Happy Monday Glossy Ones!
MONDAY MELODY
[youtube http://youtube.com/watch?v=Qw3Z8Oa7E3Y%5DJill Scott is back with “Hate On Me.” This song not only has a great empowering message, it rocks!
JOY’S SHOE PICK
Check out Jill’s shoes at the 3:30 mark in the video.
They remind me of this Nine West shoe that I have been eyeing:
The Disopra is one of my faves. A must have!
EASY WAYS TO CREATE YOUR OWN PERSONAL SPA
– From Women’s Lifestyle Magazine, July 2007
- Change the color of your bathroom walls to something soothing like a gentle blue, a pastel green or even a pale lilac. If you are in an apartment, hang some of your favorite pictures on the walls.
- Keep large, thick, 100% cotton bath towels close at hand. They will maintain their softness if you only use them for certain occasions (like your personal spa days).
- Get aromatherapy candles to match your bathroom color scheme. Not only will the soft glow make you feel relaxed, the scent will be calming as well.
- Purchase or make your own bath oil. To soothe achy muscles, combine Epsom salt with a few drops of essential oil and add to your bath water.
- Move a portable CD player into the bathroom and gather up some relaxation music.
- Make sure you have plenty of soft washcloths, scented soaps/shower gels/scrubs and face masks on hand.
- Keep a special, ultra plush or comfortable robe handy that you use just for your personal spa days.
- Include a tropical plant or two in your bathroom for natural lushness.
TEN SIGNS OF BURNOUT by Dr. Steve Stephens, Psychologist and Speaker
- Lack of Energy
- Loss of Enjoyment
- Apathy
- Avoiding People
- Hard to get Motivated
- Lowered Productivity
- Trouble with Sleeping
- Change in Appetite
- Poor Concentration
- Difficulty Making Decisons
~ From Lists to Live by – The Fourth Collection, 2002
HOT DRESSES
For some reason, we get catalogs in my mother-in-law’s name in the mail all the time. Last week, a Lew Magram catalog arrived and wow, the dresses are hot and the sizes range from Misses 6-16 and Women’s 16W – 26W. Check out these two that caught my eye. If I only had some where to wear one of these!
UNBELIEVABLE!
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-QN5BeQC2Y%5DWow! “Let him come on, let him loose!” I’m not mad at the Pastor! I came across this clip on MediaTakeout.com – most of the stories are crummy, but there are some gems in the mix. Being in a unique position at my church, I see a lot of background things that the average church person does not see. It is a trip how this lady, who probably considers herself to be a devout Christian, acted nothing like a Christian (See the 0:49 second mark). I once attended a church where a member called the Pastor (a lady) a b****. Lord have mercy!
RAIN, RAIN, RAIN!
I know it’s hot in the South, but wow, it has been raining here since Saturday. Here are some of my favorite rain related songs….
[youtube http://youtube.com/watch?v=-TYBZqx2Jis%5DI Can’t Stand The Rain by Tina Turner – I loved this song as a child!
[youtube http://youtube.com/watch?v=hY7UG3BFilA%5DSWV’s Rain is a classic – you just can’t lose with any SWV song.
[youtube http://youtube.com/watch?v=GJXirDRmFGo%5DI loved Jade! I hate they disappeared. While Mr. Do Right has a little rain in the beginning and the chorus starts off with “Can someone stop this rain from falling on my face,” this is a song you play when it’s a stormy night with your lover!
[youtube http://youtube.com/watch?v=pT3-hAcVLbA%5DJohnny Gills knows he SANG this song! Whew! Can You Stand The Rain by New Edition has got to be one of their greatest hits.
POETRY – from Thank You Lord by Maya Angelou (Part 2 of 2)
Some thought because they’d seen the sunrise
They’d see it rise again.
But death crept into their sleeping beds
And You took them by the hand.
Because of Your mercy, I have another day to live.
Let me humbly say
Thank You for this day
I want to thank You.
I was once a sinner (wo)man,
Living unsaved and wild,
Taking my chances in a dangerous world,
Putting my soul on trial.
Because of Your mercy,
Falling down like rain,
Because of Your mercy,
When I die, I’ll live again.
Let me humbly say
Thank You for this day.
I want to thank You.
~ Hebrews 3:13 NIV
Be Encouraged This Week!
~ J.R.
Love the additional tips Kia! Keep them coming! 🙂
i see jill in those high steppers!
two things to add to the perfect spa list: turn the ringer off on your phones and schedule your spa time when the kid(s) are off at cousin’s house!