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I loove shopping...for my boutique that is. I finally figured out why even though I own a boutique, my husband has way way more clothes and shoes than me. It's only taken about 6 years, but I had an epiphany just now. I get so gitty about what I'm buying for the store, and spend a lot of my time looking, browsing and searching for the boutique, that I've been getting my shopping "jones" out that way. It's like the boutique is my personal shopping cart. I know this is real random, but it was as Oprah would say, "an A-HA moment"
Check out other items I just bought here

If you want to own your own business for the "Glory" you will be in for a rude awakening. Not to mention  an empty wallet.
The real motivation for having your own business should come from the  idea that you have something to offer to the world that is not yet being expressed in a particular way. And furthermore, you may have the "IT" idea, but that doesn't mean you are the person to execute it. Know your role, and play it accordingly. Life will run more efficiently this way.

You're not in Kansas Anymore

Dear Diary (lol),
I have been so bad about my writing. On the bright side I'm out of Kansas, and back in the Show me State. My 3 year journey to 3 different states/cities has been just that, a journey. It's funny how the places I thought I'd like the least, turned out to be places that  gave me much more. I'm a big believer that when you find yourself  spinning your wheels, it may be time to stop moving altogether. So although Manhattan Kansas was not the "it" place to be, it brought me some much needed  information. It's in the stillness that clarity can be achieved. One of the things I'm clear about is my desire and purpose to be heard and help. So I am moving forward and picking up my "pen" again,

OWN Documentary Premier is a Must See

www.crimeaftercrime.com

In case you didn't know I love watching, or reading any types of biographies.  Tonight I just watched an amazing documentary on the OWN network called Crime After Crime. It tells the story of Deborah Peagler who was wrongly convicted of 1st degree murder of her abuser/boyfriend/pimp in 1983. I won't give the storyline away, because this is a must see!  I guarantee you will experience every possible human emotion while watching this. I can barely comprehend what she endured. And it made me think about all that I have available to me , we all do, and how  wasteful of these opportunities I am. I was compelled afterwards to see how I can get involved and you should too! I'll keep you posted on how my efforts take shape. Watch it and share this story with others. This is what television needs to be about!

www.crimeaftercrime.com

Giuliana Rancic announces Breast Cancer

I'm not big on celebrity news or gossip but I was just sitting here watching the Today Show and  just saw Giuliana Rancic announce she has breast cancer. I was instantly empathetic to her emotions when you're told you have a "something" showing up in your mammogram.  It was about  5 years ago when a routine exam for me led to the discovery of a mass.  For me it turned out to be nothing, but because at that time I didn't have health insurance, it took almost 3 months to get the necessary follow-ups to find out. All those programs for breast cancer treatment and help, only applied to women over 35 or 40, and at that time I was 28. I hope those limitations have changed, and I hope she's going to be alright as well! The 36 yr. old reality star talks about how she will continue invitro treatments as well

  

Read her Entire story here

                                                        

I've been Robbed!

Well, while I've  been  contemplating my next move professionally, the universe came through on what is finally, my FINAL move with my home life. My husband has finally gotten his dream position which happens to move us only about an hour and a half from family and friends.   Last week while hosting a very Fun and Fabulous Ladies night at my boutique The Little Blaque Dress in St. Louis, I received a call from the husband. As I was yet again listening to my Watch the Throne CD  it only took him uttering  two words that  changed my life.

Distraction vs. Determination

The more I  hone in on what I want to do going forward, the more it seems I'm dragging my feet.  I was so inspired last week to start making regular entries rather it be on paper or on this blog. I had a couple of lines ready to add to my manuscript as well.  All I needed to do was finish up on some last minute ordering for the boutique and I'd be free to start these wonderful projects. Then, we started closing on our home (distraction). My email marketing service was acting a fool (distraction), and I formally announce that I am addicted to Words with Friends game on Facebook ( up til 12am distraction). So now, not only have I not been productive with what I deemed important, I'm beating myself up mentally, which is a defeating state of mind as well. Well enough of that! I think one of the worst things a person can do is wallow in pity. Whether it's others' or your own.  It's  great to be reflective and acknowledge a problem, but that's just a first step. Every breath of life after that is an opportunity to act.



This post is my action. How are you acting on your desires?