2008...Still Singing Off Key!

Hey good people...


Wow, 2008! Are you excited? I am. I am looking forward to a better me...and a better you. I was not really big on making 'resolutions'. Well, actually, I made them but I was not serious about it.


Where I was yesterday...

Something hit me two years ago. On the eve of 2006, I remember being in my apartment in New Jersey...by myself. No, don't say 'ahhhh', I had a party to go to, but I wanted to ring in the new year with a plan that I knew that I would stick to. So to do this, I needed to be alone when the time changed. I was going to take this resolution thing serious this time. So I needed to be by myself to reflect on what I wanted, personally and professionally. I needed to hear my own voice. No one around to influence my thoughts. I thought about what made me happy, what drove me to the highest level of pisstosity (yes...that mad!) and those things that were neutral.

What I learned about myself was that I lost focus. I lost focus because I lost my voice. I could not hear me...I heard everyone else's thoughts about life. Actually my voice was not lost, I was just quiet. For awhile, I said nothing about anything. Life was happening around me and I was a passive participant.

Well I decided that the time for passivity was up and I was going to roar like the Leo that I am. I was going to participate and make it known. I got some paper from the printer and used my favorite pen and jotted down my plan...my personal note to God. I asked for prepartion, guidance and protection as I embarked on this new journey. I had a lot on my heart...remember I was quiet for a minute, so I had a lot to say! But tell you what, it was not a long note, but it covered so much. I put in my bible, using it as a bookmark to read Psalms 23.

I felt so content knowing that I finally decided to open my mouth. I got dressed, went to the party and had a good time.


Where I am today...

2007 came and it is going in the next 24 hours. While I will not mention my personal conversation, I will tell you, MY VOICE is LOUD. This time last year, I was packing the last box from my apartment in New Jersey and moving into my new home in Mount Vernon, New York. I came home, dropped the last box in my empty living room. The new year found me by myself, again, this time in a big house. Yes, I had several places to go to, but you know what...yep, you guessed it...I had a party in my house, with a one woman band. Ain't nothing like focusing and hearing your own voice, and loving it, even though it was a little of key!

I love my kitchen!

I wish you a focused and loud 2008!

Need some getting started on finding your voice, check out these tips for making resolutions for next year...


* How to keep your New Year's resolution on ehow.com or AskMen.com (yes, men have great advice too!)

Terrie M. Williams' Black Pain--Let The Healing Begin‏

BLACK PAIN: It Just Looks Like We're Not Hurting
A Life-Changing and Ground-breaking Work by Terrie M. Williams

Terrie M. Williams, licensed clinical social worker, founder of The Terrie Williams Agency and The Stay Strong Foundation, opens a powerful dialogue on Black America's secret mental and emotional health crisis. Admiringly called the Black Power movement of the 21st century, BLACK PAIN shares Terrie's personal battle with depression along with candid stories from celebrities, mental health professionals and everyday people to bring wholeness and hope.

Written with love and compassion, BLACK PAIN shows what our struggle looks, sounds and feels like as never before, and offers direction to a path of healing. BLACK PAIN in stores everywhere on Tuesday January 8th.

Check out this video interview with Terrie...

Reviews:

Terry McMillan, NY Times Bestselling Author: Black Pain offers usan arsenal of understanding, answers,and hope to win the battle.

Sean Combs:Black Pain boldly confronts the reality of our painhead on.

Alvin F. Poussaint, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School: This book shines a bright light on the darkness of despair.

E. Lynn Harris, Five-time NY Times best-selling author: Black Pain not only unlocks this door of misery, it breaks it off its hinges and shows us a pathway toward whole, healthy living.

Check out Black Pain website to read more!

For speaking engagements contact:

George Greenfield

Creative Well

122 Montclair Avenue

Montaclair, New Jersey 07042

Email: George@creativewell.com

Office: 973 - 783-7575

To schedule a book signing send an email to: tmwms@terriewilliams.com

For Us TV....Update on K'orus Wines...

I love this...

I was contacted about the post I published several weeks ago about K'orus Wines. I am happy to share with you ...ForUs.Tv ---"Wine, food, and lifestyle from K'orus. Complement Your Life."

ForUS.tv is your source for sharing, enjoying, and living the good life from K'orus Wines.
There are some great article about food...I have to try the mac-n-cheese recipe! Check out the info they share about pizza and wine...yes...pizza!

There is something good about sharing.... ENJOY!

Check out Tia Williams...Author & Beauty Guru

Hey!

There is nothing like finding something great to share with everyone! Beauty and books?! Yes...

Want to keep up with the latest fashion? ... Need beauty tips? ...
Secrets to an overall chic style? ... And...read some great 'chick lit'?

Check out Tia Williams...

Look no further. Tia Williams...the author and beauty guru keeps her blog up to date with the some great information on fashion and beauty products. I was surfing the internet for a product for chronic dry hair and after browsing through several links, I stumbled upon Tia's website...she provides great advice on beauty solutions for everything! Well I came across her entry for Dominican Hair Preservation ..."Shear Splendor Age-Defying Hair "Marinating" Oil for Chemically Treated, Chronically Dry Hair"

I tried her tip and it worked wonders!!! I am still doing it to this day!

What peptides have done for your skin, they can now do for your hair. Philosophy delivers a revolutionary, results-driven Shear Splendor Restorative Weekly Hair Marinade formula that makes it easier than ever to restore dry, damaged, chemically-treated hair. To use: Product should be applied to unwashed, dry hair. Apply a palm-sized amount to your hair and work it in from ends to the scalp in a massaging motion. Can be used for 20 minutes, or overnight, for miraculous results. Follow with Shear Splendor Daily Shampoo and Daily Conditioning Hair Mask. Best used on a weekly basis.Please Note: When using this product overnight, always protect sheets and pillowcase with a towel or by wearing a shower cap.

Want to try it? Click here to get this beauty in a bottle for yourself!

But wait...to accompany you at the salon, you have to have a good book to read. Check out the Accidental Diva...

Enjoy!

A Song For Coretta...Directed by Crystal Dickinson

Hey good people...

Update to an earlier post...

Thought I would share that my friend Crystal (a.k.a. C-Boogie) is directing a play the renowned playwright, Pearl Cleage, "A Song for Coretta".



About the play: Five women, at the end of the line to see Coretta Scott King lay in state, find laughter and hope in this moving and unexpectedly funny new play.

PERFORMANCE DATES: 01/17/2008 -02/17/2008



Crystal Dickinson lived in Atlanta for five years and since then has performed at 7 Stages, Georgia Shakespeare, Synchronicity and Theatre-in-the-Square, served as an alumni volunteer for Miss Porter’s School, a panelist for DeKalb County, Office of Arts, Culture & Entertainment and an auditor for the Governor’s Honor’s Program. She is a proud MFA graduate of The University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and a New Jersey Native. She also studied at the London Academy for Music and Dramatic Art. Currently, Crystal serves as an Assistant Professor of Drama at Spelman College where she teaches Acting and African American Theatre History.

Sharing...the Uptown Scoop

UPTOWN SCOOP....

Several weeks ago I attended a conference in Atlanta and I came across some information that I know you would like to know about. Have you ever heard of the new of Uptown Scoop?

Well I didn't either until the conference. Uptown Scoop is the ultimate guide to fashion, style and corner office smarts for women in business. It is a free daily e-Note, short and sweet, that provides you the personal connection to all that is hip, hot and trend-worthy. Check Uptown Scoop and get a free gift!

Wine...For Us...

Hey Good People...


During my mini self-imposed vacation, I have learned some much that I don't mind sharing with you. First, I may be a little late but...did you hear about K'orus Wine?

Kedar Massenburg, the former Motown Records CEO, the man behind neo-soul, has bought us something else to groove to (while listening to neo-soul). I can't wait to get my hands on this...I am not a wine drinker...but this will definitely get me started.

It will be perfect for the holiday season as we are "livin' it up" (responsibily of course!!).

Check K'orus for yourself...let me know how you like it!

Traveling...In Color...

Travel Resources ...

After watching "Why Did I Get Married?" did you think to yourself..."I wish I could getaway with my friends like that?" Yes, there is definitely something great to experience in Colorado! Tried Canada? Anguilla? Connecticut? Spain?

Well there are two magazines that can quench your thirst for travel knowledge.

Check out Odyssey Couleur

AND

Pathfinders Travel

Enjoy!!!

Great find on eBay---Shoes

Injured My Foot... Need to Sell Size 12 Women's Shoes!!

I injured my foot a couple of months ago and the doctor informed me that I cannot wear any heels for about 9 months! I am going through my closet to share with you what I cannot wear.
Specifically these are some sharp shoes for looking for a someone to make good use of them. Size 12W - I bought them at shoe store for tall women with large feet. I am a young woman so this shoe is not short on style.

It is part of the Platinum Collection by Jade. Nice padding inside for great comfort while you are looking good.

Bidding ends October 28th! Click here to view now.....

Great Gift Idea...Going to Jamaica?

Before you know it, the holiday season will be here and there will be a scramble to buy gifts for loved ones, friends, co-workers and yes...gifts to your favorite charities.

Well I don't mind sharing that Air Jamaica’s gift certificates are the perfect for every occasion…graduations, weddings, anniversary, birthdays, and special holidays or to acknowledge a volunteer at your local community organization.

Gift certificates may be purchased at any Air Jamaica sales office and used towards airfare, taxes and airport First Class upgrades. At the time of purchase, a gift certificate voucher will be issued. This voucher is valid for one year from the date of issue and is non-transferable.

Vist here to learn more!

And let me say this...I don't mind sharing that I would love a gift like this (hint....hint ).

Personal Touch...Works for Me...

I don't mind sharing that Terrie Williams' book, "Personal Touch: What You Really Need to Succeed in Today's Fast-Paced Business World " has been a great resource for me in my career.

The president of one of America's most successful public relations firms presents her proven success formula: to do well in business you must do good to others. Terrie Williams offers invaluable information for business success based on building relationships.

I don't sharing with you what has been shared with me!

A Commuter's Dream...Discount Fare

This is a great offer! I got a new job and I no longer have to take public transportation on a daily basis. I have several transit checks worth over $305 ($50 and $35 increments) and I willing to sell them for a reasonable offer. They expire on 1/19/2008.

You can use the checks to pay for commuting by virtually any public and private transportation service which may include subways, buses, ferries and commuter rail between New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

Only SERIOUS inquiries...please. I can be reached via email.

I don't mind sharing the discount...

New sound...Kenna

Hey good people!

I was fortunate enough to have some down time to catch up on some shows on TV. Among them was Ellen (don't you just love her?!). So she had this artist named Kenna on the show. To sum it up...he had an interesting sound...I was feeling the song he performed on the show.

I thought I'd share....

From Amazon.com

AP cheers, "Part Stevie Wonder, part Radiohead, part Ric Ocasek, Kenna blends different cultures and identities in a sound that's completely his own" and Entertainment Weekly calls Kenna "A savvy, idiosyncratic artist who could help redeem radio". Critic's darling Kenna, the eldest son of an immigrant Ethiopian family had a life changing experience when he discovered U2, and resolved to make his own music that was equally powerful and poetic. Landing in Virginia Beach, he connected with the areas most creative residents, THE NEPTUNES to craft music that would eventually lead to the new album, "Make Sure They See MY Face. "

Want to buy the album? Check it out here!

Weekend Getaway Near You...

Akwaaba


Akwaaba Mansion (Brooklyn, NY), Akwaaba by the Sea (Cape May, NJ), Akwaaba at Buttonwood Manor (Cape May, NJ), Akwaaba D.C. (Washington, D.C.), and Akwaaba in the Bayou (New Orleans, LA) are a collection of upscale bed and breakfast inns owned and operated by husband and wife team Glenn Pogue and Monique Greenwood.


Not too long ago, my girlfriend and her husband spent a wonderful weekend at a Black owned bed & breakfast, Akwaaba by the Sea... they loved it.















Another one of my friends recently had a weekend with the girls Akwaaba DC and had a blast!















I have come to know plenty of people that had a great experience at an event at the Akwaaba Mansion in Brooklyn, NY.
















I am going to make it to one of these locations real soon...until then, I wanted to share this information with you.

Enjoy!

Enjoy a Friday Night at Honeybee's...

Friday Night at Honeybee's by Andrea Smith

I was in the bookstore one day and I stumbled on this book that was published a couple of years ago...I must tell you, it was a great find. Forestine and Viola remind me of friends that I know- young women unlucky in love but blessed with talent and friendship.

The Friday nights at Miss Honeybee's is rich with fun and entertainment...with a splash of life lessons for a woman.

I totally enjoyed it and I just wanted to share it with you!