The Road to Freedom

"On the other side of fear, is freedom"

Man, isn't that the truth! As I posted in a previous post, I planned and put together a cute little women's empowerment event, The Road to Freedom"

I have NEVER done anything like that! I stepped completely out of my comfort zone(and out on FAITH) with this one, guys! I actually asked people for help and advice, something I NEVER do.

When I started planning this event, I kept getting little signs from everywhere that THIS is what I am supposed to be doing. A random man at church said to me, "I want to encourage you sister, to keep using your voice to encourage others". They way everything fell together and ended up being exactly what I prayed for(and more) though...nothing but GOD!

My beautiful speakers and myself

I had women come and share their unique stories(as well as myself). Each of these women have inspired me with their stories and  KNEW  that they would inspire they ladies that attended. I had goal planning exercises and activities to prepare to have a better 2017. I'm still getting great feedback from the attendees as well as the speakers a whole week later! The ladies realized things about themselves, they were able to set personal goals and plans to better themselves. Shoot, one of my speakers was so liberated by speaking, she cut her hair off and began her natural hair journey! All of the women that attended enjoyed themselves and came away with SOMETHING new! The fact that we could all be transparent and help one another was awesome.  We laughed, cried, shared and

bonded. Exactly what I wanted! What an awesome way to end one year and go into another!

One of the attendees, posted an activity we did

When I initially, started planning the event, I said that if I had 15 women attend, I'd be ok. Then I said 20. Well, I ended up with almost 30 women that registered! Look at GOD! Every thing I normally would have worried about, God worked it out! From the venue down to my handouts. I had no idea that the ladies would take so much from a handout (I wasn't going to do one) and one of my coworkers suggested that I do. We had yummy Jambalaya from Shawnie of HouOrleans Cuisine, and other light bites including some tasty cupcakes ....and a little cocktail! LaTai of Honey Shoots was in the building capturing some great shots!

Look out Iyanla!!! lol

Surprisingly, I wasn't nervous or scared putting it together. I thought about what I would say and it literally came to me RIGHT as I was speaking to the ladies. I knew that God would give me the words to say and of course he did!
I am SO thankful and overjoyed that my event came out the way that it did. Even though this is something that has been on my mind, I never imagined myself actually putting together a whole event alone AND speaking and being transparent in front of a full room of women! There is something about being free and fearless that is actually CALMING.

The ladies are asking for a part 2. Of course there will be a part 2! I'm definitely not stopping now! This is JUST the beginning, baby!

I've had men ask for an event too! Who knew!
I found my purpose in this. To Encourage. Inspire. and Empower.
Yes, I still love fashion. Yes, I will still be a stylist. But what's a beautiful lady in a bad outfit, if she's ugly, bruised, bitter, angry and/or broken on the inside?
I will definitely keep you posted on upcoming events!
Make sure you're following me on Instagram here as well as
Facebook here

Have a Marvelous Monday!
Crysy

The ladies and I. My heart is SO full!!



!!!! 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 - Ta Morrison

It's Wednesday!!!! You know what that means!? I have another fabulous working woman to share with you!!!

Ta(pronounced TY) Morrison.... what can I say about this BOSS!?
We have been friends on social media for years! When I say this lady is ALWAYS doing something??? Hosting trips, meet & greets, parties/events for different causes, drives, a fundraiser...you name it, she does it! I'm like low key living vicariously through her or whatever, LOL.

Ta boast that she is a HR professional by day and an entrepreneur 24/7. She is an ambitious country girl from the small town of Hearne, TX and after living in Dallas for about 20 years, she's has lived in Houston since 2009. She has a degree in Business Administration with a Concentration in Human Resources. Ta loves to travel so she has owned and operated Star Class Travel Agency(accredited by IATA) for about 6 years. She actually started as a travel agent when her friends and family coming to her with travel inquiries and booking information. Star Class Entertainment focuses on events and entertainment, has been operating for 1.5 years. She manages music artists, groups also!

Star Class Travel is a well sought after travel agency, offering specialized trips and excursions! Really nice trips too! Party bus trips, trips to sporting events, cruises, girlfriend getaways, couples trips, domestic and international... you name it!!! "These trips are put together to give travelers a once in a life time experience. Plus I’m with them on the trip as well.", says Ta. I WILL go on one of these trips someday, ok??

Why do people love Star Class Travel? Ta boasts, "We treat everyone like they are family and we make everyone feel like a star."
Ta is motivated by achieving her goals or doing things she was told she couldn’t do. Besides being a uber boss chic, Ta is an advocate of self love as well as the Texas ambassador for National Curves Day!

When asked what inspires her, she replied, "Life. Life has been my biggest inspiration. Regardless how many obstacles I have faced each day I’m motivated to keep pushing."

In the future, Ta plans on her business growing in the private sector Travel and more Entertainment trips. She also wants to start a T-shirt Line, open a lounge and getting a helicopter for this Houston traffic. Ha!

"I’m a supportive, caring and loving person. I truly want everyone to win." says Ta.
Let's definitely support Ta and ALL of  her endeavors!!
Maybe a Crysy and crew themed trip in the future! (hmmmmmm)
Keep up with Ta and Star Class Entertainment  here

Star Class Travel here

That Crysy themed trip doesn't sound so bad, hunh??

Let's keep our sisters supported, encouraged and uplifted!

Until next time....

XoXo

Crysy

Working Woman Wednesday - Sarah Nicole

Hey hey heyyyyyyyyyyyyy

It's Wednesday! I know, ya'll have missed my little Wednesday dose of "Girl Power" and I apologize for neglecting you! I'm back though! And to make up for that, I have some awesome ladies to share with you guys! 

I have had the chance to attend a few events in the past few months and I must say.... There are some AWESOME women in the Houston area!!! So many women with different missions, goals and from various walks of life. I gotta share these ladies with you! I don't want my WWW posts to be limited to the Houston area though! I have some great women friends and followers on social media from all over the world, as well! Let's connect, inspire, empower and SUPPORT each other!!!

This week, I bring to you Sarah Nicole; Model and Motivational Speaker. Sarah is a native Houstonian that makes her mark by motivating and encouraging people through her love for fashion, speaking and hosting. You can catch this fashionista speaking, hosting and motivating at various events and happenings.

About 2 years ago, she began to get a vision of what type of business she wanted to create. It wasn't until she began to step out and make moves about 6 months ago, that things began to take off! She has had a variety of speaking engagements as well as modeled in fashion shows, photo shoots and more! Make sure you're paying attention to Ms Sarah Nicole!

Growing up in a single parent home, watching her hard working mother, Sarah knew that she wanted more out of life. Currently perusing her MBA, she believes "There are absolutely no limits to the things that I want to accomplish professionally and I'm truly excited to have all my followers on this journey with me."

She prides herself as well as her brand on being unique because it's pure, transparent, and full of love.

Sarah stated, "My motivation has always been to build a platform where I can use my experiences and voice to motivate others to be great at whatever they do. Pushing through all limitations and arresting their destiny."

In the future, she sees herself on more of a global platform, having an impact on millions of people through fashion, mentoring, & faith. Teaching women and men that living for yourself is the first step to success."

One of the things that Sarah wants her audience to know is, "I'm real just like them. I know what it is to not come from the best of the best, to hurt, to be used & disappointed. However I let those things make me not break me because that's how you see who they see today."

Let's keep up up with Sarah Nicole and support her in any way we can!
Follow Sarah Nicole here
**Make sure you read my previous WWW entries and support those sisters as well!**


Also, if you would like to be featured or know of a woman that should be; email me @ imjuscrysy@gmail.com  

Until next time!!
XoXo
Crysy

Celebrating National Curves Day @ Curves & Cocktails

Hey Ya'll Hey!

Did you know that there is a such thing as "National Curves Day"? Yea, me either! That is, until the Texas ambassador Ta Morrison and the Two Curvy Cousins planned the "Curves & Cocktails" event to celebrate the day.

National Curves Day is the 2nd Wednesday in October (this year it fell on Oct 12) and is actually celebrated here in the U.S and as far away as Italy! Thanks to Ta, it is also declared a "day" here in Houston by Mayor Turner on October 14! How awesome is that?

                                                   Ta and the Mayor's proclamation for NCD!

According to the NCD website, the mission of NCD is, "To uplift and empower women with curves through the plus positive curvy movement and promoting self love, because every curve is Beautiful!"

The event was just that! Uplifting, empowering as well as positive energy! Might I add, a room full of beautiful curvy women! In a time where women are openly loving their bodies and themselves, I think it is very important that not only we can identify with curvy women on social media and television, but women that we can connect with in our own areas as well!

 I had an awesome time!

The event was held at The SupaStar Spin Academy, owned by THE Dj SupaStar. There were vendors ranging from clothing for the curvy diva to beautiful jewelry to fragrances to super cute custom greeting cards! Yummy light bites and cocktails where circulating, that's always a good thing!

Hosted by Ta Morrison, the event featured a "Curve Talk Live"  panel of  local curvy experts:

Designer/Fashion Stylist, Yolanda Ann of Ego boutique

Fashion Stylist, Kimberly Kne'cole

Ms. PLUS America 2016, Wykeisha King

Plus size fashion blogger, Tameka Wells

The ladies discussed things such as their definition of curves, personal experiences with being plus sized, what being curvy means to them, and what plans they to do within the curvy community. These ladies were so brave, sharing their personal experiences (some not so pleasant) as a curvy girl! I am exited to see what each of these ladies does individually!

I finally got to meet some the fabulous ladies I'm friends on social media with(including Ta Morrison, lol)! I ran in to some of my girls I haven't seen in YEARS! I invited some more of my girls out and they had a blast!  Yassssssssssssss for celebrating CURVES!

Curve Talk Live panel

This was definitely a great event, especially for the 1st time! I'm excited to see what all Ta as well as Two Curvy Cousins brings to the curvy women in the Houston area. Knowing Ta, who has her own travel agency, they'll be curving it all the way in Dubai! Count me in for that one!

Ladies (and Men) packed the house!

Did I mention I was a "Special Guest"?? That was a surprise! So thankful for the recognition! Thanks so much ladies!

Yours Truly!

Outfit deets:

all items are actually on SALE now!
Top: Rue 107 available here
Skirt: Eloquii available here
Shoes: GoJane available here   

I also copped a cute goodie bag(NCD tote) with a NCD tee shirt and some great products from the event sponsors!

If you weren't there, I definitely hope you can make it to the next event!

See you there!

Keep up with Two Curvy Cousins here

Keep up with Ta Morrison and ALL of her business ventures here

XoXo

Crysy

                                                             

❤Welcoming Year 33❤

Hey guys!

Hope all is well with you on this fabulous Friday! Recently, I celebrated turning 33. I can't believe I am 33! Really! What a blessing to be alive and well. I'm so grateful!

Year 32 was definitely a year of reflection, self discovery, realization, change and just trying to fix my life(without Iyanla), ya know?? God is still working on me, but I am definitely trying to be a better Crysy.

The rapper Drake has a new song("Pop Style") with the line, "Turn my birthday into a lifestyle". In an effort to do and be different, I thought I'd have a pop up shop to celebrate my new year! (For those of you that don't know, I have an online vintage clothing boutique-www.iamcrysycouture.com ; as well as create unique accessories.) I decided to do the pop up because I anticipate a new year of various events, pop ups, networking, and building my brand! LEGGO!

My pop up was a success! I had a great turn out! Most of the people I didn't even know! Plus, old coworkers, classmates and of course my girls! The most humbling part, were the customers that said they follow me on social media, love my items and outfit posts and came to see what they could find. I HAVE A FOLLOWING! Yea, I know...I have followers on IG and FB...but a FOLLOWING is different! These are people that actually WANT see what I'm posting, talking about and suggesting!
This is a portion of what I pray for and the greatness that I know God has in store for me. A following!
My mom was also there, selling the African print belts and skirts she has created. They were a hit! People are still requesting them! I'm happy about that because fashion is my mom's THING! I get it from her! I'm glad that I get to give it back to her and make a way for her to "get back out there" and do her thing!
I definitely want to do A LOT more this year. I want to continue to build my "following" as well as my social media presence and brand.
I plan to do a lot more networking and making new associations and acquaintances. Change your circle change your life, right???
And I'm all about change at this point. Besides brand building, I want to be a better person all around! Mother, daughter, friend, mate, employee, no...BOSS ... but you get it! Sometimes I get discouraged and fearful....but those are things I am definitely working on. (praying about that) What's for me, is for ME and NO ONE can block that...BUT ME!
What I want this year is EVERYTHING God has in store for me.
Hey 33! I see you girl! Let's rock it out!
XoXo
-Crysy


Outfit Deets:
Top: Asos here
Skirt: Vintage Crysy Couture
Belt: H&M; no longer available
Necklace: Rainbow; similar one here
Shoes: Call It Spring; no longer available

 

Suggesting pieces to  customer

My mom and I showing a customer

how to wear one of her belts

My girl Kim came thru with her earring she

purchased from me years ago AND she got a belt!



Fashionable Friday/OOTD

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh my infamous African Ankara fabric skirt! I absolutely LOVE this outfit!!! I wore it this past weekend to the Essence Festival in New Orleans, LA. When I tell you I got SO many compliments and inboxes/texts on this skirt! Left and freeking right, man! I needed a bottom to wear with this super cute wrap top I got from Rue107. I just knew I needed a patterned skirt! Ya'll know how I feel about patterns! The skirt....I had to have my mom make me one! Yes! My mom made it!!! She made it exactly how I wanted; the right length, gathered at the waist, side zipper and with a waist band. People are into pockets these days, but I didn't have to have them. It's super comfy and the material is lightweight. Good news is; she'll make you one. Bad news is; I have to share her with you guys! I love this skirt man. If I could wear it every day, I would. I'll definitely be getting her to make me more and in other lengths too. Moms is super creative and so talented. She's where I get it from!
She can do all sorts of things! She has been sewing, painting and creating for decades!

 

Now the top...I saw this baby on the Rue107 website and had to have it! I'm leery of purchasing from new online companies but, my fav social media ladies seem to love the brand so I gave it a try! I'm glad I did! This top is great! I love the material, which is a nice stretchy material. It fits perfectly, not too tight. They have some super cute pieces at Rue107, I will def be purchasing more! I did also purchase this same top in hot pink(while at the festival); can't wait to wear it!

Side note: I met the woman behind the Rue107 brand, Marie Jean-Baptiste at her Essence festival booth. She was SO nice and pleasant! Of course she recognized her design that I was wearing and we actually had a convo. I've never met a designer/creator at a busy festival that would actually take the time to actually get to know her customer(s). PLUS the Rue107 brand  is created by a black woman, so I must support!

 

I love these little sandals I got from Forever 21. They have a 80's vintage look, I'm sure I had some similar when I was a kid. They are so comfy and can be dressed up or down. I have them in black too. Love!

 

Have a fashionable Friday!

XoXo

-Crysy

 

Purchase the top from Rue107 here

Contact my mother about purchasing a skirt here

Forever 21 sandals here

 

Working Woman Wednesday- Kim Harris

Hey guys!

It's #WWW or Working Woman Wednesday again! I am SO glad that my 1st #WWW blog post received SO much love!! Thank you!!! I just thought that it was time that someone recognize women that are actually making a positive mark in today's society. There are so many female business owners, philanthropist, advocates etc. that we know nothing about! Why not be that someone to bring attention to them! 
I definitely plan to keep #WWW posts going. Let's support each other! Hopefully, I can help inform people of all the wonderful women doing various things in our communities as well as make some connections! Not only do I want to inform, but I really want to inspire! Everybody has a STORY! By me sharing the stories of various women, I hope that at least one woman can read this and decide not to give up, to give something new a try or to keep on pushing!
This weeks #WWW is Kim Harris, owner of Sheas of Essence. Sheas of Essence is a budding handcrafted body products company that includes items such as bath bombs, sugar scrubs and body butters that are creatively infused with shea butter, mango butter, coconut oil and jojoba oil.
When asked how she decided to start her business, Kim stated, "I come from a family of entrepreneurs and as successful as my family’s businesses  have become I have to be honest that I never imagined having the torch being passed to me. Before Sheas of Essence was even birthed I always had this way of trying to recreate something. My husband and I could be at dinner and I would say “You know I can make this right?”  Even though I love to cook I knew that I had no desire to going into the catering business. As long as I can I can remember I’ve always had sensitive skin. There were very few products that I could use that wouldn’t irritate me. After noticing that I ran out of my skin moisturizer and didn’t have time to go to the store to purchase more I decided to make my own. I didn’t know what the outcome was going to be but I was up for the challenge." She went on to say that after making her first batch of body butter, she knew immediately that is what she wanted to do. Kim went into researching various natural butters, oils and other ingredients and how to create some of her favorite body products.  A year and a half later, Sheas of Essence is well on it's way to becoming a staple body product line! 

All the products have a special way of pampering and moisturizing your skin, leaving it feeling and smelling amazing. The bath bombs that are offered in a variety of yummy smelling scents are seemingly the line's best selling product. 
Kim said, "It makes me laugh when customers come up to smell them and then inquire what is the purpose of them. Most of the responses are “I don’t take baths.” I understand where they were coming from because of our daily tasks and all the hats that we may wear throughout the week rarely gives the average person just to take time to relax. You may not have time or the finances to go to the spa or get a weekly massage, but that is when our products come in to play. I challenge all customers to take time after a busy day, draw them a warm bath, light a candle (Soon I will be introducing a candle line), drop a bath bomb in and allow Sheas of Essence to go to work. I promise you will be coming back for more."

Kim gets excited when sharing her love for God and how her faith has helped her, especially with her business. Kim shared, "I find great joy when I’m allowed to be used to be a blessing to others in any capacity. When I think about each of my new and returning customers I thank God that something that he has gifted me to do has given them a chance to experience a way to relax and feel pampered after using one of Sheas of Essence products. My motto is that each product is “made with love and a prayer.” All throughout the process of preparing the products I’m praying that all of my customers needs are being met and that are able to experience and see Christ within me and their experience with Sheas of Essence."
Kim concluded by saying, "As a child of God I know that he has equipped each one of us with a gift and assignment to share with others. I had no idea that this moment of creativity would blossom into such an amazing journey. I know that everyone isn’t meant to be an entrepreneur or a small business owner but after being laid off and giving someone the power to interrupt the finances of our household I was determined to never be put in that state again."
SOE is definitely a budding business! You can can find Kim sharing her faith and her awesome products at various events all over the Houston and surrounding areas.

Keep up with Kim and all things Sheas of Essence here by following her on Instagram! 

Shop Sheas of Essence here

 

SOE owner and Creator, Kim Harris

 

Bath bombs from SOE

I Love Denim!

It is said that your child hood is the foundation for the rest of your life. Man! Let me tell you! The smallest things that I do as well as what I think or say, can be associated with my child hood! Even what I choose to wear! As a Psych minor, I am really just starting to believe that. I guess the older I get, they more I actually pay attention to things.

For example, when I was younger...my mom dressed me in some type of denim 75% of the time! I mean denim, tops, blouses, skirts, jeans, backpacks anything she could find denim...I had it. I can look back on my old school pics and I believe in every one, I had on some form of denim....LOL. Not to mention, I always had some style of denim jacket in my closet. That is still till this day! Needless to say, I got my love for denim honestly!

Over the years, people have always complimented me on how I put things with certain denim out fits and/or the cute denim pieces that I find. I thought I would share some fun denim finds and outfits that will be great for the Spring/Summer season(s).

These outfits are easy to recreate, as well as  mix and match with items that you already have in your closet!

Happy Styling!

                                                                          -Crysy

This super cute and trendy

denim jumpsuit is available at Melodrama Boutique .

It's light, breathable fabric and very comfortable!

 I like to pair denim with loud/bold colors and prints so I

added some accessories from Crysy Couture

 and a funky heel from

Six Inch Heels Shoetique

 

This denim shirt dress from Melodrama Boutique is fun! Its different,

it's trendy and most importantly COMFY! You can dress this up or

down! I played it safe and paired it with some

African inspired, Ankara accessories from Crysy Couture.

This dress doesn't need much to make a statement.

 Of course I had to do mix in a little vintage!

These hi-waist jeans from Crysy Couture are darling!

Such a cute fit!

The striped crop top from Forever 21 gives this outfit a cute

"nautical" look, right?

And that multi colored braided belt gives it just the pop of

color it needs!

Baby, these original vintage Sasson hi-waist shorts

and printed pussy bow blouse from Crysy Couture

 give me LIFE! I love how these 

hi waist shorts make her look taller!

  

Fashionable Looks for The Rodeo!

OMG! It's almost that time again! If you're from Texas, then you have probably been gearing up for some type of rodeo festivity! YeeHaw!!!

The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo(one of the most popular events in Texas) is a yearly, almost month long event that draws in people from various ethnic/socio backgrounds from near and far. The rodeo includes nightly concerts, trail rides, livestock competitions, high school scholarship events, cook offs, a huge carnival, art competitions, a variety of awesome FOOD and much more!
More importantly, It's time to break out those cowboy boots and western wear!!!! There are so many ways you can rock your "boots and denim"! You don't have to look like an extra off an old western movie, believe it or not....lol
That is where yours truly comes in! As a fashionista, you must be able to rise to ANY fashionable occasion! The Rodeo is not excluded ladies!
I have put together a few looks that will showcase a few fashionable ways to dress for various Rodeo time/Western themed events. (See pics below)
And YES! Most of these pieces are available for purchase in my online vintage boutique (<--- tap to shop)!


Enjoy and I hope you can make it to some of the rodeo festivities!
Share your rodeo looks with me! Tag me on IG @crysycouture and/or post them on my Facebook page!


XoXo
Crysy




Side note:
For a more detailed history as well as all Rodeo happenings:
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo






Work/Brunch
A simple mock turtle neck top
A western printed maxi skirt
A black and gold knit belt
Gold accessories

Date Night/More Dressy Casual Event
A Black fringe button down top
Western themed wrap skirt
Silver shoes and accessories



Ready For The Rodeo!
A button down top (with a super cute print)
Wrangler Jeans w/ belt
Hat to add a little western flair

Hanging out with the girls!
Short Shorts
Western printed button down top
(you can tie it in the front to create a "crop top")
Cowboy boots

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....