In the 1920s, the term Mayday originated and was first used by Frederick Stanley Mackford, a radio officer for London’s Croydon Airport. Its origin is French for M’aidez, which translates to help. In a state of emergency, Mayday was shouted three times, to signal signs of distress, much like other popular phrases such as “SOS”,Continue reading “Mayday”
Tag Archives: believe
In need of answers
You know, a lot of times, when we are experiencing life altering situations or difficulty, our first instinct is to question why. Usually, tears, anger, and resentment follows. We can’t understand how a God who proclaims to love us, and is able to do everything exceedingly and abundantly more than we could have ever hopedContinue reading “In need of answers”
What LIES in the middle
I don’t care what anyone says, you are awesome! No, better yet, you’re amazing! You’re so amazing, that I’m glad you’re you! You know why? Because you are exactly who you say you are. It doesn’t matter what others say or think of you. The question is, “What do you think of yourself ?” I’mContinue reading “What LIES in the middle”
Resurge
How many people are already planning their New Year’s resolution, but haven’t resolved anything they said they would for 2020? Although no one anticipated this years’ unfortunate events, it shouldn’t have kept yours from happening. I understand the economy has taken a nosedive, businesses have gone kaput and bankrupt, but never stop pursuing your goals,Continue reading “Resurge”
Stick to the script
“Cut”, yells the director, as he begins to scold the actor on set. “What are you doing”? He questions, because you’ve seemed to forgotten your lines. The actor quips, “I’m sorry, but I changed the script a little, because I didn’t like the direction the story was going”. I think it’s safe to say, we’veContinue reading “Stick to the script”
Relieved
August 27th, I received a blessing guised as a loss So, I still consider myself winning Although one would think I’d be sadden and depressed I’m thankful and grateful for this new beginning……. On yesterday, I received news that I had been relieved, and I couldn’t have been more relieved. I had been preparing forContinue reading “Relieved”
Repaired
Nothing is more frustrating, than preparing to leave for work in the morning, only to find your car won’t start. To worsen your headache, you’re already late as hell, and the last time you were, your supervisor threatened to fire you. To add to the ever growing list of problems, your supervisor calls and tellsContinue reading “Repaired”
Going the extra mile
I did it! I finally joined the Youtube world! My channel, Notes by La’Rue, is an extension of this blog, with the same agenda: to motivate, bring hope and inspire. Hopefully, me going the extra mile will encourage you to do the same. I’ll be perfectly honest, I don’t care how courageous I am, IContinue reading “Going the extra mile”
On the right path
A year ago, I wanted to quit my job. Although I love what I do, it was no longer fulfilling to me. My energy went from a ten to a 4, and I started to question what was I doing “this” for. However, because of the nature of my job and the fact that soContinue reading “On the right path”
Every step counts
There’s nothing more aggravating than trying to assemble something, that’s come with a thousand and one pieces. We all dread reading the ever confusing thick “white booklet”, also known as the instructions. Before we even allow ourselves the chance to fully read it, let alone follow it, we quickly try to do it on ourContinue reading “Every step counts”
