Head over to Southwest Airlines to checkout their $69 flight sale. Prices vary by location, and the sale travel window includes dates as late as October 30, 2014. I have searched airports near Huntsville and I think the best deal is Nashville to Pensacola for 136 roundtrip!! You might be able to snag a great deal on your upcoming vacation plans!
Mac Playland Collection
Raise your hand if you’re guilty of stalking Mac’s website on April 10 for the new Playland/Brightside collection. *sighs* I know I have a problem I am addicted to Mac makeup. Although, my list is pretty short for this collection I am loving the bright colors!! I am really drawn to the yellow lipstick. I mean how many people have that on their “must try” list? So get ready it will be available online April 15 and in stores April 17.
Everyday and every second that passes by is just another missed opportunity or chance for us to do something more productive and beneficial. So many times we often sit around like an idle engine in neutral, just waiting to be put in drive mode…..but we never seem to engage the clutch and drive! It is time we take a more appreciative approach of the time God has given us here on this lovely place we call Earth, because no matter what we think or how old we are at some point or another God will call His children home and if you dare think yo are going to say to God “I need more time Father”. that is not going to fly with our Creator. Don’t sit around knowing God and saying ahhh one day I’ll get it right, or I’ve got time because in reality we really don’t know how much time we will be blessed with. Make your legacy here on Earth a positive one. Motivate someone or forgive someone, drive after a dream or goal and ask God to guide you. Use your time wisely and strive for excellence in all that you do. If you have things or people in your life that are making it difficult for you to put your gear in drive then it’s time to get rid of them because like the title says……It’s Simply Time To Stop Wasting Time. Be blessed readers!
“Making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.”- Ephesians (5:16-17)
-MYLAE
Looking for inexpensive and fun mini-trips to take!? Well I’ve got some neat suggestions from my recent travels these past few months to Memphis, TN (Valentines Day Trip from my wife), Cincinnati, OH and Louisville, KY. Often times more than not, we see the states and cities within a few hundred miles of us as just another place that really doesn’t have anything that much different to offer, but I am here to tell you that you may be missing out on really neat experiences!
When most people think of Memphis, they think of what they see on First 48 or racism as if we are still in the 1960s! PLEASE! Memphis is a busy city filled with rich culture, history, DIVINE BBQ, and home to the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies. My weekend trip started off with hitting the infamous Beale St. and going to see the Memphis Grizzlies vs. Blake Griffin (La Clippers) at the FedEXForum. Beale St. is absolutely off the chain and well I will cut to the chase and say……YES…the ribs in Memphis are just that amazing! In fact the ribs in Memphis were soooo insanely good I had them two nights in a row..yes I am fat at heart! A must for BBQ ribs is Charles Vergo’s Rendezvous ($10) which was featured on Man vs. Food.
Another piece of Memphis that I had a chance to see was the Graceland Mansion ($33 mansion tour only) of Elvis Presley. The mansion is a really cool place that displays a different part of history and really lets you see a different side of Elvis Presley and his impact to the music world!
My next stop during my traveling period was Louisville, KY and Cincinnati, OH. Cinncy and Louisville are really COLD during February just in case you didn’t know but they can warm you up with delicious warm chili and soul food that is truly good to the soul! These two cities are about an hour apart so you can really squeeze two trips in one, like I did! Hit the Muhammad Ali Center ($9 adult/ $5 military Hooah) in Louisville, KY and grab lunch at Franco’s Restaurant & Catering ($10 soulfood my gosh). After you stuff yourself, head up to Cinncy and enjoy yourself a nice bowl of chili from Camp Washington Chili ($6 bowl).
Summer is just around the corner, which means that it’s time to start making plans for your summer vacation. And whether you’re backpacking through Europe, road-tripping to a family reunion or not quite sure where to go, MYLAE is here for you.
You can get started on that long to-do list by browsing airline flights such as Southwest, Delta, or if you are going solo you can look into a group tour. While browsing the internet I came across this amazing site called BlackGirlTravel, a site I wished I had discovered while in college!
BlackGirlTravel.com aims to create extraordinary travel for extraordinary women. Their goal is simple… exposing Black women to the beauty of the world and the world to the beauty of Black women. They create unique customized tours and meeting programs for groups and individuals (they even have mother/daughter tours). The tours are developed by “Black Women for Black Women”.
The tours are designed for “young at heart” well-heeled urbanites interested in exploring new lands while indulging in local culture, international cuisine, retail therapy, and exciting nightlife. Wow, I can recall on several occasions where I wanted to travel a lot more, but due to my friends monetary restraints unable to do so. So if you are looking for something different, a newbie seeking the security of a group, or a seasoned traveler, blackgirltravel has a tour for you!
*I was not paid to write this post about Black girl travel, nor have I ever participated in a tour with them*
The Drake Morris Jr. Scholarship Contest was created to honor the name of Drake Morris Jr., a former student of Central High School, and to encourage and support outstanding African American male students with some college expenses.
Who is eligible?
All African American male high school seniors at East Chicago Central High School with a 2.0 grade point average.
Format
An essay answering the following questions: If you had the authority to change your school in a positive way, what specific changes would you make? Why?
The essay should be 300-500 words. Essays must be typed and double-spaced.
Deadline
All entries should be received by May 15.
Amount
Two students will win a $250.00 scholarship awarded in June 2013.
Entering:
Send all entries to: themylaefoundation@gmail.com
In February, I set a goal to read the Bible again in three months. Even the parts about animal death, sacrificing, and proper cleansing rituals in the event that there was extra credit. So I felt pretty frustrated when I got to the beginning of Numbers (yea I know that is still pretty early in the game) but my heart wasn’t in it. My motivation for reading Scripture was wrong, so the whole process felt like a burden. And of course it did. It’s the living, breathing Word of God. And I was treating it like advanced calculus (which I failed 3 times).
I realized I don’t need to read a specific number of verses before I can safely say I have done my duty as a God-follower. So if you fall into this category, let me give you some breathing room. God does not have a word count goal or a number of days for you to read the bible. He want your heart to be fully engaged and your mind fixed on Him when you read. And if you haven’t heard Him or been impacted by the word, go back. Slow down. Listen.
I read slowly, and I don’t beat myself up for reading only three verses if that is what I feel the Lord leads me to read. It’s enough. Then I go back and reread them again. And again. And again. And listen. I hear Him. Because it’s not about me wanting to learn. It’s about me wanting to be taught. I know what it feels like to be the only one flipping to the table of contents for the page number for a certain Book of the Bible. You’re not the only one who doesn’t understand the big words, the long city names, and the begotten who then begot.
To some, they are words. Just words. But to me, they are everything. You might not realize it at first, but He will give you treasures in darkness (I do know some scriptures) when you spend your days looking. He will speak, mark my words. It might even show up (dare I say it) in Numbers.
Are you having trouble reading your Bible? Have you tried reading the Bible in so 90 days? I would love to read how that worked out for you below.
I am absolutely in love with these boots. They have been seen on every celebrity from Kim Kardashian to Lala. Of course, I couldn’t afford the Givenchy Leather Knee-High Sheath boots (1,695) so I searched online for a replica.
I was ecstatic when I came across these beauties on www.choies.com. Considering, I wasn’t familiar with the site I read tons of reviews. I also viewed fashion blogger reviews on youtube as well. I made the decision to order the shoes, but to go a size bigger. I wear a perfect 8 which coverts to a 38.5 on the international shoe size conversion. I ordered a 40 and had them delivered to Afghanistan.
Now ladies, let me tell you about little miss choies.com. I ordered these boots November 28 and selected standard shipping. By February, I still hadn’t received the shoes. “Oh Lord, they done got me. Ain’t nobody got time for that.” I tried contacting choies customer service only to receive an elementary email back. So I contacted American Express to get my coins credited back to my card. *Yes honey, I fight wars for these coins. I need them back asap* I filed a dispute with Amex and my funds were put back on my card in 48 hours. While I was disappointed in not receiving the shoes, I was happy to receive my money back. *fast forward*
After a long day of dodging the enemy, I was greeted to a pair of shoes on my bed. *Won’t he do it* I received the shoes on March 5 about 4 months later! So if you are experiencing similar issues with choies be patient there is hope! Has anyone experienced issues when ordering online? I would love to read your stories below! Oh, how do you like the new site?
*I ordered the red ones to add a pop of color in my shoe game*
By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me— a prayer to the God of my life. -Psalms 42:8
Do you find prayer boring? Start off your prayer time thinking of all the ways that God directs His love toward us through friends, family and daily provision. End your day thinking of His presence as we sleep. Prayer can remind us of how much the LORD loves us. We can be renewed in our souls as we take the time to quiet our hearts and focus on God.
Hey everyone…hope you all are ready to begin 12 months of fitness with MYLAE. As I write this post, I am rubbing Icy Hot on my legs (from my workout earlier). I have developed a challenge for all twelve months!! The challenge involves completing an exercise and removing a food. Since it’s January I thought it should be easy but I must warn you it does get harder. I have all the female soldiers in my company involved so I will be posting pictures of our progress. Feel free to tag me in pictures of IG (shalaejmorgan) or Facebook (Shalae Janil Morgan).
January’s Challenge: Drink 1 Gallon of water a day and Jog (cardio) at least 30 minutes a day (5 days a week).
I decided to decorate my jug with Kendrick Lamar “Swimming pool” lyrics!!!
Water plays an important role, not only in keeping you hydrated but also in the proper functioning of your metabolism, keeping your skin healthy and helping you lose weight. While the commonly held notion that eight 8 oz. glasses of water is the optimum amount for everyone, some people should drink more. To stay healthy and hydrated, some individuals need to drink as much as a gallon or 128 oz. of water every day.
Cardio is short for cardiovascular, and just 30 minutes of cardio each day can contribute in meaningful ways to your weight loss goals. Many forms of exercise can qualify as cardiovascular exercise, such as running, fast walking, jogging or swimming, especially when there is no break during your exercise. Here are three reasons why you need 30 minutes of cardio a day to lose weight.
1. Strengthening of Your Muscles
2. Benefits Your Heart
3. Performance Benefits
So are you up for the January challenge?
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