Random facts about me

Just about everyone on Facebook are playing the random facts game.  When someone list random facts about themselves, you like the status and they in return inbox you a number.  You then make a status (the number they sent you) of random facts about yourself.

I though instead of listing the facts on FB, I'll just do it on my blog for my readers. 

• My initials (before marriage) spell math

•  I'm addicted to YouTube and Pinterest.  I can literally sit on the computer all day watching YT tutorials and pinning items. 

• I used to drink 3 or more cokes a day but stopped this year. 

•  I am NOT domestic 

• I have 3 brothers and 3 sisters

•  Two of my brothers, two of my sisters and I have 3 kids a piece

• I am a snack queen

•  I love documentaries on Mobsters and African-American history

• I have been researching my family tree for years 

• I am cheap, like really cheap

•  I'm not really into fashion, I never follow trends

•  I don't know how to apply makeup. I'm a lipstick and eyeliner type of girl

•  I don't feel like an adult

•  Mexican is my favorite type of food

•  I like to eat ice cream when it is cold outside

•  I want to advance in my career but I don't want to manage anyone

•  I am a huge procrastinator 

Add a Little Positivity into Your Life

I have read and heard for years when you put out positive energy into the universe, you will get positive energy in return.  I am sure I am not the only one who was like yeah whatever.  I mean I believe in karma but in the negative way.  Like if you treat someone wrong, karma will come bite you in your behind.  I never really thought that karma worked in a positive way as well until recently.

These last few months, I have been working on me.  I noticed that I was somewhat negative.  I chose to see the negative side of things before the positive.  I decided that if I had something negative to say about a person, situation or whatever that I would then in return find something positive to say.  I'm not going to front and say I have changed my whole outlook on life.  I will say that I am a work in progress and I determine to live the best life possible for myself and my children.

I started to let go of a lot (not all) of past issues I had with people and started being cordial.  Some people may have an issue with it but I could care less.  As I have started working on myself, I have also noticed a lot of people I am/was surrounded by are very miserable.  Which made me think, wow people probably felt I was miserable as well.  It also made me think of how I presented myself to my children.  Was I teaching them to be negative/miserable? 

As I am changing, I am noticing things are starting to look a lot better in my world.  My career is picking up, my anxiety attacks have stopped, I don't have as many bouts of depression and I am almost at my goal weight!  So I can vouch for karma...not only will she bite you in the behind but she will also bring positive things to you.

If things haven't been going right for you, maybe it is time you took a look in the mirror for the problem.

Interviewing 101

I'm still amazed at how many 25 and older people still do not know the proper etiquette when interviewing. This is the age of technology, you can find everything online these days. If you can take the time to check your [insert social media name] then you should be able to search how to dress for an interview, how to respond to interview questions and what questions to ask the interviewee.

Too many times, I've seen folks go on an interview in jeans or looking like they're going to hit the club afterwards. Even if you are applying to be a trash truck driver, you should still dress professionally.  And I don't want to hear "maybe they can't afford a suit" because that is bull. If you can afford a pair of jeans or club clothes you can afford to buy something presentable for an interview.  I have three suits in my closet specific for interviews and I did not pay more than $50 for them. One my mother found in TJMaxx for $4 (yes you read that correct FOUR dollars.) 

There are programs that sell gently worn work clothes at thrift store prices. One program I know of first hand is Dress for Success. They sell professional attire and accessories for the LOW.

When I have some free time, I'm going to create a few interview looks for women and men. I will also give a couple of interview tips like saying YES and NO instead of yeah, naw and the one I hate the most HUH.

Making time for friends

I'm guilty of not making time to hang out with my friends.  Life changed, I had kids and became a wife, in that order (some of us are backwards).  What was once an active social life became sitting in the house or running the kids around or trying to date my husband. Being laid off of work also paid a huge part in not hanging out. 

Now I look on IG, Facebook, Twitter, etc and see my friends going out to dinner, lounges, and/or on vacation.  I sit back looking at their pictures thinking 1) why wasn't I invited and 2) I'm so hating right now.  I randomly had a convo with one of my girlfriends and she told me "you're never able to make any events so we stopped inviting you." That stung but it also made me think.   Why should they make an effort to keep inviting me out if I never make an effort to attend?  Why can't I go out with my friends at least once a month?

It doesn't have to always be going out to a restaurant or club.  We can meet up at someone's house and have a potluck style dinner.  There is nothing like having a group of girlfriends you can slip wine with, share your accomplishments with, who are your support system and who you could just generally have a good time with.  I miss that.

It's summer and it's a lot easier for me to get out without having to worry about my kids schedules.  So I vow to make a better effort to hang out with my friends.  Winter may be hard but I plan to at least meet up with them at least once a month.

How do you manage a busy schedule and still make time for your girlfriends? 

Get it together girl!

On Saturday I attended the Jump into Summer with the DC Lady Bloggers event at Puro Cafe in Georgetown. The premise of the event was to bring together bloggers in the DMV area and have them network and get more exposure for their blogs. The atmosphere and vibes were great!   Everyone there was really nice and the food and drinks were awesome.

Attending the event made me realize I need to put more time and afford into my own blog.  When I was asked if I blogged, my response was somewhat.  It shouldn't have been somewhat considering I usually have a lot to say so I should be using this blog as my outlet.  The reason for starting this blog was to share my opinion on all things beauty related.  Those who know me, know I am generally all over the place and if you follow this blog you will see what I mean.  However, I think a lot of people will be able to relate to my posts. So from now on I will make sure I give this blog (my 4th baby) the time that she needs to flourish.  

Shoutout to Franky J and friends for putting together the Jump Into Summer event.  I can't wait to attend more of your functions.

Thank you all for reading!

Who would have thought I would have a beauty blog?!?

Over the years, I’ve come to the realization that fashion does not just consist of clothes but shoes, hair, accessories and how you carry yourself.  The clothes do not make you, you make the clothes. 

We must also remember that it takes more than clothes and makeup to make us look beautiful. Food, fitness (I hate this word sometimes,) and confidence play key roles in beauty as well.

You may not like everything I post but please remember beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Stay tune as I will feature everything that in MY opinion goes into being beautiful from fashion to food. You may not like everything I post but please remember beauty is in the eye of the beholder 😉

Enjoy and thanks for visiting!

Mahogany

Side Note:  This blog was originally on tumblr but I decided to transfer it over to blogspot.