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Standing in my dreams…

by | Love, Wisdom

Hi my people!

Been M.I.A. for a minute…I know.
 
I’ve been trying to decide what dream to share next, but really, it’s that I have really HUGE dreams and have been afraid to say what they are, out loud! Like, am I ready to share with the world?
Well, this past weekend I was in a course called Wisdom Unlimited. It’s a course offered through Landmark Education-an organization dedicated to transforming your perception of your past and giving you access to a new future. (To find out more, go to www.landmarkeducation.com).
Wisdom Unlimited is a course that meets over 10 months and there are 5 weekends. It is a course that is designed to re-presence your dreams and passions in life and have you fulfill on them, while getting to know your community and having fun!
This past weekend was our 3rd weekend, and we talked a lot about our dreams. Like what are some dreams you’ve had and have forgotten about? And if all was well, like there was nothing for you to do but live your dreams, what would you be doing with your life?
 
So, what are my dreams?
 
Well, to start, by the completion of the course, which is in the end of January, I want to be living in my dream city, with my dream job and be living with my dream man.
 
Ok, I’ll share what all that looks like to me.
 
Living in my dream city…
I grew up in Long Island, graduated from Syracuse University, lived in NYC for a few years, moved to Miami for almost 5 years and have been back in NYC for about 3 years.
I can positively say that the warm weather of Miami agreed with me. 🙂 I love warm weather. Hot and humid doesn’t bother me. My preferred climate is 80’s and sunny, near a beach.
You’re probably wondering, why did she move back to NYC from Miami, right? Well, I missed my family!
However, I am not sure I’d want to move back to Miami, though it is the closest to my family and friends versus moving to California. (Yes, California is a contender right now.) I’m in inquiry of it all right now. A friend of mine also asked me to wait until the course is over before I make a decision. So, I’m honoring her request. I also believe where I live depends on my other two dreams, the dream job and dream man.
 
So, let’s take a look at that…
 
The dream job…
I want to create a TV network that is available worldwide, in as many languages as possible, where all the programming is empowering and inspirational. It’s the place to go whenever you need a “pick me up” and it’s available to you 24/7. It’s a dream bigger than me, but I’m clear that I want to make a difference in the world in a huge way and this speaks to me!
 
Currently I am creating a website as a platform for this, and I’m looking for people who have inspiring stories they want to share, writers who are interested in writing about the good news in the world, guest bloggers and anyone who would like to be a part of this project!
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This is something I am creating in NYC at the moment, and it could take me anywhere in the world, as it’s in the world that I want to be a contribution!
 
And now, the man of my dreams.
Until recently I was closed off in the world of love. I had been that way for 8 years. That’s a long time to be without love.
Someone from my past recently re-surfaced unexpectedly, and he has opened up my eyes to what’s possible, and I’ve just been afraid to let go! He has disintegrated all that I thought my dream man should look like, and thus has allowed me to be free and be present! For the first time in 8 years, my guard is down. HUGE DEAL!
Now that I’m open and can see clearly what I want, what I really, truly want is to be married to my best friend, my partner in crime, a man who inspires me, supports me, loves me, appreciates me, a man who I am attracted to inside and out, is up to great things, and loves life and people! My promise is to be and give all that in return and then some! Could it be the man from my past? Possibly! He is amazing! And, even if it’s not him, I know there are great men out there, so I’m not worried one bit! 🙂
Dare I dream to say what I really want and make it happen? Yes!
I’ve been single for so long that I’ve been slightly resigned to even wanting to have a family! Like, how could I possibly think about having a family when I’ve been shut down to being in love? But, deep down in my inner core of being a woman, I would love to be a mom, someone who contributes to another life and have her life be contributed to as well, and I’m sure in ways I can’t even imagine.
 
So, there you have it folks! Some of my dreams, in a nutshell. I have a lot to think about, and I am excited and glad I shared it with y’all! As I continue this blog, I will share what’s opening up for me around these dreams and will still be sharing about other dreams too! I’ll be checking in and updating. 🙂
 
By the way, I welcome guest bloggers on here, so if you have something you’d like to share, let me know and we can make that happen!
 
So, ’til next time, thanks for reading, and happy dreaming! 🙂

Guinea Pig Dinner

by | Inspiration

Yummm. Guinea Pig. Who would’ve thought?

Hahaha. Just Kidding. I didn’t eat Guinea Pig.
I’ve heard it tastes just like chicken though!
So, here’s the thing…I don’t cook. I live a pretty simple and standard bachelorette life. Some drinks in the fridge, and a can or two of soup, just in case I should starve.
However, as I get closer and closer to wanting a serious relationship, I’ve considered that I might *want* to cook for my man one day and I really wouldn’t want to embarrass myself.
So, not too long ago I went to visit a friend in Austin, TX and she invited me to a Guinea Pig Dinner. A Guinea Pig Dinner is where everyone makes a dish they’ve NEVER made before and we all get to be the guinea pigs! This is where the cooks and the non-cooks have an equal opportunity to make something fabulous or not! (Was my thinking.)
Anyways, my friend picked me up from the airport and we headed straight to the supermarket. Thankfully, there were FREE recipe cards and I was able to pick out a dessert I knew I would like (and seemed easy enough to make) and picked up all the ingredients on the spot.
My friend left me to her kitchen, and she was no help at all!!!
Ok, I know that is the point, but I’d be meeting all these new people and I really wanted to make a good impression! Still, she left.
Well, guess what? The dog ate it.
Hahaha! No! Actually, it turned out great!!! Everyone ate it up!
Well, there were leftovers, but the host ate it up over the next few days! LOL!
Oh, you probably want to know what it was that I made, right?
Ready? Drumroll….
Cream Cheese Banana Pudding!
It was made with vanilla pudding, Nilla wafers, bananas, cream cheese, whipped topping, milk, sugar and bananas.
Sounds yummy, right? (And high in fat, but who cares?)
I even made a smiley face out of the bananas on top! LOL! Nothing says, “nice to meet you, I hope you like this” like a smiley face from cut-up bananas! 😉
In any case, I was so inspired by this idea (and that no one got poisoned), that I brought it back to NYC!
This past Saturday evening I hosted the 1st NYC Guinea Pig Dinner! It was a success too!!! 15 people came, and just about everyone made a dish. ALL the food was GREAT! The ones who didn’t make a dish, bought dessert, but that was a last minute request of mine because I thought we might be lacking in that area.
Ya’ see, when organizing for a dinner of this size, it’s important everyone share what they’re making (appetizer, main, side or dessert), so that not everyone brings the same thing. However, it is also just as important to share what food you are making because we ended up with 4 chicken dishes. Not that it’s a bad thing, but variety is good too.
Ok, back to the story…
This time I made two dishes! I got courageous!!! 😉
They were easy, but yummy too!
I made “Annie’s Fruit Salsa” (courtesy of www.allrecipes.com) and served it with Stacy’s Cinnamon Sugar chips. A hit!
I also made Cilantro & Mint Melon Salad, (again, www.allrecipes.com) and even though I forgot to put it out (it was in the back of the fridge!) the after party enjoyed it!
So, the point is that I’ve been DREAMING of being comfortable cooking, confident that when the time comes, I can make my man a meal! Having these dinners is an easy way to learn, and without pressure! Everybody is in the same boat! And it’s fun too!
Got questions about hosting your own Guinea Pig Dinner? Please feel free to ask!
‘Til next time, thanks for reading and Happy Dreaming! 🙂