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.