Monday, September 24, 2012

What Makes Me Happy Right Now- Friends, Social Networking, Music & More!

This is a concept that I've adopted from my manager and friend Lauren, finding the positive in negative thoughts or situations. It is so easy to get caught up in negative thinking and let it take over our minds. I have been stressed, sick and moods all over the place, a lot going on in my personal life. It is important for me to remember that I am blessed and have so much to be thankful for. Here are a few blessings today.


Ladies Night!
     1.  Friends. (Near and far)  I am blessed to have amazing friends, who are more like family. I have a great connection with my friends.  Some live close so we are able to meet up for dinner or drinks on occasion. Then there are my friends that live not so close or in other states.  What I can say is that no matter the distance between us, our conversations pick up right where we left off. I sometime have a sixth sense for when things are going on with my friends, as they do with me, I will send a text or give a call, and it always seems to be right on time. I am thankful to have friends who love me with all my flaws and always make time for me. Love you guys!


    2. Social Networking.  (Facebook, Instagram,ect) I have a love/dislike relationship with social media. Sometimes I am off and right now I am loving it! It is a great way to stay and get connected with old classmates, long lost friends from elementary and so much more. Now more than ever it is a place where we can express ourselves and support each other. Although I am censored on a lot of my post, I think it is important to share our triumphant and challenges of our stories. A lot of times we get caught up in our own heads/lives, but we have to realize we are not alone. What we are going through, how we deal with it, may give someone else inspiration. I enjoy the positive side of social media and feeling connected to people.

    3.  Good Music- Oh-la-la. I love music so much, there are so many songs and tunes that make me feel good. Music has the ability to transcend across borders. Makes me want to sing along or get up and dance. Right now my favorite song is Miguel-Adorn. Click and check it out!


Lauren & I with the author David Singer.After
a great presentation at Amscan.
   4.  Great Books- Last week, we had David Singer, author of Six Simple Rules for a Better Life, come to give an inspirational talk as Amscan. I thoroughly enjoyed reading David’s book, my manager and I set a goal to read the whole book before David’s presentation. I am so glad I did, David and I have the same Alma Mater, SUNY-Albany. Reading his book was refreshing; he shared personal stories and good advice which was practical and achievable. By the way this was one of our most attended events to date. Pick up a copy of David’s book today and take a look at his website. One book down and three more to go, nothing like getting lost in a good book whether business or pleasure.

   5.  Water (Rivers, Ocean & etc.)  Something about being by a body of water is so relaxing to me. ( I am very careful not to fall in because I can’t swim.-ha) I think clearly, I am calmer and I feel so at home. Whenever I need to be alone or get clarity I make sure to take a short drive to a special spot in the Bronx, not far from where I live. I just sit, and watch the water, the cars crossing the bridge and the city lights in the distance.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Inspire Change



" We can't change the World. Unless we change ourselves."
     - C. Wallace



Thursday, August 16, 2012

Welcome Gorgeous!!!


Hi and welcome! I am excited to get started blogging about food, health, and all things that I am passionate about. Be sure to share with your family, friends and anyone else who might enjoy. I thought it would be fitting to open my first blog with a quote, since I love them.

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”- Marianne Williamson

Does this sound familiar? The first time that I heard this was in a scene from the movie Coach Carter, inspiration can be found anywhere. I love this quote and reading it inspires me - so I keep a copy at my desk at work. Occasionally, when I am having a rough day or need a pick me up, I read it to myself twice and remember I AM BRILLIANT, I AM GORGEOUS, I AM TALENTED AND FABULOUS!!!!! It truly warms my heart and makes me smile. By embracing and embodying this I believe I can achieve all my hearts desires.

Life throws tons of curve balls and obstacles, none which we cannot overcome. At times you may want to give up or give in, but I am here to tell you DON’T. In times of despair know that you too are BRILLIANT, GORGEOUS, TALENTED AND FABULOUS.       

Go let your light shine!!!

 photo by M.McMillan
JP