**A Jones for Love**

ANd if you know me, you know I had to post this ..

"Nina" and "Darius" reunited too cute...

Video: Nia Long & Larenz Tate’s “Love Jones” Flashback….
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You know I had to take it back to the original.....



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God Bless

**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**

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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!

**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

**A Day In The Park**

This is me with the extremely fly, up and coming photographer, Allison Bowers who took the all these pics of me! During the photoshoot I realized I am a horrible model -1. I was complaining about the heat the whole time 2. I don't know how to be still 3. I run my mouth about the most random topics. Sooooo Allison did a wonderful job with having me as a model:0

Hit up both of her blogs

www.Freshaddict.blogspot.com

www.FreshaddictPHOTO.blogspot.com

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God Bless!

*Encourage Yourself*

"LET GO AND LET GOD"

-it's that simple

Have A Blessed Sunday!

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God Bless

Scratch the Itch

Greetings!

Yesterday was a beautiful Chicago Day! Since me and my roomie were lounging, I decided to do something new. Something that I've been wanting for the past two years. Can you guess what it is??

Was it a tattoo???

Nope! It Was??

A Nose Piercing!




(Yep that's the needle sticking through my nose and nope I didn't shed a tear!)

No Worries, It's seriously tiny! I had to go this morning to get a bigger one an its still small. So hopefully my family won't curse me out too bad:)

It's a tiny red gem, but I love it.

Okay enough of this back to my 8 papers and projects I have to complete!

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God BLess!!

**UNSTOPPABLE**

"The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me." - Ayn Rand GOODMORNING BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!!! I have one thing to say this morning.....STAY HUNGRY!!!!! I'm not talking about physical food, but the plate when it comes to digesting your DREAMS!

I have to admit I have been going in and out of being fully motivated when it comes to fighting for my dreams. I was to a point where I was becoming slightly content with my situation. When I first made this move in life to live my dreams, I was so hungry. When I moved to Chicago and told my loved ones my future plans I had complete tunnel vision. I knew that there was nothing stopping me from pursuing my goals. Life's distractions tries to come to you in every situation: Doubters, Unmotivated people, Life's trials, and just plain negativity.


It hit me after I returned from Sunday Service this past Sunday, which was amazing, that Never put God in a box! Never limit what He can do in your life. It made me sit back to go back to my huge dreams when I had when I first made this move. I flipped through all my journals that had all my goals and it started to sink in. When I first was here I had an agenda to get me to the next level. I did everything in my power to reach all these goals. I stay in people's face and made it impossible to forget me wand what I wanted.


Just because you reached your first set of goals, the next thing to do is.....Set BIGGER & BETTER Goals!! Go back to what made you sacrifice everything in life.


Don't ever stay comfortable! If you're at a point where you are completely comfortable in life that just means you need to set new goals. Growth is a part of life!

You have to have an UNBREAKABLE Mentality. Its' not that I have full confidence in myself but I have FULL confidence in GOD . All I'm doing is staying focus on Him and where He wants Me to be !

Say your dreams EVERYDAY!! WORDS ARE POWERFUL! Say It!!! No matter how ridiculous it might sound!


And for my ladies, we have to grind it out twice as hard! That should motivate you even more to put everything you have in your dreams. Men are not the only ones that are able to become CEOs & Moguls. We all know that women are smarter than men(Lol) So we should be making major moves!!

Remember if you start to feel that itch in life that's just a warning sign that God is about to take you to a new level in life!

What more can I say??

Love Life.


Miracles & Blessings


God Bless!!

"It"s Not About Them"

Good evening , Its was a rainy, and pretty chilly today. I worked all day and came home and finished typing paper that I just finished:) It's interesting the paper deals with alot of personal growth and soul searching. ...while were on the topic...

As I was cleaning out my USB drive I ran across this poem I wrote about a year ago. When I read it, I pretty much cringed. The reason being because I don't even converse with this person anymore. But as I continued to read I realized it had nothing to do with the other person but was a reflection to myself. When you express yourself I realized its not about the other person and how they respond to you but how you see your true self. It shows emotions that have been laying dormant...and now you have to face them...well here it goes....

Silent Movie…
By Ellisa Oyewo

The words pouring out of your mind,slipped on the blade of my right shoulder
Each time your mouth is open the room becomes a distant view
Your silent presence surrounds my soul even in your absence.
I see your strength as a guide towards my vulnerability
I caress your mindset with my whispers in your ear
I can hear your thoughts through the depths of your eyes
But is quickly cut off from you as you cut me off with a simple glance
What is blocking me from entering your inner most parts of your soul?
I aid to be the light to your darkest moments
I strain to be the encouragement as life pours out unexpected heartache
The movement inside yourself when the world drains you of your empowerment
Allow me to be the neck that holds up the knowledgeable mind of yours
Just allow me to be …
I urge to see your face not as distant escape
But as my peace that will eventually be place right in front of my eyes
No expectations are set for you because you exceed each one
Through my eyes I allow you to enter my fears, my downfalls, my insecurities
You quickly allow me to erase each one with a simple glance..
As I interlocked my hands with yours it simply reminded me of your strength
I daydream of stealing glances to catch you in your true element of life
I feel as if I’m a spectator to your silent movie …..

Man, sometimes pain is the spark of creativity....Its a mirror to myself

Miracles And Blessings

God Bless

**Be You**

"Everyone has a Chance in Life to move from Average to Exceptional. Don't let it pass you by because of Fear."

-Ellisa Oyewo

*Heads Up*

Goodmorning! I was going to post something completely different this morning that has been rattling through my mind. Life happens, so I decided to change it up.

Yesterday was my official start of my quarter (im officially a senior in college, Praise God). I went to my full load of classes, ran errands, and ended up dozing off after an amusing episode of Harlem Heights.

I woke back up around 1 a.m. I don't have any classes today so I decided that I could do some late night organizing. Re-evaluating old papers, trying to make sense of what i call my closet and stacking all my mags and books in order time slipped passed.

I realized I didn't sneak back into bed until around 4 or 5 a.m. As I was getting prepared to lay down when I began to say a prayer. As I asked the Lord to protect my family a sharp pain struck my left side. I shook it off and repeated the prayer of protection over my family. The pain struck again.

This time I began to become alert because God sends signs all the time in the most peculiar way.

I finished up my prayer and snuck off to sleep with late night commercials bombarding the TV.

This morning I received a phone call an hour after I dozed off. I glanced at the number but I didn't recognize it so I ignored it.

Two minutes later I received a text from my older sister that she was in the emergency room because she had been in an car accident on her way to work.

I immediate jumped out of bed as she called to give me the details of how she was trapped in the car while smoke was taking a ride through her lungs.

Thank God that she is just fine but sore.

Just want to share the importance of prayer.

Thank God

Miracles & Blessings

God Bless;)

**Life is REAL**

"DON'T EVER SELL YOUR INTEGRITY FOR YOUR DREAM. IT'S NEVER A FAIR TRADE."

-ELLISA OYEWO

Grind Grind Grind = Double Standard

Goodmorning Beautiful People, I hope all is well. I had an interesting conversation last week and it has stuck with me. Must need to share it........

Last week was pretty hectic because I had midterms and was working more hours. My mind was racing on 15 different tasks I needed to complete. So after I left one of my classes that didn't end until 9pm, I headed to the library. My hood was up and headphone in my ears. I was not in the mood to talk to anyone. I tend to block out the world when I'm trying to get things accomplished. Well, while I was making copies, my Charles Hamilton song was interrupted. I looked up to see a young male asking about a printer that they moved to the front of the library. I informed him of the location and quickly went back to what I was doing previously. In the next 20 seconds I looked up again and saw him still standing there.

I promptly paused my ipod and asked him if it was anything else I could help him with.

He just shook his head and asked, "Why do you always have your ipod in you ears? It seems like you always try to block out the world and you don't want to be bother by anyone all the time."

I simply cracked a half smile and responded " You're right, I don't like being bother by people and yes I tend to block out people and drama around me. I'm just simply focus, that's all."

He was pretty shocked at my reply. You can tell he's been curious about my behavior for awhile.

He asked, "Why is that?"

My response, " If I was a male you wouldn't have thought twice about my actions. If I was a male who kept on my headphones on and you saw me doing my work each day it would be totally different. You would just have given kudos on that young male staying on his grind and trying to make moves."

He did a sly smile and responded,"I can't even argue that point. You're right.You just don't see many females with your mindset. Most females number one priority is there relationship and boyfriend, So do you even have a boyfriend?"

My response got a tadbit loud and had to remind myself I was still in the library, " No sir, I do not have boyfriend. This is the farthest issue from my mind right now in life. I'm just focused! Why is this so hard for you to understand??"

He was starteld but clearly still curious,"Oh don't take this the wrong way but are you one of those bitter women who think all males are dogs?"

By this time I had went back to copying because i didn't have time for this mess.

I paused again and looked at him and stated "I don't understand why this concept is so hard for you to grasp but I'm focused. That's all! Why does every female mentality have to be wrapped around a male?? It's funny because a female very rarely takes away a male focus in life but a male easily will distract a female from her goals and dreams. No, I'm not bitter. Yes their are good males somewhere in this world but I'm definitely not going to wait and wrap my life around one. AND even if I did have a boyfriend I would be acting the same way. My boyfriend would be focused and we would still be making moves on our own. Did I answer all of your questions???"

His apologetic reply, "Yeah you did, I would just hate to see someone like you to ever become bitter towards love. It was nice to meet you still."

My tired reply, "Thank you for your concern. I will be fine.Nice to meet you also"

Womp Womp Womp.. Any thoughts. I don't know its interesting because after that conversation i noticed that other females I would talk to had to have some sort of male in their life. If not boyfriend to boyfriend, it was a friend with benefits just so they don't feel lonely. I'm knocking anyone in a relationship but in this age range I can tell that if is a difficult task to balance both.

Guess what?? I have a small secret??here it goes.........

"YOU WILL NOT MELT IF YOU'RE SINGLE. I PROMISE IT'S NOT A DISEASE"

Live, Laugh, Love, Pick up new hobbies, dance around learn how to cook:)(by the way my boneless chicken breast were pretty good if I say so myself) live in a dream, live health conscious, most important develop your Spiritual Relationship..the list can go on but this shows how much you can do in life....without losing yourself in someone else.

Miracles & Blessings

God Bless

LIfe Lesson # 325

"Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably and never regret anything that made you smile."
- Ruslana Korshunova




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