Hey Bloggers!
So, I'm starting on a new journey and I hope you'll join me. On January 1st I'll be 39 years old. Whew! I know to those older than me, you're saying that's so young and to those of you younger me, calling me..old! LOL!!! I feel "in-between"! ;-)
Well, for me, 39 will be my new beginning. I'm actually looking forward to turning 40 so, I want to spend the next year chronicling my journey. I have asked some friends, my make-up artist--Tierra Burrell, my personal trainer--Kimble Griffin, and my personal stylist--Bridgett Battles to join me as well, to share with us their best secrets on weight loss, healthy living, make-up, fashion and how to be glamorous on a budget and for some of my younger followers I'm hoping another stylist friend of mine Keri Crutchfield will join the party! (Yes, Lady Crutchfield, I just put you on the spot...)
Weekly, we'll talk about my weight loss, fashion tips, and health and beauty tips. I'll also be telling you where I find the best bargains here in Atlanta on shoes (the love of my life) and accessories and other "frugalista" finds. I will also share some worship moments with you, as I begin a new study in the word, on the subject, introduce you to my music and a lot of other fun things.
My mother and Pastor will also share the occasional devotion with us. I hope this will be a lot of fun and that you'll invite your friends, twitter followers, FB friends, etc to go on this journey with us.
Until our next blog--
Have a great week!
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Monday, August 1, 2011
It's Time to Move Forward
Good morning! Armed with my favorite cup of coffee, a nutri grain bar and a clean pair of glasses, I'm ready to post my first actual real blog...cleaning house will be my exercise today, but we'll discuss my "love" for exercise another day.
Quiet as it's kept, reading and writing are my first loves, not singing...but, shhh don't tell my husband (Ike). Before I continue let me say this--whatever I write about will always be honest and true. So, whether we have 1 or 1,000 readers, I love to write...so I'll be here! Don't leave me out here in the blogosphere alone...commune with me! :-)
A recent conversation I had with my family made me realize that we live with too much regret. Mother's beat themselves up for not being "Suzie Homemaker," father's regret not being able to be better providers and the list goes on and on and on...
Well, I say regret no more! It's time to move forward and learn from the past. The only problem I have with the past, is staying there. Grow-up, move forward, learn, evolve, change...Change is GREAT! I love it, it isn't always easy but it is good.
If I could advise my younger self, here's what my advice would be:
Love exactly who you are--hips and all. Don't hate your oily skin, you won't wrinkle quickly. Embrace your differences and don't be ashamed of them. I would tell my younger self that even though you'll make mistakes, you are not defined by them, you are not defined by your failures but with God's help, you can have a good outcome. Don't worry about gaining weight, for some, it comes with the territory--at 38, in a size 14 you'll still be catchin' 'em! :-) I would advise my younger self to recognize that, pain disappointment and hurt are a part of life, not a state of being, and that she would get over the broken heart that comes with the loss a first love. And that real love is often times the complete opposite of what we expect it to be...trust me on that one! I would definitely tell my youger self to learn to be forgiven and forgiving--you're gonna' need that skill later on. I would tell my younger self to really listen to my mother, heed her advice and watch her example. Turns out, she really does know what she's talking about. And lastly, I'd tell my younger self to recognize her self-worth. That she is beautiful, smart, capable and talented. And to love God with her whole heart, in the very end, He'll become your very best friend.
Admittedly, there are some things I would really love to go back and do differently. But, I can't, so I hope and pray that my children will learn from their father and me. It's time to move forward, no more past regrets, no more woulda', coulda', shoulda'! Move on! Forgive yourself and really allow yourself to be forgiven, forgive your loved ones, let go of your past. What's done is done and there is absolutely nothing you can do to change it, we can however, create a new environment for ourselves and our families. Be a better you, he or she is in there. And since God's mercy is new every morning, take advantage of that particular caveat and move on!
Until the next time we chat, remember designer shoes can be purchased for up to 50% off and Off Fifth and NM Last Call but, loving yourself and those around you is absolutely free! #totallyrandom
Quiet as it's kept, reading and writing are my first loves, not singing...but, shhh don't tell my husband (Ike). Before I continue let me say this--whatever I write about will always be honest and true. So, whether we have 1 or 1,000 readers, I love to write...so I'll be here! Don't leave me out here in the blogosphere alone...commune with me! :-)
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If I could advise my younger self, here's what my advice would be:
Love exactly who you are--hips and all. Don't hate your oily skin, you won't wrinkle quickly. Embrace your differences and don't be ashamed of them. I would tell my younger self that even though you'll make mistakes, you are not defined by them, you are not defined by your failures but with God's help, you can have a good outcome. Don't worry about gaining weight, for some, it comes with the territory--at 38, in a size 14 you'll still be catchin' 'em! :-) I would advise my younger self to recognize that, pain disappointment and hurt are a part of life, not a state of being, and that she would get over the broken heart that comes with the loss a first love. And that real love is often times the complete opposite of what we expect it to be...trust me on that one! I would definitely tell my youger self to learn to be forgiven and forgiving--you're gonna' need that skill later on. I would tell my younger self to really listen to my mother, heed her advice and watch her example. Turns out, she really does know what she's talking about. And lastly, I'd tell my younger self to recognize her self-worth. That she is beautiful, smart, capable and talented. And to love God with her whole heart, in the very end, He'll become your very best friend.
Admittedly, there are some things I would really love to go back and do differently. But, I can't, so I hope and pray that my children will learn from their father and me. It's time to move forward, no more past regrets, no more woulda', coulda', shoulda'! Move on! Forgive yourself and really allow yourself to be forgiven, forgive your loved ones, let go of your past. What's done is done and there is absolutely nothing you can do to change it, we can however, create a new environment for ourselves and our families. Be a better you, he or she is in there. And since God's mercy is new every morning, take advantage of that particular caveat and move on!
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
Expect the Unexpected
Psalm 47
Psalm 47[a]
For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm.
1 Clap your hands, all you nations;
shout to God with cries of joy.
2 For the LORD Most High is awesome,
the great King over all the earth.
3 He subdued nations under us,
peoples under our feet.
4 He chose our inheritance for us,
the pride of Jacob, whom he loved.[b]
5 God has ascended amid shouts of joy,
the LORD amid the sounding of trumpets.
6 Sing praises to God, sing praises;
sing praises to our King, sing praises.
7 For God is the King of all the earth;
sing to him a psalm of praise.
8 God reigns over the nations;
God is seated on his holy throne.
9 The nobles of the nations assemble
as the people of the God of Abraham,
for the kings[c] of the earth belong to God;
he is greatly exalted.
Psalm 47[a]
For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm.
1 Clap your hands, all you nations;
shout to God with cries of joy.
2 For the LORD Most High is awesome,
the great King over all the earth.
3 He subdued nations under us,
peoples under our feet.
4 He chose our inheritance for us,
the pride of Jacob, whom he loved.[b]
5 God has ascended amid shouts of joy,
the LORD amid the sounding of trumpets.
6 Sing praises to God, sing praises;
sing praises to our King, sing praises.
7 For God is the King of all the earth;
sing to him a psalm of praise.
8 God reigns over the nations;
God is seated on his holy throne.
9 The nobles of the nations assemble
as the people of the God of Abraham,
for the kings[c] of the earth belong to God;
he is greatly exalted.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
A Place of Abundance
8 Praise our God, all peoples,
let the sound of his praise be heard;
9 he has preserved our lives
and kept our feet from slipping.
10 For you, God, tested us;
you refined us like silver.
11 You brought us into prison
and laid burdens on our backs.
12 You let people ride over our heads;
we went through fire and water,
but you brought us to a place of abundance.
Psalm 66:8-12
I'm ready for the new place of abundance in God. How about you?
let the sound of his praise be heard;
9 he has preserved our lives
and kept our feet from slipping.
10 For you, God, tested us;
you refined us like silver.
11 You brought us into prison
and laid burdens on our backs.
12 You let people ride over our heads;
we went through fire and water,
but you brought us to a place of abundance.
Psalm 66:8-12
I'm ready for the new place of abundance in God. How about you?
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
New Day!
This is the day the LORD has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it (Psalm 118:24)! I am always grateful for the new mercies that come with a new day. No matter what we go through in our every day trials and tribulations God in His infinite mercy has kept us. Remember, it can always be worse. Focus on the good. Enjoy the rest of your day!
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