Blessings from above...

Hey guys,

I must again say a heartfelt "thank you" to my many followers of this blog Moment to Moment. I am pleased to see there are people who make a decision to follow my musings, thoughts and revelations. We are all here to share and I'm glad that I have the ability to do so. Had a fabulous night once again and I thank God everyday for blessing me with wonderful people. He knows I am not perfect and I'm glad that there are some that put up with me in all my eccentricities:) Love you all xo

So I have been delinquent with my blog...my apologies to my avid readers from around the world....more recently France, USA, Poland, Russia and yes Trinidad & Tobago! Please join me and leave a comment if you can relate. 

So week 1 of my "decision." I think it went well for the most part but you know, everything has it's negatives and positives. It required a whole lot of patience. If everything went smoothly all the time, then life would hold no challenges and growth. Like a friend of mine said...chalk it up to experience. I know I am being tested. I'm still getting used to the fact that life is sometimes unfair. Haven't been much exposed to that aspect in great depth and I know it's something I have to get used to. Life can be regarded as a race. A race to endure to the end. To withstand difficulty and adapt to change and whatever comes our way. The truly faithful will realize this at the right time and move accordingly with the wind of change. Sometimes it takes sacrifice and putting aside ego and pride to get to the next level required to really go forth, excel and make a positive impact. I know I am sorta talking in parables...but somewhere out there, I know at least a handful of people are experiencing or have experienced what I refer to and catch my drift. Surely? I would love to hear from you, if you are one of them.

All in all, life is truly wonderful. A fantastic, exciting and marvelous adventure to behold every day of our lives. It may  at times get monotonous and challenging, but it's up to us to liven things up and make it fun, learning the lessons along the way. I always repeat as my mantra that we need to always give thanks for the simple pleasures and gifts that are bestowed unto us. Never take them for granted. Like the air we breathe, the ability to see, hear, talk, taste, smell, walk, dance, sing...our many talents and people in our lives that have crossed our path both past and present. This is not by chance. It is a deliberate blessing from above. Always give Him thanks and praise. May thanksgiving be infinitely upon our lips. This may be a revelation to some, but honestly I am not the most religious person in the world, neither do I go about preaching to others in my daily life. Nor am I perfect by any stretch of the imagination...far from it. I have real flaws like anyone else. But I consider myself to be deeply spiritual with a real connection to God above and possess gifts manifested daily in my life. I have overcome many obstacles in my relatively young life and I owe it all to Him. I am forever grateful. Who is man to judge when our Father blesses us according to our heart and mind?

Thank you Father God for life and everything that comes with it. I trust you. Guide me, protect me and bless me till my work here is done.

Love and blessings to all!

Cheers!

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Have a little faith...

As we inch closer and closer to Christmas, things are heating up in the atmosphere. Soon I'll be taking pictures of the decorations around the malls et cetera and sharing them with you. Can't wait:D

Tonight I took in some jazz on the bay with Patti Rogers. It was just splendid...she's an exceptional singer. Her keyboardist was also talented. It's good to get out and just let loose sometimes. Does wonders for the soul and psyche especially after a trying week.

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I've had some tough decisions to make the past couple weeks and it wasn't easy I must say, but I took it to the Lord in prayer, so that he can reveal His will for me in a real way and so said so done. It was revealed and I've made a decision. If I had to follow my own intuition, it probably would have had a different outcome but we'll see how it goes. Sometimes you never know what the future holds and you have to trust God and take a chance on life and that's what I'm doing. When in doubt seek Him first. All else comes after.

So here I am, nestled in my writer's paradise listening to Christmas tunes by the Mighty Sparrow on Sweet 100.1 in the wee hours of the morning, with a glass of Trapiche Red:) This is my ideal life. Wish I could do this every day. #sweet!

Here's my wish for you: whatever trials and tribulations you are experiencing in your life at the moment, don't get overwhelmed when you mull it around in your head. You cannot do this alone. You may talk to many persons in your life who may hold the same opinions or maybe not. You need to take it to the Master Advisor for He knows best. You can ask Him to send you a messenger and this He would do. Listen to the right messages. Know your heart, no one can make your decision for you but they can help along the way. Ultimately this is yours to make. Unless it feels right in your heart, you cannot go forward. Internalize, listen and wait for the answers. 10 people may say the same thing, but it may only redound with 1. Wait for it and there you would find your answer. Thanks for my messengers. Thanks to the Father.

Now to make it work in my favour. I continually seek His guidance and protection for an amazing end to 2012. Although you may not see it, things are working in your favour in the background. Think it, Believe it, Live it. Faith moves mountains.

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." - Hebrews 11:1.

  

Peace & ♥

Cheers! xo

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Life's Lessons

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1 more day to go for the weekend! YAY for Fridays:) Hope you had a productive week and Made it Count. Admittedly, not every day is our day and not every minute of the day can be fabulous. We all have our ups and downs in this dance of life...hopefully you have gr8 ppl around you (like me) that can make the ride all the more fun and insightful so that we can grow together and learn from one another. Remember, there's a lesson in everything that we encounter in life and an opportunity to create abundance. What matters is how we deal with it. Let's fight the internal noise and question less the ulterior motives of others and look to the Creator for the answers so that we don't miss the lessons. 

Cheers to life's lessons and great people! 

Peace & ♥

Byee September:(

As we bid the month of September adieu, we give thanks for all that is has brought to our lives. Let's take a moment to reflect and marvel in the many marvelous moments and carry the lessons and blessings forward into the future.

Thanks September for getting us where we need to go and Hello October...we are ready and waiting!

Cheers!

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Welcome!

Welcome to all my new and returning visitors to my blog from Trinidad & Tobago, USA, France, Poland, Russia, UK, Hong Kong & Germany!! 

Love to have you...come right in, get comfy and enjoy while I share my thoughts with you:)

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The world is a diverse place with many different views...we may not always agree on any given topic but what's important is that we share and vent when necessary. 

Heartfelt thanks and warm regards from my corner of the world to yours.

Ciao!

Happy Republic Day T&T

Happy 36th Republic Day T&T!! May God bless our nation with abundant peace, love and true prosperity.

 

Snapshots thru time...

Just thinking out loud again...just came back from a fab night out chillaxing. Needed it...wish I had photos to post but my darn BlackBerry phone pics were off with the lighting:(( It's too bad. Funny how photos can bring the past alive...whether it's an hour ago, 1 year ago, 5 years, 10 years or 30 years ago. Recently I've been going through my old photos over the years on my computer. Wow! I just love taking pictures and looking at pictures, capturing memories and preserving them. (My friends often give me "the look" every time I whip out my camera! but they are often pleased with the end result) My how I've changed! Happy, fun times. Love it. Have you ever looked at a picture and suddenly you're taken back to that time and place?! That's how I feel. We've all changed physically and emotionally over the years...older, fatter, skinnier...experimented with different looks: short hair, long hair, straight hair, curly locks, natural, relaxed, coloured, streaks, highlights, shaven, braids, dreds, blonde, red, black, brunette. Traveled to places far and wide. Celebrated milestones in our life. Celebrated with loved ones. Some of us had babies even. Had different friends and partners. Some of those people may not even be in our lives anymore for any number of reasons. That's why I got me a professional camera on my last trip...sorry to say I haven't used it much...but that's gonna change. Tonight I realized how important capturing memories are when tonight's mementos were half-way ruined with my phone camera

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Note to self: Savour the moments and always be prepared!

 I'll leave you with a few of my favourite looks!
For those of you that know me, do you remember when? To be skinny again lol. Ahhhh the memories... #sweet

2008

2008

 2005

2007

Buckingham Palace, 2010

2006

Happy Birthday to ME, Hyatt 2012

Fun, crazy night @ Boat Cruise, Trinidad 2008

Office Christmas party, Crown Plaza, 2006

Garland, Texas 2012

Spice Basket, Grenada, Easter 2012

Me and The Mighty Shadow, Grenada 2012

BA, UWI

2006

MA, University of Leicester

Birthday, Tobago, 2007

Where it's at...

"Que sera, sera"

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Some say, life is about luck and chance...

Being in the right place at the right time.

Others believe in destiny: what is meant to be, will be

Yet many believe that we have the power to create our own destiny

What you and I believe, may be completely different from any of this, but ultimately we bring about the change that we desire in our lives, by our belief systems.

I do not subscribe to much of this tomfoolery, but however believe in a force greater than me...that is God: the Alpha and the Omega

I do not think that I can bring about any change in my life without my faith and belief in Him, for I am nothing without Him

Throughout our lives, so many things take place. We have hopes, dreams and wishes for ourselves and our future. And we fight earnestly to make it a reality. During this fight, others may influence us, we may stray and become distracted from "the truth, the way and the life." We are indeed here on this earth for a reason and purpose...not by chance. This in itself, is reason to believe that there is a Higher Being responsible for our existence and everything that occurs in our life. We may want some things to happen within a certain time frame, or may wonder why certain occurrences take place at all in our lives. It's only human nature to wonder and ask God why. Why we are faced with impossible people that are no good for us? Why we didn't get that job which would supposedly propel our career further? Why our child did not get into that school that we wanted? Why did that relationship end when it did? Instead of asking the question why...rather, can't we "flip the script" and ask what if those things that we wanted, did indeed happen? What would have been the outcome? Consider these scenarios...

Scenario 1: What if those people who we think are "out to get us" were indeed placed in our lives for a reason: in order for us to appreciate the ones who will come along later? Or so that we can separate the sheep from the goat so to speak, so that we can treat the true "gems" better? What if those difficult situations were placed in our lives, so that we can toughen up and make better decisions in the future? Time will tell...

Scenario 2: Suppose if we got that job that we desired, maybe that particular company would have stifled our creativity and growth. Or we may have not enjoyed the benefits that we presently do. Or perhaps, we may have gotten an uncontrollable boss, or may not have met some key people that were destined to play a greater role in our lives later on.  What if God has something better in store for us, and right now he wants us to learn a deeper lesson so as to prepare us for what's to come? Sometimes, we have to learn to find the silver lining in every (perceived) dark cloud.

Scenario 3: What if the school we wanted our offspring to get into, had a change in administration and the teachers were not of the quality that existed before? What if the school they did get into, offered them the exact courses/subjects that your child wanted to pursue later on and laid the foundation that was destined to create a successful career? What if the other school did not offer this? What if he/she made life long friends, that would later become college friends, best man/chief bridesmaid at their wedding or God parents to their first child or business partners in later years? What if they met their soulmate at this school? Food for thought...

Scenario 4: Why did that relationship end when it did? After we lament over the end of an era...what if we later find out that who we thought was our soulmate turned out to be a stranger who we never knew or an abuser at worst. Bearing in mind, that abuse can come in all different forms: substance, domestic, sexual, emotional, psychological, infidelity. What if that person's goals, priorities or morals weren't aligned with your own? What if you wanted different things in life and in the long run, it would have been time wasted? Sometimes love is not enough to make things work and in the end, you have to consider yourself lucky that you found these things out when you did, rather that when it's too late. Not every match, is a match made in heaven and without looking too hard, your soulmate could be right around the corner.

Next time we (myself included) lament over the turn of events in our lives, it's wise to step back, separate ourselves from the moment and the emotion and reassess the situation. Thank God for small mercies and try to look for the silver lining or the metaphoric "pot of gold" at the end of the rainbow...because it doesn't only happen in fairy tales...it's there and very real, if only we believe, look hard enough and exercise enough patience.

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I'll leave you with a little Doris, Day...Enjoy!