D-Xirable Memories! My Last Day at BKD!

Hello, my wonderful and amazing loves!

Today was my last day working at BKD for their busy tax season since the tax season is over. I've really enjoyed my time there and the people that I've met! It has been a wonderful experience!

Below are some more pics of my time at BKD and pics of my last day with the company:

Me at BKD!

Me at BKD!

Some pretty orange roses given to a co-worker!

Me taking a picture with one of the pretty orange roses!

Me and the lovely, Ms. Lee Anne!

My friend, Tamara, and I!

A beautiful bouquet of flowers and a thank you card given to me on my last day by the amazing, Ms. Cathie G.!

Another pic of the beautiful bouquet that the lovely, Ms. Cathie G. gave me on my last day!
So very sweet and thoughtful of her!

The super sweet thank you card from the lovely, Ms. Cathie G.!

A pic of me with my lovely bouquet of flowers! I just love them! They're so beautiful!

Another pic of me with my beautiful bouquet!

A pic of me and the lovely and sweet, Ms. Lee Anne on my last day at BKD!

A pic of me with my beautiful and gorgeous bouquet of flowers!

Another pic of me with my beautiful bouquet of flowers!

Me and the amazing and incredible, Ms. Cathie G. on my last day!
She bought me the thank you card and bouquet of flowers!

Another pic of me and the beautiful and amazing, Ms. Cathie G. on my last day!
She's the best! Thank you so much!

My friend, Tamara, and I on my last day at BKD!
She's the coolest!

Me and the lovely, Ms. Kristy, on my last day at BKD!

The lovely, Ms. Lenita, and I on my last day at BKD!

The lovely and beautiful, Ms. Amy, and I on my last day at BKD!

Me and the awesome and super cool, Ms. Leslie on my last day at BKD!

The sweet and lovely, Ms. Sarah, gave me this chocolate bar on my last day at BKD!
How sweet! :)

Such a cute and clever wrapping on a chocolate bar!

Some of the compliments and the people that I've met while I was at BKD:

Ms. Sandy - She said, "You are very creative. You should use your talent. The girls loved my card and my husband said that's really good." Aww...So sweet!

Ms. Asia - She's really cool. She trained me. She has a cool personality and she's a cool person!

Ms. Meghan - She's nice. She bakes the best cupcakes!

Ms. Lee Anne - She said, "You're a good worker." Aww... She's the sweetest person ever! I enjoyed talking to her and working with her!

Ms. Lenita - She said, "I appreciate your personality. It's refreshing." She always asks how I am doing. She's really kind! She shared her donuts and her pizza with me and the other ladies in our area!

Ms. Tamara (my friend) - "I hope they keep you. I like having someone to talk to." She's awesome and so cool! I really enjoyed our time together! She was an awesome lunch buddy and I love that she's a writer too!

Ms. Chryz M. - She said, "I hope they keep you. You are so sweet. You're a doll." Aww... She's the sweet one, and the doll! She's so pretty! Very beautiful and kind!

Ms. Cathie - She's so very sweet and so kind! She's the one who gave me the beautiful bouquet of flowers and the thank you card on my last day! So very thoughtful and kind!

Ms. Tracy - Very nice and kind! She was really welcoming and friendly during my interview and on my first day!

Ms. Carrol - Very nice and kind! Always helped me when I needed her help! Always pleasant too!

Mr. Brian M. - Always said thank you. He's so kind! He was always in good and happy mood when I saw him!

Ms. Abby - Very nice and kind! She was my boss and she hired me!

Ms. Teresa - She's really nice! She remembered my name real quick and always chatted with me for a bit!

Ms. Leslie - Very cool and sweet! We often talked about her son because he's going to my college, Rockhurst University! I hope he enjoys it there!

Ms. Joy - She said, "I hope and pray that they keep you." Aww... She's so kind! Just like her name, she brings so much joy! Such a kind and sweet lady!

Ms. JoAnna W. - Always so kind and pleasant. She always says good morning and asks how I am doing.

Mr. Dan S. -  He said, "You have a pretty smile. Aww... Told him thanks. He said, "My pleasure. Thanks for sharing your bright smile." And he always said, "There she is." and thank you. He's the kindest and the sweetest!

Ms. Sam A. - Always noticed my hair bows. He said, "I think you're happy when you wear them." Told him thanks. He said "You are very welcome!" He's so very nice and kind as well!

Ms. Sarah B. - She's so sweet and kind! She gave me the chocolate bar on my last day at BKD!

Ms. Casey C. - She's so sweet and kind! She held door open for me while my hands were full! She's a sweetheart and a doll!

Being at BKD has been a wonderful learning and growing experience! I've learned a lot while I was at BKD, and I've met so many wonderful and kind people there! I wouldn't change my time at BKD for anything! Perhaps, I will be asked to help them out the next tax season!? Wouldn't that be nice!?

Hope you enjoyed the pics and the post!

Love always,
LaTasha B.
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Un D-Xirable Behavior! Racism, Cruelty, and Bullying!

Hello my wonderful and amazing loves!

In light of recent events, I decided to create this post. There are some things that are really bothering me lately.

There's so much negativity in the world. Life isn't easy for anyone. Life is hard enough by itself, wouldn't it just be easier to support and love one another? Kindness, a simple act that can make someone's day a thousand times better.

Things that are bothering me:

1) Racism (Now hidden racism)

2) Cruel and insensitive words said after someone's death

3) Bullying

1) Racism. 

"I don’t care if you’re black, white, short, tall, skinny, rich or poor. If you RESPECT me, I’ll respect you."

It's 2013 already! You would think that racism would be gone by now but no it still exists. Now a days, it's just hidden. It's quite sad and stupid actually. 

We all breathe the same air, we all live on the same planet, we all bleed red blood, and we all have blue veins so why does race still matter? We are all human beings with feelings. 

Does it matter if someone's skin is light skinned, fair skinned, brown skinned, or dark skinned? We are all people at the end of the day trying to co-exist in this world. I just don't get it at all. At the end of the day, we are all mixed with something anyways. There should be no reason for racism. It's just really sad how close-minded some people can be. We are all human beings, God creations, and we should really just accept and love each other for who we are and not judge one another by the color of someone's skin/race. 

In theology class, we did an assignment that I will always remember. We talked about how race is a man-made idea. 

We all share the same DNA. Race doesn't come from our DNA. 

Is it really so hard for people to accept someone just because of their skin color? Can you really know who someone is just by looking at the color of their skin? Last I remember, Charlize Theron is from South Africa, but you wouldn't know that just by looking at her? Rashida Jones is biracial (half-black), but you wouldn't know that just by looking at her either? So again, would you really be able to know who someone is just by looking at the color of their skin? No! It's just really annoying that racism still exists.

2) Cruel and insensitive words said after someone's death. 

"There are so many nasty comments being posted it would be great if those making the comments took out their dictionary and looked up the word 'compassion'. If you don't have a dictionary try 'googling' the word."

I don't care how anyone dies at the end of the day, whether it's by natural causes, murder, suicide, or a drug overdose, it's all still sad. 

The simple fact is that someone has died. That's it. It's sad. Someone lost their life and someone is out there is grieving about it. That person has family and/or friends that knew them and cared about them. Someone that loved them and cared about them are grieving their death. It's that simple. Someone died. 

Yes, people die all the time and it's sad every time. May all of them rest in peace.

All of the negative words said after someone's death, especially when the cause of death is a drug overdose or suicide, is just really cruel and insensitive. Yes, they made the choice to take drugs and/or to commit suicide. But that doesn't give anyone the right to judge their life/decisions and say something negative about it after they have passed away. 

1) They are dead so they can't defend themselves so just be quiet. If you have nothing nice to say about it then don't say anything at all. It's just that simple. 

2) No one is perfect. We all make mistakes. Don't judge anyone else's choices or mistakes. You have your mistakes, let them have their mistakes. Don't judge anyone. (Especially if you don't know them and you know nothing about their life!) 

Just learn from their mistakes. If you want to educate your children on the risks of taking drugs and educate them on suicidal behavior to teach them, then do it. That's your job to. Don't blame the media for glorifying it when it's your job to teach your child/children. Educate them on the risks and show them better role models. If there are tributes to celebrate someone's life and their career, then so be it! Don't say cruel words after someone's death. Especially if you don't know them personally!!! It's cruel and any death is still tragic.

3) Bullying.

"I don’t care if you’re black, white, straight, bisexual, gay, lesbian, short, tall, fat, skinny, rich or poor. If you’re nice to me, I’ll be nice to you. Simple as that."

Everyone is different. No one is alike. I really wished that we would start celebrating differences instead of using them to pick on someone and bully them. Those differences make each and everyone of us unique and who we are. They make us beautiful.

Let's face it, bullying has been around for years. It's terrible. To bully someone just because they are different is just cruel. No one is the same. Everyone is different. We shouldn't punish or bully someone just because they are different. We are all God's children, we are all His creation, and we are made in His likeness. This makes each and every last one of us beautiful. 

People are being bullied for the dumbest things too. Bullied because their name is a bit creative, bullied for their weight, bullied for their accents, bullied for wearing glasses, bullied for their sexuality, bullied for being poor, etc. etc. etc. More importantly, they are being bullied over things that children really know nothing about. Bullies have no idea of what's going on in their victims life, they have no idea of the harm that are inflicting on their victim, and bullies have no idea of the consequences of their actions. Bullying is just ugly, and it sometimes ends in a tragic suicide. So, if you have to make someone feel bad just because of who they are, then you need to look in the mirror. I'm pretty sure that you are not happy with what you see. 

Bullying someone, teasing someone, and/or picking on someone will not make you look or feel better about yourself.

Love and acceptance of others must start at home. It must start with parents and/or guardians. And unfortunately, it's not being taught at home. People are still holding on to the past and it's sad. Children should be taught that beauty is everywhere and in everyone, they just have to look for it and find it. It's true. Beauty is everywhere. 

Just a little kindness goes a long way. Say 'thank you' and give out compliments. It will be sure to make someone's day.

Hate or love this post, I really don't care. There's just too much ugliness and negativity out in the world, and I just had to address it. I'm all for love, kindness, acceptance, and unity. That's who I am and that's who I will always be. I stand loyal to my beliefs. And yes, I'm a Liberal. I say that with pride. I'm not above anyone and I'm not below anyone, I stand where I stand. I'm not judging anyone either. You are who you are. I'm just merely saying that sometimes we have to stop and think about the things before we say them or do them. You're entitled to your opinions as am I, you can have that, just be mindful of the things you say and do.

I'm not perfect. I never have been and I never will be. I'm only human. I'm flawed and all. We all are. So always keep that in mind. Don't judge anyone, especially if you don't know them. Try putting yourself in their shoes before you start judging them.

That's my post for the day. My little rant. The world can be a beautiful place if we make it one. It starts with each and every one of us. It just takes a little patience, love, and kindness! :) May love always surround you and May God always bless you!

Love always,

LaTasha B.

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