What A Weekend

Wow, this weekend was one to remind me of my youthful days. I actually stayed out until the next day! The funny part is, something told me to pack for overnight...especially for my hair care! Well, I didn't listen needless to say. It all started with a delivery for LOVB (http://lovboutique.com) in the city of Florence. My man's sister ordered 8 crocheted hats for her Natural locs...yes, she's representing LOVB! That's what's up! Ok, so when we sistas get together, what happens? A LOT! We had all kinds of fun to include cooking, Partini and the local flea market. The majority of us are Naturals, so we had a lot to share and learn from each other. It was fun. Then on the way back, I stopped to my Mister's place (can't travel without seeing him). I am not glad that I missed church today :( .... I clearly had no intentions of doing so, but there are no excuses other than I was fast asleep and hated to face a 2 hour drive @ 3am. Yeah...Thanks ladies for the hospitality!

Well, until next time....deuces!

Being Real With You

Can I be real with you? I love being a Natural diva and just expressing my true self as I learn to love my "new" self. I found out that I am not defined by my personality and looks alone, but also by my hair. Believe it or not, it seems as though some people are intimidated by my Natural locs. Yes, I know that I have an empowering appearance....that's because I am empowered. I know who I am--I am the definition of a strong, Black woman with the world and heavens to gain. I am not one to kick someone while they're down, but lend a helping hand instead. I love being JaiB. I love being EXTRAordinary. I love being Natural (in hair, body and spirit). Haters........

Lord, bless those that hate others for no reason...In Jesus' Name, Amen.

We had a great time in revival tonight! The first night is usually to setting point for the rest of the week---we can only go higher in the Lord! I am excited because being in service and playing the drums helped me get rid of the somethings that attached itself to me. To God be the glory. I had to sing the song tonight "I've got the Devil under my feet". Yes, that's where he needs to be. Ya heard? If you don't know who Jesus is, find out soon...

Until next time...deuces!

My "FauxPuff" (Bound for me to make up a name :))

I found out tonight that my baby doesn't like when I wear headbands. Um, how often do I wear them? Almost daily? Yeah, and now he's not feeling the look. Tell me how you really feel... Well, it's about what I'm feeling and I love it. I love this look simply because it puts me THIS much closer to having my afro puff. It looks like one from the front, right? But my hair in the back is not up...just puffed! Therefore, it's my "FauxPuff." I believe that I just made that term up...it sounds good and need a patent. lol Maybe I will use it in my tweets and blogs more often.

Wow, the poet in me is still alive! I started writing more often...maybe because of my fiance... Did I tell you that he wrote me a two page poem entitled "Love Is" for Valentine's Day. Yes, he did well and his penmanship is pretty nice. Actually, I am very impressed with that part. Okay, enough about that...let me tie down my TWA for tonight and I will see you all soon.

Until next time...deuces!

Rockin' LOVB

Yesterday, I made this feather haircomb for my TWA. I will more than likely put it on the Lily of the Valley Boutique website (http://lovboutique.com/). But until then, if you like it like that, just send me a comment and we can make arrangements. I am modeling the haircomb and a closeup is below. I seed beaded a "button" to match the brown feathers.

I have decided to return to shampooing my 'fro every 2-3 days instead of once a week. I can't stand filthy hair...especially when I use moisturizer or gel daily. And my sister and I agree that we see more growth when we shampoo more often. So that trumps dirty hair, you think?

Also, TG's (my Mister) "E" ring came back. It's funny how Tungsten sizes run...my baby's a size 10 and in Tungsten, you should go 2 sizes up. Well, now it's too large. I told him that he's keeping it this time. We just have to get a ring guard. I mean, even the 11 would have been too comfy. Maybe when his fingers get hot/warm from the summer heat, it should fit better. Boy, it looks great on his hand. He was like, "It's different..." He should know by now that I am indeed "different". Why be like everyone else. Btw, we are DEFINITELY not like everyone else...my baby has an engagement ring...lol! Wow... How did it come about? He felt that since I had a ring, he wanted one. He wanted to show people that he was spoken for...engaged. Question: Why when a woman tells her guy friends that she's engaged, they do what they can for one last chance with her. But when a man tells his girl friends that he's engaged, they get cussed out. What's up with that?

Please comment...

Big bro & I

Sermon Time

Shout outs to my followers for doing what you do!

Hi! I do apologize for my tardiness--I had to prepare and deliver a mini sermon for tonight (Feb. 19th). Btw, as a minister, we take time to consecrate ourselves to deliver God's Words and not our own. Amen? Amen! That explains my absence. The Lord showed up and showed out...the message was a success indeed. To God be the glory!

The past two days has been pretty good...my Mister thinks that I am getting sick more often since we got engaged. Uh, I don't think so but anywho... We know that some "things" tend to make us sick *winking*. I left a message on his phone yesterday that wasn't quite like JaiB, so he deleted it and asked me what was really going on with me. I blamed it on stress. Who wouldn't? LOL

Well, until next time...

What To Do When Your Cell Dies

Today started off great and then a speed bump knocked me out of balance for a bit. The worst thing happened to a female that travels a lot...my cell went straight crazy! After work, I did my usual by turning on my phone and checking my voicemail. However, today, that wasn't happening. My cell blacked out and then came back on. After careful observation, I noticed that it turned itself on and off every 5 seconds. Criminals! To add insult to injury, Verizon, could only order a replacement that takes 3 days to get here (they didn't have my phone in stock). I asked the nice lady could I just get an equivalent--but no, because of the warranty, I am still stuck with this type of phone. I mean what if this happens to the new one? Augh! Anywho, after my visit with Mister, who gave me a Coach handbag for Vday (Yeah!!), and my whining about the fact that I am hurt without my phone, I went to Walmart and bought a prepaid. That was a wise decision for these 3 days. So who's happy? I AM! Just think--if the incident happens again, at least I won't have to buy a secondary phone. Just add minutes! However, I'll miss my smartphone capabilities, but at least I can talk...gracious! I feel better now...

Oh, did I mention that my baby gave me a Coach handbag? *giggling*

Until next time....deuces!