The Honeybee's Lifestyle

Tag: memphis blogger

  • All About Bee

    Hello Honeybees,

    This post is all about ME.  I hope you enjoy getting to know me, quirks and all.

    1. I am an only child
    2. A lot of my closest friends are “onlys” too
    3. I gave birth AND lost a parent in 72 hours
    4. I am a homebody..that’s where my heart is
    5. I am divorced..that’s a good thing..believe me
    6. I was born in Chicago
    7. I am afraid of heights
    8. I am slow to anger but when I reach my boiling point I can be VERY unforgiving
    9. I did not get my driver’s license until after I was 20
    10. I can drive a 5 speed
    11. I hate long car rides
    12. I was raised Catholic
    13. I attended an All Girls high school, Immaculate Conception
    14. I wanted to attend Central High School but mom said nope
    15. I was accepted into Dillard University but mom said nope
    16. I love fancy restaurants…expensive foodie
    17. I LOVE grapes but HATE raisins… I know…special
    18. I do not like chocolate ice cream….never have
    19. My favorite cake is chocolate but it has to have white frosting
    20. I like to bake, especially cookies
    21. I have a coffee “problem”. Yep Starbucks Gold Card member
    22. I prefer my tea without sugar. We can thank Mickey D’s for that
    23. If it comes from the sea/ocean I’ll eat it….. or at least try it
    24. Red wine gives me a migraine. Got to figure out a way around this
    The world in my hand
    The world in my hand
    1. I learned to drink in college- University of Tennessee Martin at the Alpha house
    2. I was an Alpha Sweetheart in college- Mighty Mu Beta
    3. I LOVE my AKA- Beta Epsilon Omega
    4. I’m just now learning how to wear makeup. Never to late
    5. I can cross stitch. Learned in high school
    6. I can NOT draw a straight line….even with a ruler
    7. I can NOT cut on a straight line…dotted or solid line
    8. I can’t sing at all…… but I know all the words to songs I like
    9. I love the ballet and all kinds of theater…. thanks mom
    10. My daddy taught me the game of football… I think he wanted a son
    11. I only watch college sports during Bowl games & March Madness
    12. I do not like animals but I hate for people to mistreat them
    13. I love to dance
    14. I go to bed at 8pm….I’ve never been a night owl
    15. I’ve never had braids or weave or extensions….thinking hard about braids
    16. I’m still scared of the pressing comb…sorry straighten comb
    17. I hate unpacking after a trip
    18. I want to visit Paris
    19. I’ve never been skiing but I’ve been to a ski resort….the lodge was very nice
    20. I LOVE watching TV….it puts me to sleep every night
    21. I hate to grocery shop….mainly because I don’t still don’t know how…SMH
    22. I prefer to shop alone…that only child thing again
    23. I want to be an Executive Director of a non profit…career goals
    24. I turn 49 this year & I’m loving it.  Bring on 50!!!

    That wasn’t so bad, was it?  Now tell me something about you.

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    Beewisdom- We are born to be real, not to be perfect- Unknown

  • Brave Enough

    Hello Honeybees,

    As a young child my mother helped me to cultivate my love of books. As a result I have developed a love for books. I read for enjoyment. A good book with a glass of wine and I’m set.

    Brave Enough by Cheryl Strayed was trending on my Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat so you know I had to check it out.  I’m so glad I did.  This little nugget of inspirational quotes filled with humor and power was worth the calories from that glass of wine.

    http://www.cherylstrayed.com/
    http://www.cherylstrayed.com

    Some quotes really spoke to me:

    Brave Enough Quotes

    and

    Brave Enough quote two

    I used these two quotes to help guide me as I set my intentions for 2016.  I’m brave enough to trust myself as I to continue to grow….STRONGER, BOLDER, BRAVER!  I’ve EARNED  it.

    I encourage everyone who needs some inspiration to grab a copy of Brave Enough and a glass of wine, sit back and be prepared to laugh and be inspired.

    Belinda Bee pic

    What’s your favorite book of quotes?

    Beewisdom- Forward is the the direction of life- Cheryl Strayed

     

  • I’m Taking My Talents To….

    Hello Honeybees,

    At the first of the year I set some goals for myself, not necessarily resolutions, but goals. One of those goals is to grow Blogging With Bee.  I’m new to the blogging world and I know that I have a lot to learn but I’m willing to put in the work.  That includes attending workshops, meeting and learning from other bloggers. So imagine how excited I was to learn that there was a blog in Memphis that was written by Memphis moms.  Not only did I discover the Memphis Moms Blog but I also learned that they were also looking for new contributors.  This is just what I needed to expand not only my personal blog but to also truly engage with other like-minded Memphis moms.  Being a contributor to Memphis Mom Blog was not a given.  I had to fill out a questionnaire AND ace the interview.  We are talking serious business.

    I knew that I my unique view of motherhood and MY Memphis would be an asset to the Memphis Moms Blog.

    After a week or so I received an email from lead Mom Lindsay to set up an interview.  I had the option of a phone interview or face to face.  I wanted face to face so that I could make sure that my amazing personality came shining through (kidding, not kidding).  I knew that things were off to a good start when Starbucks was our choice location for the “interview”.  This was like having home court advantage.  I also could tell from the email that Lindsay was going to be someone that I would like. 

    Yep, I was right!!  We talked like girlfriends catching up.  It did not feel like an interview at all.  I knew that if selected this would be an enjoyable experience.

     I’m proud to say that YES I am one of several new contributors to the Memphis Moms Blog.  Not only will you have the pleasure, yes I said pleasure, of meeting me here every Thursday but you will also be able to catch me on www.MemphisMomsBlog.com

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    I’m really excited about this new opportunity and I hope that you will join me Memphis Moms Blog, ESPECIALLY if you are a Memphis Mom. 

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    What steps have you taken to reach your 2016 goals?

    Beewisdom – “Not only are bloggers suckers for the remarkable, so are the people who read blogs” – Seth Godin