First, lemme say…if you emailed me today and your name begins with a “T” (I think?) and you were inviting me to a conference, mentioned Clutch, etc., please resend your email. I got it while I was driving and said that I would answer you later when I was back at a computer. Now I can’t find you and don’t want you to think that I’m ignoring you :O( FOUND IT!!!!

Alright, now…I feel like having a bit of a(nother) bitchin’ moment. If you don’t like that side of me, please exit the blog now. Further, if you feel like you’ve heard it before, you might wanna go bye bye too. Lawd…

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I know that we said that we’d let go of the word but I wanted to speak on it a bit.

I was having a conversation with a girlfriend of mine over lunch a few days ago. She was saying that since she started her new business, it seems that a lot of the people that she once thought were friends have now began targeting her, talking shit behind her back, not returning phone calls, etc. And then she said, “It’s cool. Haters keep me motivated.”

I’m sure that we’ve heard someone say this before or hell…we may have even said it ourselves. There are many things that motivate me but miserable, self loathing people do not.

From where I’m standing, “haters” are generally people who are miserable within their own skin…they’re unhappy with their lives, their jobs, the fact that they only sit back and watch others ‘do’ while they wait for opportunities to fall in their lap. It doesn’t “motivate” me to see a person be so miserable. What motivates me is my desire to be greater than the past that people THINK precedes me. What motivates me is knowing that I, too, deserve to be happy. What motivates me is my own desire to be successful and have the things in life that I want. I’m nowhere near close to where I want to be but you mean to tell me that just as I am finally beginning to see a light at the end of my tunnel, I should thank and attribute all my motivation to someone that didn’t want to see me successful in the first place?

I get it…but I don’t get it.

I’m not an extremely religious person. I’m faithful and have my own relationship with God that I don’t feel the need to detail with anyone. And that is what allows me to pray for people who are so discontent with their own lives that they can’t stand to see someone else as the victor. I’m motivated my own damn self. I’ve seen enough brokeness to maintain my own motivation. I don’t need “haters” to help me with that. I have old bank statements, memories of being hungry and damn near on the street, and my own former demons to remind me to do my best.

I guess whatever works to motivate you, go for it. But you’ll never see me offering up a plate of “thanks” to a miserable, no plan having ass heathen. “Hate” me from afar…I have mountains to climb.

So it’s 4:34 am and I am seriously on my way to sleep. I am over at a (female) friend’s house after a night of acting a pure fool and allowing Patron to take over our minds. I really should take it down before driving myself back home.
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It’s time for me to post all random and what not, since I haven’t done it in a while. It won’t be very much. I just know that I have been neglecting my personal blog, so I might as well get it in now, huh?

–I am so crunk about my trip to New York next month! Been on this earth for almost 30 damn years and have not been to New York a day in my life. I’ve been to DC, Jersey…never New York! I’m excited! *insert smiley face with BIG tooth grin here*

–Atlanta is finally getting back to a sense of normalcy on weather. It’s no longer super cold when you step outside and that’s a good thing too. I was getting worn out with a cold…then sinus infection WITH a cold that’s clearing up. Clearly not a good season for me.

–I really need to begin making plans for my birthday this year. I’ve talked things over and said what I would LIKE to do this year…but as far as making 100% official plans? Hasn’t happened. I’m going to really sit down and get it together, pronto!

–Straight hair? Curly hair? I can’t figure it out…

–I’ve never been a sneaker type chick but I have this urge to buy several pairs. No particular reason…it’s just an urge. Someone needs to help me with picking out dope ones. Anybody?

–Cuddle season is almost over and I’ve survived yet ANOTHER season without a buddy. lol!

–Pomegranate lemonade is the business. I think the brand is Minute Maid and it comes in a clear container. Get up on it, PLEASE!

–Tattoos…so addicting.

–So I elected to have Pants On the Ground as my ringtone on my celly, right? Why is it that every time my phone rings, I get startled…like I didn’t know that this was my ringtone?

–Did I mention that I was crunk about New York next month? YAY!

–OH, I get to see my Brandelah too. I have not seen her since what…Usher’s 8701 album. That was a WHILE ago!

–Absolutely time for a fill in. Now that I am not coughing my lungs out every two seconds, I MUST get Poochie on these hands. These things look a hot mess!!

–School? #deathame

–I am grateful.

–That is all!

j.

Question: how do we go about ‘exposing’ something that’s transparent?

Nice try, though! Happy Monday, everybody! #BONG

As my blog, MissJia.com, begins to grow, so does the need for additional staff to help handle the day to day operations of the website.

I am currently looking for 1-3 additional people to add to the sales staff for the website. The ideal candidate would have experience in sales. Experience does not have to be in any one specific field but ideally, would involve a candidate who is able to handle cold calling and/or email sales with minimal supervision.

Your day to day activities would include contacting various companies via email or phone to offer advertising space on MissJia.com. You will be given a list of available advertising space as well as a price sheet. Although pricing for advertising spots is generally concrete, there are some flexibilities based on a company’s size, budget and genuine interest in securing advertisement on the website.

Additionally, I am looking for someone who is aggressive without being overbearing. A good sales person would know the difference. I am requesting that you have verifiable sales experience, know how to follow instructions but can generally be ‘quick on your feet,’ again, with minimal supervision. All materials needed (price sheets, advertisement locations, website stats, etc.,) will be provided. However, you must have reliable access to the internet. Sales positions are commission based with negotiable options for percentage cuts based on your experience.

If you have questions or you’re interested, email me at holla@missjia.com with resume/information about you and your experience in sales.

J

I won’t say too much because I’ve been guilty in the past of putting a lot out there when in essence, I should’ve kept my mouth closed.

But this here…lawd. I am probably gonna say too much. #kanyeshrug

First off, let me say that blogging is uber messy. When you have a personal blog, that’s one thing. But the moment you take on the task of blogging about other people and their lives, it becomes a sticky situation.

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I haven’t written anything on my personal blog in a hot second. No real reason…just haven’t.

I have been so busy, kinda.

Alright, someone left a comment that I won’t post in its entirety but I will say that people really should learn to accept and understand that everybody’s idea of success and happiness don’t lie in the same things. For the record, blogging is something that I simply do as a hobby and it’s a hobby that just so happens to make me money. On the flip side, I am also a full time college student majoring in criminal justice (focus is criminal investigations and a minor in cyber crimes). Just because I don’t continuously speak aloud the things that I do doesn’t mean that I don’t do them. I don’t judge anyone for what their choices are in careers because at the end of the day, you have to ultimately do what makes you happy. But what makes you happy does NOT make you better than anyone else. Just because you have a plan for what you think one should do with their life doesn’t mean that they should follow it…nor does it mean that, if they choose to do something that’s opposite of what you expect, that they’re ‘wasting’ time. I don’t make it a point to mock, talk about or insult people who choose to go to law school…who choose to do hair…who choose to slide down a pole. The expectation is that some of you learn to return the favor. Just know that as long as “I” am happy, it’s alright.
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Oh boy, today was a trip. Nothing bad but…I think that I’ll reserve at least part of it for Youtube. I owe you guys a video this week anyway.

You know, I think that for now, God wants me to be single as heck. As hell. Whatever. The reason I say that is not b/c I haven’t met anyone worth the time. But I think that right now, my focus is so strong that He is somehow looking out and making sure I maintain that momentum. It gets hard because I’ve never been in a position with actual “business” before everyone else. I’ve also noticed that no matter what pace YOUR life is moving, everybody else has a pace that they’re either trying to catch up to or simply trying to follow. It’s never fair or considerate to ask someone to change their focus just so you can get whatever emotions you need from them. I’m learning that…doesn’t mean I mastered it.

Additionally, I’ve also learned that I actually don’t like guys who “need” me. To want me is one thing but to act as though my time is somehow less important than yours is another. Having recently moved back to Atlanta after a year and a half long hiatus, I’m reacquainting myself with the city I love so much, trying to make sure that the steps that I FEEL have been ordered for me are handled with the patience and diligence they so rightfully deserve. People who can’t understand that are lost. It’s selfish and ridiculous to ask someone to *pause* their life and blessings b/c of YOU and your agenda.

I don’t like that…and I’ll make for damn sure I don’t give off the same energy.

Goodnite.