tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1540256861512688462024-03-12T20:43:06.823-04:00It's What I DoA journey of life experiments in fashion, travel, food and more!Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-54579007425140332712013-08-05T19:19:00.002-04:002015-02-28T23:06:23.278-05:00Chicken Enchiladas & More
From Closet Cooking
After weeks of being away from my kitchen and eating out, I decided to tackle my recipe "To Try" list. Being an avid lover of Pinterest and following lots of foodies, I have a lot of recipes on list to try out. I follow Kevin, a blogger and creator, of Closet Cooking who sends emails with all kinds of enticing recipes. The first recipe I decided toShantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-26557398001962645282013-07-25T19:27:00.000-04:002013-07-25T19:27:05.444-04:00Giggles With Godmom
Zekeriah is such a character. He is full of life and energy at every waking moment of the day. He brings the biggest smile to everyone in his presence and I love that I get to be his godmommy. And who could resist his infectious giggles!? Adorable!
Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-56239683482850470012013-07-24T21:42:00.002-04:002013-07-24T23:09:44.367-04:00Making Me a Priority - Weigh In Wednesday
Current Weight? No Clue!
Taken June 5
It has been eons since I last checked in and it's very evident with the fact that I don't even know what my current weight it. This picture taken over a month ago is the last time that I weighed myself. After I stopped the Weight Watchers program in January, I failed to maintain a workout routine while eating my way through stress and depression.Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-58435435195594022322013-07-23T19:24:00.000-04:002013-07-24T23:10:50.948-04:00A Good Time at Camp Pride
I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Advisors Academy boot-camp hosted by Campus Pride at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. It was six days of an intense camp learning how to be a professional that affects positive change on my campus as it relates to the LGBT community. I had such a great time meeting colleagues from all over the country and some national figures Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-17570882442576405072013-07-11T23:15:00.003-04:002013-07-24T23:14:45.332-04:00Birthday Rewind #27on27 (Photo Heavy)
So I know that I said I was going to get back to blogging, but I failed, LOL. I realized that when was blogging I was motivated to do things that brought me joy because I wanted to share all the wonderful fun things I was doing with you. So to help balance out all the craziness that is work and excitement of starting my own business, I'm getting back to my blog.
The Birthday Rewind
Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-62058035342853324852012-10-29T21:10:00.001-04:002013-07-24T23:16:38.698-04:00Congratulations Q!
It's a new season! Things at work have changed with me taking less responsibilities, but I've been able to get involved with new projects. I've been building some strong relationships with a few of my students. My personal life is going through some interesting things...my self-love is growing and my desire to conform my life to God's will is intensifying. I am so excitedShantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-7651430244663903262012-07-15T13:00:00.000-04:002013-07-24T23:17:09.309-04:00Windy City AdventuresThe last weekend of June I had to take a business trip to Chicago. I was so excited because it was my first time visiting the Windy City. I was also able to catch up with friends. I must say that the traffic that I experienced getting into the city from the Indiana state line took forever, but the drive went by so fast that it was a minor hiccup of the trip.
The business Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-88283561910238086352012-07-14T18:15:00.004-04:002012-07-14T18:15:58.285-04:00Weigh In Wednesday: Late Check-in
Current Weight: 213.6
Total Weight Lost: 16.2
I feel so encouraged and proud of my determination to stick with my weight loss goals. I've lost another 2.4 over the last two weeks. I was ecstatic at the scale seeing that I've almost stopped going to the gym, I survived Fourth of July, and a trip to Chicago. I'm hoping that I can keep the momentum up. In Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-66023447802480682232012-06-20T20:55:00.001-04:002012-06-20T20:55:28.337-04:00Alas! Weigh in Wednesday
Current Weight: 216
Total Weight Lost: 13.8
I know that it's been a long time, but I'm still working hard at whipping my body into shape. I've been traveling for several weeks and haven't been sticking to Weight Watchers aka WW as I normally would. I've traveled to Louisiana and St. Louis, attended a wedding and celebrated my birthday. Yet with all that, I've Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-40171549871299432512012-03-22T21:20:00.001-04:002012-03-22T21:20:39.134-04:00Positivity Pays Off!: Weigh In Wednesday
Current Weight: 214.2
Total Weight Lost: 15.6
I'm so excited to say that stay positive paid off! I lost another pound this week even though I had a cupcake three days straight and although I didn't cook that much this week, I made smarter choice when dining out. I also kicked a bad habit and got back into the gym! I was able to get into an old pair of jeans Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-88384128672691390852012-03-20T23:23:00.001-04:002012-03-20T23:23:50.316-04:00Take a Hike!!
Today I tried something different and new in my workout routine, I took a hike around the lake at my job! A coworker, a student and I walked/hike a total of 2.3 miles. It was a great way for us to enjoy 90 degree weather in March...in Kentucky! After being in the office all day it was nice being outside and switching up my workout. The elliptical gets a little boring Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com0Morehead, KY, USA38.1839705 -83.432684138.134046500000004 -83.5116481 38.2338945 -83.3537201tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-38267081684487453602012-03-18T11:30:00.001-04:002012-03-18T11:35:11.893-04:00Work the Blue Dress
I have bought this dress from Target and necklace from Forever 21 within the last week. I wanted to look at some options for styling without digging in the closest and this is what I came up with.
What do you think?
Work the Blue Dress by hearsts featuring flat shoes
Dress
$25 - target.com
Cheap Monday denim jacket
£20 - urbanexcess.com
ALDO leather high heels
$37 - Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-50473985463869751822012-03-17T17:04:00.001-04:002012-03-17T17:04:51.936-04:00Pinning Addiction
I joined Pinterest today and I'm totally addicted! I don't know why I didn't join sooner.
Here are some of my favorites so far.
Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-3489851950807261142012-03-14T22:45:00.001-04:002012-03-14T22:45:27.891-04:00Weight Loss is Hard
Current Weight: 215.2
Total Weight Lost: 14.6
Let's just say this was a hard day at the scale today. I'm starting to get discouraged but I have to keep a positive attitude to get positive results and stay on track.
I need to remind myself of my goals - the big picture.
Goals for the Week: Stay positive!Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-3449070660975121252012-02-29T22:07:00.002-05:002012-02-29T23:14:55.608-05:00Gotta Love Losing!
Current Weight: 215
Total Weight Lost: 14.8
Biggest
Challenge: Not letting my work schedule influence bad decisions when it came to what I ate.
Favorite
Meals: Friday I had 4 slices of pizza and loaded potato skins at a local pizzeria.
What
I'm Most Proud Of: I'm still making the right food choices that help me to keep losing even though I didn't make it to the gym...Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-65130151774413944642012-02-23T22:16:00.001-05:002012-02-23T22:16:23.571-05:00Weigh In Wednesday
Current Weight: 216
Total Weight Lost: 13.8
Biggest
Challenge: Making the best decisions with limited time and limited money to feed myself. I also got off track and didn't go to the gym all week.
Favorite
Meals: I had a few favorite meals this past week. The WW meeting that happened last week talked about making the best decision when eating out, plan ahead if you can.Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-47255602117329219592012-02-21T23:35:00.000-05:002012-02-21T23:35:22.717-05:00Kevin Hart, Let Me Explain
This last weekend I joined a few of my coworkers for a night out in Louisville to see Kevin Hart live for his new tour, "Let Me Explain." Let me tell you, that man is hilarius to the 10th power, l0l. I was laughing from the time he stepped on stage, to when he stepped off. Tears rolling down my cheeks and a free ab work out. If you have the chance to see him in Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-65123504585062705522012-02-17T22:21:00.000-05:002012-02-17T22:22:11.997-05:00The Gift of Thrift
So this post is way overdo! Before I went on vacation, I organized a
Holiday party for few co-workers. Because it was right before
Christmas, there was a theme of "Ugly Sweater" but no one had an ugly
sweater surprisingly enough. Prior to the party, I helped a co-worker
go shopping for something to wear.
We went to our neighborhood Goodwill and found a ton of Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-23237410799259112712012-02-17T21:50:00.000-05:002012-02-17T21:50:52.564-05:00Light as a Feather, Firm as a Board
It's been a while since I've done a Weigh In Wednesday post and things have slowed down enough where I can catch you all up on my progress. As you might have guessed by the title of the post, the weight is melting off and I'm toning.
Current Weight: 216.6
Total Weight Lost: 13.2
Biggest
Challenge: I would have to say that my challenges have changed. Now that I have Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-30964275906941649402012-02-14T20:56:00.000-05:002012-02-14T20:56:44.749-05:00Valentine For One
Valentine's Day is about love. Well for me, once again, it's about loving myself first. Last year I spent the day with my Spec and a few of her friends. After ending a very complicated relationship in early January, I thought spending the day alone was fitting. It gives me some time to do some self-reflection and focus on myself...It also gave me a chance to spoil myself.Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-41378412014660463342012-02-13T21:09:00.000-05:002012-02-13T21:09:44.401-05:00How cute is she!!!
So my new niece Aeryn had her first photo shoot! Here are a few.
This one with the hat is my favorite. I've downloaded it to my phone and when I need a little cheer I just pull it out and can't help but smile.
And speaking of this hat, her mom mad it for her. I'll be posting another blog about her talents soon, but she has some real talent. Check her out at Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-82926821445960847662012-02-11T10:53:00.000-05:002012-02-11T10:53:58.989-05:00Another Family Addition
Aeryn Emersyn Hearst
February 3, 2012
The newest addition to the Hearst clan, my beautiful niece!Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-73054928634534300062012-01-28T20:05:00.000-05:002012-01-28T21:31:56.811-05:00Proud Godmommy
My Chubby Bunny!Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-43694002623340822382012-01-28T19:53:00.000-05:002012-01-28T19:53:15.427-05:00Getting into Gym Time: Weigh In Wednesday
Current Weight: 219.4
Total Weight Lost: 10.4
Biggest
Challenge: Staying positive has been my biggest challenge by far! I was fortunate to only gain about 2 pounds over my winter break/vacation. I came back to work ready to stay committed to Weight Watchers and being consistent in the gym. I've been going at least 5 days a week for at least 45-60 minutes.
Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154025686151268846.post-73974214389267942822012-01-21T14:16:00.000-05:002012-01-21T14:16:56.943-05:00Red Tails Movie Night
Last night was the opening night of the movie Red Tails. It was quite the experience. I was one of four African-Americans in the theater in a small town in good ole Kentucky. Being from California there are so many perceptions/stories about the south. Well, I had a great experience and was pleasantly surprised.
Now the movie itself was soo good! It was full of Shantehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672068230296598625noreply@blogger.com1