Never Giving Up

(Taken from my phone as I was listening)



I woke up this morning in mental chaos.  I felt like I needed an out. I had this sickening feeling in my gut. So many changes have taken place in my life over the last year that I just cannot regain control. No, I am not on the edge but I wanted to just give up. I am a control freak and need things to be in a certain order.  I have noticed that no matter how I try it doesn’t happen the way that I want it.  

While driving into work, I turned on Pandora.  They started playing Mary Mary’s Can’t Give Up Now. This is probably one of my favorite Mary Mary songs.  I needed to hear the chorus. I needed the words to speak to my heart. I wanted to give up because I didn’t have control. I wanted to throw in the towel.

“I just can’t give up now

 I’ve come too far from where I started it from

Nobody told me the road would be easy.

And I don’t believe HE brought me this far to leave me.”

Mary Mary “Can’t Give Up Now” Thankful

 These trials and tribulations that I am experiencing are part of life. Life will keep going even after I decided to give up on it. What will I gain by giving up? I have come too far. It’s not easy. And God never leaves or forsake me.  His moves will be on time, I just need to be still. It may seem like a whole lot to bear for some but it will get easier. The load will get lighter.  Trust and Believe.

Enjoy and Smooches

Purple Cocoa.

Career Woman or Working Mother: A Series

Ok, I have managed to reenter the work force approximately 3 times.  It could be more, but these last times caused me to really think about my future. I needed to know where I am headed. I have no clue. So to get me back into the swing of things I will allow you, my followers, to join me on this journey.

I have an associate, bachelors, masters and a certificate and still no career.  I went to well-known university and online schools. But yet, I still don’t have a career.

Is it really necessary to go to school and still end up with no career? Does a degree or degrees guarantee a career? In my case, the answer is NO!

I have managed to secure menial jobs here and there to support my family. I haven’t found a position that I enjoy every day or a company that I want to grow with.

But I was told that if I went to college and did well that I would succeed far more than my non-degree counterparts. Funny, I make less and been laid off more than my non-degree friends.

The only thing I have gained is a lot of students loans that will outlive me.

Let’s start there…do company’s value education? Does a degree guarantee job success? Can you start your career and earn a degree later?

Enjoy and Smooches

Purple Cocoa.

Gelish: Update

 I am still rocking with Gelish . I have re-discovered this brand!!! I am currently using the Gelish Structure gel.  And I love it!!!  I may post a few pictures of my current manicure using Gelish and Glitter.

Updates to follow!

Enjoy and Smooches

Purple Cocoa.

I am BACK!! #turnup

Ok, so I took a long break from this blog…long meaning months…two years really. I didn’t get tired of writing or topics. Life just kind of happened and it was out of control. I broke my ankle, marriage issues, lost my job and needed a break. I am happy to say that life is bouncing back. Thank God. I didn’t even get a chance to get any followers. Very sad. Very Very sad. Soooooooo…

Welcome to All!!! I hope you enjoy my blog. No topic is off limit. I will share what I can. Once I get back into the swing of things. I will post a schedule.

Enjoy and Smooches

Purple Cocoa.