#WorkHappy

#WorkHappy

Tap. Tap. Tap. Tap. Tap.

 I had become familiar with those specific 5 taps.  It had become part of my daily routine for the last 2 weeks. I had put myself on a strict daily task--carrying out these 5 taps.

All beginning with the thing known as “#”.

Such a powerful thing this simple sign is. It’s like a stamp of promotion, advertising, and popularity.

What kind of person would I be if I were not to take advantage of it as well? I didn't necessary have a “plan” other than to see where it can go?

I wanted to put all of “me” out there. I wanted to showcase what I had to contribute and what I stood for---all beginning with “#”.

My blog, makeup, and fashion are embedded into my creative side. And I share these interests with the world. That is one of the ways I express myself, so why not promote my expressions? It’s not like I would have been the first ever to do it, take advantage of social media---the few to admit it, sure.

I set out to answer the question:

“How much attention can I get?”

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I was muddled in #OOTD “Outfit Of The Day”; #MOTD “ Makeup Of The Day” and #WWMD “What Would Miley Do” and the constant annoying #YOLO!

Once in awhile, sure but stay the course.

It was a necessary task because I was executing a plan I had set out to achieve. I had done my research---it was not just about a feeding my ego. I really wanted to achieve something. Push past my ego and my pride.

 Whatever one move I make there will be 2 more moves I can play.

Like I tell my classes, strategy—make the dots connect beautifully. Life is nothing more than choices.

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 I will be lying if I said I didn't get tired of “promoting” myself. I was tired of the routine of getting up, putting the face together, then the hair, then the outfit (that’s just the morning). Then off to work to teach my class, carry out assignments, and administer a classroom full of high school students who I demand full attention of---I don’t take my job as a teacher very lightly.

Come home in the evening, take pictures, edit and create them. Brainstorm on how I will send them out into the world, to be seen, to be known.

Strategy.

This went on for about a month. I was growing exhausted of it all. But I had a plan, so I sucked it up and continued to “smile for the camera”.

Focus.

I am so happy to say that I am on “break”—the trial period is over. The rehearsal went well. Now I can take a minute to watch all I've set in motion; developing and thinking of what move to make next.

And things have been set in motion.

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My hard work and consistency has shown promising results: gaining over 40 followers on Twitter in just 7 days, more recognition on Beautylish (the Makeup Universe); a wide variety of Instagram followers here and there and my blog has gotten more traffic since I've upped my promotion effort. 

Yes, I think it’s safe to say that I am on the right track.

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What does #WorkHappy have to with it all?  What does it mean exactly?

I truly believe that I am walking in a perfectly disguised blessing. In the last 4 years, I have gained so much knowledge about myself that I honestly never knew existed.

It’s a very pivotal feeling when you realize you had so much within you—so much strength hidden beneath it all, just waiting to be found.

It’s the most humbling feelings and emotions I know of thus far.

Had it not been for the “Orchestrated Chaos” that God set out for me to go through, all the twists and turns, the dips and bumps---I would not be here today to say how truly grateful I am.

I was denied so many opportunities and passed over either  due to insecurity or just disinterest. I was pushed into taking a completely different route than what I had imagined.

“Orchestrated Chaos”- @BMynroe (RaChelle-Denise)

A path and road I was not prepared for but instead was prepared for me.

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 I know that I am truly blessed to say that I enjoy my work. I am an educator to the next generation, I have a hand in molding, influencing and inspiring someone’s life; helping in whatever way I can in efforts of them becoming the best version of themselves. I am taking part of something bigger than myself and giving more than I receive. That’s #WorkHappy.

I have the time and the opportunity to invest in my makeup, hair and fashion hobby. I am able to seek out, become inspired and be creative in my own talent. I am able to create “BMynroe” to perfection everyday if I wanted—breathe life into her.

 I don’t do it to be told I’m beautiful. I don’t do it because I am not comfortable in my own skin. I don’t do it because I want to “fit in”. I do it because I am skilled at it, I enjoy it and I am passionate for it. Having passion and investing in something you love---that’s #WorkHappy

And then---there’s this.

Me. Writing.

I say all the time how writing is such a big part of my life. I am quite terrified that people will lose that piece of information about me.

I’ve been writing my whole life.

Some people have childhood memories of their family encouraging and rooting for them to excel in sports or grades (which I took seriously anyway) but my memories are being encouraged to write. To put the pen to the paper; tap on the typewriter (my Uncle gave me one for my Christmas), sit and focus on the words to say and how to say them. To make a point and letting people know it---that was and is  one of my “things”, my talents.

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 I still invest, create and put forth the writer in me. I am familiar with the drive to “create magic” with just pen and paper.

I have a small but so very loyal audience who don’t mind the “scattered gorgeous mess” that is me because they know somewhere in between the lines, I am making a pretty dope point.

Having that as an experience and as my reality—that’s #WorkHappy

Yours Truly,

@BMynroe

(RaChelle-Denise)