LOVEQUEEN GOT THE #TRUTHIS

#TRUTHIS  I totally F'd up by not getting in better shape by the summertime. While I am definitely coming more and more into my own as well as accepting myself for how I am…FLAWS AND ALL, I still should have had my ass in the gym like I said I was going to.  Hopefully it is not too late to drop some pounds before the b-day celebration in MIA.  The gym is back in my weekly routine because it makes me feel so much better focusing on my body and my health.  After a weekend of piggin the hell out…LITERALLY because that pulled pork was the damn truth in North Carolina, I know I want to make better decisions about what goes into my mouth. (y'all could take that somewhere nasty, I know I did)

#TRUTHIS I am over the boys and ready for the men aka nice southern gentleman. I let myself step out on the ledge with someone who I wouldn't normally give the time of day to and that is not because he wasn't cute but because I could tell from our first meeting that he lacked the personality I liked.  I should have trusted my gut because he ended up being a punk A** too.  I know we are in a new age of text messaging, facebooking, and tweeting but if you wanna get to know me then none of those means of communication will work for me.  I want someone who will pick up the phone to ask me about my day and let me know how his day was as well.  Texting is very impersonal and I feel like brothers you need to get your game up if that is what you are on because it is not the hotness.  If I am just going to be a jumpoff then let me know so I can decide if that is what I want to be but don't text me while trying to build a friendship because I will bore easily. #DONE



My new watch...loves it!

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#TRUTHIS  I have spent so much money on new goodies this week that I could have surely taken a vacation with the cash I dropped.  Still I had fun and I love love my new watch, handbags, shoes, and dress that I bought.  I swear I needed to treat myself to something new like MJB said in my favorite song "Just Fine". I have actually been label whoring it up with everything from Marc Jacobs to BCBG to Michael Kors to Gucci.  It is purely shameful and I need to keep my butt out of the stores.  



#TRUTHIS God's love thrills me, I don't know what I have in store for the future but I speak greatness, I speak love, and I speak contentment.  I know my path has not been paved with gold but it has been tiled with lessons that I will carry with me for all the days of my life.  I have given my heart to a man or two but my mind was always kept for me - no one drove me crazy, no one made me feel like I didn't want to live, and no one took away the little bit of peace that I keep tucked away in my mind.  As my cousin Ione tells me regularly, "Don't let em have your mind." However I am human so some days I do feel discouraged but I know that happens and I refuse to beat myself up on the days when I have strayed away from thinking that will manifest a destiny greater than the one I have foreseen.

#TRUTHIS I am a wild girl but if you choose to hop on this roller coaster then you are guaranteed a good time.  However don't come to my ride closed to possibilities or lifeless because I am no longer providing therapy sessions upon arrival. Now I will love your complete self and should trouble arise on the down slope of this roller coaster then I will be there to push you back up to the highest peak.  In return, I ask that you would do the same for me.  I want you to accept this ride just as it is and if you expect changes then you should be instrumental in the change.  Don't just sit back barking at me because that will disturb the peace I feel when I am riding high.  People often say I appear scary (got a hard shell to crack) but once you get over that first uplift, the fear should immediately subside and before you know it, you are having the time of your life.  Now who's ready for some fun?    

JUST A LITTLE SOMETHING TO BREAK THE MONOTONY!

Wheeew weee!!! And just like that, JUNE IS HERE. 

#TIKC Good DAY!!  The good news is that SUMMER is here, y’all! And Memorial Day weekend was pretty groovy, as I'm hoping it was for all of you.  As hot as it is, remember to bite that tongue because just 5 months ago, we were cursing the snow and couldn’t wait for the return of the summer.

*Ques JAZZY JEFF & THE FRESH PRINCE  “Summertime”* *Leaning to the side, but you can’t speed through…*

Summer is my FAVORITE season.  Always has been.  From those hot summer nights in Saint Louis, lounging by the pool, to the sweltering heat of the Carolinas, singing in front of the window fans, to these hot summer nights in Maryland, that show no mercy for a girls hair-which admittedly, has me missing California.

Oh, Cali, how I miss you... My Venice Beach, PCH, Jonathan Club, The weather, Scenery, Cookaroo, Fresh food, Flow, and LA experiences to name a few;)... I digress...  If I won the lottery, one of my first purchases would be a summer home in Cali.  #FACT



Organic Only. Vegeterian.. next year



OK, back to SUMMER.  Sunlight has been proven to alter moods, in the most delightful way…but so has getting TOO hot-in more of a not so delightful way ;)  Folks will snap on ya when they too hot, won’t they! Patience is definitely thin. Lol But that sunlight, that music, the pool and the removal of clothes is only the beginning. Sipping lemonade (with or without circoc), making sun tea, (with fresh mint leaves like my grandmother used to make) doing lunch by the water. Heck, simply hanging out outside! Maryland crabs, family reunions, trips to the water park.  Can’t forget about those cookouts!  Now that is truly some good times and good eating. 



CANNONBALL!!!

 

#TRUTHIS Summer brings it out!  Summer not only brings out the big bellies, but it brings out those hard as hell abs that have been hiding all winter too.  It also brings out those tattoos that probably should have stayed hidden, along with those unflattering outfits. And oh those awesome wet looks. SMDH.  Now those are in abundance.  Gotte love it all!

 Yes, summer definitely is the time when you start thinking about all of those trips to the gym that you meant to take this winter, but always put off.  But, yet- it’s all a glorious component to SUMMER!!   As is humidity. You know that, has you sweating as soon as you walk out of the door heat. And yucka yucka to the stink bugs and ugh, those damn mosquitoes that are all too happy to have us- their all you can eat buffets, back in season.  But, #TRUTHIS I would take this any day over the arctic conditions that we faced this past winter.  Just as Beyonce said “I loves me some Jay-Z”.   I loves me some summer!

So, summer camp up in a few weeks for the girls and some fun in the sun up for the next three months FOR ALL OF US.  Treat yourself this summer!  And not just to the usual mani, pedi. (Fellas, I'm talking to you too).  Do something that you have been putting off or just be adventurous and GO FOR IT.  (That part I have already started ;))  You know, take a salsa class, go bungee jumping, scuba diving, a firing range...hell, have sex on the deck and try  not to wake your neighbors! ;) Whatever you do, no stress.  Pretend you too are on a summer 'break' from the drama!

I think summer makes us a little more ret-ta-go!  Have fun and be good.  It’s only just begun!

*Summer, Summer, Summer time...fades out.  So ya hit #REPEAT*

TTFN! xoxo

LOOK AT ME NOW!



THE BULL IS ALWAYS READY TO CHARGE!



Alright, I’m just going to come right out and say it.  TAURUS is what’s up right about now!  It is most definitely OUR time!

For those that don't know:

1. Astronomy . the Bull, a zodiacal constellation between gemini and aries, containing the bright star Aldebaran.

2. Astrology . a. the second sign of the zodiac: the fixed earth sign.

b. a person born under this sign, usually between April 20th and May 20th. 

#TRUTHIS I got lots of Bday love and am so grateful. 
#TRUTHIS I just had to stop writing this post because some flowers were just delivered to my office.  With my birthday being behind me now, it's that crazy feeling when you really have no idea who they are from  and all the women at the office want to stand around and watch you open the card...#MINDYOURS 
#TRUTHIS I am feeling rather suprised, more like shocked because of who they are from. But always most appreciative of the thoughts. They are my favorite flowers (Stargazer Lillies), too which is always a plus.  I opened the card and it simply read HAPPY BIRTHDAY.... followed by the senders initials.  The initials are those of an old friend with whom I have not spoken for sometime...on purpose. I definitely just had to take a moment and pick up the phone.  #TRUTHIS The ones that care, never forget.
 

#TRUTHIS I watched Dancing with the Stars last night.  The channel got changed after Romeo danced to “My heart will go on” by Celine Dion.  Not because it was cheesy, but because after hearing that song, the divas HAAAAD to watch the movie The TITANIC, which is one of my faves.  But I’ll get to that in a minute.  Let’s get back to Romeo for a quick sec.  Clearly, he is no longer “Lil” Romeo. He has grown up rather nicely.  He is a cutie... (not to be confused with grown ass man) and he reminds me of one of the cousins you meet at the family reunion ;). And since he is a little youngin, I bet @cristilovequeen will just adore him  or give him the corny seal with a quickness...Either way, I am sure Percy Miller Sr. is proud of his boy!  Romeo snuck in a kiss with his dancing partner at the end of their dance last night… haaa... He is a character!  He got the first 10 of the season after that dance, too!  It's almost funny to watch these rappers/athletes do these ballroom dances, but they are serious, okay! Don’t count him out.  Wasn’t his daddy like the first one kicked off, on the season he was on there? Lol Go ‘head Romeo!  Check out his performance last night!

(Bruno called him Romeo DiCaprio) ;)

Ok, now back to the movie- As y’all know that is a Looong movie, so the girls eventually dozed off but I of course, watched the whole thing!  ;)  The love story captured was magical! That is that good good that you feel at the beginning of a relationship!  Yes, I said the beginning! Hopefully, we have all felt that kind of "can't live without you" " You jump, I jump" love. Some of us may be feeling it now! Enjoy it and hold onto every moment of it!  Eventually, as life continues to happen, you will have to work to maintain it, but it can be done! Rose jumped OUT of the life boat and back onto the sinking ship to be with her man! I love that! Crazy or not.  #TRUTHIS I wonder if she would have done it, had they been living together for 10+ years and faced lifes trials and tribulations, or if she would have been one of those women in the lifeboat watching from afar...

#TRUTHIS Da Brat is back on the scene and just simply rippin’ it.  Please turn it up and hit replay, so that you can really let her voice sink in.  She does not miss a beat.  She is out and on probation, so she can't leave the state, but she can be all over yo radio and ipods.  Check her out.

#TRUTHIS That Highlander Commercial! You know the one with the folks singing "Angel" and the little boy in the backseat looking at his friend in the other car and mouthing "Helllp Me!!"  I love that ish.  It cracks me up!!  That is definitely me and their dad! lol  Fortunately, the kids sing along though!  If y'all can find it, send it to me.  I couldn't find it on you tube.  Hilarious!


#TRUTHIS FROM THE MOUTHS OF BABES  I was getting dressed and Addyson, who is 3, said "Mommy, what's that?" as she is pointing to my side.  I'm like "What is what?" and she says "That"? and reaches out and touches some fat.  haha  I said "Addyson, That is FAT!" lol And she just started giggling!  I love my babies!
 
#TRUTHIS I am a grown ass woman with grown ass problems, a grown ass body, and some thank they grown kids, but I also got grown ass blessings and wouldn't change a thing ....ok, there is maybe one or two things I would change lol
But you know what? Another blessing is that I still have today to do it! ;) Always count em, baby!


TTFN

OH KELLY, OH KELLY ACCESSORIZE ME!

MS. KELLY BABY

Okay so we all know her as CRAZY ASS KELLY from the Real Housewives of New York which happens to be season premiering tonight on BRAVO so brace yourself.  Anyway it seems as if CRAZY ASS KELLY has been officially added to my list of people who ride the thin line between brilliance and insanity because her creative vision I find pretty dope.  She gave us all a sneek peek on the show of her owl line of jewelry but now she is moving into a hippy sheek collection that I AM SO FEELING.  If you don't know LOVEQUEEN got a thing for the punk rock, heavy metal vibe and jewelry is my second love after sunglasses. Unlike most chicks, the shoes don't do it for me...GIVE ME SOME HAVAIANAS and I'm cool!  

Anyway I wanted to bring a few pieces out and show everyone what CRAZY ASS KELLY is working with in her jewelry.  Also I was surprised to see how affordable it is and can really work for any budget.  Here are a couple of the necklaces from her line. LET ME KNOW WHAT YA THINKIN?

MY HEMATITE ROMANCE NECKLACE, retailing at $128

FULL CHAINMAIL JACKET NECKLACE, retailing at $128

Here are a couple of my favorite braclets in the collection as well:

METAL SLAVE, retailing at $78

MY "SHE'S GOTTA HAVE IT PIECE", THE FRINGE BRACELET, retailing at $88

FINALLY THERE IS MY POCASHANTE SIDE THAT HAS A SOFT SPOT FOR TURQUOISE AND FEATHER EARRINGS...KELLY'S TURQUOISE, retailing at $65

Most of Kelly's piece can be found at INTERMIX but if you want to check out more then hit up http://www.kellykillorenbensimon.com/  JUST THOUGHT I DROP SOME FLAVOR IN YOUR EAR!

ALL DAY EVERY DAY, I LIVE #TRUTHIS

#TRUTHIS I am in love with my family. They are some crazy characters but nonetheless, you always know what you are going to get from them.  My sistercousin Timi came down to visit me for the weekend and we had an amazing time with her beautiful girls, Seattle and Aja.  I swear those are my babies even tho my baby Aja is 6'2 and Cece is a few inches taller than me as well.  I am just so proud of them and who they've become as young ladies but I know a lot of who they are has to do with the amazing mother they have. She works extremely hard for her children giving them everything she has to give and supporting them endlessly.  I swear love those kids as if they were my very own.

#TRUTHIS These days I am feeling super blessed.  Even though I feel like all I do is work and go to school, I am fully capable of seeing the purpose in it.  In order to achieve the things I desire then I must sacrifice to get it.  It is all in the game when you have big dreams and a vision that's limitless.  I don't believe in chasing the money, I chase the dream and the money will come. And I dream of Emmy's...LOTS OF THEM!

#TRUTHIS I think I've got JUNGLE FEVER and a feeling for SOMETHING NEW. I never saw myself being attracted to W boys before but I am really expanding my horizons after coming across a couple of dope ones.  Also I've found out that we could connect on a lot of levels as well.  However my Jungle Fever will not allow me to cop one who doesn't have any flavor…FLAVOR IS A MUST!  I need you to know about the hot songs and not just House and Electronica YA DIG! Also if you rock a fitted hat then that is just an added bonus over here.

#TRUTHIS I am so happy that my favorite show, Nurse Jackie, is back on the air.  She is helping ease my pain of missing SONS OF ANARCHY.  Nurse Jackie is a pill-popping drug addict who at the same time is the most loving mother and nurse a hospital could ask for.  She makes up her own rules and lies to almost everyone she comes across but I can't help but to root for her every show.  Check it out Monday nights on Showtime.

#TRUTHIS Despite everyone's hate, I actually liked the GREY'S ANATOMY music event and my favorite song was at the end called The Story by Brandi Carlile.  Even though I wasn't anticipating singing the whole time, I still got into it because I seriously love every single one of those characters on the show.  Also McDreamy and McSteamy could get it any day of the week…FLAVOR OR NOT!  Thank God Callie is okay but I can't wait to see what happens with the baby…more drama is on the horizons!

#TRUTHIS I am starting to believe in happy endings again. I know I am so far from perfect and so is my figure and so is my life but I am starting to feel like God's got something amazing pending in terms of love for me.  I don't know whether it will be in the form of a career or a man but I feel like I am on the verge of possessing it.  Hopefully it will be both but just like I told my girlfriend the other night, there is nothing that I wouldn't trade to have a family to call my own. Also my days of playing special friend  like Queen Latifah's character in Just Wright (who I have been compared to a million times) are over and just like she said in the movie, "I deserve better than that."   So if you come at me then make sure come correct cuz I've reach the point where YOU CAN LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME ALONE!  

TRUTH IS TODAY.

#TRUTHIS Here's a quote by I DEFINE TRUTH that sums it all up:  "In life, we all have an unspeakable secret, an irreversible regret, an unreachable dream, and an unforgettable love."  (Follow @idefinetruth on twitter)

#TRUTHIS I am so grateful to be alive and keep on living.  As crazy as this world is there are lessons that I am learning everyday.  I misplaced my positive hat on Monday, but located it today.  Unfortunately there is a small hole in it, but it should be easy to mend.  #TRUTHIS I didn't look to hard for that hat on Monday.  It was one of those days.  Now, knowing that my thoughts control just about every damn thing about the way I feel, I could have changed them but ya know what...I didn't want to.  It's funny how on days like that some of the craziest, most unexpected things can pop up and make you smile. Even my bad days are a blessing.
So Monday was somewhat of a loss. And now it's time to move on....

#TRUTHIS There is so much that could be said about the cast of this years Celebrity Apprentice.  The cast is QUITE entertaining.  NeNe Leakes did a  great job as project manager and  Lil John held it down for the fellas as PM last week.  Bravo for surprises!!!  If y'all aren't watching, definitely check it out.  LaToya Jackson...well, everyone just thinks is stupid, but she fought her way out of elimination and I'm curious to see what she will do when it is her time to be PM.  I think she may surprise some people.  Now on to Ms. Dionne... So, folks were feeling some kinda way about Dionne Warwicks departure from Celebrity Apprentice.  I personally, think that she "made her own bed".  Her being a legend has nothing to do with it.  It's a competition, folks.  She is still a legend...no one is taking that from her. Chill out.  As my homey, Karen said "Dionne should have seen that coming with her Psychic network and all"! *Too funny!* 


She stayed as long as she could.

#TRUTHIS Beyonce and her long time manager, Mathew Knowles, her daddy, split their business relationship.   All good things must come to an end. #TRUTHIS as a total daddy's girl, I feel for them, b/c ANY type of  long time relationship that crumbles means something ain't working out. But let's see where she can go from here without his business support.  She's certainly at the top now and I'm not sure to much could make her stumble- and certainly not as Mrs. Carter. I wonder how much influence Jay had in this one... :) I wonder how much the rolling stone portion of daddy-o, had anything to do with this...or not..


The "Happy" Couple

 Kevin, Kevin, Kevin...Kevin Federline, who has definitely slimmed down a bit,  is about to be a dad for the 5th time.   C'mon Son.  Time for a little snip, maybe?  #TRUTHIS He can't be too happy about that.  This will be the first with his girlfriend of two years, Victoria Prince #TRUTHIS we all know where the $ is going to be coming from...

Emmet Louis Till (1941-1955)

#TRUTHIS I believe it is important that we know our history.  It is important to me that my children know their history and current events.  I recently got "The Untold Story of Emmett Till" for all of us to watch together.  I was hesitant for a moment to show them because I knew that the questions would follow, which I could only answer with "Ignorance".  I also knew the fact that he was 14 when he was murdered would stick with them. I pressed play and their eyes were glued (so were mine).  Avery was frightened at points and still doesn't understand "Why he was killed because he whistled at a woman?"  So glad things have changed a bit, but proud that my children will not only know Nick Jr., Justin Bieber and Nintendo DSI's, but will know the realities of life, past, present and future...  RIP Emmett Louis Till. If you haven't seen it...check it out. #TRUTHIS It's not just Black History, it is part of American History.

#TRUTHIS POSITIVITY! I need to shout out my SPOKENVIZIONS family!  Please check out http://www.spokenvizions.com/  You will not be disappointed.  This magazine can take you away, if only for just a moment.  It is the positivity that we all require.  It is the inspiration that we all desire.  (haa I'm such a poet) ;) Give it a try, y'all  and I promise that you won't be disappointed.  Big thangs are coming for SV... SVTV is in the works.  SV can also be viewed on the ipad, itouch, iphone! Get at me for more info.  In the meantime, check it out.  Follow on twitter @spokenvizions and on facebook @ SpokenVizions Magazine . Floyd Boykin, Jr. is one bad mammer jammer!  Can't nothing or noone stop his flow.  Get on board.  #POSITIVITY

G*D BLESS US ALL.

TTFN

TRUTH IS RIGHT IN FRONT OF YO FACE!



What's really going on?

 #TRUTHIS sending out prayers to everyone in Libya and those suffering from the recent Tsunami and Earthquakes in Japan.  The death toll is STILL on the rise. Here we are more than 10 days later, and folks are taking their first baths since the incidents. THIS COULD EASILY BE HAPPENING TO US! We have to get out of the mindset that this is all happening so far away.  We are all affected in some way.  Everything means something y'all.  We really need to seek out the meaning of these tragedies. Everything is a sign...

#TRUTHIS I like to keep my kids up on current events, so the morning of the Tsunami, I had my oldest watching the news and reporting to me about what she heard.  Bless her little six year old heart- She came running into my room with tears in her eyes and said "Mommy, they said it's coming to the United States and Addyson (her little sis) can't swim!!"  This warmed my heart, as I'm thinking to myself...that's not even a guarantee of survival.  I love how much they love each other...as it should be. I love my babies and their sweet innocence.



Team Breezy?!

  #TRUTHIS While I am not as entertained by Charlie Sheen, I do love #WINNING. I wish him the absolute best. Can't and won't knock his hustle.  I think we are all a little crazy to a certain extent, which leads me to Chris Breezy.  First of all, I am not a CB die hard, like LoveQueen, but I really did enjoy his Transformers video and I especially enjoyed his escape scene in Takers.  As unrealistic as it was, I probably watched it about three times.  Gangsta!  He is a talented, tatted brotha, and nice looking (not really feeling the blond).  Also, got a chance to peep those leaked pics....not to bad.  ;P However, upon hearing about his reaction to the GMA interview today, I think he is still really struggling.  I don't know... Robin Roberts does annoy the hell out of me, I will say that.  But, she was doing her job.  His reps maybe should have prepared him better about the continuing Rihanna questions. (Which apparently he knew were coming). He tried to stay on track.  You can see his frustration mounting and hear Robins nervous laugher.  However, he HAD to do the interview to hype up his new album, right! 
 So, following the interview, the reports are that he was so pissed, that he went into his dressing room, was screaming so loud, security was called and to top it all off, he broke a window with a chair before heading out into Times Square shirtless.  (Super close to violating his probation) It bees like that sometimes..  He tweeted (yes I follow him) "I’m so over people bringing this past shit up!!! Yet we praise Charlie sheen and other celebs for there bullshit.”   Yeah, that was um quickly taken down.  I do like him and don't think this will really affect his album sales. I wish C Breezy all the best and hope that he is able to get it together-quickly. His new album F.A.M.E. is currently #1 on Itunes. (Follow us on Twitter @kimpossible10  & @cristilovequeen)



Early AM walk along the beach.

 Ahhhhh... R&R&W! (W being work) Took a nice little trip down South to Marco Island, FLORIDA for a week! Perfect weather.  Perfect company.  My sister brought my nephew Kole down for his first out of state trip (8 months old).  We had a blast!  Had a couple friends who made the trip up to kick it from Miami, too!  And of course, Ciroc was kept on stash. #TRUTHIS All of these variables made the trip even that much better- not to mention that damn near everything was comp'd. Oh, and of course then the NFLPA showed up...Event Planning definitely has it's benefits!

Funny thing is how fast "vacation" comes to an end.  The morning after I got back, I hear Avery yelling from the kitchen "Stop, Drop & Roll!"  I walk into the kitchen and she has attemped to flip the toaster streudel in the oven over, and the oven mitt has hit the burners, causing the mitt to catch fire. LOL.  I can laugh now because, she was so calm and not hurt. (So glad she didn't Stop, Drop and Roll in this case). I ran it under water and we rolled out, leaving the smell of burnt fabric behind.  Welcome Back!

#TRUTHIS DC is my playground! Went to an old skool party and had a ball!  Funny thing is, my definition of old skool clearly isn't theirs!! I went up in there expecting to hear lots of Marvin, Luther, Temptations, Patti, Dare I say Smokey (haha).  I had it ALL wrong- OKAY! Not that there is anything wrong with the above because I can get down to that too.  (I think we have all had our moments in the blue light or shall I say red light basement parties ;)

The video is a little upside down, but just tilt yo head a bit! ;)

Anyway, they were jamming to Prince, Michael, Beyonce, Salt and Peppa, even some Mary J!  They got down to Mary J, nah y'all! (As you will see in the video above) We were all on our feet! I swear, I left there feeling GREAT and looking forward to the remaining birthdays that I will hopefully be blessed to have.  Age ain't nuthing but a number! ;)

Speaking of which....I got one coming up in a month.  Time to get to planning the celebration...I am thankful for so much!  So, so, so much! I love my life and the people in it.

#TRUTHISOHNO flick. I took this in DC, where usually they get it right, but this was oh, so wrong.  I don't understand how mirrors can tell such different stories. #thatisall



Oh, sweetie...

#TRUTHISFINALTHOUGHTS we are all chameleons, taking it one day at a time. For most of us, each day is different, but it is the life that we live based on the decisions that we make and the cards that we are dealt. And it's really okay, as long as we are okay with it. Try not to stress. You find what/who you can tolerate and that is what it is.  No time for a whole lot of questions or trying to understand.  Just rock with it. Tick tock!
TTFN <3

#TRUTHIS I'M ALWAYS IN A NEW YORK STATE OF MIND!

#TRUTHIS I love New York...the energy of the city is amazing to me! There is just nothing like it...all the different flavors, the air of greatness, spirits with grind embedded in their souls, and passions overflowing.  It had been a minute since I was in a NEW YORK STATE OF MIND so I headed to the city to see my gorgeous cousin and her beautiful lil man, Liso as well as celebrate my girl Crystyles' b-day party.

#TRUTHIS My sistercousin Niki is amazing and seeing her face brightens my day. I really admire her strength and how she live fearlessly for the love of her family.  She's gorgeous in and out so you would only expect her Liso to be the man too. He is the most swag'd out 2-year New Yorker u ever wanna meet! Shockingly he gave me so much love this time wit his fiesty self.  I love them and it was a great way to start my trip.

#TRUTHIS I was so excited to arrive at Crys' house and meet another dope cutie pie who happens to be her daughter, Lyra.  I don't know if it is because she is Cancer but we had an immediate connection and I loved her cheeks, sweet lil voice and personality.  Of course, it was great to see my girl Crys too.  We are the total odd couple friends but somehow it just works out well....

#TRUTHIS Crys' b-day celebration was so LOVELY!  It went down at Beauty & Essex which is a dope ass spot in the city with food that is equally as yummy.  Beauty & Essex looks like a storefront but walk in and you are immediately lead thru the back door which reveals so much more.  Once you are through that door, you have arrived at the most gorgeous venue packed with beautiful people and a pearl stranded ceiling chandelier to match. 

#TRUTHIS All of Crystal's friends were amazing and all of them were very similar to her - successful, ambitious go-getters with unique crafts.  Ranging from a Boutique Owner to a Entertainment Attorney to a Marketing Guru to a Celebrity Hairstylist and Salon Owner and of course, a LoveQueen..duh! :)  Seriously tho, it was a great energy and I had a KILLER time. 

#TRUTHIS THESE ARE SOME OF THE MOST GORGEOUS SHOES I'VE EVER SEEN....I loved em so much that I would have traded in my kitten heels for them. 

#TRUTHIS Ms. Crystal  Streets was giving LIFE in her birthday dress...OUR MISSION THRU THE CITY WAS COMPLETED WITH THIS WINNER!

#TRUTHIS The Native New Yorker will always have a special place in my heart for the city.  Even though DC is where I need to be to finish up a few things.  I know that God's got me on my path.  My motto is never question where you are in this life because it is where you are intended to be. Don't look back at the past or be still in the present...always keep moving straight ahead to your future because BETTER LIES IN FRONT OF YOU! 

CRYS & CRIS...STYLE QUEEN & LOVE QUEEN

#TRUTHIS REAL FRIENDSHIP NEVER DIES...TEN YEARS PLUS and WE STILL LOVE EACH OTHER FLAWS AND ALL!

#TRUTHIS NYCGREATIMES UNTIL THE NEXT TIME.....

SPRING STING.

SHOUT OUT TO ALL OF OUR FOLLOWERS!!! OLD AND NEW. WE APPRECIATE AND LOVE OUR TIKC FAM!  LET'S GO!!

MARCH has arrived.  3 months in already!  Where, oh where does the time go?

#TRUTHIS After a beautiful weekend with the sunroof open and music turned up, I am definitely getting the fever! SPRING FEVER!!  I can’t wait for the sunshine, warm weather, colorful moods and canvas of spring and summer! I am in love with the atmosphere that it brings.
 

#TRUTHIS I only wish that the stink bugs would stay away and never ever return.  But being that those nasty things made it through the harsh winter, I am doubtful.  I can’t even be mad, though because they fought the good fight- and won. Ugh and Yuck!!!

Bzzzzzz!

#TRUTHIS RANDOM THOUGHTS Just like Mariah loves butterflies, I love bumble bees! My very first tat was of a colorful cartoon bumble bee. I still remember going to the shop in ATL with my girls, Nashetta, Iman and Kamala. ;) All ready for our first taste of the "ink".

I couldn’t imagine actually being a bumble bee, though. I don't think that would work out so well for me.  True, life would probably be a lot shorter because I know that I would sting the hell out of someone with a quickness. J But I really like the idea of having a stinger. It screams- Don't f with me!!

Butterflies are beautiful, but way to boring and defenseless. Really, just a cuter version of a fly! Lol . OK, a MUCH cuter version.  But, how do they defend themselves?? I need a stinger! Most people are so afraid of anything with a stinger-myself included, and yet I love the "respect" they demand! They are almost never alone, too.  It’s like an insect drive-by. They roll upon you, most times without notice or because you have done something to piss them off, (sometimes unbeknownst to you) and you have not heeded their warning. They just use their little stinger ass to f- up your moment because you have f-ed with theirs!  Kind of like some humans, I know...

What I don't understand though, is why is it that bees and wasps die after they sting? That doesn't seem fair! They should at least get 50 stings! I mean, they don't sting just for fun. Those pesky mosquitoes suck the blood out of you and get to see another day!  Why should they die b/c they are protecting themselves, territory or loved ones? And yet whom or whatever they sting only feels the pain temporarily and will soon forget about it. And yet they have given up their life?! What's up with that? I wonder if they know that if they sting just once, that it's a wrap for them? And if they did, would they still do it.  They knew in The Bee Movie…:)

#TRUTHIS Fair is just a word in the dictionary. All of the pros and cons, that I mentioned above, can be applied to the human experience too.  We have people dying every day to protect what is important to them, whether it be freedom, family, beliefs, rights, or just a place in line.  One shot. That's all. We all get one shot at this…



Say what you mean. Mean what you say.

#TRUTHIS We all have stingers.  It is just in a different location on us.  It is on our face.  Yup, that MOUTH can spew off words that can tear a person to shreds…Words are POW-ER-FUL! Be mindful of the words that you use, because while you may have forgotten them- the person that they were used towards won't.  And, they can never really be taken back.  They can bring about hearty laughter and immense pain.  Choose wisely.



The Jellies

On second thought, I remember when my sister got stung by the jellies...she was UP OUT that water.  Maybe a jellyfish would be better than a bumble bee. I could sting the hell out of anyone interrupting my peace and keep it moving… Hmmm... Watch out, biyches!!... Well, at least until a shark comes… ;)

#TRUTH IS totally random.  LOL  I told y'all I got that fever!

TTFN!