new month… NEW MOVES

MARCHing forward

With the new month, comes new opportunities to reinvent, and to reinvigorate. 

I plan on working efficiently to obtain some tangible progress on several fronts. I have already began improvements to my workout routine. Those improvements include going more regularly and consistent cardio  (well, consistent on the weekends:). There is still several opportunities for improve; but progress is progress. 

I have been working on upgrading my financial standing as well. The goals there are to increase my income, and  to generate residual and passive income. Books like Tony Robbins' "Money, Master the Game", has given me new ideas on how my manage money. I have already put one on the books major ideas, into place. I confident that the action will provide a pleasing ROI. 

obstacles along the way

So, like in everyone's life, some rain must fall. In the last month, I have definitely had my share of rainy days. Situations have come up that have taken a toll on me emotionally and financially. Yet, I am still ENCOURAGED about progressing forward, despite the muddy road ahead. 

unconventional WISDOM: africa

Stop underestimating AFRICA 

did i lose my way…

So, time has passed and somewhere along my journey – I lost my way.

I remember a time back in college, when I was annoyingly optimistic about life, and what material things and experiences were destined to be mine. Some would say I am still annoying optimistic. But in the stillness of my room, I know things have changed. I am older—and though I am not cynical, I have tempered my optimism a bit. For better or for worse, the colors in my rainbow aren’t Technicolor anymore.

There was a time, when I was hopeful about the job, that would lead me to the career, that would lead me to the prominence in the field. There was a time, when I was hopeful about the date, that would lead me to the ceremony, that would grant me some adorably alternative version of the Cosbys. #sigh That time, has passed.

Firmly planted in my mid-thirties, I sometimes wonder – where did I lose my yellow brick road?

Now, there are a few ways to approach being lost in the world. You can panic, frantically attempting to retrace your steps. You can give up, and solemnly continue to inch forward with no direction or motivation. Or you can take my approach. Grab something handy and start craving a new path.

Sounds easy right? Wrong. The hardest part of a ‘new path’ is ...NEW. Starting from scratch (and recognizing where that is), reformulating goals, and letting go of old expectations… it can all be tough. In fact, if it isn’t tough, then you’re probably not setting your sites far enough. (Sheesh, I have really committed to this whole ‘pathway’ analogy, right? J)    

Original RECIPE

wanna taste… 

As I search the corners of the Atlanta Metro area, and the WORLD (via social media) for my future husband… I wonder… 

I wonder, will he APPRECIATE all the ODDITIES that come together to form me. Will he understand my need to occasionally binge on 'cookies n cream' ice cream on a bad day? Will he appreciate my love of comic books, and horrible acting in those original Syfy movies (a la Sharknado)? Will he cherish my obsession with the stock market and Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Will he support my efforts to obtain the body of action figure? Will he…

Will he appreciate the taste of this 'original recipe'.. and will will he bring his own flavor to compliment the menu? 

#randomRANT #lonleyboyproblems

new month… NEW MOVES !

So here we are in a new month… filled with NEW OPPORTUNITIES. I am still in the process of creating my 'goal list' for the month. I must say… the last few months have been extremely busy. Work has been ABSOLUTELY kray, but I am getting better with managing the workload. 

And speaking of work… per usual, I am looking for a new gig. Its seems that I am perpetually looking for a "new and improved" job.  Don't get me wrong, I am only looking for more capital to fund my own business. Right now, money comes in through an employer, but I am working on changing that arrangement. 

I have gotten back into stock trading. So far, my performance has been fair. Some wins, some losses. But with each trade, my skill level is rising. My goal is to see six figures in my brokerage account. And for some strange reason-- i TOTALLY believe i can do it! ;)

With work being so busy, I have neglected my workout regime. This month is an opportunity to pick it back up- and get my butt back in the gym regularly. Thank goodness for all the HOTNESS living on my instagram feed. If those shirtless dudes can essentially LIVE in the gym, I can (at least) make it in 3 times a week:) Right? … RIGHT!!

#HappyAugust