DeJa Vu | Fauxto + Excerpt: the [ˈstrəgəl]

Fauxtographer | me

This picture was taking during the genesis of the liberation movement in my life.  Cammy [my car] was camped out in a small alley in a hippie's heaven [Little Five Points, Atlanta] and I was on a quest to find the perfect urban setting for my fauxtoshoot.   I ran across this nugget and my camera gave birth to this awesome piece of inspiration.

What do you mean by liberation movement in your life?  --Glad you asked.

Shortly after returning from Spain I began working at a call center in Atlanta.  If you have never worked at a call center before praise God and DON'T unless you're ready to do the time.  After 6 months of dealing with redundancy, ignorance, bread crumbs [money]  and constantly feeling like my coworkers were my cell mates I quit resigned.  Being a slave to the clock especially for mere bread crumbs was no longer an option.   The fact that a bachelor's degree wasn't a requirement made me feel some kind of way, and I refused to waste the knowledge I had acquired during my years at the university on well, nonsense.  The job was a total nightmare like track glue in your hair nightmare.  A plan of escape had been visualized and and y'all I executed!  I packed my things, said farewell to my cell mates coworkers, informed my supervisor that I no longer wanted to work there and I was out.  Let me be the first to tell you, there's something liberating about walking out the door of a building that you were confined to for 40 hours a week for the VERY last time.  Meanwhile,  I had no idea how I would pay my bills namely student loans without a job, but I was smiling from ear to ear and the pep was in my step [do you hear me].  Finally, I was free and able to rest, relax and do things I enjoyed.  The days of R&R quickly expired, and applying for jobs became my full time job.  I failed to see the fruits of my labor after about a month, and discouraged I became.   An unemployed educated woman who was a financially unstable, unaccomplished graduate with assets shared her feelings with anyone who would lend an ear.  I would often say, not only have I worked in another country, but I have a freaking bachelor's degree! [Obviously I had not gotten the memo that a bachelor's degree alone doesn't mean much these days.]  I was convinced it was time to take my talents elsewhere, so I submitted my résumé to a few companies in the DMV area.  Lord and behold I snagged an interview.  Excited I was! The only problems were my funds were nearly depleted, Cammy is old wasn't ready for that kind of trip, and I only had two days to make it to Northern VA for the interview.  All problems could have easily been resolved, but pride refused to let me ask my parents or beau [boyfriend] for help and the struggle got real.  If you're wondering, by the grace of God I made it to the interview and got the job.  Am I currently working there, no.  After 6 months or so I relocated right back to Jaw-jaaaa, and that story my friend you will have to read in a separate blog entry.

Meanwhile...

Challenge Yourself

If the One true living God has placed it on your heart to be or attain [insert noun(s) here] then have confidence in Christ that whatever it is has already been DONE.  This photo continues to inspire me to not only trust my struggle but more importantly trust God during the struggle.  Keep p.u.s.h.ing persistently and dare to trust God to do what only He can do.

Love, peace & blessings <3

-J.Ev

{BiZ}ARRE Ep. 2 | Ja'Vesha Willis

The creative genius of the week is fashionista and Owner of Charmed by V, Ja'Vesha Willis.  Charmed by V creates reasonably priced customized charm bracelets.  Vesha as many often call her has a unique story about the conception of her brand.  Get to know this creative genius and listen to her story.  

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/CharmedByV

Twitter | https://twitter.com/JavDulce

Email | v_charmed@yahoo.com 

Fauxtos + Words | the [ˈstrəgəl]

Location: Little Five Points, Atlanta

Fauxtographer: Me

If the One true living God has placed it on your heart to be or attain [insert noun(s) here] then have confidence in Christ that whatever it is has already been DONE.  This photo continues to inspire me to not only trust my struggle but more importantly trust God during the struggle.  Keep p.u.s.h.ing persistently and dare to trust God to do what only He can do.

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{BiZ}ARRE Ep. 1 | Jennifer Nnamani

 Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/BeauMondeSociety

WordPress | http://beaumondesociety.wordpress.com/

Website | http://www.lebeaumondesociety.com

Twitter | https://twitter.com/BMSCitizens

 

Source: Beau Monde Society

Jennifer Nnamani | CEO & Founder of Beau Monde Society

Quickie | The bravo

 So much has happened since my last post [obviously].  I should be ashamed of myself for taking such an extended hiatus;however, I'm not simply because I've used the time to figure out what I really want to do.  [Praise Jesus] I will not make any empty promises, so I'll just say by the grace of God I will share the product of my hiatus sooner than later. 

SN: While I refuse to turn this into another natural hair care blog I am in absolute lust with my new 'do.  I call it the 'bravo' :).


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No. 1 || What is Jesslosophy?!

"The appetite of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the appetite of the diligent is abundantly supplied."

[Proverbs 13:4 || AMP]

Late Night Snack | Romans 5:3-5

There’s more to come: We continue to shout our praise even when we’re hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. In alert expectancy such as this, we’re never left feeling shortchanged. Quite the contrary—we can’t round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives through the Holy Spirit!

-The Message

[1st] | Simple Thoughts.

Ideas held hostage by life and the 1,440 minutes we're allotted each day just doesn't seem like enough.  Days are stolen by traffic and my creative genuis is confined to a cubicle for a quarter of the day.  Where has the last 3-6 months gone?  Ideas from spring weren't executed by fall and now winter is knocking.  Prior, proper, planned but failed to execute. [Sigh] Too much thinking and not enough doing.  This has to cease or else dreams may not be promoted to reality.

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Breakfast | Genesis 18:14

Is ANYTHING too hard for the LORD?

-New Living Translation [NLT]

Alpha | What is Jesslosophy? Pt. 1 Q&A

I wasn't quite sure how I would formally introduce myself, so I decided to go with a good ol' Q&A.  You can't go wrong with a Q&A.  If you've noticed it's titled Pt. 1, because I intend to post a video as Pt. 2 [Lord's willing] by the end of this week.  Leave any additional questions and/or comments you have in the comment section or send me an email.  Happy reading!

Q: Why did you decide to start blogging?
A: Like most other bloggers, blogging is my creative outlet.  It's a way for me to  perfect my craft, share my thoughts, [faux]tography, videos and overall document my life.  Lord's willing I'll inspire some along the way.

Q: Who inspires you?
A: Jesus inspires me daily.  I'm also inspired by others including my mom, grandmother, sister [who I often refer to as sissy], my dear friend/sister/mentor Shelita Lee and other women [and men] that are passionate about utilizing their gifts and talents for the greater good of society.

Q: What will you be blogging about?
A:  92% of the time I beat a mean head of kinks and curls, but this is not, and I REPEAT this is not a natural hair blog.  As if we need another… Am I saying that I will never talk about hair?  Not at all!  I'm simply saying that Jesslosophy is not dedicated to natural hair care or any one topic.  I will cover a vast array of topics including but not limited to health, fashion, spirituality, food, fun and travel.  In a nutshell, here you will find just about anything especially when I'm experiencing the opposite of writer's block.

Q:  What do you hope to gain from blogging?
A:  A J-O-B!  No, I'm kidding or am I?! [insert chuckle]  Not to sound cliche' but, I simply want to inspire others to do whatever it is they've dreamt about doing.  Recently I've learned that no one wants to take a chance on someone who has no experience.  If no one is offering you a paid position, CREATE YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE.  If you're passionate about what you do and you're good at it, sooner than later the right one will notice. Remember to exersise the 5 Ps:  Prayer, passion, productivity, persistence, and great presentation and you can't go wrong.  Thank me later!

Q:  Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A:  In five years I'll be exceeding the world's expectations as a woman and a brown woman at that [hmph].  That statement is pretty vague, but it speaks volumes.  Stay tuned to find out more ;).

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Jessica E.

Late Lunch | Proverbs 13:20

Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.

-New Living Translation [NLT]

[Plain & Simple]

Breakfast | Proverbs 13:4

The appetite of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the appetite of the diligent is abundantly supplied. 

-Amplified Bible

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Scratching the Itch

I've been going back and forth for a little over a year about starting my own blog.  I'd say most of that indecisiveness came from over analyzing the situation which I do way too often.  I wondered who my potential readers would be,  what audience I would target (if any),  would I commit to posting at least once a week, etc.   Considering I've recently recognized that I have commitment issues the latter of those started to outweigh most other concerns.  Today I thanked God for waking me up, checked my phone as I usually do and then thought hmmm... I've been doing way too much thinking and not enough doing.   If I enjoy writing why not share my thoughts?  Today I'm done with the ways of those intending to be bloggers and scratching the itch.  I'm officially a blogger :)