In writing to a parent, the following came to me:
"You are your own front line. Your actions, behaviors, performance and attitudes speak for you. The way you choose to live your life will serve as your primary means of advocacy."
Thursday, February 2
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Sunday, January 29
30 Day Challenge: Day 21 (How You Hope Your Future Will Be Like)
Love. Family. Career...I want it all. |
The Boo
My sincere hope is that I fall deeply and ridiculously in love with a man who is my best friend. I fancy whimsy enough to want romance but I'm practical enough to know that has the ability to fade and waiver. This is why having a solid friendship is important. Amicable relationships are based on loyalty, respect, understanding and honesty - all things that will serve as building blocks for a healthy marriage. Earlier in the challenge I noted some of the qualities I like in men and I entrust that God will bring a man my way that possesses them. I can't remember if I said it then but if not, I'll say it now. I want a man who taps into God's heart for me and showers me with a love so pure that I blossom under it. I want to share a love that is rooted in Christ and a marriage that it is as much about seeing God's kingdom established in the external world as it is in our home.
Home
Career
I want my life's work to center on seeing the quality of others lives improved through educational empowerment. I've got a road map and the first step would be grad school in the next few years. While I feel I know what I want to do past that point, I want to be prudent in articulating things in season.
Progeny
I want the babies - three to be exact. As long as I can remember, I've seen motherhood as being a part of my dreams. If I have any say I want 2 boys and a girl and want to adopt. I remember reading something years ago where a woman spoke of having children bore of her heart and I think that's such a beautiful way to describe adoption. My desire is to have the space, material and emotional resources to give my munchkins a life full of love and experience that will prepare them to live whatever it is God has called them into.
So 10 years from now I hope to have an awesome husband, beautiful home, fulfilling career and awesome children. Let's see how all this works out.
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Tuesday, January 3
30 Day Challenge: Day 20 (Your Fears)
There's a laundry list of things I could do without - most of them of the creepy, crawly variety - but I can think of very few things that warrant being labeled as a fear. I suppose the one thing that would count is this. I do not desire to see my dreams fail. I refuse to not live my life in such a way that I don't live up to my potential, failing to seize opportunities that are for me. I don't want to be complacent, unhappy - or even worse- angry that I gave up chasing my heart's desires and....SETTLED.
The very word gives me the creeps...I REFUSE to settle. There are so many things that God has for me. Some will come freely, some I have to pursue. Regardless of how difficult things get or what situations I will have to overcome, the sheer disgust I feel for just existing will keep me grinding. There are so many things I want out of life and things I feel God is calling me to.
I suppose that's a fear...or an aversion at the least. Regardless, I will avoid settling for anything less than who I'm meant to be.
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Rose Colored Glasses, Post Racist Thought and Dating
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Labels: Dating, Gear Grinders aka Peeves, Heart Matters
Thursday, December 22
Adorable-Funny Marriage Proposal
Someone posted this on FB and this was too cute not to share:
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Labels: Heart Matters
Music I Like: Javier Colon edition
Many found out about this talented singer-songwriter earlier in the year when NBC's The Voice premiered on TV. I, however, have had the pleasure of listening to Javier since high school. I definitely remember going to a concert Mya was headlining for the sole reason that Javier was opening for her. While I'm sorry he is no longer doing R&B, I am thrilled that he won on The Voice and that he has an opportunity to shine. Javier's voice is so honest and clear and you can tell that the man loves his craft. That said, let me share a couple of my favorite songs by him:
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30 Day Challenge: Day 19 (Five Items You Lust After0)
I try to refrain from lusting but here are 5-ish things that I really want right now.
Ford F150 |
VW Eos |
Pink and Black Kawasaki |
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