**Random Ramblings**

Greetings! Okay so I have been a tad bit MIA with writing! Hmm let me see what can spill out of me this Sunday evening? Right now in life I'm just trying to level out and exhale from a slightly inetense quarter. I am also trying to wrap my brain around the fact that I will be a college graudate by the end of March. Yes I know, its quite unbelievable. Where did time go? and did I spend it wisely?

Well for the most part I feel like I was pretty productive:o Hustling & Grinding as all dreamers do. It's just crazy how I'm about to dive into a whole new world of post graduation. And of course, finding a gig. I have to say I am more excited than nervous. It's pretty exciting to not know exactly where you will be in the next couple of months but still have faith to know everythiing will fall into place.

Hmmm, lets see I have not hit on love and relationships in a while. maybe because that part of my life often stagnant for the most part:0For the most part things are pretty much the same. Cute guy--->Crush----->Disapointed-----> Take the energy back and put it towards myself. This cycle seems to never fail:) But I have had some surprises lately that has....hmm how can I put it, given me something to think about.
Oh but yes let me reiterate this fact when it comes with guys/girls. Please just be yourself. Don't lower your standards just to say you're with someone or even try to impress them. It's not worth your time and energy to jump through hoops for someone who doesn't appreciate you. If you have to change that much to be with a person they might as well date someone else. If you think about it, they already are because that person is not dating you but still your "representative."

Lets see.. Love Life. You never know which breath is your last. Never hold back. If you want to tell somebody something tell them. I guarantee that they will appreciate it more than you will ever know. and of Course...Keep Dreaming;)

That's all of my random rambling;0

**Oh and if you're wondering the ring I'm rocking is from the collection "Common Items" that me and designer ,Tonie Zimora ,are launching. One more photo shoot and the website will be up by January! Keep you posted**

Miracles & Blessings

God Bless

**Classic 2 Current*

Bill Withers- Ain't No Sunshine

Classic joint,

Please check out brother man out on the drums! Loves it



New
Now Check Out Theophilus London version..pretty much fell in love with it.... First Line got me..



Here's a live perfomance from him..





Have a chill and soulful Saturday


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God Bless

**Obsession**

Greetings!

I just had to show my current loves! I have been extremely intrigued with Menswear this Fall so when I saw these Oxfords at Zara, I had to snatch them.

Not too shabby for $85.00

Mirackes & Blessings

God Bless!

** A Dose of Inspiration**

"If you even dream about beating me you better wake up and apologize."

-Muhammad Ali

That's my mentality on life barricades- haters, trials, tough situations...Just keep going and stay focus!

Miracles & Blessings!

God Bless!

**Jam Out Session**

Kid Cudi- Pursuit of Happiness



Corrine Bailey Rae -I'll do it again

I don't know about you but I can't wait to get my hands on her new album...i missed her music.



Miracles & Blessings!
God Bless

***Styleaholics***

Hey Guys!!

Okay yes...I know.... I clearly have a problem with keeping my posts consistent:(

But while I'll work for new ideas for this blog you can catch me at posting regularly at

http://styleaholics.com

I recently became the new blog editor of Styleaholics where the Fly & Fab
Najwa Moses is the founder.... Fun Times!!

Miracles & Blessings

God Bless!!

**Attention Deficit**

pics via theybf.com

5 Quick Reasons Why I Respect Wale:

1.) This man is raw talent. No gimmicks, no fake image just real talent... his music is bananas. His lyrical delivery is crazy!!

2.) The broad range of topic he hits in his music.

3.) Honest lyrics...seems simple but its hard to find in the music industry

4.) Umm his skin reminds me of a brown crayon...Lovely & Scrumptious!!( had throw my female point of view in this one)

5.) Attention Deficit....get the album..its not a game!

Miracles & Blessings

God Bless!

**Revolving Door**

Greetings! Every morning I wake up in the and barely make it to the train stop to catch my train. By the time I reached my stop the train is so ridiculously crowded that you can't even turn around, let alone attempt to change your i-pod selection. That's why when the you hear the automatic voice on the intercom saying "Doors Opening", a slight joy is seen in everyone who has suffered the morning rush. Bam! the doors open and a sea of people bustle out at least 10 sliding doors on the train. Once you walk off the train, you have to walk up a set of stairs to enter the building. This is where I realized my epiphany. There are 4 doors to enter the building. And every morning the boatload of people who enter the building do the same thing every time.

People will only use the two last doors to enter. To the point of where there is a line forming in front of the revolving doors. All while the other two doors are not being used at all.

The first time I noticed, I asked myself are those just the exit doors? So the next day I checked to to see and that wasn't the case. I checked to see if they worked properly and they also passed that test. So the next morning I took a huge step and broke free from the line of the two doors. I swerved to the right and used one of the doors which seemed so "taboo"! As I pushed the revolving door and walked through the turn stall, I turned a round and chuckled. Now the new line was not formed at the original door but at the revolving door that I pushed myself through.

The original line was almost clear again and redirected to my door.

At that moment I realized that so many people unconsciously follow the path that most people take. Not because it's better or even safer. Just because more people take a certain that path it does not mean it's a better choice. People like to feel comforted and not alone. So even if there are 2,000 people climbing through a window and not using a perfectly fine door, they will feel better about themselves just because they are not alone. Fear of the unknown is the blockade that keeps people suffocated in a box daily. People have to start questioning all the rules that society places on us taught from a baby all the way to the day past your retirement.

IT IS OKAY TO CREATE YOUR OWN PATH. Think about it. The rules that society follows were originally started by people who were tired of following the majority rules.

So Go ahead and take a spin in the unknown "Revolving Door" of life!

Miracles & Blessings!

God Bless!

**Fresh Break**

I was extremely excited when I got a text this morning asking about this video. How can I not love it?? One of my fave rappers with one of my fave singers, singing the best song on her cd..I love it... check it out..

Chrisstte Michele feat. Wale - Fragile



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God Bless!

**Music Taste**

Landon Pigg - Fallin g In Love at A Coffee Shop

After watching the movie "Whip It" I wanted to hate Landon Pigg because he played the typical cheating boyfriend but after realizing he sang theis song I pretty much heart him and this video.




La Roux- BulletProof

I've been pretty much obssesed with her songs for the past week:o

Miracles & Blessings

God Bless

**A Dose of Inspiration**

"Stop waiting for someone else to give you an opportunity and make an opportunity yourself."

-Madam C.J. Walker

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God Bless!

**Back to the Basics**

Yessss I'm back! Please forgive my month hiatus! I have been all over the place physically, mentally and especially emotionally. I have been trying to get back in the groove of things since I moved from New York Back to Chicago. New York was amazing and my internship at Seventeen was simply unbelievable. I made great contacts, gained a boatload of experience and was introduced to a whole new world that was made just for me. New York is addictive. I have never felt so comfortable in an environment ever in my life. I was surrounded by such a diverse group of people who all seemed so creative and driven. Oh and I can't even explain how I fell so deeply in love with Brooklyn! My heart will never be able to let it go.

So you can only imagine the mix emotions I had when I returned back to Chicago. I left the place that I have been wanting to live since I was atleast 10 years old. Not only did I leave my ideal location but I also left my ideal career environment. Working for a major publication has also been a dream of mine since I was young girl. At first when I came back I believed that my experience was just a tease instead of motivation. I felt my dream had been snatched from me.

Originally once I returned here I was so distorted and was extremely worried if I will ever make i back to NY in my ideal situation again once I graduated. I was stressing to the point that my parents, professors and peers were telling me that I needed to calm down. After a couple of weeks I realized that everything works out how it is supposed to. My worrying was doing nothing but making me not sleep through the night and giving me a pounding headache.

So it was back to the basics! First and foremmost I had to get back aligned in God's Will. That was the reason why I made it to NY in the first place. If I get caught up in the glitz and the glam and forget my purpose there is no way I will ever get where I want to be. So instead of being overly obsessed with building my resume, Im getting back in touch with my soul. From writing to meditating to volunteering I'm going back to the basics. I realize I can't move faster than God. Patience and time will reveal everything I need to know about my future. So I will continue to look for opportunities but really pray about each decision I make. I graduate in about 6 months. If there was ever a time to be with aligned with God it's now. So if I get placed back in New York or across seas in London, I will have joy because I will be following the destination God placed in my heart.

More Steady Posts coming!

Miracles & Blessings

God Bless

**Gottex Spring 2010**

Some pieces from the Gottex show, which was pretty amazing. My camera was acting crazy but here are just a couple of photos.

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God Bless!

**A Shot of Inspiration**

"You're someone who is different, but who wants to be the same as everyone else. And that, in my view, is a serious illness."

-Paulo Coelho

**Fashion Week Sightings**

Me! In the tent waiting for my next show to start:0

Before I Walked in the tents....wet and raining but still amazing:)

I had an invitation to the show but missed it:( I was quite sad but I went around the corner and ran into him:)

Ms. Teyana Taylor Walked passed

Lol..I'm pretty sure I took this pic and she was thrown off:0 oops!

Footage from the Max Azria show. Estelle and Kelly Rowland were on the opposite side from where I was sitting ..

More Pics Coming........

**Quick Updates**

Greetings! i have been all over the place and have not been updating like I should have been. everytime I say I'm going to better, I feel like I do worse. So Ill give you

Quick Updates

-My 21st Birthday past and had an incredible time partying up in NY. Friends and sister came up for the weekend to help me celebrate.

-Fashion Week just ended. Iwas able to attend some shows that editors could not make. I have some footage and pictures. I'm upset I do not have more since I left mycamera at home for some of the shows:(

- My internship at Seventeen Magazine is winding down, I have a couple more weeks and its back to Chicago:( I might go into depression mode. I LOVE NY. The positive is that I graduate in March and will be back in New York ASAP!

Fashion Week Postings Coming Later on Today!

God Bless

Am I afraid of Myself?

The other day an old friend said I sounded like a workaholic. They weren't saying it as a negative comment but nonetheless they called me one. That's not the first time that I've heard the word "workaholic" while describing me.

I sat back and thought about it and I had to agree. I did not debate people when they say this statement, i just wanted to know why?

I've always told myself that I push myself so hard because I want to reach every goal that God has set in my heart. Which is very true! That's why even when I'm dead tired I will still find a way to push myself to a new level. I can't stand the feeling of not being productive. It's just time wasting when I could be actually making a change in my life or others. I know, I know I need to learn how to rest and take care of myself properly too.

But that's one reason of me being productive but the other reason is avoiding life's problems. I realized that as soon as I unwind and I'm not focus on completing a task I get bombarded with emotions, stress, and pain that I thought I tucked away. Yes they were tucked away but only temporarily until the next time I get idle time! Yes, I am believer that "idle time is the devil's workshop" and it can bring up unwated ideas. The more I was thinking about it, the more concerned I begin to feel. In one aspect it just seems like I run away or avoid unwanted emotions in life instead of dealing with them. How do you honestly deal with issues??

Does time really heals all wounds?? Another question asked myself. I have had emotions that I had erased over a year ago and they all began to pop up again when I saw the person or situation. I was always taught to keep going in life. Life happens but you can't stop living. What I'm soon finding out is that even though you might continue to live through life ,does it mean that you really deal with problems are just bypass them?

Epiphany of the Week: I purposely don't have downtime so I can keep my mind constantly busy and not have the past or things I buried won't arise again.

I feel like God is nudging saying that I can't continue like this because, its all will catch up with me one day.

Miracles & Blessings

God Bless

**Music Taste**

Goapele – Milk & Honey – NEW video


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**Style Shot**

This pic was taken on the streets of Soho. I had to do a pick up last Friday and was caught by a photograoher named Kevin Tavarez. I was chatting on the phone with my sister and asked to take my pic. I felt touched that he would even want a pic of me!

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God Bless!

**Lunch Break**

Random Thoughts of life as a Sevnteen intern.....

Since I began my internship it has been a rollercoaster of emotions. When I began intimidation was the biggest emotion I felt. I was worried I would end up screwing everything up! The funny thing about it is when I finally did make a mistake thats when I start being comfortable. I realized that I had to learn how to deal with peoples dominating attitudes, juggling 10 different tasks all while keeping a smile on my face. From packing for photoshoots to getting lunch for my editor it has been interesting to say the least. I pray all through the day and want to come home and do my own individual yoga class.! If I said it was easy it would be a complete lie.

Fortunately, when you're following your dream there is nothing or no one who can stop you. Once I came to the realization that peoples remarks nor attitude determine my destiny made things easier. Everyday before I walk in the office I get centered and remember that God has control over my life and I am at this point in my life for reason. It's a reminder that I'm unbreakable with His strength.

The experience is exciting so far !. The other day I walked pass Nina Garcia, like it was nothing:o Helping for photoshoots, doing pick ups, and just helping out in general gives me a great understanding of how everything comes together.

I can't wait until I get to do more, especially during Fashion Week!

Miracles & Blessings

God Bless!

**Brooklyn, We Go Hard**

Greetings! Soo this week I have been officially a tourist:) My cousin has completely ragged on me for pulling out my camera randomly throughout the day. But I told myself this week I can be that corny tourist that New York Natives talk about. I have been pretty productive. I officially know how to get to the Hearst office building and back. I'm proud of myself so Monday morning soI won't be completely flustered taking the train. I promise New York's trains make Chicago's train system looks like train for dummies. I feel like there are 15 trains going on one platform.


I'm staying in Long Island with family who has been ridiculously caring and helpful:) Here are a couple of pics I took randomly in Brooklyn(my future home) and Manhattan.

Seventh Ave/Fashion Ave

Bryant Park ( can't wait to see it transform when Fashion Week rolls around)

Great Food!! (and cheesecake)lol

Fountain in Brooklyn, forgot what it was called:0

Manhattan

Central Park

Columbus Circle

Miracles & Blessings

God Bless

**Artistic Inspiration**

Greetings! These are a couple of pics that I snapped at the Art Institute in Chicago. Its ashame that I've alomost lived in Chicago for two years and this was my first time actually going in. The last day that I was I Chicago me and my homegirl, Elise went and checked out the new modern wing. It was pretty impressive. I took pics of whatever I thought stood out to me( even though if I wasn't sure that was allowed, I did get yelled at once) . Well enjoy.

Miracles & Blessings

God Bless