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In the Midst of the Storm

Soon I will be forced to return to my abode in HTX and will have to face all the issues I left behind. I will be searching for that sense of normalcy, but most likely I probably won’t find it knowing I should be somewhere else in this lifetime.

I left Houston, TX because I was under a mandatory evacuation from the devastating effects of Tropical Storm Hurricane Harvey.

Even I kept hesitating on whether or not to leave my home, but when I saw how high the water was rising, I just couldn’t see myself sitting in a house waiting to be rescued. I left! #ByeHouston

I saw my window of opportunity and I got on the road.

A three hour drive to my destination was not a bad idea to escape from the catastrophic events. Flooding, power outages, shortage on bread, meat and gas. Places to eat were closing before dawn. The Mayor would place a curfew on our city for several days. People were trapped in their houses days after the hurricane hit and my friends were out in boats doing citizen rescues.

Arriving here in Austin gave me a sense of “normalcy.” We had shelter, access to food, hospitality and a peace of mind. My family was marked safe.

Austin’s culture was every bit of cordial. The people here will greet you with kindness and go above and beyond to help you with whatever you need. Whenever I mentioned I was from Houston, I felt a little bit embarrassed to admit we were victims of a “natural” disaster and was seeking refuge. I was embarrassed to say, we were displaced from our homes and my children could not go back to school and I was out of work until September 5th. The people here seemed as if they understood and they made us feel welcomed.

As we settled in, we explored the city a little bit. Going to the state Capitol, and Lake Travis. Most of the time, my family and I got a chance to relax and enjoy a sense of normalcy outside of Houston’s catastrophic events.

As we come upon this Labor Day Monday, I will be traveling back to Houston to find that sense of normalcy in a town where I was born and raised. It will be a challenge to rebuild again and to empathize with those who lost their loved ones in the flood.

I am praying for those who were affected by this tropical storm and asking God to show his glory in the midst of recovering from this storm.

Shalom

On to the Next!

I am excited to be a part of this Summer Finale Daytime Mixer & Market. Thank you Dynasty for the invite.

If you missed The Love Experience Book Release party, you can still get my signed copy at “The Brunch” this Sunday, August 20th from 4:00 pm ~ 8:00 pm.

Join us for this one of a kind Outdoor Vendor Market that combines an Amazing Brunch + Drink Specials, Music & an Exclusive Array of Vendors Showcasing & Selling their Goods!

Sounds by The Vibes HTX. There will be an Interactive Photobooth as well as Complementary Valet Parking.

RSVP through their Facebook page or you can search for this event in Eventbrite. Sounds like #FUN Hope to see you there.

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Thank you Lord for my destiny!

Busy Butterflies

Author | Blogger | Poet | Traveler

I AM Transparent

I Love Hard

I AM A Believer

Always a Dreamer, but not really an over achiever. Just loving what I do to achieve the dream. From a major loss to love again, God’s grace and HIS mercy endures. I have had to rely on my Faith, my Family and my Friends to get me through.

In November 2015, I started my #JustLuvSeries writing quotes to help me identify the insecurities I was living with.

In March 2016, I started The Poetry Journal blog writing short stories on life, love and travel. Like, wow Lord this is just like you said it was going to be! This was becoming fun!

Now “The Love Experience? Lord!

So Grateful

It is hard to describe the butterflies inside when I realize how much the Lord loves me.

In August 2017, The Book Release Party! I could not see the success, until I saw my Mother cry! I love to make my Mother smile. Her and my grandmother are both a part of who I am. My Guardian angel, always in the spirit. I am so glad I made it through. I didn’t lose. Praising HIM every step of my way. Yes, even with the wine in the background. Just keeping it real honest. We sipped fine wine until it was time to go home.

A special thanks to everyone for supporting me and helping me with my sons. You all are a part of me.

Yes, even you EMAV.

Picture Gallery from The Love Experience Book Release Party!

I saw God’s Glory!

I have worked more than twenty years from retail shops to hardware stores, and non profit organizations; earning a decent paycheck to take care of my family.

I have always dreamed of going places far away to learn more about other cultures. Fulfilling my inner being to be better, set good examples and to give back to the people in my circle.

I don't have money to show for my return on my investment, but what I have learned from travel is just priceless.

The ability to embrace other people and their circumstances, whether it's being better off financially or being less fortunate, this is a lesson in itself that has changed my life.

I can't stop loving because someone has less than what I have; this only encourages me to work harder to find a way to touch and encourage people to dream bigger than their current situations.

Old San Juan taught me the importance of preserving life's history. To build on what you have, little by little, piece by piece, brick by brick, dollar by dollar, and heart to heart. The fruit of your ancestors hard labor should not go unnoticed.

When I walked through Old San Juan, I could see the smiles, the good times, the music, the hard labor, the family bonds, the authentic food, the hills, the brick roads, the sea, and most importantly I could see me!

Lord, you blessed me to see Old San Juan, not only did I see your Glory, I also had fun. What did I do to deserve this? I'm so grateful.

Love ❤️,
Raquél

Now available on Kindle


More great news! 

I’ve expanded the distribution of my new book, “The Love Experience” because I know the hopeless romantics need instant gratification; in which we know is not always a good decision.  However, in this case, now you can sit back, relax and enjoy this good tea over the summer. 

Creative writing content on romance, travel and fantasy, all wrapped up in “The Love Experience” now available on Kindle! 

Specifically priced for $7.25! 

Click here for your free sample!

So go ahead and judge a book by its cover. 💕🇩🇴😝

Thank you for supporting self publishing authors! 

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New Book Release

Click here: 

The Love Experience~Paperback 

Click here for the Kindle Version

Exciting news!!! I’ve been traveling and writing is one of my many passions. I didn’t really understand my passion for writing until a couple of years ago. Now, a year into having my own blog, ThePoetryJournal.org, I am releasing my second book! “The Love Experience.” If you work hard enough, you should reward yourself. Now that it’s July, I am celebrating!  


This is an exclusive pre-release only on the self publishing site of my choice and for a limited time only, special pricing. My memoir will be available for purchase for only $17.25! Check it out, leave a comment, share this with your friends. 

We are all going through this life together experiencing some struggles or a loss, but joy comes in the morning when you rise from the ashes of grief, pain and suffering. I appreciate your support!


Many Blessings!!!!

Shalom


Self Publishers ~ 


Are you writing, blogging, planning, and marketing?  Sounds exhausting right?

Self publishing my book has been a huge task for me, but every dream, every goal, every task, I’ve been told has some reward. 

If you’re working hard on your own goals don’t forget to relax and reward yourself. 

Relax, here comes the weekend. 

Writers’ Goals


Self publishing goals? Consider and meditate on these 3 C’s. 

  1. Capital
  2. Creative Content
  3. Confidence

You can do it.  I wanted to pay someone to do everything for me. I tried freelance writers, ghost writers, graphic designers on Fiverr, and friends of friends, but nothing would ever work out it my favor. The work that I put in myself was always building confidence in me to complete my self publishing project.  I’m hoping I can teach someone to do the same.  Stay the course and stay encouraged. 

Blessings, 

Raquél

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The Perfect One 😇

Art is a creative form of expression. Art can be expressed in more ways than one and can be used by many people to express emotions, feelings, desires or fantasies.  Who are you to judge the art of an Artist?

Is slander your form of art?  I wonder!

Show me your vulnerability. Speak out about the pain in your life or about those who’ve hurt you and how you had to push through the pain. Yes, you!

The Perfect One!

Who would never sell your soul to the devil or degrade yourself.
Yes You! The Perfect One without blemish or scars!

Show me! Creative One! You!

Luv this…

Super excited to share this with you.
The artist is Ben Appleby @benappleby84.

He did an amazing job with my picture taken in the Dominican Republic by
my sister Carlia Helm, @artxhart.
I personally invite you to my blog, where I share some of my favorite things I write about: life, love and relationships.

#thepoetryjournal #rahelmcreations #justluvseries #pathofinsecurities #itsmyjourney