Eden and I are in JA..so nice to be here...the heat and the mosquitoes i could do without but...i am loving being around family, friends and good food...miss u tho babe!!!...until next time...walk good!!!

Nobody to blame but yourself!!!

You know...we are mostly responsible for the things that happen in our lives...yes man..we are! Think about some of the things we consider bad, unfortunate or unfair that has happened to us...Usually they stem from some decision that we made...Whether the decision is right or wrong.....whatever stems from the decision is just something we have to learn from and move on. Take me for example. Here I am trying to find a job. Two and a half years ago I made the decision to move to Dubai and not finish the legal practice course so I could professionalise myself and practice law. I mean...nobody never beat me with a stick and drag me over here like a cave woman. I made a conscious decision to come and I wasnt under the influence of anything, except love I suppose. Anyways,now Im in the capacity of a regular worker. Dont get me wrong though.... I have changed my path a little and Im in the process of pursuing law even further to the point where I will be able to teach it someday. But until then, and since mi naw go tek mi hand tun fashion, ( sew two brief and sell) I wouldnt mind having a part-time job. But until then Im learning that God has me right where he wants me. My decisions were not wrong...they were right in accordance with Gods plan and I am responsible for the things that happen in my life!!! No luck nor coincidence...Just blessings...Drink some soup and walk good

Patient man ride Donkey!!!!

You know, they have a saying back in my hometown (Kingston Jamaica) that "patient man ride donkey." I interpret that to mean if we only wait without murmurring, then good things will eventually come our way. So instead of walking long miles, we get a nice donkey ride. But isnt it hard sometimes to wait on that donkey, that's if it ever comes? Well according to the Bible, faith without works is dead. In other words, whether or not we see it, the donkey must come, so we have to live our lives in obedience in full recognition that the donkey IS coming. For the past couple of months I have been learning to exercise some serious patience bwoy!!!!..Not to mention some serious faith. Again the Bible tells us that without faith, it is impossible to please God. Now if you are a christian, you know exactly what that means or should know. Half the time we really dont know how we are going to get through a day, much less the week or the month, but here we are, living a difficult life joyfully because we believe and we know (according to faith) that our breakthrough must come. And if we know that, then we have to be patient and wait on it. Sounds simple, but it really takes some serious discipline and strength. Strength dooesnt come from us either...again we have to draw on God. So whenever we are feeling down...a little discouraged maybe, hopeless even...we have to exercise our faith with patience and strength which we have to get from above. And dont forget that life is difficult, but when God is in the vessel we can smile at the storm. So drink a cup of soup.....patiently!!!!

With all this talk of dieting and exercise, eating this and not eating that, I have to wonder, is it really worth it?...It seems with all the recent researches done on food types that no matter what we eat..everything seems unhealthy. Im very proud of my husband who has struggled with his weight for years. He has now finally come to realize that eating healthy is not about dieting but practising healthy habits that eventually creates a healthy lifestyle. Lets face it, diets makes us so miserable. We hardly stick through them to see the results and when we do..its very hard to maintain it. I say we ditch all those diets and tips and researches, not that knowledge isnt good, and live in moderation. This way we eat a little of everything and enjoy it at the same time. Eat the things that are or seem natually healthy like fruits and veggies. Steam instead of fry...and if u not allergic to wheat choose that over white flour. But every now and then treat yourself..have a piece of sweet and enjoy it. I know I do. I strongly believe that its the consumption of too much of one thing that kills us. Now if you are 800lbs...thats a problem. You may definately need a weight loss boot camp. Anyways, my recipe for a fulfilling life is to eat what you want moderately....never overdo anything...exercise when u can....and that doesnt mean a strict regimen at the gym...simple walks in and around your neighbourhood (if its safe to do so...avoid getting mugged now), climbing the stairs and parking a little way from the entrance of wherever you may go is all good simple exercises that the body needs. Life should be like a cup of soup, simple, enjoyable and fulfilling!!!!