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It is almost Christmas and in a month my life has been changed for the better. I am happy to report that I have returned to full-time employment and I am still trying to be patient with the rehabilitation matter concerning my post knee surgery.  I thought the process would have been moderate but having a set back makes the recovery process much longer. Nevertheless, I am certainly happy for the upcoming events that will soon take place in a few months. I hope everyone has a great Christmas and even though this year, I do not have a tree or gifts, which I have not had in the past 6 years. I am eternally grateful to God to have the means to provide for my family. So even if you cannot do all you desire, being able to pay your bills and provide for your family is enough... I myself am eternally thankful and grateful to GOD for not too much interruption.  Peace and love....talk to you soon...               Lavi

In last night's debate Mitt Romney tip toed around the issue concerning foreign policy. Most of what Mitt said, and showed, when the President pointed out Mitt's confusion about previous statements concerning foreign issues was viewed as Mitt back paddling to find dry land. Mitt realized; he was sinking. Governor Mitt Romney political game is surrounded by the act of manipulation, seeing who can be manipulated to put him(Mitt) in office. Well, I want to be the first to inform you that it will not be my vote. For the undecided voters, consider "the value of change for the better has always been a cursor," to improve the democratic society. Not letting people( meaning those that oppose) what is right subtract from our right to see what is inevitable, "change," change that is going to come either way. Folks you have been shown time and time again, Mitt is not for the people who need and deserve better, those who live in poverty and are midd

Today, I accomplish one thing that I needed most. I had progressive day, but I am no where near finish. There is so much work to be done. I am working through a clouded unfocused mind set that irritates me fully, because I cannot seem to get everything I need to get done. Today, my son cook today, baked salmon, rice, corn and peas. The salmon was uneatable, so I ate the rest. Today, I feel in love with life, but frustrated with all that has to get done, how do I manage. I will , but it will certainly take time. I am working in increments and taking the time, to complete tasks one at a time.    Lavi

October 16, 2012     One of my worst mistakes is seeking guidance from people who had no idea of what life is really about. Learning that life is short and that we are here for a designated time, give meaning to how life should be lived. If you are young and youthful, but old enough to understand, do me a favor and don't waist your life growing up to fast. Don't waste time letting foolishness be part of your life. Things could have turned out different if you learn how to make the right decision concerning yourself and always make the right decision in consideration concerning the possibility of you.  Being extremely misguided about how to prepare yourself in this life, will set you back and once you make life changing decisions your life will never be the same and you no longer have options. Do NOT LIMIT yourself, allow yourself to have options and I am not talking relationships, I am talking the option to NOT become a parent at a young age, to not become involved in rela

October 12, 2012 at 3:18 a.m.    Up doing some homework and decided that I could not sleep. Thinking about how am I going to get out of debt. Open some bills today and realize that I have to work within my means to pay off the debt with what I have while waiting to regain full-time employment. For example, I have a bill that is for $67.45, well I know that I do not have $67.45. Now that I have applied for unemployment in hopes of receiving this small income. I will divide this bill into 12 payments so that I can afford to pay something rather than nothing; this way the bill will decrease rather than sit there and accrue balance, because of non-payment or any additional charges if it can be avoided. Next a bill for 298.60 divided by 60 payments is 5 dollars. So a little goes a long way. One thing I do know is that when I regain employment, I will begin paying down my student loans so that I can work towards becoming debt free. I would like to be debt free in about 12 years. A long way

In a matter of days, it will be time to re-elect our President. If you are not registered to VOTE, then you cannot complain! Voting is not something you take for granted, by so many means voting gives you a voice to be heard through the decisions you make.  My vote is for my current President -Barack Obama, I got his Back! I can't tell you who to vote for, but it is with prayer that you make a decision by examining the actions of the candidate. President Barack has made changes that will bring the middle class to the level they were during the Clinton Administration. To become part of the American Dream- again. Let your voice be heard and vote for the candidate that supports your movement into building America-do what is right and at least vote. Despite everything anyone has experience these past four years. Everyone who is paying attention knows our economy was placed in this state eight years ago by the preceding president, and everyone knew we NEEDED CHANGE regardless of rac

New Beginnings, Oct 3, 2012.      Can you believe it is almost a new year, 2012 has went by fast. It is important at this stage in my life that I begin to take care of me. I must admit it is quite weird that I am placing focus on myself more than ever before. I have always given to others first, making sure that they are taking care of before myself. Now it is surely weird that I am able to give myself just as much attention as I had given to others. I am really approaching a good place. Learning what I like and don't like, learning what I will and will not except etc. I have always been like this, but now it is more specific and deliberate.  I realize why most parents lack parental knowledge, it is because their parents were limited in their parental guidance and so the next parental generation lack the need to improve life experience for their children. Its a fact, we have lost so many children to senseless events, because of the lack of information. Knowledge is important, b

Today is the last day of this month. Thank God I have made it through another day. September 30, 2012, was a day of blessing, never seen God's seed begging bread. God is merciful and full of grace, that He allowed me and mine to be bless this day.                Thanks God,                            Lavi

Today, September 29, 2012 was a day that I had to learn how to walk out one of the few fears I have; I had fear about doing something that was necessary in a situation currently happening in my life. I prayed and told God I was afraid, and that I am really scared about my situation, because I do not know what is coming next. I must say, that at the end of the day, of actually going through the process, I learned that even in fear, prayer is a tool that can help you through when walking out a process in fear. In the process, God showed me how to face my fear with the intent of accepting whatever the outcome may be. Today, I learned that no matter your fear(s); private or public- taking the steps to forcibly move forward, regardless of the results, is what is needed to seek an answer.  Using the emotion of fear can transform into motivation, whereas, fear becomes the reason you need to find the information for the lack thereof. I am glad, I decided to do what it is I did today, because

Today is September 28, 2012 10:28 am    Luther Vandross is playing on V103...and I just tried to re-brass the color in my hair. I was bored and wanted blonde tips and it did not turn out the way I expected. Instead, I got the orange brassy color. Lawd have mercy, so I tried correcting the color, but it only reduced the brassiness. I think I washed my hair 5 times, LOL, lets leave coloring to the professionals.. Oh I forgot, I am in limbo with employment so I can't afford to have any one else play in my hair, so I took some old color and tried to brighten my day...uh no bueno...smh, closing my eyes... So I will wear this in between color for about a week. I have some other colors that I may try in another week. I do not want to make the situation worse. Now Mary, Mary, I'm walking is playing...and I have to complete some paperwork and I finally got through on yesterday, to do my interviewed required for public assistance, finally. It makes no sense to require people to call

I am HERE!   I made it another day. I am making progress in my life. I really understand that I am taking this opportunity to read more, explore and take care in focusing on myself. Today, I rode my stationary bike, and later today, I will ride, again. So, I say all this to say that my goal is to see how much weight I can loose from riding my bike. My child and I may be homeless in another month, but maybe GOD will work my situation out. I will definitely keep you posted when possible.  As many of you know, in a matter of days, election day is coming and so many people are scared, broke, hurt, moneyless, hoping for change in their own personal life as well as for this economy. Don't BE AFRAID to DO THE RIGHT THING! President Obama did not create the state we are in nor did he tell people to lay people off, many companies began doing so as a tactic to save their business via cutbacks. Don't be dismayed, we as a people chose person's before him that has led to our current s

September 12, 2012      I must admit that I am not always obedient to the Spirit of the Lord. I really need to learn how to listen and do what He ask me to do. I try to think that I am obeying GOD, but I realize that when things are not going like I thought. I find myself reevaluating myself to examine myself, to see what it is I need to correct. Lately, I have been feeling like shaving my head, chopping all my hair off, but when I think about it, I do not like my hair's regrowth stage.  So I am going to place the energy of wanting to cut all my hair off into something else.  Today, I have decided to begin reading a book that I did not finish. This helps take my mind off being in employment limbo. Limbo literally. Meanwhile, I am asking God what is it that I should be doing seeing that I have a lot of time to do other things. So in the phase of this journey, I will be documenting what I am doing in between time, while seeking employment. Ohhhh the story, I could begin to tell,

September 9, 2012 It is mighty funny how people feel this enormous sense of power when they have some authority. The level of dismissal that comes with a sense of entitlement blended with disrespect. I find that it is people who make situations difficult. It is people who feel that after a level of accomplishment that everyone should admire, praise and long to be like them, but it is also offensive that any person think higher of themselves than they ought too. Family is the same way. If they help you with something, they feel a sense of entitlement, because they had something to do with a personal accomplishment that belongs to you. I see so many things that I would have done differently in my life. Its just that when you are young, you kinda have no say so in the things that is decided for you. You sort to have to go along with the flow. This is unfortunate, because it automatically places you at an disadvantage. Decisions being made on your behalf and you having no say so in ho

September 5, 2012 at 7:32 p.m.  I am going to put forth an effort to get fit this year. I have already begun and am working towards the goal of loosing at least a 100 lbs within the year. I am seeking employment, I refuse to give up, because I know something has to open up soon or sooner. This has been a difficult time for me and my family and hardships have been one after the other, but I am believing that GOD has not brought me this far to leave me. Though disappointed about many things I remain optimistic about finding my purpose and moving forward. Fear is no longer an option, now it is survival mode and getting across to the next life saver. For everyone who is experiencing degrees of difficulty; day in and day out, do your best to focus on something that GOD has done on your behalf. Thank HIM for that and do your best to keep joy and peace in  whatever you do-DO NOT GIVE UP! LETS ALL DO BETTER TOGETHER. -Lavi

So you think Life Is Tough! I agree! Life can make you feel like nothing will ever change. Things you go through may seem to weigh down your thoughts, actions and reasoning about situations. You may be facing something that seems like it will never end. I have learned in the process to recognize that nothing last forever and sooner or later things "Will Change". Managing life can be a feeling of defeat, and difficult for some, but one gem of wisdom, I can share is that each day brings you closer to change. Have you ever heard the statement of give GOD praise when things are going good and when things are not. The reason this is important is, because praise activates your faith. Faith is needed to drive your motivation for hope. This gives you a feeling of strength to approach each day and every situation with the reality of knowing God is faithful and he can do exceedingly and above all things that we could ever ask for. (paraphrased from Ephesians 3:20)...Give God a try

Happy 4th of July to Everyone...I know I have not been as tentative as I would like to my blog. I have not figured out the direction I want to take with it, but I'm sure I do wish to continue writing to share my thoughts and views on things of life. I hope everyone is having a wonderful 4th of July and that you took time for yourself....enjoying the day God has given to us all and you appreciated life to see another 4th of July, because someone did not get to see it this year.  This is how awesome God is, regardless if you believe in a higher power or not...the thing is No One can duplicate or reciprocate God and He is the best at what He do....Live Life to the fullest.....keep God first and respect the fact you have your freedom and are able to live with liberty! Be kind, Be Bless and Love and Bless Someone Today   -Lavilada

Happy Easter...and Resurrection Day to all ! Thank you Jesus for being the authority of my life and to all that believe in HIM should never faint and the righteous has never been forsaken. God has gladly given HIS Life and I have gladly accepted. Thank you for being the direction that I wish to follow all the days of my life. Thank you God for your unwavering, unconditional love and protection you have given everyday of my life.  Parent teach your children about Christ and share your life experiences to develop them in the way that Christ will be pleased. Always think about pleasing God and you will never go wrong.    Lavi

Someone please tell me what is the hoopla surrounding Beyonce and Jay-Z, I like both of these artists and that's what they are artists'. Congrats to them both on their baby girl. I pray the baby doesn't become too overwhelm by the craze of her parents. In reading articles to video's people are obsessed with these two people and the world is much more than them. Calm it down folks, its wonderful that GOD has blessed them with a miracle and that all would love to share in their moment, but its a bit much when people act as if there are no other beings that make great music, fashion, or procreate. This obsession is a bit much- too much. Say congrats, keep it moving; entertainment is such a fun fantasy world that allows artists' to become more than their music at times. The reality is Beyonce and Jay-Z are still people who GOD created, who GOD placed here like everyone else and who GOD will decide when it's time for them to leave/move on from this same world he has

Education today has caused an uproar in supplemental resources that are and should be made available to students. Its like looking from the outside in and seeing that no one is paying attention to what should happen to cause cohesiveness or help with the function of the goal. To be honest most students do not need additional help in their studies, many are simply disinterested in school. The push to keep students engage is the urge to not let students get distracted by today's false sense of society.  Our president is pushing for students to become innovators rather than becoming engrossed in the flares of what should we do next a followers mentality. Teach your child or children to think for him or her self, allow them to develop his or her thoughts and be intuitive. Stop placing limits on your child's ability to be great.    Lavi

When you sit and think about all the things that goes on in this world you cannot find the peace and sereneness that is necessary at times. I found that people need to really take the time to evaluate where they are in life. How do we move on as a people? It is difficult for some people to realize how to let things go, but in life you have to realize hurt is only what you make it. If you learn this very lesson early on you will begin to learn how to deal with every situation in your life. What is the purpose of life? What is my purpose? What is it that God wants me to do? How can I become a better me? These are some of the things that make me think or reflect on life. I refuse to accept the hurt people tend to have towards things, I have promise to find the better in every situation. So I encourage you to move forward and find what is going to make your situation better and just get moving this is inspirational to myself and for anyone who desires to do the same.                Take

Good Morning People,       If there is something you want to do and you cannot find someone to go with you...continue on and don't look back. When you choose not to do something, because there is no one to go with you, this can be a great mistake. Learn how to continue on, even if the road is travel alone. You never know who God will send your way to accompany you on your journey.                 Lavi

Today was a day, it is not 2012 folks. Yep, it is a NEW YEAR and we have the opportunity to start this year off right for those of you who are making new resolutions. I myself have committed to get in shape and give myself more time and take time for my self. So, this year, foolishness will NOT be tolerated and shenanigans will be CUT SHORT....need not apply if you have DRAMA.