Rai's Thoughts...

So... I have been told that my posts have been a tad too... "We are the world" lately. I dunno... can't really explain why. I have just been going through so much lately, that I wanted to... in some small way reach out to those that may have been going through something similar in their lives.

I digress...

Will women ever really be happy? One minute we want something... two seconds later it all changes?

Is there really a such thing as Mr. Right?

Are all women secretly attracted to other women? (at least sexually)

Do your thoughts really determine your destiny?

Will man/woman ever completely be satisfied with their counterpart?

Does Mr./Mrs. Perfect really exist?

Why do people complain about their surroundings but neglect to change themselves.... ?

Why are we so afraid to step outside of our comfort zone?

BINGO.....

I've got it! I challenge each and everyone of you reading this blog to step outside of your comfort zone. Do something that you have always wanted to do, but have been too ashamed/embarrassed/afraid to do. Forget what others may think... step out on faith and do something you have always wanted to do!

That's it...

I am headed to Mexico... alone... for one week. I will keep each of you updated!

The End.

~peaceandchickengrease~

Important Information...

Let's see... I will begin this post by sending BBBBBBBBIIIIIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGG H U G S and kisses to my best gal... Summa Leggz Da G! I missed you when I came to town girly, but we will definitely get it done next go 'round. I was with Sun... so the days were so hectic. I did miss you mucho Chica!

Moving A L O N G...

Sunshine is going to Pre-School... T H A N K Y OU -------> God <----. My baby got into a good Christian Pre-School! After going through with CK (my BD) I finally made it happen.

God is GREAT!

Talked to my best friend today... It was really good to hear his voice. It had been awhile since we talked... with out it being about "us". It felt good to have my buddy back.

I got a very interesting forward this evening. Check it out...

CHILD SECURITY ISSUE

Google has implemented a new feature which enables you to type a telephone number into the search bar and hit enter and you will be given the person's name and address. If you then hit MapQuest, you will get a map to the person's house. Everyone should be aware of this! It's a nationwide reverse telephone book.

If a child gives out his/her phone number, someone can now look it up to find out where he/she lives. The safety issues are obvious, and alarming.

Note that you can have your phone number removed or blocked. I tried my number and it came up along with the mapquest and directions straight to our house. I did fill out the removal form for myself, and encourage all of you to do the same. Quite scary.

Please look up your own number.

In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to: google ( http://www.google.com/) Type your phone number in the search bar ( i.e. 555-555-1212) and hit enter. If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging
your private information, simply click on your telephone number and then click on the Removal Form. Removal takes 48-hours.

Check your own number and although this may not apply to you if you have an unlisted number or cell phone as primary contact, but you may know someone who needs to know this.

Please share this information with friends and family.

Make sure you all check this out... REMOVE your number immediately!

Let's see... all is hard yet WONDROUS with the world.

I wonder what is next..?...


The End.

~ahimportantinfo~

YAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

Even the roughest of times can be the best. August is coming to an end and I am ssssssssssooooooooo excited about all of the possibilities. My life... my life... my life...

Sometimes we spend an eternity knocking on life's door. We spend time knocking and knocking and knocking... sometimes all we have to do is open the door. B I N G O! It's there...

I made a lot of tough decisions this month... some of which certain may challenge... but you know what? I make decisions for me! I have spent far too much time worried about the feelings of others. It is time that I ensure my happiness.

I proceed...

Still working towards Sun's pre-school education... He has spent the last 41/2 years with me during the day. It is time for him to explore his own space... Pre Kindergarten... here Sun comes!

Oooohhh....... I am fine.

So, in my efforts to de-stress myself, I have began to work out... ah what a great feeling. I am so excited about life and A L L her beautiful possibilities.

Let's see...

Went dancing Saturday night... I mean for real dancing... swinging... salsa... mamba... E V E R Y T H I N G! It was so fun to leave my inhibitions at the door and have a great time. It had been awhile since I spent a night as Cinderella...

I guess what I am enjoying most about life nowadays is that I am free to be me. I don't have to answer my phone if I don't want to... not to mention my door! I read more... yoga... spend time with friends... working on this whole school thing... and getting ready for my disappearing act yet to come. Sometimes you must go where your services are needed. Why stand in the line for water, when you would much better prefer a natural fruit smoothie...

They are both nutritious... in different ways.

Went on a nice walk... enjoyed all of life's simplicities... why do we make this so hard?

I am getting nearer and nearer to my Good Place!

Note to Women:

Appreciate yourself ladies! No one will do if for you! Don't be afraid to go out on a limb and stand for what you believe in. God ALWAYS works it out in the end. Sometimes it may not make much sense, but know that He has a plan for your life that often times is so much bigger than what you may think. Believe what you see... each and every one of you deserve the best... and He has planned it all out for you.

Peace and Blessings to each of you.

The End.

~yyyyyaaaaayyyyyyy!~

Safe in His Arms...

I had to share this wonderful pic of Man Saving Woman. Sometimes we all need a break from the madness. I know personally, I grow tired of promises... actions definitely feel better.

...I am truly grateful that he found me... even though there were times when I thought I already was...

found.

The End.

~savingthebestavoidingtherest~

I Choose Life...

Hey Guys... This was a forward I received via email last week... truly words to live by.

THE DAILY MOTIVATOR
Thursday, August 2, 2007

Live by intention
+++++++++++++++++++

Think before you do. Don't just automatically react to life or live by blind habit.

Think about what you're about to do, and think about the consequences. Remember that when you choose the action, you're also choosing all the things that result from that action.

When you choose to eat half a dozen doughnuts, you're choosing to put fat on your body. When you choose to be sloppy with your work, you're choosing to sabotage your own career.

When you choose to rise early and start getting things done, you're choosing to create real and lasting value in your own life and in the world around you.

When you choose to stay focused on an important task, you're choosing to enjoy the rewards that come from real accomplishment.

Live your life based on your own best intentions. Each action you take has very real consequences, and you are in a position to select the exact consequences that you wish to bring about.

It only takes a brief moment to think before you act. Do it every time, and your life will follow the precise path you choose.

Ralph Marston

The End.

~uchoose~

HAPPY AUGUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Return Readers!

I am extremely ELATED about the new possibilities of August.

Let's see...

I went to Dallas this past weekend for my Family Reunion. It was such a pleasure and honor to see all of my family. I traveled to Houston with a dear friend who was also able to join in the festivities. It was AWESOME!

I taught my niece (almost 1 yr.) How to say Auntie (my name)... she says it... "Aaaah T!" It is the cutest thing.

Sweetest memory of the weekend...

Walking into the suite (that I shared with my family) to see:

My mother and her husband in one of the beds
and
My brother, his daughter, and my son fast asleep in the other.

I had not seen my whole family together like that in what seemed like an ETERNITY!

A dear friend came down to join me and Bossy... truly WONDERFUL!

A close second was giving a truly priceless gift to a dear friend that experienced such a tragedy at the begining of the week, for a birthday present at weeks end.

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Well guys... I have a good feeling about the rest of my life... I see a bright clear future, that a part of me never thought I could genuinely feel.

I am living in true HAPPINESS!



The End.

~happyaugust~

Peace in the Sunshine

I know... so long since I wrote. Not sure why. I think it is just that I have been in search of the right thing to say. So much went on in my life during the month of July. It was truly breath taking. The lesson I take away from it all...

rest.
plus
relaxation.
equals
restoration.

That's it! I have been restoring myself. Enjoying the beauty (internal and external) that He made. Can you believe it... He made me! Quirks and all. It has been an amazing journey thus far. So many people see my light... so many... and to think... I attempt not to let it shine...

trust.

There are somethings in life that you just can't block. My light is definitely one of them!

Met several men who want me... deeply (what's new... doesn't everyone?) No... this is different.
Man A: Older, wealthy and extremely powerful.
Man B: Older, wealthy and extremely spoiled.
Man C: Younger, intelligent (potential for wealth) and blind (speaking metaphorically).
Man D: Older, wealthy and curious.

I won't list my best friend... there is no comparison to him.

All attempt to "buy" me in their own way. Some physically, others mentally and emotionally... not to mention spiritually.

What do I say to all this:

Rai smiles and steps away... time to bask in the peace of my own sunshine.

The End.

P.S.
My destiny is right in front of me... I am tired of looking at the door... time to knock that mutha down and step in!

~thereisstillpeaceinthesunshine~