I DID IT!!

I set a goal to get up in the morning and go to the gym and I accomplished my goal. I have woke up everyday this week and made it to the gym by 7:00. Even when I did not feel like it, I did it and this made me think about my other goals. In order to get where I want to be, I will have to do things I may not want to do. I am willing to go the extra mile to get there. Looking forward to working out all next week also. I made a personal goal to add an extra five minutes to my work out on the elliptical machine. The first day I got on it, I could only do five minutes and today, I did fifteen minutes. I look forward to a leaner, toner, healthier me. Watch me work :)

Simple Pleasures

Okay so on my venture to pursue a more healthier lifestyle, I came across this very cheap but delcious snack from McDonald's. I was craving ice cream but substituted the ice cream for this, and I am now addicted. It is a cheap addiction so I won't complain. The strawberries and blueberries in this parfait are very fresh and then to top it off, it comes with granola that is slightly sweetened. I love it, and you should try it.

Sexy Sleeping Space

I spend quite a bit of time in my bedroom. Sometimes neglecting other parts of my apartment so for me, when I do get my "own" place the bedroom would definitely be a space where I would focus the most attention on. The bedroom is a space that provides relaxation, peace, solitude, rest, intimacy, etc. It has various uses so the design element in the space should be created to accomodate its many uses. I love this space in particular because of the "space" in the room. It is not cluttered and it is a very open space. I am not able to sleep in a room if it is messy. Everything is neat and organized. I could easily see myself relaxing on this bed.....knocking boots on this bed....resting on this bed YES, and even eating on this bed with a nice dinner tray of course. I tend to favor darker colors in bedrooms only letting the light in when I want it.This room is appealing to me because there are no windows and the room is dark but there is a hint of light from the opening. There seems to be a lot of storage space on the side on the left wall and storage space is equally important. This bed is so sexy to me with the dim lighting that overshadows the headboard! I pictured something but I can not share it with the world... but yeah... this rooms brings some things to mind. I love to read so the idea of the small seated chair although I would prefer a chair with back support adds a nice touch. I love the everything about this bedroom.

Inspired Thought

Praying for God to release creativity within every fiber of my being. I want this book to come to fruition soon. I know it will not take years for me to release all that is on the inside of me. I woke up at 3:30 this morning thinking about my blog, and how much of what I put into my blog will be in my book. I was thinking about book titles, covers and such. I have toyed around with a couple of titles, but am not compelled to use them as titles. I just pray for God to release something in me that gets me writing something that will inspire and change people. I don't want to just write for the heck of it; I want to cause a positive impact that provokes change.

Our "Diversion" Excursion

Little Rock is very underestimated. There are great little restuarants in nooks and cranny's that are overlooked. I happen to date a natural explorer who doesn't mind escaping into these places which is great for me because I tend to stay in my central location, but with him, I've come across some nice places in my city. One of which is called "Diversions Wine Martini and Tapas Bar." It is simply a very chic, elegant and trendy bar that could be moved and sat right in New York. The decor is top notch featuring chandeliars that rotate, flooring that is impeccable with little sparkles engrained in the paint, and art work featuring a "local" artist that adorns the walls. The color scheme is very warm and inviting. The bar is marble that is nicely lit underneath that creates a nice sexiness. It is not a large establishment but perfect for "Diversions." My boyfriend and I went on Tuesday evening and sat in the back where there are two nice lounging couches that face each other... very intimate. On this evening they had a wine and pairing tasting where you get a choice of three wines and three tapas for $10.00 a piece. The tapas offered were: Duck Breast Prosciutto; Bacon wrapped Pork Tenderloin;Beef Carpaccio. These were absolutely amazing, namely the Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin. For our wine choices, we had moscato, and a white riesling. We asked for dessert afterwards, but they had no dessert menu but as we were leaving the bartender had two small shot glasses of a lime shot that served as dessert and ON THE HOUSE!!! I recommend Diversions to anyone in the Little Rock area who wants to simply have a nice, quiet, relaxing evening out in a sophisticated area. It will not disappoint. Address: 2611 Kavanaugh Blvd
Little Rock, AR 72205

Keep It Real!

There is a situation that someone I know has and because she is not keeping it real. It will affect a lot of people in the process. If she would have simply followed her gut and kept it real in the first place, a lot of heartache would be spared. I try to look at the coin from every side before I make any decision that affects me as well as others. I "try" to follow my inner because it never leads me astray. Now, she has made a lot of MAJOR life altering decisions this past few months and now her mind has changed or has it? Has she always felt the way she feels now but made moves based on what others would think? I am trying to live my life learning through others bad choice... It always causes me to look deeper at myself and how I treat others. Just simply keep it real always!!!

I love Interior Design!!!

I think you should be able to walk into a persons home without having met them and the space should tell a story about them based on the design. I have always loved a nice living space whereby a person takes time to pick out art work, color schemes, and pieces of furniture that speak to them. We spend a lot of time at home making memories, entertaining and relaxing and these spaces should be designed in such a way that brings us joy & peace! When you walk into your home it should be a safe haven of sorts, and a space that you enjoy yourself. I actually love the space I live in and apparently others do as well because I am complimented or asked can I decorate for them all the time. It is unexpected but like that nice cherry on atop of a ice cream Sunday. I am not able financially to design on the scale and tastes that I would like to but I am able to look online and see spaces that speak to me. Each week I am going to feature a space that is reflective of me. I would love to go to school for interior design.



I chose this particular space because of the color scheme. Deep browns and oranges are colors that seem very warm and inviting and also adds depth. It is simple but chic all at the same time. There is lots of lighting if you wanted to bring in a different mood and I also like how they incorporated the black and white. It adds a nice flair. The little accessory pieces added in such as the fruit on the table and the simple mirror on the wall are very minimal but makes this room come together. I could see myself snuggled up on that comfy couch with a book and a nice cup of chai tea.

Exploring the idea of vegetarianism.....

I eat meat, but I can live without it and apparently we do not need meat to live. I am not into the politics of being a vegetarian but rather want to explore a more healthier lifestyle and do things that ulimiately make ME a better ME. I have control on what I put into my body, that choice belongs to me. It is solely up to me on how I healthy I want to be. I am armed with bits and pieces of knowledge to get me started on this journey. I also have a couple of veteran vegetarian friends who I am sure will help me along the way. Honestly, I can do without the "meat." I am going to try this out for thirty days trying new recipes and substituting along the way. I am embarking on somewhat of a foreign territory as I know I will have to educate myself so that I will give my body all the nutrients that I need. Why not choose to do better if you know better? Our environment suffers because of certain choices we make and I want to be the change I want to see in the world. So, as I venture onto this new journey of vegetarianism, I will share my thoughts, sucesses, failures, recipes that I've tried, weight loss I have experienced in the process, and how I feel overall. This should be fun :)

Writer's Block

I am in the process of writing a book and when I initially started this process, it seemed as if the words flowed from me like water from a sink. It was natural for me, but now I have reached a point to where there is nothing there. I pull up my rough draft to add to it, but there is no inspiration to write. I am sure this is natural; however, I am frustrated at not being able to come up with the words to put on paper. Surely, this is only temporary and I will be able to find that place again where words flow naturally. Until then, writer's block has taken over me.

Get Ready Get Set Go!!!!!

Reality has set in & my body is doing all kinds of things it has never done before!!!!! When I look in the mirror at myself naked there is no longer a look of adoration, but a look of, "Michelle you know better." This has nothing to do with me not accepting myself but rather me noticing things about myself I want to approve upon! Huge difference!! I am getting ready to challenge myself to get my yella behind up and hit the gym every morning at 6:30 PERIOD! No excuses! There is no reason for me to get out of shape at 35 when all along my body has been okay to me! Not only am I doing this for appearance but also for my overall wellbeing. I want to ward off any disease that decides it wants to creep up due to my inactivity. HERE WE GO! Tomorrow, June 30th, I start with me. I am going to take a picture of myself and post it here before, then at the end of July posting another.

Just Do It!

Just do it was a slogan coined by the Nike Shoe brand years ago. Today this slogan is relevant to me and MY life, and where I am currently, in a state of acting. I am no longer having to be validated by people, or have people tell me what it is I should be doing. I know what it is and am "JUST DOING IT." What I am doing is for me to know and you to find out later. It does finally involve me 100%. Finally moving beyond dreaming, and thinking, and have been catapulted into manifestation. I can see myself moving higher, and it wasn't until I saw it that I was prompted to act! I go to bed with a vision and wake up excited to move forth in it. I am happy for myself. :) JUST DO IT!

LOVE

My name is Michelle Davis and I am an addict.
I am addicted to love with no desire to recover.
I drown in love, suffocate until I find no breath in love.
I scuba dive in love,
Like a coal miner dig deep for love,
Like Einstein, I think in love,
Like two brand new lovers, I feel in love.
Yes, I am a love addict, and I want to forever be a slave to this habit.
No intervention needed, I intend to keep it. Continuously inject myself with it, all strung out and drunk in it.
I Bathe in it, engulf and surround myself with it.
Yes, it is addictive, no way if you open your heart you can prevent it.
I am and always will be an addict to love.
And in love more and more with every passing minute.

All Good!

This too is passing and we are now back to where we were. ;)

Back to the basics!

IN April 2008, I was in a very positive place. I changed my way of thinking and it was my daily goal to be a light to everyone I met. It was working for me, and I think I will return to that way of thinking. Negative thinking is not what's up at all. Reading " The Secret," changed my life. If you've grown accustomed to one way of thinking, it can be a challenge to undo it, but I like the results I get when I am on that positive frequency so I will stay there no matter what.

I am whole, perfect, powerful, strong, loving, harmonious and happy.

Crying out to you

Well Lord, I don't know what will come of this temporary separation between my baby and I, but I trust that all is well and all will be well. It is taking great constraint not to pick up the phone just to hear his voice or to text him a hello to see if he slept well, but in my spirit, I feel that space is needed. I have been extra clingy and needy for no good reason. God, my heart hurts right now because I don't know the outcome, but I do know you. I know that when I prayed for a man to come into my life who would make me a better person, you sent him and I don't believe in my heart this is the end of us. I believe it is a start to a new beginning. I am using this time to focus on me, and my insecurities, and selfishness, and praying that you will allow me to see myself. I know you've not blessed me with a love this great only to take it away. I ask you to forgive me for abusing the gift you've blessed me with and I pray you will allow me the opportunity to start anew. God I thank you for sending him to me and I pray for a new beginning.

It is well

Reminding myself to just "BE" and focus on the good things in my life. It is well with my soul and God is a restorer. I am trusting God to handle every situation in my life and to give me peace of mind while he is doing it. I know HE will keep me in perfect peace as long as I keep my mind stayed on him. I will not speak death or think death. I will focus on life in every area of my life.

Voyage

I am going on a journey within for the next week or so to rid myself of some lingering insecurities. I want to be the best me for me and those in my life. I no longer want to be the reason why relationships end. I am willing to look at myself with a magnifying glass and see things that I otherwise wouldn't see in order to make ME better. My first marriage has left me me with scars and insecurities that are somehow managing to creep their way into my current relationship, and is causing problems. I WILL NOT ALLOW THIS TO HAPPEN!!! I am pulling myself back from everything, everybody, that is a distraction at this point and am going to do some self healing. No facebook, no twitter, no nothing. NO extra t.v. phone calls, etc. It's all about me getting myself together for my future to be. I'm going on a voyage.

Dark & Light

THREE THINGS CAN NOT LONG BE HIDDEN:
THE SUN, THE MOON and THE TRUTH and to that I'll ADD MICHELLE.

That girl above exists both here and there simutaneously. In and out of consciousness, from darkness to light, I can go from one extreme to another in a matter of seconds like the speed of lightening. When feeling insecure, I've mastered the skill of retreating into a dream state only to arise feeling stronger than a one hundred year old oak tree. My thoughts are my safe haven, a place I go to refuel and find strength needed to face day to day encounters. I can go to that place without leaving physically and nobody would ever know. I am always torn between here and there, darkness and light. This picture gives a very accurate of the person I WAS & AM NOW. My childhood and early adult life was very dark although there were always moments of light, darkness often hovered nearby. I needed the darkness to help me develop into that butterfly. I have realized a most important lesson: The darkness in my life helped me to define what light was. So just as light is necessary, so is darkness. I embrace them both. They are both part of my existence both past, present and almost certain future. I have been brought out of darkness into the marvelous light and this one thing I know for sure, I WILL ALWAYS EMERGE LIGHTER THAN I WAS BEFORE. I am the face of both sides of that coin. I am oil and water. I am cold and hot. I am in and out. I am up and down. I am consciousness and unconsciousness. I am that I am.



Peace, Love, Light and yes, darkness.

TYSON SAID HE LOVED MY HAIR!!!

I was at a fashion show that TYSON BECKFORD hosted with KORTO MOMOLU and he said he loved my hair!!!! HELP ME LORD :)

I wish I were Blacker and hair was Nappier !

Disclaimer: As a black woman, I have truly learned to accept myself for who I am so this blog is in no way inidicative of me not loving who I am because I do.

HOWEVER, I wish I was darker and I wish my hair was nappier. YES, I said it. In a society where fairer skin is praised and "good hair," is more accepted, I wish I were the exact opposite. I have no idea why darker skinned people are scorned, looked down upon or deemed as less beautiful. I think they are the most beautiful people in the world. They exemplify strength, and a pureness like none other. Black is truly beautiful to me. As the old adage goes, " the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice." I am proud of my color because it represents the many hues and shades found within the black race, but I do wish my tone were a little darker. My hair is fine and my curls are defined, but I desire for it to be even kinkier. I find that kinkier hair does hold styles better, and YES I have accepted my hair, but STILL the kinkier the better. I truly do LOVE nappy hair. Just had to share because I saw a picture that inspired me to post this. The most beautiful chocolate nappy headed woman I'd ever seen and something about her picture immediately spoke of pure, and true beauty. YES, us lighter skinned folks got it going on as well, but something about that darkness :)