Momentum • A Review of April 2012
Last month I did a review of the month of March inspired by HappyBlackWoman.com. If you missed it you can read it here.
I’m back this month with my review of April 2012. I’d predicted I would use the word “convergence” to describe this month, but as I look back I believe the word that best captures the month of April 2012 for me would be: MOMENTUM.
mo·men·tum
I chose that word because I spent March regrouping and figuring out what was going on with my life, then I spent April, especially the end of the month, really gaining some traction in several areas.
What have I done?
- I continue meal plan, cook, and stick to a budget quite successfully.
- I’ve gotten to the bottom of every email inbox, personal message box, etc. etc. Wow huh?
- I have sent out all giveaway prizes and have none pending unless I personally choose to do so.
- I have responded to every company that has contacted me/sent me products for review and have nothing pending.
- I have finished my baby registry and shower guest list and forwarded that information to my friends per their request. *whew*
- I wrote and submitted two guest posts to other blogs. I will let you all know if/when they post.
- I have revamped my advertising strategy on this blog and contacted every company that previously inquired and any company who I’ve worked with in the past to promote their product or service.
- I contacted all aspiring guest authors who previously inquired about guest posting on this blog and am following up now & receiving submissions.
- I have procured, and been paid for, a small design project.
- I submitted an application for a video blogger position with another company.
- I submitted an application for a usability position in the field I previously worked in, without fear of asking for a flexible schedule and other things I would have never requested. Trust me, that is major progress.
- I secured a legitimate paid blog posting opportunity.
- I found out that my blog posts are coming up on the first page of Google’s search results for certain topics. Yayness.
- I began dictating writing pieces that come to me {usually in my sleep} via a old school tape recorder.
- I did redesigned this blog.
- I talk to my mom much more.
- I made an appointment to cut my hair. Yep.
- I took a cloth diapering class to vet if that is an option I want to pursue, as well as signed up for a childbirth and baby care class with my husband later this month.
- I’ve started consistently cleaning my floors and dusting {alternatively after I do laundry}.
- I got a replacement {refurbished *boo*} phone because my phone was toast.
- I continue to pray and read my Bible every night (with hubby).
What word describes your April 2012? What do you want describe your May 2012?
Here are last month’s 24 posts if you missed any. Enjoy, comment and share!
- Donate Life Missouri
- Mother’s Day Gift Ideas a.k.a. Things I’d Want If I Were Your Mother *heh*
- Refreshing My High 2-Strand Twisted Bun
- Pregnancy Week 28
- Make Your Own Sunshine
- Metabolic Meals®
- Hubby’s Last Stand?
- Shepherd’s Pie
- Post Press Braidout
- Quicky Blog Redesign • Lighter Mood = Lighter Colors
- Let’s All Join Hands And Do Better • Five Things You Should Never Wear To Work
- Nesting • When Was The Last Time You Vacuumed?
- Destiny Dessert Bar & Cafe Showcase & Tasting
- If It Wasn’t For The Battery Life This Android Phone Would Be Perfect
- Pregzillas Casting
- When Are You Most Inspired?
- What Are You Passionate About?
- Chopped
- Pregnancy Week 26+
- It’s Hair, It Grows Back
- {398} My Natural Hair After Press = Texture Change
- Guest Post: Is There Peer Pressure In The Natural Hair Community?
- {397} Weekly Update April 1, 2012 • Oprahs Lifeclass & Braidout
- Regroup • A Review of March 2012
Last month’s review: Regroup • A Review of March 2012
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Edited to add:
Read Happy Black Woman’s review of April 2012: Honesty.
Read Chivon of ChivonJohn.com’s review of April 2012: Possibility
Roshini Cope
Roshini Cope, aka Glamazini, is a life coach and video creator who gained a following for her natural hair tutorials, which evolved into authentic personal stories of healing with a consistent dash of humor. She is a black woman healing helping other black women heal, expand their self-awareness, reclaim their joy, and create the life they want. Work with Roshini 🤎✨🤎
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18 Comments
Autumn
Wow! You were really moving in April. With the steps that you’ve taken you will definitely see positive results and a shift toward accomplishing more of your goals. Kudos! I couldn’t help but get a little wide eyed at the scheduling of the hair appointment. :)) i’m excited to see!
glamazini
Thanks Autumn! I’m really feeling productive coming out of April and doing my best to keep that momentum in the next few months before baby gets here. Don’t get too wide eyes, it’s just a “starter cut” this Saturday (my birthday), that will eventually turn into a all over cut later (especially now that it’s getting hot … this hair is making me sweat, not cute!).
Aisha G of HartlynKids
I’m exhausted reading this but kudos to you!!!
glamazini
Thanks!
Jenn
WOW you were on a ROLL this month! Im happy for you! xo
glamazini
Thank you 🙂
Ashley Orwitz
Keep kickin butt and taking names Roshini! You go girl 🙂
But it’s nice to see you’re talking to your mom more. I was bad about that too, but I feel really good now that we’re talking again. Family can be tough, but you gotta love em.
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glamazini
Thank you! My pregnancy has made my mom & I see each other more often and that in turn has made us talk/email more. For example, I’m gonna propose she & I watch Chopped All Stars next week while on the phone instead of texting during the show because I got her hooked last time she visited. 😀
MELISASource
Wow you accomplished a great deal! ~Good for you! I think that one of the best fellings in the world is the feeling of productivity during pregnancy, especially in the later trimesters. Wishing you all the best in the coming months!
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glamazini
Thanks! It’s a great feeling pregnant or not 🙂
BigTickles
Whew..now I need a nap. 😉
Congrats on your progress. You are making lists and taking no prisoners..I likey.
Doesn’t it feel good to accomplish so many tasks. I need to start back meal planning once my dissertation is over…sigh…but back to you…soooo (fingers tapping)…are you going to share the registry with us so we can join in on the shopping fun?
glamazini
Thanks! I’m actually about to cook some jambalaya wannabe stuff in a sec so hubby has something to eat when he gets home from class.
I’m not openly posting my registry, but if someone specifically asks I will send it to them.
BigTickles
Yes please send it to me. My family would like to bless yours 😉
glamazini
I’ll email you.
Latoya
Good gracious! Girl you did a lot in April!!! I celebrate your progress and believe with you for growth this month. For you can do all things through Christ who is your strength
glamazini
Thank you ma’am :). Greater things are yet to come, greater things are yet to be done …
Lina
Go girl! you are an inspiration!
glamazini
Thank you 😀