Just Life

Yes...yes...It is I, the "prodigal blogger"! I know have not lived up to my end of the blogging deal that I made. So...I gottta catch up. Is it hot where you are? It is blazing in the 219. I love it though. I am a fan of hot weather.  I hate the snow, cold and ice...except for December18th-my birthday! This month has been a whirlwind of activities for me and my friends. From our class' fundraiser, parties in between, to the Kappa Konclave in Indianapolis....I was a tad bit tired.  However, it was really good to see some people that I have not seen in 20 plus years! I ran into an old friend...literally ran into him. As we were walking in the lobby of the hotel. He stopped my friend and I did a a double take. I spoke with later that next week and and we talked for hours...life is strange like that.  You'll be hearing more about him...... ;)

I listened in on WEA's radio show and listened to the testimony of Bebe Barlow, a double Breast Cancer Survivor. It got me to thinking about my Grandma who was a Survivor also. I decided to form a team and walk in the Making Strides for Breast Cancer walk for them and numerous others who have been affected by this disease in any way.  You too can help by joining my team or making a donation. Just click the link below.
http://main.acsevents.org/goto/pinkdivas3

Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Weekend!

My BUT is big.....

Disclaimer: Oh no! I have missed my weekly promise. I was on vacation last week. I took my laptop, but I just didn't blog. Yes, I know, no excuse...I am going to stay true to this blogging as a promise to my Bestie. With that being said, I have to birth 2 posts this week.  :)

I went to a conference last year (Women's Entrepreneurs of America's Annual Conference) and I heard various presentations. One of them involved procrastination and a but rock. Yes a but rock! For all of you dirty minded individuals, a but rock is a rock with the word but on it. HUH??? We place things in our lives on hold for various reasons, for example, I was going to blog last week BUT I was on vacation. Or, I might say I was going to finish up some paperwork BUT I had to do something else. I have another example, I was going to announce that I was an Independent Sales Diva for Good Scents Oils BUT I decided to wait. Now that I am starting to think about some things, I realize that my BUT is getting big! #wait4it  These tasks could have easily been accomplished BUT.....lol! The take away from the presentation was to stop putting so many tasks under the but rock and just complete them. So here goes, I have completed one of my 2 blog goals for the week, I have caught up my paperwork and.....

here's the link to my website:
http://goodscentsoils.com/?code=GenesisJones
and to my facebook fan page:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Good-Scents-Oils-Genesis-Jones/155031257902594

Summertime

Disclamer: Well....well....well.....What we have here is a failure to blog! I keep promising myself and my followers that I am going to do better with this. Alright, I am promising again. How about 4 times a month, which is equivalent to once a week. I'm sure that I can manage that. :)

It has started out to be a beautiful Spring, even though we are experiencing Summer-like weather.  The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, the sun dresses are on and the natives are getting restless! (insider)Yesterday, Pastor Thompson told us to leave last month's stuff in last month......See Ya May!! I'm looking forward to this month and next and the next and so on...I'm sure you get the point. So far, the month of July is booked. I have plans for every weekend. Imagine that...well maybe you shouldn't. LMBO! I am so excited yet sad that my Bestie has her wings and she won't be here physically for the ride. I know she will be in spirit though. :) A few of my girlfriends and myself have experienced some tribulations and life experiences over the last couple of years that might have broke some people all the way down and out...but not us! We are back....this is our year of restoration and our summer for doing US!!  We deserve it.....See you somewhere this summer!

Time to Get in Shape!

After putting off a much needed Dr's. app't., I finally went last week. I am blessed to say that everything was OK. Although I lost a few pounds, she did say that I need to get in better shape. Can you believe it? A former letter carrier and now I am out of shape. I don't know how I got to this point...I have always been on the thin side, but now....uh oh....I movin' on up in the weight category.  I didn't have this problem last spring/summer, I walked around Gleason every day that the weather was good. This year though, it is a very different story...the weather hasn't been that great~that's my story and I'm sticking to it.  LBS I have decided to play sports this spring summer. I wanted to play softball, but it seems like it is too late to sign up anywhere. My Sis stated that she would like to play golf. I can go for that! I think that I would look really cute in a "Serena" inspired outfit. *wink* I remember playing golf in gym at Roosevelt. Some days, Coach Henderson would take us to Gleason so we could play. He always encouraged us to join the team...I never did. I probably should have. But anyway, I am looking forward to getting back in shape. I am actually participating at a Zumba event on Friday for Heart Disease in memory of my Bestie, Tee. I'm pretty sure that I will have a lot to blog about behind that one.....See you on the links....FORE!!!

Late Night Politics

It's about 3:00 AM and I can not sleep. Nothing's wrong...just one of those nights/mornings.  I am actually doing some laundry, so all is not lost on the lack of sleep.....I can hear the wind rustling outside my window as it is storming.....

Next week, in my hometown of Gary, which I mostly refer to as the "G", is election day.  History is bound to be made within the mayoral race. The 2 front-runners are both African-American Women! By Lake County being a democratic machine, the winner will most likely become mayor.  Over the past few weeks, I have been in debate with people over who I would vote for and the reasons why.  Although I am unable to vote because of my residency, I would encourage all that are registered to vote in the G, to vote!! The usual dismal voter turnout percentage of 35-40% is not what is needed. In order to get your voice heard, you must exercise your right to vote. If you don't vote, you definitely have no grounds to complain any decisions that will be made that will affect the city. The G has been in turmoil for years. So realistically, how can the new Mayor turn the city around in 30 days, 90 days, a full term?  Please don't expect that.....some will though-real talk! Progression to a better city is what I would expect. If you are still undecided, there is a mayoral forum scheduled on April 30th. I would encourage you to attend and try to get your questions answered. Read the local newspapers, Email or "Facebook" the candidates, go to the forum, click on the Ustream links, etc.! What I am getting at is this: AN INFORMED VOTER IS A WISE VOTER!

So much for that....my loads are done. Maybe I can get these last 3 hours in.....Night....Night......

April Showers

The month of April is normally known for the rain it brings.....hence April Showers. In my life, the month of April is synonymous with showers of tears. Three phenomenal women that I love dearly have birthdays this month. My Mom, my paternal Grandma, and my Bestie. They also are no longer here with me. My Mama and my Grandma both passed in April as well-Mama in 1997 and Grandma in 2004. I always try to remain busy on those days so I can't "think" about what the date is.  On the 10th, My Ma would have been 62, Grandma would have been 82 on the 8th and Tee would have been 42 on the 23rd. I can still recall the last conversation I had with each of them like it was yesterday.

I went to my Ma's house and I got some pictures, she asked why did I try to steal her pictures. I told her that I just wanted to make some copies. She said well make copies of all of my pictures that you have stolen and give them back. She then picked up Cherrelle and told her you are a just a doll! That's why I call you Granny's doll. I then told her we would be back on her birthday, which was in four days....she passed 2 days later......

I called my Grandma and asked how she was feeling, because she had become bed ridden by then. She said like she always did...I feel ok. I then asked her was it OK to come and see her on that Thursday because it was going to be warm. Let me explain....I had just gave birth to Jannee' about 2 weeks before and Grandma was like the GESTAPO when it came to going out before those 6 weeks were up. She didn't want me to catch pneumonia or have a "set back".....to this day, I am really not sure what a "set back" is....I told her that it was going to be 70 degrees, so I should be fine and I really wanted her to see Jannee'. She told me just to wait and she knew she was beautiful because she was one of hers. That Thursday, I did get to see Grandma, just not like I wanted....she passed that day.....

My last conversation with  my Bestie was a short one.  She told me that she was feeling a little down. I immediately told her no worries, everything would be fine! She said to me...you are right! I told her that I loved her to pieces and she said I love your ass to pieces right back...she passed later that night......

Happy Birthday Ladies! I have decided to celebrate all month!! <3

Spread love to everyone.....and if you see me....give me a hug.....I could use one!


Much Love....Just Gen