#177: Stamp Out Violence

#169: What are you getting me for Valentine's Day???

Video by JaeTracie

#158: Watch this ... NOW!

#145: Miss Universe 2011 Pageant

Here's an amazing video I came across online featuring the winner, Ms. Leila Lopes (Miss Angola). Congratulations, Phenomenal Woman. I wish you all the best in your reign and strength to supremely serve communities with endless possibilities.

P.S.: I was very surprised to find out that there has been 60 years of hosting the Miss Universe Pageant, and this is the fourth time it has been won by an African nation and second time won by a Black African. Being the fact that this is the Miss Universe Pageant, I think changes need to be made to those figures and African nations need to put themselves out there more and utilize the Pageant as a gateway to be Ambassadors for their nations, Mama Africa, girls and women, and humanity as a whole. By God's grace, Sierra Leone will be represented there in the near future and also end as the WINNER(S).

More pictures of Miss Universe 2011-2012, Leila Lopes:



#142: Love Your Body Campaign

Please take the survey:
https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1314927534324

Facebook event:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=198702336862090

#69: Priorities

According to learnersdictionary.com, priorities are "the things that someone cares about and thinks are important." In my life today, there are many things that come my way and I care for most of them, however, there are just certain things that I consider to be my priorities because without these things, I don't think my life will be this blessed and amazing as it is now. Over the past twenty years in my lifetime, some of my priorities have changed and some have remained the same, and I am sure it will be no different in the future in welcoming changes due to growth. But as for now, my priorities are...

My relationship with God

Family

Friends

Education

Philanthropy/Activism

Writing

Health and fitness

P.S.: There may be some things missing (such as dance, music, etc.) in this list that others may think should have been included in this list, however, I do believe that the things listed above are really the things that have made/make me a better person today.

We break the dawn - Michelle Williams

#34: Love all the way

After virtually witnessing the earthquake and tsunami in Japan today, I've come to realize how important it is to cherish life each day to the fullest. It made me realize that we need to love to the fullest and be grateful for the presence of our loved ones in our lives. Do not delay sharing your affection towards your family, friends, partners or acquaintances for tomorrow because tomorrow may never come for you or them, and act on it today.

I do not know anyone in Japan but my heart and prayers are truly with them, and I know God is in control. While watching these videos as the disasters unfolds, I realized how scary it must have been for people there and outside of Japan thinking and worrying about their families and loved ones. Although I was younger, but being a Sierra Leonean I have been in a situation like this before whereby the welfare of family members was a crisis during the civil war, so I could definitely relate.

Although I already knew this, but the disaster in Japan definitely reinforced the message that one must cherish their life each day and love like they've never loved before. Tell friends, family members and partners how much you like, love, cherish and appreciate them. Do not assume that the person knows but physically tell them and also show it. Do not show concern when they are in crisis but always be affectionate to them when you can.

Live your life to the fullest and do not wait for tomorrow, because there may not be a tomorrow. I advice you to follow your dreams today, make a positive change in your life and others, and show as much as affection as possible to the ones that you like, love and have been instrumental in your life and others.

As cliche as this may sound, I encourage you to live your life and do what makes you happy without inflicting any pain on others; love like you've never loved before to yourself, the ones that cherish, appreciate and respect you; laugh the loudest and most you can, and always keep yourself happy and comfortable; last but not least, dance off all your stress to your favorite songs and move every part of your body.



These words - Natasha Bedingfield