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This always puts a smile on my face. Whenever my homegirls hit me up for sushi , my belly starts to have a little party lol. As I continue to look at this picture I hear my tummy grumbling.

Earth Day;Eco-Friendly

Do you know what today is? Today is earth day and today celebrates the 40th anniversary of this world wide holiday. It is a day to promote awareness of taking care of our planet. I think it's important as adults we take this seriously so we teach and instill this in our children/younger generation so that they partake in this as well. As an adult when you promote the awareness of "GO GREEN" you'd be amazed to see the impact you have on just one child. And that one child picking up garbage they saw on the floor and throwing it in the trash can makes a big difference. Tell them their actions do make a HUGE difference in the world. We only have one home and one planet , lets take care of it.

 Ever since working with my job, which requires me to work with children ages 5-12 years old, I was given a wonderful opportunity to be trained as a CONSERVATION INSTRUCTOR. Amazing I enjoyed it and so did the children. We learned about recycling, composting, wild life, plant life, marine life etc. I  was soooo captivated by it. And every now and then I radomly throw out facts I have learned from conservation, while everyone else looks at me like "How the heck would you even know this?!"

Below I will provide some useful tips that you can do to Help Save our Planet, you can do this along with your school class, at home with your family, at work, with your children ...anywhere.

1.Save water by decreasing your shower time -- or rather take a bath, which uses less water than a shower.


2.Get in the habit of brushing your teeth with the water off, and encourage your children to do so, as well.


3.Recycle – junk mail, cell phones, paper products, plastic bags, and more.


4.Switch from paper and plastic bags to reusable bags and totes. Try Envirosax or Dogeared’s neat styles.

5.Forget the electric or gas dryer, and hang dry your clothing.

6.Try your hand at composting (planting scraps from fruits, veggies, and coffee grounds outside), which will help create better soil and less landfill waste.

7.Don’t purchase disposable water bottles, but rather use recyclable (and refillable) beverage containers that you can fill with filtered water.

8.Unplug all of your appliances when you leave the house to save energy (and prevent a fire hazard).

9.If possible, take public transportation or walk.

10.Save stained or ill-fitting clothing to use for dusting and cleaning.

*The rest can be found at http://recipes.kaboose.com/go-green-checklist.html

*For any addition activities to plan out with kids for Earth Day you can check out games, printables, arts & crafts etc. here at
http://holidays.kaboose.com/earth-day/


Be Clean , Go Green
-Cynthia.

Greed; Have your cake and eat it to...NOT

I don't exactly know what crosses the mind of those consumed with greed. I just assume that it is an overwhelming and strong sensation/feeling. People who allready have what they need in life but continue to crave more and more, where does such sellfishness stem from? It's like an undying and everlasting thirst for more. But more of what exactly? People like this can have all the riches in the world but still seek out to retrieve possesions to compinsate for whatever it is they may be lacking. Is it peer pressure? Is it a void that they are trying to fill? Is it a compulsive behavior?
But as well as greed lies in a materialistic aspect , it also pertains to relationships. Now how to you respond to someone who feels like they can have their cake and eat it to? Its easy to just say "F*** that person ,move on!" But when emotion and feelings are involved its easier said than done. Its just a matter of focusing on the issue at hand, you are being taken advantage of. Now use that as motive to muster up the courage and strength to look that person in the eye and walk away. But you walk away with your head held high, not with your tail between your legs because although you left them showing them they hurt you gives them that power, your giving them your power. That power is yours and only yours. Don't let someone else steal your joy , don't let anyone steal your glory. Keep God the center of your focus, keep your eye on the prize. Greed leads to sin, greed cause pain inflicted on others and on yourself. Don't fall into greed. Allow your greatness to overshadow the greed.

update 4.21.2010

So I know that its been quite a while since I have updated the blogsite. A lot has occured over the past few months. The ladies group has been canceled due to the fact that time is an issue and the lack of commitment from other people. I know our lives get busy it happens its only natural.

For me death and the thought of death has been on my mind. I lost my friend, my cousins baby son was found dead which sparked a contraversy with the media in their town. My brother was shot(he is okay). A lot has been going on. I am supsupposed to be making a huge transition in july;moving down to North Carolina with my sister so I can start a new life for myself. Lord please give me guidance I really need it. As for Tina I am happy as well as I am proud to say she launched her collage notebook project which is being sold in a store located in the lower east side. Its called PaperSoul; a lot of ppl are making special requests. I am very happy for her this is what she has been wanting for a long time. But not it is my time to venture of and discover my calling/gift in life. I will try to blogg as much as possible. It will be difficult because I have not had access to a laptop or computer so this is being done from my *blackberry*

I will be brainstorming topics to discuss about very soon. God bless you all stay beautiful.
-cynthia

Dream Home

On the train headed to Cary, North Carolina I pass by this house in Virginia. And this just made me realize how much I need and want a change in my life. The life that I want I will not be able to achieve living in New York City. Everyone has their own opinions and may say that me leaving will be a big mistake. But I rather take a chance and take risks in life than live in convience and live comfortably. Sometimes life requires us to step out of our comfort zone and with that we grow and learn. How will I ever know what lies beyond the Lower East Side and New York City if I do not venture out. Im 25 and it is time to cut the chord with my parents. I am single and have no other ties holding me back. I need to do this, I need to try. If people do not support my decision that is quite fine because in the end of the day I am not doing this for anyone but for myself. I want to leave my past behind me where it began in New York City and start a new life, my very own life. Starting September drastic changes are going to be made. Just be supportive thats all I ask.

Life-By Cynthia

    Well it's been quite a while since I have written a blog. Just wanted to keep everyone updated on what is going on now. Currently ALOT. 2010 Has started off on a good and bad note. From my friend passing away first week of February to having a a horrible 25th birthday this year, to getting sick once again, to having one of my best friends get into a horrible car accident. It is just madness I tell you. But I refuse to let Satan steal my glory just to appease his sick pleasures. He is a liar. His job is to try to keep everyone disconnected fro God. But sorry that is not working with me it just allows me to draw closer to God more than I was before.

I have been attending church on Weds. because they started a 6 week teaching series called "Dressed to Kill" which is based off Ephesians 6:10-18. And let me just say it has been on point! I've been taking notes in my personal journal. And often go back to just to refresh my memory. Let me tell you there is a war going on. Not just war in countries but war in the heavenlys but we are breaking down principalities. My God is too BIG and too great to even flinch at Satans tactics. So buckle up brothers and sisters, its going to get rough as we draw closer and closer to God. But I am ready.

As for outside of church well.....I am trying to go back to school so I have to finish filling out my FASFA next week. I can not wait till I start school again. And finish finally!!! I am working really hard at my job running Girls Club for our 4th and 5th grade girls. Trying to a positive role model for them discussing about young girls issues. I want to create a safe haven for them where they feel comofrtable being themselves without fear of being judged. That is the last thing I want. And so far little by little I feel like I am getting threw to these girls and we are starting to develop such amazing bonds and friendships. THANK YOU GOD!

The brought to my attention how we do not have a music program at our After-School site being that we are a non-profit organization. So I told them I would be up for the task. I do enjoy a challenge, the learning experience and it just helps me build and utilize all my skills to its fullest potential. There is alot I have to offer the world. So I am created a 12 week Vocal Training Course for these young children to teach them about music , how to take care of our voices, how to discover out voices, project out voices, sing from our bellies and not our noses, how to carry a note, how to harmonize eventually just the basics until we are ready to learn a song. While they are doing that, I on the side will be recieving basic piano lessons from a Pastor at my church who offered to help me. I am extremely excited because ever since I was a little girl I always wanted to learn to play piano. I still have my keyboard somewhere in my parents closet. I used to try and pick up the notes of songs by ear. I can not WAIT :)

The womens group has been going well. Just a little off track because of peoples health and the weather. But since spring is around the corner we will be doing alot more activities. Some girls do not attend anymore for whatever reason it may be I just hope all is well with them. But thats okay because we are still open to take new creative innovative females to join to group. I love those girls at Revolution Ladies Night. They all have such amazing stories to share with the world. And that is why we came up with the brialliant thought of working on a show....

Which will hopefully take place this summer of 2010. So we have to get started on it ASAP. I am so excited about it. We will be doing CASTING CALLS, OPEN AUDITIONS Narrow it down then finally create our CAST and start brainstorming ideas and putting together the show. My life is busy and hectic. Because  I am also a CHOIR MEMBER and have been for years so when CHOIR is on call I have to be there to. I am in no way complaining because I love to sing , love to sing for GOD, and love to sing with the CHOIR, its just I have alot on my plater at the moment with no room to have a romantic social life right now. Its okay it will happen when the time is right....right???

Well stay tuned for more creative and crazy blogs to come. We have alot going on and other shows coming up soon. Will keep uou all posted. God Bless

xoxo...

-Cynthia

Co-facilitator of Revolution Ladies Night