!!!! Im Excited !!!!

Hey ya'll heyyyyyyyyyy!

Yes, It's Wednesday...No, This isn't a Working Woman Wednesday post...I am working on something, though!  

I want to share with you something that I'm SUPER excited about!

Inspiration and encouragement of people is very important to me..... Over the years I have ALWAYS been that friend that people randomly go to for one of the two(and then some, lol). I can remember that as far back as middle school! I am an only child. I know what it's like to be alone with no one to talk to. I know what it's like to be surrounded with friends and still no one to talk to. I've been bullied. I've bullied. I've been a mean girl. I've been targeted by mean girls. I've loved. I've lost. Been crossed. Been lied to. Been discouraged. Been scared. Been fearful. Been there done that. Matters what stage in life I encountered those things. Hey, I may write a book about it! Who knows! I've grown(still am), matured, and can be better because I know better.  

One thing I DO know is that, PEOPLE NEED PEOPLE!  There is something about the confirmation, reassurance, wisdom, affirmation, compassion, words etc. from others that does something to our soul! Regardless of who we are, that is like the cherry on top of the cake of life. LOL

For years, I have had this thought in the back of my mind that I want to do an event for women. To empower and inspire none the less, but something GREAT. The other day that thought randomly came back to me, and God said, "Just do it. Don't worry about EVERYTHING(I am a worrier), just know that it will ALL fall in place". So....here I am. Putting this event together. I got all these ideas! God put a few special women on my heart. To ask to participate. Still, don't know exactly what I'm doing but just be a part! Thank God all of them loved my idea and were on board! LOL A date came to mind. I wanted to do it before the new year, in the New Year, New Me season(LOL). No seriously, to prepare us to kick 2017's ass...no matter what we encountered in 2016! Let's teach/learn with each other, share, inspire, be open, be honest, be transparent, be a shoulder/ear, BE US!
We will talk, laugh, share, encourage...maybe even cry. Most importantly we will leave renewed, restored, rejuvenated and READY for 2017.
I want to create something GREAT for women. Not just African American women, either. Everything is so divided these days. All women need this. And all women are welcome. We have a lot to learn from our sisters!

Of course there will be food...and drinks...and sweets!

This will be EPIC!
Oh and did I mention that I'll be conquering MY fears as well and reaching goals at the same time??? Look at God!
So stay tuned and get ready!
Saturday December 17!!!!  (location and time TBA)

XoXo

Crysy

Working Woman Wednesday - Kesha Bland

It's WORKING WOMAN WEDNESDAY, people! Yay!!! In light of the most recent current events in our nation, I want to bring a little positivity! Take your mind off all the negativity, right?
What makes almost everyone happy?? FOOD! Or is it just me??? (side eye) I mean besides Houston previously being named one of the fattest cities in the U.S, I mean we really have some good food here! All kinds of food. I am a self proclaimed foodie, and I love some yummy eats. If I was one of those people who could just eat and eat with no weight gain, that'd be GREAT. But, since I'm Not...well this foodie has to be mindful of what I eat.

Speaking of food, lets talk about Chef Kesha Bland! Kesha owns and operates, Flavor Fetish Catering. She offers various catering servies, she is a personal chef AND offers the newest healthy meal option, personalized meal prep! Yasssss for the food! Kesha

Although Kesha is a Houstonian, she began cooking as a child with her grandmother, on her family farm in Tunica, Mississippi. A farm? In Mississippi? With her grandmother? Now, u KNOW she can cook, right?? Lol

A mother of three girls, Kesha has attended Prairie View and Texas Southern Universities. She has been in business since 2010 and full time since 2014. She is very passionate about her craft and  loves to create personal flavor profiles and meals for her clients, which she prides on making them "addicted". There has been a demand for the offerings from Flavor Fetish Catering, especially her enchiladas and Lebanese chicken pasta(Ohh, I bet that is YUM!) which are her most requested dishes. Flavor Fetish Catering is unique because the customers needs and desires are met down to the T, that is very important to Kesha.

Kesha notes that her motivation is, "To feed people and see the joy on their face. I want people to reminisce about the flavors they had growing up."

To better service her clientele, she prides herself on constantly learning new techniques, services and exclusive culinary offerings, so that she can perfect her craft and continue to bring her clients the absolute best!

Catering a variety of functions, events and programs both public and private, you can also find Kesha at the popular Cooking With A Twist working as their catering manager. There, they a variety of cooking fun and interactive classes that are great for group fun as well as private bookings. They have fun offerings for children as well as an array of catering services.

Salute to Working Woman Kesha Bland and Flavor Fetish Catering! Best wishes to you and your business!

You can contact/check out Kesha, Flavor Fetish Catering and all the wonderfulness they have to offer here

Also please check out her videos you YouTube by clicking here as well as here AND here
(SN: looking at those videos make you hungry, right!!!!)

After watching those videos, I'm know I'm not the only one with a watering mouth! Ha! Flavor Fetish Catering, alright! Call Kesha!

XoXo
-Crysy

Fruit and Greek Pasta

Kesha Bland of Flavor Fetish Catering

Fearless!!!!

Man!!!

Let me tell u guys something.....FEAR is a silent killer!! It will kill your hopes, dreams, plans, your overall energy...EVERYTHING!

I have been letting fear rule my life for WAY too long!
What am I afraid of you ask? Just fear in general...fear of the unknown, fear of being broke, rejection(various forms), wasting time/money,fear that my products/inventory wont sell....fear, fear, fear...Ugh...
Some times, fear is ruling and I don't even know it. It's like I conditioned myself to act and think a certain way!
Past experiences can definitely have a long lasting affect on your life....IF YOU ALLOW THEM TO.

Unfortunately fear has had a dramatic affect on my business and personal lives. I wouldn't do certain things, go certain places, create certain things, collaborate on certain projects, or attend events...just because I was AFRAID . This has happened over the course of a few years.

People have been encouraging me and pushing me to be greater for years. You know its great when people see things in you and for you that you don't see yourself?! I am forever grateful for that. But as someone told me, You have to be in a place to receive what God has for you. SO true! I wasn't readyyyyy (Kevin Hart voice)

BUT....At some point I had to tell myself, "GOD has this under control!". Like there is nothing in this world that ANYONE can prevent or take from me. They don't have that power...because anything that is meant for me, will be. Point blank.  Regardless of who I collab with, what event I go to, what products I make or don't...what is meant for Crysy will be! I can't talk faith and not practice it! No way! How will I ever prosper that way? How can I be afraid to be GREAT?

I have been on a quest for a closer relationship with God and I can't proceed if I don't trust him fully.

I recently had the pleasure of going on a Spring break trip to Destin, FL. Totally relaxing and great trip. Anyway, a friend suggested jet skiing.....Uh....jet skiing? Who me?? Was what I was thinking. Going jet skiing is the furthest thing from my mind. Seriously! All these things went thru my mind: "What if I flip over"...."Fall off"....all kinds of things. Just scared for no reason. Fear of the unknown, because I had no idea of what would happen!

BUT GOD....he spoke to me...
And it hit me....GO! Get your ass on that jet ski! For all the things that have held you back...for all the moves you didn't make and things you were scared to do! F^&* Fear!! (excuse my French). So I went. When he speaks, YOU MOVE.
To say that it was the most exhilarating experience would be an understatement!

I literally rode that thing yelling, "F&*% Fear" as loud as I could!

I was alone, in the huge body of water not knowing what would happen next....Just me and GOD...I prayed...I sang(Tasha Cobbs "Fill Me Up" and "Break Every Chain")...I talked to GOD. I have never felt more at peace, to be honest.

As I revved that jet ski up to 7mph...(don't laugh! It seemed to be going pretty fast!) I have never felt more sure about myself ...EVER.

Like all the things that people have been telling me for years finally registered in my OWN mind.

I GOT THIS! Finally!

I felt that I needed this experience. I had to go. Like I couldn't wait for another moment of declaration. This was it. I'm so glad I went though, it was over due!

One night at bible study at The Lighthouse Church, Pastor Keion Henderson made a point that basically said that you can be all over social media posting quotes and scriptures when YOU really need the encouragement. Ya'll know I love a good quote and scripture! But I was more so posting it for myself! I needed the encouragement! Sure I wanted to share, but how can I preach if I need the word??? This day, I had to really encourage myself and trust in God for the outcome. Not to say that I've never trusted in God before....that is a must! There have been plenty of times where I have trusted in God for the outcome of a situation and everything worked out.🙌 But to give something to God and have no control of the process or the outcome.... To not have a backup plan... To be in the unknown with no worries...that was a first! I had no idea what would happen when I got on that jet skii. I just knew God had his hand on me and all would be well. And it was. Because I had no fear.
💋

Before jet skiing

See, I came back in one piece!

Off she goes!

The Sky Is the Limit

 

My name is Crysy. I am a Fashion Stylist. I also make accessories and many other things. I actually went to school and became certified in 2012.… I've had various projects here and there since then, done events and vendor set ups etc. BUT...over time, I've fallen off....I became very discouraged because things weren't moving as fast as I thought they should, peo...ple wouldn't collaborate on projects, people I thought would support me WEREN'T, people I though were genuine were FAKE; etc. This discouragement caused me to become STAGNANT. Not in a happy place at all.

Fast fwd to 2015; my faith and praying INCREASED...A few months ago, I began to pray DAILY for things that I wrote down that I wanted to improve about myself, my life and things around me. I prayed for a new work schedule kept speaking of my "new hours" and what business related things I would do once I got this change. Baby when, I tell u I got my new schedule! I had put in for it several times before and THIS time it was MINE! I pray for my negative thinking, my damaged heart and for renewal and repair. I've been meeting people and repairing situations/thoughts for the better. People have fallen off and that's OK! Everybody is not for ME and I'm FINALLY OK with that!
I pray for increase in my business .... I've been busy since my schedule changed!! Events & business! Positive and uplifting supporters! A venture I was waiting on someone to collab on....IM DOING IT MYSELF! A friend from high school contacted me to make some items for her. We hadn't spoken in years because of petty girl bs. She called me, no bad blood. Just love and laughs. And she referred people! Every week there is some business related event. Yesterday I had 3 events. GOOD THINGS COME IN 3'S!!!
A huge photo shoot in the morning, an event where a possible client was performing, then a fashion show to support an associate and network a lil(which is something I shy away from). I was tired as heck after the first event, and wanted a nap. 1 of my biggest supporters told me, " I can only encourage you to go, I can't convince you." I'm like, ," Wait! This is what I asked for!!!" I kept pushing because how dare I ask for something, it be given to me, then I don't act on it!!! I was a tad overwhelmed but....GRATEFUL!!!!
I know this is long but I want to tell someone out there DONT GIVE UP!!! BE FAITHFUL! BE PRAYERFUL! Patience is not that you wait, its HOW YOU WAIT!!! Keep on praying and praising!!!!Your time is coming!!!!
Until that door is open, praise him in the hallway!!!! Life and death REALLY does lie in the power of your tounge!! SPEAK LIFE INTO YOURSELF AND YOUR SITUATION(S).....A negative outlook leads to nothing but negativity. And do know that OUT OF PAIN, COMES PURPOSE!!!
I pray blessings for ALL that read this and hope it touches you....