FACE Magazine ~ February 2016

FEBRUARY 2016 faceacadiana.com

Fertility Foods 4 Ways To Go Green This Year

MAE CHAPMAN With a passion for entertainment and determined to follow her dreams, this mother of 4 stakes her claim in the Casting industry.

2

ACADIANA MUSICAL ACTS RECEIVE 2016 Grammy ® Award NOMINATIONS

ZONTA’S 7th Annual Fundraiser March 10

TO BENEFIT

MARCH 12, 2016 $55 FOR A FAMILY OF 4 INCLUDES

Adventure Day Map featuring more than 35 locations with a free activity at each stop, 4 Adventure Day T-shirts and a Goodie Bag.

STEP 1: REGISTER YOUR FAMILY.

Pick up a registration form from any Lafayette McDonald’s, participating venues or online at www.healing-house.org or by calling 337-234-0443.

Register early – limited maps available.

STEP 2: PICK UP YOUR ADVENTURE MAP. STEP 3: PLAN YOUR DAY AND LET THE ADVENTURES BEGIN.

Convenient, quality care.

Close to home.

Three convenient locations: Lafayette, Carencro and Breaux Bridge. Open after hours and seven days a week, our experienced medical staff, great service, and trusted tradition help you and your loved ones get better faster.

Carencro 3824 NE Evangeline Thruway (337) 565-2675 Mon-Fri 1PM-9PM Sat-Sun 9AM-6PM

...........

Lafayette 1700 Kaliste Saloom Rd (337) 981-5085 Mon-Fri 9AM-9PM Sat-Sun 9AM-6PM

...........

www.LourdesAfterHours.com Breaux Bridge 1821 Rees Street (337) 442-6959 Mon-Fri 1PM-9PM Sat-Sun 9AM-6PM

ON THE COVER 36 MAE CHAPMAN With a passion for entertainment and determined to follow her dreams, this mother of 4 stakes her claim in the Casting industry.

SPECIAL FEATURE 59 LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS The Language Of Love

CONTENTS 08 ACADIANA LIFE LEF Teacher Award Winners Kelda Poynot’s Book–Living With Teens Acadiana’s 2 Music Grammy Nominees Family Justice Center Opens In Lafayette Zonta’s 7th Annual Art Bra Event Grumpy Grandma 22 HEALTHY LIVING 4 Ways To Go Green This Year Foods That Boost Fertility 26 HOME How To Make Your Own King Cake Protect and Maximize Your Smart Phone 30 LIFE AND LEISURE 11 Things You Won’t Learn In School Dealing With Rejection Travel Bucket List 44 FAMILY MATTERS Date Night With Small Kids Help Your Child With Confidence 50 MIND | BODY | SOUL Stress — Caring For A Sick Spouse Embrace Being Single Start Tightening Abs Now For Summer 56 BEAUTY | STYLE Coconut Oil Can Improve Your Looks Strobing Your Makeup 66 SHOW YOUR FACE

Build Your Brand With FACE’s Integrated Marketing Program [ Ask for our 2016 Media Kit ]

contact 337.456-5537 or info@faceacadiana.com

FEBRUARY 2016 Vol. 8 | No. 7

On the Web www.FaceAcadiana.com ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT info@faceacadiana.com 337-456-5537

ART DIRECTOR Sharon Bruno CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Kisha Kana, Savannah Ludwig, Cheeky, Nettie Mae Avec Domino, Laurie J. James, Madelyn Meaux, Heidi Zerangue, Taiya Lin, Kandra Bernis PHOTOGRAPHY Caresse Crosby, Brannon Elledge, Sally Fairfax, Michael Norbert, Chelsea Guidry, Kisha Kana PUBLISHER/EDITOR Flint Zerangue, Sr. editor@faceacadiana.com

Ericka Acosta, LMT

therapeutic massage with a spa feel [ without the spa crowds ]

FACE Magazine is a trade name of: FACE Media Group, LLC P.O. Box 61096 Lafayette, LA 70596 337-456-5537

2016 FACE Magazine / FACE Media Group, LLC FACE Magazine is published 12 times per year and distributed free of charge to individuals and businesses throughout the Acadiana region. It is also available online at FaceAcadiana.com. No portion of this publication may be reproduced or republished without written consent from the Publisher. Unsolicited material may not be returned. The owners, publishers, and editors shall not be responsible for loss or injury of any submitted manuscripts, promotional material, and/or art. The acceptance of advertising in FACE Magazine does not imply endorsement. FACE Magazine reserves the right, without giving specific reason, to refuse advertising if copy does not conform to editorial policies and/or standards. FACE Magazine does not necessarily agree with or condone the opinions, beliefs, or expressions of our writers and advertisers.

850 Kaliste Saloom | Ste. 114 E Orleans Place | Rampart Bldg. | 337.258.3187

faceacadiana.com | FACE 7

ACADIANA LIFE

18th Annual Teacher Awards 2016 The Lafayette Education Foundation (LEF) recently held its 18th Annual Teacher Awards honoring 695 outstanding educators from Lafayette parish. This year’s nominees received nearly 1700 letters of recommendation from students, parents and colleagues. Prior to the event, the field of nominees was narrowed to 16 finalists representing four categories; Elementary School, Middle School, High School and Inspirational Category; from which, the Top Finalist for each category was announced.

The 16 finalists were greeted to a Red Carpet welcome as students, friends, and co-works cheered on the excited nominees.

Top 16 Finalists by category ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CATEGORY

Darmecia W. Crane – Milton Elementary/Middle School – 5th Grade Ashley Jolet – Katharine Drexel Elementary School – Special Education Mayme Suire – Family Life Christian Academy – 4th Grade Charlie West – Katharine Drexel Elementary School – 4th Grade

MIDDLE SCHOOL CATEGORY

Vincent Robert Hicks –David Thibodaux STEM Academy – 6th-8th Grade P.E./Basketball Coach Michael Karnath – Youngsville Middle School – 6th-8th Grade Modular Tech (Woodshop) Monique Walker – L.J. Alleman Middle School – 7th Grade English Trudie Wolking – Cathedral Carmel School – Special Education

HIGH SCHOOL CATEGORY

Sandra Laborde Broussard – Comeaux High School – 9th-11th Grade Speech & Debate Mel Didier – Comeaux High School 11th-12th Grade Western Civilizations History Shauna LeBlanc – Lafayette High School – 10th-11th Grade Biology and Chemistry Charles Young – Comeaux High School – 9th-12th Grade NJROTC

INSPIRATIONAL CATEGORY

Ashley Cagle – J. Wallace James Elementary School – Kindergarten Lian Ceramie – Lafayette High School – 9th-12th Talented Theatre Mary Pierce – Myrtle Place Elementary School – Special Education Sandra Thompson – Episcopal School of Acadiana – Kindergarten The 16 finalists were greeted to a Red Carpet welcome as students, friends, and co-works cheered on the excited nominees. The evening included music by local high school students, special gifts donated by area businesses and readings from the nomination letters received. The fun filled event came to a head as the Top Finalist from each category was announced.

8 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

Top Finalist from each category along with their responses to questions posed

by LEF prior to the event.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Darmecia W. Crane Milton Elementary/Middle School

Q What is your favorite part about being

A

a teacher?

“The “light bulb moment” is my favorite part of being a teacher. The “light bulb moment” is that exact moment when you can literally see a student connecting the instruction with their thoughts. You can see their process of thinking and in an instant their faces “light up” because they’ve figured it out. Those moments are priceless. My students keep me going. There is a quote by Larry Bell that says, “Even on your worst days, somebody needs you.”

I believe that quote.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Vincent Robert Hicks David Thibodaux STEM Academy

Q Why did you get into teaching?

A “I got into teaching because I really

wanted to coach basketball and impact students’ lives in a positive way by teaching them the proper attitude and work ethic needed to be a successful young man/woman. I love the relationships that I have with my students. I enjoy when they graduate and come back years later to say thank you for the help and advice I gave them that helped get them get where they are today. This makes me feel like I am doing right by them.”

HIGH SCHOOL

Sandra Laborde Broussard Comeaux High

Q What is your favorite part about being a

A

teacher?

“Life is never boring when you are a teacher!

Every day there is a new challenge, and I love being challenged. My students are interesting young adults with unique perspectives and outlooks on everything!

And I have found that if you are open and honest with them, they will reciprocate the honesty. I love watching them grow to be confident in themselves as communicators and as people. Often, I teach students two or three years in a row—so I am able to see this growth blossom, and it is awesome to be a part of it. I have learned just as much from them as they have from me.”

INSPIRATIONAL Lian Cheramie Lafayette High

Q What motivates you as a teacher to keep

going through difficult and stressful times?

A “What motivates me to keep going, even in

the tough times, is that the goal of my class is to come together as an ensemble and create work every day. My students make me laugh and smile every day. They make me proud every day, from the work they create in class to how they support each other. I know they look forward to coming together to have class every day or every week. I owe it to them to be present and ready to work. It’s not fair to let paperwork or other stresses that come with the job to take over and not allow me to be the best teacher for them during our time together.”

The Lafayette Education Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes and supports excellence in education by developing supportive relationships between the private sector and the Lafayette Parish public school system. Since its inception in 1989, LEF has funded over $ 2 million dollars in classroom grants, enhancing the learning experience for thousands of students.

To volunteer, donate or to learn more about the Lafayette Education Foundation, visit www.lefoundation.org or contact their office at 337-234-3229.

faceacadiana.com | FACE 9

ACADIANA LIFE

10 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

Freshly-crafted

Valentine’s Day Swizzle Bouquet with I Love You Gourmet Belgian Chocolate Pop

™

Gifts for Valentine’s Day ORDER TODAY!

SAVE $XX

*

337-266-9989 offer details go here offer details go here Code: XXXX0000 Expires: XX/XX/XX

Valentine’s Day Berries

2800 Pinhook Road, 6 CityW. 0000 Address LineSuite 000-000-0000 Pinhook Village Shopping City 0000 Address Line Center 000-000-0000 City 0000 Lafayette, LAAddress 70508 Line 000-000-0000 edible.com *Offer valid at participating locations shown. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Restrictions may apply.

See store for details. Edible®, Edible Arrangements®, the Fruit Basket Logo, and other marks mentioned herein are registered trademarks of Edible Arrangements, LLC. © 2015 Edible Arrangements, LLC. All rights reserved.

Aging is inevitable.

30 - 40 years old

Let us create your daughter’s

Class Ring at Dianna Rae Jewelry

looking your age shouldn’t be

Your face reflects your active lifestyle. Time spent outdoors and the pressures of a work/life balance leave their mark. But, they don’t have to.

An experienced board certified facial plastic specialist can effectively address fine lines, crows feet and loss of volume by using advanced surgical and non-surgical procedures. The result is a more youthful, more relaxed, and more confident you.

Choose to age more gracefully by selecting the specialist with the eye of an artist and the hands of a surgeon. Call Dr. Jeffrey Joseph today for a consultation – 237-0650.

50 0 Set tlers Tr ace Boulevard (337) 706-7316 | diannar aejewelry.com

Jeffrey J. Joseph, MD, FACS 1000 W. Pinhook rd, suite 201 • lafayette

faceacadiana.com | FACE 11

ACADIANA LIFE

TWPH—Insights

Into Living With Teens Kelda Laing Poynot Releases Second Book

POYNOT’S LATEST WORK explores the

A nonfiction work that gives realistic insight into parenting milestones, challenges and

joys and challenges of parenting in today’s fast paced world. A mother of four children (ages 1320), Kelda explores the correlation between her teens and the memories of them as toddlers.

TWPH examines real life occurrences in a direct, easy to understand manner. This nonfiction work gives realistic insight into parenting milestones, challenges and unique situations using Poynot’s own experiences as a mother and homeschool teacher. Personal stories, advice and encouragement are the core of this self-help book. Readers will smile and occasionally shed a tear as they relate to their own parenting

unique situations.

struggles and triumphs. No matter if you are a new parent or right in the middle of hormone season with your teen, TWPH is an informative, non-judgmental and seriously encouraging great read for all parents and caregivers.

Kelda tells FACE, “My hope is that readers will be encouraged to push through the tough times of parenting teens and forgo the urge to view it as a negative experience… I’m not disqualifying the struggles parents experience—on the contrary—my message is that with faith, love, patience, and understanding, parents can make it through the teen years with positive memories.”

TWPH—Insights Into Living With Teens can be purchased online in paperback or digital download at thebookpatch.com or visit faceacadiana.com and click the TWPH link for a list of local retailers.

Those formative years are a challenge for teens as well as parents.

About the author: Kelda Laing Poynot is a resident of Broussard, Louisiana. A wife and mother of four children, Kelda holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Counseling. Her first book “Call Their Hearts Home” was released in December of 2011 and is also available on thebookpatch.com.

LPSS ANNOUNCES

2016’s STUDENTS OF THE YEAR

T

he Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS)’s Students of the Year Program is designed to recognize outstanding elementary, middle/ junior high, and high school students. This program recognizes those students who have demonstrated excellent academic achievement, leadership ability, and citizenship. The Students of the Year Awards Program is sponsored by the Louisiana State Superintendent through the State Department of Education and the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

LPSS is proud to participate in this awards program to recognize the outstanding work that our students produce every day.

THE COMMITTEE HAS CHOSEN THE THREE LAFAYETTE PARISH STUDENTS WHO WILL REPRESENT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

at the state regional competition held in February.

Congratulations and good luck to the following recipients:

FIFTH GRADE IRIS LORMAND EVANGELINE ELEMENTARY EIGHTH GRADE ALYSSA GORDON YOUNGSVILLE MIDDLE

The Students of the Year election committee, made up of community members representing business/industry, labor and civic organizations, conducted interviews and reviewed writing samples, since these are components of the regional and state level programs.

TWELFTH GRADE

CAROLINE MUNSELL LAFAYETTE HIGH

faceacadiana.com | FACE 13

ACADIANA LIFE

2

ACADIANA MUSICAL ACTS RECEIVE 2016 Grammy ® Award NOMINATIONS

The Revelers www.revelersband.com

UPCOMING LOUISIANA SHOWS

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF LEE CELANO

February 5

By Kisha Kana

Artmosphere Lafayette

LAFAYETTE’S OWN Lauren Daigle and musical group The Revelers both received the official word that they have been nominated for a Grammy at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.

February 6 Lakeview Park & Beach | Eunice

February 9 Tee Mamou Mardi Gras Folk Festival | Iota

April 1 Winter Jam Tour New Orleans

While the official winners will be revealed February 15, FACE Magazine seized the opportunity to speak with Daniel Coolik of the Revelers and solo artist, Lauren Daigle, about the potentially career changing nomination.

The Revelers who were Grammy Nominated for their album Get Ready in Best Regional Roots Category consist of Blake Miller, Accordion; Chas Justus, Guitar; Daniel Coolik, Violin; Glenn Fields, Drums; Eric Frey, Bass; Chris Miller, Saxophone.

They are a modern Southwest Louisiana roots band comprised of six fiercely talented, hardworking, fun loving guys. The self proclaimed working class band travels out of town more than six months out of the year playing live shows. Most members have known each

other for 10+ years, some playing together for more than fifteen. Each musician brought their own flavor to form The Revelers in 2010 and make music that makes people get up and dance.

That was the premise of their sophomore album, Get Ready according to Daniel Coolik, which was recorded at the studio of recording engineer, Ivan Klisanin. “There’s no real theme…we just tried to write songs that make people get up, dance and have fun,” he explained. The record features both English and French songs, written by various members. The album title is credited to Blake Miller of Iota, who wrote four French tracks featured on the record.

When making the album, no one expected a Grammy nomination. Although most members have been nominated before in other bands and projects, this is a first for The Revelers. Coolik was vacationing in Canada when he got the news. “It was very unexpected,” he recalls. When asked about the band’s thoughts on the possibility of winning, Daniel replied, “I can only speak for myself. If it happens, cool. If not, that’s okay, too.”

Lauren Daigle

d

www.laurendaigle.com

OFFICIAL WINNERS WILL BE REVEALED FEBRUARY 15 Lauren Daigle is a Christian solo artist who has been Grammy nominated for her album, How Can It Be in Best Contemporary Christian Music Album Category.

The 24 year old Lafayette native is taking the Christian music world by storm with her debut album, How Can It Be, which was released in April 2015. In addition to the Grammy nomination, the title track [released as an EP in the fall of 2014] received a K-LOVE nomination for Worship Song of the Year, went Top Ten at Christian radio, No. 1 on iTunes Christian Singles Chart and was named by iTunes as one of the Top Christian songs of 2014. At the same time, the EP How Can It Be reached No. 1 on the iTunes Christian Albums Chart and was named one of the Top 20 Christian releases last year by the online retail outlet.

Writing most of the songs alongside Paul Mayberry, Jason Ingram, Mia Fieldes, Hank Bently, Michael Ferrin, Paul Dunkin, Justin Ebach, and Leslie Jordan, Daigle is elated at being nominated. “When I was a little girl I would throw Grammy parties with my friends. I would study the red carpet and be enamored with the entire process. When I found out I was nominated, I was filled with excitement. I was so completely honored. It immediately made me think about the dreams God stowed away in my heart,” she says.

The inspiration for How Can It Be was deep heartache and loss experienced by the death of Lauren’s grandfather, to whom she was very close. Using the pain as a catalyst for growth and healing, Lauren spoke of the process, saying “I truly believe that his death inspired the birth of a new sound in my heart that I was able to share on the record. It challenged me to make every second count. I wanted people to feel the presence of God the way I encountered it for myself in the room the night he passed. I was shown that Jesus is a God of peace and love, and comfort for all of those in need.”

Daigle is currently touring and working on a second album inspired by people she is meeting on the road. Italy is the next stop to fuel a new approach on writing as she immerses herself into their culture.

Grammy nominiated “How Can It Be”was released in April 2015

FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER OPENS IN LAFAYETTE PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANNY IZZO, NOUVEAU PHOTEAU

The Family Justice Center of Acadiana marked its opening January 25, 2016.

T

he Family Justice Center of Acadiana, a community alliance of justice and hope, is the result of a long term project from Faith House, the Lafayette Domestic Violence Council and the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement.

They will provide abuse survivors with a team of professionals working to keep them safe and help them move forward.

Recovery from abuse is a complex process. When leaving an abusive situation and environment, the road to starting over can be overwhelming.

The center is designed to assist individuals and families affected by putting all resources needed under one roof, such as legal representation, law enforcement, counseling, shelter and other pertinent resources.

The Center officially opened its doors to victims and survivors on January 25, 2016.

The Family Justice Center Alliance (FJCA), a program of Alliance for HOPE International, serves as the clearinghouse, research center, and

THE CENTER IS LOCATED AT 210 WEST MAIN ST. IN LAFAYETTE. Additional info can be found at www.familyjusticecenter.org and www.faithhouseacadiana.com/family-justice-center-of-acadiana

INTAKE AREA 16 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

INTERVIEW ROOM

Allure

They will provide abuse survivors with a team of professionals working to keep them safe and help them move forward.

ENHANCEMENT CENTER

Cindy Cobb

Nurse Practitioner

national affiliation organization for Family Justice Centers and other multi-agency models that serve victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, child abuse, and/or human trafficking.

The Family Justice Center of Acadiana partners include Faith House: Family Violence Intervention Program, 15th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Lafayette City Marshal’s Office, Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, Lafayette Office of Probation and Parole, Lafayette Police Department, Lafayette Volunteer Lawyer Program, Avec les Enfants Supervised Visitation Center, Acadiana Legal Services Corporation, and Hearts of Hope.

Collectively, these organizations aim to provide the best care available to victims and their children who are in recovery from escaping a bad situation. The organization’s vision includes meeting all needs of the victim while protecting the children, holding batterers accountable to receive justice, reducing violence and promoting the healing of families for a thriving future.

PLAY ROOM

Bring Inner Beauty OUT This Year KYBELLA

Improves appearance of fat below the chin (double chin)

BELLAFILL

The only FDA approved dermal filler effective through 5 years

500 Juliette Place | Lafayette | 337.412.6334 www.allureenhancement.com | Walkins Welcome

R Mini Giclee Prints ADO E For Your Special Valentine ABL

902 Coolidge Blvd. • Oil Center • 337-232-8827 www.piecesofeightgifts.com

faceacadiana.com | FACE 17

The Zonta Club of Lafayette was chartered in 1978 and remains a vital part of the community,

T

he Zonta Club of Lafayette

is presented to the public at a minimal cost,

presents its 7th annual

courtesy of the generous support of the

fundraiser, an Art Bra Event

Acadiana community.

known as, “Save ze Ta

Ta’z, This special event will be held at the

The Zonta Club of Lafayette was chartered in

Napoleon Room at River Oaks on Thursday,

1978 and remains a vital part of the community,

March 10, 2016. The evening will be one

providing scholarships to young women in high

celebrated with cancer survivors, some

school, college and post-graduate studies, in

of whom will model the amazing art bras

addition to women who are ‘head of household’.

created by local artists, friends, family,

Community service projects include Faith House,

celebrities and even themselves. There will

the Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic,

be a live and silent auction.

SANE, Fire Prevention Week, and more.

All funds raised will benefit local service

Over the decades, Zonta International has

and advocacy projects of the Zonta Club of

grown into a worldwide service organization

ART BRA EVENT

Lafayette Foundation, Inc. The Club will donate

of professionals working together to advance

a portion of the proceeds to the Institute

the status of women. There are more than

The Napoleon Room | River Oaks

for Breast Health, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)3

30,000 members in more than 1,200 clubs

organization whose mission is to provide state

in 67 countries all over the world. Zontians

of the art education concerning breast health

volunteer their time, talents and support to local

as well as the celebration of breast cancer

and international service projects, as well as

survivorship for the community known as the

scholarship programs aimed at fulfilling Zonta’s

Acadiana Region. The educational Symposium

mission and objects.

THE ZONTA CLUB OF LAFAYETTE

7th Annual Fundraiser

Thursday | March 10

FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Mary B. Neiheisel at mbn8682@louisiana.edu or at 337.482.6683 or 337.278.4241 or ZontaLafayette@gmail.com 18 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

Two SchoolS

•

one campuS

Girls, PreK3 - 12

Boys, PreK3 - 12

Wednesday Walkabouts Open House February 3, 7 & 24 | 9:00-11:00 am Take a casual look into the daily life of Sacred Heart where you can see students and teachers in action.

Call us today to learn more about the tradition of excellence at Schools of the Sacred Heart.

Catholic • Independent • Single-Gender education

337.662.5275

www.sshcoteau.org

SSH accepts qualified students of all races, religions, national and ethnic origins.

faceacadiana.com | FACE 19

ACADIANA LIFE BONJOUR MY CAJUN

Grumpy Grandma

FRIENDS! IT’S ME AGAIN, opinionated columnist and general know it all, Mrs. Nettie Mae Avec Domino.

MA FIRST LETTER SAY Dear Nettie Mae, My husband never buys me nothin’ for Valentine Day. How can I make him understand dat to get the love he gotta give da love? I got to feel appreciated!

Nettie Mae Avec Domino grumpy@faceacadiana.com

Signed ~ Loveless in Loreauville Oh Loveless ~ Well sha, dats none of my business, but it sounds like you got a attitude problem with ya man. I doubt he’s gonna pick up on any hints you throw at him, so let me share a little ole lady secret dats gonna get his attention. It might also cause a divorce, but it don’t sound like you got much of a marriage anyway…Ok, try this, cook ya man a grand meal for Valentine’s Day to show how much you appreciate him. Make a good bread pudding but add this special ingredient: “Karo Syrup”. Don’t be shy—use a lot of dat. Then after the meal is over, give him a card that says this: “Tonight when you’re running to the bathroom, I hope you think about why you couldn’t run to the store to get me some flowers and a card.” That’ll learn him quick.

LETTER #2 SAY . . .

Dear Nettie Mae, I live on the parade route, how can I keep people out my yard during Mardi Gras? ~ Anonymous

Beulah!

I know dat’s you! I told you not to buy a house on the parade route! Dats da party people—they don’t mean no harm…

But if you want to fix the problem here’s what you do. Sit on ya porch wearing your best Moomoo and hold a sign…On da front side say, “Step in my yard and I’m gonna flash you!!!.” On da backside say, “Pee on my bush and I’ll show you my tush!” TRUST ME Beulah!!!

Aint nobody gonna geaux in your yard again.

THEN I GET . . .

Dear Nettie Mae, I haven’t been to church in 43 years. Do I still have to eat seafood on Fridays during Lent? ~ Signed, Meaty in Mamou Hey big Meaty, let me guess? You single and you weigh more than 400 lbs! Tete Dur…why you don’t want to eat seafood on Fridays? It’s delicious and it helps the fishermen. Eat you some damn seafood and geaux back to church!

And finally, for the 6 of you dat wrote to ask, “Do I have to go to work on Leap Day?” Pauvre bête. Of course you do couyon! Be happy you got a job!

Until next time, Au revoir y’all,

Feel da Love!

20 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

faceacadiana.com | FACE 20

comme ça!

Community Comment

As a man, what would you like to receive for Valentine’s Day that you rarely get?

“A card and a visit from my girls.”

– Robert Reed Lafayette

?

“I have everything I need and consider myself to be blessed. Instead of getting anything, I would like to see more of kindness, more smiles on people’s faces and to celebrate one another on this special day.”

– Radim Kana Lafayette

“What I want isn’t anything you can buy.

Peace would be ideal but you can’t buy that.”

– John Childers Lafayette

“A real nice meal and cologne.”

– Harry F. Lafayette

“A weekend getaway sans kids – David Carter Lafayette

“A couple’s massage – that way I can spend it with my loved one.”

– Blake A. Lafayette

“I like socks. Or some cologne.”

– Keandre South Lafayette

“A hug, kiss and a steak dinner.”

– Mark Tassin Lafayette

“A home cooked meal.”

– Dominick Capozzi Lafayette

faceacadiana.com | FACE 21

HEALTHY LIVING

4 Ways To Go Green This Year While many put exercising, eating healthy or traveling at the top of their resolution list, this new year is a great time to start thinking green!

(BPT) – This new year means fun-filled celebrations, spending time with loved ones and the excitement of new changes in the coming year. It’s also the perfect opportunity to break old habits and create new, healthy ones. While many put exercising, eating healthy or traveling at the top of their resolution list, this new year is a great time to start thinking green!

Some items that can be recycled are thrown away mostly because people do not know what items can be recycled or where to recycle them. For instance, rechargeable batteries that power the portable products on holiday gift lists (such as laptops, cordless power tools, tablets and even remote controlled toys), should be recycled when they can no longer hold a charge. These batteries contain metals such as mercury, lead, cadmium and nickel, which could harm the environment when improperly disposed.

22 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

Environmental concerns have become one of the most pressing issues of the 21st century.

From climate change to the rise of e-waste, making a choice to do our part to help the environment can seem like a daunting task.

The key is to start small. While we don’t have the answers to the larger questions surrounding environmental conservation, we can do our part to help preserve our environment. It can be as simple as recycling or donating pre-owned items to family or friends to reduce the impact of waste on local landfills.

By starting small and making your resolutions realistic, there is a greater chance you will keep them throughout the year. You should also encourage your family and friends to join you in incorporating environmentally-friendly behavior into your everyday lives. Consult your city’s policy on recycle items to prepare your recyclables at home properly.

So how do you start recycling and making a difference in your community? Here are some tips to help incorporate green resolutions into your busy lifestyle: 1. YOUR “FOURTH BIN” – Set up a bin or bag (ideally near your front or back door) for your family to leave recyclables.

2. SOUND THE ALARM – On your smartphone or computer, set up a regular reminder to gather up your rechargeable batteries to take to your local retailer or collection site.

3. REGULARLY CLEAN OUT THE JUNK DRAWER – On a regular basis, task a family member with going through the junk drawer for recyclables and other unused or old items.

4. KEEP YOUR ERRAND LIST ON HAND AT ALL TIMES – This will help you prioritize stops while you’re on the go, as well as remember to drop off your items to be recycled.

Independent Authorized Clinic

Absolutely Ideal Weight and Wellness Center 100 La Rue France | Lafayette (inside Pinhook Chiropractic Clinic)

Once you’ve made the commitment to start recycling your old stuff and you know how, you need to know where to go. Organizations such as Call2Recycle offer an easy and free way to care for the environment year-round through battery recycling. Call2Recycle works with a network of businesses, communities and retailers in the U.S. and Canada that serve as drop-off locations. There are 18 drop off locations in the Lafayette area that can be found at call2recycle.org.

RECYCLE THOSE BATTERIES

There are 18 drop off locations in the Lafayette area that can be found at call2recycle.org.

www.idealweightlosslafayette.com

337. 230.3614 • Nancy Lopez It’s never too late to learn about environmental issues and why they are important. Setting sustainability goals is your commitment to support the environment for yourself and future generations.

Resolving to change your habits could not only have a huge impact on the rest of the world, but can also help you feel good because you know you’re making a difference.

337.780.9818 • Sarah Grizzaffi

faceacadiana.com | FACE 23

HEALTHY LIVING

5 Best Foods To Boost Fertility

T

here are a number of nutrients vitally

These foods are tasty and easy to incorporate into your regular diet.

important to your reproductive

health. Many people choose to take supplements to get these nutrients.

The problem with this approach is that supplements are designed to do just that—supplement your diet, not replace it. While taking a good multivitamin can certainly provide some added nutrition, the best source for these fertility boosting nutrients is in the foods in which they naturally occur. Don’t worry, though—you don’t have to completely transform your eating habits.

24 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

Spinach Spinach is a powerful superfood that does more than give Popeye big muscles. It also packs a healthy punch to your reproductive system.

Spinach contains high levels of B6, a nutrient that plays a key role in regulating the hormones of both men and women. Balanced hormones result in much greater fertility. Spinach is also chock full of folic acid. Folic acid keeps your ovaries healthy and is crucial to the neural-tube health of a developing baby.

The good news is, spinach is easy to incorporate into your diet. Add baby spinach leaves to your salad, toss fresh spinach into your next smoothie (you won’t even taste it!), and sneak finely chopped spinach into your pasta sauces, meatloaf, and casseroles.

Shellfish Clams, oysters, shrimp, and other shellfish are the next fertility boosters on the list. In addition to being relatively low in fat and high in protein, shellfish contain B12, a nutrient that helps keep estrogen in balance and can even strengthen the uterine lining. Shellfish is also full of zinc, which balances hormones and assists in the production of DNA.

Salmon and other fatty fish are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Studies have shown that women whose diets contain adequate amounts of omega-3s have higher rates of conception and lower rates of miscarriage than women who don’t consume enough omega-3s. These important fatty acids have also been linked to lower rates of preterm birth.

Need another reason to eat more shellfish? Oysters have long been considered a natural aphrodisiac. The more you and your partner are in the mood, the more sex you are likely to have, thereby increasing your chances of conception.

Salmon is an excellent source of these essential omega-3s and can be easily prepared on the stove, in the oven, or on the grill.

Mackerel and herring are other good sources and are quickly prepared for an easy weeknight dinner. Perhaps the most convenient way to get your omega-3s is in canned albacore tuna. Slightly more expensive than regular canned tuna, albacore tuna can be used in its place to make tuna salad, tuna casserole, or eaten straight from the can.

If you enjoy shellfish, you now have a good reason to indulge in oysters, shrimp, or your other favorites. If you’re not a fan, consider finely chopping shellfish and adding them to soups, stews or casseroles. Their mild taste may make them virtually unnoticeable.

Eggs Vitamin D is another fertility powerhouse and eggs are full of it.

Vitamin D offers a full range of reproductive benefits for women including regulated menstrual cycles and increased progesterone levels, which is crucial in the early stages of pregnancy. For men, the benefits are just as impressive. Men with adequate levels of vitamin D have higher sperm counts, greater testosterone levels, and better quality sperm.

Eggs are a staple in many homes. If you aren’t eating enough of them, try ditching your cold cereal in the morning for a scrambled egg or two. Add chopped boiled eggs to salads or enjoy the occasional omelet for dinner. If eggs aren’t your thing, boost your vitamin D levels by spending plenty of time outside where sunshine promotes the production of the vitamin. Vitamin D also occurs naturally in fatty fish (see below) and in cod liver oil, which you can take in capsule form.

Salmon

Bell Peppers Vitamin C is a fertility superstar. High doses of this antioxidant are shown to dramatically increase sperm production and improve sperm health. Vitamin C also aids in ovary function, improving the health of a woman’s eggs, as well as promoting progesterone production. While we typically think of oranges as being the best source of vitamin C, bell peppers actually contain two to seven times more vitamin C, depending on the variety of the pepper. Yellow bell peppers offer the most with red and green coming in at second and third place, respectively.

Bell peppers can be chopped and added to salads, sauces, and soups, or mixed in with meatloaf, taco meat, and other savory dishes. Add them to your omelets or snack on them with your favorite dip. If you don’t like bell peppers, kale, papaya, broccoli, and strawberries are all excellent sources of vitamin C. faceacadiana.com | FACE 25

HOME King Cakes…the sweetest thing about Mardi Gras!

FACE consulted Cajun gal, Kandra Bernis from Parks

Make Your Own

King Cake

who has a side hobby and talent for cake making.

Kandra kindly shared her king cake recipe for those of you who want to make your own instead of waiting until next year’s Mardi Gras festivities.

CAKE INGREDIENTS * 1/2 cup warm water * 2 packages dry yeast * 2 teaspoons sugar * 4 to 5 cups flour * 1/2 cup sugar

CAKE INSTRUCTIONS

* 2 teaspoons salt

1. Preheat oven 350 degrees.

2. Combine warm water, yeast and 2 tsp sugar in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside to a warm place for about 10 minutes until frothy.

3. Combine 4 cups of flour, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, lemon rind.

4. Add warm milk, melted butter, egg yolks and yeast mixture. Beat until smooth.

5. Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour until the dough is no longer sticky. Continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).

6. Place the dough in a well-greased bowl. Turn dough ball once so all sides are coated. Cover the dough with a towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk (about 1 1/2 hours).

7. Punch the dough down and place on a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into three long strings and braid loosely. Pinch ends together

* 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon * 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind * 1/2 cup warm milk * 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter * 5 egg yolks (at room temperature) GLAZE INGREDIENTS * 2 cups sifted powdered sugar * 2 tablespoons lemon juice * 2 tablespoons milk * Purple, green and gold sugar crystals

26 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

and place on a buttered baking sheet.

Shape into a ring. Place a greased coffee can or shortening can in the middle of the ring to maintain shape and distribute heat during baking. Cover the ring with a towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.

8. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Remove the coffee can immediately. Allow the cake to cool.

FOR THE GLAZE Combine the ingredients and beat until smooth. Glaze can be colored Purple Green and Gold and drizzled over the cake. You can also leave the glaze white and sprinkle with colored sugar crystals.

For additional information on Kandra Bernis’ work, visit https://www.facebook.com/Love.Project.Pastry

T LE S

!

LD SO

U

116 Pericles | 3 BR/2.5 BA | 2,025 sq.ft.

R

U

YO LL

SE

Classy well-kept home just off of Congress behind Adrien’s Food Store in popular Pandora Place Subdivision. Features include an open kitchen, spacious living room and formal dining and doorways are trimmed with beautiful fluted and dental moldings as well as glass paned transoms. The yard is beautifully landscaped and the backyard features a courtyard with screened-in patio.

This beautiful and spacious home, located in Austin Village South, is just minutes from Lourdes and Women’s & Children’s Hospital. From triple crown moldings, hardwood, slate and travertine floors to granite tile counters to the brick archways and All Season Room, this property is one to see.

!

LD

SO

E!

M

O

H 601 Sandhurst Dr. | 3 BR/2 BA | 2,380 sq. ft.

316 Brightwood l $197,000 Prime River Lot in Grand Pointe Subdivision!

Commercial Land Available!

15 Acres | I-49 at Pont des Mouton | $2,950,000 7 Acres | Hwy 90 at Hwy 14 , New Iberia | $1,837,000 1 Acre | Hwy 176, between Maurice and Abbeville | $85,000 2 Acres with buildings | Main St., Broussard | $750,000 40 Acres | Residential & Commercial | Rees St. @ I-10, Breaux Bridge | Call for pricing.

Residential & Commercial Flint Zerangue, Sr. Broker/Owner

www.acadianametro.com

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

337-456-5540

110 Travis – Ste. 140, Lafayette, LA 70503 Licensed by the LA Real Estate Commission

(No upfront fees. First-time home buyers welcome; we coop with all local brokers)

faceacadiana.com | FACE 27

HOME

(BPT) – A whopping 65 percent of all Americans, roughly 160 million people, were planning to buy tech gifts during the 2015 holiday season, according to the Consumer Technology Association’s 22nd Annual CE Holiday Purchase Patterns Study.

Emerging technologies such as smartphones are must-haves, but once

Help Protect and Maximize Your New

SMARTPHONE

your shiny new device is in hand, learning about all its features can be overwhelming. No need to worry — these five tips will help guide you so you can get the most out of your new smartphone:

SECURITY SET UP SECURITY Whether it’s your own phone, your partner’s or your kid’s, security settings should be top of mind. Take time to set up the home screen’s lock features. In addition to a number pad, some phones use a fingerprint sensor for added security. If desired, you’re able to set up parental controls on your children’s phones. These features are often found within “settings.” Finally, complete your connection to the cloud so all your contacts, photos, videos and texts are protected.

CAMERA GO TO CAMERA SETTINGS Explore your phone’s camera features and capture life’s in-between moments.

Your phone may have editing tools built in, but if not, it’s easy to download an app and you’ll be taking professional-level photos in no time.

BATTERY MAXIMIZE BATTERY LIFE Even with powerful lithium-ion batteries, you may use your new phone so much, that you’ll run out of juice faster than you think. Be proactive and take a few steps to maximize your battery life. Start by adjusting the brightness on your screen to the lowest level you’re comfortable viewing. When using your phone, close apps when you’re done utilizing rather than leaving them running in the background. Finally, if you need a quick charge, set your phone to airplane mode and plug in. You’ll be back to enjoying your smartphone with a full battery in no time.

28 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

YOUR ONE STOP SHOP for

Everyone on your list!

LOTS OF UPGRADE OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW.

VIDEO EXPLORE VIDEO CAPABILITIES Think you can’t go on vacation without a separate camcorder?

Modern smartphones are taking video to the next level so you may not need additional devices after all. Learn about your phone’s features, resolutions and aspect ratios so you can get the best video possible.

SYNCH SYNCH CALENDARS AND SET UP EMAIL Your new smart phone is a central hub for all aspects of your life.

Make sure to synch your work and home calendars to stay on task.

It’s also a smart idea to set up email access from your most-used domains. That way you can email Grandma that adorable picture and prep for that upcoming presentation without worry.

Lots of upgrade opportunities are available right now. If you’re thinking of upgrading, ask your local phone provider to help you decide which upgrade is best for you and your needs.

Representatives are happy to show you phone features to maximize your smartphone experience.

On the Boulevard * 113 Arnould Boulevard 337-984-3263 Mon – Sat 9am - 6pm Shop online at www.CAROLINEANDCO.com

VO T E D

Times Best of 2015 Best Locallly Owned Business #1 Children’s Store * #1 Gift Shop

faceacadiana.com | FACE 29

LIFE AND LEISURE

11 THINGS YOU WON’T LEARN IN SCHOOL BUT

YOU NEED TO KNOW

RULE 1: Life is not fair—get used to it!

RULE 2: The world won’t care about your selfesteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something before you feel good about yourself.

RULE 3: You will not make $75,000 a year right out of high school. You will probably not make that much right out of college either. See Rule #1.

RULE 4: If you think your teachers are tough, wait till you get a boss.

30 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

RULE 5: Flipping burgers is not beneath your

dignity. Your Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping—they called it opportunity.

RULE 6: If you mess up [and you will mess up],

it’s not your parents’ fault, so don’t whine about your mistakes, learn from them and move forward.

RULE 7: Before you were born, your parents

weren’t as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parents’ generation, try delousing the closet in your own room.

RULE 8: Your school may have done away

RULE 9: Life is not divided into

semesters. You don’t get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you find yourself. Do that on your own time.

RULE 10: Reality TV is not real life. In

real life, people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.

RULE 11:

Be nice to nerds. Chances are you’ll end up working for one.

Is that enough loud and cle Have a , my darlings ar ? nice da y!

with winners and losers, but life has not. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they’ll give you as many times as you want to get the right answer. This doesn’t bear the slightest resemblance to anything in real life.

Premier Event Venue

307 Heyman Blvd.

Lafayette, La 70503

From Weddings to Baby Showers

BookThePalmettoClub.Com 337-534-4701 faceacadiana.com | FACE 31

LIFE AND LEISURE

Believe it or not, science has shown us that being rejected actually activates some of the same areas in the brain where we endure physical pain.

N g n i l ea

D

h t i w

OBODY CAN DENY that being rejected feels extremely awful. But how bad can rejection actually be? Believe it or not, science has shown us that being rejected actually activates some of the same areas in the brain where we endure physical pain. You read that right—being rejected often elicits the same neural response as physical suffering. More research shows that rejection can also temporarily lower one’s I.Q. and ability to think reasonably and rationally.

Regardless of the scientific effects, we already know that being rejected over and over again can take its toll on one’s self esteem, confidence, and emotion. The reason this happens is usually because many of us take rejection too personally. We often view it as a mistake in our own character and because of that, we let it get to our emotions and affect our behavior. Rejection is something we will always have to deal with. Whether you are being turned down for a date from that cute guy or girl you met last week or being turned down from that awesome job you’ve been hoping to get since last month. Luckily for you, there are some strategies to deal with any rejection you might face.

FIRST THINGS FIRST. Be careful of your reaction when you are initially rejected. Try not to be the type of person who is quick to lash out in anger or sadness. Instead, try to keep a hold on your emotions. Know that it is perfectly fine to feel a certain way, so express your emotions in a healthy manner. For example, if you let loose all your anger and frustration by venting on a person, you might damage the relationship for good.

32 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

R E J U VA P E N

YOU SHOULD ALSO REMEMBER THAT each “no” brings you one step closer to receiving a “yes.” Ask the questions you need to ask and listen for the answers you need to hear. When you are rejected, you should do your best to find out why you were rejected and make improvements to avoid it from happening again. Try your best to critically analyze what went wrong and look for any flaws that may be hampering your success. If able, you should ask the other party what you should do to improve.

Rejuvapen: non laser, non surgical procedure that stimulates the production of collagen, promoting the skin to heal from the inside out.

Not only for anti-aging skin, but also great for treating acne and dramatically reducing acne scarring!

Call today for a FREE Consultation.

LASTLY, TRY NOT TO OVERTHINK WHY you were rejected. It is important to self-analyze and criticize, but do not dwell on it. Doing this will only make you feel miserable and hamper your self esteem. Just remember that nobody has succeeded before they have failed. After all, Thomas Edison failed making a light bulb a thousand times before he successfully made one.

Getting rejected is always a rough thing to deal with.

Nobody likes it, but keep these handy tips in mind whenever you need to deal with being turned down. Keep your head up and keep moving forward. Have confidence in yourself and don’t give up just because you’ve hit a rough patch. Nothing is impossible if you have enough willpower.

Jamie Gautreaux 117 Rue Fontaine • 337-347-6482 Medical Skincare Therapist Lafayette•www.aofsurgery.com Licensed Esthetician

faceacadiana.com | FACE 33

PHOTO COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES

LIFE AND LEISURE

Chart your course. If you haven’t already, make a list of all the destinations you hope to see, and post it someplace prominent so you are reminded of your travel goals frequently.

5 Tips to Conquer

YOUR TRAVEL BUCKET LIST

(Family Features) Admiring the Statue of Liberty up close, hanging 10 in the Pacific Ocean or exploring Europe’s most charming cities are just some of the experiences that may rank high on your travel bucket list. Creating that list is just the beginning. The real fun begins when you start making your travel dreams a reality.

Inspiring people to make those getaways happen is the goal of a new effort by Hilton Garden Inn, which is helping plant the seed for travelers to embark on their next great adventure.

“Through the Garden Getaway Tour, we are reminding people of all the exciting possibilities available for their next trip,” said Judy Christa-Cathey, vice president of global brand marketing, Hilton Garden Inn & Hampton by Hilton. “Trekking your way through a list of all your favorite places is a great way to feel peaceful and alive, whether you spend your time discovering new places or reconnecting with loved ones.”

34 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

START creating the travel experience of your dreams with these tips: CHART YOUR COURSE. If you haven’t already, make a list of all the destinations you hope to see, and post it someplace prominent so you are reminded of your travel goals frequently.

You may choose to prioritize your most desirable locations, or simply keep your ideas random so you can seize opportunities when they arise. For example, with its Garden Getaway Tour, Hilton Garden Inn is giving travelers the chance to win a getaway to Hawaii—a great way to check an island excursion off your list. Learn more at HGIGardenGetaway.com.

BE SENSITIVE TO THE SEASONS. Be aware that many destinations have peak seasons when the attractions they boast are in top demand. Crowds are heavier and prices are steeper, but on the flip side, there are more options for things to see and do. If avoiding the hustle is your ultimate goal, visiting out of season may be more your ticket.

Inspiring people to make those getaways happen is the goal of a new effort by

Jewelie’s Cruise & Resort Clothing Sizes Small - 3XL

Hilton Garden Inn

CHECK FOR SPECIAL DATES. Timing your travel to coincide with unique local events is a way to make your visit extra special. The jovial vibe of a fair or festival in your dream destination only adds to the excitement.

Check the local calendars for events that are sure to deliver fun eats and lots of quirky, good times.

BOOK ACCOMMODATIONS WISELY. Look for a hotel that you can count on to deliver amenities and services that make your experience enjoyable—but know that doing so can be affordable. Options such as Hilton Garden Inn (hgi.com), with nearly 640 hotels worldwide, offer a Satisfaction Promise, along with all the amenities you need to remain comfortable and connected while on-the-go: full service restaurants; free wireless internet access; fully-loaded fitness centers and more.

DOCUMENT THE ADVENTURE. Take time to collect photos and mementos representing all the places you visit. If scrapbooking isn’t your thing, consider a wall collage in your home office, or devise another way to capture all the memories you create along the way.

407 Rena Drive

Lafayette

984-8009

faceacadiana.com | FACE 35

“ You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.”

— Maya Angelou

MAE CHAPMAN Fearless. Confident. Courageous.

NE A R LY E V E R Y O N E experiences adversity at some point in their life. Mae Chapman is no exception. The eldest of six, Mae remembers growing up in New Orleans, where she watched her parents work long hours to provide for the family. Even after they divorced, both parents instilled in Mae a strong work ethic and an unending will to succeed.

By Kisha Kana Photography by Caresse Crosby E FACE MAGAZINE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

B

y the age of twelve, Mae began to develop a passion for acting, singing, dancing and playing piano. She was shy and quiet, except for when she was performing… it was her escape. “I come from a really good and talented family,” says Mae. “My parents loved to sing and dance. My sisters are excellent singers and one of my brothers played professional football. We have truly been blessed.”

Mae’s mother was a strong proponent of a good education and even though she was a single parent, Mae attended and graduated from private school. She recalls her mother always working two or three jobs at a time and recognized the hardship tuition placed on the family. Determined to go to college and complete her education, Mae signed up with the National Guard during her junior year of high school and, with help from their college tuition assistance program, she was able to ensure her college dreams.

She was shy and quiet, except for when she was performing… it was her escape.

It was the summer of 1985 and with high school behind her—this obedient and somewhat naive young lady with a never ending smile set out for basic training at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina. As with all new recruits, it was an adjustment getting acclimated to military life. Chapman worked and studied hard. Failure for her was not an option. “It was tough”, says Chapman.

“It was an emotional roller coaster for all of the recruits.

Each day brought a different level of stress and it began to take its toll on a lot of people. I tried to keep everyone’s spirits up by singing and entertaining them when we had down time.”

One day, with no warning or time to prep, something happened that would leave an indelible impression on Private Chapman. It was a hot summer afternoon in South Carolina and her platoon was going through Combat and Tactical Training when they came upon the Confidence Tower (a station that fellow recruits would later deem the Tower of Terror). One by one, platoon members began their attempt at conquering the ominous tower, but to no avail, as the massive structure was too much for the first wave of recruits. The drill sergeant came down pretty hard on everyone, she explains. “As he berated the whole platoon, I thought to myself, But, I haven’t

had a chance yet…” Just as the drill sergeant was calling it quits on the operation (because he thought no one could do it), Mae remembers speaking up with a voice she had no idea was there…

“I raised my hand and told the sergeant that I hadn’t had a turn yet. He tried to intimidate me by asking if I really thought I could handle the obstacle myself. I calmly and firmly said, “YES DRILL SERGEANT.” Receiving his nod, she quickly went to task and to almost everyone’s surprise, she successfully completed the dreaded Tower of Terror. Her adrenaline pumping and with a new-found boost in confidence, she announced she wanted to do it again and proceeded to complete it a second time.

It was the boost she needed and Chapman still credits her unwavering self confidence to the tower experience. She explains, “It helped me find my voice as an adult. I knew then that if I set my mind to something, I could do it. Maybe not on the first try, but I knew that if I really wanted something and I was committed to accomplishing it, I could do it—that was a great epiphany for me on many levels.”

After completing Basic Training, Mae returned to South Louisiana and began classes at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette (ULL) where she majored in Elementary Education before switching to Business Administration. Performing arts, ever-present for her, became a big part of Mae’s college life. She joined a hip hop dance group called “Chocolate Shake”. They competed and won local talent shows and were given a wonderful opportunity to be the opening act for an upcoming LL Cool J performance. However, due to unexpected circumstances, the opportunity was lost and the group quickly dismantled. It would be the first of many missed opportunities for Mae. College life was exciting. New-found freedoms coupled with countless life choices led Mae to her first big reality check as an adult—when she learned she was pregnant. The birth of her first child (Jasmine) left Mae more determined than ever to complete her education. She worked nights as a dorm monitor while her daughter slept on a mattress at her feet. The late nights allowed her to study and complete school work. “I didn’t have a sitter so I brought her to class with me,” Mae said. “I did what I had to do. It wasn’t easy, but there was no way I could fail now.”

After completing college, Mae was forced to move back home after surviving a terribly abusive relationship that almost killed her. Rescued by her parents, Mae was able to escape, regroup and make a better plan for her life. In the early 90s, after completing her obligations with the National Guard, she moved to Mamou, LA and settled into the country life and where she eventually got married.

“Life became good for us then,” she said with a smile.

Starting out as a teacher’s aide at Mamou High School, Mae became a Certified Paraeducator. When a chance to take over an ill teacher’s classroom for a half year presented itself, she took it willingly. It became a full time job with challenges. It was no

“I raised my hand and told the sergeant that I hadn’t had a turn yet. He tried to intimidate me by asking if I really thought I could handle the obstacle myself. I calmly and firmly said, “YES DRILL SERGEANT.”

Actor/Producer, Orlando Eric Street, speaks highly of Mae, “To describe, my multi talented friend, Mae Chapman, in a couple of sentences is one of the hardest questions to me. Outside of the many hats she wears from mother to casting director, she is a true friend to many. Hard work and talent cannot compare to her heart.�

ordinary class, as it consisted primarily of “At-Risk” students.

These students soon found a place in Mae’s heart which sparked a maternal instinct within her. “When you teach children, they start to become like your own and those kids became mine.”

One day after hearing that a teacher had told Mae’s students on the playground that they would never amount to anything in life except to have babies and go to jail, she decided to give the kids hope. She pushed the curriculum aside and brought in a book

by Dr. Farrah Gray titled Reallionaire. I told them, “No matter what they tell you in life, no one can dictate who you are gonna be. Do you understand me? I’m going to teach you how to be entrepreneurs.” Mae not only taught in theory but invested her own money to start up a pie selling business with the kids. In addition to teaching the kids how to run a business, she brought in The Secret written by Rhonda Byrne. “The Secret really resonated with me and I wanted to share the laws of attraction with my students.”

A natural born performer, Chapman always made room for artistic expression. Whether she was writing and directing plays at Mamou High School or performing in one at Cité des Arts, performance art was a staple in her life. Through this work, she met Wayne Douglas Morgan at a meeting. Morgan would eventually offer Chapman the rare opportunity of working as a casting assistant on the set of “Into the Electric Mist” starring Tommy Lee Jones and John Goodman. The gig was for three months and was being filmed in Acadiana, particularly New Iberia and St. Martinville.

Chapman was faced with a dilemma. Accepting the job, she would have to leave her teaching job mid school year. Conflicted on what to do, she visited the school administrator who told her, “When I was a little boy, I told my daddy that I wanted to be an actor. He was abrupt and nonsupportive so I never pursued it. Who am I to discourage your dreams? You did a fantastic job with those kids. Follow your dream.” Those words directly affected the course of Mae’s life.

“That was 2006 and I haven’t been back (in the school system) since,” Mae said with a laugh. That year, she was also encouraged to start “MeetUp”, an opportunity for people in film to meet and connect in the Lafayette area, while staying abreast of entertainment opportunity and news. She proudly states that they started with seven key members and now have over 1000 members online. Volunteering her time to that for the past decade is one of the things Mae is most proud of—bringing people together. She doesn’t only want success for herself but for all those around her.

However, not everyone was supportive. The pursuit of Mae’s dreams triggered the demise of her marriage. Another “failure” to fuel the Chapman drive. Don’t ever tell Mae she can’t do something because she will do everything in her power to prove you wrong.

Mae: “My daddy told me to never tell people I’m broke. He always said that if I had a penny in my pocket I had something.”

Notable Works Mae Chapman Casting launched its debut project, Mystery Diagnosis, which aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network. Since then, the company has cast multiple SAG / AFTRA and Independent projects, such as History Channel’s, Way of the World Upperline Entertainment’s 1959, Pekin Express, The Amazing Race, He Watches Over Me, and Dirt Road to Lafayette.

Mae has also worked as an on- set acting coach with celebrity actors Terrance Howard and Jaqueline Fleming in The Ledge. She was a Film Production Assistant on The Life the House Built, a Gulf Coast Habitat for Humanity project produced by former President and First Lady Jimmy and Rosalyn Carter. She is also working with International Platinum R&B/Pop Artist, “New Cupid” as Film/TV Talent Coach/Mentor and Head Administrator of his Fitness program, CuRobiks. Mae Chapman’s casting expertise has assisted “Nephew Tommy” (an On-Air personality from The Steve Harvey Morning Show) and Cupid with professional dancers for the Nephew Tommy Comedy Tour.

After working on several projects and another huge missed opportunity, Chapman vowed to make a difference for herself and her family. In 2010, Mae decided to branch out on her own by forming her own casting company, Chapman Casting, now known as Mae Chapman Casting LLC, becoming the first African American woman to own a casting company in the state of Louisiana.

A true warrior and survivor, Mae turned failures into opportunity— Mae Chapman Casting LLC is thriving in 2016 and is known for its integrity and professionalism. Hoping to pass her casting company down to her four children, Jasmine, Brandon, Maureen and Jeremiah (the youngest graduates high school in May) she plans to pursue a degree in Law, with intent on specializing in Entertainment Law. Mae constantly works at her life’s mission, which is to leave a legacy. “Taking the leap of faith that I did showed me how much faith I really had,” she said. Still a single mom, Chapman says it’s still hard and she just tries not to worry and takes it day by day.

Four years ago, she joined the U.S. Army Reserves and is seven years away from retirement.

Mae usually has a wide smile even when she is talking about something that isn’t necessarily pleasant and most of her sentences end with a laugh. Her positive attitude and drive for success are infectious. Mae Chapman sees rough times and pitfalls as catalysts—forces driving her to succeed. She is a woman who is unafraid of hard work and asking for what she wants. She keeps moving forward, no matter what life throws her way.

Mae: “When people die (in their obituary or on their tombstone) there is the date they were born and the date they died, separated by a dash. I want my dash to mean something.”

Her positive attitude and drive for success are infectious.

FAMILY MATTERS

4 WAYS TO HAVE

DATE NIGHT

4

When You Have Small Kids

It’s a common dilemma:

you and your spouse are so busy with work, the

kids, and taking care of

the house that you barely

seem to have time for each

other. Don’t let this situation spiral out of control and

become the norm. Instead, schedule regular date

nights so that quality time and romance are a priority for both of you as a couple.

1. PAY FOR CHILDCARE Childcare isn’t just for working parents. Sometimes it’s a great idea to pay for childcare during your time off from work, in order to have time alone as a couple. Your kids will enjoy socializing with other children their age in a safe, supervised, and fun environment.

At the same time, you and your spouse will get to enjoy each other’s company and conversation without all the focus being on your children. You will return to your kids more refreshed and relaxed, which is good for the whole family.

2. PLAN DATE NIGHTS AT HOME Even when it’s not possible to hire a babysitter, you can still have romantic dates. Plan to have a romantic night in after your kids go to bed. Something as simple as a shared bottle of wine and a movie, board game, or just catching up with a long heart-to-heart can do wonders for your feeling of intimacy with your partner.

In order to really focus on each other and make the most of your date night at home, try to spend a few hours unplugged from technology, setting aside your cell phones, tablets, and laptops for the evening.

3. TAKE TURNS PLANNING DATES You don’t want date nights to become a source of stress in the relationship. Instead of allowing one partner to feel pressured to plan every date, make an effort to take turns instead. This can be an especially fun way to handle date nights if you keep your date night plans a surprise from each other each week.

4. SCHEDULE IT

Reinforcing your relationship as a couple will benefit both you and the kids.

44 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

It’s easy to get busy and keep postponing date night for another time. Instead, try to actually schedule dates on the calendar as a standing appointment. Your dates will soon become something you both count on and look forward to every week, or however often you decide to schedule them.

Regular date nights take effort and planning, but can make a huge difference in the quality of your relationship. By making date nights a priority, you will keep your relationship from growing stagnant and boring.

faceacadiana.com | FACE 45

FAMILY MATTERS

HELPING MY CHILD BECOME MORE

CONFIDENT

Praise and encouragement (when sincere) is meaningful to adolescents when it comes from those they love and count on most—their parents and other important adults in their lives.

Praising your child will help them gain confidence.

By Savannah Ludwig

Y

oung teens often feel inadequate. They have new bodies and developing minds and their relationships with friends and family members are in flux. They understand for the first time that they aren’t good at everything. The changes in their lives may take place more rapidly than their ability to adjust to them.

Poor self esteem often peaks in early adolescence, improving during the middle and late teen years as identities gain strength and focus. At any age, however, a lack of confidence can be a serious problem. Young teens with poor self esteem can be lonely, awkward with others and sensitive to criticism with what they see as their shortcomings. Young teens with low confidence are less likely to join in activities and form friendships. This isolates them further and slows their ability to develop a better self image. When they do make friends, they are more vulnerable to negative peer pressure.

Some young adolescents who lack confidence hold back in class. Others act out to gain attention. At its worst, a lack of confidence is often linked with self-destructive behavior and habits—smoking or drug and alcohol use, for example.

46 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

Girls often experience deeper self doubts than do boys (although there are many exceptions). This can be for many reasons. Society sends girls the message that it is important for them to get along with others and to be very, very thin and pretty. Life can be just as hard, however, for a boy who thinks he has to meet society’s expectations that boys have to be good at sports and other physical activities.

Girls mature physically about two years earlier than do boys. This requires girls to deal with self image issues, popularity and sexuality before they are emotionally mature enough to do so.

Girls may receive confusing messages about the importance of achievement. Although girls are told that achievement is important, some also fear that they won’t be liked, especially by boys, if they come across as too smart or too capable.

As adults, most people have confidence. This confidence comes about through years of experiencing success, but also through years of exploring strengths and

weaknesses and choosing to focus on different parts of their lives. Most of us would be unhappy if we had to do only those things that we are not good at. As adults, we tend to find our areas of strength and— to the extent we can—to pursue these areas more than others. For an adolescent, however, it is difficult to downplay the areas in which they are less confident.

responsibility by assigning them household duties at which they can succeed.

The ability of adolescents to trust in themselves comes from receiving unconditional love that helps them to feel safe and to develop the ability to solve their own problems.

Your child, like all children, will encounter situations that require them to lean on you and others. But always relying on you to bail them out of tough situations can stunt their emotional growth.

Parents should use good judgment when trying to push a particular activity on their child. Most children will resist efforts to get them to do things that they don’t All adolescents will enjoy. Pushing children to experience rough spots participate in activities (such with their confidence level as soccer or the debate team) as they mature and in most that they haven’t chosen situations this will pass with for themselves can lead to adequate time and support. frustration. Try to balance your child’s experiences between Building confidence requires balance. However, if your young adolescent suffers from a activities that they are already severe lack of confidence over a long period, good at doing with new activities that they they may benefit from seeing a counselor or may not naturally excel in. Parents can also help their child build confidence and other professional.

DEVELOPING CONFIDENCE

Praise and encourage their efforts.

Provide opportunities for your child to succeed.

Help young teens feel safe and trust in themselves.

Talk about anxieties that are related to school violence and global terrorism.

Create a calm environment in your home through your own behavior.

Listen to what your child has to say.

Have patience.

MORE OF WHAT MATTERS...

cameo

Bookkeeping Serving All of Acadiana

affordable bookkeeping, general accounting, and tax services for the home or business

Beth Guilliot, E.A. 337-988-3260 cameo307@cox.net

FACEACADIANA.COM faceacadiana.com | FACE 47

CAREER

CHOOSING AN ACCOUNTANT FOR HOME OR OFFICE Every year legislators twist and tweak tax laws, leaving the average citizen scratching their head when faced with financial decisions such as selling investment property or claiming a tax deduction for a home office.

Accounting firms stay abreast of the new tax laws, and many offer financial advice and help individuals and small businesses develop budgets and set financial goals. Whether you need someone to handle weekly payroll or you just want reliable tax advice, you’ll be happier with your choice if you ask some preliminary questions.

48 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

FEES

CERTIFICATION

Accounting fees vary from one firm to the next. Some accountants charge a set rate for each financial task they perform, such as filing a 1040 personal income tax form, preparing a profit and loss statement or compiling a statement of net worth.

Other firms charge by the minute, and every phone call you make to the accountant raises your bill.

Tax preparation firms hire and train tax preparers to assist the public with filing income taxes, but these firms can’t offer in-depth advice to small businesses. In general, the greater your accounting needs, the more you’ll benefit from a general accounting firm that employs certified public accountants, or CPAs.

BUSINESS SPECIALTIES Accountants generally specialize in a few business areas in order to offer clients better service. A retail tax accountant might not be as much assistance to a farmer as an accountant who specializes in helping rural and agricultural clients.

ADVICE Some accounting firms are quick to offer advice about when to purchase equipment and how to keep financial records, while other accounting firms compile the necessary financial reports but offer little feedback. The amount of advice you need or want depends upon your financial knowledge and experience.

If you need a lot of help, select a firm that offers indepth financial counseling.

LEVEL OF SERVICE If you need complete bookkeeping services, look for a full-service accounting firm that employs bookkeepers who handle day-to-day client transactions. An accounting firm that does not employ bookkeepers will charge more if a CPA handles routine bookkeeping tasks.

AVAILABILITY Some clients are content to meet with their accounting firm once a year for tax filing purposes. Others clients have frequent business questions that require timely answers. Find out if your accountant is a phone call away or if you’ll have to schedule a time to come into the office and talk in person.

PERSONAL CONNECTION You can hire the highest priced accounting firm in town, but if you don’t feel comfortable discussing your finances, you aren’t getting the service you need. If the accountant talks in terms you don’t understand or if you feel intimidated, look for a different firm.

AUDIT SUPPORT When the Internal Revenue Service comes knocking, it’s reassuring to know that your accountant will be right by your side. When interviewing potential accountants, ask what their policy is, should there be an audit.

Keep It Simple Sweetie

By Laurie J. James

HERE ARE SIMPLE WAYS TO MANAGE YOUR TIME EVERY NIGHT, LIST THE SIX MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO THE NEXT DAY. List only six so you won’t feel

In 2003, Mary Kay Ash (founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics) was honored as the “Greatest Female Entrepreneur in American History. When Mary Kay talked, people usually listened. Her most effective time management advice to business women was: Keep It Simple Sweetie!

This motto can carry any woman through any task or goal in life.

overwhelmed and discouraged.

Anyone can accomplish six things in one day. As you finish tasks, cross them off the list. If something doesn’t get done, put it on your next day’s list.

CREATE MORE TIME BY GETTING UP EARLIER. As women, we ALL have

time management issues because our jobs don’t start and stop with our careers. If you get up 2½ hours early, you will accomplish so much more.

Get a good night’s sleep and avoid TV or anything else that will keep you up late.

DON’T WASTE DOLLAR TIME ON PENNY JOBS. Paying for housecleaning is a

waste of money if you’re not making valuable use of the time you saved.

MULTI-TASK. Listen to motivational CDs while driving or applying makeup. If you are waiting at a doctor’s office, bring work to do until the doctor can see you.

JUST SAY ‘NO.’ Help out when you can. But, there aren’t enough hours in the day to do it all. You can’t manage your time if you give it to everyone who asks for it.

PROGRAM YOURSELF TO SUCCEED.

Having something you love to do, someone you love, and something to look forward to, are the foundation

of true happiness. To achieve this success, have something new on the horizon to work on. Have short and long range goals. Don’t worry if your long range goals seem impossible to attain. You can reach any goal if you keep moving toward it one step at a time.”

Mary Kay Ash was also famous for sharing her advice with others.

Thanks to Mary Kay Ash for teaching us all a new meaning of moving forward by keeping it Simple, Sweetie!

About the author: Laurie J. James is one of only 16 Master Career Directors globally. She co-founded and presided over the Professional Résumé Writing and Research Association from 2000-2004.

PRWRA rebranded to Career Directors in 2005. Laurie has created 10,000+ job-winning résumés in her career. She is a local Dale Carnegie Performance Development Specialist, a seasoned public speaker and award-winning career image coach.

A Full-Service Certified Public Accounting Firm | Business and Individual Accounting and Tax Services

CONTACT JSDC TO LEARN HOW THEIR EXPERIENCE CAN HELP YOU

Lafayette 337.984.9717 | Opelousas 337.948.4848 | www.jsdc-cpas.com

faceacadiana.com | FACE 49

MIND | BODY | SOUL

AVOID STRESS WHEN CARING FOR A SICK SPOUSE OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER

(BPT) – When saying “I do,” the classic marriage vows, “In good times and in bad, in sickness and in health” spring to mind.

However, when sickness strikes, many are not prepared for the strain it can have on the relationship. While we may think we know our spouses well, nearly half of Americans never experienced their spouse’s “sick persona” until after they were married, according to a survey commissioned by Advil Sinus Congestion & Pain.

A cold or the flu can bring added stress to a relationship and it’s not always well received. In fact, 20 percent of people admit they’d rather be sick themselves than deal with a sick spouse, which is probably because almost a quarter reported their spouses complain often when they’re ill.

50 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

To help you become a better caregiver for a spouse during cough, cold and flu season, Rachel Sussman, therapist and relationship expert, recommends the following tips: BRING ON THE FOOD FOR THE SOUL No cold or flu remedy is complete without a warm bowl of chicken soup. Whether homemade or store bought, you partner will appreciate the loving gesture. If your partner has a larger appetite, prepare their favorite foods and serve them in bed.

STOCK THE MEDICINE CABINET One of the most important aspects of being a good caregiver is preparation. Be sure to keep the medicine cabinet stocked with products to combat tough cold and sinus symptoms.

PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT Sickness can take its toll on not only physical health, but also emotional well-being. Help your partner get through a long, dull day by having entertaining books, movies and magazines ready.

For the music lover, create a personalized playlist that shows them just how much you care.

Avoid Surgery Try VAX-D

Call To Review Your MRI

20 percent of people admit they’d rather be sick themselves than deal with a sick spouse.

KEEP THEM WARM A warm, soft blanket and comfy clothes can make a big difference when feeling under the weather. Ask your spouse what their favorite comfy pajamas, cozy sweatpants or fuzzy slippers are and be sure they have them for the duration of their sickness.

HELP WITH CHORES When someone is sick, chores and errands tend to fall by the wayside. Offer to help your partner with the small tasks, like laundry, paying bills or urgent phone calls. Has your partner been to the doctor? Almost 8 in 10 married individuals report their spouse doesn’t seek professional help as soon as possible to get better. Offer to set up a doctor appointment to ensure your partner is on the road to recovery as fast as possible.

SHOW PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING Above all, remain patient, be a good listener and show you can handle the extra stress. Listening to your partner attentively offers them a chance to unburden and vent, leading to a greater sense of calm and understanding. Couples who engage in this behavior are presented with an opportunity to achieve greater intimacy and deepen their relationship connection as a result.

VAX-D, the non-surgical treatment for chronic back and neck pain.

The treatment is an effective, safe and cost-effective procedure without the risks associated with drugs, surgery, injections or anesthesia.

VAX-D can relieve the pain associated with herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, posterior facet syndrome and radicular (nerve root) pain.

337-237-2273 Located inside Pinhook Chiropractic Clinic

100 La Rue France | Lafayette www.PinhookChiropractic.com faceacadiana.com | FACE 51

MIND | BODY | SOUL

EMBRACE BEING SINGLE

By Taiya Lin

W

Embrace yourself and your current circumstances or you will never know how good it could be.

hether you’ve been single for a while or you’re going through a breakup, being single is an exquisite time in one’s life. It may not feel like that for some of you right now. And for good reason!

Society is conditioned to think of singledom as an ailment, something they must help you to fix. Well meaning friends and relatives offer unsolicited encouraging words and of course they know of some other poor fool who is single. They can even fix the two of you up!

What if next time this happens, you are able to say, “No thanks, I’m happy being single”?

What if you actually meant it? What if I told you that there are people who are happy just where they are in life and are okay with whatever plan is in store for them? They are even excited about being single!

Sounds great, right? But, how exactly does one do that?

52 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

HERE ARE SOME IDEAS TO PONDER UPON TO ENCOURAGE LIVING YOUR LIFE TO THE FULLEST—SINGLE. TRUST WHERE YOU ARE. How much of your adult life have you been part of a romantic relationship? If the answer is more than half, you probably need to be single right now. People need alone time to discover who they are—and who they are not. Staying open minded and trusting your path will help you learn and grow from being single right now. Whether we like it or not, relationships change us. They are supposed to, otherwise they wouldn’t have existed. But, they move on for a reason. Here’s where you can choose to grow from each experience instead of wallowing in the past or anticipating the future. Trust that everything is right on time.

GET TO KNOW YOURSELF AGAIN. Take the time being single to date yourself for a while. Learn what you like, what makes you tick, what makes you relaxed and happy. Love

and care for yourself—same as you would if you were loving and caring from someone else whom you love. Take long hot bubble baths, read a novel or self help book, spend time outside, journal all your thoughts and feelings, stay physically active, discover new pastimes as well as rekindling new ones. Sure you may be hurting from a breakup or loneliness, but taking care of yourself and healing those wounds can be a very important self discovery period. Don’t skip over this part too quickly…it is the most fun.

HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS. Make time for friends. Being single opens up the opportunity to meet new people and form new friendships.

Do what you love and seek out others who do the same. Friends are your helpers on earth— same as a relationship—there to help you grow.

Cherish your friends. They will pick you up when you’re feeling down.

ENJOY YOUR FREEDOM. Not the kind of freedom you’re thinking of…I don’t mean endless one night stands with no emotional

what do you want to eat”? All these things are part of being in a relationship and it’s taxing for most, so being single eliminates all of that. It takes a lot of stress out of life—seriously.

SPEND TIME WITH CHILDREN AND THE ELDERLY. If you don’t have kids of your

Being single opens up the opportunity to meet new people and form new friendships.

content. I’m talking about the simple things in life: Eating. Sleeping. Hanging out with friends.

Walking around naked. Control of the tv. Spur of the moment plans.

Don’t you want to just lie around in your pjs on your day off because there is no one to impress?

Don’t you love taking naps without being questioned why? Eating whatever you want without going through the endless “I don’t know,

own, spend time with those of friends or family.

They will help remind you of a time of discovery and innocence. Spending time with the elderly will encourage you that everything will be okay, that you are perfectly capable of taking care of yourself while building resilience.

DO EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED. Chase your dreams. Be bold. Let go of what is holding you back and make decisions based on what is good for you (and your children, if applicable) and what feels right. Let your inner spirit guide you. Nothing is holding you back but the fear of letting go and stepping into the unknown. Embrace yourself and your current circumstances or you will never know how good it could be.

faceacadiana.com | FACE 53

MIND | BODY | SOUL

TIGHTEN ABS Easy Tips for Busy Women

SUMMER will be here sooner than you think!

I

F YOUR GOAL is to tighten your tummy

before bathing suit weather, now is the time to start.

These suggestions are basic and are for busy women and moms. As with any health related lifestyle, consult your physician before beginning.

DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. Cut out sugary drinks. Cut back on sugar and white carbs. Opt for multi grain bread and brown rice is small portions. Eat a lot of protein along with fruits and veggies.

CARDIO. Commit to at least 20 minutes of intense cardio such as kickboxing, running or swimming, preferably daily, but at least 3 x per week.

CRUNCHES. Commit to either 10 minutes per day or make 200-500 your goal. Alternate different ab workouts to challenge yourself. Planking is also good (so is Pilates) to combine aerobic and abdomen workouts.

STARTING SMALL. (especially for women who are sedentary and/or low on time) is the key to long term success.

Gradually ease yourself into the four suggestions above by starting one per week until all are implemented for a tighter mid section come summertime!

54 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

CRUNCHES & LIFTS GET STARTED WITH THESE STOMACH BUSTING MOVES!

Basic Crunch

Lie on your back with hands behind your head and knees bent and parallel to the floor. Roll hips in toward your chest. Pick a spot on the ceiling as a focal point, lift your upper body using abs towards your focal point. On the exhale, with abs still engaged, lower yourself to the floor.

Repeat for reps of twenty. Movements should be slow and controlled.

Side Crunches

Follow the same instructions as “Basic Crunch� except put one ankle over your knee and once your upper body is elevated, turned towards bended knee for a side crunch. Repeat on opposite side in reps of 20 each.

Lower Ab Lifts

Lie on your back with arms down by your side on the floor for support and balance.

Lift legs together even with your hips. On the inhale, slowly lower legs until they are an inch off the floor and then exhale and release back to starting position. For the more advanced, lift hips off the ground before returning to starting position.

Reps of 20.

faceacadiana.com | FACE 55

BEAUTY | STYLE Five Ways

COCONUT OIL Can Improve Your Looks

HAIR AND SKIN

If you’re having problems with your hair and skin, there may be one remedy you haven’t tried yet. It doesn’t come in an expensive bottle, it doesn’t have a fancy name and it doesn’t have a long list of scary ingredients. It is just one simple product in a jar that will give you amazing results. Coconut oil.

C

oconut oil will look different when you see it on the shelf depending on one factor—the temperature. When it is cold, the oil solidifies into a white cream, and when it is warm it melts into a colorless liquid. Both are coconut oil.

Be sure to choose organic unrefined coconut oil. While it may seem more expensive than some other oils, it has many uses, including cooking, and lasts a long time, so it is good value. Here are five ways coconut oil can be used to overcome skin and hair problems.

DEEP CONDITIONING HAIR TREATMENT Your hair can get stressed out by many things—the most common thing being overuse of hair products and environmental factors, such as cigarette smoke. Regular conditioners can add to the problems your hair copes with, as conditioners contain many additives. When your hair can’t cope anymore, it is time for a deep conditioning treatment. Coconut oil is perfect for this because it is simply natural oil, and no more. You will need an old towel and a quarter of a cup of coconut oil. If the oil is solid, give it half a minute in the microwave to melt, but do not make it hot. It must be cool (or only warm) when you put it on your hair.

Rub the oil into your scalp, and along the shafts of your hair. Make sure it is completely coated. Cover with the towel and leave for about 4-5 hours before washing out with a plain baby shampoo.

You can also leave it in overnight with a cap to stop it staining your pillow. The result will be silky soft hair that feels as if it has been deep cleansed, and a scalp free of irritation. Do this once a week to keep your hair and scalp in tip top condition. This treatment is also beneficial for hair loss, dandruff and split ends.

56 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

VERY DRY SKIN

SHAVING CREAM

Extremes of weather can cause dry patches on your skin, particularly as you go from cold weather to a warm room and vice versa. If you have dry scaly patches around your eyes, nose and mouth, they can be unsightly as well as uncomfortable.

The best way to treat these problem patches is to slather them with coconut oil several times a day until the dryness is gone. It usually doesn’t take long. Dry, sore patches caused by sunburn and windburn can also be treated this way, although in the case of sunburn it is always better to wait until the area has cooled.

Nothing could be simpler - just smooth coconut oil on your skin, and shave. No other treatment or preparation is necessary. It works for both sexes, and all shaving areas.

The oil moisturizes and gives a smooth shave at the same time, with no rashes caused by chemical additives.

MAKEUP REMOVER Makeup removers can be expensive, and due to the use of additives, can often irritate the skin. But your trusty jar of coconut oil will make this late night chore a breeze. Just scoop up a little coconut oil on your fingers and smooth it over your makeup.

Then use a tissue or a cotton ball to whisk it all away. It takes no time at all, it completely cleans your face and it is good for your skin as well.

ACNE Acne is not caused by eating chocolate or deep fried food—it is an infection caused by bacteria building up in the sebum glands on the skin. An infection on the skin is easily spread by touching it, and so the result is an outbreak of acne. Coconut oil is antibacterial, antifungal and antimicrobial, so it is a powerful treatment for skin infections. It heals quickly and thoroughly. When applied to acne and taken internally (coconut oil is quite safe to ingest) it soon clears up embarrassing spots.

Coconut oil can be used every day in many ways. Try it for head lice, cuts, wounds and rough skin, and use it after gardening to keep hands soft and clean. One jar of coconut oil instead of several expensive jars of skin cream, hand cream, conditioner and other special treatments can mean real savings—and it is much more effective.

faceacadiana.com | FACE 57

If you are on the medium to deep side, look for a gold toned highlighter.

MAKEUP

Have you just mastered the technique of contouring? Well, sorry, it’s time to put

If you’re on the paler side, go for a pink toned highlighter.

down your brush. This new trend called “strobing” relies solely on highlighters!

STROBING STROBING STROBING STROBING STROBING From the Blog of Madelyn Meaux

A

lthough, some may think the strobing technique is a knock-off of contouring, it’s actually quite the opposite. Contouring focuses on creating low lights and shadows to your face to have a more profound look, where strobing focuses solely on the highlights of your face.

The process of strobing essentially means just highlighting to the max.

Before you begin, make sure you are familiar with where the sun naturally hits your face.

Usually this is your cheekbone, bridge of your nose, center of your forehead, tip of the chin and brow bone area. You’re also going to need a highlighter. Many people prefer cream or liquid highlighters over powder highlighters to achieve a “strobed” face. Use whichever you prefer.

dewy instead of matte for this look, so lightly powdering your face would be the way to go.

Also, I only applied blush, rather than adding bronzer. I did not want the bronzer to overpower the highlight, so I left that out.

Once this was completed, I applied the highlighter to all of the areas on my face where the sun would naturally hit. I like to begin my highlight with a liquid highlighter and then go in with a powder highlighter over the areas I’ve done. This really intensifies the highlight and helps it stay on throughout the day.

You always want to be careful when applying highlighters because it is very easy to get an “oily skin” effect with them. Always apply with a light hand and a small fluffy or fan brush to prevent the “oily skin” look. You’ll get that beautiful “strobing” face you’re aiming for!

If you’re on the paler side, go for a pink toned highlighter, whereas if you are on the medium to deep side, look for a gold toned highlighter.

To begin this look, I sprayed a primer on my face and then applied my foundation and concealer as I normally would. One thing I did differently was not set my face as heavily with power as I normally would. You want your face to appear 58 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

About the author: Madelyn Meaux lives in Lafayette and has a passion for makeup. The “Strobing” Technique is an edited excerpt from her beauty blog, which can be found at www.meauxbeauty.blogspot.com.

FIERCE DOESN’T DO FLATS

GET MISCHIEVOUS With YOUR MANI PEDI

Forever untamed,

Something about painting your

red heels hint that

nails red looks like you’re game

the wearer is a

to paint the town next. A bit

little bit naughty.

riotous, always sexy, a striking

Be the instigator in

red polish is the first step to a

red stilettos, more

grand plan.

mysterious in red peep toes and rule the world in red platforms.

READY TO

DO RED

FOR VALENTINE’S DAY?

9 WAYS TO WEAR

MAKE ‘EM WAIT

Red lingerie is too tempting. Don’t let it peek out—it’s your secret.

Enjoy it all to yourself, be it demure satin or a racier lace, until you’re ready to share.

FASHION’S FAVORITE ATTENTION GETTER

CAPTIVATING TOPPER

Whatever your millinery preference—fedora or floppy, cloche or

RED IS A STATEMENT.

CAPTIVATE THE CROWD

Slip into a curve-hugging red

Often associated with passion as well as

sheath and be the knockout of

danger, red is a force to be reckoned with.

the party. The color red radiates

Here are nine ways to wear fashion’s favorite

energy, and with that much on,

attention-getter—even more arresting if paired

you may well alter the festivity’s

with a neutral palette. Don your red, and get

gravitational pull.

cowboy—a red hat sets the mood. Choose to be a sophisticated siren, shy scholar, or saucy free spirit and let your red hat do all the talking.

ready to own the room.

HARDLY AN ACCESSORY

The red belt is a bit of an oxymoron. And therein lies its appeal. Belts are a reserved bunch, content to accessorize a dashing top or simply hold up a pair of pants. But a red belt is no second fiddle, instead demanding attention and defining an outfit.

SPIRITED, NO MATTER

Luscious lips or adventurous scarf. Fetching

WHAT THE OCCASION

fedora or headstrong heels. Wear red now to

Bold and collegiate, a red scarf always seems poised to take on the day, whether treasure hunting at flea markets in NOLA or tailgating at UL’s Homecoming. For Valentine’s Day, look and feel elegant by donning a silk scarf.

WRAPPED AND READY TO WOW

A wool coat is an investment. Play it safe with gray or camel. Or

guarantee a tantalizing tale later!

MAKE YOUR KISSER COME HITHER

A staple of ´40s glamour, nothing says “Kiss Me” more than red lips. From royalty to pin-ups, any woman can wear red lipstick and know plenty will be clamoring to plant one on her fabulous pout.

FACE MAGAZINE WANTS TO KNOW: HOW DO YOU

go all in with red—because a red silhouette against a bleak winter

WEAR RED? Help us by

landscape makes the planet a much more interesting place.

sending in your photos or suggestions to admin@faceacadiana.com.

LOVE

Valentine’s Day is for Couples

By Taiya Lin

Ladies…don’t let the opportunity to spoil your man pass you by this Valentine’s Day! Here are a few ideas to show your man how much he means to you.

Most guys don’t expect anything on Valentine’s Day and usually make the holiday about their lady love. But, we learned by interviewing local guys (for the Comme Ca Section on page 21) that what will make them feel special is really simple.

Heartfelt Card

Home Cooked Meal

Whether you write it yourself or take time

If you normally aren’t the cook, cooking his

choosing one that says what you couldn’t put

favorite meal or going gourmet with some

into words—it will make him feel special.

surf ‘n turf will make his belly and heart happy.

Treating him to a night out of fine dining is nice

Roses He will never expect it and probably has never received any. One or three will make him feel important without going over the top with a dozen. Delivery service will impress him even more.

as well but, can be a bit crowded on V-Day.

Time The gift of one-on-one time, sans cell phones, kids and distractions is probably the best possible way you can show that special guy how much he means to you.

Couple’s Massage This is something relaxing and intimate you can both enjoy. Men like to be pampered too, especially if they have sore muscles from the gym.

60 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

If you find yourself with a male companion this Valentine’s Day, enjoy him in all his glory. This holiday is about love and made especially for couples. He will appreciate the attention and his gift to you will be even more special as something you share rather than it being a one sided event.

Don’t Forget to Practice

Self Love

By Taiya Lin

S

OMETIMES WOMEN ARE SO BUSY TAKING CARE OF AND

NURTURING PEOPLE AND RELATIONSHIPS, THEY FORGET TO LOVE THEMSELVES. Practicing self love doesn’t have to consume a lot of time nor be extravagant but it should be consistent, which sometimes takes planning. Lots of women, especially moms, feel guilty if they take time for themselves. But, experts argue that if you cannot love and care for yourself, you won’t be good to anyone else. Here are some ways you can show love to yourself.

ENCOURAGE YOURSELF. There is value in being your own best friend and that is practiced through self talk. As you go throughout your day, praise and reward yourself for your accomplishments, no matter how small. Hearing yourself say, “You’re doing great” has a positive effect on your self esteem and confidence. Consider journaling so you can release emotions that you are feeling, sort them out and let them go. Make a point to list accomplishments each day, no matter how small and make an ongoing gratitude list to keep your spirits up.

CANDLELIT BATH. Put on some relaxing music and soak

in a hot bath of Epsom salt and lavender oil. The salt will release toxins in your body while the oil will relax you for a good night’s sleep. Allow yourself to breathe calmly by candlelight as the stress of the day falls away.

A GOURMET SANDWICH. Instead of throwing together a quick dinner on a late night, take your time and make yourself a fancy gourmet sandwich or poboy with your favorite delicious toppings. Indulge yourself slowly while having it on the patio as the sun goes down or plan a solo picnic in the park with a good book.

TAKE YOURSELF ON A DATE. Take time to have a

hobby or regularly take yourself out on a “date” for coffee, dinner, a movie or play—anything that you really enjoy. In today’s busy world, a lot of women don’t get out solo and this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy things that you think of doing but rarely do.

SPEND TIME WITH FRIENDS. A lot of women intend

to hang out with other women but scheduling time is usually difficult. So, things come up and months go by and you haven’t seen your friends in ages. Make time—friends and laughter are so good for the soul. Girlfriends have a way of reminding you to love yourself just by feeling their love for you.

Some of these things can be done daily, some weekly, some monthly or quarterly. Try committing to one or two (or come up with your own) that works for you. Remember that practicing self love and care will amplify your ability to love and care for others!

LOVE

5 Things Happy Couples Do

While everyone wants their relationship to be a joyous

COMPROMISE. A true relationship can’t be one-sided; it must be a genuine partnership. That means that both parties must be willing to give up ground sometimes.

It doesn’t really matter how sure each person might be that they are correct—a compromise still has to be found. Otherwise, distrust, resentment, and other relationshipkilling emotions will build up in each partner.

TALK ABOUT THEIR PROBLEMS.

DO THINGS TOGETHER. Couples

THEY FORGIVE. Everyone makes

No matter how great a relationship is, there are still going to be differences, and even major arguments. Happy couples have learned that talking frankly and openly about their problems is the best approach to finding a solution. Otherwise, the issue will never be solved, and resentment and mistrust will grow.

success, some couples are undeniably better at maintaining a wonderful, loving relationship. Luckily, the rest of us can learn from these happiest of couples. Read on to discover the five most common habits of the best couples.

62 FACE | FEBRUARY 2016

must try to grow together, rather than apart.

A key aspect of feeling close to another person is doing things with that person. The happiest couples love being around each other, and have numerous activities and hobbies that they share an interest in. The more positive experiences two people enjoy with each other, the closer their bond will be.

EXPRESS THEIR LOVE. Sometimes,

as a relationship progresses, two partners slowly stop expressing their feelings for each other. Of course, this won’t make for a strong, happy relationship. Even if a person knows how their partner feels, they still need to actually hear it, which is why the happiest couples say “I love you” so often.

mistakes. People who expect perfection, or who never let their partner forget about an old error, won’t have successful relationships.

Since everyone does bad things sometimes, dwelling on these errors is pointless. The better way is to move forward and focus on the future through forgiveness.

Maintaining a truly happy, successful relationship is without a doubt hard work.

However, as the examples of the happiest couples prove, great relationships are also very possible. Imitating these five habits of happy couples will help.

ROSE

Most human beings appreciate flowers,

COLOR GUIDE

or just one or three. Roses have been

male or female—whether it’s a dozen long associated with Valentine’s Day and romantic love—red roses in particular. But did you know that different color roses have different meanings? This guide will give you a quick reference when gifting roses to everyone from your boss to your teen.

Red

Yellow

Lavender

Give Red Roses to show love: Red represents deep, romantic love.

Give these to your significant other or someone whom you would like to be your significant other.

Give Yellow Roses to show friendship: Yellow represents companionship. These roses are also given as a “get well” gesture for the ailing.

Give Lavender Roses to show admiration: Lavender roses are a grand gesture to show strong admiration someone like a boss or someone you just met, whom you’d like to spend more time with.

Pink

Give Pink Roses to show appreciation: Pink represents love, gratitude and appreciation which could be perfect to say thanks to your parents, boss, secretary, friends and co-workers.

White

Give White Roses to represent sympathy and understanding.

White represents purity so it pairs well with any “spiritual” part of life such as birth, death, marriage and sacraments.

Orange

Give Orange Roses to show encouragement: Orange exudes enthusiasm. Encourage those high school and college graduates, not to mention anyone who has recently accomplished a goal or feat, no matter how small. * Some information obtained from www.rd.com

SHOW YOUR FACE PoeticSoul’s Album Release Party & Lyrically Inclined Black Café in Lafayette January 2016

64 FACE | DECEMBER 2015

SHOW YOUR FACE PoeticSoul’s Album Release Party & Lyrically Inclined Black Café in Lafayette January 2016

faceacadiana.com | FACE 65

SHOW YOUR FACE 18th Annual Teacher Awards 2016 Lafayette Education Foundation/Heymann Performing Arts Center January 2016

66 FACE | DECEMBER 2015

SHOW YOUR FACE 18th Annual Teacher Awards 2016 Lafayette Education Foundation/Heymann Performing Arts Center January 2016

faceacadiana.com | FACE 67

SHOW YOUR FACE 18th Annual Teacher Awards 2016 Lafayette Education Foundation/Heymann Performing Arts Center January 2016

68 FACE | FEBRUARY DECEMBER 2016 2015

Word PHUBBING of the Month SNUBBING

IN A SOCIAL

SOMEONE

SETTING

BY LOOKING AT YOUR PHONE

INSTEAD OF PAYING

USELESS FACTS

ATTENTION!

The US interstate highway system requires that one mile in every five be straight. These straight sections function as airstrips in times of war and other emergencies.

Only one person in two billion will live to be 116 years old.

An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.

A pregnant goldfish is called a twit.

-40 Celsius and -40 Fahrenheit are the same temperature.

You are more likely to die from a falling coconut than a shark attack.

There are no ants in Iceland, Antarctica, and Greenland.

During his or her lifetime, the average human will grow 590 miles of hair.

There are no clocks in Las Vegas gambling casinos There are three golf balls sitting on the moon. faceacadiana.com | FACE 69

ATTENTION AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Take advantage of this great opportunity to build your college resume!

ENTER THE

OPEN TO All area high school students attending public, private, charter or home schools.

Contestants can submit entries in the categories of Art, Photography, Poetry and Journalism.

ARTS & WRITING COMPETITION 2016

By FACE MAGAZINE

WIN

Contestants must live and attend classes in the Acadiana region which includes the parishes of Lafayette, Iberia, Vermilion, St. Martin and St. Landry.

STANDARD RULES & REGULATIONS

Prizes, certificates of achievements,

For a complete list of rules,

public recognition, and a chance to have

guidelines, submission forms and

your entry published in FACE Magazine

deadlines, visit www.faceacadiana.

Qualifying high school seniors will also have the chance to win one of two $500 scholarships!

com and click the Scholastic Arts & Writing Contest tab.

CATEGORIES 4 WRITING CATEGORIES PERSONAL ESSAY & MEMOIR: Non-fiction work based on opinion, experience, and/or emotion that explores a topic or event of importance to the author. 1000-2500 words.

JOURNALISM: Writing that informs or educates on newsworthy topics or current events, characterized by a presentation of facts or description of events.

1000-2500 words.

POETRY: Written in verse to include all forms of poetry, song lyrics, spoken word, etc. 150-600 words.

SHORT STORY: A fictional narrative written in prose.

500-1500 words.

3 ART CATEGORIES Photography: Non-edited, individual image or collection of up to 5 images of the same subject captured by digital camera.

Drawing & Illustration: Art that is manually drawn or sketched on a canvas or other flat surface using pencil, ink, charcoal, pastel, crayon, marker, etc Painting: Art that is manually created on a flat canvas by applying pigments such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, and/or spray paint.

Recapture Beautiful Sweet Cheeks!

LIFT and DEFINE your cheeks with facial fillers for a Soft, Contoured and YOUTHFUL profile.

Purchase a Minimum Of Two Cheek Facial Filler Syringes And Receive A $200 Savings! *Offer good through February 29th, 2016 or while supplies last. Some Restrictions Apply.

Expect Artistry.

Trust a Certified Clinical Expert Injector.

Choose a Board Certified Physician Skin Expert!

BRITTANY GUIDRY Miss Louisiana USA 2014 Client of aJeuné

337-989-7272

Call Today To Schedule Your Appointment!

BOTOX ® C o s m e t i c IPL Hair Removal

Wrinkle Fillers Photo Rejuvenation

Christopher R. Hubbell, M.D.

Founder & Medical Director a Jeuné and Acadiana Dermatology

American Board of Dermatology Certified Dermatology & DermaSurgery

Lip Enhancement Ulthera Skin Lifting

Laser Skin Resurfacing

VISIA™

Digital Complexion Analysis