Temptation? I Think Not!

Now that I’m in a relationship, I have men from all over approaching me. Asking me out. Trying to talk.

What’s up with that?

Now that God has blessed me to be with an amazing man that I’m really enjoying getting to know more, temptation (well not really) is coming my way.

There have been four men just this week trying to talk to me. But I’ve had to proudly tell them all, I’m in a relationship.

What I have right now is very good and I’m not getting ready to mess that up.

Okay, I just needed to get that out.

Have a blessed one,
Queenie

Still Moving Forward

YES, 2012 is still going great.

 My trainer put me on a 30-day cleansing diet. Can’t eat: meat, dairy, bread. Can eat: fish, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and drink plenty of water. It’s day 19 and I’m hanging in there. It’s hard because I LOVE chicken and I want some so bad. But then I remember what I want to look like and how I want to feel when I’m in Cancun in August and I say the chicken can wait.

My friend has been very supportive and encouraging. When I start complaining about wanting chicken he reminds me of MY goal for myself for Cancun.

Pumpkins and Pudds are doing fine. They did really well last semester in school. If I remember correctly, they both got A’s in all classes except for one. I’m so proud of them. Even with all the changes that are going on in their life they are still holding strong and keeping it together. I LOVE MY BABIES!!!

I need to find a way to start my own website. Heck, there’s so much I want to do but I feel like I just don’t have the time to do it. After being on the computer all day at work, when I get off, I just don’t want to be on the computer any more. But there’s so much to research. I need a personal assistant…LOL! Yeah right, like that’s going to happen any time soon.

I shared a quote on FB and Twitter today that I really liked: ‎

“Success is a state of mind. If you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success.” – Dr. Joyce Brothers

I’m glad I found this quote. I tell my kids all the time, it’s all a state of mind. A lot of times when I wake up in the morning, I think “It’s going to be a great day”. I really believe that when you think that way, it doesn’t matter what happens throughout the day, it won’t get to you as much because you already have in your mind that it’s going to be a great day.

Okay, well, I had better get back to work. It seems like this is the only time I write, probably because I’m sitting in front of the computer already.

Be Blessed,
Queenie

A New Year

My girls came home on Sunday. It was so good to see them. I hadn’t seen them in 11 days. Pudds even looked like she had gotten taller.  And they both looked even more beautiful (if that’s even possible).

Pumpkins went to the movies with cousins and a friend while Pudds and I sat at home and watched The Help together and ate popcorn. It was fun. I love my babies.

Their Granny is coming over to spend this evening with them and watch a movie. They haven’t seen her in a long time either.

I had a good weekend. Spent it with my friend and his kids. It was good getting to know them and spending time with them.

Pumpkins told me last night that she knows I’m talking to someone that I like. She doesn’t know his name but she knows there’s someone. LOL My kids are way too smart.

It’s back to work for me. Need to get down to business. Have some much I want to accomplish this year and I definitely plan on doing it for sure.

Goal #1: get $1500/month in extra income coming in through my part-time business. Talk about getting debt free and fast…this is the way to do it.

Goal #2: take as many vacations as possible this year. Already have 4 scheduled and working on more.

2012 is going to be an AWESOME year and I’m so EXCITED!

Be Blessed,
Queenie

Almost the end

It’s almost the end of the year. One more day to go. So much has happened this year. It’s amazing how much change one year can bring into ones life.

I definitely didn’t think I’d be trying to get a divorce at the end of the year when the year began.

I definitely didn’t think I’d be in another relationship before the end of the year.

I definitely didn’t think I would have my own business that can set me up with financial freedom and time freedom in less than five years.

I definitely didn’t think I could feel so carefree and relaxed about life and take it one day at a time.

It’s been great learning about myself this year. Growing more into the woman that God has purposed me to be.

What will the new year bring?
Who knows? We can plan all we want but life throws us curve balls all the time. My goal is to just take what life gives me and make it into MY party. LOL I’m just going to enjoy everything and keep things moving.

I’m expecting great things in 2012. God is going to do amazing things in my life and in the life if others.

One thing I want to do is a voluntourism trip in 2012. Go somewhere like Guatamala and help build a bottle school.

Oh yeah, it’s gonna be a GREAT year!!!!

God Bless,
Queenie

A Great Weekend

I won’t be going in to too much details right now but I had an awesome weekend. It would have been great if my girls were with me but they were with their Dad. They will be with him until the New Years.

Even though they were away, I still had fun. I spent it with my new friend. We talked a lot. That was really good for me. It seems like we have this weird connection. We get each other. He understands my sly remarks and sarcasm without me having to explain what I meant about it. That’s definitely a good change in my life…someone who actually UNDERSTANDS me.

He cooked for me this weekend, dinner and breakfast twice. We watched a movie and watched a couple of comedy shows. But mostly, the TV was off and we talked.

I took him to meet my brother, mother and father on Christmas day. I know my family loves me but they can be a pain at times.
According to my mother, my brother complained about him being short. Then they both wanted to make sure he wasn’t my ‘REBOUND’ guy.
Seriously? Do you not think that I’m a smart enough woman to know what I want? If I wanted a rebound guy I would have gotten with so many of those other knuckleheads that tried to holla at me.

Who would have known that God would put someone in my life like him? It’s refreshing to meet a brother that knows he’s not perfect, doesn’t try to be perfect but still is striving to live in God’s will. He’s a wonderful father to his two kids. OMG – I can’t believe I’m talking about him like this on my blog.

Okay, that’s enough, needless to say, I have a smile on my face and I’m happy. I was happy before and had a smile but my smile has just gotten a little bit bigger.

Much Love and Blessings,
Queenie

Merry X-Mas

Surprise Tree For The Girls

The girls were at their Daddy’s house this weekend. I had already told them that there wouldn’t be a Christmas tree this year. When I moved out of the house, I left all the Christmas things with their Dad. I told them that it would be cheaper to purchase a tree and ornaments after Christmas. Plus, there weren’t gonna be any gifts under the tree so why did we need one. They will also be spending 12/21-1/1 at their Dad’s house.

But it’s just the fact of having a tree for them. So, my mom loaned me hers since she wasn’t putting one up. When they got home today they were surprised to see the tree.

Pumpkins said that as soon as she got in from school she turned the tree on. When I got home, she had stacked up a bunch of pillows on the floor next to the tree and was reading her book. That puts a big smile on my face.

I also made a pumpkin pie for them. Pumpkins has been asking for one for weeks now. They are now getting ready to eat that while we watch A Charlie Brown Christmas together.

It’s the Christmas season and I’m gonna make sure my girls have a good time. This is their first without their mother and father together.

But they will make it through this just fine. My girls are survivors.

Much Love,
Queenie

It’s Gonna Get Better

Why do people work so hard for the pleasures of right now, with no thought of the future? I mean, it’s okay to have pleasure now but don’t pull all your eggs in one basket.

I’m enjoying life now, but not too much that I can’t enjoy life later also.

Instead of buying all kinds of junk for my kids this Christmas, I booked us a trip to Cancun next summer. The  materialistic things they’ll get from others this Christmas will fade. They will lose interest. Or they’ll get lost. But the memories will never be forgotten of their first all-inclusive DreamTrip. And it’s a whole lot cheaper than what used to be spent on them for Christmas. It’s only $400 for each of them (including the flight). Now tell me if that isn’t the deal.

Moon Palace Resort

 

 

 

 

 

I have finally come across the deal. This deal is changing my life and I’m watching as it’s changing so many others lives. They are so much happier and this makes me happy. To be able to bring something so amazing into the lives of others is priceless.

I know live to help others with this unbelievable concept. I never in a million years thought something like this would ever come my way. I thank God that I was open minded when it came before me and I jumped right in.

I know it’s been a long time since I’ve posted but it’s time to start back up. Time to put into action the point of this blog site. To have something for my girls to look back on later and “remember when”.

God Bless,
Queenie

A New Beginning

I’m so glad that a new year is about to begin. I’m in desparate need for a “new” beginning.

With all that has been going on in my life, a new year will symbolize a new start. Almost like a do-over. But a do-over with the knowledge of what went wrong in the past.

I thank God for all the trials I’ve had to face this year. They have made me stronger and have brought me closer to him.

Someone told me:

“Life is a journey in to self-discovery, without adversity we wouldn’t learn and develop.”

How true it is. I’m a definite witness to this. I’ve learned so much about myself in the last two years and I know I’ll learn so much more in the months to come. And boy have I developed. I never would have imagined I’d be where I am now, mentally and spiritually.

Okay, got to go, just wanted to say something before the new year came in.

God’s Love,
Queenie

A New Chapter

So this year for my birthday, I had so much going on that I didn’t get a chance to do a reflection email. After last year when I did my reflection email, I realized that I hadn’t made any real progress. I was doing the same thing the previous year.

But this year, this year was a definite change. This year for my birthday I was practically running our department. We didn’t have any leadership and I was asked to fill in. This was a good thing. This experience prepared me. Made a huge difference in my life. The tiring and exhausting experience made me a stronger and more confident person.

But before I go any further, let me make sure I say that it was all because of God. God made all of this possible. If it weren’t for Him, none of this would have been possible.

This experience made it possible for me to begin a new chapter in my life. I was able to quite my job, without looking back, without any regret, and walk through the door of an awesome opportunity that God opened for me.

I’m actually at an organization where they want to actually follow the rules and do the write thing. There are employees who really want to do their job and do a good job at it and not just do enough to get by. It’s great. It’s only been a week but it’s still great.

I can’t wait to see what I’ll be able to post at next year’s birthday reflection time.

On other notes:
Way behind in school assignments. I’m really going to have to get busy this weekend. I don’t think there’s any way possible to do 2 assignments this weekend but I’m sure going to try.
Pudds got her splint taken off. She was ecstatic about that. I guess I couldn’t have talked about it because the last time I posted it was 9/19 - the big break happened on 9/26. After she had gotten stuck in the tree on the 4th of July, I told her not to get back in it. Well, she did and fell and broke her wrist. Because of that, she missed out on learning to play the guitar and playing with her basketball team. I guess that’s what happens when you don’t follow directions.

Okay, it’s late and I’m getting sleepy so hopefully (I know, I say this every time) I will write sooner next time.

I’m Gonna Kill’em

These kids are driving me crazy…literally.

All that we do for them. All that we sacrifice for them and they don’t show any appreciation whatsoever. Everytime I turn around they’re asking us to do something for them.

• Can I go to the game?
• Can you take me to the game?
• Can I play this sport or that sport?
• Can I go to this party or that party?
• Can I go to the mall?
• Can you run by the drug store on your way home and pick up some glue? I’ll pay you.
• Can you go by the store real quick and get me some batteries for my keyboard? I’ll pay you.

And most times, the parent that I am, I rearrange my schedule so that my kids don’t have to miss out on things like I had to when I was growing up. But what do I get in return? All I ask from them is to do well in school, do like I ask when it comes to being prepared (as much as possible) and do what you’re supposed to do around the hosue.

But guess what? When I say, “No, you can’t go to the mall because you have homework to do,” they look at me like I’m crazy. Like I’ve done something wrong and how dare I tell them no.

And then today, all of a sudden, at the last minute, they both remember that the have homework to do. Even though they still have housework to do. The thing is, this isn’t the first time. This seems to start being an every weekend accurance. So now it’s time to be MEAN MOMMY because a TV nor computer had better not go on anymore without permission.

Oooo, they are going to be giving me the evil eye. Hahahahaha! But you know what? I really don’t care. I love you so much that I’ve got to do this.

Okay, well, gotta go…watching the Colts vs. Giants with hubby.