Give Us THIS Day!

So today, I realized what has been holding me back. It's like when you finally begin to accept things for what they really are. Having a moment like this is often good! It's like having a "come to Jesus meeting." You know saints, every now and then, they are certainly needed. 

When you finally begin to accept things for the way they are or merely for the way they will be, you begin to free yourself up from a lot of pain, a lot of hurt, and just from a lot of foolishness. I was also able to sit down with a dear friend and talk about those things, being able to verbalized those things is key to your overcoming. Being able to talk about.. 1) Why do you feel that way? 2) how did you draw that conclusion 3) what would make you feel differently 4) what about this person makes you feel like this 5) why do you GIVE this person so mucho control to make you "mad". 

2 hours later, I feel great and much better about life! 

Cheers and live well! 

Syntel 

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Been A While

It has been a while since I made a post here on the blog. I must do better with updating the site with what I am doing. This week coming up will be very busy and so will the rest of the month.

June 10-12
* Pastor Otis Moss will be in town preaching at St. Paul CME

June 17-21
* Vacation Bible School at St. Paul CME

Nature

Here is the picture I took at Lake Brantley in Jacksonville, FL!

Sine Die, 2013- Georgia

Long tradition since I began working for the  GA State Senate was making sure I do not miss Sine Die. I always have a great time catching up with everyone.

Here are some pictures of yesterdays last legislative day!

Holy Week: Song 2 (Jesus) Shekinah Glory

Sit back and meditate on  Him dying on the cross. There is no name that can compare.

Watch "Shekinah Glory Ministry-Jesus(Full Live Version)" on YouTube

Joe Paul- The Greatness of Others

Please check out this morning, cup of Joe! you will definitely be blessed.

Morning Cup of Joe – Greatness In Others | Joe Paul Speaks

Alright

This is my new favorite song! Please check it out.

Watch "Darius Rucker - Alright" on YouTube

Black Heritage Festival 2013

This past Saturday the Savannah Black Heritage Festival Committe hosted the community festival. This day was jam packed with tons of fun for the kids and for all families who attended. A city wide healthfair for the residents to enjoy,and a load of vendors ranging from natural products,barbers, incents, and a host of other services. The headliners for the night were Dru Hill and The Manhattans. I did not get a picture with the Manhattans it was way before my time.

Savannah Day @ Capitol

Great day linking up with the Savannah folks. Savannah Day has always been a big tradition and is always a successful event.

A lot of great things going on here in the hostess city of the south! Here at some pics from that day. Hope you enjoy them! :-)

Georgia Ball to celebrate President Barack Obama

This past weekend, I attended the GA Ball in Washington, DC which was hosted by Congressman David Scott. See the pictures below with me with noble Georgians.

Im back!

It has been along time since I posted to the blog. Alot of changes have taken place in my life. Well I will update you later this week.

Encouragement when YOU need it!

Last night, I connected with a former colleague of my Uncle, John Wesley Hollis. My uncle passed in 2009 of a massive heart attack. It really shattered my life! Every day I think about him and how much he poured into my life. So last night, via faceboook, I had a chance to connect with Mr. Wesley Persons. Wesley is a former ADA with the Griffin Judicial Circuit. He is also an man of Alpha Phi Alpha!

Last night, I was talking to him about the things that are going on in my life. He offered wonderdul words of encouragement to me. I really would like to thank him for being there for me at this time. It was a sign on relief for me to talk to him and for him to listen to me and encourage me.

Folks, let us continue to encourage each other. We are all battling something in life lets speak words of kindness and encouragement! Thanks, Wesley Person! You the man!

9/11 Well said by Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed

As I was preparing remarks for the site, I received an email from Kasim Reed the Mayor of Atlanta. Please see his remarks below, regarding September 11, 2001:

Eleven years ago a small group of people thought they could break the spirit of our nation; bury it in a terrible cloud of fire and ash. They were wrong.

Those people thought they knew America. They were wrong.

The pain that we experienced on 9/11 was very real, and the wounds are still healing. But, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, our spirit was not broken on that day. It was set free.

Rising from that cloud of smoke and ash was the essence of the American dream. Across the world, people stopped and acknowledged that, whatever our differences, we are - every one of us - human beings worthy of dignity and respect.

It's hard to believe that it's been over ten years since that day. The memory still burns in each of us. But part of that burning comes from the strength of our passion to keep struggling for progress.

Eleven years ago today, those misguided souls did not show us our weakness. They showed us our strength.

Kasim Reed

DNC-2012, Charlotte!

This week, I had the pleasure of attending the 2012 Democratic National Convention. I never really thought about attending before and to be honest with you, I never knew how to. This year has been an amazing year for me. Moving to Savannah, has blessed me to connect with the Senator of the 2nd Senatorial District of Georgia... yep, that is Dr. Lester G. Jackson III. He has definitely been there for on several occasions. Through him, I was able to meet our 44th President of the United States of America, Barack Obama.

Attending this years conference was a very rewarding experience. Seeing political leaders all across the world was the best part. Being able to speak with them about the current issues and take a photo or two with them.

I also would like to thank my former boss and mentor, Congressman David Scott or his help as well. You made my night sir. I appreciate you and thank you for everything you always do for me!

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Enjoy the pics!

August Is Almost Gone!

OMG. Where has the time gone. Just the other week it was the beginning of August. Now, it is the end of August. I am not sure where all the time has gone, but I sure would like for it to come back. Time is really moving along. As I was thinking today, In two months, it will celebrate 1 year being employed by Virginia College here in Savannah.

Time waits for no one so neither should I. Here is a pic of me chilling out to today in the back reception area whith my homegirl Natasha. She has become a really great friend. We share a lot of things about each other. She is an outstanding lady! No picture of her, but here is one of me!

Oh yeah, I must add that I was very stylish today! I like the Red, Gray and Black look. Now tell me what do you think???

Ricardo chilling out at VC Savannah

Featured Program of the Day of the Week: Culinary Arts

On a weekly basis, here at Reaching Out To You, we will highlight one of the many program here on campus at our Savannah location of Virginia College.


Syntel pictured with Culinary Seniors: Malcolm and Frederick. (Morning Culinary Students)



This weeks spotlight goes to our Culinary Arts Department. I love this students. They do a wonderful job of feeding me. Oh, my, what a hook up you will get.

Enjoy the photos with some of their students.



Christine and Bianca working hard. Notice Christine is give me the evil eye. LOL Love you too! :-)



National Bow Tie Day.. Thanks Kim :-)

So today, when I arrived at work, my co-worker told me it was National Bow Tie Day! I actually had no clue that this day actually existed, however, I immediately jumped in the bow tie spirit. Ran outside, went to the car and grabbed the bowties. So here we are today folks... join in and celebrate with me National Bow Tie Day!

Today's bow tie was picked by: Kimberly Hurst and Kjadijah Cummings

Today, we celebrate National Bow Tie Day
August 28, 2012

Run off election today! Go vote!!!

Exercise your right to vote. Today, we have have several run off elections. Here in the city of savannah be sure to go vote for school board. Vote for Dr. Dionne Hoskins, re-elect her to the school board.

Polls are open from 7am until 7pm. Need help visit the headquarters on the corner of Waters and Anderson.

Indeed, I hate going to the dentist

There are not many things in life that I am scared of. One thing I am afraid of .... Yep, dogs. I hate dogs I am terrified of them. The second thing is.... The dentist (doom music). I hate the dentist because of the sharps intstruments they use. Instruments and my mouth just don't go.

Today, I am getting two of my wisdom teeth pulled. Well the doc is about to come in. I'll give you and update later with pics! :-)