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  • Seven On the Seventeenth
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    7 People I Don’t Have Time For

    Posted On 06/17/2017

    7 People I Don’t Have Time For

     Seven on the Seventeenth

    Inconsistent people

    If you like me, GREAT.  If you don’t, that’s cool too. Just be consistent. I don’t really concern myself with wondering how someone feels about me. If how they feel about me isn’t obvious, then I don’t need to associate with them.

    People Who Don’t Like Me

    There are 7 billion people on this earth. If a few don’t like me then that’s okay. I’m not a mean person and I would never do anything to intentionally hurt someone. I strive to be as honest and real as I can. It takes too much effort to pretend to be someone I’m not. Plenty of people love me and that’s what really matters.

    Cable News Correspondents

    Anytime breaking news happens, there are “experts” offering their opinions, with no actual facts. I just want to know what happened. No more, no less.

    Complainers/Naysayers

    We all complain from time to time, but we all know someone that never has anything positive to say. I’m on a happiness kick and I don’t need any “Negative Nancys” or “Salty Sallys” killing my vibe. Not to be cliché, but LIFE IS SHORT.

    People who aren’t Accountable for their Actions

    Being wrong doesn’t feel good, but it’s not the end of the world. We are human and we make mistakes. It’s okay! It’s not okay to always blame others for things that go wrong. Be honest with yourself and learn from your mistakes. See what you can do differently next time. Blaming others isn’t going to change anything.

    Social Media Police

    I think social media is a form of self-expression. People should be able to post what they want, however often they want to post. It’s not anyone’s job to create unofficial “social media rules”. It’s wise to be careful with what you post, but social media is a way to have fun and to connect with others. It shouldn’t be that serious.

    Advice: If you don’t like what someone post on THEIR page, DELETE THEM!

    People Who Try To Tell Me How to Live My Life

    I think this is pretty self-explanatory.

    -Kymmie

    Any people you don’t have time for? Leave me a comment.

     

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  • Seven On the Seventeenth
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    7 Things I’ve Learned At 23- Seven on the Seventeenth

    Posted On 05/17/2017

    With my 24th birthday around the corner, I decided to reflect on the past 12 months.

    It’s my hair and I don’t care

    Prior to this year, the most I had done with my hair was cut it and color it. This year I decided to switch it up and try some new hair styles. I got my first weave, my first wig, and I cut off all of my relaxed hair to go natural. I’ve enjoyed changing my hair up!

    Dating makes life interesting

    I’ve never been one to date, but I decided to give it a try. At times it’s been fun, and at other times, I’ve been hurt a bit.  Either way, I have some great (and not so great) stories to tell. Although nothing has worked out for me on the dating front so far, I’m still hopeful.

    People will talk about me, instead of talking to me.

    I already knew this, but unfortunately the “real world” is just like middle school, except I have to pay bills. It’s amazing how people will keep your name in their mouth, but won’t speak to you when they see you. It doesn’t bother me, it’s just an observation.

     

    It’s okay to leave things behind that don’t add value to my life

    I got my first big girl job and quit it after four months. That situation was a little extreme, but it worked out for me in the long run. I’ve also moved away from things that I thought I would never leave behind. I enjoy living in the present, but this year I realized that I had to take advantage of opportunities even if that means leaving old things or people behind. I can’t move to the next level if I’m still doing things that don’t provide room for growth.

    I can’t take care of others if I don’t take care of myself

    I taught myself that it’s okay to slow down and take some time for myself. After quitting my job, I took a month for myself. I spent time relaxing, I started my blog, and enjoyed time with my niece. It was the first time since my sophomore year of college that I took a break to focus on ME. I’m much better for it.

    I’m a GREAT writer and blogger

    I started my blog after receiving some positive feedback on a Facebook post that I wrote back in January. I didn’t know where to start. I had no clue what I was doing, however, I decided to do it anyways. My first post went “viral” and most of my post since then have received decent page views considering I’m a new blogger.

     

    It’s okay to think highly of myself and it’s okay to be proud of myself!  

    Being humble is a quality of mine that I’ve always been proud of. The only issue is that sometimes I allow being humble to prevent me from reaching my full potential. In the past, I would let opportunities pass me by because I didn’t think I was good enough. I would downplay myself so other wouldn’t think I was “stuck up” or “full of myself”. I realize now that I can’t worry about how others view me. I’m young, but I have a lot to offer the world. I’m just getting started and I refuse to stand in my own way anymore.

    —

    23 was a tough year and the past 12 months have been difficult. But through all of the tears, the stress, the heartbreak, and the setbacks, (for the first time in my life) I finally understand what happiness feels like. I managed to find peace in the midst of chaos. I’ve learned so much about myself and I am totally in love with the person I am becoming.

    I thank GOD for bringing me this far. My trust and faith in HIM is what has kept me going. I’m amazed at how much HE has blessed me with. I’m thankful for the wonderful people that HE placed in my life to help me get through all of this.  I can’t wait to see what happens next!

    -Kymmie

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  • Self Help Seven On the Seventeenth
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    7 Steps to Creating YOUR Vision Board

    Posted On 04/16/2017

    *Things to remember before you get started*

    Vision boards take time, don’t expect to get it all done in one sitting.

    Having a vision board party might help you get started if you need some inspiration and motivation.

    There is no right or wrong way to make a vision board. Digital vision boards are also a thing!

    1. Decide the focus of your vision board 

    Career? Health Goals? Wedding? Dream House? Personal Life? All of the Above? Maybe you have a business or you are thinking about starting one.  Having a clear focus would be a good idea. The good thing is that you can have one vision board, or many. It’s totally up to you.

    2. Take time to ask yourself what you want out of life

    For my personal vision board, I thought about what I would kind of life I want to have. There is no right or wrong answer, you just need to get into a reflective head space. A good question to ask is “what would I do if there was nothing (money, education, etc.) standing in my way. Think of your values, what’s most important to you. Happiness what I decided to focus on, so I put things on there that would contribute to me living happily ever after.

    3. Decide how large or small you want your vision board to be 

    Do you want it to be on a poster or tri-fold? A few of my vision boards that I’m working on are made from a frozen pizza box that I cut apart. You could also use a cork board and thumbtacks so you can update it easily. Or maybe you don’t want a vision board, maybe you want a VISION WALL. Your options are endless.

    4. Find materials

    Magazines and newspapers are great! You’ll need some scissors to cut things out. Go to a craft store and check their clearance section for stickers and other decorative items. Also the $1 section at Target has some really cute stuff. If you can draw or have really pretty handwriting this would be the perfect excuse to buy some new pens or markers. Look around your house to see what you have, you never know what may inspire you. I already had a lot of scrapbook paper and crafty stuff at my house. I just purchased some new scrapbook paper. You can also print out a few things you find on the internet as well. You’ll also need craft glue or a hot glue gun. I used craft glue along with glue sticks to touch up the edges. Tape works too.

    5. Sort through your supplies

    When I made my vision board, I went through several magazines. I cut out anything that spoke to me. This part was the most time consuming. I looked at each page and analyzed the words and the pictures. Some of the scrapbook paper had words and phrase that spoke to me as well so I cut those out too. I put everything to the side and once I felt like I had enough stuff I started to assemble my board. I placed everything on my board before I glued it down. I changed it around a few times. Don’t be afraid to mix and match pictures and words.

    6. Put your board somewhere you can see it

    Maybe you want it in your bedroom or to keep it in your office. I keep my vision board in my living room. Sometimes when I get discouraged, I look at my vision board and it reminds me of my purpose and what I’m working towards. I put skills that I have that I want to continue to develop.

    7. Make a plan 

    After you make your vision, make a plan of how you want to bring your vision to reality. Just take one thing from your board and see what you can do to fulfill that vision.

    I know from experience that we can NEVER fully prepare for what will come our way. We have no way of knowing what life will bring us. Our vision may change, however, a vision board will always serve a reminder of who you are at your core. It’s a good idea to create a vision board every year. It’s a great way to reflect on where you’ve been and where you are headed.

    *If you don’t want to get your hands dirty, digital vision boards are a thing.*

    -Kymmie

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