The Honeybee's Lifestyle

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  • Then Add Tax

    Hello Honeybees,

    Ever see a quote on the interweb that just speaks to your soul?  Well that happened to me.

    This quote struck something deep inside of me & at the time I wasn’t really sure why. We have all seen this quote or something like it plenty of times. But for some reason on this day it was like a punch to the gut and I watched it play out in my life not to long afterwards.

    We spend a lot of time with our self worth being tied up in what we see on social media, where we work and who we hang out with. We place a lot of undo stress on ourselves because we compare ourselves to others. Don’t let your self worth be tied to someone else.

    We get in relationships hoping that the other person will be able to “fix us” or complete us but they can’t.

    Only you can “fix” you.

    We get upset when the people who we thought should support us don’t. We’re ready to throw in the towel. But we must keep pushing with or without their support.

    I posted a picture where I was in a room full of women that I admire & look up to. I questioned why I was in that room. Yall imposter syndrome is real but it didn’t last long. Just as quickly as those thoughts came, they went. Why? Because I realized that I deserved to be there. I questioned my own self worth. Someone thought enough of me to invite me. They saw my value and in the end so did I.

    People can and will doubt you. They will question your value. That’s their problem.

    YOU not realizing your value that’s YOUR problem.

    Seek out ways to understand your value.

    Don’t settle for less than you deserve.

    Beewisdom- know your worth and then add tax

  • Consistently Inspired

    Hello Honeybees,
    Happy New Year!!
    Every January I select a word here that helps me to set the expectation for the new year. 2018’s word was FLOURISH. And in some aspects of my life I did just that. I became more confident & comfortable in my skin. I began to appreciate ME more. I also grew my social media presence being authentically me. My faith walk also flourished in 2018. I spent more time studying the word and actually being present in church.
    This year I decided on two words. My words for 2019 are INSPIRE & CONSISTENT.
    I want to inspire others in whatever way possible. I want my life to be an inspiration. I want everything that I do to have a positive affect on those around me. Not that my life is perfect because it’s far from it but we can all be an inspiration to others.
    Some ways that I hope to inspire:
    • I want to show others that being 50 plus is not a time for slowing down but a time to ramp up life. It’s a time to experience what I call ageless living.
    • For me it’s time for more life experiences and less being so cautious.
    • I want my relationship with my almost adult children to start growing into a very slow & steady friendship. Slow & steady because I’m still momma & I’m not your little friend.
    Consistent is the word for my creative & spiritual life. I’ve been blogging for a while but I’ve not been truly consistent. I want to change that in 2019. In order to truly grow my brand I have to be consistent in creating the best content possible.
    As for my spiritual walk, I want to read the Bible in a year & complete the Purpose Driven Life 30 day journal. I want to be more consistent in attending church. That means going even when I have every “real” excuse in the book. I can’t expect God to show up for me when I don’t show up for him.
    So Honeybees, there you have it. Inspire & Consistent! Words to live by for 2019. I ask you to hold me accountable. When you see me slacking PLEASE drop me a text,email or dm to help me get back on track.
    Here’s to a happy & prosperous 2019
    Top: Target, Pants: Banana Republic (thrifted), Vest: Thrifted, Shoes: Bandolino (TJmaxx), Necklace: Target, Purse: Thrifted
    Beewisdom- Be not afraid of growing slowly, be only afraid of standing still- Chinese Proverb

  • Sh*t Happens

    Hello Honeybees,

    If you follow me on Facebook or Insta, I’m judging you if you aren’t, you know that I spent a few days in the hospital. It caught some by surprise but my tribe knew that it was coming.

    So here is the short version. Longer version coming later. I had a colonoscopy in April & the doctors found a polyp that was too big for them to remove at that time. So after several doctor visits, test & second opinions I was scheduled for surgery to remove the polyp.

    To say that this whole process has changed my life is an understatement. Simple things that we take for granted, like being able to go to the bathroom & handle all of our business, won’t be so simple for me. For the next two months I have to wear a colostomy bag. I no longer control when I poop! In all of my 51 years it NEVER entered my mind that I wouldn’t be able to control my sh*t.  That’s for old people, I’m to young for this. But here I am. I’m blessed that this is only for 2 months some people live with a colostomy bag for survival.

    I’m encouraging you. I’m pleading with you. I’m screaming from the top of my lungs….if you are 50 plus… schedule your colonoscopy. Yes the prep process is a bit much but that 24 hour cleanse can save your life. I did not have ANY issues or symptoms that something was growing in my body. I was simply doing my preventative screenings.

    As you read this I’m waiting on the pathology report to tell me if the polyp that they removed was cancerous or not. This week I’ll face either a new battle or I’ll finish out this process and be done until my next colonoscopy. Either way I’m glad that I will have answers. Either way I will have the chance to determine my next move. Either way I’m still here. I have a lot of life left to live.

    Dress: Target, Booties: Marshalls, Scarf: Limited Express (1985)

     

    For more animal print inspiration visit my fellow bloggers: Bianca: www.curvaceouslybee.com,  Komal: www.komalmeansdelicate.com Desiree: www.mochadivas.com ,Erica: www.ericadallas.com/blog , Melissa: https://reverberatingdaily.com/  

     

    Beewisdom- Take care of your body it’s the only place you have to live