Sunday Social: Special People Edition

Hey y’all!

Today’s Sunday Social questions are about the special people in my life.  Feel free to comment and link up!

1. Tell us about the family you grew up in, parents, siblings, grandparents. 

I grew up (until I was 15) in the Big Apple! Brooklyn and later Queens, New York to be exact.  I am the oldest of four children, which was fun but I often found myself wishing to be an only child (bad, I know...).  My father is from Trinidad and my mother from Jamaica so I am first-generation American.

2. Tell us about your husband, fiancé, boyfriend, significant other.

My love is so handsome, sweet and keeps me laughing. We're almost complete opposites but, we get along so well. God brought him into my life when I needed him most.  He has taught me so much about myself and life, in general.  We have had ups and downs but, it has all been worth it. He really is the ying to my yang.

3. Tell us about your children. If you don’t have children, talk about your fur children.
One angel baby but, no babies yet.  One day for sure! 

4. Tell us about your best friends. How long have you known them? How did you meet?

My best friend, Dee! My ace, my sister, my laughing partner, the one who I can call to pray for me.  We have known each other for 17 years and I don't get to see her as much because life as an adult can get hectic but she really has been a God send. 

5. Tell us about any other special people in your life.

Too many to name and post photos of! Lol.  God has sent special people into every aspect of my life and I am grateful.

The Sunday Social

I've decided to link up for this week's Sunday Social with Neely over at A Complete Waste of Makeup since I haven't in  a while.  Find out more about me with this week's questions:
1. Introduce yourself and your blog to us.

Well, my name is Candice and I am a 30 something educator from NY now living in Atlanta.  My blog is a great reflection of most of the things I love and think about the most---fitness, natural health, hair, women's health and empowerment, babies, and living life to my fullest potential.  I want my blog to be a place where women can come and talk about all of the things that we each deal with each day, and encourage and inspire one another.  

2. What is your favorite form of Social Media and why?
Right now, I would say Instagram.  I love looking at pictures and I scroll through Instagram at least 3 times a day (crazy, I know...). It is also a great way to connect with other bloggers and cool people in general. 
Are you on IG? Be sure to follow me: @msselby1

3. What made you start a blog? After finding out I had PCOS, I started my blog to be able to talk about my journey to creating a healthier me and eventually being able to have healthy babies naturally.  
4. What do you feel the most meaningful/special post you’ve written is? I think that my most meaningful post has been the one I wrote on Father's Day last year talking about how special my dad is.  He had cancer a few months prior and I was so scared that I was going to lose him.  God is good and he is still here and in great health!

Feel free to comment and link up for the Sunday Social!

Sunday Social

Hi, loves! I decided to link up with A Complete Waste of Makeup for the Sunday Social this week.  Want to join? Check it out here.

This week's questions:

1. What are your favorite things to do on a lazy day?  Do my nails, cook/bake something new, writing, and catching up on some of my favorite shows. 

2. What is your TV guilty pleasure? I have a few but, my newest one is Being Mary Jane.  I record it every week and can't wait for Tuesday nights to come!

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3. What is your favorite road trip music? Any and everything. *lol* It just depends on my mood. I usually listen to a little Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Amy Winehouse, James Fortune, some old school music and lots of other artists/genres of music in between.  I came across this album by the Stuyvesants and I love it! It is just instrumentals (no singing) and is great for long trips when I just want to think.  

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4. What are your favorite magazines or books to read by the pool or laying around? Usually something like O Magazine, Women's Health, Essence, or Fit magazine.

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5. What is your favorite snack? I love my snacks! Probably a little too much at times. Right now, my favorite snack is Greek yogurt with some blueberries on top.  

Feel free to comment and I'll return the favor!

Sunday Social

I'm linking up with Neely over at A Complete Waste of Makeup for this week's Sunday Social!

This week's questions:

1. What is something you've always wanted to do but are afraid of?

I've toyed with the idea of cutting my hair short just for something new and a symbol of new beginnings in my life but, I don't know if I can pull off the real short look.

2. Where do you see yourself in five years?  

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Married to the man God has for me with a sweet, little baby...or two, done with my Master's and working in the public health field, helping others to take charge of their health.

3. What are you looking forward to before the end of 2013?

Where do I begin? So many goals, hopes and dreams but the main one that I am looking forward to is taking a vacation.  This year has been one of the toughest times of my life and sometimes I just want to jump on a plane and get away.  I hope to make that happen before December!

4. What are your hopes for your blog?

 I hope to reach more women (and people in general ) interested in sharing their stories of triumphs, trials and experiences in their health, fitness and emotional wellness journeys.  I also want to be able to open up more about my experiences with PCOS and mental health.

5. Do you always see yourself living in your current town/city?

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I am originally from N.Y. and I have lived in Atlanta since I was 15 and I really do love it here! I have thought about one day moving to D.C. or somewhere if a future career opportunity presents itself but, I really can't see myself anywhere else right now.  I shall see what happens...

6. What is your morning routine?

A few of the things I indulge in for breakfast

Right now, I wake up and do some sort of meditation. I pray, read something inspirational and I might listen to some music as I get my day started (I experience anxiety issues in the mornings so this helps a lot).  Then, I might workout, take a shower and check emails, make phone calls and do all of the things this job hunt requires.  Somewhere in there I fix breakfast which will consist of a smoothie, oatmeal, or egg whites and turkey sausage.  

Sunday Social

Hi, loves! I'm back this week for the Sunday Social with Neely from A Complete Waste of Makeup.  Feel free to comment below and I'll return the favor!

1.What are 3 items you can't live without on a daily basis (water, food, shelter, and clothes don't count)? My phone, my satin hair bonnet, and my laptop. 

Me with my satin bonnet...excuse the face mask!

2. What is your all time favorite book? Why? The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison.  I read this book in college and it was a very heavy book that touched on racism, incest and molestation. 

3. What is something you'd like to accomplish before the end of 2013? Buy a house

4. If you could go back and relive any year of your life which year would it be? Should'a, could'a, would'a....there could be quite a few years that I would relive but, I live with no regrets. 

5. What do you wish people knew about you without you having to tell them? My reserved demeanor shouldn't be mistaken for being aloof or me being stuck up.  I'm more of an observer than a talker.  

The Sunday Social

I'm linking up for the Sunday Social again this week with A Complete Waste of Makeup!

This week's questions:

1. If you were stuck on an island what are the two material items you would want to have? 

My fuzzy blanket (can't sleep without it) and my iPod (music would calm my nerves). 

2. What are two TV shows you’d watch over and over? 

Teen Mom 2 and Martin 

3. If your house was on fire what two things aside from family, pets, etc would you grab?

My phone and my Epiduo gel (it makes my skin look amazing! lol)

4. What are your two most favorite articles of clothing? 

My Michael Kors boots and leather biker jacket 

5. What two movies that you saw in the past year would you recommend to us? 

Beasts of the Southern Wild and Django Unchained

6. What are your two biggest guilty pleasures? 

Lindor chocolates (OMG! I am not even a chocolate lover but, these are the best chocolates in life) and Pinkberry yogurt