And just like that.....

It's Halloween! And you know what that means? Half-naked women walking around like this is acceptable! It irks my nerves that this holiday is an excuse to be a flozzy, tramp, hoe...and any other word you want to use! Needless to say I refused to succumb to this nonsense!! Therefore I went as Michael Vick...Dog and all! Judge all you want...but I was fully dressed!

Last year in September I made a huge decision. I decided that I was going to get tattoos. Now for most people that might not be a big deal but for me it was. My whole life I have been against tattoos. I could never understand why people would be willing to permanently mark their bodies. And then I began a new journey and realized the beauty and meaning that come with some tattoos. So I sat down and consulted with close friends about what type of tattoos I should get. We decided upon Adinkra Symbols; which are West African symbols. I then had to figure out a place for these meaningful tattoos. And of course I had to pick a good place to get them done. SO let me break it down: 1. Symbols: I choose Adinkra Symbols because I have always had a sort of complex with being black. I grew up in a predominately white neighborhood where I felt that I was constantly on display. Every where I went I was the ONLY black girl. And it wasn't that I didn't want to be black but I just wanted to bl...

First: NYC was GREAT!!! Well let me elaborate. My mom, sister, and I just went to New York City for a few days to celebrate my mom and one of my sisters birthdays. We had a pretty good time! There wasn't a lot of complaining or arguing! Which with my sisters is a blessing!! All-in-all I loved it in New York! I won't be moving there any time soon...a little too much going on for me! But to visit..YES! Second: I never understood how love could hurt so much. But I have been introduced to that pain and now wish I never had the pleasure of knowing it. Well that's unfair..I just wish it didn't have to hurt so bad. I know what it feels like to love and that feeling is great. You can't have one without the other..I accept that. It's just never any fun to love someone who gives their love to another person. How do I tell you that I just want you to love me again? Third: I have begun reading The Alchemist which was recommended to me by a great woman! And this book is slo...

I have been reading a lot of blog posts, reading articles, and listening to hear-say about the Black Man! I'm sad to say that it has been all negative! This completely saddens my heart. I absolutely love black men and I mean this. There is nothing I want more than to be madly in love with an amazing black man...again! Now don't get me wrong there are some bad seeds in all races but that in no way says that all black men are unworthy! I feel that all of us have been influenced by the negative images media releases! And personally I think that Black women have taken heed to these the most. I have been involved in numerous conversations where fellow friends try to convince me that there are no good black men left in the world. Maybe I'm naive but I refuse to believe that. No person is perfect, which means no man will be. I'm not saying lower your standards but I do feel that you need to have realistic ones. If you want a man that is intelligent, put together, caring compas...

Today when I got off of work I walked into my bedroom to see an envelope sitting on my bed!! And I knew once I picked it up that it was my degree! And I have not been able to stop smiling! A lot of MONEY, Stress, Tears, Energy, Time, Effort, and any other adjective you want to insert went into this small piece of paper. I am so thankful to have this and thankful for all the people that were placed in my life to help me accomplish this! I am just glad to say that I am officially an Alum!