Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

This past year has had it's ups and downs. I've accomplished so much and I'd like to thank everyone who provided encouragement and support. I hope that we can go into this year with a sense of renewal and a vibrant outlook on life.  I love you all and I look forward to sharing this year and all that it brings with you.

Remember that you are of infinite worth. You can't win them all and you weren't made to kill yourself trying. Struggle and hardship is universal and not for your own personal eternal ownership. We experience pain but we have to remember to feel it then let it go in order to grow.  We are stronger than we know. Let this year and every day signify a new beginning. Be you, be strong, and be happy.

For those in pursuit of their dreams be bold and unshaken!

Something New

So as many of you have noticed my blog received a much needed upgrade.  Thanks to the lovely and talented Maria Isabel my blog now looks a lot more professional.  She is truly talented and I appreciate everything that she has done for me and this blog.  You can find out more about her and her completely awesome blog designs at http://misabel5.blogspot.com/.

If you're in the market for spectacular blog design please look her up.

Invisible Child

Generally I reserve Wednesday's for a Fit Chick post but while prowling the status updates on my Facebook timeline I came across a story in the New York Times that just grabbed my attention and would not let go.  The article is called "Invisible Child-Girl in The Shadows:  Dasani's Homeless Life" written by Andrea Elliott (photographs by Ruth Fremson).  Dasani's Homeless Life is the tale of 11 year old Dasani, her everyday struggle in an ever-changing city and her fight to overcome a life riddled with homelessness.

This story is moving, sad, filled with hope, and nonetheless needs to be told.  Along with Dasani there are millions of other homeless and hungry children that need their stories to be told.  This article gives us a small glimpse into their lives.  Their stories and circumstances may be different but they all are just as heart-wrenching.   I encourage as many as possible to read this article, it is poignant and beautifully written.

Girl in The Shadows:  Dasani's Homeless Life 

http://www.nytimes.com/projects/2013/invisible-child/?smid=pl-share

Thank you for reading.

Photos courtesy of nytimes.com