Happy Fathers Day

Good morning LOVIES!!

Just want to say Happy Fathers Day to all the amazing fathers out there. You guys don't always receive as much credit as you're owed but we thank you for everything that you do for us!!! Enjoy your day fellas. 

Today's blog is strictly a dedication to my DADDY!!! 

Nearly 14 years ago you entered into my life. I instantly felt a strong connection to you. You stepped in when I was a 13 year old teenager who thought she knew everything. Some of my fondest memories are spent with you. 

You held me close and danced with me at my 8th grade dance, you showed up to nearly all of my soccer and basketball games cheering me on loud in the stands.  You helped me with class projects, and whenever anything on me was hurting you always told me to put some alcohol on it. (cause alcohol totally fixes everything) lol. You've allowed me to cry on your shoulders when ex boyfriends broke my heart. You dried my tears and told me they weren't good enough for me anyways. You've taken me to fairs, windows down, music blasting, rapping and singing songs. You've placed endless smiles on my face. 

I've witnessed your sacrifices as a man who would do anything in the world to provide for his family. I've seen you love my mother unconditionally!! You've accepted children who weren't biologically yours. You've prayed for me, encouraged me, given me your time, laughed with me, allowed me to make my own mistakes but never turned your back on me when I failed. You're my role model for what I want in my future husband. You're my hero, my first real love, the most important man in my life!!!!

So today I just want say that I love you. Thank you for the countless sacrifices that you made for our family, thank you for being strong even when you needed to be weak, thank you for being a provider, my friend, thank you for loving my mother and being everything that she needs you to be, thank you for sticking it out when times were hard, thank you for your faithfulness, thank most importantly for being a great father!!! I could not imagine life without and since God brought you to me it's been nothing short of amazing!!!

Happy Fathers Day to the greatest man that I know.....my hero forever and always....my DADDY!!!

Underserving.....but so grateful!!!!!

Hey LOVIES!!!!

Wow......where do I even began to start. 2014 has been a year of ups and downs....and I put a strong emphasis on the ups and downs. I've experienced losing really close family members due to deaths, I've lost some friends, battled health issues, my family members have battled health issues, lost my job, regained my job, battled depression, my weight has fluctuated, I've questioned God and shed a many of tears. More this year than any previous years. I've failed God on so many different occasions. I've lost hope and come extremely close to throwing in the towel.  I've threw several pity parties and blamed my short comings and failures on God. I haven't always stuck it out this year and gone through how I know I am supposed too. I've murmured and complained.....but God yet and still saw fit to bring me right on through. 

The odds have most certainly been stacked against me and the devil has been mighty busy. Throughout all of my obstacles that have entered into my life in 2014, my God has always been my comforter. He has been by my side leading and guiding me the entire way. I have talked to God more this year than I ever have. My relationship with him has grown and my troubles and tribulations had everything to do with that. When times got hard I had no other option but to call on him and allow him to be comforter. For years I searched for mans affection, whether it be from friends or family members. This year I learned that God was my only solution. When times were good and when times were bad. I called on my God! I praised God in the midst of my struggles. I thank God for my troubles this year. They have helped to make me into a much stronger person. My faith in God has increased and my relationship with him has never been better! 

Although, this year has brought about many hard aches this year has blessed me tremendously. In the spirit aspect; as well as, the natural aspect. I have received 2 promotions, a raise, college tuition paid in full for up to 8 years, I've met my daddies side of the family, I've become active in ministry, I've traveled, I've crossed things off my "bucket list" I've grew extremely close to my family, and most importantly I've grown up!! I am blessed!! No other way to put it. God has been more than good to me in 2014. 

Even when your back is against the wall, keep pushing. Dive into God like you've never done before and watch him dive into you. Give up yourself and see how God will make you more like him. I am no where near perfect. I mess up daily, but I know that there is a higher calling. I know that I need God now more than ever. If God never does another thing for me...I can still lift my hands and thank him for all that he has done for me this far!! 

Nothing is as bad as it seems. There is always someone who has it worse. So be grateful for the blessings that you've been blessed with. Be thankful for your trials and tribulations. Praise him in the midst of your ups and downs. I owe God my everything!! I'm undeserving but I'm grateful!!! Be encouraged and know that trouble doesn't last always. Things are turning around for your good because God will perfect that concerning his people. 

I love you all dearly! Have a wonderful Thursday!!!!

Moeneak 

Is the glass really half empty or is the glass really half full????

Happy Tuesday LOVIES!!!

Is the glass half empty or half full??? A question that demonstrates a situation that can be seen differently depending upon ones view and that there may be an opportunity in the situation as well as trouble. 

Optimism- (half full) positive thinking. Everything is as it should be. One expects the best outcome possible from a situation. 

Pessimist- (half empty) undesirable outcomes or believes that evil or hardships in life outweigh the good or luxuries. Expects the worst outcome possible. 

Adversity- serious or continued difficulty or misfortune

******DISCLAMER****** These are not my personal definitions. Just giving the definition from the dictionary. 

Interesting conversations are always taking place for me because of the group of people that I associate with. Some of which can be very thought provoking, others that just bring about great laughs. Today's conversation was one that hit home for me.  My kindness has been taken for weakness on countless occasions. Most times I knew about but opted to not do anything about. I'd like to think of myself as a non-confrontational kind of gal. If I don't have to address things, I won't. If things are not putting me in harms danger, I can usually brush them off and keep moving. Although, I have yet to figure out if this is a good or bad thing. Lol. 

Anywho, the questions that a friend of mine asked me were Do you see the glass half empty or half full and how do you view adversity?  At the time I gave some quick answer because truthfully, I really didn't see the purpose of this question. I placed into my mind that this would be one of those great laugh conversations, but it turned out to be the complete opposite. I never gave this question much thought. Over the years I've tried to view my life in a positive light. Even with the bad that comes with it. I am a firm believer that everyone and everything that enters into your life has a purpose. Good or bad. There is a purpose. The people who meant me harm...I learned from. The people who pulled and sucked the life out of me...I learned from. The people who betrayed and back stabbed me...I learned from. The people who encourage and support me...I learn from. The depressing moments of my life...I learned from. Every situation that I have been put in or brought upon myself has been a learning experience. Did times get hard and rough?? Absolutely! Were there times when I wanted to retaliate or back away?? Of course, but what would that have helped me overcome? What's life without a few bumps and bruises along the way?? I know that everyone in my life doesn't mean me all good, I'm not that nieve. But everyone/every obstacle in my life is helping me reach my destiny. Something is being deposited into me or pulled from me in some form. It is helping to shape me into the person that I am supposed to be. How would I know what areas in my life I need help on if I'm never tested in those areas?? 

Once I began to change my thinking, I began to see things more clearly. I'm not saying to allow foolishness to stay in your life. If someone means you harm, then you have the right to dismiss that from your presence. If someone always brings negativity with them, you have the right to remove yourself from that circle. If situations occur that aren't going to push you forward, you have the right to do something about it. Life will bring you many things, it's up too you to decide which ones are worth keeping or tossing out. Don't look at every adversity as a curse, but dig deep and find out the lesson that can be learned from it. Try to see the good in every situation that you're faced with. Everything happens for a reason. So embrace the adversity that you will encounter.  It'll build you up and make you stronger. You'll learn to approach things in a totally different light. It'll help you to grow. It'll build your character. All adversities are blessings given to us to learn from. 

Needless to say, my answer at the end of the conversation was I'm more of a glass is half full kind of girl. I find some good in everything, will at least I try too. So my question to you...how do you view the adversities that you're faced with? Is it with the glass is half empty mindset or the glass is half full mindset? 

Have a wonderful day Loves!!!

Moeneak 

Thank you loves!!

Happy Monday Lovies,

I had a moment of truth today, which I tend to have a few times a day.  In my daily talks with God I was asking him if blogging was really where I needed to be devoting my spare time.  Yes, I love helping others, and I love encouraging others anyway that I can, but I wasn't sure if this was the platform in which I should take.  As I stated in yesterdays blog, we all have our own set destination and/or purpose and I want to make sure that I am staying in my own lane on my own path. 

It wasn't until today that I realized that I am exactly in the position that I am supposed to be in.  I am reaching for higher and pushing myself to achieve every goal that I set out to accomplish.  I was researching some Psychology firms because that is the field of study that I am in and while on Google I saw my face pop up under the search field.  My face, along with my blog.  My blog had been spread on Google. For some, this might not be a big deal but for me this is HUGE.  I never in a million years would have thought that when I went to search for something on Google that my little old self would pop up.  When I first made up in my mind that I wanted to start a blog it was only because I wanted to express my love for writing.  I wanted to encourage others with a few words that might be able to help them make it through a tough time.  I wanted to do what I loved most.....helping others.  Along my journey of highs and lows, I have encountered countless people who have helped push me to the next level.  I would never be able to repay them for the time and sacrifice that they spent on me but I can give back my time and sacrifice to someone else.  I can be that encourager that so many people have been to me. 

I don't know where this journey of my life will take me but I am so excited for the ride.  So thank you loves.  Thank you for the support, thank you for the love, thank you for the encouragement, thank you for sharing my blogs,  and thank you for allowing me to express myself freely and do what I love!! My heart is filled with so much gratitude!!!

Many people might not understand your journey, but as long as you're lining up according to the plan and will that God has for your life....nothing else matters! Have an ear to hear and an open mind.  Trust and believe in the gifts that God has blessed you with.  Step out on faith......He brought you this far and he won't leave you!! If you're going to live, leave a legacy.  Make a mark on the world that can't be erased. -Maya Angelo

MWAH!!!!!
Moeneak

There's nothing like family!!!

Hello Loves!!!

I hope that you all are having a fantastic Sunday!!! I know I sure am. Started this Sunday morning off in church. A right now word that brought about so much confirmation!  A Devine destiny that I can only receive through the word of God. There's a miracle that is simply designed for me and only me. (Apostle Garfield Curlin) Don't get so caught up on what is happening to the people around you. Your journey is your set journey. You will get there on your own path. Amazing things happen when you get real with yourself and start doing what you love, and what makes you happy. Your life literally slows down. You stop wishing for the weekend. You stop looking for special events. You begin to live in each moment and you start feeling like a human being. You just ride the wave that is life, with this feeling of contentment and joy. You move fluidly, steadily, calm and grateful. A veil is lifted, and a whole new perspective is born!  

Aren't you tired of just existing and not living??? It's never too late to make a change! Start today! Remove the veil and start living a life that is full of freedom. You're worthy of everything that God has for you!!! 

I love you all and have a wonderful Sunday!!!  I will be spending the remainder of this day with my crazy, but amazing family lol. There's nothing like the love and time spent with your family. Great food, great laughs, and great bonding!!!  

Happy Sunday Loves!!

Moeneak 😘😘

When things don't go your way.....should you just give up??

Happy Saturday Loves!!

     I was informed by my male friends that if I wanted them to read my blogs I would have to not refer to them as beautiful ladies.  So, I am taking notes fellas lol. 

     Anywho, I hope you all are having a wonderful start to this amazing weekend.  Any plans?? As for me, today will be a night of relaxation. Yessss!! Lol.  Watch a little bit of Orange is the New Black.  By the way, are any of you addicted to this show like I am??? I joined the bandwagon pretty late, but I am totally loving this show.  I am on Season 2 Episode 2 and it is already off to such a crazy start.  I believe the girls and I are going to enjoy a nice chill evening.  Catch up about what has taken place in our lives this week, and just enjoy each others company.  You can never go wrong with a nice girls night out right?

     An interesting conversation between me and one of coworkers took place today and it inspired me to write about giving up.  When things don't go as planned should you just give up?  When folk write you off and tell you no, should you just give up?  When things are stacked against you and you can't seem to find your way through, should you just give up?  How long is too long before you give up??  How long before God blesses me with my hearts desires?  God,  why is your timing taking so long?  These are all questions that we ask ourselves on a daily or weekly basis.  Well, maybe I should just speak for myself.  These are questions that I find myself asking on a weekly basis.  We all want good things to happen in our lives, but all too often we want it right now...never later.  It never dawns on us that maybe it is not the right time according to God.  God does allow us to hope and desire for things to happen in our lives but he doesn't always allow us to receive those blessings or see them until he is ready.  This is what can cause us to become frustrated.  It is not until we realize that Gods timing is perfect and pure that we actually stop to smell the roses. 

     We spend so much time focusing on how long it is taking for something to manifest or happen and not enough time on enjoying the preparation and process that we are being taken through.  Every solution comes with a process.  In order to fully appreciate your blessings, one must go through the waiting process.  We have all heard the cliché saying that what you work hard for you will appreciate more than what has just been handed or given to you.   Waiting brings about a different kind of appreciation.  You value things more and tend to hold onto them just a little bit tighter. 

     I say all of that to say this, God causes things to happen in our lives at exactly the right time that they are supposed to happen.  It is not my job nor is it your job to try and figure out when that exact time is.  Make up in your mind that even though things don't happen at the exact time that you want them to happen that you will not give up.  You will not throw in the towel and stop fighting.  I read a statement from Joyce Meyer that says, "The more you trust God and keep your eyes focused on him, the more life you'll have.  Trusting God brings life.  Believing brings rest.  So stop trying to figure everything out, and let God be God in your life."  He may not come when we want him......BUT he is ALWAYS on time!! 

Have a great Day Lovies,

Moeneak

Happy Thursday Babes

Hello Beautiful Ladies,

I am Moeneak Love.  I love all things related to beauty, fashion, and natural hair care.  This is a place for me to share my life with you!  Hopefully, you will take something away with you while you are visiting that will inspire you to see the beauty in yourselves; as well as, the beauty in your life. 

I am not sure what I want to say on today's post considering that it is my very first one , so I figured that I would share with you some quotes that inspire me to live life to the fullest.  These quotes help me to realize just how blessed I am really am. :) Often times we go through life and we tend to take the smallest things for granted.  I do not want to continue going through life with what ifs.....what else could I have done...who else could I have inspired and/or reached.  I want to live a life with purpose and meaning.  Knowing that I did everything that I set out to do.  I have recently began to STOP...and smell the roses.  Enjoying those very small moments that we often times don't have time to enjoy.  During the week I am always busy with work, or preparations for school, church, and balancing my time with the ones that I really love! When Friday night comes...I know that I have the weekend all to myself to do whatever I want.  When you're on the right track, everything will fall right in line.  Even though we don't always see it or know it.  Things are working out for your good! 

• Everyday might not be a good day, but there is something good in everyday!
• Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.
• Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.
• Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.
• I am not a product of my circumstances, I am a product of my decisions.
• People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
• Ask and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock and the door will be opened for you.

Happy Thursday Babes