Everyone is in search of happines. Today I watched a video of Steve Harvey interviewing TD Jakes, who was sharing the five steps that will allow anyone to find happiness. Even though I consider myself a happy person, I, like everyone else in the world, am in search of happiness. Photo Source: Steve Harvey Show via Pinterest 1. Own your own happiness. 2. Challenge your own story. 3. Enjoy the journey, not the destination. 4. Make relationships count. 5. Balance work with play. You can read about each step in more detail at Empowering Everyday Women, and there is also […]
Magazine Overload
I recently used some airlines miles to subscribe to several of my favorite magazines. And today, I hit the motherload! I received not one, not two, but FIVE of my favorite magazines. Talk about magazine overload! 1. GLAMOUR Can I just say that I have a crush on Sandra Bullock? Surely I’m not alone, right? She “sped” into our hearts and “while you were sleeping”, gave a “two week notice” that she was all about “the proposal.” And while “hope floats”, she charmed us and won “Miss Congeniality.” Then for “28 days”, she tried to figure out the “divine secrets […]
Do You Have a Case of the Mondays?
At one time or another, everyone has had a case of the Mondays. We hit the snooze button until the very last minute. We trudge to the bathroom, brush our teeth, get dressed, and head off to work with a dark cloud hanging over our heads all because the weekend is over and we have to return to the monotany that is our jobs. Photo Source: The Berry via Pinterest Does this sound like you? My co-workers think I wake up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, and to some extent, I do. But I also have those moments where I’d love […]
Throwback Thursday: No Time For Skirts
Back in Junior High, I wanted to be an actor. I wanted to take the stage by storm, showcase my talent on the big screen, and win an award. That dream was burning bright in my heart and soul in 9th grade when my drama class, taught by Mrs. Mayberry, put on the play, “No Time For Skirts”. Above is a photo of the newspaper clipping of my drama class, “in character”. Needless to say, there were only four guys in our class, and one guy had to play a dual role. My friend, Stacy Kendrick, and I played the […]
2015 Fall Fashion Roundup
I’m ready for fall… for the cooler weather, for the crisp mornings, and for the chilly evenings spent by the terracotta fireplace on our back deck to the scarves, the comfy sweaters, and the boots. So I’ve scoured Pinterest and linked up to some some websites and blogs featuring a selection of fabulous fall fashion trends for the every day woman, the over-40 fashionistas, and the plus size trendsetters. Photo Source: The Stylish Wife via Pinterest Photo Source: Shannon Rayniece via Pinterest Photo Source: (l-r) Wachabuy and Women-Outfits via Pinterest Photo Source: Refined Mom via Pinterest Photo […]