Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a *BUTTERFLY*

I found this little story online, and I though I would share it with you all...
BELIEF and FAITH are two of the most powerful things in this chaotic world.


"A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could, and it could go no further.
So the man decided to help the butterfly. He took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bit of the cocoon.
The butterfly then emerged easily. But it had a swollen body and small, shriveled wings.
The man continued to watch the butterfly because he expected that, at any moment, the wings would enlarge and expand to be able to support the body, which would contract in time.
Neither happened! In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with a swollen body and shriveled wings. It never was able to fly.
What the man, in his kindness and haste, did not understand was that the restricting cocoon and the struggle required for the butterfly to get through the tiny opening were God's way of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings so that it would be ready for flight once it achieved its freedom from the cocoon.
Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our lives. If God allowed us to go through our lives without any obstacles, it would cripple us.

We would not be as strong as what we could have been. We could never fly!

I asked for Strength.........
And God gave me Difficulties to make me strong.
I asked for Wisdom.........
And God gave me Problems to solve.
I asked for Prosperity.........
And God gave me Brain and Brawn to work.
I asked for Courage.........
And God gave me Danger to overcome.
I asked for Love.........
And God gave me Troubled people to help.
I asked for Favors.........
And God gave me Opportunities.
I received nothing I wanted ........
I received everything I needed!
Trust in God. Always.

Love and Blessings.

Gold Digger= 2 Sandwiches Short of a Prostitution Picnic

Growing in a household where my mother was the breadwinner and my father was Mr. Mom, taking care of the house, the kids and cooking dinner, I was raised to have an I.W.A--- Independent Woman Attitude. My mother has told me from a very young age, to never depend on a man for money. Always have your own career, work hard and be successful by your own means...and I've always kept that value very close to heart. Being a woman who has literally worked 5 jobs at once (sounds unbelievable huh? BELIEVE IT) I was appalled at watching the Dr. Phil show yesterday. I felt like being sick. Gold diggers admitting to being full out gold diggers...WTF? This is 2009 people! How are women so proud of mooching off of someone else? And just as equally sickening, men who mooch off of women....Do you not have any shame? Do you not have any integrity? Pride for yourself? Dignity?

There's nothing wrong with finding somebody who has goals and who is ambitious attractive, but to just date or use someone based solely on their income alone is degrading not only to that person, but to yourself. If being independent and successful is attractive in a man, then by all means, it has to be attractive in a woman.


Lauren Lake says it best- Gold digging is just 2 sandwiches short of a prostitution picnic...and I must have to admit, I agree.

A Land Down Under

I've made my decision..it wasn't much of a toss-up aside from getting homesick..but I'm moving to Australia for 8 months to receive my Bachelor of Communications once I've graduated. After lots of research, I think this is definitely going to be an amazing experience. I'm planning on attending Griffith University on the Gold Coast in Queensland....and from what I've heard and seen in pictures, it's paradise on Earth...Kuala's hang from the trees, kangaroos run along the streets, palm trees on the roads...and there's 35 degree weather in February...WHAT MORE CAN I ASK FOR!? February is the month of departure and even though it's a little less than a year away...I SIMPLY CANNOT WAIIIITTTTT!!!

Australian-themed going away party???...I think so...

Here's a video for u to envy HA.

XOXO

The Tears Behind the Smile

2:42 a.m.

Just got home from work, eating my delicious apple, and decided to write about the disgusting experience I witnessed about an hour ago....So, I work outside as a guest list girl at Rockwood, minding my own business, when (like any club in Toronto) a fight breaks out. Screaming, more screaming and then a girl comes out to yell in her drunken state to her boyfriend-no surprise here, it's typical. But then this so-called "man" decided to pick his "wife" up in the air, lit

erally, shake her and throw her to the ground...not put her down, he THREW her...something like what you would see in some crazy wrestling scene..after hitting her head on the pavement she then proceeded to get up and follow him and then he pushed her to the ground in the corner of a building AGAIN...of course the bouncers went and stopped him but I was in shock...but then again, physical abuse is more common then we think...I mean, look at Rhianna and Chris Brown, which just goes to show us that physical abuse can happen in any walk of life, rich or poor, at any time, to any one. And I know the more common case is the man hitting the woman...but there is the few percent of men who are the ones abused....God knows I've wanted to hit a man once or twice....But in all seriousness, I recently signed up to be a volunteer at a non-profit organization called Juliette's Place, which is a shelter for abused women and their children. They are currently looking for more volunteers and if you haven't volunteered before, it is the most rewarding feeling to know you're helping to make a difference in someone else's life because you WANT to. If anyone would be interested in volunteering with me, please visit this site:

WWW.JULIETTESPLACE.ORG

No woman or man should have to suffer from someone else's shortcomings and issues!

Getting Down and Dirty

I've always been the one to spend ridiculous amounts of money on things that will help out in some way, shape of form with my health. It used to be on clothes, shoes and accessories but as I have started to come into my adulthood, my health has become the new focal point of my earnings.

Now let's get realistic here, from one human being to another, we all know that us wonderful beings and every other creature on this plant goes number 2. But what I didn't know, is that a healthy human being goes number 2 at least 3 times a day...3 TIMES A DAY!!??!? And even more interesting enough, I found out that NOT going to the bathroom this much can lead to migraines, acid reflux, breakouts, bloating, water retention, digestive disorders and fatigue....crazy huh? ALL of them I was definitely a victim of...until I came across this site:

www.colonspas.com

Now. .There will probably be a few people out there that think I'm nutzoid for trying this out..but I swear on holy cows that this procedure has made an amazing change to my body ALREADY. Literally, right after I was finished my 45 minute session, I had lost at least 5 pounds, my stomach was FLAT as a board (I went in bloated and uncomfortable) and I couldn't believe the energy I felt. I don't wanna get into details to save you from the mental images, but it was honestly one of the best decisions I made for myself health-wise. 

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms as I was, I suggest a colonic could be an alternative choice for you. I've tried oral detox's, but nothing compared to this...and the price is definitely worth it.

If by any chance, you decide to get it done, refer my name..Leah Gabriel..and recieve 10% off!!!

Love and Blessings