1 Month Down! 11 to go!!!

January has been an interesting month!  Had a good month at work and looking forward to turning the BIG FOUR OH in March.  Not much to report but just wanted to check in and post a couple of points I already see for 2012:

1. An increased need to PUSH (Pray Until Something Happens) while putting actions to words...
2. This spring is going to be a new beginning...
3. And starting this darn diet over is going to be a BEAST!

Wish me luck on all 3 ;-)

Happy New Year 2012!!!

Just a quick hello to say Happy New Year!  I am so glad to see another year.  My goals for this year is to be more positive, be proactive, and be the best me I can be.  With that being said...

I really want to concentrate on how I approach live and interact with the world around me.  I desire to only focus on things that are good for me.  If that means cutting things (or people) out of my life to be able to do that then so be it.  As I get older I am definitely more concerned with quality over quantity.  Bigger (and flashy) is not always better.  I have nothing to prove to anyone but myself anyway. 

My hopes for this new year is that I continue to grow and experience life with a light heart and positive attitude.  As a great person once said, "Your ATTITUDE determines your ALTITUDE!"  Therefore I will purpose to reach to new heights in every area in my life and I encourage all the eyes that read this do the same.  Be blessed!

Working it out! (Or should I say on my way to it lol!)

Okay so it's been a minute and I have to admit...I've only been focusing on my hair and not on my weight loss but that is gonna change real soon.  I gonna do SOMETHING.  I guess the first thing is going back to the gym.  Not feeling it but I have to do it.  My body is aching and I think I am truly at my heaviest weight in all of my life!  :-O

But as we all know...we change when we start taking action!!!  So there is no more talking about it.  I gotta be about it!!!  About to make a plan and go for it!  Wish me luck!  :-D

Can you believe the year is half over!?!?

Wew! This has been a busy summer! I have been all over the world and back again and I enjoyed every minute of it! From the Bahamas to New Orleans and back again I have had a ball! After the traveling dust has settled, I still have a lot to work on and I am still in my process of finding my way to grow in every area of my life. So far I've gone back and forth on my hair and weight loss efforts and I am still stagnant in both areas. But I have a plan...


As I type I'm deep conditioning my hair and the decision (for now lol) is to utilize twists/twistout regime until I start seeing the growth that I am looking for.


As for weight loss, I was instructed by my doctor to give the low carb method another try so I am in the process of looking at a modified version that is not too restrictive and easy to follow along with an exercise program. By the way I haven't been to the gym in months (that's gotta change!)


As for my career...I'm looking at a move soon if all goes well. Once I know more I will blog all about it and my next move regarding professional and financial development.


It is apparent that I have to be a woman with a plan to keep it all together. I haven't done well with that so far this year. Which brings me to the realization that this year is over half over!!! only 5 months til Christmas!! :-o


Oh well...I am determined to strive to achieve my goals the second half of the year as I look toward my 40th birthday. I am remaining positive and optimistic as I work on being the best me i can be.


Until next time folks...Toodles!!


Kiki S.

I LOVE Saturdays!!!

This is my relaxing day and I am proud to day I have absolutely no plans that involve anyone else!

Don't you just love that feeling of not having to be anywhere and being able to take your time? If you don't know what I'm talking about then maybe you should reconsider the possibility...

Okay I just was popping in for a second. Back to enjoying my weekend. Before I go I want to wish all of the mothers out there a very happy mother's day. Hopefully you are enjoying a carefree day as well!

TTFN ;-)

Update...Yeah its been a minute!

Okay! So it has been a while now and a lot has happened since my last post. First thing to happen is that I had another birthday in March, celebrating the 10th anniversary of my 29th birthday (hahaha). I am already planning my '40 is the new 30'(aka 1st delayed anniversary of my 30th birthday) for next year. I haven't decided on a location but options right now are Vegas, Miami, or somewhere in the Carribean. I am also still working on trying to be healthy and I was on my 'high school skinny' kick by going to the gym until...I ended up having gall bladder surgery unexpectedly a few weeks ago. I was in so much pain you can't tell me I wasn't in labor LOL! I am still trying to get back to my old self. I've only been to the gym once since my surgery but next week begins a new month so Operation HSS will be back in effect! ;-)

As for my hair...I am still working out my regime and I have been lazy about it. I am really liking the Shea Moisture products but prefer the smell of the coconut and hibiscus line but I like the results I get from the raw shea butter line. The deep treatment masque works great and the shampoo is very moisturizing for a sulfate free shampoo. I also am loving the protective mist bodifier by Taliah Waajid/Black Earth Products. I tried their curly curl cream and it works really well and reminds me of my beloved QP Elasta Mango and Olive Oil Moisturizer but it is much thicker and provides a stretch that I think I like. Will have to use a few more times before deciding if I will buy it again but so far, so good. I really am trying to use up the products I have on hand before purchasing new ones but I keep getting tempted. I really am a closet product junkie LOL!

Well that's all I have for now! I will be updating with my total wellness plan shortly. I also will post pics of my progress. Wish me luck!

Until next time...TTYL!

Life Long Friendships

Friends...how many of us have them!

Okay I couldn't resist LOL! But I really did want to pop in and give a quick shout out to my few but fabulous friends that have been there with me throughout the years. These last few years have been stressful but and there have been times that I didn't feel close to anyone but God always steps in and reminds me who really is in my corner and who has my back. I thank God for the people that He has brought into my life and I am grateful for those friends that have stood the test of time. Thank you my sisters and brothers for being there for me and lending an ear when I needed to whine and moan and then reminding me of what I have and who I am. I love yall!!!