A New Journey

Gosh, so much has happened since my last post! Since my visit to Senegal in 2010, I have received many invitations to come to Africa.
I once was a member of SFI and their TripleClicks program getting sign ups and selling products on TripleClicks, the sales were good.
One of my referrals, Sebuhlor of Ghana, had such an amazing interest to succeed in the business, so much so, he gave me his ID and password to check his progress. I got banned for going beyond the called of a sponsor's duties and lost a little commission I earned, money from an order I filled, points, TCredits, and MRP's.
Sebuhlor was disheartened. The ban did not stop him from getting answers to his questions from me. That is what I call a true relationship.
One day, he asked, what other programs are you affiliate with? I gave him my link: http://adv.justbeenpaid.com/?r=wCwW8KNfkL&p=job. He joined and has several referrals! Little did I know he had joined some of my social networks too! He calls me his mentor/teacher and he, my diamond in the rough!
As time progressed, he told me of his journey as a teacher for an orphanage and how he hopes to help the little girls stay in school so they will not fall prey to older men and how sponsorship is badly needed. His dream does not stop there. Right then and there, I realized how we are similar in making a change in west africa!
Our relationship has grown into a business relationship. Here's the kicker, he trusted me so much that he and his pastor sent a barrel of shea butter on Nov. 1, 2011 to sell in the US. I had a time getting it released to me dealing with delta cargo and US customs. I got it on Dec. 15, 2011 which is a far cry from Nov. 21 shipment ready for pickup date.
The plan is to sell the shea butter and kente cloth here: http://www.tripleclicks.com/11514662 and yes, his tripleclicks affiliate account and my home. The shea butter will be in two forms original and whipped in various sizes.
We hope to provide a three village solution and our travel to one anothers country at least every six months. Who knows, maybe a trip for the kids to the US and US kids to there.
One big reason for all sisters around the world to Unite!

Grand Mosque of Touba, Senegal

OMG!

Just a few moments ago, I was on facebook where I visited a page of

West Africa tours. The scenery, the people, and the sounds on

this video http://youtu.be/J3znLqnL-LU were the same while

en route to the guest house where I stayed in 2010!

This video is better than my video I posted earlier on this blog. Better yet,

you could say I gave you the up and close personal view!

***It's 2012, I just found out -- The département of Dakar is divided into four arrondissements: Almadies, Grand Dakar, Parcelles Assainies (which literally means "drained lots"; this is the most populous arrondissement of Dakar), and Plateau/Gorée (downtown Dakar). I was in Parcelles Assainies!

I've Been Told, Go To The White House!!!

One night I was watching TBN, a comedian, Michael Jr., came on talking about his mission in life. His life mission is to make people laugh by telling his experiences involving the church in his early days. I remember him saying, God has two names and his other name is 'Something!'

OMG, here I am thinking of my return to Dakar, Senegal to continue with my mission and renewing friendships. Then all of a sudden, 'Something' tells me to go to the White House and pray! I reason in my mind thinking, 'why doesn't TBN go?' An answer came to me on a particular night, TBN came on showing a rebroadcast of yesteryear when TBN did exactly that ... they went to the White House and prayed, shared testimonies, fellowshipped, etc!

Yes, I do talk to my Lord Jesus and told him, Lord you know I know nothing about Washington, DC, never been, no sense of direction, don't have any money to get there, etc.

Mind you now, I had not spoken to my cousin about 'Something' telling me to go to Washington. I received an email from her the next day after talking to My Lord. The email:

Fw: GASTON: Bus fare from Charlotte to D.C. for $1 - one company doing it ‏4/15/11 http://www.gastongazette.com/news/one-56734-bus-charlotte.html

As you can tell from the date of the Email, I have been thinking!!!! God is telling me something, yall!!! I must go and do his bidding, if I want to be Favored and Blessed for him to send me on my mission in Dakar.

TBN did it for a day and I shall follow same. I will pray and hope to walk around the circumference of The White House. With all my disabilities, I know my help will come from The Lord -- Faith, Trust, Belief-- it shall and must be done! Amen!!!

Stay tuned for announcement date here. God Loves You & So Do I!

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February 7, 2011

I arrived at the City of Gastonia, NC transit station. Two guys were fighting, a little voice told me to Do Something because one or both could have seriously been injured. I heard myself call out to them to stop fighting, there is enough of us in prison...I repeated and the fight ceased. Each went in separate direction. The coming in my direction said, 'thank you Miss.'

Diane Is Raw In Africa Nov. 26 - Dec. 11, 2010

Have you been to Dakar, Senegal? Nov. 26, 2010
was my first visit ... I would do it again! You
see, I never meet a stranger and I am eager
to learn new things!
Upon arrival at the airport, one must claim
your baggage. This guy came up to help me
with my baggage...he caught me off guard...
he says to me, I can get you through customs.
He asked me to pay him for his help and
do not let anyone see me pay him. Like a dummy, I gave him $20 because I know how hard life in Africa. $20, one could live it up like a king for a few days. Yep, I got scammed! His friends did not see me pay him, so the ungrateful person asked for more money! I told him no and I should look for my friends -- Dandy & Emmy! That didn't work cause he and his friends began to follow me. It was dusk dark in the morning 5:50am, I barely could see and trying to find Dandy & Emmy among all the people trying to sell stuff ...mainly SMS cards...was impossible. My inner voice was telling me to yell out for them!LOL One guy said, Felicia....why is this guy saying her name through this fence? Aha, it's Dandy...a sigh of relief! Mind you, the guys' friends are close on my heels to get money. Once I reached Dandy, they began to haggle..when they found out that Dandy & Emmy were Nigerians, they backed off! There's something about being a Nigerian, makes one take notes! Upon entering the city, You will hear the sound system go off for everyone to hear that a visitor is coming and it welcomes You! How awesome! Dandy & Emmys' stories:

The Cat People
While visiting Goree Island, we ordered fried fish and ate outside. Coco, a shop owners, told me to give my fish head to the cat...without any questions, I did. Which brings me to tell you about The Cat People!
Long ago, the natives of Goree Island would go to the high priest to be turned into cats so they would not leave the island of No-Return to become slaves. Something happened to the high priest, so the people turned into cats, could not be retuned to people again!
They treat cats as if they were people!
The Goree Island resturant fried fish was great! They don't coat it with flour or cornmeal! Which brings to mind another story...
Mermaids!
Some believe to this day, mermaids exist! The story goes:
at night, the mermaids leave the ocean and is transformed into the most beautiful women in the world with a brick- house body. They meet men; if the man treats her with respect, he lives..if he doesn't, the mermaid kills him.
I missed two Kodak moments; I made some Jello and fed little kids and teens. Most arrange their food in a big bowl. Each person gathers around the bowl with fork or spoon in hand and dive in...this closeness keeps loved ones close. At any rate, I brought out the bowl of Jello and tried to give the kids spoons to eat; instead, they reached out their little hands...they love it and so did the staff! I asked one of the staff members to go with me on the beach to serve Jello. In the far background, the sea is a dark blue then gradually turns into a sea green. The sea gets lighter when it gets closer to the shore with frosty like peaks. We saw teens practicing football and called out to them to come. One came tried it and called to the others; they came. One ask, what is it good for? I told him, with that said, he replied, 'I'm going to be here at same time for more Jello!
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There were guys walking the streets 7' and then some, I could not help but stare. One rented a guest house above me. Being so up close to one of these giant men, I had to ask, how tall are you? Wow! He, also, said he was from Sweden!



My African attire:

I'm so happy that I took a leap of faith and listen to the little
voice telling me to visit Dakar, Senegal!

To all my sisters, come, awaken from your slumber ! It is
time to connect and unite!

Our project to bridge the gap between the US and Senegal is 'A Taste Of Senegal' In which, we will rent booths at community events and display pure african products -- shea butter, Knwaa, African attire, and much more in the near future!