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  • Cicely Tyson (Great Memories)

    Cicely Tyson

    By: Cece Hymes

    I had a chance to read a Cicely Tyson book. It was a great book. I got a chance to get to know her a little bit more and her journey. As you know she was a great actress. She received three Primetime Emmy Awards, four black reel awards, one screen actor’s guild award, Tony award, an honorary academy award and a Peabody award. She was amazing. Here are some of the films she was in:

    ·         The Heart is a Lonely Hunter

    ·         Sounder

    ·         The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman

    ·         Roots

    ·         A Woman Called Moses

    ·         Diary of a Mad Black Woman

    ·         How to Get Away with Murder

    ·         The Help

    She was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame in 1977. Did you know when she was born, doctors predicted she wouldn’t make it three months because of a murmur in her heart. We all know that she was a strong woman, and she left a mark in the world. Here are some of my favorite quotes by her:

    “Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew”

    “I have learned not to allow rejection to move me”

    “You never know what motivates you”

    “Age is just a number”

    Cicely Tyson was an Awesome woman she has been through a lot in her life but the roles she played touched our lives and she was a great actress. Make sure to check out her book “Just As I Am: A Memoir” and tell me what you think.

    What is one of your favorite films by her? What was your greatest memory of hers? Make sure to follow me @Cece.atl.

  • Betty White (Great Memories)

    Betty White

    By: Cece Hymes

    The Great Betty White left us last year on December 31. Betty White was an actress and comedian. We all loved her on the Golden Girls. If you are in the Rochester NY area don’t miss the opportunity to see one of Betty’s Emmy awards for hosting the game show “Just Men”. It’s on display at The Strong Museum in Adam’s Atrium. Did you know that Betty White was the first woman to

    ·         Produce a National TV Show

    ·         Star in a Sitcom

    ·         Receive an Emmy Nomination

    ·         The First Producer to Hire a Female Director

    I love quotes here are some of Betty White Quote that inspires us:

    “Everybody needs a passion. That’s what keeps life interesting. If you live without passion, you can go through life without leaving any footprints.”

    “If you’re able to make someone’s day then do it, because this world needs more love & kindness.”

    “Animals are near and dear to my heart, and I’ve devoted my life to trying to improve their lives.”

    Betty White became a staple panelist of American game shows such as:

    ·         Password

    ·         Match Game

    ·         Tattletales

    ·         To Tell the Truth

    ·         The Hollywood Squares

    ·         The $25, 000 Pyramid

    Betty White has been on TV and Radio for a long time, and she always seemed so sweet and happy. She always had a smile on her face.

    What are some of your greatest moments on Betty White? What did you love about her? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl

  • James Brown (Great Memories)

    James Brown

    By: Cece Hymes

    As you know we lost a lot of people over the years, but we have so many memories and they have left an impact on our lives.  I want to shout out James Brown today. He was known as the “Godfather of Soul” “Mr. Dynamite” and “Soul Brother”.  He was an awesome entertainer.  Some of my favorite songs by him was:

    ·         It’s a Man’s Man’s World

    ·         Get Up Offa That Thing

    ·         I Got a Feeling

    ·         Say IT Loud-I’m Black and I’m Proud

    ·         I Got You

    ·         Get On the Good Foot

    Did you know that Get on The Good Foot was certified Gold by the RIAA! Recorded at Sound craft Studios in Georgia, the song features Fred Wesley on trombone and Fred Thomas on Bass. James Brown also had a bridge dedicated to his honor and legacy in Steamboat Springs, Colorado!

    Three of his quotes are:

    “Hair is the first thing. And teeth the second. Hair and teeth. A man got those two things, he’s got it all”.

    “You got to live for yourself, yourself and nobody else”

    “Sometimes I feel like I’m a preacher as well, cause I can really get into an audience”

    What I really love about James Brown is that he can dance. I love great entertainers. He was a legendary showman and musician. Some of his famous dance moves were “The Camel Walk”, “The Popcorn” and “The James Brown”. He was also inducted into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame.  He worked at many radio stations throughout his career. Did you know that in 1966 James Brown won his first Grammy Award for the hit “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” in the best Rhythm & Blues Recording category.

    Make sure to go watch “Get on Up” Film about the life of the singer James Brown. Tell us what your favorite song or moment by James Brown is.

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  • Robin Williams (Great Memories)

    Robin Williams

    By: Cece Hymes

    We have lost a lot of people, but we have so many memories. Do you remember Robin Williams, he was an actor and comedian.  He played in these movies:

    ·         Mrs. Doubtfire

    ·         Dead Poets Society

    ·         Jumanji

    ·         Night at the Museum

    ·         Aladdin

    ·         Hook

    ·         Flubber

    I just found out that in every movie he filmed he asked the production company to hire at least 10 homeless people. During his entire career, he helped approximately 1520 homeless people. I thought this was absolutely awesome. We never really hear about the good that people have done in the community. Here were some of his favorite quotes that I loved.

    “Don’t associate yourself with toxic people”

    “There’s a world out there….”

    “The only weapon we have is the comedy”

    What was your favorite movie that Robin Williams was in? What did you love about Robin Williams? I challenge you to watch 1 movie that he was in today and tell me about it. Even if you watched it before, just go back and watch one movie by him. I am going to watch “The Night at the Museum”. 

    Can’t wait to hear about your favorite one. Also follow me @cece.atl

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  • Recap of 2022

    Recap of 2022

    By: Cece Hymes

    This is a recap of my 2022 year. I have had my ups and downs this year. The ups are always better than the downs. Here are some of the great things that happened this year.

    Finally in the 40’s 40’s club that’s a big step. Glad to be here on this earth celebrating 40 years. This year I decided to spend time with my kids and just enjoy the beach and pools. I love the water. I am always with my kids but on my birthdays I hang with the adults and do vacation, but this birthday was a family trip.

    Also, this year I read the entire bible. I got spiritual within myself. So, I decided to read the bible starting from January to December of all the scriptures. I want to do it again next year. You have to read it a couple of times to really understand. It was great to learn more of the word and get closer to God.

    Another blessing was being able to donate to 70 plus kids for the holidays, the prisoners, the seniors for the holidays. Just to be able to give back means a lot for me. To see the smiles on some of their faces. Some people do not get anything for Christmas. So, to be able to do that meant a lot. Have to be grateful for the team.

    Where it Begins has grown, I have added some interns on the team which I am grateful for and ready to show the things I am doing for 2023 that’s coming. New products and some great people on the cover and features. Things are looking up every year so I am proud of those moments.

    I have lost some friends and family this year but I’m just thankful for all the memories I have. Also, this year taught me more on who I was giving my energy to. The wrong people that weren’t a true friend or supporter. People come into your life some for reasons and some for seasons. Had to let go of negative energy and people. That’s the only way that I can move up and stay positive. We can’t always have good days. We can follow the signs.

    I was slacking on my book club and women’s group but for 2023 I plan to do a lot more with it and we already started. So if you would like to join the women’s group or the book club leave a comment below and I will send it to you. I enjoyed meeting all the ladies and getting together with them and reading over 60 books this year. I am very passionate about reading and connecting with other women.  

    For 2022 I have done a lot of self-love and working on myself and my positive energy. More meditating, positive books, motivational speeches and creating more content. Following my passion. Also, stated on more traveling and doing a bucket list which I have been creating content for.

    Ready for 2023? I can’t wait to see what it brings. What are your recaps for 2022?

     

  • The Big 4 Movie

    Movie: The Big 4

    By: Cece Hymes

    The big 4 was about four retired assassins that have to go back in action when the guy that raised them gets killed and his biological daughter Dina takes a vacation to see if she can find out more information on her dad and there are people trying to kill her and the big 4. You have the Sniper, the Leader, the Bad a**, and the Bait. They are family and they look up to their Mentor they call pops.

    Dina doesn’t know what her father really does but she is going to be a cop. The day he was going to give everything up for her he got killed. She thinks she sees the killer and shoots at him. She finds a picture of her dad with other kids and follows the signs to see if she can find more information.

    As she goes on vacation she has to fight to survive. She learns more about the big 4 and what her father really was. It does have some funny parts in this movie you be like really lol. It is a lot of action in it.

    Can you really live 2 lives? It seems like we see a lot of people do it, but I know it has got to be hard. The movie also shows how family sticks together rather you blood or not. It’s not about who had you, it’s about who raised you and showed you love.

    The Big 4 went on retirement for 3 years and now are forced to reconnect to figure out who murdered their Pops and to keep each other alive. This movie shows that they kill people but at the same time they are saving groups of children from human organ trafficking rings. So, it’s like the bad guys being heroes. The big 4 have been trained all their lives to fight.

    Can you just imagine all these kids being trafficked around the world? This is a movie but this is happening in today’s world. I enjoyed this movie, a great action movie that is sad, funny and loving.

    Check it out and let me know what you think. It is definitely going to be part 2 of this movie. Check it out on Netflix.

  • Overcoming Procrastination

    Overcoming Procrastination

    By: Cece Hymes

    When I look at this title and think about procrastination, that is something that I do a lot that I am trying to get out of. Procrastinating means putting off doing something. We all do it. It can be something simple and we will be like I will do it tomorrow. Some of the steps of overcoming procrastination:

    ·         Break Tasks into Manageable Steps

    ·         Commit to a Tiny First Step

    ·         Make it Easier to Decide

    ·         Make Tasks More Enjoyable

    ·         Just Do It

    I learned to make an agenda and cross it off to make sure to complete everything on the list for that day. I must stay on task and overcome procrastinating so that my work will not be behind.

    I want you to overcome procrastinating. So, whatever it is you need to do or want to do just do it. Today is the day to get up and do it. Take that Leap of faith. No more procrastinating and just plan and deliver.

    How do you overcome your procrastination?

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  • How to Plan & Stay Organized

    How to Plan & Stay Organized

    By: Cece Hymes

     

    How to plan and stay organized. Some of the ways I plan and stay organized is by

    ·         Setting my goals

    ·         Making an agenda every week

    ·         Staying focus

    ·         Putting everything on a calendar

    ·         Crossing off as I complete

     

    These are some of the ways I plan and stay organized so I will not forget what I have to do. If you follow some of these guidelines this will help you to stay more on task for business and personal. It has been working for me and now I have already got my 2023 calendar and Agenda book and have started planning.

    Are you ready for 2023? Have you started planning?

    Let me know some of the ways you stay organized. Also follow @cece.atl

     

  • How to Turn a Negative Thought to Positive

    How to Turn a Negative Thought to Positive

    By: Cece Hymes

    I try my hardest to stay positive. Sometimes I do have negative thoughts but then I try to call a friend for uplifting, or read a positive book, affirmations help also. We can’t help that sometimes those negative thoughts come but we can try to change them before we think too deep into it. I wanted to share you tips on turning negative thoughts to positive:

    ·         Ask yourself, What Would You I Say to a Friend

    ·         Breathe

    ·         Talk to someone who is uplifting

    ·         Write About It

    ·         Think of a Happy Moment

    ·         Read Something Positive

    ·         Smile

    ·         Surround Yourself with Positive People

    Hope some of these tips help you when you are thinking negatively. I always say when you think positively then positive things will come your way. Manifesting is always great. Everyone needs positivity in their life. Hope that this helps when you start thinking negatively.

    Remember when you think positive thoughts positive things are coming your way.

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  • How to Bring Your Dreams to Reality

    How to Bring Your Dreams to Reality

    By: Cece Hymes

    When I think of this topic, I think of how I am turning my dreams to reality. Some people’s dreams are to win a million bucks, to own a home, to travel the world, etc…. The thing is nothing is just handed to us we have to get out and work for it. Here are some tips on bringing dreams to reality:

    ·         Work Hard

    ·         Don’t Make Excuses

    ·         Be Willing to Fail

    ·         Dream Big

    ·         Take Breaks When You Need Them

    ·         Visualize Your Goals

    ·         Don’t Be Discouraged by Small Setbacks

    ·         Use Your Community

    Now these tips will keep you on the right path to turning your dreams to reality. I have been dreaming of owning my own business and getting it to be all around the world. Every day I have been meeting different people in different countries to get my name and work where they are. It is a process but if you are consistent and work hard your dreams are going to come to reality.

    One other thing I want to share. Believe in yourself. If you believe in you and your vision and stick to it. I know that those dreams will turn into reality. Don’t give up and make sure to write things down. If you can see it, then you can watch it become reality.

    I want you to get a sheet of paper and whatever your dreams are, put it on that paper. Then next, visualize it. Get to work. Do one thing at a time. I am huge at manifesting. I believe anything you put your mind to you can do it. You Got This.

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