It has been 8 DAYS since my last post!!! That is a little over a week. This can not happen again. I just wanted to make an entry before too many days went by. I have a few things to discuss but it is late right now and I am tired so I am going to go to bed and start a fresh tomorrow. See you then...How Chic!
T. Small
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Monday, November 10, 2008
So much to do...Am I using my Time?
O.K. so that is not how the old saying goes, ya know..."so much to do so little time" but it's not that there is "little time" it is just that I need to use the time I have in a much better way. I have been working on my new cause, I still do not really have a name for it yet which is weird because that is normally the first thing I create is the name of some grand idea. Currently I have started the social network which is called The Eclectic Village but trying to decide if that is what I should call the organization. It may work but I don't know, still thinking about this.
It kind of feels overwhelming trying to put all the pieces together and all but I am a patient person and I know that God will reveal all I need to know when I need to know it.
I don't really have anything to say right now but I always feel no matter what I need to update this blog so um...how's it going? The weathers nice today...I need to go clean...I need to research homeschool stuff...I need to be homeschooling...I need a topic...O.K. I know enough with all this :).
But I am just putting all the things that are going through my head right now, I think I need to meet some more blogging people, this could be a lot more fun if I had more people to talk to and share with. Life is so very important and because I take the time to write out the things that are going on with my life...my chic life...I would love for more people to share in this with me. There really is sooo much to learn, sooo much to do, life can become soo much.
Maybe what I should start doing is taking pictures of different moments in my life and post them here on my blog I think that would make this more interesting, don't you? Like you wouldn't know this but I am sitting here still in my house clothes with my satin cap still on my head and it is after 12 pm. I haven't done much else besides calculating my monthly "contributions" (my husband and I don't use the word "bills") Why? because we feel when we receive our monthly requests for payment we are contributing to someoneelses financial future especially since they are providing a service for us like...electricity...gas...water...and the ability to have a house. To God be all the Glory for it all but that is the way families make a living right? So I had to tally up all the monies we will be paying on Friday.
But, anyway life is moving on and I have to go now...more to come!...How Chic
T. Small
It kind of feels overwhelming trying to put all the pieces together and all but I am a patient person and I know that God will reveal all I need to know when I need to know it.
I don't really have anything to say right now but I always feel no matter what I need to update this blog so um...how's it going? The weathers nice today...I need to go clean...I need to research homeschool stuff...I need to be homeschooling...I need a topic...O.K. I know enough with all this :).
But I am just putting all the things that are going through my head right now, I think I need to meet some more blogging people, this could be a lot more fun if I had more people to talk to and share with. Life is so very important and because I take the time to write out the things that are going on with my life...my chic life...I would love for more people to share in this with me. There really is sooo much to learn, sooo much to do, life can become soo much.
Maybe what I should start doing is taking pictures of different moments in my life and post them here on my blog I think that would make this more interesting, don't you? Like you wouldn't know this but I am sitting here still in my house clothes with my satin cap still on my head and it is after 12 pm. I haven't done much else besides calculating my monthly "contributions" (my husband and I don't use the word "bills") Why? because we feel when we receive our monthly requests for payment we are contributing to someoneelses financial future especially since they are providing a service for us like...electricity...gas...water...and the ability to have a house. To God be all the Glory for it all but that is the way families make a living right? So I had to tally up all the monies we will be paying on Friday.
But, anyway life is moving on and I have to go now...more to come!...How Chic
T. Small
Friday, November 7, 2008
All things are possible, my new cause, and other such happenings
Today is Friday!
Let the ride begin! I feel a sense of empowerment, I feel there is something to go after, and the sense of All Things Are Possible is just ringing throughout my body. I can not thoroughly explain what is taking place it is one of those things that it is just a feeling, something my spirit understands but my mind can't perceive...WOW!
As for my new cause I am looking to start a grassroots movement for homeschoolers that will enable us to receive some of the benefits of education via educational materials/books that our tax dollars are already paying for. I guess I've become a little frustrated with the thought of having to pay for resources just because I homeschool although it is my choice but even still I am also responsible for paying taxes that help pay for public school resources, transportation and buildings that my children can not benefit from. They can't even take the standardized tests with the school system for free! Why is this people? I could see if I chose to put her in a Private school which does cost (a pretty penny in some cases) but ...hold up...there is no difference there really either I still have to pay taxes for a school system my children do not even participate in plus pay private school tuition...hmmm...why?
Now don't get me wrong I am not a hater of schools there are pros and cons to everything but what I am saying is, why is it that we still, no matter what have to pay taxes to support the school system but the school system is not supporting us. Is this a battle worth fighting? Am I wasting my time thinking about such things? What do I want? Well, as for the first two I don't know but the later one I have an idea. I want the parental freedom of educational choice to be compensated in some way. Portions of our money (taxes) should go towards a NON-Profit (such as the one I want to start) which gives parents the resources and tools necessary to educate our children, I would even go as far as to say we should have a facility that we can take our children to that houses these resources, classrooms, and such so that our children can receive the type of education we choose. I am not talking about another school I am talking about parents who HOMESCHOOL and need to supplement some of the subjects or offer electives, even parental assistance and education, all things that do not take away from the homeschool law. I am not here to break rules or laws but to challenge what is set in place and use it to benefit us all.
I think it is time to make a change for us homeschoolers who may need a little assistance, most homeschoolers are single income households and just because we don't allow our children to attend FREE public school does not mean we should HAVE to shell out money just to educate our children the way we want to educate our children.
It is time to make a difference, I'm ready but I just need some more pieces to fall into place, whoever reads this post, whenever you read this post say a prayer that God will give clear vision, I believe this can happen I just need the support.
As for the other such happenings I am taking one day at a time, praying for my house to sell, my life to make a difference, my children to be fulfilled, my husband to be at peace with his purpose, and a church that truly feeds me the Word of GOD...these are all the things that mattered to me today Friday Nov. 7, 2008...How Chic!
T. Small
Let the ride begin! I feel a sense of empowerment, I feel there is something to go after, and the sense of All Things Are Possible is just ringing throughout my body. I can not thoroughly explain what is taking place it is one of those things that it is just a feeling, something my spirit understands but my mind can't perceive...WOW!
As for my new cause I am looking to start a grassroots movement for homeschoolers that will enable us to receive some of the benefits of education via educational materials/books that our tax dollars are already paying for. I guess I've become a little frustrated with the thought of having to pay for resources just because I homeschool although it is my choice but even still I am also responsible for paying taxes that help pay for public school resources, transportation and buildings that my children can not benefit from. They can't even take the standardized tests with the school system for free! Why is this people? I could see if I chose to put her in a Private school which does cost (a pretty penny in some cases) but ...hold up...there is no difference there really either I still have to pay taxes for a school system my children do not even participate in plus pay private school tuition...hmmm...why?
Now don't get me wrong I am not a hater of schools there are pros and cons to everything but what I am saying is, why is it that we still, no matter what have to pay taxes to support the school system but the school system is not supporting us. Is this a battle worth fighting? Am I wasting my time thinking about such things? What do I want? Well, as for the first two I don't know but the later one I have an idea. I want the parental freedom of educational choice to be compensated in some way. Portions of our money (taxes) should go towards a NON-Profit (such as the one I want to start) which gives parents the resources and tools necessary to educate our children, I would even go as far as to say we should have a facility that we can take our children to that houses these resources, classrooms, and such so that our children can receive the type of education we choose. I am not talking about another school I am talking about parents who HOMESCHOOL and need to supplement some of the subjects or offer electives, even parental assistance and education, all things that do not take away from the homeschool law. I am not here to break rules or laws but to challenge what is set in place and use it to benefit us all.
I think it is time to make a change for us homeschoolers who may need a little assistance, most homeschoolers are single income households and just because we don't allow our children to attend FREE public school does not mean we should HAVE to shell out money just to educate our children the way we want to educate our children.
It is time to make a difference, I'm ready but I just need some more pieces to fall into place, whoever reads this post, whenever you read this post say a prayer that God will give clear vision, I believe this can happen I just need the support.
As for the other such happenings I am taking one day at a time, praying for my house to sell, my life to make a difference, my children to be fulfilled, my husband to be at peace with his purpose, and a church that truly feeds me the Word of GOD...these are all the things that mattered to me today Friday Nov. 7, 2008...How Chic!
T. Small
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Election Day is HERE!! Wooo Hoooo
Happy Election Day!
OK, so today is the day!!! Election Day...we are about to have a new president!! This is an emotional time though I must admit. On one hand you feel excited because it is a great time in history and on the other hand you feel nervous because you are really praying your candidate will win and what will happen if they do and what will happen if they don't...EMOTIONS...I tell ya the truth.
I mean think about it within hours we will find out whether or not we will have our first African American President or Female Vice President and all I can say is PRAY PRAY PRAY! God is in control and right now is an extremely important time to call on Him and ask for His hand to move in this election. PERIOD!
Life after today is about to change for many people...Father let your will be done.
This entry went in a whole new direction but this is just the way I feel, I have sooo many emotions right now. There is so much this world needs and I know one man is not going to be able to fix it as a matter of fact NO MAN can fix it this is a God matter and what we truly need is to LET GOD ARISE AND HIS ENEMIES BE SCATTERED...Period.
This is not about a man we can't put our trust in man, we must remember we see the outer appearance but God sees the heart. Father, Help Us!
Things are changing , this world is changing, where are we going? Is anybody out there, is any body listening, is anybody seeing what is happening.
Everyone is praising Barack Obama (don't get me wrong, I voted for Obama) but what I am saying is that it feels like when they welcomed Jesus with praise and palm branches and then a few days later they were ready to crucify Him. I say that because with the way things are now it is a lot that Obama will be required to live up to because if anything happens people - even his supporters- will be yelling "CRUCIFY HIM!"
So my dear friends whoever you are where ever you are please understand it is not a man who will fix or change anything it is only GOD and if that man allows God to work through them then change can truly come but it is always TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!...PERIOD!
I end this now with this...VOTE but always remember once you vote don't turn your back and don't forget that it is yet another man making promises that we can only PRAY they will make good on but even if they don't God is still God and HE is the only one that can Heal the Land.
That's all that I really wanted to share today Tuesday Nov 4, 2008...How Chic!
T. Small
OK, so today is the day!!! Election Day...we are about to have a new president!! This is an emotional time though I must admit. On one hand you feel excited because it is a great time in history and on the other hand you feel nervous because you are really praying your candidate will win and what will happen if they do and what will happen if they don't...EMOTIONS...I tell ya the truth.
I mean think about it within hours we will find out whether or not we will have our first African American President or Female Vice President and all I can say is PRAY PRAY PRAY! God is in control and right now is an extremely important time to call on Him and ask for His hand to move in this election. PERIOD!
Life after today is about to change for many people...Father let your will be done.
This entry went in a whole new direction but this is just the way I feel, I have sooo many emotions right now. There is so much this world needs and I know one man is not going to be able to fix it as a matter of fact NO MAN can fix it this is a God matter and what we truly need is to LET GOD ARISE AND HIS ENEMIES BE SCATTERED...Period.
This is not about a man we can't put our trust in man, we must remember we see the outer appearance but God sees the heart. Father, Help Us!
Things are changing , this world is changing, where are we going? Is anybody out there, is any body listening, is anybody seeing what is happening.
Everyone is praising Barack Obama (don't get me wrong, I voted for Obama) but what I am saying is that it feels like when they welcomed Jesus with praise and palm branches and then a few days later they were ready to crucify Him. I say that because with the way things are now it is a lot that Obama will be required to live up to because if anything happens people - even his supporters- will be yelling "CRUCIFY HIM!"
So my dear friends whoever you are where ever you are please understand it is not a man who will fix or change anything it is only GOD and if that man allows God to work through them then change can truly come but it is always TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!...PERIOD!
I end this now with this...VOTE but always remember once you vote don't turn your back and don't forget that it is yet another man making promises that we can only PRAY they will make good on but even if they don't God is still God and HE is the only one that can Heal the Land.
That's all that I really wanted to share today Tuesday Nov 4, 2008...How Chic!
T. Small
Monday, November 3, 2008
Change is A COMIN!
Tomorrow is Election Day!! I am sooo excited this is a moment in history we shall all remember no matter the outcome. I just really want to stress the importance of voting because you really should take part in this election.
OK, My Political duties are out of the way :)
I can declare that I am really getting to a point were this blogging is becoming a natural aspect of my life, it is something that I think about on a constant. What does this mean, it simply means I am becoming more consistent and the yoke is being destroyed, it's like I really can stick to something, although I know I have had a few gaps in here the purpose is to keep it going and I am reaching my goal.
NEWS ABOUT TODAY!
I did my first radio show!! I am sooo excited . I must say I was nervous but I made it through 45 min of talking about detoxing your body. I of course have to critique myself. I listened to it later and was very surprised at how many times I said "um". OMG it became very irritating and I know I will be more mindful of that the next time I do a show. Now I just need to come up with more topics. I really look forward to doing more shows but today was such a leap of faith for me but I am glad I did it because once again I was able to break the yoke of bondage and fear and I overcame it now it's time to keep pressing just like I am doing with my blog. Now the key to the radio show is to get more people to listen and the only way is to keep getting the word out and content. I need to start booking guest speakers on the show and market, market, market.
It's time to put a plan in place and work that plan.
Moving on....
I saw something the other day and I don't know why I had to see this but I did...ya see, the other day online there was a headline that said "Scorpios find your passion by Nov. 4" or something like that. The problem is I try not to look at things that have to do with Horoscopes because years ago that was a weak point for me (looking up my Horoscope or wanting to call a Horoscope line) it was not until I found the truth in Jesus that I did not believe in those things anymore. But, I saw this and the thing is I have been in pursuit (which I am sure I have mentioned in a previous blog) of purpose and passion. so when I saw this -by the way...according to "the stars" I am a Scorpio- it caught my attention and now i am praying about this wondering am I supposed to find my passion by tomorrow?
I know this sounds crazy but I really am praying about this, the funny thing is that I grew this great urge today to contact schools to find out about getting materials for my children considering the fact that they are homeschooled I believe they should have a right to receive FREE materials and books from the school. I mean our tax dollars are paying for this material already and since I do pay taxes my money is paying for other children the opportunity to receive this privilege so why shouldn't mine have the same privilege. Just for the record a few months ago I realized that my children and them being homeschooled is one of the only things I have strongly believed in for years now. I realized that that is a passion of mine...but...is that THE passion. This is were the mystery of it all comes in...am I supposed to fight for my children or all children who are homeschooled. Do I have a homeschool mission?
All I know is that I will continue in seek out what is necessary to get the answers I need and ultimately what I desire and that is the equal freedom to use public school materials that my tax dollars already pay for. Wow, I totally went into another zone...anyway...I pray right now that this is a Goliath that I am ready to face. I have a cause ya'll and I feel empowered to fight!!
Now let me end this blog because I am becoming very excited I must now go and really investigate the laws or rules and regs of non-public schools/homeschools.
This is the birth of something new...How Chic!
T. Small
OK, My Political duties are out of the way :)
I can declare that I am really getting to a point were this blogging is becoming a natural aspect of my life, it is something that I think about on a constant. What does this mean, it simply means I am becoming more consistent and the yoke is being destroyed, it's like I really can stick to something, although I know I have had a few gaps in here the purpose is to keep it going and I am reaching my goal.
NEWS ABOUT TODAY!
I did my first radio show!! I am sooo excited . I must say I was nervous but I made it through 45 min of talking about detoxing your body. I of course have to critique myself. I listened to it later and was very surprised at how many times I said "um". OMG it became very irritating and I know I will be more mindful of that the next time I do a show. Now I just need to come up with more topics. I really look forward to doing more shows but today was such a leap of faith for me but I am glad I did it because once again I was able to break the yoke of bondage and fear and I overcame it now it's time to keep pressing just like I am doing with my blog. Now the key to the radio show is to get more people to listen and the only way is to keep getting the word out and content. I need to start booking guest speakers on the show and market, market, market.
It's time to put a plan in place and work that plan.
Moving on....
I saw something the other day and I don't know why I had to see this but I did...ya see, the other day online there was a headline that said "Scorpios find your passion by Nov. 4" or something like that. The problem is I try not to look at things that have to do with Horoscopes because years ago that was a weak point for me (looking up my Horoscope or wanting to call a Horoscope line) it was not until I found the truth in Jesus that I did not believe in those things anymore. But, I saw this and the thing is I have been in pursuit (which I am sure I have mentioned in a previous blog) of purpose and passion. so when I saw this -by the way...according to "the stars" I am a Scorpio- it caught my attention and now i am praying about this wondering am I supposed to find my passion by tomorrow?
I know this sounds crazy but I really am praying about this, the funny thing is that I grew this great urge today to contact schools to find out about getting materials for my children considering the fact that they are homeschooled I believe they should have a right to receive FREE materials and books from the school. I mean our tax dollars are paying for this material already and since I do pay taxes my money is paying for other children the opportunity to receive this privilege so why shouldn't mine have the same privilege. Just for the record a few months ago I realized that my children and them being homeschooled is one of the only things I have strongly believed in for years now. I realized that that is a passion of mine...but...is that THE passion. This is were the mystery of it all comes in...am I supposed to fight for my children or all children who are homeschooled. Do I have a homeschool mission?
All I know is that I will continue in seek out what is necessary to get the answers I need and ultimately what I desire and that is the equal freedom to use public school materials that my tax dollars already pay for. Wow, I totally went into another zone...anyway...I pray right now that this is a Goliath that I am ready to face. I have a cause ya'll and I feel empowered to fight!!
Now let me end this blog because I am becoming very excited I must now go and really investigate the laws or rules and regs of non-public schools/homeschools.
This is the birth of something new...How Chic!
T. Small
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