tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30181744529935481832024-03-27T19:53:28.170-04:00A Boogie Down Chick's World A little insight into the world of a biracial woman, wife, and mom that was born and raised in the good old Boogie Down Bronx!!!! Share in my journey as a special needs mom to two Ausome Autistic Boys and to Sassy Princess with Dyslexia.
Follow as I build a "Village" where our loved ones can come together and be themselves. And where families can allow them to shine without Judgement! aboogiedownchicksworldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873322284794607733noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018174452993548183.post-75923463570503623842022-01-25T09:28:00.000-05:002022-01-25T09:28:02.466-05:00ADD TAX<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZyE1UxA1mBnSL2RhlZiln1c5rn_O6zRikLOy7zCetu0bbczcY-fUDR4DjwcxjMRYpo7VkJqjm9HACEbHliT1d6oL0SBa1gP0YnI-hKHxmX6F1Q1aU0ibOZ-9qKP70r812PXlxqUhXY4BjLdAfBnLGDsXn5bsIoR0GexA141pDFrmLE5mzLxYCFyWR_Q=s1360" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1360" data-original-width="1051" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZyE1UxA1mBnSL2RhlZiln1c5rn_O6zRikLOy7zCetu0bbczcY-fUDR4DjwcxjMRYpo7VkJqjm9HACEbHliT1d6oL0SBa1gP0YnI-hKHxmX6F1Q1aU0ibOZ-9qKP70r812PXlxqUhXY4BjLdAfBnLGDsXn5bsIoR0GexA141pDFrmLE5mzLxYCFyWR_Q=s320" width="247" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I always felt like I was on the outside looking in. I loved large family gatherings and watching groups of friends hanging out. I wanted to be a part of it, but inviting myself felt wrong. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Just because someone doesn't include me in an event or activity, doesn't mean that they don't like me or don't want me in their lives. It is okay, not to be included. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Your value and worth, isn't based on how others see you. Your value and worth is based on what you believe you are worth. Just cause someone doesn't consider you a super star, doesn't mean that you aren't! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I have come such a long way. There have been lapses. I would be lying if I said that it doesn't sting sometimes, but then I sit back and reflect on all the great that I already have. Overall, I reset and refocus on my path of self healing. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Shine bright! KNOW YOUR WORTH!!!!! </span></p><p><br /></p>aboogiedownchicksworldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873322284794607733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018174452993548183.post-86734441181110694772021-08-04T09:22:00.001-04:002021-08-04T09:22:26.591-04:00Don't Block Blessings <p> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</p><h3 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Don't block your blessings <br /></span></h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">For way too long I spent my life comparing myself to what
and how others were doing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It took me a
while to figure it out, but I know now that by doing this I was blocking my
happiness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Now my focus is to only compare myself to who I was yesterday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My mission is to be a better me, by taking it
day by day, understanding that there will be times that I relapse. But by being
aware of my actions and my reactions, I will do better to appreciate what I
already have. </span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></div><h3 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Today three things that I am grateful for are</span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> My Children. They have shown me to love without judgment and
unconditionally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Watching them grow,
laugh and live life fills me with a joy that I have never ever felt before
having them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I cannot imagine my life
without them in it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My Husband. He has taught me that it is okay to relax a bit and
trust the process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That although things
may seem grim, Things will work out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Even if it isn’t the way you expected them to.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">
</span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My Home. Home is where I can appreciate nature and nurture
my family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My home is my sanctuary. </span></p>
aboogiedownchicksworldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873322284794607733noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018174452993548183.post-83198612454356698492021-01-13T17:59:00.001-05:002021-01-13T17:59:04.848-05:00Day 13 of 365 - Charging <p> Sorry no real post today. Taking a break for some me time. Bath and a book! </p>aboogiedownchicksworldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873322284794607733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018174452993548183.post-86742407948230715592021-01-12T17:51:00.000-05:002021-01-12T17:51:47.818-05:00Day 12 of 365 -I am Ready to Soar <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6b57aYRGnE5U_IeJhN7f2oebAuHn2_0aGFrK89arEVY-oM_mNMWryFg-eLnlYCsP202Tc5KwYP64hRewa18aHGdb0mwORHCJ4hPyHlPHxfMoo-zV2HQ4ZdtZbToGiIofluyyHU1pbfuST/s529/IMG_9508.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="529" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6b57aYRGnE5U_IeJhN7f2oebAuHn2_0aGFrK89arEVY-oM_mNMWryFg-eLnlYCsP202Tc5KwYP64hRewa18aHGdb0mwORHCJ4hPyHlPHxfMoo-zV2HQ4ZdtZbToGiIofluyyHU1pbfuST/s320/IMG_9508.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;">If I haven’t mentioned it yet, I have decided to set off onto a journey of self fulfillment. I have had several situations and things happen in my life, that have truly wakened me. It has shown me that much of the choices I have made or tend to make are mainly based on the needs of others.</span><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"> </span></div><p></p><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">I am now more conscious of my actions these days and I really think about if I want to do something because it makes me happy versus if it will make someone else happy. But most of all if I am doing it just to keep them in my life. </div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">I like any change in lifestyle there may be relapses, but I am keeping myself accountable. I have lost too many people who were huge parts of my life, and I am still healing from the loss. But now I see that if they truly want to be in my life they would be. So I am listening to the universe, my heart, my mind and mostly my soul. </div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">I had a reading today. An awesome woman, Kendra Valentin of the Dragonfly Wellness Center, who I believe I was destined to cross paths with read my cards. I was curious to see what energies and messages were out there for me. And, it only confirmed all that I knew. I need to find me, I have to find ways to enjoy life. To free my spirit and allow the fun and carefree Liz soar! I need to do more that makes me happy and allow myself to open myself in every way! By opening up and rising high enough to see the bigger picture, the true message. I need to clear my mind to be able to receive the guidance I need! </div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">Ladies and Gents! I am clearing my thoughts and I am choosing me! I am releasing my wings, and this bird is ready to soar!!!!</div>aboogiedownchicksworldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873322284794607733noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018174452993548183.post-86038534622939063722021-01-11T21:33:00.007-05:002021-01-12T17:49:39.440-05:00Day 11 of 365 - I am Human <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD1sq4oG1vlwRGAQeJzWxThGII-OR8heqWW6qSKFqRKCEqg4AeH1FODbMN_sk_NNLaIDHMEeM6OBsH4_NoQOJZriXgCJC-H5cBJ9fGdU4ktdml5QLxId5SJFgrf12W3Idc0zf2eYItb_k9/s889/IMG_9499.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="619" data-original-width="889" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD1sq4oG1vlwRGAQeJzWxThGII-OR8heqWW6qSKFqRKCEqg4AeH1FODbMN_sk_NNLaIDHMEeM6OBsH4_NoQOJZriXgCJC-H5cBJ9fGdU4ktdml5QLxId5SJFgrf12W3Idc0zf2eYItb_k9/s320/IMG_9499.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>I am human! I started to beat myself up, because I am feeling down. I started to think that I failed to achieve my goal of positive thinking and happiness. But, I remembered that I am human and it’s okay to hurt when you see someone you care for not doing well. And on top of that my mom’s heavenly anniversary is next week. I own my pain, I embrace it and I will heal.</span>aboogiedownchicksworldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873322284794607733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018174452993548183.post-38626164459986593222021-01-10T20:18:00.002-05:002021-01-10T20:18:37.840-05:00Day 10 of 365 - I CAN! <p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2Cqn34hhLxa6isz_yaMvUG7NSWzNu24JhQxPF8WJjxMfF6EkxesXxcIIVXHvvOyhj9XqkqD05QXXStWjGByaS75f_Ocxa0aRfTMW9uMXuu4o_m_pRwSRDaEm8acQu3orivYT__RE-DPj/s2048/IMG_9478.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2Cqn34hhLxa6isz_yaMvUG7NSWzNu24JhQxPF8WJjxMfF6EkxesXxcIIVXHvvOyhj9XqkqD05QXXStWjGByaS75f_Ocxa0aRfTMW9uMXuu4o_m_pRwSRDaEm8acQu3orivYT__RE-DPj/s320/IMG_9478.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">When we think of fitness, exercise and strength, we never think of our minds. But, the truth is that our brains are the strongest organs in our bodies! It controls everything we do. It controls how we move, how we see, taste and so much more! If you allow it, it can make you believe things that aren’t real or true. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Although it can, you have the power to change your mindset! If you tell yourself you can’t, you won’t! Think about that the next time you want to achieve something, I can! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You can be confident, you can be great, you can be happy! </span></p>aboogiedownchicksworldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873322284794607733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018174452993548183.post-74153772212672618042021-01-09T21:25:00.006-05:002021-01-09T21:25:44.097-05:00Day 9 0f 365 - Human Connection<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYUKV0jf30XmUP5L34myJcBC3cJCcAN9odreH2AgCmeH41J1Fwgs_kMdt3SfWNoJYLuC0yd7v0ylzvmk7udZjK7B3C8B9K0UiXxvBFypdY_n4SFljOIUs0ghU2vAXIOaTrvHLA-600mCwG/s1800/human-connection.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYUKV0jf30XmUP5L34myJcBC3cJCcAN9odreH2AgCmeH41J1Fwgs_kMdt3SfWNoJYLuC0yd7v0ylzvmk7udZjK7B3C8B9K0UiXxvBFypdY_n4SFljOIUs0ghU2vAXIOaTrvHLA-600mCwG/s320/human-connection.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Maybe it is the fact that I almost died yesterday, or maybe it is because we are in the midst of a pandemic where so many are dying. Or maybe it is the fact that we need to quarantine and stay away from friends and family members. Whatever it is, I know now and I appreciate it with ever fiber of my being! HUMAN Connection! I like to think that those who are close to me and those who may have had very little connections with me, know just how very grateful I am to them! And most of all what they truly mean to me! </p><p>Today I was blessed with some girl time with one of my besties! We linked up via zoom and then FaceTime when zoom started to freeze up. It wasn't anything fancy. We logged into twitch to watch and listen to DJ Uch Wally while he mixed it up on Twitch this evening. We had time to catch up on our lives, discuss some of the recent shows that we watched and laugh. Nothing fancy, no bells or whistles. Just two friend shooting the shit and laughing!!!! </p><p>I leave you with this.... They say you only live once, but the truth is, We live Everyday, we only die once! Live, Live like it is your last! Continue to keep yourself safe and those around you, but think outside the box, and maintain relationships with those that help keep your spirits up! </p><p>LIVE LAUGH and LOVE!!!! Tell those you love that you love them! </p><p><br /></p>aboogiedownchicksworldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873322284794607733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018174452993548183.post-68326985524686915802021-01-08T18:10:00.005-05:002021-01-08T18:11:17.095-05:00Day 8 of 365 - Death by Chicharron<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghs3eB3a0UKIObUkzn8hKtMC4kVa5IvkILfjNrE4gTsz5rrgdIe7Tgw2gThGJPFDPE8MR9uuc36rDo1YDfWB6gEYpecrQnx0LPwsXFBM4Yc09wSy6bCAJHKObfHmlM2w9ZHaYrLQtUfgB6/s704/screen-shot-2014-10-25-at-6-27-33-pm.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="704" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghs3eB3a0UKIObUkzn8hKtMC4kVa5IvkILfjNrE4gTsz5rrgdIe7Tgw2gThGJPFDPE8MR9uuc36rDo1YDfWB6gEYpecrQnx0LPwsXFBM4Yc09wSy6bCAJHKObfHmlM2w9ZHaYrLQtUfgB6/s320/screen-shot-2014-10-25-at-6-27-33-pm.png" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Yes! I survived! I can live to tell you all how I almost died by choking on a pork rind! </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Picture it, a the Bronx! A Plumbing office where I work Monday through Friday! I had just returned from parking my car, because of alternate side of the street parking rules. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">After parking my car today, I walked to the corner store to pick up some milk for the office. While I was there I decided that I wanted to much on something. So I grabbed a bag of pork rinds. Why not, Right? I pay for the items and I walk back to the office. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I get back inside and I wash my hands take off my coat, put the milk in the fridge and I take my pork rinds with me to my desk. I haven't sat yet, but I open them up and I pop one in my mouth. My throat felt dry, but I figured I would take a nice gulp of my water to wash it down. All of a sudden I realize that the damn thing is not going down, I can't swallow and I can't breathe!!!!!!! I froze and tried to look around to see what I could do. I thought, this has happened before, once when I was having a panic attack. That's it I am panicking and I need to just calm down. I try to relax. But, I still can't breathe!!!!! I know!!!!! Drink some water, that will do it. It will wash it down and I will be okay. Shit!!!!! That didn't work, now I am choking more because the water can't go down. I Know!!!! Cough, keeping coughing!!!! My face feels like it is on fire! What am I going to do? I know!!!! CALL TRAIN! He will know what to do. If you can't breathe, you can't TALK!!!! </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I try to breathe through my nose, but I can't breathe. I start to see spots in my eyes!!! I know!!!! Make yourself throw up! It will come out! I am banging on my chest, I am coughing, I AM GOING TO DIE!!!!! I am not sure how I got there, but now I am in the bathroom and I am folded over, and I am blacking out! I start bending over the toilet and I am trying to clear my air way! I am feeling light headed and it is getting hard for me to stand. I imagined myself like Fred Sanford in Sanford and Son when he was having one of his attacks! This is it! This is it!!!! I kept telling myself, I am going to die, here alone and no one will know until they try to find me. I start picturing my family worried for me! This can't be it! This can't be the end. I had to make it! I don't exactly how, but I tried to take a deep breath in and with all my might, I mean my eyes felt as if they were bulging out now. It was all or nothing! I thrust my torso forward and I am not sure if I coughed, blew out. Whatever it was, I felt relief! It was out and I took a breath in! My knees buckled and my body was shaking. I couldn't control myself. I was relieved and terrified. I cried, and found my way to my chair! </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I am ALIVE Bitches!!!!!!! I survived the Killer Chicharron!!!!!! </span></p>aboogiedownchicksworldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873322284794607733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018174452993548183.post-39877515230826105782021-01-07T17:18:00.002-05:002021-01-07T17:18:11.899-05:00Day 7 of 365 - I didn’t let anyone see me touch my balls today <p>In my last post I mentioned having children with special needs, and how their accomplishments are like winning the lottery! Well, Tuesday my son’s teacher called to check in and discuss Donovan. Donovan is 14 and has Autism. He is fortunate to be able to go to school 5 days a week. </p><p>He was obsessing about summer school and high school on Monday. Usually the first thing he says when I get in from work is, “Hey Mom, what’s for dinner?” But, instead it was “Hey mom, I don’t want to go to summer school and I don’t want to go to High School!” I thought, wow their prepping him to transition already? It’s only January. But I talked to him and tried to calm him, by letting him know his favorite person in the world goes to high school. His sister Devynn. He asked questions and we all took turns talking to him about it. </p><p>I meant to follow up with his teacher and shoot her an email, but this is the busiest time of the year for me at work. So I forgot, but she called to discuss his new obsession with High School. Long story short a student asked where the High School was and this triggered Donovan. We decided to get him a social story to work through it. THEN....... she begins to tell me that she believes Donovan “has found himself”. Well, he found “himself” a while ago I said. He tends to stim and pat his lap area. But he hadn’t done it a while. She goes and says that he’s not patting, but it looks like he’s touching it. She thinks he doesn’t understand what is going on. I let her know I am open with Donovan and that I don’t want him to be ashamed of it, but that he needs to as he calls it “trying” when he is alone and no one else is around, because it’s unexpected and gives people uncomfortable thoughts. So when he’s home he will find his alone time. </p><p>I let her know that when I got home I would speak with him. And I did. I explained that he cannot touch himself in public, just like “trying”. It is unexpected and gives people uncomfortable thoughts. He said ok and wouldn’t do it. </p><p>On Wednesday I get a call from the hubby and he’s hysterical laughing. He said that the minute he got home from school, he announces, “I didn’t let anyone see me touch my balls!” </p><p>Yes, Ladies and Gents! That is a win!!!!! </p>aboogiedownchicksworldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873322284794607733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018174452993548183.post-7944445560483073552021-01-06T12:36:00.001-05:002021-01-06T12:36:13.821-05:00Day 6 of 365 - Want In One Hand and Sh*t in the Other<div style="text-align: center;"><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggaymUtWjxWpVnxiM8a1xG1cUl_TCxQixNdCW0c_yfe2ziqIcYiw1y9x0C8ix4jWHPxwd-CGHkzRLOQeDwvNkc0y90V4AWAmnxRzlEMG3nENHAAfrqTWGAMviI8BjLcIHxOwa-zfotcsgW/s1200/want+and+poop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggaymUtWjxWpVnxiM8a1xG1cUl_TCxQixNdCW0c_yfe2ziqIcYiw1y9x0C8ix4jWHPxwd-CGHkzRLOQeDwvNkc0y90V4AWAmnxRzlEMG3nENHAAfrqTWGAMviI8BjLcIHxOwa-zfotcsgW/s320/want+and+poop.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Growing up, whenever I asked my mom for something, she would tell me "Want in one hand and Shit in the other, see which one fills up first". As a kid, I didn't understand what it meant. But now I know. You can want things, but unless you do something to get it, you have nothing. I find myself telling my kids the same thing as a mom myself. We live in a world where it is encouraged to want the latest things and keep up with everyone else. And it is great to want things, so that it motivates you to strive and work for things, but we must teach our children to appreciate the simple, little things in life. Such as a roof over your head, food to eat and family to go to. </span></span></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">This past year, 2020, was rough. Schools and businesses shut down. We
had to quarantine and wear face masks. There was a shortage of toilet
paper and paper towels. I have lots of reasons why I could sulk and be sad. I am a mom to three
children with special needs and my husband is unemployed. The world
is in chaos and partially shut down. But, if I just changed my way of
thinking and how I look at stuff, It wasn't all bad. My kids struggle because
of their disabilities, but they are amazing and their accomplishments
are like winning the lottery over and over again! I am employed and I
have a great boss who is understanding. We have a beautiful home and
moved to an amazing community in Westchester County! </span></span></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Having things shutdown made us slow down and focus on each other more. We were able to spend quality time with one another. We painted pottery and played games. We spent time in the home that we bought, and was able to catch up on chores and repairs that we never had time to do. It taught me so much! It taught me to be grateful for what I have, because they are blessings! I have three Once I decided to stop worrying and feeling sorry for what I didn't have, and focus more on what I do have. I am great!</span></span></p></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>aboogiedownchicksworldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873322284794607733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018174452993548183.post-16312078358022891512021-01-06T07:15:00.003-05:002021-01-06T09:58:34.411-05:00Day 5 of 365 - Time <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL7wxYq2PmfIvspfEBnmeoP8mF8DWnQ1XOC2OcI115iy1AAPHdik6clUESMV6DJFHcxFLNk74FI5Pxvtfv-bmDeJE_Ogmf1y2ZkvTL5ffFl3B1FxliCXtjfSX2LVgN7La42jNgcTloaO6U/s983/Time.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="983" data-original-width="736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL7wxYq2PmfIvspfEBnmeoP8mF8DWnQ1XOC2OcI115iy1AAPHdik6clUESMV6DJFHcxFLNk74FI5Pxvtfv-bmDeJE_Ogmf1y2ZkvTL5ffFl3B1FxliCXtjfSX2LVgN7La42jNgcTloaO6U/s320/Time.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p> <br /></p><p> I know I am a day late, but I am not giving up. For me the most expensive and precious gift anyone can give you is their time! It is something that we can never get back. So please don’t take it for granted when someone is there for you! Make the time they invest in you, worth it! </p><p><br /></p>aboogiedownchicksworldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873322284794607733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018174452993548183.post-66484677458545075332021-01-04T18:29:00.004-05:002021-01-06T09:57:26.254-05:00Day 4 of 365 - Fight or Flight<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZTydAB8XcRXUym0JtGk7oVmJZ4jQNs2l6SQhb2eQIKreESkhV95-HuDOJXAbF635rm_vd0x1pCGe6CGP_zao6dbnNx8zLnS77w9ZANPek9JVoHKEbmC2p9ovHPqraMp3YHYAYDPWNs4Ck/s318/index.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="159" data-original-width="318" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZTydAB8XcRXUym0JtGk7oVmJZ4jQNs2l6SQhb2eQIKreESkhV95-HuDOJXAbF635rm_vd0x1pCGe6CGP_zao6dbnNx8zLnS77w9ZANPek9JVoHKEbmC2p9ovHPqraMp3YHYAYDPWNs4Ck/w318-h223/index.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> </p><p> To quote the great Bob Marley, You don’t know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice! Fear can paralyze you. </p><p>Being a mom of children with various special needs, ranging from Autism to Dyslexia, you learn quickly that you have to stand your ground, but most importantly pick and choose your battles. I’ve had my fair share of moments where I needed to be strong. What I’ve learned most from these moments is that I will do whatever it takes when it comes to my children and family! But most of all, that it’s the strongest ones that need the most support. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>aboogiedownchicksworldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873322284794607733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018174452993548183.post-11108579097631992572021-01-03T14:37:00.001-05:002021-01-06T09:56:05.590-05:00Day 3 of 365 - Self Worth<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm8Y1sYex2NygIiyWXiFspB-hg4D9UAZhUp-AlqtdLTFQYSBkOujDXnF6mkoMV_k3DLbHtuAJgmAQfVBiCbCxuwxiVfaC9ggccyDezuPaeTy60gq78uV4NKBVFcI6bpP88YdPS2hOP9kkT/s1920/cape.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm8Y1sYex2NygIiyWXiFspB-hg4D9UAZhUp-AlqtdLTFQYSBkOujDXnF6mkoMV_k3DLbHtuAJgmAQfVBiCbCxuwxiVfaC9ggccyDezuPaeTy60gq78uV4NKBVFcI6bpP88YdPS2hOP9kkT/s320/cape.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> </p><p>Self Worth, is something that too many sell themselves short. I know that for a long time, I did. If I’m being honest I relapse too much when it comes to my self worth. I tend to let my need to make others happy, over power my own needs. </p><p>What I realize is that I eventually become overwhelmed and resentful. So I am making a more conscious effort to make choices and things that will make me happy. I am worthy and deserving of happiness. </p>aboogiedownchicksworldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873322284794607733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018174452993548183.post-40110365093705081672021-01-02T09:09:00.004-05:002021-01-06T09:54:36.481-05:00Day 2 of 365 - Self Love/Care<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz5FJ8cqMAddCbOn7GvrfLDG_-b0L6X4LXPH6XTqseuQRyku32hmYJy1gywa01jcjmW2Fmh01YvBMmcuWHpcFG7y_jGYoOWTMkysl-MUXm3TfGV0NQIlNVoB-Rq6yw1IPXXctcGxdgsuCr/s1600/bigstock-Take-care-of-yourself-reminder-191450749-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz5FJ8cqMAddCbOn7GvrfLDG_-b0L6X4LXPH6XTqseuQRyku32hmYJy1gywa01jcjmW2Fmh01YvBMmcuWHpcFG7y_jGYoOWTMkysl-MUXm3TfGV0NQIlNVoB-Rq6yw1IPXXctcGxdgsuCr/s320/bigstock-Take-care-of-yourself-reminder-191450749-1.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p> </p><p>Bottom line is you are no good to anyone if you are not well. Remember to take care you. It may mean asking for help or delegating responsibilities to someone else. Whatever it takes to be the best you! Even the sun sets at night! <br /></p>aboogiedownchicksworldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873322284794607733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018174452993548183.post-70674778846557293242021-01-01T14:16:00.002-05:002021-01-06T09:53:22.838-05:00Day 1 of 365 - Empathy <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNf-qEDVZB6cojHPQj0JGjndpzUh5iM2AboqQ_iAYi8Js_yXbeSJh7F9mQ3kjJI2cvHLAyoQewtSmRpHnmMpz6YHWQfYZEuiLGxbk8Jbeo3ji6zw1T3Aob7pKp5-K1wYAJnKQlcpfdnnV/s1959/Screenshot+2021-01-06+at+9.52.03+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1959" data-original-width="1242" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnNf-qEDVZB6cojHPQj0JGjndpzUh5iM2AboqQ_iAYi8Js_yXbeSJh7F9mQ3kjJI2cvHLAyoQewtSmRpHnmMpz6YHWQfYZEuiLGxbk8Jbeo3ji6zw1T3Aob7pKp5-K1wYAJnKQlcpfdnnV/s320/Screenshot+2021-01-06+at+9.52.03+AM.png" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p> </p><p>Empathy is a simple application of the imagination. 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</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Today in my grateful Journal, I was prompted to write a
gratitude letter to myself.<span> </span>This has
always been a difficult thing for me because I am not comfortable with praising
myself. In fact, sometimes I shy from hearing it from others.<span> </span>I do what I do because it makes me feel good
and I am always afraid that someone will think that I am doing it for the
praise and attention.<span> But I have learned that it is healthy and okay to be grateful for yourself! </span></span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I spent so much time feeling sorry for the family and
friends that drifted or just stopped communicating that I lost time with the
family and friends that are here!<span> </span>I know
now to really focus on them.<span> </span>My family needs
me and they need all of me.<span> </span></span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I allowed others to take my power and energy, with or
without their knowing.<span> </span>Most times you
are so angry and hurt, but the other person is ignorant to the pain and hurt they
caused you. And are living happy lives.<span>
</span>I now will only use my energy on things that I have control of.<span> </span><span> </span>No
more giving it away.<span> </span></span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span style="font-size: medium;">
</span></span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span style="font-size: medium;">But I am proud of myself.<span>
</span>2020 has been an eye-opening year for me.<span> </span>It has taught me to slow down and pause, so
that you can really appreciate what you have.<span>
</span>It has taught me that life is to be lived, and that a positive outlook
is the best thing to own.<span> </span>Enough of the
glass being half empty! It is half full.<span> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XfDI1nvaeMkJVg0OyAM6lVOU_4Iss_4MilRT4X_q4HKnqojm9xd-YpYLnPpBV1ovoNloFDmFuwtpr9rGBZ1WpNubj_2Ok3wnlV7crXz3U_LTADUd-o5V7qd5s_XdqLwYDqq4QZi0ksUG/s254/half-full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="198" data-original-width="254" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XfDI1nvaeMkJVg0OyAM6lVOU_4Iss_4MilRT4X_q4HKnqojm9xd-YpYLnPpBV1ovoNloFDmFuwtpr9rGBZ1WpNubj_2Ok3wnlV7crXz3U_LTADUd-o5V7qd5s_XdqLwYDqq4QZi0ksUG/w316-h246/half-full.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>
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<span class="s1">Feeling worn out and beginning to feel like I am going to unravel. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I am swimming against the current and I am stuck in the same place. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I have support but there are just some things that I have to decide on my own. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Most of all, I have to do what is best for myself and my wellbeing. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Too many times I make a decision based on how my actions will affect someone else, and It isn’t good for me. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I think it’s time I take my own advice.... Liz, if you gave it a </span><span class="s2">💯</span><span class="s1"> and you didn’t pass, you didn’t fail! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">It has been a while since my last post, and A LOT has happened since then. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">It's a gorgeous Sunday afternoon, As I sit here in front of my new home reflecting on my life, I can't believe how much has happened and changed in my life in such a short period of time. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">It wasn't an easy decision, but one I am happy with. Our roots are still planted in our homeland of the Bronx, though. Hubby and I both still work in the Bronx, and I have a nonprofit organization <a href="http://www.d3sportsandrec.org/" target="_blank">D3 Sports & Recreation Inc.</a> And most of all of our moms both live in the Bronx. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We closed on our new home in December 2017 and we moved in shortly after. we are still settling in, but it definitely feels like home. We've added some new family members. Please meet our newest babies Chunk and Ms. Chloe! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">It is slower than the city, but still full of all the city slicker things that we have come acustomed to. There seems to be less bullshit and red tape in the education system,but I haven't fully experienced it just yet! I will share and update you all as I go.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We were fortunate to purchase a multi family home and have our family move in right next door to us.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">My sister in law moved in next door and our kids can hangout together, run around, and come in and out of each other's homes. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">The community has been very welcoming and helpful. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Maybe it is the fact that I am getting older. Maybe it is because life happens whether I am living or not! Maybe it is just the fact that I have 3 children that look to me as a role model. Maybe it is because my mind is focused on achieving certain goals. Or maybe I really want my dreams of building a successful <a href="http://www.d3sportsandrec.org/" target="_blank">non-profit organization </a>to come true. But I have no time for excuses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My mom used to tell me when I would tell her I wanted something "Want in one hand and shit in the other. Which one you think will fill up faster." I would get so annoyed. And NOW I tell my kids the same thing. LOL! Really think about it. It makes perfect sense. You have to make shit happen! Just wanting isn't enough. You either have to earn it or you have to get it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have spent way too much of my life believing people's word and justifying my disappointment in their lack of action, because I really wanted it to happen. I even made myself believe my own excuses, because it was easier to deal with not getting things done. Listen don't get me wrong things come up, we get side tracked. But instead of making up an excuse as to why it didn't happen and just giving up, we have to take accountability and make it happen no matter what! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So take a moment to reflect on something or things that you want. It could be losing a few pounds, or taking a vacation you have been dreaming about. Stop making excuses, don't wait for that friend who says they will go to the gym with you. Go get yourself a piggy bank and start dropping your change in it and go on that vacation. Whatever it is! MAKE SHIT HAPPEN!!!!!! </span></div>
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<br />aboogiedownchicksworldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873322284794607733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018174452993548183.post-6852599470173237772017-11-15T11:16:00.001-05:002017-11-15T11:16:43.210-05:00A Boogie Down Chick's World : Help Make Difference<a href="http://www.aboogiedownchicksworld.com/2017/11/help-make-difference.html?spref=bl">A Boogie Down Chick's World : Help Make Difference</a>: This post is for parents or loved ones who have had a child diagnosed with a disability. In my case the disability happens to be Autism. ...aboogiedownchicksworldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873322284794607733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018174452993548183.post-107059771852933682017-11-15T11:11:00.000-05:002017-11-21T08:09:34.473-05:00Help Make A Difference <div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Do you remember that moment when you were told that your child had Autism? I do! And even though I was the one that asked that they screen him for Autism during his assessments because I felt something was off; I still couldn't believe my ears. I felt like someone hit the pause button. Everything just stopped, I only heard the beat of my heart in my ears, and I felt so lost! I knew almost nothing about Autism. As a parent it is our job to take care of them, and make sure they were okay. But yet here we were, sitting in a doctor's office being told that our baby boy had Autism, and I had no idea how to make him better. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">I did the only thing I knew how to do, look up Autism and try to learn as much as I could. The thing I remember feeling the most was alone. I had my husband and both our families who were there and very supportive, but I </span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">still felt alone. I didn't know anyone else who was going through or even someone who went through what I was going through. It bothered me that when I went out to events or public places, I had to constantly explain my son's behavior. And even after explaining I still felt as if we didn't fit in. It wasn't until I attended an event walk where I was surrounded by other families and individuals that were actually going through what I was going through. A place where all the children with Autism could truly be themselves, because people were aware and they were accepting. The only problem here was that it was once a year! The other 364 days of the year were back to just us. I longed for that feeling of acceptance and non-judgment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A little over 5 years ago my son asked to play baseball. This was huge for me. I searched for a place where he could play. We eventually found a place. It was outside of where we lived but we were willing to make the trip so that he could play. Once we got there I remember feeling lost and a bit out of place. I eventually met another family who were super nice, but I struggled with the fact that I didn't feel completely comfortable. So I went ahead and I reached out to a local little league to see if they would give us a field for a little while to let the kids play. They did and we started the Bronxchester Challenger League! And from the Challenger League we really saw a need for more recreational services for our children. Which is why I founded <a href="http://www.d3sportsandrec.org/" target="_blank">D3 Sports & Recreation Inc.</a> I wanted to created an organization that could provide a space where they can truly be themselves, and where parents could feel comfortable as well. A place where our children were given the same opportunities and activities as typical children have, but not have to rob a bank to afford them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">I am proud to say that we are now going into our 5th year of <a href="http://d3sportsandrec.org/bronxchester-challenger-league/" target="_blank">Challenger baseball</a>, and we have just completed our second <a href="http://d3sportsandrec.org/sensory-art-program/" target="_blank">session of Art</a>. Our Art program success was due to grants we received from <a href="https://www.autismspeaks.org/" target="_blank">Autism Speaks</a> and <a href="http://www.bronxarts.org/" target="_blank">Bronx Council on the Arts</a>. We have also incorporated special events such as Halloween and the <a href="http://d3sportsandrec.org/2017/11/04/2017-holiday-event/" target="_blank">Holiday season</a> into our services. We are still very brand new and we are working hard to continue to provide these services to the community, but it is becoming more and more difficult to secure funds to facilitate the program. Because we rely mainly on donations and volunteers, it is difficult to provide the quality of service we would like to offer. I would like to take this time to thank <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Monsignor-Scanlan-High-School-145816878815487/" target="_blank">Monsignor Scanlan High School</a> for giving us their space to run our Art Program and Special Events. I am basically working my 40 hour week to pay bills and working on D3 programming every chance I get with the help of <a href="http://d3sportsandrec.org/2015/09/13/the-board-of-directors/" target="_blank">board members</a> who are very hands on and dedicated to the organization. Unfortunately this may not be enough to continue. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">D3 Sports & Recreation Inc. is looking for generous individuals who want to help us make a difference in the Autism community. If you would like to donate to D3 Sports & Recreation Inc. please feel free to click on the link provided below. Own a business and want to help and also promote your company? <a href="https://fs10.formsite.com/infod3sportsandrecorg/form11/index.html" target="_blank">Sponsor a team!</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">D3 Sports is also in need of members for their board that have knowledge and skills to guide us to a level where we can truly provide the quality of programming our families truly deserve. If you would like to sit on the board, please contact the Governance Chairperson Chaquon Polanco at <a href="mailto:CPolanco@d3sportsandrec.org">CPolanco@d3sportsandrec.org</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This year Monsignor Scanlan <a href="http://www.scanlanhs.edu/" target="_blank">High School</a> has graciously donated their Cafeteria to host our 2nd Annual Sensory Holiday Event! </span></div>
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Calling on all family and friends!!!!! D3 Sports & Recreation Inc. means the world to me. It is my dream to create a place where individuals with Autism and their families feel at home! We have had three successful seasons of Challenger baseball and want to expand programming! </div>
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If I was asked 11 years ago where I thought I would be in 10 years, I would never have imagined I would be a mother of three children and the founder of D3 Sports & Recreation Inc. a non profit organization that provides sensory friendly sports and recreation programming for individuals with Autism. </div>
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When Donovan was diagnosed, even though I suspected and I asked for him to be assessed for Autism, I still wasn't ready to hear that he indeed had Autism. I educated myself and I asked a million question to anyone I met that had any knowledge of Autism. </div>
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In the beginning when Donovan was much younger it was bit easier to go out. He had very few stims or behaviors that would make him standout, but as he got older and his stims increased or his behaviors became a bit more noticeable for his age, trips to the local park became difficult for me. For fear of how others would perceive him and my reaction to them, I went out less. I began to try to protect Donovan, and keep him in a bubble so to speak. It wasn't until my husband said "stop holding on to him and hovering over him. Let him go play" Soon after my daughter Devynn pointed out the discrepancies on how I parented her and Donovan. "Mom, why doesn't Donovan have to clean the room?" And just like that my propellers came to a halt and I realized, that Donovan was a child before he was Autistic. I had to allow him to be a child and not a diagnosis! He was capable of anything, he just needed the opportunity to try. </div>
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A little more than three years ago, we went to watch my nephew play baseball. At the end of the game, Dono came to us and said "I want to play baseball." My not so verbal autistic son spoke in a full sentence and he wanted to play baseball! I searched for a league that was tailored to his needs. We ended up joining a league up in Westchester. The league was set up so that children who weren't ambulatory could play as well. So there wasn't any dirt or grass on the field. It was a beautiful field, and all the kids got to play, but living in the Bronx and juggling the schedules of all 3 children was very difficult. We asked Donovan if he liked it and in his sweet monotone voice he said "Yep" Then we asked "Do you want to come back?" and he answered "Nope". My husband and I looked at each other with surprise. We asked him, "Why don't you want to come back?" His response was "I want to play real baseball". </div>
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We went back a few times, but I couldn't help but notice the stress on the other parents faces. Most of all I couldn't help how I felt. I was hoping to meet other families and feel like we were accepted. The staff weren't very engaging with the parents, and I didn't feel comfortable. </div>
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I decided to approach a childhood friend who was coaching at the league that sparked Donovan's interest in baseball. I asked if they would let us use one of their fields. I just knew that if my Donovan wanted to play, there had to be more children who wanted to play too. They were open to the request and gave me a field to use. It was so important to me that the challenger program be tailored to our children's needs, but feel like typical baseball. I wanted the children to be comfortable, but I also wanted parents to feel comfortable. I needed them to know that their child was an individual and not just a number. In May of 2013 we opened our first season of challenger baseball at Bronxchester Little League and this past June 2016, we ended our 3rd season. </div>
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When the season ended I always felt sad. I wanted to offer more than just baseball. I wanted to create more programs that our children and families could benefit from. I incorporated D3 Sports & Recreation Inc. with the hope of building a village. I pride myself on that I facilitate programs and events where our children can be themselves, and parents do not have to explain their child's behavior to anyone! Where judgement is unacceptable and understanding is in abundance. </div>
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At D3 Sports & Recreation Inc. I look to spread Autism Awareness, but I hope for acceptance of Autism. I want to provide much needed programs and events to my community of the Bronx. Please help me to continue to provide challenger baseball and expand our events and programs. Donate to D3 sports & Recreation Inc. <a href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=AT97Z5X9QKZZJ" target="_blank">Donate Here! </a></div>
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<br />aboogiedownchicksworldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873322284794607733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3018174452993548183.post-24047970144678577142016-04-26T15:34:00.000-04:002017-11-21T08:12:08.296-05:00I AM Lots has happened and some things have changed since my last post. I recently changed the name of my blog to A Boogie Down Chick's World. I felt the change was needed and that the name fit better than the Diary of a Loving Mom. I am a Loving Mom, but it really wasn't a diary, and I am so much more than just a mom. Although being a mom is something I take the most pride in. But I am a daughter, sister, wife, mom, advocate and the list goes on. I am born and raised in the Bronx, and I am a true Chick from the Boogie Down Bronx! Hence the name A Boogie Down Chick's World. <br />
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So much has been going on in my life, and it has made me take a step back and examine my life so far. For example, my mom got really sick this past summer and I almost lost her, had we not gotten her to the hospital in time. Being a daughter was one of my first roles in life, and one that I cherish. My mom is amazing and she is a major reason I am the woman I am today. She will be 80 years old next April and she is has been one of my biggest supporters/caretaker for my son Donovan who has Autism. <br />
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I am the youngest sibling of a very blended family. I have 5 brothers and 3 sisters. We may not have the same mother and father, but we are brothers and sisters! This is another part of my life that I share with the world, or the rather the few that follow. LOL <br />
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I am a wife. I met my husband back to before I can remember, we were probably in pampers and in carriages side by side one another as our moms were waiting for the elevator to go home. We grew up in the same building and attended kindergarten together. It hasn't always been easy and we have had our share of break ups, but our paths always lead us back to one another. <br />
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I am mother. There was a time when I thought that I would never have this title. While dating my husband, we were careful, but we were also young and a bit naïve. We never worried about not getting pregnant, because we didn't want to get pregnant so young. When we finally married, I was ready to start a family. After trying we decided to see a specialist. After a many tries of IUI (Intrauterine Insemination), a couple of miscarriages, it was our last try before we would have to move onto IVF. I got pregnant with my daughter Devynn. Devynn was 4 months old when I found out I was pregnant with my second child. I had Donovan. Three years after him I was pregnant with my youngest Dustin. I love being a mother, and it is what I am most proud of. <br />
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I am an advocate. Most times when one advocates for a cause it is usually because they have been touched or affected in some way. The first cause to awaken my fire for advocacy and support was HIV/AIDS. I had and have many family/friends that have passed away and are still living with HIV/AIDS. I became a peer educator for the Department of Health (which is now the Dept. of Mental Health and Hygiene). I went into Schools and educated youth on facts of HIV/AIDS and how to practice safer sex. My second cause and the one that pushes me the most, is Autism. My son Donovan was diagnosed when he was just about 16 months old, and since then I have educated myself as much as possible and tried to spread so much awareness that we have ACCEPTANCE! Another cause I support whole heartedly is Dyslexia. My Oldest child begged for us to put her in school and we did. We enrolled her in Pre-K a year earlier, and she soon began to HATE school. She struggled and when I pushed to find out why, we learned that she had Dyslexia. <br />
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I am a Social Entrepreneur. Social entrepreneurship is the attempt to draw upon business techniques and private sector approaches to find solutions to social, cultural or environmental problems. As per <a href="http://www.uniteforsight.org/social-entrepreneurship-course/module1" target="_blank">Unite for Site</a>, a Social Entrepreneur the Social Entrepreneur aims for value in the form of large-scale, transformational benefit that accrues either to a significant segment of society or to society at large.” <a href="http://www.uniteforsight.org/social-entrepreneurship-course/module1#_ftn8" id="_ftnref8" name="_ftnref8" title=""></a>is Moreover, the social entrepreneur targets its programs at the “underserved, neglected, or highly disadvantaged population that lacks the financial means or political clout to achieve the transformative benefit on its own.” Social entrepreneurs are builders of a better world. I have started a nonprofit organization <a href="http://www.d3sportsandrec.org/" target="_blank">D3 Sports & Recreation Inc. </a>, a program that provides sensory friendly programming and events for children with Autism. <br />
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Though many of my roles are linked and overlap, it was important that I choose a title for my blog that was better suited and would allow my to share all aspects of my life and journey! So I leave you with this bit, which summarizes my blog. <br />
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<b>A Boogie Down Chick's World </b></div>
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<b>A little insight into the world of a biracial woman, wife, and mom that was born and raised in the good old Boogie Down Bronx!!!! Share in my journey as a special needs mom to an Ausome Autistic Boy and to Sassy Princess with Dyslexia. I can't forget about my youngest who is a handful! Follow as I build a "Village" where our loved ones can come together and be themselves. And where families can allow them to shine without Judgement!</b></div>
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