December 2019 – Writing, Thoughts, and More by Chanee' Robinson

10Dec 2019 by Chanee' R 2 Comments

Lessons I Learned In 2019

Welcome to Day 10 of Blogmas. With the year coming to an end, I decided to write about a few of the many lessons I learned in 2019. Lesson 1: It's okay to start over.One of my goals for this year was to take my writing more seriously. I planned to grow my blog and my writing business. At the beginning of the year, I had a much different vision than what I do now. Instead of sticking to what I was doing, which wasn't working, I took some time to switch gears, redevelop my goals, and approach my writing differently. I will get back to my original goal but have to take a step in a different direction to get there. Lesson 2: You make time for the things…

09Dec 2019 by Chanee' R No Comments

Holiday Pet Peeves

Blogmas

Welcome to Day 9 of Blogmas. Today I'm going to share a few of my holiday pet peeves. Pet Peeve #1: People who complain about long lines in the stores. We all know that this is the biggest time of year in retail. The National Retail Federation predicts spending to increase to over $730 billion dollars this holiday shopping season. It's going to be crowded, the later you wait to shop, the more people you'll probably have to deal with. Calm your nerves and be patient or order online. Pet Peeve #2: People who don't respect other choices for how they celebrate.It's 2019. People have the choice to believe in and do whatever they choose to do. As long as they're not hurting you, let it go. If someone is…

08Dec 2019 by Chanee' R No Comments

Bible Verses: Luke

Blogmas, Inspiration

A couple of weeks ago I saw a few people posting a December bible reading challenge. Luke Bible Reading Challenge for December I thought it was interesting so I decided to participate. So, for the remaining Sundays during Blogmas I will post a few scriptures that stood out for me that week. Luke 1:37 Luke 6:31 Luke 6:37 Luke 6:38

07Dec 2019 by Chanee' R No Comments

Inspirational Holiday Quotes

Blogmas, Inspiration

Happy Saturday and Day 7 of Blogmas!As I've shared before, this time of year can be tough for me. One way I find helpful to keep my spirits lifted is to read inspirational messages. I keep them saved in my phone, my journal, vision board, notebooks, notepads- you get it. Below are eight inspirational holiday quotes that uplift me during this time of year. "The holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and seek out ways to make life better for those around us." -Terri Marshall "God never gives someone a gift they are not capable of receiving." -Pope Francis "The happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more." -Jackson Brown, jr. "It's not how much we give but how much we put…

06Dec 2019 by Chanee' R No Comments

About Chanee’ The Christmas Edition

Blogmas

Happy Friday and Day 6 of Blogmas 2019! I kept it light and fun on this first Friday of December and shared a few things about me and how I celebrate during this time of the year. What is your favorite Christmas movie(s)? Home Alone, Home Alone 2, This Christmas, A Very Brady Christmas Honorable Mention: To Grandmother’s House We Go Do you open your presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning? Always Christmas morning. What made you realize the truth about Santa? Me and my little brother found our Christmas presents in the basement one year and looked at each other like whoa! Mommy buys the presents. Lol! What is your all-time favorite holiday treat? I can’t think of an absolute favorite, but growing up my great aunt would…

05Dec 2019 by Chanee' R No Comments

No, I Don’t Have To-Available 12/19/19

Blogmas, Book Lovers, Empowerment, Inspiration

In two weeks from today, my first ebook will be available to the public! Words can't even describe the feeling I have about finally publishing my work. Below are a few frequently asked questions I've gotten since announcing the release of No, I Don't Have To. Where can I get your ebook? Pre-orders are available here! Or when you're on Amazon search my name, Chanee' Robinson or the book title, No, I Don't Have To. When will I receive my pre-order book? December 19, 2019. Is the book available in paperback? Plans for a paperback release are in the works for 2020. Are the characters based on real people? No, not this book. I got inspiration from different areas and created stories based on everyday situations I hear and see…

04Dec 2019 by Chanee' R No Comments

My Favorite Jay-Z Songs

Blogmas

Listing some of my favorite Jay-Z songs in honor of his 50th birthday. Welcome to Blogmas Day 4! It’s December 4th and today my favorite rapper for the last twenty plus years turns fifty years old. I’ve been a Jay-Z fan since 1996 when I heard his single with Foxy Brown from his first studio album, Reasonable Doubt. Since then I’ve owned, listened to, and sometimes related to many Jigga songs, albums, and interviews. I could be here for the rest of Blogmas listing my favorite Jay-Z songs, but I’ll keep it short with a list of twenty. It was hard to narrow down, but here they are. 1. Regrets (Album: Reasonable Doubt) 2. Song Cry (Album: The Blueprint) 3. Soon You’ll Understand (Album: The Dynasty) 4. Streets is Talking…

03Dec 2019 by Chanee' R No Comments

My Writing Space

Blogmas, Writing Tips & Info

Hey! It’s day 3 of Blogmas. Today I’m going to share a little about my writing space. Disclaimer: Any space is technically my writing space. Give me something to write or type on and somewhere to sit, and bam-I’m writing. The space I’m describing today sets the mood for a more intentional and purposeful writing session for me. I call this my mobile office. I’ll have a mobile office until I convert my once hair and nail room. Don’t ask me when that will be, one day, though. I don’t plan to go back to doing hair and nails, but I’m also not ready to get rid of my supplies and equipment. Anyway… For now, I work with my mobile material, and it’s working just fine for me. My mobile…

03Dec 2019 by Chanee' R No Comments

Coping With Grief During The Holidays

Empowerment, Inspiration

Holiday grief, something I'm all too familiar with and have been for some time. The last holiday I spent with the closest person to me, my mommy, was in 2004. I was twenty-one when she passed away, and twenty-two when I spent my first holiday season without her. Throughout the years, I have learned some healthy ways to process and deal with my emotions. It hasn't been easy, and I don't anticipate that it ever will be, but each year, I make it through. I'm no expert, but these are the things I've found helpful during this tough time of the year. Acknowledge your feelings. There's no use in pretending you're okay when you're not. That only leads to a blow-up once all of those bottled up feelings come flowing…

01Dec 2019 by Chanee' R

Blogmas

Blogmas, Writing Tips & Info

Happy December! Welcome to day 1 of Blogmas! First, I can't believe I agreed to participate in Blogmas this year, especially with everything I have going on this month. But somehow, my fellow sister in writing heyy_friend_ on Instagram convinced me. So, here I am. What is Blogmas?Blogmas is like a calendar countdown for bloggers. From the first of December until Christmas Day, bloggers and vloggers alike, create a post a day. Some focus strictly on Christmas, but there is no strict rule that says you have to concentrate on winter holidays. My Blogmas post will be a mixture of Christmas favorites, my new ebook- No, I Don't Have To, and because it's the end of the decade, a few of my favorite things and memories from 2010-2019. I hope…