the here + now

I was around eight years old. My friend was ten. We were in express mart buying junk food.  Because that's just what you're do when you're that age. And then we saw this lady. She was tall, beautiful, had amazing hair & she reminded us of Lisa Lopes from TLC. We were hard core into singing waterfalls, like, all the time.  Except it wasn't our adoration she felt we had or what she heard. Instead she thought we were making fun of her. She turned around pointed that finger at us and nasty words fell all out. I was stunned. We didn't say a word. And that changed how I felt about the black community. That day changed things for me.  My mama taught me to love everyone, no matter what their color. And I tried. Kind of. But fear played a big role. I was afraid to talk to the black girls at school. "And we know in all things God works for the good of those who love him...." Romans 8:28 She didn't yell at us because she was e

Weight loss is a funny thing. It's not a you get there and you're done thing. I think that's the part many people struggle with. It's in fact, a constant struggle. There are easier seasons and harder seasons. Seasons of great success & seasons where you have to pick yourself back up and try again. I think that's what I've learned this time. This time because this isn't my first go. Not even my third. More like my 25th. Or something. I don't know, I may be exaggerating a bit. Or maybe not by much at all.  But for people wanting tips here are mine. Start somewhere . Small. Take one meal a day and replace it with healthier choices. Replace 1 soda/pop a day with water. Small. Start somewhere, but make it manageable.  Find the workout you'll do . This just basically means find a workout you won't hate. That doesn't mean you'll love your workout every day, but find a workout you seriously can love and make sure it happens s