So  today is almost over and I' m so grateful for the many prayers n well wishes i have received from family n friends. I love you all. Thanks.

There was no party or anything of d sort. I worked, had a meeting, ran some errands and finally settled down for a drink n chat with just family. yea that was d choice i made, and i enjoyed every minute.  I broke a few fitness rules. yes i indulged. just had to have choco ice cream and... hehehe 

I thank God for his love, mercies n blessings.  Aging is a privilege. I'm grateful.

CHEERS!!!!

Hello beautiful people. It's my pleasure to have you here. So I have been shedding some weight for a while now and like I always say, fitness is not meant to be a punishment but a lifestyle. Instead of crash programs or extreme diets, take it bit by bit, one day at a time towards your goal. 

Stop worrying about being skinny(that's not my goal). Practice healthy eating and exercise, and the weight will take care of itself. I mean, why punish and restrict yourself for a short time only to gain back all that weight and even more because it wasn't a lifestyle and you couldn't be consistent at it. But if you can be consistent, all well and good for you.

Fitness isn't a one-size-fits-all thing and perhaps does not look the same for everyone. It is not a function of how skinny you are. Both health and fitness are worth fighting for. It is hard fight, make no mistake about it. but failing now and then is part of success, so don't be discourage. just keep at it.

I am yet to attain my target-weight, so it is still a work in progress. I will just keep at it.

OK, maybe you are itching for me to say what I did Or did not do. Well, I am currently sharing "20 Thing You Can Do To Stay Fit N Healthy This Year". So follow and keep reading and you will be inspired and motivated to a healthy living. Check under Health for some of the "Things" I have already shared.

Consistency is key!

  xoxo

-Aitee

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Worldwide is live in Uyo, AKS. The man of God is ministering at a special holy ghost service (Tagged "Divine Visitation) at the Uyo Sport Stadium. I had to take photos from my Tv-screen. Yes! I'm watching it. I am not a Redeemer but I have to say, if you are not there or watching, you missing something.

be inspired!!! -Aitee

Today being the last day of 2015 got me reflecting on how the year has been. The truth is, 2015 isn't top on the list of my great years, but then I have a lot of things to be thankful for, first being that, I am alive and not lying somewhere in a hospital bed. That I still have my Joy and peace after all I've been through. It can only be God.

So, through the not so great 2015, I did learn some things as I'm sure you did too. I mean we learn everyday from life. Some of the lessons are new and some, life taught me yet again.


                                    1

I have learned to let go and laugh more. Not to take things too seriously all the time 'cos life is short(I'm still gonna be around for the next 70yrs BTW), and perhaps not nearly as serious as we take it.


                                    2

To treat people, not as bad as they are but as good as I am. That i can't treat people badly and expect them to love and respect me. I shouldn't feel bad if the don't.


                                    3

That I am in charge of how I want to feel no mater the situation. To know that happiness is from within not in a thing. So I can will my mind to transmit desired mood per time under any circumstance. I can choose happiness

                             

                                   4

That worrying  is like holding an umbrella waiting for it to rain. it solves nothing. Instead, it clouds your mind with fear/ anxiety and get you all depressed.

But that it's OK to cry sometimes and let it all out(certainly, not in public). it's like refreshing or rebooting your system so as to think, reexamine and regroup your thoughts to do and act better.


                                        5

To appreciate the people in my life, even to the least, 'cos they each have something to contribute or teach.

To appreciate the contributions of my love ones, even in those rare moments when some do not meet my expectations(I probably don't always meet theirs), 'cos truth be told, they have really touched my life in many ways.


                                     6

That it's easier and simpler to be me and do me. Although man is basically a copycat and always trying to keep up with his 'neighbors', trying to do what someone did or has done is a grievous mistake that can blow in your face. one reason being that, the circumstances, situations and capacity are never the same. So, I should do my things as they best fit me and my circumstance allows.


                                           7

That I can't say I am helping someone when I am not doing what they want or need under the circumstance. I shouldn't feel bad if the appreciation gotten is not commensurate with the help rendered.



                                       8

That my dreams are legitimate. To rise above my circumstances and live them. To start, howbeit small, but dream for the top. It won't always be easy, but it would be worth it. To discipline myself to get up and do things even though I am not in the mood or feeling good(this isn't always easy).


                                       9

That I am more than I let myself be. I can be and do more. To explore my creative and business side. To go out more(this isn't easy for an indoor-fun kinda person) and meet people of like minds because networking and relationships are gateways to career successes.


                                       10

That what people think/say about me is their business. I cannot live my life to impress others or give in to the so-called societal pressures at the detriment of my joy and peace. That I owe no one an explanation of my life, except you are God or  paying my bills to the last dime.


                                        11

 To love myself and body. Be mindful of my lifestyle and what I consume in order to stay fit and healthy.


                                        12

To be grateful for how far God has brought me, for my achievements, howbeit, beneath my dreams. To do my possible best under any circumstance, work/pray harder and keep faith because it can only get better and better. That aging is a privilege denied many. To embrace it and own it.


My best is yet to come.

2015: I'm excited and hopeful. Bring it on!!! 



If you are reading this, I'm sure you learned one or more things in 2015. Do share one in the comment section. Also let me know which of my lessons you can relate to. Thanks.


Have a beautiful crossover to 2016


xoxo

-Aitee.

Yes, i do have a healthy natural hair. And by natural, i mean my retouched God-given hair.  I feel good about it because i like rocking my natural hair as much as i like braiding or fixing weave-on. I have gotten lots of compliment because of  it,. sometimes people try to or do actually touch my hair just to know if it's enhance with weave-on (I don't exactly like that part) or all mine. i have been asked how I got the transformation, so I have decided to share.

My hair wasn't always healthy or even had volume. I was one of those people with stubborn hair that needed retouching every other month but still the texture was nothing appealing. My hair wasnt growing or it was just breaking off faster than it grew.

Need I say that I tried and used so many hair relaxers and products, even popular high brands and expensive ones. I had also tried products with natural/native ingredients but didnt get the desired result. can you imagine how frustrating that can be? maybe you can.


Well, all that came to a gradual end when I made the choice to buy  VITALE OLIVE OIL  Anti-breakage No Lye Conditioning Relaxer ,with coconut oil and vitamins.






 


 Olive oil is a natural anti-breakage oil that penetrates inside the hair shaft enhancing the vitality and wellness of the hair. On the second time i used the product, I observed that my hair breakage was reduced significantly and my hair was smoother and full. My hair colour improved to a darker shade. My hair grew too, though I had to cut it shorter because that way I can style it desirably to something cute and funky if i want to.

The package contains products that condition and preserve the natural strength and glow of the hair. Since I started using this product I have not used any other hair treatment and I have my desired result. It can only get better.

So if you have a dry, stubborn, scanty or weak hair, You can give this a try. it might just be what you hair needs to be healthy. The product is quite affordable and a package can take up to 3 retouches.

 

Congratulations Emy&Udy

So yesterday was my cousin's wedding and I had a pretty good time. I got to see my aunts, uncles and cousins, most of whom I hadn't seen in a while. I realized later that we were too busy chatting and catching up in the short time we had(no thanks to my coming late because of other events), that taking selfies didn't come to mind.
Anyways, I was in a hopeful-blue-mood, so I decided to wear an all blue outfit. but then, on a second-stylish thought I decided to add red jewelries for a contrasting effect and added elegance.



be inspired!!! -Aitee

Yes! Do Not Regret Growing Older For It Is A Privilege Denied Many. Ever heard of the saying "when there is life, there is hope"? ofcourse you have. Many have been denied the privilege to live their dreams. They have gone to the grave with untapped potentials.  No wonder the Late Myles Munreo, a renowned author and motivational speaker, said that the cemetry is the richest place in the world.

You are bless with life. year after year, you are alive. Be grateful. Be the best of you. I know that some times regret may creep in because of unfulfilled dreams. You are at a certain age but not satisfied with what you have to show for being on earth for that long.  I know the feeling. As a teenager I had written down things I would do before I turned 30, but I celebrated my 30th birthday without achieving half of that list. Yea! I know that feeling, but then I was grateful to God for the blessings I got that i never imagined to put on that list but that have made my life better. I know that as long as i am alive. i can be anything i want to be, no matter my age.

Embrace the privilege to be alive. Forget your age. Stop looking at the calender. Rather, identify and access the boundless opportunities around you. see possibilities. see your dreams come to life.


All The Best
-aitee

And by simple, i mean; simple fabric, simple style and simple accessories.  A simple Outfit can actually be that elegant look you need on a Sunday.









 Notice how I accessorised the multicolor fabric with cream n brown, warm n mild colours. The contrast is  subtle to keep eyes on the main outfit,mostly.

You could opt for a more bright colour  to match with d colours in the fabric; like yellow, green and turquoise blue,depending on your mood and the occasion. Whatever the case be sure to look your best.
Happy new week. All d best in your endeavors.


-xoxo
aitee

(Late post)
So  I had this friend-of-a-friend-of-a-friend's wedding  to attend but somehow amidst my schedules I completely forgot about it until the very day of the wedding when I got a phone call  from my friend asking if I was ready. Needless to say I wasn't. I mean I had plans for the day that did not include a wedding. But my girlfriend will have none of that.  So what do i do? oh my God, what do i wear? A swift trip to my closet made me even more anxious as i couldn't readily put an outfit together. 
Well, after almost an hour in the "valley of indecision", so to speak, I uncovered my little yellow lace-dress, gladly, it was like seeing an old friend again (except my LYD isn't old). I thought of how to style it and quickly decided that color-blocking was the way to go. And I was on point cos' compliments kept coming in at the wedding. Nothing like colours to get you Noticed. *wink*
So my little  yellow lace-dress saved the day. 
Sometimes, the outfit that you didn't spend all day planning and styling could elegantly be on point. 

LYD- Alex Marie
Sandals- Nine West
Clutch- Top Leather

be inspired!
-aitee

Yes! after over 20 years, I reunited with my primary school bestie, Ekemini(Kemz to me).



                                        Kemz


I met kemz when i was in primary 4 (it has to be). She had just moved into town with her parents. So she was not only a new face in school but also a symbol of something-from-out-of-town.

Her desk was next to mine and we wasted no time in becoming best friends. we played together during and off school hours. we ate together during lunch breaks.

I still remember her mum's sugar-coated yam chips which i indulged. yes! I remember. when you are a sweet tooth, such memory can stay with you.*wink*
We also competed academically, and kemz relentlessly gave me a run for the first position. I do not know if she thought that taking first position in class was her birthright and the rest of us only came to escort her. seriously! anyway, she was my bestie, so i couldn't have had issues with her but, with her brain, that apparently could only comprehend "first position", so to speak. I made sure it wasn't an easy run for her n her brain(or that's what I choose to remember now)-hehehe! For real, though.
Anyways, it so happened that her dad was transferred while i was out of town and we didn't have our goodbye moments. And that was it. we lost touch. I had no idea where she was exactly. In-between the last 20 years I would hear some  info about her but nothing reliable. but about three months ago i decided to search for her. thanks gracious for Facebook. I found her (not as easy as it sounds though cos she is a "Dr. Mrs." now), dropped my GSM number and she called me. it was beyond awesome, i have to say.
Well, after a handful of phone calls and failed fixed meetings, we finally reunited "in flesh". it was great. i had no idea that i missed her that much. We did a lot of catching-up and will continue in the days to come, for such.
Photos from reunion...



                                   yea! we good like that





selfie was definitely on the list-of-things-to-do



and that smile crowned it all. it was a great reunion.

FRIENDSHIP IS A BEAUTIFUL THING

be inspired!
-aitee

 Being a Lawyer is not just noble but a beautiful thing. However, for some in the profession, the low side is usually the 'fit n proper' dress code. yeah! you are limited to corporate wears of the colours; white, black, grey and dark blue, especially if you are one to venture the court rooms.
well, today i decided to spice up my simple black n grey outfit with a blue Tote(not so lawyer-ly some may say?). Lawyer or no lawyer, black shall not become me.



*skyblue ELEGANCE tote
*for a long day like i had today, i prefer to wear low heels or flats. *convenience 







yeah! posed a bit before dashing out for the day, which i have to say was a long one. how did work go for you today? great?, good?, not so good? well relax n refresh cos tomorrow will be another day n opportunity.


be inspired!
-aitee