Revive

I don't feel like I have the time but he is encouraging me to revive the love of reading and writing. I will share what I can and maybe have a few conversations. Get ready to be sick of me ha

Another Year Updated List of Living

Last year I made a list of the living. It makes me so excited to see some things have been accomplished and new goals have risen. November is a good month for reflection. I am happy but striving for more. Always wanting better for me and my family. God is good. He has and continues to allow me to have extraordinary experiences. Here we go:

Go to London
Publish my Ebook (written and edited)
Host a retreat
All-inclusive vacation
Colon Cleanse
Debt Free
Minimalist
Play Paintball
Throw axes
Host Tough Subjects events
Wear brown lipstick

That is just a bit. I am thankful for the things that have happened and looking forward to all the many more experiences on the horizon.

Yay!!!

Live This Life

It is not long but my bucket list is becoming more important to me as I get older. I see so many people leaving this life and having regrets. I really don't want to live scared. I want to get over my fears and just make awesome memories. My memories keep me company during the bad times. 

Here is a glimpse of my list

• Go to London
• Go to California
• Ride in a helicopter
• Publish a e-book
• Host a family fun dayA
• Host a retreat
• All inclusive vacation
• Colon Cleanse
• Complete a 5k
• Wear a bikini
• Get Certification
• Debt Free
• Own home
• Minimalist
• Multiple Family Vacation
• Road-trip with kids
• Play paintball
• Donate time at a shelter
• Learn to swim
• Design a t-shirt
• Attend a wine festival
• Have a foundation or some legacy created for my mom

I am sure it is more but these things mean the most to me right now. Do you have a bucket list? Share some with me. 

I look forward to it. 

Losing Sleep

This mom thing is a trip. I know for the first couple of months that sleep would be lost but we are almost at year 5 for baby #1. I have all the great intentions of what I want to do but then they drain me with bath time, story time, fuss at me til I lay down time and then can I lay with you time. I love them I do but I miss my sleep. It is when I need it most that I feel like they just laugh at me. Not tonight mama.
It was a time when I could relax in bed and be out. No worries in the world. When I try to put them down at a decent time they find millions of reasons to get up. I gotta pee. I need a tissue. I want. They get me every time. Is it too much to ask?  I guess it's like selfcare you just have to take it. No one will just allow me to chill. Go to bed at a decent time. I guess with all things this is a stage I have to master but I wish it was now that a miracle would happen. Sleeping straight through the night is awesome but can I get 6 or 7 on a regular.
One day right. In my dreams maybe. Come on somebody let me sleep.

These boobs

So here we go. I'm excited about the day and having some time to hit the mall alone. Finally ready to try out the bra shop near my home in hopes of getting something new and cute. The granny bra is old news. Since I am done breastfeeding time for mama to spoil herself.
After seeing the sleet I almost called my fin off but I was encouraged to take the time I had to do something for me. Yay to any form of #selfcare. So I walk in the store and felt my anxiety shrink. I was here to do something I was putting off. I was greeted, then told her I needed to be fitted. She walked me back to the dressing room. Her question were: Have you been here before? No! What size did I already wear? I really am not sure. She told me to take my shirt off and let her know when I was ready. I dressed light so that didn't take long. She walked in and hugged me measure. Long pause.
You wear... Now you know i am not sharing my size. Let's just say I didn't walk out with a new fitting bra. She instead gave me a list of bra shops to go to that might have my size. WTH. As I walked out she said let me know how it goes. Ok yea sure.
Disclaimer. I am adding this from my phone so yes some punctuation is not included but you get the point.
I'm home disappointed. The great experience I thought I would have w a new bra at the end of the day didn't happen. So this is why I don't like bra shops. People don't like going to the doctors and I don't like having to deal w these boobs. I didn't ask for them but plenty people do  i think they are crazy. The struggle is beyond real.
I hope I come up with a new plan soon. Until then I will keep tucking these boobs away.

Missing you.....

I look in the mirror and see you. I take pictures and I see you. People see me, and I scare them because we were twins. I have rough days and I remember your kind words. At the end of it all you were mine no matter what. You always told me we are all we have. When you made moves I was right beside you. Now I didn’t always want to be doing stuff, but you exposed me to so much. I am able to see so much. I really want you to be here to yell at me, see your grandchildren and spoil all of us. No really, I just want to go back to being cuddled up watching movies together. I see our last moments together like it was yesterday. You just wanted to be here with me, but God had other plans. You ran your race.

I love you. I pray I make you proud. This life is so hard, but I am doing my best. I am just me at the end of the day. Trying my best to accomplish something awesome.

In the meantime, I will keep talking to you and hearing your comments about. Taking photos of us like you are watching. You are here though right. Watching us grow.

Love you more than I probably ever told you. 

Business in Bloom

Where have we been? What are we up to?

We have surely missed you. We took a long break to regroup, grow our family and take some time to find out if we want to continue helping others. We still have a passion for helping you reach your dreams so we are back.

It is so much that we are working on and looking forward to share. I hope you are ready.  If you have not already gone through the process of starting your business now is the time. Start your business now. Write that book now. The theme for 2017 is NOW.

Let us know what you are up to. What events or projects are you working on? We want to not only have you become apart of the Make It Happen Consulting family but to support you in the projects you already have in the works.

This is exciting. Let the NOW begin.

MOMMYYYYYY

For so long I thought I would not be a mom. It wasn't something that I had on my list for goals for my life. Now I have birthed 2 awesome sons. Lord help me. I feel blessed to get a opportunity to be a role model and support system in my family. They are my joy. They are so precious to me.

Day 4 DC Lunch Fun

Enjoyed the review and lunch at Hyatt Place Washington, DC/US Capitol.

It was a nice getaway on a beautiful day.

Day 3 S'mores

The s'mores frappuccino creme at starbucks with no coffee.

Yummy

Day 2. Something sweet.

Mango Rita

It's different.

Let's Try Something New

I am so excited about life. Being blessed and surrounded by love just reminds me how awesome our lives can be. Also with the many current life events it is easy to forget how precious life is. We forget our precious our time is. Well I vow for the month of May to try something new daily. It won't always be something grand but just something outside of my box.

This should get interesting depending on where I am this month.

Let me get going with Day 1.

impromptu twistout - I like to make my twist smaller and then have my twist out for a couple of days but this morning I took my monster twistout so they could get rocked.

Visit:insagram imjustc11 for pictures.

See you on Day 2

What new things are you willing or going to try in May?

Wellness

Even before my son I wanted to make better decisions on products I used in my home. I played around with different ideas but I didn't really take it seriously. Now with all the many reports and information coming out about living well instead of just using any products I am determined to be better for my family. This blog is all about the initiative I have started for myself to live well.

Do you live well?

What is stopping you from making the choices you want to make for yourself or your family?

It is no better time than now.

Let's start this journey together...

Next Chapter

So now he is one and the real fun begins. He is super active and ready to take over the world. I will surely have to stay on my P's and Q's

Let the good times roll

Calm

I felt pressure and fear this time last year because my boo didnt want to come. I had to find peace to stay calm. Gearing up for another stage in my sons life and I have to once again find that peace to juat be and trust all that is coming our way.

God is good
Peace be still

He Sleeps

I don't know why but one of my favorite lines in "Pretty Woman" is "He Sleeps."  Now in my life aside from running to get things accomplished I also watch my son sleep. He is so peaceful and happy in his sleep. I know the angels visit him because at a week old he smiled in his sleep. Yay! 

Special Word

It is always awesome when someone ks convicted to share a word from the Lord with you. It is even nicer when it comes from a unheard of source.

Today DJ got blessed with a message of love and prosperity. I know he is my son and I will always have a special place in my heart for him but I know he is covered. He is a miracle that only God could've given me, my family and friends. He is my little angel.

That's all.

Here It Comes

My darling is ready to start his countdown to 1 year old. I am so excited and moody at the sametime. Everyone says that time flys when your having fun but this year really has gone by. I am by thankful for pictures, hugs and kisses that I have in my heart.

Let the count down continue

Open To Life

I know that the saying be careful what you ask for is more than true. I have asked for many experiences in my life and when the opportunity presented itself I was right there. Not saying I was ready but I went along with it.

For example I got a email that I could go to Bermuda for FREE. Of course I was excited and then I had to get logical. What was going on at home and work? Well it turned out nothing major that needed my attention. I signed up and rolled out. It was an amazing experience. I do wish the weather was warmer but I saw and did all I could while I was there. 

I know its God that creates these miracles for me. I couldnt make this stuff up but so glad he paves a way for me to have many eye opening experiences. 

Now I'm in a position that I asked for. It is totally different than I thought. It is not all glamour and plenty of long hours plus I have to be selective about my conversations. I wouldn't change it. It is and will open doors for me to be better while providing for my family.

So on this day I am just thankful for being open and available to change and opportunities.  They are really what life is all about.

Rekindle

We went to a place we would hit up late at night for a quick bite or drink. It just confirmed we are parents because we talking about our son and all the LIFE changes we have to make.

At the end of it all it was good to be together.  It always rocks to be with my husband because he is the ultimate BFF.

That's all.