I'm amazed that all of my conflicting events worked themselves out this weekend. And I don't feel like I missed out. What I could make it to, I did. And I didn't get as much rest as I wanted to, but I got enough. I practice what I preach. It's funny to see myself growing, because in the past, not being able to be in two places at once would have stressed me out. At one point in the weekend I missed both my conflicting events because I was tied up doing something that wasn't even on the schedule. But I'm learning to relax and I truly feel like a better person for it.
This week my events aren't conflicting, but I will be consumed with poetry events almost every night. I'll be a fan on Tuesday and a feature on Thursday, it's my first time featuring and ya girl is geeked!! I have to take time to PRACTICE my set this week because no matter what you've been told, hard work beats talent every time. I also have a performance on Sunday, so another busy week ahead. I don't know that I can claim that I'm staying low, but I am building.
I went to a banquet this weekend and the guest speaker basically broke down how when your opportunity comes, you need to be prepared. I don't feel prepared yet. And honestly I wasn't doing the work to be prepared when I had the time, and now I'm in the thick of it as opportunities are arising and I'm trying to do it all now. If you have time, take advantage. I'm prepared in some ways, not in others. But I'm working on fixing that right now. I just wish I had time to do it all.
Monday, April 25, 2016
Friday, April 22, 2016
*Rick Flair Voice* Woo!
I just drank some Yerba Mate and I am on TEN! There are really natural wonders in the world that these companies want to hide from us. I'm really leery of energy drinks and how my body responds to them, but so far, so good. Likewise, my life seems to be on TEN right now.
The job situation has picked up, got interviews happening here and there and I am ecstatic about that! The poetry is flowing, and I even picked up a part time gig. (Make that money honey!) These are the things I am most concerned about. God has been blessing me left and right and I hope and pray he continues to do so through this summer season.
With all these good things happening, I've had some trials too, but I have remained grateful and I know things will work out. I also know with the flurry of activity, I have to make sure I have time to rest. Rest is so important. People will tell you your 20s, especially late 20s is grind time and you can sleep when you're dead and blah blah blah. The thing is, you don't want to burn yourself out before you've even begun to live. Find what refreshes you and enjoy every bit of it. I can be reneergized by a nap, seeing the right person, traveling, shopping...it doesn't always have to be something grand or costly, but you do need to take care of you.
This weekend I have multiple events, including conflicting ones, but I also have stretches of hours where nothing is going on so I can REST. I hate spending my weekends so busy that I'm tired and cranky Monday morning. (Well, even more tired and cranky than usual.) Networking, making extra cash and having some fun is great...but don't neglect yourself in the process. Get some sleep!
The job situation has picked up, got interviews happening here and there and I am ecstatic about that! The poetry is flowing, and I even picked up a part time gig. (Make that money honey!) These are the things I am most concerned about. God has been blessing me left and right and I hope and pray he continues to do so through this summer season.
With all these good things happening, I've had some trials too, but I have remained grateful and I know things will work out. I also know with the flurry of activity, I have to make sure I have time to rest. Rest is so important. People will tell you your 20s, especially late 20s is grind time and you can sleep when you're dead and blah blah blah. The thing is, you don't want to burn yourself out before you've even begun to live. Find what refreshes you and enjoy every bit of it. I can be reneergized by a nap, seeing the right person, traveling, shopping...it doesn't always have to be something grand or costly, but you do need to take care of you.
This weekend I have multiple events, including conflicting ones, but I also have stretches of hours where nothing is going on so I can REST. I hate spending my weekends so busy that I'm tired and cranky Monday morning. (Well, even more tired and cranky than usual.) Networking, making extra cash and having some fun is great...but don't neglect yourself in the process. Get some sleep!
Sunday, April 10, 2016
In this Week's Episode...
1. Vegas was sublime. So sublime that I had to use the word sublime.
2. The entire week after Vegas I felt like I was catching my breath from Vegas, lol. But things went on as usual, poetry picked back up, bible study picked back up, my weekend has been great.
I wanted to take a minute to say taking the leap of faith that I have taken is not easy. I went to Vegas with no cushion or comfort and immediately got back to work as soon as I returned to Houston. There's more than one thing to stress about. But I don't feel stressed. I feel hopeful. I feel like I'm not worried, like I'm covered. If I don't start my career in the next few weeks, maybe I would start worrying and trying to plan and panicking, but I don't even feel like it's going to come to that. I think God has a plan for me and in a short time I'll see it start to unfold. Have I had to make some sacrifices already? Yes. But like Blac Chyna, I'm playing the LONG game. I have a possible RTF career job on the line and I'm claiming it as mine. I'm claiming they're going to call this week and I'm going to wow them in an interview and start a new path. Right now, there is no plan B, because I have that much faith. And some people may say that's not smart, but my heart says this is all going to work out. If you're reading this and you are on the struggle bus so that later you can be on the private jet of your dreams, know that your efforts are not in vain. We all have to survive one way or another, but what says we can't go for what we want? Tighten your belt and try it. And if it doesn't work, you can build back to where you were, but for me, the risk would be more than worth the reward.
2. The entire week after Vegas I felt like I was catching my breath from Vegas, lol. But things went on as usual, poetry picked back up, bible study picked back up, my weekend has been great.
I wanted to take a minute to say taking the leap of faith that I have taken is not easy. I went to Vegas with no cushion or comfort and immediately got back to work as soon as I returned to Houston. There's more than one thing to stress about. But I don't feel stressed. I feel hopeful. I feel like I'm not worried, like I'm covered. If I don't start my career in the next few weeks, maybe I would start worrying and trying to plan and panicking, but I don't even feel like it's going to come to that. I think God has a plan for me and in a short time I'll see it start to unfold. Have I had to make some sacrifices already? Yes. But like Blac Chyna, I'm playing the LONG game. I have a possible RTF career job on the line and I'm claiming it as mine. I'm claiming they're going to call this week and I'm going to wow them in an interview and start a new path. Right now, there is no plan B, because I have that much faith. And some people may say that's not smart, but my heart says this is all going to work out. If you're reading this and you are on the struggle bus so that later you can be on the private jet of your dreams, know that your efforts are not in vain. We all have to survive one way or another, but what says we can't go for what we want? Tighten your belt and try it. And if it doesn't work, you can build back to where you were, but for me, the risk would be more than worth the reward.
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