When I look back at my life so far, what I have gone through, what I have done and where I have been I just have to say thank you God!
The Writings and Experiences of Lela Jefferson Fagan
When I look back at my life so far, what I have gone through, what I have done and where I have been I just have to say thank you God!
As I shared at the end of last year here on the blog, there were 3 books I knew I needed to read at the time [please see “My 2013 Year-end Book Reading Schedule”]. I had hoped to finish them all before this New Year; however, that didn’t happen. I was able to finish one and make some decent progress in another before the 31st… |
“Don’t focus on your weaknesses; focus on your God.” – Pastor Joel Osteen Yesterday, I received a report about my health that essentially shook my world. The news even came with pictures! I am still trying to wrap my head around it. In a sense, I honestly can’t because if I do I will open…
Earlier this month I had my first visit to my new local gynecologist, and I am almost ashamed to say it… It was also my first visit ever to one. I am now a month away from turning 35 and married. As an African American female that has been surrounded by family members that have…
It has been awhile since I posted at Memoirs of a Black Girl. So, I figured I would change it up a bit and post a series of adorable videos I found on YouTube and on Facebook, of little black girls. First is Contina from Africa she is a 2.5 Year Old Preacher/Pastor [embedplusvideo height=”281″ width=”450″ editlink=”http://bit.ly/17W9a1U”…
Today I did something significant for myself. I got up this morning with taking care of me in mind; mind, spirit, body and soul. After eating breakfast, and spending some devotional time with the Lord, I went on my one hour Fitness Walk around our community. Generally I listen to “Praise and Worship” music or…
[embedplusvideo height=”281″ width=”450″ editlink=”http://bit.ly/1avMdrZ” standard=”http://www.youtube.com/v/aE_5tf0wnvE?fs=1&hd=1″ vars=”ytid=aE_5tf0wnvE&width=450&height=281&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=1&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=¬es=” id=”ep1243″ /] I am really thinking about trying Havana Twists as my next protective hair style. The above video tutorial I found on YouTube may have sealed the deal. AfricanCreature’s final look is just so stunning. [embedplusvideo height=”281″ width=”450″ editlink=”http://bit.ly/1avOgwi” standard=”http://www.youtube.com/v/cn1VnJrjwKw?fs=1&hd=1″ vars=”ytid=cn1VnJrjwKw&width=450&height=281&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=1&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=¬es=” id=”ep3503″ /] This tutorial…
[embedplusvideo height=”281″ width=”450″ editlink=”http://bit.ly/1d07gT3″ standard=”http://www.youtube.com/v/_rUY0ZLhtQc?fs=1&hd=1″ vars=”ytid=_rUY0ZLhtQc&width=450&height=281&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=1&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=¬es=” id=”ep6509″ /] AuCurlis Naturelle is one of the “Natural Hair Video Bloggers” I now follow on YouTube. This video she posted, was so inspiring I had to share. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
I advise you now, as my reader that this post may seem a bit silly to some. However, I feel led to share it. A few months ago I finally kicked the can sort of speak my addiction to drinking Monster Energy Drinks. See, years ago I stopped drinking them after I had an experience…
Have you heard of the site and its companion app, My Fitness Pal? I know I am a bit late getting on the bandwagon. One of the incredible people I met a few years ago on Facebook mentioned it to me in response to one of my recent posts. My Fitness Pal is a FREE…