HANDS IN THE AIR: FRIENDSHIP

HANDS IN THE AIR *WAVE THEM SIDE TO SIDE**


Over the weekend my friends & I got together for my son's Big birthday party at the Skating Rink. We had lots of fun WATCHING the kids skate, play games, and really enjoy one another. It was pleasant being able to be with my friends and family for an enjoyable day. We all have grown into beautiful women. Nowadays we have so many responsibilities that we don't get together as often. We love to group chat, but sometimes in our busy schedules we don't have much time for that as well.

After the skate party, we all got together for some drinks and laughter. It's an understatement to say how much of a blast we had. I'm the BOSSY friend which my friends make fun of. We all have similarities and we all are different in our own ways. We fuss and fight but in the end, that's what friends are for. One thing I can say is we work our butts off.

Friendship isn't valued like it use to be. People fall out everyday. Not to say that sometimes friendships are just outgrown, but when you can hold tight to the true friends, KEEP THEM BY YOUR SIDE. This circle is over 10 years and I love them dearly. I've lost friends and some days I want to mend those friendships but I push past them and say Oh well! I don't want to be that girl who says I wish I could have told them this or that before it's too late. Enjoy your friends, make time for them, and treat them well.

Monday Motivation : Thankful

Happy Monday! Today I am THANKFUL. It is a new week, a new day and new beginnings to what your heart desire. Not just this week but everyday we should give Thanks. Since Thanksgiving is approaching, I just wanted to ask you all WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR?? It is a time that we get to celebrate with our family, and friends and come together. We have our family in the kitchen, and we are wondering what is on the menu, and will our aunt bring over her special pies? Some of us aren't as happy during these holidays due to not having a close knit family, or missing a loved one that you wish was here with you to celebrate this time. I, myself lost my grandfather one year ago around this time so I have been thinking about it, and my family is not one that always gather around the table and come together, so at times I get down around the holiday season. BUTTTTTTT...... I've took it upon myself to change my mindset this year, and guess what NO MATTER WHAT the circumstance is or what my situation looks like, I'M GOING TO BE THANKFUL.

We all have a lot to be thankful about, just think of the little things in life, We woke up in a warm home, we are able to do the things some are not, and  we have the opportunity to create how we want our day to go, we can smile, and we can turn anything into being positive. Just think of it this way, there is someone out there who wishes for what we may have, who wishes to even get a meal or too see family.It is heartbreaking, and although we may be going through something, we can be in a worst situation.

We create our atmosphere and our attitude. We can create an amazing day by simply waking up and saying to ourselves "Today will be great."  So with this week, take an approach to be thankful for everything. Greet others with a smile, and be nice to anyone who crosses your path because you never know what they may be going through. Extend a good deed!

Lipstick and Love xoxo

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Happiness

We all want Happiness in life. The question is who or what do we allow to define our happiness? Sometimes we let others and even challenges and outcomes become superior of our smiles, laughter, and joy. Learning to see the bright side of everything, laughing more than frowning, and enjoying who you are and your life despite any barriers are all helpful keys of happiness. I heard the saying one time of a teacher who asked a child what did he want to be when he grew up, the child simply stated "happy". The teacher spoke and said "You don't understand the assignment, with the child replying back "You don't understand life". I thought this was great! We all are programmed to think of our career and lifestyle as we grow up but not the true feelings of oneself such as being happy and our inner being. I wish you all love and joy !!

Lipstick and Love xoxo