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

( SIDE NOTE: If you're on Instagram, please go vote for InspiretheTRIBE for best blog by commenting "@Shari_Renee" under the comments section of the contest post on @JBsFoodForThought and @Carterlove's pages. )

it's my bday!

Bonnaroo Music Festival Lineup 2015

this lineup is crazy.. wish I could go

:/

a moment of inspiration.

"If you see fraud and do not say fraud, you are a fraud."

nassim taleb

simple: If it harms the collective, you speak up until it no longer does.

"dogs bark at what they cannot understand."

heraclitus

People are going to criticize you. They are going to resist or resent what you try to do. You’re going to face obstacles and a lot of those obstacles will be other human beings. Heraclitus is explaining why. People don’t like change. They don’t like to be confused. It’s also a fact that doing new things means forcing change and confusion on other people. So, if you’re looking for an explanation for all the barking you’re hearing, there it is. Let it go, keep working, do your job.

"some lack the fickleness to live as they wish and just live as they have begun."

seneca

After beginning with Seneca, let’s end with him. Inertia is a powerful force. The status quo–even if self-created–is comforting. So people find themselves on certain paths in life and cannot conceive of changing them, even if such a change would result in more personal happiness. We think that fickleness is a negative trait, but if it pushes you to be better and find and explore new, better things, it certainly isn’t. It’s a constant reminder: Why am I still doing this? Is it for the right reasons? Or is it just because it’s been that way for a while?

excerpts from 9 Short Quotes That Changed My Life And Why

by Ryan Holiday. Thought Catalog.


#WipeForWater x Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Makeup Remover Towelettes

I received these Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Makeup remover cleansing towelettes from Influenster a few days ago, and I'm already in love. These things are definitely a life saver! Take it from a girl who loves to get glamed up for a night on the town, but hates going through the motions of removing said "glam" after. Why go through the hassle of tracking down cotton balls, make up remover and face wash when you can simply have a wipe that does it all - while helping to save the planet at the same time? 

I gladly accepted the #WipeForWater challenge, (which you can learn more about here) and used these wipes for the duration of the weekend and didn't reach for my face wash once. It feels good to know that I'm able to help conserve water and continue to look good while doing it. I love the way that my skin feels after using them; soft, smooth and I'm not left feeling greasy. Most of all my face feels just as clean (nice refreshing scent too!), if not more, than if I was using water.. with half the effort. 

Join the conversation with #WipeforWater, and let me know what you think!

*products for testing provided by Influenster 

Average Fruit x Quadron

Musings x 4/12/2015

my birthday is in exactly 7 days

about to watch "I AM" (Netflix) until I knock out

... that is all

g'night

Yoga x Janelle Monae



flex


( SIDE NOTE: 10 Truths Wise People Know (But Don't Talk About) )

I love you.

Pretty Flacko 2 x A$AP Rocky (Chopped N Screwed)

slow it down

Musings: 04/03/2015

"I always show respect when respect has been given, and people that have been by your side, you're supposed to honor that."

 - Kendrick is a real one.

my birthday month has begun and I don't want to hear the word no.
I'm a ram/bull (aries/ taurus cusp)... feisty as all hell
everything sounds better chopped and screwed
sometimes you just need a little more time..
paramnesia
April is National Poetry Month.. perfect excuse to get back to it
colorism is so real.

 missing Jamaica :(

awareness practice: have we grown together? have we grown separately? Is this person allowing me to grow? Or trying to limit that growth?

"I'm not trying to be anyones role model. I just really want to inspire mfers to do what they want, like i do. I want mfers to make sh*t. I want people to make sh*t, so that it will inspire me… I just love when the envelope is being pushed and the bar is being raised." 

"So when you guys don't see me again, just know that I got a trick up my sleeve and I'm about to inspire all ya'll mfers."
- A$AP

I see a new piercing in my very near future

I'm really big into the most random shows; frasier, king of the hill, rupauls drag race, the golden girls and who the bleep did I marry.
mood: bbhmm


my new fav candle ^
can't talk your way out of problems you behave yourself into
gave up fuck boys for lent. hope it sticks


( SIDE NOTE: The video from my art show back in March is finally up. Click here to watch. Catch me at the 2:07 mark. )

Why Don't We Fall In Love x Amerie

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( SIDE NOTE: My art will be available on the site for purchase by the end of the week. Thanks for your patience. *Update: Is NOW available on site. )

We Are All DOOMed x Art Whino

Group Art Exhibit with MF DOOM Inspired Artwork, MC Ciphering and 

MF Doom Cover songs by local MC's

Saturday April 25th
 8- midnight

Dope.

Ted Talks: Love, No Matter What x Andrew Solomon

I'm late. I know. My latest obsession. 

David Bowie Is... Exhibit

Bummed I missed out on the "David Bowie Is..." exhibit while it was in Chicago. It is currently in Paris and thriving. If you're lucky enough to be able to catch this exhibit I highly recommend it, as it looks like a really good time.

My First Time Trying New Illustrator Software

I tried out a new illustrator for the first time a few days ago, and I'm hooked. It took a little getting used to.. but I think I did pretty good for a beginner. Excited to see where this goes. I love trying new mediums to express my creativity. It's my favorite way to spend my free time. 

Alright x Kendrick Lamar

we gon' be alright 

Aries Season

April 19

bday.

Fun, Factual Reading:

10 Reasons Aries Are the Most Fun People to Date

 *toots own horn*

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." - Aristotle


"There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them." - Dr. Denis Waitley

Musings: 3/20/2015

today is the first day of spring, and it's snowing.. le sigh.

I'm going to buy myself the biggest bouquet of flowers after work

because, SPRING

:/

what makes a soul mate?

excited to start painting again
saw the most eye opening documentary the other day // I AM by Tom Shadyac ( *Update* Just found out that it's available on Netflix. You're welcome! )

you can't open someone's eyes and make them see what you see/

be who you know want them to be
It's been a while since I've thrifted.. I plan to change that this weekend
ARIES SEASON // my time
currently: I Can Love You x Mary J
I feel for people who can't form healthy functioning relationships because they're so accustomed to drama filled ones.

( SIDE NOTE: you really don't have a choice in who you love

or why

or how

or what memories 

or better yet

feelings will linger

on 

and on

and 

on

or 

when they will stop haunting you. )



Christina Lonsdale x Radiant Human

Traveling Aura photography


How cool is this?



link

The Blacker The Berry x Kendrick Lamar

spotify streaming until the hardcopy release

Weekend Recap: Spring, Is That You?! x 3/14/2015

stepped out to celebrate a friends birthday this weekend in a little black dress, 

my favorite thigh highs 

and some PYT's on my arm

;)

N.W.A. x Miguel

mood.

Musings: 3/9/2015

here's to the first warm day of spring..

 hoping that it sticks

mailing paintings off to miami and ny in the a.m.

proud of me

when you know what it could be, you won't settle for a lackluster version of what it is

'saudade'

.. look it up.

I'm very in touch with who I am in my current state, as well as who I'm becoming

been binge watching rupaul's drag race for a week now.. not sorry

now playing: the blacker the berry x kendrick 

must visit the korean spa for a full body scrub soon

very few people will get you, or "it"… but a big part of that has to do with the fact that very few get themselves enough to accurately portray a message of who they are to others.

it's funny because not a lot has changed besides my way of thinking/ perception, and it has made all the difference in the world

practice positivity

and most importantly just be

*insert willow tree emoji here*

INSPIRE THE TRIBE

you should look at opportunities in life as if you'll only be given one chance to get it right

people have become too accustomed to second chances..

"your perspective of yourself will determine the possibilities you pursue."

I revisit the idea.. but, no.

g'night



( SIDE NOTE: the line ups keep rolling in. below is the roots picnic 2015 )

*tix copped.

And Love,

and love,

do you know how I yearn for you

late night candles I burn for you

praying you'll find your way home

a place you've never known

but once you arrive you'll see
that it's right here with me

and that you've never quite been home before

shari renee

Broccoli City Fest Line Up 2015

2015 = badu x2

Gimme Likkle One Drop x Tarrus Riley

reggae mornings, every morning