An Image of Inspiration

Ok..... this is a random one. On my birthday, I got to chance to see Debbie Allen talk. For those of you who don't know who she is, be ashamed. Please google her.
Anywhoo. Listening to her was a great honor, and I appreciate her for everything she talked about. A few pointers that she said are what I want to talk about and how they impacted my life. So here goes...
1. "Success is one step beyond failure." The only thing that would be pushing you back a step, is the fear of not making it or rejection. No matter how many times you get rejected, you should push on. I mean the woman that wrote Harry Potter gotten rejected a million times before she got her break. What makes you any different?
2. "Embrace your identity". Now this can have different meanings to it. But the way I understood it reminded me of this blog and the purpose that it has. The main purpose is to Embrace that woman in you, and love her for bit and piece she is. Celebrate the woman in you.
3. "Be aggressive, with confidence". This is self-explanatory.
4. THE BIG QUESTION:"What are you going to do now?" I want you to think about it and realize what you want to do in life, and what you need to now to get there.

Well that sums it up. I would like to thank Debbie Allen for coming to my school and spending time with students like me, when she didn't have to.

Know what you're, who you are, and where you stand.
-Diva.

Polictical fun! Childhood style

A new way to overcome Adversity, for all you Christians out there.

Adversity:

Definition-> disaster, trouble, misery, a condition marked by misfortune; an unfortunate event.

Everyone goes through something at one point in their lives constantly. You're still alive aren't you. See the good things, do not complain, just rejoice. For you do not know what is coming after the storm is passing. A blessing. No matter how long the storm is, God will never give you more than you can bear, and I that I promise.

Some good quotes:

Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. ~M. Kathleen Casey

If you're going through hell, keep going. ~Winston Churchill

We acquire the strength we have overcome. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Here is one third of the message that speaks on Adversity, the next part will be featured next week. Joel Osteen is talking about how to handle and overcome adversity and I hope this helps you stand firm on your feet.

Next Week, some more on adversity with a great personal experience and definitely more Joel Osteen.

• D!V@

Sneak Peek as promised: Heart Seeker- What the heart Longs for.

This is only a little preview. I picked a part of an chapter that should give you a good feel about the book. Well to give you a head's up, Gerad is the name of the main character and he is trying to find the love of his life.

Here Goes……..

Cloey called me and told me not to forget what was happening tonight. She was so anxious about it, I wanted to know everything that was about to go down, all she said was that it had nothing to do with sex. Well all I knew was that I had to be at her place by 8:30.

I put on my finest outfit, I wore my black Dickie shorts with a matching hat, some black Timberlands, and an Ecko Red shirt. I finally got my fade I wanted instead of that fro I had, that had to get lined up and cut in a professional style.

    I got there at eight o clock right on the dot, as I proceeded towards the door I heard LSG My Body playing. It was a note on the door and it said to knock three times, come in and stop the CD player and press play, and sit my tail down and don't touch anything. I did as she said, soon as I pressed play on the CD player, I heard Cloey's voice.

"Hey what's up, I see you following directions and that's all good, the next step is to not get comfortable, I have a surprise for you, just sit back and relax not too much and, look towards the kitchen door and wait for me, bye," Cloey prepared a cute message and now I just had to wait for her.

As soon as Nivea's 25 reasons started playing, Cloey was walking in the room slowly, wearing the most beautiful thing I ever saw any woman in. She had on some skin tight jeans, hell if you touched them they would burst, and a black laced corset. She was singing with the flow and making expressions towards me with vibe of the song, she started it back so she could start from the top.

One, your smile, don't have to say no more, she put a smile on her face and of course on mine.

Two, your guidance and all the things you show me, she showed my hand the way to her heart.

Three, the way you look at me, when you say I love you, mouthed I love you.

Four, your headstrong personality, she held my head up.

Five, your take charge capabilities, she showed me her muscles.

Six, I love the way you cook for me, beef roast, white rice with gravy, she went under the table and pulled out a plate of food.

I can give you 25 reasons why I'm still in love you

I can give 25 reasons why I'm never leaving you

    Was this sweet or what, my Cloe taking me to a place called paradise. She jumped on top me and I began to caress one of her butt cheeks, but she moved my hand away.

"Uh, uh, I have a four month rule, remember?"

"Yeah but what happened that day...", she didn't even let me finish my sentence, she placed her fingers on my lips.

"I was being selfish and just wanted something to get Danny off my mind, and you came on my mind"

I looked into those eyes of hers and put my fingers through her hair, knowing she needed some good loving, I had to respect her wishes though. I still wanted to throw her on the bed and do some stuff to her but I had to compose myself, she was making me horny. For the rest of the hour, we just talked about us and how to take it from here. When the clock struck midnight, she jumped off of me and ran up stairs fast as hell.

"Gerad, come up here real fast before it goes away, come on"

I jumped off the couch and ran up to a dark bedroom, when I walked in I saw Cloey standing in front of a wall mirror.

"Sit down with me Gerad and watch what happens, you are going to be so happy, at first I thought I was going crazy and I want you to know something"

"Know what?" I was confused.

 

So there is your snippet. I hope you have you enjoyed that, I don't think I am putting anymore snippets on her though. Just wait for it to hit the shelves at your nearest store.

Thanks Everyone.

-D!V@    

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Relationships I: Are you really ready to settle down? (Part 2: The Final Act)

So I was reading on Crosswalk.com and something just hit my spirit and I wanted to share that experience with you. Since I have been single for a while now, God and I have had some pretty good conversations from time to time. And I remember us discussing a season to work on me, he definitely said, "now is the perfect time for that." That was like months ago. Believe it or not, I have made some great progress, but I still have room to grow. I asked God how come I haven't found the right one yet, because I was seriously tired of dating someone that was not made for me. Guess what he said, "You're not ready yet." I was like wow. We talked about it more and elaborated more on how to be ready and prepare for that meeting.

    Timing is everything! If you are not ready, you will miss it. So one night, I specifically prayed that when we meet, me and my future husband, we will be ready. We have to fit like a glove and have a mutual understanding about each other. So I have been getting ready since then, changing my bad habits to fit God's image of a woman. Surely, it is not easy. I have obstacles constantly, but that's good, because every time it feels like a road block, that's a sign it is getting closer and closer to that time we will meet. I already know it would not be obvious who he is, but I am staying focused. Being focused needs patience. Remember that. (Please don't pray for patience, because I promise you God will really make you wait and see how long you can last. I will not attempt this and won't plan on it. Learn Patience the best way possible, don't get angry.)

    But anyhow…Reading a little bit on Crosswalk.com sent a great revelation through my spirit. A simple verse sparked it, "Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies (Proverbs 31:10)." I was like wow. Then they discussed a Hebrew word, Chokmah, which means "woman of excellence, one who has mastered the art of skillful living (CW)." It was like, Amen shouted throughout my soul. I have not mastered learning to just live with me alone, so how can I bear the feeling of living life with him. It would not work, because I would not know how to handle it or love him whole heartedly. I truly believe that this is what was God was talking about, in terms of "I am not ready." I finally understand what he means, which makes me happier because I know what to do in a better way. Plus he used it as a reminder so I won't forget about the blessing waiting for me. Live life and learn to deal with me and only me first, and then get to the other stuff.

    This goes back to the question that I asked in the beginning of the other blog, "Relationship II: Part 2", the sideline note is at the very top of it. Now I am not a smarty person or anything but I have my opinions, so bear with me. My answer to the question is Independence. I have asked men and read a lot about it, and so many of them want a woman that shows independence. Now I don't mean, just all about her, I mean she doesn't have a needy issue of dependency. She can do bad all by herself, but a man can complement her thus making her stronger, which makes him stronger. A woman that knows what she wants, and he wants to help her get there. I mean if you have no power, why should he want you when you have nothing going for yourself? Referring back to the meaning of Chokmah, independence could be another meaning for that word, because you have finally mastered living with yourself successfully.

So far, you should have learned….

1. Why you should not cheat.
   
2. Don't answer to, "Aye yo." Make him work for it, don't make it easy. Plus, he could be the perfect gentlemen if he approaches you right.
   
3. Don't look for the one ladies, he is supposed to find you. Remember that.
   
4. Date someone that is in a relationship with someone else, is very WRONG.
   
5. Learn to live with yourself.
   
6. Chokmah, every woman shall eventually reach this level, even me.
   

I hope you enjoyed reading about this segment. So for now, I am done talking about relationships until something else good comes up worth talking about. Next topic is adversity and how to see it in a different way with the help of Joel Osteen teaching on it. That is going to be real good too. I have to keep it real.

Also, I am working on the first video blog, and it is going well. I'm just finishing up the touches and it will be posted shortly. Plus, a snippet of the book will be on here next time, FINALLY. I keep my promises people, even though it came a little shorthanded. Nonetheless, enjoy life.

"Know what you're worth, who you are, and where you stand" – D!V@