Imagine A Future

Tamela Mann - Take Me To The King

Why is it that most people describe the Corporate America work culture as “difficult”?  && trust me, the word ‘difficult’ is an understatement when I consider words I have heard other people use to describe it!

Struggling to find both happiness && success in corporate America is the norm not the exception.  Almost everybody has issues there && most of these issues consist of many outside circumstances that make their life miserable at work. The boss you can’t get along with. The mean and hateful co-worker.  The deceitful management team. The meetings you no longer are invited to attend. The job tasks that were suddenly taken away. The job title change. The new role you were just assigned. The promotion that never comes to be. The raise you don’t get. The job tasks you hate.  The recognition you don’t ever get.  The value that no one perceives you have. The work assignments that someone else claimed as their own." I can go on, and on about how it has low-key sucked the life out of me."

 All of this is compounded by the clock that doesn’t tick fast enough and the weekend – the only 2 days you live for – that can’t ever get here soon enough.

What gives? Why do most people seem to live this life at work?

Well, after 6 years working in corporate environments and specifically in call center's as a Customer Service Representative,  I left (for the most part) for one or more of those reasons. I left to chase my dreams as a Cosmetologist. Even though it wasn't easy, no one is going to change your life except for you. Only you can create your own circumstances. But to create the powerful circumstances that you want to call your future – in spite of the challenges you face in today’s circumstances you have to understand a few fundamental things about how circumstances work. 

Now I won't go into alladat! *laughs! But I say all of this to say I know GOD has amazing thing's in store for my life. My steps are ordered, every decision, agreement I make Is ordered by what GOD has in store for me. && now that I know that ... "I'm finally working in an environment, that's in my career field!" Thanks you GOD, I wanna thank my support team, && everyone whose believed in me. RIP Grandma! I love YOU! #MyBiggestBeliever !! xoxo

Grandma: " That Brittany something else but she's determined, && is AMBITIOUS. I'm proud of her!" She do anything she put her mind to.

YAAAY! : )

A few of my June Loves!

My Favorite June loves!

1. Urban Decay Lush Lash System

A lash system for 25% longer, thicker lashes in just 2 weeks! (Supposedly the results get ridiculously more impressive, showing 40% improvement in 4 weeks, and 63% in 6 weeks.) [Prove it to yourself.]

"I personally didn't buy it to for the growth of my lashes, but for my brows && so far it works really, really well!"

2. Olay PROx, Aveeno Ultra Calming Makeup Removing Wipes, Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit foaming scrub, Bio Oil!

3. Rae Morris Express Makeup Bible!

4. IMAN Second to None Stick Foundation! #Clay4

5. Very Sexy Temptation Eau De Parfum [ Victoria's Secret ], && Sea Island Cotton [ Bath && Body Works]

August, 2013!!

Paul Mitchell: http://www.paulmitchell.com/en-us/Pag...

Choosing a School! 
Choosing a Cosmetology School is very difficult, the cost && tuition is expensive and you really don't want to waist your time && time. So It's really important you attend a school that's perfect for you! If you want to pursue a career in Cosmetology, find your niche. [Hair, Esthetician, Nails!] Find. Your. Niche layde's! Discover what you expect of cosmetology, && find a school to fit your personality. 

Why Paul Mitchell?  
 I heard about Paul Mitchell the School of Houston, months before making a decision. I read all the reviews online, and watched YouTube videos about Paul Mitchell... but who knew I'd fall in love within a matter of seconds? [literally seconds.] I just knew it was the place for me! I love the atmosphere, the presentation of the tour, everyone, and everything about the school is amazing!!!

It's Cool To Be A Future Professional : ) 

  What to expect?

 

5 Tips! 

1. Listen, Take Notes, Ask Questions, && FOCUS!

2. Participate

3. Go To School/Don't Miss Hours

4. Have FUN, && do your BEST

5. Work Hard && Set Obtainable Goals

School Outfits, Advice, && Graduation? 

 

Your Future Is Bright

- the beauty industry offer's the the personal freedom && financial rewards you desire. 

Are you ready to get started?

My BIG Move to Houston TX !!

Houston, TX

"It's a new dawn

It's a new day

It's a new life

For me && I'm feeling good."

As Of January, 2013 I finally moved to Houston, TX! Today makes 5 months, 13 day's since my BIG MOVE. [Thank you Jesus.] I am very proud and grateful for this opportunity, because w|out GOD it wouldn't have been possible. All the obstacles, struggles, && everything that occurred during my last few months in Port Arthur, could've prevented this move. The enemy messed up my finances, my closes relationships, Carlye[my car] begin giving me problems, && I was laid off my JOB of three years. Lord knows I had to endure so much, preparing for my move. 

I cried my eye's out day's upon day's, not knowing what to do to better the situation I was in. Such a heavy burden placed upon me [I almost gave up.] But GOD!! Came through right on time! He made a way out of know way. He provided the necessary funds to make it happen. He connected me to the right sources right when I was ready to throw the towel in. [He Showed Up && Showed Out!]

 What A Gentlemen?

I came to WIN! I came to FIGHT! I came to CONQUER!

To PROSPER! To SURVIVE ...to rise!

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” - Proverbs 3:5-6

Just a few weeks before my move, I had heard God's voice for myself, for the first time.

In a small still voice he said:

"Brittany, you're moving to Houston... just be patient. You will be attending school to obtain your license as a Cosmetologist... just be patient. Before I can get you there, allow me to take you through something's, use you, heal you && protect you. Brittany, be patient this process, it won't be easy." - January 09, 2013

 "- Faith Is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase."

- Blogging Absence!

- Pardon My Blogging Absence! 

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I have to apologize for the huge gap in time between my last blog && this one. 

I plan to get back to regular blogging SOON!

Now, that I want to get back into the swing of things, Where do I begin, for heaven's sake? *giggles! I hadn't blogged in so long, I didn't know how to start again. Don't get me wrong, plenty of blog posts have traveled through my pretty little brain and onto my notepad.

&& If you are by chance wondering why such a long leave of absence, well allow me explain that to you...

You see, I hadn't posted my last blog since April of 2012, time has passed. A lot has happened in my life since then. *laughs! && when I say a lot, I literally mean A LOT. && ya'll I wish I could fancy thing's up a bit, && make it seem like it's been all peaches and cream but ya'll know that ain't my style. I have been through hell && back!! Not really, but I been growing through a transitional phase, where I have finally accepted GOD as my Lord, && Savior. Which has been was the BEST DECISION I made on my own yet!! "&& Thank GOD,  I don't look like what I been through!" 

Times have been the most difficult I have ever grown through. The past year have been filled with poor decisions, trial and error, unhealthy relationships, confusion && pain, && our family having to experience the emotional-roller-coaster of finding out my grandma would no longer be with us. Who knew this year would be my break-through year? I didn't. 

Needless to say, I had enough. 

I know I'm not alone. As trying as the last three years have been for me, I know some people who have dealt with far more for far longer. But that doesn't change the fact that this has been painful for me. In the face of all this, I can honestly say I feel no pressure to be a child of GOD and have the answer for all this. Honestly, even as a child of GOD, I have no answer for this. My questions before GOD about the reality of what my family && me has experienced over the past year are the exact same questions anyone would ask:

Why?

Why not step in?

Why not act?

Why wouldn't you make it right?

Why couldn't you part the clouds and provide a moment for us to catch our breath?

Why everything at once?

Why?"God won't give you more than you can handle." In other words, when we can't do it any longer. When we are fed up. When it has become too much. When have nothing left. When we are empty. When it is beyond our capability to deal with. Then, in that moment, the strength of the God, of resurrection will be seen. Until, you get to that point, you'll rely on thinking you, yourself can handle it and take care of the problem. We have to trust when we are submitted to him--even if we don't understand--he is ordering our steps. If something is not happening on your timetable, remind yourself, "God knows what he is doing." He has my best interest at heart. God is preparing me." While you're waiting,  don't make the mistake of trying to figure everything out. 

If you're constantly trying to figure thing's out, that will only frustrate you. Turn it over to God. Declare, "God my times are in your hands. I am not going to worry because I trust that you are leading me on a journey or preparation for all the wonderful blessing's you have in store for me."