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Glitter skies
“Reach for the stars, so if you fall, you land on a cloud.” -Kanye West
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Sometimes, I take for granted the beauty of the night. How intriguing, magical, mysterious, and inviting it can be.
Observing the story of stars with some good company, in a field filled with our dreams. I look forward to the nighttime dance of glittering stars.
As the roar of the train sets with the sun, I can only hope to have such a night where my imagination can wander and enjoy being in the moment, my moment.
There are no boundaries or limits in this universe. Therefore, you should not put limits on your ideas.
If you plan on gazing the night sky, there is an iPhone app that will help guide your journey. Feel free to share how you will spend your sparkly dates with the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle my little stars…
Until next time,
Here’s to always being your B.E.S.T!
Candy-coated memories
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“All I really need is love, but a little candy now and then doesn’t hurt!” – Charles Schulz
As I was shopping for some last minute groceries, I could not help but notice the over-the-top Easter displays of candy, treats, and other goodies. I was surprised that I was not even tempted to buy one treat.
Then I thought, maybe I only enjoyed candy because how pretty my Easter baskets looked. How every wrapper was pastel with a cute Easter bunny that had handwriting exactly like my Mom’s. (insert smile here).
I also realized that my favorite candy growing up is not readily available, out-dated, and not considered cool anymore. However, this does not mean that my favorite candies aren’t still special.
From zebra striped gum, candy wax soda bottles, to Skor bars I have some pretty fond memories associated with these candies. My family also collected kol-aid stamps for fun, even though we never redeemed them for the prize.
If you have a sweet tooth for life…create your life full of sweet memories that will having you craving for more times like these.
Until next time,
Here’s to always being your B.E.S.T!
When your day ends well
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| (credit) “Today was like one of those fly dreams” -Ice Cube |
It is a beautiful feeling when what you imagine comes true. This morning, I hoped and wished to accomplish many things, but mostly to just be happy.
There are many elements that are needed to have a good day. Sometimes I may need inspiration, encouragement, or simply remind myself to be positive.
Days like these help get me through the not so fun days. The days I can not wait to be over and never want to repeat again. Thankfully, those days are far and few between my more lovely days.
Before my night comes to an end, I plan to savor each and every minute, be thankful for today, and wish for tomorrow to be better than the last.
Until next time,
Here’s to always being your B.E.S.T!
C&A
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(Challenge)”Try to make at least one person happy every day.
If you cannot do a kind deed, (Action) speak a kind word. If you cannot speak a kind word, (Action) think a kind thought. (Action) Count up, if you can, the treasure of happiness that you would dispense in a week, in a year, in a lifetime!” -Lawrence G. Lovasik
Until next time,
Here’s to always being your B.E.S.T!
Personal Challenge
My plan to conquer the month of February:
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Until next time,
Here’s to always being your B.E.S.T!
Styling your curls
I have recently changed my hair routine. No more hair jam or gooey gel. However, I do keep some tucked away when I have unruly fly aways. Alright, now here are my new must-haves!
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| Ion Anti-Frizz Solutions Alcohol-Free Lightweight Medium Hold 100% Vegan (Purchase) |
Directions: Shake well. Invert can and dispense into palm. Distribute evenly into towel-dried hair and style.
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| Proclaim Glossing Polish with Olive Oil (Purchase) |
Directions: Apply 2-5 drops in your palm, rub hands together and distribute evenly throughout damp or dry hair.
Saving my favorite for last!
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| Mane ‘n Tail Hair Strengthener (Purchase) |
Directions: Spray directly onto hair while dry or damp. The amount of product to use will vary with hair length and thickness. Massage, brush or comb throughout hair evenly before styling. Do not rinse out. Style as usual.
Why I love this product:
♥ Nourishes and Repairs
♥ Provides essential protection to help prevent breakage and split ends
♥ Protects hair strands from heat and chemical styling
♥ Moisturizes, conditions, strengthens, and fortifies
♥ Alcohol-Free
Happy hair is healthy hair.
Until next time,
Here’s to always being your B.E.S.T!
Thanksgiving Wish
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Traditions.Football.Parades.Turkey.Stuffing.Family. Friends.Warmth. Desserts.WishBones. ChicCenterpieces.Pies.Leftovers.Rest.Laughs.Prayers. Candles.Memories.
Turning over a new leaf and being thankful for what I have is my goal for this special day. This year I have the opportunity to make Thanksgiving dinner. As for the leaf that I am turning over it’s always to be a better version of myself. May this day unite you with the ones you love.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Here’s to always being your B.E.S.T.
Falling for winter
Is it really that time of year? October is here, whether I like it or not. No more tube tops, flip flops, and spending mindless days under the sun. As I try to embrace this season, the colder season brings more preparation.
I’m getting ready for some fun adventures this month. I plan on drinking lots of hot chocolate, conquer the corn maze, visit a haunted house, and host a scary movie night. All filled with great company and pictures to come!
My recent purchases for the fall season included a new pair of brown Alloy boots, a black bomber jacket from Target, and a cream Forever21 scarf. I can’t wait to wear!
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This month, I’m reading Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey. I recommend this read for any woman that doesn’t understand the intentions of men. Steve Harvey has put women in the driver’s seat of their relationships.
Another joy of mine, or maybe more a a slight obsession, is Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte. The price however, I’m not in love with. Luckily, I found this wonderful DIY: Pumpkin Spice Latte (Just Like Starbucks) recipe.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
makes 1-2 servings
Ingredients:
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons canned pumpkin OR 1 teaspoon of Torani Pumpkin Spice Syrup (your choice)
2 tablespoons sugar or sugar substitute – you can halve this amount
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1-2 shots espresso (about 1/4 cup of espresso or 1/2 cup of strong brewed coffee if you don’t have an espresso machine.)
Directions:
In a saucepan combine milk, pumpkin and sugar and cook on medium heat, stirring, until steaming. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and spice, transfer to a blender and process for 15 seconds until foamy. If you don’t have a blender, don’t worry about it – just whisk the mixture really well with a wire whisk.
Pour into a large mug or two mugs. Add the espresso on top.
Optional: Top with whipped cream and sprinkle pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg, or cinnamon on top.
I have used this same website before when I was craving caramel macchiatos. Yummy fall treats are helping me warm up to winter.
September is long gone and only three months left in this year. I plan to re-evaluate the New Year’s resolution list, dust off my diary, pack up my summer clothes, and enjoy what’s left for 2011.
Until next time,
Here’s to always being your B.E.S.T!
Family road trip and finding clarity
I had the opportunity to go on a family road trip this weekend. We headed to Mesa, AZ to see people that are dedicated to their health and fitness. Although, this was not the first fitness competition I have attended, I am still amazed every time!
Packing is always exciting, but I find unpacking to be a little cumbersome.
Items: pink and green polka dot duffle bag, orange reptile-scale purse, and Victoria’s Secret PINK water bottle.
The trip was close to six hours. I found eating fruit-shaped lollipops as a good way to pass time, while listening to the car Ipod. I think it’s good to travel in order to get away from the everyday hustle.
Made it to Arizona. At a rest stop wearing a graphic tee-shirt and gold-tinted aviators.Flying on an airplane would have been faster, but you can’t see this from the plane:
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Another thing that is exciting about new places are new food choices. I finally had the opportunity to try an In-n-Out Burger. Yummmm….delicious.
If you couldn’t already guess, I was not a competitor in the competition. 🙂 Of the female bodybuilders, one woman was 70 years old. She looked like she was in her forties and happy as ever.
Inspiration can be found anywhere. This time I found it along with some clarity on this southern dusty road trip. Now, back in the Land of Enchantment, it’s time to get busy working on my personal goals.
Ah, I almost forgot to share! I started the trip with a lollipop, so I had to end with one too. Ever had a strawberry scorpion sucker?
As always, thank you for reading.
Until next time,
Here’s to always being your B.E.S.T!