LHC- Prisoner of Relationships Past

Blessings my fair people,

When it comes to relationships, I've realized that there are 2 ways that we can be prisoners of our past relationships which can affect our present ones. The first is to have such an amazing relationship that no one can measure up to the invisible stick we keep dangled in front of our other suitors and the other is the opposite dynamic and having a shrew of bad relationships that makes you question your taste in men. I've had the fortune or misfortune of having both. I have remained a constant prisoner of my relationships past for many years.

 

A prisoner of my own mind and heart. Having experienced the best of both worlds, I know what it is I want but in my pursuit of happiness I tend to get hurt and overwhelmed by the lack of forthcoming gentlemen to fit the mold I've shaped out. What is it that I truly want in a man? Emotionally? Spiritually? Physically? Intellectually? Beyond? I could write an essay on each topic but the simple truth I want someone to love me everlastingly, grow with me spiritually, be my intellectual equal or smarter and impart knowledge on me (and being my equal doesnt me he has to be versed in the same things I do but rather just be able to hold a great conversation), being there supporting and caring for me. I want to feel that earth-shattering, life-changing love I've felt before and I don't think I will settle for less. And that's where I remain a prisoner of a great relationship because it's hard for me to picture other than what I've already experienced. This has also led me to my being a prisoner of other relationship experiences because since then I've been disappointed continuously by the others that have come.

 

My search for love complemented by my myriad of experiences seems to put me in these shackles and I can't seem to break free. I want to live beyond the barriers I've placed and experience what life has to offer but my fear erodes me and I remain enslaved. This was my thought process until about last night (and admittingly I still think like that sometimes) but I watched a short film of a couple getting married and it dawned on me that maybe I'm not where I'm supposed to be indefinitely at the moment but that's just fine because it's where I need to be. If I don't have bad experiences I can't appreciate the wonderful ones and if I didn't have the great experience I would never truly understand my capacity to love above myself and to be selfless in my efforts. So until my prince comes, I'll be enjoying what God has planned for me presently.

 

Much Love,

 

Nella

Happy Mothers Day

 

 To all the wonderful women in our lives (especially my mommy, grandmothers and aunts) who have been our rocks, our shoulders to cry on, our smiles, our laughter, our lifelong cheerleaders, and who never stop believing in how wonderful we are.

 

 

 

I just want to take the time out to wish you all a HAPPY AND WONDERFUL MOTHERS DAY to the most amazing women God has placed on this planet to impact our lives. You truly are appreciated!!!

 

Much Love,

 

Nella

 

Recipe of the Week

 

Hey everyone,

 

 

If you follow me on Tumblr and/or on Twitter then you would know about my recent fitness craze that I've been promoting. It is Spring and Summer afterall so beach trips are a MUST and the hot body is coming.

 

Always on the look out for simple and delicious recipes, I came across a delicious Strawberry Green Tea Smoothie recipe while perusing the fitblr world that I just have to share with you.

 

Ingredients:
3/4 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup of green tea
6 oz of light/ non-fat/ fat free Greek yogurt

 

 

Place all the ingredients in a blender and you're good to go with a delicious smoothie tantalizing your tastebuds.

 

 

I modified the ingredients a bit. I used around 4 large frozen strawberries, I eyeballed the green tea and added yoplait light black forest cake yogurt. It was absolutely delicious. The flavour was tangy and tart with just the right amount of sweetness to feed your sweet tooth. Yummy Yummy!!!!!!!

Try it and tell me what you think. P.S. Sorry for the orientation and the quality of the picture I'm still trying to operate this thing and will fix the picture ASAP.

 

 

Much Love,

Nella

 

 

RIP Lappy or maybe you're just sleeping

Sadness has recently swept over my life. My faithful and loving laptop has stopped working and kicked the bucket. Once a wonderful companion is now lifeless. So right now I stuck without a laptop and trying to keep in contact as best as possible via my cell phone and school computers. That's just a little update on what's going on right now. Look out for my weekly reviews on Wednesday. I missed this week but will definitely make it up to everyone.

Much Love,

Nella

Giveaway Winner

My first ever blog giveaway ended yesterday and as promised, I have chosen a winner today! So without further ado.........

Afayah Prendergast 

Please contact me to claim your prize. 

Thanks again to all who entered and don't worry there will be more giveaways to come.

Product Review: Beauty Treats Flower Color Change Lipstick

HAPPY MAY EVERYONE!!! 

I'm happy to say that we've made it to the 5th month of the year so far. How's 2013 been treating you so far? Anyways I am always looking for new ways to spice up and add life to my blog. For example with my Friday Link Love that I've been a bum with but hopefully will come back with full force in May. Well this month, I want to introduce a new feature called Review Wednesdays where I give you my thoughts on product finds, restaurant experience and so on.

My first review will be on the Beauty Treats Flower Color Change Lipstick. So let me start by confessing that I am not and I repeat NOT a makeup junkie, guru or anything along the lines. I am only really getting into this make up thing so I can't give you any information about when this product was released, how long it has been on the market or any of those things. What I can tell you is my experience with the product and if I would ever use it again. Enough of my jabbering and on to the topic at hand.

So what caught my eye was the beautiful blue lipstick in the set. I'm always on the hunt for something bold,endearing but somehow has a classic twist and so I decided to take a chance and got it. The top 3 things for me that make a great lipstick is the application, colour and how long it lasts. No one wants a cracked up lipstick that has a horrible shade, dries your lips or you constantly having to reapply it. Not a good look. So those criteria will be the focus of my review.

Application: The application was smooth and the lipstick basically glided on as I applied it which was great. It's enriched with aloe vera and vitamin E so my lips felt soothed and soft.  I give it an A for application. 

Colour: As mentioned before I am not a makeup junkie so I wasn't aware of the little surprise I had waiting for me when I put it on. When I first applied the lipstick it basically had no colour. It looked more like a lip balm or chapstick so I was like what the hell?! And I kept on applying a little more wondering if I was too conservative with my application. Well a few moments later my sister pointed out how pink and luscious my lips looked and I was like Whoa!!! That's right folks, my lips became pink. Well after going through bouts of whoa this is so cool to omg is there something wrong I decided to do a little product research and found that all the lipsticks in the set change your lips into luscious hot pink. So now it's back to this is so cool again! ^_^

Does it Last? Ahh yes the age-old question of durability. Surprisingly, the lipstick last pretty long. Approximately 14 hours without having to reapply it. With the glass test, some does actually come off, however, the colour doesn't fade or fade too much when it does so. 

Overall: My overall impression of this product is 4/5. I would recommend this to a friend and I think you all should totally try it out. 

Much Love, 

Nella

P.S. Don't forget to enter my giveaway. It ends tonight so go enter if you haven't already. Here The winner will be announced tomorrow!!!

Blogger Giveaways

Hey guys,

I've finally got a chance to browse around and see what other bloggers have been up to and I came across the giveaway that Roxy at Foxy et al is hosting. If you're interested in entering or for more info please check it out HERE!!!! It ends April 26th!

And don't forget to enter my giveaway Here!!!! The giveaway ends MAY 1st!

Much Love,

Nella