Inaugural Connections - one of many blessings

If you watched the Inaugural edition of my Melting Point reality show then you met the talented photo-journalist, Josh. Below is the photograph that he took of me for his One Word Project. Isn't it absolutely stunning?
Click on the image to see more of his work and learn about his One Word Project. Enjoy!

Had an Inaugural BALLL!!!

Just a glimpse of the Fantastic time I enjoyed during the MLK, jr. Holiday & Inauguration of President Barack Obama:
Hanging out on MLK's Holiday at the spot: Next Door. Then in front of their ice sculpture!

One of the Obama-prenuer's on U st. -
Federico Frum: graphic artist & screen printer.
Click his image to check his blogspot.

Inauguration Day:
Crowds @ Orange, Blue & Silver Gates:

The Inauguration Ceremony:

It's all about Dropping....

In 2009 I'm stepping into the light that is mine
.... by DROPPING:

... Excuses
... Guards
... Weight
... Restrictions on self
... Negativity

and gettin' funky as I reclaim my Swagga!



I never get tired of that groove!

*2009 my blog will focus on Swagga & Stepping into MY lightness of BEING*

2009 I'm Reclaiming what's mine: Swagga!!

Last Saturday I joined several seasoned sistah friends to provide comfort & healing for one who had just cleaned her home of a relationship. As the elders say - when you do good for others you get good in return. One of the sistahs READ me & I know that I needed to hear it. Some of you may be surprised to learn that my swagga has been teetering on stagga. But, I am thankful for new beginnings and opportunities to reclaim my swagga!

When I moved to NYC in 2001 The Creator had this amazing Sistah take me in until I could find my own place. She gently shared that I was hiding - although she used different terminology. As I posted on Sunday, three years ago I talked to this Brother Andrew Morrison at my church and he also gently shared his observation that I seemed to be hiding even though I am out in plain sight. In hindsight, Brother R. Fitzgerald said similar regarding why I'm a challenge for brothers - but I wasn't getting it. Well, the sistah who read me stated exactly how she observed me hiding out in the open - cuz I haven't been hearing the gentle nudgings of those before her. She stated: 1) that she could tell I had been hurt in past relationships and that it's time to let that go (I thought I had - but apparently not!;-). 2) Despite my training that good sistahs "don't" - it's okay to get to know more than one man at a time (just play safe!;-). And 3) She gave me specific actions for coming out of hiding (Thanx - I NEEDED that!)! Then I stopped by Clnmike's blog on Sunday and he's posted a Deal Breaker list that speaks loud & clear!

Ok, Creator - I GET it! I need to step out on faith in a different way than I have been. All of my cocky rantings have not been reflected in my actions toward myself. So, my mantra (& my actions) for 2009: Time to Step INTO the light that is MINE (no more shadow boxing)!!

I love the words to this song that reiterate my actions for 2009:

Click on image for source.

2009 Really IZ my year to SHINE!

The Creator has been speaking to yelling at me through some key folks since I was sent from DC on this quest here in NY. This Brother Andrew Morrison grabbed my attention three years ago at a seminar he offered at my NYC Home Church. Since The Creator brought Andrew into my life I have been stepping more & more into my light!

Thanx Andrew for all of your help, support & for mentioning me in this 11th Episode of your 16 Week Challenge Reality Show:


One of the best parts of Andrew's 16 Week Challenge reality show is his ability to bring people together! It's not too late to participate in more episodes while they are live. It's my year to shine - it can be yours, too!
Click on the link below & enjoy the connections!
www.16weekchallenge.com

Thankful Thursdays [12 of 50]: '09 = Time 2 Shine!

Twenty-one of the 1000 Things I'm Thankful I've Experienced in My Lifetime:

221) HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
I'm so thankful to be here to see a NEW YEAR: 2009!

222) I enjoyed time with family and friends during this Holiday Season.

223) I helped my mother celebrate her 7? birthday (I still have no idea the age of most of the women in my family! LOL!)

224) I have great genes! At 40+ most think I'm in my late 20s or early 30s;-).

225) I'm young enough to appreciate that I came of age with Hip-Hop.

226) I'm old enough to appreciate Classic Ole Skool R&B.

227) I'm DC raised enough to appreciate Go-Go;-).

228) DC used to be called "De Country" by some family members;-), so I'm also country enough to enjoy the "new" music genre from Da Durteh;-).

229) My life experience is broad enough that I appreciate a wide variety of music genres from Blue Grass, Opera, Gospel, House, Classical, Jazz, Blues, International/World, (easy) Rock, pretty much anything except that hard-core, head-banging acid type of rock;-).

230) That I can sit still! That "small" skill has gotten me into a lot of places & kept me out of a lot of trouble;-).

231) I'm a supah stah! Love isn't something we earn - we deserve it! Tell 'em Floetry:


232) I am loving!

233) I am lovable!

234) I am forgiving!

235) I am forgivable!

236) I am beautiful inside AND OUT!

237) I appreciate the beauty in & around me!

238) I am music!

239) I am JOY!

240) I am DANCING through this LIFE! Join me - cuz ... u can dance if u want to;-)

*Disclaimer: some of the above may be repeats that have appeared on this blog before - and tha's FINE, too! LOL!!

The First Thankful Thursday [1-20].
Second Thankful Thursday [21-40].
Third Thankful Thursday [41-60].
Fourth Thankful Thursday [61-80].
Fifth Thankful Thursday [81-100].
Sixth Thankful Thursday [101-120]
Seventh Thankful Thursday [121- 140].
Eighth Thankful Thursday [141-160].
Ninth Thankful Thursday [161-180].
Tenth Thankful Thursday [181-200].
Eleventh Thankful Thursday [201-220].