FASHION- Fierceness On A Budget

Don't let the name Nordstrom intimidate you. I admit, it did intimidate me for a while. On a particularly down day I decided to pick myself up with a new pair of shoes. I dared venture into Nordstrom Rack.  To my delight it is a Bargainista's dream!

YES, THESE ARE REAL BADGLEY MISCHKA SHOES!!! ORIGINAL PRICE $245.
I PAID $35!
I don't know where I'm going to wear them to or with what, they're Badgley Mischka shoes for $35.... WHO CARES!

HEALTH

My Secret Diet Tips
In the morning I drink half a liter of green tea with lemon...NO SUGAR.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF GREEN TEA
potential to fight cancer, heart disease, lower cholesterol, burn fat, prevent diabetes, stroke, and staving off dementia

At night the very last thing I have is a large cup of warm lemon water...must use a fresh lemon.
BENEFITS OF LEMON WATER
Lemons prevent sepsis, or bacteria buildup, in the body.  Lemons can also relieve symptoms of indigestion, such as heartburn, bloating, gas and cramping. Drinking lemon water regularly will aid in the cleansing of the bowels, which helps eliminate constipation and diarrhea. The pectin in lemon peel is an excellent source of fiber, which helps stop the body from absorbing sugar quickly. Pectin also helps eliminate cravings. Drinking water with a whole lemon for weight loss is an excellent way to speed up weight loss and detox the body.

SPIRIT

I just read The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success- I had an "aha" moment.

My Hearts Desires (this came to me after a meditation session)

My Desires are put in me by God. 

My Desires were put in me since I was little.

God put these Desires in me to lead me to success, happiness, and fulfillment.

In order to bring these Desires forth, I must accept these Desires as a gift from God.

I go into “The Gap”…the space where God and I are one, through Meditation to communicate with God to accept my Desires and Give Thanks.

Faith is the tool I use to guide me on my journey to the Desires that God has put in me.

My Desires reveal my Purpose.

God will command the Universe to manifest my Desires when it best benefits me. My job is to be ready to receive!

--MJ Louis

Get Fit

GET FIT!
Delou Africa at the Haitian Cultural Center, Miami- West African dance every
Sunday 3pm-5pm

FUN STUFF TO DO THIS WEEKEND
CARIBE ARTS FEST - Sept 28/29/30 at The River Walk, Fort Lauderdale

 

                                                                   LIVE MUSIC

 

 

FOOD

 

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HEALTH- Those stuborn five pounds!

Miami Carnival 2012 is in one week and I've put on 5lbs and I have to fit into this costume!

As of today I'm on a very tight regiment:
EATS: Fruits, veggies, fish, turkey, organic rice cakes, Laughing Cow low fat cheese, and lots of water!
WORKOUT (Up at 4am on work days!) : Alternate daily pilates with weights and step with weights
SUPPLEMENTS: Coconut Oil capsules

 

WISH ME LUCK!

 

Coconut Oil boots metabolism and increased energy--provided the extra energy is used for exercise--can both have a positive effect on weight control. It has antioxidant, antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial qualities, one of coconut oil's most significant effects is on immune system health.

Read more: What Are the Benefits of Coconut Oil Capsules? | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5142700_benefits-coconut-oil-capsules.html#ixzz27tK4eWvu

Bitch Stole My Look!

MJ Louis vs Britney

 

Who wore it best?

Separation Anxiety (Book I)

Separation Anxiety is the first segment of the three part series Damn Yankee. Reese, a New York City registered nurse and mother of two, struggles to break free from an abusive ex-husband, a manipulative mother, and an overbearing sister who may well be following in Mommy Dearest's footsteps. Reese finds herself in a predicament when she learns her childhood friend, Eve, betrayed her leaving her penniless and homeless. Reese makes the bold decision to do whatever it takes to raise the funds that she needs in order to give her children and herself a fresh start away from the dysfunctional people that plague her life - even if it means taking on a second job as a stripper.

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When Angels Come to Play

Is there a greater sadness than the loss of a child? As a pediatric nurse, I've experienced the sorrow of a youngster's passing. As a mother, I endured the heartache of my own son's near death experience. Yet despite the despair in all of these situations, I have seen firsthand the grace of God.

In When Angels Come to Play, I share a nonfictional narrative of three children I was blessed with the opportunity to care for during their final days. These, along with, at the time, my own eighteen-month-old son who was experiencing seizures that left him fighting for his life, brought profound questions to my mind. I wondered, if a child's soul is considered pure, cleansed of Original Sin, what, if any, grace does God bestow upon it?

After joining the staff of the Children's Hospital in New York City, I, in fact, learned there is no opportune time to witness God's amazing grace than when angels come to call a young soul to play. I am sharing my story with readers as a mother and a nurse in the hopes that it brings the grieving parents and family, the distressed nurses, and the guilt-ridden doctors the gift of solace. Solace in knowing all is not lost when a young soul is set free to play.

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