June 6th, 2011
I posted on my status updates that I was rejected by a publication and I thought that was great news. My friend asked me if my LinkedIn was personal or professional. I told him professional. He felt that my comment was personal. I disagree. First of all, it shows that I am making efforts [...]
July 18th, 2010
People mistake tears for weakness. Sometimes you have to have a big, hearty cry for emotional and spiritual cleansing. It’s OK to breakdown, have a fit and release all your frustrations as long as the pity party ends. And when it’s over, you will either be heavy or walking on air because the weight has [...]
March 27th, 2010
Yes, I am actually removing clutters of papers that I have allowed to overtake my personal space. Do you realize how much stuff you keep because you think you’re going to need it at some point? I’m about to scan it and get rid of it. I am also cleaning emotionally. During my 40 day [...]
March 21st, 2010
This advice was given to me by Zondra Hughes, author of Living The Ebony Life, editor at N’Digo MagaPaper, and my new writing coach. She shared this with me as I shared my writing goals with her. Essentially, the main thing I need right now is someone to report my progress to. I’m always writing, [...]
February 17th, 2010
Warning: If profanity offends you, leave NOW! For those of you visiting my blog for the first time, using profanity in my writings is not my norm. However, for my breakthrough, I really need to do this to make myself feel better. I have been internalizing a lot of foolishness and I really need to [...]
February 16th, 2010
How is this is a problem? Being disciplined is stressful. Now, this is one box I am NOT trying to break out of. I’m trying to master it in all aspects of my life. To do this is necessary and constraining. However, this is a box that will eventually set me free. Perfect example, right [...]
February 15th, 2010
After having a discussion with my Improv instructor, I finally have an answer to what’s been ailing me for the past few months. I am trying to break out of the box that I have been placed in all my life. So, even though I am damned near old as Methuselah, I am holding tight [...]