The Honeybee's Lifestyle

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  • Chapters

    Hello Honeybees,

    This month I have the privilege of completing chapter 1 of BloggingWithBee and starting Chapter 2

    This month I will finish chapter 48 of my life and start chapter 49

    This month I will start chapter 4 of my nonprofit career

    Next month I will start writing chapter 17 of parenthood

    This year I started writing chapter 9 of being single again

    So many chapters in just one book but this is the book that I only get to co-author. God is the author of  the book of my life.  He writes the stories and uses me to bring them to life.  So maybe I’m not the co-author but I am the main character.

    book pic 1

    I learned somewhere around chapter 39 or 40 to stop comparing my book to someone else’s book.  We ALL have our own book.  My book is being written JUST FOR ME. Sometimes I slip up and start comparing, I’m human and not perfect, but I have learned to adjust my thoughts and keep turning the pages of my OWN book.

    My chapter 49 will not look like your chapter 49.

    My chapter 21 didn’t look like your chapter 21.

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    I am so in love with the book that is being written about my life.  It has all kinds of plot twist and surprises. I mean A LOT of surprises. This book can be a comedy, a drama or action packed.  Either way I can’t put it down.  This book has my attention every day, all day. 

    Even though I am the star of this book, I have no idea what comes next.  I have made suggestions to the author but I know that His plans are so much better than mine.

    I hope that my book has at least 99 chapters.  99 chapters that will keep me turning pages unable to put the book down.   

    Watch out chapter 49 I can’t wait to read you!

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    What is your favorite chapter?

    Beewisdom-In the book of life, the answers aren’t in the back- Charlie Brown

  • Life’s A Beach

    Hello Honeybees,

    For the past 6 years I have spent the second weekend of October on Miramar beach in Destin, Fl.  For the past 6 years this has been my yearly time of relaxation and reflection.  This has been the time for me to recharge my battery.

    The Beach

    The trip for me started as a shopping trip. Silversands Premium Outlet Mall has it all and is in walking distance from our hotel.

    I must admit the first two years were all about shopping.  What girl doesn’t love a designer outlet?

    As my life circumstances changed so did my reason for going.  I now go to spend time with ME, MYSELF & I. And GOD!!

    We arrive in Florida Friday afternoon and we are free to do whatever makes us happy until Sunday noon when we head back to Memphis.  I have my weekend down to a science…. Food, Beach, Food, Rest

    Fl tree

    I cannot describe the impact that this trip has on my life.

    Being near the water, watching the sunrise, enjoying quiet time reading on the beach

    Beach Reading

    It’s the one time of the year when I’m not a mother, an employee or any other title……

    I am ME

    Sunday morning we have prayer on the beach.  This is the time where we give our troubles to God. We use a stone as a symbol of something that we want to let go of & toss it into the ocean.  We let it go & give it to God.  I’ve learned that if I truly give it to Him it’s gone.

    The Stone

    Last year the thing that I gave to God was gone by the time I made it back to Destin.

    This year I gave Him something new and I know that He will take care of it again.

    I’m already looking forward to next year.  I’m already looking forward to spending THAT quality time with God and being grateful for my blessings.

    Sunrise

    Belinda Bee pic

    How do you recharge? Do you prefer the beach or the mountains?

    Beewisdom – The beach is my happy place 
     

  • I Choose ME

    Hello Honeybees,

    “Put your oxygen mask on first before you try to help those around you”

    Those are part of  the instructions that the flight attendant gives at the beginning of every flight.  The attendant is preparing us for what to do in case of an emergency…..

    I like this analogy but I say don’t wait until there is an emergency…. Put your oxygen mask on NOW!!

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    Taking care of yourself is your first priority.  As women we are such nurturers that we tend to put others well-being ahead of our own.

    But think about it, if we don’t take care of self, who will be around to care for our loved ones…..when we can’t?

    We don’t have to be too selfish about it but we do have to be aware of it.  Take time to decompress from family, work, friends and other obligations

    Take yourself to lunch and just enjoy YOU.

    Have a massage or facial….ALONE… and turn OFF that cell phone.

    Massage

    Go to the bookstore, have a seat, pick up a book or magazine and just be.

    Visit a museum

    Go window shopping (don’t buy unless it’s already in the budget)

    Take a walk on the river

    Riverwalk

    Just Do Something For YOU      

    Spend time with YOU

    You’ll be a better a better mom, wife, sister, aunt, coworker and friend

    You mind, body, spirit, and soul will thank you!!

    Belinda Bee pic

    What’s your favorite alone time activity?

    Beewisdom – It’s not selfish to love yourself, and take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority.  It’s necessary! – Mandy Hale