Kirstie Alley was a great actress. She was known for acting in the NBC sitcom Cheers, for which she received an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe. I really started watching her when she was on Look Who’s Talking and Look Who’s Talking too. Those were some great films back in the day. Some of the films she played on was:
· Look Who’s Talking
· Look Who’s Talking Too
· Look Who’s Talking Now
· Star Trek II the Wrath of Khan
· Madhouse
· Sibling Rivalry
· While I was Gone
· Drop Dead Gorgeous
She was funny and she gave you that look in the films like what don’t play with me lol. Some of her quotes that stuck out to me was:
“I You’re not going to live your life unscathed”
“I binge when I’m happy. When everything is going really well, every day is like a birthday party.
“There’s a lot more to life than how fat or thin you are”
Tell me what your favorite film is that she starred in? What was your favorite moment with Kirstie Alley? Make sure to follow me @cece.atl.
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.
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
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.
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
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?
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.
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.
I usually don’t like watching series, but everyone was talking about this T.V. series, and I love a good love story. When I saw this, it made me so emotional. It’s about an artist that finds romance with a chef in Italy. When it’s time to go back home she brings him back also. He finds that the U.S. is different and it’s very hard for me. Her family treats him badly and was very rude at the beginning. They learn to go through the struggle but to do it together. The love that they have for one another is real. She works hard and he does also. They are finally able to buy a house.
His family disowns him, but he misses his family, but he sneaks to keep in touch with his sister and mom when the dad is not around. He wants to change this restaurant round and do things like they do in Italy because he knows the food is bad, they’re at the moment. They go through so much, but they always figure out life together.
He gets sick and he has to go through the cancer spreading. He beats it the first time around, but he still has to check it every year. They decide to adopt to have a family and it’s hard. He stays home while she works, and she feels like she doesn’t get enough time with the family. Then after years he gets sick again.
When I watched this series, each episode taught me what real love is. It showed me that times get hard, and you have to be able to communicate with your partner. I always say your soulmate is your best friend. This movie shows what couples go through.
Make sure to check out the T.V. Series and tell me what you think. I want to read the book now. Usually, the book is always better than the movie.
I had a chance to watch this movie over the weekend. I read the book a while back and the book was great. The movie was also good. It’s about an abandoned girl named Kya who was left by her parents at a young age. She had to figure out how to survive without social services taking her. She always thought her mom would come back for her, so she stayed in the house. She learned how to make her own food, how to make some money, she had two people that donated clothes and shoes to her. Everyone around town thought she was nasty and creepy. She opened herself up to this guy and they became best friends. He teaches her how to read and write. Once she learned to read, he brought her different books all the time and she started writing about nature. She loved birds, feathers, and shells.
When her best friend tells her he is leaving to go to college she is sad because that’s her only friend. He promised to come back in July and never showed up. She is heartbroken and thinks that everyone leaves her. She meets this other guy. She didn’t love him like her best friend, but she did like to have some company rather than being lonely. One day she was in town, and she ran into him. Come to find out he is engaged to someone else. She tries to stay far away from him, but he just keeps bothering her.
Her books that she has written get published and she has to go out of town to meet the publishers. They found out that the guy she used to talk to is dead and they blame Kya even though they have no evidence. The whole town always thought bad things about her. She has this lawyer that always thought she was a sweet young lady and he decided to be her lawyer to prove she is innocent.
Now you have to watch the movie or read the book to see what happens. Could you imagine having to raise yourself from being young to being an adult with no one around to show you how to live close to the swamps and woods. I was very proud of the woman she was or became. I guess at some point in life we all have to teach each other how to survive and grow up. Our parents don’t teach us everything. We just figure out life.
Check out the movie and book and let me know what you think.
