Pre-Fall Christian Louboutin's

Barney's sent me an email with a preview of the new Fall LouBou's. Check them out here. Below are A FEW of my favs.

                                                            all images Barney's New York


Enjoy!!!

It's Sunday How bout a scripture?

                                                           The LORD is my refuge


       God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalms 46:1

This verse is so powerful! This morning I'm focusing on the Lord being my refuge and my strength.

What does this scripture mean to you?

Remember the time... 1958-2009

This is the one year anniversary of the death of Michael Jackson. Last year I was not blogging on the regular and did not do a post. This year I did want to acknowledge one of the greatest performers of all time. His music is (as I'm sure it was for many) a part of the sound track to my life. My mother loves music and had an extensive music collection and Michael Jackson was definitely a part of my childhood, teen years and adult life. Here are a few of my favorites. Please pause the music at the bottom and have a listen.




















No real video was made for Butterflies but this one made by a Youtuber is very nice. Enjoy





Rest In Peace MJ you touched my life. Never can say Goodbye. Your music lives on.


UPDATE: Coming back in to say WOW!!!!!!!!! at Chris Brown's perfomance tribute to Michael Jackson at the BET awards. AWESOME!!!!

THURSDAY's THOUGHTS...#4

1. I’m seriously considering going to see the 3rd Twilight at the theater. I saw the first two on DVD and I think I just might enjoy a big screen viewing.


2. It’s been confirmed that "The Game" a show that use to be on the CW is coming back to the small screen with new episodes on *gasp* BET this fall. I’ll be watching!


3. I wash my combs, brushes and scarves weekly when I wash my hair. I know people who NEVER wash theirs. Ewwww.


4. I’m also feeling that show "Treme" on HBO. It’s about the lives of people in New Orleans in the aftermath of Katrina. It’s a good show and the music is good. The season finale was this past Sunday. You can catch the whole series in OnDemand on cable.


5. I got swept up in the cupcake craze. I freakin love cupcakes. All these snacks are derailing my healthy eating. This one shop here in the Bay has this vanilla on vanilla that is beyond good.


6. I can only buy food at the grocery store. I can’t buy food from a 99 cent or Dollar store or other discount food outlets. It’s creepy to me. Where did that food come from? How old is it? Did they change the dates? I can’t!!!!! I will however purchase a name brand non food product and think it’s the deal of the century. Go Figure!


7. I can NOT stand a liar. You would be surprised at how often random people lie to you. I really started watching “Lie to Me” to pick up more tips on detecting when someone is lying. That stuff really works. I mean REALLY. I asked a former supervisor would she be able to give me a favorable reference when I was leaving a position. She said yes of course but I caught her expression. For a brief moment she went stone faced. I did a test I had a friend call just to see what she would say. Her expression told the truth. Witch! The background to that I went to HR on her because she was doing some foul stuff to me. I thought we got past that and were cool. Wrong. Needless to say she is not on my list of references.


8. I want to hire a maid. I love a clean house, laundry etc. But I loathe cleaning. I believe that I’ll be rich one day or at least very comfortable. On my list is definitely a full time maid! However, on television they always have these beautiful maids umm no ma’m My maid will look like a troll.


9. Those KY commercials are stupid. So a gel can do ALL that?!?


10.  On Tuesday Animal Planet had a one hour special called Michael Jackson and Bubbles. The show explored their special relationship. This is the one year anniversary week of his death and I love Mike but REALLY!?! Bwhahahahahahahahahahahha I can’t.

11. I love chicken wings!!! I eat them so much I may start clucking. Is that so clichéd and black?


12. A few weeks back my EX-boyfriend called me out the blue to tell me he had a sex dream about me. Really?! Fool get outta here with that ish.*side eye* He recently started calling again. I have not answered. To him. If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it Don't be mad once you see that HE want it. If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it. Wha-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh…Ha!

It's Officially The First Day of Summer

Enjoy

all images bing

Happy Father's Day!!!!

It's Sunday How bout a scripture?

The LORD Is My Shepherd

23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green [1] pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest [2] my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.



This pasage is so rich with meaning. You can find comfort throughout. This morning I'm focusing on the Lord being my shepard and with him I shall not want!

What does this scripture mean to you? How has it helped you in times of trouble?

THURSDAY's THOUGHTS...#3

1. I watch True Blood. I started watching in season 2. It’s scary at times (and I don’t like to be scared) and a bit porny, but I watch it anyway! LOL! I also saw Twilight 1 and 2. I’m team Jacob. Don’t judge me!

2. I honestly love snacks! Potato chips are my favorite. I opened a rancid bag fresh from the grocery store . EWWWWW! I called Frito Lay and they sent me 2 coupons for free chips and 2 one dollar off coupons. Why were all the chips on sale for 3.49. Really!? That is not a sale to me. Try 1.49 to 1.99 Anyhoo mine were free! Yaaay!

3. My bible has been in my cars back window so long the cover faded. *hangs head again in shame*

4. Every summer I have a theme. Tees and shorts, sundresses etc. This year I will be wearing the maxi dress. See summer essentials post.

5. I love too read. Love it. However, I have not read a book in months.

6. I use to hang out with the mean girls sometimes in high school. I wasn’t a mean girl but they were the popular clique. I wouldn’t do mean stuff like them but I would laugh at the victims. It’s true what they say about reaping what you sow. I had an interview a few years back where one of the girls they use to tease was on the panel. You know I did NOT get that job. LOL@ live and learn.

7. I like road trips. We were planning an impromptu trip out of state for the 4th but opted for a daycation instead. We are going to Raging Waters water slide park in San Jose. I am sooooo excited!!!!

8. I love Summer shows my current favs are
Lie to Me, Secret Life of the American Teenager, Dance Your Ass Off
Burn Notice, Royal Pains, Next Food Network Star, Drop Dead Diva, HawthoRNe, Entourage, and Hung. I also missed too many episodes of Grey’s Anatomy can’t wait to catch up!

9. I’M SORT OF A CONSPIRACY THEORIST. I told my sister if McDonald’s, Church’s, KFC or Popeye’s all of a sudden start selling shrimp meal deals for 99 cent DO NOT BUY IT. It’s shrimp from the oil spill that’s been washed in Dawn dish washing liquid and shipped to Cali. FAIL!

10. After all these months I still don’t know how to use all the features/apps on my Blackberry. As soon as I bought it I wanted the iPhone.

11. I don’t know how many of you all are religious but some of the people that have shows on the Word Network need to stop it. I’m just sayin.

12. I've decided to start staying in every other weekend or at least one weekend a month. Just to chill out!

MY SUMMER ESSENTIALS

ITS SUMMER TIME. TIME TO UNCOVER AND SHOW SOME SKIN. I LOVE THE SUMMER AND IN HONOR OF THIS TIME OF YEAR
HERE ARE MY ESSENTIALS.
photos courtesy of nordstom,polyvore,sephora and jandj site


1. SEXY GLOWING SKIN IS A MUST!

To achieve this you can try Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish. It's a great exfoliater that leaves your skin, soft smooth and touchable. :)

Next moisturize with Johnson and Johnson Baby Oil Gel Shea and Cocoa Butter.  This can be used after showers throughout the week to maintain the softness achieved from the scrub. Apply after your shower to wet skin. A little goes a long way and it give your body a light sheen which is good when you're showing skin. I also use this on my feet to fight the ashies! It smells good too!

Lastly try Nars Body Glow this is a nice bronzer for brown skin girls. Apply a little to you shoulders, décolletage, arms, and legs. It is a bit pricey but last's a long time because it's more of an accent to your skin.

2. A LIGHT FRESH Summer SCENT.

Any light fresh scent that you like will work. I mentioned in a previous post I'm going with Stella Sheer this year.



3. A BEAUTIFUL SUNDRESS

I'm totally in love with maxi dresses this year.

I also like this look as well.

and as seen in all the pics






4. A SEXY PAIR OF SANDALS, WEDGES OR FLIP FLOPS.

5. AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST A FAB PAIR OF SUNGLASSES.

theCaptain is going through...

TheCaptain is going through a crisis right now and I don't know how to help him. I'm trying to be here for him, but he lashed out at me. I know his anger is not directed toward me but at the situation but it makes it hard to keep being nice to him because I'm sensitive. Also, I always want to fix things!!!!

I know this situation is really affecting him because he was drinking in the am. That's a first! He does the occasional Henny and he drinks beer, but to be drunk in the morning? I'm a little afraid and I don't know what to do? How do you be there when your significant other has a problem that you can't fix?


image courtesy of Bing

IT'S SOOOOO HOT TODAY!

We finally are getting some nice weather in the Bay Area. Today it hit 80 degrees in my town! Felt like 90.
That's hot for the Bay Area especially near the bay. Much hotter inland really in the 90's.

Me personally I do not like to be hot at all. I love the idea of nice weather. But actually being outside when it's hot No thank you!

I would like to be here in a cool controlled environment.  I don't now where this beautiful place is but its fab.

I have to do a summer essentials post. Coming Soon

                                   

images courtesy of Bing                                                                                                                                                                                         

THURSDAY's THOUGHTS...#2

1. Can you believe it’s June already. I have not achieved any of my goals for this year. One was to renew my relationship with God, and go to church more. I’ve been to church once. Once in six months! I’m so ashamed. What's crazy is I used to go to church and bible study every week.* hangs head in shame*

2. I need to workout more. Summer is here. I would like to tone-up more. I’ve been doing squats and lunges to get my booty tighter. LOL! I’m going to Vegas for summer Vacay this year. Gotta look hot in the swimsuit.

3. I love a great pair of earrings. I went into Aldo to look at the shoes and OMG they have such great earrings. Aldo is currently having a huge sale. I have 5 pairs of shoes in my shopping cart. I want to buy them all so bad, but my registration is due this month for my car. Booooo DMV!

4. What do you do when your friends let you down. I have this one friend who I’ve done quite a bit for in the past and really a LOT for in the last six months. I asked her to do one thing for me and she did not come through. She actually texted me one hour before I needed her to say she couldn’t do it REALLY!! I’m mad.

5. Did you know Aquafina the water has a skin care line? I drink Aquafina water a lot especially during the summer. It’s my go to bottled water. Interesting. Check it out here.

6. I am sooo ready for my summer scent. I’m thinking of getting Stella McCartney Sheer. I have to smell this summers version but the past versions have been great. Sephora here I come. I love that they make samples of  any scent you want to try.

7. I really like long movies. The longer the better. I’m totally engrossed from start to finish. It's my way of escape.

8. Last year I made myself start to eat crushed ice as a snack. theCaptains mom eats ice and my mom eats ice. I started eating ice as a snack to curtail me eating bad snacks. Now I’m addicted to ice. I guess it could be worse.

9. Why does Trey Songz make that sound. YeAHHP?????

10. I found a mole in my head. In my head? Ewwww. My family is really molely.

11. I hate washing my hair. The whole process is so tedious to me. Washing, conditioning, blow drying etc. I used to go to the salon every week. It’s too costly to do that now (with this economy) and I’m on a hair journey so I don’t go. I do go for my relaxer at 8-9 weeks. If I were rich I would get my hair washed and styled every three days. My stylist would come to my house.

12. Ications was the word verification on a blog I was commenting on. It made me think. I cation Hmmm??? Vacations, staycations and I cations. No more mental health days or personal days I’m taking a freaking I-cation

If...

Perusing the blogs saw a list of ifs decided to do my own. I just needed an op to post pretty pics. Enjoy!

If… I were a month, I'd be March or August
March because it's my birthday month and spring begins.
August because the are no holidays to celebrate, no birthdays to buy for and generally when it gets HOT in the bay.

If …I were a day of the week, I'd be Saturday.
Because I get to sleep in, clean up and catch up on tv that I missed during the week on OnDemand.

If …I were a time of day, I'd be late at night like 1:00am
It's quiet
If …I were a planet, I'd still be Earth
Because Earth rocks!

If …I were a animal, I'd be a killer whale.
They are cool and fools will not stay out of the water with them
I mean damn they're called killer whales.

If …I were a liquid, I'd be Coke
Because I LOVE coke so much my dentist asked do I drink coffee
because its staining my teeth. That's too much drinking fo yo ass.

If… I were a gemstone, I'd be a black diamond. Trendy and so in right now!

If… I were a tree, I'd be a palm in Beverly Hills. Umm Beverly Hills! nuff said!

If …I were a flower, I'd be a Lily
Because they are absolutely beautiful. I told theCaptain that roses were basic so
he sent me a huge bouquet of lilies to my job Valentines day 2008

If… I were a kind of weather, I'd be a light cleansing rain
I like a light rain. Its refreshing and I don't mind getting my hair wet.

If …I were a color, I'd be yellow
Because it's a bright happy color and this yellow fish is fab!

What are your Ifs…?

All Images Courtesy of BING

THURSDAY's THOUGHTS...#1 shout out to Jameil

One of my favorite bloggers Jameil has a spot on her blog called Monday Mindspacing every Monday she says some stuff that keeps me laughing. It's just her random thoughts about stuff and we comment. I need a space to express random thoughts so I’m introducing Thursday's Thoughts…. The title maybe corny, but oh well


1. I watch the Housewives series I like some more than others. I can NOT wait until Atlanta starts again. Have you seen Ne Ne’s new nose? What she do dat for? I’m so mad at her.

2. PG&E installed new smart meters to everyone’s house to monitor usage. Why are bills higher since the new meters were installed FAIL!

3. Maxwell and Jill Scott are coming tomorrow.  I saw Jill a few years back. Her show is great. I heard Maxwell's show is great too.WHY DIDN’T I GET TICKETS?

4. I walked Bay to Breakers May 16, 2010 It was about 8.5 miles including the walk from the BART to the start line and from the finish line to the bus. I had not worked out since, until today. I do need new walking shoes because my feet felt like they died after the marathon.

5. I actually had a blog beef a few weeks back. Dude went as far as to do a WHOLE post about me. I’m famous ya’ll

6. Why is the oil spill still spilling? Can’t they fix that already? Everybody was on Obama about his stance against offshore drilling. I bet he has no problem passing the bill now.

7. I found my sister’s blog by accident. I feel weird. I was the one that told her to start blogging because she kept putting CRAZY ish on Facebook for all to see. I have to admit I was embarrassed. I read her blog and my heart is so full of sadness for her. She is very sad. The question is should I tell her or just not read again?

8. Me and theCaptain had a cool weekend together. No fighting. I hope this keeps up.

9. I was so hyped to go see Sex and the City 2. I had invited my mom to go with me. Ain’t it a trip how mother's can change your plans. I’m FINALLY going to see it tomorrow a whole week after it started. Hmph! My mother made me PROMISE not to go without her. I’m so mad! But I kept my word.

10. I’m bored