And I Go Back To….

cue Amy Winehouse "Back to Black"

so I'm extremely hardheaded and found a way to go from blonde to black (and back to blonde again.. without the awkward green stage) about two weeks ago - what can I say? I get bored. I loved going black for the weekend, and with over three inches of "roots" and no desire for a touch up, I may be bringing back the look permanently.

thoughts?

tbt inspired. 

back when my hair used to grow… around 2011 I believe 

'Dope' Trailer x Hits Theaters June 19

:)

Sunday = White sage and Coltrane,


set the tone for the week

putting all of my energy into my art.. above, a work in progress

( SIDE NOTE: My balance has been a bit off. Today my friend texted me that Saturn is in fact in retrograde. Read up on it here. )

set and enforce boundaries

what does a life well lived look like?

Cinco De Musings: 5/5/2015

you've got to be smarter than your last mistake
bolder than your last year
refuse to take the same path that led you nowhere
jump, and if you soar or if you fall, do so gracefully


( SIDE NOTE: not looking back )

"...And What I Loved Most She Had So Much Soul"

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Changes x Tupac



"We gotta start makin' changes, learn to see me as a brother instead of two distant strangers."

Weekend Recap: Broccoli City Festival x We Are All DOOMed @ Blind Whino

This past weekend was the Broccoli City festival in DC, and while I had a good time, I can't help but think it could've been next level if the weather would just get itself together. Between Trillectro being rained out last year and BC this year, I'm pretty much fed up with the rainy festivals. Hopefully mother nature will be more forgiving for the Roots picnic in a few weeks.

Anyway, there was a really nice turn out. The music acts were pretty good;Willow and Jaden, Joey Bada$$ and DJ Loretta Brown aka Badu brought me out, but I was pleasantly surprised by Kali Uchis and the high energy of Sunny and Gabe. It's always cool to stumble upon new artists.

I stole the majority of these pics (because I was being lazy and not taking any of my own) from Tiff, aka my go-to date for any and all things music. (Thanks Tiff!) We ended up leaving in the middle of Badu's set and headed over to the "We Are All DOOMed" exhibit and ode to the dope emcee at Blind Whino. They always have the best exhibitions and it's nice to experience a different crowd from time to time. If you're ever in DC be sure to check them out.

( SIDE NOTE: Every little thing, is gonna be alright. *reminder )

Hello Mr. Grey..

elusive

it's hard to see here, but my hair (today) is grey.

a little obsessed with this group..

( SIDE NOTE: Trying to break the habit. )

Musings: 4/20/2015

excited for the broccoli city festival in DC this weekend

 special thanks to everyone that took the time to wish me a happy birthday. it's appreciated.

set goals

as my awareness grows, so does my appreciation of 'the moment'

been receiving so much love for my art.. it's leaving me more and more inspired to create bigger and better this go around.

the fiji mountains


"..I'll only have you if you're sweeter than my solitude." - warsan shire

I'm finally able to cross reading one of my poems at an open mic off of my bucket list. It happened last Monday, April 13th, at Muse on 8th in Los Angeles. The experience was short and sweet, but I'm so proud I was able to shake the jitters and finally do it. 

hate when my impulses get the best of me

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