Sunshine In A Jar

Something about bright places and sunshine bring out the best in me. I am definitely a worry rat by nature. However, this past Spring and a little bit of the Summer I experienced a bit of happiness; sunshine in a jar that I could just open and not worry about that around me. I like to think that music and scents evoke memories and allow you to be in that same moment of your past experience. Metaphorically speaking, whenever I open my sunshine in a jar, and hear this song it makes me forget what's going on and takes me to a worry free place.

Which song or scent has become your sunshine in a jar?

A is for Awesome

An awesome weekend is just what I needed. I was sooo gung ho on attending the Afro Punk Festival and when those plans that I never made fell through; I was excited that I still had an entire weekend off and could attend the 50th Anniversary of The March on Washington.  Growing up in Ga. and in my household period there was always a black history lesson taught, literally always. I also have very vivid memories of visiting the King center in Atlanta and can still remember portions of the 'I Have A Dream' speech. I was super excited to be a part of history, especially since I didn't attend neither of the inaugurations for President Barak Obama. As soon as I made it to the metro station you could feel the ambiance in the air. There were sooo many people in the DC area marching in support of some cause; causes I never heard of, causes that others may have forgotten about, marching to make a difference and have their voice heard. Although it was super hot and packed, I couldn't imagine being any place else. The memories and feelings of togetherness that I'll be able to pass on to my future children  is way more valuable than a concert.

 

I also had a chance to kick it with the Peculiar Ladies from NeonV magazine. I super excited to see that they were hosting a picnic with tasty treats from Lemonmade. I am a lover of all things macaroons, French macaroons that is. Let me just say I had an awesome time meeting all of new peeps in the DMV. The weather was super hot and sunny and the libations were flowing. This totally seemed like a group of ladies I could kick it with and have a good time with. Take a looksy for yourself.

                                                                       Look at the ladies Live In Neon!!!

Liz and I with her tasty macaroons!!!

 

Lovely Ladies of GW!!!

 

Model stance, always!!!

 

 

Look at this mane, super cute!!!

 

Me and Ms.Badu!!!

Turning Up!!!

                                                                                                           Playing Heads Up (this app is great)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Werk!!!

                                                                                 

 

 

7th District and I

I hope I'm able to hang out with these ladies again

 

Look At Me Live In Neon

After such a long weekend I was wore out!!!

*My apologies for the pics, I'm still learning my camera settings* 

Roll With The Punches...

OMG, I have been on yet another hiatus. With my sporadic posting, you wouldn't be able to tell that I actually enjoy blogging lol. I can't believe summer is almost over and I haven't taken 1 dip in the pool or felt sand in between my toes or even a stay-cation for that matter (that makes me sad). Nothing much has changed, I'm still don't have full-time job or my own place *yikes*. Being laid off for these past 7 months has really allowed me to see things from different perspectives. I've learned a lot about people, but more importantly, I've learned a lot about myself and God. I think that He has used this time to remind me that He is still in control.  I will admit, I am a bit of a control freak and very impatient. And honestly, those have been my biggest challenges in regard to being unemployed; I wanted a job and I wanted it now. Interview, after interview, after interview and not even an e-mail to state that I wasn't selected for a position gets very discouraging. However, I do have a new outlook. I am now at a point where whatever happens, happens. I've relinquished all control and I've come to accept the fact that maybe Va. isn't the place for me and because of my living arrangement I have set a definite time frame of leaving (funny how God works because I did that prior and I'm still here).  I realize that every time life chooses to punch me someway I've been able to get back up and try again. I've also seen God work on and through me before; and he's never taken something away and not replaced it with something better.