Dwight Arrington Myers (May 24, 1967–November 8, 2011)
A true Hip-Hop legend...Gone but never Forgotten!!!
Heavy D's last performance at BET Hip Hop Awards
Soul For Real feat. Heavy D: Candy Rain Remix
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
You Look So Much Better When You Smile!!!
There are so many benefits of smiling. Here are some of the few:
1. It boost your immune system.
2. It lowers blood pressure.
3. It make us look and feel more attractive.
Happy Tuesday Loves!!!!! Today while listening and watching the video to Kirk Franklin’s new hit song Smile. I sat back to really listen attentively to the song lyrics and really seek out the message that Kirk was trying to get across. I realized how so many people don’t know how beneficial their smile is and how much of an impact just a smile and laughter can bring to a person’s life. Laughter is life’s remedy and medicine to cast out pain, anger, depression, loneliness, and hate. Positive psychology names the propensity for laughter and sense of humor as one of the 24 main signature strengths a person can possess. Laughter connects us with others. Just as with smiling and kindness. Most people find that laughter is contagious, so if you bring more laughter into your life, you can most likely help others around you to laugh more, and realize these benefits as well. By elevating the mood of those around you, you can reduce their stress levels, and perhaps improve the quality of social interaction you experience with them. So no matter what kind of day you are having, the challenges and hardships you are facing, or what occurred in the past that may have given you the feeling that your smile is now lost and gone… Learn to walk with your head held high and a smile upon your face!!! Not only will it make you feel better, it will help those around you as well. Like they saying goes: “you truly can never hold a grudge with a happy person.” Until next time, thanks for having you daily Piece of Pie XOXOXO
Monday, November 7, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
Monday Motivation
Hey Loves .... Today I just wanted to give you a little motivation and inspiration to move forward. So many times we often struggle with image and the constant feeling of having to please others while setting aside our true emotions to do what we feel could bring true happiness to our lives. Well today I just wanted to let you know that life is too short and you shouldn't spend it people pleasing your way through it. Sometimes this world calls for you to let your hair down, be spontaneous, and do something that's just for your pure enjoyment. Book a trip to a place you've always wanted to go, sign up to take a dance class that you've always wanted to take, try out some new recipes and invite your friends over for a dinner party to try it out, run a marathon, go rock climbing, try speed dating, learn how to paint... Whatever is your heart’s desire, forget what others may say or think, grab some Nike's & JUST DO IT!!! This is your life and it's up to you to figure out what story you what to tell and the picture you want to be painted of you. If you always allow others to influence & determine how you live, it's just like hiring a ghost writer. Learn how to be your own author and illustrator of your life story. Until next time, thanks for having your daily Piece of Pie XOXOXO
Friday, October 21, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Embrace the BEAUTIFULNESS of YOU!!!
"I was beautifully and wonderfully made"
HEY LOVES ....This morning after reading an article by Essence magazine's Editor-In-Chief, Constance C.R. White entitled “Our Own Standards of Beauty” (November 2011 issue of Essence Magazine), I decided that every day I am going to wake up & give myself conformation that I was beautifully and wonderfully made. Everything about me is the way it's supposed to be and the fact that I'm ME is why I DAZZLE. And when I step out onto the court of my life, I'm am not going to hesitate to strut a little, because I am the only the me there is, which makes me the BEST and most VALUED Ashleigh "Leighanton'e" McCurdy there ever will be. After coming to this conclusion for myself I then thought, this should be an attitude that every woman should possess, especially my fellow women of color but I know far too many of them do not. So I wanted to just take it upon myself to tell anyone who just might come across this blog that "YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL" because just as Ms. White expresses in the article "Every woman has the right to have her beauty recognized" and should never hesitate to put it on display for the world to admire. Rather than take someone else's assessment of your beauty and attractiveness, learn to trust your own judgment and start forming your own opinions on the matter. We must learn how to appreciate and embrace the person God created us be and remember that He never makes mistakes. So if you're light skin OWN IT , if you're dark skin LOVE IT and if you fall somewhere in between, never let anyone stop you from being WONDERFUL YOU!!!! Always remember to walk with your shoulders back, head held high, a smile on your face, and little strut in your step because GIRL YOU GOTTA GOING ON!!!!
Until next time, thanks for having your daily Piece of PieXOXOXO
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Model Behavior...Halloween Inspirations
Hello Loves!!!! As you all know Halloween is approaching fast and as promised, I decided to bring you some more costume inspirations that would be perfect for the upcoming holiday; and I thought to myself... who or what would be the best subject to draw inspiration from other then the people who get paid to play dress-up and transform themselves everyday... MODELS of course!!!! So I've selected a few snap shots from some editorial pieces that I feel would be great to try to emulate for this Halloween. S/N: If you are looking for Halloween make-up ideas check out: http://seattlechickshavefashion.blogspot.com/ the site is featuring make-up artist @mariancl who has inspirations such as Lion King, Egyptian Goddess, Animal Prints and much, much more. Make sure you go check her out.
Joan Smalls as Micheal Jackson
Joan Smalls as Tupac Shukur
Joan Smalls as Prince
Joan is showing us that with the right outfit and attitude you can pretty much transform yourself into anyone and have fun doing it. And ladies let this be lesson to you... You don't have to just sick to the female influences; step out the box and be creative when choosing your costume. Well until next time... thanks for having your daily Piece of PieXOXOXO
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