The Honeybee's Lifestyle

Tag: Alpha Kappa Alpha

  • The Photo Shoot

    Hello Honeybees,

    When you think of 50 what comes to mind? What does 50 look like to you? What do you think 50 feels like?

    My tribe had a photo shoot on the mighty Mississippi this weekend to celebrate our year of 50.  Half the women is this picture have already hit the big 5-0 with the rest of us to follow.  I have been friends with some of these ladies since 6th grade.  Can you image having that kind of friendship? If you can’t you are missing out.  If you can then you know how amazing it feels to know that someone always has your back. 

    When first presented with the idea not everyone was on board because not everyone was ready to flaunt their 50. Afterwards we were all happy that we could come together to mark the occasion.  We came together because we love, honor and respect each other. We have been through a lot of ups and downs TOGETHER. 

    Our friendship is priceless.  Here are a few pictures that I had to make sure to share with the world.

    If you ever want to know my secrets start with these two ladies. They know where ALL the bones are buried……. 

    The University of Tennessee at Martin brought this crew together and we are still going strong. 

    I present the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

    I’ve said it before and I’ll keep saying it:

    Find your tribe and cherish every single moment!

    You are only as young or old as you feel.

    I’m giving a thumbs up to 50.  We feel great, we look good, and we are just beginning. There is so much more life to live for all of us and we plan to live it to the fullest.

    I invite you to #FollowMeInto50 it’s gonna be a great time.

    Belinda

    Beewisdom- Cherish your yesterdays, dream your tomorrows and live your todays. ~ Anonymous

    Photo Credit: Rod Kirby   www.RodKirby.com 

     

  • 109 Years Of Sisterhood

    Hello Honeybees,

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year……..

    alpha-kappa-alpha-sorority-inc-1

    January 15, 1908 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc was founded on the campus of Howard University.   Today we celebrate that 109 year legacy.  For 24 years it has been my pleasure to wear the Salmon Pink & Apple Green. It has been my pleasure to be of service to all mankind.

    belinda_trudyMy first Boule in 2006 in Nashville, TN with Soror Trudy.

    belinda-boule-20062006 Boule Nashville, TN

    am-crossing-party2011 celebrating with my god daughter, Amber -BX, Lane College

    img_1940-3

    Founders Day celebration 2016

    67th-boule

    2016 Boule Atlanta, GA

    belinda-adrienne-boule

    2016 Enjoying Boule with my bestie Adrienne

    Happy Founders Day to all of my oh so pretty Sorors.  May we continue to serve.

    Belinda Bee pic

    Beewisdom- Envy the ivy

  • A Day Of Sisterhood

    Hello Honeybees,

    On Friday January 15th, 2016 I had the privilege of celebrating the 108th Founders’ day of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.  I use the word privilege because it is indeed a privilege to be a member of the FIRST black Greek letter sorority.  The day I became a member of AKA will always be one of the best days of my life.

    Legacy

    2016 was one of the best founders day ever for me.

    I started the celebration by wearing pink and green and pearls all week.  On Friday a coworker asked how much pink & green did I own?  It was so funny because I’m sure that the question has been asked of every AKA at some point.  My response was…when you see pink & green that you like & it works for you…..you buy it because you will always need it.

    On Friday I shared afternoon tea at the historic Peabody Hotel in downtown Memphis with a diverse group of sorority sisters (Sorors).  There were “seasoned” Sorors, Sorors celebrating their first founders day, Sorors that were new to Memphis, Sorors that were returning to Memphis. Sorors that were initiated   undergrad and Soros that were initiated in grad. Some of us were renewing friendships and some of us were meeting for the first time.  The beauty of it all was we each got to share WHY we became Alpha Kappa Alpha women.  The sharing brought tears and laughter.

    Pinky Peabody

    For some it started in elementary school with a teacher, for some it was their mothers legacy, others is was just a deep, deep feeling in their heart.  The one theme that was true for everyone was SISTERHOOD. You could feel the strength of our bond in the room. I will never forget that feeling.

    Friday night I attended a Mix & Mingle.  A room full of beautiful women enjoying our great sisterhood.

    IMG_1932 IMG_1943

    Sororities are not for everyone and everyone should not be in a sorority. I compare sororities to families. No family is perfect.  Not all family members are perfect. Think about your last family reunion.  There are family members that you don’t get along with BUT if someone attacks your family you put all that aside and fight together. As a family!!!

    That’s how I feel about my sorority sisters…… We help each other for we know there’s no other like our sisterhood.  As an only child I must say that having over 280,000 sisters is pretty awesome.

    Belinda Bee pic

    Are you in a Sorority?  If so let me know which one.

    Beewisdom-  “From the outside looking in, you can never understand it.  From the inside looking out you can never explain it.” ~ Unknown