OnThat Journey

Two Down, Eight to Go!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April is here already! Have you reached any of your New Year’s Resolutions yet? I know its only four months into the year but its time to do a quick analysis on what is left to do.

By the end of  April, I’m planning to cross two of my eight goals off my list I designed in January. At this rate, I’m hopeful I’ll reach most of them by the end of the year. But I must stay focused, determined and follow my blueprint to success.

The key to your goals is believing they can be achieved. Back in January I shared a formula to assist you with reaching your goals. I don’t know if it helps you but I certainly live by it.

Keep your eyes on the prize and just keep going! You can do it.

 

Whats next?

The mind is a terrible thing to waste!

This week I will be finishing the very last course in my program through McMaster University. I’m already researching the next educational adventure.

Many of my friends have not returned to the books since we left college, some even since we left high school. My friends and family refer to me as “the professional student.” Perhaps, it’s because I’m always in school trying to enhance my skills or learn something new.

I know it may sound crazy but I feel lost when I’m not learning something different. My mind has to stay challenged at all times. I think that’s why I decided to make a career change into Public Relations. PR forces you to stay current, creative and innovative. I enjoy reaping the rewards of accomplishing my educational goals, it encourages me to keep learning.

I appreciate the ability to connect with individuals that have a similar desire of information. My family can’t relate to strategic plans neither can my friends discuss the measurement and evaluation of an event we attended. Therefore, I must find creatures similar to myself and where else to find them but in the classroom?

 

 

Spring Makeover

 

If you live in North America you may agree with me that we had one of the worst winters on record. It is now the first week of April and I am celebrating the showers that are falling against my window. Anything other than fierce winds and heavy snow falls I’m gamed for.

Now that the weather is changing it is time to do some spring cleaning. A new season brings new changes. Therefore; its time to get rid of last season’s baggage. I’m referring to winter clothes, winter blues,  winter friends, overall the winter attitude. Its time to transition into a new groove. This year, spring is going to bring more than just warmer temperatures. I’m focused on adopting a new attitude. I’m giving myself a spring makeover physically, spiritually and most importantly, emotionally. I’m going to become more positive and change my mindset to what is possible in my life for 2014.

I recently discovered that choosing to be positive and having a grateful attitude is going to determine how far you go in life. So I made a conscious decision to leave the negativity behind and make positivity the focal point of my life. I believe that I will reach more of my goals faster if I maintain this kind of attitude. I plan to start each day by giving thanks for what I have. I believe this direction will open many new doors for me.

What are you planning to makeover this spring?

 

Spring has finally Sprung

Tribute to Grandpa

 

Since my grandfather passed away December 24, 20012, I’ve been afraid to return to Barbados, which is where he lived. I used to travel to the island at least twice a year to visit him. But after his death I haven’t found the courage to visit him neither the rest of my relatives there.

His passing was very difficult for me because he was one of my best friends. We spoke everyday on the phone. Sometimes for five minutes or sometimes for hours. It was nice to always have someone waiting to talk to me and ask me how my day went and how things were progressing. He told me about his check ups, what was going on in the news and would always share a war story with me to relate to what I may have been going through that day.

Words can’t explain how much I miss him. He taught me so much about myself and about life. It’s safe to say he’s a credible source, he lived until 92. I miss our talks and the way he used to comfort me when I was down, he always used laughter. He always looked forward to my visits and would go out and purchase all of my favorite local foods to make me happy. We would sit in the veranda eat and talk for hours about nothing.

This year I’ve finally worked up the courage and decided to return back to Barbados to visit his grave and the rest of my family. I realized that he wouldn’t have wanted me to stop visiting because he know how much I always enjoyed my vacations on the island.

Another goal reached on my journey.

Stereotypes

We live in a society where there are so many stereotypes. It seems as though every culture and race is known for something or the other. Apparently in the U.S. black people are known for fried foods, specifically chicken and waffles. I never understood this combination until recently. Here in Canada, waffles are considered breakfast and well fried chicken, well that can be eaten anytime.

 

I had to see why this myth sticks to the black race, so recently when I visited Atlanta, Georgia I had to test this myth. One of the most famous southern food restaurants there is Gladys ( like from Gladys Knight and the Pips) and Ron’s Chicken and Waffles. The wait to be seated was about 45 minutes. I was tempted to leave but I heard such amazing reviews about the food that I decided to wait.

 

Yes, black people love  fried chicken, and I see why it’s a typical stereotype in the U.S. If I lived in the U.S., I’d eat there every week. Hands down the best fried chicken I’ve ever tasted. If you’re ever in Atlanta, you must visit this restaurant. I guarantee, you’ll enjoy it.

What stereotypes are you known for?

 

Be Careful of who you Give Your Heart to

Know when it’s time to move On

After months in a dead-end relationship I finally decided it was time to move on. He wasn’t fulfilling my basic needs. My basic needs only consist of communication. If you can’t do that efficiently, then how are you suppose to meet the rest of my needs?

We as ladies try to stick it out, always hoping he’s gonna change. He’s going to get things right because he doesn’t want to lose “me”. But in actuality he’s not going to change. So we have to make a conscious decision to put up with his nonsense or get out. I decided to get out. They say that women are more mature than men and I totally agree. It seems as though most men aren’t really sure of what they want until they actually let it slip through their hands.

The Bachelor, Juan Pablo tells Claire goodbye. Claire rejects Juan Pablo’s hug and gives him a piece of her mind.

Last Monday night, I watched the finale of the Bachelor. America’s most hated bachelor Juan Pablo couldn’t decide who he really wanted to give his final rose too. He treated one woman in particular, Claire unfairly. With her heart set out for love she allowed her physical attraction to get in the way of her better judgement. Juan Pablo repeatedly said disrespectful comments to her which should have raised red flags but she chose to ignore it because she was so desperately seeking love.

Ladies we must remember that no matter how bad we want to be loved by a man we must love ourselves first. We have to give them our minds before we give them our heart because it’s easier to heal the mind than it is to get over a broken heart.