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OPTIMISM: 1. Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.COVER

 

With high hopes of bringing happiness and optimism to everyone in the world, Folgers is launching “The Best Part”, a social platform that will allow people to connect and share positive stories through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Little gestures are exactly that, little. However, you would be surprised at how easy it is to change someone’s life or day by doing little things. It’s all about Staying Optimistic.

 

TBP_PageLikeAd_5This is my third post for this awesome campaign and I surely hope I am spreading happiness and joy to your lives when you read each post. I am enjoying sharing these hopeful stories with you and I think this one might be my best one yet. 

 

I live in Louisiana and we encounter a lot of hurricanes since we are so close to the Gulf of Mexico. In 2005, we got hit really hard with Hurricane Rita and a month later New Orleans was hit very bad by Hurricane Katrina. Everyone seemed to be out of their homes, jobs and separated from their loved ones. Lots of people from New Orleans moved around for temporary housing. 

 

The Cajundome in Lafayette (where I live) was a huge shelter and let me tell you it was pretty chaotic here. This story is 100% about being OPTIMISTIC! One day me and my friend Michelle decided we were gonna go to the Cajundome and visit some of the families there. You know, just giving them some love and good energy considering the circumstances. While we were there we met a family who thankfully remained together but did lose everything to their name. The family had 4 kids and it was gut wrenching to see this. We hung out with them for a few hours and before we left we both decided we wanted to do “OUR” part in this situation. Even if it was for one family or one person.

 

We decided that we would go in half and buy them clothes, pajamas and snacks. Before we left we got all of their sizes, favorite colors and favorite toy/character. We went straight to the store to pick out things for them. While there we said to each other, “What more can we do?…” 

We wanted to get them out of that shelter for a few hours and let them be kids again, however this was a difficult decision. I stayed OPTIMISTIC and trusted this vision. We went back to the Cajundome to bring them their clothes and asked the parents if they would mind us taking the kids for the day on Sunday to let them play outside and cook for them.TBP_PageLikeAd_6 Can you believe they said YES? 

 

The next morning we both drove there and picked them up. They were so excited to see us that morning. Sunday was a great day. We cooked and gave them a day of normalcy and freedom. Before they left I let them take showers and got into their new pajamas. They all were so sad to leave and it was very hard on my soul knowing what they were going back to while I went to bed in my cozy home. 

 

But, the moral of this story is never judge a person because you don’t know their entire background. Don’t get me wrong, doing something like this requires a lot of positive intuition and trust but not everyone is harmful. What I gave to those kids that day was OPTIMISM. I pray that they will always remember that Sunday. 

 

Optimism. What brings joy to your life? Please share with the world!

 

The Best Part is an online community that’s dedicated to brightening your day—every day. How? It’s by spreading optimism, one share at a time. 1380087_535971659811461_714388843_nThe Best Part posts inspirational stories, encouraging quotes, good news and other upbeat items on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram—and encourages fans and followers to share that optimism with their friends. Because when optimism is shared, it grows, making an even more positive impact on our world. Check out what others are sharing on FacebookTwitter and Instagram.

HOW YOU SHOULDN’T BE IN A CAR!!!!

HOW YOU SHOULD BE IN A CAR!!!

Happy “FACE IT FRIDAY”!  Today I wanted to share with you a topic that hits home with me. ROAD RAGE. Yes. I would say I have some form of it. Just a mild version but it’s enough to make me WANT to get rid of it.

Lately I feel like everyone is always in a hurry. Don’t get me wrong, I realize they “really” are in a hurry but there is a point in life where you just have to BREATHE and relax. I always get the worst drivers in front of me, back of me, on the side of me or three cars ahead of me. I get SOOO mad when someone is going SOOO slow in front of me and I can’t pass them.

When I run across moments like this I have to tell myself to breathe.

BREATHE

You never know what kind of day that person is having. Maybe someone just passed away, maybe their cat or dog just died, they may have gotten into a big fight with someone or they may have lost their job. I could keep listing things for the next hour but you get the point. The point is it’s easier to get into a HAPPY place than to let another person’s actions CONTROL how our day will play out.

So the next time you feel the urge to make the face I am making in the picture above do this:

1.  Turn the radio off
2. Think about the first happy though in your mind and smile
3. Say a prayer for the person “AGGRAVATING” you
4. Say 10 things out loud that you are thankful for

Face it, whatever energy you are throwing around out there will come right back to ya so stop with the negative-ness!

Oh and texting, eating, recording a video and crafting isn’t good to do while in your car either (((heheheh)))

Wishing I was back in NYC with my best friend daddy-o, in a CRAZY cab! ( I think I am sick just thinking about it)

Wanna see my dad’s first ride in a NYC cab!

I KNOW MY HAND TOTALLY LOOKS LIKE IT’S NOT A PART OF MY BODY, BUT IT IS 🙂 AND YES HE IS ON HIS PHONE… WITH WHO… WHOOOOOOO KNOWSSSSSS

Top 10 things you need to ring in the NEW YEAR!

 If you ever wondered what you should wear for a “re-donk-ulous”  party then you have to keep reading this blog post! I put together a little set of things that ANYONE can pull off for this BIG party coming up!

* A black turtleneck looks great on everyone, plus black is slenderizing.

* Sequin dress shorts will surely make you stand out, and they make your legs look long when you put them with high heels

* Bright pumps! Find a color that you really like because this will be the “item” to make your whole outfit!

* Bright clutches will look like bright sparkles in your hands. For sure a show stopper!

* Have fun with bangles! The more you add the better your wrist will look {trust me}

* Fake black glasses, unless you really wear them then you can buy some Ray Bans that look like this!

* If you haven’t heard of NARS now is the time! LE-GIT-NESS is all I am saying!

* More NARS~ This lipstick is fabulous! Make sure you get the color “carthage”

* I mean, we can’t forget about nails right. Grab a bold “matte” color and slap on some glitter over it. Just think how good your hands will look holding a mug of beer, (haha) or WINEEEEEEEEEE. { I just said that in a longggg deeppp voiceeee, I think you should too!}

I hope all of these things make your night a lil more fun! Don’t forget to smile, hug and make grand memories because in the end NOBODY can take memories.

 *here is a lovely photo from a recent photo shoot with seester, isn’t she just so beautiful*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Going eat more fruity pebbles rice crispy treats,