Question for thoughts
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Why is it that most people believe saying "I Love You" first is a competition of who has the power in the relationship?
Let this thought marinate for a second.
Growing up the majority of women are told never to say "I love you" first to a man or else that means he controls the relationship and wins. Wins what?
If you love, you love so what if YOU say it first. Let go of the Fear and Be vulnerable.
I believe the person who doesn't care about sayings "I Love You" first clearly wins...
Let this thought marinate for a second.
Growing up the majority of women are told never to say "I love you" first to a man or else that means he controls the relationship and wins. Wins what?
If you love, you love so what if YOU say it first. Let go of the Fear and Be vulnerable.
I believe the person who doesn't care about sayings "I Love You" first clearly wins...
Just thoughts
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Some people think I'm a poet to the point where I've been asked several times if I wanted to participate in an open mic.
Who me???
"I draw and paint; I don't write poetry"
No Tarra. You're a poet too....
I ask myself, what is it that makes people think so.
Or maybe the question is why do I think there's a difference between an artist and a poet?
Isn't it the same thing?
Besides, we're all creative beings trying to figure out our human/spiritual journey in our own psychedelic ways.
At the end of the day we're all visionaries.
To be honest. I don't even know where I'm going with this blog post right now. I just wanted to say something. anything. Not everything needs to make sense I guess...
I'm starting to feel like I'm abandoning my blogs. Hence my reason for writing random of the random-est.
Well not only my blogs but all my social media sites.
I rarely use them nowadays.
Maybe abandon isn't the proper word.
It could be that I'm taking a moment to unplug.
Maybe it's true what they say. To stay connected, sometimes you have to disconnect...
Sometimes you need to unplug in order to find your outlet...
Almost fully recharged
Who me???
"I draw and paint; I don't write poetry"
No Tarra. You're a poet too....
I ask myself, what is it that makes people think so.
Or maybe the question is why do I think there's a difference between an artist and a poet?
Isn't it the same thing?
Besides, we're all creative beings trying to figure out our human/spiritual journey in our own psychedelic ways.
At the end of the day we're all visionaries.
To be honest. I don't even know where I'm going with this blog post right now. I just wanted to say something. anything. Not everything needs to make sense I guess...
I'm starting to feel like I'm abandoning my blogs. Hence my reason for writing random of the random-est.
Well not only my blogs but all my social media sites.
I rarely use them nowadays.
Maybe abandon isn't the proper word.
It could be that I'm taking a moment to unplug.
Maybe it's true what they say. To stay connected, sometimes you have to disconnect...
Sometimes you need to unplug in order to find your outlet...
Almost fully recharged
Be On Purpose
Monday, October 10, 2011
Good morning virtual friends.
Just wanted to say remember to BE ON PURPOSE!
I will be back soon...
Just wanted to say remember to BE ON PURPOSE!
I will be back soon...
A Letter to my readers
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Dear Readers,
I'm beginning to feel like I'm a bad blogger. I noticed that I'm losing followers and this doesn't surprise me at all. I haven't been updating and been MIA for a long time. From apartment hunting, moving, and other personal matters, I had some pretty hectic and stressful months. I'm at a point in my life where I'm feeling stagnant. I feel stuck and I don't know how to pull myself out of this runt. I'm guessing I'm experiencing an existential crisis but I'm not feeling like my Self at all. It's to the point where I'm finding comfort in sweet foods and of course gaining mucho weight. Funny because I never had a sweet tooth so I know my body is giving me signals that something ain't right. I also found out that I'm severely anemic and been doing a lot of blood work lately to figure out the cause. I've been extremely tired and sluggish. I've lost motivation to paint, write, draw, and sometimes even to read. These past few months I've been living my life as if I'm a robot. A lot has to do with not liking my environment, friends moving to different States, other's getting married and starting a family, not liking my 9-5 jobs, and not knowing how to launch a career with my passion. I feel really lost right now and I apologize for the silence on this blog. I'm pretty sure I'm going through a phase, however I need to take some time to myself and sort out my emotions and thoughts. I don't know how long this condition will last, but I'm sure it's a process that I have to go through in order to grow. Once again, I'm sorry for not updating or sharing but I will be back when I'm ready.
Hope you understand.
Sincerely,
A girl going through some changes
Searching for my balance
I'm beginning to feel like I'm a bad blogger. I noticed that I'm losing followers and this doesn't surprise me at all. I haven't been updating and been MIA for a long time. From apartment hunting, moving, and other personal matters, I had some pretty hectic and stressful months. I'm at a point in my life where I'm feeling stagnant. I feel stuck and I don't know how to pull myself out of this runt. I'm guessing I'm experiencing an existential crisis but I'm not feeling like my Self at all. It's to the point where I'm finding comfort in sweet foods and of course gaining mucho weight. Funny because I never had a sweet tooth so I know my body is giving me signals that something ain't right. I also found out that I'm severely anemic and been doing a lot of blood work lately to figure out the cause. I've been extremely tired and sluggish. I've lost motivation to paint, write, draw, and sometimes even to read. These past few months I've been living my life as if I'm a robot. A lot has to do with not liking my environment, friends moving to different States, other's getting married and starting a family, not liking my 9-5 jobs, and not knowing how to launch a career with my passion. I feel really lost right now and I apologize for the silence on this blog. I'm pretty sure I'm going through a phase, however I need to take some time to myself and sort out my emotions and thoughts. I don't know how long this condition will last, but I'm sure it's a process that I have to go through in order to grow. Once again, I'm sorry for not updating or sharing but I will be back when I'm ready.
Hope you understand.
Sincerely,
A girl going through some changes
Searching for my balance
Black Women Art Festival in Philly
Hello blogger family! I mentioned in an earlier post that I was invited to participate in the BWAF in Philly. It was a good experience. Met a lot of artists, exchanged information, etc etc. It was interesting. It was also my first time in Philadelphia so it was glad I was able to take some time off for this.
Well there's so much I want to say about this show but it's one of those "you should have been there". Anyway I'm definitely going to try to do a show here in Boston. Traveling with a heavy portfolio is no fun...
On an another note. I apologize for not blogging as much as as used to. Besides from being busy, I've been writing in my journal and keeping a lot of things private. It's hard to share certain thoughts when people around you such as friends and family don't accept what you do and try to kill your dreams with their negativity. So I decided to lay low and keep to myself. And believe me when I say there's a lot of things in my personal life that I wish to share but in order for me to stay positive and trusting my instinct, I have to stay quiet for a while. Whether it's taking breaks from social media, turning off my phone, staying home, it's something that I have to do in order to accept the changes around me. I grew up in a very negative environment where my family members don't get along with each other. There's a lot of hatred, jealousy, gossiping, and I didn't know that being around that type of environment would create inner turmoil and negative thoughts. The past couple of years I slowly drifted away from family members and close friends who drained my soul and started training my mind to think positive. Not a lot of people accept change and will try to pull you back into what they know and think is right. It hurts and it's scary to break free from your own blood, but at the end of the day I have to do what's best for me and trust my instinct...
Hope this all makes sense...
On an another note. I apologize for not blogging as much as as used to. Besides from being busy, I've been writing in my journal and keeping a lot of things private. It's hard to share certain thoughts when people around you such as friends and family don't accept what you do and try to kill your dreams with their negativity. So I decided to lay low and keep to myself. And believe me when I say there's a lot of things in my personal life that I wish to share but in order for me to stay positive and trusting my instinct, I have to stay quiet for a while. Whether it's taking breaks from social media, turning off my phone, staying home, it's something that I have to do in order to accept the changes around me. I grew up in a very negative environment where my family members don't get along with each other. There's a lot of hatred, jealousy, gossiping, and I didn't know that being around that type of environment would create inner turmoil and negative thoughts. The past couple of years I slowly drifted away from family members and close friends who drained my soul and started training my mind to think positive. Not a lot of people accept change and will try to pull you back into what they know and think is right. It hurts and it's scary to break free from your own blood, but at the end of the day I have to do what's best for me and trust my instinct...
Hope this all makes sense...
Picture of the Day
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Photographer James Petrozzello's gorgeous portraits capture the strong beauty of the FELA! dancers paying tribute to the original Fela Queens. "I have long been a fan of Fela Kuti – the musician, the political figure, the icon," James told Okayafrica. "The first time I saw his 'queens' I was struck by their radical style. I wanted to make these photos to pay homage to their beauty and to bring attention to the women who contributed so much to Fela's life." (Portraits of the original queens can be found here.)
FELA! has just returned from a triumphant "homecoming" in Lagos, and has upcoming dates in Amsterdam, England and in select US cities including Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
more pictures here.
My 2nd year loc-versary
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Guess what y'all? Today is my second locversary *throws e-confetti*. Time surely flies! Wow. I didn't even take much pictures this month because I didn't realize July 19th was approaching so soon. I don't even know what to say. During this year's journey I had a slight thinning of the locs scare, no bueno, experimented with different products, and experimented with different styles. In regards to products, OMG. I fell in love with Taliah Waajid Black Earth Products
Let me tell you. She is the truth. My hair never felt so lively before. I noticed that CVS carries a few of her products, but to find more of her collection it's best to go to a black hair store. If your hair needs some uplifting, some soul into it, I definitely recommend using Taliah Waajid or EO Products.
*Side note: These people do not, I repeat do NOT pay me to advertise for them. I'm simple a good Samaritan who loves to share time and money worthy products*
Anyway, EO which stands for essential oils is 100% organic and you can feel the difference in your hair. Very refreshing. I only use the Rosemary and Mint conditioner and it leaves my hair feeling soft, healthy, squeaky clean, and smelling good. I found it at TJ Maxx, and I've been using the same bottle for 5 months now.
I also use castor oil on my scalp and a little bit of "Nature's Blessing" pomade on my hair to keep it shiny.
Well. Like I said earlier, I didn't take a lot of pictures this time around. Been so busy preparing for the art festival in Philly and time seems to be super speedy this year. Gosh lol. Anyhow, I don't know what else to share other than pictures so enjoy!
P.S. I won't be doing monthly updates after this. I'll post different styles here and there but monthly. negative. I want to focus more on my art now and less on my loc journey so I figured to discontinue the monthly updates.
Anyway, I hope you check out the two products I've mentioned and stay inspired!
Let me tell you. She is the truth. My hair never felt so lively before. I noticed that CVS carries a few of her products, but to find more of her collection it's best to go to a black hair store. If your hair needs some uplifting, some soul into it, I definitely recommend using Taliah Waajid or EO Products.
*Side note: These people do not, I repeat do NOT pay me to advertise for them. I'm simple a good Samaritan who loves to share time and money worthy products*
Anyway, EO which stands for essential oils is 100% organic and you can feel the difference in your hair. Very refreshing. I only use the Rosemary and Mint conditioner and it leaves my hair feeling soft, healthy, squeaky clean, and smelling good. I found it at TJ Maxx, and I've been using the same bottle for 5 months now.
I also use castor oil on my scalp and a little bit of "Nature's Blessing" pomade on my hair to keep it shiny.
Well. Like I said earlier, I didn't take a lot of pictures this time around. Been so busy preparing for the art festival in Philly and time seems to be super speedy this year. Gosh lol. Anyhow, I don't know what else to share other than pictures so enjoy!
P.S. I won't be doing monthly updates after this. I'll post different styles here and there but monthly. negative. I want to focus more on my art now and less on my loc journey so I figured to discontinue the monthly updates.
Anyway, I hope you check out the two products I've mentioned and stay inspired!
Passion Flame...
Sunday, July 10, 2011
I have a thing for ink. I love drawing with ink. I also now have a thing for string gel. It's simple AMAZING. Anyhow, I just finished a painting that took about 5 hours. Here's the result.
Ink, acrylic, and string gel on 18x24 flat panel
The creative process...
The creative process...
That's it folks!
Stay positive
"Earth"
Thursday, July 7, 2011
It's me again lol. I wanted to share my most recent painting as well as the process. I actually finished it last night. I'm naming this
"Earth"
Acrylic on 18x24 flat panel
Honor the tree of life...
Knowledge
Stay positive!
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