Late

One of my biggest pet peeves EVER is being late. I just can't fathom how a person can be so inconsiderate to make someone they supposedly love late to something they care about. I can't process how rude and heartless you have to be to make someone THIRTY MINUTES LATE to an event that they've been talking about for months. I don't understand how you can do such a horrendous thing and see no fault in your actions. How do you live with the knowledge that you ruined something? How do you live with yourself?

I know you're thinking it's not a big deal, but it is. How can you look your "loved one" in the eye and truly not care that you made them monumentally late to something they care about? Where is your soul?

 I have the answer, you never loved them in the first place. To break someone's spirits like that requires hate, and hate and love cant dwell in the heart at the same time. 

Heaven and Earth

I was inspired by a friend of mine to listen to the new Kelly Rowland album and while listening, one song struck my soul. "Heaven and Earth" is absolutely beautiful. It is hands down the best song on her new "Here I Am" CD.

My favorite part of the song is

Finally realized that you just don't know (no)
You're not capable of loving me like you should
And you won't be until you grow
And losing me
Is proof that you reap
That what you sow

So
No more feeling sorry for myself
Cuz' I know my worth
Oh oh
I will no longer settle for whatever
Cuz' I know I deserve
Heaven and Earth (yeah)
All that's worth, oh, Heaven and Earth

I'm just getting to a place where my recent break-up is okay with me and this song just broadcasts everything that I want to say. The song is amazing, I love it. "I deserve Heaven and Earth".

Friendships and New Beginnings

We all have those people that have been there from jump street. You know, those friends that you've known since the beginning of time and somehow through all the arguing, fighting, and petty drama you still somehow make it through the fire? Well, I've been blessed enough to have two of them.

I met my best friends in the whole entire world, in band. I was in the same section with one and I met the other through mutual friends. Our amazing friendship started on our band trip to Disney World and through  God's grace it blossomed into this beautiful eternal rose.

These two chicks have always been there for me since then. And I'm blessed to have them in my life, because let me tell you sometimes I'm not the easiest person to get along with. But, they stuck by me. As other friendships and boyfriends dwindled we were always there for each other. And as I take my voyage to Howard in 15 days I will miss them terribly.

That's one of my greatest worries at Howard. I want and desperately need to find some new down to ride girls. My perfect friend? Someone who is goofy, intelligent, foolish, hyper, and chill all in one. I need to find some Howard girls that I can brag about how legit they are to all my other friends.

But really, I just want some friends.

Howard University

HOWARD UNIVERSITY STAND UP!!

18 days until I get to D.C. and I am ecstatic.

I can't wait to get to this next stage in my life. I'm blessed to be a part of the prestigious Howard University Class of 2015 and I can't wait to uphold the high standards of the Mecca. 

I Am Howard University. I Am Successful. I Am Blessed. 

I don't die

I don't die
You can beat me
Taunt me
Kick me
Curse me
Do what you like,but I don't die

I don't dwindle at the hiss of your venom
I don't coward at the thought of your presence
I don't despise looking at you
I don't die

I won't fear you
I won't be scared 
I won't leave the room because you are here

I don't die. 

Powerful Quotes

Two of my favorite scriptures are 2 Timothy 1:7 and Philippians 4:13. 2 Timothy 1:7 states "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." Philippians 4:13 let's us know that "I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me."

These two scriptures are extremely powerful. What can you do with God? EVERYTHING! 

I'm a new author, with a new book, and no audience. But I know I can achieve my dreams of becoming a New York Times best selling author. I know I can do this daunting task. My best friend recently told me "Nobody reads anymore Alyssa." This is very true, but I know I can write something so amazing that will make people want to read again.

I can sell these books, I know I can achieve my dreams. I have confidence in myself and in my abilities. But, most importantly I have trust in my God. If I put in hard work, and continue to improve and sharpen my craft I will accomplish my dreams. Because I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Wait and see.

It's A Tuba Thing In Stores Now!

It's a Tuba Thing: The newest novella from Alyssa Heard!

Skyler Hart is a tuba extraordinaire at the urban Henderson High. She's smart, sexy, and exceedingly sarcastic. Skyler has everything a girl could hope for: an amazing wardrobe, awesome best friend, and a seemingly perfect life. However, Skyler still has yet to learn how to navigate her way between the low notes of love. As her world comes plummeting down in successions of minor chords and major break-ups Skyler learns heart breaking lessons that will synch any heart out of tune.
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My Dreadful Blues

Roses are red
Our love is blue 
I still love you
But you don't know me, do you?

Once we were mates
Way back in our prime
Now everything I love
Has been placed on the line

We will never be the same
This is for sure
But how will I move past
My dreadful blues