(Screams) Pretty Little Liars Premieres TONIGHT!!

"Got a secret

Can you keep it?

Swear this one you'll save

Better lock it, in your pocket

Taking this one to the grave

If I show you then I know you

Won't tell what I said

Cause two can keep a secret

If one of them is dead…"

ATTN: This is NOT a Resolution.

Anyone who knows me knows that I'm NOT a fan of new year's resolutions...

"Scrooge," "Grinch," "Party Pooper"...call me whatever you want , but I just think every day should be filled with new resolves!!

So my disclaimer for this blog post is that THIS IS NOT A NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION.

Instead, this is the "Sans Love Handles Workout Plan."

Today, I picked my summer gym regimen back up.

Under the SGR, I woke up early...and I mean early...like before the sun was up...like wee hours of the morning early...and ran on the treadmill for at least 20 minutes.

And today, I did it!!

So, let's see how this goes...I'll update you all periodically :-)

Inspiration for the Week.

Ughhh.

Today was my last day to relax and chill before going back to work.
And on Saturday, classes start :(

It's a bittersweet feeling.

I'm excited about beginning new courses...
...BUT I'm terribly afraid that I'll be super busy.
...AND I'm tired just thinking about it.

My goals for this semester are to (in no particular order):

1. Get accepted to graduate school.
2. Do well (and by "do well," I mean get straight A's, but I'll take as close as possible)
3. Be fly, fancy, and divalicious everyday!
4. To complete a successful officer transition for all of my extracurricular orgs (I can't believe I'll be gone soon)
5. Go on as many road trips and have as much fun as possible...I'm looking at NYC for spring break!

I can't think of any more, but I'm sure I will soon.

Welp, it's time for me to go rest up for my big day tomorrow!

XOXO

Let's Talk Reviews!!

Promised in the old year and fulfilled in the new year, I have some product reviews for you guys!!

First off is my lavender bed coat (I refer to it as a "cropped Snuggie")...it's a wildly effective investment for anyone who loves to read, study, or watch television in bed. The only issue I have with it is that it is made of 100% Polyester and caused a bit of itching and discomfort after long periods of wear :(

But if you can stand polyester and want to read without being restricted by bulky blankets and covers, this is for you.

Check me out sporting it in the picture below...and visit Amerimark.com to purchase the same jacket for only $14.99!!

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Next, we have "The Conversation" by Hill Harper...


This book gets TWO thumbs up, FIVE stars, NINE planets, 125 galaxies, 1.9 million asteroids...ok, ok, you get the point, LOL: I highly recommend "The Conversation."

Although it is a book primarily focused on building trusting and committed relationships between Blacks, I would recommend it to those of you who aren't exactly seeking relationships.

As someone who isn't "searching for love" or even an active dater, I gained a lot of knowledge about my self, my friends and family, and my race from reading.

I can truly say that this book prompted me to detox myself from past situations and begin my journey toward becoming a part of the solution and NOT the problem.

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My last product review for today is Rimmel's Airy Fairy lipstick.

How could I not love this??

Eyes,Lips,Face.

To all of my female readers, "ELF" is the word.

In this instance, I'm not referring to the " often diminutive preternatural being from mountainous regions, with magical powers, given to capricious and often mischievous interference in human affairs." (BIG UPS to my favorite website Dictionary.com for that)...


BUT instead, I'm talking eyes, lips, and face makeup and cosmetics.

Let's talk moola.

They have TOP quality brushes and applicator tools for as low as $1.
YES, you read me correctly: $1.

Let's talk reviews.

100% of their products are given a 4 out of 5 star rating from everyday users.

Let's talk buzz.

Everyone who's anyone who wants to save money and not forsake quality uses them.

ELF is one of the hottest selling products across the USA, Australia, and England; it's even supported by Oprah and CNN!

Let's talk eco-friendliness.

"All natural, PETA approved products," 'nuff said.


Let's talk coupons!

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If you're anything like me, you hate shipping charges...so CLICK now, now, now and get you some ELF!!

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THIS IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT, LOL...purely truth =)
They have great brushes ;-)

HAPPY NEW YEAR (no "s")

Just thought I'd offer a simple English lesson for all of my readers...we're in a new YEAR (singular), not a "new years." I won't go too deep into it because you'll hate me for all the details, so let's just leave it at that :-)

Now, let's cut to the chase...**fanfare please**

I brought in the New Year in a new kind of way.
This year I didn't ring it in at church like I've traditionally done (long story), but instead I rung it in beside my best friend Charnelle at one of our mutual friends' apartments.

It was a foreign experience to me as I can't recall a 12:00am January 1 that I wasn't in the sanctuary of some brick-faced church.
Nonetheless, this newness wasn't bad...nor was it to reap me hellfire and damnation as I'd assumed, but it was just that: NEW.

The irony behind me not attending church this year is in that I still know my new experience was a move of God...I think we limit him so oft to "church, the Bible, the object of the cross" and other "saintly" figures...failing to experience Him in a more abundant fashion.

I can truly say that I enjoyed myself and completely represented Him to all of the beautiful people I brought this wonderful, blessed year in with.

As you can see, I'm totally loving adjectives this year =)...all a part of my newly adopted "no negativity" mantra: EVERYTHING CAN BE AND WILL BE MADE POSITIVE!