MSW Classmates

School just started again and I will admit that I am freaking out. However, there is one reason why I know I will make it out of this program alive and that is because of my classmates. I do not know what I would do without Kwahera and Jessica. The 3 of us have had every single class together since August, we go on dinner outings, and we always have each others back. In most graduate programs students fail to take the time to get to know their colleagues and do not receive a lot of academic support. We are already planning a mini cruise when we walk accross that stage next year "God willing". Mexico here we come in 2013!!!!!! So blessed to have supportive and loving classmates.

Summer Bucket "Fun" List

I don't plan on kicking the bucket anytime soon (lol) but I have decided to make a summer bucket list.

A lot of things have just changed my perspective on life and realizing how short it is. I was recently talking with a group of friends about having a summer bucket list which I was completely in favor of but then I thought I should make my own personal bucket list. I was talking to a resident today and we were just discussing how different it is being 25 now compared to when she was growing up. It seemed as if the little things mattered and that life was less busy. I don't know about you but I feel like life today is just crazy busy full or stress and worries. Jobs do not come around as easy as they use to, people marry later in life, and the world and people around us can be so stressful. In my opinion I feel we tend to worry more these days than enjoy our short time on earth. Even though I am working and going to school full time I plan to make the most of this summer. This summer is also particularly important because if everything goes as plan I will be graduating one year from this time!!! Okay enough with the chatter and on to the list.

1.) Checked out FW Botanical Gardens already! Now I need to hit up Dallas Arboretum for their Chihuly concert nights.

2.) Meet more people in choir my age in choir. I love the people that I am surrounded by in choir but there is quite an age gap between us. There is nothing wrong with that but I want to meet other choir members my age who I can have out and fellowship with.

3.) Zip Lining

4.) Golf

5.) Get a tattoo in remembrance of my mother. If you know me you know that I will probably scare myself out of it but it is wishful thinking.

6.) Visit Dallas Museum of Art.

8.) LOSE ANOTHER 10LBS! I THINK I CAN DO IT

9.) Go to a Texas Rangers Game

11.) Finish The Appeal and Think Like a Man. If you know me you already know it takes me a year to read one book.

12.) Fly a kite, have a picnic in the park. Either with friends or with myself, I just wanna do it!

13.) Move forward from mistakes, and griefs.

14.) Encourage friends and family members on a daily basis

15.) Increase my wisdom.

16.) Meet Mr.Right (You never know :) ).

17.) Take a picture of myself or someone or something everyday.  EASY RIGHT!

Okay on your mark get ready go. I will tell you if I accomplished it all by August 31. I dare you to make one.

Peace

Childhood friends

Childhood friends.

Out of all the friends that I have had through the years from childhood to adulthood, these are three that have remained for 10+ years. To me that spells L-I-F-E-T-I-M-E! These suckers have had the oddest experiences with me, some that are never to be discussed. I have watched these kids grow to become mature adults. Life roads have caused us to be distant at times but we always managed to find a path back to one another. It is so hard to believe that we have remained friends for sooo long. 

The little fella on the right, his name is Sam and I have know him since I was 9. We have had seasons of closness, distance, anger, and closeness again. Sam and I do not always make sense as friends but we work and I love it!

The blond chick in the middle is Daniella. I have know her since i was 11, and believing me we were not always as close. However Daniella has definitely grown on me and her loyalty to Sam and I is everlasting.

And of course the blog must be ended with Amber Diva Renae lol. Amber is quite different then my other two childhood friends. To be honest Amber was probably the closet black friend I have ever had. It seems weird to say that but during middle school most of my friends were of a different race. Amber specifically stands out because she sang a memorable song at my mother's funeral that will be remembered for years to come. 

As I have always said I a blessed to have some of the most amazing people in my life, but even more blessed to still have contact with childhood friends. 

Black Women

Today I got to hang out with one of my guy friends ( I guess it was sort of a date). He is really nice and I think we compliment each other well because we are completely different then what we are used to dating. As we continued to converse we got into the topic of black women and attitudes. He mentioned that I was different then most black women he has dated and that most of the other women always had drama and an attitude. Unfortunately that is not the first time I have heard about black women and attitudes and frankly that opinion gets old. Black men are constantly saying that they don't deal with "sistas" because we always have an attitude, but I beg to differ. Black men do not want to put up with "sistas" because they are not going to let you treat them any kind of way. I am not saying that black women don't have attitudes but lets not just limit attitudes with a race. Women of all races have attitudes and whether you see it on the first date or the next couple of dates believe me you will see it. In saying this I do not want to be that black woman that goes around saying that good black men do not exist because that is simply untrue. It is just unfortunate that the people we come across ruin it for those who are quite opposite. Please let us stop stereotyping each other as a race and get to know the person before we automatically assume they have an attitude.

P.S. The hangout was fun overall but the topic of black women always having an attitude just gets old.


Word!

Last day of May

Today is the last day of May AKA the last time there will be nice weather before Heatwave June comes in. I just love May because the flowers come out, we celebrate mother's day, our veterans and nice weather. I was walking  outside with a resident's family member today and we both could not get over how nice the weather was. Look Texas if its going to be over 105 just let me know so I can take a vacation somewhere else lol.  Thank you God for another month down and another month to come.

Children of God (Monday)

This kid is ridiculously cool and to think I don't even like children lol! What makes this little girl so special is her love for God. Her love for God and people is so contagious. She is one of my best friends daughter and she has truly blessed my life. Every time I am in the presence of this kid she inspires me to be a better Christian and to be better for God's kingdom. What makes this child so special is her loving heart. As children I think we all grow up with an innocent and loving heart. We see everyone the same and we do not look at skin color, class, material possessions and etc. As children we just love people. As we get older different things start to change our innocence. Whether it is peers, experiences or just life, some of us fall away from that child like view of the world. I too am guilty of that and just when I think I am too good to be loving toward another person God reminds me to see them through a child eyes. I made this little girl my Sunday blog because she is just so sweet, loving, and truly an example of Godly love.


Blessings,
N.B

count your blessings

Yesterday Pastor Jefress encouraged us to count our blessings when we are in storms or when we are coming out of one
I want to list a few people and things that I am grateful for.

1. God's grace- I am so grateful that Jesus died for q sinner like me. I have made so many mistakes and yet he still loved me enough to die for me.
2. Family- I am lucky to have parents who never abused me, always supported me and most of all loved me. I had the worlds greatest mother and even though she is no longer here here presence is always around me. I have a dad who taught me business and how to handle my finances. A brother who is always near and available to offer advice. A sister who I can lean on. Non blood relatives who always think about me and are constantly praying for me.
Friends- its a beautiful thing to have a friend who sticks closer than a brother. My friends rule. I live how we talk to each other crazy and still laugh about it. Lol my friends are a hot mess.
Job- not everyone has one and some have been laid off. Thank you God that i have a job and that lay offs are not even on the picture.
Grad school- no matter how's much it stresses me out, i am glad to be back in school. Im ready to finish and become an LMSW.
Health- thank you god for my health. Thank you for allowing me to breathe w/o assistance, and thank you for allowing me to walk freely from place to place.
Car- hahah my little Kia. Im so blessed to have a car.

count your blessing name the one by one count your blessings see what God has done
 count tour blessings name them one by one count your many blessings see what the lord has done.

G.N