So I know it’s been a while… trust me when I say I have not forgotten my blog… or any of yall… I have been super busy… but expect new posts tomorrow… they’ll be coming!! also.. I’m in the process of interviewing another young person for my “In The Spotlight” feature… so look out for that… stay blessed readers.
xoxo
Well I promised to keep you guys informed about my new umm what should I call it?? project?? lol This evening was the first!! I went to the beach with my girl Tricia and jogged/brisked walked the entire stretch of beach… up and down… I got a gist of how unfit I am today… smh my body hurt like hell too but I am going to stick with it… maybe I’ll post some pics so that we can keep track of my progress together…
Till Tomorrow People
Love & Blessings
Hey all, I just thought I’d share a bit of news with you before I run out of the house!! the following is an article printed in Grenada’s Spice Isle Review Newspaper. It speaks of Barbados being the first island in the Caribbean Region to open a Food Bank and Development Centre for persons affected by the HIV/AIDS Virus. I must say this is a great initiative on the part of the Barbadian Government, I applaud them for doing something like this and I hope other islands can take a page out of their book with regard to helping persons living with the virus and educating those who are and are not infected, or directly affected.
Barbados Opens Region’s First HIV/AIDS Food Bank
“Barbados has become the first country in the region to have a dedicated HIV/AIDS Food Bank and Personal Development Centre.
Health Minister Donville Inniss, in officially opening the Vashti Inniss Empowerment Centre last week, said the new facility signaled government’s commitment to meet the 2006 United Nations’ General Assembly goal of Universal Access to comprehensive HIV prevention, programmes, treatment, care and support by 2010.
Inniss said the facility will improve accessibility to essential prevention and care services, and that government recognised that cost should not be a barrier to accessing essentials such as medicines, diagnostics and services and meaningful information.
The facility houses the food bank and a personal development centre – named after an early pioneer in empowering person infected and living with HIV, retired health educator Vashti Inniss – that provides comprehensive HIV prevention and psychosocial support and care services to all those in need.
Minister Inniss said the combined facility would ensure that prevention, treatment, care and impact mitigation services are delivered with the full inclusion of people living with HIV, civil society, faith-based organisations, private sector, international partners and government.
The HIV/AIDS Food Bank is managed by a Community Nutrition Officer, with specialist training in HIV nutrition, assisted by a cadre of dedicated volunteers.
Psychology services will be provided by a clinical psychologist; while HIV testing and counseling, and community health education will be the responsibility of the Ministry of Health.
The unit also houses the Sex Worker’s Project and three non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that cater to the needs of persons living with HIV (PLHIV).”
Love & Blessings
Hey guys, YES, YOU READ RIGHT… LOL
so for months I’ve been saying that I need to lose some weight.. because I’ve allowed myself to gain so much… and I’d start doing something about it but then a few weeks (if so much in some cases) would go by and then I’d stop. That’s the way the cycle has been going for the past couple months well… However, I’ve am at the point where I am ready and so committed to doing this. I have been trying to eat healthy for a few weeks now, so I’m going to step up my game with that.. and as of Monday my workouts begin…
Mind you, I don’t want to become skinny, by no means is that the goal here… I love my hips and thighs and my derriere. I’d just like to drop a couple pounds and do some serious toning, main goal of course being my tummy!! I will be keeping y’all posted on my activities with regards to this personal project.
Love & Blessings
