all mine

Shop: Dress | Shoes | Bag.IMG_8324Hey guys I miss you. I’ve been very busy and that’s a good thing but I will be back on track within the next week or so. Other than that I’ve been good. Hope you guys understand. See you soon. xoxoIMG_8325 IMG_8330 (2) IMG_8334IMG_8331 IMG_8338 IMG_8339

Protect your Essence

Protect your Essence

Shop: Top old alternative here, here | Denim | Heels | ShadesIMG_8099
“Many people will enter your life claiming to be your friend. Choose carefully and wisely the ones you embrace wholeheartedly because everyone does not come open heartedly to you. Do not give your essence away so easily to the wolves coming in sheep’s clothing. Learn to guard your heart for it is the source of life. Balancing emotional generosity while guarding your heart comes with wisdom from God. Seek the courage, strength and discernment of the Holy Spirit each day and you will find peace in the face of adversity. When your so called friends speak negatively about you, first forgive their ignorance and recognize that they are allowing the enemy to use them as vessels of distraction and destruction; smile and say thank you Lord for revealing your truth to me and through me; then say a quick prayer for the offender. Don’t let this steal your joy or dictate your mood. Remember you are a child of The Most High KING, you are royalty and many wants to talk about royalty. Develop the mentality that you must be doing right in God’s sight if the enemy is using some in your circle to try and bring you down. Chin up, big smile and let your light shine” Ruth LewisIMG_8095 IMG_8140IMG_8107

footsteps in the sand

footsteps in the sand

IMG_7944Hey guys. I hope all is well with you. As for me I’ve just been relaxed and overjoyed that my brother is doing well. It’s been four in a half months since his surgery and it blows my mind everyday how ambitious he is. He was staying with me and he has moved out, gotten a job and is so happy. He inspires me the most out of everyone I know. I’ve never met someone so strong, determined and courageous.  He has been sick all of his life, yet he adjust to whatever life throws at him. For the past three years it has been painful for me to even watch him at times, yet he wanted no one to know. I wanted sympathy for him and he just wanted to be normal so no matter how much pain he was in he would never tell a soul. I  would constantly call, be with him at his treatments wanting to cry. I even asked God a couple of times why him, sometimes even why me (selfish I know).  I’ve apologized to God and He has forgiven me and has blessed us with things far more precious than material things. I’m feel like my brother is free. He has this light in him that I haven’t seen in a long time.

There are a couple of people who have been there for him and I will love them in my heart forever. Some of my friends knew I was at his treatment on Wednesdays and would come by and bring us lunch and make us laugh.  There were some that didn’t know what to say so they prayed, and I felt it. I felt God closer to me than ever because I prayed for him so much. He is my baby, my first love so if he felt sick I felt sick. I thank God that he was able to get a brand new kidney and a pancreas and has healed well. I heard him say one day he thought God forgot about him, but he didn’t. God doesn’t forget about any of us. He is always there working behind the scenes on our behalf so always remember that when you are going through a rough time. Use that trial to get closer to Him and study his word, surround yourself with Him and only Him if you have to. He has your steps written and His goal is for you to see Him so he can show up and show out for you. If there is anything I want you to learn from me it’s FAITH! People will TRY and provoke you or make you think that they are your source, but God is. He directs our steps, so I do good so good will come back to me and that’s why I don’t worry. He’s the richest man on earth and He’s my father. Besides that I’m rich anyway with the love of my family, my brothers health and a great life. FullSizeRender-28 FullSizeRender-30 FullSizeRender-32DSC07939 DSC07942 DSC07959 (1) DSC07966 (1) DSC07977 DSC07996 (1) DSC07999 (1) DSC07905 (1) DSC07908 (1) DSC07909 (1) DSC07926 DSC07936 IMG_7904 IMG_7878 IMG_7884IMG_7897 IMG_7898 IMG_7966 IMG_7985 IMG_8039 IMG_8049 IMG_8064IMG_7892FullSizeRenderIMG_3939IMG_3940IMG_3972

snap shots

IMG_3745A Falcon 70 floors up. So confident.IMG_3841IMG_3769errands…IMG_3773why do I love this chair, everyone in my family thinks it’s ugly. I didn’t get it.IMG_3785 IMG_3721my baby in the kitchen with me and my mom cooking on Mother’s Day.IMG_3730best pretzel I’ve ever had @ HG GastropubIMG_4116relaxing on a rainy day…IMG_6033 IMG_3665hopefully money magically appears.

Flourless banana pancakes

Flourless banana pancakes

IMG_4944This is my all time favorite breakfast. The recipe is easy and taste delicious. Try it if you like the taste of banana, crave pancakes but don’t want to feel stuffed. Recipe here.IMG_4928 IMG_4932 IMG_4935 IMG_4939 IMG_4943Enjoy!

mother’s day look

Shop Now: Top | Pants | Heels | Bag (alternative here).IMG_7504This two piece number was perfect for a spring night out with friends. My friend ordered it as soon as she saw me. It was comfy and I can take it with me on vacation this summer so you will be seeing this again. Hope you guys all had a great Mother’s Day.IMG_7506 IMG_7511 IMG_7531 IMG_7535 IMG_7503 IMG_7529

Products of the week…

IMG_7493It’s always been hard for me to find a blush that looks good on my brown skin. I have red undertones so sometimes I can look like a clown. This blush from mac in Razin has been the one I grab when I want a natural flushed look.

My skin gets use to products so when I notice the effects of my previous face wash start to simmer down, I take the opportunity to try something new. I love anything with tea tree as they have a calming effect and help fight acne. This one from Trader Joe’s doesn’t leave my skin dry yet still leaves it feeling clean and refreshed. I definitely recommend this.