Re-posting in light of recent events
So I hated to do it, but we spent the whole of Tuesday on one of those
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So I hated to do it, but we spent the whole of Tuesday on one of those
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WINNERS-
Congrats ladies! And thanks to everyone for participating! More giveaways to come! xoxo
Happier than a camel on Wednesday, tho...
Just touched down in the States! And while I'm currently dranking in all this good Boogie love, I thought I'd post a few pics that didn't make the previous posts. Also, HennaSooq and I kinda dropped the ball on the giveaway situation... there were supposed to be many more... and so there shall be :) I'll be giving away more stuff this week, to include a second year long supply of Red Raj (!!!!), 3 henna gloss bars, 5 handmade shampoo bars and a Basics of Body Art Kit. Stay tuned!
Oh yes, but today (along with the announcement of the previous winners), I'm giving away some Dead Sea Mud... direct from the Dead Sea!
#MissedASpot
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I had the honor of sitting down with her for breakfast on Friday. She shared a little bit about everything and I thought I’d share it with you.
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**giveaway below!**
So...you see all the ornately and beautifully dressed Africans in the picture above? Fun fact-- they ain't from Africa (at least not directly) and many of them have Chicago accents! #SouthSide
Meet the Black Hebrew Israelites.
Would you believe me if I told you that there are more than 3,000 African-Americans living in the Negev desert in Israel that claim a Jewish identity and heritage? And that they left the United States nearly fifty years ago and have been living as an autonomous community in three different settlements in Israel for nearly as long? Well believe it, boo. Black Hebrew Israeli Nationals, and I ain’t talking about burnt Kosher hotdogs. You might want to sit down…or perhaps angle your computer monitor away from your boss’ watchful eyes for this one…
Peep the view--
Hola Chicas!
So remember yesterday I said that when I'm planning these international excursions, the first thing I do is search for and reach out to naturals in the area. Other than a strong desire to turn up with #OurPeople, it's just damn smart to roll with folks that know how to navigate whatever new and strange city you might find yourself in. That's one of the awesome things about holding a #TeamNatural card-- we're global and we ride for each other.
The hunt usually begins in the disaster that is my email inbox. Lookit, tho--
#TheStruggle #TooBusyToTellPeopleHowBusyIAm
**giveaway, below!**
Oscar (spokesperson and asylum seeker from the Congo), Naomi (from USA), Sumia (translator and asylum seeker from Sudan), Solomon (director and asylum seeker from Eritrea) #YallTheRealMVPs
When I'm planning these international excursions, the first thing I do is search for and reach out to naturals in the area. Other than a strong desire to turn up with #OurPeople, it's just damn smart to roll with folks that know how to navigate whatever new and strange city you might find yourself in.
The second thing I do is find the real MVPs. The people who, despite a lack of media attention and sufficient funds, choose to fight the good fight, providing resources and solutions for #OurPeople in the struggle. #FergusonWorldWideTho
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#TouchDown #Israel
So I think Einstein once said that, "we can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them." This is why remembering to remember is so important! #LevelUp
"If you think of your life, the world, as a mirror, as a reflection of your beliefs (and thoughts and attitudes), and you find yourself surrounded by angry, dramaful, ratchet-ass circumstances, then what needs the fixin'? If it's just a reflection, then isn't it you that needs an adjustment?
Stand in front of a mirror and frown, or better yet, serve your resting bitch face (used to be my go-to). If you decided that you wanted to see a smile in that mirror instead, you wouldn't try to change the face in the mirror (your reflection), you'd change the one on this side of the mirror. The world works the same way, we've just come to believe the opposite-- that circumstances dictate our mood. Lies. Garbage (with a french accent). Your mood, your beliefs dictate the circumstances. This is how I live my life and besides the tremendous peace it serves up all day, my circumstances, my reflection, the world around me is pretty dope too. Effortlessly so." --excerpt from my post, Why I'm So Damn HappySo rather than worrying about or attempting to manipulate a situation that was clearly beyond our control (the owner of the bomb-ass penthouse cancelling our reservation just hours before our flight, rendering us homeless-ish), we chose to take control of the only thing we could-- our response to the situation. And we chose happiness and enjoyed our long layover together in Newark. And then, IT happened. #NeedNothing #ManifestErrything
Dr. Daddy checked his email and there sat a request for a professional reference. This was not a rare occurrence-- he gets tons, but this one was special. This request came from a student he hadn't heard from in years, who was not only from Israel, but still had many connects there. And after a short email interchange and a long but smooth flight, we found ourselves in Tel Aviv having lunch with one of his friends who manages rental properties. And now, we ain't homeless no mo'!
the digs
Hey hey,
For the last five years I've been working with women overseas to tell the stories of curlies around the world. Together we've raised the profile of several non-profit organizations and educated folks (myself included!) in the process. I've partied with Jamaican curlies living in Tokyo, have been welcomed into ethnic neighborhoods in Rio De Janeiro, walked with Lions in South Africa and survived a bomb threat** in India.
**okay so my scary ass saw an unattended duffel bag and freaked out.
And even though these curls didn't make it to the moon (yet), they have made it to the promised land.
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