TODAY

Saw this and it resonated with me so...

I shared with my friend this quote and he told me that you are going to be judged by two things in life:  your excuses or your accomplishments.  

So, the question is are you doing these things everyday?

Remember to live.love & share.

LO --

FAVOR

Last week was about getting things done!  I was off from work ( still did work from home) and my wash machine dial came off!  I quickly called my dad (my super hero) and asked him what I should do...he advised me to call a repair company. I called and they came out.

My boyfriend was nice enough to stay for me during the window time since

I had errands to run and doctor visits.  The repair man diagnose the problem and told my boyfriend that this was an easy problem to fix.  The only thing was, if he fixed it, it would cost me over $200.00.  He quickly told my boyfriend that we could do it ourselves and it would take 5 minutes and only $23.00!

The repair man (nice man) called the store to see if they had the part for the machine, they did. Then, he wrote other instructions told my boyfriend that he did not have it in his heart to charge us for something that we could easily do ourselves at a low cost.   

I was running around all day, taking care of things and spending money on getting things done.  That same week I was even having car trouble and need to get something repaired on my car that was costing over $500.00!  

My boyfriend left me a message and told me to call him right away!  When I called him he told me the story and I was like, "THANK YOU JESUS!"  My boyfriend tried to give the nice repair man some money in his pocket, he refused.  Then, he tried to give him a Starbucks gift card someone gave him, the man refused.  He told my boyfriend, " it was nice not knowing not him, and have have great day"

After, having a day of swiping the debit card to getting things done (I can give you a list) this news was music to my hears!  I don't know what you would call him, my angel maybe, because God must have certainly heard my cry for the money I was spending that day!

I don't know who he is, but I know the strength and blessing of God when I see it.  I thank Him and I will now pay it forward.  

Remember to live. love. pay it forward (share).

LO --

lacing up

I have a month until my thirty third birthday.  I am not afraid of turning a year older.  I feel like I should be getting better with age.  I did however, start exercising for two reasons:

1.  I want to be healthy                                                            

2. It was on my plan for 2014

This is what I know:

1. It is something you have to make a habit.  My friend told me that you don't recieve an applause for brushing your teeth.  It is something you do out of habit.  When you don't brush your teeth you feel bad, or different. Exercising is something that you just have to do.  It has to be a habit. ( I hope that makes sense).

2. One day at a time.  I know that I am not going to gain the six-pack over night, and I might crave sweets, but I have to realize that this is a journey.  It is about being healthy.

3. I also found an accountability partner, who I text when I finish working out and what I have eaten for the day.  Some people might feel like that is too much, but you have to know what works best for you.  I know that I will sometimes slack in this department so I need someone holding me accountable.

4.  The true test is when I go back to work and I feel lazy about going to the gym after work, or making  Ok, I have to change my language/attitude about working out.  When I go back to work I will be committed to going to the gym twice a week.  

5. I have started to plan out my meals ahead of time.  This is because, I don't want to eat junk food and want to make sure I am not hungry.

6. Working out helps me to clear my mind!

I will keep you posted with the journey.  Please share any advice you might have for this sister.  Stay tuned I will post a kale salad I love having for lunch.

Remember to live. love. share & lace up.

LO--



      

DIY: For your heart

It's a snowy day here on the east coast.  I made my to-do list and on that list was to make my co-workers, friends, family and Papa Bear a cute little gift for Valentine's day.  I got the idea after reading Camille Styles blog.  This is a practical gift and it does not have to only be for Cupid.  See below.

Materials:
tin can
paper
tape
pray can
drill
tealight candle


Directions:

1. Cut out your heart.  I used a stencil to make my perfect heart on white paper
2. Cut your heart out
3. You want your paper to fit tightly around your tin can.
4. Hold your tin can at an angle and use your pray paint to lightly cover your heart
5. The secret is to let the paint dry fully
6. Carefully take off the paper
7. Use a drill to make holes around the heart
8. Light your candle and place it in your can
9. Final enjoy the fruit of your labor
10. Don't forget to share the idea with others

Photo credit: Njeru

Papa Bear helping to drill the holes in the tin can

Oscar Wilde said: Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead.

Remember to live. love and share.  

xo,

LO --

Reservations for two please...

Need some ideas for where to take your Valentine?  Look no further!  See my top 5 choices!

Top left to right:

1. Buttermilk Channel - $$$

2. Craft NewYork - $$$$

3. The Redhead - $$

4. STK - $$$$

5. The Frog and the Peach - $$$

If you go make sure to let me know how it went.  Leave me a comment. 

Remember to live. love & share.  Till next time!

LO -- 

Top 10 Love Movies

I have not been consistently  posting because I had Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier on my chest.  I was down for the count last week.  My body was telling me to slow down.  While I was recuperating I was thinking about more blog topics!  Not trying to be too cliche I have been thinking about Valentine's day.

Below are my top 10 Love Movies.

Starting with...

10. How Stella Got her Grove - This changed how black women looked at younger men!  Everyone wanted a new grove!  Hell...don't you?
9. The Inkwell
8. Brown Sugar
7. Think Like a Man
6. Jason's Lyric - I cried like a baby.  Young black love.
5. Mahogany- I watched this with my mom.  I wanted to be Diana Ross.
4. Love & Basketball- I can repeat every line from the movie
3. Best Man
2. Best Man Holiday- the wait was worth it
1. Love Jones - This movie made the renaissance brother cool. Women were looking for bothers to recite poetry.  Nia Long and Larenz Tate made kissing in the rain sexy (even if my hair is going to be messed up. lol)

See you again on Thursday!

Remember to live. love & share