Sunday, October 2, 2011

Why?

As you research domestic violence you see so many organizations that are out to not let a friends memory die by paying a died victims funerals or student loans wth.........there is not enough to help the women get out and stay out of these situations I understand from my family first hand that they did what they did out of "respect" for me for those who knew but what I realize now is that we don't need our family and friends "respect" for our relationships we need your support to get out of them and not turn back we need fire under our ass to let us know that we have people that will stand up against this with us mentally, physically, and financially. I want to help the women who need help getting out and staying out God bless the souls for all who have lost their lives because lord knows I was almost one of them but who is going to fight for us who are still here....I am and I ask that all those people who would have showed up to my funeral to cry and think about all the good and bad times we had fight with me! Those who would have cried for my baby losing a mother, my mother losing a child, my sister's and brothers losing a sister fight with me because I am still here and I would rather keep fighting then to give in! I am still not completely through this situation but I know that with support I soon will be.

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

I have always loved purple never knew that two things that I never choose for my life and that I have learned to care so much about would be represented by this color Lupus Awareness and Domestic Violence Awareness......One ribbon two causes! Seek help if going through domestic violence I know first hand it is easier said then done but step out on faith not only for you but for everyone who truly loves you!

The last time I felt normal I was wearing purple for lupus awareness month in May now hopefully I can get back to being normal as I wear purple again for Domestic violence awareness month this month.

May 24th this year I almost lost my life at the hands of someone I love I came out with only a fractured tail bone but I thank God for my life. It is a struggle everyday for me to break this chain that I feel holding on to me so tightly. Domestic violence is real and not only does physical harm but mental harm as well. I lived through this for the last 6 years of my life and will deal with the hurt maybe forever. October is domestic violence awareness month and I plan to do all I can so that no one ever have to go through what I went through and is still going through right now!

HELP LINE HERE IN CHICAGO FOR THOSE WHO ARE GOING THROUGH 1-877-863-6338
IF NOT IN CHICAGO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL 311

Monday, September 5, 2011

Godparents, Does your Child/you have true ones!

Hello, World

My sister posted something on Facebook today that I feel should be addressed. She asked what are Godparents. That to me was very deep. Me being a mother of a four year old daughter this touched home for me because I have never asked anyone to be my child Godparents and people that have asked I have not agreed to. This is because a God parent meant so much more to me then just a tittle. When you are a Godparent it is just as important as being a parent. You have to invest in that child's life as if they were your own because once you are given that tittle they are your own. You have to be willing to step in if anything is to happen to that parent and even if that parent is still around you must be a huge asset in that child's life. A Godparent is so much more then giving your Godchild that new outfit and pair of Jordan's. You have to give knowledge, love, understanding. A Godparent actually steams from a religious background in Christianity. A Godparent was/is someone who sponsors a child baptism. A great excerpt that I found that explained it perfectly was on Wiki "Traditionally, godparents were informally responsible for ensuring the child's religious education was carried out, and for caring for the child should he/she be orphaned. Today, the word godparent might not have explicitly religious overtones. The modern view of a godparent tends to be an individual chosen by the parents to take an interest in the child's upbringing and personal development"

HAPPY LABOR DAY!

Hello, World

Labor Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers.This day marks the end of summer and to all the fashionista's the last day a women can wear white.

If you have every worked this day is for you so enjoy!

Carlisa N. Battles
LaBella Baskets consultants
30% off selected gift baskets and helping single moms.
Visit http://www.mylabellabaskets.com/youcan.html

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Walk for Lupus Now Chicago!

Hello, World

It's that time again, time for the walk for lupus now event here in Chicago. The event will take place September 18th in Grant park on the SW corner of Balbo & Columbus and I look forward to seeing everyone there. To register for the walk it is only $25 but you can sign up to volunteer for free. If you can not make it out you can still donate. The name of my team is that same as my organization Loop-us! So go sign up today follow this link http://2011lupuswalk.kintera.org/loopusorg

SEE YOU THERE!



Carlisa N. Battles
LaBella Baskets consultants
30% off selected gift baskets and helping single moms.
Visit www.mylabellabaskets.com/youcan.html

La Bella Baskets Business Opportunity!

Hello, World

As many of you may already know I am a consultant for La Bella Baskets. La Bella Baskets is a basket and flower business that you run from home. Basically you collect orders and promote your website and be there to help your customers when needed. All of the orders are shipped from our warehouses we never have to touch anything. It's like being a customer service rep. for another company from home. I love it! It is a great way to make a little extra money and depending on the time you put into it a lot of money (lbvs). For the summer we have been offering a special for people to start with us for only 1.97 so that people can see if this would be a good fit for them before embarking upon this phenomenal journey.Enroll today and you will receive an opportunity to:

* Join for 7 days (no start up cost & no contracts).

* Receive full access to our training website & live training calls.

* Receive two websites.

We are a very unique company...
We don't ask you to:
* Buy kits
* Buy products
* Deliver products
* Do parties
* Maintain quotas
* Sign Contracts

We do offer:
* Ongoing Support
* Leadership Position
* Bonuses
* Incentives
(And soon, residual income)

Visit my website for an interview.
If you would like to find out more info about this

visit my website at www.mylabellabaskets.com/youcan.html

Friday, September 2, 2011

It's been a long time!

Hello, World

I missed you so much. The last time we spoke I was putting a non profit together for Lupus and promoting for Lupus Awareness month. Well great news I have progress on the nonprofit for Lupus it is not complete but I am doing the best that I can and if anyone has any suggestions or can help out in anyway that would be great! I have a website up and running www.loop-us.org, there's also a face book page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Loop-us/125817900830059. You can also find me on twitter @fightinglupus! Since we last spoke I have also had to transition into being a single mother. I am not fully there yet but I am well on my way of being comfortable with being single and a single mother( can't wait to take you'll on this journey with me lol). I am on the path to finding myself and understanding my purpose. I have also embarked upon the journey of understanding Gods word so I am on a mission to bible study daily starting with Genesis.Get ready to see so much more of me!



Carlisa N. Battles
LaBella Baskets consultants
30% off selected gift baskets and helping single moms.
Visit www.mylabellabaskets.com/youcan.html

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Teen Talk Radio Theater

Hello world I will be on Teen Talk Radio Theater tomorrow 4pm-5pm discussing Lupus with some teens from the Chicago area.

Tune in to wHPK 88.5fm or listen live at whpk.org or via itunes radio!

We would love to here from you too so to join in on the conversation call 773-702-8424!

TALK TO YOU SOON!

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

World Wide Lupus Day 2011

Today is world Wide Lupus Day and

We need your Help! Go to the site below to sign the pledge


www.worldlupusday.org/pledge.html


You can even send a awareness e card!


Wear something purple, tell someone about lupus, wear a butterfly! Just do something to spread the word about Lupus!

Lupus Awareness facts day 1- 10!

In my search for lupus facts I visited tons of websites there is so much information out about lupus but there are still so many people who know nothing about this disease that affects so many of us everyday. So every fact that I post this month will be facts that I feel are very important for all to understand what others and myself deal with on a daily basis.


Day 1 Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body. The immune system attacks the body's cells and tissue, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage.

Day 2 Lupus fact....... There are several forms of lupus Systemic lupus, Cutaneous lupus, drug-induced lupus, and Neonatal lupus!

day 3 Lupus fact part 1 Systemic lupus is the most common form of lupus, and is what most people mean when they refer to "lupus." Systemic lupus can affect any part of your body, and can be mild or severe. Some of the more serious complications involving major organ systems are:inflammation of the kidneys an increase in blood pressure in the lungs inflammation of the heart muscle
hardening of the arteries inflammation of the central nervous system and brain
inflammation of the brain’s blood vessels

day 4 lupus fact Cutaneous lupus is limited to your skin. Although cutaneous lupus can cause many types of rashes and lesions (sores), the most common kind is raised, scaly and red, but not itchy; it is called a discoid rash because the areas of rash are shaped like disks, or circles.Another common example of cutaneous lupus is the rash on the cheeks and across the bridge of the nose, known as the butterfly rash. Hair loss and changes in the pigment, or color, of the skin are also symptoms of cutaneous lupus.

Day 5 lupus fact Mortality for lupus: 10 year survival rate 76-90%; 90% live a normal life span

Day 6 lupus fact women are 9x more likely to develop lupus then men.

Day 7 lupus fact 30 - 50 new cases every year per 100,000 people.

day 8 lupus fact In the USA, roughtly 2 Million people have Lupus. More people have lupus than cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, and MS combined

Day 9 lupus fact 1 out of 600 Caucasian women develop Lupus; 1 out of 200 African-American women develeop Lupus!

Day 10 Lupus fact Drug induced lupus develops after the use of certain drugs or biologics and has symptoms similar to those of SLE. The characteristics of this syndrome are pleuropericardial inflammation, pleuritic chest pain (inflammation of the lining of the lungs), pericarditis (swelling and irritation of the pericardium, the thin sac-like membrane that surrounds the heart), ever, rash, and arthritis. Serologic (Blood) changes can occur.The clinical and serologic signs usually subside gradually after the offending drug is discontinued. A wide variety of drugs is implicated in this form of lupus, including: Drugs Implicated as Activators of Drug-Induced Lupus
Isoniazid
Hydralazine
Procainamide
Minocycline
Anti-TNF biologics
More recently, the newer TNF (tumor necrosis factor) inhibitors used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and ankylosing spondylitis have been associated with the development of lupus symptoms. As with lupus triggered by other drugs, the symptoms resolve when the agent is stopped.

Sunday, May 1, 2011

14 Wounded, 1 Dead In Overnight Shootings « CBS Chicago

14 Wounded, 1 Dead In Overnight Shootings « CBS Chicago

We have to do better Chicago!

We all know that tomorrow is not promised but it's a completely different ball game when you are afraid to leave out of your house because you may be killed depending on the weather!

We have to came together with ideas of what we can do to stop this madness! Comment your ideas!

Lupus Awareness Month!

So today starts Lupus awareness month, and for everyday this month I will post a new fact about Lupus.I ask that you'll join in and ask any questions that you may have and spread the word about Lupus.

As some of you may know about a month ago I asked you'll to contact your governors office to send in a proclamation to make May 10th world lupus day in your state. On yesterday I received my proclamation from Governor Quinn. Comment and let me know if you'll have received yours in the mail!

Lupus fact day 1

Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body. The immune system attacks the body's cells and tissue, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage.

Friday, April 29, 2011

What will you do for Lupus Awareness?

Lupus awareness month starts Sunday and showing your support for Lupus is so important to us who fight this disease daily. Lupus is known as the invisible disease but we at Loop-Us will fight until we are invisible no more!The team from Loop-Us will be getting purple hair extensions. Contact us and let us know what you will do for Lupus awareness.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Coming soon my reviews!

Hello blog world! I love to try new things and hold on to old things that I love. So I invite you to go a long with me on my journey through all Chicago has to offer. From food to entertainment I will let you know if it’s a hit or miss!

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Donate to Loop-us "Spreading Lupus Awareness starts with all of us"

Lupus awareness month is May and our new up and coming nonprofit needs your help. Loop-us is a small group committed to spreading the word about Lupus and to do that we need your help. We are looking for people and businesses to help us in any way you can. We are currently in the process of becoming a nonprofit so our funds are very low. We need help with print materials, venues to do events, supplies and so much more. In the month of may we want everyone who is connected to us in any way to know about lupus and the affects that it has on so many of us who live with it daily. If you can do personal fundrasiers or know of ways you can spread the word let me know! We need you, if you can help us or know of someone who can contact me! Pass the word!







Tuesday, April 19, 2011

We get's it in! Cruise 2011 (17)

We get's it in! Cruise 2011 (17)

My vacation!

We in Miami trick! (16)

We in Miami trick! (16)
My Vacation!

Simeon Alumni-Association- Help out if you can!

Currently, the Class of 1976 leads the pack with Scholarship donations totaling $2,225. Won’t you join your fellow Classmates in aiding deserving students?

SCHOLARSHIP – It’s What Matters

1. Online: www.simeonalumniassoc.org (Please call 888-252-0677 to indicate that you want your donation used for the scholarship fund or a specific award )

2. Mail a check: Simeon Alumni Association, P.O. Box 20923, Chicago, IL 60620 [payable to Simeon Alumni Association]

Please note on the ‘memo’ section of your check ‘Scholarship Fund’

Remember: Your donation is tax deductible

Questions, comments? Please contact Scholarship Chairs, Lora Jette or Gloria Lee at 888-252-0677.
______________________________________________________
SAA Wants You: Become a SAA Contributing Writer

Have you always enjoyed turning a phrase, writing stories, or creating great slogans? If so, SAA wants you…. to join our PR team as a Contributing Writer . No prior interviewing experience required as you will receive on-going training. In no time, you’ll be ready to do everything from alumni interviews through covering SAA related events for our membership audience. Come volunteer your time, and work alongside fun & dedicated people that have a passion for helping the youth of Simeon.

Your Grocery Purchases Count at Food4less

Shop at your local Food4less grocer so that SAA programs are funded for Simeon Career Academy students. Interested in registering? You may do so online at www. Food4less.com.

Lunch & Learn Volunteers needed.

Come help us serve Simeon student lunches while they gain knowledge about finances, their health, and other interesting topics each month. The next session is Thursday, April 28, 2011 from 10- 2 pm. (It is possible to volunteer for just half of the time). Contact Althera Steenes for more information, Althera Steenes at 773-669-6094 or via altheramoniquesis@gmail.com. (pulled from Facebook)

Just passing the word, if you have a connection to Simeon in anyway we need your help, the students need your help!








Friday, April 15, 2011

Kiddie Kuts - Hyde Park - Chicago, IL Never take your child here!

Kiddie Kuts - Hyde Park - Chicago, IL: "Myself or my mom has always done my 4 year old daughters hair because of having problems with my lupus I took my daughter to this shop to get her hair done for Christmas. I am still to this day trying to clear her head up from a infection that she received from this place. She has to take oral medication everyday and they said she may have to take it for a few months"

Thursday, April 14, 2011

How to Write a Method Section - Writing a Method Section - Psychology Method Section

How to Write a Method Section - Writing a Method Section - Psychology Method Section

Doing my homework and this is so helpful check it out!

Help make May 10th World Lupus day in all 50 states!


It is easy all you have to do is contact your governor (http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Governors.shtml) and/or mayor and ask for a proclamation. There is a link to request a proclamation on most of their sites. Fill it our or just email them the below World Lupus Day Proclamation and hopefully they will respond with a certificate of proclamation.
Please join the international Lupus community in urging your local, state and/or federal government to adopt and issue the following World Lupus Day Proclamation:
WHEREAS, lupus is an autoimmune disease that can cause severe damage to the tissue and organs in the body and, in some cases, death; and
WHEREAS, more than five million people worldwide suffer the devastating effects of this disease and each year over a hundred thousand young women, men and children are newly diagnosed with lupus, the great majority of whom are women of childbearing age; and
WHEREAS, medical research efforts into lupus and the discovery of safer, more effective treatments for lupus patients are under-funded in comparison with diseases of comparable magnitude and severity; and
WHEREAS, many physicians worldwide are unaware of symptoms and health effects of lupus, causing people with lupus to suffer for many years before they obtain a correct diagnosis and medical treatment; and
WHEREAS, there is a deep, unmet need worldwide to educate and support individuals and families affected by lupus; and
WHEREAS, there is an urgent need to increase awareness in communities worldwide of the debilitating impact of lupus; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that 10 May 2011 is hereby designated as World Lupus Day on which lupus organizations around the globe call for increases in public and private sector funding for medical research on lupus, targeted education programs for health professionals, patients and the public, and worldwide recognition of lupus as a significant public health issue.
Proclaimed This Day, 10 May 2011

Volunteer for Lupus walks!

The LFAI has two Walk for Lupus Now Events this spring.  We are looking for volunteers to help with both walks.

  • Southern Suburbs Walk- Saturday, May 21, 2011–Bicentennial Park, Olympia Fields
  • Northern Suburbs Walk-Sunday, May 22, 2011 –Half Day Forest Preserve, Vernon Hills.

Volunteer for one walk or both!  We need help with everything from set-up, through clean up! 

To volunteer or for more information (including a list of volunteer jobs) contact Sonya by email sonya@lupusil.org or call 312-542-0002.  Please let us know:
·                       Which walk you are interested in: Southern Suburbs (5/21/2011) or Northern Suburbs (5/22/2011)
·                       Times you are available to work (7am-1pm)
·                       Physical limitations (Can you work in direct sunlight?  Can you lift heavy boxes? Etc.)
Thank you for your continued generosity!

Staying Home good or bad what do you think?

I stayed home with my daughter today.I got some house work done. I cooked breakfast and went over some much needed school work with her like her alphabet, numbers, Spanish etc. I loved every moment of it. I feel bad that I can't do this for her every day and because I am the one who makes all of the money and pay all of the bills I can't do this every day. I love to go to work every day but I feel I will love taking care of a family so much more. Especially with my dealing with the every day ups and downs of lupus I feel I miss so much that I will never get back and should I really be putting this much time into someone else's business when my life can end at anytime? I work hard so that I can give her what I never had but will that help if I am not here for her in the end?  What do you think?

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Family time!

Ok all, my family time post this week goes to 

Soldier Field Spring Egg-Stravaganza presented by Dominick's


I took my daughter, niece, and nephew last year and the had a ball. If you are in Chicago this weekend this is the place to be. It happens this Sunday April 17th 10am at Solider Field in Chicago. There will be fun for the whole family face painting, inflatables, and balloon artist and the most fun of all the hugh candy free for all on the field. Go to the website for more info. http://www.soldierfield.net/content/soldier-field-spring-egg-stravaganza-presented-dominicks

New start

Sorry I been gone so long, So much drama but enough for that I have a new life and I am starting a new!

I declare my life drama free from this day on and if you see me post any drama slap me please LMAO!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

CHRISETTE MICHELE "Blame It On Me" NEW!!! Epiphany Album-HOTT!!

WTF

I don't understand men and I never will at least I don't understand my man and never will!

OAN: I had a great day because I ain't about to let a lil drama get in the way of my Joy.

Pain level for today is about a 3 my arm was killing me all day.

Work was work, that's all about that!

Went to school, and school was school. I have homework to do but I am soooooooooooooooooo sleepyy.

Well my bestie did my hair after I got out of school and I must say "I look good"!Then we went out for drinks and Mexican food. It was just ok.

When I got home my big cuz was home from Iraq. This made me soooooooooooo happy but he goes back in 2 weeks this makes me sooooooooooooooooooooo sad! I will miss him like always but I am so proud of him and what he is doing for us all! Do you'll have family in Iraq?

Now salon talk for the day was about Chris Brown. I would have to say I love the guy and always will. Ok, yes what he did was wrong but we don't know what happened that night between the two of them. What do you'll think about the matter? What do you think about his interview today?


Can't wait to get to the sandy beaches next week, I miss you sun and palm trees!

Until next time world!


Carlisa N. Battles
LaBella Baskets consultants
30% off selected gift baskets and helping single moms.
Visit  www.mylabellabaskets.com/youcan.html

Monday, March 21, 2011

Beyoncé - Irreplaceable

What a day!

Well I guess today was not to bad I am still here.

Pain level a 2 so that is extremely great! I am just a little sore from my workouts this pass weekend at Flirty girl fitness. That kick ass cardio kicked my ass!

Work was work and I won't be completely happy until I am working for only myself.

I was suppose to be going to a bulls game out of town this weekend for my 25th B-Day but it doesn't look like that will be happening so I have to find something else for me and the ladies to do. Any ideas world?

OAN: I am working on getting as healthy as I can be from the inside out. I have come to the realization that this may mean cutting some people, places, and things go! I am so ready for this change and I welcome you all to go on this incredible journey with me.   

Life is what we make it and I am going to make mine a great one!

Until next time world!

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Alicia Keys - A Woman's Worth

Welcome

Hello world and welcome into my world.I must tell you now that it is full of ups and downs but you get use to it after a while. This blog will be about a lil of everything. This will not be a proper blog however I feel like writing is how I will write. Whatever I feel I will write. As you may have picked up from the tittle I will be talking a lot about Lupus,love, and life. Until tomorrow world!