I really like this room.
Photo by opendoorstudio
And of course a bookshelf.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Decorating
Can't wait to decorate my own place! I want it to be bright and chic with splashes of color.
I really like this room.
And of course a bookshelf.
I really like this room.
And of course a bookshelf.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Thrift Store Fun!
Anyone who knows me knows that I am frugal. Okay, that's a nice way of putting it. I'm cheap lol! Anyways, on this beautiful Memorial Day Weekend, I decided to hit up one of my new-found (thanks Sis) favorite stores Platos Closet. It's a thrift shop where people buy and sell name-brand clothes for great prices and I just loove it! This go round I bought 3 dresses, a pair of capris, a skirt, a blouse, 2 necklaces, and a book (of course) for $55! Yes, all that for just $55! I mean, you can't beat a Vera Wang dress for 7 bucks, no kidding.
I have so much fun when I go to thrift stores. You never know what you're going to find there! Plus I am more creative in picking out the clothes than if I were to shop at a department store. I don't know why but it's something about second-hand shops that make me want to put together the craziest things! But not only do they sell clothes, they sell furniture, books, household items, basically everything. And a lot of thrift stores donate their proceeds to charities, like Salvation Army.
So if you're opposed to thrift store shopping or have never thought about it, I beg you to try it! You will have a blast!
So if you're opposed to thrift store shopping or have never thought about it, I beg you to try it! You will have a blast!
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Artist Spotlight: Lauryn Hill
I gots to get these earrings! Love, love, love Lauryn Hill.
She did her thing in Sister Act II.
"Killing Me Softly" with the Fugees was and still is my jam.
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill album is still a classic!
Come back Ms. Hill!
Love this song as well. Enjoy!
"What is this thing called Love?" Part I
Relationships are super hard. Whether it is with friends, family, colleagues, or a significant other, they require a lot of work and dedication. And when you enter in the "love" word, that takes it to another level. For example, one of my favorite authors, Elisabeth Elliot, says that after a man tells a woman he loves her, the next thing he should say is "Will you marry me?" I just love that! Even though it may seem old-school, I believe it could save a lot of heartache.
When I hear or say the love word, I am thinking commitment. And to be committed to someone means that I am making a choice to love them unconditionally no matter how I am feeling that day, how upset I am with that person, or how much I want to give up on the relationship and just walk away. It is a choice I have to make everyday to stay with that person, in spite of both of our flaws, and choose to work it out.
So one thing love is...it is Commitment.
On that note, I'll leave you with a little bit of Al Green. Classic!
When I hear or say the love word, I am thinking commitment. And to be committed to someone means that I am making a choice to love them unconditionally no matter how I am feeling that day, how upset I am with that person, or how much I want to give up on the relationship and just walk away. It is a choice I have to make everyday to stay with that person, in spite of both of our flaws, and choose to work it out.
So one thing love is...it is Commitment.
On that note, I'll leave you with a little bit of Al Green. Classic!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Photo of the Day
British model Julia Jamois. Fierce hair and style!
Source:www.naturalbecomesher.com
True Life: I Stutter
Today I stumbled upon MTV's True Life: I Stutter episode and I was super excited. I have had a stuttering problem since I was little and it has always been embarrassing for me to talk about. My close family and friends sometimes tease me about it lovingly, especially when it is really bad. But I don't talk about it much because I try to hide it and hope that people don't notice.
There are certain times when it is at its worse and I can't hide it. Phone calls can be very hard for me, especially important ones when I am already nervous. I also tend to stutter a lot when I am telling a story and excited. My mom often has to tell me to calm down and talk slowly. It gets frustrating because I have to focus on getting my words out clearly and it takes longer but my brain is moving so fast. Words that begin with vowels are really hard for me too. I have trouble saying my first name which is so annoying. I can remember the first day of school in 4th grade my teacher was telling me to introduce myself in class and I kept saying my last name because I couldn't get my first name out. The kids were laughing at me and I was so embarrased. I also want to speak Spanish more but I get nervous because I stutter so badly when I do speak it. With stuttering, you have to think ahead of time. I know certain words that I will stutter on so I have alternate words I say instead. It's a lot of work.
Public speaking is definitely one of my biggest fears, as a lot of other people. I dreaded taking speech classes in school and always signed up for summer speech courses. I was terrified of giving a speech and stuttering in front of the entire class. But the funny thing was I never stuttered during any of my speeches! My high school teacher said that I was one of the best speakers in the class and I should consider joining the debate team. My college professor and entire class voted me as the best speaker in the class. I couldn't believe it, and I still don't get it!
I'm learning now to embrace my stuttering and be open and honest about it. I have no reason to hide who I am, especially with those who love and care about me. For those of you who know someone who stutters, try to be supportive and encourage them to talk about it. For more information on stuttering, check out http://www.nsastutter.org/.
Whew! I finally put it out there. I stutter. And I'm okay with it.
There are certain times when it is at its worse and I can't hide it. Phone calls can be very hard for me, especially important ones when I am already nervous. I also tend to stutter a lot when I am telling a story and excited. My mom often has to tell me to calm down and talk slowly. It gets frustrating because I have to focus on getting my words out clearly and it takes longer but my brain is moving so fast. Words that begin with vowels are really hard for me too. I have trouble saying my first name which is so annoying. I can remember the first day of school in 4th grade my teacher was telling me to introduce myself in class and I kept saying my last name because I couldn't get my first name out. The kids were laughing at me and I was so embarrased. I also want to speak Spanish more but I get nervous because I stutter so badly when I do speak it. With stuttering, you have to think ahead of time. I know certain words that I will stutter on so I have alternate words I say instead. It's a lot of work.
Public speaking is definitely one of my biggest fears, as a lot of other people. I dreaded taking speech classes in school and always signed up for summer speech courses. I was terrified of giving a speech and stuttering in front of the entire class. But the funny thing was I never stuttered during any of my speeches! My high school teacher said that I was one of the best speakers in the class and I should consider joining the debate team. My college professor and entire class voted me as the best speaker in the class. I couldn't believe it, and I still don't get it!
I'm learning now to embrace my stuttering and be open and honest about it. I have no reason to hide who I am, especially with those who love and care about me. For those of you who know someone who stutters, try to be supportive and encourage them to talk about it. For more information on stuttering, check out http://www.nsastutter.org/.
Whew! I finally put it out there. I stutter. And I'm okay with it.
The Katinas
This amazing group of five Samoan brothers visited our church this Sunday and led the entire service. It was so powerful! We sang worship songs and listened to them speak about Jesus and their families and it just felt like we were all apart of one big family.
One of the things that stood out about this group was their focus on the FAMILY. They emphasized forgiveness, love, and staying connected with each other. This really hit home for me. Since I have moved back home, my family has been struggling and things have been hard. I've been feeling discouraged and hopeless. But the brothers said something that blessed me. They said no matter how the situation may look, or what your family has been through, God still has a plan for your FAMILY. To hear that meant a lot for me because yes I've always heard God has a plan for me, but rarely if not ever have I heard someone clearly say that He has a plan for my FAMILY. And this impacted me so much because it gave me hope that even though times are tough right now, God can heal brokenness and use it for His glory. We can and will be a strong family united with God and with each other.
That is my prayer for my family. Thank you Katina brothers.
One of the t-shirts they were selling. Check out their website!
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