Age Aint Nothing But A Number...

Well tell that to my body that refuses to do anything but lay in bed or anywhere it can find some soft cushy-ness to lay my head. I just peeled myself off the couch downstairs. SMH. I've been trying to tell one of my girlfriends that will be just turning 30 next month that the older I get the tougher it is to bounce back. Granted, I take pretty good care of myself, but I still need lots of rest ... otherwise, I'll be the lazy bum I've been since I got home 3 days ago from my vacation in Miami. Unmotivated and unmovable. : (

I'm 6 years her senior and biologically I probably feel like a senior citizen compared to her. My hips and knees have started to snap crackle and pop. But she refuses to believe my qualms are real. She'll understand once she gets my age...and by then I'll still have more things to complain about, because after all I'll still be 6 years her senior. Getting old is real no matter how you look on the outside. (singing) Clean on outside, Cream on the inside. LOL.

Although, I'm blogging from my bed, I'm still planning to check things off my to do list today: working out, completing some admin work and more beauty rest. LOL. Hopefully, by tomorrow, I'll be back to my old self. Imagine if I had drank all kind of crazy. The only getting up I would be doing is to use the bathroom. I've never been an alcoholic or in love with liquor but I've slowed down on drinking a lot when going out...which is the only time I would get my drink on. I've realized that no matter how much I loved to do some things when I was younger, my body is not in love with it anymore. Being healthy, staying in shape, growing mentally and looking toward my future is so much more important than a party or drink.

I'm not a party pooper, I just try to listen to my body. And how bout people that say, OMG you don't look your age? Well what is my age supposed to look like, really? If you think I look 25, well let me show you some pictures of me when I was 25 ... NOPE, don't look 25 boo! But thanks for the compliment.

It's inevitable, we are growing old. Stop trying to hold on to a number that you will no longer, eva eva eva be again. Let it go. You are the age you are ... embrace it because that number soon will be gone too. You look 25 but you ain't so deal with it. And if you are still acting 25, then that's another issue I guess, especially if you're 55. LOL. I'm not saying you can't be young at heart, but you should not be acting like you did 20 years ago ... probably like a damn fool. And especially since GOD has blessed you with lots of experiences and wisdom. Don't get me wrong, I still act silly and have fun. I just do it at a different degree now. I'm sure you get what I'm saying.

So stop trying to grow backwards and move forward with the years ahead, because we don't know how long any of us have.

Until Next Time ... GO GET SOME REST AND GROW UP! ; )

Been Away Too Long

It's been a little over a month since I've last blogged. I apologize for those who are following. A combination of things have led to my lack of motivation to put in a insert; being busy, lazy, uninspired and getting ready for a trip I just got back from.

I really started this blog with alot of enthusiasm. This one was not going to end up like the one I started a year ago. But I guess things can come in between my "peace" of mind as this blog often gave me when venting or sharing things I wouldn't normally express outside my circle. But just like I made a commitment to my career, I'm going to try and do better at committing to this blog ... at least as much as possible.

Between the time I got back in town yesterday and today, I've slept probably a total of 16 hours. Vacation can be exhausting especially if it involves going out late, getting in early and not getting enough solid hours of sleep. But I did have fun. I went to Miami with two of my girlfriends who are also in the industry. We managed to do a little business during our trip as we did photo shoots and one visited an agency. As freelancers we work to get representation in different markets to expand our opportunities. Miami is a great market.

In between partying, basking in the sun, meeting numerous people, networking, shopping, eating and even some disagreements, we did have a really good time and managed not to kill each other...lol. But often times when I go away, I'm always happy to get back home to my own bed and surroundings. I'm also ready to get back to work. This month was pretty dry. I had one gig at the top of the month and that was it. I was on vacation for 5 days so no castings/auditions or bookings.

But vacation is over and its time to get back on track and FOCUSED. I'm working on new images for my book and comp cards, staying in shape, eating right, and thinking about going natural with my hair (for the 3rd time). I was going to probably do it in a few years but it may come sooner than later. It really depends on how determined and disciplined I can be during the process ...because it is a process.

Well friends, this isn't much but a start. I hope to be more consistent with the blogs. After all, you are following me. ; )

Until Next Time (which will be sooner than later) GO GET IT!!!