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Fearless!

Operating in fear has held many people back from reaching and stretching beyond their own self limitations. For far too long, I have succombed to the little voice in my head that made me question my ability to execute an idea from the dream stage to fruition. Not any more, in 2011 I vow to move on things that are important to me. Taking care of my family is one of the most sacred and important callings in my life, but for as long as I can remember entrepreneurship has also been important to me. I have tried many things and when they didn’t work I succeeded in letting those failures defeat me..Not anymore!

I will say I am not admittedly the most religious person but I consider myself to be spiritual. Many years ago I sought out on a journey to find apparel that would allow me to show my spiritual side while yet being stylish. My search yielded nothing to suit my taste, thus started my dream of starting my own line of apparel that would speak to such a woman as myself. The road has been long, and I have not travelled much farther from where I started nearly four years ago, but what’s really important is I took the first step.

My plan is to grow the brand to encompass children’s clothing, home decor, stationary etc., but I am teaching myself to think on a macro level while simultaneously executing on a micro, so as not to overwhelm myself. While yet starting small I envision a big future for this brand, and I thank you all for being here as I start on this endeavor.

Okay, the fear in me has me writing a book, that I know you all don’t want to read. So without further delay I present to you Divinitee! Make sure you follow on Twitter and Facebook.

There, I did it…sweaty fingertips and all!

Love you my cyberfamily

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Me• Mompreneur

Happy New Year!!

Weeeelllll…Whaddya think? Told you in my post here a few weeks ago that I would be making WordPress my new home, and purchasing my own domain. I handled the switch for the most part on my own but I had a few hiccups and the lovely Christina over at Being Mrs. Jones helped out! Glad the transition is done for the most part. I still have to complete the blogroll and a few other small things and then I can scratch this off of my things to do list for the new year.

Moving on.

Our NYE was spent partying. My inlaws volunteered to keep the babies overnight so the Mr. and I could get out and shake a tailfeather. He didn’t but I did, ain’t no shame in my game, I looove to dance and no I’m not great at it but the saying did tell us to dance like nobody’s watching, so that’s what I did.. fun times!

Do you see the look on my face? Ummm yeah, I was busting a move!

I am extremely excited about the possibilities and opportunities that 2011 has to offer. I don’t do resolutions but I have created a monthly list of things that I must accomplish. I don’t know if you all remember the post that I wrote here about a business that I started but had to put on the back burner for awhile, well tomorrow I am going to unveil the website and let you all in on what I have been working on for the past few months. I won’t lie, I am fearful but pushing through fear is my mantra for 2011 so just keep in my mind I’m an entrepreneur and I’m sensitive about my….

So, how has 2011 treated you so far..all four days of it! What big goals have you set for yourself?

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Life• Me• Soapbox

I Won’t Be Needing That Box

Its that time of year..you know where you start evaluating all that you have accomplished, all that you didn’t, where you went wrong, what you did right, all the while strategizing on your moves for the upcoming year. I am no different and I have been giving much thought to where I am trying to go in 2011. In the process of reflecting, my thoughts ventured to the ideal that society functions way too much on labels. SAHM, WAHM, WOHM, AP, MBA, Greek organization affiliations, single mom, divorcee…and the list goes on and on and on.

While such labels can help define what we do, our accomplishments or what organizations we belong to etc., in my opinion they are never to be misconstrued as defining who we are. Unfortunately the latter seems to be the norm, and whether we choose to admit it or not, these definitions are often used to generate stereotypes about people before they even open their mouths. These stereotypes can needlessly tear down or undeservedly build up. On more than one occasion I have been met with the “brush off” until answers were given to questions such as what do I do, what does my husband do, where was I educated..blah, blah, blah. You can honestly tell when individuals are being genuine or they are trying to tuck you into a “box”…the box with the bow or the one that is set outside beside the trash can.

Honestly, I’m just sick of the “boxes”. In the new year I am trying to think of creative ways to put off those types of questions, when I feel the wrong intentions are fueling the nosiness. If a person can’t take out the time to truly get to know me, but instead chooses to base their opinions of me on such things I would like to politely tell them to kick rocks in the new year.

*drops mic and steps down off of the soap”box”*

Anybody with me on this or do you differ in your opinion and feel the boxes can be stacked up and used as stepping stones. If you’re rolling with me on this one, what is a polite way to divert these types of questions?

I’m done…your turn!

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Holidays• Lil Mama• Me• mommy

Holiday Recap and Randomness

Hope everyone’s holiday was great. Ours went well and I can honestly say I am glad it is over and I am looking forward to making some big things happen in 2011. I stuck to my guns and kept the gifts for the children minimal and who would know they didn’t even notice the difference, and our pockets are all the more thankful for it.

In true “me” fashion, I waited until Christmas Eve to do the majority of my shopping. Foolish yes, but I got some great deals and managed to get my husband and mother in law taken care of at about oh 5:30 or so (mall closed at 6). The adrenaline, the rush…can’t beat it, I work best under pressure. While wrapping presents, I had a mini meltdown. I knew the tears would come for my mother, I just didn’t know when. They came, I cried, I wiped my tears and kept going. She’s proud..I have to believe that.

Lil Mama enjoyed her first Christmas and who would’ve known that her very first one would be historic . For those not aware, the monster northeastern winter storm started down here in the good ‘ole south and Atlanta got a sizable dusting of snow giving us a White Christmas.

Interest was short lived..shortly after this was taken I found her playing with the scrap pieces of wrapping paper

I think I fought with the kids over the Wii more than they fought with each other and I feel like I’ve been in a physical fight. Sore is the operative word! We spent the evening at my uncle’s house and we all played the Just Dance game. OMG, halfway through Proud Mary, I thought I was going to collapse. I promise to entertain you with a video of me doing it once I get my own copy of the game..somebody remind me!

Moving on…

So basically we went from Christmas to Valentines Day. Retailers sure know they can overkill. You would think we could at least get our Christmas trees down, ornaments packed away, and pay a credit card bill from Christmas before seeing a sea of red hearts and Cupids. Seriously. I guess the name of the game is while everyone is still in the buying mood might as well push that box of chocolates that will hang out in the closet for the next month and a half. Sheesh!!

Speaking of moving on…

So sad, the R&B world lost a phenomenal singer. Teena Marie was an extraordinary singer who crossed color lines with her soulful voice. I never saw her as a “white”singer, I saw her as a woman that was one of the best that ever did it. My mother was a huge fan of hers and hearing of her untimely death brought back memories of me as a child sitting around watching my mother put the needle to Teena’s records..yes, I said records! I know if my mother was here she would be saddened to hear of her death. So in memory of Teena and my mother, here is Portugese Lover..My Mama’s favorite “cut”!!

How was your holidays?

Have a great week!!

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