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- Be Intentional
  
  Posted at 6:18 am by The Honeybee, on December 29, 2016
  Hello Honeybees,
  
  It’s time for 2017.
  
  New Year…..Who Dis?
  
  At the end of every year we set goals, at least I hope we do, for the new year but are we being intentional about our goals? Are we just putting stuff on paper or on social media just to say we did? Or are we truly setting goals?
  
  I set goals last year but I didn’t accomplish all of them, some I knocked out the park, others not so much. The ones that I didn’t accomplished was mainly because I was not being intentional about those goals. Yes, I created a vision board. I do one every year. This year I created a brand new vision board. I started from scratch. I have been revamping my old vision board for the last 5 or so years. But this year I’m being very intentional about my vision & goals for 2017 so a new board was needed.
  
  One of my goals for 2016 was to face my fear of heights by riding the elevator at Bass Pro Shop up to the outlook. I had an accountability partner who did her best to get me down there but it never quite worked out. Because I was very intentional about this goal I was still able to do something to help me face this fear. I walked across a bridge. Sometimes things don’t always work out the way that we plan but in the end they do work out.
  
  Another goal was to get back to regular journaling and that I did. . But I also added a gratitude journal. I use to write things that I was grateful for in my journal but I decided that I wanted to be more intentional about being grateful so I started a gratitude journal. Writing down the things that I am grateful for helps me to show God that I am grateful for all of that He provides. This also makes me see that I have a lot to be grateful for. Once again I am being intentional about showing gratitude.
  
  So as you set goals for the New Year start by being intentional about those goals. Ask yourself what value will this goal will bring to your life. Once you set your goals don’t let anything get in your way.
  
  Happy 2017!!!
  
  Belinda
  
  Beewisdom-“When your intentions are pure, so too will be your success”-Charles F. Glassman
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  Posted in LIFESTYLE | 0 Comments | Tagged Goals, My Year Of Yes, planning, Purpose, success
- Be Amazing
  
  Posted at 10:27 am by The Honeybee, on December 1, 2016
  Hello Honeybees,
  
  Sometime last year on one of my thrifting adventures I came across a sweater that spoke to me. Literally! The sweater said BE AMAZING. I think I paid maybe $4 for the sweater and I will say that it is the best $4 to ever leave my wallet. I wear this sweater when I need to encourage myself. It’s like my power sweater. It’s like striking the Wonder Woman pose in the mirror. It’s my reminder to BE AMAZING.
  
  Recently I was giving a presentation to a room full of high school girls. Usually I wear my work polo but on this day for some reason I felt that I needed a little extra encouragement. So I pulled out my power sweater.
  
  I was standing at the door as the girls were entering the room. Totally in prep mode, forgetting all about the sweater UNTIL… one of the students read my sweater out loud and smiled. I smiled back letting her know that I heard her. Another young lady was talking to her friend and said, I want a sweater like that. My response to her… Yes because you are amazing.
  
  So here I am standing in front of 50 teenage girls and the whole time they got to stare at the words BE AMAZING.
  
  After leaving the school I ran some errands and in each place someone made a comment about my sweater. People of all races, male & female. One brother asked me where I got my sweater. I told him that I thrifted it but the look on his face let me know to further explain. So I just said, Old Navy. And no he wasn’t trying to hit on me. He was truly asking like he wanted to find one for his special person.
  
  Who knew that a $4 sweater would not only encourage me but also those with whom I come in contact? It doesn’t always take a lot to make a difference. Sometimes all it takes is a $4 sweater that simply says……..BE AMAZING!!!
  
  Belinda
  
  Beewisdom- Be Amazing, I Dare You!!
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  Posted in LIFESTYLE, THRIFT FINDS | 3 Comments | Tagged Be Amazing, Blogger, Empowerment, My Year Of Yes, success
- Middle Finger Up
  
  Posted at 5:00 am by The Honeybee, on November 3, 2016
  Hello Honeybees,
  
  On Sunday I gave fear the middle finger….like Beyonce said, sort of…. “Middle finger up, tell it….fear bye”
  
  Those that are close to me know that I have a fear of heights and water. My fear of water is not that bad. I’m only afraid of water when it comes above my waist. My fear of heights is very real. Let’s just say climbing a ladder is a no-no. So imagine me walking across a bridge over the Mississippi bridge.
  
  Yep, I walked across the Harahan Pedestrian Bridge now known as Big River Crossing. It’s a mile long bridge that connects Tennessee & Arkansas. The train still runs alongside the walking trail. Which is what happened while I walked across the bridge.
  
  The views from the bridge are AH-Mazing. I actually stopped to take a picture. I looked down only once because once was truly enough. And I didn’t want to freeze in the middle of the bridge.
  
  Although conquering this particular fear was not on my #YearOfYes list I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to try. I am determined to not let fear get the best of me. If I did I would be missing out on some of the best times in life.
  
  I didn’t take this walk alone. The ladies that I walked with were so encouraging and supportive. They also shared some very important life lessons. Lessons that I will take to heart.
  
  Ladies I thank you for the welcome spirit and shared wisdom.
  
  2016 is almost over and yes there are still fears to conquer and guess what……I’m ready.
  
  Belinda
  
  Beewisdom- Fear is only as deep as the mind allows. Japanese Proverb
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  Posted in 901, LIFESTYLE | 7 Comments | Tagged 901, faears, I love Memphis, Memphis, memphis blogger, Mississippi river, My Year Of Yes, success
- Loving The Skin I’m In
  
  Posted at 5:00 am by The Honeybee, on July 21, 2016
  Hello Honeybees,
  
  As some of you might know I am a contributor for Memphis Moms Blog and a few month ago some of us participated in a swimsuit photo shoot. When asked I jumped at the chance to participate.
  
  Why did I do it?
  
  Because this is MY YEAR OF YES!!
  
  This is the year that I say YES to what scares me.
  
  This is the year that I say YES to new adventures.
  
  This is the year that I step out of my comfort zone.
  
  For most of my life I have had a weight problem… I was always underweight.
  
  Some people might say that’s not a real problem but to me it was. See, when I was growing up it wasn’t “cute” to be skinny like it is today. Finding clothes in a size zero was almost impossible. Yes I said zero. I was what you would call a bean pole, straight up & down and not a curve to be found. Yes, I was ashamed of my body. When people say that they want to be “high school fine” I say no way. I was nowhere near “high school fine”
  
  1985
  
  When I got married at 28 I was only 100 lbs. It wasn’t until after I had my second child at 34 that I was able to maintain what I called a decent weight. As with all things you have to learn to maintain once you reach your goal weight. That part is still a learning curve for me. I have now entered year 49 and the metabolism is not what it use to be. I have to watch what I eat and force myself to exercise. I’m still not exercising like I need to but it’s coming. Now I have curves that I have NEVER had. Some I wouldn’t mind shifting to other areas. I am loving my “woman” curves. I would take my 49 year old body over my 18 year old body any day.
  
  2016
  
  I said all that to say this….. I am so proud of where I am with feeling confident with my body. Do I feel this confidence every day? NOPE, but I have more great days than not so great days. Do I still have work to do? You bet. But I’m going to enjoy the ME that I have become!
  
  So ladies, enjoy the body that you have. If YOU don’t like it do something about it. If YOU are happy with it than STRUT YOUR STUFF LIKE ONLY YOU CAN.
  
  You can find the swimsuit pics here http://www.memphismomsblog.com. Enjoy!!!
  
  Belinda
  
  Are you loving you? If not then who will?
  
  Beewisdom- If you never did you should. These things are fun and fun is good–Dr. Seuss
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  Posted in LIFESTYLE | 4 Comments | Tagged body image, Courage, curves, Empowerment, Memphis, My Year Of Yes, Self care
- Chapters
  
  Posted at 5:00 am by The Honeybee, on July 7, 2016
  Hello Honeybees,
  
  This month I have the privilege of completing chapter 1 of BloggingWithBee and starting Chapter 2
  
  This month I will finish chapter 48 of my life and start chapter 49
  
  This month I will start chapter 4 of my nonprofit career
  
  Next month I will start writing chapter 17 of parenthood
  
  This year I started writing chapter 9 of being single again
  
  So many chapters in just one book but this is the book that I only get to co-author. God is the author of the book of my life. He writes the stories and uses me to bring them to life. So maybe I’m not the co-author but I am the main character.
  
  I learned somewhere around chapter 39 or 40 to stop comparing my book to someone else’s book. We ALL have our own book. My book is being written JUST FOR ME. Sometimes I slip up and start comparing, I’m human and not perfect, but I have learned to adjust my thoughts and keep turning the pages of my OWN book.
  
  My chapter 49 will not look like your chapter 49.
  
  My chapter 21 didn’t look like your chapter 21.
  
  I am so in love with the book that is being written about my life. It has all kinds of plot twist and surprises. I mean A LOT of surprises. This book can be a comedy, a drama or action packed. Either way I can’t put it down. This book has my attention every day, all day.
  
  Even though I am the star of this book, I have no idea what comes next. I have made suggestions to the author but I know that His plans are so much better than mine.
  
  I hope that my book has at least 99 chapters. 99 chapters that will keep me turning pages unable to put the book down.
  
  Watch out chapter 49 I can’t wait to read you!
  
  Belinda
  
  What is your favorite chapter?
  
  Beewisdom-In the book of life, the answers aren’t in the back- Charlie Brown
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