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Thursday, June 9, 2016

Less Than 60 Days





In less than 60 days, my life will make a big transition. I will become someone's wife and we will be on our own. It has been a long road for me to get here. In some ways l feel I am ready, and some ways I feel like I'm inexperienced. I really don't let the world into my personal business, but here is a look.

I have never been so stressed in my life until I started planning this wedding. At first, I didn't know where to start but I knew I had some time to plan because the wedding was a year and a half away from the date we got engaged, on my birthday November 18 2014. Then one of my fiancee's aunt said there was going to be a family reunion on a cruise ship. The dates of the cruise went along for the date we wanted to get married on. We thought that would be fun and decided to get married on the ship. We were saving up and then in August 2015 the craziest thing happen. The car that  I bought in 2013, from an accident, just broke down and there was nothing left to salvage. We were on the side of the road in the middle of the night, where it was pitch black and in the south. I was so scared when a police car rolled up because it took about 30 mins to get police on the phone. When we finally reached the police, we were barely off the phone before the police car arrived, plus I didn't know what to expect. We are in the times where police are killing us, African Americans, for no reason. The first thing my fiancee does is just walk up to the cop car. All I can think is, Jesus please don't let this policeman be trigger happy. To my relief, the policeman thought we were college students, kids, and tried to help us as much as he could. Eventually, all the money that we saved up had to go to a new car. We couldn't get married on the ship now, and plus the family cruise was cancelled.

So, by February 2016 we had to figure out if we were going to have a wedding at all. I got to the point where I was like, fuck this, let's just get married at the courthouse. But then, my mom felt bad and said she wanted me to have a wedding since I was her only biological child. So, we started planning with help from some of my friends. In the middle of planning, my great grandma, who was 105, passed away. I didn't cry as much because I knew she had lived a long life and she was going to a better place. I did start feeling extremely sad and feeling some type of way because I only have one grandparent left and she can't even talk. Planning had to be pushed back and the feeling of not wanting to have a wedding crept back into my mind. When I came back home from the funeral, I had to make a quick decision and the wedding was back on.

I reserved the hall with the quickness. But all the other vendors didn't call me back. I though that was strange because if you are a business and a potential client wants your business, I think it is a courtesy to call them back, even if you are booked to capacity. When I actually called the vendors back, one vendor said they had a meeting about my call but never called me back. So, eventually one hotel, one caterer, and Publix called me back. I just had a friend of mine who was a graphic designer, design the invitations. I just chalked everything up to it's a Charlotte thing and that everything is going to work itself out. It eventually is going to work out.

Anyway, the one thing that really took me for a loop is finding out who my real friends are. I lost a so called friend I had known for 30 years and who was going to actually help with planning the wedding. Apparently, this so called friend had a problem with me for years and didn't want to tell me because our families were close. We were so close I considered her my family. What you don't do, is tell Facebook about a misunderstanding and proceed to tell the world how bad a friend you think someone is to you. You have to remember it takes two to have friendship, though. I never once repaid her back because I wasn't raised to be that kind of woman and I know there is thing called Karma. I have felt so vulnerable that I have become an introvert when I'm usually a social butterfly. Now, that I'm blending families together the vulnerability became a little worse, but I'm working myself out of being an introvert.

So, as the days get closer to my wedding, I just left it up to God. I can't take the stress anymore and I was becoming a bitch. This is not me at all! I'm the happy go lucky chick, who loves to laugh, like a kid, and be positive. This is my first and last wedding. I am 34 just getting married and I'm so happy that I waited. I was able to live my life before I settled down. I have no regrets. This next level of life, I am praying will make be a better person than what I am now. This is my first time being someone's wife and this new venture is scary but also exciting. The people who come to the bridal shower and wedding are the people who love us and are supposed to be there. Now that I have gotten this off my chest, I feel so much better. Talk to you soon.

Friday, May 23, 2014

A Great Family Comedy


I know it is Memorial Day Weekend and you may be looking for the right movie to watch that you can take the whole family. Look on further than the movie Blended starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Adam Sandler plays a widowed husband taking care of three daughters, while Drew Barrymore is a divorcee taking care of two boys. The two end up sharing a blended family vacation in South Africa for their children's spring break. The vacation was meant for Adam Sandler character's boss and his family. Even though many critics think this movie is crappy, I loved this movie!

I fell in love with the location of this movie, which is in Africa. All the negativity and disgrace Africa gets in the media, it was exhilarating to see a positive viewpoint of Africa. Secondly, I enjoyed seeing the luxurious and serene sites in Africa. Thirdly, I loved how the audience was able to relish on African culture values on family. The values on family are: sense of community, sense of good human relations, sense of sacredness of life, sense of hospitality, sense of sacred and religion, sense of time, sense of respect  for authority and elders, and sense of language & proverbs. We, as Americans, have gotten so far off track when it comes to our families. We seem to be for ourselves and not for what will benefit for the family as a whole.

This film had me laughing from beginning to end. It made me see, it takes a community to raise a child and no one person can do it by himself/herself. It is okay to ask for help when you see someone has a trait that you are lacking. We, as a family, should communicate and not assume everyone is doing well. We also need to be there for the people in our families. We, as human beings, should be able to explore who we are as people and should not be afraid to talk about issues we are having with, like wanting to have sex or going through puberty. We should respect all religions and gain a deeper bond with our God every day. We should be more loving to people who need more love and help than we do at that moment. We should let nature take its course and not try to stop what will be. Lastly, we have to watch what we say to people and always be respectful and honorable to our elders.

The movie Blended is a great movie you can take the whole family to see. Your kids will definitely laugh and want to imitate the jokes from the movie. This movie gives a viewpoint of the 65% of American blended families and how they are growing daily. We need to get back to loving our families more! Blended also made me want to call my travel agent to book me an African Safari Family Vacation. All the actors in this movie did a great job. Go and buy your ticket now!

I give this movie:




Monday, March 24, 2014

2014 Big Business Virtual Tour


Is your business is in a need of a re-boot, re-branding, and/or re-building? Then you should invest in the 2014 Big Business on a Bankrupt Budget Virtual Tour. This tour will show you how ideas, goals, and plans are good on paper, but you need to put them into fruition. The topics of the tour are:

  1. Lets's Get Social
  2. Financial Management Habits for a Healthy Business
  3. Profitable Radio Marketing Exposed
  4. Create an Opt-In Form that Grabs Readers' Attention
  5. Turning Browsers into Buyers
  6. Grategize Your Business
  7. Re-Brand, Re-Boot, and Re-Build
So, for $29 on April 1, 2014, from 12 pm-7 pm, you will be able to get the most effective information for your business to have longevity. Meet the speakers for the tour:

1. Rhonda Nails (Host)- Re-Brand, Re-Boot, and Re-Build


2. Lisa Ryan- Grategize Your Business
3 Keys to: Customer Engagement, Acquisition, and Retention


3.Lashanda Henry-Turning Browsers into Buyers
Building a website that works for your business                                                                              




     4.Veronica Drake-How to Create an Opt-In Form that Grabs Your Readers' Attention &Builds lists with Ease           
                                                                              


5. Katherine Waddell- Profitable Radio Marketing                                                                          
                                               
                 
Understanding What Needs to be Said



6. Kemberli Stephenson- Essential Financial Management Habits for a Healthy Business


7.Lucille Divine- Let's Get Social!                                                                                           
                                                                                   
 What and Why is Social Media an Important tool for your business


So, you have six days to register and secure your seat. This will be a great asset for your business. Please go to this link to register now! http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-b4-virtual-conference-re-brand-re-boot-and-re-build-your-business-registration-8742810983?aff=tameikac. Hope to see you there!

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

2D Musiq



If you are looking for new music that will inspire you, look no other place than the independent musical artist 2D Musiq. 2D Musiq a.k.a Tudi has been singing since the age of five. In high school, he realized his love and passion for music. So, he took his passion and moved from New York  to California. Once he mastered the in's and out's of the music business, he returned to New York. Once in New York, 2D took his craft to another level. He attended the Institute of Audio Research to gain a higher knowledge of producing and engineering music. After gaining the business skills, 2D transformed his life and is pursing his music with the help of the Lord. 2D started his Indie recording label called "Vero Record Music Group."

Check out his music at: http://www.2dmusiq.com/music.html and

Check out his video:
http://youtu.be/0xOjYixP_X8

2D was also a guest on my show, They Call Me Ms. Carter radio show on Blog Talk Radio. He was a great guest and he gave much wisdom about his musical craft & the entertainment business. He is a family man, who loves to teach and inspire youth with his music. His love for God will convict you to always put God first and anything you choose to do in life can and will be done. He is an ambitious man who is determined and a driven conqueror.

Check out the show:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theycallmemscarter/2014/02/12/interview-with-tudi-musiq.

2D is an artist and business man, who takes his craft serious and an artist to watch out for. Don't sleep on him! For more information about what is next for this artist, please check out his website: http://www.2dmusiq.com/.


If you want to post your thoughts/opinions about 2D Musqi or you want to personally chat with him, check this link out: http://2dmusiq.com/team-musiqlover.html



Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Relationships: The Good, The Ugly, & The Unconditional Vol. 1

 

On November 3, 2013, I published my first E-book on Amazon.com. It is a collection on 10 articles I wrote on my relationship column on Examiner.com: http://www.examiner.com/african-american-relationships-in-charlotte/tameika-carter. I have been going to radio shows to promote the book. Here are some of the shows  just in case you missed them:

1. Got Controversy:

2. Spirit Soul Radio:

3. Stilettos in the City:

4. This Needs To Be Said:


Until next time, continue to love one another! 

Monday, January 20, 2014

SharkyNet




Do you need a personal or business website at an affordable price? Well, the SharkyNet company is the company just for you. SkarkyNet is a European web design, web development, and web hosting company. They are an award winning company who have always left customers very satisfied. This professional company has excellent customer service to address any problems you may have and help you solve your technically problems in a timely fashion. Here are their services they offer, which come with affordable hassle free packages:

1. Websites
2. Mobile Websites
3.Web Hosting
4. Web Maintenance and Repairs
5. Custom Logos & Designs
6. PSD to XHTML, WordPress
7. Content Writing

Not only is SharkyNet an outstanding professional business, but SharkyNet also gives back to the community. They have a great charity program. Each month they choose a group of organizations, who help others, and provide these organizations professionally done websites for free of charge. On the websites, the organizations can showcase their work, collect donations, and receive all the help they need. This month SharkyNet are choosing to help Animal Rescue Organizations. So, if you are an animal organization please apply. You don't have to be a non-profit to apply.

So, if you are looking for an excellent professional company, who wholeheartedly gives back to the community, to build your affordable website, look nowhere else but to SharkyNet!

Check their website out!Their company can be a great asset to you and your company! http://www.sharkynet.com/


Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Advertising Sale!


They Call Me Ms. Carter Radio Show is having an Advertising Sale! For $40 a month your company can get a radio commercial to be ran on our show. Your company can also get website/logo advertisement on our websites and social media pages.

Our websites:
1. Company: http://www.theycallmemscarter.com
2. Blog: http://www.theycallmemscarter.blogspot.com

Our Social Media Pages:
1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheyCallMeMsCarter
2. Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/memscarter
3. Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/116616937849345566430/posts

BlogTalkRadio:
They Call Me Ms Carter: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/theycallmemscarter

Go to http://www.theycallmemscarter.com and click on the pic Advertise Here on the homepage. You can choose as many months as you want.
*Sale Ends February 28, 2014*