1.) Music
2.) Warm, running, clean water.
3.) The song: "Closer To My Dreams" by Goapele
4.) Confidence.
5.) My ever burning desire to have peace with my fellow (wo)man.
6.) The movie "Revolver". My all-time fave.
7.) Pastor Robert Morris' lecture on "The Principles of Multiplication" at the Saddleback Church.
8.) My best friend Tiffani Shelby (isn't that name bad a--?)
9.) Laughter.
10.) The dance people do when they get some Garrett popcorn in downtown Chicago. *JIG*
11.) Bringing things in to the light and under inspection... it's a habit of mine.
12.) Lavender essential oil.
13.) JUST GRAPES in the West Loop!!
14.) The latest post on my tumblr blog.
15.) My scars.
16.) Encouraging my fellow females! WOO HOO!
17.) Mr. Robotic. Thanks for checking on me, bro. :-*
18.) My friend Wesley's response to my question of he has ever been heart broken. His answer was 'no'. When I asked, "why?" His answer: "Why would I allow someone that much power is the question!" He's my wise sage.
19.) Bathtubs
20.) L'Occitane products.
21.) Homemade meals.
22.) Looking at old photo albums.
23.) Freshly washed hair.
24.) SOFT/SMOOTH skin! : D
25.) 100% natural products!
26.) Nice public service workers.
27.) Peace.
28.) Prayer. (It's an honor.)
29.) The song: "Our God" by Chris Tomlin
30.) LOVE
31.) The internet.
: )
Friday, September 23, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
A.M. THM #8
1.) Waking up this morning.
2.) Funny text convos when you're halfway asleep!
3.) Talking to all of my favorite men in like... a 24 hour period!
4.) Getting butt dialed.
5.) Making jokes about how long it's been since you've talked to someone and both people laughing hysterically.
6.) The question: "So, how have you been?" When the person on the other end really wants to know.
7.) My friends who are pursuing their dreams, even if it means moving to another city.
8.) God.
9.) Growing in my faith. : )
10.) Laughter.
11.) My 30-Day Bus Pass! Tried and true!
12.) Taking my love for health and being an instrument in other women's lives to get to their goals!
13.) Options.
14.) The ability to read and comprehend.
15.) My passion to help and build. I'm coming back for you, Englewood, Chicago!
16.) Love in all of its stages.
17.) Prayer. It works!
18.) The hard times. They really do make you better. I prayed that God took me through WHATEVER was necessary for me to be my best. I'm not quite at my best, but I can already see how my testimony is for the greater good!
19.) SMATZES
20.) Making love and happiness WORK.
21.) Victoria's Secret's Cotton Lingerie tee shirts!!!!!!!
22.) A good night's rest.
23.) Clean sheets on the bed! : )
24.) A good glass of wine.
25.) Becoming more of a minimalist day-by-day.
26.) Next fall, when I FINALLY get my own place! : )
27.) Today, tomorrow, next year and my lifetime! (The thought of it can sometimes be unnerving, but it gets me so excited! YAY!!)
28.) All of the "YAY!" that's coming in to my life.
29.) Healthy friendships.
30.) When my co-workers ask me: "Why are you always so happy?" -- Honestly, nothing can get me down. I've seen 'down' and I've been there. At this point, all I can do is go up 'cause I can't go back to that now!!
mazeltov!
2.) Funny text convos when you're halfway asleep!
3.) Talking to all of my favorite men in like... a 24 hour period!
4.) Getting butt dialed.
5.) Making jokes about how long it's been since you've talked to someone and both people laughing hysterically.
6.) The question: "So, how have you been?" When the person on the other end really wants to know.
7.) My friends who are pursuing their dreams, even if it means moving to another city.
8.) God.
9.) Growing in my faith. : )
10.) Laughter.
11.) My 30-Day Bus Pass! Tried and true!
12.) Taking my love for health and being an instrument in other women's lives to get to their goals!
13.) Options.
14.) The ability to read and comprehend.
15.) My passion to help and build. I'm coming back for you, Englewood, Chicago!
16.) Love in all of its stages.
17.) Prayer. It works!
18.) The hard times. They really do make you better. I prayed that God took me through WHATEVER was necessary for me to be my best. I'm not quite at my best, but I can already see how my testimony is for the greater good!
19.) SMATZES
20.) Making love and happiness WORK.
21.) Victoria's Secret's Cotton Lingerie tee shirts!!!!!!!
22.) A good night's rest.
23.) Clean sheets on the bed! : )
24.) A good glass of wine.
25.) Becoming more of a minimalist day-by-day.
26.) Next fall, when I FINALLY get my own place! : )
27.) Today, tomorrow, next year and my lifetime! (The thought of it can sometimes be unnerving, but it gets me so excited! YAY!!)
28.) All of the "YAY!" that's coming in to my life.
29.) Healthy friendships.
30.) When my co-workers ask me: "Why are you always so happy?" -- Honestly, nothing can get me down. I've seen 'down' and I've been there. At this point, all I can do is go up 'cause I can't go back to that now!!
mazeltov!
Friday, September 9, 2011
AM THM #7
1.) I had a dream that my good friend Ray became the President of the company he was working for. He was very excited and looked forward to using some freed up time to pursue his Masters degree and relax.
2.) : )
3.) A nice tall glass of tepid water in the A.M.
4.) Ephesians 3:16-19 That's what I'm on, today.
5.) It's FRIDAY! : ) *Brian Babylon impersonating Rebecca Black on Vocalo 89.5 FM's Morning Amp, voice*
6.) All the remodeling I am going to get done this weekend. : )
7.) How far I've come since 2005.
8.) Good blogs like Nubby Twiglet and Gala Darling.
9.) THIS!
10.) Good dilemma's.
11.) The peace and quiet of morning.
12.) The uproar and buzz of afternoon.
13.) The human body. Such an amazing machine.
14.) Literature.
15.) OPTIONS.
16.) The ability to say, "no," to thing that I don't want, need, or like to do. I think more people need to learn how to say that word.
17.) Being re-tweeted by Andre Iguodala, Zoe Saldana AND Kelly Bensimon within one month's time. I'm not really in to celebrities or status, but I like what Twitter has done to them and for them. : )
18.) Being able to talk with my parents with ALL honesty and even if they judge, cringe, or give me the "you 'stupid' child" look, still feel all the love, compassion and excitement they have for me. They see my potential even when I can't and give me love that I do not deserve. That's that AGAPE love.
@MelissaBillions
2.) : )
3.) A nice tall glass of tepid water in the A.M.
4.) Ephesians 3:16-19 That's what I'm on, today.
5.) It's FRIDAY! : ) *Brian Babylon impersonating Rebecca Black on Vocalo 89.5 FM's Morning Amp, voice*
6.) All the remodeling I am going to get done this weekend. : )
7.) How far I've come since 2005.
8.) Good blogs like Nubby Twiglet and Gala Darling.
9.) THIS!
10.) Good dilemma's.
11.) The peace and quiet of morning.
12.) The uproar and buzz of afternoon.
13.) The human body. Such an amazing machine.
14.) Literature.
15.) OPTIONS.
16.) The ability to say, "no," to thing that I don't want, need, or like to do. I think more people need to learn how to say that word.
17.) Being re-tweeted by Andre Iguodala, Zoe Saldana AND Kelly Bensimon within one month's time. I'm not really in to celebrities or status, but I like what Twitter has done to them and for them. : )
18.) Being able to talk with my parents with ALL honesty and even if they judge, cringe, or give me the "you 'stupid' child" look, still feel all the love, compassion and excitement they have for me. They see my potential even when I can't and give me love that I do not deserve. That's that AGAPE love.
@MelissaBillions
Thursday, September 8, 2011
THM #7
1.) Having a testimony.
2.) That there is such a thing as public education.
3.) Young boys who show good manners to strangers, especially amongst their friends.
4.) Talking to men about women, giving them a peek in to the reality of what we are and how we think.
5.) Random dreams with people that you don't even TALK TO let alone see anymore. Makes me pray for them immediately.
6.) Getting cool, doable, ideas on how to decorate your bedroom or bathroom . . . then buying the paint and accessories, then letting it sit around, then actually doing it, this weekend... lol (hopefully).
7.) The movie, What About Bob? (Yeah, Dad, what about Bob??) lol
8.) Seeing people try their hardest to do better and feeling proud about their efforts.
9.) Telling people about their true potential and they make a step to achieve it because of it. : )
10.) Being Black (African-American, Colored, a Negro... whatever you want to call it. I. AM. PROUD.)
11.) When time passes slowly and you're doing something that you really want to be doing.
12.) My random afternoon pick up today. Suddenly I had a burst of energy and felt really really good this afternoon after lunch.
13.) This 15k coming up in November! I love showing respect to my body by getting active.
14.) MUSIC.
15.) THE NFL!! WOO HOO!!!!!!!! BEAR DOWN!
16.) Saying little prayers for my friends. : )
17.) That tomorrow is FRIDAY!
18.) My mother. What a woman.
19.) Amber at the NARS counter in Macy's on State St. Beautiful girl and has helped me build the BEST make-up "wardrobe".
20.) People who love Chuck Taylors.
21.) Having access to information.
22.) People who have a passion for understanding, clarity and balance. They always get a hard time for standing out, but I think we should encourage them and not try to shut them up.
23.) GOOD SLEEP!
24.) NATURAL HAIR! : )
25.) Packing light. #TEAMminimalism
SWEET DREAMS!
2.) That there is such a thing as public education.
3.) Young boys who show good manners to strangers, especially amongst their friends.
4.) Talking to men about women, giving them a peek in to the reality of what we are and how we think.
5.) Random dreams with people that you don't even TALK TO let alone see anymore. Makes me pray for them immediately.
6.) Getting cool, doable, ideas on how to decorate your bedroom or bathroom . . . then buying the paint and accessories, then letting it sit around, then actually doing it, this weekend... lol (hopefully).
7.) The movie, What About Bob? (Yeah, Dad, what about Bob??) lol
8.) Seeing people try their hardest to do better and feeling proud about their efforts.
9.) Telling people about their true potential and they make a step to achieve it because of it. : )
10.) Being Black (African-American, Colored, a Negro... whatever you want to call it. I. AM. PROUD.)
11.) When time passes slowly and you're doing something that you really want to be doing.
12.) My random afternoon pick up today. Suddenly I had a burst of energy and felt really really good this afternoon after lunch.
13.) This 15k coming up in November! I love showing respect to my body by getting active.
14.) MUSIC.
15.) THE NFL!! WOO HOO!!!!!!!! BEAR DOWN!
16.) Saying little prayers for my friends. : )
17.) That tomorrow is FRIDAY!
18.) My mother. What a woman.
19.) Amber at the NARS counter in Macy's on State St. Beautiful girl and has helped me build the BEST make-up "wardrobe".
20.) People who love Chuck Taylors.
21.) Having access to information.
22.) People who have a passion for understanding, clarity and balance. They always get a hard time for standing out, but I think we should encourage them and not try to shut them up.
23.) GOOD SLEEP!
24.) NATURAL HAIR! : )
25.) Packing light. #TEAMminimalism
SWEET DREAMS!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
THM #6
1.) That I am not a slave to money, work, or the acceptance of others.
2.) That I am not addicted to anything that is bad for my body/mind/spirit (alcohol, drugs, porn, sex, food, etc.)
3.) That I finally found some 100% pure Jojoba oil for my hair.
4.) That I have a friend who wants to be a minimalist, too! : )
5.) My father.
6.) To live in a country where I am not persecuted for my thoughts, beliefs, sex and gender.
7.) American Apparel. lol
8.) The changing of the seasons! That means I am still here to recognize the familiar face of fall.
9.) To know that if I were to die naturally, I have at LEAST another 40 years of life to: screw up, grow, change, adventure, correct my mistakes, apologize, sing, dance, jump, cry laughing, regret, attempt a handstand AND hear children laugh... before anything goes wrong.
10.) That I have a family that loves me.
11.) This sleep I'm about to get.
#goodNIGHT
2.) That I am not addicted to anything that is bad for my body/mind/spirit (alcohol, drugs, porn, sex, food, etc.)
3.) That I finally found some 100% pure Jojoba oil for my hair.
4.) That I have a friend who wants to be a minimalist, too! : )
5.) My father.
6.) To live in a country where I am not persecuted for my thoughts, beliefs, sex and gender.
7.) American Apparel. lol
8.) The changing of the seasons! That means I am still here to recognize the familiar face of fall.
9.) To know that if I were to die naturally, I have at LEAST another 40 years of life to: screw up, grow, change, adventure, correct my mistakes, apologize, sing, dance, jump, cry laughing, regret, attempt a handstand AND hear children laugh... before anything goes wrong.
10.) That I have a family that loves me.
11.) This sleep I'm about to get.
#goodNIGHT
AM THM #6
1.) That even though I didn't set my alarm last night, I still woke up an hour before I had to leave the house. (Trying to get that whole 'circadian clock' thing going. I hope to never have to use an alarm again!)
2.) Social Media
3.) Even though I missed my #QUIETtime this A.M. I still feel balanced out and clear. Meditation and taking a peaceful moment really pays off. I highly recommend it.
4.) KEEN shoes! OMG! They're so ugly but they're comfy!
5.) Rides to work versus taking public trans. #GOgreen
6.) That even though it didn't come out right this morning, I do have a head full of healthy and strong hair. : )
carpe diem!
2.) Social Media
3.) Even though I missed my #QUIETtime this A.M. I still feel balanced out and clear. Meditation and taking a peaceful moment really pays off. I highly recommend it.
4.) KEEN shoes! OMG! They're so ugly but they're comfy!
5.) Rides to work versus taking public trans. #GOgreen
6.) That even though it didn't come out right this morning, I do have a head full of healthy and strong hair. : )
carpe diem!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
THM #5
1.) Being in love.
2.) Talking to @goRobotic on SKYPE and both of us smiling ear-to-ear because of the blessings (people and opportunities) going on in our lives.
3.) Having two legs to walk on, on my own.
4.) " -- 'Dear Summer' by Jay-Z
5.) hip-hop
6.) the "hood"
7.) KNOWING
8.) God's hand CLEARLY working in my life! : ) Still dumbfounded by what happened earlier today. A very clear message... not a cloud in that sky.
9.) My best friend Tiffani.
10.) This quote: "It is easier to stay out than get out." -- Mark Twain
11.) baby animals (make me smile)
12.) All of the visitors on their way to Chicago! : ) YAY!!
13.) "You coulda been anywhere in the world, but you're here with me I appreciate that..." -- Jay-Z
14.) Making new female friends! : ) There are a lot of dope women out here. Glad to know them.
15.) SLEEP.
#GOODnight
2.) Talking to @goRobotic on SKYPE and both of us smiling ear-to-ear because of the blessings (people and opportunities) going on in our lives.
3.) Having two legs to walk on, on my own.
4.) " -- 'Dear Summer' by Jay-Z
5.) hip-hop
6.) the "hood"
7.) KNOWING
8.) God's hand CLEARLY working in my life! : ) Still dumbfounded by what happened earlier today. A very clear message... not a cloud in that sky.
9.) My best friend Tiffani.
10.) This quote: "It is easier to stay out than get out." -- Mark Twain
11.) baby animals (make me smile)
12.) All of the visitors on their way to Chicago! : ) YAY!!
13.) "You coulda been anywhere in the world, but you're here with me I appreciate that..." -- Jay-Z
14.) Making new female friends! : ) There are a lot of dope women out here. Glad to know them.
15.) SLEEP.
#GOODnight
Monday, September 5, 2011
AM THM #5
1.) This quote: "And airports see it all the time Where someone's last goodbye blends in with someones sigh 'cause someone's coming home, in hand a single rose And that's the way, this wheel keeps workin' out" -- John Mayer ("Wheel", Heavier Things, 2003)
2.) Sammy Jo Alonzo. She's a cool chick who runs marathons. Good to see her accomplishments during her Mission: I'm Possible campaign with Nike. Up next? The Berlin Marathon. Check out her site to learn more about her, her business, her style and her goals... And she and her sister are very strong believers in Christ w/o ANY shame. There's something to be said about that--so I'm saying it.
3.) John Mayer PERIOD. I don't know how I would have made it through my teen years without him! And he was the first concert I ever went to (with my mom) for my 17th birthday.
4.) The fact that natural hair styling/maintenance is on a rise! I found Shea Moisture products at WALGREENS! No more time spent reading labels closely and walking out after an hour with NOTHING. Thanks everyone! Welcome to the new cool. The standards of beauty are shifting (even if only for a moment) and it wonderful to see. (I've not had a chemical in my head since 2006 and started my journey to natural hair when I was 9 years old--If you have questions, I've got answers on that.)
5.) Being an adult. Not only in years, but in my mind as well. I've always been 'goofy' in my behavior but mature in my character. This past week, I have had a chance to flex my grown-up muscles in a lot of aspect of my life BOLDLY.
6.) Blogs! From Xanga to Tumblr... we have come a mighty long way . . . wow.
7.) Communication.
8.) New gear from Nike!
9.) Buying gifts for people "just 'cause'".
10.) Getting flowers and sentimental notes from people. A vase of pink + white roses in my bedroom and a note on my bedside table? Everyday, please.
11.) Having this day off of work. Gonna wash clothes, go to the movies and cold CHILL. Shout out to all the #EMPLOYEES out there. Thanks!
12.) Epic Burger.
13.) Kilwin's ice cream in Lake Geneva, WI. -- The LAKE GENEVA MUD flavor.
14.) Rosetta Stone. (Not quite yet, but I'm probably gonna get it around Christmas or some time next year... SPRECHEN SIE DEUTSCH!? Ich sprechen!)
15.) Critical thought and educated discussion on theory and other big wordy ways of saying, "stuff".
16.) Romance.
17.) Having HOPE in a hopeless world.
18.) Taking people that I love to church with me.
19.) The ability to put laughter where sobbing should be.
20.) Star of Siam. Delicious AND cheap!
21.) Holding hands.
22.) Cute comments from people about us. : P
23.) Real peanut butter on real bread.
24.) The ability to love who I want to love. My family and friends encourage me to be who I am every day and that confidence transfers in to a million bitty parts of my life... One of those ways is that they always love and accept whoever I bring home (no one, really) no matter their color shape or size! : ) Thanks fam.
25.) Nike RIFTS.
26.) Seeing my bestie perform on an international stage. She is at her tipping point. I can just feel it. The best part is that she'll be home in a few weeks! WOOP WOOP!!!! : ) #PARTYtime.
27.) My journey. I am realizing that nothing in my life has been a set back, only set ups! I'm running the race that was set before ME and I don't see anyone in front of me and I'm in such good form, I'm too afraid to look back or side-to-side because it might throw me off... If I squint my eyes, like this: >_<, I think I can see the finish line in the distance! : )
happy labor day!
2.) Sammy Jo Alonzo. She's a cool chick who runs marathons. Good to see her accomplishments during her Mission: I'm Possible campaign with Nike. Up next? The Berlin Marathon. Check out her site to learn more about her, her business, her style and her goals... And she and her sister are very strong believers in Christ w/o ANY shame. There's something to be said about that--so I'm saying it.
3.) John Mayer PERIOD. I don't know how I would have made it through my teen years without him! And he was the first concert I ever went to (with my mom) for my 17th birthday.
4.) The fact that natural hair styling/maintenance is on a rise! I found Shea Moisture products at WALGREENS! No more time spent reading labels closely and walking out after an hour with NOTHING. Thanks everyone! Welcome to the new cool. The standards of beauty are shifting (even if only for a moment) and it wonderful to see. (I've not had a chemical in my head since 2006 and started my journey to natural hair when I was 9 years old--If you have questions, I've got answers on that.)
5.) Being an adult. Not only in years, but in my mind as well. I've always been 'goofy' in my behavior but mature in my character. This past week, I have had a chance to flex my grown-up muscles in a lot of aspect of my life BOLDLY.
6.) Blogs! From Xanga to Tumblr... we have come a mighty long way . . . wow.
7.) Communication.
8.) New gear from Nike!
9.) Buying gifts for people "just 'cause'".
10.) Getting flowers and sentimental notes from people. A vase of pink + white roses in my bedroom and a note on my bedside table? Everyday, please.
11.) Having this day off of work. Gonna wash clothes, go to the movies and cold CHILL. Shout out to all the #EMPLOYEES out there. Thanks!
12.) Epic Burger.
13.) Kilwin's ice cream in Lake Geneva, WI. -- The LAKE GENEVA MUD flavor.
14.) Rosetta Stone. (Not quite yet, but I'm probably gonna get it around Christmas or some time next year... SPRECHEN SIE DEUTSCH!? Ich sprechen!)
15.) Critical thought and educated discussion on theory and other big wordy ways of saying, "stuff".
16.) Romance.
17.) Having HOPE in a hopeless world.
18.) Taking people that I love to church with me.
19.) The ability to put laughter where sobbing should be.
20.) Star of Siam. Delicious AND cheap!
21.) Holding hands.
22.) Cute comments from people about us. : P
23.) Real peanut butter on real bread.
24.) The ability to love who I want to love. My family and friends encourage me to be who I am every day and that confidence transfers in to a million bitty parts of my life... One of those ways is that they always love and accept whoever I bring home (no one, really) no matter their color shape or size! : ) Thanks fam.
25.) Nike RIFTS.
26.) Seeing my bestie perform on an international stage. She is at her tipping point. I can just feel it. The best part is that she'll be home in a few weeks! WOOP WOOP!!!! : ) #PARTYtime.
27.) My journey. I am realizing that nothing in my life has been a set back, only set ups! I'm running the race that was set before ME and I don't see anyone in front of me and I'm in such good form, I'm too afraid to look back or side-to-side because it might throw me off... If I squint my eyes, like this: >_<, I think I can see the finish line in the distance! : )
happy labor day!
Friday, September 2, 2011
AM THM #4
1.) My childhood.
2.) The idea of location. (Home is where the rump rests!)
3.) Books.
4.) Beach.
5.) Jars of Clay and Casting Crowns (this AM especially).
6.) Simple summer dresses.
7.) That the first thing on my mind is hardly EVER looking a certain way. It's all about smiles and bright eyes, for me. But I do like a nice smokey eye erry now and then.
8.) Yogurt. When you don't feel like making breakfast, greek yogurt + granola always does the trick!
9.) Whoever invented the water bottle and reusable cap/bottle.
10.) Hope.
11.) Faith.
12.) Good anxiety and anticipation!
: )
AND WE'RE OFF!
2.) The idea of location. (Home is where the rump rests!)
3.) Books.
4.) Beach.
5.) Jars of Clay and Casting Crowns (this AM especially).
6.) Simple summer dresses.
7.) That the first thing on my mind is hardly EVER looking a certain way. It's all about smiles and bright eyes, for me. But I do like a nice smokey eye erry now and then.
8.) Yogurt. When you don't feel like making breakfast, greek yogurt + granola always does the trick!
9.) Whoever invented the water bottle and reusable cap/bottle.
10.) Hope.
11.) Faith.
12.) Good anxiety and anticipation!
: )
AND WE'RE OFF!
THM #4
1.) ditching plans and friends to play on the jungle gym.
2.) talking about Africa
3.) schmatzes : )
4.) Rosetta Stone deals!! Christmas is just months away! Start now! Nothing down $80 per month! ha ha
5.) going on my first official day-trip! : ) YAY!
6.) getting complimented on my vocals while singing after a night of drinking + partying. ; )
7.) THIS WEATHER! Thank you Lord!
8.) the new Rihanna song.
9.) wearing my hair natural. NO MUSS NO FUSS
10.) breezes
11.) signing up for my 3rd race in 2011! I resolved to run FOUR in the year. Maybe I'll do a Turkey Trot or something... HMMMMM.
xox -- all you need is love
2.) talking about Africa
3.) schmatzes : )
4.) Rosetta Stone deals!! Christmas is just months away! Start now! Nothing down $80 per month! ha ha
5.) going on my first official day-trip! : ) YAY!
6.) getting complimented on my vocals while singing after a night of drinking + partying. ; )
7.) THIS WEATHER! Thank you Lord!
8.) the new Rihanna song.
9.) wearing my hair natural. NO MUSS NO FUSS
10.) breezes
11.) signing up for my 3rd race in 2011! I resolved to run FOUR in the year. Maybe I'll do a Turkey Trot or something... HMMMMM.
xox -- all you need is love
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