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Today was one of the most awesome days that I’ve had in a long time. Don’t get me wrong, most of my days are pretty good, some are even great, but very few are awesome.  What was so awesome about today you ask…

Besides the obvious…the Lord allowing me to have air in my lungs…today was awesome because I basically just did me all day. I know that sounds selfish but it’s not.

Like most days I was up pretty early. I started my day with some awesome tea and recorded tv. Awesome! I was able to catch up on a few of my favorite tv shows. I watched an episode of Iylana Fix My Life and I felt totally inspired to become a different person. This particular episode was about a couple five years into their marriage who were on the brink of calling it quits. Besides sharing the same name as the wife, the thing that resonated most with me was her mistreatment of her husband.  She was not a cheater or anything like that…she was just condescending and emasculating to her husband. I totally saw myself in her.

I can’t speak for the wife on the show, but what I know about myself is that I was single for so long before getting married that I’ve found it near impossible to relinquish control to Mylover. Because of this I’ve taken on an “I know it all kind of attitude.” Who likes a know it all? Nobody!

I can only imagine how Mylover must feel when I’m always nagging him and telling him what to do…that’s not cool and I learned today that I must stop this behavior immediately. Awesome!

Today was also awesome because I had a realization about why I’ve had a hard time losing this post-wedding weight. I know that I can lose weight because I’ve done it before. I have all of the tools that I need at my finger tips, but I’ve not lost a single pound. Why you ask? Self-sabotage! I believe that I’m carrying a lot of weight in the marriage and rather than deal with that I eat. As I stated before, I’m condescending and emasculating to Mylover (but no more after today). So rather than accepting that I might just push him away one day with my less than stellar attitude (this really is my greatest fear) I eat things that I know that I should not…because at least then I’d be able to say he left because I’m fat. Silly I know, but Awesome that I have clarity about my behavior.

My new found clarity propelled me out the door this morning for a 4 mile walk / run. Awesome!

Today was also awesome because I discovered my front porch. Don’t ask me why, but for the 10 years that I’ve lived in this house, I’ve never sat on the front porch. I’ve always sat on the deck out back and today was no different. I was out there enjoying Ma.d Men on Net.flix just sweating away…then it dawned on me…it’s much cooler at the front on the house. So I moved my Ma.d Men marathon to the porch.  The breeze was Awesome!

The day ended with Mylover and I taking a stroll around the neighborhood. Awesome!

How was your day today?

What a difference a day makes…

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Yesterday I received a call that reminded me that I’m not as young as I once was.

Yesterday I received a call that reminded me that we are all going to be called home to meet our maker and we know not the day or time.

Yesterday I received a call that reminded me that my problems are trivial in the grand scheme of life.

Yesterday I received a call that reminded me that it might be time to go home.

Cashin Out in 2013

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I’m pumped about 2013. There is so much planned for the year. Trips, trips, and more trips. In 2013, I’ll be racking up lots of frequent flyer miles as well as putting several miles on the ole Jeep.

Mylover and I are taking donations (not really, but it would be nice)…all donations will go towards the following:

  • Mylover and I will be traveling to Cleveland in April for the Delta Torch Gala. Man oh man…I don’t have a lot of time. I’ve got to kick my ass in gear…I can’t go to formal with a bunch of back fat!
  • In July, I’ll be in Washington, D.C. to celebrate 100 years of sisterhood, scholarship, and service with my sorors of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. This trip is going to be awesome! 200,000 beautiful, educated, black women and our supporters are going to shut D.C. down.
  • In August, Mylover and I will very possibly be headed to Forrest City, Arkansas for the Lewellen Family Reunion. I see myself doing a whole bunch of sweating on this trip. Hot, hot, hot. I’m really hoping that more folks from the Detroit branch of the Lewellen clan will attend this trip. They probably won’t (too cheap), but no matter who attends we’ll have a blast.
  •  Mylover and I will be traveling to the US Virgin Islands during late 2013. Although the dates have not yet been firmed up this trip is all I can think about. There is nothing better than laying out in the sun with a cold cocktail. I can’t wait.

In addition to the trips listed above we’ve got to visit Louisville, KY; Decatur, AL; and Greenville, MS. We are going to be some traveling fools.

What are your plans for 2013?

21 Ways Rich People Think Differently

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By Mandi Woodruff | Business Insider

1. Average people think MONEY is the root of all evil. Rich people believe POVERTY is the root of all evil.
2. Average people think selfishness is a vice. Rich people think selfishness is a virtue.
3. Average people have a lottery mentality. Rich people have an action mentality.
4. Average people think the road to riches is paved with formal education. Rich people believe in acquiring specific knowledge.
5. Average people long for the good old days. Rich people dream of the future.
6. Average people see money through the eyes of emotion. Rich people think about money logically.
7. Average people earn money doing things they don’t love. Rich people follow their passion.
8. Average people set low expectations so they’re never disappointed. Rich people are up for the challenge.
9. Average people believe you have to DO something to get rich. Rich people believe you have to BE something to get rich.
10. Average people believe you need money to make money. Rich people use other people’s money.
11. Average people believe the markets are driven by logic and strategy. Rich people know they’re driven by emotion and greed.
12. Average people live beyond their means. Rich people live below theirs.
13. Average people teach their children how to survive. Rich people teach their kids to get rich.
14. Average people let money stress them out. Rich people find peace of mind in wealth.
15. Average people would rather be entertained than educated. Rich people would rather be educated than entertained.
16. Average people think rich people are snobs. Rich people just want to surround themselves with like-minded people.
17. Average people focus on saving. Rich people focus on earning.
18. Average people play it safe with money. Rich people know when to take risks.
19. Average people love to be comfortable. Rich people find comfort in uncertainty.
20. Average people never make the connection between money and health. Rich people know money can save your life.
21. Average people believe they must choose between a great family and being rich. Rich people know you can have it all.
Do you think there is any merit in these statements? I find most of them to be true.

Addiction and Obsession

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As I was thinking of my post for the day, I was debating whether the title was “addiction” or “obsession.” This got me to thinking what the real difference between the two terms is. I know, I know…I can be simple-minded at times. But seriously this was my thought process. Anyway, I took to Webster for clarification.

According to Webster and his friend Merriam, addiction is the quality or state of being addicted. I was surprised to see this listed as the first definition of the word. I was always taught that you don’t define a word with the word. It seems like Webster and Merriam may have missed a day or two in English class. Anyway, if you click further they define addict as surrendering oneself to something habitually or obsessively. These two suggest that obsession is a persistent disturbing preoccupation with an often unreasonable ides or feeling.

After reading the definitions, I’m even more confused. I don’t know if I’m addicted to Instrgram or if I have an obsession with Instagram.

Since I figured out that Instagram was available for Android phones, I’ve been looking at other folks pictures several times per day. It’s almost like a sickness. I look at folks pictures that I actually know…I look to see who they are following…whose following them. I look at the pictures of my follower’s follower’s. It’s bad. At some point, I was following a bunch of “celebrities” (A list all the way down to D list folks). I was following Leb.ron James, Dw.ayne Wade, Ali.cia Keys, Ty.ra Banks, Tyr.ese…even the likes of Ev.elyn Lozada, To.ya Wright, and So.mya Reece.

Then it occurred to me, WTF! You don’t know these people! Why in the hell are you looking at their pictures? Social media has allowed folks (me) to take the nosy neighbor to a hole nother (not a word) level. Anyway, I stopped following those people. Besides not knowing them…their pictures made my pictures look lame and boring.

What’s your current addiction or obsession?