December 31, 2012 Words from 'Words of Ribbon'

Today is the last day in 2012. It's also my Mom's birthday. Happy Birthday Mom! It's raining in the BVI right now and I am happy for the showers. My plants get a renewal and that heavenly sustenance that will help them to grow and produce more.

Resolutions are not my thing and I don't plan on making any. I think we should aim to be our best every day of the year. We know that we need to set budgets and eat more healthy food. We know we need some form of exercise. First, we need to accept out situations as what they are and then aim to do better.

So if there is any resolution, it should be one to accept that a problem is present and seek ways to solve it - regardless of how painful it is. I plan to continue my strict budgeting, picky eating, walking, gardening, blogging, writing, going to church and other activities. I am comfortable with that. When it comes to work, I will continue to function in the post that I am in until I secure something else that I prefer. It is what it is - I have to just keep doing what I am supposed to and continue looking for what I want.

Life is not complicated.....we complicate it.

Live....Love....Do What You are Supposed to!

All the best for 2013!

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Hashim- Jumpin' OFFICIAL Music Video [S.W.A.T- The Mixtape]

Finally Seeing "A Series of Unfortunate Events"

After playing the internet game, "A Series of Unfortunate Events", I was today finally able to see the movie. Unfortunately, I did not see the beginning but from the time I saw the characters on TV, I knew it was the movie. Somehow, I enjoy these types of fantasy movies. Maybe it was the books that I was exposed to growing up.

I read a lot of fairy tales, the Chronicles of Narnia and a lot of Nancy Drew. I just loved to read (and now I 'claim' to be a writer). Somehow these stories and movies with the unique characters have made some impact on me. I feel that I can do anything I put my mind to. Thank God, today I stand where I am comfortable in my own skin.

We all need to have a little imagination and some optimism. I think that is why the Bible was put together so that we can have hope in God. The fairy tales, which some people frown on for different reasons, also present some semblance of hope. Be wise in what you do and always seek divine guidance.

So for 2013, if you want to sing, get lessons and sing. If you want to write, get a pen and start. Just start and stay committed to what you want to do and achieve.

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Season's Greetings!!!!

Have a blessed day today!
Be sweet in everything you say
Even if you don't get your way
Be sure to watch and pray!
So in your work and play
whether your hair is black or gray
and no matter in what direction you sway
Remember God when you start your day!!!!!!!!!!

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Christmas Eve Blog Post

Children have the greatest imaginations. My daughter has me playing  with dollies from time to time and I enjoy doing it with her. She chats a lot and she's a cool little six year old. My son loves trucks - he's draws them, he pretends that he is one and anything in his hand becomes a truck. he's a happy eight year old.

They are both pretty contented with themselves, other than when they start to fight with each other. However, they say that's a part of growing up. I never experienced the closeness with my siblings growing up - actually until I was already 16 - so it's all new to me still.

As it relates to Christmas, I'm not all about the shopping and hopping and popping. For me, it's about giving or sharing what you can afford. I made two gestures this year and would like to do more and not just at this time.

I wish everyone a happy and joyous holiday season and I hope that 2013 is filled with inspiration, improvement and excellence.

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I Need Your Vote for My Facebook Video

I need your vote please! Go to the JTV Channel 55 Facebook page and look for my video, LA Rabsatt's "What Christmas Means to Me" and vote for it, please.

Thank you very much and Happy Holidays!!!!!!
 

POEM: All the best

As I wish for you all the best
I pray that you can withstand our daily tests
for everyday is not a smooth run
and somedays, the race isn't won
but we have to persevere
and sometimes take a dare
to be different
cause even if it's the present
or you're running for the future
make time for structure
so you'll have a balanced life
and you'll enjoy the time
that you spend on this earth
cause after your birth
there's no guarantee on your last day
so live your life in the best way
and do the right things
dance, relax and sing
and most of all pray
so that whether your hair is gray
white or black
you''ll never be taken aback
instead you'll be ready
to face whatever comes

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