Editor's note: In May, the superintendent of Wilcox County, Georgia, schools announced the high school will host its first official school prom in 2014. Read the full story
By Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN
Wilcox County, Georgia (CNN) -- It's a springtime tradition in this stretch of the magnolia midlands for crowds to gather at high school students' proms. They'll cheer for teens in tuxedos and gowns while an announcer reads what the students will do once they leave this pecan grove skyline.
Lee Heist Jr., the son of the woman who surfaced after disappearing 11 years ago, looks back on the day she left. "I remember we walked home from school, it was only a couple of blocks away. And she wasn't there. We assumed that -- my sister and I assumed she was grocery shopping or something," he said.
He tells Anderson Cooper he's experiencing mixed emotions right now knowing she's alive and where she's been for over a decade.
The purpose of this journal was to give myself a viral presence, a
single entity that wasnt attached to my company but rather a place that I could share me. I started this personal blog back in
January.
I have kept journals for years – since the 7th grade. Those are
personal and although i dont get the opportunity to write in them as much I still jot down personal thoughts – its a place I go to when I simply want to vent, laugh, smile etc.
In September 2012 I found myself in a worldwind of everything and I
felt as though I was going through the ultimate growth, with the
ultimate lessons, with the ultimate questions, with the most craziest
revelations. I found myself in a journey. I decided to pick up a
notebook from the dollar store *incert smiley face here* and I began
jotting simple notes, confessions (which I titled ‘honesty box’)
clippings, tid bits of research, deep questions with answers about
myself, songs that spoke to my heart, new discoveries, hopes, things
that made me smile, quotes, prayers, goal etc.
It turned out to be a book about my journey through life and the
things that seemed to complete me. I wrote questions about my life,
people, situations, and came to clarity through writing answers about
my questions.
Since then I have my 2nd journey journal and it goes just about
everywhere with me. DO you have a journal?
Health education is a lifelong journey and as you grow you will always find what works best and what doesn’t work with your diet. I try my best to eat as clean as possible (I do get a sugar rush every so often) however, my aim is to stay away from processed foods and cook from scratch so that I am always aware of what is entering my body.
The best way to load up on energy is by consuming natural foods. These natural foods are also great for heart disease, cancer, cholesterol and more. We call these *insert victory music here* SUPERFOODS! These foods are so super you will even be in a better mood when you being to consume them more often!
- Blueberries
- Oats
-Beans
-Oranges (Be careful of the acidity)
- Salmon
-Broccoli
-Pumpkin
-Spinach
- Walnuts (not too much per day)
-Yogurt
-Dark Chocolate (don’t eat the whole bar please)
-Tea
Hi my name is Keneisha and I have had a camera fetish long before smart phones were even an idea! lol
I got a new baby (camera) so be on the look out for a few random postings of photos :p
Have a great long weekend xox
Yes he likes taking pics…lol
Hi All, I am all about wellness and its my goal to share anything with you that may help you in your journey throughout life. My Miss black Beauty Director Ola posted the following list and I hope it can enlighten you in some way xox
Building Self-Confidence Preparing Yourself for Success.
Preparing for Your Journey
The first step involves getting yourself ready for your journey to self-confidence. You need to take stock of where you are, think about where you want to go, get yourself in the right mindset for your journey, and commit yourself to starting it and staying with it.
1. Recognize your talents and good qualities.
No matter how down you feel, try to pat yourself on the back a little and remember the things you excel at. Focusing on your better attributes will distract you from perceived flaws and boost your sense of worth. Think of your good qualities in looks, friendships, talents, and most of all, personality.
2. Remember that everyone struggles with confidence.
Some people are good at hiding it, but nearly every person has struggled with his or her self-confidence at one point. You’re not alone!
3. Accept compliments gracefully.
Don’t just roll your eyes and shrug it off — own it! Make eye contact, smile, and say “thank you.” Being nice about it when someone else wants to compliment you doesn’t compromise your humility; it shows that you’re polite and have a secure sense of self-worth
4. Don’t over-apologize.
Being able to say you’re sorry is a good trait (and something too many people struggle with). However, be careful to say it only when necessary.
5. Talk one notch louder than other person.
That’s a simple and an effective psychological technique to become confident.
6. Make a list of things that are obstacles to your confident.
Take a piece of paper or computer and write all the things that you think are keeping you from becoming confident, e.g., bad grades, introversion, not many friends or no friends. Now write if the thing is valid or logical.
7. Embrace your interests.
If there’s a sport or hobby you’ve always wanted to be good at, now’s the time! Improving your skills will reinforce that you are talented, and subsequently boost your confidence.
8. See confidence as a process, not a singular achievement.
Having confidence isn’t a finish line you cross once, and the process won’t always move forward — there will be days when you feel like you’re starting from square one.
Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, and people who lack it can find it difficult to become successful.
Two main things contribute to self-confidence: self-efficacy and self-esteem. You can develop self-confidence with these three steps:
1.Prepare for your journey.
2.Set out on your journey.
3.Accelerate towards success.
Goal setting is probably the most important activity that you can learn in order to improve your self-confidence.
