Success!!!

Hey Bloggers,

Hope all is well! It's been a pretty hectic week and I haven't had time to breathe...until now so I thought I should let you know how the drive went and do I have a story!!!

So here comes Sunday A.K.A D-Day. Unfortunately, we couldn't get the man power we needed for it to work out like planned so we had to change plans. So Plan B is to find a shelter and hope that they let us hand out the donations. Okay so seems like we have a plan. I set out to Wal-Mart cause I had received money to buy more blankets and pillows which I get done in record time (And for Wal-Mart, that's accomplishment I'm proud of). After stopping to get 'cheaper' gas I head to (Shay) our photographer's house to pick her up. We unload the car so we can take pictures and then we reload the car. At this time, I'm excited that we're about to be on our way so we jump into the car, seat belts...Check! Camera... Check! And I proceed to start my car.

ZIP!

My baby won't start! I try again...Nothing! And again...Still nothing. "Okay. Don't panic B..Don't panic" I tell myself and because I'm smart (and my parents told me to) I have jumper cables in my trunk. Perfect! So I'm just gonna get it jumped and we'll be out soon. Just a minor setback..
So we unload the pillows again..*sigh* Hook it up...ZIP! Nothing. Maybe we hooked it up wont..Try again..Zip! Nothing! This is ridiculous because I've never had a problem with my battery. (Took it to the mechanic days later..it wasn't the battery)

I refuse to be bothered by this, so we unload the stuff for the 3rd time and load it up into her truck. Now off to pick my friends Lucy and Vanessa. Interesting way to start the night.

We head out to the first Shelter and of course we got lost. Unfortunately for us, we miss the curfew so we have to leave. Off to another shelter! We find another one; Atlanta Union Mission and across the street are some people sleeping outside. Jackpot. This is exactly what we wanted.

To cut the long story short, the event was a success. We ended up heading to another shelter and dropping off some stuff there as well. Everyone was so grateful and that made us happy.

We ended up at Waffle House and had a wonderful night!

*sigh* Of course you know I had to edit this a little right? :)

~CharlieCran~

Vacation Time!

Hey Bloggers,

How’s the weekend going? Very excited about tomorrow but I’m taking a break from thinking about it so I don’t give myself an anxiety attack! Lol.

So I went to Orlando this summer to spend some time with my sister who was working there for a couple months. It was tons of fun. I had a very hectic 8weeks prior to that and I needed that week off. Just thought I'd share some pictures...


This is me being a tourist! I love waterfalls... I wish I could have one in my house. My sister was so against me being a tourist, apparently I was embarrassing her! Lol.

My sister the travel guide!

My sister the clown! This was at Disney's Animal Kingdom and for some strange reason it was unbelievably hot! My sis told me it was the hottest park but I didn't believe her, then we got to the park and I was dripping with sweat. This is a fan with water...I have no clue how that worked but it was awesome! I thought it was a funny sight and she stood there for a couple of minutes! Silly! Lol.

I'm really big on scenery and I thought this was really cute. I wish I had a camera with better quality *Working on it* but this is the best my pink 7.2megapixel camera could take!

My sister is gonna hate me for doing this! I was really excited about going to the park and of course she was not so much! Can you tell from her face that she didn't want to take the picture? Lol. Love her!

OKay, last one before I bore you all. Trying to find our way through the streets of Morocco!

Anyways, we went to a couple of countries but there are way too many pictures for me to upload.
Can't wait for another vacation. Till then, I'm on my grind!!!

~CharlieCran~

New Look

Hey Bloggers,

Its Friday!!! It's amazing how time is flying past. I remember my birthday like it was yesterday and all of a sudden it's November! Scary!

If you didn't notice, my blog has a new look! I'm so excited about it. It took me looking through 85 pages of templates, asking friends for me to decide on one! I like this 'cause its simple and a little colorful which I think defines me. Found someone to work on my website and she's amazing! I tweeted about this (Follow me @CharlieCran) she's awesome, she listens and she's creative. Its so refreshing to see things are getting done. She's also helping me with my business cards...Can't wait to see those!

2 days away from the Blanket/Pillow Drive and I'm getting really anxious! I hope all goes well..being the person I am, I've already starting getting antsy but I'm gonna let go and let God and pray that all goes well!

Till then,

~CharlieCran~

Blankets and Pillows Drive

Hey Bloggers,

Still waiting on the pictures from my event so I can share them with you but in the main time, I have something else I'm working on. Its a "Blankets and Pillows" Drive.

Atlanta has been known to experience frigid times during the winter and this year is no exception. While sitting in my car on one of these nights, I complained about the malfunctioning of my vehicle's heater, I then noticed a lady sleeping at the bus stop and wondered what she may be going through. I could visualize her discomfort as she slept in an upright position against a wall.

During Homeless Awareness Week at my school, Kennesaw State University, I participated in sleeping outside for an evening. Due to the freezing temperatures, I gave in during the night and went back to the comforts on my own bed. I could not even make it through the night as a homeless person. I was, and still am, so used to always having a roof over my head, warmth of a duvet and socks! But unfortunately, many people are not afforded this same reassurance.I could go on and on but my point is, even if we cannot eliminate homelessness in America, we can make their situation a little better.I am having a "Blankets and Pillows" Drive and would love for all of you kind-hearted friends to participate. All you have to do is donate either a pillow or a blanket, or both, if you so desire.(Feel free to throw in a pair of socks) It is not much but I am confident that the little things we do for others will be greatly appreciated.

Feel free to inform your friends.

For donations please call Bekky Sowemimo at 678 431 4169 (c) or email at bekkeso@gmail.com


Acts 20:35 (NIV)
"In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' "

So yea.. Thats what I'm working on right now. Hopefully our team will take pictures and I can post them for you all to see.

Stay warm!
~CharlieCran~

*If you're Out there - John Legend*

Almost there

Hey Bloggers,

So I finally planned my first Event!(2 actually) I'm so excited! I pray to God everyday that this is what I'm really meant to do 'cause I derive so much pleasure from it! They both went very well and my clients seemed to be really satisfied.

Just wanted to update you..Pictures coming soon!!

~CharlieCran~

What to do with my Life

So for the past couple of months, my mom's favorite thing to say to me, "Get your life together Becks" The first couple of times, I rolled my eyes (of course, she didn't see this) and just grunted like "There she goes again" But the more she said it, the more it began to resonate. I'm not a child anymore and I really do need to get my life in order. So I took her advice and decided to do that. I'm nowhere near where I want to be but I think I'm going in the right direction. I still don't know what I want to do career wise...not because I don't know what I like but because there are a LOT of things that I have a passion for but not sure if I can do all of it. I like to think of myself as a "Jill of All Trades" if it's doable...teach me and I'll do it. So far the career paths I want to go down are Events planning, (which I have started), Charity work (which is in the works), Real Estate... (Probably after graduation) I REALLY want my own fashion line...(Not sure when..but someday...I pray) I want to finish a book...(So far, I have 3...but never finished)...There are still many more... I can't wait to start my life and fulfill my destiny and glorify God!!

~CharlieCran~

*Song of the Day* "This Gift" - Deborah Cox

Atlanta Flood

Hey Bloggers!

How's everyone doing? I don't know anyone that was personally affected by the Atlanta Flood but I pray for everyone that was. Even though it might seem or some people might say this is God's way of punishing people, I don't agree. This is just a way of Him trying to teach you to let go of material items and get closer to him.

If you can help, please do. It doesn't have to be monetary....it can just be you volunteering your time and your prayers.

~CharlieCran~

*Psalm of the day* : Psalm 46:10

Blogger Virgin...Again!

Hello World! So this is my 3rd attempt to keep a blog...hopefully I can keep up! I like to write and I've been writing since I was 10 but I hardly publish anything...This will change *fingers crossed* A little about myself.. I'm Nigerian..born in Nigeria raised in the U.K, shipped off to the U.S for College and can't wait to see where life will take me next. I try to do the right thing and it's getting easier...sometimes I do tend to backslide. I may seem like I'm not the friendliest person but I'm very loyal once you get to know me. I'm very blunt which is why I feel like I don't have too many female friends. Life is not a fairytale and I will tell it like it is..if you can't handle it...oh well! That's just a little about me...you'll get to know more with each post!

*Song of the Day* "Quickly" - John Legend Ft Brandy.

~CharlieCran~