Hello 2014

You know, 2013 was amazing. It was the year I turned 25 years old and learned a lot from my mistakes. But became a better person as well. It had it’s up’s and down’s and yet I learned so much. I challenged myself and I’ve become more positive. I realized that’s when I’m really happy. Oh, and being kind to others and doing things for them for no reason is so gratifying. I can’t wait to see how I’ll improve myself in the new year. Here are my Goals that I plan on reaching for this new year of 2014.
~Growth Is Lovely ~

2014 | G o a l s

H e a l t h ::
Upgrade my Home-Yoga regimen
Eat clean for months at a time (challenge myself more)
Prepare a breakfast smoothie every single day
Run 3-4 times a week
Drink more water  

L i f e ::
Go on a Hot Air Balloon Ride
Have more meaningful conversations in person—not online or phone
Hang out with my mother more often
Buy four new tires for my car
Pray every evening | Pray every morning
Take time for daily devotionals 

H a i r :: 
Explore more of the Natural Hair Community (It’s big yall)
Create my own Shea butter products & sale it on Etsy
Continue to leave hair natural with no heat/perm/chemicals
Only use natural hair products with pure ingredients (it’s very possible)
Trim ends regularly
Explore different hair styles besides the twist out and fro

C r e a t i v i t y ::
Draw daily. Keep practicing and improve by the end of the year
Design my 1st website and new blog
Design for my new online brand like Collateral  

What are you goals or resolutions you have in store for 2014 ? Whatever it is, have fun and don't be hard on yourself.

Elements of Glow

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The Healthy Lifestyle

Lately I have noticed that "cancer" is affecting those around me at a rapid speed. It scares me, it bother me. Then I look back at my family and my mother had it at the age of 32. Lived by Gods grace, but my grand mother & great grand mother was not so lucky. I figure instead of sitting around moping and eating shitty food, Why don't I start making some changes to my diet and well being. I cut out the junk food, the soda, the meat. Now I am obsessed with juicing, veggies, fruit, almond milk instead of soy and I feel better I feel lighter, my body looks great, and my skin is clear.

 

I even started to wear my hair natural. I feel free, I feel like a queen, and real + authentic. I am using organic products now, done with the chemicals, I'm so over damaging my hair, my body and mind. I am appreciating who I really am and how I should properly take care of my self. Hair, diet, and body.

A couple of months ago I got into a fight with someone who I considered a good friend but I ruined that because of my mouth. I talked to much, I held onto a silly grudge that we already squashed over a year ago, I became envious, and selfish. It was not right and now i am still waiting to be forgiven. But I have prayed for God to forgive me and then I forgave myself. I feel free, and then I read an article called "Thank you for not sharing" It spoke to me loud and clearly. Now I think twice before I speak. Least I am learning from my mistake and not repeating them (if only he could see that)

Here I challenge you. Start researching ways to eat right, take care of your body the correct way. Heal yourself and your skin, your hair, your mind. It all makes a difference with how you think too. You become positive and filled with Love.