Guess Who?

Hey guys.. I missed you sooooooooooo much!

I must apologize for my hiatus. It's been quite a time lately, but although storms come with harsh, and brutal rain fall, warm sunshine soon follows. Life is teaching me SOME THINGS! When I look at this picture I think of the girl I use to be... the one who thought I  could create any existence that I wanted. I totally knew I was a STAR! NO QUESTION ABOUT IT!. As I see her, I wonder what made me stop believing EVERYTHING was possible. The only approval that mattered to me what that of my bird "Tweety" who's cage you may notice in the background.

When did I start giving a d*mn what others thought? YESSSSS! I'm over the top sometimes... AND???? .... Should I feel bad about that??? I think not. I may even have issues ...like most folk.... and that's also O.K.!

A few people have come back into my life.. and Wow .. what I have learned. How blessed I am, and what GOD truly intented for me to do with those blessings. With all of this said I still make it my business to remain humble and I passionately seek more knowledge, and for that I am proud. So .... as always, I pray to GOD to give me the needed strength and awareness to do what is necessary. To eliminate anything stunting my growth, and to lead me in the right direction. I am that same little girl inside.. always have been, for that I am happy.

I LOVE THIS PICTURE!!!!!!

Cheers..

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Guess who was born today?!?!.... that's right. This lovely lady came into this world thirty-some years ago. No yelling or screaming I am told, just looking around and taking everything in. This is very typical of my nature. Taking it all in.

Well, here's to taking it all in and getting the utmost out of it. Cheers to this beautiful thing called life.  Treat me right!

                                                               Happy Birthday Tameeka......
I'll be back soon guys.... I promise!

Lord Give Me Strength....

Today has been one of those days that reveals it's ugly head from time to time. I am slightly worn down and tired, tired of wondering and worrying.

You know... I broke a mirror yesterday while rearranging furniture. As soon as I heard that huge KABOOOM.... I knew things would change. Although I'm familiar with the old legend/super fiction concerning a broken mirror,  relief strangely hit me. Somehow, I knew things were about to change for the better.

Change has been inching it's way into my life slowly by surely this year. Mostly in ways that I don't fully understand. For me, that always seems to be the way it works. Revelations come to me in very small puzzle pieces, thrown about for me to gather.

Not being a complainer, I usually take my beatings standing up swinging, but I must be honest... I'm whipped. Please don't think I have given up.. it's just this whipping has humbled me, in a way that I never saw coming. Let me say for the record... I SURRENDER!

Well, my "Birthday" and my 'Non -Smoking One Year Anniversary' are both coming up. So I guess this may add some significance to my current state. Whatever the answer, I ask God for continued strength through it all. I will prepare to work very hard and not make any excuses. I will set goals and complete them.

To my listening audience ;0
Please pray for me... I have some steep climbing to do!

I Do Adore....

Dalton Hoodie Dress.... By Kimberly Oritz

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I can so make this.....

DIY DAY...

I wanted to make a bed for my cat Dahiell, so I decided to make use of some extra things I had laying around the house. I really would like to make a detailed upholstered design, but for now I have a base to work with. I do plan on making fitted sheets and pillow cases for the bed... in time. For now here is the DIY tutorial.

You will need:

• 1 yard material- I used a table cloth
• A sewing machine will be helpful - If not, hand stitching is an option
• A large plastic bin/container or box
• Cotton stuffing

If I had A Daughter....

Oh yeah... she would most definitely have this collection.

Beautiful art done by.....Designer Jason Wu. 

Fabulous!

Food Additions....

We all know it's hard to make the healthiest decisions ALL of the time. So....I've been working on adding new flavorful dishes to my diet, that won't cause me to regret it afterward. These choices are merely the beginning in a entirely new way of eating. I love to prepare and cook food. I adore mixing colors and textures to create my own masterpiece.[Can you tell?. I will update "Food Additions".. to share what new in the kitchen.

Stay tuned......