world diabetes day {11.14.12}

november 14: world diabetes day over the past two months, I feel like I’ve been slightly consumed with all of this…blogging, seven, haiti, service, etc., and while it’s all great and important, I feel like I’ve gotten slightly off focus. you see, for those who aren’t aware my SON was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes … Continue reading →

giving back {Sandy clean up: day 23}

today was enlightening… touching meaningful humbling inspiring a blessing… our mission – to “mud” out a church in A.C., that was heavily damaged by hurricane Sandy. “we” – a group of 28 individuals from Valley View Community Church. the organization – was Samaritan’s Purse, a wonderful organization started by Franklin Graham (who also runs Operation … Continue reading →

day 19 {election + legacy}

so it’s day 19 and I feel like I’ve been slacking this month on posting, but the truth is…the clothes fast isn’t truly affecting me as much as the food fast. but what IS on my mind today is the ELECTION and something “new” called THE LEGACY PROJECT. first things first…I WILL not take about the … Continue reading →

in the midst of the storm {day 10}

10 days into month two… I should be posting on clothing right now since I haven’t introduced month two, so I’ll say a quick note:) sat., october 20th marked my first day of month two. during this month, the goal is to wear 7 articles of clothing continuously, basically neglecting the rest of my wardrobe!! … Continue reading →

day 29 {final FOOD post}

over the past month, I have learned SO much about food, where it comes from, how it is harvested, gathered, sold, etc. and I’ve come to learn these following facts: you ARE what you EAT know WHERE you food comes from drugs are NOT the only cure {elimination of processed foods, saturated/trans fats, HFCS, sugar, … Continue reading →

day 27

{FOOD: two more days left} I seriously can’t believe that this month is almost over!! It seems like just yesterday that I started it, and believe me, MONTH ONE was HARD especially in the beginning!!  but I’m a firm believer that it’s mind over matter, and now as the end is approaching, I feel like I … Continue reading →