THE IMPORTANCE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE

YESTERDAY I WENT TO THE 6TH PRECINCT IN DETROIT ON WARWICK AND PLYMOUTH TO REGISTER MY GUN. I WALKED IN THE DOOR AND NO ONE ACKNOWLEDGED ME. I WALKED THE COUNTER AND THEY NEVER LOOKED UP. I SAW A BOOK SIGNED MY NAME AND SAT DOWN.

I MADE A FEW OBSERVATIONS AS I SAT SOME YOU JUST HEARD ABOVE. BUT, WHAT I NOTICED IS THAT HERE ARE THREE OFFICERS AT A COMPUTER DOING SOMETHING BUT I CLEARLY DO NOT THINK IT WAS THE BUSINESS AT HAND NOR DO I THINK IT WAS NECESSARY FOR ALL THREE OFFICERS TO BE INVOLVED AT THAT MOMENT. NOW, THERE ARE TWO OTHER PEOPLE WAITING ONE IS BEING ASSISTED AND PERHAPS THE TWO THAT WERE WAITING HAD ALREADY BEEN CARED FOR I WAS NOT SURE AND WAS ONLY CONCERNED ABOUT ME AT THE TIME. ONE OF THE OFFICERS STEPS AWAY FROM THE OTHER TWO AND SITS DOWN AND HAS CONVERSATION WITH THE OFFICER THAT IS ASSISTING SOMEONE. THE OTHER STAYS AT THE TERMINAL AND AFTER A 10-12 MINUTE WAIT HE CALLS MY NAME.

I WALK UP TO THE DESK AND HE ASK WHAT I AM TRYING TO DO, I TELL HIM JUST DROP OFF THIS FORM HE SAYS YOU ARE IN THE WRONG PRECINCT.  HE TELLS ME WHERE I NEED TO GO, THANK YOU. I GET HOME AND I HAVE THIS CONVERSATION WITH MYSELF. SIR, I HAVE WORKED FOR THE TELEPHONE COMPANY FOR 35 YEARS AND ONE THING I GET IS CUSTOMER SERVICE. IF YOU HAD OF ACKNOWLEDGE ME WHEN I WALKED IN THE DOOR. HI HOW CAN I HELP YOU? I WOULD HAVE SAID I AM JUST DROPPING OFF THIS FORM YOU WOULD HAVE IMMEDIATELY REPLIED YOU ARE IN THE WRONG PLACE AND I WOULD HAVE BEEN ON MY WAY.

WELL, ONE HOUR LATER I HEAR THAT SOMEONE WALKS INTO THAT SAME POLICE STATION AND SHOOTS FOUR OFFICERS, NOW I AM PRAYING THAT THEY RECOVER. I AM PRAYING THAT THE DPD TAKES MEASURES THAT WILL KEEP OUR FINE OFFICERS WHO PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE FOR US DAILY SAFE. AGAIN I BELIEVE THAT THE MAN WHO WALKED IN WITH THE GUN PROBABLY WAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGE NO ONE LOOKED UP AT HIM TO SEE HIS DEMEANOR OR TO SAY HOW CAN I HELP YOU? (MAYBE THEY WOULD HAVE NOTICED SOMETHING IN HIS FACE) I THINK IT IS TIME TO GIVE THE OFFICERS SOME TRAINING IN CUSTOMER SERVICE. YOU ARE A PUBLIC SERVANT AND YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF YOUR PUBLIC. THE IGNORANT MAN THAT CAME IN THERE TO HARM THE OFFICERS HAD A PROBLEM......BUT I DID NOT.

GET OFF YOUR BUT AND MOVE TO WHAT!

Today, I got off my butt and went to church. The message was GET OFF YOUR BIG BUT!  The Pastor was all up in my pew. I thank God for the message today. I am taking my Pastor's message and delivering it in the world according to Barbara.

See, we all must get up off our buts

I would spend more time in the gym....but.

I am gone start tithing more...but.

I know this person is no good for me....but.

I need to stop drinking and smoking....but (I like to drink and smoke). That last statement use to be mine. I still like to have a drink every now and again.

The message today was taken from 2King 5 1-15, anybody going through anything ought to read this scripture. BUT God. NOTHING BUT GOD! That is what we must concentrate on.

I have been dealing with a lot things over the last few weeks, and I promise you everywhere I turn God has provided a word. It could be on Facebook, on the site God wants you to know, it could on Joel Osteen, Joyce Meyer or The Game. God has spoke to me so much that I am clear he is speaking to me. You see we need to get off of our butts, for real, and starting trusting the more. Now, this is my revelation today and I am going to share it with you. As I started reading, the bible everyday this year it has become clear that there is nothing new under the sun. I am in the book of Genesis in the Old Testament (ya'll knew that though. Right?) and Matthew in the New. And from the very beginning folk is going through stuff.

Now today I don't have to go lay a sacrificial lamb at the altar kill it cook it or poor the blood anywhere, all I have to do is TRUST God. Accept Jesus as my personal savior and believe that he has died for me. Now, this may not be for you, however please read on.  I am tired of struggling with am I good enough.

But, Lord you know my issues can you still use me?

But, Lord, I am not perfect and I want to wait until all this STUFF (Sin turning us from fear to failure) is behind me.

But, I cannot write, but I cannot communicate, but I cannot stop whatever I am doing.

I saw a post this week, and I am going to include it at the end. I am walking towards the Glory of God with boldness no longer will I let my mind hold me back.

No buts, just what.  What will you have me to do Lord? I hear the voice of the Lord saying to me. What is this thing that you have going on that I cannot care for?

So What if you drink? Come to me and I will quench your thirst? So what if you smoke? I cared for Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and they were smokey but they did not burn. So, what if you cannot communicate. The Holy Spirit has come to give you words of comfort and knowledge. I used Moses and he stuttered.  God knew you before you where in your mothers womb he knows all about you. Do NOT miss your blessing waiting to get right to come to God. Come to God and he will make it all right.

God wants us to come to him, no ifs ands or buts about it. God has kept me all this time in my mess. I need to stop focusing on my limitations and follow his commands. Which I do daily (or try my very best) then why do I worry. I love the Lord he heard my cry. 

I can tell you some things that God has done for me. Things I have witnessed with my own eyes. I know he has changed my life and is changing me daily. I hear his voice, and see his wondrous works. He and only he knows my heart and hear my prayers and cries at night and in the morning has provided an answer that no man could have ever known about. I am telling you what I know NOT what I heard. God is good and he is good all the time. So my sisters and hopefully my brothers. Be encouraged and do not get weary in well doing. We are not perfect people and we will never be sinless.

However,.....(see I did not use but)  we should be sinning less. I love you guys and I thank you for reading my babbles.

Here is a true statement see it for yourself or should I say read it. It is from a great book and the storyline does not change, but it gets better. I took this from my girl La Savine's post on Facebook. It is so true.

The next time you feel like GOD can’t use you, just remember
Noah was a drunk, Abraham was too old, Jacob was a liar, Leah was ugly
Rahab was a prostitute, David had an affair and was a murderer, Job went bankrupt
Peter denied Christ , Zaccheus was too small AND Lazarus was dead! No more excuses! God can use you to your full potential.

BUT WHAT?

WHO LOVES YA! WOMEN EMPOWERED CROSS N PATHS

LETTING GO FEAR- FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL!

When I read many years ago Joyce Meyers book "Battlefield of the Mind", I was amazed and glad to know that I was not crazy. It is not just happening to me. The thoughts, the fears, the negative thinking. I know who and whose I am but why do we slip back into our minds of disbelief. I have been battling with my mind all week. Now, I am going to say the obvious....I need to get my A out the house. LOL. But, really how many of us go through where we feel defeated, worthless, nothing right is happening for me? It all starts in the mind. I am so glad that I serve a mighty God, I am glad that I can look back on my life today with recall and say God has been mighty good to me. I am attempting to read the bible in 365 days. I said I wanted to do that this year, well I went to my book rack and there was a book The Bible in 365 days NIV version. I had never even cracked it open. Where did it come from? God will make a way out of no way! There are many things that we do and we do not know the reason, but for such a time as this. I woke up this morning to this article by Jillian Michaels and I thought I would share it with you. Although I have my oWn battles on this week, I have taken the time to listen to others (I really don't have any complaints), I have encouraged them because by nature I am an encourager and I realize that. I too am more than a conqueror. You see God has delivered me from abuse, addiction and has given me an awakening. WE must take time to remember whose we are. I needed this week of reflection I could have done without the pity party, but even in that I still got the last dance.  This article spoke to me, I hope it speaks to you wherever your need is. This is a place where we can speak to, and be real with each other. Who loves ya! WE do!

1. Fear of Change
The first hurdle to get over is the soul-crushing fear of change. It can keep you stuck in a dead-end job, a bad relationship, or self-destructive behavior patterns. When it comes to building a better and healthier life, people who are wary of making changes must be EXTRA careful not to sabotage their own efforts. If you’re not satisfied with the way things are, you have to kick your own butt into gear and make CHANGES because, you know what? The only thing that’s holding you back from achieving your dreams is YOU. So be brave, believe in yourself, and stop letting your excuses keep you from getting what you want out of life!

2. Fear of the Unknown and Untried
Think about something you NEVER thought you could do — skydiving, skiing, surfing, public speaking, burlesque dancing — and do it! The best way to conquer your fear of the unknown is to get out there, try it, and survive it. (Don’t do anything unsafe. If it’s an activity that requires training, get guidance from a qualified professional.) How can you tackle this fear? Make your mind work FOR you. Think rationally and VISUALIZE your success. Conquering your fear of the unknown will give you confidence to bust out your other goals.

3. Fear of Screwing Up
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes along the way. Accept that you are going to screw up, and know that it doesn’t mean all your efforts are out the window. When you’re on a journey toward change, you have to lose the all-or-nothing, perfectionist attitude, and ALLOW for setbacks. You can’t let procrastination get in your way either. Putting off working out or eating better isn’t going to cut it. You need to address the fear that’s causing you to procrastinate. If you’re stuck or feeling discouraged, break your big goals down into mini-goals and take pride in your small successes along the way.

4. Fear of Letting People Down
Do you sacrifice your own needs to do things for others? Are you likely to bust your butt working overtime for your boss or spend an hour listening to your friend complain about her problems, rather than focusing on your own life? If so, you’re suffering from “people pleaser” behavior, and you need to get OVER it and start prioritizing! Whenever you feel compelled to do something for someone else, ask yourself: Do I REALLY want to do this? Do I even have time? If it’s going to stress you out or mess with your own goals, drop it. Make a polite excuse, and focus on YOURSELF instead.

5. Fear of Success
Are you ever afraid that even if you accomplish your goals, you still won’t be satisfied, or that people will expect more from you? Are you worried you won’t be able to sustain your progress, or worse, that deep down you don’t deserve success? Negative thinking like this is a surefire way to sabotage your efforts, so CHANGE your attitude. Trust me, life is always a work in progress. But one success leads to another, and that’s a GOOD thing. The work you’re doing is 100 percent WORTH it, so keep it up, rock star!

Remember, it’s okay to feel fear, but don’t let it stop you! You can power through those fear roadblocks and move forward to reach your goals. It’s time to turn “I can’t” into “I can”!

LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX BABY! WELL NOT REALLY.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydrtF45-y-g

MY GIRLFRIEND POSTED THIS AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT IT.

Maybe we should come to the realization that men are polygamist by nature and maybe so many of us would stop feeling bad about ourselves and know that their isnt anything we can do about it, and maybe it wont hurt so bad, and that would explain their doggishness as we see it, And maybe just maybe their would be somebody for everybody.

NOW I FOR ONE HAVE BEEN CELIBATE FOR 4 YEARS BECAUSE I REFUSE TO LAY WITH ANYONE THAT IS LAYING WITH SOMEONE ELSE. I have played many games in my life but today I realize my self worth. The only thing I am willing to share is my lunch. (I can stand to lose a pound or two).

If WE allow men to step to us with the same OLE lines and we continue to believe that once we get them we are going to be that one! YOU know the one he falls for hard, the one that he is going to do right by, the one who will change him. WRONG AGAIN. So, let's talk about this.

Are there good men left? What should WE be doing? Right now I am taking care of me, my man will find me when the time is right.

WHAT SAY YOU!......(SALT AND PEPPER IS SINGING IN THE BACKGROUND)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydrtF45-y-g

2011 BEING OUR BEST FORGETTING THE REST!

2011, wow! Time flies when you are having fun. 2011  a new year, and time for new beginnings. We must leave the old things behind - stretch beyond our comfort zones and realize change.

I am committed to stop the negative talk. I have asked God to speak to me when I am about to do or say something negative. I actually stop lean my head to the side and I listen. My daughter asked me the other day mom what are you doing (I was about to cuss her out. Well not really. Yeah I was) and I explained "I am listening to God speak to me."  This is working for me, and I pray that by the end of the year God has made significant change in my life.

This is personal for me. I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. I know that I am able to do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens me. I want to help my sisters who struggle with low or no self esteem. Who are being abused both mentally and physically.
Who have become accustomed to abusing themselves. Sisters now is the time for all  women who have overcome to help our sisters who need to come over.

WE must love each other, WE must learn to love ourselves. Have you reached out to help someone today or have you just thought about yourself?

Today I am reaching out to you. Make it a great day!