I Think I Can!

I currently own a few plants and a couple of trees that are placed strategically throughout my apartment. It is my assumption that having plants in my home makes it feel more alive. There’s only one problem…none of them are actually living…they’re all FAKE. I have never once had a plant that was truly ALIVE. Until now! I went to Home Depot and decided to buy something out of the nursery that was living and breathing. You know…a plant that requires me to take care of it and not just dust it off every once in a while. As soon as I laid eyes on the assortment of Cane Orchids, I had to have one. I think they are so beautiful!!! I mean really, the picture just doesn't do it justice. So, I have a project to keep this magnificent flower alive and well. Part of me is so nervous because I don’t want to kill such an exquisite creation! The other part of me is pretty excited. I’m a very nurturing person and hopefully that will help my orchid to flourish. If I happen to mess up and not do as well as I anticipate, I have a year warranty! I can replace the flower in the event that it kills over and try again. I don’t like failing at anything and I certainly don’t want to fail at this. Maybe I should’ve started out with something a little easier. Pray for me! Hahaha

Silly, Silly Me

What do I think?...I think that laughter is the key to my heart! If someone can make me laugh, I can't help but to like that person. Perhaps, even love. I believe without a doubt that laughter is the best medicine. It can cure a bad mood better than anything that I know. I love watching things that make me laugh, hearing things that bring on laughter, and I especially love being around funny people. Seeing someone fall down or in an embarrassing situation is not particularly funny to me. I prefer to be humored in a way that requires some kind of creativity. I have a great deal of funny people in my family and I also like to think that I'm (for the most part) humorous. I tell everyone that my mom is a big cornball but I have to admit that she is pretty funny. We always have each other rolling. -Does that mean that I'm a cornball too?!?!? Oh well! I once read something that said to fake laugh whenever you feel sad, mad, angry, etc.. And just the act of doing so, will make you really laugh and lighten your mood. But seriously...who can remember to do that during those times? Not me! But I tried fake laughing just now and it did work. I'm not in a bad mood though so maybe thats why. Regardless, I think we should laugh as much as we can. So watch, listen, and surround yourself with funny!

When All Else Fails...

Psalms 37:4 "Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." KJV

Have you ever wanted something so bad, you could taste it? I know I have! In fact...I do at this very moment. I have prayed about it countless times, and truly believe that God has showed me in countless ways that I will receive the desires of my heart (when I'm ready for them of course). Still, I have those days when doubt seems to creep up on me out of nowhere. Those dreadful days, when everything I see and hear contradicts God's promises to me. BUT!!! I've learned to have faith in God and just ignore what the world is telling and showing me. Maybe it's just me...but I find it empowering to believe that something will happen. Especially when the odds seem to be against me. Knowing that nothing is impossible with God allows me to do this. My hope is built and my faith is strengthened. So, if God has given you a desire and the odds seem to be against you...have faith! When all else fails...just have faith! It will come to pass.

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

Get Your Shine On

They say that diamonds are a girl's best friend. But I'm here to tell you that WE ARE the diamonds! Well...perhaps some of us are diamonds in the rough. But STILL diamonds! Diamonds can only be formed in high-pressure and of course it takes time. But once we reach our luxurious state, all the time and pressure was well worth it. Diamonds are the hardest known natural material and therefore can only be scratched by another diamond. So in other words, they are very durable and maintain their polish extremely well. I guess that's why they're preferred over any other gemstone. So ladies, be the diamonds that you are and continue to shine. And if you haven't reached diamond status yet, don't give in to the pressure. You'll make it! If it so happens that you haven't yet realized you ARE a diamond, BE CAREFUL!!! If you don't know your worth, how can you know when you've lost it?

Water

There is no doubt that water is essential for the survival of every thing that has life. I think of all the tears that I have cried throughout my life thus far. I've probably cried more than most. Being a single mother of three is not easy and the fact that I'm extra-sensitive doesn't help. My grandmother told me that when I was a little girl, if anyone even looked at me the wrong way, I would burst into tears. I believe crying is what I use most to express how I feel, whether I'm expressing happiness OR sadness. What can I say? I'm just a big crybaby! The point is...all those tears were necessary for my mental and spiritual growth. Okay, maybe not all of them were necessary but they provided growth nonetheless. And I HAVE grown soooo much. I actually like the person that I've become. I couldn't say that a few years ago. I thank God that most of my tears these days are brought on by sheer happiness and joy instead of sadness. I'm blessed! You may not always know what to say, what actions to take, or what thoughts you should have. But if tears are falling down your face, rest assure and know growth is taking place. Too much of anything is bad for you so be careful not to over-water. Even so, there's nothing like a good cry!