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Location : Barbara C. Harris Camp & Conference Center Greenfield, New Hampshire A weekend retreat to disconnect from my busy life and be intentional about seeking God and one on one time with the Holy Spirit. Psalms 46: 10  Be Still and Know that I am GOD "The  Christian retreat  can be  defined  in the most simplest of terms as a definite time (from a few hours in length to a month) spent away from one's normal life for the purpose of reconnecting, usually in prayer, with God" Psalm 23: 1-6 The Good Shepherd Mathew 11 : 28 - 30 "Come to Me, all of you who are weary, and burdened, and I will give you rest. All of you, take up My yoke and learn from Me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for yourselves. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light" Hosea 2: 14 - 23 " Therefore, I am going to persuade her, lead her to the wilderness, and speak tenderly to her. There I will give her vineya...

Is millet making a come back  as the next "fad" grain in the west? It had made an appearance a couple of years ago but not an overwhelming one.  I say that because while it will be considered a "new" hype thing in america , its a very common staple in other parts of the world. I grew up eating millet fufu every day in the far north province of cameroon and it's still one of my favourite carbohydrates staples outside of rice. Nothing can deliver me from the love of jellof. It will be interesting to see the western take on millet.  How it's going to be "re branded"...  As a granule topping for yogurt?  a healthy cereal?  a healthy cereal bar?  a powder that can be used to make a power morning shake? millet fruit salad anyone? millet pasta? millet cookies? millet flavoured water? I just finished a box of millet cereal and had mixed feelings about it. Millet has a distinct taste and the challenge will be to find ingred...

Why am I talking about ELLE magazine?  After all this is not a fashion blog! Well, because they did a bomb-di-gitty awesome job in their Beauty Body Segment In this segment of the USA edition of the magazine, they provide a pretty good summary about some of the latest cool exercise and wellness body performance tests in the market. If you're a wellness junky like me, this section is for you.  From blood tests (InsideTracker & WellnessFx) to genetic code assessments (FitnessGenes, 23andME, DNAFit, ORIGNN3N) , you get comprehensive information about your body that will allow you to make a more educative decision about your wellness plan or lifestyle. ORIGN3N is based in Boston so guess what will be on my 2017 to do list? Stopping by the lab to see what's going on in this fantastic machine that my body is. I hope I don't find out that I've basically been wasting my whole life running when I should've been doing another sport.  Regardless ...

Last year I ran a lot during the fall. It's my favourite weather to run in because the crisp cold air keeps you cool as your body temperature heats up. Also, running in the woods surrounded by lakes is a beautiful way to enjoy New England picturesque nature and observe the changes in leaves colours. This year am switching things up a little bit . Cardio : I signed up for indoor soccer twice a week. I try to not take too many breaks and work really hard when am in the game because I do want to use it not just as a fun activity but a workout. Strength Training :  I'm doing more toning exercises by using YouTube videos  for at home routines using 10lbs free weights. Specifically I reference ToneItUp , who post daily exercise routines that are to be done in 31 repetitions. Currently , they have an ongoing challenge (till the end of the year) and while I am not formerly participating in the challenge, I still perform some of the routines on my own. The cross punch...

She's a musician who spent a year in Cuba to hone her craft. What baby steps are you taking today? towards your major goal? Since discovering her music , I have had it on repeat every evening after a long day of work. It's so perfect for fall's chilly weather, or for an intimate moment splitting a bottle of wine with a friend or if you're like me, by yourself, lol.  I believe in self development and stepping outside of your comfort zone so that you can grow. Her sound reminds me that life is beautiful.  That we should appreciate it.  That we should be grateful that we get to experience it daily.  That there's a lot to be grateful for if we just pause and think about it. Have a great week!