Goal REvised for Atlanta

I have a ton of goals, hopes, random things I want to do. Atlanta is my new playground! I love exploring the new adventures of the city. My hope is I can cross EVERYTHING off my goal list. I thought it would nice to share my list with you. *side note, this list is not a S.M.A.R.T. goal,*Specify, Measureable Attainable, Realistic, Time-bound* it's a wishlist. 

Take a look at my list: 

·         pursue my goal of my DREAM career..  starting a youth staffing firm and becoming a socialite :) ______

·         enrolled in school again at Geogria Gwinnett College for Business Admistration  ________

·         living in Atlanta  or maybe the suburbs of Atlanta because of traffic J _______

·         start a saving account towards trips to Europe and birthday trip______

·         start rainy day saving account _____

·         attend 3 concerts in the city of Atlanta.. Chrisette Michelle is top on the list! _____

·         visit the CNN for a tour ______

·         Atlanta Aquarium______

·         Coke Cola Factory__________

·         Attend a service at International House of Prayer ________

·         Atlantic Station _________

·         Buy some items for Ikea for new place________

·         Vist Cincinnati and Detroit to see family and friends _______

·         Road trip to Savannah, Georgia__________

·         Maintain a workout  schedule  and look for a workout buddy _______

·         Begin to start painting art and taking some course to enhance skills ______

·         Vist friends and family on the West Coast ____

·         Attend a few entrepreneur events _______

·         Start to seriously think about investing funds into a nest J________

·         Find a Trader Joe’s  ___________

·         obtain my passport ______

·         travel to Toronto, Canada to see my family member and visiting BC, Canada ______

·         building and expanding my wardrobe, portfolio and scrapbook again J ________

·         buying a some tech items: digital camera, stereo and a new laptop__________

·         focus on growth ______

·         refine what is my healthy health journey: natural hair, nails, and balance diet _______

·         to grow spirtual whole and FREELY _______

·          BLOG MORE OFTEN ______

What are YOUR goals for 2010- 2011? 

Fantasia's Back to Me Review.. Late Review

Oweee.. 


I want to express how much I adore this album. Fanni has been through some issues! I applaud her using her creativity to release some tension. She's experienced some growing pains. *I wouldn't give a opinion on her personal life* 


Women from all different types of backgrounds understand heartache and love's woes.. :( Sadly, we don't uplift one another during this period of growth. I think the album was a mixture of desiring love and learning from mistakes.. learning how to take care of self.. maturity.

I love how she has growing in her vocal skills. 


I enjoyed the album a lot.. 


What are your thoughts on Fantasia's new style and cd? 




**I hope Fanni is doing better and I look forward to her concert! 

Inspiration for the Day

 I think every individual has his or her own power, and it`s a matter of working, taking time and defining what that power is. -Jill Scott

I have seen the light!

Faith is taking the 1st step when the staircase is not in full view. 

- courtesy of a friend on Facebook- 

IHOP.. International House of Prayer

I have been visiting IHOP for about a few weeks now. 

International House of Prayer.. is a church that is Christian based and their goal is to pray for the world. 

It's a neat and safe place to be in this chapter of my life. I regularly attend another church and became part of it's flock. 

However during the week, when I am in the mist of looking for career opportunities, I come to IHOP to pray and worship. The church is open 24/7 for prayer and worship. There's a room where you can pray or listen to some play worship music on stage while you work online. **As I type, I'm listening to music and others are praying in the middle of church.. isn't that cool?**

It's encouraging and uplifting.. especially for someone like myself.. I have been extremely discourage since I have move. 

I'm challenging myself to stay connect (present) in life and have some muster seed faith that things all work for good. 

The book of James was given to me last night to read while I twist my hair.. and it blessed me.

I am encouraging you all to find ways to uplift your spirit and press on!

Musical Therapy

Music is such a mood lifter for me. 

Through my day I tend to listen to the following artists for creative inspiration:

 Viker Duplaix 

vikterduplaix.com/

Dwele

http://dwele.com/

Esperanza Spalding 

www.esperanzaspalding.com

Van Hunt

www.vanhunt.com

Ledisi

www.ledisi.com/

Ayo

www.ayomusic.com

Growing Pains

***I am challenging myself to write in my blog more.. Well I will attempt to write once a week. Thanks to a dear friend reminding that I do have to release sometimes. ***


I am more of a paper and pencil type of writer but neither are available to me.. **Don't get me more, I love my HP..  but...** Currently, I'm sitting in Centennial Park watching birds **pigeons** and people in their daily routines.


This is the perfect place to reflect about your thoughts. Now, I heard that Centennial Park is the place that is usually overcrowd with people for concerts and events.. but today it is my refuge. With my pumps, planner, Breeze card all in hand. I am reflecting.   


As of today, I have been living in Atlanta for 5 months. My experiences in this city have been the most challenging. I believe it never crossed my mind that how much you endure mentally after relocating. My cross country move has invited, determination to stick with me long term. Subconsciously, I've attained more strength and diligence. 


All in the matter of a few months, I've
*lost a job
*unfortunately withdraw from school 
*shed some old habits
*came to some revelations about self


Of course this took a toll on me, I've experience some depression and confusing thoughts. 


Thankfully, I have a spirit of optimism and I realized this has not been the most comfortable growth spur but it's been helpful. It's actually been one of the best! 


I've learn some things. Last year, I working 3 jobs.. barely taking care of myself properly and running from self..not reflecting...not living! 


I am excited about my season of growing, loving, accepting, healing. I'm experiencing gratification for life. 


I see my gifts and opening myself to accepting them. 




In a nut shell.. I'm remembering that....




“Don't wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and less than perfect conditions. So what. Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident and more and more successful.” - Mark Victor Hansen 

**Pun intended... ***Side note... *point taken..