U: UMOJA - benefit night for Bloom

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Late AlphabetChallange post again this week (sorry guys) but it's a good one for a good cause....so read on =]

As you should know by now, I am 100% supporting the Bloom Foundation for Education which is my brainchild that focuses on improving the educational facilities and opportunities for special needs children in Jamaica.

With that said....I'll note that the Labour Day project to repaint the Danny Williams Primary School for the Deaf went well and we have some amazing pictures to help you be a part of the experience.

But following that, the help doesn't end there; and besides our ongoing coin drive our next project will be a benefit performance of the Campion Collage Dance Society's 2nd season of dance. Dubbed UMOJA (which is a Swahili word that means unity and togetherness) the show will take a journey through the first 50 years of independent Jamaica, and give a feeling of unity and togetherness for the audience members to leave with.

Of course this means that you cannot miss the show! Not only because it is all set to be amazing, but also because it's a benefit performance and the funds will be used for a scholarship that will go to a Deaf student in St Andrew.


Now just in case you need that little reminder...here's all the important info:

Bloom Foundation for Education benefit performance of the Campion College Dance Society 2nd Season of Dance - UMOJA

Date: Friday June 29th
Location: The Little Theatre (Tom Redcam Avenue)
Showtime: 7pm
Ticket cost: $1000

You can feel free to contact me to arrange the pick up/drop off of tickets and if you want more information on the foundation and/or the project.

Oh....and for all the fans and friends overseas who are wondering 'where is the online donation link'....don't worry we'll have it soon so you'll be able to lend a hand without having to leave home. =]

So back to the dance show! Bring a friend and come enjoy the Friday night show, there's really no reason for you to miss it and if you want to contribute but you aren't able to attend, let us tell you about how you can help make a difference!

hold the faith....you determined woman you

Feeling a bit defeated this weekend because there is so much that didn't get done last week and so much to do this week (even without considering the things to be finished from last week).

So yes, my things to do list is very long (got a new program that I'll review for you soon) and my brain keeps ticking trying to figure out how to balance it all.

Of course in the mix I'm getting flustered because somethings that I know can be done with just a little help....aren't getting the little help it needs. That would I believe fluster anyone, but when I think it through I amd reminded of the saying 'if you need something done right then do it yourself' ...and in fine print....this is of course unless it is something that requires technical assistance from an individual with knowledge in a specific field.

..............and just my luck.....one of the things I needed to get done was of the 'technical' nature. sigh

Fortunately for me help was available and now it's back to sorting everything else out.

What made me perk up was when a friend of mine reminded me that all the frustration and the desire to get things done is not necessarily bad....and its all signs of a determined woman.

She did make me feel better because I guess it reminded me that all the worry and stress is within good reason.

It also reminded me that I need to fine tune some other aspects of my life and make sure I find some me-time. I honestly have no problem with that plan.....a work in progress I believe, and there's 100% no reason why I can start now.

Until then I'll be doing me with my usual determined little self.

On another note! Remember to check in with my non-profit foundation on Facebook and Twitter!

T: think big

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This week's AlphabetChallenge post is merely in photo.

I was browsing the net and found a few photo quotes, and these two stood out to me. So here are my WordsOfWisdom that I think are just perfect to share with you.

They actually fit in perfectly with the situations happening today, so this may just have been the subtle way of God telling me to not stress with the not so positive factors.

I did find some comfort in these words....even if I found them online (you can see the credit at the bottom-centre of each photo)....hope they help motivate you too!

S: sleep deprived

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I think I can honestly say that it's been a long time since I slept and felt that 'well rested' feeling in the morning. It has been a hectic few weeks and every opportunity to sleep have been short and 'just enough' for me to get by throughout the day.

After yawning twice in succession and running a red light this week, I really have a greater appreciation for my nap times and I'm honestly considering a week off from work (a real week off) so I can get my body back to a healthy well-rested state. If not, I know that I'll be catching every cold and flu that passes by me....and that is never good!

Of course after thinking 'what else can happen because I haven't slept?' I googled it....and in a nutshell this is what I found.

 

I've already been affected by severe yawning and irritability, and I believe I've also had hallucinations and a decrease in my reaction time....I think too that I may have just found the reason why I've been gaining weight!

Ok maybe that's a bit extreme.....but before things get worse, I do hope some sleep can be mine this weekend....in between my Bloom Foundation for Education meeting (that all persons are invited to) and Mother's Day excitement!

...working better?

After posting about how I manage working from home, I saw this pic online that spoke about how persons can work better.

Although they have a question mark in the heading, I do think that these 10 tips are some simple ways that can help you to work better. =]

What do you think?