Ayeshah Rose Reclaimed

I always say that actions speak louder than words but it's true what a friend just said to me. She said "why do us women always seem to hang on to the words" and it made me think because it's so true. We do and words are truly meaningless without actions. Why do we do that? Why are we so willing to accept a mans words and whenever his actions are wrong we reach for those words and use them to make excuses for his actions? We hang on to words because words are beautiful. A man who has a way with words.....omg - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Isn't it funny how people change. You think you know a person but then you see things in them you didn't notice before; in the things they say and the things they do. Then the scary thought hits you. Maybe they haven't changed at all. Maybe they've always been like that and maybe you just didn't realise. Maybe they hid their true character. Yeah that's it. You didn't realise, they weren't showing their true self because it's more acceptable to say that then to say you turned a blind eye. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

I often get complimented on how clear my skin looks and how fresh faced I always appear to be. From a young age I had very problematic skin. As I've gotten older I've done a lot of skin research. I've discovered that I have combination skin and an oily t-zone and now that I know what skin type I have I can buy the best products for my skin. This is a tell all on my morning facial routine. Step 1: Prep (cleansing and moisturisation) It was never easy to find a product that worked well with my skin. I've used olay, Avon products, no.7, nivea and palmers cocoa butter, none of which really did anything for me. A friend suggested I try Neutrogena's visibly clear range, which turned out to be my little skin saver. I first wash my face using their gentle exfoliating wash. Now I can't use exfoliators because they make my face breakout in spots. As the exfoliating beads in this product are so much smaller than normal, it does not have that affect on me. I then c...

Isn't it sad how we wish our lives away? Not intentionally, we don't even realise we're doing it but it hit me this morning. It's my birthday soon. I'm getting old, fast and half the year has gone already. We pray for a superfast week so we can get to the weekend and then those 2 days of rest zoom by too. I want to try and enjoy every second, every minute, every hour, every day. Before I know it I'll be 60 odd and wondering where all the time has gone. I need to start leaving my mark in this world and make sure I'm achieving something to be proud of. It doesn't have to be anything major, just one of my own personal goals where I can look back and say "well done girl". I think it's time to slow down, take stock and enjoy life, because before we know it, it'll all be over. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Jennifer Hudson's weight loss has been the topic of many a discussion. Jen has gone from supersized (not that she was big in the first place) to superskinny. When I first saw the new trim Jen I remember thinking "wow Jennifer's lost so much weight" and not being sure whether or not I liked the new look. When I could see the beauty that is Jennifer still existed in her face, I decided ok, maybe she looks alright but now I think she's in danger of becoming a lollypop head; you know that syndrome when you lose too much weight and your extra skinny body has to hold up your rather large head (which hasn't lost any weight whatsoever). It seems to me that Jennifer has lost even more weight. Isn't there a point where you just say, "ok I look good let's just maintain this". People take diets too far. I'm all for doing what feels right for you. Jen wanted to lose weight and good for her, she's done it but at some point don't you have to...