Lisa C Writes

  Ford Go Further Tour VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL A couple of weeks ago I got an invitation in my inbox to the Ford Motor Company “Go Further Tour”. It mentioned something about an “All Electric car, EcoBoost, and test-drive. I immediately jumped all over it and RSVP’d for the event. I had a thought that flashed through my mind about me driving by, waving to the crowd in a ford vehicle, with a bit a flyness soun

A gratified woman is someone who constantly experiences the abundance of life itself and the privilege of life itself, because she knows that wherever she is, just by the force of nature that is her being, anything is possible. ~ Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts

Fun times are the best times. Life is meant to be enjoyed, fully! Enjoy your life in anyway you can and desire to do so, you will not regret it! Round 3 of our Atlanta Carnival 2012 celebrations landed us in a familiar place, The Royal Peacock Club located in Sweet Auburn Avenue in Atlanta. The Royal Peacock Club has been around for many, many years and is now enjoyed by the very much young at heart who listen to Rap, Reggae, and Soca. Saturday night we put on our dancing shoes and headed to Peacock. It was Carnival Reload, the night after the parade. This night was all about winding down for some or keeping up the pace from the parade, whatever your flow needed to be you had space to do that. We got there a little before midnight which meant we were getting in free tonight and we ate on the way to maximize on our time. One of the things I love about Peacock is the short lines. We never stand in line longer than a few minutes and then it’s up the infamous red stairs we go. At

I love the way you think of me, how thoughtful you are to have me in your mind. The compliments, ohhh how they make me feel. It puts a little pep in my step, a little more teeth to my smile, a little more warmth to my body. I linger in the mirror a little longer,   just thinking of you. I think about your admiration for me, your appreciation of me, and you r desire for me. Each time I think of you, I think of me. Copyright © 2012 This poem was inspired by Bentlily One Poem A Day . Thanks to the founder, Samantha Reynolds, I’ve been getting poems in my inbox for sometime now and have been inspired to start back writing my own poems again. Bentlily was brought to my attention by an amazing woman who also inspires me to live my life fiercely and courageously, Danielle LaPorte . Check out both of these awesome women who have touched my life in a special way.

Friday night was all about Jouvert (pronounced Joo-vay), which means the party before Carnival! There where so many parties going on but we decided to spend the night at the Museum Bar because that’s where DJ Stephen was going to be. DJ Stephen is one of the hottest Soca DJ’s there is who really knows how to get the crowd going and throw a slamming party. The Museum Bar has two floors to it – one, the upstairs area with dining seating a large bar area with a huge flat screen on the wall that can be seen from anywhere in the bar. It has also has a balcony with tables and chairs that overlooks the wide open area downstairs and has a beautiful view of part of the city. The patio provides a nice alternative to dine when the weather is nice. It’s nicely decorated with white and black furniture and has a banquet hall kind of feel. It’s a great place to throw private parties of any kind and has another section for dancing and late night fun. Side two, the downstairs area is where the cl

It’s Carnival time in Atlanta again and the parties have begun! Last night Hubby and I started off our weekend with dancing and palancin at Esso Night Club in Atlanta. It was Flag Party time so that means bring the flag of whatever country you want to represent and let the music take you there. I was deeply impressed with the vicinity. It’s nicely decorated, large, has multiple areas either to dance, lounge, and or catch your breath. It surpassed my expectations and we enjoyed our time thoroughly. Anytime we go out we enjoy ourselves, but being in a new environment and not knowing what to expect and experiencing what we did was great! We got to Esso around midnight - a lot later than we had initially planned. The parking lot was full and one of the lines were insanely long so we opted to go in to the other, more shorter line, which costs $40 a ticket. It is Carnival time baby and you have to be prepared for prices to at least be doubled in some locations, this was one of them. We

The Good that Comes from Cancer – Guest Post by, Heather Von St. James There's never a good time to learn you have cancer, especially something as unexpected as pleural mesothelioma cancer , but I doubt the timing could have been much worse. I had been to the doctor a lot in those months. My pregnancy was virtually textbook easy, no complications, no unusual symptoms, just a difficult delivery ending with an emergency caesarian section on August 4, 2005, to bring my lovely Lily safely to us. They say it takes a village to raise a child and my village certainly rallied around us after we came home. Friends and family, mine and my husband's, came to see us and meet her. We had the kind of happy exhaustion that comes with a newborn and our village surrounding us, supporting us. I went back to work shortly after Lily was born, but within a few weeks I didn't feel quite right. I was tired, breathless, exhausted. It could have just been working and caring for an infant. Ne

Fun, Fun, Fun at Cupcakes & #Digitini @BeEverywhere! Sojourner Ruth , Execumama and Sojouner’s Sister (far right) I love to socialize, meet new people and hang out with old friends and blogging has provided so many opportunityiess for me to do just that. On Friday, I was invited to attend Cupcakes & #Digitini by @BeEverywhere in honor of a long time blogger friend, Ananda Leeke , founder of Digital Sisterhood Network . What an amazing woman. If you've ever had the opportunity to experience her or her work you know what I'm talking about. I've known Ananda since 2005 and guess what, this was the very first time I met her in real life and it was a moment to remember. She has inspired me from afar and when we saw each other it was like seeing an old friend and mentor.Our connection felt like it was long overdue. It's these moments right here that have made blogging the amazing experience it has been for me.   Ananda holding her award presented to h

Me glowing after getting my Brizilian Wax. I've been going to Brazilian Wax By Andreia for over two years now and I love it! My visits, although painful, are always pleasant because these ladies really know how to make you comfortable. Let’s face it, comfort is what you want when you are laying on a table spread eagle, getting your hair removed by WAX. It does and will hurt, at least until you get used to it. I was sharing with someone just yesterday that although it’s painful it’s worth it. I love the clean, smooth feel and so does hubby. It’s definitely a nice alternative and adds spice to our play life. Here are a few things I love about going to Andreia’s: The prices are one of the best for a Brazilian wax, just $35! The wax that is used is the kind that goes on (it’s very warm, feels great), and is peeled off. It’s usually a quick procedure. This is of course depending on how much hair you have. I always leave satisfied even though I have to endure a littl

Everyone deserves a little sweetness sprinkled on them by others to show just how much you are loved. In the song I'm doing just that, sprinkling my sweetness onto you. ~ Enjoy~

We celebrated my sons 12th birthday on the 3rd. His life is a pleasure to be a part of, I'm blessed by this. Brilliant, Gentle, Giving, Willing...just a few of his most desirable attributes.  One of the best parts about being married is your kid telling you they can't wait to be married to have what you have. Said by my 17 year old daughter. I'm on Instagram. Enjoying the hell out of it. Playing like a kid, once again. It's private. I like it that way. If you want to get in on it, follow me...lisarcharles.  My "Picture Me" pinterest board... Have some! Discovered that I'm not only an exhibitionist but I'm a proud voyeur too.  Love this pin . It is so me. Repin if you like.  This Quote: "Let there be pleasure and ecstasy on earth and let it begin with me". ~ Annie Sprinkle Fishnets are so inexpensive and sexy. Grab you a pair and wear it for him or her. Struck by a major challenge over the past few days. Watche

Taking the time to smell the roses continued for me today as I thoroughly enjoyed a facial by Lisa at Posh Nails and Spa in Buckhead Atlanta. It was so good I made a quick video about it and hope that if you're in Atlanta or will be anytime soon that you would check them out.   Enjoy! #AtlantaMom, #YelpAtlanta, #FourSquare