Spicy Mustard

This past weekend I spent quality time with my girlfriends! We supported a local DC art show and we tried out an Indian restaurant called Cusbah on H street. Saturday I spent the day shopping and Sunday we did brunch of course. :)  I was also able to add in a little holiday pampering to get my nails done. I had to show you guys my new mustard pencil skirt. It's the perfect color for the Fall! The wool fabric keeps me nice and warm, and it's a great pop of color for the season. This picture isn't the best, but you will probably see me wearing this skirt again pretty soon with a different top. I'll be sure to get a better picture next time. Oh and I switched up my hairstyle for a curly look this week.  Straight hair gets boring! In a couple of weeks I will be cutting the rest of the relaxer out of my hair. So we'll see how this goes...I'm nervous! 

Top and skirt: J. Crew

Sonnet XVII


I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz,
or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off.
I love you as certain dark things are to be loved,
in secret, between the shadow and the soul.

I love you as the plant that never blooms
but carries in itself the light of hidden flowers;
thanks to your love a certain solid fragrance,
risen from the earth, lives darkly in my body.

I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where.
I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride;
so I love you because I know no other way

than this: where I does not exist, nor you,
so close that your hand on my chest is my hand,
so close that your eyes close as I fall asleep.

-Pablo Neruda

90 years strong!

November 12th marks the 90th anniversary of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.! I am so happy to be a part of such an amazing sisterhood. My sorors are such beautiful, dynamic women and they inspire me everyday with their many accomplishments and service to the community. Me and my sister Ashley celebrated at a sorority event this past weekend and had a blast! EE-YIP!

I hunger for you.
When I am empty
fill me up. 
When I am empty
fill me up again.
-Victoria

You, God are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. Psalms 63: 1

kinky roots

It has been one year since I decided to embark on this journey to natural hair. It has not been easy and I still have a few more inches of relaxed hair to grow out. I've been trimming my hair each time I go to the salon. I've contemplated the big chop, but I still enjoy the versatility of having the length of my hair. I miss my long tresses! I miss throwing my hair into a ponytail on days I don't feel like doing my hair. However, I love how much more healthier my hair is now, and I enjoy the versatility of going from kinky to straight when I want to, without using chemicals. I got Senegalese twists this summer as a protective style this past summer, which was the first time I ever had weave braided into my hair. I am very tender headed so I did not enjoy sitting for 8 hours, but I was happy with the results! I enjoyed the new look, but I quickly got bored with my new hairstyle.  I'm still growing to love my kinky roots even though I hate the shrinkage when it's wet. Beautiful hair comes in all forms: kinky, straight, curly, nappy, coiled, and every other texture under the sun, so I will gladly continue this journey. :)