know...I did tell that daughter of mine that we were going on a Mommy and me vacay. I told her that we would have our own private driver, endless spa treatments, life on a fast boat, and 80+ degree weather to sun and swim in. I just forgot to mentioned to her that it included a daily visit to a coach named Desmond; The Islands Tennis guru. There is something quite relaxing about facebooking while looking at the ocean. Keep warm my loves. This view can’t last forever. LMAO or can it? #thesunwillcomeouttomorrow
The Power of a Plait
And just like that, I made an appointment with myself, twisted my hair, and booked a flight for my Daughter and I to head to a warm, tropical destination. It’s cold as hell in Atlanta. I work all of the time. I need a beef patty, an ocean, and some sun. She needs to play some Tennis before her college season begins again at Tennessee State. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
Namaste
Happy New Year 2018 and Baseball
The common denominator is real. Let’s all pretend that our life bases will be loaded, and that in 2018, we each get to swing as many times as we like!
Whatever curve balls that life throws at me, I vow to always make an earnest attempt to stand up, walk straight, and start swinging. I will always give life my very best swing. it’s only in a baseball game where three strikes means you’re out. See, out here in real life, you get to swing as many times as you have motion. Words such as Penalties, fouls, even when they are deemed vagrant; it’s just man made terminology that is often used when winning a game can cost you something.
It’s a New Year and no one is really keeping score. You can foul out, fall down, steal bases, miss catches; all while playing with your eyes closed, and still win.
Life is like a baseball game. Innings are really calculated as years. The dugout is a safe place that some of us may call home. Game day is every day that we rise. A loss is simply a minor setback that will remind each of us that we are all valuable players. Payday… That’s a little different. I do know that it is impossible to measure a man or woman by a calculation of monetary value. We are all rich in new beginnings.
Please join me and walking in 2018 with our heads held high. I have a feeling that bases will be loaded, but All I can see happening are home runs.
Happy new year. Thank you to all of my teammates that continue to play with me in my dugout. You guys know, that all I believe in is winning.
Namaste
Food - Football "The Truth Behind The Cover"
Dear 2018 ,
Trust me...you really should read this long ass post. It could change your life, or the life of someone you know, love, or care for❤️
Dear 2018,
I declare that I am so ready for you.
In 2017, you challenged my faith, my gut instincts, and you tried to take away a part of my soul. But, you clearly didn’t win!
You see that you couldn’t change my heart, my mind, or my convictions. I easily conquered every obstacle. I made my faith, my favor, and I made my fun in places where peace was hard for others to even see. You had no hold on God’s plan, my walk, or my triumphs. I was reminded that God had already prepared me years, and years ago for my journey. Nothing that you could do stopped me from believing and truly knowing that what will be, will be.
I have clearly loved and lived beyond everything.
Food-Football
“The truth behind the cover.”
When that man of mine got admitted to the hospital and I heard the nurse yell, “Code-blue,” I didn’t flinch. After doctor after doctor declared that he may need a heart transplant, or a temporary heart monitor. I said, “It won’t work,the devil is a liar.” It wasn’t until I made the decision / against doctors orders to check him out of the hospital that I was reminded that God had already prepared me for a victory. I held my head up high and remembered the two years I spent at Duke University studying at the renowned Rice House. I was personally trained to prepare heart saving meals by one of their top Chefs . I witnessed dozens of those diagnosed with heart problems, kidney disease, out of control cholesterol levels, diabetes, and many other life challenging illnesses, be healed. I was obsessed with understanding how the Doctors there could take the patients medicines away and change their health with just certain combinations of food. I witnessed patients go from this is my last hope, to total recovery. That was over 15 years ago. I never knew that I was being prepared. When that code blue thing happened,
I became his doctor, his cook, and his prayer warrior. I looked at him and said, “ Do you really believe that God blessed me with you to take such good care of me, and everyone that I love, and he didn’t prepare me to do the same for you?” I became his personal chef. He only ate from my hands for 3 months. There was no Doctor at Piedmont Hospital , Northside Hospital, or even Emory Hospital that could help him.
In the end, they were calling me asking me for insight. They said that it was unlikely that his heart could go back to normal.
Today, The Sports Joc doesn’t take any medications. His blood pressure is a constant 120/78, and he lost 50 pounds.
The glory was never mine. God had just prepared me. That’s just one story of how 2017 tried to take my joy. I wrote a cookbook about it. I cooked meals like I was a professional caterer for several people, and along the way, I changed a few lives with food. The victory was not mine. It is the Lords. Please Share this message of triumph with someone that may need to know that help comes in different forms. I was tempted to confine this story to my intimate circle, but I just couldn’t. I gave myself permission to share this. I pray that you do the same.
Please message me, or sign up at angeliaheard.com If you would like to know more about Food-Football.
Plus, you can join me on Sundays in the New Year at my, “Girl Palace,” to practice making, and prepping heart saving meals.
I should have the detailed information up on my website by the first week in the New Year!!!
Namaste
Gifts to Self
Happy Thursday!!!
I buy my own flowers every couple of weeks. I place them in areas around my Girl Palace to remind me that nobody can gift me the elegance of sunshine. I gift it to myself. My own words and my ever-changing philosophies guide my mind to a place of peace. Be your own intentional sunshine. That way, whenever it rains or gets cloudy, you will always see the sun.
Namaste
Hold On... Be Encouraged
It’s just two short days after Xmas. Consistency, consistency, consistency. That is the rub. The gym is almost empty today. I know that the New Year will be here in just a few. My early morning crew of the fit, fine, and focused have left me all alone. Some days you just have to encourage yourself. My competition is me. My goals are simple. Work on myself. Less of me, and more of the people I love. My ambition is to be able to run around Walt Disney World with my Grandkids. Wake up and watch me roar. Don’t let the appeal of New Year resolutions hold you back. Tell yourself that every day is new. Happy Wednesday. Start at the end. It’s almost the end of 2017. It will make every new beginning monumental. Watch ❤️
I Swear To Tell The Truth, The Whole Truth, and Nothing But The Truth. So Help Me God
Dear Monday,
The truth shall set you free. I wasn’t the one who made that up, but I am never going to let anyone stop me from living my truth out loud. You shouldn’t either.
Making the most of Sunday Funday!!!
Today we’re talking Sex, Food, Favor, and Friendship. They’re our favorite topics.
We make an effort to stay connected. We are a tribe, a cult, and a gang. At least that’s what we’ve been called. Of course, we talk bad about each other. We just do it in person. Our promise to each other is tied to pride without being prejudice, and love for life. We rally together for everything. We really do try to accept new members, but the rules of engagement scare people off. No. I’m not in charge of making the rules. I’m just the bitch that you have to answer to when you fail yourself. Did I just curse on Sunday Funday??? Yup, told you, I’m no role model.
I’m thankful for all of their energy!!!My loves, my girls for life. ❤️❤️❤️
Kya Williams Ayisha Bradshaw Phoenix Gandy
I hired AirBnB and they accepted the offer
My dream job is to work as a hotel manager. I grew up dreaming about having opportunities to show guests around and tell them, “thank you so much for your stay.” Nothing is changing about my day job. I will always be the branding and marketing guru. It is what I was born and bred to do. Loving life and loving the Insurance business is how I get to bridge sports, mastering challenges, and people. I found a way to carve out a niche, for my dream position as an Airbnb super host. It’s my retirement gig, that I’m never going to retire from. I’m doing it now. I secretly love to be of service to people. To help them find their way, and learn about where they have been, what’s happening in their lives, and I love to make spaces beautiful. Funny thing is, Airbnb didn’t hire me, I hired them. Congratulations Airbnb, you’ve been hired. Take a moment and Check out my 3 properties I hope to see you soon. Enjoy your stay!
The Sports Joc 2017 Man of The Year
John Inhouse serves as the Managing Director and Market Executive for Merrill Lynch in Atlanta, GA. His rise in the ranks of Corporate America is accompanied by his desire to serve his community. Inhouse is a major advocate for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. He currently serves as a Financial Planning Board Member for Clark Atlanta University. When asked about the future of HBCUs and how they can remain relevant, Inhouse believes that these schools should focus on in-demand careers and promote those majors to potential students. Inhouse also addressed the importance of fostering the development of social skills.
Inhouse is devoted to understanding and promoting diversity in the workplace. He recruits heavily from Clark Atlanta University and other schools in the AUC. He uses his position at Merrill Lynch to leverage numerous jobs and internship opportunities for college students, both undergrad and graduate. He also emphasizes special training for the diverse wealth management advisor recruits.
Aside from his work, Inhouse has a passion for the welfare of children of all backgrounds. To assist in the positive development of at-risk youth, Inhouse serves as a board member for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in Fulton County. CASA advocates on behalf of neglected or abused children in the court system. Volunteers make sure these kids do not get lost in the overworked legal and social service system or endure a life of neglect in designated group or foster homes. Volunteers diligently remain involved with each case until it is closed and the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. Inhouse has served on the CASA board since 2015.
Inhouse will be transitioning from the CASA board to The Atlanta Police Foundation. He will be working with At Promise Youth Center which is located in Vine City, one of the worst neighborhoods in Atlanta. The center will be a safe haven for local kids to get tutoring, join the Boys and Girls Club of America, and even enjoy a hot meal. Inhouse has served on other boards including Make a Wish Foundation, United Way of Greater Atlanta, and March of Dimes.
Inhouse has a passion for the welfare of all children. Becoming a father magnified his passion to ensure the welfare of children from every socioeconomic demographic. Inhouse is the ultimate family man. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, spending time with his wife and two boys, and attending sporting events. He also has coached his children’s baseball and flag football teams. The Sports Joc Wayne Gandy recognizes him as the Sports Joc Show's 2017 Man of The Year.
Written By: Kya Williams
Take #2
December 17, 2017
I’m counting down the days until the annual Holiday soirée at Gandyland. The previous video had the wrong date. So, there needed to be a quick wardrobe change and an edit my words. Oh well, You guys know that dressing the part means everything If you’re not on my list, and you know that you should be, message me and stand by. I’m still dreaming, and planning. What are you going to wear??? I’m thinking of saying all men, “bow tie formal.” Ladies already know what to wear♥️
“If what you do is what everyone is doing, then you’re not doing anything, really!”
Angelia knows every name of every player on most of the SEC Teams. You ask why??? Well, even if you didn’t, I’ll tell you. Sometimes my job is to make depth charts for the Sports Joc. That way, he can sound professionally good on Saturdays. I keep trying to find ways to remind him of my true net worth. That way, I can vacation whenever I feel like it. Oh, he wanted to be a Color Guy so he can put on a suit and sit behind the glass. No worries, I know a lot about coloring and pasting. LMAO thanks, Aimee Leone, you’re the reason. ♥️
That Daughter of Mine
Happy Sunday!!!
I couldn’t wait to tell you this story.
Usually, when you get a text at 4:30 AM in the morning, you panic.
But, I didn’t panic. It was a voicemail from that Daughter Of Mine. She was explaining how some girl texted her about a guy that she was talking to. I was so excited to call her back. I immediately started in with saying, “Girl, when your Father and I were dating years ago, some girl called me about him.” My Father always said that when someone calls you it’s usually because they are unsure of themselves, and they are just not getting what they want. I went on to tell her that dating is about self discovery, not about who talks to who, and who dates who. It’s about finding out who you are and what you need to add value to your life from a person. It’s about finding out how to also give the best of yourself to someone. I went on to say to her that you have to find the top three things that you are looking for, and you have to be at least three things that you can gift somebody that they would need. That’s my tried and true recipe for long lasting friendships. I also mentioned that my philosophy is not gender specific. I have the same requirements for all of my relationships. When I asked her what her three things were that she would need, that Daughter of mine shocked me.
She said, “I have to be friends with somebody that is true to themselves. They have to have ambition, and they have to want and know a thing or two about love. I said girl, “I admire you.” She said mom, The only guys that I know that have those qualities are 25, and 26 years old. I said well, I’m 4.5 years older than your Dad. He was looking for the same things so he had to make me a cougar!!! 😂😂😂😂 It was 6 AM before we hung up. She said, I’ve got to go to sleep mom. I have breakfast with one of those older guys in the morning. They like to get up early. I was dying!!! I said wait, “What did you ever say back to the girl that texted you?” She said, I told her what you always taught me to say. You know what your Father always told you? Except, I said it with a twist. I told her,
“ Girl, I saw your picture on Instagram when you asked to follow me, and you’re way too cute to call another woman about a man. I so love that Daughter of mine. Good Morning Sunday!!! It’s so nice to see you♥️
Happy Friday!
Any reason that I can be alone and sing out loud, I’ll take it!!!!
I woke up at 4AM and literally threw about six outfits in the the back of my truck. I hit I 75 south like I was running from the law. I finally found the fourth reason why I love being 51. I do whatever I want to do, whenever I feel like doing it. I’ll never understand why people don’t want to grow older. It’s the only time you ever have a kid like mentality with grown-up capabilities. My brother called to say he was going to an arts festival. He casually mentioned it , and it’s some sort of Omega founder day weekend. I’m sure he didn’t think I was really going to come. All I need is one reason to flee. To the people that work with me on Friday’s; I don’t care what you do. Have fun! I’m out! I hope you read my Facebook post. If not, you’ll be at work alone. . Enjoy yourself, and don’t call me, I’ll call you! See you in a second brother! Harvey Heard Kya Williams Ayisha Bradshaw
Thank you for your energy, Thursday!
Alone in a silent yoga studio for 72 days! Oh, what will come of this?
I don’t know for sure if resetting your goals means that you have failed at the previous ones, or that you simply recognize that your persistence to get to the finish line has met an obstacle. Let’s go with my second assumption. With that being said. I do better when I write things down. First, I say them in my head, and then I proceed to accomplish my task at hand. Often times victory is so far into the future that it mandates a stronger will, a silent discipline, and more, and more patience. I have a vision.
I learned to count to 100 very slowly. When I ride my bike 60 miles in the hot summer days on the back roads of Alabama. I see the hills to climb and I always have a sense of panic. Like, “How in the hell will I make it!” First, I tell myself to put my head down and stop looking at the steep incline. I always know that won’t work, but I do it anyway. By the time I begin my serious incline I start counting to 100, and I tell myself that I should be able to get to the top of that hill by then. Sometimes I don’t. I refuse to get off of my bike. So, I just start all over again. At some point in the middle of my calculated number counting. I finally reach my destination. It’s in your head. Anything that is standing in your way is simply in your head. We all know how to count to 100. Today, I’m changing my final count to the number 72. Even when I have to start counting all over again. There is minor relief in knowing that I can get to the number 72 before I get to the number 100. I know what you’re probably thinking. It’s a silly game that I play to envision success in numbers. But, I have mostly learned that being specific brings rewards. Here we go... 72 days of yoga with no day off. I’m sure to be centered and balanced by then.
Keisha Lance Bottoms knows Atlanta
And when she wins...The Sports Joc and I are hosting the biggest VIP Party ever!!!!
“My Future Mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms has been my teammate before.” This is not the first race that Keisha Lance Bottoms and I have run together.
Keisha Lance Bottoms has my vote!!! Trust me, Keisha knows how to run a race.
Keisha Lance Bottoms knows about hard work. She understands discipline, trials, triumphs, tragedy, and how to build a team of supporters that help cheer her to a victorious finish.
I have witnessed first hand how this Woman runs a race to the finish. Keisha knows how to make her finish as good as her start.
After all, it’s her life story.
When you vote for Keisha Lance Bottoms for Mayor in the runoff on December 5th, 2018, you will be electing a Woman that knows how to build a team. Keisha understands the importance of crossing the finish line together!
It was the St. Anthony’s Triathlon that tested our grit and propelled us to the finish line with grace.
Vote Keisha Lance bottoms for Mayor
Runoff election December 5th, 2018.
Keisha Lance Bottoms knows Atlanta.
Just like a Phoenix, our great City will Rise♥️ #keishalancebottoms #keishaformayor #benefitsorbills #thesportsjocshow
Friends and Loyalty Do Mix
Happy Tuesday!
She’s my only friend that won’t Facebook with me. She really won’t take that many pictures with me, because she knows that I’m going to eventually post it. I met her about 25 years ago at Walmart. She had fallen in love with an ex-boyfriend of mine, and they were both standing in line in front of me. I started talking to her before I even realized that she was with him. Seriously, I found my soulmate at Walmart. We fight, but we always make up. I call, she knows to answer. That is a friend requirement for me. Thank God my ex-boyfriend from long, long ago had the best taste in women. He wasn’t lucky enough to snag either one of us, but he lived his dream. LMAO. We don’t know where the hell he is now, but we thank him♥️😂😂😂
Communication at The Wrong Timer Can Kill You
Dear Friend,
I wasn’t just an Angel for Halloween. I’m still watching over him. I do it every time I keep my cell phone out of my hands when I am driving.
Please share this with everyone that needs a reminder. We all do!
Happy Sunday!
I knew that it would eventually happen. The odds are in everyone’s favor that it can happen to anyone of us.
My girlfriends Son died yesterday. He was struck by a texting driver and instantly killed. Most of us are all guilty of quick second looks on our cell phones. Even if it is just to change to hear our favorite song, or to silence a call, that we can take later. After all, it is the world that we are all living in.
And just like that, I refuse to play with my cell phone ever again. Watch me. I don’t give a fuck how urgent the call appears to be. I’m officially never going to be captivated by an Apple device, Samsung, or XM radio. I will learn to engage with whatever music is on the radio at the time that I start my vehicle. I will remember to be forever grateful that I was blessed with one more chance to breathe, to love, to live, and to remind you that today, this second is all that is promised.
Get out today and have the best Sunday ever. Be safe and remember to be cautious. I’m going to call my friend and remind her about God’s plan being bigger than what we can see. More than we can ever imagine. And then I’m going home to literally cry myself to sleep.
Tomorrow has got to be a better day.
Happy Sunday🙏🏾
Love and The Daughter of Mine
The #1 question that I get asked the most is, “How is that daughter of yours doing ?” Well, here is a Happy Saturday update;
She’s weirdly normal!
I’m always trying to give that daughter of mine dating advice. Sometimes she even pretends to listen. She recently told me about this one guy that she has dated a few times. She calls him weird. I said, "I like him." I told you that your Dad is weird. Those must be the kind of guys we both attract. She said, “ It's hard for me to be myself around him." I replied, "He's perfect." That means you will never get too comfortable. Nobody needs to know your true self. Unless they piss you off. She said, "He's always busy." I figure that is how he maintains that 3.9 GPA. He can become my Doctor any day! I said, "He's perfect." Every occupied man is a gift. She said, "Mom, you don't understand." I said, "Yes I do." Dating someone that is hard to date gets you ready for the real thing. The guy that won't pretend to laugh at your jokes. You know, the one that refuses to hold your hand while it's hot as hell outside, and chooses watching sports over anything that you may want him to do. That is a man after my own heart. I then said," You want to know why Daughter Of Mine?" She replied, "No thank you." Of course, I told her anyway. "A man's game face reveals his true soul. Like it or not, the day that you encourage him to smile when he doesn't feel like it. Is the exact same day that you become the underdog." See, I'm not a man expert. But, I do know the words to this song. A smart man sang it many years ago. I do know that when a Man loves a Woman, He can't keep his mind on nothing else. If she is bad, he can't see it. She can do no wrong. He will spend his last dime. He will give up all of his comforts if she said it's the way it ought to be. When a Man loves a Woman so deep in his soul, she can bring him misery.
If she plays him for a fool, he is the last one to know. Loving eyes can never see.
FYI, I know exactly how you feel. I really do. It's perfectly ok to like a weird guy. The day he loves you, he stops being weird. All guys are weird. Some are just better at hiding it than others. LMAO. If you need anymore dating advice, call your dad. I'm dying to know what his true take is on, "Weird". LMAO,
LMAO !!!!!!!!
“If someone else is sitting in these seats... Trust me, they are advertising in the Sports Joc Journal. “X marks the spot”
Thanks to the Sports Joc♥️ I admit to having some good seats to watch Basketball. Well, until that Daughter of mine gets home. Lol
The VIP section has been moved to right behind me. Now, that’s a gift. I have a funny feeling that I won’t get too many no’s when I text or call to ask, “Wanna go to the game with me?” You can get drunk, eat like a king, and then you won’t care that the Hawks are in a building of a team phase😁. See you tonight on the wood!! Go Hawks!!!!