It's a GOAL!

Look. I wouldn't need to write a whole page about what goals are. Simply google it ok? But, in case you're too lazy to do that, let me help you;

"Goals are the object of a person's ambition or effort; aim or desired result"

-  Google, 2016 (yes, I just cited Google)

So here comes the million dollar question- when was the last time you can say you challenged yourself to set goals so as to improve the quality of your life? And I'm not talking about those ridiculous bucket lists that won't even survive a month. I'm talking about Specific, Measurable, ATTAINABLE, Result oriented and Time-framed goals. SMART goals.

I believe that as humans, it is quite easy for us to slip into a weightless dimension called The Comfort Zone. Sadly, this is our gradual but epic demise. Put an end to it today! Remember: nothing good comes easy. We have to work for it, we just have to. It's pleasing to see results after we have worked for it all. So yes, set goals today, you can miss a day or two, or even a whole week, but as long as we know we're working toward a new, improved  us. 

Here are some goals I've set for myself. I admit I can be a little lazy, but well, with God I'll see through it all.

Rudo's Goals

30 sit ups every morning and evening, increase number every week

Drink warm lemon water in the morning before eating anything

More green tea, less hot chocolate

Wash my lovely face twice a day

Pray, any time and every time

Jog (lol)

Opt for healthy snacks during study or class breaks

Visit the library at least 3 times a week

Attend Holy Mass at least twice a week, or pray the rosary if unable to attend

Write at least a paragraph of the current novel I'm working on every two days

Update myself on current issues related to Accounting on a daily basis

Inspire someone daily 

UPDATE THE BLOG WEEKLY

Till next week,

-The Libran XO- 

I'm only a crack...in this Castle of Glass

For those who know me, I'm a die-hard Linkin Park fan. I would usually not be a lover of rock music or metal, but this group comprising six talented individuals - Chester, Mike, Rob, Brad, Joe and Phoenix- really stole my heart. They re-fashioned the definition of art in my understanding! 

What captures me most is the rich lyricism in all of their songs thanks mainly to Mike Shinoda who builds up most of the songs for the band.

If you can just take time to listen to the words of one of their 2012 hit songs below -Castle of Glass- very touching. My personal favorite. It's basically inspired by the lives of US war veterans who sacrifice their lives  by endangering themselves in the Iraq situation... well something like that. It also shows the trauma that their families go through upon learning that their loved ones have succumbed..

This rock band is the only group I can say that I draw some of my inspiration to write..their lyrics are full of life, meaning and depth. That's what we all enjoy right?

I'm going to stop here and let you listen!

It's a cold world out here, a world so fragile. .. our Castle of Glass.

Make up... anyone?

Why do women wear makeup??? That would be a billion dollar question, as no two women can give you the same answer as to why they wear makeup.

When it comes to makeup everyone has an opinion about it; how much makeup you wear, whether you should wear makeup or not, or even what we consider or call makeup.

However as much as we all have our preference, our views and opinion on Makeup , we should also respect people’s choices and realize that makeup plays many different roles in every woman’s life. Every woman has her own special reason for wearing makeup, whether it’s to feel more confident, highlight her features, express herself, experiment with looks or just been creative or having fun.

 As a matter of fact, women wear makeup for a different reason every single time.  She could decide to look like she just rolled out of bed with a no makeup, makeup look, or go for a smoky eye in a night out with friends , or even decide to go for a sultry eye with a bold red lips for a date night with the boo.  All these are the different ways women choose to express and wear their personality using the creativity of makeup. 

Let's look at the different scenarios below…

• ·         To those who say “You look ugly without makeup”

It’s not that deep bro! it’s the same face with or without makeup

• ·         To those who say “Why do you even wear makeup? You don’t need it.”

Even Beyoncé wears makeup .. (lol)

• ·         To those that say “I only wear lip gloss and powder , I don’t wear makeup”

New flash boo! You do wear makeup!

• ·         To those who wear makeup to impress a man

Girl!!! Don’t bother because that man can’t even tell the difference between your natural lips and that expensive Mac’s Ruby Woo lipstick you saved for months just to buy.

• ·         To those who say “I like natural makeup like that of Kim Kardashian”

 Child!!! Close your eyes lets pray for you, “open thy eyes oh Lord! Fix it Jesus!” Amen!  .

• ·         To those girls that say “My man says I don’t need makeup to be beautiful”

Check his social media hun! He only likes pictures of girls with makeup (sips tea…haha)

• ·         And finally to the girl that loves makeup, and decides to wear her winged liner and lashes everyday…

Beat that face unapologetically and slay it Girl!!!

And remember! in the words of  Chimamanda Adichie;  “A good shade of lipstick can always put you in a slightly better mood on dark days.”

Share and Slay!!!

-Written by Black, African and Female blogger Myvonne Alasia, for more info on trending issues be sure to visit her blog by clicking  here.