Why your best friends are the true loves of your life.

Women get women. There are so many unspoken understandings between women that men cannot comprehend simply because they lack the experience of being a woman. I LOVE my friends & my sister. I love them more than I have ever loved a man. I have dated many men, this isn’t about man bashing. Women are spectacular and understanding and empathetic. And when you remove the competition, which generations have worked so hard to make happen, and there is nothing to compete against, you are left with good women who simply make life more happy. I have recently been inspired by “All the Single Ladies” written by Rebecca Traister. It’s not what you think it is, but so much more. It really speaks to all the reasons I understood, but didn’t have the words to articulate, why it is so much better to be single. Again, not hating, its just a different lifestyle. And a single lifestyle can open the doors to so many more opportunities than you can imagine. I have always been told by society, by the way people behave, not necessarily through words, and by my grandparents that “you are next” when it comes to getting married, and I have always thought, ugh, i will never get married, for a hate of what it stands for - it stands for confinement, restriction, rules, and a slower paced life that cannot fulfill you as wholeheartedly. So… Why do you love your friends? You love them because they are an extension of you, a representation of you and what you stand for and accept. Friends, should, and usually come without judgement. They come with praise & encouragement, and they know how to uplift you in a way that a man doesn't know how. Men in general over sexualize women and can encourage a woman’s beauty, but sometimes you need a best girl friend who understands something deeper and can encourage the darkest parts of you.

Holiday Gift Guide.

Holiday Beauty Gift Guide

A very SIMPLE vegan & gluten free Thanksgiving.

 So this Thanksgiving , I hosted my first dinner ! All under $100 (for three people) and with very minimal ingredients per dish.

No meat, no dairy, and no eggs in sight!

This was my situation:

1. Green Beans w/ Scallions
2. Baked Sweet Potatoes
3. Baked Acorn Squash
4. Roasted Beets w/ Roasted Sesame Seeds
5. Vegan Mashed Potatoes
6. Side Salad

Green Beans w/ Scallions

Literally, a little oil, grill the scallions for a few minutes and then grill the green beans (about 1 lb) for 3 minutes. You can cook them longer if you want them softer.

Baked Sweet Potatoes 

Cut 3 sweet potatoes into cubes
Cover your pan with avocado oil or other
Place potatoes onto pan
Drizzle a little more oil over the potatoes
Sprinkle salt or garlic powder (or whatever you prefer)
Bake at 450 degrees for 35 minutes

Baked Acorn Squash

1. Bake 2 Acorns in the oven at 450 degrees for 30 minutes
2. Remove and slice in half
3. Cover each acorn in oregano , cinnamon and nutmeg
4. Cook for another 45 minutes
5. Serve with Maple Syrup

Roasted Beets

1. Cut up 5 red beets into cubes
2. Boil for 20 minutes
3. Then, Bake for 30 minutes at 450
4. Roast sesame seeds over the stove top on medium for about 5 minutes (no oil necessary) - they start to pop like popcorn
5. Drizzle the sesame seeds over the roasted beets when they are done cooking

Vegan Mashed Potatoes 

1. Cut up 5 large potatoes
2. Boil for 30 minutes
3. Smash until smooth
4. Add salt and oregano
5. If you would like, add 5 roasted garlic cloves

Side Salad:

1. Chopped Tomatoes
2. Dandelion (about a handful)
3. Lemon as your dressing
4. Cucumbers chopped

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Beastly. Part 4.

Part 4: Beastie was vernal when she walked in a room. She was like a breath of fresh air that did not give a damn what anyone thought of her, and she really didn’t. She brushed off others’ subliminal thoughts and judgement with no effort. Which is why she was able to influence and rally up her followers without even trying. Her posse came to her, she didn't even have to lift a finger, thats how powerful she was. Beastie had a scar that was striated along her thigh, and she was so proud of it. She thought imperfection was unique . Her whole being was diaphanous , she wasn't afraid to speak her truth or be bold or direct. She was never dyspeptic because she was so healthy and uplifting , bright and positive. She moved and danced with celerity. She spoke to her comrades in homily, was definitely a leader with though provoking and provocative ideas . And her comrades listened eagerly as she led with love, not fear. She had a propensity for astrology, mythical idolatries, and tarot cards. She is definitely a mystic and she was their deity. Her daily attitude was sanguine , it was difficult to get her to not be so joyous for no reason, as her meditations elated her. Her mellifluous spirit definitely attracted her adherents. Although kind natured, when provoked, her truculent attitude came to life. She was from the hood, afterall. When alone, or with her lovers, she was ultra salacious by nature and a true lover at heart, but only for a lucky few. She was cosseted by her parents, probably way too much as a child, and therefore was a slow grower, but nevertheless, she grew to perfect proportions in essence and in reality. She was rarely crestfallen considering she was very grounded and realistic when she needed to be. She understood the rules very well and was able to separate herself from her emotions, especially when it came to survival. This is how she survived. The egress outside of her apartment led out to a large deck . Her adherents ineptitude at times angered her but she loved them anyway, for she loved them for their hearts and pure souls and nothing else. Her love and essence were of esoteric understanding, most men looked at her with question, as opposed to open and welcoming faces. They wondered why she was so small, why her hair was so big. They thought, hmm she’s attractive but would I feel proud having her stand next to me in front of my business partners? Yuck, She shunned men because she was so attuned to how they viewed her and what they wanted from her. She had true love once, for a short while, and then never again, for along while. Which she was ok with, because she learned to self-soothe and self-love. She closed the idea on being incomplete without a lover, she felt even more complete on her own. Her ethos , virtues, and constitution was manifold. Her behavior was exemplary for others, a true goddess, firm in her notions and actions. She constantly exonerated her adversaries, for the simple purpose of letting their thoughts evaporate from her aura. She constantly cleansed her space and was free from evil thoughts. Because she believed that having evil thoughts attracted evil thoughts, so if she was free from evil they would stay away. They tried, because they were challenged and threatened by her. So she was forced to constantly protect herself. She was so libertine, that was was idolized by her adherents and loved so deeply. Her voice was surprisingly more sonorous than you expect, which required others to bow respectfully. She constantly refuted the accusations against her constantly as the stellas were always trying to spread calumny that she was all fake and a terrible person. Although sweet and kind, Beastie was recalcitrant towards authority and loved breaking the rules. The exegesis of Beastie’s lifestyle was constantly inaccurate. She would cachinnate at the stories in social media about her. They would attempt to mar her reputation but it never worked. The stellas were oddly noisome to the modern nose, constantly covering themselves up in atrocious fragrance thinking they were doing something good. The girls might have as well had a yoke connecting all their necks.

ilove: health & wellness

I can really tell how healthy someone is by walking through their kitchen. Most people boast about being healthy, but they don't make healthy lifestyle choices in their food, activities, and even products. My life is 360 degrees healthy. If you walked through my kitchen, you would not find vegetable or canola oil, you would never find sugar (of any kind) , and definitely no butter. I am vegan, gluten free, non-gmo, and snack free. Yes, I said SNACK FREE! I eat fruit, popcorn, and pure chocolate as my snack. If you walked through my bathroom you would see that my handsoap is natural (it's so natural, it's brown, and I have to tell people not to be scared of it), my body wash is natural & organic, and my essential oils are piled up! If you walked through my living room & bedroom you would not find a television. Overall, I live an incredibly healthy lifestyle, and I am dedicated to it. If my friends pressure me to eat something I don't want to eat at dinner I get genuinely upset and I even yell at them. (If) I had a boyfriend, I would make them become vegan. Here is a list of items to stock your new healthy organic cabinet with, TOSS everything else: 1. Avocado Oil 2. Unrefined Coconut Oil 3. Almond Slices 4. Mueseli 5. Vegan gluten free protein powder 6. Electrolyte Powder 7. Sunflower seeds 8. Quinoa 9. Gluten Free Pasta (if you must, but don't eat often) 10. Rice - again, eat limited Here is what is currently in my fridge: 1. Raw Carrots 2. Cucumbers 3. Tomatoes 4. Roasted Yams 5. Lentil Soup (homemade) 6. Kale 7. Swiss Chard 8. Lemons (TONS!) 9. Apples 10. Grapes 11. Sugar Snap Peas 12. Fresh Olives

3 step natural HAIR mask

OMG easiest hair mask EVER , and organic, of course: **I personally have thick course , dry , frizzy curly hair. I sound so attractive don't I ? LOL And if you leave this mask in overnight its like a miracle 1. Organic UNREFINED (unrefined is so important) coconut oil - a few large tablespoons depending on how long or thick your hair is 2. Organic Black Jamaican Castor Oil (must be BLACK not just Castor Oil) - a few large tablespoons 3. Organic Avocado Oil - a few large tablespoons I am not picky about the measurements because I don't think there is a magic formula, the more the better! It's best if you are able to wrap up your hair at night (and surround yourself with towels) and keep it in your hair for a full 24 hours. Trust, your curls will bounce like magic. If you can't at the very least try to leave it in for a full hour or two

the best crystals for protection.

The best crystals for protection are usually black gems. You can find the best crystals for protection on Etsy ! I always try to search for locals through the filter option in Etsy so that I am supporting my nearby small businesses and save on shipping costs and time! Save the enviornment! I also always use the words "high quality" when searching. Tourmaline can help absorb bad energy frequencies and keep them away from you:

ONYX - which helps to transform negative energy & provide protection:

Obsidian Point:

Selenite - to attract positive energy

Amethyst: to dispel negative energy:

love kiss.

we love we kiss we laugh we play life is this.

What is Karma?

By definition, Karma is the sum of a person's actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences, also known as destiny or fate, following as effect from cause. The best way to free yourself from past actions from previous states of existence is by being good, everyday, and doing good deeds. For example, you can donate to causes, take care of someone who means a lot to you, or give someone a smile for no reason!

Serenity.

How do you achieve serenity? You let go. You let others fight their battles but you don't let it absorb unto you. Namaste.

5 best oils for curly hair.

1. Jojoba Oil 2. Jamaican Black Castor Oil 3. Avocado Oil 4. Shea Butter