Diary Of Doc Diva

 Hey Lovies!

I hope you are having a great weekend so far? Last weekend my very good friend and neighboor, Seyi was having a potluck. After frying plantain to my hearts desire, I decided to throw on my "kiriki star" Ankara print "iro and buba", and head downstairs to the event. There was soooooooo much to eat, lots of great energy, and I had a lot of fun! By the time it was done, I was extremely grateful that I could just shuffle myself up a few floors and pass out, cos I was stuffed to my eye balls :). The ankara "kirikiri print" was a trend when I was a little girl, but made a come back a few years ago. My mum had the "iro and buba"(a traditional attire where 'Iro' is like a wrap skirt/wrapper while the 'Buba' is the top) made for me 2 plus years ago, so I was glad that I finally got to wear it. I absolutely love the colors! Thank you mummy!!! LOL :) :) What do you guys think?

As most of you must have already heard, Dr. Maya Angelou has passed at the age of 86. She was an activist, an amazing writer and poet, and someone whose quotes I often drew inspiration from. The impact she made is undeniable, and she will not be easily forgotten. We have lost another legend!

Thank you for being such an inspiration! Rest in Perfect Peace Dr. Angelou...

Below are some of her quotes that I absolutely love...

"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style."

 "Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud."

 "We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated."

  "Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope."

 "One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest."

 "Nothing can dim the light which shines from within."

  "You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them."

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

"I am a Woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal Woman, that's me."

 "You are the sum total of everything you've ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot - it's all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive."

Hey Lovelies,

So I have decided to take up the 30 Day Squat Challenge Starting tomorrow. And you are more than welcome to join me. In addition to the Squat Challenge, I will be cutting out the following foods from my diet- Soda, Bread, Burgers, Fries, Fried Chicken, Pizza, Chinese, pounded yam, and any other finger licking foods that are bad for me, for 30 days to start. I am a foodie, so I can't even promise forever! (covers face)... I would like to take my fitness regimen a bit more seriously, cos normally, I go to the gym work out agressively for 1 or 2 days, and then the following day when I am sore, I take a 1-2 week break! lol (don't judge me)... I will be happy to share results with you if you'd like...

So....30 Squat Challenge anyone?

Hey Loves!

I hope you all are enjoying the long weekend! I didn't get Monday off, but was off Saturday & Sunday (tomorrow), so I am not even complaining! :) Today, I am feeling a bit on the down side, so I am on "Online shopping" overload :( I just thought I'd share some of the deals I have come across so far from my favorite online sites. After all, who doesn't love a good bargain? I hope you find them useful. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

ASOS: 20% off EVERYTHING with Code WEBEGRILLIN  (Ends May 28th)   Here  

EXPRESS: 40% off Every Single Item (Ends May 26th) Here

STEVE MADDEN: Take an additional 30% off Selected Styles plus Free shipping with Code SUNNY Here

FOREVER21: Extra 30% Off Sale with Code MEMDAY30 (Ends May 26th) Here

H & M: Up to 70% Off Select Styles (Ends May 26th) Here

BCBGMAXARIA: 30% Off EVERYTHING (Ends May 26th)  Here

NORDSTROM: Save up to 40% Here

ALDO: Extra 20% Off (Ends May 26th) Here

GOJANE: Up to 80% Off Sitewide Here

BEBE: Additional 50% Off; $50 Off $250  and $25 Off $125 with Code HELLOSUN Here

BOOHOO: 20% Off All Dresses with Code FROCKOUT Here

HEELS.COM: $25 Off $100 with Code HERO25; $50 Off $150 with Code HERO50; $75 Off $200 with Code HERO75 Here

JCREW FACTORY: 50% Off Men's and Women's Items (Ends May 26th) Here

I will update as I find more... Enjoy!

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OMG!! Can you guys believe it has been 1 year since I started blogging?! I can't believe how much time has passed! From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank everyone who has supported me in the past year. I cannot thank you enough for all the encouragement via comments, and personal messages. You guys have been sooooo amazing! In the past year, I have made sooo many new friends, and I know that hopefully I will make more.

I really do appreciate your feedback and comments, so you are welcome to send me requests on what posts you will like to see going forward, and what possible changes you would want. You can email me at gucci.ezeala@gmail.com with these requests.

I will be doing a giveaway soon, so please stay tuned!

Thank you sooo much again!

Love,
Gucci.