*taps mic* Hello? Is this thing on?
As I was commenting on another bloggers post, I realized I hadn't clicked on my own profile in ages. When I did, I was slapped with the reality that I hadn't posted in almost a year and a half! I didn't realize it had been THAT long. So much has and hasn't happened since my last post in January 2013. This post will be a quick rundown of my life's events since then (in no particular order!):
SHE SAID YES!
Mom and Mr P FINALLY tied the knot! After many years together, they finally made it official and got married. I was already calling Mr P my stepdad so this was just a good reason to party to me! LOL
We surprised my mom with a fabulous "He Put A Ring On It" bridal shower. She had NO IDEA we were putting this together for her which made it even better. She smiled that entire day and that made every second of the planning process worth it.
SURPRISE!!
On August 31, 2013, they said yes. It was a beautiful ceremony and the reception was amazing. Lots of food, family, good music and fun. We all gathered to watch two wonderful people become one in marriage. I am honored that they had me standing up there with them while they said their vows and I am proud to be listed as a witness to their union on their marriage certificate. I wish them many more years of laughter, love and wedded bliss!
WE SAW HER....SHE BLOGGED ABOUT IT (KINDA...)
Last Summer, I saw Beyonce in concert. I screamed like a twelve year old girl at a boy band concert. I sang every song and danced along with my sister right by my side. It was a magnificent night and I wouldn't trade that time with the Queen Bey or my sister for the world! I was going through some medical issues at the time so I had to take pain medicine before and after but it was worth it! LOL
That experience was topped off by having my photos from that night featured on Beyonce's blog! Yes, my photos that I uploaded to Instagram were shared on an international icon's blog. I'm famous. No autographs, please.
ALWAYS A MODEL....
Speaking of being famous...
I'm still modeling for bridal fashion shows occasionally. I enjoy putting on the gowns and seeing myself as a "bride". I especially enjoy when I am strutting down the runway and the real brides are in the audience staring in awe and taking pictures of me. Its a rush! Its also nice hearing my mom and sister scream out compliments and "Thats my baby/sister!" from the audience as well. They always look so proud. And that makes me even more confident as I step out every time.
I was even featured in a wedding insert in the local newspaper a couple months ago. Again, I am famous and I ask that there are no requests for autographs.
SPENT 10 MONTHS IN HELL THEN BECAME AN ANGEL
The week I wrote my last post, I started a job as a keyholder at a designer sunglasses boutique. It was supposed to be an easy job that I could have while I worked on Masters. I mean, how stressful could it be to sell sunglasses? Well, its not hard at all if you are working for the right company/management. I was extremely stressed out and depressed for a majority of the ten months that I worked for that company. It was mostly due to my immediate superior. That individual ruined my "easy job" experience. I won't go into details about that situation because I don't feel it deserves a lot of space in my post. Just know that God has helped me deal with my anger toward that situation and I no longer give that individual the power to affect my emotions. :-)
I was looking for a way out for months. Finally, my coworker's boyfriend recruited me for a Visual Merchandising position where he worked. In November 2013, I was able to run out of that hell hole and stroll on over to Victoria's Secret! Not only I am happier there, but I am doing something that is related to my degree in Apparel Merchandising and I am given the opportunity to let my creativity flow. My bosses allow me to dismantle walls in the store and rebuild them using my ideas and my creativity! The freedom of that is indescribable. And its for a company that I have been borderline obsessed with for years (okay, its not borderline. I am over the line. WAY over the line with it.).
Its not perfect. There are some challenges. But that comes with any job. Overall though, I am happy and I don't mind going to work. And I know that I will be able to fulfill my obligations at work while pursuing my Masters degree the way I planned to and was not able to do at my previous place of employment. God worked that out for me. He brought me from hell so that I can soar among the angels.
ROAD TO MASTERS
Its been a LONG road and I am still on that journey. I have been pursuing my Masters in Executive Leadership since May 2012 and I am now finally nearing my destination. On June 23rd, I will start my last 8-week session and finish the 2% of courses needed to complete my degree plan. Seriously, its 2%. There's a degree plan scale on my student account and I have 98% of my degree completed.
I took a break from school that's lasted about 6 months. I was burned out and stressed (see previous section of post). I started to lose focus and my interest in even scratching the "Receive My Masters Degree" goal off my list. I needed to take some time to find my motivation again. It took a little longer than expected, but I have finally reignited my desire to have "Received My Masters Degree" on my list of life's accomplishments.
LIVING SOCIAL
I have been getting out just a little bit more and spending more time with my family and friends. Life was passing me by and I decided I was going to catch up with it.
Watch out, Life. I'm coming for ya!
I've been going to parties, events, galas and whatnot because I want to add some excitement to my life and enjoy it all with the ones that I love.
Ladies Night With My Coach Crew
McMain Homecoming with some of my classmates from the class of 2004!
I went to my first gala and my first Zulu Ball. My sister made sure my makeup/hair were flawless for both events. Hair was laid like Olivia Pope and makeup was beat to the gods, honey! I was serving face, body and fierceness at both events! You couldn't tell me I wasn't ***Flawless (Yes, that's a Beyonce reference).
1st Zulu Ball
Escorted by my wonderful stepdad! Looking pretty dapper, Mr P!
Hair and Makeup by the fabulously talented Kelly Lewis (IG: qualipro)
Well, that's just a brief synopsis of my last year and a half of life. I couldn't possibly mention every detail of it because I would be typing for days! 2014 has been going by so quickly and there are so many events coming up that I am really excited about (my 28th birthday, my 10 year high school reunion, etc.) so I promise that I wont wait another year and a half for my next post!
Love,
Coco
p.s.
Recently, the world lost a literary legend, a powerful voice and a mother/sister/friend to millions, Dr. Maya Angelou. I was heartbroken by the news as I have often used her words of wisdom to uplift me and have recited her poetry many times since childhood. I am saddened by the loss bur I am grateful that she is now floating above the clouds and sharing her incomparable wisdom with the angels. She can now be a real rainbow in our clouds. Rest on, Mama Maya.
As I was commenting on another bloggers post, I realized I hadn't clicked on my own profile in ages. When I did, I was slapped with the reality that I hadn't posted in almost a year and a half! I didn't realize it had been THAT long. So much has and hasn't happened since my last post in January 2013. This post will be a quick rundown of my life's events since then (in no particular order!):
SHE SAID YES!
Mom and Mr P FINALLY tied the knot! After many years together, they finally made it official and got married. I was already calling Mr P my stepdad so this was just a good reason to party to me! LOL
We surprised my mom with a fabulous "He Put A Ring On It" bridal shower. She had NO IDEA we were putting this together for her which made it even better. She smiled that entire day and that made every second of the planning process worth it.
On August 31, 2013, they said yes. It was a beautiful ceremony and the reception was amazing. Lots of food, family, good music and fun. We all gathered to watch two wonderful people become one in marriage. I am honored that they had me standing up there with them while they said their vows and I am proud to be listed as a witness to their union on their marriage certificate. I wish them many more years of laughter, love and wedded bliss!
WE SAW HER....SHE BLOGGED ABOUT IT (KINDA...)
Last Summer, I saw Beyonce in concert. I screamed like a twelve year old girl at a boy band concert. I sang every song and danced along with my sister right by my side. It was a magnificent night and I wouldn't trade that time with the Queen Bey or my sister for the world! I was going through some medical issues at the time so I had to take pain medicine before and after but it was worth it! LOL
That experience was topped off by having my photos from that night featured on Beyonce's blog! Yes, my photos that I uploaded to Instagram were shared on an international icon's blog. I'm famous. No autographs, please.
ALWAYS A MODEL....
Speaking of being famous...
I'm still modeling for bridal fashion shows occasionally. I enjoy putting on the gowns and seeing myself as a "bride". I especially enjoy when I am strutting down the runway and the real brides are in the audience staring in awe and taking pictures of me. Its a rush! Its also nice hearing my mom and sister scream out compliments and "Thats my baby/sister!" from the audience as well. They always look so proud. And that makes me even more confident as I step out every time.
I was even featured in a wedding insert in the local newspaper a couple months ago. Again, I am famous and I ask that there are no requests for autographs.
SPENT 10 MONTHS IN HELL THEN BECAME AN ANGEL
The week I wrote my last post, I started a job as a keyholder at a designer sunglasses boutique. It was supposed to be an easy job that I could have while I worked on Masters. I mean, how stressful could it be to sell sunglasses? Well, its not hard at all if you are working for the right company/management. I was extremely stressed out and depressed for a majority of the ten months that I worked for that company. It was mostly due to my immediate superior. That individual ruined my "easy job" experience. I won't go into details about that situation because I don't feel it deserves a lot of space in my post. Just know that God has helped me deal with my anger toward that situation and I no longer give that individual the power to affect my emotions. :-)
I was looking for a way out for months. Finally, my coworker's boyfriend recruited me for a Visual Merchandising position where he worked. In November 2013, I was able to run out of that hell hole and stroll on over to Victoria's Secret! Not only I am happier there, but I am doing something that is related to my degree in Apparel Merchandising and I am given the opportunity to let my creativity flow. My bosses allow me to dismantle walls in the store and rebuild them using my ideas and my creativity! The freedom of that is indescribable. And its for a company that I have been borderline obsessed with for years (okay, its not borderline. I am over the line. WAY over the line with it.).
Its not perfect. There are some challenges. But that comes with any job. Overall though, I am happy and I don't mind going to work. And I know that I will be able to fulfill my obligations at work while pursuing my Masters degree the way I planned to and was not able to do at my previous place of employment. God worked that out for me. He brought me from hell so that I can soar among the angels.
ROAD TO MASTERS
Its been a LONG road and I am still on that journey. I have been pursuing my Masters in Executive Leadership since May 2012 and I am now finally nearing my destination. On June 23rd, I will start my last 8-week session and finish the 2% of courses needed to complete my degree plan. Seriously, its 2%. There's a degree plan scale on my student account and I have 98% of my degree completed.
I took a break from school that's lasted about 6 months. I was burned out and stressed (see previous section of post). I started to lose focus and my interest in even scratching the "Receive My Masters Degree" goal off my list. I needed to take some time to find my motivation again. It took a little longer than expected, but I have finally reignited my desire to have "Received My Masters Degree" on my list of life's accomplishments.
LIVING SOCIAL
I have been getting out just a little bit more and spending more time with my family and friends. Life was passing me by and I decided I was going to catch up with it.
Watch out, Life. I'm coming for ya!
I've been going to parties, events, galas and whatnot because I want to add some excitement to my life and enjoy it all with the ones that I love.
Saw my BFF from High School for the first time in over 7 years at her baby shower!
Art Exhibit with Friends
I went to my first gala and my first Zulu Ball. My sister made sure my makeup/hair were flawless for both events. Hair was laid like Olivia Pope and makeup was beat to the gods, honey! I was serving face, body and fierceness at both events! You couldn't tell me I wasn't ***Flawless (Yes, that's a Beyonce reference).
My First Gala
Hair and Makeup by the fabulously talented Kelly Lewis (IG: qualipro)
In the words of Wendy Williams, "How You Doin'?"
Escorted by my wonderful stepdad! Looking pretty dapper, Mr P!
Well, that's just a brief synopsis of my last year and a half of life. I couldn't possibly mention every detail of it because I would be typing for days! 2014 has been going by so quickly and there are so many events coming up that I am really excited about (my 28th birthday, my 10 year high school reunion, etc.) so I promise that I wont wait another year and a half for my next post!
Love,
Coco
p.s.
Recently, the world lost a literary legend, a powerful voice and a mother/sister/friend to millions, Dr. Maya Angelou. I was heartbroken by the news as I have often used her words of wisdom to uplift me and have recited her poetry many times since childhood. I am saddened by the loss bur I am grateful that she is now floating above the clouds and sharing her incomparable wisdom with the angels. She can now be a real rainbow in our clouds. Rest on, Mama Maya.
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