Music Mondays: Whitney Houston - The First Noel and Joy To The World

To share a light and love this Christmas season I wanted to share my favorites from Whitney Houston. The reason for the season is the birth of Jesus Christ. So here are two songs that highlight this blessing! Enjoy...

Music Mondays: Donny Hathaway - This Christmas and The Jackson 5 - Give Love On Christmas Day

In 1991 I discovered records. Now, my Grandmother collected records before I was born and I seen them in our home throughout my childhood. But up until I was 13 I had no desire to listen to records. The Christmas season arrived and my Grandmother went into her collection and played her records. I remember hearing Donny Hathaway for the first time, then she played the Jackson 5 and I was excited to hear Michael Jackson as a kid. When everyone was tired of hearing Christmas songs I would sit in front of the stereo with my Grandfathers headphones on and listen to music over and over. So when I hear The Jackson 5 Christmas or Donny Hathaway my childhood flashes before me. Today I wanted to share my favorite Christmas songs with you. I hope to share a little Holiday cheer! Enjoy….

A Scorpio Knows

Happy Birthday to all my beloved Scorpios!!! Yes, this is Scorpio Season…All Sexy Everything! To celebrate the last day of Scorpio season I wanted to do something in honor of my 36th birthday. Yes, you read that right; I turned 36 October 23rd. I cannot believe it. Where did all the time go? I remember living in my grandparents’ home dreaming of the day I was old enough to move out and could afford to live on my own. I am so grateful to be in the space I am now, learning, growing every day. This year I continue to transition. And while the process has been challenging; I know the person I am becoming makes it worth it. My perspective about life has changed tremendously and I learned some awesome things along the way. So I want to share with you 36 things I have learned at the tender age of 36! There is beauty in growing old. You get to learn some pretty cool things along the way. Please comment about what you learned thus far on your journey. I would love to know.


1. Always be aware.
2. It’s not always about you.
3. Being kind brings its own rewards.
4. Don’t wait for things to get “better” to praise God.
5. My Faith is all I have.
6. Peace of mind is everything!
7. It’s okay to say I don’t know.
8. It’s okay to say I messed up.
9. Being happy is so much more fulfilling than being right.
10. Put your time and energy in people who always put the same into you.
11. Nurture your relationships.
12. A romantic relationship is not the only way to experience Love.
13. Being alone to heal is so worth it.
14. Go to therapy.
15. Honor your feelings.
16. Don’t take everything so seriously.
17. Stay true to YOUR vision even if it means standing alone.
18. It’s okay being soft and sweet (I hear guys dig that stuff).
19. Say no.
20. Don’t be different for the sake of, but do what works for you.
21. Everyone won’t support your dreams.
22. Never give up.
23. Know when it’s time to quit.
24. Every once in a while take a risk.
25. Don’t be afraid of being by yourself.
26. Do something nice for YOU.
27. Be an example.
28. There is a Spiritual element to Love.
29. What you put out into the world will always come back to you. Good or bad.
30. Speak of what it is you WANT not of what you DON’T WANT.
31. The only person you can change is yourself.
32. Let go!
33. Love heals.
34. Save.
35. You can approach him first.
36. Sometimes not having a “plan” is the best “plan”.

Music Mondays: The Foreign Exchange - On A Day Like Today

“On A Day Like Today” by Foreign Exchange is close to my heart for several reasons. I won’t bore you with all the reasons, but will share a couple. I have never been in love before. Not the romantic type of love. And at 36 I thought I would be married with children by now. Life does not go as we plan and that’s okay too. If just for today I let go of all my expectations. If I just allow life to unfold as it will. That is scary, I always had a “plan”. But as Phonte sings, "Today I am going to try something new".

For years I have “worked” so hard on trying to have it all together. On my journey I find myself letting go. I finally accepted I won’t have it all together. Pause….breathe….and it’s okay. Perfection only lives in my mind. I wanted the perfect relationship. I wanted to court, get married, THEN move in together (build our own home of course) and have children. It’s okay to have a dream about your ideal relationship, but what I never made room for was life to happen. As Phonte wisely sings, “Get out the way of your happiness/ Let go of all you know is not true”.

“On A Day Like Today” is one of my favorite songs. It is a mid tempo song with an 80’s feel. It a perfect song for a sunny Fall day! And I love how Phonte fades out the song with the lyrics he sings at the start of the song. There is nothing greater than a love song! A song you can jam to and lyrics that can heal a broken Spirit. A healthy love is the goal. I will no longer be obsessed about the process. What I don’t learn while I am single, I will learn God willing when I’m in a relationship. My obsession with trying to have it together was my wall. That wall kept romantic love out of my life that did not meet my high expectations. On a day like today I will change my point of view. Now with a new outlook on life my prayer is that I will find my way to you. Enjoy…

Music Mondays: The Internet - You Don't Even Know ft Tay Walker

To stick with the theme of setting the mood I have another song to add to your catalog. This group is called The Internet. The entire album is filled with songs about love and making love, truly one of my favorite albums of the year.

The sensual ballad “You Don’t Even Know” starts off with the Syd singing, “You’re beautiful, you brighten up my day/ And when your skin touches mine/ I get goose bumps right away”. I swoon every time I hear that line. It is the simple gesture of saying a women is beautiful sometimes is all she needs to hear by the man she adores. That then opens up the door to so much more.

For those who are single like me this is an exciting time. Now that we are in the Fall season and the weather has gotten cold, it’s time to warm your heart with a new lover. This is what some know as “cuffing season”. This is when a man and a woman spend quality time together, hoping to build something great together. Once you’re blessed to have met that special someone you have to have your theme music! Enjoy…

Music Mondays: TGT - Lessons In Love

I read a quote that said something along the lines of a women's favorite song can tell you what she is feeling. I believe that is true and explains my current favorite song; "Lessons In Love" by TGT. Sensuality is necessary for me in a romantic relationship. I will tell a little secret: When I go out with men their music choice is crucial for me to bond with them. Knowing what to play sets the mood that in itself plays a part of how comfortable I am with a man. Music is extremely sensual and a man playing the right song, I will let my guard down.

"Lessons In Love" lyrics open up with "I hope you like the strong types". I swoon every time I hear Tank sing that line. The song is seductive and expresses the meaning of learning how to please each other through touch. Due to my lack of experience with intimacy a man who is willing to teach me will have my heart!

In August TGT released "Three Kings" and the album is amazing! If you have not heard it yet, you’re missing out. Listen below to "Lessons In Love". Hope you enjoy…

Fun In The Sun!!!

Fun In The Sun!!!, a set on Flickr.

“Welcome to Jamaica mon” was the greeting I heard as soon as my plane landed in Jamaica. Smiling face and a little more flirting from the Jamaica guys than I am used to in America; my trip to Jamaica was nothing short of amazing! Arriving to my resort the first people I see are my friends, palm trees, blue water, and a cool breeze. Everyone was coming together to celebrate one of my closest girlfriend’s wedding. Love was in the air! I felt Love from the time I arrived and felt the lingering affects days after being back in the States. What moved me the most was the healing energy from the women. I connected to the divine goddess energy and felt kindred with everyone around me. I was reminded of my beauty, love, kindness, sensuality, and fun personality! What I learned in that moment was that we truly are a reflection of people around us. The love we give will ultimately be given back to us. Women I never met before walked away from Ocho Rios, Jamaica new friends. We started Friday with a great dinner. At Ocho’s Rios resort all the food and drinks were all inclusive! I didn’t have to pay for anything! I had so many cups of virgin Pina colodas I thought I would turn into one! Also I had a virgin Miami night, man; the best! After dinner we went dancing and we would sweat our hair out! Later we all took a night swim. But that is all I will reveal because what happens in Jamaica stays in Jamaica. *Wink* Saturday was the big day, we started out with breakfast and then a swim. One of my favorite moments was me and my friend dancing during the “teach you to duty wine” session was on the beach. I learned to “pon de river”, “duty wine”, “Jack hammer” among other dances. Usually I am reserved, but I let my hair down. Allowing my inner vixen to be unleashed, I connected to my authentic self. I tried coconut straight from the tree. It was gross, haha! Then the moment we all came for, my dear friend and her beloved would join their union. I cried as I reflected on a time when she said she wanted to be married. Just two years ago out of our four girl crew three of us were still single except one. Now two are married and on the will be married next year. Only one still single is yours truly! But I know my time is soon because when you are around blessings, you will be next! What I learned during the wedding is for the first time I didn’t want to rush, I didn’t care about all the Cinderella ball type of whirlwind wedding. I just asked The Lord to send me someone to love, to connect with, to surrender to, and feel safe with. The Divine healing energy was present as the Bride’s mother n law did the ceremony. The Universe was sending the message of love that comes from women. We heal; join people together, connect people to their souls purpose when we are honoring ourselves as women. We are all connected; we are whole like a circle, a wedding ring. I will forever be healed by this great vacation. Even with our differences as woman we can love, have fun, and even get along. I added photos of the trip above. Hope you enjoy, blessings!