This Week...

This week was full of sounds. You know,  groan, ugh,blowing ..no words. I learned the art of follow up. I hate to follow up.
I had thought  that people would just call back. But peoples priorities shift and it is my role to ensure that shift back.

T explained the necessity of follow up. His explanations were harsh. I don't receive them well, they reminded me of my dad. On the other hand he is right.

Follow up, is a necessary task. It is a must do,  if YOU plan to grown your business.

Well, I followed up and I have appointments, deals that I will close. All, the while in my pajamas..
Pretty cool, huhn

(T was right, #groan)

Vick the Communication Diva
Www.opndoor.com

Thankful

On my way to the post office, I saw a couple with a sign saying they were homeless.
After my business, I asked if they wanted something to eat from rallys, they said yes. I went and bought  them lunch big buffords, large fries, large soda and a apple fritter. I got out my car and delivered it to them.

They were so thankful, the gentleman gave me a hug and shook my hand.
It warmed my heart.
I too am struggling. I have spent my savings on my business. I often worry about how I will pay my bills...but I am thankful for todays. 

Today, I had extra money to bless someone else. My classmate blessed me with $, when I tried to return it; he refused. He said don't block his blessings.

Today, I press on and continue on my journey.

Today, if you can lend a helping hand; you have no idea how you can bless someone and how the blessing will enhance your life too!!

#Pressingonclubmember

Vick the Communication Diva
Www.opndoor.com

Sandra Bland

Sandra Bland was a member of Sigma Gamma Rho. She was a young black woman on her way to a new job. She was stopped for a tail light violation. She asked the question: "Why was she stopped?". She smoked a cigarette in her car and was told to put it out. She was arrested and placed in a cell. Twenty four hours, she was dead. The police officer lied about the incident. Sandra is dead. Dead for no reason. #deathbycop #sayhername The irony is she was outspoken about the plight of black America. She believed #blacklivesmatter. They (POLICE) say it was suicide. We don't believe it.
#sayhername#sandyspeaks#sandrabland
#panhelllove
#yoursistergreeksstandwithyourfamily

What will it take for this to stop? An educated black woman on her way to a new gig and she is arrested and murdered?
Miss me with all lives matter . Right now, we focus on #blacklivesmatter. We got to stop this or pretty soon it will be open season and we will have no redress or recourse.

Vick the Communication Diva
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Loyalty

When does loyalty stop?
After the betrayal?  How deep does it need to cut?
Do you forgive? Should you?
When is it ok, just to be ok? Just ok with the broken pieces?

Vick the Communication Diva
Www.opndoor.com

This week

This week.....whew.  This week has seen change. Change in my family, my friends families and the United States. The Confederate flag came down. My friends suffered the losses of pivotal male figures in their lives. Pivotal male figures in my life set boundaries and demanded accountability.

I laughed with my play cousin and was inspired as well as subsequently blessed by old friends.

I and my bestie combined forces and presented an excellent program to key decision makers. I was notified that I was selected for a conference workshop and would be presented with a mou for services.

Last night at a party, I was presented an opportunity and I still have lingering projects that I must bring to fruition.

Life is often a kaleidoscope. It is full of light and darkeness. It shimmers and dances. It shocks and soothes. We try to catch it, stop it and control it; yet we can't. What we forget is that we aren't supposed to.

We got to roll with life. We got to get out of its way. This week has been full of excitement, strife, experiences, stress, love, loss, confusion,  pain, joy and love.

However, I made it through and will continue each day that I get that opportunity.

Life is lightening in a bottle, don't try to catch it or you may get burned. Just enjoy it, be mesmerized by it, be inspired by it, be soothed by it and learn from it.

Vick the Communication Diva
Www.opndoor.com

Faith

The last few days have been trying. Family is in conflict and friends have lost fathers and brothers.

Husband is stressed about my inaction so he acts out towards me. Money is tight and choices have to be made.

Then there is today; the day me and my bestie go before a group  to explain and defend our purposal.
This is a first for me, I am excited and strangely calm.

Normally, my family's pain would infect me and my husband's nasty barbs would upset me. They didn't.
Today is my day. I will step up and step out

I have learned not to allow pain to stop me. It doesn't motivate me not does it paralyze me.
That is growth.

Vick the Communication Diva
Www.opndoor.com

Friendship

This weekend was wonderful. I was apprehensive, because I had a big project that I was nervous about. I did not want to be away from my husband for the weekend.

I shouldn't have been. I enjoyed the ride and the company of women that I had an unique connection with. Not only are we friends but we are also sorors. 

We have married, been divorced, had children, lost parents, lost siblings, lost jobs, bought homes, started businesses and survived chronic illnesses.

We laughed, drank, ate, fussed, hugged and encouraged each other. It was necessary for me to be there. I am truly grateful for the love.

Thank you Villa Gang, Thank you. 

ECSU
Villa Gang
Delta Chi
Delta Sigma Theta Inc
Vickie chill

Vick the Communication Diva
Www.opndoor.com

Fear mongering

Same sex marriage is legal in all 50 states. The Confederate flag is being hailed as a symbol of white heritage. Donald Trump spoke disparaging of Mexicans and was swiftly dealt with. Black churches are being tourched. The klu klux klan is marching on Charleston to save their flag.

Racist white folks are participating in fear mongering events. They want to scare folks who support equality.

They are a minority but are financially stable. We must come together and stand together against the racist homophobic zealots.

United we stand, divided we fall.

Vick the Communication Diva
Www.opndoor.com