Thee Amateur Expert

It's Monday!

2012-07-16T12:34:00.001-04:00

“I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over again.”-F Scott Fitzgerald

2012-07-13T07:35:00.000-04:00

Ask yourself this question...

When you find the answer... Surround yourself in the people and engulf yourself in those things...

Then be an inspiration to someone else.

Words of Wisdom Wednesday

2012-04-18T10:45:00.001-04:00

I love this! Happy Wednesday everyone!

Music Mondays!! BEYONCE

2012-04-16T06:00:00.000-04:00

Move Your Body- Beyonce

I love all things Beyonce and it only seemed right to have this song featured today after yesterday's iMove post.

To download the song, see move videos and to learn more about the First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move Initiative, click here.

iMove

2012-04-15T11:53:00.000-04:00

I am so excited that my Sexy Abs with Kelly Rowland DVD came in last week and I'm even more excited that I enjoyed the workout!! The Hollywood Trainer @JeanetteJenkins has a #SexyAbsChallenge on Twitter. She posts weekly and daily tips and motivation. With a healthy diet, cardio workouts and doing Sexy Abs 3x a week you will be ready for summer with a flab free tummy. The 42 min workout went by fast and you definitely feel the burn the following day...and the day after. But hey... no pain no gain, well loss in this scenario. :) I did experience pain/strain in my neck though. This is at no fault of Jeanette Jenkins or Kelly Rowland... I REPEAT... THE DVD DID NOT CAUSE ME TO HAVE NECK PAIN OR STRAIN...

I found from previous yoga, pilates and ab workouts on the floor/mat that once I finished or the next day I would experience slight pain/strain. After doing some research I learned that I needed to modify the exercises. In the video below, Aliesa George of CENTERWORKS, explains the modification I made to rid myself of these aches.

**Please note everyone's body and muscles react differently to workouts and modifications. Always consult your doctor before starting/changing your workouts. I am not a doctor or trainer.**

Morning Moment

2012-04-13T08:10:00.001-04:00

“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you”
(Matthew 7:7, NLT)

I'm back!!

2012-04-12T11:41:00.001-04:00

I'd stopped blogging for a few months but I'm back!! Thanks to the iPhone/Apple gods "There's an app for that", Blogger Mobile!!

MUSIC MONDAYS!!

2011-05-30T14:15:00.000-04:00

Listen to Music from @VGeorgeSmith and @NaySlay Here

MUSIC MONDAYS

iRead- Dr. Chapman's 5 Love Languages

2011-05-21T09:40:00.000-04:00

What’s your Love Language?

I read, The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Dr. Gary Chapman and loved it!!! I suggest that everyone who is in relationship or plans to be in one reads this book. I feel that its beneficial in all relationships not just the relationship of lovers but also friends and parents and co-workers. Dr. Chapman’s theory is that everyone speaks a Love Language and order to give and receive love effectively one must know their LL as well as the LL of the other person in the relationship. There are 5 LL.

1. Word’s of Affirmation

2. Quality Time

3. Gifts

4. Acts of Service

5. Physical Touch

I won’t go into detail on each LL because I do want you all to read the book or at least putz around on the website www.5lovelanguages.com On the site there is a quiz to help you decipher which LL you speak. There are also different versions of the book (sort of like the Chicken Soup for the Soul Series). Its a quick read and not only will it allow you to have better relationships with other people, it allows you to see yourself in a different light.

Happy reading!!! And happy loving!!!

~AE

Wednesday's Words of Wisdom

2011-05-18T20:10:00.000-04:00

"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass,

It's about dancing in the rain."

Welcome Back!

2011-05-16T23:27:00.000-04:00

*Cracks knuckles*

Its been a while since I've had the time to blog but I have to say I've missed it. There is something liberating about being able to let your fingers flow and watch words, my words, appear in front of me and heck, the world **not that the world is reading.... yet :)** I won't dwell on the reasons I didn't write because they are not important. What is important, is that I am back and I am more excited than before to share new things with you. Wednesday's Words of Wisdom will be back starting 5-18-11 and its gonna be DEEEP. Lol.... Ok maybe not DEEEP but it will definitely leave you with something to ponder. I've got some new recipes and movie reviews up my sleeves as well. I may not know exactly what I want to do when I "grow up" but there is a lot going on in this noggin of mine. The purpose of this blog is to share and discuss an array of topics and stories that will inform, inspire and entertain you. I hope you let me back on your computer screens and embark on this journey with me.

The Game Review or Lack There Of :-(

2011-03-18T10:56:00.001-04:00

I'm a lot late in my reviews for these past few episodes and I'm sorrrry! I think it's because I was trying to find nice things to say about them... and each week I was unable to :-( And now there are only two episodes left and um... I still don't have much to say.. I was a HUGE fan and I couldn't WAIT for the new season to begin. I have to say I am not impressed (and I know I'm not the only one who feels this way). The story lines are... not good. Lol. I was going to try to be prolific but I just don't have it in me. BET has definitely changed The Game and the change is bad. I will be back to give a final recap and review as it is too draining to so it weekly... Smh.

~AE

Words of Wisdom Wednesday 3/16/11

2011-03-16T08:00:00.000-04:00

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. - Mark Twain

Words of Wisdom Wednesday 3/9/11

2011-03-09T08:00:00.001-05:00

For every person who climbs the ladder of sucess, there are a dozen waiting for the elevator - Anon

Who are you living for? Pt 2

2011-03-04T11:10:00.000-05:00

Watch this scene from Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. Sidney Poirtier's character introduced his parents to his fiance who is a white woman. It is 1967 and he is a doctor. Its a very good movie and this is one of my favorite scenes....

Who are you living for?

2011-03-04T11:00:00.002-05:00

A friend of mine and fellow blogger published a very powerful post a fews days back that I want to share with you. The last paragraph prompted the title for this blog....

So what do you think? Who should you be living for? Thank you Courtleak for sharing this with us. Check out more from Courtleak here!

~AE

Wednesday's Words of Wisdom 3/2/11

2011-03-02T13:44:00.000-05:00

The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything.

It's your mind you have to convince.

- Vincent Lombardi

Hello Melo!

2011-02-23T12:14:00.000-05:00

....and Billups. Poor Chauncey....

Wednesday's Words of Wisdom 2/23/11

2011-02-23T11:37:00.001-05:00

Happy Wednesday!!

Let's choose to win!!!

~AE

Game Review coming!!

2011-02-22T20:32:00.002-05:00

Show review coming!! I'm still gathering my thoughts from last night's episode. Stay tuned

Words of Twisdom Tuesday =)

2011-02-22T12:25:00.000-05:00

So in every situation you could possibly be put in... no matter how annoying and frustrating and even devastating... people are always telling people, "To be thankful for what you have because it could be worse". I have even muttered those words to myself and others, although I would say something like, "Everything happens for a reason", "There is a lesson to be learned from this" or "Its probably a blessing in disguise". But I am beginning to wonder if this "positive patty" programmed mind set
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iRead- Janet Jackson's True You Book Review

2011-02-19T10:56:00.001-05:00

I watched Janet Jackson's Dateline interview right before Super Bowl XLV and fell in love with her all over again. I have always been a Janet fan but something about the way she opened up to Meredith Vieira left me wanted to read more about her journey in hopes to get some guidance about my own.

AE Finance- I'll be your BFB

2011-02-19T10:07:00.001-05:00

In a world with sooo many distractions its very easy to "forget to save" if you are doing it by yourself. Friend to the blog Afua O. shared this article with me from DailyWorth.com. I think this is a GREAT way to get the ball rolling in the saving department.

The G.O.O.D. Secret—Save
by MP Dunleavey, DailyWorth editorial director

Introducing the new DailyWorth Get Out of Debt Guide, a vital component of building net worth.

photo source: juliebcreative on etsy

AE Fitness- Empty Calories pt 1

2011-02-03T11:15:00.000-05:00

Hello friends,

When trying to lose weight the easiest way to do that is to eat less and move more. A lot of times with out even realizing it.... you consume half of you allotted calories for the day by...
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The Game Review - Ep 4

2011-02-03T10:51:00.000-05:00

Hmmm.... What did I think about this week's episode of the game??