Just When You Thought Your Past Was Your Past

Sometimes moving on can be the easiest thing to do until you read the blogs, turn your radio on, free tickets here and there and you're reminded of your past. :-/ How can you forget it? Sometimes you want to go back as a result of those "What if" moments (because it was fun, it was something different) then other times, you feel that moving on was the BEST thing. Whatever the case may be, God will surely speak and tell us all when our time comes that we should move. That is all.

Business Owner vs Self Employed

Did you know there's a difference between a business owner and being self employed? A business owner's business will continue to operate when he/she isn't there. Someone who is self employed, is just that....self employed. If he/she is sick or traveling out of town, then they're business is somewhere probably closed because he/she is the only employee of the company.

God Has Spoken

I attended an appreciation brunch today at The Beauty Boudoir with other Christian women. A question was asked, "What stops you from being your best with God?" My answer, "my finances." Before I started this whole entrepreneurship thing, I was the lender and not the borrower. I provided for my family with no problems. I felt like I was sitting on top of the world. I trusted and believed in God but not how I do now. My finances have gotten in the way of me being my best as God wants me to be. I trust him but I still worry. Worrying is for nonbelievers. One of the owners at The Beauty Boudoir is so amazing. She inspires me and I just love her to pieces. Her name is Charisma Kendrick-Adams.

Business and Grammar

Woke up with this on my mind for about the third or fourth time so I decided to blog about it....Business and Grammar. Read more after the break.

Tuesday's Blessings

Today has been such a long day for me. I had so many errands to run; personal and business. This will be quick. I just want the world to know that God is an awesome God. Since allowing him to move in my life, he has done just that. Today was my daughter's first day of 2nd grade (To God be the glory). She was so excited to see her friends and her new teacher. In the back of my head, I'm nervous because the tuition this year is significantly higher than it was last year, business is slow right now and I have no clue how it's going to be paid. Read more below.

Sleep is For Broke People...Guess I'm Sleeping Too Much

Sleep is For Broke People...Guess I'm Sleeping Too Much

First and foremost, I would like to say hello to all my Readers. Yeah, I know. It's been a minute. In Lil Wayne's voice, sorry for the wait.

Free Event Planner Competition

Submit your digital business card to creativepartydesigning@gmail.com. If your company has a Fan Page or website, please include a link to your site. Once you submit your digital business card, we will upload to our Fan Page, Creative Party Designing. Please suggest your friends to "Like" your business card and leave a comment under the photo stating that they voted for your company. The company with the most votes will win an Event Planner for their next event.

Contest ends on Friday, June 24th at 5:00pm.

Companies more than 50 miles away must pay for travel accomodations.

I'm Gonna Make It

Soon and very soon I'll be where I want to be in life. I'll be able to stop robbing Peter to pay Paul. I'm overdrawing one bank account to cover personal expenses in another account. I'm diligently working to secure clients for CPD in order to expand my business, clients write bad checks, checks that I depend on to support my family. People on the outside looking in think I got it all together. Well, I don't have it all together. I'm human. I fall down too. I'm down now, not for long though. Wanna read more? I know you do. Click the button below.

I've Learned

It's been a while since I've blogged. I've had a lot on my mind that I'd like to share, if you don't mind. Ahem.

I've learned to not rush into anything. I've learned to thoroughly think things through. I've learned to pray about all things. I've learned to trust in God even when I don't see the path created. It's called FAITH. I've learned to be patient and let things happen as they are suppose to. I've learned to stop trying to figure everything out. I've learned that in life, whether you're doing good or bad, people will still gossip so just let them. I've learned that I'm not perfect but it's okay to strive for perfection.

More after the break

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Easter!!! More posts coming soon. Keep checking back and thank you for your patience.

Praying and Fasting

I've been under attack with my finances, my relationship and my career. In the past, I've always been able to realize what was going on and take it to the Lord in prayer. Over the past few months, my relationship with God began to weaken. Anytime I was stressed out or bothered about something, I started going to my friends when I should have been taking it to God and leaving it with him to handle. I know that God is the ruler of all things and he can fix it for me. As a result of my relationship with him weakening, I wasn't thinking to go to him whereas, in the past, it was ALWAYS the first thing I would do.

More after the break.....

Finding My Way Back Home

When we go astray, God has a way of leading us back to him. Over the past few weeks, I feel that I went astray from my father. I usually pray daily. At night before I go to sleep and in the morning before my feet hit the floor. Well, over the past few weeks, I have not been doing that. If I were sleepy, I would say I was gonna pray in the morning and still didn't do it. My conscious (really my spirit) was telling me that I was slipping and that I needed to get my heart back where it was, which was with God.

To find out more, click below.

Love....When or how do you know it's real?

Love....makes me speechless....makes me wonder...makes me happy...makes me sad.

More on love...after the break.

Trashy or Not?!

Here's the gossip! lol

Sooo.....a few weeks ago this girl requested me as a friend on Facebook. We had about eight mutual friends. I didn't know her but I did see one of our mutual friends was my fiancé. So I asked him who she was, his response was, "She goes to my school." That wasn't enough for me. I know sometimes people like to request you as a friend to be nosey for someone else. Those that are on Facebook know what I mean. Soooo...this inquisitive mind wanted to know who she was and why she requested me as a friend so I sent her a Facebook personal message.

It gets juicier...click below.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

According to Dictionary.com, post traumatic disorder is defined as a mental disorder, as battle fatigue, occurring after a traumatic event outside the range of usual human experience, and characterized by symptoms such as reliving the event, reduced involvement with others, and manifestations of autonomic arousal such as hyperalertness and exaggerated startle response.

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Baby Shower

On January 15, 2011, I was showered with nothing but nice gifts for the baby shower for Baby Euri Makhi Jenkins. I was very grateful and thankful to have loving, caring and supportive family and friends to share in this beautiful day. The atmosphere and decor was amazing! Special thanks goes out to Whitney Wynn and Christina Robinson for putting everything together. I am so thankful for the two of you. Not to mention everyone else who assisted them in making this a very special day for me and my family.

It's very hard for me to sit back and let someone else do all the work as I'm so used to having my hand in something. I must say Whitney and Christina did a wonderful job! More importantly, I thank the Lord for all his blessings each and every day. He has done and is doing things for me that sometimes, I know I don't deserve and for that, I'm grateful, thankful and very appreciative.

No Title, No Subject, No Topic....Just Random Thoughts

Sometimes I ask myself, is my life really suppose to be this way. Is it suppose to be better? Is it suppose to be worse?

Why do I become acquainted with certain people? I know everyone plays their part in my life; however, I still wonder why?

I understand that I've been placed in certain people's lives to push them, to help them move forward, to motivate them but....what about me? Who motivates me? Who helps me? I guess I have to do it on my own. People look to me for answers. Guess what....I don't have all the answers and I never try to. If I did, I think this thing called life would be a tad bit easier, just a tad bit. I continue to ask God to provide me with the tools needed to do what he has called me on this earth to do.

There's a Reason for the Season

Have you ever wondered why you always have to deal with certain situations? Have you ever wondered why you come in contact with certain people? Have you ever wondered why? Why? Why?

Yeah I know, I know. I've been there and occasionally revisit those same questions. Whether you know it or not, there's a reason for every season. We have to realize that God is molding us for the wonderful things to come and we have to learn to appreciate the process to get there. Though it's hard, all things come together for the good of those that love the Lord. I'm preaching to the choir. Can the church say Amen?!

 I always wish things were easier than they are; nonetheless, I also know that if it were easy, everyone and their mama would be doing it *in my ghetto voice* Honestly, I don't think everyone is cut out for entrepreneurship. Some people are made to work for others but me....ummm....I wasn't cut out for that type of work. No, I don't get a kick out of having people work for me so don't take that sentence and judge me as being arrogant because I'm not and I'm far from it. What I do get a kick out of is being able to provide opportunities for those in need, those that need jobs, those that need some type of assistance. That's what I like. I get a kick out of just....helping others.

I understand there's a reason for the season. Often times, we never understand what we're going through and the reason we're going through it. Really, it's not for us to understand. We must do our best to weather the storm and keep it moving. Trying to figure out the reason why would just keep us at a standstill.

::Sidenote:: It feels so good to just write out my thoughts and feelings. I know I've been sleeping on my blog but I'm back! Aaahhhh I'm glad to just write, write, write! Have a wonderful evening. :-)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! WELCOME 2011 WITH OPEN ARMS!!!

Happy New Year to all my readers!!!

What are your new year resolutions? Do you have any? Did you keep up with the ones from 2010?

Well, well, well....I don't have any new year resolutions. Why? If you may ask, I don't feel the need to have any as I'm working towards being a better Makeva, better mother, better fiance, umm....yeah I'm engaged now! Better friend, better EVERYTHING! This will not go on only for the new year but I will strive for this each and everyday.

2010 was good to me. Goodbye 2010, it was nice knowing you. You brought me lots of learning experiences and I appreciate them all. 2011, we have a lot to accomplish and the time to start is now! I'm ready!

Happy New Year to you all! I wish you a very prosperous new year and remember, the only thing that comes to a sleeper is a dream; therefore, if you want something, go get it! Point blank period! No time for excuses.

 "Reach for the stars and if you fall, you'll land on a cloud." -Kanye