Staying Healthy

Staying healthy is a part of life. To remain in good health I exercise, eat healthy, and have motivation. There are several ways to remain healthy, an individual can find the one that is right for them.

 One reason I remain in good health is by exercising. Walking and doing crunches are what I do to strengthen my muscles. I also try to exercise my heart and mind by doing yoga. Taking care of my kids is a huge part of my daily exercise for my body and mind.

 Another reason I remain in good health is by eating healthy. Eating some vegetables and sticking to a regular diet are some ways I try to remain in good shape. I have slowed down on eating fast food and really focus on things like salads, fruits, and whole grain items. Taking vitamins are also a part of staying healthy.

  The most important reason I remain in good health is by having motivation. Without motivation I will have self-doubt. I try to focus on the positive by saying, "YES I CAN," because Obama made it clear that you can do anything you want. That is why I know I can succeed in my future of being healthy.

  Although, it is hard trying to stick with a daily routine, I always manage to keep my strength to follow the ways I plan on staying healthy. Recently, my daughter skin had broken out making her skin very drying and peeling excessive. I really did not know what to do but I let my body and mind exercise by focusing on thinking of some steps to help this matter and make a plan on what she can eat and to keep her body healthy.

A Day In My Shoes

Do you think you can last a day in my shoes? I am a normal, young independent mother, everything I have I work hard for. I never had a fancy life nor as a child could I afford all the expensive things my peers had. From all the stress from losing both my brothers and well life its self is very difficult. I have big dreams, I love to write, and I enjoy the quality time with my kids.

Some people dislike me because I tell it like it is, but that do not stop me from having fun. My life is not easy but I can always manage. I am that person who helps anybody but when I need someone to help me there are few who would come to my aide.

I am smart, caring and dependable. I was a victim of bullying and domestic violence. I have two beautiful kids that make my world go round. I am always there to give advice to those that need it. I do not have many friends because they are backstabbers. Many people always wonder why I stay to myself its simple I do not have time for the drama.

I am simply me I cannot pretend to be someone else. I want to do many things still have not came to a conclusion on what I really want to do. So do you think you can last a day in my shoes?

Bullying and Violence

 I notice since I been here on Earth that things are crazy. I mean look at all the violence and bullying. I cannot say how many people can relate to being bullied or being a victim of some kind of violence, but I do know that there may be an incident that occurred in your life that changed your life forever.

 Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior that is intentional, hurtful, (physical and psychological), and/or threatening and persistent (repeated). I, myself have been a victim of bullying from my kindergarten year on up to my sixth grade year. From all the name calling and people picking on me, I felt like a nobody. I always had this soft heart, well still do, I guess being nice to people you will still be mistreated. Maybe I was a threat to those who bullied me or they just wanted to fit in with friends or whatever the reason. I was picked on for being quiet and I never told anyone because I  felt  ashamed because I cannot stand up for myself as I have been taught.I hated life and everyone in it, but nobody care about my feelings. All they cared about hurting my feelings. My life is not perfect but I can say it is better than my school days. When I started standing up for myself I was in the sixth grade, I told myself I am sick of all the name calling and intimidation, now is the time you let people know how you feel. I felt better afterward but I still was scared on the inside and never did I show it on the outside.

Violence is the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against a person, or against a group or community, that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment or deprivation.  I lost my brother five months ago, due to gun violence. I still do not know why people kill other people it is stupid. My brother was a hard worker, young, and would help out anyone. To lose your life at the age twenty-two is just crazy. Even though, you can lose your life at any age..... for me I cannot help but think about losing two brothers who were both twenty-two but died of different causes and different years. Their death and being bullied has affected my life. Sometimes I get depressed because I wonder what will happen to me when I turn Twenty-two. I try not to think negative but I do worry about that. It is still unbelievable that both my brothers are gone but I know they would not want me to be unhappy.

Life its self will make you wonder. The most important things we ask in life is, "When will all the bullying and violence end?" No one knows but forever will I have memories of violence and being bullied. I try to express myself by writing because I cannot seem to verbally talk out my problems I have. So always remember it is best to say how you feel and avoid keeping it in to cause stress.