I'm talking to YOU...

I'm up. It's 4:20am and never mind... Lol 

We got in from our Holiday travels close to 6pm. I had a long list of things to do once we got home. Unpack( who am I fooling, that stuff will stay in the bag until I need it), pull out holiday decorations, run to Walmart and relax. I guess my body said otherwise. I climbed in bed a little after 8, I woke up to 6 texts, 2 missed phone calls and a warm, cozy, toasty place: My HOME! 

Traveling is fun. Being with family and friends is heartwarming but nothing compares to being HOME. Whether you're married, dating, single or in between, Nothing says safe better than HOME. 

I know this is an earlier than normal blog but I'm sure somewhere, I have a subscriber who will read this( I hope)... Lol

My Lovies, I'm challenging you to Be Happy. My Thanksgiving trip taught me a lot. While people enhance our happiness; true happiness starts within YOU.. I remember praying to God that happiness would find me. That HE would send someone to make me happy. It wasn't until I started to shed unwanted baggage that I found HAPPINESS in its purest form. ME. #CatchIt

When I stopped chasing people and entertaining their bulls$&@t, I soon found out that I'm worth more than they could offer. 

So cheers to Thanksgiving 2015. This year, I stayed in 1 place and was happy. I wasn't running around trying to see everyone because for once, all I needed was at my mom's house. 

Who's up for this challenge? For the next 5 days,I want You 2 be HAPPY... Not that fake oh I'm happy, I want you to be happy in your soul. Love yourself, your Family, your Friends and be Happy in doing so. I find happiness in the simplest things these days. Thanksgiving night, I cuddled with my little people in my mom's ottoman and although it was tight, I was HAPPY. Of course they argued but it's expected, my babies are special! 

We control our destiny and happiness( I mean you do know God has the final say but that's another blog for a different day).. Let yours start today! 

Signed, 

Cheneka IS HAPPY😊

Food, Smiles & happiness

I truly enjoy Thanksgiving but by Friday I'm over it.. The excitement leading up to the preparation and cooking is quite fun but by the 4th time when I open the fridge and see tin pans, I'm over it!! 

Friday was spent with my family, a little shopping and more gobble gobble food. I attempted to eat some but my stomach said, "No ma'am, no way no how".. 

Alabama has definitely been great and my date life has been blessed!! The guy friend called me up and we decided we both were over Turkey.. We hit the streets and ended up at Rosie's Cantina. I'm not a huge Mexican lover but he is so it was cool. 

We enjoyed salsa with queso and tortillas, margaritas and I ate simple, salad with chicken( hey, I stick with what I know). Since we're still in his town, he enlightened me on the history of Rosie's. 

This Thanksgiving has been one of the best. Filled with good food, lots of dates, great conversations and adult time. 

Lovies, I hope you all have enjoyed your holiday as much as I have. Here's to old friendships going well. My little people and I are about to hit the road but I'm filled with more smiles and memories than humanly possible. My heart is full and for once, my happy place is starting to feel happy again.. 

Signed, 

Happy, happy, Joy, joy 

New Old Friend, New Dates..

I absolutely love this movie theatre. The 1st time I came here was with then boyfriend and one of his friends many moons ago. Lastnight, I returned with the same guy. Not as my boyfriend but as new friends again. The good thing about "new friendships", we're at liberty to decide if we'll entertain it or not. The fact that I enjoy his friendship and company more than anything made the decision to be friends again easy. 

When I first started visiting Huntsville, Alabama I could not see the beauty in it. I was this Northern bred girl who was slowly transforming into a Georgia Peach. And while it was never a thought to move here, my parents retired here, so I have to come over occasionally. Almost 7years later, I appreciated "date night" through the eyes of a mature(er) woman. 

Although we were running a few minutes late, we were still able to thoroughly enjoy Creed. Lots of hidden nuggets and self motivation in the movie. 

Afterwards, we walked throughout Bridge Street. I even entertained "Black Friday"and swiped my debitcard lol( tried to get him to swipe his but the store was closed.. Lol). Such a beautiful place and not because of the many stores either. It's definitely a place to come and just enjoy your date. As we walked, memories of dates he and I shared crossed my mind. While it's easy to get stuck in the past and reminisce, I chose to enjoy the new moments. 

My Lovies, it's not always easy to entertain people who once were. But when it's genuine, it doesn't hurt to give it a try. Learn to let old experiences stay where they are and walk through each new door with no reservations or high expectations. Who knows, you too may experience old friends becoming new again. 

Cheers to dates, they're always good and much needed! 

Signed, 

Another State I now Enjoy.. Alabama