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Good Morning All, I have been rather busy this week.  I started not one but two jobs this week.  I actually worked three jobs including my volunteer work at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life.  I am tired but; a good kind of tired.  I was reading the Oprah magazine yesterday and it featured women who embarked on their dreams no matter what age they are.  I was amazed how a woman became a firefighter in her 60s.  This was an inspiration for me.  As I recap on the week and my journey for enlightenment that started in December, I can do anything that I put my mind to largely; all props to the Creator.  On my almost 5 months hiatus from working, I started a blog; lost 30 pounds; took up running; volunteered; and embarked on a spiritual journey with the Creator and His Son.  I am truly blessed. Well, yesterday was first day on the job at Ann Taylor.  I work at the new concept store in the area.  I had a ball yester...

Good Morning All, This week has been rather interesting.  I have been really busy.  I start my two new jobs this week.  My main full-time job, I start tomorrow.  I have also accepted a position at Ann Taylor on the weekends.  About 5 years ago, I worked at Ann Taylor Loft part-time.  I need the extra income since I have been out of work for almost 5 months.  I have a daughter that will be going away to college in two years and the hubby and I maybe moving back into the city... Lord willing.  Well, this week I unpacked my summer clothes to go through them.  To my amazement and dismay, none of my clothes fit properly.  I have lost 30 pounds in 3 months.  The weight just started dropping when I took up running.  I now run about 5 hours a week and 3 hours a week on the elliptical machine.  I also weigh train about 4 hours a week.  My body has definitely changed.  I have the V shape going on.  However, I ...

Happy Resurrection Day!!!!!! Today is the day that my Lord and Savior rose from the dead.  This marks a day of renewal.  Jesus Christ made everything anew.  I got up this morning to have some hot cross buns, sliced strawberries, oranges, blueberry Greek yogurt, and coffee with some Irish Creme.  I went to church today for service and they served slices of pie on plates with silverware.  Being that I am still watching what I eat, I took two slices to go so I can calculate the calories when I got home.  The family and I kept it lite for Easter dinner.  I made a salad with with spinach, strawberries, red onions, celery, carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes. My husband put some Min Min vegetable spring rolls and Trader Joes Handsomely Cut French Fries in the oven.  I also picked up a bucket of hot and honey drummetts from the local grocery store along with some Hawaiian rolls. Well, I decided to jazz it up for Resurrection Sunday with my new ori...

 Add http://www.newport-news.com/maxi-tank-dress-with-draped-skirt.html caption http://www.spiegel.com/origami-seamed-skirt-with-inset-panels.html Happy April and Holy Week Spring is definitely in the air.  This week is Holy Week and unfortunately the weather here in Chicago is not as nice as it was two weeks ago.  This is a very special week celebrating the resurrection of my Savior.  It also brings back the fondest memories of me in Japan, 2005.  I remember attending sunrise Easter service under the cherry blossoms.  Japan was the most favorite place for my family and I.  One of the things I remember most is my daughter bringing home origami.  I think my daughter was obsessed with origami at the time.  Well, one of my favorite bloggers Wendy's Lookbook showcased an origami blazer by Patricia Chang.  The blazer can be seen at http://www.wendyslookbook.com/2012/04/spring-origami-structured-blazer-lime-dress/sed . I am sort of ob...

Good Evening All, This week has been rather hectic.  Dealing with family issues and job interviews at the same time.  All is good and the Creator is in charge.  I had purchased a Dooney and Bourke bag about two months ago to store my keys, ipod and identification when I workout at the gym. The bag wasn't a great choice and I end up exchanging the bag for a Dooney and Bourke Leather Janine Satchel in gray. At first I didn't really like the Janine Satchel because of the size.  I love big bags; however since I have lost over 20 pounds, big bags are starting to overwhelm my stature.  I wanted a gray bag because I wear a lot of gray outfits and have been unable to find the perfect gray bag.  There are many different shades of gray that tend to be a little taupe or have a bluish undertone.  This bag is more on the heather gray side with the beige vachetta accent. It is the perfect bag for the warmer months.  The leather reminds me of the Prada S...

I have been in the process of re-inventing myself over the past couple of months.  I am steadily revolving.  Remember, I was hesitant to put my picture on the blog because of my job search; however, the Creator is working on me in regards to fear.  One of the reasons I don't like taking pictures or posting my picture online is that I don't like how I look in pictures.  I am one of those people who looks better in person.  I think that pictures don't do me any justice.  I was watching Joyce Meyers a television evangelist last night and she said something that really hit close to home:  "Stop putting yourself down." Putting yourself down opens up an opportunity for the enemy to make those words come to pass.  This is something that my husband has been telling me for years.  I am my own worst critic.  My revolution involves controlling the power of the tongue.  My good friend AG advised me to never put yourself down or disco...

Good Morning All, I have been enjoying this nice Chicago weather we have.  It has been around 70-80 degrees for almost two weeks now.  It is kind of creepy.  I went to Culver's yesterday to get one of my favorite treats, a three scoop lemon Ice and while in the drive through I see a big bumblebee.  Spring is definitely in the air.  I am waiting for the ball to drop.  Will we be getting 6 inches of snow in May?  Anyways, I got a new bag.  Well, I exchanged a bag that I had bought about two months ago for this bag.  It is the Dooney and Bourke Florentine Smith Bag in Royal Blue.  I had purchased this bag in white/tan for the spring and had a change of heart.  I like white bags; however, they don't wear well.  Eventually they will get some kind of color transfer from denim or they will yellow overtime. I have a Chloe and Marc Jacobs bag that did that.  Well, the bag in my opinion is not royal blue in person.  It is ...