Musings: 12/29/2014

the saying, 'everything happens for a reason' helps me sleep better at night

"because everything that's meant to happen does.. eventually."
-American Beauty  

I'd like to be on a beach soon..

I've learned that avoidance solves nothing.. most times you have to deal with your problems head on

sold my first paintings on 12/24/2014

that makes me SO happy to say  :)

 A 31 Step Guide To Inner Contentment in The New Year

still no clue how I'm bringing in the new year... although I'd much rather focus on my state of mind vs. being at some big over the top, overly hyped location

jan 1 marks day one of my pescatarian journey (pray!)

they say the way you bring in the new year is an indication of how your year will play out..

a new vision board is long overdue

two days left.. let the countdown begin



America

Musings: 11/19/2014

"between what happens to us and our reaction is space. In that space is our freedom to choose how we'll respond."

new moon, Nov 22




release
I've forgiven everyone in my life that has caused me pain
...except two.
I have to be honest with myself,
but I'm working on those

no good comes from harboring ill will toward anyone

the true nature of my spirit is a calm, caring one
lavender
listen
sometimes you have to just jump.
kiss me again x the drums

this year has proven that I'm a lot stronger than I ever gave myself credit for..
 

before I start doing things differently, what is the end result I want to achieve?



Musings: 10/26/2014

bye bye mercury retrograde

I plan to wear many hats in my lifetime

note to self, print your fucking pictures

"I got the power make your life so exciting"

something about a man in a suit just does it for me.

letting go of any and all attachments, free like the willow tree :)

feng shui'ing my mental
when I talk to myself it's so poetic

I light two red candles every night

rituals

currently watching 'hocus pocus'

ready for christmas music
… and lights

( SIDE NOTE: Nas(ty) sit yo a$s right here mane. )

Musings: 10/7/2014

I really want to try pescetarianism

The Craft is on Netflix
I miss the days when phones were just phones.... sometimes
little drummer girl
put your trust in something, believing is important
hot stone massage
most of my poetry stems from conversations with myself

Roman Lee Norfleet x The Queen's Gift

journey
premature
"when was the last time you did something for the first time?" - if you can't answer it's time to reevaluate

our relationship is so much better now that we're not together..

I think I have it all figured out, and then I don't

Og Maco x You Guessed It

... hooh!

bucket list: carve initials in a tree

 ♥

I have no problem submitting to a man that is a man
sideshow bob is my spirit animal.


( SIDE NOTE: To be completely honest, I feel uninspired. ..and even when I catch a breath of fresh air of inspiration, the feeling is fleeting. Choking on the staleness of monotony. Bored with that which is temporary. How magnificent must one be to make every moment feel like you're taking your first breath? .. to constantly be inspired by a being.. thing.. experience. How rewarding of a challenge to keep that spark alive and burning? But we are a generation that is lazy. And finds it easier to jump from one thing to the next because we fear being bored or becoming the "bore." We've lost sight of the desire to 'try' to work at and maintain something. And finds it easier to indulge in short lived spark then to work at a long burning flame. )

Weekend Recap: Art Whino x G40 Art Summit

I love Art Whino. If I could live on a block where all of the houses were rainbow colored.. I would. The place is not only an art gallery, but a work of art in itself. From the floors to the ceiling.. stairs to the bathroom stalls.. everything is covered in art. Accompany that with a DJ that spun nonstop classic hip hop all night, and an open bar - it gets no better. I'll never get tired of coming here.



Weekend Recap: Nubian Hueman One Year Anniversary Celebration

 

Nubian Hueman One Year Anniversary

Anacostia Art Center

DC

I'll add a rundown of the happenings later.. for now, let the pictures speak.

 

 

 (SIDE NOTE: Brianna's 28 Step Guide to Being A Little Happier Each Day
these were good.

4, 8, 12, 15, 17, 19, 23, 24, 26 )



Musings: 9/24/2014

finally settled on the placement for my next tattoo

 ..now I just need to decide the color

long time coming

 

so yeah, that's exciting.
been listening to sade nonstop for the past two days

 I've also managed to scrape up some inspiration and have begun writing again
happy I decided to get my conch instead of my tragus
be brave
asked for a sign and God sent me two
claim it, and it'll be yours
5 Things I Know For Sure About Love - tried and true*

 ( SIDE NOTE: me and the homies *in my best Kendrick voice* caught an open mic at Bus Boys and Poets yesterday... which resulted in a lot of inquiries about my hoodie -  a very awesome brand, LLULO. Hey Michelle! ) 



Musings x 9/19/2014

the weather this weekend is going to be perfect
good manners, good posture

current theme song: on me x jeezy, wiz
I can't wait to get on the ferris wheel at the harbor!
.. the fact that it's a little chilly at night now will make it that much better. ♥

 fall wardrobe, wine stained lips
wine optional
دع الحب يسيطر
stress level has decreased significantly
{another themed party coming soon}

do you think it's possible to miss out on your blessings or do you think they come back around?
good communication is vital
keep people around that inspire you.

"We should never put off what we really, really want in life. I know I can't... I have seen so many people waiting for the 'perfect time' to do something that they want so badly -- have a baby, switch jobs, leave a relationship. But the time is now." -Not Fade Away, Rebecca Alexander
...couldn't have said it better myself
strappy x slinky
Gucci Guilty
my 'sometimes' dimples have been thriving lately
don't know what to do with it.

having things to look forward to keeps me afloat (..even though I'm trying to work more on appreciating being in the moment)
best quote of the week: "you can lead a horse to water, but 9 times out of 10 if it's a male horse it will trip and drown."
lol.
I like what I like, unapologetically
what you know about them Creole girls?
learn to differentiate romantic love, platonic love and when it's not love at all
 stay humble, stay hungry
I'm noticing a change in myself... for the better
awareness heightened
it's never a loss for me, ever, and for that I'm grateful
... the vibes are crazy

 

tomorrow

 

you + me + We 

 

trillectro

 

 

... and speak when you see me!



Musings: 8/15/2014

my way of viewing things has changed
people, blessings and lessons

everywhere I look, I see abundance.

I place value on the good people in my life
...more so than ever before
and I pay attention to the energies I feel in certain people's company

because if you spend enough time with them,
they will rub off on you

good or bad.
I started a new hobby.. which I love! :)

surreal,
life outside of your comfort zone.

looking forward to more days spent with those vibes
you can always tell when someone was raised right
thank God (and good parents) for them

I like meeting people that are different than people I've met before..
try something new at least once a week
create memories with people who won't make you wish you could take them back
and don't stifle yourself for anyone,
blossom.
If I could buy back the time I wasted in the past year, I would. One million percent.
doing the same thing will keep you in the same place
life is full of possibility, serendipity and all that jazz,
go with it
also, leave things better than you found them
invest in your tomorrow's

some people have to lose it all before they learn what appreciation is..
and some are forever stuck in their destructive ways
pray for them and move on,
or risk being brought down to their level
- misery loves company -
overseas travel in my near future
I want to see the world
I love learning people's different perspectives
so many different factors that contribute to making people the way that they are
f r e e   s p i r i t
inspiration is everywhere you look
you just have to be in the right state of mind to see it
new opportunities, new outlook, new season

welcome to the jungle.
 

Things We Forget: 8/6/2014

 a few things,

July



Untitled, Charcoal Print

A few posts back I mentioned that I wanted to devote more time to painting/ drawing, and I was given the opportunity to do just that when a musician friend asked me to come up with something that they could use as album art for one of their singles. That was completely my intention when I began, but it turned into something else. Charcoal is one of my favorite mediums to play around with. I love the idea of filling the paper with darkness and using an eraser to "draw" the light. Watching a piece come to life right before my eyes is the best part.