Lazy Saturday

Guess what I did this morning?

I wrote a children’s book.

I work with a team of amazing graphic designers and one of them suggested we collaborate on a children’s book. He said that if I wrote the story, he would illustrate it. I was sooo excited, except… I had never even considered it before. I told him I’d think about it and get back to him.

This morning I woke up and decided to give it a try. I grabbed one of my sons books and read it. Hmm… Short.. Light. Small words, easy to understand message. I sat down and wrote a little poem about my sons in less than an hour and I am so PROUD! YAY!

I think it’s going to be great! I can’t wait to see what he does with the illustrations.

I thought about going to the beach today because I took my sons two weeks ago and saw a woman taking a nap under the warm sun. I wanted to do that too! But then I remembered that this weekend is BET’s Spring Bling on Haulover Beach and I don’t really feel like fighting the crowds. I thought about going to the concert but ehh… Kanye is not gonna be there so I don’t have much motivation. Besides, it’s chilly out today. Definately not beach weather.

Tonight I’m meeting with my little sister who is now engaged to her boyfriend Daniel. Her wedding is in June and she’s all giddy with preperations for her wedding. I told her that I’d help her plan out the schedule of events so she’s on her way over to discuss her vision for the day. She’s already started marriage counseling and though she doesn’t have much money, she is trusting God to take care of everything just like He always does.

I spoke to my boy Leon today. He’s a trip times two! Whenever I talk to him I’m on this HIGH! He and his wife are so supportive of my dreams and goals. They believe in me and I’m grateful to have people like them in my life. He joked that he has a birthday coming up and he wanted to come to Miami and have the South Beach experience. I hope he comes, we’ll tear it up! He’s so much fun and REAL just like me. I think that’s why we vibe like we do.

I’m going to the movies tonight to see the new Spike Lee joint. I called everyone I know and invited them to join me but everyone is busy. ~sigh~ I guess I’ll be going by myself again. That’s okay. I’ll get as cute as I can and waltz up in there like it’s all good.

I sold another story to the Herald last week. Man, I must be getting good at this. The editor I work with is cool. We’ve never met in person but she’s easy to work with and gives me direction when I need it. I sent her my resume yesterday letting her know that I am interested in becoming a staff writer for the Herald. I know it’s hard to get in there because it’s really a BIG newspaper but I thought, hey, why not at least TRY?

I have reached out to other publications in my pursuit of more freelance work. Freelance writing has been the most rewarding career move I’ve ever made. My success is not linked to a time clock, it’s all based on my ability to generate great story ideas and follow through with great articles. I’m so motivated and I’ll share with you my most important goal this year.

By the end of this year I hope to NEVER have to punch a time clock again. I am going to leave the workforce.

If I don’t become a staff writer at the Herald, I am going to leave the work force and become a full time freelance writer. I have proposals for my book (surprise!) out for consideration and I’m working on my 2nd book now. My mind is constantly overflowing with ideas for books and articles. When I have an idea I go for it! I don’t wait around to convince myself that I can do it. I’ve realized that anything my mind can conceive is well within my capabilities. I don’t have to wait for permission to go after what I want.

God gave me this sharp mind and talent to be used. As I go forth in my hustle, I’m certain He is leading the way.

Do your thang Daddy!