Natural Born Leaders

THIS GIRL 

Hey guys,

It's Rachelle finally. I want to thank my amazing husband Brian for updating everyone on my journey when I was very sick and unable to. Things are really looking up for me now. I don't swell up in the jaw as much, and the pain is diminishing. I'm almost off all pain medication in general. I am very happy to tell you at the end of August, I will being having my final big surgery (where they do the bone graft and wire my mouth shut for 3 weeks).

After I heal up from surgery in August, the world better be ready for the newer improved model of myself and my fashion label Rachelle Briton. I can promise you it will be better than ever.... "better than black on black". I expect to be more successful in everything I do. A primary goal for me is to help non-profit organizations and charity events raise money to make the world a better place. I also hope to create an organization that supports my disease, because more and more cases are popping up and there's no one to turn to.

My trials and victories are as follows: most recently I lost my friend Mark. This has hit hard emotionally for me and my hometown friends. I also fell and hit my jaw last night. So I've had physical jaw pain, an upset stomach, & I was on bed rest for almost 2 months. 

However, recently somethings have turned around for me. I'm starting to look and feel much better. I've lost about 20 pounds since my surgery, and I have been able to be up and moving, even dancing again as of yesterday. I also feel much better because my hair is growing back and I cut off a year worth of pain, and I am blonde again, as I should be. Most of all, I am starting to feel like myself again inside and out. 

I'm also learning to fall in love with being in my 20's again and I trying to make up for lost time. Happy news in my life is that I have a new family member! My cousin Brandy, who is like a sister to me had her 1st born baby girl Logan, on March 26th.

         Recent picture of me post surgery 

It's also my birthday this month. Happy to still be in my 20's. I feel like I lost so many years of my life to this bone disease. I'm happy to finally be celebrating my birthday again. For the last 2 years I was unable to celebrate because I was too sick.

I actually have the same birthday as Lady Gaga, so that should tell you how passionate and creative we both are, and both share strong leadership qualities. 

Lady Gaga in Versace

Rachelle Briton wearing Rachelle Briton

If you haven't guessed by now I am an Aries. I am a Ram: Assertive, energetic, and strive to climb to great heights. I am the First sign of the zodiac. I am the Element: Fire. Favorable colors red and white. Key phrase: "I am born to lead".... and just "I Am." My belief is in God, who created the stars in the sky. I believe that astrology is a tool that God has given us to get to know ourselves better.

25 ways to know if someone is an Aries:

1. Very creative in everything they do.
2. Lack of patience. Main prayer to God is, "Grant me patience NOW!". I know God's trying to teach me patience through my illness.
3. Gives magnanimously in friendship.
4. Hates to be bored.
5. Lacks tact and diplomacy, but no malice is intended.
6. Likes to run the whole show.
7. Openhearted and high-spirited.
8. Pioneers. They make things happen.
9. Vain.
10. Magnetic personality. They pull people in. Aries bring excitement into others lives.
11. Very Energetic.
12. Likes to live extravagantly. Even if they don't have the means they will find a way to do it.
13. Extremely optimistic. If you need a self-esteem boost call your Arian friend.
14. Feisty.
15. Impossible to ignore.
16. Admired for honesty. Sometimes they are too blunt.
17. Impulsiveness, chid-like eagerness, & when they want something, they want it now.
18. Open to Change and new experiences.
19. Very Courageous, which leads to natural born risk takers.
20. Independent thinkers, making them all very individualistic.
21. Speaks without thinking. Often says whatever pops in their head first, usually regret comes later.
22. Great leaders that make dynamic bosses and motivators.
23. Do not work well in an 8-5 job environment.
24. Active, must be on the move and work out. Most Aries are in great shape.
25. They aim to win in life no matter what set back or the competition.

From real life experience and the book The Element Encyclopedia of Birthdays and The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need.

If your an Aries, you're awesome because...

• You are a social butterfly but know when to prioritize QT with friends.
• When you see something unjust, you speak up.
• You work hard to realize your dreams — inspiring!
• Saying no to a challenge isn't in your nature

From Cosmo Magazine

FASHION

Let's talk fashion Aries style. What do they look best in, and what shines brightest on them? 

Usually the colors from red to white look the best on an aries. This includes light pinks, pinks, magentas, reds, to Maroons. The aries healing stone is a diamond. This is not to be confused with birthstones. The diamond helps aries with their health and to fulfill their ultimate purpose. And of course, a diamond on an aries always shines brightest.

PAIN

This week I actually lost a friend that I've known since 2nd grade. So my pain this week is very emotional, not my typical physical pain. My next blog will be a tribute to Mark. I think I am still in shock and the right words have not yet come to me. I am stunned. Look out for next weeks posts for my words of love for a man that was taken way too soon.