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Summer Favorites 2014

I didn't want to put this in the update post for fear of making it too long. Here are the things I have been enjoying this summer. 1. V8 but not straight up. I have been mixing it with other juices to tone down the tomato flavour. It's funny. I love raw tomatoes in salads or sandwiches but its a little over bearing in the V8 drinks. 2. Remember this ? Not only did I love it but my dad basically hijacked the vanilla one and used it all up. Am almost done using the chocolate version and will be looking into purchasing another soy protein powder 3. Shoes New Balance vs NIKE To inspire me to get back into running, I bought some new fitness apparels and gears. The Nike shoes are a size bigger but the cheap sales tag made me rationalize the purchase :) 4. Gastronomy I have developed an obsession for marshmallows. Maybe its because they are tender on my sensitive teeth or they are a great   to-go, non messy,  healthy s...

Summer 2014 Update: Health and Fitness

Salut mes amis! Its been 2 months too long from proper blogging but am back to regular programming. Its been a rough but rewarding summer so far. I was teaching summer school and taking 2 summer crash courses  ( Chemistry & Statistics ).  I will not have made the good grades if I didn't take time away from social media to F.O.C.U.S (my classroom) The downside to being overwhelmingly busy was that between school and work, there was no room to work out regularly. I miss doing yoga :( I lost my stamina + endurance + gained weight (my friend thinks am being dramatic) BUT its true! Running the NABJ 5K was a reality check. I was struggling!  This...coming from someone who use to runs 10+ miles. But  now that am done with summer classes, here's to hoping I can get back on a regular running routine. As part of my new role of run ambassador for BGR (Black Girls Run), I've been organiz...

Recap in a New York Minute FACEAFRICA

I just love this video about the WASH Gala . Am even more inspired to find different ways to help  this organization. As I said before.... We all can't be CEOs.  Everyone has a role to play.  Donate/volunteer your - Time - Skills - Ideas - Mentorship - Partnerships - Networks