FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE!!!

We receive messages on a daily basis from the media on how we should look, from how to dress, do our hair and how to belong to the in crowd. We are taunted on television with the latest fashion. What is in for the season and what kind of makeup would give us the best look. Mind you I am not opposed to those messages that are being sent but I am conscious of how those messages can affect my self- esteem and self- worth. If I am not able to wear the latest fashion, or wear my hair in the latest styles I might shy away from going out because I do not feel like I am dress up to par. I might feel like my stomach is too big or that a certain part of my body is not attractive enough. But let me ask this question, who created you in the first place? Aren’t you created in the image of God? God created you then he stood back and admired his work. The bible says in Psalms 139 verse 13 and 14, For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

LOVE YOURSELF AND THE BODY THAT YOU ARE IN!!!

Heaven for a MUSICIAN.

     My two-year-old loves music so much. If I sit him in front of a piano, he will sit there forever. As a parent it is my job to nurture is desires, and I feel like he could become a MUSICIAN. Lately I have been looking for a website that I can buy musical instrument and different equipments.  I can now sit at home and shop at www.Musician's Friend.com to find all the equipment including headphones that he will need. I do not think I am ready to hear him banging on the keyboard.LOL

SUICIDE HAS NO RESPECT OF PERSON: BMX legend Dave Mirra commits suicide at age 41

DEATH  IS SO CRUEL IT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE WHOM IT TAKES OUT! I AM CONSTANTLY REMINDED TO TAKE MORE VALUE IN MY LIFE, DO NOT SUFFER ALONE. WHEN THE DARKNESS SEEMS TO BE GETTING TOO DARK PLEASE REACH OUT TO SOMEONE!!

David Michael "Dave" Mirra was an American BMX rider who later competed at rallycross racing. He held the record for most X Games medals until being passed by Bob Burnquist in 2013. 

On Thursday February 4th, Dave took his own life by shooting himself in the head in an SUV while parked outside the home of his best friend, Scott Ashton in Greenville, North Carolina. This was just within days of his 10th wedding anniversary. He was just 41 years old. He left behind a wife and two daughters.

TMZ: STORY HERE

Dave Mirra had a rough time finding purpose when his BMX career ended ... he tried filling the void by helping kids ... but it wasn't enough. 

Friends of Dave tell us ... in the months before his suicide, he spent his time introducing kids in the Greenville, North Carolina area to extreme sports, such as speed cycling and biking. 

Problem was ... the 41-year-old couldn't find anything in his life to even approximate the adrenaline rush he got from BMX. He knew working with kids was important, but the passion he felt while he competed just wasn't there, and it became a significant factor in his deep depression. 

We're told Dave tried to convince himself working with kids could be as satisfying as BMX, and from time to time his outlook would brighten. In fact, we're told just hours before he fatally shot himself, he saw someone at lunch and talked about plans to bring a speed cycling track to Greenville.

The friend with whom we spoke said the recurring theme from Dave was that he felt lost. 

Signature Restaurant review!

Hello foodies!

I am back with another restaurant review.

Fyi, my restaurants are randomly selected. I decided to do it that way so I do not show any bias towards the restaurants.  I have already visited several restaurants in the Houston area since I moved here but now the difference is I am using a fresh palate to experience the foods. This time around it is more business than pleasure.

Ok moving right along.

Signature restaurant is located on 10898 S. Gessner Rd, Houston, Texas 77071. I don't believe they have a website because I was unable to locate one.

The exterior of signature did not really match what I would have considered for an African restaurant. It looks more like a cross between Chinese and a Tiki bar restaurant. I was not impressed at all by the exterior, I was hoping to be dazzled by the interior. But you guess it! Ding, ding, ding, I was definitely not impressed with what I saw with the interior. If not for the fact that I am doing restaurant reviews, I probably would have walked out.

First of all, nobody greeted me at the door, the tables were not cleaned properly so I had to play "find the cleanest table". After I sat myself, it took the waiter at least 10 min to come to my table and he came without a menu. I asked to see a menu, and he glanced at me as if he was seeing a ghost. He goes to look for a menu and I watch as he literately searched high and low for a menu. He even looked in one of those transparent fridges. (I suppose they assume that everyone that comes there must be African and should know all the food choices). Hmmm? I digress!!

The ambiance was below average, it looked a bit dusty to me and the spacing between the chairs were tight. If another customer wanted to sit behind you it would be very uncomfortable. Funny thing a lady did try to sit in the next section behind me and I gave her that look like, are you really trying to squeeze in here. LOL!  She must have gotten the point because she moved to sit somewhere else. Bloop!

     I ordered a soup called Egusi Soupi , (clink the link to learn more about how the soup is made.) It took over 30min for the soup to come out and the excuse I was given was that the soup is freshly made, which I do not believe. If it was freshly made it would take longer to come out. #imjustsaying! The soup was just average nothing spectacular. The flavors were not exactly jumping in my mouth. And for soup that was supposedly freshly made, it did not come out steaming. I was so ready to get out of there. I did not enjoy the meal. On the up side my son eat all is Pounded Yam. Matter of fact he ate more than I did. Lol!

Overall, I was not impressed by Signature Restaurant. I probably would not go back. There are too many choices in Houston!

Until I eat out again peace yall!!

Soul Sunday.

Timing and this thing called Fri-End-Ship

My passion lies in Christ!

So last night I was playing around with google hangout! I think I like it! will be doing more of this videos!! I am about to start a worship movement!!!! Join me!!!

My Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant experience.

Hello foodies and friends. I am super excited to bring to you my very first African restaurant review.

A couple of weeks ago I visited the Blue Nile Authentic Ethiopian Restaurant located in a store front at 9400 Richmond ave, Houston, Texas. There is much to be said about the location of the restaurant.

The outside of the restaurant.

The location of Blue Nile did not prepare me for what I was about to experience inside the restaurant. 

     The ambiance was so inviting and smelled like an incense shop but not overpowering. The Blue Nile looked like I was walking into Cleopatra dining room. I am not sure if there is a link between Egypt and Ethiopian but the Blue Nile gave me a heavy Egyptian vibe which I loved nonetheless. 

We were greeted by a waiter I think his name is "Azmera", a few minutes after we walked in. He was busy serving another table as there was no other waiter in sight. We waited for at least 10 minutes before the waiter came back to take our orders. There were at least four separate tables of customers already eating. 

     This was my first time eating dinner at an Ethiopian cuisine so I was not sure what I wanted to eat. 

Fortunately we had a really good waiter who guided us through the menu. The first thing I learned is we were going to be eating with our hands. yippee!! I love eating with my hands.. I am such a village girl!!lol. We were going to use Injera (click the link to learn more) ( looks like carpet, texture like pancakes but tastes like fermented soft wheat bread) to eat our meals. My meal was excellent. Omg!!! but the meal  presentation could have been better. It looked sloppy but it really did not take away from the deliciousness of the meal.

     The Injera was so tangy a bit too lemony for me, after bout 10 bits I was over the Injera. It was so tangy that my eyes would water every time I took another bit of it.

 My friends all ordered different food items with some vegetarian choices. I understand that Ethiopians are very family oriented and they like to eat as a family. Our meals were served in a large tray. I ordered #17. "Yebeg Tibs" cost $17.99. (Lamb cubes sautéed with slices of onions, jalapeño peppers and fresh rosemary). The dinner menu was priced reasonable. 

     

     Our food was served in a large tray, so we were able to sample each others meals. The lamb was melt in your mouth good. The lamb and the salad combo just kept exploding flavors in my mouth! Azmera, our waiter did an excellent job helping us understand the different flavors that we were experiencing. 

He was very knowledgeable, we did know how to pick our legumes,beans and salads. He just told us to leave it up to him. I am not a big fan of beans but I love how the beans was not over powering and it did not make me gassy.

Eating at the Blue Nile was a wonderful palate opening experience. The ambiance was very inviting, the waiter was knowledgeable, Hi Azmera!! the food was great. Looking forward to returning to the  The Blue Nile Restaurant. 

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This is how our meals came! We were all able to sample each others food.

cute dinner for two set up!xo

Fresh roses everyday.

Injera

Extra dinning space for large party.

More art on the wall.

Bar area.. Looks like a Tiki Bar.

I do not drink coffee but this is a after meal tradition.

Beautiful picture, adds to the ambiance.

 Photo credit: Bukky Olusanya
 Up next Signature African Restaurant.