darius and demetrice sing with jayden

I ran across this video as I was about to go to bed. This video is too cute...and they are singing one of my favorite gospel songs.

darius and demetrice singing k.c. song

"Boyfriends come and go but my friends stay"

I feel like when you're in a relationship you shouldn't be so quick to knock and express how strongly you dislike your significant others friends and who they associate with. Its hard to be in a relationship with someone when you can't combine the people you care about most in the same room. You feel stretched and like you can't be with both parties at the same time and you have to pick and choose where you will go and who you will be with. No one wants to hear all the time "you know I don't like your friends, and the stuff they do and places they go". Because USUALLY at the end of the day... Your friends remain around your boo doesn't!!

"One who finds a faithful friend, finds a treasure" ~ Jewish Proverb

Live, Laugh. Smile. Enjoy

Black Men...I Just Plain Heart Them...

From time to time the topic of "Why am I in my mid-twenties, doing well for myself and still single" comes up in conversation among some of my friends. After listening to this lament time and time again (I've come to the conclusion being single at this age affects different women differently). You find yourself throwing questions into the conversation like "what is going on?!", "Am i doing something wrong?", "Why is everyone getting married and I'm still single?". Then you start to wonder if some of your seemingly basic criteria is too much. Things such as race and age, which in turns gets you thinking "well maybe I should date a Latino, Asian, or White guy" or "maybe 2 1/2 years younger isn't so bad".

While a lot of women have over the top expectations, wants, standards and criteria for the man they are looking for must meet.... I don't think all of them are unreasonable or even need to be lowered. One thing I don't really think a young black woman needs to compromise on (unless she wants to) is on her desire to be in a relationship with a black man. Not to knock other races but there is something about a black man! They are hands down so attractive, good looking, have a way about them, a presence...something about them that speaks volumes. Swag outta this world that you can't but be attracted.

When I envision myself married...I see myself married and growing old with a black man. I want him to be a the father of my kids (if I have any hellions). I want a black man to be my protector, rock, the provider of my family. When I come home from a long day and get in my bed... I want to be cuddled up against a black man.

Granted the ration of black men is kinda slim between already being in a relationship, in jail/prison, gay, downlow, or a "dog". Even with all of that knocking a dent in the black male population, there are some good candidates out there. Because I do not believe for one moment that all good men are gone.

I feel that my desire for a black man isn't unreasonable or too high a standard or that I must broaden my racial horizons to find a man. I like and want the best...Why should I settle? Cuz there is just something about a black man that does it for me.

So black men...here is a women that appreciates YOU.

Live. Laugh. Smile. Enjoy

This past weekend was bittersweet. It was sweat because the whole Fam was in town. But sad cuz my god bros (possibly both) are leaving. I think the reason I find these weekend get togethers so fun is just the camaraderie and the different elements my friends and family bring to the group. There are jokes for days. I've decided to share a few of my favorite pics of the weekend(its so hard to choice...but i picked a few)...even though I have already uploaded them all online.

The Masterminds....
All lined up at out hang our spot.
Bakers Park sabbath walk
Black men = Sexy. But thats the fam tight there
My twin and two sisters. Love these girls
Gin with her vision...it came out great!
Winner and loser lol
My sis and god siblings...family
God created friends for a reason. He did a good job creating mine

I heart curls...

I absolutely love her hair! I need to find a way to achieve that. I like her outfit too, you can't go wrong with a simple tee with a cardigan and necklace....