Just Slow Down......

I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I was when I first moved to Atlanta. I was going to take this big City on like nobody's business. I had so much to prove. I had to prove I was good enough, I wasn't going to fail AND that I could make it.

Fast forward to today. As I sat and took time to reflect, I'm so thankful that after I realized I had nothing to prove to anyone, life became simpler and easier. Once I realized the only people I had to prove anything to was God my father ( and all I really have to do is Love & serve him) and my children, everything that was supposed to happen started to happen.

Yes, I took a few " L's" but they were just setting me up for the ultimate Wins.

I will celebrate 8 years in Georgia( Lord's willing) this November. 8 is the number of new beginnings. I've declared this year's mantra " I will not lose & Whatever is meant for me will not pass me by". I believe that with every ounce of life in me. Our lives are not a race. It doesn't matter when you arrive to the finish line, it just matters that you don't give up in the process and that you make it.

I wanted to be the 1st in my family to do a lot of things but as I lived and became a mother, other things became important and I realized that it IS important that I become my children's 1st.

I challenge you to stop and take your time. You want to build an empire? You can, there's no rush. Rome wasn't built in a day and neither was the world. God took his time forming each and every creature. He took his time forming the sun, moon and stars. He even took time to rest. So when your body speaks, take heed and listen.

As quick as I want to be done and live a quiet married life some where with my amazing husband, I have to first build, date and marry. Can't get to the end result without working the middle.

I challenge you to work the middle, work your right now. Don't give up, slow down, make adjustments, make changes, become your best YOU.

Don't rush to just get done, you'll miss the lessons and strength you'll need in between.

Signed,
Simply Living, Simply Learning, Simply Cheneka

Summer Breeze, makes me feel......

FREE!!!! There's something about the summer that makes me feel a certain way!!!!

Business wise, KISS has been beyond BUSY, a good busy though. Yes, still full of late nights and early mornings BUT I've learned how to make it work for me. I'm utilizing free time when I have it and I'm learning  that sometimes I just gotta let it roll off my back. I must admit, this am I was a little pee'd off but the MR always knows how to help me see the successes and pay less attention to what I deem as the failures.

For the last month or so, I've been toying with a lot of ideas for KISS. Theres nothing easy about a Nanny/Sitter Service. Clients will do 1 of 3 things:
Trust US with their kids
Trust US in their homes to provide services
Or
Trust ME enough to drop their kids to our KISS location in Sandy Springs. Business is based on the need and over the last 2 years ( will celebrate 2 years in September) the need has surely grown.

My thoughts are always, how can I grow KISS and how can I give back? I've encountered a number of clients who are single moms and because I was raised by a single Mother, I understand the struggle. There were plenty of days Mom worked 2 jobs to provide for us. I totally understand. And sometimes, because I understand so well I get caught up in my feelings.... Don't judge me.... If you  really know me, you'll understand that Women, Teens and Children are my heart.


Okay, okay.... So, I know you've noticed the beautiful KISS bracelet. Would you like to win it? Here's your chance. Purchase a $2.00 single raffle ticket or 5 for $5.00 and it will put you in the drawing for this amazing bracelet... I'm a firm believer of supporting those who have a dReam because someone believes in and supports me.

This bracelet qwas designed by the amazing Breana N. Rainge. She relocated to Atlanta after hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana. She has been here every since. She's great at what she does and if you'd like to check her out, go to Instagram and type in polaroid_geek. Let's help her build a dream while she helps KISS.

If you'd like to purchase raffle tickets you can purchase them from me, other clients and pay thru pay pal. The money raised from the raffles will go towards a sit for a needy family who cannot afford it.

It's always a good feeling to give back and in all things it takes a village to support each other. I thank each of you in advance. Thank you for supporting KISS when I didn't always believe in it but even more, Thanks for helping me to help others!!!!!!

Love,
Cheneka