Just when I think to give up and stop writing for the blog, the Universe sends me a signal in the form of a friend who inquires why I don’t write my Weekly Hits & Misses anymore… Perhaps my desire to quit writing was a bit premature. I suppose even if I have only one reader, and I can help inspire that person, then my mission of sharing & spreading the love to others is accomplished. So, thank you Vitalik! =) You were the inspiration I needed to get back on the horse (so to speak 
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This Week’s Hits are:
- Personal Trainers. For the past few weeks I was fortunate enough to experience what it is like to workout with an amazing Personal Pilates Instructor – Elena, who has her own Studio and offers private & semi-private classes. I cannot say enough good things about my experience of working with Elena. She is patient, kind & has a natural ability to educate & share her vast knowledge of the Pilates practice with her students. Even after only one session with Elena, I felt a huge difference in my awareness of proper posture, breathing and an overall health of my body, long after my session was over for the entire duration of a week between my two classes. If you value your health & want to get toned & lean muscle through an amazing, total-body workout, I wholeheartedly recommend you contact Elena today & book your session ASAP. I had to miss my session last week, so I’m really looking forward to my Thursday morning Session with Elena this week!
- Being Creative. Although I’ve always known that I am always the happiest when I get to do something creative, sometimes I lack motivation and inspiration to actually put my creative abilities to good use. Luckily for me, I’m fortunate enough to have an incredible support system in the form of family & friends who encourage me to get back to my creative side. Just recently, my amazingly talented Personal Stylist & Image Consultant sister, Mimi has decided to write a Book on Effortless Style & How to Dress. She was sweet enough to have faith in me, and has enlisted my help to create Fashion Illustrations for the book. The book is still in its early stages of development, but I can say that it’s been an amazing experience so far collaborating and working together with Mimi to combine her vision & my ability to put that vision onto paper. I know you guys must be curious to see what it all looks like, so here is a sneak-peak of a few sketches so far. =)
This Week’s Misses are:
- Pimples! In my 25 years of living, I have always had fairly perfect skin… Never through my teenage years did I have to suffer and fight with pimples or anything of that sort. And just recently, in the past few months, I have started to get pimples on my face, chest and back… I know that your skin is a reflection of what’s going on inside. And it’s puzzling to me, because I have not changed my diet. I try to maintain a healthy diet & exercise routine, so I don’t understand what’s up. I have a few theories of why I am getting pimples, but I’d like to hear what you guys think. Why is that I’ve never used to get pimples up until now, and now when I’m almost 26 years old, I have to deal with this frustrating issue?? Any ideas? Please share…
Hi Lel,
I love you sketches and the few finished illustrations that you have done recently. Bravo! I can’t wait to see the finished product.
it’s nice to have you back. Please continue writing and inspiring us. we need it!
You know my story with skin break outs. The only choice you have is to accept them and hope they will soon be GONE! Usually works for me.
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Dear Leyla, I always read your blog, espesially your receipes, your website is the only place I can trust with cooking, because I know that you made it and you are a great cook. Keep it up. Thank you for your kind words about your experience at the studio. See you soon. Elena
I feel your pain! I usually never get pimples, but they’ll come randomly in clusters and refuse to leave
I started using cleansers but they made it worse, I think I have to agree with Mimi when I say that I leave it alone and hope for the best! 
goodluck! lol
and I love your sketches! They look awesome! You and Mimi are very lucky to have each other, you’re both going to become very successful!
Leyla, I soo see you in the fashion industry, I feel that you would make a great fashion designer or a model. You have the talent! Love your sketches and can’t wait to see the book. This must be a very exciting adventure! So happy for you! As to pimples, never really had them badly except when occasionally during teens. But I am getting more and more wrinkles instead:) sigh…
Hi Leyla, good to see you back writing again. Your fashion illustrations are very lovely! I get pimples too, not sure why either? Hope alls well with you
Hey Leyla! Wow, you are so talented- I love the sketches! I really wish I could draw well- my sister and I used to have drawing contests all the time and our parents were the judges
And congratulations to your sister on her book- that’s pretty fabulous! I had horrible breakouts through puberty and minor ones in my 20s but then a few months ago it got really bad. My dermatologist just chalked it up to hormones and stress. It’s not bad anymore- I also have a bad habit of sometimes falling asleep with my makeup on so that doesn’t help anything! Hope you have a great weekend! xo, mel
Dear Leyla, how are you? I hope alls well and that you’re having a great week!
Hey Leyla! Just wanted to stop by and say hi!! Hope you’re doing well!! Looking forward to your next post
xo, mel
Hi Leyla, How are you? I’ve been missing you. I hope that all’s well with you and that you’ll be back soon!
Hi Leyla, thanks for visiting me and sharing your link! Wow, the hair extensions look super! Wishing you all the best with your new venture. Wini xo
I’ve been having the same difficulties at 25! If you figure out a solution, please post it! I am going to try to get on a better skin regime!
And I’m going to try some dermalogica products!
leyla, you are such an inspiration!
please keep posting your weekly hits & misses and your other articles.
your calm nature and view on life and health and beauty has helped inspire me to change mine. i admire you and your sister, mimi, very much.
keep doing what you do so well!
much love,
lauren