I

need

to

get

my

life

to

gether

.

a song popped up on my playlist tonight that brought me back to a place

a feeling,

I haven't ventured in a while

it was nice

( SIDE NOTE: KP - I'm so, I'm so proud of you! )

"Don’t wish it was easier, wish you were better.
Don’t wish for less problems, wish for more skills.
Don’t wish for less challenges, wish for more wisdom.
The major value in life is not what you get.
The major value in life is what you become.
Success is not to be pursued;
it is to be attracted by the person you become."

-Jim Rohn

took a moment to revisit my vision board this morning
2014
almost midway through
motivating push



new direction.

Natural Hairstyles: The Pineapple

I mentioned in my musings a few days ago that I've been wearing my hair up to prevent breakage/ split ends. This has been my go-to hairstyle as of late: the pineapple, pulling your hair into a loose ponytail directly atop your head, giving you a style that resembles the fruit.. hence the name. The idea behind this is to achieve perfect "second day curls" by only disturbing the underneath back of your hair and protecting the length as you sleep. I choose to wear mine day and night as not to snag my hair on my clothes which is another contributor to split ends. It's made my natural hair journey that much easier. 

Lust List: Pistache for FP Custom Painted Surfboards

surfboard, surfboard.

( SIDE NOTE: "See, nothing, it don't matter.." x Lauryn Hill ) 

These Are A Few of My Favorite Things: Lush Products

I've been curious about Lush products for a few years now. There is a store within walking distance of job and I've probably walked by it hundreds of times before I finally decided to stop in two months ago.  Of the five products I purchased that day, these are the products that stood out the most:

Dark Angels is a face scrub that is literally clumps of soft, gritty charcoal that you break off and mix with water. The result is a smooth, exfoliated clear complexion. I've also noticed my face doesn't get nearly as oily throughout the day when I start my day with this.

Ro's Argan Body Conditioner, I purchased at the urging of the sales girl and I'm very happy I did. It is exactly what it says it is, a body conditioner, and you use it as such. After bathing you apply the rose scented conditioner to your body and rinse off, for a smell that will linger on your skin all day. No perfume needed.

plateau

/pla'to/

Weekend Recap: Northern VA Fine Arts Festival x Reston Town Center

This weekend I found myself returning to my old high school town for the first time in years. The occasion? A spontaneous invite to check out the Northern VA Fine Arts Festival at Reston Town Center (my friends define me as one of those 'I like art type girls'). The area has really changed since my high school days when there was nothing but a movie theatre, ice skating rink and a few restaurants. The festival boasted hundreds of patrons all coming together to appreciate fine art and expression. The town center's streets were lined with booths where artists from all across the U.S. displayed every type of art form that you could think of. I really enjoyed being surrounded by such creativity and I'm sure it will inspire another work from myself in the coming days. It was a nice change of pace, and I'm looking forward to all of pop-up festivals that this season brings.

Happy Sunday!

xoxo 

( SIDE NOTE: My brother went to his first prom this weekend. He's a little man now. *sad face* )

The Beggar x Mos Def

this is the song that would play in the background in the first love scene in the movie of my life,

utterly obsessed.