Monday, April 28, 2014
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
The Ups and The Downs
Hello Peeps!
It's nearing the end of March and for the past few days, I've been wondering what in the world am I going to write.
I can honestly say, this month worked out pretty well. I COMMITTED to myself to wake up every day and MOVE. Work out, eat something good. And I kept it up for a while.... until I got sick. Some of my sick days I did manage to still get up and move, which did make me feel better while other days my body was just straight week.
BUT in those days of eating well and moving my body, I managed to lose 4 lbs. I was too geeked! After my cold passed, my headaches started.
If you know me, or if you'd like to, I've been having really bad headaches for over a year now. These headaches make me nauseous, groggy, dizzy, and make me feel just plain ole TERRIBLE! Some days, I stayed in bed, no computer with the TV on super low. Other days I just wanted to cry. In my staying in bed and doing nothingness I gained back those 4 lbs plus some. WHOMP WHOMP WHOOOOOOOMP!!!!
Seeing that my work is done on the computer, I'd just do what needed to be done and then shut it down. I hate this feeling. So I finally broke down and made a doctors appointment which was today (3/25). My doctor wants me to see an ophthalmologist (eyes) and a neurologist (brain). Sounds scary but it needs to be done.
It is my desire and my prayer to become a healthier me. Spiritually, Mentally and Physically! I think I say that every post but it's what I NEED! Will y'all pray with and for a sister!
It's nearing the end of March and for the past few days, I've been wondering what in the world am I going to write.
I can honestly say, this month worked out pretty well. I COMMITTED to myself to wake up every day and MOVE. Work out, eat something good. And I kept it up for a while.... until I got sick. Some of my sick days I did manage to still get up and move, which did make me feel better while other days my body was just straight week.
BUT in those days of eating well and moving my body, I managed to lose 4 lbs. I was too geeked! After my cold passed, my headaches started.
If you know me, or if you'd like to, I've been having really bad headaches for over a year now. These headaches make me nauseous, groggy, dizzy, and make me feel just plain ole TERRIBLE! Some days, I stayed in bed, no computer with the TV on super low. Other days I just wanted to cry. In my staying in bed and doing nothingness I gained back those 4 lbs plus some. WHOMP WHOMP WHOOOOOOOMP!!!!
If I could wish for my life to be perfect, it would be tempting, but I would have to decline, for life would no longer teach me anything.
Allyson Jones
Seeing that my work is done on the computer, I'd just do what needed to be done and then shut it down. I hate this feeling. So I finally broke down and made a doctors appointment which was today (3/25). My doctor wants me to see an ophthalmologist (eyes) and a neurologist (brain). Sounds scary but it needs to be done.
It is my desire and my prayer to become a healthier me. Spiritually, Mentally and Physically! I think I say that every post but it's what I NEED! Will y'all pray with and for a sister!
The biggest human temptation is to settle for too little.
Thomas Merton
Until Next time!
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
CommitmentPhobia; It's a real thing
Albert Einstein defines Insanity as "doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results"
Now as I have stated in my previous post, I'm a commitment-phobe. I believe the only things I have committed to are Graphic Design, Choir, and Praise Dancing. I'm trying, I really am.
I want to do so much in life. I want to succeed in things I am passionate about, I want to live a healthier lifestyle, I want to be a good person. I want to live and love myself and others without regrets, and I want to accept and grow from my mistakes without being so critical of myself because I AM MY OWN BIGGEST CRITIC.
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In other news...
This weekend, my aunt, sister, cousins and myself had our annual Girl's Weekend. Though we were, a couple bodies short, we gained a couple new ones. It was quite enjoyable. It felt good just to be around them and laugh, shop, talk and cook. I like cooking (hate doing dishes though). It felt awesome being together, unfiltered and uninterrupted (expect a certain someone having to go to work Saturday Morning.) Good times, good stuff. Love those ladies.
Anywho. Later Loves,
Until Next Time
Now as I have stated in my previous post, I'm a commitment-phobe. I believe the only things I have committed to are Graphic Design, Choir, and Praise Dancing. I'm trying, I really am.
I want to do so much in life. I want to succeed in things I am passionate about, I want to live a healthier lifestyle, I want to be a good person. I want to live and love myself and others without regrets, and I want to accept and grow from my mistakes without being so critical of myself because I AM MY OWN BIGGEST CRITIC.
“I am my own biggest critic. Before anyone else has criticized me, I have already criticized myself. But for the rest of my life, I am going to be with me and I don't want to spend my life with someone who is always critical. So I am going to stop being my own critic. It's high time that I accept all the great things about me.”― C. JoyBell C.
That is my goal for this month (until my next post & beyond,) not being so critical of myself. As I look for employment, knowing that I am good enough, knowing that I CAN make things happen and continuing to put myself out there even after hearing NO or no reply at all.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Philippians 4:13
Some may say that the scripture is cliche but its true and I believe the Bible to Be the Inspired and Only Infallible Written Word of God.____________________________________________________________
In other news...
This weekend, my aunt, sister, cousins and myself had our annual Girl's Weekend. Though we were, a couple bodies short, we gained a couple new ones. It was quite enjoyable. It felt good just to be around them and laugh, shop, talk and cook. I like cooking (hate doing dishes though). It felt awesome being together, unfiltered and uninterrupted (expect a certain someone having to go to work Saturday Morning.) Good times, good stuff. Love those ladies.
Anywho. Later Loves,
Until Next Time
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Let's Be Honest....2014
Hello Loves!!
I put myself up to a challenge to blog once a month in 2014 on New Years Day. I even set an alarm for the 15th of every month to do so. Seeing that today is the 30th of January, I am very unreliable to myself.
This year I will begin by admitting some things to myself and with doing so, hopefully I can change them for nothing but the better.
1. I have a commitment issue.
I can always begin things but I have a hard time sticking around to see results.
2. I'm an introvert.
Merriam-Webster defines an introvert as : a shy person : a quiet person who does not find it easy to talk to other people... Quiet people have the loudest minds.
3. Being an introvert, I am very soft-spoken.
Being soft-spoken doesn't get you heard or recognized and it gets nothing done.
4. I underestimate myself way too much.
Mentally and some of the time physically I know I can do certain things but somewhere and somehow self doubt creeps in and I lose site of the potential goal.
5. I have a huge fear of failure.
I don't understand. This coincides with number one and number four. Sometimes I don't even put myself into positions where I will have the potential to fail.
So with this being said, it is my goal to seriously better myself in 2014!!! I hope you'll be on my team because I think I'll need a good team of encouragers.
Later!!!
Until Next Time!
I put myself up to a challenge to blog once a month in 2014 on New Years Day. I even set an alarm for the 15th of every month to do so. Seeing that today is the 30th of January, I am very unreliable to myself.
This year I will begin by admitting some things to myself and with doing so, hopefully I can change them for nothing but the better.
1. I have a commitment issue.
I can always begin things but I have a hard time sticking around to see results.
2. I'm an introvert.
Merriam-Webster defines an introvert as : a shy person : a quiet person who does not find it easy to talk to other people... Quiet people have the loudest minds.
3. Being an introvert, I am very soft-spoken.
Being soft-spoken doesn't get you heard or recognized and it gets nothing done.
4. I underestimate myself way too much.
Mentally and some of the time physically I know I can do certain things but somewhere and somehow self doubt creeps in and I lose site of the potential goal.
5. I have a huge fear of failure.
I don't understand. This coincides with number one and number four. Sometimes I don't even put myself into positions where I will have the potential to fail.
So with this being said, it is my goal to seriously better myself in 2014!!! I hope you'll be on my team because I think I'll need a good team of encouragers.
Later!!!
Until Next Time!
Friday, July 27, 2012
Midsummer Update
Hello loves.
Its been a minute but here's a short post to update you. June wasn't that eventful. I even slacked on washing my hair every week. I think I washed it once and cowashed it once as well.
Well now on to July, I picked up some products that I really like. The brand is African Pride and my hair has grown q liking to it. I use the anti breakage 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner, the bouncy curls curling pudding and olive miracle hair oil. I love it all and it helps that they smell nice as well.
Well thats all for now. Later!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
May Update
So I've been requested to update you all on my MAY. I've been so busy with my blog for my class that I've forgotten all about my hair journey blog. If you are interested in what I have to say over there please be so kind and visit my Graphic Design Blog.
But any who, my May hair journal is pretty bland. I didn't really put much effort into my hair. I washed every two weeks instead of the normal once a week. I wore the front twisted or braided and the back was a twist out. It was a struggle to remember to keep my hair moisturized and with the seasons changing I am on the prowl for good summer oils and moisturizers.
Remember the last post? You know, about the color fail? Well, it wasn't a complete fail. People love my color. The only problem is you can really only see it is sunlight or really good indoor lighting. I won't complain though. Even with it being a boxed color, my hair has not dried out, broken off, shed excessively, or stopped growing.
I think I am very proud of myself for sticking with my natural transitioning. my hair is so much thicker and healthier than it has ever been with relaxers.
Well that will be all for now!!!
Late L.O.V.E.S!!! :)
But any who, my May hair journal is pretty bland. I didn't really put much effort into my hair. I washed every two weeks instead of the normal once a week. I wore the front twisted or braided and the back was a twist out. It was a struggle to remember to keep my hair moisturized and with the seasons changing I am on the prowl for good summer oils and moisturizers.
Remember the last post? You know, about the color fail? Well, it wasn't a complete fail. People love my color. The only problem is you can really only see it is sunlight or really good indoor lighting. I won't complain though. Even with it being a boxed color, my hair has not dried out, broken off, shed excessively, or stopped growing.
I think I am very proud of myself for sticking with my natural transitioning. my hair is so much thicker and healthier than it has ever been with relaxers.
Well that will be all for now!!!
Late L.O.V.E.S!!! :)
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Color FAIL
Hey Loves!
I told to you the other day that I would be highlighting my hair using the foil method and I did. I was afraid that it would either be really light or it barely showed up at all. I was really disappointed that it barely showed up at all! All that work for a major let down. I researched a little and figured it out. I was using a temporary color. Hair colors with no ammonia in it are for short term and softer colors. And because my hair is so dark it didn't take. I did an hour and a half deep conditioning after rinsing out the color. I guess I will have to break down and buy a permanent color and one that'll work for my hair color. I really want to add some color to my hair for the spring/summer months. Any suggestions??
Later Loves!
I told to you the other day that I would be highlighting my hair using the foil method and I did. I was afraid that it would either be really light or it barely showed up at all. I was really disappointed that it barely showed up at all! All that work for a major let down. I researched a little and figured it out. I was using a temporary color. Hair colors with no ammonia in it are for short term and softer colors. And because my hair is so dark it didn't take. I did an hour and a half deep conditioning after rinsing out the color. I guess I will have to break down and buy a permanent color and one that'll work for my hair color. I really want to add some color to my hair for the spring/summer months. Any suggestions??
Later Loves!
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