Umm.. yes, my hair is all natural

This hair craze is very interesting. I've been wearing my hair without relaxer since 1996 and I am happy for my choice. I have thick and lovely hair that is manageable and fun. It really tickles me that only now many people start to appreciate unrelaxed hair. My fellow blogger, Lekishma, shared how people would tell her that they can't manage with natural hair.

Um..are they serious? They prefer spend to hundreds of dollars on hair burning lye. My girl JujuBee, she is a miracle worker when it comes to hair. She can hook up your actual hair or give you a great weave that you can use in transition or as a protective style.

Ladies, it's your scalp and your hair. Treat it well. I know I won't be wearing any relaxers or texturizers.  I prefer to be bald. Dreadlocks are too high maintenance for me. I have a mortgage to pay and can't be bothered with all that drama.

Hmmm I feel an afro coming on!

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Controlling People

People always want to control you and tell you what moves you should make in your life. You have to think and stand up for yourself. The popular opinion is like pop music - it fades from memory. I'm not saying that you should ignore positive advice, but you have to have a mind for yourself. People have tried to control me and I am not into that nonsense.

I can remember a former boss encouraging me not to start college studies at UVI. I have my degree today. I can remember another one telling not to go to Cornell University. I have my transcript today to show. Another told me that when I start his work, I won't have time for poetry. I have a poem that can be shared for every day of the year.

They all think they know what's best and many don't have their lives together. I can give life stories - not for every situtation but some worthy. People watch me and think I have the world but they don't know what I have sacrificed. Actually, I don't care what they think. As I said in one of my FB statuses the other day, when I buy from Red Cross and hunt the $1 deals, I know I owe noone.

I wrote the other day about a forward woman and I am proud to say that I have not had to ask her for food, clothing or shelter. My God is my real joy giver and people will always just be simple minded people.

So, if anyone is on your back, ignore them or get away from them. Don't wait to snap.

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New Challenges

I have tried so many things in my life and I am not daunted by a challenge. I have been given an opportunity to take on a new challenge and I am going for it all the way. I was able to appear on local radio last Thursday and asked my children to listen in. They seemed to be fascinated when I asked them how I sounded. They say they would have been scared. They heard an older child express fear of performing in public and seemed to have taken on this word in their vocabulary. I am trying to convince them otherwise.

I find that some children at their school lack confidence. This lack of confidence really hampers you later on in life. I want my children to be the best at what they choose to. My daughter is an artist and athlete. My son has a great singing voice. I am a poet and writer. If they do not want to pursue where they talents are strongest, I will not force them. However, I will show them where my talents have taken me.

I don't have a silver spoon despite what many people think. I work hard for what I have. I make sacrifices many would not. I am taking on this challenge with full courage and plan to succeed with my God's help.

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Prayer for August 2, 2012

Dear God,

Thank you for another day that we are able to breathe the air and experience life. Your blessings are countless and for this we are thankful. We are humbled by your wonders and acknowledge how small we are compared to the your great miracles. Father, your love is limitless and extends far beyond our expectations. You comfort the sad, encourage the broken, heal the sick, love the criminal and you never leave the righteous forsaken. No mortal can do what my God can do and Lord, we praise your name for this. We pray for your continued mercies and miracles as we walk daily in faith that your love will never leave us.

AMEN

POEM: Don't Know How to Act

I sometimes think I don't know how to act
or I think that I'm not smart
but may I'm just the norm
nothing special - just weathering the storm
like every one else
but we all think we are the best
but nevertheless
I am blessed
and sometimes I don't behave
because I was not destined to be a slave
I just have to echo and expound
make my mouth loud and rebound
every stupid comment
or the ill intent
and I should probably leave it to the Father
but somehow I'd rather
issue a response
and state my stance
but I think I'll start to cool out
and leave the evil move out
because I prefer to act right
and exude a positive light
but don't underestimate me
I am like that tree
planted by the river
with fruit that is not bitter
so don't push me to misbehave
because I don't want to be hatred's slave

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The Old and New Names

My name is simple. Some may even call it old. My son has an old name as well. He is the only child in his school with that name. My daughter has a variation of an old time name but she is one of few with that name.

We are all unique in our own way and our name is what is used to recognize us. I do love my name and as with most things, I'm not bothered if you don't. The names we hear today are no longer Jane, Mary, Susan, Thomas, Jackson or Dave. We are in the time of the 'ique', 'isha', 'uante' or 'rema'. As I dropped my children today off today, I heard a camp counsellor say that she can't keep up with the names of today.

There are some children that I simply do not remember their names and when they remind me, I dare not try to spell. I workon a yearbook and I still think some of the names are not written correctly. It's funny because my name is simple and people still mess it up - much less these new names with these apostrophes.

If I planned to have more children, I would still keep the names simple.

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