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What a great day! I’m celebrating my Mexican heritage!
I hope everyone is having a fun-filled Cinco De Mayo!!!
Feliz Cinco De Mayo!
05 Saturday May 2012
Posted in Holidays
It’s My Pretty Brown Blog’s One Year Blogaversary!!!
04 Friday May 2012
Posted in Blogaversary
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Anniversary, Blogaversary, Natural Hair, NOOK, One Year Blogaversary, Reading, Team Fitness, Team Natural, Team Thrift, Thrifting
*Cues Tony! Toni! Toné! Anniversary*
Who would have thought that a year ago today that I would have written over 100 posts!? I initially started my blog as “Pretty Brown Naturals” to share my natural hair journey (I’ve been natural over six years strong btw). Along the way, I discovered that it was much more to me than just that! There’s so many natural hair bloggers anyway, and I change my hair so much I don’t think there’s enough server space to hold my posts. Lol Kidding! But, I do love to thrift, I love fashion, reading, oh and cooking! And yes…much, much more!!!
I just want to thank every single person who has read my blog, commented, shared, subscribed, and even been inspired by my posts. Whether it was trying a recipe, a hairstyle, or reading about my crazy day at the gym – thank you! I didn’t start blogging to gain a thing. Not money, popularity…just a place to share my thoughts and experiences in hopes that someone may be inspired! It’s actually kind of therapeutic for me too!
So thank you all, I appreciate you and I look forward to many years to come! I hope you will join me. Happy One Year Blogaversary to My Pretty Brown Blog!!!
Love,
Artney (A’jae) XO
Nooks & Books – The Reverend’s Wife
30 Monday Apr 2012
Posted in NOOKS & BOOKS, Reading & Relaxation
I just returned from an awesome trip with my hubby! We rode the MegaBus to Memphis, TN and enjoyed dinner at one of my favorite spots, Texas de Brazil, and lots of fun on Beale Street! We just discovered that we obviously LOVE party cities! We had so much fun, and it allowed me to get caught up on my reading.
THE TIME HAS COME!!! I JUST finished the eighth installment of The Reverend Curtis Black Series: Love, Honor, and Betray by Kimberla Lawson Roby – just in time for the new release of her book, The Reverend’s Wife, which comes out Tuesday, May 1st (tomorrow…YAY)!!! I zipped through those books so fast. Ever since I read Casting the First Stone – I have been hooked! She is an amazing author and if you haven’t read any of her books, you need to get started STAT!
The Reverend’s Wife
Overview
From New York Times bestselling author Kimberla Lawson Roby comes the ninth installment in her award-winning Reverend Curtis Black series. It’s been months since Reverend Curtis learned that his wife Charlotte had affairs with two different men, and for now, he continues to be cordial and respectful to her. But he’s also made it clear that once their son Matthew graduates high school, he will be filing for divorce. Charlotte, on the other hand, continues to do everything possible to make amends in hopes of saving their marriage. Unfortunately, Curtis is ready to move on and is being propositioned by a woman who desperately wants to become the next Mrs. Curtis Black. When the situation heads down a path that is frighteningly shocking, could it be the final blow to this once blessed union?
You can check out the trailer here!
If you’ve read any great books lately, please feel free to comment and share them.
Happy Reading!!!
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I Love The Weekends!
27 Friday Apr 2012
Posted in Must See Movies, Reading & Relaxation
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African American Fiction, Good Movies, Kimberla Lawson Roby, Love Honor and Betray, Motion Picture, Must See Movies, NOOK, Reading, Reverend Curtis Black Series, Think Like A Man
HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here’s an idea! I went to see Think Like A Man last weekend and it was SO GOOD!!!!!!!! I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end! I think I laughed the entire time. The movie made over 33 million opening weekend and I see why. The cast was outstanding!!! Now I’m interested in reading the book. Who cares that I’m married lol I still wanna read it! Steve Harvey obviously had a great vision. I definitely going to see it again!!!
In the meantime, I will be having a fun-filled weekend with a side of relaxation! I’m finishing up the last book of Kimberla Lawson Roby’s — Reverend Curtis Black Series: Love, Honor, and Betray. Just in time for the new release of her new book, due out May 1st, The Reverend’s Wife. She will be coming to my city for her book tour and I’m so excited! If you haven’t read any of her books, now is a great time to start!
Have a great weekend!!!
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Remembering and Healing: After The Storm
27 Friday Apr 2012
Posted in For The Cause
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2011, After The Storm, AL, Alabama, Alabama Tornado, April 27, Birmingham, Tornado, Tuscaloosa
Praying for and remembering everyone affected by the April 27, 2011 tornado. I remember this time last year so clearly. I moved back home from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham shortly before. I was not prepared for what was to come. A tornado hit so close to home. It destroyed my apartment in T-town and completely ravaged through so many neighborhoods in my city. Many lives were lost, homes destroyed, but through it all, the people of Birmingham and the state of Alabama came together to help rebuild! Volunteers, donations, and prayers kept everyone going! I was not directly affected, but very many close to me were.
My prayers are continuously with everyone within our state as well as the various other states affected. I know many have rebuilt and some are still in the rebuilding stage. I also know that people have not been forgotten. Whether you help openly or silently, the people of our state will be forever grateful! I think of this one man in particular often. I met him at a gas station nearby and I will NEVER forget his words and how they blessed me. I hope he is doing well.
Always remember…
May God give you…For every storm a rainbow, for every tear a smile, for every care a promise and a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, a faithful friend to share, for every sigh a sweet song and an answer for each prayer. ~Irish Blessings Quote
XO,
~A
Happy Earth Day!
22 Sunday Apr 2012
Posted in For The Cause
Happy Earth Day!
The sun is shining and it is a beautiful day! A reminder of how much brighter our future looks when it comes to working towards making our earth a better, cleaner place! So many people are getting involved around the world and we should all be excited! Earth Day is set aside to increase awareness about the Earth and it’s natural environment as well as to show appreciation.
The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, activated 20 million Americans from all walks of life and is widely credited with launching the modern environmental movement. The passage of the landmark Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and many other groundbreaking environmental laws soon followed. Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network (EDN) works with over 22,000 partners in 192 countries to broaden, diversify and mobilize the environmental movement. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it the largest civic observance in the world.
Here are helpful ways you can save our planet:
Have a Picnic
To celebrate the Earth’s “deliciousness,” The Nature Conservancy, an international conservation nonprofit, is hosting the largest picnic ever by setting up “Picnics for the Planet” events throughout the world.
Find a picnic near you here.
Plant a Tree
Help Green World Campaign restore indigenous ecologies and lessen the climate crisis in environmentally-damaged locations, by planting trees in the communities that desperately need them.
Learn how you can help Green World carry out its mission here.
Pledge an Act of Green
The Earth Day Network is encouraging its supporters to pledge 1 billion acts of green. Whether your plan is to plant a tree, clean up a park or commit to another noble green act, let the world know!
To add your green act to the count or to find a green event in which to participate, click here.
Teach About the Earth
Determined to educate the next generation about the importance of protecting the Earth, The Water Planet Challenge gives educators and leaders the tools they need to teach, specifically, about water conservation and gives grants to educators who want to keep inspiring their students long after Earth Day.
To learn how you can get involved in Water Planet Challenge, click here.
Volunteer!
Roll up your sleeves and join Earth-enthusiasts determined to save the planet, by getting involved with an environmental nonprofit in your area.
Happy Earth Day!
Be Inspired! | Life Without Limbs – The Story of Nick
18 Wednesday Apr 2012
Posted in Beautiful People, Influential People
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100th Post, Amazing People, Beautiful People, Believer, Dream, From No Limbs To No Limits, Hope, Inspiration, Inspirational, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life Without Limbs, Love, Nick Vujicic, Spirituality, Testimony, Victory
I’ve been debating for weeks what I wanted my 100th post to be about. Then I opened an email today and I knew…this was it. I couldn’t wait for “Thankful Thursday” to share it. I wanted to share it now!
MEET NICK!
Meet Nick Vujicic, pronounced ‘Vooy-cheech’. Born in 1982 in Brisbane, Australia, without any medical explanation or warning, Nicholas Vujicic came into the world with neither arms nor legs. Imagine the shock his parents felt when they saw their first-born brand new baby boy for the first time, only to find he was what the world would consider imperfect and abnormal.
A limbless son was not what nurse Dushka Vujicic, and her husband Pastor Boris Vujicic had been expecting. How would their son live a normal happy life? What could he ever do or become when living with such a massive disability? Little did they or anyone else know that this beautiful limbless baby would one day be someone who would inspire and motivate people from all walks of life. God uses Nick to touch lives and bring the hope of Jesus Christ to people across the globe.
Throughout his childhood, Nick dealt not only with the typical challenges of school and adolescence such as bullying and self-esteem issues; but also struggled with depression and loneliness. He constantly questioned why he was different than all the other kids surrounding him; why he was the one born without arms and legs. He wondered what the purpose behind his life was, or if he even had a purpose. According to Nick, the victory over his struggles throughout his journey, as well as the strength and passion he has for life can be credited to his faith in God. His family, friends and the many people he has encountered along the way have also encouraged him.
After school, Nick went on with further study and obtained a double Bachelor’s degree, majoring in Accounting and Financial Planning from Griffith University in Logan, Australia. By the age of 19, Nick started to fulfill his dream of being able to encourage other people and bring them the gospel of Jesus through motivational speaking and sharing his testimony about how God changed his life and gave him a future and a hope. “I found the purpose of my existence, and also the purpose of my circumstance. There’s a purpose for why you’re in the fire.” Nick wholeheartedly believes that there is a purpose in each of the struggles we each encounter in our lives, and that our attitude towards those struggles, along with our faith and trust in the Lord can be the keys to overcoming the challenges we face.
Today, this limbless young man has accomplished more than most people accomplish in a lifetime. Nick made the massive move from Brisbane, Australia to California, USA in 2007, where he is the President and CEO of a non-profit organization, Life Without Limbs.
Since his first speaking engagement back when he was 19, Nick has traveled around the world, sharing his story with millions of people, speaking to a range of different groups such as students, teachers, youth, businessmen and women, entrepreneurs, and church congregations of all sizes. He has also told his story and been interviewed on various televised programs worldwide. “If God can use a man without arms and legs to be His hands and feet, then He will certainly use any willing heart!”
Nick Vujicic, an amazing being with an incredible story! He has truly touched my life and I’ve never even met him! After hearing one minute of his testimony… IMMEDIATELY croc-tears began to flow. This hit home…having someone close to me, My Dad, who was not born without limbs — but he became an amputee. I saw how brave he was and how he kept pushing and fighting without complaints each day! He was always thankful and he showed me that I could overcome any obstacle. I’m very thankful for people like Nick who turn their challenges into triumphs!
Watch Nick share his incredible story!
What an AMAZING testimony! Thank you so much for sharing, Tiffany! And ladies…I know Nick is a cutie-pie, but he’s already taken! You can watch a video of he and his beautiful, new bride here! I hope you were touched just as I was. Please feel to share this story with anyone you know…The WORLD needs to hear it! xo
Visit Life With Limbs: http://www.lifewithoutlimbs.org/
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