Journey of Life

On November 2, 2007, I sat on the front pew of Greater Bellevue Baptist Church and the only words I remember hearing is "Brittney stay strong" whispered in my ear by my mother as Bentley asked did anyone want to view my mother's body for the last time before they closed the casket. Panic then set in and my whole life flashed before my eyes. I still feel that a major part of me, that I will never get back was also buried 6 feet deep at Cherry Blossom on the 2nd of November. 

Since that day life has been a journey, major ups and major downs, but I continue to hold on to those words "Brittney stay strong, they need you". An associate of mine recently pointed out on a post on my Instagram page, "Always wanted to know how you lived through that.. Even in college I never had enough guts to ask."

Suit & Tie

So I have been saying to Justin Timberlake and Jamie Foxx for forever now that I need them to make a new album.  Well one of them has finally listened to me, Mr. Timberlake himself.  Justin Timberlake recently dropped a video called the countdown in which he talks about him getting back in the studio to record and Monday he took the iHeart Radio stations and the internet by storm when he dropped the world premiere of his first single featuring Jay-Z entitled "Suit & Tie".  I'm really anxious to here his album once it drops.  What do you think, are feeling Suit & Tie?

 Click to hear Justin's new single "Suit & Tie"

Life's Angels: Sally

Today I met the grandmother of one of my customers and boy was she funny.  She stated that her granddaughter was upset with her because she didn't go with her to try on wedding dresses on Sunday because she was busy watching the Falcons game. (Yes she chose the Falcons game over her grandmother trying on wedding gowns lol).  She was a very outspoken individual and she talked about how she was depressed because she thought the Falcons were going to lose and how sad she is that this is Tony Gonzalez last year.

Well after going on and on about the Falcons she went on to say that her granddaughter is always telling her that she talks too much and embarrasses her.  But having a near death experience two months ago she said that it put a perspective on her life, that life is entirely too short to worry about everybody thinks about you or to worry about the little things in life.

Good Bye 2012, Hello 2013

2012 was definitely a year filled with ups and downs and though it seems like I had more downs than ups, the magnitude of the ups definitely outweighs the pits of my downs.  This year marked the five year anniversary of the passing of my mother, and we all know that I'm not a very emotional person but boy did this effect me.

This year marked some major points in my life.  I realized that in more ways than one I was living my life for others and not the two most important people, God and myself.  I found myself this year and I came to the realization of the path I want to take in my life (and no it has absolutely nothing to do with science LOL).  I guess I can throw that BS in Biology out of the window *sigh*.

Video: Ludacris ft. Kelly Rowland "Representin"

Ludacris is gearing up to drop his new album entitled "Ludaversal" and to get us all ready he has recently dropped a video for his new single "Representin" featuring the ultra sexy Kelly Rowland.  Ludacris took a few adlibs from his short funny friend Kevin Hart for the song but between himself and Kelly Rowland they brought the sexy that has been missing in hip hop lately.  Ludacris has grab the hip hop audience attention with this song giving the consumer the change of pace from the overload of booty shaking music that is flooding the air waves right now.  What do you think, are you feeling Ludacris and Kelly Rowland new song "Representin"?

70's Halloween Party

 

 

Ciroc Premium Vodka brings you the Official 70's Halloween Costume Party Saturday October 27, 2012 from 9pm to 2 am. If you missed it last year you don't want to miss this event this year brought to you by 9 Entertainment. Join us at the Macon Centreplex with surprise guest and a night of fun for the mature and mellow crowd. Tickets are $15 in advanced and $20 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at Habersham records as well as 9-ent.com. So pull out your best outfits from the 70's and join us for a stroll down memory lane.

 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  This hits home because I recently lost a cousin to breast cancer and I've lost several family members to cancer.  It is vitally important that we all take good care of ourselves, know the statistics, and get tested.  Every woman should have a mammogram conducted every year.  Make sure to talk to your gynecologist about your risk and your fears especially if your family has a history of cancer, whether breast cancer or any other form of cancer.

Know the Statistics:

• About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.
• From 1999 to 2005 breast cancer incidence rates in the U.S. decreased about 2% per year in women aged 50 or over. 
• For women in the U.S. breast cancer death rates are higher than those for any other cancer besides lung cancer.
• Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women besides skin cancer.  
• Just under 30% of cancers in women are breast cancers.
• Caucasian women are slightly more likely to develop breast cancer than African American women.  But in women under the age of 45 breast cancer is more common in African American women than Caucasian women.
• In 2011, there were more than 2.6 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S.
• A woman's risk of breast cancer approximately doubles if she has a first degree relative (mother, sister, daughter) who has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
• About 15% of women who get breast cancer have a family member diagnosed with it.

Established Risks:

Being a woman, age, family history, genetics, personal history of breast cancer, radiation to chest or face before age 30, certain breast changes, race/ethnicity, being overweight, pregnancy history, menstrual history, using hormone placement therapy, drinking alcohol, having dense breasts, lack of exercise, smoking.

 If you feel that you are at risk of breast cancer contact your doctor.  It's better to be overcautious and seek medical advise that to keep your fear balled up to yourself.  The best protection is early detection.

Throughout the month of October several organizations are collecting donations to go toward research to find a cancer.  Some of the organizations includes Susan G. Komen for the cure, American Cancer Society, and several corporate chains like Kroger.  The National Football League also auctions off different pink items that the players wear during their games throughout the month of October.

Show your support by wearing pink throughout the month of October.

Statistics and risks via breastcancer.org