Queen Jen's Gems

 With a new year comes new beginnings. New beginnings may come with being given or buying new belongings. In order to receive those new belongings, we need to have a proper space for them to be placed. I believe everything should have a place somewhere. When I go shopping and want to buy something, I have to ask myself two questions: "Do I need it or want it?" and "Do I have room for it?" Now I don't get the answers to these 100% correct every time (some of what I say I need is a want or I haven't prepared my space properly), but I'm doing a lot better than I used to. I'm learning to be more aware and careful of my responses and act accordingly. You see, I love to shop💖! Do you know who else that was special in my life that liked to shop too?! You guessed it- my Mom!! So you can probably imagine our closets at home 😊. My Mom's room has the walk in closet and mine has the regular size. Then there is a walk in closet in our computer room, which m...

 "Stop slouching!" Did anybody hear this statement growing up? I know I heard this many times from my Momma! Whenever I wasn't sitting up or standing up straight, Momma Sylvia would say that statement to me. I used to be really bad about slouching when I was younger. Now I'm better about it, but I have to admit that every now and then I catch myself slouching. Every time I do, I hear Momma Sylvia's voice ringing in my ear , "Stop slouching!" That statement was usually followed by sit or stand up straight. I was short(still am 😁) and quiet (still can be depending on the circumstances and who I'm around 😁). I thought slouching would put me in a lower position and make me feel unseen. I thought it would keep me from avoiding the looks of others (which usually didn't work!). You see, growing up, I dealt with low self-esteem and even as an adult to be honest. I didn't feel good about myself. I hadn't learned to embrace who God made me to be....

 Hey there👋!! It's so good to see you 😊. I'm glad you're here! I'm ready for a new start, new beginning! I'm so thankful for what was, but I'm also thankful for what is coming. 2022 had really tough moments along with great moments as well. In 2022, I focused on being more open to what life offered and the new opportunities, connections and places to visit that came along with it. I believe greater is coming and I don't want to miss it 💚! Now I still want to be more open, but I also need to focus on another word: today. Yes, today! My mind tries to go into overthinking mode quickly and be five steps ahead of what I'm currently doing. I need to work on focusing on the present moment. I need to focus on one step and one day at a time . I need to ask myself: What do I need today? What can I do today? I need to take a honest look and be realistic about what I can and cannot do. Other years saw me stretch myself way too thin, but 2023, I don't want to ...