Transitioning: From Relaxed to Natural.

So year's ago as a biracial kid I never thought anything was wrong with my hair, but then I got to high school and saw that no one and I mean no one had hair like mine. If they did, they didn't wear it in its natural state and I begged and pleaded with my parents for them to let me alter my naturally curly hair. So with unenthusiastic answers, they said yes. Now here I am . . . I've transitioned from relaxed hair to natural hair over the course of the last three years and to say it wasn't easy was a complete understatement. Not only is transitioning a physical change of your appearance, but a mental change of how you view yourself and the world's perception of beauty.

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And She's Back!

Sorry for the terrible M.I.Aness  . . . is that a word? Well it is now. Things have been picking up for me as of late and although the job search in this city is still a nightmare, I have decided to throw myself back into writing and even start a youtube channel dedicated to hair and anything else that comes to my chaotic mind. So please, if you could find it in your loving little hearts to check out my channel and subscribe I'd be forever grateful.

Now all you lovelies can see me and my crazy hair. Please view, subscribe, and share with your friends.

Jobless once more . .

I suppose when it rains it pours and . . well right now for me it's hailing right along with the downpour. Since I've blogged last I informed you all that I have completed my internship and am back on the job hunt. It seems like with the one step that I've taken forward, I'm dealing with more backlash about me not trying hard enough to gain employment. I can't just go up to someone, strangle them from across their desk, and demand they give me a job. I'm trying to remain positive, but with all the negativity coming at me from a never ending source of stupid, it's been hard.

Hope you've all had better luck than I have.

New Music - "For The First Time" by The Script

Today calls for me to speak about The Script's wonderful new video. I know that since I've been missing this video may not be considered as new, but because they are my absolute most favorite band in the world-- I MUST tell you all about their new single "For The First Time."

On their new sophomore album Science & Faith, The Script come back with what I call a banger. "For The First Time" is a head nodding, soul identifying song that captures the listener's ear. In the tough times that we are going through now, the song's lyrics are perfectly aligned with people's lives across the nation (they've always been absolutely marvelous when it comes to penning soulful and deep lyrics). The video that accompanies the song is a bit of the short film, showing the struggles that many people go through with trying to survive life; with finding a job and managing relationships.

If you don't believe me well take a look for yourselves:

(regular video)

Short Film Version:


Hope you enjoy this bit of music.
Interested in getting the album? Well check it out here:
Science & Faith (US Bonus Track Version)
Happy listening taters.

M.I.A. . . . No Excuse.

Well hello there darlings, I know I've been MIA for God only knows how long and I have had a ton of stuff happen to me since the last time I've actually updated. I have finished my internship (as of two weeks ago) and have currently snagged a job. Whoppie! I also managed to snag myself an intestinal infection that stuck with me for nearly four weeks and then I got the flu following that. BUT, I'm hanging in there and I'm better now.

So the holidays have nearly blurred by and the next holiday coming is my birthday (yes, this should be a national holiday). Anywho, I would like to wish all of my readers a belated Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to those that may not celebrate Christmas.

I hope the New Year finds you all in great spirits and opens many doors for jobs and internships for those of you that are in the same boat as yours truly.

Later taters.

Book Review Friday!

Hello lovies, between working and studying for my GRE (yikes!) which is this Sunday, I haven't had much time to blog, but I know when Friday rolls around I have to at least get my book reviews out (if I have any). You're in luck today, I do. Today's recommendation comes from one of my favorite authors, Becca Fitzpatrick.

"Crescendo" picks up two months after the end of "Hush, Hush" and all appears to be well between Patch (swoon)  and Nora, but there's some things that Nora doesn't know that's about to change everything. Nora's sure that she and Patch belong together, but after a great night out things with Patch begin to change, well Patch changes. He starts acting weird after her confession of those "three magical words" and he begins to distance himself. With Patch acting weird Nora struggles to hold on to what little is left of their relationship. Unfortunately, the bad wins out and Nora gives up declaring she want nothing to do with Patch. Little does Nora know that probably was one of the worst things she could've ever done regarding her life. This could be the end of Nora; without Patch to watch over her, danger decides to have a field day with her. With her old childhood friend Scott back in the picture, a whole ton of issues float to the surface of what Nora now knows as her life. Is there any hope for her and Patch? What's up with Rixon? And does Vee think about anything other than boys and food?

By the time I reached the end of this book I was pinning for MORE Patch and each time I see a black Jeep Commander on the highway or on my way home from work; I find myself saying: "Is that a Black Jeep Commander?! ( whispers ) Could be Patch." Yes, I am a dork, sue me.

If you haven't read the first book of the series, give it a shot: Hush, Hush . Read "Hush, Hush" by Becca Fitzpatrick already? Then what are you waiting for? Read Crescendo (Hush, Hush) . You won't be disappointed. Oh, for future notice book three will be out next year, it's called "Tempest." To say I'm stoked about it would be the understatement of the century.

P.S. - Don't forget to follow Becca Fitzpatrick on Twitter, you can find her here: @becfitzpatrick

Have an awesome weekend lovies.

Book Review Friday!

Agh, so when I'm at work and I'm done with all my assignments for the day I always turn to whatever book I'm reading that week to keep my mind occupied and whoa nelly did Torment by Lauren Kate keep my occupied.

From the beginning of Torment, we are thrown back into Luce's world and we get a first hand look on what it's like for her to be separated from Daniel after thinking that they would be able to be together. After the drama at Sword & Cross, Luce needs to be hidden or there won't be a Luce and Daniel anymore. Luce's life, this time around, is different; there aren't any second chances and as much as Daniel would like to keep Luce with him it would be the worst thing that he could do. The Outcasts are searching for Luce and Luce is doing her best to keep herself occupied at her new hiding place at Shoreline. Shoreline is the exact opposite of Sword & Cross, it's alive and well the students are bit more civil and less convict. At Shoreline Luce begins to learn more about her past lives with Daniel and a bit more about the inky shadows that lurk about the forest surrounding Shoreline.  In all the commotion of being uprooted from Daniel, Luce decides to do things her own way and leaves the Shoreline campus searching for information about her past, but in knowledge Luce brings danger upon herself and her friends at the Shoreline campus. By the end of the novel, your fingers are crossed for Daniel and Luce, are they really meant to be together or is this whole business of fallen angels too much for their relationship to survive again?

I thoroughly enjoyed this read and cannot wait until the third book of the series is released; I love a good cliff hanger and Torment definitely left me hanging. As I said before, if you love YA Dark Romance novels, this is definitely a book you need to check out if you haven't already.

Interested in reading Torment? Already read the first book of the series, Fallen? Check it out here: Torment (Fallen)

Happy reading! Oh, and Happy Halloween.

P.S. - Follow Lauren Kate on Twitter @laurenkatebooks