Today is a very special Fabulous Friday. One, we've returned after a small hiatus, two, my birthday passed a couple weeks ago (I know, I'm late) and lastly- I got a new job. Despite some small hiccups in my life, I'm still on party mode. After a couple weekends of good food, good friends and good fun, I'm just feeling so blessed to have all those things I've prayed for come to pass.
That being said, I want to start with a small list of things that I'm grateful for now that I've celebrated 32 years of life.
- I'm grateful for a husband, children, family and friends who accept me for being my silly, sarcastic, quirky, indecisive, and (sometimes) bossy self.
- Faith, mercy and salvation, and the ability to know the difference.
Things I learned:
- That joy and sorrow can't exist in the same place.
- To never take people, life or circumstances for granted.
Old (but still good) mantra:
"I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me."
New mantra:
"God says if you rest in Him, He will show you the rest of Him."
Preach!
Now, on a lighter note, I had a B-Day mini-photo shoot for myself and can't wait till the next one. It's something that I had been thinking about for a while, so when I had a sudden burst of energy, I decided to just do it. If you follow me on Instagram, you've already seen these, but here goes anyway.
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| This is my makeshift photo studio. I bought the lights and backdrop stand off of Amazon. My point and shoot is a Kodak, and I've had the tripod for years. |
My hurr:
This was a 3 day old twist out that fro'ed out after a weekend of doing the most.
I used- Shea Moisture Raw Organic Black Soap Shampoo
Giovanni Deep Treatment Conditioner
Knot Today Leave in
Coconut grease/pomade
Eco Styler gel.
Every night I pineappled and refreshed with jojoba oil and aloe vera gel.
My make-up:
Maybelline Mineral Powder Liquid Foundation Cocoa
Make-up Forever Concealer Pallet 5
Stilla Blush in Coral
Milani Bronzer in Golden
Sleek Makeup Contour Kit in Dark
Katy Perry Color Pop Faux Lashes on top, Ardell Mini Individuals on bottom
Sephora Kohl Eyeliner
Brown shadow on brows
And my lips are a combination of two Lip Tars- Demure (hot pink) and (tbd-name rubbed off) lavender
What I'm wearing:
Earrings- Charming Charlies
Hello Kitty glasses- bought off of Poshmark
"Rock the Hair You Wear" T-Shirt- bought at African Festival -lost company info :(
Purple cardigan- Old Navy
Jeans- Old Navy
Yeah, yo girl put her model face on and thought she was doing something. I had a lot of fun, even though it was crazy having to set the timer and run back to get the right shot. But, this photo shoot was a part of a personal journey I had been on (that I hope to share soon) and it was about me accepting myself for who I am. I had put it off saying I would do it once I dropped a couple pounds or when I could get my perfect twist out. But, I reminded myself that it's not about being perfect, it's about being me. So go head, do you boo and love every moment of it.
Until next time,
Love, Peace and Soul Deep Beauty
