Day 5: My Thankful

I'm thankful for American Family's FREE one week pass to work out! Operation Calves, here I come! lol

I'm thankful that there are still good people in the world. Apparently, someone did a "hit and run" on my car in a parking lot. Some good Samaritan wrote down their license plate number and car model/make on a napkin and stuck it on my windshield.

I'm thankful that as far as I can see, there are no damages to my car. Thank God!

I'm thankful for singleness once again. I'm glad I don't have to answer to anyone or submit to anyone other than my God and my pastor. Independent woman, that's me. For now anyway....lol

I'm thankful for friendships that sharpen one another, just as iron sharpens iron.

I'm thankful for indoor heating. And hoodies. And socks. And blankets. And soup. SO not ready for this chilly season!

Day 4: My Thankful

I'm thankful that all the assignments due before midnight tonight (that I procrastinated on) were completed!

I'm thankful for a GREAT family dinner (prepared by yours truly), minus my brother who is away at college. We had great conversation and good laughs. And me and my dad cleaned the kitchen together! Awww, that almost never happens.

I'm thankful for dreams, visions, and goals.

I'm thankful for today's message at church on marriage. I'm not married yet, but I plan to be. So, all wisdom is beneficial at this point.

I'm thankful for all the people I had conversations with today at church. I remember my painfully shy days, and I'm always so grateful when I realize that I've come so much farther than I'd ever thought I would. Thank you God!


SN: I forgot to take pictures of the finished product of the Shrimp Alfredo. Go figure. lol...but Chelsea and I made this earlier in the year, and it's on one of the earlier postings. It was delicious though! =)

Shrimp Alfredo Prep

Day 3: My Thankful

I didn't post one of these yesterday, so here it is.

I'm thankful for Daylight Savings Time and that extra hour. I still went to bed late, but at least I had that extra hour. =)

I'm thankful for a good day at work yesterday. We weren't in the store working all night, so that was a plus.

I'm thankful for heat in my house.

I'm thankful for extra food I was able to take home from work, since it was the weekend and we can't serve the waste.

I'm thankful that I was able to COMPLETELY fill my gas tank up!

I'm thankful that my mom bought groceries for me to cook for dinner tonight. I'm boiling water for Shrimp Alfredo as we speak. I'll blog later on about that.

I'm thankful for peace.

And I'll post Day 4's thankfuls tonight. Enjoy this beautiful Sunday afternoon!

I Feel GOOD!

"I feel GOOD and I know it. Don't hate me if I show it. The joy I feel on the inside will show up on the outside."

Make it a GREAT day ladies and gents and feel GOOD while you're at it!

Day 2: My Thankful

I'm thankful for laughter.

I'm thankful that I was raised with parents who have been married for 25 years. It has given me a standard to aim for.

I'm thankful that I was able to share my blog with a fellow co-worker today. She seemed excited and curious as to what this is all about. =)

I'm thankful that I got to sleep in today. Sleep is a beautiful thing, especially on the rare moments when you actually reach that 8hr mark.

I'm thankful for wisdom and discernment.

I'm thankful that God loves me so much!

I'm thankful for all the people that got on my last nerve today! They continue to teach me patience.

I'm thankful for YOU as you take the time to read this. I'm so appreciative for each comment offered and each and every view that sees these posts. Thank you! Continue to count your own blessings.

No more excuses :-/

So I just signed up for a gym membership!!!!! Whoot whoot! So this has been a long time coming. I've been talking about getting healthy but have had so many other priorities that I put it on the back burner. But not anymore!

I asked God to help me with time management and His answer to that was to fill my schedule! lol Seriously, I've had so much homework and so many other things to do that I'm forced to write it in an agenda book and keep track of all my weekly priorities. With that said, now would be a perfect time to get in the gym. I refuse to be a woman who gets lost in the chaos of life once I get married and have children. Big ups to all the moms and wives out there but I must get in a habit of being healthy NOW so it will only be required to MAINTAIN my health later on.

 So no more excuses. I'm hoping that documenting my weight loss and progress on the blog will motivate me to keep it up, along with the new monthly bill I've added to this all inclusive gym lol So here's a pic of me from high school at my family's house. (Disregard my extra goofy face. I was caught off guard and lol at the high ponytail Lord! smh)

Look how scrawny I was compared to now :-/ I probably was about 115ish in this pic and I was about 16 or 17. Candice said I look too thin and unhealthy lol Which is funny cause she's smaller than this now smh She's never seen me this small but this picture is how I remember myself. This new Chelsea who didn't gain the Freshman 15 but the Freshman 20 lol and more in the past couple of years is a stranger to me. Not only that but I'm 5'3"  and I'm not as healthy as I would like myself to be.

Now I think it would be a bit extreme to go back to the size above. I think it would freak out my nephews because they are pretty young and wouldn't recognize me lol But I'm actually aiming for about 125-130. I won't say how much I need to lose haha but time to get back to the healthy ME.

Coping with stress, emotions, busyness,etc for the past year in a half is accredited with the last leg of my weight gain. BUT I'm committed. No more procrastinating. Candice has decided that she wants calves lol Um..ok..So hopefully she'll be coming along on some days.

I'll be documenting my progress. As well as posts and videos of Candice and myself whipping up some healthy yet tasty meals. Stay tuned!

Day 1: My Thankful

I've noticed a couple people posting on Facebook why they're thankful each day, in the form of Day 1, Day 2, etc. I've decided to do the same via this blog. I want to end each day with a note of thankfulness regarding that particular day, or something I just feel led to thank God for. I don't know how long go for; the plan is 30 days, but you may find me going on and on and end up in a praise break line somewhere lol [very very rare lol]

Here goes...feel free to share a comment on why YOU'RE thankful as well.

I daily thank GOD for my sanity and peace of mind. Today is no different.

You just don't understand, I was about to lose my mind on several occasions! I've had spells of depression and suicidal thoughts in the past, and I'm just thankful that those thoughts didn't rule my mind for me to act on it.

I'm thankful that I was able to keep a job for nearly 6 years; some people aren't employed at all right now.

I'm thankful for Wi-Fi in my house. I remember the days of going to the library to get on the internet and/or putting my laptop in a certain position on my bed to steal signal from the neighbors lol smh!

I'm thankful that I have my own room and bathroom, and I don't pay rent!

I'm thankful for a car in my own name.

I'm thankful for my singleness; it is truly a gift. [Even though it's getting chilly, and I'd like to be booed up somewhere. Just kidding lol....no really, though... haha]

I'm thankful for my HAIR! Natural hair is amazing, let me tell you!

And that's all for now.... :-) What are you thankful for?

Blue God

I found this on YouTube in the wee hours of morning yesterday, and this song is real. The lyrics are powerful and convicting.

Distractions Just Love Me

--distraction #65, you so fine you blow my mind--


Maybe it's just me, but distractions just love me.

Every time I think that I've finally regained focus on the important thing of that moment, here comes Mr. Distraction. And of course, he's always fineeeee and charming. Or his swag was just on point, as the young folks would say lol

Here's my story with distractions of the male persuasion.

They come, and then they *POOF* disappear. Literally. I have SO many instances of guys that came in my life for a brief moment, and then quietly exited stage left. In the early instances of this, it would upset me. I didn't understand. Was it something I said? Was it something I did? Why doesn't he want to talk to me anymore?

I mean, it was real triflin. A simple "I don't wish to speak to you anymore," would've done the trick. But no, these guys that I had been talking to via text and on the phone just straight up vanished. Then, there's the distractions that I was kinda feelin' a bit. That maybe if given the chance, they could have been more. But they disappeared as well.

I'm beginning to notice a pattern. I might not be the reason for their sudden escape, but I think God has been protecting me from a broken heart. I think He is aware that these carbon copies of THE ONE are only distractions to keep me from fulfilling my purpose and reaching my divine destiny.

Distractions tend to come when we are doing the right thing. When we are staying in our lane and pushing vision (s), that's when the wolf dressed in sheep's clothing tries to lure us off the path. I'm getting much better at recognizing a distraction before my emotions get involved.

*FREE* Gift, Emphasis on Free

I'm only gonna say this one more time, because I'm not the begging type...lol

If you take the poll (located on the left panel of this blog) and LET ME KNOW that you did so, I will get YOU something for Christmas!!!

Only two people have taken advantage of this, while the rest of y'all are missing out on an extra gift with YOUR name on it. You have until next Friday to get in on this treat. Or else, buy your own gift!! lol