Moments aren't wasted upon me. As my friend's Jamaican grandmother used to say, I consider and consider. And the uncharacteristically snowy Southern winter of the past month has given me more than a few extra moments to do things I normally put off for another day. I told a friend that I'd need to be in for at least four to five days before I'd utter the words cabin fever because I spend so much time running that I often wish for time to do things around the house and even just take a nap or sleep in. I'm guilty of hopping out of bed before 7 AM on the weekends because I want to take advantage of my entire day and the reality is, many times, what I'm up for pales in comparison to how I'd feel if I allowed myself a the extra sleep I often daydream about. We're so busy. ... And we're even busier convincing ourselves that we're more interesting when we hype busy. No. Busy doesn't equal productivity or living, for that matter. I remember my days as a newspaper journalist when I was constantly on-call for the small town newspaper where I was a beat reporter. I'd have to get up at 2 AM and race to a fire in frigid winter temps. Some days I'd work from 8 AM until Midnight in the newsroom on a budget story. I was passionate about my pursuit but I didn't always enjoy it. In my 20's and early 30's, I was constantly moving because I was trying to get somewhere. I was trying to get to where I am today. Sure, there's more to come, but reaching my career goal was pivotal for me and made me turn my attention to my quality of life. I finally achieved this thing — being a magazine editor — that I'd been thinking of and obsessing over since I was 10 years old. Ha. That sounds funny, but it's true. I've cataloged in other posts how I contorted myself and my life along the way to be fit for the post and the time. And so now, I'm asking myself: What next?
Well, the first thing is to measure myself by myself. A few weeks ago, I was plotting something out and in the midst of my thoughts bouncing, God asked me my motivation. Specifically, He asked me if I was trying to impress others or Him. It was a major moment. If you ever need to put things into perspective, immediately, ask yourself that question. Are you doing because others are doing or because you feel compelled and can reason your doing? Are you giving because others are giving or because you feel compelled and can reason your giving? Are you going because others are going or because you feel compelled ... You get where I'm coming from. And no I don't mean the whimsical moments that we all take. I'm talking about the major life considerations and moves that we're making. Are they intentional and can you reason them?
I digress.
This week of working in solitude in my home office and being home-bound in the evenings has given me plenty of time, and reaffirmed for me just how precious time is. Time, uncommitted, is not a bad thing. Because even the busiest of times can filled with moments wasted.
By K
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By Katrice
Last week, I texted my cousin and
asked her if she moisturizes her underarms. Her response was not with
any intention but that her antiperspirant has a moisturizer. Listen,
I pride myself on knowing every nuance of beautification, just for
the fun of it. I love everything about being a woman {well, almost
everything}, and I'm always trying new beauty products that promise
to keep me looking and feeling my best. I hadn't heard of
moisturizing your underarms until I was completing a survey
from Influenster that asked if I did. I didn't pursue the
topic to any elaborate extent, but last week I received a free sample
of Dove Advance Care deodorant from Influenster and I am strikingly
impressed. It's not my first package from the community that
allows me the opportunity to give feedback on a variety of products
and brands, but it is the first I've been eager to post about
here. Am I the only one asking myself: Who thinks about their
underarm skin? Well, now, I do! I've been using the original formula of Dove deodorant
since it first came out and never even thought of veering from it. While, I won't be buying a special underarm moisturizer, I'll definitely be changing to the Advanced Care.
By Katrice
One day last week, I really wanted to do an outfit post. It was too cold and windy. Got to be more creative! Nevertheless ... My hair is growing, though I want to cut it; I'm completely obsessed with my unruly afro. And these days the more motley my print mix, the happier I am. I wore this.
Sweater - Forever 21
Pants - H&M
Ring - H&M
Shoes - Target
