The Honeybee's Lifestyle

Tag: Friendship

  • Road Trip

    Hello Honeybees,

    I do not like long car trips, put me on a plane any day.

    I haven’t always disliked long car rides but as I have gotten older it’s getting harder to sit & ride for long periods.  However, last weekend I did just that. Rikki & I hoped in the car and headed to Hammond, Louisiana. It was great to have some time catching up on life and reminiscing about the good ole days .  As we enjoy our year of 50 we took a road trip with a purpose. One of Rikki’s line sister’s daughter was joining our illustrious sisterhood of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and we wanted to be a part of the ceremony.  That is one of the best reasons ever for any kind of trip.

    Southeastern Louisiana University, is located in Hammond, LA about 30 minutes outside of New Orleans. We left bright & early Saturday morning, made a pit stop in Jackson, MS and headed into Hammond. Now you know we couldn’t be that close to New Orleans and not pay a visit. After a 20 min rest at our hotel we hit the road again and rolled into NOLA.

    Rikki is a graduate of Xavier University in New Orleans.  I haven’t seen the campus post Katrina & it was an honor to see the growth.  It was nice to see this HBCU thriving.

    The plan was to hit the French Quarter but we didn’t know that this was the same weekend as the French Quarter Festival.  Traffic was a nightmare so we found a quaint café on St. Charles and enjoyed drinks & dinner.

    Sunday was all about sisterhood. It was time to welcome Payton into the land of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Congratulations to the newest Sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Lambda Omicron Chapter.

    Love these ladies of the Epsilon Tau Chapter of Xavier University. The true meaning of sisterhood. This is what 30 years of service to all mankind looks like.

    After the luncheon we hit the road headed back to Memphis.  It was so nice to just get away if only for 48 hours. I realized as I was writing this post that Rikki & I never stopped to take a picture together. Guess that means that we were living in the moment.

    I have one more planned road trip in June and I’m kind of looking forward to it. Meet me in St. Louis.

    Who is ready to hit the road?

    Belinda

    Beewisdom-Louise, no matter what happens, I’m glad I came with you. (Thelma & Louise 1991)

  • 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 

     

  • 4 Lessons Learned in February

    Hello Honeybees,

    Last month I shared the lessons I learned in the month of January . Well I’m still learning and here are the lessons that I learned in February.

    Lesson 1:

    Your tribe is important

    I have always known this but for 24 hours towards the end of the month I was in #Blackgirlmagic heaven. I spent Friday night happy hour with my high school tribe.  Our graduating class was small, 54 total I think, so it’s not unusual that lifetime bonds were formed.  Taking the time to actually sit still and enjoy a drink and a meal was just what we all needed. Saturday I had brunch with a new tribe. Getting like-minded women together to share, inspire, uplift and encourage one another is a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

    Girl, get you a tribe!

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    Lesson 2:

    Don’t be shy about promoting yourself

    It’s not easy for me to promote myself. I always feel a little, NO a lot of, awkwardness when I’m saying “look at me, look at me”! You would think that in order to blog & put myself out there that I wouldn’t have an issue with self-promotion. Believe me I am working SO HARD to move past this.  In order for me to take my blog to a certain level I’m going to have to be the first person to say “Look at me”. So if you get tired of seeing me or hearing about me…….that means I’m doing it right.

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    Lesson 3:

    Reading is fundamental

    People, people, people…. PLEASE pick up a book!!!  It won’t bite, I promise you.  Try it…you might learn something.  Enough said.

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    Lesson 4:

    Millennials, I truly love you guys but you WEAR. ME. OUT!

    I say this jokingly but in all seriousness, they really do make me tired.  I truly enjoy the go getter spirit, ready to change the world, full of unique ideas, ready to get things done like yesterday. I do love it and them but man they make my head spin sometimes.  Millennials…it’s ok to stop & think before you act.  It’s ok to ask someone that has been there & done that. It’s ok that you didn’t that promotion in 6 weeks….who knows what week 7 has waiting for you.  Chill for a minute…please!!

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    Bet you can’t wait for what happens in March

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    Beewisdom- “It is not so much about what life hands you,                                                                                       but what you do with what you get.” –  Idowu Koyenikan