I LOVE my book club...

That's right...I said it. I love my book club, even though I rarely finish any of the books. Despite this reality, I've identified a list of books that I'd like to read in my spare time...here they are:

Finding Fish by Antwone Fisher

Makes Me Wanna Holler by Nathan McCall

The Color of Water by James McBride

Think Big by Ben Carson

Secret Daughter by June Cross

From the Hood to the Hill by Barry Black

A Hope in the Unseen by Ron Suskind

Visiting Life...forgot to write down the author

Do You by Russell Simmons

True enough, it'll take me 3 years to get through these books plus some classics I'd like to read, but I figured writing it down would give me some motivation!!

Zumba...

So, I recently started going to a Zumba class. It's exercise that's a fusion of latin dance and basic core strengthening. IT'S SO MUCH FUN!!! Honestly, I rarely realize that I've been exercising for an hour when the end of class approaches. Is that not the greatest thing you've ever heard??

Today I found an article on Zumba on CNN.com and thought I would share more about my latest passion with the world. Maybe you can find a class near you to check out. I can assure you that you won't regret it!!

Peace...

Why...

So, I sat down to write a post earlier tonight, and decided to go out to the gym first and post once I returned home. Well, I never made it to the gym, but I'm convinced that it wasn't for me to post earlier tonight. At that time, I was feeling anger, frustration, envy, and even a bit of jealousy. I found myself struggling to be grateful for all of the blessings taking place in the lives of my friends and family because I was so discouraged about my own life and its direction, but it's amazing how just a few hours can change everything completely.

Just a few hours these questions were circling my mind in a seemingly continuous loop..."Why can't things just come together for me in this season? Why can't God grant me the desires of my heart now? Why don't things seem to be getting any better for me? Why am I even still alive? Why...why...why?"...now, it's as if I completely understand (at least for this moment) why I haven't been granted the ultimate desires of my heart yet.

There is more out there for me to attain in my current place.

It would be great if I could be reminded of this simple truth in those daily times when I feel like crying and accepting my current position as my destiny...I wish I could remember this when I feel like giving up on myself and everything that I've worked so hard for...I wish I could be reminded of this truth when I become jealous of the places where others are in their life and get angry with God for not blessing me with the same or more.

I'll never know why life works the way it does...I'll just accept that there is always a clear answer for all of my "Why" questions...

A Different Perspective of Me...

My friend, Libby, posted this and I thought it was so interesting and insightful. I thought I'd do it too.

TAG

Rules of the game:
- Choose a singer/band/group
- Answer using ONLY titles of songs by that singer/band/group

Erykah Badu

1. Are you male or female?
"Bag Lady"

2. Describe yourself.
"Cleva"

3. How do people feel when they're around you?
"Didn't Cha Know"

4. How would you describe your previous relationships?
"In Love With You"

5. Describe your current relationship.
"Searching"

6. Something you want to say to your significant other?
"I Want You"

7. How do you feel about love?
"On & On"

8. What's your life like?
"My Life"

9. What would you ask for if you had only one wish?
"Love of My Life"

10. Say something wise.
"Think Twice"