Still I rise

You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise.

Does my sassiness upset you?
Why are you beset with gloom?
'Cause I walk like I've got oil wells
Pumping in my living room.

Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I'll rise.

Did you want to see me broken?
Bowed head and lowered eyes?
Shoulders falling down like teardrops.
Weakened by my soulful cries.

Does my haughtiness offend you?
Don't you take it awful hard
'Cause I laugh like I've got gold mines
Diggin' in my own back yard.

You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I'll rise.

Does my sexiness upset you?
Does it come as a surprise
That I dance like I've got diamonds
At the meeting of my thighs?

Out of the huts of history's shame
I rise
Up from a past that's rooted in pain
I rise
I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.
Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
I rise
Into a daybreak that's wondrously clear
I rise
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise.

I love this poem by Maya Anelou. Because it reminds me of me.


I rise because GOD LOVES ME SO MUCH And Today is my 53rd birthday Still I Rise

Maintentance of my Braids

Well I finally wash them last night, this hair is very heavy wet. I used the C&G method to wash them. At least my hair feels clean and my scalp feels refreshed. I used my liquid African black soap mixed with lots of water to wash my scalp with, then I did an ACV rinse and then I conditioned it with Aussie Moist and water. Then added the braid spray and Infusism 23. Then I used Quenched Curls Moisturizer to moisturize.My hair feels and looks very nice.

Braids

I got it done and I'm so very pleased. I had the most wonderful experience at the shop. Anyone in Chicago the wants her hair braided check out my post on the 17 th of Oct. I was able to get it done in 8hrs. I took enough breaks to keep me from hurting and the young woman who did my hair was really concerned about my comfort.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR DAUGHTER

32yrs ago today I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. She has been the joy of my life. When I'm down she does everything she can to lift my spirits. Thank you GOD for loaning this wonderful young woman, I call my daughter. She's so sweet and folks just love to death. I know why because she loves GOD and it shows.Thank you for my 2 beautiful grandchildren. You inspire so many people, but most of all you inspire me to be a better person with your kind loving personality and loving ways. Every time I see your smile my heart melts. I love you baby Happy Birthday.

Love from your MOMMIE

Henna and Beer 2 Results

So I hennaed again yesterday, this time I let it stay on overnight. I used Yemen henna and beer with a little acv. My color came out wonderful and I'm very pleased with the results. I will henna again next week and then go back to once a month.

Beer For Hair Care

makes is a great rinse conditioner that leaves your hair more manageable. Simply bring a bottle of flat warm beer into the shower with you. Wash your hair with your regular shampoo and then rinse with beer. Rinse again thoroughly with water unless you want to smell like old beer later in the day. You can also add essential oils to the beer to the kill the smell.

Chicago Ladies

I've found a hair braider I think I'm gonna love. Her name is Fatou and she was wonderful to day as I got a consultation from her. Her shop was clean and very professional looking unlike some African shops I've been to. She was very nice and friendly easy to talk to and her prices are too bad. I plan to go on the 7th of next month to start what will be a year long hide your hair challenge for me as I grow my hair out. I want to see if I can get to Armpit length by this time next year. I will be using a good method of taking care of my hair under the braids, by conditioning and washing regularly. Her information is Fatou's 5503 N. Clark St.and her number is 773-814-9242. She does not take walk ins her hours are by appointment only. Happy hair growing ladies.

Henna

Yesterday I henna my hair and this time I added some beer to the mix. I can honestly say that the beer made a difference in the softness of my hair. I let it dry with no product and it was very soft. I noticed that I have a lot of orangey color in my hair and that's because I used Jamilla henna. Next week I'm going henna again and this time I'll be using Yemen henna. I'd really like a deeper auburn color and that's what Yemen henna gives me.

Jermaine Marcus Martin

6yrs ago today you left us, and then I began to lose my mind because I couldn't understand the how and the why it had to be you. I wore your death like a badge of honor and I wore the pain the same. I loved the attention it bought and I was very selfish. Little did I know I was slowing descending into my own private hell that could have ended with my own death. However today when I think about you it's with love and admiration. I understand the why me ( why not me) I'm no better than any other mother that lost her children. I understand the how ( because you were only on loan to me.) Today is a sad but not painful day for me as I remember everything about you son (good and bad). We had a very special relationship as only a mother and son can have, but today my son the pain has lessen. So on this day the anniversary of your death, I love and miss U but it doesn't hurt so much that I want to join you. For today I know you would want to live to be a great wife to your father, a great mother to your brother and sister, a loving grandmother your niece and nephew. But most all a loving help to all the lives I touch. I love you and miss U very son, but GOD needed you more. LOVE MOM.

Bath and Body Products

I make these bath bombs and other bath products such as Sugar Scrub, Foaming Bath butter, Bath melts and a Foot Scrub. I love making these products for myself and hopefully soon I'll be selling them. If you'd like a sample leave a comment and your email address and I get in touch with you. Also I use shea, cocoa and mango butter to make them and they make your skin feel so soft and moisturized.