i am my mothers daughter.

i am my mothers' daughter. you don't see her like I see her because you are blinded by society's colored veil i see her because she is my mother i see her pain and her struggle you look away because it's easier because you reap the rewards of your white skin and perfect vocabulary she is repressed and cornered and i will be her warrior. you will not repress me or hold me down because i speak up, i shout out, and i make things known. i fight for the beautiful ethnic girls of the future. may all your voices be heard.

you are enough.

did you know you are enough? That all you have to do is breathe. And that's plenty. Release the pressures of society off yourself. You can be successful and work hard, sure, but at the end of the day when you are with yourself know that you are enough. And that you don't need to do more. You can, if you would like, but don't put unnecessary additional pressure on yourself to do so. Work hard, sure, but relax at the end of the day and let it all go. Don't feel guilty for not doing more.

Thigh Highs and Prayer.

I am a walking contradiction and I love it. If I confuse you, good. I am wearing all black. Thigh highs. Long sleeve black shirt. Straight black hair. ETHNIC nose ;) But I pray today. I pray: Gratitude & Forgiveness I am democratic. I am less confessional. I am not too sweet. I am political. I am confident. I am minimal and thrive. I am the light. I am love. I have a barrier of entry from others' thoughts. Namaste.

natural hair care. curly to coily hair.

So if you follow me on instagram @lovecrushbella, you know I am obsessed with natural, organic, skin & body care, #selfcare, #selflove, and hair masks!! I am making my own hair mask this week with the following ingredients: 1. Raw Shea Butter, 1 TBSP 2. Unrefined Coconut Oil, 1 TBSP 3. Sweet Almond Oil. 1 TBSP 4. Castor Oil, 1 TBSP All equal amounts and you can double it up if your hair is longer! I usually leave it in for a few hours while running around the house and cleaning and then wash it out thoroughly.