There are people actively rooting against you, sending prayers into the Universe that you will fail.. your relationships, dreams, goals, health... There are people praying for your downfall more than they pray for themselves. You have to have a faith stronger than all that.. Strong foundations can't be shaken or stirred!

If I don't know anything else, I know this... People put up a fight for what they love.

 



Full poem here

Links We Love: Etsy x The Dino Tea Party

 my girls and I this summer.

 

 

Etsy is really the best thing since sliced bread. They are my go-to when I want to find something unique; anything from art, jewelry, band tee's, creative gift wrap, knitted scarves, etc. The list goes on. And the best part is it's all fairly affordable.

 

 

Get these fun prints and more from Sautter Pictures.

What's better than this?

I Love Fortune Cookies

I love fortune cookies... not the actual cookie, which I never eat, but the fortune inside. Admit it, when you get a good one it can help boost your mood, or give you a quick burst of hope. Most of the time they're pretty generic, but it's fun to pretend that it was destined to find it's way to your meal... just. for. you.

 

That's exactly how I chose to view this 'fortune.' Change is good, and Lord knows we ALL need it. I'm ready for mine.

 

( SIDE NOTE: Please don't judge.. 'Panda Express'.. lol. I was on break from my part time and needed a quick bite. )

 

 

UPDATED:

Talkin', talkin', talkin', talkin' to me!

;)

Snoop Dogg x The Roots Picnic 2014

Uncle Snoop.

Morning Thoughts: Seat Fillers vs. The Invited

Seat fillers aren't invited.
They request a seat.
And to be honest no one really cares if they're there or not..
the camera never zooms in on a seat filler..
and to be honest, they are constantly being shifted around,
easily replaced by another seat filler.

Whereas The Invited have a seat reserved for them,
name and all.
The camera loves them,
constantly focused in on their every move.
Because they are important.
Their presence matters.
A Seat Filler can only fill The Invited's seat if The Invited chooses to abandon it,
and should they choose to return
the Seat Filler would fade back into the obscurity of
an 'unmarked' seat.

Don't be a seat filler trying to invite yourself to the show.
Go only where you are invited,
by name,
and anxiously anticipated to show. 

Weekend Recap: The Roots Picnic 2014

Philly treated me sooo good. 

The Roots Picnic was amazing. 

I got to see Snoop Dogg, The Roots and Janelle Monae (again) perform.
Good vibes all around.

 I'm living.

Outkast this weekend will be the cherry on top.


( SIDE NOTE: If ever in Philly, check out this brunch spot called Green Eggs. The food is amazing, waiters were super chill and cool, and they have a BYOB policy.. how crazy is that?! )

don't let your wants and desires cast such a dark shadow on your needs that you lose sight of them..


but with that said, you need to be able to identify what your basic needs are in order to recognize if they're being met or not.




the power is in your hands,



are you allowing your want for certain things to outweigh your needs?

Must Watch: Dark Girls

'Dark Girls' documentary now on Netflix.

 

This is a must see.

 

 

“When you think about it, what could be more superficial than somebody’s skin color? It’s not their mind, it’s not their heart, it’s not how decent they are, not how hard working they are...” 

 

 Flashback to another inspiring video on the subject of shadeism, here