Soon and very soon, I will have plenty posts for you to catch up on your reading during your holiday break. Thank you for your patience.

Did you Know?

Today, November 30th, marks the last day of hurricane season! I truly thank God for another good season.

Be sure to go out and vote! If you don't, accept things as they are and stop complaining. Have a productive day! :-)

Stay tuned for upcoming blog topics. Sorry for the delay. -Makeva Harold

Friday's Quote of the Day

"It's not about the past, it's not about the journey; it's about the NOW. It's about what you do with what you have, about being at peace with yourself, and about giving everything you've got to get where you want to be. That's the true definition of success."  Leonard Frincu
*Sent to me via email from a friend

Have a great day and safe weekend :-)

Be the Change You Want to See In the World

Be the change you want to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi

This is one of my favorite quotes. I get so tired of hearing people complain about what's going on in the world today and may not be doing a darn thing to change it. If you're not going to work towards change, shut up and accept things as they are. You may not be able to change everything but at least you can start with yourself. Work on yourself first before you try working on anything else. You can never tell someone to do something you're not doing.

Keep this in mind and have a great day!

Walking in my Shoes

Walking in my shoes is no easy task. Be yourself, no one can be you any better than you. Be thankful for what you have as there is always someone in a worse situation. It is my opinion that you be thankful for who you are, be thankful for what you have and be thankful for where you are in life. Once you start to be thankful over the things you have, God will supply you with more. We're placed in certain situations for a reason and they all come together for our good. Take the tools you have and work with them. That's why you have them...duuuhhh!!!

Right now, I'm being thankful that my needs are being met. At this point, I could really care less about my wants. I'm more concerned with my needs being met. I tell myself all the time, "I'm doing what I have to do now, so I can do what I want to do later." It's well worth the sacrifice and I respect and appreciate the process. My foundation will be successfully up and running sooner than I think. I work too hard for it to fall through so I know it's on it's way.

Now it's back to researching grants for my foundation. Hey, where is my grant writer?! Oh I forgot, he's on vacation so I won't bother him :-) Have a great and productive day everyone!

I Refuse to Quit!

My apologies for leaving my readers for such a long time....I been gone but I'm back now!

I'm hopeful of great things. Though I've been through a lot, I refuse to quit. Though I continue to struggle to get to the top, I refuse to quit. Yeah I've ran up on a couple of obstacles that I must overcome. I'm trying to figure out if I should go right, go left, go up under them, go over them or go through them in order to just get over it. I'm praying God directs my path as he always does. I know he's not going to leave me. No one understands how hard I work but me. I often times feel like I'm the only one really, I mean REALLY working hard to get this non-profit organization off the ground. I guess because it's more passionate to me than to anyone else, I ought to expect that. No matter what, I refuse to quit.

I really feel Monica on her song, Still Standing, "I been through the storm, had dirt on my name, I'm still holding on, champion of the game. They say, whatever don't kill you, make you stronger, well I must be the world's strongest woman." She wrote this song for women like me. If I were a song writer, I probably would have wrote a song very similar because I can really, really relate. Anytime I'm going through something, I always listen to this song. This is one of my inspiration songs that keeps me going.

I'm on the up and up and I will not, I repeat, I will not give up! I was made for this. :-)


A business partner of mine, Greg Lewis, just recently published his book. I haven't purchased it yet but I've heard it's a MUST READ. Be sure to grab your copy. Click the link to purchase.

Trying to Stay Humble

So I'm gonna get that Bentley Coupe that I so desperately want. I'm gonna get the Range Rover as well. I'm gonna get the house with the stairs that my daughter wants. I'm gonna be making a million plus. How do I know this? It's all been told to me. God said, I will get all that I ask for as long as I'm obedient and faithful to his word. I'm not perfect; therefore, I ask for forgiveness and repent for my sins. What I'm praying is that I will remain humble once I have accomplished all my goals. It's easy to be humble when you don't really have all that you want. It's easy to be humble when you're on your way to the top. To see your name/face/company info on billboards, commercials, you've gained your celebrity status and you have that million plus in the bank, is it really that easy to remain humble?  To read more click below.

Quote of the Day

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars. -Les Brown


The sky is the limit, don't give up on your dreams. They're closer than you think. Whenever you feel like giving up, where ever you are, fall on your needs and pray. God will show you the way. He never gives up on us. 


Off to a wonderful start this morning! Have a great day! 

Happy 4th of July! Be safe and enjoy! :-)

Vegas in Palm Beach

Come out and party with the lovely ladies of Bella Fierce Entertainment and the CEO of Creative Party Designing, Makeva Harold, at RJ's on Saturday, July 24th. Las Vegas in Palm Beach. You will see RJ's like you've never seen it before. Complimentary Steak & Lobster, chocolate dipped strawberries, Poker, Roulette and so much more. Experience what the ladies of Bella Fierce Entertainment are bringing to Palm Beach....VEGAS BABY!!!!

Dear God, I would like to thank you for all that you have done for me and all that you continue to do. Sometimes I don't like the road I'm on but I'm grateful and appreciative of the process as I know it is strengthening me and molding me into the woman you desire me to be. All I ask is that you continue to give me the strength to be strong through every situation, patience, provide me with the tools needed to survive, and bring forth clarity toward the various situations at hand. I love you and I'm glad you have never left me. Its good to know I can always count on you even when others have let me down. I cant say thank you enough. I love you!

Signed,

A strong black woman

Good Morning to all my readers! I hope you all have a wonderful and productive day. Let nothing or no one prevent you from reaching your goal. Continue striving to make it to the top. You are closer than you think.

Inspiration of the Day: The Time is NOW!

I know I've been MIA for a couple weeks. Accept my apology and I'm slowly getting back on it.

The time is NOW for change!
The time is NOW for us to stop complaining about our lives and put forth the action to do something about it.
The time is NOW for us to be of assistance to others. (You reap what you sow)
It is the year of the underdogs and our time is NOW. Time to strive for greatness and be all that we can be. We can do anything we put our minds to.

Let's take any negative energy we may have and turn into a positive and get to WORK. We must work for what we want. Have a great day! Hope you're inspired this morning. :-)

New posts coming soon. In the meantime, feel free to read and catch up on previous posts. Thank you for your patience.

Lay your own Foundation

This is more for the ladies. Lay your own Foundation.

My grandmother was a homeowner at the age of 17. Her home telephone is still the same from the time she purchased that home until now. I lived with my grandmother until I went to college at 17 years old. Never did I have to see my grandmother depend on a man for anything. Growing up, my grandmother taught me well. She was the best teacher I had. Sometimes I didn't always listen but it all makes sense now. She always told me, "Makeva, lay your own foundation." She taught me to always be able to hold my own whether a man was in the picture or not. She always said own your own home or have your apartment in your name and in the event you decided to get married or your boyfriend moved in with you, make sure your foundation was laid; therefore, he could never put you out and if he decided to walk out on you, you had your own bank account with your own money, you had your own job and you didn't have to depend on him and things would still be "normal" in your house when the man was gone.

Though my grandmoter wasn't all that spiritual, we went to church occasionally and I've learned to always keep my faith in God. Man will always let you down. God is always with us even when we feel that we're all alone. God will never let us down. I'm a living witness that God is a provider and always hears my prayers. Trust in God, believe that he will  always answer your prayers and he will always be with you. I know it's easier said than done but trust him, he will never let you down. We all deal with things that really hurt us, make us cry, and make us wonder why. Remember, God has a plan for you and I. He will work all things out that you're going through but you have to pray to him. He will turn all bad things into good. He wants to have a relationship with you, he loves you. He's waiting to hear from you.

Quote of the Day: Positive Energy

Good Morning....Rise and Grind! Strive for greatness each and everyday. Time waits for no one so don't waste time! Period. Spread positive energy throughout the day. Remember, you always get back whatever you put out. We can only help those that want help. Let's be great and help one another strive for greatness! We are all working our way to the top. We're all taking a different direction but nonetheless, we will see each other at the top. Let's continue moving forward in a positive manner. Let's go!!!

Quote of the Day: Take Risks

Good Morning all! I hope everyone woke up this morning feeling ready to take over the world!

Quote of the Day:
Take Risks! Dare to step out on faith. How will you ever know what will or will not work if you don't try?! I'm a risk taker. If I believe I can do it, I will do it. I know my limits and if I don't feel something is realistic for me, I won't do it. I RARELY feel this way. I trust in God so I PRAY and DO simultaneously. God will never lead me anywhere he can't keep or protect me. Everything I think I wanna do, Im gonna at least try it so I can say well....that did or didn't work for me. There are so many things I want to do and if it's the Lord's will, I will try them all.

"The person who gets the farthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare. The sure-thing boat never gets far from shore." -Dale Carnegie

Did You Know?

Did you know today, June 1st, marks the first day of hurricane season? The experts are predicting that this season will be a pretty busy season for hurricanes. Hurricane season will continue for six months and end on November 30th. Please be prepared for hurricane season.

A few things needed:
flashlights
batteries
non-perishable food items
candles
matches
lighters
lanterns
back up battery for cell phone

New Music: Do we like it? Kanye West - Power (feat. Dwele)

Kanye West will be releasing his fifth studio LP, Good Ass Job some time this year. This is the first single from the album, Power. This song makes me want to get up and turn my grind on extreme. I heart this guy. He's so talented. See below for song. Do we like it? I think so, he goes hawd!

Tuesday's (June 1st) Quote of the Day

Motivation starts with you! As you aspire to be more successful in life, your attitude towards yourself and others will play a huge role. Positive people learn how to handle life's challenges differently and use these opportunities to grow. So can you!

Everyone wants a better life and if you are constantly working on self improvement, you will develop more self-confidence, better self-esteem and greater internal motivation to be the best. When you learn the secrets of teamwork and leadership, interpersonal communication skills and service, you can apply them to all aspects of your daily life.

-Unknown

Let's go people! Our time is now! :-)

Memorial Day Recap

Today was a great day. My family and I had a great time together. All the kids played in the pool and we had lots and lots of food. I'm thankful for such a great day, great friends, and great family. I'm all smiles :-)

Just trying out texting to my blog. This is really cool. I'm really gonna be blogging now. :)-

Having a family cookout at my house this year.

Memorial Day

Did you know Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day? In case you didn't know, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. Some people celebrate the fact that they have a long weekend, some people associate Memorial Day with partying like Rock Stars on South Beach. It's more to Memorial Day than that. Originally, Memorial Day was celebrated in remembrance of soldiers fighting in the Civil War. Years later, Memorial Day began to be celebrated in remembrance of soldiers who fought in any war. Hats off to all soldiers! While you're chilaxin on South Beach, taking shots of Patron, enjoying that extra day off, remember the reason we celebrate Memorial Day. Have a safe and Happy Memorial Day everyone!

HIM

So it's been a while since I've spoken to him. I've been wondering how he's been doing. I couldn't find it in myself to pick up the phone and call so I sent him an email the other day. He said he was doing well. I browsed his website yesterday and I am very proud of him and accomplishments. I still feel that together we can and sometimes we will still take over the world. I said to myself, "Self, this should be your man. Yall can take over the world with your ambitions together." Sometimes I feel that someday, somewhere, along this journey, we will meet up again and make up for all the time that has been lost. *sigh*

I. Miss. Him. I. Still. Love. Him. But. Deep. Down. Inside. I. Know. I. Cant. Love. Him. Anymore.

I'm feeling you Keri!

Special Thanks

I would like to send out a heartfelt thank you to all those that have supported me along my journey thus far. I know sometimes you don't know it's the small things that you do for me that I really appreciate. Yesterday, I didn't have any money to eat at work and when one of my friends invited me to lunch and he paid, I was very appreciative. I said thank you about five times. I want you all to know that you touch me in different ways. Whether it has been giving me or lending me money, a donation to my foundation, a text telling me to read a certain Bible scripture, an email with a quote of the day, helping me upgrade my blog, a phone call to check on me, doing my hair for free, cutting my brother's hair for free, taking my brother to complete community service hours, referring my companies to other individuals, this truly means a lot to me. I can go on and on about the things you all have done for me. I can't say thank you enough.

I am so glad that God has blessed me with friends and family that really care and support me in all that I do. I know a lot of you also look up to me for motivation and inspiration but I need to hear it from others too. I've come a long way; however, I still have quite a ways to go. I know God is taking care of me. I'm always sowing seeds in others' lives so I know God is gonna give it all back to me 100 fold. No I don't do the things I do because I look for something in return, I do things because I find it in my heart to help people in any way that I can because God has continued to keep me. I'm glad you all see the bigger picture in my life and are helping me get where I'm going and are continuing to help me as I work my way up. Most of you helping me are also working your way up and we're building on each other. *Screaming* AHHHHH.....you all don't know how much you mean to me and how I appreciate all of you. You can hold me to this or you don't have to but I'm gonna continue being a blessing to you and when I blow up, I'm coming back for you so get ready. My blessings are gonna overtake me and it's gonna be more than I can receive so of course it's gonna overflow into your lives. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You and....I Love You all! Peace and Blessings be with you. :-)

Budgeting

I'm proud of myself. I created a budget today for myself and I've never created a budget, EVER (shame on me). Tell the truth, shame the devil. Lately, I've been overdrawing my bank account like crazy. I wasn't balancing my checkbook and I haven't been using a monthly budget. I was swiping my debit card as if I didn't know my account would eventually reach zero or a negative balance. I was spending, spending, spending. Needless to say, I don't have money to waste. I can't afford to get overdraft fees. My budget is already in the red just by including all necessities with no entertainment. I've decided to be more responsible, more disciplined and stop thinking I need everything I see. Hold me to this, I'm gonna start being more frugal, saving and investing money. I don't need a new outfit every time I attend an event. I have enough clothes, enough shoes and enough purses to really mix & match some things. You're gonna see more pics via TwitPic and/or Facebook with some of the say outfits and I don't care. I'm gonna now start saving, investing more and spending wisely.

I'm blogging about this to tell you all (my readers) how important it is to budget and save money. No, we do not need everything we see in the store nor do we need everything we see someone else with. It's better to be prepared for a rainy day than to have all the Gucci's, Louie's, Louboutins, and things of that sort in your closet. At the end of the day, what's their value? Do they bring you back a high return? If there were an emergency, a year later, can you pull money out of it as you do a mutual fund, stock or a CD? I think not. Let's think smart.

Create a budget for yourself (if you haven't already done so) and keep an accurate balance of your checkbook. We do not want to overspend. I used to work at Bank of America when I was in college and they always told us "Overdrafts are how you receive your paycheck. Don't allow customers to ask you to credit their overdrafts."

Again I say, lets think smart!

Quote of the Day

The future depends on what we do in the present. - Mahatma Gandhi

What we do now, will determine what will happen later. Our future is in our hands and we must work hard to stay on the right path. We have no one to blame but ourselves if we don't get out of life what we're working towards. No complaining, just do what you have to do to get where you wanna be. Create short and long term goals and work towards those goals no matter how hard it may seem. Kanye West stated that giving up is way harder than trying and I most certainly agree. Don't ever give up on something you're working so hard for. Many won't understand but guess what? It's not for them to understand. They'll understand later when they see you rolling in those dollars! Ching, Ching $$$

With that being said, have a great day and I hope this has been a wonderful start to your beautiful day! :-)

RIP....Love

There comes a time where you get tired of giving and not receiving, where you feel like you putting more into a relationship than what you're getting out. You're tired of going down a one way street.

There comes a time where you get tired of crying yourself to sleep. You're sad because things aren't going the way you expect. You've been heartbroken.

There comes a time where you feel like love has given up on you.

There a comes a time where you question yourself,

"Am I not good enough?"

"Why me?"

"When will this end?"

There comes a time where you meet someone, like them for a little, fall in love and they break your heart.

There comes a time where your partner doesn't want what you want.

There comes a time where you've been left with no closure.

There comes a time where you feel you've done all you can do.

There comes a time where you're just completely tired and you say....RIP Love

Again, I'm letting go and allowing God to have his way. He will bring to me what it's right for me. That is all.

Quote of the Day

You have not failed at anything. It's just that the distance between you and your destiny has increased and you have gained some experience. ~ Zoya Kahn

Makeva Harold Foundation, Inc.

The mission of the Makeva Harold Foundation, Inc., is to broaden the horizons of youth and adults at risk or in crisis through individualized need assessments, providing education, employment, therapeutic, and housing services intended for the development of independent, productive and successful members of the community. Makeva's vision, and thus the vision of the Makeva Harold Foundation, Inc. is that youth and adults will be educated, self sufficient and provided the tools to become and remain productive law abiding citizens.

Makeva Harold Foundation assists individuals and families in securing employment, mentoring & tutoring for students, community service hours, employment training, resume writing, computer training and many other services deemed necessary for independent living. Guess what? All services are free of charge.

Contact Information:
Makeva Harold Foundation, Inc.
100 S. Dixie Highway, Ste #304
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 655-8508

Quote of the Day

We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start a thing. Action always generates inspiration. Inspiration seldom generates action. (Frank Tibolt)

Start Strong

It takes only a few moments plus a little bit of energy and intention to get your day and week off to a positive, productive start and the way you start your week will determine how the entire week goes for you.At the beginning of the day, put the very best of yourself into it. That small effort will continue to pay as the day & week progresses .Sure, you may not feel like being positive right off the bat. But if you wait for encouragement to come to you, then you might be waiting all day and eventually your week will be over. Instead, be the encouragement you're looking for. Be the instigator of your own successful day.You can be the positive influence you are waiting for. You can be the reason this day starts on an upbeat note. The first few minutes of each day are filled with opportunity. Choose to start strong, and that strength will flow throughout the day and it's likely that your week will end strong.

-R.Maxwell

Drake-Find Your Love

I love this song! Love will find it's way in as long as your heart is open.

God Knew

Many of us (including myself) always questions God and wonders why do we go through the things we go through.

Here goes to another long topic and this one is gonna make you think.

Born on a hot summer day, in August, 1983, God knew what he was doing when he created....Makeva Sekenya Harold.

Thought of the Day...The Bottom Line

FACE IT, nobody owes you a living.

What you achieve, or fail to achieve in your lifetime

Is directly related to what you do or fail to do.

No one chooses his parent or childhood,

But you can choose your own direction.

Everyone has problems and obstacles to overcome,

But that too is relative to each individual.

NOTHING IS CARVED IN STONE!

You can change anything in your life

If you want to badly enough.

Excuses are for losers! Those who take responsibility for their actions

Are the real winners in life.

Winners meet life challenges head on

Knowing there are guarantees, and give it all they've got

And never think it's too late or too early to begin.

Time plays no favorites

And will pass whether you act or not.

Take control of your LIFE

Dare to Dream and take risks.......

Compete!

If you aren't willing to work for your goals

Don't expect others to.

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!

~ Anonymous

(Sent to me via email)

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

My wish List...just for right now

Chanel Classic Jumbo

Christian Louboutin "Tell Me" Pump

Cartier Love Bracelet

Release

I've decided to just release. Stop being so analytical. I'm a very organized person that has to know everything about everything. I never could go with the flow. Actually, I never tried to go with the flow. I've decided to do something different and see what the results will be. In order to expect something different, you must do something different.

Pardon Me As I Dream

Is Walt Disney World the only place where dreams come true? I think not. So if you don't mind, pardon me as I dream and I'm dreaming with my eyes wide open. *clears throat* Yes, I have it all outlined.

Someone asked me, why did I name my organization "Makeva Harold Foundation, Inc."

TRUST and whatever else

I hope you're not in a rush because this is going to be a long one. If you are, please visit my site when you really have time to sit, read and think. I want to hear from you so please leave your comments after you read. Ya'll knew I would eventually touch on this. I have to take a few steps back in order for you to understand what's going on now.

In 2006, I started dating this guy that I was "with" for about three years. At the third year, we continued to talk but it wasn't like it was prior to that. I was sooo in love with him. No one could've ever told me he wasn't going to be my husband. Someone should've continued to tell me that he wasn't going to be my husband because he always put so many other women before me. And I mean really, what would you expect a man to do when you allow him to do all those things to you. Note to Women: Men will do unto you whatever you allow them to do so know your worth and don't settle for anything less than you deserve. I finally cut all ties with him a few days ago. Okay, so we never made it official that we were a couple and I loved him so much. I knew he loved me too but his love came a few years after mine. I have never been jealous of anyone. Why?

Show Me My Opponent...Team Makeva

Show me my opponent! Ooops, my opponent doesn't exist. I fear no one but God and of course, he's on my offense. He's my Quarterback and I'm the Wide Receiver. He throws the passes and I do nothing better than...catch them. Once I catch them, I decide if I want to run with the ball or if I want to be tackled. No tackles, no fumbles or interceptions for me. I'm going for the TOUCHDOWN! Once I make it to the end zone, the world will know. I'm ready to do my touchdown dance. :)

Team Makeva is defined as those who are FOR me and WITH me during this entire game. Those that aren't giving up when they feel we are losing. Those that remain faithful and not sign with another team. Those that practice with me any time of the hour. Those who call the time-outs and give me all the pep talks I need. Those who check me when I have read the play wrong. This is the make-up of Team Makeva. Are you in or not?!?!

Favorite Quotes

"It's the year of the underdogs" -Diddy

"When you don't know what to do, do nothing" -The Women

"In order to be irreplaceable, one must be different" -Coco Chanel

"You are what we say you are" -Makeva Harold

"I can't based what I'm gon' be off of what everybody isn't" -JayZ

"Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen" -Hebrews 11:1

"Be all that you can be" -United States Army

"Do something today to make yesterday jealous" -Sean Simmons

"The race is not given to the swift nor the strong but he who endures until the end" -Ecclesiastes 9:11

"People will treat you the way you allow them" -Unknown

"Nothing comes to a sleeper but a dream" -Anonymous

"Let the swag do the talking, I don't say too much" -Jeezy

"Success doesn't fall in one's lap, you must work for it" -Makeva Harold

"The motivation for me is them telling me what I could not be" -JayZ/Pharrell

"I could use my arrogance as a steam to power dream" -Kanye

"Dream Big" -Jazmine Sullivan

Faith

Having faith takes a lot of courage. You really have to believe and trust in God that he will make a way when others (including you) believe that there is no way. I define faith as doing the impossible but believing God and knowing he will make it possible. If I have to say this everyday to make it through, I will say it: "Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things unseen" Hebrews 11:1



I received this in an email today and it really touched my heart. "You should look at yourself as a pioneer. Things that you do today, will influence the lives of our future tomorrow!!! You are struggling now to give some kid 10 or 20 years from now the courage to." I sometimes need to hear encouraging words as well. I have days where I work so hard then other days I feel as though I'm not working hard enough. God is able to do all things so I will continue to believe and trust in him. I love the Lord with all my heart and soul. That is all!

Where's My Husband?

I pray and ask God to send me a great husband who he knows is right for me. A perfect man does not exist but there is a man that's perfect for me.

He should be taller than I am, handsome, intelligent, respectful, hardworking, independent, trustworthy, family oriented, and spiritual. He will make me happy aside from me making myself happy, he will make me laugh (sense of humor) and will also accept my daughter as his own.

Is that too much to ask for? I don't think so. I know my worth. This is what I want and this is what I will get!

Pursuit of Happyness...Either you're with me or you're not

I have this movie on DVD and I watched it a few years ago when I was still employed as a Juvenile Probation Officer. It came on TV this past weekend and I watched it again. (I'm an entrepreneur now) The feeling I had when I watched it a few years ago and the feeling I had when I watched it a few days ago was totally different. I could relate to what he was going through more than ever this time around. Not everyone understands what I'm trying to do, friends have come and gone, people owe me money that I still don't have and so on and so forth.


In my pursuit of happiness and success, many people have fallen to the wayside. Rev Run stated something along the lines of this, "On the journey to success, you will lose a few friends, but keep it moving." This keeps me going everyday. I don't think anyone understands how hard I work but ME and at the end of the day, I really don't care what anyone else thinks. If I don't like something, I will change it, but if you don't like something I'm doing, your bad *Kanye Shrug*

2nd Annual Le'Chic Couture Fashion Show

As you all know or you may not know, I have an Event Planning Company, Creative Party Designing. I am collaborating with two business cohorts to bring to West Palm Beach the 2nd Annual Le'Chic Couture Fashion Show. I am selling tickets for this event; however, you can also purchase online at www.lechicfashionshow.eventbrite.com. General Admission is $25 and VIP is $35. This event will take place at the Palm Beach Convention Center (Downtown West Palm Beach) on Friday, April 9th at 7pm. Cocktail hour begins at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. I am kinda well connected with a lot of people in the music industry and because it is the same weekend of Spring Bling, I'm trying to see if I can pull some strings to get a few artists to make an appearance or attend the show. I'll see what I can do. Don't be surprised if I get some HOTT celebrity attendees to attend the show. :-)

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to my foundation, Makeva Harold Foundation. For information on my foundation, visit the website: www.makevaharoldfoundation.org.

This is gonna be a spectacular show and I'm not exaggerating because I'm coordinating this event. It is gonna be spectacular! We did this event last year and it was awesome! I recommend that you attend this event. You won't be disappointed. Take a look at the clip below from last year's show. Hope to see you there! Call with any questions you may have. (561)449-1124.

Random Thoughts

I NEED PATIENCE!!!

I'm not feeling it today. I been kinda down. Anyone that knows me, know that I'm working really hard to get my foundation off the ground. I try to stay on the positive side because so many people are looking up to me, depending on me and believing in me to make things happen. I feel like giving up today. The only reason I won't is because I remember Tyler Perry's story as well as Michael Baisden's. They didn't give up and I'm trying my hardest not to give up also.

Every time I start feeling down and I have thoughts about giving up, I always get another confirmation (Read Listening When He Speaks 3/18). I left the house this morning to run errands, deliver the sponsorship proposal to various companies in Palm Beach County for the Youth Scholarship Benefit Dinner and purchase Monica's new CD. I felt so down because I feel like I'm working so hard and I'm not getting what I should be getting in return. As soon as I made it back home (working from home today), I logged on to check my email and I received an email that my non-profit organization is being nominated for a small business grant. It's for $1000. Of course, we need more but every little bit counts. I say that to say this was yet another confirmation from God that I should be patient and not give up. As you read this blog. Vote for Makeva Harold Foundation, Inc. to win this grant. Please see the link below. Thank you in advance.

http://www.businessownersideacafe.com/small_business_grants/grant_vote.php

Words of Wisdom by Will Smith

I try to motivate my readers but I also have to stay motivated too.

Listening When He Speaks

For two years I've been struggling with something God told me to hang on to. It's not that I don't want to hang on to it, I'm just tired of waiting.

God gives everyone a message. It's up to you whether you listen or not. Speaking to you as well as myself, we all should listen when he speaks because he knows what's best. Matter of fact, he knows us better than we know ourselves. Over the past three years, I've grown more into God and I have a better relationship with him. We talk all the time. Every time I'm about to make a very important decision, I speak with him and ask is it the right thing to do. The decision I make is not always what he tells me. Sometimes I'm in denial and I want what I want so I'll do it anyway then say to myself, if it's a success then I know it's God, if it's not, it's still God, he's just telling me NO because that's not what he told me to do and I did it anyway. Though people on the outside looking in don't quite understand why I do certain things, it's not for you to understand. I've spoken with God and he has told me my next move. He has told me what I deserve, what I'm going to get and he's gonna give it all to me in his time. He also said that this isn't going to be easy but I'm giving it to you anyway because I know you can handle it. I can't tell you what he told me I'm getting because that's our secret ^_^ but I will tell you what he said it's gonna take to get there and this is for my readers too because he may have spoken to you about your own situation.

This particular day I cried, I cried and I cried. I prayed to God and laid everything on the table; feelings, questions and all. There are two things I want so bad and I work so hard to have them both. God has told me he's going to give them to me but I need to be patient. He's not going to give them to me when I want it because I'm not ready to have it and it's premature. He says all things need growth including me. Remember I spoke about tunnel vision? He confirmed that I'm in the tunnel, the toughest part of my life. Sometimes I go back on his word and say I doubt it's gonna happen. I think I'm psyching myself out because I want what I want so bad. Then God steps in again and confirms that I'm going to get it, just not yet and that I need to press forward. I've never been so confused about certain things in all the days of my little 26 year old life but God says it's on it's way. I know God works in mysterious ways so I'm sitting back wondering what is he gonna do to make these things happen for me. I don't know; all I know is he says it's gonna work. When I feel like it's not working or it's not going to work, I try to run away and my little confirmation runs me down and hits me smack dab in my face and...I smile again. Anyone that has a relationship with God, understands where I'm coming from and anyone that does not, you'll get it later. I go back and forth with God all the time about the message he gave me. Is it really gonna happen God? Why do I feel humiliated? He says you're suppose to feel humiliated, it humbles you. Then I'll say, I'm throwing in the towel, it ain't happening; I think I misheard the message. Then God steps in again and says, Child you are gonna get what you ask for, keep believing in me!!! Every time I have a negative thought and I feel like giving up or throwing in the towel, he always gives me my confirmation in a different way that this too shall pass and I'm gonna get all that I ask for plus more. I need to be obedient, live holy and lastly, listen when he speaks.

Working Late

It's 11:47pm EST and guess what....I'm still working. I'm tired but I always tell myself, how hard I work will determine how much money I will get in return. It may be true that good things come to those who wait but hustlas don't wait for things to come to them, they actually go get it!

Here I am....home alone, researching grants, typing a letter to the IRS, listening to my iPod in a shuffled rotation. I'll go to sleep sooner or later and get back up to do this all over again. If I don't do it, who's gonna do it?

I spoke with my Aunt tonight, we had a long conversation and she told me how much she loves me, she's proud of me and all that I'm doing because it's hard work. It felt good to hear that from her, aside from my daughter calling me today telling me that I'm a cool mom. :-) Plus, my cousin opened up and told me how I've inspired him so much. I was almost in tears. Helping others, motivating others and inspiring others is something I love to do. It touches my heart when I have touched someone else's heart in a positive way. As you read my blog, I hope I'm inspiring you too. :-)

Inspiring Interview

~Sent from Tiffany Black (Thanks Tip, I love it! I will not give up!)

Committed to my Dream

This past Saturday I attended a going away party for my friend's fiancé. He is transitioning from being the head high school football coach to a college football coach. Saturday was a busy day for me and my friend texted me at 11am saying "Are you coming to the party?" I said to myself, "What party, she didn't tell me about a party." She responded and said that she forgot but the party was at 6pm. I said okay, I'll try to stop by but my day was already planned out. I had a youth workshop with the Makeva Harold Foundation, Inc. from 1pm-3pm then I was going to the movies to see Alice in Wonderland with my daughter and my friend and her daughter. After that, I just wanted to go home and sleep. I had no intentions on going to the party, I was just going to tell my friend I was tired, she told me at the last minute and I couldn't make it. *keep reading, I'm getting to the point* While were watching the movie, I thought to myself, I have to go to my friend's fiancé’s going away party. There's no doubt about it. This is the closest friend I have, I love her and she's always here for me through thick and thin. She's that friend that I know I can call on for anything....ANYTHING (this has been proven) I need to support her so I'm there! I called her as we were leaving the movies and I asked, "Are they having Publix cake?" Anyone that knows me knows that I LOVE me some Publix cake; it's the best, in my opinion. She said yes! Her family likes cake from Sam's club and I hate their cake! *no pun intended* "Okay I'm on my way." I called her back to find out if her fiancé’s friend was going to be at the party because she's tried to introduce us before and I turned him down :-( *shame on me because he's a great guy and he’s in Med School studying to be a doctor* don't judge me but I'm a hard working woman and I deserve a hard working, trustworthy, man. :-)

I arrive at the party at 6:30, they were still setting up so I stepped outside and made a few business calls and sent a few emails from my iPhone, of course, *this is what iPhone can do, lol* Okay, okay now to the point....party started around 7:45, you know black people don't ever start on time lol. There were about 30 people in attendance at the party, mostly everyone got up and gave their farewell speech. EVERYONE piggy backed off each other stating how he was committed to his dream and he never gave up. He comes from a family of lawyers and they all wanted him to be a lawyer. They talked about him taking the LSAT and having a great score; they knew he was going to law school and were very excited. It was his dream to always be a football coach, so that's what he worked towards and NEVER gave up. His family didn't agree with him becoming a football coach but supported him in all that he did. Being committed to his dream placed him exactly where he wanted to be, a college football coach! Way to go Alan! I'm proud of you too!!! :-)

After hearing all their farewells I said. “Hmm I'm glad I came and I think it was meant for me to hear this.” Lately, I've been feeling as though I need to make a career change, I'm 26 years old and I feel lost, what will I do, do I apply for jobs to work for someone other than myself, I don't want to work for anyone else, do I keep going in the same direction? These are the questions I've been asking myself. Just to hear everyone talk about how he was committed to his dream inspires me to continue to be committed to mine. Its tough trying to do that when your family doesn't believe it's going to happen. At least that's what I think. They don't even know what my organization does; they don't know what type of organization it is. I've given them brochures, showed them the website and they still don't know. Makes me feel as if they don't care or it’s not important to them. My grandma constantly tells me I should get a job. Am I not working now? I'm here in this office, my house or her house working AT LEAST 60 hours each week. I don't know, I guess she doesn't quite understand. I love my family, I just want them to support me in what I’m trying to accomplish because this is no easy task and I'll say it again, if it were easy, everyone would be doing it. I love a challenge!

Leaving the party, I felt that I received my confirmation to continue to be committed to my dream. Though my eyes are blurry right now and I can barely see where I’m going, I'm going to continue moving and praying my GPS(God) leads me in the direction I should go. That's called Faith and I have it, I just need to strengthen it.

People: Reasons and Seasons

Did you know that everyone comes in your life for a reason and a season? Think about it...are you still friends with ALL the same exact people from preschool or even Middle School or High School? Where are they now? All people have their reason and season for being in your life. I read a poem once that stated you have a friend for every reason. A friend to go shopping with you, a friend to gossip with you, a friend to go to church with you, a friend to cry to, a friend that makes you cry, a friend to travel with, a friend to work with, a friend who motivates you, and so on and so forth.

God puts people in our lives for a reason and we may never know why but "all things come together for the good of those that love the Lord" Romans 8:28

I'm a very analytical person and I always wonder why I meet certain people, why are they in my life, what are they bringing to me (good or bad), then I remember, it's all for a reason that I may never know, but it makes me who I am, Makeva Harold. Don't ever ask God why someone is in your life, why they left, or the reason behind an experience. It's all done to mold you into the person he wants you to be. If God didn't think you could get through it, he wouldn't have brought you to it. (power thought)

Have a fantabulous day! :-)

Success

Today is a day where I'm lost for words. I don't really have anything to talk about. My mind feels as though it's moving 100 miles per hour. "I just wanna be successful!" I'm thinking about all the endless opportunities I have with my career. Makeva Harold Foundation, Inc. may only be known right now as a county/state/city organization but in due time, we will be nationally known since....of course...I'm on my Global Grind! I plan to have an office in a few other cities and states. I work so hard I know I can only go up from here. I've been down for a while but nobody or nothing can hold me down. I've fallen several times but I always manage to get back up and that's what's important. If you ever fall, get back up and try it all over again but with a different strategy.

Currently, God has put me in a position where I've humbled myself, I now appreciate the value of a dollar and things I've taken for granted in the past, I am now grateful for. I realize that things really are here today and can be gone tomorrow. I've heard this from other people time and time again but because it never hit home, I always brushed it off. Now that it has hit home, I realize it. DON'T TAKE ANYTHING FOR GRANTED!



Although there are many people that think like me, there are still many people that don't. I look at success and say, "I'm on my way." I'm closer to my goal more than I ever thought. Success doesn't fall in your lap, you have to WORK for it. I don't ever expect anything to be handed to me. I work for all that I have and all that I want. Of course, my vision gets a little blurry at times but I still find my way to keep moving to the end of the tunnel. I have tunnel vision. I remember starting at the beginning of the tunnel and seeing all that I was gonna go through as I struggle to get through the tunnel and make it to the end. Now, I'm in the jungle (tunnel) fighting my way through. I'm almost there. I keep God in the midst of all that I'm doing and all that I have going on. God is my GPS and I cannot go anywhere without him. I'm not perfect but I'm trying my best to live holy. Not to mention, through everything you must have FAITH. "Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, evidence of things unseen." Hebrews 11:1

Another thing about being successful, you can't be the smartest person in your pack. You have to surround yourself with a few people that are smarter than you; that way you can learn from them. One can never stop learning and if you're the smartest person in your pack, what are you learning from everyone else? Absolutely nothing!

I don't have anything else to say. Time for me to pack up in the office and get dressed to go to the gym to get my sexy back! Have a productive remainder of the day! Be great this day and everyday! That is all!

Struggling to get to the Top

Ever wondered how Bill Gates became a millionaire....or even Diddy or Oprah? They all had to struggle to get there; not to mention they all had to start somewhere. They all had to crawl before they walked, or should I say, which is my favorite, they all had to walk before they ran! Climbing the ladder of success is not easy and if it were, everyone would do it. Meaning, everyone would be a millionaire. Also, no one would want to read your book on what you did and how you did it, to make it to the top. When climbing this ladder to the top, you cannot skip any steps as you will miss out on pertinent information that is needed to get you to the next step. Of course, along the way you're gonna fall, you're gonna laugh, you're gonna cry, you're gonna be lucky, you're gonna be broke, you're gonna take two steps back; maybe even three or four steps back, but all of this is done in preparation of moving to the next step. Sometimes I wish I could write and publish my book now. I've struggled, I've struggled, I've struggled! Do you hear me?! I'VE STRUGGLED and I'm still struggling. I know I'm closer to my goal than yesterday because I give it my all each and every day. :-) I'm thankful that God continues to keep me because had I not had a relationship with him, I don't know if I would've made it this far.

Okay, let me back track a little and tell you about me, Makeva Harold. I'm 26 years old and I'm a single mother of a beautiful little girl, Ceniya. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Criminology and a Master's degree in Social Work. I've applied to Florida State University to pursue my Doctorate in Social Work also. Well, originally it was Counseling Psychology but I changed my mind about a month ago so PhD in Social Work it is. I'm waiting to hear back from them about my acceptance and if and when I'm accepted, I'll be pursuing a Doctorate degree (1st in my family, might I add). I'm an entrepreneur and I don't take it lightly. It's very challenging being an entrepreneur. I have to pay business expenses as well as personal expenses and guess what? I'm not making enough money to pay both but somehow, I'm managing. Being an entrepreneur you have to be very responsible and disciplined. I'm my own boss, if I don't want to go to work today or the next day, I don't have to. Keep in mind, how hard you work, determines how much money you make so I grind it out everyday. I'm not a slacker but I am a "crybaby." I cry almost every time I'm frustrated but....I still get the job done.

I have a friend that bought me a charm; a Tiffany & Co. charm which reads "Worth Ave" on the front and on the back, it says "One Million" she told me to always remember that I'm working towards my first million. For those that don't know, Worth Ave is similar to that of Rodeo Drive and Robertson Blvd. in Los Angeles, California, only in Palm Beach, Florida. Basically, you ain't shopping over there if you don't have money. Every time I wear that necklace, I remember her telling me in her annoying, squeaky voice "Remember now, don't ever take this necklace off and always remember we are working towards our first one million dollars." I keep that in mind because that I am, I am working towards my first one million dollars and I will not stop there. I will keep going like an energizer battery. I too, will be a millionaire like Bill Gates, Diddy and Oprah. They had a struggle to get where they are and so do I. I won't give up! I won't give up! I WON'T GIVE UP!

Let's keep it real, I know there are a few people out there, who don't want to see me successful but guess what, NOTHING or NO ONE can hold me down. I remember when I was in High School and people would gossip about me and say "she's never going to be anything but a troublemaker with her talking self," "she's gonna be stuck in Belle Glade," "she's gonna be just like her mom," Well....surprisingly enough that same person you talked about back then is now a homeowner, business owner, role model and well educated black sistuh! *looks to the sky and smiles* :-)

So as I take this journey struggling or not to the top, I will cry, I will laugh, I will be the best mom I can be, I will continue to inspire & motivate others as I do myself, I will be a good friend, a good role model and most importantly....I will be myself; Makeva Harold.

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