I have been dealing with some things personally that I allowed to disturb my flow. I fought the good fight but just when I thought I had lost the battles and the war, things are starting to go my way. I have spent the past few years starting and stopping but never really getting my stride. It finally looks like the tide is turning. I have accomplished some things that I didn't think I could, I am setting myself up for the things I've longed for but wasn't sure I could afford the time and energy to step out on them. I am going to the next level as a woman. I am proud of who I am becoming.

I would like to thank all of those who have prayed for me and given words of encouragement. I would like to say that I truly appreciate all of the people who are proud of me and believe that I can do anything I set my mind to. I want to send all my love to all of the people who genuinely love me (Cyn, Diva, Cyndiva, singing lady, baby sis, mommy, wife-lady, Cynt-ee-uh, Auntie, Cuzzo, or whatever you call me). I want to say that I love you for loving me and even if I never sing another note or pen another verse I know that you will be there to support me; regardless of what I do or don't do.

Most importantly, I give thanks to the giver of the dreams. I thank you Father God for allowing me to meet people who just won't give up on me, even when I am close to giving up on myself. I thank you for stoking the fires of my desires and keeping them ablaze in my heart. I am eternally grateful for this life and I am living it out loud and on purpose.

Life is short people so do what you love. If you can't do what you love, at least do something great with the people that you love.


Divaliciously Grateful,
CynDiva!

I really love this timeof year.  I like the gifts and all of the lights and music.  But the favorite part for me is spending quality time with my family.  Oh and the food.  . You know I love food. 
But whatever your plans are for today, enjoy yourself.  If you are spending time with your family, friends, or co-workers;  even if you plan to go it alone.  Whatever you do during this holiday season; do it till you are satisfied!!  Happy Holidays.

Divaliciously Yours,
Cyndiva!

Dear God,
Please let there be enough room for my car in this parking lot.  Thank you for all the beautiful snow that you sent us the other day.  Please don't let the plow come by and throw any of the know brownish grey snow on me or my car while I'm out here.  Even if the store is crowded Lord, please do Not let people push and shove or be rude to me. And Lord please don't let me push, shove or be rude to anyone else.  Once I have placed things in my cart, Please don't let anyone come by and take them out. 
God please don't allow me to have to fight over the last one of anything. Cause you know I will fight.  You know I am a work in progress.  Most of all Lord, Please don't let me spend too much money.  Should any of the aforementioned things happen to take place, please forgive me for my thoughts, deeds and words that may not be pleasing to you.

Amen
Divaliciously Yours,
CynDiva!

Ok so this time two weeks ago, I was in a luxury hotel preparing for my Broadway debut.  Today I am basically trapped in the house after "The Blizzard of 2009" has swept its way through the Eastern Seaboard.  Oh my goodness!!
It is my humble opinion that snow is best kept on Christmas cards and TV movies. 

--What in the world?!  I have been hearing large scary mounds of snow falling off of these lovely Baltimore row homes that we are blessed to habitate in.  I just pray that no poor defenseless animal or human was down on the ground under that thud I just heard out of my back window.

(contemplating)  Yup over it!! Bring on Spring.  Is it time for the ground hog yet?? I know it sounds like I'm complaining and I very well may be but, I haven't liked snow since elementary school.  Although, I've had time to catch up on some of the stuff that I otherwise would have been too busy to do.  So I guess that's a good thing. 


Divaliciously Yours,
CynDiva!

http://cyndiva.com/blog.cfm?feature=78227&postid=1...Ok so this time two weeks ago, I was in a luxury hotel preparing for my Broadway debut.  Today I am basically trapped in the house after ...

Last night I attended a show at the 8X10 club in Baltimore. OOOOOWEEEE, can I just say that I love the Foreign Exchange!! I love the concept and the execution of what they do. The band was hot. Nicolay and Zo! are a filled to capacity with genius. Phonte is way too talented for his own good.(He can sing, rap, dance in just one show). Mr. D-Brock was flexing some vocal muscles ( I see you growing up young man). Ms. YahZarah, Ms. Yahzarah, wow. Sister girl was reppin for the ladies. Powerful, sexy, strong, sweet all wrapped up together in one of the hottest dresses that I have seen in awhile. Ms. Carlitta Durand, this was my first time seeing her in action and I was not disappointed. Tigallo kept saying that it was not just music, it was ministry and I believe.
If I had more cash on me, I would have given the brother an offering. I got some really disappointing news yesterday and I was contemplating not coming to the show. But my best friend reminded me that I would be angry with myself if I missed this one. I reluctantly agreed. I was instantaneously lifted to another level and I have yet to come down. I'm at the "day job" humming and singing (sleepily but...) when yesterday I felt like crying. So thank you for doing it the way that you do. I needed it and I appreciate it.
I also want to thank you all for being sooo cool and so accessible after the show. I think that is a major part of your appeal. You all kind of have that talented cousin from down south that performs at the barbeques vibe. I love you for it.

Diva People,
If you have the opportunity to see the Foreign Exchange perform live, do not sleep.  Go get your tickets, not now but right now!

I love you always
Divaliciously Yours,
Cyndiva!

Ok so Janet and the crew, excuse me Ms. Jackson (you know why) LOL. Anyway, Ms J did her thang as expected. The tribute was well performed and tastefully done. Hail to the King!

But what the world happened after that?? Was everybody channeling ODB last night? Lil Mama crashed Jigga- Mans performance. Mr. West was acting out. Lady GaGa was all over the place. I thought this was an MTV event not UBN (insider). In the words of the "family folk",”Child it was just messy, all kinds of messy. "
The only thing missing was nobody yelled Wu-Tang 4ever!!

I do not know about you but Lady GaGa coming to the stage to accept an award with lace over her face was insanely hilarious to me. I was cracking up like "are you serious?? You are talking to millions of people with your face completely covered?" Gratefully she later removed the restriction. And before the VMAs, I was convinced that Russell Brand would be the messiest thing on the stage. Oh how wrong I was. The industry that I love is losing its collective mind. Wow.



Divaliciously yours,
Cyndiva!
 

This is one of the most personal blogs that I have ever written.Have you ever met someone who is always the life of the party? Well I am usually that person. And sometimesit gets to be a burden. ...

Ok so I have been on Hiatus for a while. I have been hold up in my Diva's den for far too long. If you were wondering it’s sort of like a cocoon. Except its purple and it has an endless supply of mus...

I disagree with the commercial that say the military is the toughest job you'll ever love.  I strongly believe that the toughest job you'll ever love is parenting.  This is the time of year when report cards come home in the mail.  For some parents its a time of braggadocio when you call all your friends and the childs grandparents, godparents, and anyone else who will listen.  You call them just to say how well your child has done in school.  The thought process is "see, I'm a good parent my kid is doing well in school". 

But, what about when you know that your child is capable of doing much more than he or she actually is doing?  Are you a bad parent if you don't "beat some sense into them" or "ground them until they are 35"?  Are you really a horrible parent if you give your child every opportunity and assistance to excel and they still don't succeed?  Intellectually the answer of course is no, you are not a bad parent.  But the question remains why does it feel like it? 
 Why does your child's grades, popularity, talents, or lack thereof feel like a direct reflection of us as parents??
I do not know if you do, Please feel free to chime in.  What I do know is that I am getting a banner made to post in my house that reads " I can't be you, cause I'm busy being me."

Is the real problem that we do and have done too much for our children? Is the problem that we (in an effort to make things better for them than they were for us) have passified and made our children lazy and complacent?  
What really is the issue?
Comment and let me know what you feel.


Divaliciously Yours,
Cyndiva