Life is good. I'm thankful everyday. I'm prayerful everyday. No complaints.
This weekend the maternal side of my family will be engaging in our first family reunion. This is also the first time that most of us have been together since the dreadful, Hurricane Katrina.
Exciting times surround me. My love life? Well, it is amazing. I must say that the events of the past 5-6 weeks were completely unplanned; but I am so thankful for being reconnected with the love of my life. There is so much respect and kindness shared. There is no cussing, no drama, no secrets, no competitions and thank God no excessive baggage. Isn't it amazing how much you begin to accomplish when you have someone who is evenly yoked? I could speak on this topic all night, but as opposed to telling everyone how I feel; I'll just let my smile continue to share my story. 'Nuff said.
My homefront is good. Of course, when you mix three VERY powerful personalities in one home even 2200 square feet can start to close in on you. But Talya, Ray (using the book alias') and I are making big things happen and we're growing closer everyday. I am so thankful for these great friends.
Hmmm, what else? Oh yeah, so you know I wrote a book. I wish I had some grand report for you, but that isn't the case. Things are progressing, slow and steady. I have a few professional changes to make and I plan to start 2012 with a bang! I am destined to touch the world one page at a time.
Ooooh, I DO have something to share:
Why do we (some Blacks) still equate wealth with cars and homes? Seems this weekend this question was asked "Liz looks like she should drive a BMW or a Benz. Why doesn't she?" WHAT THE HELL? How does a foreign car owner look? Hell, my car is foreign. You've heard of Toyota, right? LOL---Seriously, are you kidding me? My Dad and my Aunt taught me from a small girl that it is better not to have any money in your pocket than to have debt that you cannot pay. I am JUST learning that lesson. My life is VERY uncertain. To be honest, that's just the way that I've created it. I am not permanently attached to anything by choice and I certainly will not get attached to the heavy weight of debt if I don't have to. I mean what happens when you lose that attachment to a paycheck?? How will you pay for those items of show then? Most people don't think that far, they just act in the moment. They just do what seems right at that moment. (Ask me how I know!) You see when you lose all of the tangible things that once meant so much to you; you have two choices-
1. Feel sorry for yourself and choose to sink lower than you need to be.
OR
2. Learn from your mistakes/experience and make a change for the better.
I chose option #2 and learned what was really important. And guess what, things perish. But peace can be everlasting. It feels damn good to go to bed without a care in the world. And finally, with regards to the car....Ummm I can't see the outside of the car while I am driving it anyway; so who would I be driving it for?? Ahhhh, people pleasers. And on this note, I must rest. I have a lot to do; like get ready to travel to Europe next week. Yep!!!! #WINNING-LOL (Oh yeah and I won't be doing any luxury driving; catch me in the clouds).
Be well Kings &Queens and remember to be thankful and kind!
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