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"Let me tell you what happened to me"...

TRUMP AT UNITED NATIONS SPEECH "Walk it Out"... Please accept my body double in my absence See you play too much!!! #Keisha jokes start here

You see a "black woman" and everyone thinks...

"That's Chyvette"

Laughing too hard to cry today

Snoop, your turn LOL

If I did not know any better, I would think this was...

"Pass the mic"

DELAYED NOT DENIED!!!

Let me say this loud and clear: DELAYED DOES NOT MEAN DENIED!!!

My business was recently put on hold because of a loss of funding. But let me tell you something—I am not discouraged!

I invested every penny I had into getting my business started, registered, structured, and compliant in the State of Nevada. I have already completed most of my required trainings, and I am getting closer and closer to being fully operational.

I have a few things left to complete, including my fingerprinting and loan signing classes. I'm also waiting for my stamps and seals so I can finish registering with the RON platforms.

Once everything is in place, I'm going to start slow, smart, and intentionally and build as the business grows.

And when I tell you I'm excited, I AM EXCITED!!!

I'm designing banners, my tent, marketing materials, business tools and everything else I'll need to start putting my brand in front of people. There is something powerful about watching an idea that once existed only in your head slowly become REAL.

NOW LET'S TALK ABOUT THE NEXT MOVE...

My current lease ends in April, and I'm already beginning to look for my next home.

I'm looking for a 4-bedroom—possibly 5-bedroom—home with a pool, a beautiful backyard and plenty of room to grow.

I'm thinking Summerlin or Rhodes Ranch, but I'm also looking at the bigger picture.

I want as much house as I can get for my money, WITHOUT an HOA.

Why?

Because I'm not just looking for somewhere to live.

I'm looking for a place that can eventually support the vision.

My current residence is intentionally modest. It's short-term. I'm not trying to overextend myself just to impress anybody. I'm positioning myself for what's next.

I'm believing that there is a BLESSING with my name on it!!!

And I know that when the right property comes along, I'll recognize it.

THE CO-LIVING VISION

My bed and breakfast/co-living property will be my primary focus in the immediate future.

That's where I see myself putting my energy, creativity and resources.

I'm thinking beyond simply having a house.

I'm thinking about creating a property that can generate income, create opportunities and become another piece of the larger vision I'm building.

Everything I'm doing right now is preparation.

The business registration.

The certifications.

The training.

The marketing.

The equipment.

The property search.

The planning.

Even the things that seem like delays are teaching me patience and preparation.

AND YES... I'M STILL BUYING A CAR! 😂

Eventually, yes!

I'm shopping for the best deal, comparing prices, looking at different options and even pricing car wraps.

Because if I'm going to put my business on the road, I want that vehicle to become part of the marketing strategy too!

I'm not rushing.

I'm researching.

I'm comparing.

I'm planning.

And I'm making moves when the timing makes sense.

BUSY WEEK AHEAD!!!

There is A LOT happening behind the scenes.

Sometimes people only see the finished product.

They don't see the paperwork.

They don't see the money invested.

They don't see the classes.

They don't see the waiting.

They don't see the research.

They don't see the moments when you have to pause because the funding isn't there yet.

But I SEE IT.

And I know what I'm building.

So, no...

I'm not starting over.

I'm continuing from where I left off.

DELAYED. NOT DENIED.

The vision is still alive.

The business is still coming.

The property is still coming.

The co-living/B&B vision is still coming.

The car is coming.

The next chapter is coming.

And I'm going to keep preparing until everything I've been working toward has somewhere to land.

I KNOW THERE IS A BLESSING WITH MY NAME ON IT!!!

Now... back to work! ❤️✨

SHIFTING OF FAVOR... "I am in the kitchen cooking again"

 I had extra broth so I made turkey soup (pot with lid)

Smoke Turkey baked with gravy

Mac N Cheese

Yams

Stuffing (just because it did not feel right without it)

Greens

Cornbread

Let me start this blog by saying THANK YOU.

Thank you to the people who support me, encourage me, establish my value, and keep me going despite what people say and sometimes, despite what people don't say.

I appreciate every person who has given me room to grow, breathe, create, laugh, and simply be myself.

I'M NOT AS SPONTANEOUS AS I USED TO BE

I wanted to play this weekend, but the truth is, I'm not as spontaneous as I used to be.

There was a time when I would jump up and go party at the drop of a hat.

Today?

Not so much.

I'm starting a business. I'm building my office. I'm designing my personal space. And, most importantly, I'm back in my kitchen cooking.

My priorities are shifting.

I don't patronize restaurants and dining establishments nearly as much as I used to. Every extra moment I have seems to find its way back into my kitchen, creating whatever dishes I want.

I've restored my kitchen, for the most part, to the inventory I had before leaving Chicago.

And let me tell you something about Las Vegas the variety here makes it possible for me to create just about anything I would normally order from a restaurant.

Mexican.

Italian.

Asian.

Soul food.

Whatever I want.

I can make it myself.

And there is something incredibly satisfying about that.

I'M ALSO CHANGING WHAT I ALLOW INTO MY SPACE

I don't watch LIVE television nearly as much as I used to.

My access to media that triggers me is limited now.

That isn't about anybody else.

That's about my personal well-being.

I've learned that filtering what I watch, what I listen to, and when I consume it helps me regulate my moods and emotions.

Sometimes protecting your peace means changing the channel.

Sometimes it means turning the television completely off.

And sometimes it means saying, "I don't need to know."

That has been a major lesson for me.

TO THE PRESIDENTS I'VE LOVED, LEARNED FROM AND WATCHED LEAD

Thank you to the Presidents I've loved, learned from, and watched lead.

And thank you to those of you who have lives outside of the White House and aren't defined entirely by the roles you once held.

I find myself appreciating that distance more than I ever expected.

Former presidents and their families continue their lives after leaving office, and I personally appreciate seeing people step away from political conflict and simply live.

The Obama family has "no value and purposeful meaning to my life, and I voluntarily exclude myself from any affiliation and/or association". No further statement is needed.

For me, there is something peaceful about watching people enjoy family, work, travel, and life beyond the political spotlight.

President Donald Trump is currently serving as the 45th and 47th President of the United States.

But let me make something very clear about my relationship with Trump:

It is not political.

Vegas, yes Trump raised a Black woman.

I'm a real person.

And honestly, I don't care what you think about it.

I'm the same person I was when I lived here in 2017.

The best thing, outside of all the new credit, that came from my recent experience involving Trump was acknowledgement.

There is a personal history there that predates the politics.

My relationship with him is personal, not political. At one point in my life, I experienced his assistance with my education. That's my story, and that's all you need to know.

OKAY... YOU READY TO LAUGH?

I'm still trying to figure out what happened yesterday.

Was it Cardi?

Was it Ciara and the baby?

Was it Snoop lighting the blunt I rolled?

😂😂😂

Whatever happened...

I HIT 10,000+ READERS IN ONE DAY!

TEN THOUSAND.

I do my best to promote everybody else's events.

So when somebody starts promoting ME, it feels strange.

I'm literally laughing my socks off.

MOVIE NIGHT

You know what?

Let's just watch the movies.

Boyz N Da Hood.

Friday.

Set It Off.

Deep Cover.

Training Day with Dre?

Pick one.

Press play.

Relax.

And for those of you who party at the pool with me, you already know what happened at Kevin Hart's birthday back in 2017.

😂

Relax.

You know the hand of GOD has him.

Keep laughing.

CARDI... CIARA... SNOOP...

Cardi, let your babies know that when I left Vegas, like Chris, you started having babies.

😂

Hugs and kisses to all of them.

Ciara...

You are just having WAY too much fun with Russell.

And Russell is over there building his own team!

I see you!

And Snoop...

You took those glasses off and hollered "CHEVY" so fast that whoever you were talking to had to stop the crowd.

I heard you.

I saw you.

And I'm still laughing.

I know there's a residency somewhere coming soon.

I'm just saying...

WHERE IS FLOYD???

And Floyd...

Where are you?

Did you see stupid walk up on Mike?

If he doesn't know me, why is he causing problems?

That's all I'm going to say about that.

I'm not looking for anybody in Las Vegas.

Especially Scottie.

Lisa has never been my friend.

Mustapha is with Janet.

Stop calling me.

😂

Seriously.

I'm good.

I COOKED FOR ONE

One of my biggest personal challenges has been motivating myself to cook again.

Not for a family.

Not for a crowd.

Not for a party.

For ONE.

That was strange.

I'm so accustomed to cooking for other people that making a single serving felt almost unnatural.

But I did it.

And it worked.

When it came to my greens, I needed a natural cleanse, so yes...

That was a whole pot.

😂

I'll freeze whatever is left and save it for later.

And the macaroni and cheese?

You already know how emotional I get about mac and cheese.

I ate.

I slept.

Football watched me.

😂

And honestly?

It was a good weekend.

I THINK I'M DONE WITH HULU

I hope everybody had a good time this weekend.

Because I think I can cancel Hulu now.

I'm not paying $70 to watch one event on rewind.

Absolutely not.

😂

BUSINESS WAS DELAYED NOT DENIED

Now let's talk about what really matters.

My business was delayed not denied.

I'm waiting on my stamps.

My seal.

My supplies.

Once everything arrives...

IT'S A PARTY.

I'm locked inside my C.A.V.E. until further notice.

This is the season where I'm building.

I'm organizing.

I'm creating.

I'm cooking.

I'm working.

I'm protecting my peace.

And I'm minding my business.

THE SHIFT

Maybe this is what "Shifting of Favor" really means.

Maybe favor doesn't always look like a crowd.

Maybe it doesn't always look like a party.

Maybe it doesn't always look like being everywhere and being seen by everybody.

Sometimes favor looks like being left alone long enough to build something.

Sometimes it looks like having the discipline to stay home.

Sometimes it looks like cooking dinner for yourself.

Sometimes it looks like turning off the television.

Sometimes it looks like protecting your emotions.

Sometimes it looks like people finally recognizing your value.

And sometimes...

10,000 people show up in one day.

I don't know exactly what is happening.

But I'm paying attention.

I'M LOCKED IN

When I'm working from home, V103 is playing in the background.

That's my soundtrack.

My office is coming together.

My kitchen is coming back to life.

My business is coming.

My creativity is returning.

And my priorities are changing.

Thank you to the people who know me and give me space to breathe.

I value my privacy.

I've learned that one of the best ways to protect my peace of mind is to keep as much of my life private as I can, whenever I can.

Everybody doesn't need access.

Everybody doesn't need an explanation.

Everybody doesn't need a front-row seat.

Sometimes the greatest shift is realizing that peace is more valuable than attention.

So...

Thank you for reading.

Thank you for supporting me.

Thank you for encouraging me.

Thank you for giving me room to become whoever I'm becoming next.

I'm starting a new week.

I'm locked in my C.A.V.E.

And I'm watching very closely...

What happens next...

 Chevy