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The Beginning Of A Beautiful Ending

September 20, 2021 beauty, fashion, lifestyle

Mrs New Jersey 2020

The time has come, the beginning of the end. It is now time for me to crown the next Mrs. New Jersey, America. But the question still remains, who is Mrs New Jersey America 2020. She is Chimere Nicole Haskins, wife, mother, author, social media influencer, and entrepreneur. 

However these titles do not define me, what I do with these titles does. 

mrs new jersey 2020, Chimere Nicole Haskins

Although I wear many hats, the crown I wear each day defines who I am as a women. I am a woman of strength. What I have been able to overcome throughout my life is worthy of a best selling novel. The things I’ve faced during my reign as Mrs New Jersey where meant to derail not only my year but possibly my life. I gone through life saving surgeries, death of family members, and financial hardships that almost closed my business. Through it all I remained steadfast on the things God promised me and continued to walk the path of a true queen. I kept my head held high and continued to serve others.

 

My reign feels as though it has flown by. In actuality it has been quite the year. I shared on my pageant Instagram page so many highlights from my year of service.

I have been blessed with so many opportunities, faced with many highs and lows, and honored to continue the legacy that is Mrs. New Jersey, America.  

One of the many things I set out to do was to impact my community as a whole. Not only with my title but with my time and resources. Pageantry allows for advocacy, this is how I choose to spend my year. Helping others who weren’t in the position to help themselves and bring attention to the issues faced across New Jersey. One of which was poverty. 

This was not an easy task. 

During my reign the state was still shut down and businesses that were open were operating a 40-60 percent capacity. Families were running low on basic supplies and struggling. Additionally, covid numbers were at an all time high and I was doing most of my community service virtually. However, I am a firm believer that when there is a will there’s a way. 

Instead of making excuses, I pivoted my plans. The number one goal was to be of service and that’s what I set out to do.

My plans then changed and I decided to do what I could to help. 

My Year In A Nutshell

I partnered with local food banks, community organizers, and government officials to donate and serve food and supplies to people in need. I honestly think I may have found my calling as I learned I’m able to pack hundreds of grocery bags in under an hour. I’m a woman of many talents, lol. I was even able to attend fundraisers and contribute hundreds of dollars to local causes. It is something about a crown that makes people listen. And when you’re in a position to help impact lives you speak with love and generosity. I am honored to wear it as Mrs New Jersey America 2020. 

One of the many highlights was competing at Mrs. America. I was able to speak about my legacy project #GirlYes and share my heart on stage. A memory I will cherish forever. 

chimere nicole haskins with her book Girl Yes

As I reflect over my year I am filled with so much gratitude. Thanks to the people who have helped me achieve the dream, grateful for the memories, and I remain optimistic about the future. I know this is only the beginning for me. 

As I begin to close this chapter, I am filled with joy and my heart is full. Being a queen is about leadership and servitude. I served those in need, inspired other women to do the same, and it has forever changed my life. What this year has meant to me can not be expressed with words so I will forever hold the memories in my heart. 

I charge you to dream bigger, give selflessly, and shine. You have the capacity for greatness and in you there is a gift that can change the world around you. 

who is mrs new jersey america 2020,

How Does Writing Goals Increase Chance Of Success?

September 14, 2021 lifestyle

As John B. Bejo said and I quote “Focus on your goal like a hungry lion and run after it without any thought except to get it”. Focusing on goals is the key to success. But writing your goals down increases your chances of success. A brief answer to the question How Does Writing Goals Increase Chance of Success will be:

Writing down your goals is similar to constructing a pathway to your success. When you write your goals down, your thoughts get unhindered by which you know what you need to do. It is a source of motivation and manifests your thinking to act responsibly. 

How exactly is the fact that writing down goals paves the way to success? Let’s see.

What Evidence From Science Supports This Fact?

Three groups of Harvard graduates were studied several years ago. Those who wrote down their goals were the most successful at reaching them.

 Those that “mentally” wrote down their goals were moderately successful. The individuals who did neither were the least successful. The key to success in achieving what you want out of life is understanding yourself and then carefully setting some goals — and writing them down (1).

There are also several other explanations in terms of science that support this fact. Every assessment proved that your focus is enhanced when you adopt the habit of writing down goals. When you are focused, it becomes plain sailing for you. 

You have a clear path that gets manifested in achieving success. It becomes possible because you know you have pending works to do. Or else you are in trouble. Or you have tasks to wind up for accomplishing and completing your goals.

My Encounter with This Technique:

Writing down goals in a daily journal

I have seen people myself coping up with failures because they learned the knack of overcoming their failures. And to overcome failures, it is necessary to set goals. And to set goals, you have to adopt a strategy.

Personally, to achieve my goals, I jot them down on planners. Writing my goals helps me remembering tasks that are pending. It makes planners the best companion most of us can have. They motivate us to achieve our goals. I’ve recently started to implement gratitude journals into my daily writing. This has done wonders for me. Allowing me to write out my feelings and emotions while remaining gratitude for the blessing in my life.

Here are a few of my favorites, here, & here.

In a previous post HERE, I share 10 reasons why having a prayer journal are important and how they have helped me change my life. I encourage you to take a few moments to read that post. Incorporating both writing journals have been critical to my success.

10 Reasons Why Having A Prayer Journal So Important

August 30, 2021 lifestyle

Importance of Having a Prayer Journal

If you’re like me, you know how important prayer is to your daily life. In the past I’ve struggled with being consistent in my prayer and often lost track of the things I needed to pray for. Wether it was a prayer request for other people or even just expressing daily gratitude I wanted to remain faithful in my daily prayer. I decided that creating a prayer journal for myself would be the best option. A prayer journal will allow you to remain consistent, hold me accountable, and continue to grow closer to God. Does this sound like something you need?

How is your prayer life going?

In Luke 18:1, Jesus tells the people a parable “to show that at all times they ought to pray and not lose heart.“

He then went on to discuss the persistent widow, the Pharisee, and the sinner. In each, He emphasizes the importance of prayer and the way with which we should approach Him.

The Lord places a high value on prayer. We repent, plead for help, thank Him, and praise Him in prayer. It’s a means of communication for us. Of immediate access to God’s “throne of grace.“

Some of you thrive when you can write things down, organize them, and keep them all in one spot. I know I pray more effectively when I have a list of prayers written down and visible.

brown book page
Photo by Wendy van Zyl on Pexels.com

So, today, I’m going to share ten benefits of keeping a prayer journal with you:

  1. A place to remember it all: We may get so busy with our daily lives that we forget to pray for the things we know we ought to pray for. This is the one place where we can see everything, which is particularly beneficial to visual people.
  1. Personal Accountability: If you find it difficult to pray on a daily basis, a prayer journal may be very helpful. You can check how long it has been since you last prayed by putting the date at the top of each new entry.

If you notice that you haven’t prayed in a while, it may greatly encourage you to do so.

  1. If it is written down you will actually pray: How many times have you agreed to pray for someone and then completely forgotten about it? Everyone experiences it, but keeping a prayer journal may help you remember.
  1. You can remember to continue to pray: Because life becomes busy, it’s helpful to have a place where you can keep track of your prayers so you can keep praying for situations and people who need them.
  1. Silent Soul-Baring: There’s a difference between writing down your prayers and saying them quietly in your mind. Writing down your prayers, like writing a letter to a loved one, allows you to communicate a deeper level of closeness with the Lord.

A prayer journal provides a private space for you to express all of your thoughts, emotions, and heartfelt prayers, as well as a place to record whatever the Lord comes to mind while you pray.

  1. You can see results and record them: Many people like keeping track of how their prayers were answered. With a prayer journal, you can write down if any of your prayers were effectively answered, which will later motivate you to pray more often.
  1. You can give thanks to God for how He answers your prayer: Whatever God’s answer to your prayers is, we can be grateful that He is in charge, that He is a sovereign God, and that we can bring everything to Him.
  1. A place to be still and know he is God: Sometimes, all we need to do is sit still and connect with God on a more personal level.
  1. A catalog of answers: It will be easier for you to see how God has answered different prayers you’ve previously written in your prayer journal if you go back and look at them.

After each prayer, you may even leave a place to write out a future praise report. You’ll be astounded by the record of God’s faithfulness that unfolds before your eyes over time!

  1. We grow closer to God in prayer: God desires for us to come to Him, and in doing so, we become closer to Him.
prayer journal for women

My Favorite Journals

I wanted a journal that would be personal to my needs and specifications. So I created my own and now I’m sharing it with you. It has space for everything I need to grow in God and to always focus on the positive things in my life. There is so much for us to be thankful for and expressing that gratitude in prayer is very important to me. I wish the same things for you as well. This prayer journal has space for your to write daily scriptures, praise, inspirations, and daily reflections. It has everything you need to be successful in life and I owe prayer to my own success. You can read more about that here. I listed a few options below for you to review.

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Here are a few of my favorites, HERE & HERE

What Does The World’s Largest Beach Hat Look Like

August 10, 2021 fashion

I purchased the world’s largest beach hat. Why you may ask, I though it was funny actually. Turns out, I was right!

What happens when you purchase the world’s largest beach hat? Well I would definitely say you will get tons and tons of looks and stares in public. Inquiring minds want to know, what’s up with this hat. Over the weekend I took a short trip to Miami Florida just to unwind and relax for a bit. Knowing I wanted to spend most of my time on the beach so I decided I needed a new beach hat. I recently did a post featuring some inexpensive food options on the beach here, so check that out if your looking for a beach vibe on a budget. I went online and I didn’t really see anything that I liked. I thought about getting  a beach umbrella instead. When I looked at the prices and compared it to the hats I previously looked up in I realized that I can have the best of both worlds. This is when I decided I wanted the world’s largest beach hat that would also pair as an umbrella. 

It wasn’t as hard to find as I initially thought. I started my search on Etsy and was amazed to find such a large selection of beach hats that were the size I was looking for. I knew it would take a few weeks to arrive because it would be shipped from outside of the country, so I decided to order a month before my trip. When my hat arrived three weeks later at my house I was astounded by the size. I could not believe that this hat was as large as it was. It was definitely the world’s largest beach hat. It came wrapped like a mini burrito and all I could do was laugh. As extra and over the top as I am, I  was still shocked at how large this hat is. 

This is when I decided to record my experience. Seriously, I just could not stop laughing. I thought this was the funniest thing that has ever happened to me. I shared this experience on my Tick Tock account and as many of you have seen that video has now gone viral. At the time of this blog post that video has now received 2.4 million views and I am happy to say that I have millions of people laughing alongside with me at how large my beach hat is. Social media is just the best. 

If there is one thing that I have always set out to do, it would be to put a smile on other people’s faces and to laugh a bit. So, this entire experience has brought me so much joy.

Packing

One of the many questions that I received from this experience has been how did I pack such a large hat to prepare it for the airplane. Since this hat is so large I decided to package it the same way it arrived to me, which is like a burrito. Using a bit of creative licensing by packaging my hat like a chipotle burrito. I folded it in four places and rolled it up to place it in my carry-on luggage tote. I also made a Tick Tock video showing you how the tote was placed inside of my bag. There was also a bit of a compare and contrast as a young lady who was also in the TSA line had a straw hat on her luggage as well. You were able to compare the size of traditional hair with the size of my hat. It is extremely huge in comparison. So funny to see. 

Once on the plane I was able to lay my carry-on tote in the overhead bin compartment horizontally so that my luggage would not get smashed and my hat and would not have too many creases in it.

Preparing for The Beach

Since I did have my hat folded in luggage for a few hours I knew that I would have a few creases in the head. So, in another Tick Tock video shown here, I show the process of me steaming the hat and preparing it for the beach. I wanted to take as many pictures as I could wearing the hat so that you can get an idea of the amount of coverage and sun protection I would receive on the beach.

The process of steaming the hat was pretty simple. All you will need to do is place your iron on medium to high heat. Then place a cotton towel over your straw hat and use the steaming tool on your iron to remove the wrinkles and creases. It took me about 10 minutes to 

Thoroughly iron the entire hat due to the size. Once I was done I simply laid it on the bed to cool down.

On to the beach

Here is when the magic happens. While I was walking onto the beach the amount of people who stopped me to inquire about this hat was astounding. I had absolutely no idea people would take such an interest in a large hat. To my surprise people wanted to order this hat and were asking me if it came in other colors. Who would have thought? Due to the size of the hat and the weather it was a bit cumbersome for me to wear it and take pictures. Since I was seated close to the shoreline and the amount of wind was forcing the head to flop around aimlessly. I did manage to take a few photos wearing the hat. However I still don’t believe I was able to thoroughly show you how large this hat is. So, once I got back to my room I took a photo of me standing up while the hat was fully extending it. For size reference I am 5’9 and as you can see this hat is as large as me. 

large straw beach hat

Sun Protection and Social Distancing

Let’s just say I took social distancing to a new level. Because this hat is such a conversation piece, so many people wanted to talk. However due to the massive size of the hat they were not able to come any closer than 6 feet away from me. LOL. 

This is so funny. 

If you are looking for a full proof way to social distance this hat needs to be your number one purchase. Additionally, being able to place my entire body underneath this hat and be fully covered from the sun was a plus. Although I still wore sunscreen on the beach this hat gave me 100% protection from the sun’s UV rays. Even though the wind tried to fly my hat away I was able to steady the hat so that it would cover me as I relaxed on the beach for the duration of the day.

I’m going to place a link below to the seller in which I purchased my hair as well as some other options available to you. 

If you decide to purchase this hat please make sure you tag me on social media or use my #ChimereNicole so that I am able to see you rocking your hat.  

Hat/HERE,

Blazing It Up In Blue

July 20, 2021 fashion

Taking a different approach to the traditional suit. I don’t own too many suits in my wardrobe. In fact, I can count on one hand how many pieces I can turn into complete suits in my closet. I do however have tons of dresses. This, lead me to start adding pieces in my collection that were the best of both worlds. The blazer dress, perfect for me. I can mix business casual with a touch of femininity. I am totally in love with this piece. 

Mrs. New Jersey America 2020 wearing blue blazer dress from prettylittlething

I can wear it in business and professional settings and add a few accessories and make it a night out in the town. I actually wore this piece to a speaking engagement for my foundation #GirlYes. It was comfortable and the color is beautiful. I received tons of compliments on this piece. The blue looks amazing with my crown and sash. Something about the blue and red combo just makes me happy.

Chimere Nicole wearing  Navy gold blazer dress from prettylittlething

I purchased this and a few more items from PrettyLittleThing.com. They are having an amazing sale and I was able to snag this dress for only $40. It’s an amazing steal. The site has tons of other options to choose from, I did a little bit of damage but the sale was too good to pass up. 

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