Here is my retirement financial planners' info

Retire already!! My long term goal is to retire early!! My long term goal is to save 20% of all of my income.

Right now... I'll start with 5%... But in six months I will re-evaluate and hopefully upgrade to 8%... I'm taking and making my financial stand in 3% increments

Season's Greetings!! Happy Holidays!!

This is my pre new year rant... Maybe...

FAU - job possibility

Position Information

Classification Title: Programmer   Working Title: Programmer   Position Number: 700000SD   Salary: $20/per hour   Work Days And Hours: Monday- Friday, 8am - 5pm   FTE: 1.0   Job Posting Date: 10-30-2012   Job Close Date: 01-02-2013   Position Summary: The Software Developer position is responsible to develop and manage custom web applications using C#.NET and SQL Server on a regular basis and build/execute/design/distribute reports, queries and forms as needed. Assist with website modifications, document management, website data/content updates, SSL Certificate management. Maintain content for two separate websites using a CMS-based editor and collaborate with the Communications team as required. Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure. Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems, such as the installation of new applications and/or databases. Provide office support in the areas of data, access (security), troubleshooting hardware/software, and general technical support as needed. Assist with the development of custom applications by managing, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, documenting, training and answering questions (support). Modify existing databases and management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes. Interact daily with other university employees engaged in technical development and enhancement of automated systems, including Computer Systems Services, OIT, Registrar's Office, etc. Interact and consult with computer specialists of other universities.   Position Type: Temporary   Eligible Applicants: All (Internal and External)   Index No. (Financial Org): Indicate % If Multiple Indexes. Minimum Qualification: A Master's degree; or a Bachelor's degree and two years of appropriate experience are required. Programming using C#.NET and database experience using SQL Server required. Good communication skills are also required. Computer Science degree preferred. Five years in technology background preferred. Knowledge of Banner, Web Focus, Dartboard, Omni Update CMS, C, C++, Java, VB.NET, HTML, PHP, MySQL, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access is also preferred.   College/Department: OFC OF THE VP FOR RESEARCH   Campus: Boca Raton   Special Instructions to the Applicant: Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3058. This is a Temporary Position. Temporary positions are not established positions, provide no benefits, and are paid from OPS funds. They provide full-time employment in an exempt or non-exempt employment situation. Applicants hired into Temporary Positions may apply for a regular appointment should a vacancy become available. This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.   Quicklink for Posting: jobs.fau.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56532

here's another

Position Information

Classification Title: Eminent Scholar   Working Title: Charles E. Schmidt Eminent Scholar   Position Number: 980043   Salary: Salary commensurate with experience   Work Days And Hours: N/A   FTE: 1.0   Job Posting Date: 10-07-2011   Job Close Date: 06-01-2013   Position Summary: The holder of the Charles E. Schmidt Eminent Scholar position will be expected to establish research collaborations with other researchers at Florida Atlantic University. The candidate will form the foundation of a new leading edge and world-class research program in the department. Candidates will complement the existing research activities at the department, college, and the university. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop research collaborations with various FAU centers of excellence and affiliated institutions including the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center (SNMREC), Scripps Research Institute (Scripps Florida), and Max Planck Florida Institute. The appointment will be at the full-professor rank.   Position Type: Faculty   Eligible Applicants: All (Internal and External)   Index No. (Financial Org): Indicate % If Multiple Indexes. Minimum Qualification: Applicants for the position must have earned a doctorate in Ocean or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field that contributes to the strategic initiatives of the department and the college. They will be an internationally known researcher in any emerging research area of high interest to the State of Florida and the nation. These areas include but are not limited to marine research, renewable energy, environmental research with long-term sustainability, biosciences/bioengineering, and nanotechnology. Candidates are expected to have an international reputation in their respective fields as evidenced by publications, citations and peer recognition. A current and substantive record of acquiring external resources to support research as well as an established record of sponsored research and scholarly activities is necessary.   College/Department: Ocean and Mechanical Engineering   Campus: Boca Raton   Special Instructions to the Applicant: Applications are to be submitted through PeopleAdmin at https://jobs.fau.edu. Position will remain open until filled, however, posting may close without prior notice. Review of applications will begin January 2013. This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. Questions may be directed to Mrs. Laura Thornton, thornton@fau.edu, 561-297-6446. A background check is required for the candidate selected for this position. Individuals requiring accommodation call 561-297-6446 (1-800-955-8771 TTY). Florida Atlantic University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution.   Quicklink for Posting: jobs.fau.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=55621

one more... love the hours...

Position Information

Position Title: Mechanic, Vehicle Equipment   Position Type: Budgeted Full-Time   Department: Facilities     Campus: Other   If other, specify location: District Facilities   Budget Position Number: AA5016   Requisition Number: 2451   Position Overview: Responsible for the mainteance of vehicles and commercial landscaping equipment. Performs preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Inspects equipment and machinery for safe operations. Diagnoses and replaces damaged equipment. Delivers vehicles to outlying college locations. Assists with cleanup of campus grounds. Position requires the ability to work a fluctuating schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.   Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required with additional training related to the position. Minimim of four years related experience required. Must have experience in automotive mechanics and experience in repairing engine powered vehicles and equipment. Must have diagnostic experience in automotive trades. Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Detail oriented and strong analytical skills are required. Valid driver's license required.   Required Computer Skills:   Preferred Qualifications: CDL Class A driver's license preferred.   Special Instructions to Applicants: For positions that require a college degree, Palm Beach State only recognizes degrees confirmed from institutions that are accredited by one of the seven regional accrediting organizations. To view a listing of the regionally accredited organizations, please visithttp://www.chea.org/Directories/regional.asp. Degrees from outside the United States must be validated by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). An evaluation report from an accrediting organization must be attached prior to the application closing date of each position. To view a listing of the current members of (NACES), please visit http://www.naces.org/members.htm.   Normal work hours: 7:30am to 4:00pm   Normal work week: Monday through Friday   Number of Hours: 40 Hours   If Other, specify hours:   Minimum Pay Rate/Salary: Starting Salary Range: $34,645 to $39,841   Pay Basis: Annually   Job Open Date: 12-14-2012   Job Close Date: 01-01-2013 Is this position grant funded? No   Driver's License Required: Yes   Job Category: Classified Staff   Quicklink for Posting employment.palmbeachstate.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56369

WoW...

Life... it's a trip... it would be nice to have someone of my own to love... but maybe... it's not in my destiny to be married... it makes me sad to think like this... but c'est la vie...

Temper Tantrums

I just realized how upset I get when someone I care about corrects me put tells me... And proves I'm wrong...  I get real upset... I cry... Pout... Then think... well... I guess its just time to GROW UP.

Good Morning All...

Today is the first day of my work free mini vacation. YAY!! This weekend was full and awesome. It was NOT the usually... sit around, humdrum, sleep, nap, work, eat weekend. My closest cousin... in age but not distance... GOT MARRIED!! I am so proud and happy and glad all ecstatic and a list of at least 8 other adjectives for happy and or proud.

just a quick little question

is going to New York worth it? I'm thinking about planning a little 3 day trip to New York maybe 4 day trip to New York... I want to get those miss Jessie highlights and I have no clue who could do that... you're in Florida well South Florida... Where can I get healthy highlights???

Wow... What does a real relationship look like?

What does a real relationship look like? You know what? I'm tired of hoping and wishing and overanalyzing or ignoring my mini psychosis... I need to re..establish or actually establish my relationship with my first love!! Lord... I am ready for you. Please help me be with you! I need you once again.

It's starting again...

I fall way too fast... I need to slow down... Lord, help me... Is this another test or am I supposed to just accept... I want to know what to do... Emphatically!!! ...well, I did say that I must trust my instincts... My instincts ALWAYS lead me back to him... Lord help me... All I know is that I want to be a part of his life...

Four Perils of the Believer

1. Back sliding... Looking back... Fail to draw near Christ

****STOP FOLLOWING PEOPLE****

2. Failure to pray and fellowship with other believers

3. Forsaking to assemble ourselves together

4. Encourage and edify

It's critical and it's crucial

Day One - Ministering through Music
- have the right heart to have the right attitude
- You are either in God's will or in God's way

Sharpen the skill set...
1. Prayer Meeting
2. Bible Study

--My first concern is to God - consecration - daily personal devotion - you cannot be better in public than you are in private

--not JUST a choir member -- an extension of the preist

--you have to be living right
--you have to consecrate before Sunday

Mark 6:4 KJV --- But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.

You are doing your job when you work your way out of a job.

People want to find the Lord... Not you or me...
If you haven't been with God... You are in their way...

Being for God ain't enough... Be WITH God

Your Success Story -- Philippians 3:5-6

Use all of your strength and energy and time to reach your goals!!! Don't get distracted by ANYTHING, ANYBODY.

Philippians 3:4-5 KJV

Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;

Philippians 3:4-5 AMP

Though for myself I have [at least grounds] to rely on the flesh. If any other man considers that he has or seems to have reason to rely on the flesh  and  his physical  and outward advantages, I have still more!  Circumcised when I was eight days old, of the race of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew [and the son] of Hebrews; as to the observance of the Law I was of [the party of] the Pharisees,

Dinner Time

...yummy yummy... In my tummy

Dear God...

I am lifting up Chanel and her family. God please blues and keep them healthy happy and safe. Heal and mend everything that is broken in Jesus name O pay that you comfort ALL family members young and old.
In the matchless name of Jesus! Amen.

What is it about him???

I am consistently infatuated with Mike. If you know me then you know who he is... There is something about him that I cannot release...I don't like it...

O lord have mercy on me...

Lord... I am do tired I don't know what to do... Please please please help me and guide me... I need you

Its days like today that make me wish I had someone to go home too... Who is waiting for me with open arms ready to hold, comfort and love ALL of me? Am I being realistic to even want something so simple... But nearly impossible to ask for?

My New ...THEME...

She's just a girl, and she's on fire
Hotter than a fantasy, lonely like a highway
 She's living in a world, and it's on fire
Filled with catastrophe, but she knows she can fly away
O-o-o-o-oh, she got both feet on the ground
And she's burning it down
O-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-oh, she got her head in the clouds
And she's not backing down
This girl is on fire! This girl is on fire!
She's walking on fire! This girl is on fire!
Looks like a girl, but she's a flame...
So bright, she can burn your eyes
Better look the other way
You can try but you'll never forget her name
She's on top of the world Hottest of the hottest girls
say O-o-o-o-oh,
we got our feet on the ground
& we're burning it down
O-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-oh, got our head in the clouds
And we're not coming down
This girl is on fire! This girl is on fire!
She's walking on fire! This girl is on fire!
Everybody stands, as she goes by
Cause they can see the flame that's in her eyes
Watch her when she's lighting up the night
 Nobody knows that she's a lonely girl
And it's a lonely world
But she gon' let it burn, baby, burn, baby
This girl is on fire This girl is on fire
She's walking on fire This girl is on fire
Oh, oh, oh...
She's just a girl, and she's on fire

Verse of the Day??

Isaiah 12:4 KJV
And in that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.Sing unto the Lord; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.

Focus you dream!!! Focus.

Dear God,
   Please help me find the one thing that I should be focusing on so that I can focus on the work you really want me to do...

Mmmmm Mmmmm Good

Fresh baked banana bread with chocolate chips... Go Mommy

John 16:13

KJV    Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

AMP   But when He, the Spirit of Truth (the Truth-giving Spirit)
comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (the whole, full Truth). For He will not speak His own message [on His own authority]; but He will tell whatever He hears [from the Father; He will give the message that has been given to Him], and He will announce  and  declare to you the things that are to come [that will happen in the future].

The Kitties....

Veronica and I will be adopting/purchasing 2 kittens in the future... This what I want...  We'll see what we get...
The lighter is a red flame point ragdoll... The darker is a seal point ragdoll...

Be Blessed!!

I love the LORD because he hears my requests for mercy. I’ll call out to him as long as I live, because he listens closely to me.

Know Who You Are!!!

The devil attacks your love walk... Watch Yo Mouth!!!

~Know your identity
~Through your relationship with God
~You are called to be HOLY
~get a prayer life!!!

Confession

I am terrified of critters...  Dead or Alive... Especially large cockroaches... I ask you LORD JESUS to deliver me from this fear... Take it away from me... Please.

I just finished day 27 of Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - a Daily Devotional Bible reading plan at YouVersion.com

I just finished day 26 of Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - a Daily Devotional Bible reading plan at YouVersion.com

I just finished day 25 of Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - a Daily Devotional Bible reading plan at YouVersion.com

I just finished day 24 of Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - a Daily Devotional Bible reading plan at YouVersion.com

I just finished day 23 of Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - a Daily Devotional Bible reading plan at YouVersion.com

I just finished day 22 of Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - a Daily Devotional Bible reading plan at YouVersion.com

Complaining Is a Sin!

Plain and simple, complaining is a sin! It causes many people a great deal of problems in their lives and destroys the joy of anyone listening.

The best antidote for complaining is thanksgiving. Truly thankful people do not complain.

http://bible.us/r/3D.L.5t I just finished day 21 of Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - a Daily Devotional Bible reading plan at YouVersion.com

Family pics

Me and lil bit will take a family pic tomorrow at 4pm

Picture Day

My baby and I are going to take pictures tomorrow at 4pm @the gardens mall... YaY!

Hello Again...

It is definitely WAY past time to lose weight... I need diaper rash cream for my thighs... I've gained so much weight that they get sore from rubbing together when I wear skirts our dresses. It's sad!!!! I'm gonna do a biweekly face pict to show weight loss in my face... Maybe other areas too... :-P

I still wanna "truck"...okay ...SUV

Ford: escape flex fuel
Mazda: tribute
Jeep: patriot, liberty, commander
Toyota: fjcruiser
Subaru: forester
Volkswagon: tiguan

A Few "cars" That i Like

Audi Q7 in all black
Toyota FJ Cruiser
Jeep: Patrot, Liberty, Commander
Mazda Tribute
Old Ford: Explorer, Escape... any Flex

@the doctor

Blood Pressure 112/70

The Anoining Attracts

- Anointing attracts opposition
- The devil wants to defile your gift

Acts 21:28
- satan wants to poison our gift
- our gift gets attacked

Its my due season...

day1

http://bible.us/r/1C.1.4

Today I am reading day 1 of Diligence:

The Quickest Way to a Flawless Complexion

The Quickest Way to a Flawless Complexion: I took a personality test, "The Quickest Way to a Flawless Complexion", and I got "Your Skin is Normal". Check out this site where I took this quiz!



Your Result: Your Skin is Normal



From left to right: 

• Simple Kind to Skin Refreshing Facial Wash Gel ($8, drugstores) is strong enough to remove long-lasting makeup but gentle enough to use twice a day. 
• Prevent fine lines and wrinkles with a UV-blocking lotion, like Clarins Extra-Firming Day Lotion SPF 15 ($80, clarinsusa.com). 
• Apply refreshing and moisturizing Jurlique Herbal Recovery Antioxidant Gel Mask ($48, sephora.com) once a week; let it soak in for ten minutes, and use cotton pads to remove any excess. 
• A night treatment with retinol, like Garnier Ultra Lift 2-in-1 Wrinkle Reducer ($17, drugstores), keeps skin smooth and bright. 
• If your skin is a little dry after you apply a retinol treatment, use a hydrating night cream to avoid irritation and redness. Try Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Fragrance-Free ($25, drugstores).

IT HAPPENED AGAIN...

Sorry about the all caps... but I need God's SHO''NUFF help... i do not like to see people happy with their husband and a little belly with "little one" on the way... i am not mad at them nor do i want to take their spouse... no

i want a fulfilling relationship with a man.. not a one sided emotional monopoly where I am in denial and he "lusts" anything that he see...
a give and take... two sided cooperation... loving joint adventure into mortality with a man who loves and values me individually... and my daughter and i collectively

i don't like feeling unapproachable... like a cautionary tail... i want to b who i am and b appreciated for it... i don't want to deny my beliefs and values for a roommate... when only a soul-mate will satisfy...

but 1st i need to treat the three men in my life right... Trinity needs his respect, time, loyalty and devotion... I KNOW that if my focus is really on my Lord and Savior he will give me the desires of my heart... and much more than that... I will be fulfilled as a woman, child, girl, mother, student, engineer, educator, dancer, minister, person, daughter, and Christian... there are so many things i need and want in life... i will fulfill my destiny AND be balanced as I complete it WHILE following my 1st TRUE LOVE

my goal... my desired fitness level

this is my goal... just with a tan... i can and will get it done...  ;-)

Thank You Lord!

The dreams I have... God will not let them die... I will get the career and MOST importantly... God will stretch what I have... in mind, spirit and heart... I will not die without fulfilling my dreams... I thank God for seeing me and hearing me... I thank him for being the BEST man I've ever known... for hearing me and seeing me and not ignoring me... thank you Lord

taking the steps...

changing my career... I'm taking the steps toward the life I want :-D ...PBSC is step#1

Self realization...

Consistent for 1 month... then slack off... into oblivion
...cute but time to downsize ...4health and cuz iwanna...

Meditate and Dance

Incredible God... james hairston
Yesterday... mary mary
Keep on looking out for me... kirk nem
God blocked it... kurt carr
Don't do it without me... paul morton

what needs to be done today

• email PBSC prof about possible tripple majors... is it just an infinite waste of time?
• talk to financial aid about PBSC
• complete and send FAFSA
• complete wellness for PBCSD
• ask about when and how to update benefits and get new card for medical stuff =)

Reading Log

Book 1 - I Got This... Jennifer Hudson

Am I just overly sentimental

...well ...I am jealous of Kim and Toya and random newlywed women I see and hear about... but I will be strong... and face my destiny with my 1st 3 life partners... and Veronica for her season...

My Academic and Scholastic Goals

Internet Services Technology - PBSC
Network Administration - PBSC
Mechanical Engineering - BSME to PhD Program - FAU

Honor Societies - Golden Key and Tau Beta Pi - and of course THANK YOU LAWDY

Proverbs 15:4 AMP

4  A gentle tongue [with its healing power] is a tree of life, but willful contrariness in it breaks down the spirit.

Breaking Dawn Wiki Got me thinking

You know what... someone needs to write about the gifts and blessings of human beings the way they write about vampires... I love vampire stories... but I learned somewhere that all of these stories are based on different spirits and concepts of spirituality... who is ging to talk about the deep things of God... God is the original telepath and future teller and all powerful mystic being... is there a way to document christian spiritual gifts and compare them to fairytales and fiction... look at how the being work together... accepting the different gifts and embacing your own

Think on it...

Forget waiting around for a lasting relationship... the only thing EVERLASTING is God's love

So....

What do u think??? I just happen to AGREE ;-)

1st Day of VPK

1st day of school for my baby girl... God bless and keep her

Abandon Ship!!

Sometimes I feel like a castaway in a sea of neverending faces... I would like to say that it only happens when I'm the only black chick around... but that would be a lie... I feel disconnected with everyone... except Veronica and its probably only a matter of time before she is floating away from me as well... what am I looking for?? Can I find it?? Is it out there?? ...hmmmm

how the rich get thin...

my library book seems pretty interesting... ideas about losing weight can I think I might try them...

1. Daily Exercise
2. Protein ...@every meal
3. Calcium ...boost metabolism
4. Conquer Food Cravings
5. Eliminate ALL Processed Food

SlOwly but surely

http://bible.us/r/F.N.60 I just finished day 23 of Psalms & Proverbs Bible reading plan at YouVersion.com

Sunday, May 6, 2012 "Serve the Lord with Joyfulness and Gladness"

Deuteronomy 28:1-14... check out the whole chapter... this where a lot of the prayers people pray come from...

Key Verse --> Deuteronomy 28:47

You really want joy???
1st... Jesus
2nd... Others
Last...    You!!

PROVERBS 23:13&14!!!!!!!!!!!!

Think on these things...

A Sustainable Life
     Lord, show me the unsustainable areas of my life. I submit them to You. Lead me into Your rest and peace today, so that I can enjoy my life and serve You for years to come.

When It's OK To Say "No"
     God, sometimes it's hard for me to slow down and say no to almost anything. Help me to live with the balance of responsibility You created for me, so I can live with Your peace and enjoy life.

Free to Be Relentless
God, I want to live a new life, relentlessly pursuing You and Your promises. I trust You to help me become all You created me to be and experience true freedom.

The Importance of Finishing

     God, like Jesus, I want to be able to say that I have completed the work You have for me. Thank You for working in me to give me the power and the desire to live for Your pleasure and finish my course with joy!

Well... April is almost over and... decisions need to be made...

Do I really want to be in a relationship?? I mean ...really? I am making huge gigantic messes in my life... I need guidance... I need to seek God's face for my future and for my next steps...

Keep in mind that in the heat of our struggles, the Holy Spirit is probably doing His greatest work within us. He is not moved by the circumstances. If you and I really trust Him, we shouldn't be either! He's not in our lives for good times only, but for the difficult times as well.

He will lead us through anything if we'll just hang in there and follow Him. This means being diligent in prayer, relentless in our resolve, unwavering in faith, and determined to stand firmly on God's Word and His promises to us.

So many times we can be sidetracked by how slowly things seem to be going. In fact, the enemy loves to point that out! But remember, that's when God may be doing some of His greatest work. You see, it's not all about you and me. The Lord's work in us is preparation for the work He wants to do through us!

I know life can be hard sometimes.

Prayer Starter: God, I believe that You are at work in my life, even during difficult times. I choose today.. to be obedient and steadfast.

Boundaries Have a Purpose!

The key is to go to God's Word, where He has laid out all the boundaries we need to live by. Let God direct your path every day.

God, I really recognize and see the need for boundaries in my life. As I read Your Word, show me how to apply Your healthy boundaries in my life today.

The Lord Always Provides

...details later...

Hello yall...

Why do I feel so in between?? Its probably because I do not love people the right way... by people I mean men. I do my best and try so hard to NOT get involved because I know that I do love and like and dating wrong...

I don't play hard to get long enough... or maybe to much... one day I may get it right... so... loving is wrong?? Caring and checking on him... Lord, please, rechannel and redirect my love and loving heart to your will and way.

Just thinking...

Is it wrong to want to be 1st? Is it in God's best plan for me to be single... I want to be a priority... I think Carl Thomas sums up my emotions...

*"Don't Kiss Me"*

Why does it take so long,
Can't wait to have you, dear
Cause your love is so strong
I need you with me here!
Because just a little love, goes so long, yeah
It will have you smiling just because
Even when everything is wrong,
I got you standing right here, I know it feels good

"[Chorus:]"
But don't kiss me, no, no, no, don't you kiss me
Unless those lips that you kiss me with
Will say I love you, love you for life!
And don't touch me, no, no, don't you touch me (you betta not do it baby)
Unless you promise that those hands
Will never wave goodbye!
Can you do that for me baby?

Promise me that tonight when I hold you in my arms
Lord knows it feels so sincere
And your fragrance turns me on
Can't believe that I am gone when you're near!
because just a little love goes so long (yeah)
It'll have you smiling just because (smiling just because)
Even when everything's wrong,
Now I got you standing right here
I know it feels good!

"[Chorus:]"
But don't kiss me, no, no, no, don't you kiss me
Unless those lips you kiss me with
Will say I love you, love you, for life! (I love you for life)

Don't wrap your lovely arms around me,
Don't kiss my lips unless you love me, baby!
Don't hold my hand unless I'm your man
I wanna hear it baby, can you? (I know you're ready)

"[Chorus:]"
Don't kiss me, yeah, no, baby don't you kiss me
Unless those lips of yours, lips of yours
Will say I love you, love you for life! (for life)
Oh, oh, don't touch me, oh, no, no, don't you touch me yeah
Unless you promise that those hands
Will never wave goodbye, goodbye, goodbye
promise me that tonight.

...again I say is that too much to ask??

Easter 2012

It a season of change... what God blesses will be blessed... its a test of my faith... through obedience... becareful... when God speaks are you rationalizing... with a prophesy comes a condition or test... and after the promise arrives... you'll be tested to see what you'll do with it... will you sacrifice Isaac??

What ever you need Him to be THAT will God do for you?

...ram in the thicket --> Jesus with crown of thorns

Becareful who you tell/show yo info... somethings you keep and let God manifest!! The women saw one thing... peter said it was something else.

If JESUS got up!! I can get up!!

Good Morning All...

Yesterday was my birthday!!! I had a GREAT time with my peoples... big shout out to D and T...  and mystique's karaoke lounge Thursday... the biggest shout to Miss B who made it all possible... the best chirren watcher EVER!! ...Birthday Celebration 2012!!!

I have a small sidebar... to anyone I may have called or texted last night... forgive me for drunk dailing and drunk texting... sorry

Crack Kills...

Everyone has some kind of addiction or secret stash.of something that just drives thrm completely foolish and crazy when they are separated from it. It often is a daily battle that gets harder to overcome with each setback. My addiction is... yeah right... like I'm really going to tell you. I had stumbled into abstinence from my addiction and I been feeling all the better from abstaining. I'm at the age now where I'm not as delusional as I once was concerning my weaknesses. I hate how I feel after I give in... defeated, sad, weak and useless... as if I have been taken advanatage of... I become the women I loathe... the needy, whiny, clingy, insecure little girl I become..

What do i do now...

I am back to day 1... being celibate is NO joke... why does my body ignore what my mind says? I try to keep it intact but... last night was a trip... I had suspicions about E... but I wasn't sure... not completely... married? ...kids? Two yes... an the automatically removed him from my list of possible suitors... despite the voice, the attitude, the mind... the color ...luvs me some extra deep dark chocolate... but... he's helping me get my finances back on track... I appreciate him... like a realy cool older brother... but he wants more... but how can I pursue when he has a complete family without me. Story of my life... I always have been late and caught at th tale end of the a marriage/relationship... I just want my own man... is that so muck to ash

Bible study 3/27

Matthew 17:7-21
- an unmet need... lunatic boy
- just because JESUS cast out demons they thought they could
- you don't have the faith you think you have... that's unbelief

Why do you need to fast??
- when christians start succombing to the world and become sin-filled IT'S TIME...
- IF my people who are called by my name will just humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways... THEN!!!

Belparasim - the place of the breakthrough

God loves me where I am... in spite of... ME

God is going to give me the same breakthrough he gave DANIEL
-the minute you pray your answer has been released

Just a thought...

Sometimes... the only way you know what you want is to get what you dont...

Relying on God

I believe every time we feel frustration, it means we've really stopped relying on God. That might sound like a bold statement to you, but think about it: God's given you and me His Holy Spirit and His grace to help us walk through anything that comes our way. Frustration hits when we stop depending on Him and try to make something happen our own way.

Understanding this really helped me. Every time I became frustrated, I reminded myself that what I was really doing was trying to take the place of the Holy Spirit. I was trying to be Holy Spirit Junior!

Do you struggle with an independent spirit? When you refuse to depend on God, in essence, you're saying, "Okay, God, I appreciate that You're around, but watch me do this." Depending on God for everything may be difficult, but it's the key to the victory we need every single day of our lives.

When God saved us, He didn't help us and then say, "Ok, that's it. You're on your own now!" He's eternally saved us, which means if we depend on Him, He will guide us and help us.

Galations 5:16 urges us to "walk and live habitually in the Holy Spirit...then you will certainly not gratify the cravings and desires of the flesh".... Notice that it doesn't say "conquer the flesh independently...then you will certainly not gratify the desires of the flesh." No, it says to live in the Holy Spirit.

Choose to stop living independently, and rely on the Holy Spirit. I promise you won't regret it!

Prayer Starter: God, You are all I need. Help me not to trust in myself, but to put my trust in You and to rely only on You.

A few more panda pics...

Our Chinese Adventure

...thanks to Kung Fu Panda...

You can have an anointing...

...you can have a gift but you must sacrifice a life... it will cost YOUR LIFE... to get the mantle you must be fully comitted.

Good Morning Y'alls

God, every day there is another opportunity that You have given me to reach out, bless and influence someone else with Your love. I want to live a life of blessing toward others, showing them what it means to live a God-focused life.

Finding the Fun - just knew how to have a little fun no matter what he was doing. Lord, Your Word says that a cheerful heart is like good medicine. Thank You for helping me to find the joy and fun in life!

God, You are all I need. Help me not to trust in myself, but to put my trust in You and to rely only on You.

Sunday, February 26, 2012 - 2 serve the PRESENT age our calling to fulfill

Min. Henry Saulter - last Sunday in february 2012 - Family Day - St. John 6:9 - 2 Serve the PRESENT AGE our calling to FULFILL - the past is NOT for us to live in... what do I need to do to fulfill the calling and relationship God wants from me.

A Generation of Youth Committed to Godly Living in Deed and Truth

John 3:18-20

DEED
1. Devote... time
2. Engage
3. Educate... in Gods Word
4. Desire

How do you overcome the flesh? Galatians 5:25

You must walk in the Spirit.
I need to use my faith to walk in the Spirit. I am believing God to protect and have intimate relationship with my whole family. I believe God will direct to finish my Phd to influence intellectuals and bring them to Jesus. I believe God to bless me with a house to protect and provide for V and Me and to encourage young ladies to reach their full potential without compromise. I believe God will Keep, Lead, Guide and Bless Brenda, auntie ann and cynthia, my sister and mom and dad and my entire family known and unknown. I believe God to be Veronica's father and lead and guide her into all righteousness.

I'm so excited

I looked over the PhD program in Engineering and I'm so excited and I just can't hide it. I'm about to go to school and I know I'll like it. I want to start taking classes this summer!! I am so happy. Thank you Lord! I know that with you all of this is possible.

Psalm 37:24 AMP

Though he falls, he shall not be utterly cast down, for the Lord grasps his hand in support and upholds him.

what I am really really drawn to do

I've been checking out... okay... silently stalking the fau website and I really want to be a part of their in Mechanical Engineering PhD program... this is my dream... for real... if I can get a home and pay $500 or less for my mortgage... that would be ideal! ...but... how does this glorify God? ...is it because it is his true plan for me? ...I believe it is. http://www.eng.fau.edu/bs-to-phd-direct-path-program

A Sustainable Life

Are you living a sustainable life? Maybe you've caught yourself saying things like, "I can't do this much longer. I just can't keep this up forever." When you make comments like these, what you're really saying is, "I know I have limits and that I've reached them, but I'm going to ignore them and see how I can get by with it."

Our body gives us warnings when we're pushing too hard, like an ache here or a pain there. But we think, "I'll be all right," and we ignore the warnings until we're too sick to ignore them.

I'm not proud of this, but for the first twenty years of my ministry, I felt physically terrible a lot of the time. I ran to doctors and tried all kinds of pills and vitamins. The doctors tried to tell me that I was simply pushing myself too hard, but I ignored them. I kept pushing myself to do all the traveling, speaking engagements, meetings, and so on, simply exhausting myself.

Finally, I realized that we can't ignore God's direction to take time to rest and not pay a price for it. So I made some changes and now I feel better than I ever have.

If you are living an unsustainable life, stop putting off making the changes you need to make. Don't wait until something happens, like a nervous breakdown or a heart problem. Make changes now to live the kind of life God wants you to live. When you live God's way, I can guarantee you'll discover an overwhelming new level of peace in your life.

Prayer Starter: Lord, show me the unsustainable areas of my life. I submit them to You. Lead me into Your rest and peace today, so that I can enjoy my life and serve You for years to come.

I just finished day 33 of Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - a Daily Devotional Bible reading Plan at YouVersion.com

I just finished day 31 of Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - a Daily Devotional Bible reading Plan at YouVersion.com

My choice... HEALTH

I am choosing life... I don't want to reach a crisis point before I get my physical health back

Deuteronomy 30:19 AMP

I call heaven and earth to witness this day against you that I have set before you life and death, the blessings and the curses; therefore choose life, that you and your descendants may live.

=)

I just finished day 32 of Joyce Meyer: Promises for Your Everyday Life - a Daily Devotional Bible reading Plan at YouVersion.com

God Is Speaking to You

It sounds like a pretty foundational point, but I believe there are many who still question whether God really talks to people. Have you ever wondered about this? Do you ask yourself if God would ever speak to you? You'll be happy to know that the answer is yes.

Toward the end of His time on earth, Jesus told His disciples, "I have still many things to say to you, but you are not able to bear them or take them upon you or to grasp them now. But when He, the Spirit of Truth (the Truth-giving Spirit) comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (the whole, full Truth)" (John 16:12,13).

When Jesus spoke these words, He was talking to men with whom He had spent the previous three years, yet He still had more to teach them. This is surprising, because I would think that if Jesus was with me personally for three years, day and night, I would have learned everything there is to know.

But Jesus always has more to say because we will always be facing new situations in life that He wants to guide us through. That's why we've been given the Holy Spirit - so that we can hear God speak, even though He may not be physically in front of us.

Through Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit, God wants to speak to you on a One-to-one basis every day. He wants to lead you step-by-step to the good things He has in store for you.

The Father will give the gift of His Spirit to all who ask for Him (see Luke 11:13). I want to say again emphatically that each of us can hear from God and be led by the Holy Spirit daily. Are you listening?

Prayer Starter: God, I ask to be guided by the Holy Spirit. I believe that You are speaking to me, and I want to know what You have to say.

8. Be forgiving

7. Pray and pick right time

6. Be careful with voice, attitude, body gestures

5. Find a way to complement others

4. Don't be so touchy

3. Pray about what they say

2. Listen with an open mind

1. Be courteous and respectful

2. Make sure the bible's promises cover what you ask for

Hey yalls... Life Changing... No excuses

      This is the start of a new life style... I am going to exercise daily and keep my house clean and tidy... Most importantly... If that's improper grammar... I do not know... But I must fix my broken relationship with the only person who truly cares about me and who can make me better. I'm gonna start using P90X.

I don't want to be a talker... I am a DOER!!

We went to the fair yesterday!!!

Veronica and Brenda were eating up a storm!!

praying time...

...my dad just told me that he is moving into the bedroom that used to be mine... and that him an mom are not really seeing eye to eye on a lot of things... so far... it does not look good... he also says that she acts different when there is company around... I KNOW that that is true... i wonder how things are going to work ouyt... I am definitely DEFINITELY goin to be praying about this... because... what is left for me to do about it??

Verse of the Day

Galatians 6:9 AMP

9  And let us not lose heart  and  grow weary and  faint in acting nobly  and doing right, for in due time  and  at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen  and  relax our courage  and  faint.

Kindergarten Update #1

During the 1st semster children are
- adding and subtracting
- counting from 1 to 100
- recognize letters and numbers

Well..........

I am still excited about getting a home.... I am super apprehensive about what to do... But I know that if ok just trust God He will direct and guide me and my family and my household. Thank you Lord. Amen.

Progress... "it feels so good when it touches your lips" - will farrell

I just met with my mortgage broker and it feels awesome!! I think that this year will most definitely be the best year ever!! Thank you Lord Jesus, my own personal savior. Thank you Holy Spirit, my own personal confidante. Thank you heavenly Father, my own personal dad and provider. Thank you to the Trinity.

Here is the link to the other awesome tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9ds2oALO7U

Closer to my dreams...

GRE

PhD Mechanical Engineering in the 5 year program BS to Phd program at FAU

Dance Ministry

This is the link for twists galore: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vREzb8boqI

Anyone with natural hair looking for some really cute styles?? Goto youtube and type in "don't get it twisted" and "twists galore"

How am I going to reach all of my goals??

Hold onto your dreams...

In the devotional I got through my phone... Joyce Meyer... day 2 was about dreams and goals. My dream is to get a PhD in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Robotics. I also want to set up a scholarship fund for my godchildren and my child. I also want a 24 hour rec center/safe house and a dance theatre.

Its praying time... God bless and keep and build up... Mr. Webb

Good Morning & Welcome Back!!

Thank you Lord!! ...made it through the holidays and now it's time to go back to work. I'm happy and sad and grateful. This new year will be awesome!! I just need the Lord and need to be actively and for really real about our relationship. Life can be short and hard with out God that's why I need him. The Lord allows me to be content in every state that I am in and throug every situation and circumstance.

Sleepless in Seattle... kinda..

I appreciate everything! ...but let me backtrack a little bit. While I was in Seattle a guy was nice enough to walk me to the train station. This doesn't seem like a big deal, but for the first time in a long time I felt like a woman. I was not just some black chick, but a guy was just being nice to me because he has manners. This mini experience has definitely restored my confidence in the fact that I am attractive to someone. Who knows... an asian/latin/who-knows-what man may be in my future. I can't wait... but I can/will... to meet him. Thank you for the confidence boost.

Well... another year and the LORD has brought us here. Through rain & shine with Jesus on our mind. I am so happy and greatful for all God has done.

Chilly means CHILI

Cirrus Clouds in Sunny South Florida... this is evidence that it has been COLD!!!

Merry Christmas Mommy!!!

Here's my phone, my hair and my new phone case.

Wow... why isn't this working??