Domestic Diva

I have been quite the domestic diva lately. I have been cooking and cleaning more than usual. (I guess there's at least ONE good side to these snow days we keep getting.)

Anyway, I used to hate to cook, so much so, I would have much rather cleaned the toilet. Now, being in my home for about 18 months now, I've found a love in my heart for cooking. Ordering from Angel Food Ministries (www.angelfoodministries.com) has also challenged me to use what I have in the house and to try out new foods. They have such a variety of food every month, many I wouldn't even normally buy. So, it's gotten me on the menu bandwagon.

So now I start off with a basic recipe, but make it my own specialty by adding my own little spice to it. This month, I made Pinto Beans for the first time and they were DELICIOUS!! My family and friends are loving it and I am loving my kitchen!!

Yesterday, after finishing 5 loads of laundry...I pulled out my spool of thread to mend some pants...LOL

There is a reason for this domestic wave of energy I'm experiencing...preparation for the future. I think so.

Celebrating Me...all month long!!

February is always a good month for me!! I'm elated to be the Pisces that I am and I just LOVE February. I like the way it sounds, the way it's spelled, the way it spent!! The 19th is the most special day of all...of course...my BIRTHDAY!!

This year, I decided to LIVE IT OUT!! I don't have a problem celebrating, but I've never really stepped out this much!! First, let me share the link to my feature in Lifestyles of the Pretty and Prosperous:
http://prettyandprosperous.blogspot.com/

Next, I received a couple of contacts for other kinds of features. Can't reveal them yet, but I'm truly honored and blessed!!

Then...this weekend I will be acting in the University of Toledo Performing Arts production of The Vagina Monologues!! www.toledovday2011.weebly.com It is a dream come true and I'm looking forward to a freeing experience...as I'll be giving a high pitched MOAN on stage!! LOL

Now for the icing on my birthday cake!! I'll be spending my birthday this year in Los Angeles, doing what I love!! BEHIND THE MIC!! My online voice over mentor is having a VO workshop and I am SO EXCITED to be both meeting him AND attending his class!!

So you see...let me keep it simple...February is about CELEBRATING ME!! Cheers!!

Goodbye January...Hello to Me!!

January was pretty darn good...I must say. It was full of challenges, but it allowed me to be real with myself and others...alot of things were revealed about my relationships. Much better bonds were formed and that feels great!! I heard January's supposed to have the worst day of the year in it, but I found January to be very inspiring. My spirits were lifted higher than they have been in a while.

One thing I found out...I may be frugalicious, but I am not organized. The Soror I'm helping to declutter is helping me organize. She is AWESOME at it!! She's even doing a little redecorating in my home. Love her!!

As a say goodbye to January, I say hello to February!! My Birthday month, my Fast Food Free month, my "on to the next success" month!! Welcome!!

#2011Plan

I only have ONE resolution for 2011. GO FOR IT. Write it down and make it happen.

Things are not realized in our lives because we don't ask and work for it. We wish it, hope for it and expect others to just drop it in our laps. Not this year...I have put so many of my dreams on the back burner and it's now time to put them back in front and turn on the fire underneath them.

My rules for 2011? There are no rules!! Just realizations!!

My Plan for 2011? I'm not settling for less, not taking on stress and not getting involved in mess!!

I challenge you to BE your best you in 2011!! Make your plan and put it to work!! Happy New Year!!

My Glow

Opened my heart...

That was just the start...

Tall and sensual...

Just incredible...

When he speaks I listen...

Makes my soul glisten...

Makes me chuckle...

And my knees buckle...

Tells me the truth in love...

Truly sent from above...

Strong and loving, even when he says "no"...

He is responsible for My Glow...

I wrote this last year...it just came to me when I was "talking" to a new guy. He had good insight, but we were not meant to be anything more than friends. No real confidence his approach toward me...

I was reminded of this today as I reflect on my life right now. Taking your time to get to know a person is such a rewarding experience. It's priceless and certainly worth the wait when that person allows themselves to be unveiled...

We ate together...he likes my cooking. He washed my hair...

Looking forward to 2011...

Time to Clear Some Space!!

Today I'm grateful. I've been in this place for a few days now. Some might say, I'm just feeling the true holiday spirit, but I think it's more than that. I have been giving away coupons for free stuff, donating to freecycle, Goodwill, people on Craigslist and looking for ways to volunteer my time. I've been cleaning out drawers, clearing out boxes and just getting things out of my house.

I'm a spiritual person, who really doesn't believe in things happening by chance or coincidence. I KNOW everything happens for a reason and this time in my life is no different. I am certain of it. It is no coincidence that I was falling into a state of depression last month and the minute I started being grateful, my emotional health soared high.

My first tweet today was " Latisha has not shaken the 'donate' feeling! So grateful! More stuff to donate today!" I believe I am making room for something. Getting rid of negativity and even things I just don't need, has helped me clear my mind, as well as my space. There MUST be something GOOD waiting to come into my life!! 

My hope is that this blog will inspire others to do something outside of themselves. Find a worthy cause and support it. The world is so much more than just the run of the mill things we do...without even thinking. Let's think about others today!! It's time to clear some space!!

I'm Willing to Lose...to Gain Me!!

I thought about him last night. We got along so well and we could talk about anything. In fact, he was one of the most honest men I've ever known. We had such a good time and was building a really good friendship. He just had one flaw...he had the tendency to waste my time. Not the "he talks to much" kind of waste my time, but the "let's make plans, then the day passes by without follow thru of said plans" type of waste my time.

We talked about this issue previously...because we talked about everything. He said he liked my ability to give it to him straight...I guess he didn't like it this one day though...He apologized through his teeth and then I didn't hear from him anymore...that was about 1.5 weeks ago. I reached out, he ignored me.

I miss him...however, I decided I cannot allow anyone to disregard me and make our relationship one sided, just so I can be their friend. If this happened a couple of years ago, he would have gotten away with it, but that is not who I am anymore. I give respect and support, so I demand it back from every relationship. If it cannot reciprocated, I have to step away from it.

I'm willing to lose him and anyone else...in order to gain me!! I'm okay with moving on. I got my own closure and I'm open to life!! I welcome life to bring on the next one...actually it already has. :)

It's Time for Color!!

I color code my closet. A few short years ago, I had a two sided closet. One side was arranged by color, then the other side I had my blacks, grays, whites and denim. Looking back I noticed, just how much black I had in my wardrobe. Sure, we all need our classic, basic black items...skirts, pants and jackets, but my closet was chock full of black. One day I decided to add more color....

Today, I'm deciding to add more color to my LIFE!! I am young and I need to truly life to the fullest. For those of you who know me...I know many of you will say I live a pretty colorful life now...but you really don't know the half. I save things...and not just money (for the those that know the Frugalicious Diva...) I don't live enough in the now, I don't have enough fun!! That stops today!!

This blog is about my Total Transformation!! It will include traveling, weight loss, love and relationships, money, philanthropy and more!! The more I find out about me, the more I will share!!

Get ready for me world...Latisha is no longer playing small!!