FRUSTRATED!

I was so upset.....Car situation prevented me and the kids from going to the Atta Mills Vigil at Worcester City Hall, MA.  I found out whilst at the Radio Station based in Worcester.  How come we Ghanaians  knew nothing about this in Springfield, MA.  Or even so, we could have had our own gathering.  When I asked others in Springfield about it they had no idea this was going on.  I wonder what Ghana was doin, London, New York and even Hartford, CT..... Can't we do something here in Springfield, MA.  Somebody help me please...let's get together in this dry and pioneering land.

http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/diaspora/artikel.php?ID=246403&comment=8145769#com  If anyone can get a hold of some pics to share, let me know please.  Thanks!

Dream on...

Saturday 4th, August rolled along and finally I got an opportunity to have my own Radio Show!   My mum would have been proud...  I will never forget that memory of when I got a serious beating by my mother.  I couldn't understand why at the time, I was really confused.  I didn't hurt my siblings, break anything in the house, talk back nor did I not follow my mother's instructions.  I just had a passion for music and entertainment.

So what happened was....My mum had two of her friends visiting the house and they asked the common questions that we still ask today of a child of 10 years old "What do you want to do when you grow up?...If only my mum guided me with her squinted eye or twisted mouth I think I would have got the hint, to say nothing or go into the other room upstairs.

But I didn't and joyfully answered with my buck finger sucking teeth "I want to be a Radio DJ, Hairdresser and a Dressmaker like my mum".  Whaaaaaaaaaaat! Eiiiiii!  Who told me to talk about my mum's business and who told me to mention anything other than a Doctor, Lawyer or Teacher.  These are the only professions that Ghanaian parents approve of for their children.  After all they did not go abroad for nothing, even if they have to hustle to get theirs.

Now passion decades later comes to fruition; 2 out of 3 - Hairdressing/Cosmetology & DJ.  Eiiiiii if only my mum was still alive to hear me on not any station but a Ghana Community Station...I know she'll be vely (very) proud of me despite her lack of support of my childhood dreams.  I think I'll play some Beres Hammond and Daddy Lumba, some of her favorite artists.

Right now I'm laughing because as I write this I realize that tomorrow is my first day of returning to full-time education since doing my BA in Social Science/Social Work.  My mum was proud to tell her friends that her daughter is a Social Worker.  Though I loved this profession I still had a love for doing make-up on myself as well as others.  Receiving compliments for my make-up when I didn't know what I was doing demonstrated that I had a gift for it.  So it was easy for me to fall in love with the Mary Kay products and business.  Now is the time that I embark on the challenge of studying, working and balancing everything else all at the same time.  I love it all!

However I wonder what my life would have been like if I followed my passion and dreams earlier on...hmmmm
It's tough being a parent, I know that now....having five sons of my own.  Of course we want only the best for them...we may not understand or agree with their dreams but as long as we are encouraging them to be the best that they can be, I am confident that destiny will eventually find them.

Trip to Minnesota!

Greetings to you all, fellow Sankofians...Well I've been quite busy since my last post.  I took a 3 day trip to Minnesota as I am this years Delegate for the International non-profit organisation Dress for Success Western Mass.  What a trip it was...maan it was so inspirational that I am still full of fire.  They had the Conference perfectly organised and had an impressive line up of speakers that delivered timely practical principles for success to support each Delegate to create and lead a Community Action Project (CAP).  Look out for updates on my CAP: Success Seminars for Women.

Yes this is the REAL HELL'S KITCHEN!  Unfortunately the wait for a table was 30 mins and I had eat like right then to be on time to get to the airport, sorry hubby and HK fans...I'm no food critic but I sure would have loved to have given one.

I wanna be just like her I told her.  God is so good.  I sat at the wrong dinner table...woman to my right is a Delegate from London.  This lady sat on my left and gave me insightful counsel, I'm so grateful.  All while I sat on the wrong table, supposedly.  I'll let God sit me anytime for he knows what or whom will cross my path.  Rebecca Herrera a renowned International Speaker, CEO of Speaking of Beauty, LLC & Author of '21 Days to Transform, Transcend and Treasure Your Life".
When I heard this woman's introduction I was full of anticipation.  When I saw her get up from my side I was in shock!  All that time we were networking I had no idea she was the Keynote Speaker.  Never be afraid to be open, kind, friendly and talk to the person next to you.

Us ladies after a pampering session consisting of massage, make-up, nails, image consulting and a bath robe.

SANKOFA'S RADIO SHOW!

DON'T FORGET TO JOIN US LIVE ON SANKOFA'S RADIO SHOW on the NEW VISION RADIO STATION 103.5FM  Every Saturday from 11-12noon Where we will feature special guests each week, inspirational music and discussions that inspire you to take positive action.

So here it is, you can watch the GH All Stars - Yedi Awereho (Tribute To Late Ghana President Atta Mills) (Official Video).

Ghana mourns...

This was terrible news to have casually stumbled across on my facebook wall, during a work break.  O'h not to mention Actor Mr Sherman Hemsley who played George Jefferson (74) on the Jefferson's show was also plasted on my facebook wall as I continued to scroll down.  My immediate thoughts was "O'h no not again", still mourning over the massacre in Colarado last week.  Another reminder that life is real precious so we must learn to honor it by being who you are without waving or powdering to the needs of others who are not in support of your success.

They say that when someone close dies that the mourner goes through 'denial' as a way of coping with the new reality.  I think I must been in denial because my mind went to thinking about those movies that show silent contracted killers finish an assignment on political leaders that were part of a controversial situation that made others uneasy.  Who knows?  I don't know what to believe.....Whatever it is one has to adjust and accept the news, process it and move on.  My heart and sincere condolences goes out to the family, friends and all countrymen.

This is a loss for Ghana.  My prayer is that may he Mr Atta Mills rest in peace. We thank you Lord for using him mightily and trust that his replacement will be divinely empowered to lead the country to become one of the global leading countries to be economically stable and prosperous. Amen!

Once again health issues is identified as the culprit....a reality for us all... He was only 68 young.....  Live Life and Live Healthy.
Day dream no more, decide NOW to be a Dream maker!

THE LAW OF ATTRACTION WORKS!!!

Never did I think to see how simple this principle works outside of the usual need for receiving wealth and how smoothly it operates.  Last week one day I was minding my own business, I just parked the car to go inside a mall when I heard a guy across the way shout "Hey, are you from West Africa, my sister how are you?".  Whoah did I laugh or what!  A man stopping me?  This is a first... its normally the other way around, in is this dry land.  I couldn't keep but laughing. So I waited on him to catch up to me.  He was a brother from Sierra Leon.... a brother who needed more than just loose change but some hope to rescue him out of his situation.

Then today at the gym an older black man said to me out of the blue again, never seen him before "Are you African?"  Me and my son just looked at each other acknowledging how strange this was.  Feeling flattered I asked  "What you can tell" he said "No.... I heard you talking".  To myself slightly offended I thought to myself "Nah mate!" but to him I said "I'm British you heard an English accent, but still you're right".  Turns out he is a Jamaican..... in his late 50's I should think.

My son giggling said "Mom that's weird its normally you going up to people and asking them are they African".  And its true in fact that's how I've made friends.  So I question... is this a coincident or what?  Thinking deeply into it I come up with an answer.  The LAW OF ATTRACTION is the instigator behind this.  Its true my friend and I can prove it to you.  In almost 3 weeks of starting this blog, I have been immersed into yet another bubble this one being the Ghana Bubble.  I undergo a facelift by going public; as a blog writer and now radio host on a Ghanaian Radio Show, then comes the BIG ONE, using the local Name.  And of course you know....there is power....in the name; restoring identity and all that.

Hmmmm, I tell you the truth....this principle is NO JOKE!......What you think about you attract and will be seen in your life.  Receive!   My friend.....Its not just for money O'H!

The Sankofa bird makes an appearance

Hubby and I at the Tropical African Market in Springfield, MA.  We had a pleasant time with the Owner Kwabena Ahenkang who actually had a Sankofa artifact.  So here it is!  More encouragement and inspiration to keep on blogging.  I'm so...so excited!

Sankofa bird; We look back into our past, eating only what is good to share and feed others to promote individual and collective positive progression and advancement.
As you can see here, Sankofa is eating an egg at its back to represent birthing new and positive things with your mouth to better your current circumstance and future goals.  Recognizing that with our mouth we use knowledge to position ourselves for greatness.