Source: Brand New Images / Getty With all the madness going on in the world today, it’s important to find some inspiration and motivation, usually from places you’d least expect. Ashton Smith is a Special Olympics star with a heart of gold and the wisdom of an old owl. She’s a fan favorite when it comes to sports in her hometown of Texas — and her touching speech after coming out on top in the Swimming competition is something we all need to hear today. “No matter what disability you have, you don't let society dictate what you can not do.” Special Olympics athlete Ashton Smith is the motivation you didn't know you needed today. pic.twitter.com/MOKFgvneKg — espnW (@espnW) July 5, 2018 The best thing about the Special Olympics is that most of the time, the athletes are speaking straight from the heart. Not some watered down practiced version from a publicist. Congrats Ashton! And shot out to ESPN for highlighting this Black Girl Magic. via GIPHY
When you think about it, Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra really are remarkable, right? They’ve been through so much together — after all, they’ve been dating for 12 (!!!) years. If you can even believe it, these two started dating when they were just 13 years old, and ever since then, their lives have been a roller coaster ride. And not always a fun one. They both grew up with extremely troubled home lives: Tyler’s father was in and out of jail with his drug addiction, and Catelynn’s mother was pretty darn emotionally abusive, from what we’ve seen in early seasons of Teen Mom. We can’t imagine those issues got any better when their parents got married after they began dating, making them step-siblings. Then, a few years later, Catelynn got pregnant, and after taking a good, hard look at their situation, she and Tyler made the very selfless, very mature decision to place their baby for adoption . A decision that earned them an alarming amount of ridicule and shame from their parents. It’s all just so very sad, isn’t it? But through it all, they had each other. And they still do! Yesterday, they celebrated their second wedding anniversary, and to mark the special occasion, Tyler shared a special message to Catelynn on Instagram. “HAPPY ANNIVERSARY babe,” he wrote. “We have been together for 12 years & now 2 of those years we have been married.” “I am so lucky to have found you when I did. I love you SO much!” Precious, right? He also shared his wedding vows to her, which, you may remember, were pretty much the best wedding vows in the history of reality show weddings. Maybe even weddings in general, it’s hard to say. And hey, since it was just their anniversary, and since Tyler shared them again and everything, why don’t we revisit those vows? First, grab some tissues, brace yourself, maybe grab a pet or a stuffed animal or something … and here we go. “Catelynn,” his vows began, “from middle school sweethearts at the tender age of 13, to two teens in a crisis facing the odds together, to becoming parents and building a household together, to playfully goofing around together like children as if no one is watching …” “All of these things and many more are the reason I want to make a promise to you, a promise that as long as I’m alive you will never be alone, you will never question if you are beautiful, you will never doubt that you are worthy, and you will never wonder if you are loved.” “You are my angel, my soulmate, my best friend,” he wrote in that darling speech. “I believe you were brought into this world and destined to be loved by me, cherished by me.” He finished it all of with “I anxiously await to be able to love you forever as my wife .” Those are the amazing vows he wrote for Catelynn, and, just in case you somehow forgot, he cried while reading them to her at the wedding. Catelynn and Tyler have their problems for sure, but still, it’s obvious that they love each other. Happy anniversary, guys, and here’s to many, many more!
With iconic roles in Scrubs and Clueless, we’re used to Donald Faison bringing us so much laughter. But today, Donald is bringing the tears. Seriously, this will very likely break your heart. Because while Donald is happily married to CaCee Cobb these days, she wasn’t his first wife. In 2001, he married a woman named Lisa Askey, who was a nursing student when they met. They were married for four years, and in that time, they had three children — twins Dade and Kaya, and a son named Kobe. Unfortunately, Lisa passed away this week. We don’t yet know what happened, but we do know that Donald and his children are mourning her death … and that they’re moving us to tears. Donald posted this photo, originally posted by his son Dade (we’re assuming these are the hands of Dade and his mother), and his caption was absolutely heartbreaking. “My son Dade is very brave,” he wrote. “Today he and his brother Kobe and sister Kaya lost their mother. Lisa Askey Faison.” “She and I never really saw eye to eye,” he admitted, “but one thing we did share was our love for our children. RIP Lisa. You raised three beautiful children into fine adults and I am forever grateful for that.” “May god bless your soul with light and love.” Donald also shared his son’s original tribute, which read “I just wanted to say thank you so much mom! You have been there for me when I needed you most.” “I can’t believe it has come to this but I know you are in a better place right now. I love you with all my heart and one day we shall meet again.” “You worked so hard and never gave up no matter how hard times got. R.I.P. mom and until next time!” he finished. Donald and Lisa’s twins, Dade and Kaya, just turned 18, but their younger son, Kobe, is only 16 years old. Donald is a very active father, and obviously a very caring father , so we’re sure he’ll be helping his children through what has to be a rough time. Our condolences to the whole family … they clearly lost a very special woman. View Slideshow: 22 Celebrity Dads We Love
A pair of much-anticipated films hit theaters today. What did we think of 50/50 and What’s Your Number? Both comedies succeed, albeit in different ways. Actor Seth Rogen and writer Will Reiser lived the experience portrayed in 50/50, at once a comedy about cancer (that actually works) and a poignant story. With Joseph Gordon-Levitt portraying Resier’s cancer patient and Rogen as his BFF, the pair combine to bring audiences an astounding character study. 50/50 Trailer Knowing that much of this took place in real life only enhances a movie of surprising depth. Follow the link to read Movie Fanatic’s official 50/50 movie review . Far less original but still entertaining is What’s Your Number? That’s not a question we’re asking, the punctuation mark is part of the title of this film starring Anna Faris and based on the book 20 Times a Lady . What’s Your Number? follows a Bostonian named Ally in her quest to reexamine her exes based on the belief – thanks to a magazine article – that women who have slept with 20+ men have trouble finding a husband. Ally’s number is 19. The plot is predictable but enjoyable thanks to Faris, who insights a laugh with merely a look, and co-star Chris Evans, with whom she enjoys fun chemistry. Check out Movie Fanatic’s What’s Your Number review for more! What’s Your Number Trailer
TGIF? Not for Teresa Giudice. A witness tells Radar Online that this Real Housewife’s husband may be cheating on her because he had an allegedly cozy meal with another woman at a T.G.I. Friday’s on Tuesday night in Clifton, New Jersey. Joe and this rumored mistress were “in a booth,” the onlooker claims and “were drinking martinis and when the woman finished hers she took a sip out of Joe’s glass, too. They looked like they were having a good time together and laughing with each other.” This isn’t the first time Joe has been accused of possessing a wandering eye and/or other body parts. A report last year said the guy likes strippers . The other woman appeared to be in her late 20s or early 30s, the witness says, adding that things got REALLY steamy later in the night: After a waiter brought the pair wet naps, the lady opened hers and “wiped Joe’s hands off with hers. It was really intimate to see her touching his hands like that.” We can imagine! It’s getting hot in here just thinking about this. Sorry, Teresa, but it’s time to hire a divorce lawyer. [Photo: Johnny Louis/WENN.com]
A new UK study has shown that exercising is key in preventing the recurrence of cancer in survivors. This challenges the recommendation that survivors should get more rest and take it easy. All patients getting cancer treatment should be told to do two and a half hours of physical exercise every week, says a report by Macmillan Cancer Support.Being advised to rest and take it easy after treatment is an outdated view, the charity says. Research shows that exercise can reduce the risk of dying from cancer and minimize the side effects of treatment. The Department of Health says local initiatives can get people moving. Macmillan’s report, Move More, says that of the two million cancer survivors in the UK, around 1.6 million are not physically active enough. Adult cancer patients and cancer survivors should undertake 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week, the reports says, which is what the Department of Health guidelines recommend. In the report, the American College of Sports Medicine also recommends that exercise is safe during and after most types of cancer treatment and says survivors should avoid inactivity. It doesn’t need to be anything too strenuous, doing the gardening, going for a brisk walk or a swim, all count” Getting active, the report says, can help people overcome the effects of cancer and its treatments, such as fatigue and weight gain. “The evidence review shows that physical exercise does not increase fatigue during treatment, and can in fact boost energy after treatment.” [ SOURCE ] Written by HelloBeautiful’s fitness blogger Koku GET MORE HERE Foods You Should Eat for Younger Looking Skin Walk Off that Belly Flab
Short hair is supposed to be easier to maintain as opposed to long hair. If you’ve recently taken the plunge and cut a few inches off your mane, you should know that short hair can also look plain,and messy. Our friends over at vibevixen.com has some tips on how to take care of your new short “do” that will help you achieve a sophisticated, polished look. Once a week, wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner. Make sure to allow your conditioner to sit in your for at least 10 minutes or deep condition under a dryer. I tend to use Mizani shampoo and conditioner. For my fine hair, it keeps it soft and voluminous. Once you have rinsed out the shampoo and conditioner, spray a considerable amount of leave in conditioner. The one that works best for me is Bed Head by Tigi . Next, apply a generous amount of foaming pommade or wrap and roll. You can never go wrong with Paul Mitchell’s Foaming Pommade . GET THE REST HERE Join The Discussion: Black Men And Black Women’s Hair Black Women Can Have Long Healthy Hair Too Why Do White People Like Touching Black Hair?
