Solynya

Xoticy kicked my butt! In the best way possible. Exhausted. Which is why this will be one of thee shortest blog posts I will have. Spending the day with my sweet niece and celebrating ourselves and my journey to 30 as we danced through two classes was the best.

Check Monica Wilson out. She is amazing. And if you think it looks easy, I assure you, your body will not agree. Try it.

https://youtu.be/W1m2y5fNHsM

In today’s blog I won’t say much, because Jouelzy said it ALL! You betta SPEAK Jouelzy!

“African Americans most definitely have a culture though it is not monolithic and we don’t have the nomenclature to define the different sectors among us… And I stand by not policing on how black folks choose to self identify” -Jouelzy

Today’s post is a K.I.S.S, Keeping It Super Simple.

Mane Tees:

“MANE an alternative way of saying “man”; Phrase most commonly used in MEMPHIS Tennessee; Used before and after a sentence to emphasize a point”

Check them out.

http://manetshirts.com/index.php/the-why

I can’t let my 30 day blog challenge go by with out sharing one of my once unadulterated loves with you. My first video/music post is, my ex future husband. At first, I just liked him. I remember being about 8 years old sitting in the back of the van rapping his lyrics. By the time I was 19, the summer “BE” was released, I was seriously in love with this man. Which I know is crazy being that I never met him but it wasn’t in a fan girl way. It didn’t feel that way to me at least. I admired his consciousness and artistry. His music helped me through some really difficult situations in my life. I listened to his music ALL of the time. I would listen to his interviews repeatedly because the sound of his voice soothed me. It still does really. I used to be like “God, I want to marry this man. You made him so perfectly” plus I already had his last name.

When he started dating Erykah Badu, I wasn’t even mad. I love her so much I felt like if he could be with anyone else other than me, she should be the one. “The Light” is perfection, the song and the video. It’s SO sweet when he puts that blanket on Badu while she’s sleeping.

“As my reflection in light I’ma lead you
And whatever’s right, I’ma feed you
Digga-da, digga-da, digga-da, digga-digga-da-da
Yo I tell you the rest when I see you, peace✌”

https://youtu.be/W_-qRcHAhzk

Henna art is one of my favorite things. I imagined for a while, having a piece done from my shoulder to my hip. So I got it! Here are the some of the photos, the ones that I could find. I’ve held on to them for long enough.

#LetMeShareMyPiece #MyFavoriteThings

I do my best to live my life with a holistic approach.
I do my best to maintain balance.
I do my best to view the obstacles I encounter as the stepping stones they are:
An offering of opportunity to grow stronger and gain strength and depth,
A way to be better prepared to evolve, to excel,
A way to be sure my steps are properly ordered in a purposeful path,
A way to tap into my power…

I also do my VERY best to keep the crust off of my heels… Literally. That is not a metaphor. I mean, I really do.
Let me help you with what I’ve found.

One summer day my Mom came by to visit me. We were going to hang for a few hours. When I put my sandals on, it was as if I suddenly noticed an ashiness on my feet no lotion could moisturize. She insisted that I keep my dainty shoes on instead of covered ones because they were cute, and the ash wasn’t that bad (Mom Love niceness). So I did. We walked into our first stop, to pick up my detox bath salt. She ventured over to the body butter table and started to smell the products. She’s not big on scents so I was surprised when she said “Oh! Pineapple! This one smells so good! And my hands are SO soft. Sonya, come put some of this on your feet!” across the store in full Mother fashion of course.
I was hesitant, not being big on “butters” but I tried it. Like many other instances, Mom was right. The smell was fresh and sweet, natural and rich but not overbearing. I rubbed a little in my hands and on my heels. Amazingly, some kind of miracle happened. The dryness that the expensive Dr. Scholl’s ultra-foot cream and every other lotion in my house couldn’t soften was moisturized! I bought one, Coconut Milk scent because Pineapple was sold out.

We headed on our way smelling like fresh tropical fruit, bouncing on soft feet. By the time we made it to lunch, I looked down at my heels as I stepped out of the car, Yall, not one ashy indention was visible! My feet hadn’t been covered with socks; they were open in summer sandals. But this Body butter worked like no other. I knew then. “I gotta tell everyone about this!” The Bubble Bistro (local if you’re in Memphis or N.O.) is FYE! The butter has replaced my body lotion and it is love! It’s part of the reason my hugs are usually followed by “Mmmm *leans in again* you smell so good! Mmmm”

If you’ve wanted to keep your feet sweet or get rid of dents and cracks… get some. Make it even sweeter with a “Mr. Pumice Pumi Bar” and “CeraVe” Foaming Facial Cleanser. These are a few of my favorite products that I use every day. Any time you wear shoes that rub off or encounter dirt that is stubborn on your feet, just a squirt of this soap on your scrub bar will take it all away. Moisturize with body butter, and soothing foot massage. Life will just feel good.

Don’t neglect your feet please. Talk to them, love on them, and take a little time with them. It can help to relax you entirely. Don’t be “too busy” for it. If you don’t have time, make time. The tasks you must carry out require your mind, body, and spirit. Your body is your gift and your tool. A positive contribution to one part of you can be good for all parts of you. To neglect one part is, well, … just love on your feet too, okay?

Take a deep breath in, make it slow and controlled, then slowly breathe out. Relax your toes, relax your shoulders, and relax your face.

From your soles to you soul, your crown to your aura, make your Body and Spirit a priority. Take care of yourself.

This is one of my favorite videos. The entire thing is so beautiful. Can yall believe these are “Plus Size” models??!!??

I guess I’m plus sized too then.

Or double plus size.

#Thatisall #Welldone #Beautiful#BeautifullyDone #ListenUP #MyFavoriteThings