The Honeybee's Lifestyle

Category: LIFESTYLE

It’s 901 in the 901
Hello Honeybees,

It’s September 1st in Memphis or 901 Day!

I love the city of Memphis. I love the big city with the small town feel. Everybody knows everybody. Everybody is related to everybody. We all have more cousins than we know what to do with. You know, those random people that show up to the family reunion that no one can really place. We all have them….if you don’t then YOU might be that person.

I love the neighborhood pride. I love that Orange Mound is a city within a city. I love that no one can tell me exactly where South Memphis starts and stops. Believe me it changes depending on who you ask.

I love the high school pride. I’m not even gonna get into who was or is the best. Nope, not touching that one with a ten foot pole.

I love the food. Nope, I’m not a big barbque fan but there are so many other good eats to be had in Memphis. Fried chicken and Fish, Peach Cobbler, Greens, you get the picture.

I love the music. Blues, Jazz, Hip Hop, Rap, R&B…you name it we got it.

I love the friendliness of the people. I love the “yes ma’am” , “no ma’am”. Although I try to tell young people that it’s not necessary to address me as such, I respect the fact that they still try.

I love that we have our own language…aint it mane.

I love the there are so many outdoor spaces to exercise, IF you can stand the heat. I can’t wait to get back to Shelby Farms. I still have not tried the Greenline and shame on me for that.

I love that there are so many volunteer opportunities and people actually volunteer. Memphis is such a giving city. Put out the call and people will answer.

There are so many places in Memphis that I have yet to see and so many things that I have to do. But I know that wherever I go and whatever I do, I will find a long lost cousin who is repping their hood. They will offer me a plate and ask where I went to high school. This will start a long conversation. One that I will enjoy having.

I love my city!!!!

How are you celebrating 901?

Belinda

Beewisdom- This is Memphis…We GRIND here!
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September 1, 2016
Stay on YOUR Game
Hello Honeybees,

I have really enjoyed watching the Rio Olympics. So much drama, so much happiness, so much teamwork, so much patriotism and for the US Olympic team so much GOLD. 28 as I right this post. One thing that I have learned from watching all of the athletes is how focused they are. These athletes didn’t just wake up last week or last month and decide that they were going to compete in the Olympics, they have put in years of hard work and dedication.

Here is the lesson that I am taking away from these games.

Stay focused on YOUR game.

If I want to accomplish my goals I have to stay focused on ME. I can’t worry about what the other person is doing. When I start worrying about them that’s when I start losing focus. I’m only slowing down my progress. That’s wasted energy.

You have to plan your work and work your plan.

Sometimes we get so competitive that we spend all our time trying to figure out what the other person is doing so that we can get a leg up. But what we are missing is that the other person is focused on their own goals and moving forward. They aren’t wasting their time or talent on you and your actions. So now who is moving forward and who is standing still?

Stop looking back!

Look forward!

Move forward!

Go for YOUR gold!

Belinda

Beewisdom- “I’m not the next Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps, I’m the first Simone Biles.”
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August 18, 2016
Summer 2016
Hello Honeybees,

As we get ready to kick off the 2016-2017 school year I wanted to give you a glimpse into my summer. Some of the plans that I had didn’t happen because the 8 weeks of summer flew by so quick. Between my activities and the boys activities two months just wasn’t enough time. I hope to still accomplish some of our plans before winter.

My oldest son will start his senior year of high school. I’m both excited and scared. This milestone really hit me when he took his senior pictures. Ironically he took his picture at the same place that I took mine.

This was also his last summer conference with Bridge Builders. He started Bridge Builders as a rising 9^th grader. To say that we love and have enjoyed the Bridge Builder experience is an understatement. This week gave us a preview of what will happen when he leaves for college. http://www.bridgesusa.org

After Robert’s week away from home my youngest spent the next week at Honors Camp at the University of Memphis. He had the chance to interact with students and teachers from around the city. One of the things he liked most was seeing the different and innovative teaching styles of other teachers. http://www.scsk12.org

The boys had the month of June but July belonged to momma. I was able to attend the 67^th Boule’ of my beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. in Atlanta. This was such an amazing experience. Can you imagine 22,000 beautiful women in all their pink & green glory? Well I didn’t have to imagine it, I lived it. http://www.aka1908.com

After Boule’ I celebrated birthday 49. I had a nice quiet birthday at home but watch out for the big 5-0. There will be nothing quiet about it. I’m thinking Vegas baby!!

Summertime at work was busy too. I had 5 of the world’s best interns. They came ready to slay and slay they did. I will miss them when they leave me but Memphis is so lucky to have them. They represented University of Memphis, LeMoyne-Owen College & Rhodes College. http://www.astepaheadfoundation.org

I am so ready for Fall, my favorite season, and hopefully some cooler temps in the Mtown.

Belinda

How was your Summer 2016?

Beewisdom- Summer should get a speeding ticket- Unknown
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August 4, 2016