Ulta + September 2015



I love OGX products. Ulta usually has a buy one and get one 50% off plus you can use your 3.50 off coupon.  The Sea Mineral  smells like the beach.  ( what's better than the beach?) And the lemon I heard was really good for highlighted hair.
Or course I had to pick up some mascara. L'Oréal has been my go to lately.

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40 H

I just need to let the world know that their are bras for everyone. There is no reason why you should be roaming the streets sans bra.
My earliest memory of boobs was in the 4th grade. You remember when  dumb boys and boobless girls would run around  popping straps? that was my every day life. And as I got bigger so did they. I am very fond of my boobs and would not trade them for anything else. ( until I'm 40 when I get a lift)  Anywho..
I have a friend who shall remain nameless that has rather large boobs and finding bras are expensive and sometimes a struggle. She often has to go to specialty websites and lingerie shops hoping to find something that is comfortable and long lasting. But do you know on a  random Saturday afternoon we went to JCP and they had a 40 H along with some Js just chilling in the clearance aisle for 20 bucks? I am pretty sure if this would have been for me I would have cried. 
Yall know I am a snob and I wear Vs but there were some nice bras in JCP. Check out their little fitting room. 




All boobs are not created equal..

Nikon Nativity: Misti & Ed + Baby Gray

I haven't taken pictures in awhile. So why not capture my BFF last moments of pregnancy? Its crazy what you can capture at 5 pm in the entrance of a park.





2000 notes from the BFF

Consider this my #tbt contribution.
#nooneissafe



Jill Scott

This summer I watched an interview with Jill Scott. I am sure many of  you know her from her amazing voice and some of her acting roles. I haven't been immersed in Jill Scott culture but this interview made me think I need to listen to her music and interviews more because she has thoughts and knowledge I'd take in.

The part of this interview I loved the most was when they spoke about Bill Cosby. I know there has been a lot of controversy about the alleged accusations with women over the years.  Bill Cosby has been a great asset & mentor to the  community psh who am I kidding to the culture . He has done a lot of work with the youth,given back a lot to his personal community, as well as receiving  honorary mentions from many prestigious  colleges.

Heathcliff Huxtable is a character that influenced/ influencing  many people. Sometimes people do not know how to separate the two. If he did harm anyone yes he should be punished for his actions. There needs to be proof. But that does not mean that we should destroy everything this man has worked hard for. The Cosby Show is still sending out important messages . And Bill Cosby is not the only person benefiting from the show being played.

This year alone there has been several other actors that have been caught participating in disgraceful acts and nothing was done. They still pretty much have their dignity, recognition, and their shows still play on serval networks. What message are we sending out?




Jill Scott Interview



Dark Places+ Book Reviews+ Gillian Flynn




If you are looking for a quick twisted read Dark Places is definitely the book for you. If you have read Gone Girl and you really enjoyed it you will enjoy Dark Places. The book starts off slow. But once it really starts going you will not want to put the book down. And just when you think you know exactly what has happened you get punched right in the forehead with the truth.
Spoiler
Basically this book is about  a girl who has to reintroduce herself to a bunch of horrible memories about the death of her family due to lack of funds.

I recommend that you do not watch the movie . There were several key situations that were left out in the movie . Also the description that the book gives you isn't accurate with the movie. Who does that?

If you feel " closer to the dark side " there are some parts that need to be skipped.  I really wonder what is going in the mind of Gillian Flynn. I want to say she is really talented to be able to tap into such " dark places" but also I feel made that she can.  Is it her imagination or a place she has suppressed for years?  ( this statement ties in with the main character Libby)

Overall I give this book 3.5/5. 








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When you get your hair done you be like ..






Shout out to Kendra at Regis for helping me get my life.
Happy Birthday hair :)

The Nelson's + Year 3 + Sept 2015

I'm not sure if I ever told you guys about our anniversary dinner in Sept.
We went to River & Rail. It is a beautiful restaurant that has amazing outside seating. I have no idea why I haven't been here more often.



 ( 2 bloody Marys)








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Making room

One of the requirements for hosting a child in foster care is to have a room of a certain size, bed, and somewhere for the child to store their belongings.  I am pretty sure if I showed our home development worker this room she would look at us and laugh. This room has been JMn's room and as you can see there was a lot of work that went into clearing it out in preparation for a kid.
Anyone need a mirror?
Stay tuned