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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

The Challenge: 52 Weeks Of Positivity

New Year's resolutions are not my thing at all! I break them within the first hour of the New Year....hahahahaha.

This year I chose to alter my lifestyle...my outlook...my point of view. How? With a heart & mind of optimism and positivity. 

I looked back at a few poems I wrote almost ten years ago and I thought "What the heck was wrong with me!" It motivated me to look within and decide to make a change. One might say why does a twenty-nuff year old woman feel the need to change after reading something she wrote as a teenager...simple... Aspects of that confused teenager resurfaces especially in situations I cannot control  and for me that ain't ok.

I told someone I was attempting this feat and they told me it was impossible! That was the challenge I needed.... never tell a Lioness "she can't!"

Week One has passed and I give myself a 8/10! My job can be stressful but instead of crumbling under the pressure...I stood firm took a DEEP BREATH and continued working. I feel better...accomplished and ready for the other 51 weeks of 2013!

“Keep your thoughts positive because your thoughts become your words. Keep your words positive because your words become your behavior. Keep your behavior positive because your behavior becomes your habits. Keep your habits positive because your habits become your values. Keep your values positive because your values become your destiny.” 
― Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ― Marcus Aurelius

Sunday, December 30, 2012

I'm Dreaming of a PINK Christmas

Lately pink has been a favourite colour of mine! So for my Rotaract club's Annual Christmas Dinner, I actually used my chain and bangle as inspiration for the ensemble. 




Top - A Gift from my Aunt
Skirt- Gift from a friend
Shoes - Club Intuition
Accessories - Gifts from a friend
Face - Mary Kay foundation (Bronze 607), MAC eyeshadow palette, Clinique Chubby Sick in Woppin' Watermelon, Revlon Photoready 3D Volume Mascara


My pixie gift was a highlight of my night.....


For Renaissance's Christmas Eve Party I chose to continue the Pink Christmas  look....

After the party....Make up almost gone lol


Top - Gift from a friend
Skirt- Grandeur
Necklace - Gift from a friend
Earrings - Belonged to my Grandmother
Face - (was) Mary Kay foundation (Bronze 607), MAC eyeshadow palette & Jordana Eyeshadow Cornsilk/Earth, Clinique Chubby Sick in Woppin' Watermelon, Revlon Photoready 3D Volume Mascara



Saturday, December 22, 2012

They Say The Best Is From The West....

Last weekend was an AMAZING!

I needed a little break from the hustle and bustle of city life, so I decided to spend the weekend with my friend Shani (http://sunipink.wordpress.com/) in Montego Bay!

My journey started on Friday in Downtown Kingston; I decided not to opt for the Knutsford Express route because I don't think I need to pay $2500 for a $650 journey...lol. Anyhow....Downtown (as expected) was hot and miserable and the wait for a bus was long. 4 hour journey aside...when I got to Coral Gardens I was uber excited! It was the start of girl's weekend! The fabulous Miss Sunipink turned me into a dancehall diva for the night with the help of her trust make up kit. Thank God I know a MUA.

Every Montegonian I know declares that Friday night belongs to Pier 1. So...we kick started the night with a "Kingstonian" friday night ritual... a fast food run! After which we had drinks at the Wexford. Anyone who knows me knows that I love me a good bar and an even better bartender and the Wexford did not disappoint me at all.

At about 1 am we made our way to Pier 1. I am the worst dancer ever but turn on some music and i'm a dancing machine!!!!

Saturday was chill day, so Shani & I did the Bottom Road...the tourist way. And of course...we met some wonderful people. The afternoon, was spent at the Fairview Shopping Centre a.k.a "UPT Kingston." My taste buds had a field day at Cafe Blue and the Mobay Chocolate Company; and my inner Goddess had a field day at Fontana & Bohios.

The weekend offered well needed rest & fun....

Here are a few pics from the Weekend!!!


Make-Up Courtesy of Shani (http://sunipink.wordpress.com/)
Me (On the phone as usual) & Shani





Pier 1
Sitting by Margaritaville


Me & Ele

Kissing the Elephant

Fooling around in Fontana
Merry Xmas
True Words in Bohios


Sunday, December 9, 2012

It's Beginning To Look Alot Like Christmas....

Call me the Grinch! Christmas is not my favourite time of the year. Why? Because I equate it with ALOT of UNNECESSARY spending! However, yesterday I was reminded of the true meaning and spirit of the season!

My club works with the Jamaica Autism Support Association once a month with their project "Activate Yourself." We spend the last Saturdays of the month (usually) spending quality time with young adults on the Autism Spectrum. This activity has changed my life for the better! It is wonderful spending time with these youths. They are frank, loving and kind.

So... yesterday JASA held a Christmas Party for all the kids and families aligned to the association. We assisted with decor and engaging our Activate Yourself friends.

Seeing the sheer joy on the kids faces and the love their families share, made me step back and forget the insanity of the world!!!!!! It reminded me of what Christmas represents...LOVE!

Love is the greatest gift we can give to each other this season so let's focus on giving more LOVE rather than vanity!



Peace Dolls