Embracing a New Day!

Today we have a new president...President Barack Obama! I am very excited. I am not sure if it all has hit me yet to the fullness of it all but what has taken place today is just a tip of the iceberg of what we as a people are capable of.

Ya know I just realized I have watched nothing but the inauguration events going on all day today from about 10am until even now as they are showing the parade going on now as I write. I am excited but I must say that I was sooo nervous when the Obama's got out of the limo to say hello to the people. I can honestly admit I had to pray that all would be well. I am not naive to think everyone is happy about this awesome occasion but as always GOD is faithful! I am very happy for the Obama's and I really look forward to seeing what is to come.

We wanted to be apart of the events today in person by going to DC but decided to stay in NC and watch the events from home. I did at least record the most important points from the TV. Nevertheless, today has been very remarkable and I truly am looking forward to the days ahead. May the Lord Bless the Obama Family and we as American people embrace a New Day!...How Chic!

Accountability...Who Needs It?!

I DO!...I have finally realized that if you do not have someone to hold you accountable to something no matter what it is, it is sooo easy to fall off the wagon of doing what you are supposed to do.

Why am I saying this you may wonder...well simply because I am looking at my pattern of entries and I had a revelation, even though I enjoy writing my blog and just sharing my thoughts which pretty much is what My Chic Life is built on I find that when I know someone is actually reading my blog it really motivates me to keep doing what I am doing. Now to some this may sound somewhat vain but it is the truth I know I can just keep doing what I am doing on my own but I feel I do not have a great commitment to doing my blog without any feedback or at least the the thought of someone actually reading my blog. I know the other thought may be perhaps its the content of the blog...ah...now we enter a whole new pattern of thinking. Guess what I thought of that also. So, I have decided that I am going to direct my blog in the direction more of things that I feel would help others as it relates to My Life...My Chic Life. I know I do not live my life just for myself. My life truly is an open book, I have pretty much made it an open book when I started this blog over a year ago.

Now, I know I can write about my business, I read those kind of blogs myself, I would love for more people to know what I do, but I don't do just one thing, I could write about politics, but I am not a BIG political person, I could write about celebrities, but I feel I have NOTHING to add to what is already being said about these people, I mean who wants to keep hearing about them anyway, I could write about fashion, I am just not sure what angle to come from, but that doesn't sound too bad, I could write about marriage, yes, that sounds alright, my marriage has been pretty blessed and my husband and I have learned a lot in regards to marriage,

I could write about motherhood, absolutely, that is my full-time job, lots to say there! I could write about Homeschool, definitely that is one of my Greatest Passions,

I can write about being a Christian, but I feel that the life I live speaks volumes for the power of Christ that is within me so my life should reflect that more than anything, and anything I write should minister...Ok...Ok...I can go on and on about what to write about but I think my point is being made.

My life is FULL there is sooo much that I can share but who will hold me accountable to do so. I guess my next mission is to simply get the word out, allow God to be God and draw those who are willing to take this journey with me, because in 2009 I am No Longer Behind and I stepping forward ready to Shine, declaring and decreeing what is Mine, who I am I will Define...It is on in 2009! How Chic!

2009...What Does it Mean?

I know...I know most people automatically think "A New Year, A New Me" ...resolutions are made... changes are desired...goals are set... and for some the joy of filing your taxes!This year though I had to really ask myself "Ok Tassie, 2008 is complete and now 2009 is here, so what does that mean to you?" My response, "I don't know?" Now, that may not be the best answer but...hey I say what I feel, because really, I don't know.

I realized I had not really set any goals, I had not taken the time to recap, I had no real expectation for what 2009 may bring. The one thing I always have though is HOPE.Now, after really reflecting on this whole "2009 what does it mean" thing I came to understand it is time for me to DEFINE who I am in 2009. I have taken an internal inventory of myself I have asked myself questions, I am really learning who I am. Am I truly living a life based on my personality, am I really being myself, do I know who my "true self" really is?

I had to ask myself some questions so I wrote those questions down and I am still answering them today. Questions such as:

What makes me happy?
What are my stengths?
What are my favorite foods?
What do I value?
What do I really believe?
If someone was to introduce me, what would they say about me?
What do I LOVE to do?
What is my passion? (which I don't really have ONLY one :))

And so on....The most important part is to not focus on my negatives-atleast not yet- but to really look at my positives.

I have found within these past few days of thinking on these things I am learning more and more and it is helping me to truly DEFINE who I am in 2009.Now, when it comes to doing business I believe that as I am going through this process it is helping me to become a better business person simply because as long as I know who I am that builds up the confidence within myself to know what I can do and not compromise my skill, ability, or talent as well as waste my time on projects, people, or events that add nothing to the very essence of my true nature and being.

The very definition of "define" is to express the true nature of a something...That is what I intend on doing in 2009 Express My True Nature, in relationships, in my business, and in every aspect of my life.

Now, I ask you what does 2009 really mean to you? I really am curious to know.

By the Way HAPPY NEW YEAR!