Real Divas Carry Mag-Lites

Living in New York City is always a challenge because of the daily trials and tribulations we face. There is always something a stalled train on your way to work, crime, rising rents but no difference in your paycheck. I think you get my point. Well hurricane Sandy shook NYC to its core. We usually are just watching these storms on TV happen in some other city, or country. So many people are so used to us being "unaffected" that they didn't think the storm would be "that bad". Well Sandy came and she conquered. I am thankful I only lost power and water for a few days, and I was able to go back home Friday evening. As I get back to existing and dealing with life in NYC I am sad. So many people lost everything, I mean everything. So many people lost their lives! It's just a hard pill for me to swallow, but it makes me grateful. I am in the midst of planning a fundraiser on November 28th at Bar None to help namely the women affected by Sandy. I faced my own challenges living in lower Manhattan and having to commute to the Bronx for Work on Friday. I decided to stay with a relative that lives in the Bronx, I ended up having to walk because the subways weren't back in motion and buses were overcrowded. I got to share my story on Katie Couric's website where I am also a Guest Blogger. You can check it out here  The one thing i appreciate during this whole time was my Mag-Lite Flash light which not only provided light for me in the dark but could have doubled as a weapon luckily I only needed it to use it for its intended purpose. In the end I am thankful to still have my home, know that my family is ok, and breath in my body so I can help those who need it.


Be Great,
The Diva