Motherhood: A Partnership With God to Raise Men and Women

Happy Mother’s Day Mom’s Remarks about Motherhood My mom, Mina Komonibo, had the opportunity to speak on motherhood at Braeswood Church. Her message was a blessing. Offertory

Impromptu Photoshoot: Sculpture Heads in The Heights

My friend, Bunmi, and I took an impromptu trip to see the famous sculpture heads in the Heights. The sights were beautiful and entry was free. Enjoy the pictures, taken by Bunmi. Adickes...

Pop Shop Houston 2013

We parked the cars and walked a couple blocks to the PopShop Houston event on Spring Street. I felt like I had stepped into Austin. I’ve never seen so many hipsters in one place in Houston before....

Target Haul #2: Looking Expensive Without Breaking the Bank!

For my birthday, I got a few Target gift cards. Blessed are those who give Target gift cards! I went buck wild on these excellent sales both in-store and online. Check out these deals I scored....

Cutting Corners: Getting Your Nails Done

For my birthday last week, I wanted to get my nails done. I searched high and low for Groupons and Yelp reviews of places that did a good job and were inexpensive. I found a great Groupon...

Mingling w/ Birthday Guests

I am extremely grateful for the love of friends and family. Thank you all for making it a great 24th birthday . [photos courtesy of Dee of DeekoDee tales ]

Sunday Best: Blue, Black & Brown All Over

Birthday Week OOTDs

Monday Tuesday Wednesday ————————— Thursday (My Birthday!!) Birthday poster made by Lenithia, signed by my students Sassy thrifted purse from Adrian Ben & Jerry’s free bday scoop Birthday card from...

Face Time

My 24th Birthday Week Lineup (April 29th-May 5th)

Next week on May 2nd, I am turning 24 years old. I usually don’t make a huge fuss over my birthday but this is going to be my last birthday for a while in Houston. I need to spend it with the...

Music Duos: Keys & Maxwell

I love Alicia Key’s raspy voice in comparison to Maxwell’s falsetto. Nice duo.

Sunday Best: Floral Print and Bright Tights

Today’s choir color was orange. I struggled to find something to wear because I had no orange dress (I need to fix that). I did, however, have orange tights and orange earrings, as well as a tweed...

Spring Cleaning: Cleaning Out My Closet Part I

What’s in your closet that you need to get rid of? Leave me a comment below.

Baking Soda/ACV Rinse and Locs Knots

Earlier this week, my hair was feeling dry, dusty, and dirty! I had to do something about it. I knew I had to wash and retwist, but I was looking to try a clarifying wash on my hair for the first...

Sunday Best: “Your Love Never Fails”

— VEDA vlog #14: Cover of “Your Love Never Fails” by Jesus Culture I heard this song for the first time this week because we were singing it on the praise team at church this morning. Ever since,...

Happy Birthday, Dami!!

Dami is in the white . My hair for the night was a random twist up:

All About The Color Purple (OOTD)

Today I was able to pull my hair back in a medium height ponytail!! I liked the fullness of the tail. I wore it with side-swept bangs. It was all about the color purple today. A friend told me I...

VEDA #11- Teaching 2 Grades at the Same Dang Time

Happy Sibling Day!!

VEDA #10- Thrift Store Wednesday & Mini Thrifting Haul

VEDA #9 Airplane Chronicles

Good Eats: EMPIRE in Syracuse, NY

My friend, Gabby, from Undergrad at UT was kind enough to let me stay with her while I check out Syracuse. We went to a brewery restaurant called EMPIRE. Looking at the menu, I saw a few items that...

VEDA #7: Church & Apartment Hunting

How to Not Drink Like A Lady (Part II)

So here’s the part some of you been waiting for. You’re thinking “I’ve decided not to drink, but how do I do that?”Over the years, I mastered the art of declining drinks offered to me. I had to...

How Not to Drink Like a Lady (Part I)

This post is the back story behind why I don’t drink. It’s not meant to pass judgement on anyone, it’s simply to explain why I personally have chosen to not drink. Part II of this article really...

VEDA #6- SYRiously, I’m Impressed

Spotted: “3Fifteen”- A Thrift Shop in Syracuse

This may sound crazy, but as I have been preparing to move away from Houston I had already started mourning my thrifting lifestyle. I would miss the unique prints and trendy finds that set me back...

Pipe Cleaner Curls

Pipe cleaner curls on small/medium locs On my last VEDA vlog, I asked for suggestions for my next hair style. You all voted for pipe cleaner curls. Here the are. I love them! Thanks for the...

VEDA #2: Grad School Interview Bloopers

I was trying to record my grad school interviews. Too bad I’m a perfectionist. Enjoy these bloopers.

VEDA #4: Cup Song with My Students

I’m going off to Syracuse today! I did my VEDA vlog #4 with my students. Enjoy!