Career vs Love

Many times men are the bread winners in a relationship. Women are the ones who follow their 'other' and just live (career) of off what they can find in that area where their 'other' is. So my thoughts are.. Is it beneficial for you to follow your opportunities in a career or follow your heart with the love. It is so hard because either way it goes it could be set up for the best or the worse. In many cases, I know some men leave their opportunities for love. Ex: my daddy had a job up north but followed my mother to Ga. At that time she was the only one with a job. However, she was a teacher, which was like a guaranteed job. My father's profession is competitive.
Love will make you happy no matter the situation. And opportunites will come and go. So i guess the question I'm asking my bloggers is: love and happiness, or successful and on your own???
Personally, I wouldn't want to miss a great opportunty. I would just have to hope my 'other' would follow.
Love me,
B!

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I'm A Dreamer, so I dream BIG

I am just excited for the things that are going to happen in my life! Before I blogged about how some have the drive for success and some don't. Well for a long time I felt that I did not have a drive for success, even though I wanted to be successful. But now I can feel the drive and I just have to act on it! I feel so good.
My blog is entitled this because I really do dream about my future a lot. But as I stated, I feel the drive. I will be a big person whos dream will become a reality! I don't know my destination, but I will know when I get there. Now that I have a plan to carry out my dreams, I'm good!

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Strike out

Hey bloggers!
My face went on strike you guys! Like seriously! I am currently out of town, so I don't know if that has something to do with it but my face has had it!
It broke out every where! And usually I will get a bump (zit) but I swear I got like 5 just on my chin right now!
And from other people's results on black soap, it works. For me, my family saw results but it's almost like my skin got immuned to it so it doesn't work any more. So now I guess I got to change my regimem. I swear I'm just tired of it! Like I don't know why I'm breaking out! I have one clue (maybe too many sweets) but besides that I dont know! I drink plenty of water, plenty! And that's an understatement.
So as I was thinking today about it, I just need to go back to my old ways. Because in high school I did not break out like this. I barely had any scares on my face. Ever since college it's been going down hill.
I have one more solution I am going to try. But within trying that I am going to just go with my simple ways. Go with what I was doing in high school. I can only thank God for the revelation. I just hope this is it. Sometimes simple is better.
I'm just fed up though. And I hate the fact that there is no fast way to do it. Everything takes time. Anyway! If there are any suggestions, pls help! I have combination skin! Everyone that seems me know I can shine brighter than the sun when it comes to my face from it being so oily. But at the same time, my face can be dry (around the lip/chin area). So again, if you have any suggestions, help!
Love me,
B!

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Goals

As I have written in a previous post, I am totally lost as to what I want to do (career wise) with my life. All I know is that I do not want to live my life behind a desk for 30+ years. So I have recently made a mental goal list, which I need to write down, of what i want to do with my life in a year, 5yrs, and 10 years.
So I am quite excited because goals are like a road map! Even though life is technically unplanned.
Now I know what I want to do before or right at the age of 25! (Now who's to say those plans may change?? But it still feels good to know what I want now).--or at least part of what I wanna do! :)
You guys should also try goals! I mean, I know everyone are familiar with goals. But do you really set out to achieve them? I'm not talking no "I want this and that". I'm talking I am going to have this or that. Speak into existance and carry it out with steps or actions. Faith without works is #dead!
Love me,
B!

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Christmas

I hope everyone had a blessed Christmas! I just love Christmas time! :)
Anyway..a cute way to wear your scarf. I wore it like this today...tie it in a bow :)

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Vintage

Being nosey, i found this beautiful pen on my mother's dresser. And from the looks of it (and from knowing her style) I know it's vintage. I asked could I have it. Of course I got *baow baow* shut down! But it doesnt hurt to ask! Since I asked she said i could borrow it. So now i have to find the perfect blouse to wear with it.

Love me,
B!

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When Reality Hits

Hey you guys!
So this break really has me thinking.. a lot!
How can I be successful and happy without having a boring desk job?
What can I do that I will love and make good money off of doing?
How can I not be bored working?
..and the toughest of them all:
What do I REALLY want to do with my life?

That's right... I am set to graduate Fall 2011, and it finally hit me: I really don't know what I want to do with my life.
I work as a student assistant at school in an office..and that is what made me realize: I don't want a desk job.
It's kinda boring just sitting there...waiting for something to happen.
I kind of want to be hands on..
So here I am googling all types of stuff to see what I am really interested in.
Good luck to me? ..I am definitely going to need it.
I got to figure out a way to be successful, happy, love what I am doing without sitting at a desk.
*sigh* I feel like I am running out of time seeing how I only have a year to think this through.
I love my major..it's real diverse.. I just gotta figure out what I want to do with it.
Till next time..
Love me,
B!

Hydration Hydration!

As the winter time takes full affect, I just want to remind my readers to stay hydrated! Inside and out.
It is important to continually drink water like it's the only drink on Earth!
And I for one have dry skin so I know how important it is to make sure your skin stays hydrated.
Lotion up everyday, regardless of if you are wearing pants, long-sleeves, etc and thinking no one will see my skin so it don't matter that I am ashy!
Ashy is a state of dryness..and not protecting your skin can cause problematic dry skin.
Love me,
B!

Believing

You have not because you ask not.

Believe and you shall receive.

Speak into existence.

God is your provider.

Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Must Remember

If you are a believer, it is essential to believe in God and what he has to offer. He offers protection, guidance, peace, love, joy, comfort, and much more. If only people realize that everything that you want in man, God has in Himself.
If it had not been for God, where would you really be? It's God that decided that your grade should be an A instead of a B. It's God that decided that you should not have been in that accident that you would have been in if you left 5min earlier. It is God that kept you from contracting a disease when you weren't physically protected.
I don't think people realize how strong God love is for His people. One thing I believe everyone should do is thank God every morning for protection, health, and so forth. Pray Psalms 91 over your life every day before you leave the house. Pray Isaiah 53 for your health. The Bible has everything you need. Seriously! Aint nothing man can do that God cannot.
And if people weren't so concerned about consuming love from others and they found love in God they would know the true definition of love. When you look at what God prevented and what He allowed you cannot say it is anything but love!
Love me,
B!

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It's A Mind Thing

When someone is comfortable, are they happy or successful? This is something that I think of regularly. Being comfortable after awhile would be boring to me. There is nothing to look forward to; no goals to accomplish. I challenge every one to step outside of their comfort zone. We should always strive to live better than our comfort zone. No one could possible be happy being comfortable. You do not have to be rich to be successful. However, even the rich proves that living comfortable is boring. Why do you think they are always trying to get the next best thing? Like cars and houses and clothes. When you get comfortable, you stop expecting great things because life can become somewhat predictable. We should live for excitement, not promiscious excitement, but nonetheless excitement!
I believe being successful has everything to do with whether or not you're comfortable. Once you've reached your goal, there is always still room to improve.
Love me,
B!

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Not Another Blog

Belle Ongles, or in other words: Beautiful Nails
As you, my reader, have found out--I am a nail fanatic. I just discovered my love for nails is a bit over the top. In the spirit [and safety] of this blog..I have decided to branch off into another blog called Belle Ongles. This blog is dedicated just for different trends of nails. I must admit, it is a higher end type of blog then this one. I just wanted to relieve those who are not interested in nails from reading my post about nails!
So if you are interested..check it out!
If not, have no fear..another post of nails will NOT be here. :)
Love me,
B!

Kandi-Leave U

So I went to YouTube just a couple of minutes ago..
and..walah!!
Kandi Burress' new video-Leave U popped up.
My little nosey self decided to see what the song/video was about and I loved it!
While I am not a big fan of Kandi's voice I still wanted to see what it was about.
And I believe it speaks volumes when it comes to a lot of girls in different relationships.
The low down on the get down lmbo ::
Basically, if your man ain't trying to keep you by doing what he did to get you, then Leave!
Don't no woman want a man who is lazy and unwilling to prove/show his love [this can be vice versa too ladies!]
"Compliments, affection, and passion, You used to do it" [ Women (speaking for myself) love that!]

Anyway..this song does it for me!
Makes me want to go make a list now of all the things I expect from a man! [Which I have done in previous post, but I need a little more details, eh?]
Anyway!..
Love me,
B!

New Beginnings

It's less than a month away before the new year [2011] begins. Along with the New Year comes new commitments. I don't know about ya'll my readers but one thing I do know is that I am getting tired of everyone making New Years Resolutions [NYR] and talking about how they are going to change. "New Year, new me." New Years Resolutions = Procrastination to its finest! Why not better yourself with every new day that God has blessed you.
NYR ain't nothing but a fad, for lack of better words. If someone really wanted to change then they wouldn't wait until a new year. If someone really wanted to change, motivation and the right mindset would be the beginning or the start of change.
So I, Bianca, challenges you [the reader] to be a new or a better you starting now! Not January 1st.
Love me,
B!

Downtown valdosta

For one of my friends 21st bday we went to a bistro downtown valdosta. I must say this is quite the romantic restuarant. When you first come in there is a piano to the right. The lighting is dim. And it's just so grown and sexy feeling. However, it is quite expensive. This pictured meal alone was round $15. It was worth it but at the same time you can get this same meal somewhere else for $10. #imjussaying Lol
Anyway.. I loved the experienced.
Love me,
B!

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Addiction

I went to Walgreen's and Rite Aid all to fill my hunger of nail polish! I bought 6 new colors of the Sinful Color Collection. And even got a Rite Aid card -_- lol.
Right now I am wearing the Soul Mate, which I have to say is my favorite!
**I must also say that I love the shades of pink and red! Pink because I am in love with neutral colors. I find pink to be a neutral color because you can wear it with anything and you can wear it in whatever season and it will look good! [however hot pink is not neutral! :)] and red is just a classy color to me and represents sophistication! like red is so old school..and I love old school! :) **




Love me,
B!

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Thankful

Today in service my pastor was teaching about several things, but it all tied together. One thing that I found to be important is that as Christians, we cannot be lazy. Being lazy can be not praying or reading your Bible daily. When i mention praying, i don't mean a goodnight prayer or praying over your food. I mean a consistent prayer throughout the day to help you get through the day. Reading more than 3 chapters a day out the Bible. And I'm not shunning anyone because I will admit I read bout 1 chapter a day. However, to see results you must continuously read. You will not grow in wisdom if you do not try to expand your knowledge (sp).
Another thing, the Bible talks about tithing. God providing seed to the sower so the sower can plant the seed and multiply. However, most people consider tithing a routine. Tithing shouldnt be a routine because once it's a routine the expected blessing is no longer expected. Give to the church with faith knowing you will have something in return. Dont give and not think about your blessings.
One last thing, just always always always thank God for what you already have. Tell Him you appreciate it and Him!
Love me,
B!

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Back

Hey you guys! I am finally back!
Been a long semster..but I should have time to blog more.
Stay tuned!
Love me,
B!

The Start of My Collection

Hey everyone!
This is another style/fashion type blog! I won't apologize for doing it because.. well..it's my blog! Lol
I will do others tho..
But I started my collection on my most talked about Sinful Colors collection!
I am in Love... seriously, I have dreams about this collection! #nolie
I'm just that kinda girl! :-)
So here is the start of my collection..along with a preview of a color on my nails

So the first two bottles are the base and top coat. Then there is soul mate #945, Tokyo pearl  #112, go go girl #852, HoliDay nail 926, and Ruby Ruby#369 [which is my sister's]

Here is the HD color! I have mixed feelings about this one. Definitely something that will have to grow on me [when I say it is Christmas green, it is Christmas green!] but I got it just bc I wanted some green polish nail bc Green is my favorite color! :)

Seriously! I am addicted.. and I will be going to Walgreen's to pick up some more for my collection! By the way, in a previous post I said that it was $2+ (online..shopping is a butt! by the way) . However, at Walgreen's and other participating locations it is only $1.99. The nail treatment stuff [like base coat] is 3.99 though.
Love me,
B!

Staple Items

So today is December 1st! I know this gets so old but!: i feel renewed and just so refreshed bc it's the 1st of the month! God has great things for me!
Anyway..today i put a whole bunch of stable items together! And it was like a cool-looking/professional look.
I even wanna post a pic! Staple items: blazer (suit jacket), white shirt, jeans, and black flats!

Love me,
B!

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Nails

Infatuated? Why, yes! lol
I just love my nails!
And the good thing about them...They grow so long, to where it looks like they're fake.
Which I just noticed when I was looking at my previous post!
Love me,
B!

Sinful Colors

So yeah..I know I've been blogging about OPI nail collection. However, I have decided to drop OPI..due to the fact that I am definitely on a college girl's budget! Sinful Colors..which is something I am familiar with [Tokyo Pearl is a previous color I have reviewed]. I found out that this polish is true to itself! It last so long on the nails. I looked them up..and I am not the only one who is hype about this nail polish! A little over $2 for each bottle?? Something you can't beat! And right now..I have on some ruby red from them: Enjoy!
Love me,

B!

Tis the Season to Go Shopping..

Hey you guys!
I don't like posting pics of what I am wearing or what I purchased but I did make quit a few investments this weekend! :-)
I got some boots from DSW, a winter jacket from Burlington's, and a few staple items from [Old Navy].
In a previous post I talked about having some jeans as a staple outfit and guess what??
In my newly purchased Old Navy jeans the inside said: go ahead, wear me everyday!
And I thought that was so cute because a blogger said she wore a pair of jeans everyday for a week and no one knew!
And I am not ashamed to say..I wear some jeans a couple of days a week! As long as they don't stink, might as well! ;-)
Anyway! I also purchased some hair items to get my start on this new journey!
Love me, B!
PS: I saw some OPI nail polish at my hair store! Unfortunately, I didn't make that investment! But I should have..they had some colors in honor of the Burlesque [sp] movie.

Thanksgiving

Hey everyone! Haven't blogged in awhile due to the fact that I haven't had anything to blog about.
I hope everyone had a joyous Thanksgiving. There is certainly a lot to be thankful for! We must continue to be thankful for little so that we may receive much.
I decided to go on a new journey in life. I'm trying to grow in every way possible. I guess you can say I have a lot on my plate, but I'm hungry--for life!
But that's beside the point. When I say that I'm going on a new journey, I meant with my hair.
For reasons I will not discuss, I decided to learn how to do my own hair. To where it looks professional. I am going to start youtubing videos and researching on the best hair products. I know i have a head full of hair so it will be time consuming for me, but I am willing to learn about my hair and what I need to do. I'm excited! I know it will be a hard process but I'm ready! I will be doing updates via blog..maybe even launch a blog just for hair. But before I began anything, I'm going to make sure I have done a lot of research.
Love me,
B!

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Pain and Difficulties

We as humans, do not want to feel pain. But what doesn't kill you will only make you stronger. I am listening to a young pastor right now and what he is saying is making soo much since!
The Lord doesn't put on you more than you can bear!
However, pain needs to happen [rather it is physical, mental, emotional] because then will you draw near God.
If you notice, most people only come to God in time of need. God wants us to come to Him. Of course, He prefer if you come to Him all the time. But to know that you will come to Him in time of need warms His heart!
So don't ask God why every time something happens that isn't how you want it to. Everything happens for a reason and God will see you through everything! Pain and all...
Seriously, ya'll should listen to his sermon.
He says that sin is stronger than you. You cannot walk away from sin because it feels too good. Sin will bargain with you. Temptation is real! And slowly but surely you walk away from God because sin feels so good. Even though God is treating you real good, you walk away.
Anyway,, I'm not go blog about the whole sermon..it's ling, but good!
Love me,
B!

Generalized Thoughts

I know someone who can hardly be their self for all the sorry's they've given me.
I know someone who can't even give valid information becuase all the excuses they've given me.
Well...
My love's to old school to be thrown back in my face.

The bags can be packed with out my things. Because what's mine is mine..and what is yours is yours.

Mentally, my door is locked and permanently closed. I'm not going to even hide the key. I'm going to throw it in the trash..and i'm taking the trash out today!
Love me,
B!

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Black is Beautiful

So this past semester in school, I have come to the realization that according to most boys/men (however you choose to call them) are less attracted to dark skin girls.
I've just seen too many incidents where darker skin girls are turn down for lighter ones. I really want to know why. Is it because the average dark girl really doesn't look as good as the lighter one? Or is it simply that boys aren't attracted to darker girls..
It's kind of frustrating because I know plenty of dark skin girls who are beautiful, including myself, but is less likely to have a dude approach her. Then there are even the not so cute light girls who gets hella play from dudes. O_o confused much!
Anyway..
Love me,
B!

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OPI

I really need to buy me some OPI nail polish and UP my nail polish game!
I love doing my nails..wish I had them looking like a professional thou! :)
OPI game out with a new line via Katy Perry and a William sister [can't remember which one, sorry!..i need to do better]
but they have this black splash one! It looks so professional because all it is is a top coat that basically design the nail for you! Gotta have it!
anyway..bout to do some online OPI nail shopping!
Love Me,
B!

Confession..Ugh!

So I have a slight confession: I do not like wearing jeans!
Why? They are just so uncomfortable to me, I rather wear khakis!
This my friends, is why people see me in khakis and trousers on a day to day basis more than people see me in jeans. I gotta be quite lazy to wear jeans.
This is probably why I like Old Navy so much.
eh, oh well!
Love me,
B!

For Colored Girls

So I just got back from the movies and I saw "For Colored Girls". uh..blog worthy?
Heck yeah!
This movie will have you in tears, more than one time, for several different reason!
I do not want to give too much of the movie away..so I won't go into details!
However, I will say that I certainly loved the dialogue and could place it with what went on in the book.
This movie was so good that I will be buying the DVD! ..and I don't even buy DVDs.
I am buying the DVD more so because of the dialogue because it was just amazing!
And really had you thinking.
My favorite actresses in THIS movie?
Loretta Devine. Anika Noni Rose. the younger sister [forgive me for not knowing her name]
Love me,
B!

God's Promises and Answers

I had to work the SAT yesterday and someone I was working with had the book God's Promises and Answer. Interested in what it was about, I opened it and found out it was the answer to literally... every problem!
If you are sick, need help in faith, question marriage and divorce, etc..
it basically gave you every scripture that deals with certain problems or situations.
I love it! ..it was exactly something I wanted [maybe I will ask for it for Christmas].
The book is pretty thick and when I looked at the table of contents it was pretty long. So that just goes to show it covers a lot..like seriously, I do not know how much to stress that it is pretty nice!
Love me,
B!

Chivalry!

Why do people say chivalry is dead?
Is it really dead, or is it sleeping?
I would have to say it is sleeping.
There are still men out there who open doors, let women have their seats, and even pick things up that women have dropped.
At the same time..there are some men who do not do a thing! I think the chivalrous men should teach those who have no clue a few lessons.
It also starts with the women, in two different ways.
For one, what are we raising our sons to be? Do we teach them that they should open the door for us, or do we open the door for ourselves? I know that most men [black men at least] are raised in a single parent home where the mom is the single parent. Are these mothers talking to their sons and teaching them what they should/shouldn't do?
Part 2: are women allowing men to be chivalrous? Are we saying no thank you to things when men tell us that they can do it? Are women too independent?
Perfect example: [and I thought about it when it happened] today at work, I dropped my phone. My case came off of it and everything. However, I was carrying other things in my hands so it was somewhat hard for me to pick it up. A young Caucasian man told me he would pick it up and was even half way near the ground to pick it up. However, I said "it's okay, I got it" and picked it up myself. Now, I am kind of kicking myself in the butt for it, but I should have let him be the man and pick it up like he said he would.
Men probably are thinking: these women these days are so independent and claim they don't need a man to do anything for them and that they can take care of themselves, so what is the point of even trying?
*Deep sigh* As women, that is something that has to be worked on as well!
So in the end, women need to let men do the kind things they do without being so quick to prove that we can do it!
Love me,
B!

Healthy Living

So from kindergarten to about 2nd grade, I never had a real occupation. I wanted to be a mommy! lol reality set in the when a girl told me that every girl can be a mommy. So after that I told every one I wanted to be a dentist,
 -__-.
As I digress,
I always had this idea that when I get pregnant, I'm going to eat right and exercise daily. When I say eat right, I mean: no fried foods, no sweets, right portions, and so on...
And everyone that knows me knows that I love love love sweets! I always joke and say I have a permanent sweet tooth!
I am alright just as long as I have sweets and meets!

But as I was thinking.. it will be real hard to stop all this stuff as soon as I found out I was pregnant. What I need to do is prepare now! So I am putting myself on a strict diet! ..and no, it is not to lose weight. It is for exactly what I said, diet..which means healthy living : for me at least!
So, for the love of me, I will TRY to stop eating fried foods [of course it will take time so I am giving myself 2 days out of the week for now], no sweets [except for once a week and special occasions (such as" Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, my birthday!)], more grilled or baked food, and PLENTY of vegetables.and vitamins! :)
Leh Go!
lol.
Hope it works...seriously, I want to live healthy.
Starting next semester [I know!, "why put off today what you can do tomorrow"] I will make a regular appearance at the gym. I was looking at this year's schedule and I could have been at the gym AT LEAST! 6 days a week..ugh! *kicks myself in the butt*. But next semester for sure!!
Love me,
B!

Oxfords

A long time friend, who was a former high school classmate and currently my peer at my university, Ashley just created a blog. Finally! Ya'll don't understand..it's been a long time coming!

Anyway, all through the summer she tweeted about oxfords. She even recently blogged about it.

My love for oxfords? I love them!

However, I have not made an investment in them, which will soon change.

I don't know if I want an oxford with a heel on them or not.

My perfect oxford? Well, no pics yet but I will soon post some of my favorites!

Till then,

Love me! 

B!

PS: I need to start spell checking my words..looking at my past post I see a lot of mistakes.! eek!

Appreciation

I just really want to say thank you to my blog followers! Regardless of what you read, how you read it, or when you read it!

I'm slowly but surely growing in numbers..and I love it!

If you have any suggestions, let me know!

Comment or email me at howard08finest@gmail.com :)

Love ya'll!

B!

November 2

Today was voting day!
Did you vote??
B.

He Keeps on Blessing Me

During my second shift at work [I normally don't do those], I felt like a shield of God come over me..if that makes sense!
But, I just got a whiff of how much God is blessing me!
Like seriously...as I tweeted: this semester started off rough [money-wise]. So rough that I did not want to leave the financial stability of my parents. I was durn sho' near tears when they were leaving. And it was not because of them, but because of me being broke!
And I just realized now: that God will supply all my needs! like seriously, don't look at the situation at hand, look at what your future [or goal] can hold!
And looking at the present situation [at that time] and now, I would have never thought I would have made it!
I'm getting job opportunities, more hours at my current work place and extra time to work other things to get extra money.
I mean, I know money is not everything, but it sho'll feels good to have it! :)
That's beside the point!..it just feels so good to know that God was working in my favor. He will never put you in more than you can bare. This is why I am slowly learning not to complain about little things because what I am going through someone else could be going through the same situation or worse!
It also goes to show how you are suppose to carry yourself. I guarantee no one knew how I felt unless I told them, because I always kept that smile.
B!

Saving All My Love For You

Just those words alone make me feel in love with my future husband! ..and it's crazy bc I don't even know him yet. :-)
B.

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Empowering

So today I went to something quite inspiring! To sum it all up! You have what you ask for, which is something I've been blogging about for the longest in various blog post. You have to speak things into existance in order to be successful. A well known blogger: Mattie came to my school to speak to a group of girls. I wish I could just have recorded her that way what she says I will be reminded of at least weekly. Oh well! She spoke on beauty, fashion, and personality [for lack of better words.] She presented numerous staple items one must have in her closet [of course I love shopping so I was taking mental notes!]
Things such as:
The go to jeans! The little back dress! The perfect flat shoes! The perfect blazer! The perfect trench coat! The go to shirt!The perfect black trousers! and lastly, the perfect statement jewelry!

Each different go to item can produce multiple outfits! So wearing them over and over will not make it look like you are wearing the same thing if you change it up! I.E. You can dress up the trousers with a nice top or dress it down [for a night out] with a jean blazer or something of that sort. Something simple can be paired with the staple accessories to make it seem more "glam" than "oh."
Also..something that really stuck out to me: do not be cheap when it comes to shoes! Don't buy shoes that will only last for a season. You must be able to wear them over and over again! So that encourages me to go all out with shoes, don't be cheap!

Jumping back to her inspirational message she gave a list of things to do such as : be inspiring, focused, confident, presentable, original, consistent, prepated, involvved, resilient, and brand. Lastly, become!!!
Anyway..I could blog so much about this but I do not have time.
B.

Ms New New

So this lovely purse is something i purchased just yesterday at the Old Navy. Yes, as previously blogged. I am addicted to Old Navy!! Hmm...as I digress...
It was around $12-15 cant remember.
I purchased it bc I needed a new brown one. It'a big but it feels like cotton. So it can be dressed up or dressed down. I throw it across my soldier and work it! Lol i really do love it! And although it isn't a clothing item I feel like it's fashionable yet comfortable *_*.
Love love love it! Anyway..I have more to blog about but will do so later considering I don't want every blog from here on out to be on my lovely go-to phone. It's tempting not to blog like I'm txtin. Eek! Anyway
B!

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My answer

In a previous post i talked about how i felt about my position is success. Reading my motivational quotes i found the answer to my thoughts. It goes: Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

Saying that, no matter where I am in life as long as I'm happy then I'm successful. If I'm not happy then it is definitely time to change things.
B.

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Friend

Friend, always worth the wait.
As faithful as the day you say we are friends!

Love that song!
God really does love as. He is our best friend! And He is so patient with us. I think i need to remember that!
B.

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Experimenting

So in honor of me trying new things and wanting to have my blog at the tips of my fingers...i installed the blog app on to my phone. Plus i get most of my ideas when i'm lying in bed. But by the time i wake up i forget! Anyway..im in class..so holla!
B.

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Can't Stress

You guys! I can't stress enough how important it is to believe in God!
I know I already posted a blog about how all you have to do is ask and you shall receive [as long as it is pleasant in His eyes].
God is so good! Seriously!
If you have faith of a mustard seed [which is extremely small!] then God will provide anything and everything for you!
I just feel it in my spirit as if something great is about to happen to me! I am so excited!
With faith, you must step out on it. The Bible says: without faith nothing is impossible! It also talks about how you must put in your work [that way God will see you are trying] and He will come through with you! [can't quit remember the verse for it].
Just tell God whatever it is on your mind [you must be consistent with it! and firm!] and God will give it to you!
God is so good! If you can't tell then re-evaluate yourself!
Just lay it all out on the table and He will supply your needs!
"There is nothing to hard for my God! Any problems that I have, He is greater than them all!"
B.

God's gotta blessing!

God's gotta blessing, with your name on it!
God's gotta blessing, with my name on it!

Amen! I totally receive that!  :)
B.

Hmmph

Right now in life, I need advice!
I want to ask my mama, but part of the reason I haven't is because I do not know what all to say.
And I kinda don't know where I am going right now. Where am I headed?? Is it good? Is it bad? Is it repetitive?

Also, I feel like I don't have that drive to be successful, yet I wanna be successful. It just seems like I don't know how to get there. Am I in the wrong place [school/city wise]? Am I not doing enough?

These are just some of my thoughts that's been running in my head lately. I hate to put my life or thoughts on here [I rarely do] but I guess I just needed to vent a little.
Anyway!
Hope your weekends are epic! Mine probably won't be since I have to work :-/
B.

Jean Jackets

So before I deleted my So You Dare blog spot, I wrote about how jean jackets are coming back in style. So lately, I've been wearing my jean jacket and one of my friends was talking bout how he didn't like it. I look like a grandma and all that other crap! lol. HOWever [like the boy from My Wife and Kids], lately I've been getting compliments on it!

So I'm like, okay, I know not to listen to him when it comes to fashion advice. If I had I of listened to him then I wouldn't be me! If that makes sense. You gotta wear what you like and be comfortable in, regardless of how you think other people might feel. Somebody will like it!

And I clean my closet out like every summer. This summer I was thinking long and hard about should I keep it or not too! Good thing I did, plus it was a gift from my favorite aunt! A win-win situation! :)

B.

All you Gotta do is Ask

The Bible says: Ask and you shall receive!

As long as it's holy and righteous unto God, He will supply all your needs.

Don't be scared to ask! He's your heavenly Father! :-)

B.

Comfortable

"Don't you ever get to comfortable"

This is true, this is true.

It's like an item sitting in the fridge, after awhile it'll began to spoil. And then you would want to throw it out. You wouldn't want anybody to throw you out, now would you? :)

You always gotta keep yourself fresh and up to date.

B.

Update!

I got good internet bc I'm back from home during fall break.
I went Sat-mid Monday without my phone.
A wk [eh, it was pushing it!].
And I've been wearing different shades of pink nail polish for breast cancer.
Lastly, my hair been on fire this last wk! Pic? Yes [it has so much body like this!]

B.

Love

"Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does. Love is a battle, love is war; love is a growing up."-James Baldwin

I absolutely agree with him. We think love is something that is easy, but it's not. It is work. Like life, you have to work for what you want.
I know I write a lot of post about love or whatever and I know how I talk about how I wanna be in love, but I am happy with where I am at right now. Just thought I would let ya'll know! Love takes a lot of work and personally I am not ready to work for it right now! Which is why I am happy. I'm being a little selfish right now...self-love is the best love.

I am reading Ebony magazine right now and they are making some good points when it comes to Black Love. For one, the say that respect and kindness are foundations for a healthy relationship. As I stress about so much, everything lines up under respect. If you respect me, you know that there are certain things I do not allow. It is a disgrace if anyone doesn't respect you. So why be in a relationship with someone who disrespects you by doing things you disapprove??
B.

PS: everyone should pick up the November issue of Ebony!
It's there 65th anniversary and on top of that! they are talking bout some deep issues! makes you think...

Now that deserves an Award

For thee longest! I have been wanting to change the design of my blog to how it looks now! Finally! and what is so great about it is this is my first post with the new design!
It is also my 100th post! #winning
LOL
so to celebrate..I must post pics of some hott shoes from Zara
and it goes a lil something like this *beat*

$99

$89

$79.90

$149

$79.90

Now that's something to smile about :-)

B.

Marriage

I feel like the sanctity of marriage has been blurred. Thank God my parents are still married, but some people's parents aren't [whether they never were or because they are divorced.] And I am not downing that in any kind of way.
Most marriages fail because of lack of control or money.
The first reason I think marriages fail is because the partners are unequally yoked. When the Bible mentions this, it is because it touches on the saved/unsaved marriages. But we can look at it in a general view. Unequally yoked could be just because the minds aren't in the same place.
When you are married, both of the partners must make each other grounded. It's like any relationship, you must compromise but not give in. Both partners need to know what each other likes or need.

I speak so heavily on this because I do want to get married one day, but I refuse to get married more than once and I refuse to have a divorce. I need something that will last. And it just makes me sad to see people cheating on their spouse or getting divorces for reasons that could have been avoided.

*sigh* I just want a perfect marriage. and even though ppl say there is no thing as a perfect relationship. that should not be any one's mindset. Strive for the best.
B.

7 day Journey

On a quest to not make my cell phone a huge part of my life, I have decided to go a week with it off..
I wanna see how well I can do.
Also, I just feel like in some way my cell phone runs my life. And that is not correct!
B.

Out of the Mouth the Heart Speaks

I know ppl always say be careful what you say because what you say is what you have.

And this is true, this is true.

If you are slightly sick and you tell someone, you will be fully sick.

So just watch what you say, in any situation.

Don't say your broke bc you will become broke.

Don't say you are lonely because you will definitely feel it.

It's like saying something repeatedly to the point where you will believe it.

I have to learn this myself in many aspects of my life.

Just thought I'd share.

B.

Renewed

Short Post:
Today I felt so fresh and renewed.
Like a spirit of peace has came over me lately.
But the devil was trying real hard to steal my joy.
I'll admit...he won a little.
I need to listen to some gospel music though to get me back on track from this morning.
B.

Oh Dear Zara

So it seems as if I have a new favorite store every year!
Last year it was Charlotte Russe.
This year Old Navy.
And soon to be Zara Clothing...
its cheap, but the material is great.

Let me start off by saying last year when I was looking for winter clothes, C. Russe had everything! I loved there clothes/shoes. In fact, those winter clothes of 09 are still some of my favorite pieces. HOWEVER! This year I haven't been wowed! or impressed. either I need to wait a while longer for some new pieces to come out or they just have gone down the drain. Even there shoes look cheap.
So I was browsing Zara online today and let me tell you!
This place makes me wish I had a salary job because this aint no college school girl budget! lol
But I think I am going to have to make sacrifices for the quality pieces they have.

So on that note: Old Navy is still good in my book [they have been since spring 09] and Zara is a new addition to the family! :)

**i think im maturing in my choice of clothing! yay!!**
B.

Friends. How Many of Us Have Them

So I was reading something [forgive me for not remembering if it was a blog or post]
But it basically questioned who your friends are. And I think it is definitely something to consider.
As respect to yourself, you need to have standards [just as in an important relationship] of who you want to hang around or be around and consider your friends.
When you introduce someone, do you consider him/her as your friend? Yes it is awkward to introduce someone as an associate. But as you know the difference of someone and how they stand in your life, that person needs to know as well.
So basically! I am saying, ask yourself: who are my real friends?
It is a difference between hanging out with someone and genuinely calling someone your true friend.
Just a thought!
B.

You Can't Steal My Joy

I [smile] because I'm happy.
I [smile] because I'm free.
..I know that He watches me.

Unless someone really really knows me [and it's only a couple who do]
It is very hard to tell when I am sad or down
Because I keep a smile on my face
And I know how to act like I am happy.

I am saying this because regardless of any situation,
You have to look your best [wearing your regular clothes, hair, etc.]
Because the moment you switch something up because of your feelings..
People can tell.

And the devil is out there to steal your joy through somebody else.
So remember: smile even if you don't want to..
It makes it that much harder for someone to decipher your true feelings
B.

It's the smallest things!

10.10.10
Whoop whoop! :) Hopefully I will receive an abundance of blessings today!

Anyway...we never know what/who we miss until it messes up or it's gone.
Thats how I felt yesterday, but not about a person!
Something as simple as a toilet.
For about a day my apt toilet was stopped up.
Yesterday I decided to flush it..and it did the same thing [the water started to rise]
However, as I proceded to do my nightly routine, I heard the toilet flush by itself.
Automatically I thought of God! Like he performed something as simple as flushing the toilet so that I could be able to use it again! I just consider that such a blessing.
It goes to show as well that you cannot go by the present situation because God's blessings and mercy will outlast that situation.
B.

Pink for the Cure

Pink for the Cure! I'm wearing my pink nail polish from a previous post all month to represent breast cancer awareness month! Save the tatas'!!!
**Don't my hands look just lovely!?? uh, uh!!**
Secondly,  just wanna mention the tokyo pearl I put on my toes about a month ago! They are still there! this has to be the best nail polish to date! It last forever and it hasn't chipped yet! I wish I knew where to refer it but I got it sooooo long ago, I couldn't remember if I tried,
B.

Representation of..

A short post of my thoughts:
I feel like when you are in a relationship, whether in love or not, you should remember that your boyfriend/girlfriend is a representation of you.
It's like being in a family. You represent your last name and therefore, only postive things should come from it.
If you do not like the way your significant other is presenting his/herself then consider it an embarassment for you. I am not saying cause confrontation or anything, however, that person needs to be aware that you do not like what they are doing or how they are potraying themselves. Like I said: I feel like your significant other is a representation of you!
B,

** who am I to say this though, since I'm single and all...just a thought.**

Give your Sorry to Someone Who Cares

I had to work the SAT today, and there is where I finished the For Colored Girls book. I have to say, you really have to pay attention to the book and understand where the women are coming from. If you don't really pay attention to details then the book is not for you.
In particular, I loved this poem and this saying:
::If I could stand not being wanted
when I wanted to be wanted
and I cannot
so
With no further assistance and no guidance from you, Im endin this affiar::
::one thing i dont need
is any more apologies
i got sorry greetin me at my front door
you can keep yrs
i dont know what to do wit em
they dont open doors
or bring the sun back
they dont mae me happy
or get a mornin paper
didnt nobody stop usin my tears to wash cars
cuz a sorry

i am simply tired
of collectin
i didnt know
i was so important toyou'
im gonna haveta throw some away
i cant get to the clothes in my closet
for alla the sorries
i'm gonna tack a sign to my door
leave a message by the phone
'if you called
to say yr sorry
call somebody
else
i dont use em anymore'
i let sorry/didnt meanta/& how cd i know abt that
take a walk down a dark and musty street in brookyln
i'm gonna do exactly what i want to
& i wont be sorry for none of it
letta sorry soothe yr soul/i'm gonna soothe mine

you were always inconsistent
doin somethin & then bein sorry
beatin my heart to death
talkin bout you sorry
well
i will not call
i'm not goin to be nice
i will raise my voice
& scream & holler
&break things & race the engine
&tell all yr secrets bout yrself to yr face
& i will list in detail everyone of my wonderful loves
& their ways
i will play oliver lake
loud
& i wont be sorry for none of it

i loved you on purpose
i was open on purpose
i still crave vulnerability & close talk
& i'm not even sorry bout you bein sorry
you can carry all the guilt & grime ya wanna
just dont give it to me
i cant use another sorry
next time
you should admit
you're mean/low-down/trifllin/ & no count straight
out
steada bein sorry alla the time
enjoy bein yrself

sorry for the lengthy post!! but read it slowly and Im sure you can relate! :)
B,

Patiently Waiting

I consider myself a very pretty girl. Sometimes my self-esteem can be lowered, but it can quickly be raised back to high. I have been "single" for about 5 months now and even though that is short compared to other people, I can still only help but wonder. During those months, I've had some ppl "holla" at me, but no one who genuinely wants to talk to me. And it's starting to affect me mentally!
Like seriously, why hasn't anybody just genuinely tried to talk to me. I mean we all have those nights were we just want that boo to be with us; we don't wanna go out and whatever else.
But as I was just thinking: it's not my time, or better yet, God's timing is perfect. Meaning, I just need to wait on the Lord.
Me having these "cravings" for wanting a boo or a boyfriend is not healthy on me for when someone actually does want to talk to me because I will be so excited about him coming to me that I wouldn't be focused on what is needed from me or my standards, if that makes sense.
So this is just basically a post with me stating my feelings about the situation.
I really am ready for the love word again but clearly I am not ready. If that makes sense. I need to focus on me and the plans God has set for me and everything else will fall into place.
I know when God says it's time it will be time.
So I guess I am consent with the fact that I probably won't get a boyfriend for a very long time. Just for the simple fact that I feel like I gotta have one.
So for now on, I am going to have a different outlook on the whole thing.
B,

Women being Degraded by Women

I already did a post on women being degraded by men. Now, it's time to talk about how women look down upon other women. As women, we should have some kind of connection with each other to know that certain things shouldn't be done.
For example: knowingly messing with another woman's man? That is like the cruelest thing I believe a woman can do to herself, to the man, and to the other woman. We all know that if the same thing happened to you it would have you heated in a minute.
Also, talking about women as they walk by. What's up with that?? Like seriously. Is it out of jealousy? I dont care if you don't like the girl for whatever reason may be. I hat gossiping. It's talking about someone just to talk. If you see something is wrong with the girl [weave showing, etc] just politely tell her instead of talking about it.
If you see that a girl is happy with whatever position she is in do not talk about the negative side of it. Just be happy for the girl! Like seriously.
We, as women, beat each other up so much it is no wonder men beat us up [not physically] as well. They have to see that we respect each other before they can fully respect us.
We, as women, should just uplift one another and walk in love.
It's enough hardship being a women, and to have other women scrutinize us is even worse.
I noticed that we don't even dress for ourselves or the men we want. We dress for each other. See who can outdress whoever. It doesn't need to be that way. Be happy with who you are and how you present yourself and then the men will pursue you in a much better way.
I just felt like the topic had to be addressed. I didn't necessarily have much to say about the subject. I just felt like something needed to be said.
B,

PS: I had my starbucks! But i think I imagined it to be better than how it was. You know how food goes? ;)

Consuming

Let me start off by saying: I hope this will be a short post.
Anyway, a friend of mine emailed me something that really concerned her: how much time girls stress boys.
Really got me thinking over here. Why, as women, do we spend so much time thinking about a guy? We try to get his attention physically, mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually. Guys never think about a girl as much [of course this is my assumption.]
And frankly, I get tired of always thinking about guys. Like I do not think they deserve the time for me to think about them. So why can't I get them out of my head??
Ugh! It frustrates me, really!
I'm gone!
B,

Starbucks

During my 8:00 class all I could think about was the cream-cheese filled pumpkin muffin and a passion fruit tea from Starbucks. Head over there after class and see the line is as long as my hair! lol but seriously, the line was out the door and I had to get to work at 9:30, mind you class let out after 9:15. So here I am at work, day dreaming about it..*sigh*
I think I should go get it and come back to work..
B,

For Colored Girls

Tyler Perry is coming out with a movie entitled: For Colored Girls
For some reason I got real excited! Not because it was another T. Perry movie..but because I have heard of the book. So when I hear a movie is coming out, I automatically think: read the book first!
So yeah! Definitely going to cop me a copy of that book. I love reading black books. It gives me a sense of belonging.
B,

Are Reality Shows Destroying Family

A family needs to be built on solid ground. A child will learn how to treat someone based on how their parents are treating each other. This will be a short post since I do not have much to say.
I saw this little segment on CNN...and my answer is something I believed and have observed since before this segment came out.
My answer: Reality shows destroy families.
In the end, the married couple gets celebrity hungry and so they do things to make themselves bigger. Which, is not what marriage is about.
If you just look at all the families, or even just famous people in general, whose families have been potrayed in the media, they never survive! It always end in a divorce.
I am going to do a post called: For Better or For Worse [stay tuned!]
But hey! This is just my opinion and little observation. Feel free to comment!
B,

Women being Degraded by Men

I was talking on multiple occassions to different people about how women are being treated. The conclusion of the whole thing was: women let men degrade them. Not just as humans, but as women, we have to set a standard for ourselves and let other people know our standards or else they will continue to disrespect you. So when a man is comming at a woman incorrect, we need to stop them in mid-sentence and say that we do not like the way they are talking to us. I know my supervisor said she doesn't like when men cuss at her or towards her [it does not even have to be about her]. As I thought about it, a lot of men cuss in front of women without a care in the world. But if we really respected ourselves like we should, men would not disrespect us by cussing in front of us.
Acknowledge the fact that men are disrespecting you! Do not laugh it off because the next time they will think it is okay and they will continue to do it. Women need to all have at least a minimum standard that way, men will know I am not aloud to call any woman a ho or a slut because no woman likes that.
My thing is: if it bothers you, let it be known. Do not let anything slide
If women change then men will change.
Also, women cannot walk around ready to be disrespected. Have some dignity about yourself. If you look like you about to go to the club everyday then a man go approach you as if he was at the club. You basically gave him an open invitation to come up to you in a not correct way!
Men! You have to realize women are somebody's daughter, cousin, mother, aunt, or sister. You would not want any man to approach your family member in a way that they feel disrespected, so do not approach any woman that way. Treat every lady like they are somebody's somebody! Ya feel me!
I know if I get approached in the wrong way, Ima treat you like you didn't approach me AT All!!
What happened to the days where men treated women like royality!?? We need to go back to that! Men need to do their part as well as women. Do not chill with a lady unless she is officially your girl and you are 100% committed! That goes for ladies! Do not chill with a man unless he is your man! Otherwise, you just flat out disrespecting yourself! Come on! This is 2010! We all know what chill means!
Men need to go back to calling the lady and having little phone conversations! Asking them out for a date!
Men will only go as far as we let them! They will only disrespect us as far as we let them!
We need to realize that we are women! Men cannot live without us! LOL
So seriously, women, be a Proverbs 31 woman! Be a phenomenial woman! Be some type of respectful woman! Trust me, disrespect is only earned! Just like respect is only earned!
B,

Short

I probably will be real short this wk...
so no new post until nxt wk because this wk is homecoming :)
gotta have that social life
B,

I heard a Word from the Lord!

So stay tuned!!..
Also I want to talk about women being degraded by women and men.
Once again..this post is more so like a reminder for me!
Love B,

Judging

The Bible says: He who has not sinned, cast the first stone.
So what I want to know is: who is the first person to throw the first stone? Because to my knowledge, everyone has sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.
Do not judge, lest you be judged.
The Bible also says: Touch not my annointing...
And as the famous saying goes: who are you to judge, only God can judge me.

I am saying all this because everybody is throwing Bishop Eddie Long under the bus. No [one] sin is worse than the other. I don't know if his allegations are true. I wasn't there when it happened and I am not in the minds of the ones involved. But everybody has faults and mistakes and we should not look down on him just because of the things coming out on him. I am on no one's side. I just feel like as long as Bishop E. Long repents then we should move on from there.
People are so quick to throw mega churches' pastors under the bus because of jealousy and other reasons.
Ima stop ranting though! But let's just pray for every party that is involved. That is all we [as outsiders looking in] can do.
Love, B

Trey Bay

Today my supervisor gave me the new Trey Songz CD..for free!
So I will be bumpin to that for a good lil min whody!  [for some reason that's my new word] :-)
Love, B

An Apple a Day

Peep the eyeshadow and the nails!

Loves it! :)

Love, B

Ocean Blue

Blue Eyeshadow with a green tint at the top. FYI: all my eye makeup is CoverGirl

Sorry for the Blur! :)
Love, B

Heavy on My Shoulder

I really have a heart for the homeless.

not sure if I blogged about it before.

I definitely would love to start my own shelter.

Volunteering to help the homeless just warms my little heart.

It is so many people who are homeless and for some, it is people we would least expect.

So, I plan on graduating next fall [Dec 2011].

Hopefully once I graduate I will have enough time to execute the plan that I want.

I'm going to do some strenuous research on it. Build a PowerPoint and start talking to some top notch people because I plan to exceed with this goal!

Love, B

Atlanta Classics

Atlanta Classics!
Be there or be Square! LMBO!!
seriously though, FAMU vs TSU
as always I will be going for TSU!!!
[the school I would have def attended had it not been for out of state fees and tuition]
Love, B

Mirror

Mirror Mirror on the wall
I see beauty amongst them all
But then I start to point out flaws
Am I cute? Or not at all?

Passion Pink

So no! that is not the color of this shade of pink. In fact, this pink came from the dollar store! [long story..but I love the color bc it is so neutral even though it is pink. And right now I am feeling neutral colors.]

NEPENTHE!

Sweety

Yesterday a school organization were giving away fishes. You could also decorate your own fish bowl.
Of course I got one! So now I have a fish named Sweety. Now this is the first pet I ever had!..So we shall see how it goes!

NEPENTHE!

Baytree Pizza

Delish! It was a pepperoni, sausage, and spinach calzone!
Many ppl don't like spinach with a pizza type food. I'll spare the story of why I like it; my roommates already had to hear it! :)
NEPENTHE!

Tokyo Pearl

Yesterday, mostly out of boredom, I decided to paint my toe nails.
They haven't been painted since school started! I know, shame shame.
HOWEVER!
In the mist of all the excitement, I decided to do my finger nails too.
The only thing I don't like about painting my nails myself is that they always seem to chip or something.
Anyways, here's pics! [no toe pics :)

NEPENTHE!

Burn

Ya'll like seriously? What is this world coming to?
We have a man who is a pastor of a church trying to burn the Koran because he's trying to show that something is wrong!
Like what the freak! Does he know how many lives he is putting in danger just because he wants to exercise his 1st amendment???
I am a Christian; burning the Bible would upset me. When you have nations of people who are Muslim [and it is one of the fastest growing religions] you are setting yourself and the country you live in for failure!
I really hope he doesn't go through with it.
My people, my people. SMH
Why is this man getting so much media?? He only has a congregation of about 50 people.
Like if he goes through with this, I will be scared for my life and my fellow Americans.
I really don't like people like that..who forces their way for attention or whatever.
anyway!
NEPENTHE!

Ready

"I think I'm ready, ready for love"
Seriously!..I think I am ready.
But is God ready for me to be ready??
I'ma just follow His plan before I end up drawing out a new plan bc the old plan didn't work.
Ya feel me??? lol
NEPENTHE!

Wisdom Teeth

A follower on twitter asked: What is the point of wisdom teeth besides all the pain and suffering?
My reply: That's just it! In order to have wisdom you must go throught the pain and the suffering.

Word from the wise! ;-)
NEPENTHE!

Shea Butter

I talked about Shea Butter in a previous post and how I couldn't wait to use it because I heard it worked better than Cocoa Butter.
I figured I oughta give my 2cents now because I've been using it for about 2 or 3 weeks.
This stuff works!!! Like seriously, I just bought some more. It definitely is superior to cocoa butter because I was using cocoa butter like a month before using the shea butter!
Like I notice this one spot on my arm that is definitely fading!
Another thing: my sister and I both wore sandals on may places we went to in Cali...I used shea butter she had regular lotion. My shea butter lasted all day! Never once had ashy feet..it looked like I had socks on all day! Love it! :)
The only this is you must be consistent with it if you want to see results. I use it as a lotion so that's why I am seeing fast results.
Im super excited about it thought! :)
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Silly

Here is an eye makeup pic!
I only wear eye makeup..

Also! I got a silly video I'm going to post either today or tomorrow!

September!

Finally September!
Not that I was anticipating it, but it's September!
Question: I've been wanting some cute flat shoes that I can wear around campus. I want different colors and styles, but most importantly! ...I need comfort; I want something that has an arch because real flat shoes just aren't good for you. Where can I get some??? [They need to be college student-proof affordable aka cheap]
Valdosta weather been pretty nice lately! :)
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Something Old, Something New

Most people say: you live and you learn
I think I like to look at it this way:
You learn and you live.

You can take that however you want it, I don't wanna have a long-drawn out explanation.
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Interracial Dating

I use to be against it.
But ever since going to Cali, my view of things has changed.
California is so diverse so a lot of things are normal there that would be frowned upon in Georgia.
Anyway...I wouldn't mind dating a non-black guy as long as he has my values and beliefs.
I know people would stare at us. But through life you're gonna get stared down and talked about.
They hate it, I love it! :) Always do what you want!
I will admit though that sometime I wonder why people date outside their race. Maybe I should ask.
What you guys think about this subject?
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Too Smart for Your Own Good

I just don't like when people have learned so much philosophy or whatever in school, that everything they believe has no value or moral to it.
Like, do you believe that way because you were taught that or because you find it to be true and to work for you?
I know ya'll heard: they so smart till they don't know nothing!
Like geesh! Have some moral beliefs!
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Negative

Hey ya'll!
I just wanna point out that complaining will only get you two steps back. #truestory
It is always good to see the positive side of things because remember, it could always be worse.
For instance, last semester all I did was complain about where I work. Talking bout I can't wait to get off, I don't like this, or that...
Sure enough, God said: Okay, I'm go hush that up. You just will get off work earlier, in fact, you'll get off work so early you'll have some wack hours.
So, I had some wack hours, wishing, hoping, and praying for more.
So the moral of the story is, complaining will push you back.
I learned not to complain and I am just thankful that I have a job now. 6 hours are better than 0.
HOWEVER!..I have a praying mama.
And thanks to her prayers, I was able to get more hours than the 6 I had at first.
You will never hear me complain again!
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Everlasting Love

So, I'm at work.
Right, that explains all the latest blogs...
Anyway, Aug 21, 2010 I forgot to acknowledge my baby girl's bday!
my baby girl is my baby sister!
love her!..
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Email

Ya'll..
seriously, it's time to LET GO!
i have like 4 email addresses and I am trying to get rid of at least 2!
..ugh!
anyway..that is all!
I will post something very interesting soon, it's just internet be acting a butt!
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Trend, Fad??

So ya'll know I'm in school..
and I've began to noticed a lot of people going natural.
I'm straddling the fence on this one..
as I tweeted: everybody tryna go #teamnatural, but for many it's #fail.
Like seriously!..I'm natural and I encourage people when they are thinking about it.
HOWEVER...lol
I don't like that people are looking at it as the thing to do.
Like why are you natural?
Let it be a good reason.
Like I've been natural all my life, and it's still a struggle.
What ya'll think.
PS. email me at howard08finest@gmail.com :)
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