Hey Y'all, It's Me... Ashley Nicole 👋

• Ashley Anderson

• Born In U.S.A. (Little Rock, AR)

• 32 Years Old (Born In Sept.)

• Studied Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Houston-Victoria. I have worked various jobs in the past from government contracting overseas, teaching, social work, to now working as a specialist for an after school program. Although social work, gave me a glimpse into a different perspective of the background of some of my students and families, I have now moved forward in my career, and I will be going back into the classroom full-time, but I know it will not look exactly the same again.

Day in the Office 

This year has definitely been a year of massive transitions. I am still learning to cope with transitioning out of a decade long relationship/marriage that meant the world to me, but now I have finally reached the state of acceptance that God always knows best. He usually has better plans that fit best for us, and I pray and wish my additional family nothing but peace and success with what the future may have in store for them. 

Pearl (6) During the Snow Storm

 This year has also been a whirlwind for sure. I have not been able to travel like in the past, but God has been showing Himself clearly in my life overall spiritually, physically, emotionally, mentally, financially, occupationally, and socially. Healthy Relationships and Friendships have been a HUGE blessing! I am beyond grateful to have relocated to such a beautiful city such as Hot Springs, Arkansas because it has been such a natural place of healing, wellness, and happiness. Thank God for life today! 🙏

My Beautiful Girl Pearl

Devin (5) My FURst Born

Babysitting the Fur Clan (Chewy Included)

On this day, I decided to join a fee boot camp training session in my local area. It was hosted through the church's gym and there were some intense routines that were implemented somehow I managed to complete them. Muscle Recovery Drinks are Heaven Sent!!

Green Smoothie Prep

I am beyond thankful for God's grace in allowing me to mature at the pace that was set for me. God never made me feel rushed to change or get out of my old bad habits, but He allowed my mind to get to the place of screaming at my body to clean up my diet and life habits. I no longer feel the need to grab a cup of alcohol or coffee to enhance my mood. I can now thrive in His presence through scripture meditation, worship, journaling, or reading something that feeds my spirit.

I do not condemn or condone the habits of drinking coffee, energy drinks, or getting tipsy, but at one point this was an occasional habit that I had that I eventually felt that nudge from the Holy Spirit to stop and trust God by relying on Him during this season of my life. I can only speak from my experience on this, but you have to do what works best for you and your family.

Scooby Snack Drink

Celsius EnergyDrink

I have also began cleaning up my pantry during this time of my life. I strive to eat and drink healthier options. Some examples are increase my fruits, vegetables, greens, nuts, alternative milks, and so forth. I make habits of following the 5 S-Rule from Harley Pasternack: Smoothies, Salads, Soups, Stir-fry's, Scrambles, and occasional Sandwiches. Some of the fitness leaders I follow on social media are Zuzka Light, Lea Eguwatu (@FitFoodieLea), Jenna DeLeon, Kathy Drayton, Lisa Lanford aka (@Lisafitt) and Qimma Russo. Although they are beasts in the gym, I strive to keep moving because of their nutrition and gym efforts. Below is the starting pint of the groceries I left in my pantry shelf, but I've added a lot my healthy options since then.

Today, I feel much happier and a lot more healthy than in my year's past. I have been discovering who I am as a person, my likes and interests. I'm understanding more about my passions and hobbies and learning about my personal gifts and talents. I have discovered that I am extremely creative, diverse, flexible with my time, a good communicator, effective at work. I'm a natural researcher and I enjoy being resourceful. I definitely am a writer and can probably come across a little whimisical, but most of all I love being me. So Here I am.. I am here to stay.. This is me... Ashley Nicole, the Afro~Euro~Americano Chick! 

If you need to reach me you can find me on Instagram and Facebook. Theses are the only social media accounts I own so if you find any other profiles with my image attached to it then please kindly flag/report it! 

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