2010: My Year End Review

Ah, 2010, is almost over. What a year! As I reflect back on the year, I realize that I have so much to be thankful for. For the past few years, I always make a list of goals that I wish to accomplish throughout the year, and towards the end of that year, I look back at that list to see what I have accomplished, what is still in the works, and what I really need to re-focus on. I can say from that list, I was able to accomplish many of my goals. Through hard work and dedication, I was able to complete my Associate Degree from Empire State College in June. I was able to work on my credit and pay off some final bills (yeah!!!). Learning more about myself and enjoying my life the way I see fit, is always an accomplishment, but is always something that I strive to work on daily. I was also able to finish my documentary (December 2010) that I was working on for about a year prior. I was so relieved when this was done. I also started back at Empire State College in November to pursue my Bachelors Degree (can't stop won't stop).
Although, those are just a few accomplishments, there are some areas that I still continue to work on. Areas such as, eating healthier, & getting to work on time. See, the issue is knowing your problem, admitting it, and working on doing better at it. These I will continue to focus on in 2011 as they are a carry over from my 2010 list. I also strive to continue to work on my Entrepreneurial Business, Unique Vizunz. The documentary was completed and now I am working on my t-shirt line along with many other ideas that are in the works.!!!
Each year I always place on my list, which should be the first thing in this blog, is keeping God first, continuing to believe, and always count my blessings. At Memorial AME Zion Church, there are two magnet boards on each side of the church, one is called a request board, and the other I believe (don't quote me on this one) is called an answer wall (or something of that nature). A few years back I placed my magnet of the prayer hands on the request wall, as I needed a lot of guidance and prayers answered. Well, as those prayers were answered, I got to thinking and I realized that I didn't want to go over and switch those prayer hands to the answer board because for me, I will always have a request for God, so I will continue to keep that magnet, with my name on it on the request wall.
2010, wasn't just about me. I was able to witness my brother Rashad, graduate from JCSU in May with a Bachelors Degree. What an accomplishment! I am so proud of him. I pray and hope he continues to grow into a successful young man that will make a difference in whatever it is that he pursues. I was able to witness my young cousin Ashley graduate from high school and go on to attend Itacha Community College. Hopefully, one day she will follow her dreams and become a Chef. I witnessed my cousin/Goddaugher, AaTani turn one years old in November. As her mother may have some struggles, she knows that her family will always be there to assist. I finallllly got through to my cousin that the corporate world isn't for him. He is now on the track of pursing his dreams and utilizing his many talents to become his own business owner. I was able to gain some new friends (hi, Nan), and at the same time lost some.
Well, in short, these are some of the things that has taken place in 2010. I pray that my family, friends, and I have continued blessings, good health, and prosperity in 2011. Sky's the limit!!!

ABUSE

Often times throughout our lives we experience many daunting tasks and situations. Some of them because of mistakes that we make, others which have been brought on by others for reasons unknown to us. I myself have experienced this in my life. It came at the hands of someone very close to me. It took years of pain, regret, and fear before I was able to come out of that "abuse" stage of my life. Fortunately for me, I was able to come out of that dark area of my life through the grace of God along with other intervention methods. I write this with the hope that it finds its way into the soul of someone whom may have been abused-sexually, physically, emotionally or whatever the case may be, to greater heights to overcome it. For me personally, I have taken many steps. One of my most recent steps, that took over a year to make technically, but even more time mentally, will be televised on the local community cable access channel; RCTV 15 (Rochester Community Television-Channel 15) on Monday December 6, 2010 at 9:30 pm and again on Wednesday December 8, 2010 at 6:30 pm. My hope is that this meaningful documentary will help someone take the proper steps to overcome their abuse or help someone that maybe going through it. Please, take the time out to recognize, understand, reflect, respect, and listen to that someone who may be having a problem. You never know, you maybe that missing link that will help them overcome the situation. Never be too busy to help. Reach out. You may save someone's life.