Day 28

This marks the last week of my fast which I will miss but this doesn't mean all my discipline is just going to be thrown all out the window.

What a wonderful day it has been filled with raindrops, daylight, Pickled cucumbers, Sugar Baby watermelons,  mommas,  anniversaries and the Lederer Youth Garden. I am really excited about learning about the Greenhouse and other programs that DC offers such as DC's "field to fork network" and this other thing I found.


Also, I believe this is worth mentioning because I am living in DC and today marks the 50th Anniversary of the "I Have A Dream" speech. I believe that I am highly favored and amazed by the grace inside of me and that I can realize. This wellness Wednesday will definitely be one I will cherish and hold in rememberance. 



Well since today is such a special day I have my own speech, in more of a written format that I will one day say out loud.



I have a dream that one day everyone living in the inner cities and Urban Areas will have access to healthy food and high quality facilities in their communities.

Also, I have a dream that people can learn to accept themselves fully and others with their flaws and all.

I have a dream that people will be colorblind and learn not to judge someone based on how many degrees they have or lack of them.


I have a dream that the style or texture of someone's hair will not me a matter in their job prospects and their treatment.


I have a dream that people will trust I have their best interest at heart and know what is best for them.


I have a dream that somehow people can work together in peace and find some common ground from sea to shining sea.

I have a dream that one day my work will be published in a high fashion magazine in the Americas, Africa, Asia, Russia, Middle East and Europe.
I have a dream that people will learn to speak freely and openly about any problems they have with someone instead of in private or behind their back.

I have a dream that one day people will learn to elevate to a higher spiritual level.


The most important part of my dream is that people can learn to love and nurture their environments fully.

Day1

The first drink of the day was 12 oz smoothie by Odwalla.

This really are some good stuff and more where this comes from.

Hot Mint tea in a Venti (Large) size cup

The total amount of ounces I consumed all the way to 7 PM today as be roughly around 275 which is okay but I know I have to find a way to suplement my need for protein or craving the things I would normally eat. I am quite proud of myself and anyone else who can go through the challenge of consuming only liquids for a whole month. Trust me the world is not going to end and you will not drop dead, in fact you may become more hydrated than you have ever been before.

T to the second power

Today was definitely a traumatizing Tuesday from my experience at lunch which was not a pleasant surprise. From all the choices of places to eat I chose Tara Thai because of course Thai food is one of my favorites and this was my first time at this particular Thai place. I had to go with the Gaeng Jae which was the first on the Vegetarian part of the menu and very good, but the unfortunate thing is that there was a bug in my glass of water. Yeah, not that much of something to be excited but that is my surprise and luckily there was not bug in my plate but than again how is anyone to know that there are traces of critters in their food when they eat out. 

I am not trying to knock Tara Thai or anything, I just have to lay off of Thai food and stick to the fruits and veggie infused snacks and meals. If there is a any type of place to go and get a good vegetarian meal that would be a Thai restaurant or Indian. Perhaps this is a lesson that it is time to pay more attention to what I want and what is good for me. Really that is what we all must do, or maybe just a deeper philosophical look at life. " When you view life as having a glass half full there can be more bugs or maybe I wasn't looking into anything at all. After the tears I come to realize you can not let a bug take away your joy.

Besides from being traumatized I will get back to the beauty of skin, nails and hair some other time. For the first time I wore Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free in Translucent Light which leaves the complexion smooth and pretty. Although, my natural complexion is more tan I like the way the skin appears like a porcelain doll and this powder is made especially for sensitive skin. As cute and perfect porcelain dolls are they still are pretty creepy with those glass eyes just staring at you (yes these dolls are the cause for some trauma and the name of this phobia can be found here.) Bugs, Dolls and Dummies, oh my!.....they can be scary if they somehow learn to takeover or present themselves. 

On my nails is Dior nail polish in Safari Beige.

Diuretics

Natural diuretics comes from drinking a lot of water and eating foods that have a high water content. Amazing what eating a nice complete bowl of oatmeal can do for cleansing, it has been awhile since I ate oatmeal I must admit and a good thing because my urination is just like water. When a lot of fluids are taken in than that makes urine look more clearer and a good sign, take a look at this webpage to view details. Having a well balanced and healthy diet can help prevent risks to the skin's appearance and bodies functioning. 

The main fruit that falls under this is watermelon which helps flush out toxins. Tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, lettuce, garlic, lettuce, carrots, oats, beets asparagus and and brussel sprouts. Most of these vegetables help with the break down of waste which effects the kidneys and pancreas.

All the health benefits of getting rid of excess fluid in the body help with weight loss, heart health and lower blood pressure.


A link to describe all the natural diuretics that make a healthy diet.


Here is a list of natural diuretics.

Also, water pills are a good way to treat edema which is the swelling of skin and other organs caused from a buildup of fluid in the tissues. The causes of this can be eating too much salt, yes a sunburn, heart failure, kidney disease and live problems. Releasing the excess fluids and toxins from the body is a necessity.

(All the photos below were not taken or created by me.)

Okay for vegans and vegetarians

My Earth Month

This has been a great month thus far and next week is going to be filled with plenty of fun things ahead to do.
For those who do not get out enough or enjoy the surroundings of the natural environment then check out the   Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum for Earth Day and Arbor Day from 11 am to 3 pm for celebrating this month. The exact location is 1901 Fort Place SE Washington, DC 20020 and check this out for more details of what is going on with this museum.

Other places that DC offer to enjoy plenty of trees and fresh air are the National Arboretum and the bike trails throughout DC.

Fort Dupont park

The sunlight pouring through the clouds looks like the shape of  a heart.

Wellness walk...

Wacky & Weird Wednesday

The past Wednesday was a Water Day at Aveda for Earth Month and a Make-up day for me as well. Instructor Byas gave the assignment of going on a scavenger hunt for educational purposes to know what is new and in style for spring with make-up and the ingredients of a skincare line. Well Wednesday is just kind of weird because it is the middle of the week and I don't normally come to Aveda on that day. I learned a lot and the most memorable is that most people don't know anything about the ingredients that come in cosmetics. Nothing at Macy's was a "must have" for me because well it's just "Macy's" and it was a weird Wednesday. I was pleased to discover that Chanel has a skincare line and of course I went to Bare Mineral's counter to take a look to what goes in the products because I absolutely love the way the foundation feels on my skin. Nothing compares to having make-up that makes the complexion look flawless while feeling natural.

The feelings or facial expression of a Weird Wednesday

Fav blue eyeliner is Sapphire Strength

blossoms on the tree looking brilliant. Looks like the countryside but farther from the truth.

brighten up the all-black uniform with some rainbow shoelaces

The train has come and the spirits are alive and powerful. A  women and a men to end a prayer with some meditation.

okay

here i go

Chinatown Hood in NW DC

Winking Wednesday 

I love and cherish my weirdness.

walking to Macy's for Wellness Wednesday

"Be the change that you wish to see in the world," Gandhi said it best and is printed on my Aveda shirt."

Ummm

Tree and Buildings shady business..

on the hunt

Ingredients of the MAC Mineralize Rich Lipstick I like

Jack Pot

I choose the MAC mineralize rich lipstick in Lady at Play.

Milk and Honey

I have been completely nourished well at least my epidermis has and if you want that same effect than Dr. Teal "New", yes New Milk Bath with Milk and Honey is amazing. The ingredients contained in the Milk Bath are Milk Protein from Goat Milk, Titanium Dioxide(here you can find the usage for ingredients in cosmetics), Sodium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Sesquicarbonate and fragrance (Parfum).

After, looking at the ingredients and just to sum up the product for what it really is, a bath salt treatment with milk protein from Goat Milk that has the scent/parfum of honey, and not the actual honey from bees. Also, to forewarn those lactose intolerant this can cause allergic reactions which allows me to bring up the added benefits of drinking goat's milk compared to cow's milk. To top of my skin I put on Burt's Bees Naturally Nourishing Milk & Honey Body Lotion.

In honor of National Poetry Month here are the lyrics to Goapele's song "Milk and Honey" from her fourth studio album. Of course this is open to be interpreted to mean anything you want it to. Be in love with yourself and your skin, enjoy Milk & Honey because it's all love. Indulge your skin and soul in complete moisture and nourishment because it is only right.

                                                               If we had a place to go

if we had somewhere to be

can somebody let it go

here's your chance so let it be

i dont wanna spell it out

its between the lines just read

how the story ends you'll find

rock me to sleep

it'll be like milk and honey

baby i can tell you want me

ooh i can feel your heartbeat

and the feelings coming over me

just lay back, relax, let me blow your mind

lets take our time

like honey it feels so warm inside

no matter the day

your losing the night

no matter the hour

im telling you now

just follow my lead

i'll open like a flower

honey by the nectur sweet

from the ocean so deep

on the shores i'll hope we'll meet

and fit together perfect...

just like milk and honey

baby i can tell you want me

ooh i can hear your heartbeat

and the feelings coming over me

just lay back, relax,boy you blow my mind

lets take our time

like honey it feels so warm inside

i dont want the feeling to leave

i'm killin em softly

never had honey so sweet

now that you got me

just pull me closer in

ooh slowly

you give me all i need

just like milk and honey

baby i can tell you want me

ooh i can feel your heartbeat

and the feelings coming over me

just lay back, relax, boy you blow my mind

lets take our time

like honey it feels so warm inside

just lay back, relax, let me blow your mind

like honey it feels so warm inside

... ohh lets take our time