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iRead- Dr. Chapman's 5 Love Languages

What’s your Love Language?

I read, The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Dr. Gary Chapman and loved it!!! I suggest that everyone who is in relationship or plans to be in one reads this book. I feel that its beneficial in all relationships not just the relationship of lovers but also friends and parents and co-workers. Dr. Chapman’s theory is that everyone speaks a Love Language and order to give and receive love effectively one must know their LL as well as the LL of the other person in the relationship. There are 5 LL.

1.     Word’s of Affirmation

2.     Quality Time

3.     Gifts

4.     Acts of Service

5.     Physical Touch

I won’t go into detail on each LL because I do want you all to read the book or at least putz around on the website www.5lovelanguages.com On the site there is a quiz to help you decipher which LL you speak. There are also different versions of the book (sort of like the Chicken Soup for the Soul Series). Its a quick read and not only will it allow you to have better relationships with other people, it allows you to see yourself in a different light.

Happy reading!!! And happy loving!!!

~AE

Wednesday's Words of Wisdom

"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass,

It's about dancing in the rain."

Welcome Back!

*Cracks knuckles* 

Its been a while since I've had the time to blog but I have to say I've missed it. There is something liberating about being able to let your fingers flow and watch words, my words, appear in front of me and heck, the world **not that the world is reading.... yet :)** I won't dwell on the reasons I didn't write because they are not important. What is important, is that I am back and I am more excited than before to share new things with you. Wednesday's Words of Wisdom will be back starting 5-18-11 and its gonna be DEEEP. Lol.... Ok maybe not DEEEP but it will definitely leave you with something to ponder. I've got some new recipes and movie reviews up my sleeves as well. I may not know exactly what I want to do when I "grow up" but there is a lot going on in this noggin of mine. The purpose of this blog is to share and discuss an array of topics and stories that will inform, inspire and entertain you.  I hope you let me back on your computer screens and embark on this journey with me.

The Game Review or Lack There Of :-(

I'm a lot late in my reviews for these past few episodes and I'm sorrrry! I think it's because I was trying to find nice things to say about them... and each week I was unable to :-( And now there are only two episodes left and um... I still don't have much to say.. I was a HUGE fan and I couldn't WAIT for the new season to begin. I have to say I am not impressed (and I know I'm not the only one who feels this way). The story lines are... not good. Lol. I was going to try to be prolific but I just don't have it in me. BET has definitely changed The Game and the change is bad. I will be back to give a final recap and review as it is too draining to so it weekly... Smh.

~AE

Words of Wisdom Wednesday 3/16/11

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. - Mark Twain

Words of Wisdom Wednesday 3/9/11

For every person who climbs the ladder of sucess, there are a dozen waiting for the elevator - Anon

Who are you living for? Pt 2

Watch this scene from Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. Sidney Poirtier's character introduced his parents to his fiance who is a white woman. It is 1967 and he is a doctor. Its a very good movie and this is one of my favorite scenes....

Who are you living for?

A friend of mine and fellow blogger published a very powerful post a fews days back that I want to share with you. The last paragraph prompted the title for this blog....

So what do you think? Who should you be living for? Thank you Courtleak for sharing this with us. Check out more from Courtleak here!

~AE

Wednesday's Words of Wisdom 3/2/11

The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything.

 It's your mind you have to convince.

 - Vincent Lombardi

Hello Melo!

....and Billups. Poor Chauncey....

Wednesday's Words of Wisdom 2/23/11

Happy Wednesday!!

Let's choose to win!!!

~AE

Game Review coming!!

Show review coming!! I'm still gathering my thoughts from last night's episode. Stay tuned

Words of Twisdom Tuesday =)

So in every situation you could possibly be put in... no matter how annoying and frustrating and even devastating... people are always telling people, "To be thankful for what you have because it could be worse". I have even muttered those words to myself and others, although I would say something like, "Everything happens for a reason", "There is a lesson to be learned from this" or "Its probably a blessing in disguise". But I am beginning to wonder if this "positive patty" programmed mind set

iRead- Janet Jackson's True You Book Review

I watched Janet Jackson's Dateline interview right before Super Bowl XLV and fell in love with her all over again. I have always been a Janet fan but something about the way she opened up to Meredith Vieira left me wanted to read more about her journey in hopes to get some guidance about my own.

AE Finance- I'll be your BFB

In a world with sooo many distractions its very easy to "forget to save" if you are doing it by yourself. Friend to the blog Afua O. shared this article with me from DailyWorth.com. I think this is a GREAT way to get the ball rolling in the saving department. 



The G.O.O.D. Secret—Save
by MP Dunleavey, DailyWorth editorial director 

Introducing the new DailyWorth Get Out of Debt Guide, a vital component of building net worth. 

photo source: juliebcreative on etsy

AE Fitness- Empty Calories pt 1

Hello friends,

When trying to lose weight the easiest way to do that is to eat less and move more. A lot of times with out even realizing it.... you consume half of you allotted calories for the day by...

The Game Review - Ep 4

Hmmm.... What did I think about this week's episode of the game?? 

Thee The Game Review

Ok friends... Here it is... thee The Game review. It has taken me two weeks to write this because.... I couldn't bring myself to write something negative about a show I have LOVED. I attempted to wait a week in hopes it would get better but much to my dismay it has not. So here we go...

Wednesday's Words of Wisdom 1/26/11

Happy Wednesday Friends! 

"Never look down on someone unless you're helping them up." Rev. Jesse Jackson

AE Fitness-Don't DIE with a DIE-T (diet)

Why is it so hard to get motivated to eat right and go to the gym? I could think of many many MANY reason why... but instead.... I decided I would beat the system. Here's the plan:

The Game Review...

So there is a less than an hour and a half before the third show of The Game is set to air. I realize my review if the second show is quite delayed but I still haven't gotten over my disappointment. I am NOT impressed. I feel like we have waited sooo long for this reunion and they are doing us soo dirty. I will wait and do an analysis after tonight's episode. Kinda like a twofer...

In other news I really like the show that comes on after The Game, Let's Stay Together. Kudos to Queen Latifah!!

I will be back tomorrow with an extensive review.
~AE

Wednesday's Words of Wisdom 1/19/11

To recognize my blindness is the first step toward regaining my sight. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Hmmmmm... What is blinding you this week??

~AE

AE Fitness- Wii Fit

LOL at my Mii having a muffin top!!

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I love reality TV and families!! I enjoying seeing how people interact with each other. My favorite shows are the ones I listed below and find that sometimes I get emotional when I watch them. 

You don't get to choose your family...

Photo from http://www.karagwe.com/index.php?page=100

Hilary Rodham Clinton wrote a book when she was the First Lady titled, "It Takes a Village to Raise a Child: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us". Although I never read the book the title always resonated within me; The thought of the village mostly. I am an only child and like the title of this blog... You don't get to choose your family.

Living the Dream

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

~AE

AE Fitness- Nothing to hide...

I still think I'm crazy for doing this.... Here's the deal. Below I posted the BEFORE pictures of myself at different angles like they do on Celebrity Fit Club. I have also posted a picture of myself on the scale o_O

I too will be confident!!

Soo Angela Simmons (sister in my head) is hoottt! This is it!! My goal is tone up and slim down! I love these shots and Angela is beaming confidence!! I love it! I think that after I slim down and tone up I too will be beaming!!

This is my fav pic!!

Angela's World: Derek Blanks Shoot: " I did this shoot at the end of the year. I had such a good time working with derek blanks! Let me know what you g..."

What color is your Prince Charming

I read this blog post from a friend of mine @courtleak. This topic is a great one to discuss. Read it and let's discuss it!!

The Game Review

Mesfin Fekadu reports on TheReflector.com that a whopping 7.7 million faithful fans watched the season premiere of The Game on BET. Whoa mama! So what did you all think?


I have to get used to their new style of filming. The Game has moved from Los Angeles to Atlanta and they are taped this season "guerilla" style. It seems less vibrant and totally unrehearsed. This style worked for shows like Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm (I am a fan of both) so I pray that it works for them. I am uber excited to be able to see where this storyline will take us...

• I must say I am not a fan of Tasha Mack and Terence... At all. But hey... I respect his hustle. I'm not sure if this will help his acting career or hurt it though. It seems like I'm not alone in feeling like Terence has to go....
• Girl Melanie... I must say that I was expecting to see her practicing this season. Yes, I agree that she should support Derwin in his new success but she could have a small private practice. I was hoping to see a power couple... maybe towards the end of the season
• Oh baby... Mel is starting trouble, trouble, trouble. I hope she get's it together. I agree that you shouldn't keep secrets in a marriage but Mel formally known as "Med School", should have made double, triple, and quadruple checked those results before sharing...
• I'm happy Tee Tee is maturing
• Meagan Good... I'm not too sure what I feel about this storyline yet.
• Ex-Basketball Wives... Ummm not a fan
• Brit Brat?! Umm I think they over played her character. She needs to be toned down. A LOT.

I will be tuning in next week!!

~AE

    

Wednesday's Words of Wisdom 1/12/11

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” - Maria Robinson

Bedside Tabernacle 1/9/11

"Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” (Joshua 1:8, NIV)

No matter your religion or denomination, we have all been given a life map. This map is for us to use to get use through life and its obstacles as well as to our final destination. How well can you get to a place that  you have never been to without reading your map and asking for help along the way. This week let's take out our maps and put them to work. I mean...Hey... That's what they're there for :-)


Have a great week!!
~AE

iShop- Groceries

Soo on Fridays I usually go grocery shopping. Because of the snow in the tristate I am not going today but I will share with you some things I like to get.

Friday is when the new circulars come out!! Whooot whoot. Shopping on a budget! One of my favorite things to get on Fridays at Stop and Shop are the rotisserie chicken 2 for $10. I use them for lunch meat, in sandwiches, sliced with a starch and veggie AANNDD used to make chicken stock for soups and for my spinach and franks! They also have Fresh Italian bread for $0.99 << Those deals are exclusive for Fridays<<

The Game!!

     I am uber  excited about the season premiere of The Game. I would personally like to thank BET for bringing it back to life. That last episode... I think when the credits started to roll, a few tears dropped from my eyes. I remember questioning, "How could they leave us hanging like that??!!?". So now here we are days away from the new season... I can't wait to see what everyone has been up too!!!
     It will start two years after we have last seen them. Derwin is the star on the team!! So they have money now! Kelly has her own reality show... Mel and Derwin are married, the baby should be walking and talking... How will co-parenting go with Janay??? Will Mel finish Med school?? Will she lead the SunBeams? Will there be a new member of the SunBeams?? I know Meagan Good will be making a few appearances!!! Oh man this is going to be juicy!!

I have added a countdown to the right side of the page. It is set for every Tuesday at 10pm (EST)!!!

Let's Go Sabers!!
~AE

Xanga!!

Hey there! 

Growing up I used to write in a journal/diary. Years would go by and I would stumble across it and read what I was up to at that particular time in my life. Welp... a few years have past and look what I've dug up... Xanga!! My online journal from freshmen year. Whoa momma! Its crazy to see how many things have changed and how many things are exactly the same... 

I'm still trying to decide whether the changes and lack of change in certain areas are positive or negative. 

I have come a long way tho... So I am proud of where I stand. I'm still a work in progress.

~AE

Snow Day??

I feel like a little kid!! I keep checking weather.com to see when the snow will start. I have a big paper due tomorrow annnnd I would love to have an extra day to perfect it. Soo What am I going to do??

I'm taking it back to 4th grade. Uh huh. Yup! I said it! Tonight before bed I am putting a spoon under my pillow, I'm wearing my pajama's inside out and placing clean socks in the freezer!! And before I do all that I'm going to finish my paper!!!! :-) Just in case...

~AE

Cookie Lee Spring/Summer Catalog

If you love affordable accessories like I do, stop by this site Cookie Lee Catalog to view or request the catalog. If you see something you like you can purchase it conveniently and safely on here!!

AE Wishlist

Happy Shopping!!

~AE

Movie Reviews

In the past few days I have had the pleasure of having some FREE TIME *happy dance* I used some of this time to catch up on some reading for class, doing homework and watching movies I've wanted to see, The King's Speech, The Book of Eli, and Little Fockers. The first two were good movies but Little Fockers was a WASTE of time. I'm not one of those people who tells you about a movie you haven't seen soo don't worry. But what I will say is this:

The King's Speech: This is a true story about King George VI (his family called him Bertie) and his struggle to get over his stutter. I liked this movie a LOT. Although going into the theater I knew the basic story that is taught in history class, the directors/actors did a great job of bringing this story to life without being boring and adding minor background details to make the royal family seem human to the viewers. There are moments in the film that are funny and moments where you can sympathize with B-b-bertie and is family. I would definitely go and see this movie again (matinee of course). 

A

The Book of Eli: This started out really slow. That maybe because I missed the first 6 minutes of it but I kept asking a lot of questions. As the movie went on though I found myself trying to figure out what was sooo important about this book. This is one of those movies that make you go hmmm. I need to watch this movie again for a few reasons. First because I would like to see the first 6 minutes and second because there were a few things I picked up on towards the end... and I'd like to see the movie again "knowing" these things. It was an entertaining and thought provoking film.

B

Little Fockers: Hmmm what can I say here.... They did a GREAT job in making me and many others want to go see the movie... But they failed to keep the movie with the same level of entertainment as the first two films. And the thing that make me the MOST nervous about this movie is how it ended.... Dear Lord please don't let them make another one!!!

C

I hope my reviews are helpful and more entertaining than Little Fockers. :-p

~AE

Tired of singing in the shower??

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Wednesday's Words of Wisdom

Hmmm.... Anyone else guilty of doing this?

Image from http://walkingwithnora.com/2009/11/

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AE Fitness Update: I went to the gym. Weighed in and immediately wanted to leave... but I didnt! I am 7 lbs heavier than I thought I was. So now instead of losing 15 lbs I have to shed... well you do the math *Crack* went my heart. But its cool. I can do it! Whyy?? Because I have you by my side. ;-

In other news... I went to see The King's Speech today (matinee of course) and it was REALLY good. I will write a review for you all tomorrow! 

This blog thing is kinda cool. Shout out to my friend Tykeia over at www.TheGlamNerds.com!! She inspired me to be like Nike and "Just Do It". Please check out her blog at www.TheGlamNerds.com because its pretty freaking great! 

Welp! That's it for the night folks. Thanks for tuning in! I appreciate it!

~AE

iCook

Spinach and Franks
(This recipe was given to me by my friend Lisa and then I put my spin on it!!)

AE Fitness

I joined the gym a few weeks before the new year aannnndd I haven't been going like I should. But now that I have this blog I am going to use it as a source of encouragement and something to hold myself accountable. I pledge to be honest about going and not going to the gym. I also promise to share things that work for me as well as things that didn't. I also like to cook and try new low calorie recipes soo I will share them with you as I stumble across them. << I have a new addiction to spinach >>

Ladys and Gents here goes nothin!!!
~AE

iBlog

Do you see the excitement on my face and the disheveled ponytail? I've got my mac and nooooow I've got to put it to good use! I would like to introduce you to Lola Mac. She has accepted the mission of helping me spread the word to all of you! I'm not sure what the word(s) will be but I promise to keep you entertained and informed!! 

Sooo buckle your seatbelt and lets get ready to shake and bake!!
~AE