A laugh is a smile that burst. –

 I have a tickle in my brain.  And it keeps making the corners of my mouth point toward the heavens. – Jeb Dickerson

 A smile is something you can’t give away; it always comes back to you. = Author Unknown

 Laughter is the shortest distance between two people.” – Lets give an Act of Kindness, give a smile always remember it will always come back to you.  One day out shopping at CVS and I didn't have much money, there was a lady in front of me that appeared to not be having such a great day, the clerk asked her if she had a CVS rewards card and I offered the lady to use my card because she didn't have one, well that lady was so overjoyed that someone was kind enough to help her, she ended up paying my bill which in return it brought tears to my eyes because it was unexpected.

It's ok to show an act of kindness because you never know which way your blessings is coming.

A Healthy Journey

I'm on a journey to start eating healthy and to become fit this is a new year and I'm tired of carrying the extra's around, I have been on the "bodybyvi" shakes which worked out really good for me but I cannot afford the shakes at this time, I have lost 25 pounds by just taking the shakes twice a day with no exercise.  In 2008 I was diagnosed with having Type II diabetes losing weight have always been a struggle for me.  I inherited the disease from my Mother, I remember watching her take insulin and take "sugar pills" when I was first diagnosed I literally cried because I just pictured myself going on insulin, thank God that I have been maintaining my diabetes with the "sugar pill" and no insulin. I had to educate myself on the disease and move forward.

  Eating right and healthy is the key, I'm trying and I hope to one day be off of my meds for good.  I'm seeking out a support group for Diabetes to help me along my way. I stubbled across a website called www.Humalog.com  for step by step support and recipes. If there are any diabetics out there let me know if you know of any other support groups in this area.

The hardest part for me on this journey is exercise it is really hard to get into the routine of exercise.  Perhaps I can look for my jump rope and start jumping rope the key is to  find out what works for me.  I have to stay focused on my journey I know that the rewards will be great to promote good health and to be worry free of diabetes and all that can progress with it.

I witnessed my mother's health failing due to diabetes in results of her not taking care of her health, she suffered from high blood pressure, kidney failure, and lost sight in one eye.  I refuse to let this disease take me down like that I'm going to beat this thing and win!!!!

Cherished Moments

Growing up at 103 Oak Street, my family lived directly across the street from the park, Elmwood Park it was called, day in and day out we would play on the swings, slide on the sliding board, and sometimes we would go swimming. My house was known as the family house, my parents not only raised my siblings and I, they also raised my cousins, aunts, grand children, and friends, my Mother had a big heart she took care of everyone. Knowing that, there was never a dull moment in my house. Our house was a 2-story house with a third floor attic with a big bay window, and when I was able to have company we would go out on the rooftop and sit and have girl talk.

My Mom was the oldest sister in her family and she is from Savannah, Georgia. When family would move up to New Jersey from the south, she made room for them and their families. There was one summer when we had a family cookout and after we ate, we all went across the street to the park to play softball and before long it was dark and we looked up over the baseball field and we seen colonies of “Bats” well you know being a kid bats have a bad name from watching the movies and we ran and ran, and well, I ran right out of my shoes which, the shoes that I was wearing at the time belonged to my cousin Shari, it’s safe to say that we all made it home safe and sound. The bats didn’t bother us; the next morning I had to go across the street to the park to look for my cousin Shari’s shoes, which I never found. To this day she holds me responsible for those shoes. Perhaps one day I will surprise her and send her a pair of shoes to replace those shoes to her for Christmas or a birthday present. Oh how I miss those family memories, my mother was the glue that held the family together, she passed in 1995 and I still miss her as if it were yesterday. There was times when family members couldn’t afford to stay where they was living and my parents would make room for them until they get back up on their feet. Playing with your cousin’s day in and day out we never had a dull moment. I remember every Saturday morning we would rise early and make sure that all our chores were done, and we would all gather in our red station wagon and head to the Menlo Park Mall, that was the mall with all of the great bargains, Oh how I relish the great memories, it was my family and I and cousins and friends and we would leave the mall with bags of great things and rock candy. I remember doing everything with my family, to me that is the true meaning of a close knit family.

My family and I try to meet often but things sometimes get in the way, every 2 years we meet in different places, Georgia, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Maryland, Florida, Virginia to celebrate our family, I went up to visit my family in New Jersey last Christmas and I look forward to the next time I can meet with all of my family again.

I want to be free

I want to be free, free to live life without worrying about bills tomorrow, I want to be rich, when I become rich I will give back to the community and help my brother and sisters I wouldn't be selfish and just keep all of wealth to myself I would spread my wealth to my friends and family.   I listen to the "Tom Joyner show" on a regular basis and what I love about his show is that he gives back and help people who are in need.  I'm just tired of every bill collector coming after me, in the start of this year 2014 I haven't had not one check for myself to handle my bills, before I can even touch my hard earned money the bank already have it.....Lord, Lord, Lord,  please help me to become debt free in 2014.

Not knowing how I am going to make it day in and day out, God is helping me to stay on the straight and narrow.  I know my time is coming, I can feel it in the atmosphere.  For trouble don't last always.  I am so looking forward to not having to worry about this bill getting paid or robbing Peter to pay Paul.  For God is faithful and he will never leave me or forsake me.

For my God shall supply all of my needs for I know that he is with me.

I am praying for a better job, I would like to work in an environment where I can feel appreciated.  I want to feel a part of a winning team.  Some place where I can build a comfortable pension plan and have matching gifts is my ideal job.  If anyone out there know of a place that is hiring please let me know.  It can be part-time or full time I just need to get out of working 15 or less hours a week trying to pay bills and going to school can't afford gas to get from A to B.  I moved to this state four years ago and it has been a struggle for me to find work, I am a fighter  and I know that this is my year to find a better job.  I am a hard worker, I am willing to work as a medical receptionist, customer service representative, custodian, any clerical positions.

Basting my turkey

Last night, I brine my turkey and this morning before going to church at 10a.m I placed my turkey in the oven setting my oven at 325 F. I returned home at 12:30p.m when I opened the door and the aroma hit my nose. I checked my turkey it is golden only on one side, so I turned it over and baste the bird and let it cook some more,at 2:00p.m. my bird is cooked and it is mouth watering. Now it's time to make the trimmings for dinner.

The biggest move in my life

Born and raised in New Jersey my family and I decided to move to Central Florida, due to the economy and to be closer to my mother in law who lives in Central Florida it was my first big move I ever made.  I packed my 2 daughters  and my lovely husband and down the road we went, there have been a few hard bumps in the road, but with God all things are possible.  My oldest daughter at the time was a freshman in high school and she hated moving from city life to a slower lifestyle of living, she survived and she graduated from high school and moved back to New Jersey to attend school, and my youngest child she was three at the time of our moving and is adjusting to our new move in Central Florida.  The hardest part for me is the job market and missing my family, I am the youngest of 5 sisters so picture having 5 mothers trying to run your life.  I am very close with my family and talk to them every day.  However, my God is supplying my every needs.  I am a loving mother a dedicated wife and a student managing life.