March 10, 2014

Motivation Monday

Just a reminder: 


"Take a deep breath. Relax and remember how special and important you are. Remember that when you believe in yourself, there is no way that you can lose."
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March 8, 2014

Happy International Women's Day!

Movies about the lives of Girls and Women!
Here are some movies that I love that center on the lives of women and girls. A lot of them are my favorites! 

There are so many more but these are all I could think of right now. Unfortunately, this list is very American and I would love to see more movies about women from different parts of the world. If you have an recommendations, please let me know! 
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March 6, 2014

Celebrating Me: March 6th


Today I am happy that I'm one day closer to the weekend!

I woke up with a song from Sister Act 2 stuck in my head.

 Today is an early day for me. Not super early but earlier than most days.

I'm happy because I used my face mask today so my skin feels smooth and I know it's prepared for the winter air today.

I'm like, "Kiyanna, WTF?" because it took me too long to decide what pants to put on this morning.

I'm obsessing over what to do next in my life. What programs to look at, what schools to apply for, etc.

I don't know what I'm going to eat for lunch today.

I'm glad that I'm finally getting over my cold. 

Love the skin I'm in today and I hope you have a great day! 




Quote of the Day:

"Living is a form of not being sure, not knowing what next or how...We guess. We may be wrong, but we take leap after leap in the dark." 
— Agnes de Mille, dancer
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March 5, 2014

Reasons to Smile: March 5th


  • Morning Coffee! The last sip is always the best.
  • I'm reading a great book. I'm reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer. I'm almost halfway through and I'm really enjoying it so far.
  • I've been at my job for about a month now. It's been a great experience so far. I'm learning so much and I hope to continue to grow there.
  • My Mom came to visit me this morning! We had a lovely chat before she went to work.
  • Ordered a bunch of make-up to play with and I received the package today. I ordered it all from my own online Avon store. You can visit it here!
  • I finally got to hold and see my diploma today! Physical proof that I earned my degree. I graduated and now I can put my proof on my wall!
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Seven, Eight. Don't Be Late.

  • Don't be afraid to say "No."
  • Don't be afraid to say "Yes."'

You have the right to make choices about your own life. It's okay for you to say no. It's okay for you say yes. Having decisions over your own life is so empowering.

Don't let other people decide your life. You have the power to be your own advocate. This is the foundation of being true to yourself and taking care of your self. This is being honest. When you say yes or no, you're following your belief.

Saying no does not make you selfish. Saying yes doesn't make you selfish. What's best for you is what's important and taking care of yourself means that you answer for you.
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March 3, 2014

Motivation Monday!


"When I look down at this golden statue, may it remind me and every little child that no matter where you’re from your dreams are valid."
-Lupita Nyong'o


Let me tell you a little something about representation. It is SO IMPORTANT!  It's so important to see someone like you being celebrated for being their beautiful self who is encouraging people to go for their dreams. I'm so inspired by her. She brings me so much joy. She reminds me to take risks, be proud, happy, and beautiful. She's amazing. Her win at the Oscars is is going to inspire so many people and her smile is enough to motivate us through this week. Her spirit enough to motivate us through the end of time. Be inspired by greatness! :)

Happy Monday!


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February 28, 2014

Culture: The Wire


The Wire: 2002 - 2008




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Goodnight Moon:

Goodnight moon
Goodnight stars
Goodnight po-pos
Goodnight fiends
Goodnight hoppers
Goodnight hustlers
Goodnight scammers
Goodnight to everybody
Goodnight to one and all.


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Black Excellence Month: Day 28

Gabrielle Union
Actress
1972 - 


"We give a lot of others significance in our lives even when they don't deserve it. It doesn't matter if they're family or if you've known them forever. If they're not good for you, they've got to go."
-Gabrielle Union



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February 27, 2014

Black Excellence Month: Day 27

Whoopi Goldberg
Actress  Comedian  Political Activist  Singer
1953 - 

"It's being willing to walk away that gives you strength and power - if you're willing to accept the consequences of doing what you want to do."
-Whoopi Goldberg



"Well, when I was nine years old, Star Trek came on, I looked at it and I went screaming through the house, 'Come here, mum, everybody, come quick, come quick, there's a black lady on television and she ain't no maid!' I knew right then and there I could be anything I wanted to be.”
-Whoopi Goldberg

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  • Sugar Plum Ballerinas (series) by Whoopi Goldberg
  • Is it Just Me? Or is it Nuts Out There by Whoopi Goldberg
  • Alice by Whoopi Goldberg
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February 26, 2014

Black Excellence Month: Day 26

Alfre Woodard
Actress
1952 - 

“Everybody has a part of her body that she doesn’t like, but I've stopped complaining about mine because I don’t want to critique nature's handiwork...My job is simply to allow the light to shine out of the masterpiece.” 
-Alfre Woodard



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