HAPPY NEW MONTH.

“It's hard to reconcile this August with the other one. and to be honest I don't try very hard. I've seen flashes of this August before-This brightness, this conviviality, this generosity of spirit-but I know what he's capable of, and I won't forget it. ― Sara Gruen, Water for Elephants

Unbelievably August is already here with us. Count down to my favorite time of year.

It's only 4 months to the close of the year. WOW! What a year! *in Jeff Koinange's voice*

So, today i sat down and did a mental audit of my year thus far. I asked self those tough questions.
I had my long expectation list at the start of the year that  i was going through last night.  i have managed to crossed out two of the twenty-six expectations listed for 2015. Not bad huh?! Yeah. So i need to make somethings work before the year ends. lol. 

Time is ticking away and so is opportunity :)

August of this year,
Creeping up on people ain't right,
I am looking forward to newness,
I am looking forward to completeness,
I am looking forward to better august weather,
I am looking forward to eating out more and having more fun activities,
I am looking forward to meet-ups and long august discussions,
I am looking forward to another pizza delivery in the park.
More laughter, More games, More captivating books. 

I am looking forward to that august rush.

HAPPY NEW MONTH!!

HAPPY NEW MONTH

But there is always a November space after the leaves have fallen when she felt it was almost indecent to intrude on the woods…for their glory terrestrial had departed and their glory celestial of spirit and purity and whiteness had not yet come upon them.”
― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Windy Poplars

October came and quickly leaving.
It has been quite an adventure...

I MISSED: My 20,000th Blog view!! That was one MILESTONE i did not want to leave unturned!! :(
I couldn't believe when i logged onto my blogger and was late by about 1000 views.

I CELEBRATED: My bosom buddy's ruracio (which is basically her dowry negotiation ceremony). We have been friends since we were six. We look a lot alike now. Even her family who had never met me thought so too. When you grow up with someone its almost like looking at a living, breathing calendar.

I WAS AMAZED AT: How much weight i have actually lost! I saw a picture of myself, i thought WHOA?! Is that really me?! I was completely blown away!!
It's amazing how as i transition, i didn't really notice the changes except in my closet.
Physically i thought the change was subtle. NOT ANYMORE.. This is one miracle i am counting all day every day. #AllGloryBelongsToGod #NothingIsImpossibleWithGod

LOOK FORWARD TO: A closet make-over and a change of hair color. That will be a thrill!! \O/ \O/

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November of this year,
i am pleased to meet your acquaintance.
My count down to Christmas begins tomorrow.
My Christmas playlist is already synched and ready to play on repeat.
November, lets do this!
I will celebrate,
I will sing unto the Lord,
For great is thy mercies towards me.
My November will be incredible! I am excited already \O/ \O/

Happy November!!

RE-BRANDING

“A makeover is the rebranding of a human being.”
― Mokokoma Mokhonoana

 I have so much to write about, i do not even know where to begin!
Uuuummm, one word has constantly been ringing in my head...

makeover

[meyk-oh-ver]

noun

1.remodeling; renovation; restoration:

The old house needs a complete makeover.

2. a thorough course of beauty and cosmetic treatments:

Assistants spent four hours on the actress's makeover in preparation for the awards ceremony.

 

I am more inclined to the first definition of the word.
One of my FAVORITE local bloggers walked a mile in these shoes and she described her journey as

"Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house. 

At first, perhaps, you can understand what He is doing. 

He is getting the drains right and stopping the leaks in the roof and so on; you knew that those jobs needed doing and so you are not surprised. 

But presently He starts knocking the house about in a way that hurts abominably and does not seem to make any sense. 

What on earth is He up to? 

The explanation is that He is building quite a different house from the one you thought of…” by Coffee and Conversations

Am that house. Getting a do-over. It has been a process like no other. I can't even describe it.
At one point i felt so lost, i did not even know who i was anymore.
I would have those moments when i look myself in the mirror, and ask that face staring back at me "who are you?" - i felt totally lost!
I am pretty sure that was the point God was bringing down this house and putting up something new i never even thought of.
Now this new house is in need of new furniture. A colorful rug here, Ankara pillows there, fabulous curtains there, etc.

 

 

HAPPY NEW MONTH!

 “April hath put a spirit of youth in everything. (Sonnet XCVIII)”
― William Shakespeare

April brings together all my favorite things:
My Birthday, Jazz, Rains, Poetry, Easter, Spring..
It's my Birth Month, Jazz Appreciation Month, National Poetry Month, Easter Celebrations, Soothing April showers and the start of spring :)
As  i turn a year older, i am doing things different this year. Rather than doing an inventory of what i have not achieved in the past year, i am celebrating the present: Where i am right now.

Dear April this year,
Not otherwise,Than April of a year ago,
I have patiently awaited your arrival,
A symbol that a brand new chapter has began,
May i blush in the noon-day sun and the evening rains,
May serenity be my God given portion,
May my aroma of success permeate through the right vents,
Leaving behing a scent of gratitude and love,
May i shine, radiate, reflect the beauty of the God in me ..
A symbol that he has blessed me with good things... Family, Friends, A spiritual Father :)) April this year ... I am glad you are here.