30 Days of Yoga

Simple peaceful yoga poses. 

I will do these poses everyday starting this evening. After searching all over for an inexpensive yoga class, I decided that I'm a pretty great DIYer (when it comes to working out, don't mistake this for me saying that I'm crafty in the least) and I can do this without any instruction whatsoever. A self taught yogi, I am. Speak like Yoda, I do. Anyway I thought I'd share the sequence that I'm doing. Perhaps you guys will join!!! 

Happy Wednesday!

Transformation Tuesday: Oil Cleansing Method c/o HeyFranHey

Hi guys! I hope everyone had a well rested weekend!!! Okay lets get started, yes pictured on the left is oil and yes I'm telling you to clean your face with it. I just stumbled upon this because of my new obsession with heyfranhey (just type that name in Google, she's pretty much everywhere you can imagine). 

I really don't know what has happened to me but lately I've been into growing out my relaxed strands, attempting yoga, watching what I eat, and just overall being as healthy as possible. 

Introducing the oil cleansing method, who knew you could clean your face with oil? Well apparently it is possible and I am excited to try it out. I don't have problem skin per se, but I do have a few little friends that pop up here and there and a set of blemishes near my jaw that I absolutely hate. Other than that I don't have many complaints. I'm really trying this because sometimes after washing my face I feel the need to cover my face in cocoa butter because it feels so dry. I really hate that "if I smile too hard I'm going to crack wide open" feeling so I thought that this was worth a try. Below I've posted a YouTube video of how it works, and it also includes the oils that you can use depending on your skin. 

I won't start this routine up until this coming Friday, from there I'll give it awhile before I report back on what it has done or hasn't done for me. I'm just willing to try it because I've been researching and I honestly only see good outcomes.

#KCInStyle: Positivity

Because positivity is always in style. Follow this jewel on instagram, she has a beautiful spirit, is a writer, an entrepreneur and just all around has genuine thoughts that she shares with the world, not like the ones you find posted on top of a celebrities photo, but real, touching, common sense words of wisdom. She has a book out that is called "Words from a Wanderer" and will be releasing another one on July 7th of this year entitled "Love in my Language" I was telling a friend that I need to read both, but until I make time her instagram and twitter quotes are giving me life...literally.  She is the reason I continue to write and do what I love. She's effortless. Get into it.

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OITNB (Binge Watched)

I tried to pace myself I really did, but this show is like Pringles, once you pop the fun don't stop. You end up with an empty can, dry mouth, and salty fingers. Thirteen and a half hours of my weekend, spent in front of a TV and we're not even going to discuss how bad that is for your brain (I had to take a couple of headache breaks). Just like with binge eating, I feel full and a little overwhelmed, but I'm happy.

Listen, if you haven't yet gotten into this awesome Netflix series, I encourage you to do so, it is one of the greatest, right up there with House Of Cards (in my opinion better, but that is not a war I'm willing to fight). Below is just a short review of how I relate to some of the characters. Don't worry there are no spoilers hidden in this blog entry at all...

Piper: Speaks to my creative and calm side, also my indecisive and overall screw up can't get right side.
Alex: She's for my manipulative side, I know its surprising but I have my ways. I'm trying to move past this but I love you guys and I feel like I can be real. I am manipulative...on occasion.
Taystee: My unapologetic ghetto, misbehaving, miscreant that comes out whenever any song from No Limit, or Mac Dre is played. She cannot be contained, in fact I enjoy letting her loose, especially during weddings.
Crazy Eyes: That's my sensitive "don't push me cause I'm close to the edge side" which only my husband is privy to. I'm allowed to go crazy in the confines of my own home. Plus I walk around here with Bantu Knots for days at a time, much like hers.


And finally POUSSEY...*P is bae that's really all there is to it. She speaks to the side that might kiss a girl on a rainy day with a picnic basket in my hand, but only if she has gorgeous teeth, an even all around fade, wears a grey sweat shirt and talks with this beautiful conviction each time see speaks. Unfortunately Poussey is married to a man and has a dog in real life, trust me I've looked. Aside from all that, shes real, she's passionate, she's a sweetheart, and she's funny...woo woo woo.

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*my husband is well aware of my girl crush on P aka Samira Wiley. I have told him all throughout the show that she is thee cutest little thing I've ever seen and though I'm not gay, or bi, I'd like to hold hands with her and do stuff like...I don't know...swing on swings or whatever. Anyway he understands and is okay with this.
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So these are my girls. This is my show. I hate that I watched the entire thing and will have to wait another year before I get another OITNB fix. I just couldn't help myself. Check it out on Netflix you won't be disappointed, oh and be sure to put the kids to bed, this is not a kid friendly show.

Yogie With Me?

Namaste:

My soul honors your soul.

I honor the place in you where the entire universe resides. 

I honor the light, love, truth, beauty & peace within you, because it is also within me. 

In sharing these things we are united, we are the same, we are one. 

Good afternoon guys! I have been wanting to do Yoga for awhile and beyond talking about it I have been trying to figure out something that works for me, and this seems to be my winner so far. Its called the Sun Salutation. I would think its best to do so in the morning during sunrise. So if you're into this kind of thing or have been wanting to try it out, this may be a good starting place. Soon we'll all be able to do wicked handstands like the professionals. Below is a video of the sequence. 

Peace, God Bless. Until next time.

#KCInStyle: Working on my fitness

Say hi to this DOLL! I've been following her for about a month and I must say she is awesome and motivating and positive, its rare that you find all 3 in one person but this girl has it all not to mention she's in amazing shape. I am dying to get back in the gym faithfully, but normally I just get pumped about it but never actually go. Following @thebeautymaven makes me want to at least attempt it! I am a skinny girl that wants curves...but healthy ones. Follow her for motivating words as well as photos! Check out her blog at thebeautymaven.wordpress.com 

Hello Junie!

Time for GOALS!!!! First we will review how I did on last months goals. *ahem*

1. NO SOCIAL NETWORKS: I did it, if you recall the apps were removed from my phone. I think I was tons more productive with a few snags here and there, but for the most part it was a good break. So much negative stuff takes place online, not this blog of course, but you get my drift.

2. GET A HOBBY: This was so hard to do y'all, but I can honestly say I found one. Along with blogging my NEWEST hobby is biking. I realized this after almost dying on a bike but then experiencing the euphoria finishing a 14 mile ride brings.

3. READ A BOOK: I did it, I did it. That particular book was given to me as a Christmas gift by my darling sister in law and I got so busy with the wedding and the move and life that I didn't have a chance to pick it up. When I did though I was extremely pleased and a "tipsy book review" is coming your way folks.

4. PAY TWO BILLS OFF MY DEBT: Fail. Super fail. Hey I'm human (no excuse) but I'm trying to get this thing right. I bought a car instead, which I REALLY NEEDED, so don't you f*cking judge me. Okay? 

Alright since I failed goal four completely, I do not get a prize this month, I'm willing to try again with June goals though. I understand that in most things I do, I feel like I'm doing well but its always nice to ask someone else what THEY think you can improve on, so I figured why not ask Mr. Canady since he basically has to deal with my nuttiness 24/7/365, here is his one goal for me.

1. Take Initiative. 

When he said this I knew exactly what he meant AND that he was right. There are times when I have tons of questions that I can answer on my own by just being resourceful or sitting and thinking. Plus I'm smart but lazy and that is a horrible combination. So I'm going to work diligently on that, thanks B.

2. Conquer PMS. 

Surprisingly this is not a husband oriented goal, this is coming straight from me. I am a very sensitive person, very timid at times (my friends will think these are lies, but its the truth) and when my cycle comes around I feel like I'm stuck in a glass case of emotion. Most of these emotions are anger, sadness, jealousy...I mean just straight up being a jerk about everything. This needs correcting.

3. Read: The Fault in Our Stars. Girl Boss

Because, I've mastered being a girl, now I need to become a boss.

4. Pay Two Bills Off Debt:

See last months fail :(