Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal

My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive: and do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style. – Maya Angelou

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  • Happy 28th Anniversary to Us!

    Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite! -Unknown Twenty-eight years ago, June 4, 1988 at 3:10 p.m. I walked down the aisle of Second Baptist Church in Atlantic City, New Jersey to exchange wedding vows with hubby. I didn’t have a clue about the amount of patience, love, sacrifice, commitment, and dedication needed…

  • Adjust Or Go A Bust

    “Remain flexible and teachable so that you can make necessary adjustments in life.” ― Mz Liz Adjust  [uh–juhst] to change (something) so that it fits, corresponds, or conforms; adapt; accommodate to put in good working order; regulate; bring to a proper state or position   Today marks the end of my third week of grad school.…

  • Sharing Is Caring

    We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community…Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own. — Cesar Chavez Sunday I hosted the first of a year long series of Sharing is Caring Wellness Workshops. The topic,…

  • Visions And Fragmented Thoughts

    Parts of compelling posts sit in my draft box collecting cyberdust, waiting for fresh words to complete them. Good intentions will eventually compel me to sit still long enough to edit and publish my drafts.   I started this post the weekend or just after the Super Bowl.  Umm… Today is February 27th.  Seriously this…

  • October 17, 2015, I started my loc journey. Perms. Tracks. Braids. Twists. Loc extensions. Full weaves. I am certain  I have worn just about every style available to women.  Today women of all shades, colors, ethnicities can enjoy a plethora of hair styles. Pick whatever style that makes you walk out the door feeling like…

  • Expanding My Palate

    Today marks week two of following through on my goal of trying one new vegetarian recipe each week.  I feel like a walking advertisement for Pinterest, but it is so easy to find new recipes there.   I also enjoy the ease of opening the application at the grocery story to get the recipe ingredients.…