Jump in the air (stay there)

In an industry where it is easy to be another Beyonce with meaningless content, E.badu proves to us the reason why she is everlasting and more influential then I think that she even knows. She stands out with her creative individualism and dare I say BOLD silent manuevers. You know videos and messages like this get no mainstream play so enjoy Her newest video;



Now whats hot is that she pays homage to the womb-man in an inconspicuous manner. Being that this is a mans world women do not often get the praise or honor that she deserves. The womb-man is the light bringer and its awesome to see her share/shed light on Wayne in the time that he needs it most.. So in the text of Badu

FREE WAYNE

These are a few of my favorite things....

We struggle. I mean we really work HARD. Its hard to give thanks to and for the things that you really work for/towards. Ever heard KISS (keep it simple stupid)? That is my motto. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. AKA instead of being upset about getting to work late, look at it as an excuse to not deal with that BS customer that you just knew would send your day down a terrible dark path for 8hrs. Through the hustle and bustle of our day to day we forget to truly smile. Im just giving back to the things that have me smiling when I think about them. What are some of your favorite things? What gets you high (naturally, that it)? I have plenty more but I didn’t wanna drag this out… know that even with this list im making at work on my lunch break I get a strong nostalgic feeling that washes over me and have me warm and in an unexplainable comfort zone. So enjoy the list:


· My Santana’s Face
· Untangled Fro
· His boxers ON ME
· Blue Papermate Pen
· Anticipation
· Running in the rain
· Running….period
· Finding money in your pocket
· Just Because
· Baking goodies with the little ones
· My Santana smile
· Blue bag of Skittles
· Contagious Laughter
· The color purple (not the movie)
· Colorful socks
· A school girl crush
· Destiny's Child T~Shirt
· the perfect this to go with that
· Learning
· BUILDING
· Warm back rubs
· Early Morning Love making
· pedicured toes
· Watching the Sunrise
· Star gazing
· A clean bathroom
· Purple bag of skittles
· Snow Angels
· Being WOKE
· PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE
· Swing contest on the playground
· Him playing in my hair
· Family play time
· A good listener
· Laughing just because
· A pencil with an eraser that doesn’t leave stains
· Truth
· 2-ply
· Enough Time
· A warm hoodie with dark shades
· A&F (phuck it)
· A sneeze
· Dreams
· Snuggling
· Crocheting
· Feeling that first kick
· Great workout
· Saturday morning cartoons and cereal in a huge salad bowl
· Warm gooey chocolate chip cookies and ice cold soy milk
· A rainbow
· Mary Poppins and all childhood musicals
· Meaningful Poetry
· Paid Vacations
· Shopping without a budget
· Full tank of gas
· Endless possibilities
· TRUTH
· Leaving work
· Justice
· Quiet storm
· A high quality banana clip
· Hour lunches
· Yawn
· Pretty Panties
· Traveling
· Girls nite in
· Being catered to
· Catering to him
· Bubble baths
· Destroyed jeans
· Write, relate, release
· Enticing book
· Destroyed Jeans
· Lifestyle changes
· That after workout burn
· Reminiscing
· High Quality digital camara
· Stilettos’
· Lil Debbie Snacks
· Playing Punch Buggy
· Conciousness
· Being aware
· Yoga
· Chocolate covered strawberries
· Godiva
· Vanilla bean fraps with extra whipped crème
· Giddy- Laughter
· Enough toilet paper in a public bathroom (feeling like Elaine)
· Following out a plan
· Warm gain scented sheets
· Moving into your own place
· The beach
· The beach
· The beach (I love the water)
· Success
· Following out a plan
· Realizing that Im truly in love with myself

Loving you...

Not a fan of Valentine's day (or most holidays for that matter). Now I enjoy candy, chocolate, roses and tokens of love. I just dont see the point in having 1 day designated to showing love when love should be exemplified everyday through action and No, im not hurt, angry, bitter, lonely or whatever cliche fits the black woman today, It was a concious decision to not celebrate it. Im not here to preach or force thoughts or belief (research the origin of Saint Valentines day) just sharing. Now if V-days intention was in the right place, then by all means I would celebrate. Thinking about how they get u when youre young with candy and treats and inconspicuous cards with lolli-pops and not one message conveys the pertinant piece of the equation is you. All the physicalities explored without having an understanding of the emotional. So now we have a whole heap of people running around purchasing gifts for others without the first clue of how to love themselves. This isnt the case for all but we look outward for whats supposed to shine inside out and draw this person in. For those celebrating Valentine remember the ones you love and most importantly remember you. While yall using tonight as an excuse to experiment ill be breaking out the lingerie and whip cream because its the norm and we dont need no holiday to get it in!! *wink*

Lets be honest

So when I decided to create this blog my 1st thought; I have so many questions and so many thoughts on life in general and I know I mustn't be alone. Thought 2; I will create a forum and its going to be huge and its going to make a difference. I even vowed to write everyday. THEN there was a test, then rearranging, and then "" and then "" and after 2days the everyday thing kinda fell through. Even for me to sit down and create the last blog was a toughy. I had all the pictures, what I wanted to say mentally noted and even the sidebars for the smiles, the only thing I didn't have was time. So back to the drawing board. I know the direction that I would love to go with this. No set line. Just normal day to day stuff and ummmm yea building. Realizing it will not be overnight. Dont fret, if you don't hear from me in a couple of days its only because I am experiencing life. When I come back I promise I will have something relatively good to share. Till next time!!!!

My Trip to the Farmers Market

Seems like earth really conspires to work in my favor. Have been in a transitioning period from carnivorous to Ph.D (which according to Queen Afua is a purified diet that would consist of 100% pure air and pure water) for about 3years. I of course will never reach that level because frankly food still satisfies that lower level of me that I just refuse to ignore. Plus in order to be a Ph.D we would first have to cleanse the earth. In any case im still forever transitioning really because I just don't know what else or even how else to give up the meat. SO I started googling, networking and coming across alternatives to what is supposed to give us life but in actuality takes from it. Always heard some of the people I follow on YOUTUBE discuss their local farmers market inquired about it and was told to look one up in my area. I don't remember the results..Cant remember if I looked and didn't find or if I just didn't care anymore (going with the latter). In any-case I came across one about 20minutes away from my house on accident and voila...health, belongingness, and peace. Felt like a giant with all the tiny fruits.

Enjoy the pics:

Upon entrance I was greeted with

lol that and being the only ink stain on a sheet of paper


1st stop citrus products

Notice below the name of LARGE grapefruit...yet it appears to be the same size as a regular grapefruit that can be found in your local supermarket (Publix &/or Walmart being mine)



Nothing special to say about the oranges


Found this next picture particularly interesting. Ive never seen a watermelon like this




most watermelons I am familiar with or even remotely use to seeing tend to appear like


Being on the fruit matter




Oh and cant forget my darling apples...actually used 1 in my veggie juice mix this morning and that 1 was enough to sweeten the deal



I think I am the only person I know that do not consider strawberries as much of an aphrodisiac as t.v portrays it to be....They can be used to whiten teeth though



And this apricot, just gorgeous...perfect




Last on the list is the avocado...is it a fruit, is it a vegetable??? I don't know, its good all the same

I think this is a fruit because it does have a seed, right?


My hand is ginormous compared to this




This



Is a Persian Cucumber...didnt research this so don't hold this as a reliable source but according to a Jewish woman that I met shopping there, she says that the correct term is actually Isreali Cucumber. It orginally is from Jerusalum but due to the politics the name went from Israeli Cucumber to Persian "but we know the truth" she says with a Long Island accent and a wink...I winked back!!


On to the greenery




For the beginners, prepackaged herbs (Thanks Josh)




You see the difference in the herbs just by sight...but I dont have a clue as to what these herbs are. The novice organic shoppers were picking these things up by the handful like they were running out. I hope to get to that point where I will just know what all these herbs are and what they can do

Dandelion (Just because purple is my favorite color)



Never seen an artichoke in its orginal state, Always seen it after its been mixed and blended with spinach, cheese, and tortilla chips...(To self: Im learning)



This is also a great place to find Bee Pollen and Honey



Bee Pollen contains high levels of vitamin B and is also known as the "perfect food". Didn't believe in pills so as a pregnant woman bee pollen was the only vitamin I consumed, that and healthy eating and I had an almost perfect pregnancy. Dont try this at home. I just made a concious decision to not take prenatals when all the women in my pregnancy support group kept getting sick from all the prenatals and were told to take them before bed that way you would be nauseous in your sleep (my drs words not mine). Honey is also a good sugar alternative. Maple syrup, agave nectar and brown sugar if you must. Gotta get rid of the bleached stuff...has a negative impact on your body. Imagine how you feel seeing an albino roach, not normal leading to


Organic Brown Rice

Beginning Vegetarian should use this instead of white rice. As one progresses through their level of mastery all rice should be eliminated from your lifestyle change (not diet because when I think of diet I think of losing weight, and if you can lose the weight, you can always find it again)

and finally as an island gal spices and flavors are important to me



Dont know how organic this is but its in the store so...hmmm

There is hope for the ones that are seeking a different lifestyle that includes better life and better eats in the Southern Florida region. Traveling back and forth to Georgia my family usually stop at the little Indian mom and pop shops for our fruits and vegetables then hit Sevenandas up big to bring back down to Miami...Glad to have found my LOCAL farmers market. I encourage you to do the same




...on my way home stopped for some essentia....life without this drink will never be the same truly feel better after drinking it and most importantly it doesnt have an expiration date or leave any residual particles (aftertaste) that most bottled water leave. Felt pressured to finish off my case of aquafina for fear that it would waste lol