2014 resolution

Happy New Year!!!! Turn up y'all ;)

"Cheesecake"

I had an amazing time in Fayetteville, the past 36 hours. I had a chance to meet my new baby cousin Christian, spend time with other cousins and my beautiful Aunt. 

We did a little bit of shopping at several thriftstores before hitting the mall for a quick check on remaining sales from this year. The best part was just the great feeling of being around family members and enjoying each other's company. 

We ate amazing restaurant and home cooked meals and also did an upcycling party with exchanging clothing and other items that we no longer use. I scored some cute troopa boots, workout tshirt and a food scale!!!

I also purchased some cheap books from the thriftstores too. This is the current book I am reading; I hope to finish it before the new year comes in.

Happy New Year Loves!!! And thank you for sharing my life this year:) -cc

Gmas house and more....

It's been a while since I've posted on here; I'm currently spending time with family in North Carolina for the holidays!!! I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a soon to be Happy New Year!!!! Enjoy your time now with the relatives, don't take the moments for granted. Be thankful for the time you are sharing with one another, no matter how mad they make you, piss you off, or annoy you....at the end of it all...they love you. Goodnight Love;) 

exp:12.10.2013

In life, wish I had learned not to eat too much..... and during the times that I did overindulge, I wish the lunch had been little healthier....

Here's what my day was like; I thank Jesus for being easy on me....

Leg(s) for Day(s)

The other day, I finally came up with a "leg day" workout that made me sweat and sore that evening and into the following day. I have been consistently working out for the past three months and it always takes so much for my legs to actually feel a burn. My favorite part of the body to train is the lower body, but I have learned through several bodybuilding and fitness websites, that is not wise to work your legs more than two days a week. Your legs need at least 48 hours of rest to recuperate. 

In the mean time, this has forced me to work other areas of my body, just to give my lower limbs a break from my wanted daily abuse. I have even began to enjoy a little cardio, because it has greatly reduced the size of my midsection. I will continue to share my fitness journey throughout the remainder of the year and start to decide whether or not to have separate fitness blog. Take care Love and have a restful evening. Thanks for sharing my life. -cc

living loving & laughing

People always say I laugh at lot. The thing is that, I laugh in all types of situations. I laugh when things are tremendously hilarious; I laugh when funny jokes are told; I laugh when I am uncomfortable. One thing I have learned about laughter is that it always makes things easier. It gives you time to think; it relieves stressful moments, and it makes you and other people smile and feel better. 

When people tell me that I laugh a lot, it doesn't bother me. It's a part of who I am and my personality. I am goofy, sweet, funny, loving, brilliant, sexy, witty, and just too damn charming.... Happy Sunday Love. -cc

oatmeal and healthy tuna salad sandwich

In preparation of my fitness competition on November 8th 2014, I have been trying to become creative with my clean eating lifestyle. For breakfast, I had a healthy serving of oatmeal with bananas and peanut butter. For lunch, I created a healthy batch of tuna salad - made with plain greek yogurt (fat free), cottage cheese and garlic pepper, parsley, and craisins for flavoring....

I love you Luca!!!

Giving Thanks to God....

Happy thanksgiving to everyone; I thank God for the good he has done for me and even the bad. (I learned in church the other Sunday, that in all life's circumstances, when we focus on honoring God, it doesn't matter whether or not the moments are peaceful or times of suffering....as long as it is a place in life where we honor Jesus, that's the main focus of life.

In observing this thanksgiving holiday, I have been focusing on being grateful during this phase in life, that even though things are not perfect like I want them to be, I will be in this moment, do so, move forward and work on honoring Him, during the process. 

Last night, I reflected on being thankful for living and had a hard time thinking about being grateful for my life and living, yet after waking this morning, I thought about how thankful I am for my family, my friends, and I am thankful for their health and the time that has been given to me to be able to cherish life's moments with them...and for that reason...life is worth living. 

(my pb german chocolate cake I baked for the family today)....

love, -cc

dang...i love him!!!

I whip my hair back and forth....(Luca)

then the night comes.....

Last night, I received a familiar visit form "Debbie Downer" or maybe I should call him "Danny Death" because he steals and kills my joy. Reality that is.... It still hurts to think about everything I have lost and how fucking hard it's going to be to top the amazing life I once had. (skip down to below to avoid a boring vent moment...)

What pisses me off even more, is that the one who let me down, still has no clue and thinks everything is somewhat cool and that it's okay to contact me and act like things are normal and we're friends again. Yeah right!!! I made it clear to him the other night that, I'm busy repairing my life. (This is after he sent me messages wandering if I was mad at him because I haven't responded to his "being nosey" texts for a few weeks. 

I tried to make it though today without any major upsets, but (when the night comes....I fail....

Any-who...below I posted a few pictures from today's visit to Lowes and a picture of a really sexy haircut I'm thinking about having done. Goodnight Love -cc

if only this was true....

Beautiful Day Fishing @ the Cabin

Toronto Countdown Begins

And so it begins, my official health challenge to attend my first fitness event that will be held in Toronto, Canada early next year.

My morning began with a healthy bowl of Quaker oatmeal with craisins, light honey, Jiffy extra crunchy peanut butter and fat free milk......

After breakfast, I dedicated my daily workout on "strengthening and conditioning my back through a series of sets and reps with different weight intensities. I also threw in a few calf raises and hamstring action. Tomorrow, I will be working on calves (depending on how sore they are) and I will be focusing on shoulders and a warm up on the stair machine for my quick cardio. 

I hope everyone had a great weekend and have a great week ahead!! Thanks for sharing my life Love. -cc

tired and annoyed

I Attended a great birthday party today.....It was nice to be around the simplicity and carefree energy of children. No worries, not a care in the world, but to be happy and to continuously seek it naturally. 

Beyond the celebrations, each day, I am growing more restless with being here. I still feel so trapped and anxious to be set free from this routine and atmosphere. I miss the bay; I miss my home, but I guess it's a good thing that I no longer miss "death". 

color run oct. 2013