Motivation Mondays...

Lord I've really been real stressed
Down and out, losin ground
Although I am black and proud
Problems got me pessimistic

Why does it have to be so damn tuff?
I don't know where I can go

Take me to another place
Take me to another land
Make me forget all that hurts me
Let me understand your plan

I’ll get right to it… NO WORRYING THIS WEEK! We run our selves ragged thinking when is this going to happen? When is that going to happen? How am I going to do this? How am I going to do that? Money… Love… Occupation… Living Arrangements… Car… Bills… The World… You name it.. it’s on your mind. Next thing you know.. you’re in a slump.

Well let’s try something different this. BE STILL! Instead of worrying so much about all these things.. talk to the Man upstairs for guidance. After… write down your goals what you’ve been praying for… and/or create your plans and keep them close by. I promise you… looking at the goals will inspire you to STOP worrying and know that they are coming soon. You’d be really surprised how it would affect your thought process. No more slump.. but more of motivation. There will be much anxiety of course… but more in a positive light than negative. It's a task.. but hey let's tackle it... No worrying this week!

So again in a nutshell... Talk with your friend (the man upstairs) about them… write down your goals and/or create your plans… And go from there. He’s got your back the whole way…

As Arrested Development says….

I know you're supposed to be my steering wheel...
Not just my spare tire..

Think about it…..

Black History Month Wrap Up- Feb. 25-28

The Last Day of Black History Month… Sigh. This month really flew by fast. The children’s ministry at church put on a quick presentation during service about Black History/facts. They did great! Especially one girl. She had to be no older than 7 or 8 and her reading was

P H E N O M E N O L. I was extremely proud to see that (even though I don’t know her and not any kin to her). Anywho.. I hope you guys enjoyed learning facts for every day of this month. Don’t just limit the education of history to this month… but embrace all year round. Let us NOT forget.

On this day of February 28th in 1990, Philip Emeagwali was awarded the Gordon Bell Prize the computing version of the Nobel Peace Prize for solving one of the 20 most difficult problems in the computing field.




February 27, 1988- Figure Skater Debi Thomas was the first Black to win a medal at the Winter Olympic Games. She was awarded the Bronze Medal.



February 26, 1966- Andrew Brimmer was the 1st African American governor of the Federal Reserve Board (appointed by then President, Lyndon B. Johnson)



February 25, 1948- Martin Luther King, Jr. was ordained as a Baptist minister.

PEACE... POWER...

Black History Facts- Feb. 19-24

I’ve been on vacation and terribly ill and not able to post. However, that doesn’t mean I wasn’t doing my “homework”. Geez February flew by :-/ !

On February 19, 1992… John Singleton was the first black director nominated for an Academy Award: Best Director and Best Screen Play for Boyz In The Hood

February 20, 1991… African-American’s win EIGHT grammy’s (record)..including 6 by Quincy Jones alone..

February 21, 1965… Malcolm X, AmericanBlack Nationalist, was assassinated.

February 22, 1989- 1st rap grammy awarded to Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff “Parents Just Don’t Understand”

February 23, 1979- Frank E. Peterson, Jr. named 1st black general of the Marine Corps.

February 24, 1864 – Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the 1st black female to receive a M.D. Degree. She graduated from New England Female Medical College



I love my ppl..

Fever.... Cabin that is..

"We Killin These Blogs"- Wiz Khalifa on "Fly Niggas Do Fly Things"



This is posted on EVERY blog this friday morning. And normally... I don't like to follow suit. But for my own personal preference.. lol... because I like Wiz and love the album art work (as well as the music).. I decided to post as well. If you haven't already heard... take a listen Below... Feel Good.. Comedy.. and Crunk all in one.





"Now when i get paid... my checks be lookin like phone numbers"..

Listen HERE

Black History Fact- February 18

Unfortunately... I could not find a picture of this guy to save my life :-/

On this day in 1896, H. Grenon patents The Razon Stropping Device.

Happy Friday lovies!

Black History Fact- Feb. 17th

On this day in 1942... The Founder of the Black Panther Party, Huey Newton, was born...

sn: i love this picture...

Women's Empowerment Wednesdays ... Part 2

Hi Ladies... as promised from last week... here's your second one : )

My Beautiful darlings... This one is self explanatory... Embrace Yourself... Don't be afraid to display why YOU are YOU. And if there is anything you've been wanting to do this week (whether it's go to the gym... or something as small as catch up on that show you missed monday..) DO IT!! Why Wait! Enjoy life hunnie...

Although it has it's downside (which i don't need to name because we all know what comes to mind).... being a woman is G R E A T :-) Have a wonderful week! xoxo

I'M TAKING MY FREEDOM...
PUTTIN' IT IN MY STROLL...
I'LL BE HIGH-STEPPIN YA'LL...
LETTING THE JOY UNFOLD...

I'M HOLDING ON TO MY FREEDOM...
CAN'T TAKE IT FROM ME...
I WAS BORN INTO IT...
IT COMES NATURALLY...

I'M STRUMMING MY OWN FREEDOM...
PLAYING THE GOD IN ME...
REPRESENTIN HIS GLORY...
HOPE HE'S PROUD OF ME...

I'M LIVING MY LIFE LIKE IT'S GOLDEN :-)

Women's Empowerment Wednesdays

It’s a known fact unfortunate but known that everyone doesn’t appreciate everything. Whether it’s your boss… a family member… or significant other etc………. There are times where it just seems like nothing you do is ever good enough. After a while, it begins to take a toll and it hurts to different extents (depending on the situation). Either way.. no one likes to feel that unappreciated.

Being emotional creatures whether we display it or not… we (not all but most) tend to think of this defense mechanism… NOT CARE… SHUT EVERYONE OUT… TREAT PPL HOW THEY TREAT ME.. type of mind frame; with a seek in hoping that everyone else will feel what you feel. Questions ladies… Does that ever work?? I’ve done it so much (attempted and failed lol).. it doesn’t work for me. LOL. I finally realized that being nasty to ppl isn’t going to get me anywhere.. they still won’t feel what I feel. No need to be bitter with innocent bystanders or think that your good deeds and work goes unnoticed. God sees it. He notices...

However, I must add that cutting people out of your life that are toxic or keeping people at a distance (i.e. being cordial with the hello and good mornings… but leaving it at that.. especially in the work place) is NOT the same as being bitter and rude to everyone. There is a distinguished difference… Huge difference.

This song is about not building up a wall because love WILL come. On the other hand, I think the context of the lyrics applies to this as well. Ladies, don’t shut out the world completely. The WORLD didn’t bring you that heart ache… that pain.. or anger (if you know what I mean). No need to not say a simple thank you for someone who holds the door.. or for that matter not hold the door for someone that is behind you. If you’re in one of these slumps… Try being positive this week, regardless of the situation… Know that it will pay off… God sees it… Blessings will come in :-) Karma just doesn’t reap for bad people….

Even if you're not in one of these slumps... always encourage another sistah to get out of hers. Keep your head up darlings… You’re all beautiful :) Hang in there…

YOU GIVE…
AND YOU GIVE…
BUT YOU NEVER SEEM TO GET BACK IN RETURN…
WHAT YOU GIVE…
SO YOUR HEART’S IN FIRST…
THROUGH THIRD DEGREE BURNS…
AND IN THE END…
YOU JUST WANT TO GIVE UP…

YOUR GUARD’S UP…
AND YOUR HEART’S COLD…

YOU’RE HOLDING ON TO PAIN FROM SO LONG AGO…

YOU GOTTA LET IT GO…
YOU GOTTA LET IT GO…


A HEART THAT’S PURE… WON’T BE DENIED….

Black History Fact- Feb. 16

On Feb. 16, 1951.... New York City passed a bill prohibiting racial discrimination in city-assisted housing developments..

... #Hello



... Also on this day in 1983... My buddy "Savannah" was Born. Happy Birthday Hunnie :-) Enjoy!

Topic of Discussion: VDay trippin

Today is the 15th…. although the topic of discussion still seems to be the 14th (Valentine’s day). I’ve never been a fan of valentine’s day (because I’ve never had a good one… which I won’t hope for to change next year because it’ll prob be the same lol). Yet and still… I don’t bash or hate on the holiday because others celebrate. It grinds my gears when I hear ppl bashing “ I don’t care about Valentine’s day. I’m worth more than just a day. I get love all through the year blah blah blah”. Ok.. and?? It’s a holiday that focuses around it. Just like every holiday is once a year and you have a birthday ONCE a year.. I don’t see anyone saying all that foolishness then "i don't celebrate my birthday cause i get gifts all year round".... Oh that’s different huh?... riggghhhhtttt.. smh Moving right along…

I won’t lie at all and say I don’t get sad a little on Valentine’s day. Truth is I do. I hope one day I will be able to share the holiday with someone special who actually reciprocates my love for them and not go unnoticed and feel unappreciated. However, in the midst of that… I don’t hate on the next person and theirs. Why? It’s not their fault my 14th seems to be a groundhog day every year (it repeats itself… with the same lonliness and unappreciated feeling). All the bitterness needs to stop. It’s okay to be mad… to be upset.. to be sad. Yes.. you are entitled to that. But why be like that at other’s relationship? It’s not their fault. The foolishness on my twit timeline is killing me.

You’re the side chick… Fuck Valentine’s Day… all that shit has to stop. Does that make you feel better or are you just seeking attention? Either you wit it(vday) or you not. No need to comment on it. When Christmas come around you don’t see Jehovah’s Witness and any other religion saying all types of foolishness to you for celebrating it.. so don’t do it to any one else… Even on something as simple as… Valentine’s day.

Just a thought…. Have a good day lovies…

It's a cold world out here...

Disclaimer: Oh and let me just clarify… I’m talking about (me) aspiring for the REAL relationships and marriages. Commitment. Not the other foolery that seems to be so popular now a days.
Personal Thought: I want to speak on my own circumstance…. But I won't do that to myself today..

Black History Fact- Feb. 15

On this day in 1968, Henry Lewis became the first African American to lead a symphony orchestra in the United States.

For You....

To You.... Happy Valentine's Day.... I hope you read this....

I LOVE YOU TOO MUCH... TO LOSE YA..

YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE I LOVE...
THE ONLY MAN I KNOW THAT I CAN TRUST..
AND IF EVER I SHOULD NEED YOU..
I KNOW YOU'LL COME...
READY TO KILL LIKE A SMOKING GUN.... #OneOfMyBestTextsAndMemoriesEver *Subliminal





SO WHEN THE TIMES GET HARD AND THE NIGHTS YOU'RE ALL ALONE..
I'LL BE THE ONE YOU CALL ON...
NO TELLING WHERE WE MIGHT..
GO...
AND EVERYTIME YOU LOOK UP..
BABY I'M RIGHT THERE...
FLYING IN THE AIR...
SO LET ALL OF YOUR FEARS GO...

YO, MONEY IS GREAT...
BUT WHAT WE GOT IS WAY BETTER...
WE GOT FOUR LETTERS...
WHEN IT COMES FROM THE HEART...
THERE'S MORE PLEASURE...

YOU'RE EVERYTHING TO ME... #SelfExplanatory

I CAN'T STAY AWAY FROM YOU TOO LONG...
EVEN IF I DO..
I'LL ALWAYS CALL...
CHECKIN ON YOU...
MAKE SURE YOU'RE OKAY...
BE THE ONE ...
TO BRIGHTEN UP YOUR DAY...

MY DAYS ARE COLD...
WHENEVER WE'RE APART...
IT'S LIKE SOMEONE...
STOLE AWAY MY HEART...
YOU'RE A MAJOR PART OF...
MY LIFE...
AND NO MATTER WHAT THE STORM MAY BRING...
I'M FINE WITH YOU...

AND THE POINT OF IT ALL....

IS I LOVE YOU....

Happy Valentine's Day

Spread a little love today ... or you can be a grinch for V-Day... whichever you prefer :-) lol

xoxo

Motivation Mondays...

In lieu of Valentine's Day (today)... I picked this song. For all of you who are pretty down today (for what ever your reason may be.. I know they vary from person to person)... Just remember.. there is somebody out there... and even most the Lord... who loves you.

Just the chorus alone let's you know that.... SOMEBODY LOVES YOU BABY..




On another note....Boost up your confidence for the week. Hold your head up. CAN WE GET MUCH HIGHER???

Enough said...

Black History Fact- Feb 11, 12, 13, & 14

Hey! As you can see... I've missed a few days... so this post will contain 4.

On February 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from prison :-)

Read a great summary of his biography here

On February 12, 1909, The civil rights organization, NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) , was founded by 60 blacks and white citizens.

On February 13, 1970, Joseph Searles was the first black to be admitted to the New York Stock Exchange

Also on this day in 1990... My little climb was born. She turned 21 today... Gosh I feel so old :-) Happy Birthday hun :)

On February 14, 1817, Frederick (Baile) Douglass, abolitionist and orator, was born possible birth date

Women's Empowerment Wednesday???

What happened to Women’s Wednesdays ???

Normally, I post an empowerment blog on Wednesdays to encourage both my sistahs and my self out there. However… some noticed.. yesterday.. there was no post. :-/ Well… I’m here to be honest with my lovies. Normally I wake up and the perfect song pops into my head for the empowerment and what the topic will be about for that Wednesday (i.e. taking care of yourself… being unified with others etc.). Oddly… yesterday I woke up and there were…. *crickets. Even if I don’t think of something immediately that morning… it at least comes to me by mid afternoon. Yet and still… *crickets.

I’ve explained in the past that when I don’t post.. that means either two things.. either I’m terribly busy/exhausted… or there is a lot going on and I am mentally drained. But this time was different. Sure I thought of something here and there… but I wasn’t passionate about it like I am with the others I have posted on Wednesday. I genuinely didn’t want to bullsh*t you guys by not putting in my all and just posting any old thing. That’s unfair. Believe it or not.. I actually put much thought into my Wednesday (Women’s) posts. It’s something I feel strongly about. However…. Yesterday… it just wasn’t there. No I’m not mentally drained or exhausted etc. I’m actually in a great state right now. I felt kinda bad yesterday that I didn’t have anything to offer. It just didn’t come to me as usual :-/ I still want you all to know you’re beautiful of course and that you should be encouraged in any and every way...

I felt I should share this with you guys. Look forward to next Wednesday... no more writer’s block lol (I’m claiming it). Have a great day lovies.

XoXo

Black History Fact- February 10

After 12 days of debate and voting on 125 amendments… On February 10, 1964, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by a vote of 290-130. The bill prohibited any state/local governments and/or public facilities from denying rights because of race or ethnicity. Furthermore, It gave the U.S. Attorney General power to enforce desegregation law suits and allow the federal government to discontinue federal funds to any companies and states who discriminated.. along with labor organizations and interstate commercial companies. Later on, future Georgia governor Lester Maddox, became the first person prosecuted under the Civil Rights Act.

Also, on this day in 1937.. Singer Roberta Flack was born in Ashville, NC.

Black History Fact- Feb 9

On February 9, 1995... African-American Astronaut, Bernard Harris, took a walk into space.

Also on this day in 1944, Novelist and Author of "The Color Purple", Alice Walker was born in Eatonton, Georgia.

Black Allure ...

BLACK is Beautiful :)...

Italian Vogue embraces the grace and elegance of Black Female Beauty again this time around with a 17 page editorial featuring 12 black models.


Under the command of Franca Sozzani... Italian Vogue presents to you....


"The Black Allure" by. Emma Summerton

Creditors: Check out more pics at Jezebel

Black History Fact- February 8th

I just wanted to use this picture... (nothing to do with the dates or relation to the listed fact)
On February 8, 1894... Congress repealed the Enforcement Act... an act which made it less difficult for some states to Deprive African-American Voters.

Also... on this day in 1986... Oprah Winfrey became the first African-American woman to host a nationally syndicated talk show. You go girl! :-)

Trailer :: "YeLLing To The Sky" starring Zoe Kravitz

I have been waiting for this movie to come out... So excited to see the trailer...

Zoe Kravitz ( ♥ her) plays 17 year old Sweetness O'Hara. After her mother and sister take off, Sweetness is left with her abusive father and life of a whirlwind. It won't be long she decided that... Enough is Enough... it's time to take matters in her own hands...

Motivation Mondays...

It's the top of the week again!!! Let's start with the right mind frame...



You will always pass the test...
As long as you keep your head to the sky...


Just think ahead and...
You'll be inspired...
To reach higher and...
higher....

As Long as you keep... your head to the sky....

BE OPTIMISTIC!

Black History Fact- Feb 7

On February 7, 1926... Carter G. Woodson created and observed... 'Negro History Week'. Later in 1976, that week would become a month.... also known as... BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Black History Fact- February 6

On February 6, 1820..... The first organized emigration back to Africa began. 86 free African-Americans boarded the 'Mayflower of Liberia' out of the New York Harbor. They were in route to the 'British colony' known as Sierra Leone, which WELCOMED free slaves as well as fugitive slaves.

Hope everyone is having a great sunday! xoxo

Black History Fact- Feb 5

On February 5, 1990... (Our First Black President).. Columbia University graduate and Harvard University law student, Barack Obama, became the first Black to be named president of the Harvard Law Review... (Go Figure :) )

I LOVE my president...

Black History Fact- February 4

Happy Friday lovies... I have a treat.. I'm giving THREE black history facts today :-)

On February 4, 1794, France abolished slavery. Unfortunately under the reign of Napoleon, slavery was re established in 1802 with the "Code Noir": which prohibited Blacks, Mulattoes, and other people of color from entering the French colonial territory at the time, as well as, intergrated marriage with whites.

It wasn't just America people.... know your facts...


Soror Rosa Louise McCauley (skee-wee)... Also known As Rosa Parks was born on this day... February 4, 1913

And last but not least... my little linebacker (nephew) was born on this day a year ago :-)