Keeping it Simple...

It's been a while and I know I’ve been slacking on keeping up with my blog. It's always in the back of my mind to get online and update my page but then something else comes up and it gets pushed aside. Well, it's has been a LONG few weeks! So much has happened in such a short time. Friendships lost, relationships severed, and some new gained. Back to work and even picked up a second gig. There were moments were I truly wondered "Why? What is going on and what can I do to change it." However, after many nights lying in bed wondering, I realized that it is what it is and there was no need to continue to fret over things that were causing me to lose sleep.

I watched service last Sunday on www.streamingfaith.com and the Bishop discussed Hebrews 11:1 By Faith which begins with; "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." What this means is that Faith is the substance of things we hope for and the evidence of things unseen… Some of the key points that I took from the sermon were:

•  It isn’t until you start cleaning up some things in your life, when you start noticing what shouldn’t be there.
•  “We walk by Faith and not by sight”
•  God will manifest all the good things to you; however, he will reveal things that will make you think as well.
•  “Don’t stop short of hearing the word of God at Church and not implementing that word in our lives. “
•  You MUST have Faith in GOD!

After hearing the word and taking a moment to reflect on what the Bishop had just said and how it pertained to me and my life, I realize that I was starting to become depressed and there were cracks in my foundation with God. This meant that my Faith at the time was not as strong as it were before which made room for the Devil to come in and start stirring up stuff! Regardless of my trials and tribulations, my Faith in God and my self worth should NEVER fall short! It is only by his grace and mercy that I am a strong woman, mother, and friend. I am not flawless or faultless, however, I am flawed and at fault at times. I forgive, I forget, I let go and I hold on. It all depends on how it is received and perceived that the outcome becomes what it is.

Even after letting go and reclaiming my worth. My best friend tells me to watch a video which she posted of Iyanla Vanzant speaking. She spoke of her falling into a depression and how her good friend comes and takes her to see the Dalai Lama speak. This was 20 years ago and what he had said to her still resonates to this day! After I watched it, I smiled and the only words that left my lips were, I'm keeping it simple! Please take a moment to watch the video below and you'll understand...

Peace & Blessings!

My European experience...

Hey, hey, hey... Currently, I am 10 days into my 14 day European vacation and I must say that I am enjoying myself for the most part. Let me start with my trip to Paris... I spent 5 days in the Captial and largest city in France. The weather was gorgeous and my experience was interesting...  My hotel was situated in the bustling area of the Quartier Latin (Latin Quarter) of Paris which is on the south shore of the Seine River and is known for the cobblestone streets, shops and cafés of St-Germain-des-Près. We were close to EVERYTHING!!! So, if you go... it's not a bad area to try to book your hotel. I'm going to give you my positives and negatives of Paris and again, all of my blogs consist of MY opinion and MY opinion only! Let's start with the positives... On a good note, Paris is FULL of wonderful historical attractions! Here is a list of a few that I got to view and enjoy... (I will be modifying this blog to include photos and commentary on all attractions once I am able to upload all of my photos.)

• The Cathedral of Notre Dame - Gorgeous!
• Louvre Museum - A MUST See!
• Eiffel Tower - Beautiful at night
• Arc de Triomphe - Awesome structure! Smack dab in the middle of the busiest roundabout
• Sacré-Coeur Basilica - Stunning views! A bit hectic to get to and has the most stairs of all the attractions.
• The  Panthéon - Beautiful!
• The Seine - You can see everything by just walking along the river.
• The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel - Across from the Lourve, beautiful at sunset.

Let me forewarn you by letting you know that Paris is a walking city! The Metro is easily accessible and not hard to manage however, the museums themselves are HUGE! You will definitely get your exercise in if you plan on taking part of climbing to the top of these monuments and checking out the view of Paris! It was great to see the Mona Lisa (up close and personal), some of the finest artwork in the world and to be able to eat fresh bread everyday, all day! Oh yeah... The Parisians LOVE bread! So, if your on a carb diet... FORGET ABOUT IT! Croissants, Baguettes, Crepes, Danishes, bread, bread, bread...

OK.. Enough of the nice stuff, let's move onto what I found to be the negatives! Paris may be full of historical monuments and great museums, however they don't tell you about all of the rubbish littering the streets and sidewalks, all of the rude Parisians (whom are only pleasant if you speak or attempt to speak french!), the food is alright and the traffic is CRAZY! Hm mm, how can I put this? I don't like it!!!!! ! In my mind, Paris was supposed to be this beautiful city, full of romance, great food and spectacular views. If you ever been to Manhattan in NYC, you got Paris! Everyone is damn near on top of one another... All the cafes, bistro, restaurant and metro seating are all narrow and very close to the next person. So, if you like your personal space... NOT GONNA HAPPEN! lol.

Everyone smokes as well... You will be seating next to a family of 4, Mum, Pop and two kids and the adults are smoking away as their chatting it up with the kids sitting right across from them. There is no such thing as a non smoking facility (at least that's how I felt), I quit smoking almost 2 years ago so I was mortified! Temptation EVERYWHERE, however it was so overwhelming that I actually got sick of all the smoke! Your also able to drink in public, so you have people with wine bottles, beer, or a cocktail walking the street drinking and smoking. There are rubbish bins all over the city but I was so surprised by all the bottles and trash scattered around. If you like fast paced, busy city streets and millions of people, Paris is for you!

My next journey has taken me to the United Kingdom... Central London to be exact! I am in the middle of everything and convieniently located across from Victoria station. I am in London for 9 days and staying at the Hesperia London Victoria. This hotel is decent and offers daily, hot buffet breakfast which is a huge perk! Foods not bad either and the staff is friendly. OK... Let me start by saying I LOVE LONDON but I DISLIKE THE WEATHER! It's the end of August and the high is 70 degrees on a good day! It rains often but not for long periods. People are more friendly than Paris and they speak English (Thank Goodness!) Some britians accents are very heavy so you might not understand everything that they say but you get the drift!

London is full of shops, pubs, restaurants, mueums and theaters! The city is bustling with taxis and double decker buses. One thing I love about London is that, it is a busy city however, it's a little less fast paced as most major cities. No one seems to be in a huge rush... The only difficultly is the roads and how everyone drives on the opposite side of the street than in the US. Crossing the street can present a problem if your not looking in the right direction, however, London city streets are conveniently marked "Look Left" or "Look Right" at every crosswalk. It's like crossing streets for dummies! LOL
 

I am in day 5 of my London vacation and have had the pleasure of seeing Big Ben and Parliment, Westminister Abby, Picadilly Circus, Camden town, London Eye and Southbank Centre. I have yet to go to Buckingham Palace or The Tower of London but I have time. London is a place that is full of musicals and theatrics. One downfall of London is that they charge you for EVERYTHING! You can barely get a glass of tap water for free! Our money is worth crap here as well... If you exchange $100 US dollars you will get approximately £61 in British Pounds (a $39 dollar loss!). Everything here is expenisive too... A bus ride cost £2.20 GBP for a one way ride! and the tube (train) cost about £4.00 GBP each way! Look at it this way... For every £1.00 that is $1.64 US dollars which means it's $6.55 for a train ride ONE WAY and $3.60 for a bus ride ONE WAY! Crazy huh?!?

I'm going to end my story at this point and pick it back up later on into my trip... It's hard to focus on having a great vacation when the East Coast is being hit with hurricane Irene and my family and friends are all hoping for the best. I pray for everyone over there and am consistly reading the news for updates. It's difficult not having access to call and check up on everyone. Wishing you all the best!

Until next time...

Road Trip con't...

OK, so I left off complaining about how boring it is traveling to Alabama.. We finally get there, drop off the kids and head 3 more hours to Atlanta. It's been approximately 4 years or so since I've last been to the A. I must say, it's just as beautiful as I remember it. We visited Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's birth home, Ebenezer Church where MLK Sr. & Jr. preached, the Georgia Aquarium, Piedmont Park, Lil 5 Points, Centennial Park and Atlantic Station. All of these places are MUST see attractions.

Georgia Aquarium

The Georgia Aquarium was amazing! I love how every attraction is interactive, the dome (seen in the pic below) gives you a feeling of being under water while all the sharks, fish, etc are surrounding. There are petting areas where you can pet small sharks and sting rays. There is a wonderful dolphin show and if you have the funds to swim and feed the sharks and whales, your able to do that as well.

Piedmont Park

The south is so beautiful... Atlanta did a wonderful job remodeling Piedmont Park (better known as the "gay" park) There are volleyball courts, baseball diamonds,  tennis courts, a swimming pool, and plenty of space to take a nice stroll, ride your bike, roller blade, picnic or just sit by the water. We also visited Ludacris restaurant called Straits located in Midtown. This restaurant was cute, the food was decent. The red head in bed martini (Kettle One Citron, Muddled Strawberries, Riesling and a splash of Sweet and Sour mix) was um mm GOOD! Surprisingly enough, the asparagus was my favorite! Pricey but delicious! Another spot was Gladys Knight Chicken and Waffles. This place had a line down the street before the doors even opened! They don't serve any alcohol but offer up great southern dishes like the famous Midnight Train which is the classic waffle and fried jumbo chicken wings. I had the midnight train with a side of cheese grits and sweet tea... YUMMY!

I was able to spend time with some good people, do a little bit of shopping, eat good food and enjoy the beauty that Atlanta has to offer. Once the weekend was over, it was time to head back to Alabama to get the kiddies. Another 15 hour ride back home... Uggh! We decided to take a different route and go back through Atlanta, then to South Carolina to North Carolina then to Virginia. That was a better trip! We decided to surprise my Dad and Step mom once we were in NC. That was a pleasant trip and made my pops so very happy! Fortunately for me, we didn't kill one another on the journey, it was a LONG ass trip but  overall the trip was a success!

Road Trip...

I remember when hitting the road on a adventure to wherever was so fun! Now that I'm older and my carpool consist of two kids, I'm more interested in just ending up at my destination than I am the journey of getting there!

I'm on my way to Alabama then to Atlanta for a quick 4 day getaway. It sounded ideal, however the ride is BORING! Nothing to see but road and trees. We left Virginia and drive through West Virginia, Tennessee, and now I'm in Alabama. We're almost there... Can't wait to drop the kids off and get to Atlanta where all the fun is!

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21 Things Happy People Make A Habit of Doing

1. Appreciate Life Be thankful that you woke up alive each morning.

2. Choose Friends Wisely Surround yourself with happy, positive people who share your values and goals.

3. Be Considerate Accept others for who they are as well as where they are in life.

4. Learn Continuously Keep up to date with the latest news regarding your career and hobbies.

5. Creative Problem Solving Don’t wallow in self-pity. As soon as you face a challenge get busy finding a solution.

6. Do What They Love Some statistics show that 80% of people dislike their jobs!

7. Enjoy Life Take the time to see the beauty around you. There’s more to life than work.

8. Laugh Don’t take yourself – or life to seriously.

9. Forgive Holding a grudge will hurt no one but you. Forgive others for your own peace of mind.

10. Gratitude Develop an attitude of gratitude. Count your blessings; All of them – even the things that seem trivial. 11. Invest in Relationships Always make sure your loved ones know you love them even in times of conflict.

12. Keep Their Word Honesty is the best policy. Every action and decision you make should be based on honesty.

13. Meditate Meditation gives your very active brain a rest.

14. Mind your own Business Concentrate on creating your life the way you want it.

15. Optimism See the glass as half full. Find the positive side of any given situation. The power of positive thinking is amazing.

16. Love Unconditionally Accept others for who they are. You don’t put limitations on your love.

17. Persistence Never give up. Face each new challenge with the attitude that it will bring you one step closer to your goal.

18. Be Proactive Accept what cannot be changed. Happy people don’t waste energy on circumstances beyond their control.

19. Self-Care Take care of your mind, body and health. Get regular medical checkups. Eat healthy and work out.

20. Self Confidence Don’t try to be someone that you’re not. After all no one likes a phony.

21. Take Responsibility Happy people know and understand that they are 100% responsible for their life.

Most of all: BE TRUE TO YOURSELF.

Change your frequency with the Power of Positive Thinking

My Worth

What do I have to offer??? Well let me break it down to you like this. I am a strong black woman, a creation of the most high, built small in stature but mighty as Lion. A Lioness by nature, nurturing to those I love, protector of my den and hunter for knowledge. Never satisfied with one answer, always looking for stimulation for the mind and able to simulate other places in ways you can only imagine. Great conversationalist, witty yet gentle when need be. A shoulder for you to cry on and an ear to listen to your burdens. Open arms stretched wide to embrace you to show you that you are loved.

I am that chic, the one you call a ride or die chic, however I don't follow suit just because it's right for you, my question is... is it right for US? I am that chic, the one who will motivate, inspire and support you in all that you do. Never back down when something is worth fighting for but understanding that God intends for us to"stand still" at times and allow HIS will too come to pass when it is our time. I am a good mother. Always learning, sometimes stumbling but always making sure the house, kids, and our needs are taking care of.

I am a phenomenal woman, a jewel that's needs polishing from time to time, becoming brighter and better formed over time. Yes, I have my flaws and it's not always gravey but I know my worth and you would be blessed to know it as well. So, my question to you is...

What do you have to offer???

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30 days...

I mean 29... OK, I'm a little late! So in preparations for my vacation I have decided to do some extensive working out. In the past I have done a 7 day liquid detox, walking, going to the gym periodically and I talked enough about wanting to get "in shape". This time around it's not just talk! I joined the YMCA with the kids and a friend of mine told me about Jillian Michael's "30 day shred video". Over the weekend I took a little trip to Walmart and picked up the video, a workout mat, an exercise ball and two 3 pound dumbbells and headed home.

Let me give you a little background on the video... The 30 day shred basically consist of Cardio, Strength and Ab exercises built into a 20 min workout. There are 3 levels, Level 1 for beginners, Level 2 for intermediate and Level 3 expert. You typically would stay on each Level for 10 days before moving to the next level. It is guaranteed that you can lose up to 10 lbs in the 30days and sculpt and tone your body.

01/31/2011 Day 1 - What can I say??? How about WTF! Goodness! Can I tell you that I damn near fell out and I was only on level 1! Not even funny... I don't plan on taking you through each and every day of my workout but I will come back week to week and update you on my progress. I am a little backwards and forgot to take my measurements before I began but I will get take them this weekend for sure! See ya in a week!

"Manifestation of the Gospel"

I'm lying in bed watching Sunday service through www.streamingfaith.com and Bishop Perry starts to preach the sermon, "Manifestation of the Gospel". He begins with saying that the word of God is not just words, however that the Bible is written text of living words that are sharper than any two edge sword. They are living words, stories that have happened and will happen.

The manifestation of the gospel lead to three things...

1: Presentation of his mercy. Psalm 103; speaks of how God forgives and loves us unconditionally despite our sins. So, tell me... Why is it so difficult for you to forgive your fellow man/woman for their mistakes??? We should look deep into ourselves and find forgiveness.

2: Provocation of holy living 1Peter (1:13-5:11), "Do not conform to the evil desires you had when you live in ignorance". Change your life, do better, be self-controlled, and love sincerely from your heart. It's that simple! Living holy (depending on your interpretation) means positive change.

3. Proclamation of his return 1 Thessalonians 4:13 The coming of the Lord I don't think there is much to say about this... Read the scripture.

I wrote about this particular sermon because it pertains to all of us. Live, Love, Laugh...Let go, Let God. I can testify to that! Peace & Blessings.

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Thought I had escaped the maddness!!!!!

So, I've been in Northern, VA for a little over a year and moved here particularly to escape the madness of New England winters. WTH! It's been just as snowy, just as cold and unfortunately, the south does NOT know how to handle a couple of inches of snow! The other day, the weather man broad casted a little wintery mix. Well, to all of our surprise, we got hit with 8.2 inches of wet, heavy snowfall. I was at work thinking about 5 o'clock, hitting the gym, going home, relaxing, you know the typical thoughts. 3 o'clock rolls around and all of a sudden there are broadcast of a winter storm advisory. Thinking the snow may hit overnight, I continued on with my day. 4 o'clock rolls around and looking out of my office window, there is snow EVERYWHERE! Traffic backing up on the highway, etc... 5 o'clock couldn't come around fast enough. I forget about the gym and head to my car so I can get home and out of the snowy mess. Well to my surprise, I should have kept my ass at work and picked up some overtime!

It took me approximately 7 and a half hours, yeah, you heard me... 7 AND A HALF HOURS! to get home! Traffic was at a standstill! Cars were sliding all over the place. The snow was accumulating on the cars faster than you can imagine. I could only see out of my front windshield, snow covered the sides and back windows. People were abandoning their vehicles on the side of the highway, 18 wheeler trucks were trying to come on the exit ramps, only to get stuck. It was HORRIBLE! It literally took me 30 mins at a time to go 2-3 car lengths in front of me. I was tired, hungry, restless and irritable! All I wanted was to eat and to lay down. Thank goodness the kids were safe and with neighbors (in case your wondering).

The whole point is to say WTH! Can mother nature give us a break? Is God that angry with us that he has casted all of these natural disasters upon us to teach us a lesson? Over the past 10 years, there have been too many earthquakes, Tsunami's, heat waves, snow storms, rain storms to count. Killing hundred of thousands of people.

Nobody Greater...

I'm driving on my way home from work today, listening to Praise 104.1 and Vashawn Mitchell's song "Nobody Greater" comes on the radio.  I am sitting in traffic focused on the fact that I wasn't going anywhere but in that moment when most of us would be cursing, a smile comes across my face. Listening to the words "Searched all over, couldn't find nobody... Searched high and low, still couldn't find nobody... Nobody greater, Nobody greater, Nobody Greater than you!" Man, can I tell you I was giving praise in the car. This song says so much to me because for so many years, I longed for a relationship with the Lord and didn't not know where to turn.

I confided in the woman I was dating at the time about my desire to be closer to God. She took me to church, she taught me about God and his graces, she answered questions and if she couldn't answer them, she help to get the answers. With that support and love, I found a church home and started on a journey to be a better woman. It brings joy to my heart and tears to my eyes when I think about where I am now and where I've been. I have made a lot of bad choices in life but God continues to be good to me and my children. I've been blessed beyond measure and it makes me so happy to have a testimony!

Let's get back to me sitting in the car, praising and singing about the Lord... So, the song goes off and something tells me to change the station. Glad I did because BeBe and CeCe Winans "Close to you" was on!Oh My Goodness... If you haven't heard this song, please go to google and pull it up! These particular lyrics speak volumes... "Patient and strong, always, no matter what i face you've been there to see me through. just right (right on) on time, it took a while to see that your love was true." God is an awesome God and it may have taken a while for me to be able to truly understand and speak those word but hear what I say... GOD IS GOOD! Do not waste time harboring negativity, smile more, call someone who may be on your mind to say hello, do a good deed. Try not to just exist in this world, have a purpose.

Peace, Love and Many Blessings

Mood: Loved

The worst may be over, but now what???

It may be time to accept the facts... move out of your comfort zone, seek refuge or guidance from someone in the same boat as you in order to resolve, reconcile and move on from your situation. See your way out of the negativity, for it has nothing left to offer you. Rebuild trust, seek a better life for yourself because this needs to be done, although you may not meet it with much enthusiasm or confidence. Holding onto resentment, anger and thoughts of what could have been consume ones spirit. It is exhausting! and makes it nearly impossible to live in postive light. Make sure you don't take your previous baggage with you on your pursuit for happiness. You must dump the heartbreak, resentment, tension, dependency or ties that burden you, otherwise you could recreate similar conditions or trade one hardship or bad relationship for another. The worst is over, what you do with it is up to you. Mood: Fearless

Catching up...

It's been a minute since my last blog and even though I am sitting up here with my sinuses flaring, my friend Mo has reminded me that I haven't been online in a while. So, let me catch you all up on last weeks outings. This past Friday I had plans to go see Dwele at The Park on 14th, however I cancelled out last minute because I was drained and worn down. This cold started creeping in and taking it's toll but that didn't stop me from hanging out with the ladies on Saturday. Ms. LR and I met up, got our eyebrows done all pretty and  grabbed dinner at Bonefish Grill. We drank Sidecars w/a Mango twist. ate some YUMMY ginger potstickers, fish tacos and grouper burgers. After great convo,  we headed out to Woodbridge to Ladies night at Lady K's house. The ladies an I had a night full of laughs (as always) and I felt good! Mimosa punch, Swedish meatballs, cheese and crackers were the side dishes to all the adult novelties being passed around the room. Cracking jokes about some of the items, laughing at the thought of who?, what?, where? Hell Yeah's and Hell Naw's LMAO! Well, this is a far as i'm going with my weekend because i'm sure none of you want to hear about night sweats, headaches, coughing and mucus. LOL
Mood: Blessed

Zzzzzz... I wish!

Why has it been so hard to fall asleep or stay asleep for that matter? Why do thoughts seep from my subconsious, ready to arose my mind while I am in a state of relaxation? I wonder what is causing these sleepless nights... Making my mornings painful by the time the alarm rings, awakening me from the short amount of hours that I had finally fallen asleep! Ugh! Whatever IT is needs to go back from where IT came and leave me the hell alone! Mood: Frustrated

Haters by Maya Angelou

A hater is someone who is jealous and envious and spends all their time trying to make you look small so they can look tall.
They are very negative people to say the least. Nothing is ever good enough!
When you make your mark, you will always attract some haters…
That’s why you have to be careful with whom you share your blessings and your dreams, because some folk can’t handle seeing you blessed…
It’s dangerous to be like somebody else… If God wanted you to be like somebody else, He would have given you what He gave them! Right?
You never know what people have gone through to get what they have…
The problem I have with haters is that they see my glory, but they don’t know my story… If the grass looks greener on the other side of the fence, you can rest assured that the water bill is higher there too! We’ve all got some haters among us! Some people envy you because you can:
a) Have a relationship with God
b) Light up a room when you walk in
c) Start your own business
d) Tell a man/woman to hit the curb (if he/she isn’t about the right thing)
e) Raise your children without both parents being in the home
Haters can’t stand to see you happy. Haters will never want to see you succeed. Most of our haters are people who are supposed to be on our side. How do you handle your undercover haters? You can handle these haters by:
1. Knowing who you are & who your true friends are *(VERY IMPORTANT!!)
2. Having a purpose to your life: Purpose does not mean having a job. You can have a job and still be unfulfilled. A purpose is having a clear sense of what God has called you to be. Your purpose is not defined by what others think about you.
3. By remembering what you have is by divine prerogative and not human manipulation.
Fulfill your dreams! You only have one life to live…when its your time to leave this earth, you want to be able to say, ‘I’ve lived my life and fulfilled my dreams, Now I’m ready to go HOME!
When God gives you favor, you can tell your haters, ‘Don’t look at me…Look at who is in charge of me…’
Don’t worry about it, it’s not your problem, it’s theirs.
Just pray for them, that their life can be as fulfilled as yours! Watch out for Haters…BUT most of all don’t become a HATER!
‘A woman’s heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her.’
~Maya Angelou

Untiled

I can't breathe sense of loneliness consumes me

fulfilling every alcove of my being

Perplexed, Bereaved, Ominous

Should I continue...

Tranquil, Complacent, Promised

Deep breaths, cleansing my soul.

Introduction not needed

for I have found a sense of worth,

purpose and contentment.

As I take a moment to reflect,

Where did I lose you?

how did I lose you and why?

Step back, analyze this...

Realizing I never really lost you

I tucked you away to care for others

what I lost wasn't a being but a sense of self-worth.

Feelings of abandonment take over,

wondering why she was never cherished

relinquished, renounced, mislead...

Awe Shit!

Here we go again...

Reassured, Exhilarate, Restored

Admiration in her eyes...

Love, Sadness, Hope. 

Your worst enemy is yourself....

~Nubia 2005

Pe-Eww... HELP!

Some of you may frown, others will think i'm a mess and few will sympathize with me, either way here we go...

In my quest to eat healthier foods, up my fiber and lower my calorie intake I  notice I am now gassy and bloated! Yea, I know... T.M.I but don't act like you don't toot! The point is, I need HELP! How the heck am I supposed to eat healthy if everything healthy gives me gas! I went online in search of the types of foods that cause bloating and gas and according to  Everyday Health here are specific foods that cause gas:

• Milk and dairy products
• Starchy foods like potatoes and pasta
• Wheat and oat bran
• Foods sweetened with artificial sweeteners, such as soda, gum, and hard candy
• Bananas, peaches, apricots, pears, and raw apples
• Raisins and melons
• Prunes and prune juice
• Colas and fruit drinks sweetened with fructose
• Beans and lentils
• Onions, green peppers, shallots, and scallions
• Cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and peas
• Corn, celery, artichokes, asparagus, and carrots

WTH!!!!!!! That's everything in the damn kitchen! So what is a sista supposed to do? Because being bloated and having gas IS NOT CUTE!

Blog??? Are you serious?...

Blogging huh? Never would I have thought that I would be sitting in my living room, computer in my lap, blogging about anything and everything. I never claimed to be the writer, nor did I think that I would have so much to say about any and every little thing. From my understanding, there is no right or wrong way to blog. So, with that information I will write...


We are 9 days into the New Year and I have a lot on my plate. First things first: Goals! Got em', wrote them out and looking forward to putting them in fruition. I'm not speaking of resolutions and things that I vow I won't do again like smoking, drinking, hooking up with that chic. Naw, I'm speaking of realistic goals. Starting a savings account that will actually mature, taking a class in the fall, creating a exercise regiment (that I actually plan on sticking with).  Yup, I did it and I'm excited to be able to say that I have started working on my list. Truth be told, I am lucky and grateful to have some amazing women and men in my life that I call friends.


Best believe I don't have many that take the title, but the ones I do have are show improved! Grade A baby! Without support from the people or person in your life, what else is there? I'm a hard ass at times (most times) but beneath the " I got this" exterior, there is a fragile woman who yearns for the acceptance and advocacy of my peers (don't get it twisted... Only a few). So, with that said I want to say thank you to a few old and new friends in my world (AB, ML, MC, LJ) and no I didn't forget anyone...lol

O.k., O.k... I had to edit this a little.In all reality, every person that has crossed my path has taught me something and I appreciate each and every one of you!

Thank you ;-)