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Sunday, December 19, 2010
Album Review: "Calling All Hearts" Keyshia Cole
Calling All Hearts Album Review: Our Favorite Love Songstress is BACK!!! I swear she never fails to DELIVER* Probably the reason I am ALWAYS (x3) checking for her. On this Album expect to go through the “motions” per the usual she has a song for EVERYONE—-> Here I will list my favorite songs in no particular order—>
“Tired of Doing Me” Feat Tank [Cuffin’ Season Much] Summary: Self Explanatory. Being Single is ok BUUUUT I’m ready to try YOU out :) Yay!! Don’t you just LOVE the feeling you get when you become interested in someone && are anxious to see where things will go?? Yeah?? Me too!
“Take Me Away” My FAVE!!! 5 stars* YES!!! If you are In LOVE, Loving Someone, Thinking about Falling or Wanting to be IN Love this is YOUR Song. This song will be a HIT!
“Last Hangover” feat Timbaland [It’s OVER—> You had your run and things didn’t work out ..We have ALL been here at one point and time, for some, will be returning to this emotion sooner than later..Drinks on Me??
“Thank You” The beginning sort of sounds like “Sent From Heaven” to me, interestingly enough it’s a song with her talking to her Savior and saying Thank You. Something that everyone should say, something that should be second nature given all that HE’s done for us, but fail to say “Thank YOU”
This CD is Classic Keyshia, a few upbeat songs but she doesnt stray from what made us fall in[Love] with her. Any true Keyshia Cole fans are encourgaged to support her movement and purchase her album.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Darnit!!!
I know most of my blogs seem to start off the same way but OMG!!! It's been a while sheesh... I swear if it was not for the fact that I FINALLY got a few followers (Hey yall!!) I prolly would have just said forget it haha. Naw but really it took a while for me to log in.. I forgot the email address I used.. I forgot the password.. I have been trying to log in for about 20 minutes woooooo! Got a lot of catching up to do Sooooo much has changed... had a great summer..my fall has been blessed..classes are almost over and new ones scheduled to begin.. not sure when but I will be updating soon.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
With Love Mimi....
#nowplaying: "All I Have" -Amerie
So much on my mind, it's really crazy. I have no idea where to even begin..Exes have been on my mind probably because it's the Spring and something about spring motivates people to try to come back into your life, motivates people to reach out..trust me I know because most of them have. When I sit and think about all the tears, heartbreak..how hard it was to get over each of them, I know it's possible. This song kind of reminds me of them all bunched together I gave and tried my best but we were all in different places and wanted something the other could not provide. All the lessons I have learned..gone but never forgotten..they each have special places in my heart, special memories that we shared most of the pictures don't exist anymore, deleted, thrown away, numbers changed..mostly on my part.
I'll review my past and my lessons..just to get it out of my head & off my brain..
A taught me what being loved felt like but also taught me how to recognize a liar...
D taught me that the "safe" ones aren't so safe, secretly they play that role but not just with you with everybody. D taught me to expect the unexpected no other lesson other than that....
A came back && taught me people will NEVER change..&& if they do it will be evident in their lifestyle not just their talk..so I WALKED...& kept walking
C taught me to be friends first..also taught me that people are different when you're friends and when you are involved with the person. C taught me that friends first can lead to misconceptions,that the person who know's all your weaknesses will play on them. That it's harder to walk away when you've invested years in a person but that no amount of years will make it work. C taught me that I needed to place more value in myself, that I was worth more than the way C treated me. C taught me that it's possible for a person to love your child as if they were their own, that's the most valuable lesson C could ever teach me, the way C loved my daughter, the relationship C had with my daughter was something I loved and adored && valued but C taught me that just because someone cares for your child doesn't mean you have to be with them..doesn't mean you have to allow them to treat you any kind of way.. C taught me that no matter how many times I tried && failed @ walking away ..that it was still possible && that's what I did leaving the remains of a failed friendship, a failed partnership along with pieces of my heart behind..
I've learned so many lessons from all of my experiences, what I want, what I refuse to accept and that it's possible to walk away. At the times where the relationships came to an end..I cried & I cried..I felt so weak and hurt not knowing that in all my weakness I was strong enough to let go ..not realizing that as I was crying I was steady walking in the opposite direction.. I don't regret anything because I gave "All I Had To Give."
with love,
So much on my mind, it's really crazy. I have no idea where to even begin..Exes have been on my mind probably because it's the Spring and something about spring motivates people to try to come back into your life, motivates people to reach out..trust me I know because most of them have. When I sit and think about all the tears, heartbreak..how hard it was to get over each of them, I know it's possible. This song kind of reminds me of them all bunched together I gave and tried my best but we were all in different places and wanted something the other could not provide. All the lessons I have learned..gone but never forgotten..they each have special places in my heart, special memories that we shared most of the pictures don't exist anymore, deleted, thrown away, numbers changed..mostly on my part.
I'll review my past and my lessons..just to get it out of my head & off my brain..
A taught me what being loved felt like but also taught me how to recognize a liar...
L taught me what crazy was, that's it's not ok to put your hands on people and that older people can be manipulative. L also taught me how to step outside the box, what it was like to live with a person, love a person what a real relationship was.
M taught me that I could be a provider, my generous side came out, I loved all the things M wasn't and in turn M cheated..M taught me how to walk away from something that wasn't good for me and to never look back and I never did.
#21 taught me to try new things, step out on faith, my first long distance relationship, proved me right about them not working but taught me that I could be faithful, I got to travel to see #21, I knew what it was to miss someone. #21 also taught me to pay attention because when the usual somehow switches up to something different that's what it is && that's what it was. First time I actually caught someone cheating on me. #21 also showed me a pattern that was used on me && all those after me..that I HAVE to be in a relationship person who jumps from one to the next to the next YET always holding on to the past && trying to find a way to get back..I'm just glad I never allowed #21 BACk into my life.
Eyes taught me it's possible to have a relationship with someone who has kids. Taught me there are a few good peple out there..BUT that they weren't one of them. My reservations with people with children has nothing to do with the children instead it has to do with the relationship with the other parent. Caught Eyes in bed w/the other parent..walked away & never looked back
D taught me that the "safe" ones aren't so safe, secretly they play that role but not just with you with everybody. D taught me to expect the unexpected no other lesson other than that....
A came back && taught me people will NEVER change..&& if they do it will be evident in their lifestyle not just their talk..so I WALKED...& kept walking
C taught me to be friends first..also taught me that people are different when you're friends and when you are involved with the person. C taught me that friends first can lead to misconceptions,that the person who know's all your weaknesses will play on them. That it's harder to walk away when you've invested years in a person but that no amount of years will make it work. C taught me that I needed to place more value in myself, that I was worth more than the way C treated me. C taught me that it's possible for a person to love your child as if they were their own, that's the most valuable lesson C could ever teach me, the way C loved my daughter, the relationship C had with my daughter was something I loved and adored && valued but C taught me that just because someone cares for your child doesn't mean you have to be with them..doesn't mean you have to allow them to treat you any kind of way.. C taught me that no matter how many times I tried && failed @ walking away ..that it was still possible && that's what I did leaving the remains of a failed friendship, a failed partnership along with pieces of my heart behind..
I've learned so many lessons from all of my experiences, what I want, what I refuse to accept and that it's possible to walk away. At the times where the relationships came to an end..I cried & I cried..I felt so weak and hurt not knowing that in all my weakness I was strong enough to let go ..not realizing that as I was crying I was steady walking in the opposite direction.. I don't regret anything because I gave "All I Had To Give."
Lesson Learned: What you're willing to Walk Away from will determine what You will walk into.
with love, Mimi
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Early Morning Blog....
A lot has been on my mind lately, it seems so much is going on but isn't at the same time. I'm awake partly because lately I can not sleep, dont ask me why because I do not know. I probably slept all of an hour maybe. I'm really becoming obsessed with natural products and wondering to myself what on earth have I been doing to myself all these years smh, I'll get to that later..
Let me tell you about my granny, she is an amazing woman, the staple in my family and I feel she has been underappreciated for a great deal of her life and by people close to her and that almost brings me to tears. I'm only talking about her today because she has really been on my mind and my heart lately. The older she gets the more dependent she becomes and I'm having to step up to the plate which I dont mind but it kind of scares me, like what would I do without her?? I'm dependent on her in a way and now that she's dependent on me to an extent it means more responsibilty for me and I dont want to disappoint her. A friend of her's passed a way last week and she seemed so sad as she should be, but I wonder what does it feel like to watch all of your friends and family members, people you love, leave you behind. I remember phone conversations she would have with her friends talking about what she would wear and what song to play at her funeral and the older she gets I realized although she outlived most of them she cant beat death. I'm scared for her, I dont want her to fall (which older people do sometime) I want to make sure she takes her medicine when she is supposed to (but she gets mad sometimes when you ask, like your making her sound irresponsible when sometimes the case may be she just forgot because of her age) I need her to eat right (I'm sure cheese eggs is not something you should eat EVERY day with a cup of Coffee) but hey she's 83 she's old enough to live how she want to and I dont want to get on her nerves, she must have been doing something right ..right?? I know that when her time comes she will be BLESSED oh yes..for how she lived on earth was ...be back I have to comb her hair...Ok I'm back..she wanted a Jeri Curl and I have no idea how to do it but I tried. I love that woman, she's everything to me and I'm going to stop talking about her because every time I start the tears well up in my eyes ..ugh!! I'm such a punk.
Wow it's Spring.. :o) I opened my window and saw such a beautiful sight--->
Ok so back to my inability to have a good nights sleep..wondering if it has anything to do with the fact that these last few nights Kennedy has slept with me and I find myself fighting her to stay on HER side smh..kids lol. I hadn't recieved an email saying my items from My HoneyChild were shipped so I contacted the founder and asked why this was because I ONLY placed my order at like 2am on tuesday, I'm used to products taking about a day to ship meaning processed and shipped as long as the purchase is before 12pm.. But hey dont get me to lying. Anywho she responded to me and reassured me my shipment would be mailed out today along with the tracking number. I'm guessing it should be here by sat if not monday..I really hope it's not monday.
Wandering around NC.com and discovering (something I've been doing for a while and not knowing) the CG (or should I say one factor of the CG) regimen which is Co-wash and low or no poo which lead me to investigate some shampoo bars..which lead me to a fellow curlies fotki page she's a PJ like myself, she reviewed them and so I gave in and purchased a few items from ..Ones that sparked my interest. Funny thing--> I dont really use anything on my face besides a scrub every once in a while because my face rarely breaks out but I purchased more of them than actual shampoo bars lol. && If you did'nt know I'm like infactuated with HONEY right now...you wont catch me eating it but I will be trying it for other purposes such as washing my face... Purchases I made @ 6am this morning from wait for it..wait for it...
Chagrin Valley Soap And Craft
Goat Milk Oatmeal Honey Soap
Carrot and Honey Complexion Soap
Rhassoul Clay and Yogurt Complexion Soap
Mud and Clay Shampoo
That is all for now. Didn't want to go overboard but I'm looking forward to their arrivals. I figure I will make purchases about once a week from new places and maybe around end of April beginning of May go a little crazy..just a little ...naw probably a lot. I already know who I'm purchasing from next week Yay!!
I get to try out my Denman D4 brush today..looking into some protective styles for my hair and trying to develop a hair regimen. Be back later.
Let me tell you about my granny, she is an amazing woman, the staple in my family and I feel she has been underappreciated for a great deal of her life and by people close to her and that almost brings me to tears. I'm only talking about her today because she has really been on my mind and my heart lately. The older she gets the more dependent she becomes and I'm having to step up to the plate which I dont mind but it kind of scares me, like what would I do without her?? I'm dependent on her in a way and now that she's dependent on me to an extent it means more responsibilty for me and I dont want to disappoint her. A friend of her's passed a way last week and she seemed so sad as she should be, but I wonder what does it feel like to watch all of your friends and family members, people you love, leave you behind. I remember phone conversations she would have with her friends talking about what she would wear and what song to play at her funeral and the older she gets I realized although she outlived most of them she cant beat death. I'm scared for her, I dont want her to fall (which older people do sometime) I want to make sure she takes her medicine when she is supposed to (but she gets mad sometimes when you ask, like your making her sound irresponsible when sometimes the case may be she just forgot because of her age) I need her to eat right (I'm sure cheese eggs is not something you should eat EVERY day with a cup of Coffee) but hey she's 83 she's old enough to live how she want to and I dont want to get on her nerves, she must have been doing something right ..right?? I know that when her time comes she will be BLESSED oh yes..for how she lived on earth was ...be back I have to comb her hair...Ok I'm back..she wanted a Jeri Curl and I have no idea how to do it but I tried. I love that woman, she's everything to me and I'm going to stop talking about her because every time I start the tears well up in my eyes ..ugh!! I'm such a punk.
Ok so back to my inability to have a good nights sleep..wondering if it has anything to do with the fact that these last few nights Kennedy has slept with me and I find myself fighting her to stay on HER side smh..kids lol. I hadn't recieved an email saying my items from My HoneyChild were shipped so I contacted the founder and asked why this was because I ONLY placed my order at like 2am on tuesday, I'm used to products taking about a day to ship meaning processed and shipped as long as the purchase is before 12pm.. But hey dont get me to lying. Anywho she responded to me and reassured me my shipment would be mailed out today along with the tracking number. I'm guessing it should be here by sat if not monday..I really hope it's not monday.
Wandering around NC.com and discovering (something I've been doing for a while and not knowing) the CG (or should I say one factor of the CG) regimen which is Co-wash and low or no poo which lead me to investigate some shampoo bars..which lead me to a fellow curlies fotki page she's a PJ like myself, she reviewed them and so I gave in and purchased a few items from ..Ones that sparked my interest. Funny thing--> I dont really use anything on my face besides a scrub every once in a while because my face rarely breaks out but I purchased more of them than actual shampoo bars lol. && If you did'nt know I'm like infactuated with HONEY right now...you wont catch me eating it but I will be trying it for other purposes such as washing my face... Purchases I made @ 6am this morning from wait for it..wait for it...
Chagrin Valley Soap And Craft
Goat Milk Oatmeal Honey Soap
Carrot and Honey Complexion Soap
Rhassoul Clay and Yogurt Complexion Soap
Mud and Clay Shampoo
That is all for now. Didn't want to go overboard but I'm looking forward to their arrivals. I figure I will make purchases about once a week from new places and maybe around end of April beginning of May go a little crazy..just a little ...naw probably a lot. I already know who I'm purchasing from next week Yay!!
I get to try out my Denman D4 brush today..looking into some protective styles for my hair and trying to develop a hair regimen. Be back later.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
It's ARRIVED!!!!! lmbo Oh && A Curls Review...Woot Woot!!
Ok Ok So First lets hop to it..My Packages came today...I mean like really it only took FOREVER..coming from California smh but hey..what can you do?? Exactly...So I impatiently stalked the Fedex man..
&& all my stalking paid off..I got my packages Yay!!!!
I was so excited I almost BROKE my NECK getting up the stairs to open them :o)
Yes I did LINE them up lol && Photograph them..but I did it for YOU not me..wanna see??
Isn't it BEAUTIFUL?? I know I know it soooooo totally is, I cant wait to add to my collection. Anywho..Lets get to this review..
Brand: Curls
Product:
Curlicious Curls Cleansing Cream
Curls Escstacy Deep Condtioner
Quenched Curls Moisturizing Spray
Goddess Glaze Styling Gel
Also on Kennedy the Curls It's a Curl line
Peek-A-Boo Tearless Shampoo
Patty Cake Conditoner
Ring Around the Curlies Leave In Conditioner (sample size of this)
I think All in all it worked pretty well in Kennedy's hair..I'm anticipating similar if not better results when the full size of the Ring Around the Curlies arrives along with the It's Bitsy Spiral Baby Curl Moisturizer.
The shampoo lathered well for it to be all natural, I then conditoned her hair as well as combed it through then applied the Ring Around the Curlies Leave in to her wet hair & that's it. I think for the most part it helped to define her curls, it definitely added some shine and it's smelled pretty cool.
It's kind of hard to to photograph a toddler lol but I tried..
So all in all given her age and inability to stay still && refrain from putting her head onn the floor..I believe the product worked well for her. I am pleased... Now...on to ME!!
Was I pleased NO!! I washed my hair with the Curlicious Curl Creme && I must say it smelled Divine!!! Like Cake Frosting...Yummers..then I proceded to deep condition my hair w/Curls Esctacy I combed it through and placed a cap over my head and used my Hair Therapy Wrap to complete the process. After rising out the deep conditioner I used the Quenched Curls Moisturizing Spray..Ok first issue..the way it sprays..it doesn't distribute evenly instead it kind of squirts I really don't like that. It also smells not so pleasing but it doesn't linger. Next I applied the Goddess Glaze as recommended by Manisha the founder of Curls during a consultation I had with her. Kind of thick, not sticky or was it?? Doesn't matter I washed my hands afterwards, then waited for it to dry. Results--> Second Day hair :o( Not that I would mind if this was day 2 but being as though it isnt..we have a problem..here are the pictures-->
Texture Shot or LACK there of smh
It's not the worst..I mean it's not Frizzy but it's not all that defined either..
Another texture shot..
Anywho Overall I didnt like my results but it isnt the end of the world because I brought a large amount of her products and I have to experiment to see what works well for me and my hair. I have a few other stylers to play with so we shall see. Oh Oh && guess what also arrived today via California
By way of the U.K.
So tomorrow I can condition my hair along with using my Denman brush && see if we get different results. Who knows..
Now stalking the USPS worker-->
My HoneyChild should be on it's way as well as the rest of Kennedy's Curls products.
Next week I think I'll order from Blended Beauty/Cutie or maybe Kinky Curly..
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