Whew! I have been one seriously slacking blogger! Mmph mmph mmph! (Why? I’on know – there are 104 drafts on my blog and several hunnert mo’ on my ‘puter. *Le Sigh*)

BUT…I’ve got a lot going on. A.LOT. Good stuff though. Mainly. Trying to prioritize it all. Let go of anything that isn’t really going to help me (or anyone else move forward). Pushing myself to do not not only do “more” but to do what matters most, what’s critical, what’s purpose-driven without sending myself spiraling into “overwhelm”. (More about “overwhelm” in future posts)

I will tell you this – I am ready to do some big things. AND to do some small things in BIG way. It’s time. Actually, it’s probably quarter past time. LOL

But to really do it right, there needs to be some overhauling in various parts of my life.

First & foremost, gotta figure out what this block is I seem to have with my health. Per my most recent visit, my doc wants to talk meds which I understand but apparently I don’t want to accept. Problem is getting myself to act on what needs to be done, to dig my heels in and make things happen. And for the life of me, I can NOT figure out why I’m resisting. It isn’t anything I CAN’T do, it’s everything that I MUST do. So what gives? Gonna let that marinade for the rest of the week…in between workouts. (More about all dat in a future post.)

I really need to buckle down and get the ‘web’ stuff done. I’m redesigning the blog. Gonna redesign my writer’s website too. There’s another site in the works too (right after I buy domains.) Trying to find graphics to use on the sites. Or find someone to do some artwork for me. I’ll need logos soon too. (Yes!) Pulled a bunch of images that I like. Had a color palette in mind and then – WHAM! Found some images that I like that aren’t even remotely related to the color scheme I had in my head. LOL

One hold-up on all of this? (I give you ONE guess, just ONE). Yep…ME. I’m such a visual person. Combine that with being a “DIY” person and you get an instant recipe for procrastination (as if I needed another recipe for procrastination). I need to just give my ideas/thoughts to the developer and trust her to bring me back something FABULOUS. What do I do instead? Make my own mock-ups. LOL

Don’t laugh – I do that with my books too. On the desk in my home office are three books that I’m working on (poetry collection #2, my first novel, and a non-fiction offering). I have the titles, the theme of each book, and searched for potential book covers some time ago. What did I do next? Created a mock cover for each, wrapped it around another book and set them on my desk. (If it wasn’t for shame, I’d take them to Barnes/Noble, put them on the shelf and snap pics of them. LOL) What? I’m just honing my visualization skills. Seeing is believing. If you believe, you can achieve. N’ahmean?

I need to work through my bidness structure so I can truly get moving on some other things. Let the fullness of my dream catch some sun. Once I move beyond the legalities and money crunching, it’s on to logos, slogans and making things pop!

I think I’m going to start a certification program in July. Did I mention that before? Just need to work out a few details – logistics, final costs, if THIS is THE program for me. I know I’m going to do the certification but there are quite a few programs. I want to align myself with the one that’s best for me.

Oh well, time for “work” work….you know…my full-time “temporary” job. The one that’s helping monetarily pave the way so that I can live my life out loud. On purpose. (Just seeing that in writing makes me smile. You should try it. Real talk.)

I’m out. For now!

Live DELICIOUSLY!
*~* MsJayye *~*

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Ok. Dem “P-to-da-E-to-da-T-to-da-A” ta folks is ALL DA WAY LIVE ya hear me?

Seriously?

“…swatting a fly on TV indicates he’s not perfect”, Friedrich said.

Yep, that’s a direct quote from the article. Ha! All I can do is shake my head and laugh.

The POTUS & the Fly

(I know - I haven’t posted in a minute and then when I do, it’s about flies and what not. LOL I’m working on it. Much going on & I’m trying to get back to my ‘normal’ post/schedules. I’ll get there. SOON. For real. Why you laughing? I’m serious.)

Enjoy your day!
*~* MsJayye *~*

“CELEBRATE YOU” Friday.

Yes, it’s that time of the week again. Time to celebrate what happened this week – the accomplishments, the opportunities, the epiphanies, etc.

Can’t think of anything to celebrate? Life has you feeling like nothing worth celebrating happened? Then celebrate what DIDN’T happen!

First, I’m celebrating the upcoming nuptials of two of my guy friends. Two really great guys who managed to find their way to the right women for them. It’s a beautiful thang ya’ll. I pray them love in their hearts, peace in their homes & joy in their lives. I’m celebrating a business breakthrough for another friend. The completion of a degree for another friend. (Go Girl!) Another friend’s niece landed a full-ride to a GREAT school.

On the personal front? I’m celebrating revelations, personal epiphanies, and GROWTH. I’m celebrating the fact that I’ve learned to stand still and let God prune me. We can’t grow into our full beauty without being pruned. It isn’t always easy. As a matter of fact, it can be (and is) downright painful sometimes but it is necessary for those of us who want to be all that He intended. I’m celebrating the fact that I’m learning to truly let go and move on. To give thanks for what was and praise for what lies ahead. To recognizing and appreciating every season in my life, my friendships, my relationships and letting them unfold as they were intended…even when I think I want to hold on.

I’m celebrating the fact that I’m learning to redefine my comfort zones. That I’m learning much of what I thought of as “comfort zones” were simply loading docks for fear and insecurities. I’m celebrating the fact that I’m learning to be comfortable with being UNCOMFORTABLE because I know that something bigger, better and more beautiful lies on the other side.

I’m celebrating the fact that I have been blessed with the most wonderful friends in the world. The kind of friends who, just by showing up and being who they are in every interaction they have with another person leave you no option other than to rise to YOUR highest self. I’m celebrating every success they have – big and small. I’m celebrating every dream they dig deep to bring to fruition. I’m celebrating every conversation, email, venting session, or moment of silence we share. I celebrate the many blessings you have brought my way simply by being my friend.

I’m celebrating the fact that I recognize when something larger than me is at work in my life. I’m celebrating the fact that, this dream that has been planted in my heart is stronger than my fear, my doubt, my laziness, my desire to know every single “who-what-how-when-and where”. I’m celebrating the fact that I know this isn’t just a dream that I came up by my little ol’ self. And I know this because it has been constant for much too long and my desire to see it through has grown stronger. Not necessarily louder but STRONGER. I’m celebrating the words of my pastor who says, “God didn’t just give you a dream to be DREAMT - He gave it to you to be DONE”.

I’m learning to celebrate what I don’t know. AND TO KEEP PRESSING FORWARD. Learning to trust. Trust God. Trust life. Trust my heart. Trust my spirit. Trust MYSELF.

I’m celebrate new beginnings, the chance to choose (and choose again if I need to), and new mercies.

I’m celebrating LIFE, love, laughter, lessons and loving everything about it.

What’s on YOUR celebration list?

Dancing with joy,
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ MsJayye Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ