Music Moves Me

Music makes me want to move.
It makes me want to throw my hands in the air!
(And yes, wave them around like I just don’t care, lol)

Hence, my addiction to ZUMBA!

However, there are times when music just moves me to tears…                                 I wanted to share with you some of my favorite songs lately..

Thanks to a few Facebook friends, I’ve tracked down another song I love!

These songs move me, and just remind me how great God is…

What songs move you?

Please comment below and let me know! I’d love to hear them!

Until Next Time, Mrs SPJ…

 

 

“Friend-Filled” Weekend

I had such an awesome fun weekend that was definitely filled with some great people!
I’m so thankful for the friends that have come into my life!

Many of you may not know this, but in 2010, I faced depression due to relocating. (Those of you who have read my blog from day one know 🙂
I’m so thankful for starting Zumba and meeting some realyl cool girls and guys! Now Zumba is just as much a part of my active life as it is my personal life!

Today, I just wanted to not only share photos of my Z friends, but also to let them know how thankful I am for each and everyone of them for various reasons!

These pictures are from a Zumba Glow Party, Our Friday Night Fun, and the Zumba Master Class I went to on Saturday!

I’m telling you folks! It makes a difference in your life if you surround yourself with positive people! Positive people will push you, they will motivate you, they will have your back, and more than anything, if they are a true friend, they won’t let you forget to have fun!

I’m so thankful for my best friends, but I’m also thankful for this new crew, this new set of friends, who not only encourage me to stay in shape, but give great advice along the way!

If you have great friends, that’s awesome! If you aren’t sure, you should reevaluate the people you surround yourself with. I’m grateful for those crazy fun folks that are now a part of my life. Are you grateful for yours?

Something to think about!

Until Next Time, Much Love, Mrs. SPJ 🙂

 

Friday Favs: Sephora!

So I must be honest..

I’ve been keeping things from you..

But not too much! I’ve just been obsessing over some really great finds lately and of course involving makeup! I wanted to share with you some of my Favorites!

For instance, I love Tia & Tamera and their show!

While watching it, I always find myself staring at their makeup, trying to figure out how to copy their magnificent looks!I love how they always have an amazing style and beautiful makeup to go with it!

After visiting my favorite makeup store, (sephora of course), I was given quite a few tips on how to create my own fabulous looks and found some pretty amazing products!

My favorite Palette right now is Sephora’s Primal Instincts EyeShadow Palette!

Sephora’s Primal Instincts

This palette includes 14 BEAUTIFUL colors that are great for everyday looks and nighttime fun! I’ve only had it for a few days and look what lovely looks I created:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also, I have to give a shout-out to those lovely ladies at Sephora here in Little Rock, AR! We have two stores and the service at BOTH is outstanding! I love the makeup artists, and just recently I was upset because I thought I had lost two cream liners I had purchased from the store. As it turns out, it wasn’t put in the bag, and the ladies at Sephora tracked me down in the mall almost 3 weeks later, to let me know they held them for me. (That is what I call service!)

I love those liners and have used them as well! They are great for a smokey eye and you can find them in your closest Sephora Store! They are Waterproof Smoky Cream Liners and they are only 12 bucks!

Sephora Rocks my socks off right now! (well, technically they always have:)

I’ve also been obsessing over the Diorshow Maximizer Lash Plumping Serum! I’ve always aimed to have long full lashes, and I believe this Lash Primer does the trick! It not only creates a base for my mascara, but it also helps to condition my lashes in the process! It is a bit on the pricey side ($28.00) but worth every penny! I have noticed a difference in the way my lashes look with Mascara! The cool thing is it works with any mascara too!

Just check out the difference!

Before- Jan 2012

After – Dior Primer! August 2012

I think my lashes have grown as well with Hairfinity, but the Dior does make a difference!

I’m such a makeup addict, I know! But I get really excited to share with you all these great things as well! I hope you enjoy these things as much as I do! I’m just an east coast girl who enjoys the simple things in life! Why not look fabulous while doing that?

Until Next Time, Much Love,

Mrs. SPJ 🙂

I hope you go into your local Sephora and try all of these amazing products out! Also, just to show you, that palette really looks as incredible as the picture on the website:

 

W.O.W. Post- And Another One!

This past Monday, I had a little pity party at work.
You know how it is, you go on vacation, eat great food, don’t work out (at least I didn’t) and the scale moves and you want to throw it through the window!
(Don’t worry I didn’t!)

Well after talking to my co workers, it seems they were having some of the same issues that people typically have when they are trying to lose weight and be healthy…

“I’m tired”
“I’m not motivated”
“Nothing Works”
“I have to get my eating together”
“I don’t have time”
“I have children to take care of”

Trust me…. I know.. There are so many reasons (excuses my hubby would say)
that it may be a bit difficult to workout, but what we have to do is find a reason TO workout and stick to it. You know?

With all of the discussions, we have decided to have a 90 day challenge.

There are 4 of us, and for the next 90 days we have committed to:

-Workout at least 3 times a week
(for me I’m going to aim for 4)
-Drink at least 64 oz of water a day
-Stay within our eating range -weight watchers,caloric intake, etc.
(for me I am going to eat no more than 1700 calories a day)
-Monday Meetings- to check progress

It may not seem like a lot, but this is a small step in the right direction and it will help to keep each other motivated. We have a big fat piggy bank that we are  all trying to win for the person with the most stars!

Yes we have a star chart like we are in elementary school (Thanks Mel!)

Snapshot of the Chart

This chart is really massive and has everyone’s name on it as well as the goals, and measurements, weight loss, and blood pressure!

90 Day Challenge Chart

We all have our individual personal goals that we are trying to achieve, but I think us working together will help us even more! I also believe that by working together, that we can start developing our own great personal habits! I’m really into fitness, it is the food thing I’m trying to get down pat, and I know with time it will!

So what are your goals? How is your weight loss going? Do you have any suggestions? I’m open to hear it and I would love too!

Until Next Time Much Love,

Mrs. SPJ

P.S.- I’m feeling fabulous and summery today!

Top-Target Skirt- Old Navy Shoes- Clarks (so comfy and cute!)

Also, I got to try out some of the Concrete Mineral Eye Shadows!
I love this stuff!

Concrete Minerals “Kinky” and “Rocked”

 

 

 

Jealous of My Self

What Have I got myself into?

I was going through old pictures yesterday, and I found a photo of myself with longer hair, a two piece bikini on, and a beaming smile.

Right then and there, I looked at the photo and found myself jealous of myself.

Yep, that’s right.

Green eyed with my lip poked out jealous.

Here was the photo that caused it all:

2007

I can feel my toes touching me through the screen and I long to be this size again.

However, this was taken almost 5 years ago… and life does happen, but I kind of feel like I let myself go. Funny thing is, I am so much more healthier now than I was back then. It goes to show you that just because you are smaller does NOT mean that you are healthier.

While I have decided to not be truly obssessed with the scale or beat myself up about not being where I want to be, I am making a conscious effort to do better.

It’s kind of hard when you are obsessed with cheese dip like I am. I realize it’s all about having things in moderation and making smart choices.

I have a lot of personal goals up my sleeve this year that I have not shared with anyone, and I’m striving everyday to work towards those goals.

I will tell you more about some of the challenges I am working towards later..

Also, I’ve decided to not be jealous anymore. The way I see it, if I want it back, I have to work hard to get there, and thats okay.

I’m up for the challenge and all that life has to bring.

I know that I’m going to have to start doing some different things to get the results I want, and that’s scary but I’m always up for a new adventure! That’s how this blog started in the first place.

To my old self, I say,

“Bring it On!”
You may be smaller than me, but not healthier, and God knows I hadn’t accomplished as much then as I have now!

Until Next Time, Much Love,

Mrs. SPJ 🙂

 

 

 

Atlantic City Baby!

Was sooooooooo Awesome!

We had a blast celebrating with our friends Kelly & Levar who had a beautiful ceremony on the Boardwalk…
Here is a mini recap..

It’s always good to be around great friends and to see two people who love each other so much make it “official”! Atlantic City was so amazing from the drinks, to the karaoke bar, to the amazing food!  There is so much shopping and such great food! Needless to say I am currently recuperating from all the food, drinks, and fun!!!

I also had the wonderful chance to see my mom on her birthday and my family that I haven’t seen in a few years! It felt really good and it was so great to see them!!!  We traveled from Atlantic City to PA for some much needed family time!
I have missed all of you on here as well! I have a box of samples that I’m waiting to try out and tell you all about!! Also, I seem to be keeping up lately on Instagram so you should follow me there!!! MrsSPJ

That is it for now friends!!!! I will be back in full effect as much as I can next week!!

Until Next Time, Mrs. SPJ 🙂

Busy Body…

Hey Guys!

I’ve been so busy, so very busy…
So much is happening in my life right now friends..
Work has my head spinning,
I’m still attempting to stay fit and healthy (although that is a tasks),
I’m working on getting some makeup in so I can share it with you guys!
(It’s Fan-tabulous!)
and I’ve just been so busy loving life and not blogging as usual!
I’M SORRY!

Please forgive me! That is one reason I created the facebook page, MrsSPJ, so that you all could keep in touch with me, get to know me, and interact with me! I’m working on doing some awesome giveaways, and I’m super excited about it!!!

This weekend I’m going on a trip, and I’m a little overly excited about that as well! I will be enjoying a mini vacay in Atlantic City to celebrate my friend Kelly (who I like to call Ivory) getting married!

Life is good friends! God is Good!!! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your world and for getting to know me, as I get to know you!!! You are all so very awesome! I appreciate your loving words, your thoughts, and your kindness!

Until Next Time, Mrs. SPJ 🙂