Musings: 12/05/2014

got substance?
my dreams have been giving me a lot to interpret lately

I've been able to wake up and vividly remember at least one dream for each day of the passing week,

the latest seemed to center around candles.. these interpretations speak to me

the grinch (with Jim Carrey) is on, my dog's in my lap and I couldn't be more content in this moment.
everything that you come across on a daily basis is for a reason
..know that

people have been showing interest in purchasing my art, and I couldn't be more honored.

while I'm not completely comfortable putting a price on my work because that's not my purpose in creating I may explore the idea

thank you.

True Life: I Wish I Was At Art Basel...

 All images via Cedar Pasori

 

 

 

Andre 3000 displays every jumpsuit, complete with emblazoned slogan, worn on Outkast's reunion tour this summer. Legendary.

 

The exhibit is on display at The Savannah College of Art and Design's Museum in Miami. 



Who Knew

Who knew we’d have foes
simply because of the way we wear our clothes
Kinky fros
Wide nose
But the very blood within us flows
The same
In vain
(in vein)
Because the skin that covers it isn’t the same

Who knew that melanin could cause such disdain
In this day and age
Eliciting rage
Disgust
Is that really enough
To separate us

The human race,
Who knew,
Only has room for one?
(Won)
A race
To be first place
Only to stand above another
Are we not people?
Did we not all come from a mother?
A sister, a brother?
But no,
Couldn’t be
 

They say

 You’re not the right color.

 

Shari Renee



8 x Willow Smith

so much knowledge in a 14 year old body



( SIDE NOTE: All of this controversy has inspired me to write poetry again. )

America

Yellana James

trippy.

 

 

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Musings: 12/02/2014

Soundtrack: Tha Carter II

attempting to drink a gallon of water a day, because youth.

 love seeing that "1" on the calendar
seeking balance in all aspects of my life.. I'm not there yet but I'm closer
also tracing my ancestry this month

my dream last night had an 'Orange is the New Black' theme
I fall in love with the mind first, sapiosexual
very big on Asian and Moroccan décor.

“Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny,”
- the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
...still pushing this book on everyone I meet.

I'm at a point in my life where I'm just not afraid anymore,
teflon.

Ready

 ps. working on an end of year recap

BLACK

…is Beautiful.

free time

*Updated*

series complete.

( SIDE NOTE: "X" pin by HouseofMiMi )

"Invest in the human family. Invest in people. Build a little community of those you love and who love you." 

Mitch Albom

(Pre)Weekend Recap: Thanksgiving Eve x Forgiveness

 Huxley

I rarely 'club.'



( SIDE NOTE: I decided that my goal before going into the new year is to forgive all of the people in my life who have caused me any type of pain - a kind of 'end of year' resolution if you will. It takes a lot of real conversations with yourself to tap into the reason why you may be letting a person or situation weigh so heavy on your heart… and many times it isn't until you've had these conversations that you realize some of the feelings are still lingering with you. It's up to you to decide if you're in a place to free yourself (because it's only you that a grudge is hindering) and let the hurt go.

Before I began, I promised that I'd be honest with myself in my forgiveness. I sat down and ran a list through my head of all of the people that have brought me any kind of significant, lasting grief throughout the years; and one by one asked myself if I could forgive them, truly. It brought up a lot of repressed feelings and caused me to recognize that some of the experiences I went through were for my protection and progression. 

Even in all of my efforts,I realized that there was a small number of people that I simply was not ready to forgive; it was either too fresh or ran too deep, and I didn't want to lie to myself for the purpose of being able to say I have a clear conscience. This is not a 'fake it until you make it' situation. They say when you hold on to things you're not harming anyone but yourself, which I wholeheartedly believe to be true. I have given myself a month to do some serious soul searching in order to start the new year with a fresh slate. I encourage everyone to consciously make efforts to let go of the hurt and resentment that is unknowingly eating away at so many people. Although I have not lifted all of the weight off of my shoulders, I'm proud of myself for beginning the process. I feel much lighter. 


♥ )