Jill Scott ft. Anthony Hamilton- So In Love (Official Video)

I love this song & video. Jill looks fab....

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Freestyle Fridays: R.I.P Stink Bug

For those who may not know, I can't stand bugs, rodents, insects etc.... I think I was traumatized as a child.  I would be the one who would be in the house when everyone was in the backyard at a cookout.  I've had my fair share of bug stories growing up, but here is another for you- just today.

So I was in my bed room minding my business when something came fluttering in (moth like) and hit the wall. It was one of those darn stink bugs they've been talking about. So what did I do.... got the heck up and ran. Normally, I don't kill bugs (I've been known to shut the door to the room it's in and sleep in the opposite room until I know it's dead. I slept on the couch for a week until I knew a cricket was dead in my room), but I was going to get this one.

 For those of you who don't know, stink bugs are very hard to kill. They don't die with bug spray (probably because of the hard shell) and if you step on them, they emit a foul odor (hence their name stink bug). Any who, I got the broom and flung it where it landed on my lamp. I then got the bug spray and sprayed the heck out of it. I knew it wouldn't work, but maybe it would of slowed it down and not do so much flying until I can get my plan together.

The bug then landed on the floor underneath my dresser and it was moving slow ( I guess from the spray). As I got closer to it , I noticed it wasn't moving slow because of the spray, but moving slow because it had a dust bunny on it's back.  Yes, a dust bunny.  It was flopping all around trying to get it off, but to no avail. So finally it somehow flopped on it's back, dust bunny and all and went to bug heaven.

I guess dust bunnies are the new bug spray (for stink bugs that is). Don't hate the dust hate the stink bug. That dust came in handy. lol

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To Do List Thursdays: What's done is done

I recently received a text from the EUX(emotional unavailable ex) wanting to know what happened to us being at least friends. Friends? How could I be this man's "friend"?

The problem with these emotional unavailable men (especially) is that they just don't get it. They are so preoccupied with themselves that they don't see the things they are doing.  Dealing with these types of people are very difficult and can harm your self esteem.  You start to question maybe it was you all along wanting to much.  But after sorting through every thing that went on, you realize that it's not you, it's was them.

 Here are some ways in which emotionally unavailable people act:

~Distant-can't connect on a emotionally level
~Always busy, sick or tired to spend quality time with you
~Cannot commit to the relationship
~They ignore request and don't try to make the relationship work
~Watch sports or read alot as it may interfere with then spending time with you
~Never follow through with promises
~Will be there for anyone else, but the person that he/she is in the relationship with
~Feels like everybody needs him/her
~Never introduces you to his/her family or friends
~Very critical/judgemental of everyone else
~Surface talk-never gets deep in a meaningful conversation

So, why would I be this man's friend when, as a friend, these qualities are still bad. No since of explaining, he still just won't get it.  Be friends, I think NOT!!!

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Warm Wednesdays: Five Favorite Things

My silver flats. I heart these things. They are comfy and beat down all in the same breath. I can't even remember where I got them, but I wear them to life.

I got this cuff from Flower Mart. It is my statement piece. When I wear it, I feel like I can conquer anything I put my mind to.

These shoes are comfy. I actually just got them today from Kohl's (see the bag). Believe or not, these things are super comfortable and easy to walk in. Can't wait to wear.

This bracelet is from Pier One. Yes, Pier One. It's cool because it has a mix of colors to compliment any outfit.

I got this pocketbook from the thrift store. It was hanging all by it's lone sum, I guess waiting on me. I wear it everyday. I have to give it a rest.maybe.

I know I said Five, but I heart these dollar store earrings.

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Therapeutic Tuesdays: The best teacher in the world is..... your mirror

 There may be someone in your life right now, that irritates or annoys the heck out of you.  Something with their personality or actions that just doesn't jive with you.  This may be a mirroring effect of your inner self.

Each friendship/relationship plays/ed a role in how you see yourself.  I'm quickly learning that it's some part of one self that is not being addressed.  When these behaviors show up in others, you have to sit back and review what is it about his/her behavior that needs to be addressed.

I can admit, I haven't learned my lesson yet with my teacher-the mirror.  After this last relationship with Mr. Unavailable (and reviewing  my prior history with Mr. Unavailables), I realized that maybe I'm not fully being available to apart of myself.

Our life is one big mirror with different teachers who come in and out to teach us a lesson.  If you didn't learn, it will show up again..and again. Well, that happened to me. The different unavilables kept showing up in my life repeatedly because I didn't learned the lesson.

I am slowly learning what I need to do in order to have a healthy loving relationship.  The qualities that I seek out in a mate should be qualities that I exhibit.

 So if someone is irritating me, I need to sit back and ask what is this situation telling me about myself.  Instead of pointing the finger at the other person, I am going to focus on what's going on with my unresolved inner self.

So the next time you walk by the mirror, is it a reflection you like or is it a reflection that needs some tweaking. The latter is what I need--some tweaking.


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Estelle ft Rick ross - Break My Heart

I heard this song in Radio Shack. It has a good beat to it.

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Soulful Sundays: Microfiber Face Cloths

As you know, I am a you tube- aholic. I love searching for things on the net as well as you tube. I was looking for at home facial stuff and came across a microfiber face cloth used to exfoliate the skin. Now, there are lots of microfiber cloths you can purchase that are for more expensive, but from what I read, you can buy the same one at the Dollar Tree and it works the same. So you know what I did... went to the dollar store.  At my store, it's located where dusting clothes, sponges and plastic gloves are.

The information below is taken from http://www.microfiberusa.com/ which describes the use of microfiber cloths for the face:

The Facial Effect
If you are one of those who believe that microfiber clothes are only for cleaning cars and houses, then you are wrong. Guess what, it can also clean human skin. And the best thing about it is that it can help treat your acne pimples. Just simply integrate it in your acne care rituals. It is a proven fact that this piece of cloth is an effective way of treating acne pimples and eliminates skin imperfections.

When oil and dirt are trapped in the pores of your skin, it becomes acne. It becomes worse when the pore gets contaminated by an infection. This is now called a zit. And a zit usually occurs in a highly visible area. Whiteheads and blackheads are caused by dirt that is not taken away by regular washing. Fortunately, there are ways to control acne. And one of them is by the use of microfiber. Other ways are through daily washing of the face, using astringent for deep cleaning. And now you can add the use of microfiber to this list.
This is so fine, one-hundred times thinner than hair from humans. Since microfiber is shaped in wedges, they touch more surfaces. This is better compared to regular fiber that is rounded in shape. When you use it on your face, it sucks out that dirt that is deeply rooted in the pores of your skin. Microfiber has the ability to suck out the dirt in your pores and keeps it attached to itself. As far as cloths are concerned, microfiber is the best cloth to use in cleaning and treating your pimple problems. Because it is magnetizes, microfiber has the potential to be the best acne removing material. You can use microfiber without the use of an astringent or other facial care product. What makes it more practical than other methods is that you can combine it with simple water. This benefits people who have allergies to the ingredients of astringents or soap. Now since this is an effective combination, you eliminate the bad effects strong chemicals have on your skin.

Happy Exfoliating