Releasing...

My peers are overdoing overrated things in an attempt to stand out. Everything simply isn't for everybody. Just be. Conformity should not take over your being. Adaptation and conformity are not to be confused, beautiful people. You're 'standing out' yet simultaneously separating yourself into a class with people you say you don't want to be like. Let the people you don't 'like' be a mirror. Why? Because the flaws you see in them that you don't like just may be the very thing in you that could change. Don't try and understand PEOPLE, simply try to understand where they come from and the rest will begin to make sense. What's for you, will be. There is someone reading this and rolling their eyes but maybe this just isn't for you- not at this time anyways. When it’s your time the same information will come back around to you but in a different medium. I hope for this to grace the eyes of whoever is welcoming enough to take time and read. I'm learning to take life by arms and embrace it. None of us asked to be here but we are. We can't do anything about it, either. So why beat ourselves up about things we can't control?? There's no point. Live your life full of light and love. Surround yourself with diverse and genuine people and I guarantee you will never ask for better friends! I had to sit down one day and really think about all of the beautiful souls I encounter and all I could do was thank the Creator afterwards. I'm so happy to know you. There are lessons that some of you have taught me covertly and you will never know how. That's just how life works. I think it's a beautiful thing. Be a sponge and soak up this human experience. We can't always explain why we do what we do but our life is not based on how well we can control our emotions, it's about just BEING. Just be! Love and embrace E V E R Y T H I N G around you. I mean everyTHING. |☮&♥|

Book Rave: "The Autobiography of Malcolm X"

Strikingly truthful writer, Alex Haley. wrote the "as told to" book about Malcolm X's life. I read and finished it about 2 weeks ago. I recommend this book to EVERYONE of all races, religion, background and age. However, If I had to target a specific age group, I'd have to say the older generation should read this. Including those ages 50 and above. These are the people who were alive and well when Malcolm was on the rise. Some of these people still make disapproving remarks about him and his legacy to shift society. What so many of them don't know is that the same reasons they didn't approve of him were justified in the ending of this book.

Not many people knew the man he'd become before his assassination. I urge you to read and find out.

I approve this book and applaud the late, Alex Haley.

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Dish of the Day: Thai Curry Noodles with Tofu

I am now a cook at my job. Who would have ever guessed?? You probably can't answer that, so I will. LOL. I would have NEVER guessed in a million years that I would be a cook ANYWHERE. Let alone a job.

I have been under the wing of a very vibrant co worker of mine who has been eager to teach me what I know. It has been really therapeutic to prepare meals. It obviously feels amazing to have people tell me my entrees taste and looks delicious too!

Below is a quick pic of a dish I made last week, Thai Curry Noodles with Tofu. Although we were out of the appropriate noodles, I substituted them with spaghetti noodles. (=

Better captures in the future, promise!


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One Year REAL HAIR Anniversary!

I have been fully natural now (no permed hair on my "crown")  for one year and 2 months. It feels AMAZING!!!! It it the BEST thing I have ever done in my 20 years alive. It is a decision I can thoroughly say  I am proud of.

When I was around 6 or 7, my twin and I began to get perms. I do not remember whose idea it was but if my older self had been a fly on the wall it would have NEVER happen. I now have a permanent, shiny bald spot the size of a dime in the center of my head on my scalp. No hair follicles, no nothing! That happened 13 years ago when I first moved to RVA. It is the perfect example for ALL as to why you should not put chemicals in your hair to straighten it. We were not born with straight hair, so why alter it? Damaging effects come with perming your hair if not taken care of properly and I can definitely attest to that.

I feel like a lot has been revealed to me since I began to rock my own hair.

Here is a video the day after after my 1 year REAL hair anniversary. Yes, I said REAL. I like that term a little better.




I strongly encourage all beautiful black women and young girls to make that change if they are debating it. It only benefits you. If you are not ready, you will know. When you are it will be even more evident. Don't do it because someone is pressuring you but because someone is encouraging you!

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Like My Work? Support!

I cannot believe I have failed to mention to you lovely people that I have a support page on Facebook for my modeling work (I hate to use the term "fan"). I like to call people who admire my work, supporters; because at the end of the day that is what you do. Support. I understand some of you may not own a FB page, however you can still view all it has to offer. On the page, you get updates regularly on what I am up to as far as shoots, videos, fashion shows and events. Of course pictures are there to view, only 36 albums full! ; ) Hahahaha.

You will definitely see my growth as a model because I have left the photos from the early shoots up for viewing. I am working to make my page more interactive with new ideas and concepts to share with you. So I have made a video section for tips, discussions and live updates for a more personal feel. I guess people really like to JUST look at models and not talk. Bhahahaha. I want to hear more from you besides comments on the pictures is all I am trying to say. (=

Please do not hesitate to post, share and talk about my work with your peers, ya never know who is listening and/or watching. Y'all know I wouldn't mind being a WORKING, PROFESSIONAL model signed to n great agency. Just don't forget to credit where you found it and who all was involved in that particular photo shoot. DON'T forget to credit the photographer, especially. That info is available under the picture you choose to use or in the album name itself.

Without further babbling, here is the key to my support page, see you there!

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