Blessed & Curvy

Got to Kiss Alot of Toads Have you heard that phrase? You got to kiss alot of toads before you find your prince I remember when I was much younger a girlfriend explaining don't fret over lost love another love was coming I even remember another saying that there are plenty of fish in the sea So the question I poise is are you settling for a toad passing for a prince or is he really the prince? I see women at various stages of their lives and they just give up or give in They decide that they want to be in a relationship so some will dumb up Meaning that they downplay intelligence They don't share their true value for fear of rejection If they have acquired assets they will tell the male they lie and say they don't Who wants to be in a relationship where you are starting off with lies I remember my parents stating that you have to be evenly yokes Meaning you have the same values You have the same morals You acquire to want to both elevate each other Tim...

Being Thankful by Patricia A. Saunders  Thanksgiving is around the corner in a couple of weeks  And I am seeing posts on Facebook where people are saying each day what they are thankful for Its more than sitting around the table eating your favorite sweet potato pies, turkey and ham Growing up I remember my Mother staying up late making sure all of our favorite dishes were done to perfection She would get dressed up on Thanksgiving and my Father dress slacks and shirt and we would be so excited. When it was time to do the blessing I always hated it because my Mother took so long. I was starving and ready to dive into the candied yams, greens and ham. So now as an adult, having lost both parents the holidays bring up so many emotions. I am thankful to see another year I am thankful for having a roof over my head because there was a time I was on the brink of being homeless I am thankful for food in my refrigerator because there was a time that I could open it an...

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A Lifetime You heard the saying a person comes into your life for a reason, season and or a lifetime.  It could be something good or bad and you will hear the same saying.  I have had friends that I felt were my besties to later find out that they were only there for a reason.  The reason could be to teach me about trust. It could have been to show me how to step out of self.  I have fallen in love more times than I want to admit  I can hear my older female friends console me and say "Girl , He was only in your life for a season" another season is coming.  With all the wavering of relationships that I have come to face one thing.  Someone from when I was a child to now as an adult has always been the same He was put in my life for a reason to love me unconditionally I see the beauty in all the seasons that he shown me I can't complain when I am in the storm because the sunshine always outweighs the pain He teaches me daily that...

Count Down to Six Months I was visiting my sister who celebrated one year of being cancer free. It was also her birthday and we were sitting at the table just talking. Laughing about things in life, her giving me advice about work, love, and finances. She said something and it struck me. I glossed over it and continued the conversation about work. I couldn't sleep that night because the words were powerful. "If you had 6 months to live are you content with your life?". I called her back the following morning and she elaborated on what she meant. I wanted to know more about what she meant.  She said if you always wanted to go to the Bahamas. Go to the Bahamas. It made me think if you got the diamond earrings put up for a special occasion get them out and wear them. Lastly if there is something you always wanted to do but was afraid because of what others would think, say, or your own anxiety. Just do It!!! Life is too short and isn't promised to no man or woman. W...

Blessed & Curvy: Scandal or Not : So the craze is Scandal Everyone is glued to their screens to see Olivia and Fritz The outfits she is going to wear and see them sell of t...

So the craze is Scandal Everyone is glued to their screens to see Olivia and Fritz The outfits she is going to wear and see them sell of the racks within hours What will happen next where is Jake, will Huck spring into action, and will her Daddy fly her to Brazil More and more people are at the water cooler talking about Millie being a smart dedicated wife Fritz dropping her name to Secret Service Questions about Olivia being a slut because she is having an affair Are we being influenced to think that it's okay? Scandal or Not? Have we become a society where we glamorize power with affairs? What about thou shall not commit adultery? Those who have power can have an affairs and be seen as okay? Are those with power going to call on a Sally to help ease the acceptance I love Olivia because of her style, I love her for her education, and her leadership I love Scandal because of the action, the characters that are played, but while talking to my girlfriends they asked me ...

Second Chances Sometimes you have to stop and go back and smell the roses Speeding through life you might miss things like the twinkle of your love one's eyes You might miss someone saying I love you You might rush so much that you miss important things that you can't get back STOP!!! You have been given a second chance So take up that hobby you always wanted Go on that vacation you dreamed of Start saving for that nest egg Don't take life for granted When the world starts spinning out of control I find that I retreat into my comfort zone I start cooking I start inviting family over to be around me I need more wet kisses from my great nephew I need my hugs from my lover to comfort me I stop and take in all that is around me I find items that I had thought I lost I come across cards and letters from my deceased Mother I open up the shoe box with poems and letters from my first love The sunset has a new glow that I have never seen The butterflies app...

People are always so private Not sharing anything but with their circles I learned to share I share from experience I share for resource I share to help others I found that when I kept things to myself I was feeling alone I was feeling isolated I was feeling that I was the only one When I shared I learned that there were others going through it I found that there were others who knew answers I might not know all the answers to everything but.... By sharing I am learning Patricia Saunders

It has been a crazy week to say the least but I am still thankful. I am thankful that I am in my right mind, have friends and family, and I am employed. I reflect on the week and there was the shooting at the Navy Yard in DC and it makes me wonder last Friday what was Mr. Alexis thinking. What thoughts were crossing his mind? Most of us are either going out with our friends on Friday night. Hey you want to meet for drinks? Yes. We go and unwind, laugh, talk about whatever. We are driving home to be with our families. Kids tell me about your day. Honey how was your day. We are happy that the week is over and thinking about the following week so distant. I don't mean to come across so heavy but it makes you think. Mental Illness is what they blame made him do this awful thing. What are your thoughts?

Have you counted the days to the weekend? I know for myself everyone is laughing about the camel walking through the office saying it's Hump Day but what about Thursday. I am sitting here almost about to run out the door and I can't wait for Friday. It's the beginning of the weekend. The weekend is my ME time