Tunes to the Soul..

This past week has been filled with smiles and music.  MUSIC has reminded me, Life Is GOOD, everything isn't worth a fight,thought of, appreciated and above all the most beautiful girl in the world #Prince ( I'm sure you are too)..

When you least expect it, the right song will speak to you, make you cry, make you dance and invoke feelings that you forgot existed.

Sometimes, music will shed light on situations and help you look at it from a different perspective.

This week, music has allowed me to revisit friendships and give old things a new try. ~ Beyonce'
" Let's Start Over"..

Different genres of music speaks to the different parts of Cheneka.

Gospel, keeps me grounded in God.
CCM, helps me to worship God freely, unrestrained, on my terms
RB, speaks to the black girl who loves LOVE but HATE it at the same time
Old School ( New Edition, Bobby Brown etc...) speaks to the Northern girl in me..
Rap, speaks to the around the way girl I Am ( sometimes...) popping gum, sitting on the stoop, big hoop earrings at least 2 pair, Fendi carrying Cheneka.
Love Ballards, make me feel close to the one I Love& secretly crush on.

I LOVE MUSIC....

A while back, I was engaged in a conversation with my 13 year old daughter and 14 year old neice. They expressed that the music I like is old and their new age music is where it's at.. Gosh, only if they knew about Salt & Pepper, Karen White, Johnny Gill, The Boyz, Heavy D, Wu Tang Clan, Method Man, Lost Boyz, Heather Headley..just to name a few.

Yes, music change with the times but good classic music new ever goes away.

This weekend, turn on your favorite Pandora stations and mix it up. Feel the words, connect with the words, appreciate them and dance, sway or cry. Just promise to ~ Remember the Music " Empire"..

Signed,
Cheneka Sings

Appreciation..

Lately, I've felt the need to tell people I appreciate them. So many times we say Thank You and while that's always a kind gesture, do we take the time just to say "I Appreciate You"? It's easy to thank them but do we earnestly speak the sentiments of our hearts by letting them know they are appreciated?

I've been in need of someone to listen for a few weeks. You know how life happens and sometimes we need a little reassurance? Yup, that's been me. I've learned to become selective with whom I share everything with. They may smile but at the end of the day, they aren't always on your team. 

I chose today to let each and everyone of you know that I whole heartedly Appreciate you. I appreciate your understanding each and every time I've come to you to cry, yell and talk ish about whatever I'm facing. I appreciate YOU. It's always been easy to say thank you but a struggle to know and understand what it is to appreciate someone. 

When we appreciate others, we're acknowledging that they do not and did not have to go out of their way to give of their time to us. 

Today my loves, take the time to let someone know that you appreciate them. We live in a world where everyone is constantly moving and living. But one thing for sure, if we take the time to stop someone with a phone call, impromptu dinner, date etc.., they will forever remember that. Texts are cool but it's the personal gestures that mean so much more. Let's be sure to live lives that exemplify gratitude and appreciation. Let them know now before you miss the moment. Hey You, yes YOU!! I whole heartedly appreciate YOU!! 

Signed, 

Cheers To YOU~