Daily Gratitude

Love life!  I am so grateful for where I am and what I am doing at this time.  I hope to continue on a path of success and wonderful endeavors.  My dream is to have my own show created and air on television.  I am looking forward to meeting many new people, making great connections and allowing myself the freedom to act how I want to act while maintaining great integrity and positivity.  I want to open myself up more to the world and the people around me.  I need to connect in order to move on the path I dream of living.  Each day is a part of my dream and I look forward to fulfilling great steps in reaching my goals every moment.  I need to work on being completely present in the moment; I've passed by on moments recently that could have turned into something more had I taken the time to really connect and realize what I am doing.  Only minutes later do I wish I would have done or said something other than I did and I want to make sure that I have very few moments like that in the future.  I want the stories I tell my friends and family to have more success and achievements rather than 'if only' comments.  I am very excited for my future and what life has in store.  I look forward to the days as they unfold and want to act as the best person I can, help people live happily and healthfully, enjoying each second as it passes.  I love you life, God and Angels, thank you so much for my life and the guidance I am provided with.  Please allow me to listen to the feelings and the voices that will help guide me in the most appropriate direction for the moment and lead me to the best life I can live.  Amen. 

Happy Friday the 13th!

Okay, so now that I'm getting older, so is this boy!  28 isn't that much older than 25 now is it?! :-D  I'm too old for Justin Bieber and have been within inches of him and he did nothing for me, except give me the urge to slap that disgusted looking smile off of his face (too much?!).  I have two types - the Paul Walker/Jesse McCartney type OR the Matt Kemp/Mike Catherwood type - here is an example of Mr. McCartney and all of his sexy boyish charming ways. Glad to see he is still around.  Happy Friday (the 13th) Enjoy! 

"Shake"

 "How Do You Sleep ft. Ludacris"

How Time Flies

My how things change.  It really is amazing how the universe works if we just step back, take a deep breath and live.  If you are having any issues with how your life is going, I urge you to take some time out of your day and think - or not think at all.  Have some paper and something to write with, begin thinking of where you hope your life will go.  Write all of your goals down, scribble, jot - no need for full proper sentences.  Your life is built by you and hopefully guided by faith when you connect and lead the path you were meant to follow. 
One year ago today my income came from unemployment as I looked for work, hoped for the best, prayed for guidance and started living with a positive attitude.  I was the only person getting in my way.  Of course, people will come and go in your life and seem to be the ones who cause changes but it's all for the best when you can let go and let God.  My life was "all shook up" and because I could not control it I began feeling more stressed out, sad and lost.  I had come full circle back to the city I grew up, same nieghborhood, same friends - I obviously had something to figure out.  What are the lessons I need to learn? Where am I going? Who am I?
Something hit me one day, literally like a tap in the gut and slowly I started realizing that I needed to Live; really get out in the world each day and do something, smile at people, chat with them, help others, volunteer!  While my life is mine, living is about creating connections and making a difference in each day. 

We don't know which moment is our last - if it were this one, are you happy with how you have lived?  What impact did you make on the people in your life?  What activities make you happy?  Who do you enjoy spending time around?  Surround yourself with the joys in life, people and things that help you smile.  Let go of people and environments that bring dark energy to your day.  When I lived in a cloudy world, I blamed people around me for why I felt bad - the last straw broke when I blamed a black cat for one of my worst weeks ever.  Months later I started leaving water and food out for that cat because he just hung around and I realized he was around as a lesson; to help me wake up and take responsibility for myself. 

I took stock in my life, the things I knew for sure and started visualizing where I want to go. I went back to the basics - in some ways I had to, and in many ways simplicity is what we need to gain clarity. There is so much energy in the world getting in the way of our primary needs.  To really tune in we must turn off, tone down.  Not to say that life is all roses and rainbows - although there is a good amount - but that is life.  I'm working to go with the flow even more and do what I need to in order to live my best life.  As long as I am living in the most complete, effective way for me then I am doing what I can for this world and hopefully making a difference on my path to live a fulfilling life. 
Good luck on your journey!

Can't Buy Me Love

One of my first music memories:  My dad calling a local Las Vegas radio station to request The Beatles "Can't Buy Me Love" and hearing it shortly after.  It was such a fun moment, just like when I finally stayed upright on my two wheeled bicycle!  I'll always look back on my life and think of certain moments fondly, just the way I look back and think about my father.  He once wrote me a note telling me to think of him anytime I see a Dove.  A bird I see rarely, which at this very moment I realize is spot on for what it represents. He helped give me life, bring me into this world, and give me the sense of adventure to enjoy all this life has to offer.  The time that he was in my life may have been short in comparison to the hours I've lived but sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference in life.  Estranged might be a good word to use but whatever grammatical term fits best, he was my father, the man who taught me how to ride a bike, enjoy a chocolate - anything! - and contributed to my head full of kinky curls.  I honestly must say, I am super thankful to have been born to him.  Many of the trials and tribulations I've gone through are a result of him, his actions, or his genes and I would not be who I am or where I am today if not for it all.  I have only great memories of him and if my thoughts ever waiver from smiles it is only because he did what he needed to do in order for my life to turn out well.  Thank you to my Mom for understanding the type of person my father was, for explaining it and helping me understand as well.  For all of my life I will remember my father and give thanks that he lived and hope that he is hanging out around me, guiding me towards exciting events.

Ooooh...he got me!

That darn Blake Shelton, let's go "Drink On It" and I'll tell you a story... A story about a country singer who has charisma, budding blue eyes, and a new single that has sparked up this girl's interest in Country Music. I'll tell you what - just after the second listen, I know that song from the first beat.  Like any other good song I love, it makes me want to melt in my seat and burst out of it all at the same time. 

La Vida es Bella

Especially when you can drop cash like Kobe Bryant - daaaaayyyyuuuummm!!!  I'm drooling over the picture, the thought of seeing it drive past me on the road would be lovely but what about driving this beautiful machine?!!  Ummm, yes please! Wet Black would be perfect, thanks.  :-D   One day folks, one day.

Nice Try Vicky!

So the Angels of Victoria's Secret are going to visit the Beverly Center next week and would love people to come hang out.  If seeing tall, thin, gorgeous women up close isn't enough to draw you in, their promotions people have teamed up with Coolhaus to deliver delicious ice cream sandwiches to those already drooling over the idea of meeting models in awesome push up bras.  Does anyone else realize the greatness of this combination?? Victoria's Secret Angels + Coolhaus  if you didn't already feel inadequate near the beauties, stuff your face with some ice cream made with rose petals or bacon pieces and brown sugar - those combinations will dazzle your mind and help fog the fact that you are standing in a line waiting to meet a woman because she is pretty, looks great airbrushed in photos, and most likely will not ever taste Coolhaus ice cream.   Event happens Thursday 3/29, the same day Touch airs on FOX, Check 'em out!