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This year I...(My year end review) Part 1

Well, 2018 went by in a flash! I feel like so much has happened this year.

I can remember some really tough days and some really joyous days. Both the good and the bad has helped shape me into the person I am today.

This year I've learned a lot of lessons (as we all do almost everyday). But the lessons in the year of 2018 have been ones that were part of some big life changing moments. I can’t go into of ALL the lessons I've learned(the blog post will end up being 100 paragraphs long haha),

but these are the ones that stood out the most (?)

Growing up

I can say that a lot of lessons I’ve learned this year is apart of being more mature regarding certain circumstances. I don't want to lose topic with you guys though, this blog post is about what I've done this year, what I've accomplished, what I've learned and experiences. So, i'd love to talk about what lessons i've learned in specific but I also want to cover all the topics I mentioned above. I've been wanting to try harder and harder to keep my blogs clean, clear and concise. Let's dive into my year review.

This year I... went to my first worship concert. I have always loved worship music ever since I can remember, but in more recent years I have began to love worship music more and more. My brother Marlon has been watching a lot of worship concerts and I always say "wow, that looks awesome! We have to go to one of these." My brother agreed and we continued to hope and pray that a Contemporary Christian artist would come to CT. We heard about Tobymac coming and was interested in going to that but waited too late to act on getting tickets. So, we missed out on that one....
About a year after the tobymac concert, we were listening to Klove I believe and heard the commerical for "Chris Tomlin's Worship Night in America tour" coming to downtown hartford. We said that it's a "must" that we go to this concert. We began searching for tickets on the web the next day and purchased them shortly after that. I truly enjoyed every minute of that night. I loved hearing the songs that I listen to so much live! It was a night that I'll never forget.

This year I... had a camp out at my job. I never thought I'd have a day at work like i did that day. The day was going normal for the first hour or two. Then, the lights began to flicker and I saw the wind pick up outside. After awhile, the whole place just went dark. People were saying "oh no!" My sister might've even screamed haha. One of the managers told the customers to put their purchases in bags to hold. It was so many holds! Soon, all of the customers were gone but yet the associates were told to stay. For the first hour of the blackout, all of the associates had flashlights and were trying to recover whatever they could see. Once the natural daylight went away, we gave up hope on trying to work and just began to gather around the registers and chat. There were about 3 groups of people chatting in different areas; there was two new people that had just started their trainining that night. I met this really friendly girl (i won't insert a name but you know who you are hehe) but yeah I introduced myself and asked her how she liked it or what she'll be doing etc... and I feel like there was a great connection there!

I also connected with some of the other associates who have been there for a little while. The chance was never given when I just saw them passing by at work and going to their department but, the blackout gave us a chance to connect and get to know each other on another level. After awhile, our manager had ordered pizza for us! We ate pizza around he registers and some just sat on the floor with lantern lights and such.

Soon, the lights came back on and everyone screamed "Yay!" it was like when your favorite football team wins the super bowl haha. overall, it was a fun night and the best day I ever had at work yet. I'll never forget it.

This year I... got my braces off! It's been such a long journey with these teeth of mine. First, I spent 17 years of having crooked teeth with a big gap in the front. Then, I spent 4 years with the braces on. I had gone through some pain with the braces in the beginning but, I quickly got adjusted to them and just a month or two of having them I began to feel more confident already. The process of the braces began to feel more and more of a breeze and I kept thinking about how beautiful of a smile I'll have. I tried my best not to eat any sticky food or anything that'll be too tough on my teeth. I also enjoyed getting different color bands every month!😁

On November 26, 2018 I finally was getting my braces off! It was one of the best days of my life. It was another thing that I could cross off my bucket list. I looked in the mirror and I was no longer that buck-toothed girl. I had a beautfiful smile and even the workers were amazed. Since then, I feel like I dress up more and take more pictures. I'm so grateful to the amazing crew at my orthodontist for helping me giving me the smile I always dreamed of.

This is part 1 of my year end review, part 2 is soon to come. I have truly enjoyed sharing part 1 of the most highlighted things of my year. Please please share in the comments what were some of the highlights of 2018 for you. I'd love to hear about it!

That's all I have for you lovely people now but stay tuned, there's more fun to come...

Top 5 Best Stocking Stuffers

Stocking stuffers are just those perfect little gifts for any purpose. Sometimes Stocking Stuffers are the best gifts ever! Today, I wanted to make a list of the best stocking stuffers you can give to someone this holiday season. Here they are:

1. Gift cards, Gift cards and more gift cards... Gift cards are always a great gift for anyone no matter the occasion. Though it may seem like a lazy gift idea, gift cards can be used for many purposes. Gift cards from the category of food, clothing or beauty, a gift card is a idealistic gift!

2. Sweet Treats! A box of chocolate or a box of cookies is a great gift for those that has a sweet tooth!

3. For the gals... If you're thinking about getting something for your girlfriend, wife, sister or whoever, beauty necessities always comes in handy for us girls. Things such as, lip stick, nail polish, perfume and the list is endless! You can never go wrong with getting a small beauty gift for that special girl in your life.

4. For the guys... Ladies, for that special guy in your life (yes, I'm talking about a brother or dad too) I found out that tools are something much needed for guys these days. If you go to any department store such as walmart, Kohls or Target you may just find a section titled "men's gifts" well you'll find pretty much everything you need for every guy on your list. From tools, shavers to phone mounts you name it.

5. For the music lovers or just those that are into artistic things, getting someone a music related gift like earbuds, mini speakers or a cool accessory with music I feel like that is a great way for that music lover to express their love for music even more. And for those that are just into arts, colored pencils, notebooks or highlighters! Anything that can help them get their creative juice flowing.

Well, I hope that I was able to give you guys a few ideas about some gifts for those special people in your life. I enjoy making fun posts like these! If you like posts like these or other ones let me know and I’ll decided to make more posts like this.

That’s all for now, Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight🎄➕❄️

My Top 5 Favorite Christmas Treats

My Top 5 Favorite Christmas Treats Well, Christmas is heavily upon us... I can just smell the peppermint mochas and gingerbread cookies from here *sigh* heavenly. Having a delicious cup of cocoa and a delicious holiday treat just warms my heart. I am 100% in the Christmas mode right now, I have been listening to lots of Christmas music and are preparing to put up holiday decorations. During the holidays, I feel like it’s a time when we eat more! There’s like an endless list of possibilities to choose from that are most likely only going to be up for grabs for the holidays. Today I decided to make a little short and fun post about my all time favorite holiday treats. I bet your mouth is going to water after reading this haha. Here’s my top 5 fav holiday treats:
1. Red Velvet Cupcakes (they’re so scrumptious)

2. Cookies with red and green sprinkles or frosting (Christmas decorated cookies is what I mean)

3. Brownies with Christmas edition M&M’s

4. Gingerbread loaf at Starbucks (this is a new favorite)

5. White Chocolate Mocha (I don’t know if this is considered a treat but it sure is a treat for me!😁😋

There you have it, those are some of my favorite Christmas treats.
I’d love to hear what some of your favorite holiday treats or foods are. Let me know in the comments section. Also, don’t be afraid to send your girl some suggestions for future blog posts, because... I could use a little help sometimes topic wise. Actually, this post was suggested from one of my good friends. I won’t name names but you know who you are, so here’s a shoutout to you! That’s all the fun I have for you kit kats today but stay tuned because I have more to talk about. Lately my blog schedule is one at the beginning of the month and another towards the end of the month but, since Christmas is my favorite holidays and I have quite a few topics I could talk about regarding Christmas. So, this month you guys are likely to get 4 posts from me. But, I will definitely need your guys help to make my blog more and more fun. Until next time... Peace out -Kammy

God is the Turkey (and we’re the hors d’ oeuvre)

There’s nothing like a traditional Thanksgiving meal without the turkey. Well, as much as the turkey make the meal, the appetizers and sides add something to it as well. Well, I want to talk to you today about how our Thanksgiving meal can be a lot like our lives. For me, God is the main dish of course and he’s the one who makes me complete. We can be great and satisfied with just the turkey alone perhaps, but the way I look at it is God of course wants us to make him first over everything in our lives, but he also wanted to bless us with other great things as well. Like family and friends. Our family is there for us whenever we need them and without them we wouldn’t make it as well without support and love. So, my point to you today is about completeness. God is our main dish and he doesn’t’ stop there But he blesses us by giving us other things to add to our lives. Like family and friends and talents and more.

Although at this point in my life, I find friendships to be difficult at times but, as this year is just about coming to a close and the new year is approaching, I want to find ways to build the friendships, and even the acquaintances in my life. Having friendships is such a beautiful gift and I’m not going to allow doubt or insecurities make me feel that I can’t enjoy this gift. Whether I have one friend or 20 friends, I want to make the most of every one and bring joy and love and positivity to each one.

When God created the world we were just one piece of the puzzle, but as time went by and created more humans, more and more pieces came together. I find it so fascinating how much our lives can be impacted by surrounding ourselves with loving and caring people. We take it lightly at times but, to have someone you can call a true friend is something truly remarkable. God wants us to work together and help each other.

I pray that this Thanksgiving and everyday, we may take a moment to pause and reflect on all that we are thankful for and begin to find ways how we can show more and more appreciation to our family, friends, coworkers, etc... everyday. We’d be surprise how much we could brighten someone’s day by giving someone a hug, a high five, a gift or a simple text message. Don’t think that the small things don’t matter because they do. Though the world seems to be so crooked, it doesn’t mean we have to resemble as the world is. We can be the change and introduce something new and different for the world to see. We can overcome hate with love. We can show appreciation to our friends and family and make them feel loved and cared for, We can take that next step of being on better terms with someone that we haven’t been on good terms with. We can heal broken relationships whether it be a spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, brother, sister, there’s hope.

God gave us great food to feast on that would sustain us whereas filling up on fast food may not be as satisfying. That’s because it takes time to prepare a good meal, fast food is just quick and cheap. Sometimes I find myself trying to get full on the wrong food. God has much better food for me but instead I choose fast food. I don’t want to find an easy way out, I hope to be patient and wait on God’s delicious meal that he is preparing for me. Because that meal is made with care.

I love getting a chance to talk with you guys like this. I love getting the opportunity to be able to speak in a real way and each blog I write is one I put lots of effort in. It really does come straight from my heart.

Much love to you all, have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving🧡🏠🍗🍛👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Unlocking Your Mind (freeing your mind from negative and narrow thoughts)

Our minds are a powerful part of our bodies. We use it many times a day. Do you ever find yourself thinking that you know it all and there's nothing that no one can do or say to make you change? Well, I know of some people that are like that and let me tell you, it can be a dangerous thing. We sometimes are so hung on believeing the way we believe and think that we don't even have one doubt in our brain that we could possibly be all wrong. I wanted to talk with you today about how we should try to readjust our thinking and choosing to think the way God would want us to think. I mean, just because no one else can hear our thoughts doesn't mean that God can't. So, when we think we should consider how God would approve of our thoughts if he was sitting right there listening to us.

I know of someone who's always thinking about people trying to plot some kind of scheme on their lives. They believe that they're trying to do something to do them wholeheartedly that they know how they did it, when they did it and why they did it. They go as far as saying who's all involved in this big scheme. This person is so untrusting of people that they almost look at everyone could possibly be plotting something.

As long as you continue to digest these kinds of thoughts you're going to find yourself feeling lonely, scared and paranoid for the rest of your lives. And, what I mean by "narrow" is that your thoughts continue to be one way. You don't try to turn or make a detour just in case that long narrow road that you're on isn't the right way to where you need to go. You continue to keep driving down this road and have no doubts or second thoughts about it. Having a narrow road is liking driving somewhere you aren’t familiar with without a map. When we’re obedient to the Holy Spirit, we shouldn’t feel trapped. We feel safe and secure and set free because we know that wherever the Holy Spirit is leading us is always the right way to go. Sometimes we can be so set in our own way of thinking that we don’t even want to listen to God after awhile. We need to manage our thoughts almost the same way we’d manage our money in a bank. We should avoid our thoughts from going overdrawn, in a mind sense, overdrawing can mean that we kept digging ourselves back in the hold of doubt, fear, jealousy, and judgementalist. Just like how we keep digging money out the bank and have to end up paying for those overdraft fees, the same goes with our thoughts when we keep digging back those thoughts of negativity, doubt, etc... we end up paying for it by making ourselves depressed and afraid and angry. We need to deposit only the good thoughts in our mind and continue to withdraw all of the bad thoughts that could be poison to our lives.

I find myself thinking negatively from day to day. I think things like “how will I ever get there...” and “I don’t think I’m capable of doing this...” or “I don’t have enough money to do this. Ibegin to question my self-worth, my faith, and my abilities. It’s natural to think negatively sometimes but it doesn’t really do us any good in the long run. God says this in his word “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.””
‭‭John‬ ‭16:33‬ ‭NIV‬‬
http://bible.com/111/jhn.16.33.niv

Though we may feel forgotten, scared, unsure, etc... God will never Let us down and his promises will never fail. Let’s take a look at what this devotional has to say about renewing our mind:

Why Renew Your Mind?

Back in 1992, I said the prayer of salvation. However, my life did not change for nine years. I did not know that salvation was just the beginning of the Christian experience. Renewing your mind is the key to experiencing new life in Christ.

God desires that you have a wonderful, daily relationship with Him. He wants you to grow in faith. He wants you to understand His love for you, as well as His thoughts and ways.

Renewing your mind through the Bible is God's way to transformation. When you read, meditate upon, and apply God's word in your daily life, you are changed from the inside out.

You will begin to reflect God's character and others can taste and see that the Lord is good through you!

Wow! So wonderfully said. I couldn’t agree more. When we begin to renew our minds we will have a much more fulfilling relationship with God and others. Though it’s not easy getting over past hurts and struggles, we can take small steps towards a better and renewed mind that will give us the peace and delightment that we have been searching for. We can be rest assured in God’s lavishing love, sufficient grace, and everlasting peace. He’s our friend, he cares for us and is our help in all times of need.

I wanted to share this with you today because it has been something that I have been struggling with. It's such a great feeling to be able to express my thoughts through this blog and it’s such a blessing t be able to possibly be able to encourage someone though what I write.

That’s all for now, but I am thankful that I was able to come back to my blogging by pouring out my heart and sharing something that’s hopefully encouraging to you all. Also, happy November! I have some exciting things coming up this month. My birthday parties haha, thanksgiving and Black Friday!!! Stay tuned folks and thanks for sticking with me on my blogging journey.

- Kammy

The Story That's Waiting on an Ending

In book series, the first few books doesn't really have an ending quite yet. It's not until the last book of the series is when the ending is revealed and all of are questions are answered... sometimes haha.

Anyway, sometimes situations in our lives are like book series. We have been going through many tunnels and have simply run out of all solutions. Some of us may feel like we're in that point of life where our story will never have an ending. Sometimes it doesn't necessarily mean it'll be a happy ending but some of us just want an ending to just have this issue off of our backs. There's one thing that's cool about our story though, it's that God already has our story written out from beginning to end. He knows what the finale will be, whether it's in the upcoming weeks or years. But we must trust him and surrender our will to his because all of his promises are "yes" and "amen"

I'm in a series in my life right now. I feel like in my life I've had many book series about different things. From 2010 I believe each year brought a new challenge. I didn't see the ending to something that happened in my life that started from 2011 - 2012 I believe. It was an ongoing process and it was like reading each chapter that had the same information in it. I didn't see a new chapter containing new possibilities or new meaning. It frustrated me to the core. My life felt empty everyday. But, God had an ending to that story and he will have an ending to this story that I'm in right now.

Some of you guys hear me talk about this often. But the story that I'm in right now is a story that's been going on for about two years now. I won't go into too many details but, I do want to tell you that it was on my mind a lot today and sometimes I just get tired of waiting for an ending to this story. It's like when the reader is just itching to know what is really going to end up happening. So, in my story there's a pair of friends who are a guy and a girl. They are both sort of shy people but relate to each other very well. These friends didn't talk to each other very much in the beginning of their friendship but, like a plant that has water and sunshine, it grew. Soon, these friends became best friends and best friends who soon had romantic interest in one another. At the first stages of these romantic interests they had, they were very excited about taking this new step in their lives, which is dating. But, the process wasn't so easy and due to family concerns and other interruptions regarding this relationship, it didn't happen at that moment. So, there's been back and forth problems amongst these friends but even with the problems the friends seem to be unbreakable. With two people who are strong in their faith, they kept going and trusted God's plans he has for them. So, they remained great friends for another two years and have shared many memories together. Now, the relationship that was supposed to happen is still up in the air. And, from time to time these friends still find themselves being unintentionally flirty with one another but realize that circumstances are still the same so they'll still get the same result but trying for a relationship as they did two years ago.

So, the female friend still has these feelings for her guy friend but still is looking for a way to take these steps to making something actually possible with them.She knows that she has a part in why things didn't happen for them but is continuously finding ways to fix this problem. She's determined, with God's help to find an ending to this story. Whatever that ending may be. The thing that makes her really nervous is that her feelings have gotten stronger. She can't deny his good looks and charm and is sometimes hard to treat each other as "just friends" but by trying to go down that route again she knows it's probably not wise to make this decision at the moment. So, it's frustrating but, just like any other story in my life, God has an ending to this one too. And I believe I play an important role in it.

Maybe you have something you're going through that's just tremendously frustrated. Well, just imagine yourself immersed in God's great storybook, which is a story that's better than ours or ones try to write. When we try to change the story that God has already written, the story will never make sense. God has our story already published and in the bookstore, but we just have to keep reading all the way until the end even though the story will never seem to be finished and make sense.

I want to leave you guys with these scriptures about God's plan.