The Honeybee's Lifestyle

Tag: My Year Of Yes

  • Loving The Skin I’m In

    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
    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
    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!

    Do something today that your future self will thank you for.

    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 Bee pic

    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

  • Chapters

    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.

    book pic 1

    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.

    book pic 3

    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!

    BelindaBee pic

    What is your favorite chapter?

    Beewisdom-In the book of life, the answers aren’t in the back- Charlie Brown

  • 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.

    BelindaBee pic

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