Mojo

Ummmmm yeah, so I figured I needed to do a blog post so that y'all would know that I didn't get dead on my date......

That Time When....I Admitted Stuff

I'm still getting knocked down. But it's okay. This tee shirt helps. :-) 

Y'all know that we are friends. right? So you know I have to tell y'all about all this stuff that's on my mind....

Black Girl Problems

 

Of course this title made me giggle as I typed it.....

Let Me Find Out...

 

Living for the Weekend

My weekends as of late have been the awesomest and I am here for them..

Clap Back

  Did you ever have someone try and take you there?

My Mama Don't Read My Blog

 Yes I know that my title is grammatically incorrect but it is true.

Marinate on This Mindset

I have recently been reminded of how our mindset affects our actions.....

In The Fashionista's Closet: Auspicious Behavior

Ummmm hmmmm....I know what you're thinking. I have on...tennis shoes. Yes maam (or sir) I can rock  Chucks or platforms with the best of'em.

I had a wonderful dinner last night with a new friend and we were talking about hair, careers and men (and not necessarily in that order.)

My friend told me that she still believes in love. In monogamy. In finding that man who is right for her. I thought about what she said on my drive home as I was listening to Roberta Flack "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."

I agree with her.

I've always joked that I am a realist. That people just can't handle my truth.

But I'm really not. I'm a gushy optimist. There. I said it.

Trench: Thrifted

Sweater: Old Navy

Men's Shirt: Thrifted

Jeggings (ugh) Pants: Target

A realist is defined as one who is inclined to literal truth and pragmatism.

I am pragmatic in some regards. But not when it comes to matters of the heart. Pragmatism goes out the window. 

Reasons that I know that I'm an optimist:

1. I'm a teacher. That in itself speaks to optimism. Unless of course, you hate it. And the kids will know that you hate what you do and respond accordingly.

2. I always bet on the underdog.

3. I cry at weddings and root for the marriages.

4. I believe that people are inherently good. I've been disappointed by this a time or two but I still believe it.

5. A motivational quote gets me every time.

Birthday Chucks gifted by Reiko

I talked to a male friend who told me that he isn't sure that he wants to be married because he thinks that all women cheat. He doesn't want to run the risk so he would rather not do it all. I felt sad to hear him say that.

I've tried to reassure him that not all women are the same. That not all women bring the drama and try to manipulate people and situations. I hope he listens......

"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinson

In The Fashionista's Closet: Gumballs

 Gumballs is what my mom called this dress so this is what it is.

 Dress: Vintage
Belt: Came from another dress

Clutch: Gifted from sister

Shoes: Nine West

I love bright colors (as if you didn't already know) and I don't know if I'm in a good place because of the bright colors I'm wearing or if I'm gravitating to the bright colors because I'm in a good place but I'm taking everything in stride right about now.

Life happens, setbacks happen, people happen, but you just gotta keep it moving.

I have the love and support of my friends and family and that's what matters to me.

“Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections.”

In The Fashionista's Closet: Black y Rosado

Sorry about my background today, I had to take my pics in the classroom because I have to leave immediately after la escuela to go to my second trabajo today. No I didn't get one of the kids to take my pics, I set up my tripod while the kids were at lunch.

At my second job (I can't even call it part time because I feel as though I am working there just as much as I am at school) there is a guy that I'll call Reggie who is all things fabulous and funny. Reggie is irreverent and hilarious and will put you in your place whether you need it or not and everyone loves him, customers and co-workers alike. Reggie has these sayings at work that I'll call Reggie-isms that no one else can say or get away with.

Reggie peppers his conversations with "Lawd hammercy", "the ram in the bush"  and various things that the (Holy) Spirit told him (not to come to work that day and where the alterations person is) and when I asked him what church he attends he promptly replied "Bedside Baptist on Pillowrest Road."

 

And THAT is your Reggie-ism for today.

I used my bilingual-ness in my post today to show you how I talk to the ninos a la escuela. SPANGLISH!

Adios!