~Altagracia~

2007-08-02T22:09:00.000-04:00

The ups and downs of life. I wish someone would have warned me. Right now I'm just trying to enjoy whats left of my summer in the midst of my sadness. I spend my days proofing and posting client galleries while trying to avoid the hurt i feel inside. But no one said this life would be easy. I am a reserved person when it comes to my feelings and friendship. I don't just let anyone in. And when I do, I still have a hard time putting my guard down. I guess thats because of experiences like these, when you never expect that the one person you trusted with your hopes and your fears would leave you in the cold. Wingless and broken. No warning, no apologies, nothing. But this too shall pass and I know things happen for a reason. I know that wrong choices can bring these types of outcomes. So I'm praying and hoping that I can make better choices in the future.

2007-07-20T11:50:00.001-04:00

Word cannot express how sorry I am for my girl Ronalyn's loss. "I extend my friendship even further and I extend my arms if you just need to be held..."

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time [are] not worthy [to be compared] with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Romans 8:18

I want to share this special song with you that always reminds me of my dad...

2007-07-19T11:44:00.000-04:00

Ok I'm going to do some back tracking. I made my mom and dad their very own albums for mother's and father's day. My mom loved hers and my sweet sensitive dad teared up. I really put my time into both of those gifts, I wanted them each to have something that incorporated their past and present along with how important they are to me and my siblings. Hope you like!!

2007-07-19T11:02:00.000-04:00

Hello bloggers!! LOL. I am so tired and I don't know how I managed to get up so early today. Yesterday I think I used every bone in my body that I haven't used in a very long time. I've been taking dancing classes. Salsa on wedn. and Belly Dancing on fridays. And I am also practicing a hip-hop routine with some friends for my best friends 30th big bash!! So yeah, maybe thats why I'm so tired.

2007-07-18T12:29:00.000-04:00

I need to get on the ball!!! There is so much that i haven't blogged about. I just need to learn how to in my very busy day. Like taking out five to ten minutes to blog each day. It is therapeutic you know. :0)

Ok first things first. what have i been listening to for the past week. This lady here is so sick (in the good sense of the word, lol.) Her voice is that old jazzy type. Let me stop trying to describe what I can't in words. Your gonna have to listen to her for yourself. Chrisette Michele

2007-05-23T18:58:00.000-04:00

Oh yeah, i almost forgot. Swing by to my photography blog!!! Check out some of my prom pictures :)

www.essyncephotography.blogspot.com

2007-05-23T18:44:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone!!

I hope all my fellow bloggers are doing well. I know, I'm not a great poster. LOL. I try to post when I can. But I have been so busy and for me thats a GOOD thing. Well school is almost out!! "woo hoo" (thats me jumpin up and down, LOL). 3 more weeks and counting. This summer I hope to do more of my photography and since I haven't shared any in the past month or so. Here are some sessions I've done.

Children & Fashion:

Teens & Fashion:

2007-04-18T21:02:00.000-04:00

AMTM

i love America's Top Model. Not just the models, but the photography as well. I know I haven't posted in a while, but I have been very busy with BOTH jobs. :) Thank God for SPRING BREAK!! I have the girls with me this week for the famous DENYS CAMP. LOL So we decided to lift one of the AMTM's Sessions. Here is our ODE to that episode. :P

2007-03-04T22:40:00.000-05:00

Here are a few of my recent shoots. I did a senior shoot, a model shoot, and portraits. I was so excited to come home and edit these. I had great subjects and they made it easier for me to capture their "essynce."
Right now I am filling some orders (thank GOd). I thank God for letting people call me that I have taken pictures of in the past to order prints. I have also updated my website, but i'm still working on the intro!!

2007-03-04T22:35:00.000-05:00

I'm baaaaaack!!! Yes, Denys is back behind the lens (well in this pic i'm in front, lol). I have been doing some paid sessions and some practice ones to get back in the flow. I thank God for this outlet. It is truly my passion and my therapy at the same time. I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY!!

2007-02-21T10:35:00.000-05:00

Wow, how long has it been since i've posted? So much has been going on and with some inspiration from my dear friend Val I'm scrappin again. I decided to start an about me album to help with the loss of my dd. I think its a great time to find me again.

journaling:

green is my favorite color

i started to love and embrace the color green

when Rodney(its his fav) and i started dating,

and ever since then i love every shade of green!!

2007-02-08T18:01:00.000-05:00

This is what I have been working on lately. I figured I waited long enough. There are lots of ppl on myspace so I am hoping to attract clientele that way. If you want to check it out and give me feed back you can.

www.myspace.com/essyncephotography

2007-01-28T11:59:00.000-05:00

Baby Girl, we will see you again on that great day.

Love

Mommy

2007-01-19T10:33:00.000-05:00

I have updated my LO, but everything that i've wanted to add this past month has been put on hold. Many things have been going on in our lives. So i just ask those who come by to visit to keep me and my family in their prayers. Right now we are dealing with complications in the pregnancy, but I know there is nothing to hard for my God to solve. Although times may be rough, we still smile and know that there is hope in HIM!!!

Love
Denys

2006-12-17T19:36:00.000-05:00

Ok, ok, i know. I have been slacking with the updates. I've been really busy with work, projects and of course the pregnancy, so please forgive me. Just wanted to see how everyone is doing out there in blog land. :) Hope everyone is having a great holiday season so far. Hopefully I can stay on top of things and update more often ;)

2006-10-16T21:15:00.000-04:00

Just wanted to share some pictures from my shoot on sunday. This was another senior shoot. I'm actually proud of myself. It wasnt sunny, but there was enough light to capture the images. It feels good to be able to work the camera under different lighting conditions. And i haven't taken pics in a while. I hope you enjoy. :)

2006-10-11T20:11:00.000-04:00

Been away for a bit... Just been busy with life and my new blog. Its just an extension, check it out ;)

http://lifesnewjourney06.blogspot.com/

2006-09-27T11:11:00.000-04:00

I'm still breathing, LOL. just wanted to share my new blog look. I will be updating my posts soon.

2006-09-12T19:44:00.000-04:00

Mami its OVER!!!

My Mom is finally retired. Thank God. I am so proud of her.Two weekends ago (i'm real bad with updating my blogs) we had a lunch/party in her honor. I am so blessed to have a mother who worked so hard to give us what she never had. And I'm even more blessed that she gets to enjoy her retirement in good health. I love that woman!!! To U mami, Muahh!!

BTW, thanks to my cousing Wildo for taking the pics. :) Since i had to make a speech and my smart self brought my canon with no CF card (boo, LOL). Then i had my back up cybershot, but it had 2 min left on the battery. LMAO. Talk about luck!

2006-08-23T11:17:00.000-04:00

I'm a little tired this morning. I didnt go to bed until 2 a.m. I was up editing some of the pictures from yesterdays shoot. Thanks Valerie ,:) for helping me comb thru ALOT of the images. I also got to chat with " Renea and Tosha; picked up some new techniques. These women are fierce photographers, luv them :). I felt really good about this shoot (before and after). Her name is Beverly Burton, so when she becomes this great gospel singer know that I had a change to capture her "essynce" ;). Not only can she sang, but shes so had this great and loving personality. I was also able to bring my make-up artist on board. (hi Rose). Shes my best friend and is no joke when it comes to doing make-up.
Besides my excitement with photography, i'm a little sad. :( I have to go back to work next week. LOL. Yes i know im being silly, but I actually get like this every year. Getting into the whole routine depresses me. And not to mention I will have less time to work on the photography business. Such is life.

2006-08-10T16:14:00.000-04:00

I know, I know its been a while. I recently got back from my trip to Virginia Beach. Then I've been busy with filling orders and life is overwhelming, But I'm still here. :) This trip was def. needed. I had so much fun with the girls (my sis, cousin, and friend). We shared a lot and learned alot. There are somethings momma never warned u about. U live U learn.

2006-07-28T17:55:00.000-04:00

I have so many pictures that I haven't shared. Especially from the month of July. Here are some pics I took at my cousins wedding. This is the first wedding I did. I was so nervous. But I was blessed to get the shots I did. Now I know what I'm in for if I decide to do another one. :) I can't complain, she was such a beautiful bride, and did i mention... I DID HER HAIR!! lol

2006-07-24T23:13:00.000-04:00

Its Our One Year Anniversy The road was not always smooth, but God brought us through. I pray that we learn from our mistakes and make the upcoming year a better one.

2006-07-11T22:37:00.000-04:00

I have been "MIA for a year NOW", LOL so Ronalyn says.

Just wanted to take time out to thank GOD that I am alive! I have been going thru somethings in my life and that is why i've been away. Just remember, don't take life for granted. Every minute we get is for a reason.

2006-05-27T08:54:00.000-04:00

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. ~Mathew 10:29-31~

I took this picture last month sometime. Rodney had told me that there was a bird building a nest. So one afternoon we were eating lunch when the bird came to the window. We went to look at it, but I think we startled and scared the bird. I waited days to see if he would return, but he never did. As i took the picture, I just said to myself "God is an awesome God!." It's just crazy how he works and how we can see it in his creations.I honestly thought, we humans make some DUMB choices! We are the only creatures who are given free choice. And many of us don't think that our choices will affect us or our loved ones in the long run. I say this because I have seen myself as well as friends and family make choices without consulting God, that has lead to hurt and pain.
I thought for sure the bird would come back. We only frightened him once. I figured if I stayed away from the window he would return. I sat and pondered, "why wouldn't he return, its his nest he's building, his home" And then God gave me the answer as i stood at the window capturing this image. The bird didnt not return because he felt unsafe. He was building a home but felt that it was no longer on solid ground. Who knows, the bird could have been building so that it could lay eggs. The bird was not afraid to leave. It didnt say"well i know theres something wrong with the place I chose, but let me go back."And it struck me. HOw often do we, women, continue to build our homes in an unsafe place. We see signs, or flags that this is not solid ground, yet we continue to expose ourselves and our children to a potential damaging environment. God is so good. I pray that friends and family members "fly away" from that nest that they've built. We can always find another home. A better and safe location. God will take care of the rest.

2006-05-15T16:59:00.000-04:00

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no
law." ~Galatians 5:22 - 23~

Happy Mother's Day!!!

A special mothers day shout out to: Valerie, Ronalyn, Tosha (happy belated bday), Renae, Adrienne and Lu.:)

I went home to CT over the weekend to spend time with my mother and family for Mother's Day. I hadn't seem my mom in over a month since she just returned from Dominican Republic. I was so excited to see her. When I walked in the door she was right there infront of me. I thought to myself, "she's so skinny." I reached over hugged her as I usually do, but this time i didnt want to let her go. We spoke for a minute, but the whole time she spoke, I was starring at her. Her hair was so short now. She had a great tan, but it didn't hide how her eyes
had a slight sunken look to them. I then excused myself to go say hi to my sister. I went in the room and she says, "Did you see how skinny mom is?" I looked at her and then just looked up at the ceiling. My sister being so strong and a nurse, says, "Don't do it, don't cry." So i didn't. I knew that my mom's disease (thyroid's grave disease) had been acting up while she was gone and that her symptoms were coming back. But looking at her, I could see that it was eating away at her.

Despite the impact of seeing my mom, we (my mom, sister, and I) had a GREAT weekend. we had sabbath lunch together,we went Shopping!! And then had Mother's day dinner together. I enjoyed every moment of it. I felt a little sad when I left. my sister is leaving for her trip to Florida and my mom will be staying alone for 4 days. So I felt that I should stay, but my mom being the strong mother that she is would have told me to go home and go to work. I know that my cousin will be stayin with her while my sister is away and I know that my aunt lives right next door. But i'm even more comforted by God's promises.
This morning as i read my devotional it stated, "God loves us and promises to see us through it all. God also promises us an eternity in bliss. This realization should give us joy and peace that will enable us to better endure whatever difficult circumstances we find ourselves in now." How true this is. That we as Christians don't have that same type of worry when things happen as the world does. Although i was saddened and frightened, I did pray and I was certain that God is going to take care of my mom. I will not be troubled, instead i will stand on the promises of joy and peace. Not that it means that i will jumping up and down thru my moms recovery, but I know that inside I am happy knowing that there is a miracle worker who LOVEs us. That is what gives me peace to sleep at night.

2006-05-11T08:45:00.000-04:00

"Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior." ~Ephesians 5:22,23~

I was just looking at a lot of my scrapbook LO's and blog entries. I don't have a lot on my husband. And its not because I don't love him or that he's not part of my life. I may be reading more into this than I should. But I honestly know that there are times where I don't appreciate him like I should. So I just wanted to dedicated this entry to him, my hubby. The love of my life! I am blessed to have a God fearing husband who supports and loves me unconditionally the way Rodney does. We may have our disagreements, but in the end I would have it no other way. I married my best friend (btw, our 1 year anniversary is next month!) and soul mate. That is why I do not fear or argue with the above text. I will submit myself to my husband because he has submit himself to the LORD. That is the best kind of love a man can have for a women and vise versa.
I know I've been away for a minute. :) It's just that I had been busy with my school work. Yes, my masters class and final project are finally over!! I am free to create again. LOL. HOpe to hear from my bloggers real soon. Have a blessed day.

2006-05-03T16:08:00.000-04:00

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Mathew 11: 28

Aren't there days where you are just TIRED? Tired of work. Tired of going through the motions. Well yesterday was one of those days for me. Everything was just getting on my nerves. I was frustrated and needed a break. So here I am today, Thank God, relaxing. Bringing my burdens to him and having peace of mind. I really needed that. I'm just so thankful that we can always count on him to get back our sanity.

2006-04-25T23:06:00.000-04:00

Oh yes, how could i forget. I did a favor for my husbands good friend and I took pics of this girl he knows (Tianna). Shes an aspiring model and has been on mtv. She need pics for her portfolio and for the contest she wanted to enter. Can you believe it?? Tianna was picked as a semifinalist. Now all she needs are votes. I think i voted 4 times. LOL. Hope she makes it to the finals.

2006-04-20T12:59:00.000-04:00

"Cleanliness is next to Godliness."

I can't believe this week is almost coming to an end. :(. But I really can't complain, its been a great week. The house is finally spotless. I was even able to clean the walls. Now I can really concentrate on putting pictures up on the walls and decorate our hallway like a gallery. I can't wait!!
My girlfriend from ATL came to visit with her husband and daughter. Keliah is so big now. She will be four in MAY! This afternoon I will being taking a family portrait of them. I pray it goes very well. :)
And finally, we were so blessed to have the girls here this week. They are so childish, in a good way. They are still innocent. In this day in age teenagers are exposed to so much, sex, violence, etc. But these girls still like dolls. LOL. And act just their age. Thank you Jesus. :) I will miss them. :(

2006-04-18T00:57:00.000-04:00

Ok today was a good day. I got a lot of things done. I was able to do laundry, clean up the office, finish my cousin's bridal shower invitations and do a test hairdo run forher. I am supposed to do her hair for the big day!! It didnt come out that great, but I know what i have to do to get it right. The reasons I was able to get a lot of things done are (1) I had a great morning reading my devotional and spending time with my Creator. (2)I have my girls over for the week. Mel and Astri. Rodney and I take them in for the summer and on breaks. They are fourteen and fifteen beautiful young ladies. Silly and fun girls. Rodney and I call them our lil daughters. Rodney can't wait to have kids, but I can. LOL.

my cousins bridal shower invitations. Thanks Val for helping me fix the font work in the back. :)

2006-04-13T22:57:00.000-04:00

Finally!!!!!!! I sat down and did a layout. It's been a while and it took me about 4 hours, but I finished it. I had time since today my april vacation starts. I have a full week off. Thank you Jesus!! ::jumping up and down:: LOL. I know i have a lot to do this week, but at least I dont have to go to work (day job). I think I'm actually going to bed a little early today.... NAHHHHH. lol. maybe I should.

2006-04-06T23:04:00.000-04:00

"I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep:for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety." Psalm 4:8

Sometimes i wonder if i get enough of it. Rest! I know I don't. How do I know you ask? Well I'm still on the computer. LOL. This is something that I have been restling with. Sleep! I tell myself every day that i will go to bed early and each day I go to be later and later. Then I wonder why I am so grouchy in the morning and I'm biting my poor husbands head off. Then theres the migraines, how I love them. For once, I just want my body to shut down at a decent hour. I'm done venting now, hopefully I can go to sleep now. LOL.

2006-04-05T22:57:00.000-04:00

Thank you Lord. Finally done with Donna's order. I feel so bad that i'm a month late. But i hope she likes her pics. Goodnight, I have been on here all day.

2006-04-04T23:38:00.000-04:00

just a little something for today, since i haven't blogged in a couple of days. First i've been busy with orders and touching up pics. Second I fell on my arm and sprained it, not so fun. LOL. but besides that i'm coping. I'm excited because I took pics for this one female. She used the pictures to enter a contest and she was chosen as a semi finalist. Thats so cool.
I want to thank Val, Tosha, and Lisa for helping me critic photos and that little dilema with release forms. Thank you Ladies, I'm blessed to know you! :) Well I guess I will be going to work tomorrow depending on how I feel. Better dayz are coming. I'm just so tired right now, I need a vacation. Speaking of Vacations, I'm praying that my mom has a safe trip. She departs tomorrow to Dominican Republic for a whole month! She deserves it. And she's feeling much better. Thank you Lord!!

2006-03-28T21:02:00.000-05:00

I was on my way to class today and i saw a bucket on tree that said "do not distrub." I then noticed that tree was being sapped. I was so intrigued to know why this fluid flows from trees. So i googled! I came to find out that sap is a fluid inside a plant that carries food and water to different parts of the tree and is critical for its growth. Sap outside of a tree is usually a sign of "injuries, imperfections, on the surface of the bark," or insect attacks and infections. I just marveled at God his and magnificance! How his creations mirror each other. I say that because we as humans at times are tree being sapped or just have the sap falling down on us. The sap is like our tears. We cry when we are sick, injured our when we are hurt. That's a sign that something is not right or doesnt feel right, an imperfection. But the great thing is that the sap from trees can be used to make latex, rubber, to repair things and my favorite to make SYRUP!!! How sweet is that!! This lets me know that God can use my tears of hurt, sadness or sickness to help others. To make my life sweeter!! The things that we go through in life happen so that no only we can grow, but others who see our "SAP" can also grow.

2006-03-23T19:45:00.000-05:00

I recieved my NEW CAMERA today!!!!!!!!!! I was so excited, like a kid at a candy store. Of course I ran out to buy a CF Memory Card. I purchased a 1GB, and then I went to shoot everything in site. :) After a while I got a little stressed, since there are so many buttons and settings. I need to learn all this technical stuff. But I feel blessed that I finally will look profession (camera wise) when I go shoot a session. AHHHHH Yes, another milestone. :)

2006-03-21T23:10:00.000-05:00

How do i get myself into so many PRojects!! Thank God, i'm done with this 7 page paper for my Masters class. I've been out of school for 5 years and this is really kicking my butt. But I'm finally done. Now I ONLY have to finish cleaning up pics and put in the order (which i'm 2 weeks late on), make my cousins wedding and bridal shower invites, clean my house, and pray that my Camera gets here SOON! I didn't know what it entailed when i entertained my PASSION. I have been getting so many calls to do weddings and i haven't done my first one yet. Which will be in July. ;) i'm so tired so im going to bed now. Night Bloggers. :)

2006-03-19T23:20:00.000-05:00

People go through so many things in life. And some unfortunately have to face it alone, but others are blessed to have family and friends who can encourage and show support when times are rough. I know that God does not give you more than you can bear. I just pray that my cousin can get through this tough time in her life. And i want to be able to be there for her to show her love and support. Thats what we're here for. "Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY cometh in the morning time." Psalm 30:5

2006-03-16T08:59:00.000-05:00

I was talking to Lisa yesterday and as I looked at her site today... A question came to mind. I doodle alot. and i have a bunch of saved little pieces of paper of images. I was wondering if there is a way to get it onto my computer. Do i have to scan it? Or can I use the wacom? how, what? If anyone is listening (reading) please let me know. :)

2006-03-14T16:56:00.000-05:00

I'm soooooooooooo excited!! I love my fam and my husband. They all put in money towards my "i need a new camera" fund. LOL. It's being sent as i type. Thank you Jesus!!

2006-03-10T22:16:00.000-05:00

Just got inspired to make a LO about my mom. Shes so strong especially as she deals with this Thyroid issue. She never ceases to amaze me. I pray that I have an ounce of her strength, courage, and wisdom when i have children. I love you mom!!!

2006-03-09T22:01:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday to me. LOL. Yesterday was my birthday. I had a pretty good day, besides the little headache. My hubby was so gracious enough to take a mini shoot for me. I'm blessed to see another day of life. There are so many things that i want to accomplish especially with my photography, i pray that these things work out for me.

My girl Ronalyn inspired me to do something with my pics and i did. Thank you girl. You are so Bombs. LOL

2006-02-16T21:54:00.000-05:00

I was just playing around with my dads canon powershot today. And i took some shot of my dolls. LOL. They are My Scene Barbies. I started collecting them about 2 years ago and as you can see, I only have two. Thats an expensive hobby. LOL.

2006-02-09T17:09:00.000-05:00

my first LO in a long time. i was feeling moody and could compare my mood swings to that of a feline.

2006-02-02T21:55:00.000-05:00

Create your own video at One True Media

2006-02-02T21:52:00.000-05:00

I found this hot little site that lets you create your own video and picture slideshows. I'm testing it right now. lets see..

2006-01-22T21:05:00.000-05:00

Thank you God! It meant alot to me to spend time with my mom this weekend. I'm blessed to have family and friends that support me. Wendy & Rodney are truly heaven sent. A wonderful husband and a great best friend. It was relaxing to see my mom feeling a little better and to be able to have all of us in the house surrounding her with love. Lord continue keep her in your safe haven.

2006-01-12T22:36:00.000-05:00

gellin it up me

2006-01-12T22:35:00.001-05:00

ALL!!

2006-01-12T22:35:00.000-05:00

fro and...

2006-01-12T22:32:00.001-05:00

2006-01-12T22:32:00.000-05:00

just chillin afro puff me

2006-01-12T22:31:00.000-05:00

No matter what i did to it. i came to realize who i was. much more than just hair. I also realized that hair is just hair. and i embraced my curls. I wouldnt change them for the world. even when i press it, i cant wait to wash it out. LOL. Some peple may say that im not a true natural girl if i press or wear ponytail pieces, but i disagree. Im more real and natural than ive ever been. I;ve realized that im an artist at heart. And my life is my palette. what i say, wear, do is an expression of who i truly am. And i love it. I love what God has made!

2006-01-12T22:28:00.000-05:00

i thinked i worked harder on my natural hair than when it was permed trying to "manage it" not just letting it be. from corn rolls, braids, dyes, roller setting it. LOL. what was i thinking.

2006-01-12T22:22:00.000-05:00

it took a while. from my mom not talking to me for a week, church people saying you look like a african child, to my dad callin me his "little boy"(i didnt mind that.) to trying to find things to do with my new look. and dealing with ME, just plain ol Me, without my "beauty". so i thought

2006-01-12T22:11:00.000-05:00

i had to laugh, since i didnt want people to know i didnt like it

2006-01-12T22:10:00.000-05:00

cut it off!!!

2006-01-12T22:09:00.000-05:00

i now looked like my brothers twin. LOL

2006-01-12T22:07:00.000-05:00

well a year later summer of '99 when the blow drying, hair dying, curling ironing had gotten to my hair. I couldnt take it anymore and i just asked myself. "why do i have to go through all this?" what does my real hair look like? So i went to the hairdresser and then the barber....

2006-01-12T22:04:00.001-05:00

it all started in '98 during my college days. I attended the Million Youth March in NY with one of my best friends. At that time had just gone natural and discovering her roots.

2006-01-12T22:04:00.000-05:00

honestly... i felt uncomfortable. like i didnt fit in, or black enough. ethnic enough. and that was the end of that. I felt that i didnt have to conform just to prove my race.

2006-01-12T22:03:00.000-05:00

mind you growing up the only natural girls i saw growin up were my cousins with "good hair" who didnt have to relax. But there I saw a ray of black beautiful women with head wraps, locks, just natural.

2006-01-12T21:58:00.000-05:00

This is an inspiration blog for my girl Tosha. It might be a little long, but I just want to share with her my story of going natural. I hope she is uplifted and inspired to continue the journey.

2006-01-11T21:21:00.000-05:00

I'm so exhausted today and feeling sad. I really need to get more sleep. God, please allow things to get better, I know that if its in your will you will do it. Give me strength to bare whatever comes. RIght now i just need peace of mind, and i know that only through You i can find it.

2006-01-10T22:48:00.000-05:00

i stayed up all night working on this!!

2006-01-10T17:58:00.000-05:00

This is my new flyer for my photography business. I pray that this year I get more exposure and a chance to try new things.

2006-01-07T19:11:00.000-05:00

Thank God you're alive, to see 25!!! From a cutie patootie, to a lovely lady. I'm blessed to have you as my sister. This year I have truly seen you grow in to a strong women. I see how your spiritual growth has gone to another level. Even though you are my little sister, I can honestly say that I have learned and seen how to get closer to our personal friend and savior. I love you, and I know that God will truly bless you with your hearts desires. Keep on pressing forward. "Seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and all and His righteousness, and all things shall be added on to you." Matt. 6:33

2006-01-05T20:55:00.000-05:00

heres another

2006-01-05T20:53:00.000-05:00

I pressed my hair this past weekend. I was just experimenting with the pinkish red. Something new for the New Year!

2005-12-15T16:46:00.000-05:00

This is our christmas card for 2005. I finally got them sent out. They should be here by Monday of next week. Can't wait!!

2005-11-23T13:32:00.000-05:00

Just trying some effects on PI. and see if i like my hair like this for my highschool reunion this weekend! lol. I can't wait to see them. I loved my highschool years, they were the best!!

2005-10-26T11:06:00.000-04:00

Migraines, migraines, migraines....

Yep, that's what I've had all weekend and not to mention MONDAY's MIGraine!!!. LOL. It was one of the worst ones I've had, but I thank God that Rodney was with me in E.R. and that its just a migraine and nothing deeper (catscan came back fine). I also thank God for those two extra days of resting at home. I think we forget to refuel. Working on E, is not a good thing. I have to start taking care of myself by resting, eating better, and drinking lots of water. And it sucks to say, but spend less time on the PC. Ohhhhhhhh, that hurts my heart. LOL. I just need to make to have a schedule and not spend more time on one thing. I'm actually glad that I came back to work today. I kind of m.... nahhhhhhhhh!!. Thanks Lord, for letting me have a sane brain and loving family and friends who care. I want to thank everyone who called me in the last past 2 days, those that I spoke to and those that left messages. Thank YOU and God Bless.

2005-10-18T22:26:00.000-04:00

I'm in much better spirits today that I was yesterday. I was sharing in my sisters pain. But I thank God that when I called her yesterday she was in good spirits. I just want to thank you Lord, that when we ask for your strength you give it to us, because without it we would not be able to function. And also continue to keep my Cmo in your save haven. As the song says, "You promised that you would put me back together better than I was before.

2005-10-18T22:22:00.000-04:00

This past weekend has been an impacting one to me. I can honeslty say that God reveals himself to us through many avenues, we just have to be receptive to Him. My cousin Kanishia made a life changing decision this Sabbath. She decided to give her like back to God. Her baptism was so filled with emotion, love, hope, truth, and encouragement. She and Rodney also sang a selection that is an oldie, but goodie. LOL. "I Surrender All." And that is my daily prayer to God. I want to be able to surrender all and let go and let God. In these trying times, I honestly feel that the time we do have left should be firstly spent with getting closer to our Lord and Saviour and secondly spending it with our Family and Friends. I hope I can be a light to others.

2005-10-10T11:07:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday Dan!!!

Today is my big brothers birthday. Brother Numpsi. LOL I love that man. I thank God for giving him another year of life and for blessing our family with such an intelligent, handsome, caring, selfless being. My Brother!!

2005-10-10T10:55:00.000-04:00

Married Life

What can I say, but that I Love it.
It is tough sharing the same space
and not being able to run from any problems
But I'm glad God has blessed us with communication that gets better daily.
I also thank God for a husband who cares and is conscious about asperations along with family and career goals.
Married..... I wouldn't have it no other way.

2005-09-27T22:45:00.000-04:00

I really liked this one. Trying out my abstract thing.

2005-09-27T22:44:00.000-04:00

I took these pictures of my boy Daryl today. I'm so excited about this photography thing. I'm praying that God blesses me to do something on the side that I love and enjoy. Daryl is also a photographer, I learned alot of techiniques from him. Not to mention I owe him big time for all the pictures he took of me in college.

2005-08-16T11:22:00.000-04:00

Our New Place

I'm having so much fun decorating OUR new apartment (but our pockets are not, LOL). We've gotten most of our furniture, but the one room that's really close to being done is our bedroom. And no the picture is not from a magazine, lol. Its actually our bedroom, yeaaaaah baby!!

2005-08-15T21:21:00.000-04:00

Thank You

I really want to thank my cousin and friend (Wendy Mota) for sharing this text with me.
I know it means a lot to her(we both know why) and I was blessed to have been able to incorporate it into my vow.

"Do not entreat me to leave you or turn from following you, for where you go, I will go, and where you live,I will live. Your people shall be my people, and yourGod shall be myGod.
Where you die,I will die.May theLord do on to me,
and only death do us part."
{Ruth 1: 16-17}

2005-08-15T20:31:00.000-04:00

I's Married Now

It's been 3 weeks 5 hours and 21 minutes, since I said "I do."
It truly hits me when I hear someone say "Hello Mrs. McFadden," or "How's your husband."
It may sound wierd but it surely feels right. I thank God for the man he chose for me.
We're now settling into our new apartment and into our new lives as husband and wife. I truly want to be a blessing to others on what God's vision for a marriage should be.