's new journey and levels of transformation they've made.

Be powerful....whoever happens to read..

The Gorgeous dork...