Time is greater than money.

I'm working on my website so I'm trying to come up with interesting and innovative ideas to keep my viewers engaged. I decided to do some interview style videos so that people who don't know me and visit my site can get some insight about who I am and my message of Spread Love. I enlisted the help of my cousin, Freedom to shoot the video. I've actually been begging him for a year to do my documentary but he felt it would be a little overwhelming so I thought this would be a good way to get him to see it won't be that hard. (Like I know anything about videography and editing. lol) I asked my bestie, Kelley to come up with some random questions to ask me on camera so that I could have authentic reactions on film. She was supposed to interview me on camera but due to scheduling conflicts (yeah, she's a big deal) she wasn't able to do it. So I asked my brother, Christopher and he obliged. She emailed him the secret questions she came up with and it was a go. Let me just tell you.....this little project was AMAZING....hence this blog about it. My brother is an awesome interviewer. He not only asked the questions she prepared but he did his own follow up questions for my answers. I felt like we were not only creating magic, but bonding. He and my cousin were getting to know me on a deeper level and in the process I was learning about myself as well. Freedom and Christopher also bonded over lighting ideas, compared their cameras and discussed audio feeds so I learned a little about those things as well. One of the questions was time or money? My answer was definitely time because with more time doing what you love, the money will come. And this project was proof of just that. This time that we spent together as a family was invaluable. It's a memory that will last in all 3 of our minds forever....not to mention if we get together and do this full length documentary as planned....somebody is going to give us some money! :) So, here's the lesson, time is free. If you have nothing else to give, give time. Time creates memories and memories last forever. 

#100thingsthatmakemehappy

One of my best friends, Kelley has a blog.  Her latest post inspired me to write my latest post. I was surprised because since she's so filled with happiness, I thought this would be an easy assignment for her. She said it was a struggle and challenged us to do it on our own. The first 50 were easy. I got those without a pause. Then 50 to 85 required more thought. 85 to 100 required me to close my eyes and just be in the moment, then they came to life. And I think that's the fun part. The true meaning of life. Just enjoying things as they come. Learning that you don't have to make a mountain out of a molehill. Learn to adjust and keep it moving. It makes life so much easier.....and so much happier. What makes you happy? Here's my list:

1. My Mom
2. Long naps 
3. Stamps on my passport 
4. Text messages from my man 
5. Sunshine on my face 
6. Music 
7. Getting dressed up 
8. Classic black and white movies
9. Romantic comedies
10. Cupcakes
11. My 4 year old niece's animated personality 
12. The crack in my 13 year old nephew's voice letting me know he's getting older 
13. Anytime my bank account is over 3 digits 
14. Deep breaths 
15. Getting great ideas 
16. Laughing till I cry 
17. Fast cars 
18. Getting my nails done 
19. Unexpected mail 
20. My clients 
21. Random strangers striking up conversations 
22. When someone says "thank you" 
23. My favorite book 
24. Dancing to my favorite song 
25. Sunsets on the beach 
26. Laying by the pool all day 
27. Inspiring others 
28. Losing weight 
29. The smell of Egyptian Musk 
30. Candles 
31. Having someone drive me around 
32. First class upgrades 
33. Bond No. 9 Nuits De Noho 
34. Sushi 
35. Green lights 
36. Kissing with my eyes closed 
37. Hugs  
38. Clutter free environments 
39. Mike Dickerson's photography 
40. Photo booths 
41. Full moons
42. My toes in the sand 
43. Baby oil fresh out of the shower 
44. High thread count sheets 
45. Beautiful smiles 
46. Live music 
47. Love 
48. Long hot showers 
49. Brooklyn, NY 
50. Painting 
51. Writing my blog 
52. Helping others find their truth 
53. Getting a haircut 
54. Cowboy boots 
55. The sound of waves 
56. Working out 
57. Holding hands 
58. A roof over my head 
59. Support from family and friends 
60. Watching Breakfast at Tiffany's 
61. Sunglasses
62. Sitting on my balcony 
63. Watching airplanes take off 
64. Reading old greeting cards 
65. Lipgloss 
66. Scarves
67. The sound of the train 
68. Art galleries 
69. Sleeping naked 
70. Raindrops against my window 
71. Window shopping at Tiffany's in Times Square 
72. Papaya Sushi in Beaufort, SC 
73. Road trips 
74. Tumi luggage 
75.  Chocolate covered bananas from Edible Arrangements 
76. My mama's salmon patties 
77. Yachts 
78. Things that sparkle....diamonds! 
79. Words with Friends 
80. Adventures with Kelley and Jessica 
81. Long phone calls with my man 
82. Conversations between me, my mom and my nephew 
83. Unexpected phone calls from someone thinking of me 
84. Running into old friends 
85. Visitors 
86. My birthday 
87. Sundresses 
88. Kids laughing hysterically 
89. Family at holidays 
90. True love 
91. The Black Album Jay Z 
92. Simplicity 
93. North Hills in Raleigh, NC 
94. Downtown Durham 
95. Riding with my Jeep doors off 
96. My purse collection 
97. Vintage clothes 
98. Surprises 
99. Sautéed spinach
100. You for reading this....Have an awesome day!