~I Will Not Stay Here~

Have you you ever felt like you were missing something in life? It's like cooking something but it's missing one ingredient, and without that missing substance the taste is bland. Well, in life you can have the same kind of taste when you are lacking something. If you are a bland person you are not a dynamic person. A dynamic person always has something going on in their life and they are full of joy. They're always going somewhere and trying new things. They do not let life or anybody stress them out and believe me these people are well seasoned. You do not have to give them a taste test. They are always on point and they will stay on point.

I know you don't want to live a bland life and I certainly don't want to either. Especially, when we are able to dream BIG, think BIG, and receive BIG things. That's exactly what we are going to do. We will not stay in the same mindset as we did before.

Instead, we will recognize what we want and how to get it. We may be here now, but soon WE WILL NOT!!

~Reasons to Smile~

When life gets the best of you remember to SMILE! Smile because...

• It's easy and only takes a second
• It will not cost you anything it's FREE
• It's contagious and will brighten somebody's day
• You love yourself
• You are unique
• You are alive
• You look better that way (Steve Harvey)

Keep Smiling My Sweet Candy Canes!

~Do Not Depend On A Second Chance~

"You don't always get a second chance, so make the right decision the first time."

-My Aunt Vanessa

image: Wikipedia.org

I am going to teach you something and I hope it sticks with you for the rest of your life. And that lesson is the quote I posted above. I know in society it may seem like second chances are everywhere, but life is no video game. There are not short cuts, extra men, and quarters to add to the machine when you mess up. Sometimes all you have is one shot and that is it, and that can either make you or break you. The great part about this is YOU ultimately have the power to choose what you want.

Yesterday, I watched an amazing documentary on ESPN about a famous college basketball star by the name of Len Bias. As soon as I got done watching it I knew I was going to blog about his message. You see Len Bias was an extraordinary basketball player for the University of Maryland in the 80s. He was also drafted to play for the Boston Celtics and was the second overall pick. Len Bias was even compare to the superstar Michael Jordan.

Although, Len Bias was so talented he never got the chance to play in the NBA. He died 48 hours after he was drafted from cardiac arrhythmia. Len Bias was so excited about his victory he wanted to celebrate with his friends back on his college campus. That fatal day he overdose on cocaine (most say it was his 1st time using the drug) and had a seize and stopped breathing. A star in the making was gone to soon, but I believe his story shares a special purpose today.

You see Len Bias made a decision that night that caused him his life and dream. He was only 22 years old and was on the verge of making history. What if Len Bias was the next Michael Jordan? We will never know that outcome because of the wrong decisions that were made that fatal night.

Do you get the message? Do you see how one decision can cause you your life without a second chances? Do you understand the impact it can cause to the people who love you? In life you can not give into peer pressure, you have to have a mind of our own. You have to learn how to stick with your decision and not give in. You have to be strong when the going gets rough. You have to stay on our P's and Q's. And most importantly you have to make the right decision the 1st time.

~June Monthly Quotes~

"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it."
-Henry Ford

"When it's broken and you see that it's broken don't touch it, just let it go. Grab your dustpan sweep up all the pieces, put them in the trash, and move on."
-Tyrese Gibson

"May your walls know joy, may every room hold laughter, and every window open to great possibility."
-Mary Anne Radmacher

"The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire; and how you handle disappointment along the way."
-Robert Kiyosaki

~The ABC's of Me~

I was tagged!


A. Age: twenty-something
B. Bed size: Queen
C. Chore you hate: Folding clothes
D. Day:Everyday that I am living and breathing (blessings happen everyday)
E. Essential start to your day: meditation
F. Favorite color: Pink
G. Gold or Silver: Gold (I am an sgRHO)
H. Height: 5’6
I. Instruments: none (I always wanted to play the clarinet in high school)
J. Job title: Business Women (working for me)
K. Kids: maybe in the future lol
L. Live: O-H-I-O (I'm a Buckeye)

M. Mom’s name: TMI
N. Nicknames: Candy, Candycane, Candy apple (anything with candy in it lol)
O. Overnight hospital stays: knocking on wood no

P. Pet peeve: I could write a full blog on that...but my #1 is someone tapping me urghhh
Q. Quote from a movie: "By Any Means Necessary" Malcolm X

R. Right or left handed: Right handed
S. Siblings: two
T. Time you wake up: depends normally around 7-8 am
U. Underwear: wow...who made this lol?
V. Vegetables you dislike: Brussels sprouts
W. What makes you run late: everything
X. X-Rays you’ve had: my teeth (dentist)
Y. Yummy food you make: I love making salmon...I don't cook much though

Z. Zoo: I plan on going to the one in DC this year!

You all are tagged!

~This time of the year~

It is something special about this time of the year. Summer is just around the corner and people are starting up the grill to BBQ. There are students graduating from college and high school, weddings, proposals, baby-showers, vacations, anniversaries, and much more. If you are celebrating something congratulations to you, if are planning a vacation have a blast. If you expecting a child, congrats on the new addition to your family. And if you're getting married double high five to you! If you serve or have served as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces quadruple high five to you! The pools are opening up, the beach is waiting for your footprints, and the world is waiting on your smile.

I hope everyone is having an amazing day, Happy Memorial Day!

~How to Get Out your own Way~

I decide to do a book review on Tyrese's book "How to get out your Own Way" If you read my previous post you will know why I purchased the book if you didn't read it click here. I got his book the Hard copy at Borden and Noble's at the mall last month, I read it in a week. I can say this book is really good I have recommended it to my co-workers, family, and friends. Some people even came up to me to ask what I was reading. When I told them they wrote the name down so they could purchase it for themselves.

I feel the title speaks for itself...have you ever though you were holding yourself back? If the answer to you question was "yes" you are absolutely right. I always say "The only person stopping you from being you is "YOU." You can not blame your family, the economy, your professor or your boss for your life. The only person that is you can blame is yourself, yes the person that is staring back at you in the mirror. Often times we block ourselves from the blessings God wants for us. We do it out of fear sometimes or other times out of ignorance because we don't know. So when you learn this and start blaming yourself you will see that things begin to unfold. You will really get an eye opening experience because you will realize the power lies within you.

In the book Tyrese tackles commitment to your goals, hustling, why cheaters cheat, the circle of five friends, how actions speak louder than words, finding your purpose and much more.

I am going to share a part of the book I like.

"You should expect a lot of people to say no. But don't get discouraged, because when one door closes it means that door wasn't for you, or that could mean that the timing for your idea wasn't right."

-Gibson, Tyrese. How To Get Out Your Own Way. 2011 (222)