Brunch with Champagne or Cappuccino

By Toya Nicole

Has your life ever been so crazy that you thought the joke was on you? Were you anxiously anticipating hearing the word, surprise? If so, this book is definitely for you.

If you're going through a divorce, separation or in the process of ending a serious relationship, dont worry it isn't the end of your world. It isthe beginning of your new world, filled with new and exciting ventures. There will be many obstacles ahead, but that's okay, you will do just fine.You may be uspet, tired, and feeling very much overwhelmed and that's okay too. There will be mountains to climb, and seas to cross; however, it will all pass in due time.

In the meantime, grab your friends, aunts, nieces,sisters, brothers or whomever and discuss it over brunch or a cup of cappuccino. This is not to be misinterpreted as a pity-party, or abashing party of the ex-wife or ex-husband.This is amoving-on party. It is not to be discussed forever and a day just for that day.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Mar 11, 2010
• ISBN: 9781467052986

Toya Nicole

ToyaNicole is currently residing in Atlanta with her husband, Felix. She is the owner of JR Court Reporting Firm, and works as a Certified Court Reporting Instructor, and Court Reporter in Atlanta.

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Contents

Dear Diary,

I Bought Crazy Lunch

The Doors of Life

Sticks and Stones

Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

All Rise! Court Is Now In Session

Six Weeks and Counting

Jesus’ Backyard

A New Journey

Enough Already

One Lovely Day

On Bended Knee

Spring Cleaning

The Courage to Love

This Too Shall Pass

The Greatest Accomplishment

Dear Reader,

To Sophia Marie Shelton and Tammy Lee

Brunch with Champagne or Cappuccino

Are you divorced or going through a divorce? Have you finally come to the realization that your relationship is finally over? If so, there is no turning back now. Have you decided that you are not going to shed another tear, slam another door or break another glass? Have you made the decision to stop the arguing and the bickering? Have you decided to look toward tomorrow and a bright future ahead? Have you decided to turn your life around and put Christ first with no regrets? If yes, then the following novella was written just for you. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.

I have learned that peace of mind may not happen overnight. It may not happen in a day, a week, a month or even a year. But when it does happen, you’ll know it and you’ll feel it. It took years of prayer, patience and perseverance before I reached a peace of mind. At times I am still faced with many oppositions involving Scott, my ex-husband, ten years later…that’s right, ten years later. Today, it is very hard for me to get upset when he throws another wrench into my path. Instead, I have decided to be creative with every situation that occurs. It’s another lesson learned, another challenge to pursue, one more mountain to climb and one more test to pass.

While sitting in my living room, I recently remembered watching television as a little girl, probably around eight or nine-years-old. I remembered looking at the back of the television set and wondering how did all of those people fit inside the television and then appear on the screen. For a brief moment, I wanted to return to that curious little nine-year-old girl and begin my life again from there. A second chance to be who I want to be, live where I want to live and fulfill my dreams at an earlier age. But I can’t go back to that curious little girl anymore. But I can remember the past, learn from the past and live for the future. It’s easier said than done, but it can be done.

Life will throw many obstacles into your path. No matter what the obstacle is just remember, it can make an excellent chapter in your first book, second book or just a memory that you want to share with your mother, grandmother, aunts, daughters, nieces or closest friends over brunch with champagne or a cup of cappuccino. Your memories and feelings should not be a bashing party or a pity-party, but a moving on party. Remembering the past, but not dwelling in the past. Please keep in mind that the events and circumstances that have occurred in your past are not to be discussed forever and a day, just for that day.

We all approach situations differently. Some will cry, while others will yell and throw temper tantrums. A few will remain aloof and quiet. A select few will eat, while others will starve themselves. Some will begin or continue with a vigorous exercise routine, while others will choose to sleep. There are a number of ways in which we all handle stress and difficult situations. I have chosen a different approach with a slight twist of humor. It was my humor that successfully carried me through those tiring, long, dreadful days and inspired me to write this novella.

Today, you are invited to join me for brunch with champagne or a cup of cappuccino, and hear me story that was inspired by actual events. Names have been changed to protect the innocent and a few parts may be a tad embellished. Some elements of my story are very moving and touching, while other fractions will make you laugh and think about your current or past situation. So grab a cup of cappuccino or a glass of champagne, and get ready to spend an hour with me.

Dear Diary, 

Proverbs 3:5-6

WHEN YOU MEET SOMEONE FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME you have absolutely no idea what the outcome of your relationship is going to be. Will you walk down the aisle arm in arm? Or will you walk in a courtroom fist to fist? Will you share the joy of having wonderful kids together? Or be glad that you never did? Will you live in that big brick house on top of the hill? Or will you live in a small tent underneath? All you know is you have met someone and so far he could be a keeper. Well, we certainly don’t have a crystal ball and if we did, I’m sure we’d do a lot of things differently and some not at all.

There was obviously some sort of attraction whether it was physically, mentally, financially, or spiritually that led you to that person. Perhaps the conversation over dinner and a movie was outstanding. Perhaps the two of you shared a few other precious and intimate moments together. But after the fourth or fifth date you clearly see, for obvious reasons, this relationship is not going to last. This is definitely not, in no way, shape or form, the man for you. You have produced the following reasons:

1. You don’t like the way he