What about the students??

Lately I find myself questioning why I went to college. I currently work part time in retail.   I graduated Cum Laude with my Bachelors and I'm currently working on my Master's and am maintaining a 4.0. I understand the economy is not the best right now, but what about us students?? I see quite a few advertisements for jobs for Veterans and I understand why.  Especially after the sacrifices they make for the safety of our country.  But as a student, I don't want to feel like I don't have a chance if I haven't served in the military. There has to be some happy median between helping vets and helping students get a job.  Not just any job, but a job in our field that we qualify for. 

I feel like I'm working twice as hard just to get half of what everyone else will get.  I have a few possible jobs lined up but I'm just waiting on that call saying "you're hiried!!"  At this point all I can do is keep pushing and give it to God.  I know if I continue to do my part He will continue to do his.  What God has for me is for me no matter what!

I'm going to continue praying for the success of sudents, and veterans too, and I hope you all do the same too.  If you know someone that has hiring power please talk to them about giving students a chance at success.  We all had someone to help us so now it is up to us to help someone else. 

Sorry this was rather random.  It has been on my mind a lot lately and I felt the need to share it with the world. 

XOXO,

Jay         

When hiking goes wrong

I absolutely love days like this!!! My sweetie and I decided to go on a picnic and hiking today.  It was so relaxing!!! Sometimes it's good to get away and enjoy nature.  While hiking and taking pictures, two hikers ended up falling further down the trail (its 2.5 miles long total).  It took 2.5 hours, the police, military, rescue squad, paramedics, and the park ranger to get these two up.  I'm not sure how they were rescued but I do know the rescue squad and the military personnel both wend down with rope and other supplies in a backpack.

How is it that medical staff that work in conditions such as these today are not required to be in shape??? 80% of the people that when down the trail struggled and were out of breath within 20 seconds of beginning.  Nonetheless, I'm glad everyone was ok.

You know, I think I should do things like this more often.  I love moments like this with my boo.  No phone, just us enjoying each other and, in this case, nature.  I can't wait to see what adventures we embark on next.

30 Day Shred...Day 1

I can't believe I finally did it! I think I'm more excited for myself than anything.  I have been thinking about doing Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred DVD for so long but I am just taking the first step and actually doing it!! I recorded a video before and afterwards and put it below. I'll try and do the same sort of thing every 10 days until the 30 days in complete.  After I finish it I'll post my final review.

This was my first vlog so feel free to leave any suggestions in the comments section.  It is essential I invest in a tripod ASAP.   

XOXO,

LadyJay 

Good Deeds review

OK, so I finally had the chance to check out the movie Good Deeds last night and decided to write a review.  Even though my sweetie didn't really want to go see it, he did it just for me!! :-)  Overall I thought it was a pretty good movie.  The plot was rather predictable from the previews and seemed similar, yet different, than all of Tyler Perry's other movies.  An angry black woman mad at the world because of her current situation and Tyler comes in and saves the day and they all live happily ever after!! The end!!!  

What made Good Deeds different was that some parts made me think a little harder than previous movies about what would happen next.  The ending somewhat shocked me initially but after I thought about the sequence of events all I could say was "duh!!".  Gabrielle Union dropped the ball on the relationship by allowing things to go on as they did for so long.  Sometimes you have to take life by the horns and steer it back in the right direction.  Relationships are no different. 

The moral of the movie was one that all couples should think about.  So many couples fall into a routine and lose the spontaneity that once attracted them to each other.  Boring, predictable relationships are bound to fail...especially when someone else comes along that peaks your partner's interest.  Take time and remind your significant other why you love them and what attracted you to each other.  Step out of your comfort zone and do something together you ordinarily wouldn't.  Laugh together! Enjoy each other's company!!

You know you love 'em, but do they know that??

Storms a brewin'

This is exactly what thing's started out looking like last year before all those tornados... Nervous?? Why yes I am and I'm not afraid to say it! And to make things worse this curly hair does not get along with this awful rainy, gloomy weather. 

Random: I have never taken very many pictures of my hair curly! SMH It is essential I do better. And why does curly hair shrink so much in comparison to when it's straight or wet??  Maybe it's a mixed chick/ black girl thing.

Back to the topic at hand: Guys, pray for me.  I can't deal with another round of tornados like last year.  Storm preparation is essential especially when things are very unpredictable here in the south.  My car is gassed up, I have groceries, flashlights, candles, batteries and cash.  I refuse to be stuck like last year. 

XOXO,

LadyJay
 

   

What's really going on?

There are so many people stealing, killing and trying to destroy what others have worked hard for.  What happened to the days when people worked for what they wanted?? Until recently, my neighborhood very rarely had to deal with robberies.  I just want to be able to live in peace without having to double and triple check my house and it's surroundings when I leave.  I don't mind helping anyone that is trying to better themself.  But once you steal from me, or even worse, LIE, it's hard for me to trust you much less want to help you with any of your endeavors. 

If we don't take back control of our neighborhoods what will future generations have? This world wasn't in shambles when it was given to me and I refuse to let it end up that way now.  It is time we make thieves, murderers and pedophiles responsible for their actions.  A lot of times these dregs of society just need to know someone cares about them and their actions. 

If we all make a difference in just one person's life, young or old, do you realize how much of a difference that will make? It is time to make a change, beginning with ourselves and the way we interact with others.  What are YOU willing to do to help your community?

Just a little food for thought 

XOXO,
LadyJay

I finally did it!

Hello World!

I finally did it!!! I made my very first blog and I am proud of myself!!! Lately I have been thinking quite a bit about beginning a vlog but I think a blog will be better for now.  This is something I can fit into my schedule since I am always on the go.  Not only am I a full time graduate student, I also work part time and I am on a quest to get healthy again.  I still find it hard to believe that I managed to gain about 55 pounds in almost 6 years!!  I refuse to let my insecurities hold me back from achieving my full potential in life, and that includes reverting from my current 216 pounds back to 160 pounds as I was in 2006. Regardless, I’m still cute and my boyfriend still loves me and most importantly I love me ;-). 

While I am a student and someone’s employee I can’t continue to let that consume my life.  So to that I say: “Hello social life! I’ve missed you!  Hello fit self! I promise not to leave you ever again”. Everything is about perspective.  In order for my life to be positive I must think positive because things could always be worse. 

This is only day one but I think this is something I will keep up with and evolve from . We shall see what the future brings for me. 

KISSES xoxo,

LadyJay