Happy Tuesday all!

First off, I owe you all an apology. I have had a busy last few weeks with work and balancing out my personal life. Whenever I wanted to blog, it would seem like something would interfere with it and the blog would get put off. I am truly working hard to make this blog a priority because I truly enjoy it. Thanks again for being patient with me!

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Anyway, this topic I have been thinking about for weeks now--just haven't had the right amount of time to blog it until now. It's ironic because this topic I am going to discuss my pastor made part of his message this past Sunday.

I have been doing a lot of reflecting lately. I have also been taking a close look into my mirrors around the house lately--particularly at myself. When I look at myself, questions arise such as "who do I see? Do I reflect the type of woman I want others to see me as? Do I feel confident?"

As I stare at my reflection, I kind of get mesomerized. It's funny how one can drift off into deep thought by really focusing on what you truly see--yourself.

With my reflection, I noticed how some things have changed and how some stay the same. For example, outwardly, I pretty much look the same as I did as a kid--just with kinkyer hair and a face that needs some moisturerizer. Other than that, not a lot of outward changes--and I thank God for that! ^_^ however, staring at my reflection, I see how I have changed.

It's funny how the stuff I did last year, last month, even last week--I don't do anymore. The things I did possibly in my high school/college days don't fully describe the woman I am today. however, because of those things, I'm a better woman. Trust me , I have my own kinks to work out but that's what makes me, me. I truly appreciate how fearfully and wonderfully made I am.

If you ask me who I want to be better than, I want to be better than myself yesterday. I should not have to be in competition with anyone else. I can admire whoever I chose but it makes no sense to try to copy their traits and charcateristics especially if I myself are not endowed with the gifts they are. What since does that make to be a copy of something than an original?

At 25, I know there is still learning to do but I am so thrilled for the things I've learned and experienced so far. I'm excited about my future because I know the best is yet to come. As I look into the mirror, as long as I am running my own race and connected to the right people and things, I am going to win in the end!

I would love to hear from you all! What do you see whenever you look into the mirror? Are you in competition with yourself or with someone else? What things are you working on to improve yourself? Remember, you are the only thing you can truly control.

Feel free to share on FB, instagram, twitter, etc!

Oh! And the three things I am thankful for/went well for today:

1. I got to understand a characteristic of God.

2. I had a decent night at work.

3. Happy conversations ^_^

I love you all and there is nothing you can do about it!

Barbara

Happy Wednesday everyone! (At least what's left of it!)

I have to admit....I had a mostly great day today. It was in the 80s in Bull City today and a great day for lunch with my colleagues and to hang pool side with them. It was lovely to get to hang out with them outside of work. In fact, hanging out with then inspired this blog. I hope they read this! :)

At poolside, we discussed our future aspirations. In fact, some of them are working on their aspirations now. They are also making plans for great trips and such. With all of this talk, it kind of made me envious.

I also felt some type of way going into church. When I go, I usually get into the mood by playing praise music and I just couldn't get into the spirit. I went to church...and I tell you the message was meant for me.

At one point of the message, my pastor was telling the congregation about how we can hear about the things going on in others lives and we can we either be envious or we can look at ourselves and figure out how to make ourselves better.

It was a big eye opener to me and it was the truth I needed to hear. Instead of being envious of my co-workers, I have to focus on myself and figure out how to make me better--a better nurse, daughter, friend, sister, and most importantly a daughter of God.

So to the ladies of 43, if you are reading this--know that you all inspire me to do better and be better. Know that I will be cheering you on as you all accomplish your dreams and aspirations!

For now, you inspire me to run my own race and to play the role I know God has planned for me.

Feel free to share this on social media!

Love you all!

Barbara ^_^