I have so much to be thankful for this day...I awoke this morning and started another day's journey - Thank you Lord!
Sometimes we don't realize how lucky, or blessed we are until we measure another person's misfortunes or struggles.
This week my family suffered a terrible loss when 3 family members and a friend died in a head on collision in Sacramento. The 19th month old Grandson of my cousin Monroe Osby, Sr. was killed along with his mother, and his aunt. They were hit by a drunk driver.
In Memoriam....
Kamall Dino-Savant Osby (son)
Brizchelle Tacorra Rice-Nash (mother)
Brittanya Metchelle Rice-Nash (sister/aunt)
My cousin's son, Quentin, has another son by Brizchelle, Karell who's 4 years old. Both of the families of the deceased are dealing with this senseless tragedy as best as can be expected. My condolonces and prayers go out to them all.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
I am happy to say that I have been blessed again with some wonderful public recognition for my artistry in sewing and arts & crafts.
First, two purses that were submitted to Haute Handbag are published in the May 2007 issue. I am thrilled beyond belief, as this has been my second attempt at submitting to any magazine ever, and I have been featured both times.
So this was one great surprise and awesome accomplishment. But oh...it gets betta! Last year I submitted an application to do some craft projects on "That's Clever", the HGTV craft show for undiscovered artists.
So I get an email...."we're ready to take your application to the next level.." AHHHHHHHHHH! They selected me to do the show and I'll be taping in 2 weeks. I'm so psyched, I can't tell you. And the bonus is...not only am I doing one major project (a patch on a pillow), but I get to close the show with a mini-project too!
You see, the last time I watched the program I saw this other girl do a mini project and that got me thinking...yea, I'd like to do that too. So when I submitted my application, I submitted several different ideas for projects. Now mind you, it's up to them to select what they want, so when they said....let's do the mini-project, I was like - "I'm in there baby!"
This has got to be one of the best public exposures I have had in years. I am one of those people who is in a movie, but never get any face time. Or I do some tv show, and the camera hits me once or twice and then stays on someone else for forever.
There's only been one other time that I did get a lot of play in a feature film, but it was in limited release so...whatever. However, I when I was a regular on a dance tv show years ago..I did get my share of face time.
But lately, it hadn't happened. I was in Chris Rock's movie, 'Head of State' - standing inches away from the stars. Did you see me in that movie? Noooo!! That's what I'm talking about. I taped the Kid's Choice Awards in 2005 with some of my choir members. The camera panned on my side of the stage once, and closed the show with the other side featuring the other choir members. I mean, what the hell is up with that? LOL Anyway...I have complained enough about it, so I prayed for God to do something big in my life. "Make me happy, I wanna be featured..." and he answered. God answered my private prayer in a very public way!
My family and friends are thrilled, and I can see that I am going to have to work all this exposure for every little ounce it's worth....oh you ain't seen a sistah do it like I'm about to do it. LOL. My time is now and I'm going to ride this 15 minutes into hours, days, weeks, years!!!
So that's what I've been dealing with lately, and I must say it feels damn good. I feel good to have people tell me I'm talented and that I deserve this. I believe I do deserve it too. Why not? If I wasn't talented...would I be getting this kind or recognition? I've had a problem over the years accepting certain things about myself, but no more.
I am learning to accept compliments, accolades, rewards and I believe it's going to serve me well. I will be able to sell my products, and represent myself with the confidence and professionalism that I need to. When I approach a business with my new credentials, I will feel confident that I can walk the walk as well as talk the talk.
Anyway, I'll tell you all about all the tapings and press releases and post more pictures when they become available. Thank you Jesus for answering my prayers.
