An Ordinary Day...

Wednesday, April 12th started off as an ordinary day. The alarm sounded off at 6:00 a.m. like it always did. Reggie did his work day morning ritual, showering, grooming, selecting a suit and accessorizing with the perfect accents for Read more

Why are some people mean?

Why are some people mean? I'm not talking about a little mean, but bazaar, go out of their way to be mean. Recently I've encountered a few mean people, I remind myself that these situations will make me a stronger Read more

Maldives

Our last trip of 2016 was to the Maldives. Last year was one full of excursions, We traveled to Cameroon, Paris, Bali, Hawaii, New Orleans, New York, Chicago, Lake Tahoe, Atlanta, Napa, San Francisco, Dubai, and I must say Read more

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It's okay to venture out of your comfort zone... Lately I've been doing it quite often. This weekend is going to be one of renewal, my personal Super Bowl. What are your plans? I will be working today and tomorrow. Happy Read more

Do you enjoy yourself?

Both of my kids are in New York, my son is in school in the Hudson Valley and my daughter is living in Brooklyn and working. So we are officially empty nesters, and have been so for a while Read more

Vegetable Garden

It’s Been a While…

Posted on by Gigi in Quotes 11 Comments
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I came across this Maya Angelou quote and thought long and hard about what it meant to me and my life. Yes. Let the truth be told , I was being “reduced” by things that were happening to me. For one I had abandoned my blog, which I love and miss dearly. I had let a host of interferences take over, succumbing to various interruptions. So this evening after everything was quiet, I picked up my pen again.

I’m at an age where all of a sudden I am surrounded by devastating diseases attacking loved ones, numerous deaths, sprinkled with untimely divorces, complicated family dynamics, and a 17 year-old son navigating the college search, all of which were chipping away at me little by little. I stopped and exhaled and decided to take control and reclaim myself and the bits of me that were disappearing, like my blog.

One thing I learned during my hiatus is that life is precious and each day should be cherished. Take care of your physical, mental and spiritual self and surround yourself with those who love and support you. Learn to say “no” to sh– you really don’t want to do. Make time for self, nourish and exercise your body daily, this is how I maintain my sanity.

So let me update you to a little of what I have been doing.

What I’m reading: AMERICANAH by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie-loving it!

Americanah

Americanah

What I’m excited about: Lupita on the cover of Vogue

Lupita

Lupita

What I’m watching: my guilty pleasure

orange is the new black

orange is the new black

Latest Movie: Chef–Loved it!

What I want to see: Yves Saint Laurent – yes I’m a closet fashionista

Last thing I bought: Lanvin high tops for Amani – of course a steal at the outlet

Lavin High Top

Lanvin High Top

What I’m enjoying: My first veggie garden- I planted tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, squash, arugula, collards, basil and melons.10264958_10203751459125435_7744878444383664105_n

my garden

my garden

What I’m listening to: Janelle Monae

And my new love Sam Smith

 

My Work PS Couture:

PS Couture

PS Couture

We have photographed over 50 women this year! I will be posting some of my shoots here very soon.

And lastly I’m happy to be back…

Gigi

Gigi

XOXO, GIGI


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