Faith...

... is believing in the unknown; that which you can not see. Unwavering belief, in God, for what he can and will do for your life. In church last Sunday, my Pastor spoke about praying for yourself. It really hit home in the sense, that I don't pray as much as I should or need too. (odd that Sunday's word just smacked me in the face.) We all break out into pray or fall to our knees when times are hard and difficult but how often do we just take time to say thank you Lord for all you have done in my life and for what you are about to do. I use to say this prayer to myself a lot and I need to start saying it more. I need it to be my mantra, my battle cry, and my defense. Yes, a praying mother is awesome, but I need to start saying my prayers myself. I'm old enough to do it, so why am I not? This is my Thursday/everyday = an hour of self time (if not more) with my Savior.

Thank you Lord for what you have done in my life and what you are about to do.
Amen.

Thursday = 1 Hour Day

As I was out for my morning walk I looked down at my nails and realized I hadn't had a mani/pedi in for-ev-er. So, today I'm taking just one hour to get them done and I'm going to pick a hot summer hue... maybe lavendar with a hint of grey or this great tangerine color.

I love spring and summer... open toed shoes, summer dresses, bathing suites, the beach, the list goes on and on ...

Loves It!!!

I am...

feeling like I'm going through a metamorphosis these days. I have made some major changes in my life from job to school and back again. If it wasn't for faith and family I would've probably had a break down. Why didn't anyone tell me that between the ages of 23 and 25 your mind wrecks havoc on your universe. LOL! I started doubting myself, becoming really lazy, and above all started to lack confidence in my decision making. That's when I knew I needed to snap-out-of-it and QUICK! I needed to move forward and not let what everyone around me thought or said dictate my future and my feelings. --- sidebar---

~~ Thank goodness for Mother's (by the way I love you mom, and again Happy
Mother's Day) because without her quick wit and inspirational words I might still be in a funk.

Seriously, I can't be the only 20-something going through it right now ... with the job loss rate at and all time high and the need for reward and achievement has been weighing me down lately.
Not to mention since being married I've gained at least 10-15lbs and my curves have gone from proportion to out of whack! Which could add to my feelings... Needless to say, I've started walking/jogging around my complex and I'm thinking about signing up for a 5k (ran XC in high school and it was a blast!). It'll be the motivation I need to get in shape. Thank goodness I'm still in my 20's and I can get back into shape fast.

We'll I'm back and definitely on the rise!!! Let's go...

The come up!

I have been MIA for a minute... but I am on the come up...

TO BE CONTINUED...

North Cak-ka-laka

In North Carolina with my family... loving every minute of it...

Alvin Alley: Revelations

I can remember being a little girl and making the trek to my dance school, the Venettes Cultural Workshop, in Long Island, NY, (we lived in New Jersey). Dancing has been apart of my life for so long now that it feels natural waking up early on Saturday mornings for Praise dance with SBC Rejoice!

All of my dance memories seem to become stronger when I know the Alvin Alley tour has started and this weekend the Alvin Alley American Dance Theater is in Chicago! If you have not ever seen an Alvin Alley production you are missing out. When I tell you, these are dancers... baaaabbbbyy they can dance!!!!! Every movement has a meaning and a purpose. They dance from the nape of their heads to each extremity. You can feel the passion, love, and spirit in each step.

A bit of History:

Alvin Alley Jr., founded the Alvin Alley American Dance Theater and is credited with popularizing modern dance. His most well-known choreographed performance is Revelations and what a spectacular performance it is!!! This piece tells the story of slavery to freedom and the faith and determination it took, set to blues and spiritual music. Another favorite of mine has to be Take Me to the Water (one of the three sections of Revelations) which is a reenactment of baptism.

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Confession

This is my confession:

I LOVE to shop. With the economy the way it is and being newly married I had to pull the reigns a bit on my splurges. Yet, that is no excuse.

Today, I stumbled upon this website Fling It Girl and absolutely feel in love. Click on the link to check it out or the badge below!

Shopping is a great release along with writing and reading a book... they go together like PB&J!