Vegas Nights........

So we get to Vegas at 8:15 which is normally 11:15 est but my husband and I were to eager to explore the Vegas Strip and get the most out of this trip.  We checked into the Venetian and ooohed and aahhhed over how nice the room was then we threw our bags down and hit the floor running. Remember we are married with kids, when opportunity presents itself, we take advantage of it, we don't sleep. So with that said, we're off. Sleep can wait. Vegas is calling......here we are.

In this picture you can clearly see that I am sleep deprived. Vegas 1, Tammy 0.

It's 4 o'clock in the morning est time. I don't think that I could close my eyes. But I am sure that I was standing there like a deer in headlights for a reason.

Vegas.... Red Rock Canyons

This year for our Anniversary, my husband and I decided to celebrate our 15 married years together in Vegas.  This would be the first time that either of us have been to Vegas. We had an idea of what we were expecting from stories related to us from several friends but nothing like what we experienced the first 10 minutes in the hotel lobby. I knew from then on to expect everything but normal. My most used phrase was probably "what the Mahalia Jackson"!! Welcome to Vegas, people. Enjoy the view from the sky.



The Write Curl Diary: Simple Freedom: Confront Your Joy Snatchers

Here is a wonderful article that I found on "The Write Curl Diary". Please clink the link below and read the article. My biggest joy snatcher has been being the "Strong Black Woman". I spend so much time trying to solve problems that haven't even happened, that I never allow myself to live and enjoy the moment. Who cares if I am not always prepared when things go wrong? Who cares if I don't have all the answers? Who cares if I cry and have moments of depression? I'm human aren't I? Peeling my "Superwoman" cape off one layer at a time and learning to love everthing about me. Taking a chance to take a step back and learn to save myself. Flaws and all!!!!







 




The Write Curl Diary: Simple Freedom: Confront Your Joy Snatchers

Hot or Hmmmmm??

Solange has been killing the fashion game for the last year. Her style seems so simple and yet refreshing. She definitely has found her lane. I enjoy her bold use of color with the mixing of  various patterns. Of course, this hair just does it for me.

Yellow is def her color. Matches well with her skin tone and subtle makeup.

This is definitely in the HOT category IMO. I love the entire look. It's definitely giving me life.

What do you think?

Dear Daddy Announcement Trailer (HD)

This had me in tears. Touching. Children shouldn't have to carry the burdens of their parents mistakes. It happens all to often.

My Journey.......

I have always been a lover of natural hair. For the longest time I have always desired to have locs. Never had the courage to go all the way. Finally two years ago, I decided that now is the time to do something about it. Who cares what others think? Well I do, but you know what I mean. Since then I have been through it all. So many emotions came with the big chop. So many personal discoveries that have nothing to do with hair have taken place since January 2010. I never knew how much of my self esteem was actually connected to my hair. There have been days that I have desired to sit in the salon chair and say "I'll take a relaxer, please" but yet realized I would hate myself for it. This is what I want, I think. Some days are easier than others but I still believe that this journey has been worth it, for so many other reasons besides hair. I am resolute. I'm not turning back. I like what I have become thus far. I'm still learning me. I welcome the experiences that have yet to take place with a level of confidence that I never had before. To me, the pictures below exude the confidence and beauty of how a woman looks when she is comfortable with who she is and loves everything about herself. Oh yeah, they just happen to have natural hair!!!! No disrespect to what you choose to ROCK, this just does something for me.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!

I just want to take some time out to say HAPPY 15TH ANNIVERSARY to my wonderful husband.

Everyone that knows me knows that I love music. I am such a lyric person.The song has to have some content for me to enjoy. Let's just say it needs to say more than "bend it over, touch your toes, bring it back". Here are some of my favorite song lyrics that remind me of my husband everytime I hear them.

Beyonce

"I can feel the sun whenever your near, everytime you touch me I just melt away."

Monica

"Waking up to you is just like waking up to Superman" 

Jennifer Hudson

"Why trip on conversations about our past; Like we didn't make it, Like we didn't man up take it"

Beyonce

"Tonight I'm gonna dance for you, put my body on your body"

Ledisi

"It doesn't matter high low whatever comes our way, you know, you and me we gone stay together"