Music Mondays: Nas-Cherry Wine (CDQ)

Where do I begin? There are many words to describe Nas. Legend, G.O.A.T., The Don, GOD's son, leader, prophet, and father. The words I use to describe Nas is my favorite rapper. I have been a big fan since 16 when illmatic was released. Ten albums later Nas gives us another classic "Life Is Good". If you have not heard the album you have to pick it up. The album is well thought out and reaches every generation, which is a task few artist Nas age can pull off.

My favorite song on the album is "Cherry Wine" which features the late Amy Winehouse. In the chorus Amy sings about longing for a mate that others tell her is so close, but he feels so far away. Boy, can I relate! That is why I LOVE this song. Being open to new LOVE Nas talks about what he desires in a mate and the challenges he faces with meeting the one. A relate-able song and album. If you are a soul music fan your in for a treat. Enjoy!

Art. Fun. Wine. Again.

As spiritual beings, it is important that throughout our life we find things that make us happy. Well, one of the things that makes me happy is painting. What I find funny is I did not realize I was so passionate about painting and art until I decided to join Reiko at her paint studio in D.C. This time our focus was on the amazing Vincent Van Gogh. Van Gogh LOVED flowers and vases and that inspired my portrait. How do you paint like Van Gogh? While one of my girlfriend’s portraits came pretty close, mine on the other hand was a long shot. And I was okay with that too! The fun in creating the life we want is learning the art of no expectation. Accepting whatever may happen and having peace with the outcome. Going into the studio my heart and mind was open to I simply having fun! I was thrilled to be able to spend time with friends, listen to good music, drink some wine, and create! Below are photos from the night. Hope you enjoy!!

Are you doing new and fun things in your life? Tell me, I would LOVE to hear. Blessings!

Fashion Fridays

Being inspired by my LOVE for fashion, trying new things, transformation and change I decided to do something new! Every Friday I want to highlight what is new, exciting or simply my favorite in fashion. Today I have my favorite item this summer, the wedge sandal. No matter your budget, I have the style and price for you! Let me know what is your favorite item this summer. Blessings!!

Marci Patent Wedges J. Crew


Raffia Wedges Loeffler Randall


Women's Canvas-Strap Mid-Wedges Old Navy


Women's Color-Block Cork Wedges Old Navy


Women's Mixed-Pleated Wedges Old Navy


Women's Mossimo Brown Pallas Wedges Target


Raffia Wedges Nine West

Through The Valley

"Joy is your birth right"~Sarah Ban Breathnach

I am in no way an expert on the subject of creating, however I do know what it feels like to want a life that you do not have. When I think of creating I believe it is like looking at a blank canvas. Our lives are the blank canvas and what we feel are the colors. The brushes are our intentions and the action when we begin to paint is the creation. Like an artist, we create what we are feeling. There are times when we are feeling blue, black or grey. These said times are also known as being in the valley. The valley is the bottom between the last mountain you just climbed and the mountain in front of you that is going to give you what you want. We all want to be at the top of the mountain celebrating our victories. But going through the valley leads to creativity on the journey. As Deepak often says "were there is chaos, creativity is born".

In the bible it says we will not understand everything that GOD does, I am sure we all experienced this truth. Just a month ago I received a phone call from my grandmother that she had a cancer cell in her right breast. I had an outer body experience, like is this really happening to me? A few days later, I went to a carnival. As I was driving to the carnival I turn into the parking lot and was hit by a car. I was not hurt, thank GOD. The emotional scars were beginning to form though. I stood in the parking lot from 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm, alone! The person who was at fault left me with my car, alone, waiting for the tow truck to come. Parking security vanishes and police drove around me as if I were in there way. A month later I go to the hair shop to get braids and I get 2 nd degree burns on my back! I spent my Friday night in the emergency room, hurt physically, emotionally, and spiritually. What I felt in that moment was, "Why am I creating this life with all my positive intentions and deeds?"

The reality of life is that bad things happen to good people. As we make our intentions to be positive every day, we have know our efforts are not in vain. Going through the valley makes us feel as if we have done something wrong. What the valley reminds us is that we are not in control. It is a humbling experience that puts on our hearts that it is time to pray, meditate, call family, an older saint or elder for much needed guidance. It is a reassurance that we can't do this thing called life alone.

How to create? If in a passing moment I feel pain, I counteract that with some feeling of joy. When I feel stressed and overwhelmed, I seek balance by doing things that brings me peace. I will stay in the space I am in, I express whatever I'm feeling no matter how hard it is. I then acknowledge my feelings as valid and find a healthy way to cope. And then moving forward I remind myself I have the power to create the outcome I desire. Watching Soulful Sunday on OWN, Sarah Ban Breathnach said, "Coming on the other side from pain to peace is like going through a tunnel". Pains valley can be a tunnel waiting for us to see the light on the other side. Apart of our journey will be dark and long like a tunnel, as we walk our path to LOVE. For me my mission is to come from a space of LOVE and acceptance at all times. LOVING all things as they are and accepting outcomes even if it is not want I wanted. I am learning in setbacks comes chances to be creative. Who will I be after I am faced with a challenge? How will I respond to the Universe when I feel the laws are not applying to my life? As I put the pieces together I ask GOD to send his comforter into my life and nurture me with LOVE. I ask for the lesson. Listen for it, receive the lesson, and go forward. Continue to create, where you are, no matter if it is at the top of the mountain or going through the valley!

Music Monday: YahZarah - All My Days feat. Darien Brockington

Not sure what the weather is where you are, but here in the DMV area (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) we have a cloudy overcast. Grey skies calls for a mellow music Monday, and I want to share what I am jammin' to today. Passion, soul stirring, sensual and melodic is just a few words to describe "All My Days" by YahZarah featuring Darien Brockington. This is the type of music that makes you want to grab your mate and hold them close. And for those like me who are waiting on LOVE (male/female relationship), it puts a deep yearning in your soul to be close to someone.


We often say that there aren't any good soulful music anymore and that's simply not true, we just have seek it. For all my soul music fans here is a great ballad. Enjoy!