Malibu Sleep

Malibu Sleep

Peace.

And we both so out of our minds
And you whisper to me “stay over”
It’s gonna be a different kinda night
You said the night isn’t over…

-Col3trane, Malibu Sleep

As you guys know I’ve been kind of dealing with a lot. But I’m happy to report, I’m starting to come out of the fog. Hooray! Continue reading

Treading Water

Treading Water

Peace.

“Promise me you will not spend so much time treading water and trying to keep your head above the waves that you forget, truly forget, how much you have always loved to swim.”

―Tyler Knott Gregson

Have you ever felt like no matter what you do you can’t seem to get your footing? Lately, I been having a lot of missteps and it’s been very exhausting. Continue reading

Wasting Time

Wasting Time

Peace.

“you tell me not to leave
I can’t go nowhere
I been an island for way too long..”

―Siaira Shawn,  Islands

I haven’t been around in a minute. I been going through a lot offline. I know I always say that but forreal guys… 2019 has been a wild ride. All I can say is thanks for riding shotgun.

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Honestly, Truly

Honestly, Truly

Peace.

“Just living is not enough,” said the butterfly, “one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.”

―  Hans Christian Anderson, The Complete Fairy Tales

 

Can we talk about the truth? How about honesty? I find that people struggle with being honest not because they don’t want to be (sometimes?), but because the truth is hard and heavy. Everyone is not so strong and brave. Continue reading

Say No More

Say No More

Peace.

But you make seasons change with no fair warning
How you make seasons change without saying something
All these reasons I believe
lead you to running
With only me out in the cold,
without my warm day

Lucky Daye – “Floods”

Welcome to Summer 2019. I don’t know about you guys but when it gets hot ’round these parts… weird things start to happen. Here on the East Coast the temps have been rising steadily and I’ve been watching crazy stuff unfold. Continue reading

Stuck On Repeat

Stuck On Repeat

Peace.

I’ve always thought the best songs come through us not from us…. They gave me life, they gave me an identity and I gave them my tears, my heart, and my truth.
Carole Bayer Sager, They’re Playing Our Song

 

I’ve got a few songs that I like. When I really like a song, I play it over and over. It’s bad. like replay button is stuck. I can’t get enough. Continue reading

Overdue

Overdue

Peace.

I been working hard for too long
they tried to bring me down
but I’m too strong
because I been working too hard
for too long

guess I’m just overdue
maybe just overdue…

– EARLGRÉY –  “Overdue”

I’m tired guys. I mean I’m always tired but I’ve been seriously exhausted lately. So I’ll keep this post short. Continue reading

Nice Things

Nice Things

Peace.

I’m walking round eyes wide open
I ain’t focused,
Know you noticed that, baby
I’m trying to keep from moving that way
But the truth?
Real love is for the fools
Hurt me, know you want to
Watch me break into two
for you…

Lucky Daye – “Real Games”

We’re at start of April and it’s been a journey. Offline I’ve been doing a lot. I know I mentioned that in my last post, but trust me it’s real out here. Continue reading

The Only Way Out

The Only Way Out

Peace.

I can kill the spider above my bed
Although it’s hard because I’m scared
I can even stain and polyurethane
But some things just don’t change

I need you, yeah
Sometimes so hard to say
I need you
Some things remain.

Jill Scott  – The Fact Is (I Need You)

I created this space months ago. But I’ve been really busy getting things together offline. So haven’t posted much. I’m here now (briefly) to post a new space.  Continue reading

So My Darling

So My Darling

Peace.

So my darling
So my darling
So my darling,

When our hairs are turning grey,
won’t even remember our younger days.

…Remember I’ll always love you.

Rachel Chinouriri – “So My Darling”

I’ve been super busy. Truth be told, that hasn’t changed much. So I’ll spare you the details and get right to it.

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All Peace

All Peace

Peace.

I just want to be…
all peace.
No worry round me
No worry round me
No worry round me.

-SiR – All Peace

As we bring 2018 to a close, I figured I’d end the year with a post. Do I have any resolutions? I have a few. This year I resolve to travel more, love freely, and to focus on the people and things that bring joy to my life. Continue reading

When The Sky Falls

When The Sky Falls

Peace.

Do you mind if
If I stay the night
Heavy appetite
Give you all the things that you like
I know what you like
Took some time off
Just so I can set the mood right
Baby meet me when the sky falls
And the moon lights

Ebz the Artist – “Say It”

Can you guys believe 2018 is almost over? I can’t. I mean even though I’m ready for it to be over, it’s still kind of wild to think that it flew by so fast. Continue reading

While The Flowers Sleep

While The Flowers Sleep

Peace.

“Flowers don’t worry about how they’re going to bloom. They just open up and turn toward the light…”

Jim Carrey

Guys, I’ve been sick. Like… cough syrup coma sick. It was bad, but I’m getting better. I think sometimes when we get sick it’s just a physical manifestation of what’s been going on in our soul. The truth is my body needed rest and 2018 has just been a difficult year. Continue reading

No Room For Doubt

The Writing On The Wall

Peace.

You caught me, guilty
Taking the pieces of you
That night, you took flight
I couldn’t decide what to do
I won’t let a safe bet
Continue to make me go blue
I could go solo
Would that be the right thing to do?

Can we talk about second chances? Do you guys believe in the power of forgiveness? I have to admit, I don’t often give out too many chances. It’s not that I don’t forgive. I do.  (Sometimes I forgive too quickly… it’s embarrassing.) Continue reading

The Space In Between

Moments After final

Peace.

“Drying up in conversation
You will be the one who cannot talk
Though your insides fall to pieces
You just sit there wishing you could still make love
They’re the ones who’ll hate you
When you think you’ve got the world all sussed out
They’re the ones who’ll spit at you
You will be the one screaming out
Don’t leave me high, don’t leave me dry
Don’t leave me high, don’t leave me dry”

Pete Kuzma ft. Bilal – High & Dry

I’m cranking this blog out before the week starts and I don’t have much time. This weekend seemed to go by like smoke in the wind.  So much is on my mind but I’m not going to get into that. Continue reading

The Writing On The Wall

The Writing On The Wall

Peace.

Haven’t had a dream in a long time
Haven’t been able to sleep.
Are you coming back?
Are you coming back?
I’m waiting
I’m waiting
-Alice Boman – “Waiting”

How do you guys deal with grief? For me, grief is an all-consuming experience. It’s like a hole that swallows me up from the inside. The pain is incredibly unbearable. To be honest, I’ve experienced so much loss and pain this year…I don’t really know what else to say about it. Continue reading

Invade My Space

 

Peace.

“I wanted you more than you’d ever imagine
and if I can’t have you
I’m fasting.”

-Nadia Lania “Fasting”

Now that the weather is turning cold it’s time to bundle up and hold things close. (Even if that means another person.) I’ve never been one to subscribe to the hype of Cuffing Season, but there’s something about this time of year that makes me feel that push to “get a little bit closer” to something. You know what I mean? Continue reading

Pretty Little Weapon

Moments After final

Peace.

“…she come from the depth
That’s why she’s down to earth
An instrument of war.”

– Leon Thomas – “PLW”

(I promise I’m not obessed with violence). This space turned out waaaay more “cutesy” than I intended. I guess that’s why I named it “Pretty Little Weapon”. Sometimes cute things can be fierce *snaps*. It doesn’t always seem that way at the start. But if you dig a little deeper you’ll find that warrior spirit lurking underneath. Continue reading

Sharp Edges, Sweet Soul

Sharp Edges, Sweet Soul II

Peace.

I got sharp edges
I get defensive
Too lost to care
Middle finger in the air,
I’m sorry that I scared ya
Be my protector
when I cross the Sahara
Take me there

-Lolo Zouaï – Desert Rose

I admit it. Sometimes I’m a little sensitive and I get defensive when it comes to my work. I know that I don’t have to prove anything to anyone. But I have moments where I feel like if people don’t “get it” it’s like a personal attack and instantly my walls go up. That’s just who I am. Continue reading

Skin Deep

Skin Deep

Peace.

All I really want is to love you
for my mind to stop
and my lungs to breath
But instead, I have this pit in my stomach
from keeping you wanting me
So I’m going to go
and if I call
just let it ring

-Julianna Zachariou – “Skin”

The thing about skin is it’s the largest organ in the body. It covers our flesh and bones. It’s powerful. But at the same time, it’s so fragile. Continue reading

Knock On Wood

knock on wood

Peace.

they’ve got fast cars on this road
did I turn off the stove?
did I keep the windows closed?
did I tell them that I loved them
when we last were on the phone?
cause’ you never know…

– cehryl “knock on wood”

I believe in giving people flowers while they can smell them. You know what I mean? This week a lot of wild stuff happened offline that put me in the vibe of appreciating those around me. You just never know when your time is up. Often I take advantage of the phrase “I’ll see you next time.” Other times I’m the total opposite, clinging to my connections like a baby koala. Continue reading

Assume The Worst

Peace.

I want somebody
Not just anybody
Someone to love
And warm my body
Someone to trust
Someone to run to when I’m scared
Someone I know will always be there
Even when I
Assume the worst

– Drama “Assume The Worst”

Last week was kind of emotionally heavy for me. I know lately it’s been an emo fest around these parts but you know this blog is like my diary so allow me to process. Have you ever assumed the worst about a situation? Like you go for a job interview and you know it’s your outfit or awkward habit of stuttering that’s going to ruin it for you? Or maybe you think your crush won’t call or that letter you’ve been waiting for will never arrive. Continue reading

See Me Now?

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Peace.

I’m the one
Everybody’s here but it’s you that I came for
Empty eyes, too high to be grateful
Baby I’m the one
I could blow your mind
Make you cry, make you pray for it
But I can’t wait for it

-Jada “Keep Cool”

Ever have to wait for something to manifest in your life? Sometimes when I have to wait for things it feels like an eternity. It’s like staring at a pot waiting for it to boil. I’m patient but sometimes the wait is grueling. Continue reading

Follow Your Soul

follow your soul

Peace.

“Follow your soul. It knows the way. – Unknown”

Why is it so hard to follow that little voice in our heads? Is it because it usually appears as a subtle whisper or a nudge in a direction? Meanwhile, it seems that everything that doesn’t serve us feels like a shout or a push? Continue reading

Secrets Of The Night

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Peace.

Nothing’s new under the sun.
But it can’t see what the moon has done.
How do you behave when theres no light?
Secrets of the night…

-Auður –  “I’d Love”

I haven’t done a bathroom in a while so I thought I’d put one together. So I did! Continue reading

Little Do You Know

Little Do You Know

Peace.

I’m back to showcase more items from this year’s round of Summerfest 2018! It’s still going strong until July 11th so there’s plenty of time to go. Let’s get into some of the goodies I grabbed there and at UBER.

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Anywhere But Here

Peace.

“Take me with you
think we’re meant to
change my life and fall in love
Anywhere love but New York
Anywhere my love but New York”

-Cocaine 80’s

Ever just want to get away? You don’t even care where you go.. you just want to go somewhere, anywhere? I’m feeling like that right now.  Continue reading

Where The Ocean Holds The Sky

Where The Ocean Holds The Sky

Peace.

“Sometimes I come crashing down inside myself without anyone noticing.”
— Yehuda Amichai, You Mustn’t Show Weakness

I’ve been busy trying to sort out some things. But here I am with another post! Continue reading

Seconds Are Eternity

Seconds are eternity

Peace.

We’re too small to contain all this time.

– abyss-fragments

Guys how do you feel about waiting? Are you patient? I can be patient, but it really depends on my mood. Sometimes I can wait forever for something if I truly think it will be worth the wait. Other times I’m like a child clawing at the sky hoping to snatch a moment for myself.

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You Are Milk & Honey

You Are My Milk & Honey

Peace.

A quick post inspired by flowers and the sweetness of honey. I love flowers and I love honey! So this space felt really good. Lucky for me MudHoney (see what I did there) recently released a lovely dining room set for this round of N21.

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Take What You Will

Peace.

“True beauty is measured by the number of pearls within you, not those around your neck.”
― Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem

So guys I decided to make a quirky little boutique for funsies.  Well not entirely. I also did it to show off this extremely cute counter from Moss&Mink!

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I’m Not The Only One

Peace.

there have been so many times
i have seen a man wanting to weep
but
instead
beat his heart until it was unconscious.

― Nayyirah Waheed, “masculine”

I realized something. It’s something I’ve always known about myself but I’ve never declared it out loud in public. It’s mostly something I say to my friends but here I go stating it here for the record. Continue reading

Light A Match, Start A Fire

Light A Match, Start A Fire

Peace.

Whoever said the small things don’t matter has never seen a match start a wildfire.”

Beau Taplin || W i l d f i r e.

Little things matter. I don’t care how small a thing is… in my world it counts. I’m the kind of person who notices details. But even with my eagle eye I still believe the best thing about life is when it gets kind of messy.  You know what I mean? Continue reading

Remind Me Of My Gravity

Peace.

Need you for the old me
Need you for my sanity
Need you to remind me where I come from
Can you remind me of my gravity?
Ground me when I’m tumblin’, spiralin’,
plummetin’ down to Earth
You keep me down to Earth

-Sza, Garden (Say It Like That)

What keeps you grounded? I have a select group of people that keep my world from spinning out of control. They remind me to come up for air when I am becoming too distant. Sometimes they even grab a blanket and snacks and curl up next to me. I’m so grateful for my tribe.

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Flowers For My Mind

Flowers For My Mind

Peace.

If you want to feel me
better be divine
Bring me water for these flowers
growing out my mind

-Erykah Badu

Guys! I know this post is right on the heels of my other post but as I mentioned before I got super busy. So I’m going to crank out a few posts before my life gets chaotic again.

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Greater Than The Sun

Peace.

‘Cause the night is just the sun’s opening act
So it goes out with a bang before that light shines through
Dropped down to my knees and made a vow to the sun
That as long as you keep rising, then I will too

-Phonte

How is everybody feeling? I’m kind of exhausted myself. It seems that ever since April arrived, I’ve been on the move. But rest assured I have a couple of posts I will be sharing soon to help kick off Spring.

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The Healer

The Healer

 

Peace.

“grieve. so that you can be free to feel something else.”
― Nayyirah Waheed, nejma

What heals you?  Lately I’ve been going through a lot of transitions in my life. It’s teaching me about the importance of taking time for me, rebuilding, and healing.  Continue reading

I Know You Will

I Know You Will

 

Peace.

I’m not desperate for vacations
I don’t mind if we stay home and chill
Just gotta give me conversation
and baby I know you will…

How have you guys been? I’ve been off in my own head getting myself together. However, I’m back now for a bit to share this kitchen.

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Sweet Like Chocolate

Sweet Like Chocolate

Peace.

Do you like cafes? I do. I like snacks so naturally I can be found at a local cafe eating baked goods and sipping something sweet.

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Tea And Sympathy

 

Peace.

“I may not be everybody’s cup of tea
But my aim is clear.”

-Ego Ella May

This is one of those weekends where a cup of tea and a comfortable seat would feel like a blanket wrapped around my soul. When the weather starts to get cold all I want to do is rest. Needless to say this post might be a little short.

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Like A Movie

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Peace.

This is just a quick space I put together to showcase the Movie Fort gatcha set by Cheeky Pea. It’s available right now at the The Epiphany event. It’s a cool set if you want to lounge around with family and friends. If you like it, head to The Epiphany event to try your luck.

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Between Me, You and Liberation

Between Me, You and Liberation

Peace.

What makes you feel free? Is it a person? Is it sleep? How do you get “free” when the energy around you feels too heavy? Some people find comfort through healing crystals while others choose more traditional methods. As for me, I like to zone out.  I do this by reading for the most part or I meditate or write. Overall, I’m a positive thinker but sometimes the world gets heavy. You know what I mean?

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The Secret Life Of Bees

The Secret Life Of Bees

Peace.

“After you get stung, you can’t get unstung
no matter how much you whine about it.”
— Sue Monk Kidd (The Secret Life of Bees)

So I crashed at least 50 times while trying to get this photo.  Finally, I was able to snap it. I’m not super pleased with it but whatever. Ugh… Second Life can be so frustrating at times.

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Been To The Moon

Been To The Moon final

Peace.

I live in another world, & if you come near me, I’ll wrap you in it like a cloak of stars.

— Unknown

How do you guys feel about being different? Some days I embrace my odd personality like it’s some kind of badge of honor. But other days, I long to be understood.  I love when somebody comes along who totally “gets” me.  It’s rare so when it happens, I just want to wrap them up in my energy and never let them go. Okay wait…that sounds extremely slightly creepy. But you get it right?

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