New Beginnings, New Connections!!

Had a Wonderful rejuvenating, inspiring experience today!!  Was at a Lovely bookstore here called Half-Price books with some lovely friends of my Hubby's who've become like family to me, over the past couple of years.  There we randomly met, sat down - to talk to - two real Friendly (warm & welcoming!) Ladies who were very open-minded and accepting!  They reminded me of Dear friends back in Mississauga (T.O.), and so I begun to feel a little more "at home", finally, Lol! - after being 'stuck' in the house the last week and a half...while my Hubby's at work during the day-time.  * For those of you who don't know, I recently married and left home to come move in with my Husband. *  One of the Ladies is about to begin her masters in social welfare and has a background in photography:  two interests quite dear to my heart!!  What a "co-inci-dink"?!  Lol  ; )  It was such a truly *Happy* feeling and one of such *Motivation* to meet these two wonderful ladies and spend the better of a lovely hour chit-chatting with them...about life's journey - work, personal passions/aspirations...goals...professional goals/aspirations, desires...just really "finding yourself" and finding 'purpose' - as well as sharing brutal honesties about some times feeling "lost" and getting yourself into a dump, feeling low...hopeless...it really was a very Wholesome, Transformative* kind of experience talking to these lovely new Friends - I totally felt pumped* and re-energized at the end of that conversation...sort of like I'm actually beginning to find my "footing" (in reference to my first post...scroll below)...I thought, "this has got to be destined" - fate brought us together - God destined our meeting, whatever you call it/whatever you believe in...we were all put there in that store at that particular time, meant to cross paths...for it was destined for us to have that exchange and give something to one another that was desperately needed...at least for myself and one other Lady there (2 out of the 4 of us) - our meeting today definitely brought us much sought, and needed, motivation and inspiration!!  ; )  : )  I came home feeling pumped, energized, motivated...and...HOPEFUL*  We exchanged contact info, and plan on staying in touch and getting to know one another better...you never know where this may lead to...we may end up collaborating on professional aspects together, in the near future...or in some community work, making a difference - which is very important to me...at the very least, new friends...which is essential to human-thriving (valuable relationships with others)!!  ; )  : )
I really wanted to share with with y'all 'cause I wanted to pose this thought/question for your pondering:  Do you truly people that every single person put into your life/every kind of situation you come across...is always for a reason?  And does this apply to negative individuals/situations that come into/occur in your life?  Let me know your thoughts!  Thanks!  ; )  : )
In honour of today's wholesome experience, "Carpe Diem"!!  : )  GOD BLESS Y'All!!

The World is Hopeful (Again)!! ; )

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Check this out y'all!!  Wonderful article on Jewish & Muslim community coming together in the Bronx, NY!!  ;  )  :  )

Would Looove to hear your comments/receive some feedback!!  :  )

Sweet Sixteens!

So a debate arouse over dinner, between myself, my husband & our friend: I say Sweet Sixteens are ...mind my language...bullshit! Lol...My husband says...Not!  I don't know where the tradition came from and I'm not sure if all who celebrate it go Big!  However many that I've known about are quite glamorous:  new, expensive clothes, hair and make-up professionally done, banquet halls and catering, 100s of guests, hired photographers, videographers, etc - the works!!  Really now?!  That's like a Wedding Reception!!  How about putting that 10 grand into your first car, or your college fund or a dream vacation??  I don't know - for whatever reason this really gets me bothered...How about y'all give me your thoughts on this one:  Sweet Sixteen - it's a Go! or a No?!  Lol...  ;  )  Thanks Everyone!  I'm out. :  )

"Settling In"

So blogging is something I'd been thinking about a while...finally I gave it a shot a couple of months back - it didn't really take off, so here I am - trying it again!
I've been itching to tap back into some of my passions - based on my education and my professional aspirations - race relations, bringing people together, unity/awareness/acceptance...was hoping I could pin point a particular topic today and write up a storm on it.
Unfortunately I'm hitting a blank wall.  I think I'm still reeling from not working the last couple of months, being in India for a month & a half, getting married, having my Reception in T.O., and now "all of a sudden" in Dallas, beginning to settle in...trying to figure out a routine, Lol...
I figure this is a good time to start blogging, whilst I still have a little more time on my hands - before I start working again...
It's strange trying to find your "footing" you know...I don't exactly feel 'upset' per se being away from home - maybe it's still sinking in - yet...in fact, I don't know what I feel. The first week's past by nicely.  We're into the second, since I came down to Dallas, after the Reception.  I have my productive days, keeping busy around the house, and then there's days being completely lazy on the couch, all day long...My stomach's in knots today...I can't explain it...* sigh *
Let me see if I can get myself up and cleaning a little bit now...  ;  )  Please feel free to share your thoughts!  Hope I have something more fruitful for you to read, and respond to, next time I post! ;  )
Cheers y'all!!  :  )