An Exercise in Empowerment
It is empowering to know your own strengths and to understand the impact that we have on these around us. But it can be difficult for us to see what is positive and valuable about ourselves. Those who love us are often able to recognize these traits much more clearly than we do.
Icon Park & Cocoa Beach in Orlando FL
By: Cece Hymes
I had a chance to go with my family for my birthday to Orlando Fl. We got a chance to go to Cocoa Beach and it was a nice day out about an hour drive from the resort we stayed at. I didn’t know we had to go through so many tolls but once we got there it was so nice. The waves, the relaxation, the view and the best part it wasn’t crowded. The waves were hitting great and it wasn’t hot it was just right. We had a great time. I love the water and it’s just so peaceful to hear the waves look up at the sky and feel the breeze. I know I got a little tan, but it was very relaxing and nice.
We also had a chance to go to Icon Park where it is a tourist attraction. It has different little stores, gift shops, Ice cream parlors and more. It’s a nice little park to chill and relax and just walk around. Get some Cotton Candy, eat and spend time with family and friends. First time here and I enjoyed it.
Had a nice trip and can’t wait to go back and experience more of what Orlando has to offer. Had a great time.
Let me know some of your experiences in Orlando FL.
Slidders Pizza in Orlando Fl & Shake Shack
By: Cece Hymes
I had a chance to go to Orlando Fl for my Birthday. We Checked out a place called Slidders pizza. It was pretty good. It was a thin pizza though. I like my pizza thick with meat, but it was good.
We also checked out Shake Shack burgers frozen custard fries shakes hot. It was pretty good my first time there. It’s a nice spot to get some juicy burgers and they also have some great shakes. I always wanted to go there and I was glad to check it out. I just wish they would sell it as a meal and not separate.
Have you checked these two places out. Let me know what your experience was with these two restaurants.
Day 4
How do you define friendship?
Friendship is a bond between people, its when someone is there for you and accept you for who you are. They tell you the truth, support you and love you. I actually wrote a poem on it .
Friendship
What is Friendship
A bond between the two
A trust within me and you
The time that is spent between the two
And people we look up too
We have friends that are strong
We have friends that are wrong
But that friendship boy
We have to build bonds
We have friends for years
We have some that last for days
But the good thing we have
Is great memories
Friendship is important
And we all do need
That one good friend
We can talk to yes indeed
Tell your friends
You love them
Every chance you get
Time is short
So enjoy the present
I am grateful
For the friends that I have
And hope you are too
This poem is dedicated
To friendship
So tell them
I love you
Hilton Orlando Resort in Orlando FL
By: Cece Hymes
My family and I took a vacation for my birthday to the Hilton Orlando Resort in Orlando Fl. It was a nice resort. It had different eating places inside, a spa, fitness and outside pool. We went just in time before the storm so the weather was nice and sunny. The best part was that they had an adult section with the hot tubs and pool, they had a pool with a kids slide, two other hot tubs and a lazy river. I love the water. It wasn’t crowded, it was just right. So relaxing it was so much needed. We stayed in the pool. The stay was great and we enjoyed it. They had everything you needed right there at the resort. They had basketball courts and tennis courts. It was filled with things to do.
So, if you are looking for a place to stay while in Orlando Fl this is the spot. It’s not far from Icon park, Sea world and a lot of other nice places to go.
Glad to have gone to Orlando FL with the family for vacation. It was a great stay. Make sure to check them out.
The sun always peeks through
The rain will come and so will the rainbows. Trust that no matter the storm, you can weather it. And know that no matter how bad a situation may seem, the sun will always find its way through
Perceive Beauty In The world
Expect the world to be a beautiful place, and it will be. Find beauty in small details and the big ones, too
Interview with Karen Arrington
By: Where It Begins
Q. Tell everyone who Karen is?
A. I am Karen Arrington-Empowerment coach, Author, Goodwill Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Founder of the Miss Black USA Pageant, and international Philanthropist. I’m here to help women write the new rules of power, opportunity + life-changing confidence. I’m here to give women the tools, inspiration & connections they need to redefine their destinies and defy expectations.
Q. What or who inspired you to be this empowering woman you are today?
A. I grew up around strong, intelligent black women like my mom. I was also strongly influenced and inspired by the stories of Abolitionists Lucretia Mott, Ida B. Wells, Maria Weston Chapman, Sojourner Truth and others who carried an insurmountable weight while challenging sexism and black people’s access to the ballot box. They paved the way for us to rewrite the rules of power and opportunity.
Q. I see that you are an Ambassador for Goodwill. How did you get into that?
A. A goodwill Ambassador of a country is a huge honor. It’s considered an honorary diplomat
Q. What inspiration can you give to others?
A. How BIG do you want to live? Your NEXT LEVEL life is closer than you think. Don’t settle for a life of invisibility and mediocrity. Set ambitious goals, reach for bigger opportunities, and know that you are brave enough to get what you deserve.
Follow me at @karen_arrington and website at www.karenarrington.com
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Interview with Stephanie McSwine
By: Where It Begins
Q. Tell us more about who Stephanie McSwine (Muscle Mom) is?
A. Stephanie McSwine is a divorced mother of 3 and the owner and founder of “Muscle Mom Lifestyle”. Stephanie provides “Get Fit” parties, motivational speeches and personal fitness training for women of all ages in the Greater Metropolitan Atlanta area. She started her business with the sole purpose to motivate, inspire and encourage others to achieve a healthy lifestyle. Stephanie participated in a fitness blog called “The Face of Fit” in 2013. This blog featured pictures of several women who started their fitness journey at different ages which gave Stephanie another outlet to share her story and encourage women on another platform.
Q. What is one of your greatest experiences?
A. During my journey I made some huge leaps of faith creating a women’s empowerment group on Facebook, starting my online boutique store, becoming a vendor at fashion shows, my store being featured in fashion shows and becoming a personal stylist. I also had my ups and downs are part of any journey like making decisions that deep down inside you don’t want to make but have too.
Q. What advice can you give other people who want to be fit?
A. Invest in yourself like you invest in others. We women give 100% to our exes’ careers, people and our families. We are blessed with only one body and our bodies are our temples. A temple is a holy sanctuary, when you think of a temple you connect it to God our creator. God blessed us with one temple so we should honor and protect it from harm. How do we give thanks to God for creating us? By doing the necessary things to make sure we are in the best condition possible.
Follow me @musclemomlifestyle
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Interview with Jay Dale
By: Where It Begins
Q. Tell us more about who Jay Dale is?
A. I’m a young man from Detroit Michigan. I grew up loving the game of basketball but after being exposed to the streets my life took a turn. At the age of 23 I was sentenced to 4 years in prison, but I didn’t let my circumstances stop me from changing my future.
Q. Who or what inspired you to be an athlete trainer?
A. What inspired me to be an athlete trainer was working with Robert Easter. Who is a professional boxer. After seeing how good I was training him. I knew I could work with more athletes and meet their fitness goals.
Q. Tell us about your business Design a Body?
A. Design a Body was created while incarcerated. Knowing it would be hard to get a job and not wanting to work for nobody. I decided to become a personal trainer and make my own fitness brand. A brand I knew could help people meet their fitness goals while building a legacy for myself.
Follow me on @jay_fit23
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