Almost 2 months away

Hey beauties!! Hope all is well. Here are a few updates from the end of April to now May 24th :

At the end of April, I spent the weekend with my future mother in law and sisters in law. I had a blast!!! with was really fun and it was good to spend the weekend with them. We shopped and had great conversation. Something to know about me is that I love to chat. I find fun in a great convo over wine than spending money all crazy doing stuff I wont remember next week.

Then the following weekend May 6th was the MS Walk. I enjoyed my fiance, parents, maid of honor(her family), my future in laws and  another dear friend for their support in walking with me. The walk was 4 miles total and I felt great :) Usually, I am worn out by the end but I actually was very pumped! I believe the new nike's I have contributed to that.

Then on May 12th,  I went to my first dress fittings!!! Is it possible to fall in love with your wedding gown all over again? Like I had it for a while now and its more amazing than when I first made the decision that it was the dress for me. I do have to shed some more pounds in the mid section and I'm working on that ;)! I'm more concerned about looking good for Jamaica! haha

So I have been a busy bee. Also during this time I went to three baby showers. On June 9th I will have my Bridal Shower! I'm so excited!!! I love surprises but due to my bridesmaids being spread apart I picked a date for the bridal shower/bachelorette night to happen so that they will be able to attend both.  I cant wait to see the guests and decorations and have a great time. I feel like for once I can sit back and relax. I've always went to bridal showers and baby showers, birthday celebrations and kiddie parties but now I am actually able to sit and exhale. Lord knows the past few years has been crazy but I am able to still smile and make strides forward :)

Jitters

So as the wedding approaches, I feel many emotions. I'm of course excited to be marrying my best friend/lover, nervous about a new role as a wife-cooking more, leaving parents wings, thoughts of will I be a good wife? In a year or so; a good mother?

I pray and ask for the Lord to order my steps with the path He sees fit. I also asks for Him to touch my health and future marriage.

My fiancé is very strong and I'm so happy we chose each other. I do think about the unfortunate thoughts of what will happen if my health takes another turn? However, He has assured me that WE in it together. Gosh I love that man!

I'm sure all will be fine and work out :) I guess it's just little wedding jitters. Hehe

Afro-Brazilian Woman With Afrocentric Hair Barred From University

Afro-Brazilian Woman With Afrocentric Hair Barred From University

OK this is some real BULL ISH! Are you serious? Racism doesn't exist eh? -_-

Go Orange

Hey beauties!!

March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness month!!!

As you may know, yours truly was diagnosed April 13,2010. I can't believe it will be 2 years but with a great support system and faith on your side time flies by.

Today I did acupuncture. It was very interesting and informative. I'm incorporating it into my life. While being there a nutritionist spoke to me about my diet. Which exercising has been a bit of a hassle these past few months so I was prepared to hear all that he had to say. He mentioned the infammation in foods which for MS patients can trigger symptoms. So of course having a gluten free diet(breads, pastas), no dairy, no tomatoes, no peppers no eggplant. Becareful of strawberries, grapes, no cheese!!!!! I'm like wow wth can I eat? The plan is to go on this diet for two weeks then a month and slowly introduce certain foods to my body and see how it goes. That way we know for sure what are trigger foods.
I will be praying for strength but I have faith in myself and I believe I can do it! Wish me luck!!

Check out: www.nationalmssociery.org for information on MS

Making progress pt.2

Omgoodness!!!! I have my veil, tiara headpiece and bracelet to match!!! Woop Woop God is good beauties!!!

Making progress

So yesterday, 2 of my lovely bridesmaids tried on the dress I chose. I must say...they looked fabulous!!!! I started to tear up because not only were they fab but it just made reality even more real! I'm a bride, I'm getting married less than 6 months away!

Also, one of besties from philly has fashion blog check it:
Shesallproper.blogspot.com

Happy Valentine's day!!

I hope everyone enjoy the day! Rather you believe it's a hallmark holiday, chick day etc someone does love you are you are loved! Everyday!!

Today hubby surprised me, I was beyond surprised and happy :)

GO RED

Today millions across America wore Red in honor of women with or at risk for heart disease. I pray that more research can be done. Im still working on getting this cholesterol down :/ but I will :) :D

Weekend pleasures

Hey beauties!!! This weekend has been good and relaxing! My Goddaughter had her 6th bday party, one of my girlfriends from college got engaged and I found a new love in Trader Joes Mango sorbet!!! Cheers to this weekend!!

Finally back in the gym

So, yesterday I went to the gym and took a lower body/ab class...OMGoodness!! I should have really taken baby steps with getting back in the habit but I dove straight in.  My thighs are still burning but I will keep going as much as I can. I will only do the hard core cardio classes on days that I dont take my medication.  on the days of taking my meds I will do yoga or have it as a rest day :)

Hows everyone else doing?