WHITNEY HOUSTON DIED AT AGE 48

Hard to believe it's true that one of America's greatest vocal talents dies today. Wikipedia has updated her D.O.D. It's been a mind boggling Black History Month. Losing Don Cornelius to suicide and now Whitney. Her addiction and struggle with drug dependancy was no secret, but we all were hoping for the best, and most importantly recovery, and if we're lucky a musical comeback. Sadly the life of drug addiction is all too common, and our celebrities aren't exempt. If there are loved ones who you know struggle with drug addiction, do all that you can to help and not enable . Prayers and condolences go to the Houston family.

MY MESSAGE FOR 2012

I've learned in the year 2011, " if you believe it, you can achieve it ." So often, it's easier to blame circumstance for your lack of achievement and personal fulfillment.  Throughout my 29 years on earth, I understand that life may not hand you the easy road, but you have the ability to create uncharted success and a path with purpose. Passion, dedication, motivation, and positive thinking habits has worked in my favor this year, and I will continue and grow and nurture this way of thinking for years to come. What are your resolutions and short and long term goals for 2012?.

 GOALS  (short and long term):

• Lose 15 pounds with in the first three months of the new year, 
• Purge my overflowing closet (can we say BLOG SALE)
• Blog regularly
• Travel more 
• Save MORE
• Become a homeowner 
• Eat dinner with family regularly (at the dinner table)
• Exercise my mind and body regularly
• Work, feature & collaborate  with bloggers and vloggers I admire:  SherryBlossomBeauty, TheManeSource, SammyDavisVintage, PhillyDiva9154, Destiny Godley, StylePantry, BisaNation, Afrobella,  Whoissugar and so many more to name
• Create a series where I encourage and inspired by sharing my personal story, experience, and trials 

(I'm not scared to add to the list. Progression is ongoing just as goal making should be.)