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Hello Friends and Happy Thankful Thursday!
Last week was an emotional roller coaster filled with both highs and lows. Monday, I taught a Blogging 201 class:Monetizing Your Blog, and it was a full house despite the torrential downpour of rain.
Everyone was enthusiastic, asked questions and participated in lively discussions, it was one of the best classes to date. Thank you again Money School of Delaware for giving me this opportunity not only to share knowledge but to sharpen my skills and expand my base.
Teaching again is helping to lay the foundation for my 5-year plan leading up to retirement/encore entrepreneurship.
My outfit of the day was a black pencil skirt with floral embroidery thrifted from Goodwill, a sleeveless mock neck tank also thrifted from and faux snakeskin pumps via Target.
On Thursday, I wore another black pencil skirt but this one was from JCPenney and the striped top is from Old Navy.
I broke up the classic black and white combination with a pop of red in the Caliente pumps from The Shoe Dept and a red plastic bracelet from Rugged Wearhouse.
The polka dot scarf was a recent purchase from Avon. By the way, if you are looking to update your fragrances or cosmetics Avon has some great deals going on, some even includes FREE shipping, click here for more information.
Thursday was also my sister’s birthday, had she lived, she would have been 51 – Not A Day Goes By….
Although, I am thankful that I had her 29 years, I still feel that she is gone too soon – Rest in Peace Lil Sis!
Your turn, what are you thankful for this week?
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Hello Friends and Happy Thankful Thursday
I was recently nominated for a Liebster Award by lovely C-Ray of Sunlight Beauty, and for that I am thankful.
C-Ray loves sharing her fashion and beauty finds as well as providing great everyday tips, so take a few minutes to check out her blog and show some bloggy love.
The Rules of Acceptance:
After you have been nominated and you have accepted it, you have to write a blog post yourself doing the following:
1. Thank the person who has nominated you and link back to their blog (by posting a link on yours).
2. Copy and display the award in your blogpost (save the image and upload it to your own post).
3. Answer the 11 questions about yourself, which are given to you by the person who nominated you.
4. Write 11 random facts about yourself.
5. Nominate 5 – 11 blogs/bloggers that you feel deserve the award. They need to have less than 1000 followers.
6. Think of 11 new questions for the bloggers you have nominated and write them in your post.
8. Inform the selected bloggers that they have been nominated for the Liebster award and link back to your own post so that they can learn about it (if they’ve never heard about it) and so that they know what questions to answer!
The 11 Questions
1. Why did you start blogging?
To fill the void left by the death of my grandmother, my thrify shopping partner
2. What is your favorite nail polish?
3. What is your favorite lipstick?
Avon’s Ultra Color Rich Pink
4. Who is your beauty icon?
5. Who is your favorite makeup/beauty youtuber?
No one – not a big YouTube viewer
6. What makes a beauty blog great (in your opinion)?
Options, listing both Drug Store to high end products
7. What do you like most about your blog?
Leaving a legacy for my children and grandchildren
8. If you could live anywhere where would you live?
A tropical Island – looking to retire in Belize
9. Would you choose, love or money?
Love
10. What is your favorite healthy snack?
Apples and cheese
11. What is your favorite word?
Blessed
11 Random Facts About Myself:
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I’m 52 years young
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I am a positive person
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I have two sons, ages 21 and 18
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I’ve been married for 23 years
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I’m an adult orphan
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Love all foods spicy
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Love to photograph sunsets
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my new favorite song is “Because I’m Happy” by Pharrell Wiliams – I dare you not to love it as well
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I drink too much wine
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I find it hard to relax
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I don’t like entering Giveaways with more than 3 tasks to complete!
My Nominees Are:
Images by Dashfield
SandpaperKisses
Kirsten Womack
ColorBlind
Living Mommywood
Free Ur Closet
Now ladies, if you choose to accept this nomination I’ll need you to answer the following “love themed” questions – and keep it Rated PG – lol
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What Was Your Favorite Valentine’s Day Gift
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What is Your Fantasy Valentine’s Day Gift
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What Was Your Most Romantic Gift
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What Was Your Least Romantic Gift
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When did you get your first real kiss
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What Would love to do everyday with your significant other
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Where is your Fantasy Vacation Spot
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Love or Lust
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Who is Your Fantasy Man
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What is Your Favorite Fruit
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#1 Bucket List Item
Stay Blessed – No Stress in 2014!
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Simba’s Silent Sunday
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Hello Friends and Happy Sunday
There’s something special about going to a Church Service on a Sunday morning after a sad Saturday night. The lifting up of prayers in the sanctuary and bonding brightens your day and provides clarity.
I thank God for being blessed and highly favored and wish the same for you,
MAY PEACE AND BLESSINGS BE UPON YOU MY BLOGGY FRIENDS!
Sheath Dress – JCPenney
Fioni Floral PeepToe Pumps – Payless
Chunky Necklace – Rugged Wearhouse // Scarf and Purse (old)
Joy Cometh in the Morning
by David J. Stewart
“…weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” -Psalm 30:5
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Give Me My Flowers While I’m Living
In this world today while we’re living
Some folks say the worst of us they can
But when we are dead and in our caskets
They always slip some lilies in our hand
Won’t you give me my flowers while I’m living
And let me enjoy them while I can
Pleae don’t wait till I’m ready to be buried
And then slip some lilies in my hand
In this world is where we need our flowers
A kind word to help us get along
If you can’t give me flowers while I’m living
Then please don’t throw them when I’m gone
Version:
Flatt and Scruggs
Sending these flowers from my house to yours – hope you’re not allergic!
Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!
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Give Me My Flowers While I’m Living
In this world today while we’re living
Some folks say the worst of us they can
But when we are dead and in our caskets
They always slip some lilies in our hand
Won’t you give me my flowers while I’m living
And let me enjoy them while I can
Pleae don’t wait till I’m ready to be buried
And then slip some lilies in my hand
In this world is where we need our flowers
A kind word to help us get along
If you can’t give me flowers while I’m living
Then please don’t throw them when I’m gone
Version:
Flatt and Scruggs
Sending these flowers from my house to yours – hope you’re not allergic!
Have a fantabulous day – Smooches!
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Forever In My Heart
I know that I’m not the only one who has lost someone far too young.
No matter how much time goes by, she will always be Unsung.
I often wonder how it would be if I could see her just one more time.
To see her face, feel her warm embrace or hear her laugh out loud.
God knows my heart breaks and just how long it takes to heal.
I love her more than anyone else no matter how it feels.
I don’t watch the videos to see her laugh and smile,
It’s much too much to handle and all I do is cry.
Today she would have been 50, but 29 was all she got, I miss and love you sweet Gloria, forever in my heart
Rest In Heaven, Gloria Cross, Jr.
4/10/63-9/14/92
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After my sister died the words in this song became more meaningful, and it was played during my grandmother’s Memorial Service. When they were alive we never left each other or ended a conversation without a saying these three words – I LOVE YOU.
We have an elderly neighbor who has been a widow for over 20 years, she no longer drives so each morning she is standing in her garage waiting for her ride, it’s usually her daughter. I leave for work, normally late and always in a hurry so when I see her I just wave quickly and continue driving. This morning looking down the street I could see her standing in her garage waiting for her ride, and once again I am running late this time by more than 20 minutes. As I drove closer for some strange reason I decided to slow down, stop and ask her how she was feeling. Watching her slowly walk down the driveway there was such sadness in her eyes, I immediately got out of the car to greet her.
Her only child, her one daughter went to sleep and never woke up…she wasn’t ill…no medical issues…in her 50’s…just went to sleep and never woke up. Tears streaming down both our faces, hugging tightly, she whispered in my ear, “I just wish I was there to tell her I Love You”
I pray never to know the pain of losing a child but the loss of any loved one leaves a hole in your heart…pick up the phone today and say These Three Words.
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Hello Friends and Happy Valentines Day 2013!
I’m sending you a virtual rose, a loving heart and a chocolate kiss!
I don’t spend a lot of money for Valentine’s Day, and every year my men know to only expect a small box of chocolates and a card at their table setting. They reciprocate but include a dozen red roses, and when the boys were younger the card would be homemade and I have even kept a few – somewhere.
Everyday I kiss and tell my hubby and sons that I love them and today will be no different, but I do like the significance of this holiday and enjoy wearing red (and eating candy). However, this morning I had a difficult time deciding on my outfit, first changing my skirt and then the shoes and scarves.
Which scarf and shoes do you like better?
Valentine’s Day Goodies
Roses are red…
Happy Valentines Day – Chocolate Smooches!!!!
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Hello Friends and Happy Valentines Day 2013!
I’m sending you a virtual rose, a loving heart and a chocolate kiss!
I don’t spend a lot of money for Valentine’s Day, and every year my men know to only expect a small box of chocolates and a card at their table setting. They reciprocate but include a dozen red roses, and when the boys were younger the card would be homemade and I have even kept a few – somewhere.
Everyday I kiss and tell my hubby and sons that I love them and today will be no different, but I do like the significance of this holiday and enjoy wearing red (and eating candy). However, this morning I had a difficult time deciding on my outfit, first changing my skirt and then the shoes and scarves.
Which scarf and shoes do you like better?
Valentine’s Day Goodies
Roses are red…
Happy Valentines Day – Chocolate Smooches!!!!
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