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  • Traveled to Cancun

    Traveled to Cancun

    By: Cece Hymes

    I had a chance to go to Cancun with some friends. I had a great time. I love beaches and the beach there was so nice. I know I don’t speak their language, so some things were hard to understand from some people that we met there. We did get a chance to meet some people from Canada which was nice, and we still keep in touch with them. When we went to Cancun we got on the ATV, Ziplining, and we also jumped in the cave. I can’t remember what kind of cave it was, but it was cold and deep and kind of scary.

    Let me tell you the story, so this was my first time on the ATV. I didn’t think to look at the gas engine, but I was in the middle of woods following everyone and I was towards the back, and it ran out of gas. OMG lol. I was glad it was 2 people behind me that waited until someone came back to help me. Now that was a moment. We also got a chance to eat at the different restaurants on the resort and go out to the club they had. It was a mixture of different people from all over the world. I was glad to have some friends that are adventurous and don’t mind trying new things.  It did rain one time out there, but we still enjoyed the resort. The beach was relaxing but there were a lot of different animals that I never saw before coming up trying to get food.

    This vacation was much needed, and I would love to go back and see more of their country. Such an experience.

     

    Have you been to Cancun? If so, how was your experience?

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  • Traveled to Grand Turk, Turk, Bahamas, DR, Amber Cove and Half Moon Cay

    Traveled to Grand Turk, Turk, Bahamas, DR, Amber Cove and half Moon Cay

    By: Cece Hymes

     

    My second cruise I went on was with Carnival. The First one was Royal, this one was with Carnival. I think Carnival is more of a fun ship. Royal is laid back like a family ship. On this cruise we went on a tour. The camels were out walking up to us lol. The water was beautiful, and it was hot. I couldn’t enjoy the trip like I wanted to because of the company I had with me. Sometimes you have to take trips with people you know that like some of the things you like and want to have fun. I relaxed and just enjoyed the water.

    I always take a trip on my birthday to go somewhere different. Cruises are fun but I actually love going to the resort. Once I am on the boat after a couple days I be wanting to be off the water. Don’t get me wrong, on cruises you do have things to do. We watched the game shows, played games with others, and we also went to the casino on the boat. You know I always get souvenirs because it’s cheaper and the money is different.  I know it is hot over there, but the beach is very beautiful.

    Make sure you take them on vacations and enjoy life. I know carnival is more like a party cruise and royal more laid back but they both are fun and it’s nice to see the different places, they have an island where it seems like it’s just for the tourists. On the Island it had volleyball, water events like snorkeling and canoeing. If you have never been on a Cruise, you have to experience it at least once. They are making new ships with more on it to do and more fancy. Can’t wait to see what these new ships look like.

     

    Have you been on Cruise? How was your experience? Which cruise line did you go on?

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  • Allow your past to heal you

    Allow your past to heal you

    You’ve become who you are because of every experience you have ever endured- the trauma and the beauty. When you allow it to, your past creates empathy for the experiences of others and an overwhelming sense of possibility for yourself,  your past can heal you and prepare you for a more resilent future, but only if you give it permission to. You can consciously decide how heavy or light you will allow the weight of your past to be.

  • 30 Day Writing Challenge October 2022 (Day 6)

    Day 6

    Is it best to judge people by their intentions or by their actions?

    Actions like the saying go action speak louder than words we don’t know people intentions until we see their actions.

    Put your answers below or Join Cece Challenges on Facebook

  • Interview with Mike Bend

    To see full article go to
    https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/wib_magz_may_2020_06_

    Interview with Mike Bend

    By: Where It Begins

    Quote: “I owe a lot of my career to Rickey Smiley that was the first live television sitcom that I was a part of, and I got a taste of what TV Cinema is really is”

    Q. Tell everyone who Mike Bend is?

    A. Mike Bend is a cancer, a fun-loving guy and believes in showing people the wonderful time.

    Q. What or who inspired you to do comedy?

    A. My grandmother inspired me to do comedy. She’s been funny all my life.

    Q. What is one of your biggest accomplishments?

    A. My biggest accomplishments were people paying me 15,000 to perform my show that I wrote in the back of my room on a piece of paper and saw it come to life and people pay me $15,000 for that.

    Q. I see you was a guest appearance on the Rickey Smiley TV show. How was that experience?

    A. I owe a lot of my career to Rickey Smiley. That was the first live television sitcom that I was a part of, and I got a taste of what TV Cinema is really is? 

    Follow me @MikeBend 

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  • Interview with Lynn Spirit

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    Interview with Lynn Spirit

    By: Where It Begins

    Quote: “My style is VERY different! I love an edgy chic look! My stylist loves to dress me in edgy contemporary looks! I love difference liking pieces that you don’t see everywhere!”

    Q. Tell us who Lynn Spirit is?

    A. Lynn Spirit is a free-spirited individual who tries to keep my audience smiling and entertained!

    Q. Describe your style and how it is different from others?

    A. My style is VERY different! I love an edgy chick look! My stylist loves to dress me in edgy contemporary looks! I love difference liking pieces that you don’t see everywhere!

    Q. Tell us who or what inspired you to become who you are today?

    A. My past, family and my fans inspired me to be the person I am today! Every one of these individuals have some sort of input in who I am today!

    Follow me at @Lynnspirit 

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  • Interview with K. Shantel

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    Interview with K.Shantel

    By: Where It Begins

    Q. Can you tell everyone who K. Shantel is?

    A. Shantel is a free, creative spirit. I am an entrepreneur with a successful nail business and a passion for advocacy for people with disabilities. I believe that we all deserve to see the representation we desire so I decided to become that representation.

    Q. Tell us about Shantelz Nails?

    A. Shantelz Nails is my first business that I am very proud of. I provide quality and professional nail services to both men and women. I always knew I was made to own something of my own and I am thankful for the opportunity to do so before the age of 30.

    Q. What are some of your greatest accomplishments in life?

    A. Aside from obtaining my MBA in 2018 my biggest accomplishment to date would have to be winning the title of Ms. Wheelchair Alabama America 2020. It was an experience I never imagined.

    Q. Tell us about K. Shantel’s journey in life?

    A. My journey is to continue the work that I have started to promote inclusion in the entertainment and beauty industries for other individuals with disabilities.

    Follow me @K.shantelofficial

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  • Traveled to Montego Bay, Jamaica

    Traveled to Montego Bay, Jamaica

    By: Cece Hymes

     

    Back in 2015 I went to Jamaica for Sumfest. It was 2 of my aunts and 1 of my brothers. It was my first trip to Jamaica and also my first trip with them. Everyone had their own room, and it was an adult resort called Secret wild orchids. When we went there it was so nice. We went at perfect timing. We went for 7 days so I knew we were going to be there awhile and be able to enjoy a nice margarita, nice water and relax.

    We went to a couple places while we were here. We went to Margaritaville, which was nice and we got our dance on. We also went to Rick’s Café, Bob Marley Park, and all over. My aunt has friends there so they took us around to see the high class, mid class and poor class. If you don’t know what Sumfest is, it’s when a lot of people come and perform with a lot of reggae artists. We got a chance to meet Beenie man, Jesse Royal, Common and his band. The people were so nice. The Resort had about 7 or more different food places, club on the resort. We were by two other resorts, so it seemed combined. Everyone kind of did their own thing but we did do family dinners and things like that together. I love the water, so I stayed in the pool and beach relaxing with my Pina Colada lol.  The Resort was fantastic, no kids, all adults.

    I definitely have to go back but if you have never been please go and have fun it’s nice and worth the trip. The money value is different there, so it was cheaper to get things. I wish I would have started travelling earlier but as the saying goes better late than never. I like actually going to the resorts for vacations. You get so much more. Everything is included into your package: the meals, drinks, and other things they have. Trust me it’s a big difference.

     

    Tell me your experience. Have you ever been to Jamaica? Where did you stay? What are some things you did?

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  • Traveled to Bahamas, Nassau

    Traveled to Bahamas, Nassau

    By: Cece Hymes

     

    Back in 2014 was my first cruise. I am older now so I wanted to do something different for my birthday so I decided to go on a cruise. 2 of my friends went with me. We did a cruise on Royal Caribbean to the Bahamas. It was nice the water was clear. Very hot but relaxing. We got a chance to visit museums there and shop different places. The money was different, so we had to get souvenirs for the family.

    I haven’t seen one of my friends since 9th grade, so I was excited to see her and vibe. The boat had nice different things going on. Food was good, we danced and also got a chance to meet some other people on the boat. The boat went to a couple places and back. Just looking at all that water and relaxing in the sun. This was a good experience and glad that I was able to go. We went Jet Skiing for the first time. Now that was fun and scary. My body was sore when I was done lol. I was squeezing tight so I would not fall off when hitting those waves.

    We ported from Miami Fl, So we were able to go to the beach there and look around. To see how Miami was. I have to go back there and stay a couple of days, but I enjoyed the time we did stay. I told myself from this day on every birthday I have to take a trip and go somewhere and see the world. Even if it’s a new state, country, just go see more than where you live.

     

    Tell me what your first experience was on a cruise? What Cruise line did you travel on? Where did you go?

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    More to come

     

  • Living the good life

    Living the good life

    A good life is not something that just happens to you. You choose it as much as it chooses you.

    You decide to live well every day with every single decision you make. You love. You dream. You get up.
    You try again. And maybe again. You stand tall. You shift. You grow. You create.
    Because you made the conscious choice to live a good life. To live well-whatever that means to you.