The Honeybee's Lifestyle

Tag: Memphis

  • 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. 

    Belinda Bee pic

    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

  • Love Is In The Air

    Hello Honeybees,

    This weekend we celebrate LOVE.  Even though Valentine’s Day is Sunday you will see the flowers and candy start to arrive at jobs & schools on Friday.  Maybe Thursday. Saturday night Walgreen’s will be packed with last minute shoppers.  Victoria’s Secret will not have many secret left to tell or sale. 

    I truly enjoy this season whether I have a “bae” or not because I love to see love. I love to be surrounded by love.  I love to see two people sharing that special glance, holding hands, just being in that moment together.  It does my heart good.  Watching other people enjoy love truly makes me smile. 

    I know that Facebook will be overflowing with sentiments of love.  There will be pictures of new couples and couples that have been going the distance for a while.  I’m sure that there might even be a few engagements.

     To them all I say Congratulations!

    If you are “boo-less” this Valentine’s Day don’t be discouraged. Love will find you when it’s your turn.  In the meantime be sure that you are ready to receive love.  Be open to new people and new experiences. You never know when and where love will find you.

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    Grade School Art

    So this February 14th when you see the outpouring of love, don’t question it, don’t judge it, just sit back watch, enjoy, congratulate and know that in due season that will be you.

    Happy Valentine’s Day to all!

    Belinda Bee pic

    How will you send Valentine’s Day?

    Beewisdom-Be happy for this moment, this moment is your life- Omar Khayyam

  • I Think I Can

    Hello Honeybees,

    Last week I attended the Association of Women Attorneys annual banquet.  The attorney that was honored, Maureen Holland, gave a very moving and memorable speech. She talked about the people and causes that were important to her.  She talked about growing up in small towns in Vermont and how she taught herself to read.  She realized when she started first grade that she couldn’t read, so she went home, got a book and taught herself to read.  The book that she used was The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper. 

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    I know that most if not all of us have read The Little Engine That Could as a child.  Despite its size the determined little engine pulls a train full of toys to waiting children on the other side of a mountain. His mantra “I Think I Can, I Think I Can” is something that we learn to say at a very young age but guess what…as we grow older it’s something that we need to revisit.

    As Maureen went thru her presentation she talked about things in her life where she didn’t know if she would be successful but she tried anyway and things worked out……I Think I Can!! 

    There will ALWAYS be situations in life where we don’t know the outcome but we have to try anyway.  If we don’t try then we stay stuck where we are. I don’t know about you but I like moving forward…  I Think I Can!!!

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    No matter the size of your obstacle big or small….. I Think I Can!

    It seems simple but it’s true….. You Can Do IT! No matter what IT might be. 

    I Think I Can!

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    What obstacles or challenges leave you saying ….. I Think I Can?

    Beewisdom- “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t–you’re right.”- Henry Ford