Buying Black Monthly- September Edition

SUPER DOPE!!!

This month of 'Buying Black', was super dope. As I mentioned in a previous post, I'm a huge fan of enamel pins, and many of you also know I'm a huge fan of Hello Kitty. Well ya'll, after just following links on Instagram I was able to find Hello Kitty's cousin, Hello Kiesha and I had to have her. I. Got. My. Entire. Life with this particular pin and had to tell every one close to me of my find. When I tell you I ordered immediately, I did lol. Since Hello Kiesha's arrival, I gave her prime placement on my denim jacket. Be sure to check out The Pin Twins for usual dopeness.

This is sooo me

The next company that I shopped with I also found on Instagram, Instagram be letting you know lol. I saw this t-shirt and it was a direct representation of me, so I had to cop it. I also LOVE the name of Lee Luh's site and she's a fellow blogger as well. Also, her shipping was super quick and the shirt is sooo soft.

Be prepared to see both of the items above in HEAVY rotation because they're just that dope!!! Did you 'buy black' this month, if not you still have a little time left!!!

Eliminating the 'N' Word...

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I know what you're thinking... 'Kristin, you still use the 'N' word' don't judge me but I'm not speaking of that 'N' word. I'm speaking of the word 'Nervous'. As many of you know, I'm in an upcoming show next week; singing. Yes, singing. Now I know and you know that singing is actually a talent of mine. But 9 times out of 10, I'd let that 'N' word get the best of me. This time around, I told myself that I wasn't going to use it... at all. Words become you, and often times, what you speak is what you project. Sooo many times I've been asked to sing in public and my response is usually 'you know I'm nervous', and that's exactly what I projected... nerves.

I totally BOMBED this Summer at my Family Reunion because of that pesky word. The song I chose to sing, I could pretty much sing backwards but I totally F'D it up... bad. Singers are already SUPER critical of ourselves, so I beat myself up bad. Afterwards, I prayed for God to allow me to use ALL of the talents that He's given me boldly and fearlessly. It seemed like right after that prayer, an old co-worker/friend reached out with this particular opportunity.

*Side Note- this is exactly why you have to be careful what you pray for and ready to receive just that.*

Honestly, I'm not sure where this overwhelming sense of 'N' word actually came from. I've song countless times in church, in high school/college, and in several weddings. I actually did the Sweet Auburn festival (twice) in Atlanta. I know that I have issues with being put on the spot to sing but that's primarily it.

I end this post by saying... whatever talent that's bestowed upon you, it's given to you for a reason; to share with the world and not to keep to yourself. It's okay to feel the initial vibrations of the 'N' word, but its not okay for it to rob and take over your greatness. Lastly, remember to speak life to every situation as well as words of encouragement over yourself; for you are what you say you are.

Influenster- Oasis Voxbox

Super excited when I received the Oasis Voxbox in July latepost,  this was the perfect Summer box. I mean this box contained everything, something to make you look, smell, and feel good.

Here's what I got in my Oasis Box...

Evolution Fresh Coupon

Eva NYC Mane 10-in-1 Primer

Vera Wang Embrace Fragrance

Aloha Protein Bar in Peanut Butter & Jelly

CoverGirl Vitalist Healthy Elixer Foundation in #765 Tawny

Welch's Fruit Rolls

This drink was right on time for my walk

I can't really say my favorite thing because they all are. I will say that the foundation really surprised me. I hadn't used CoverGirl foundation since high school, yep you read that right. Aside from the makeup the juice was the BOMB!!! The workout bar was something that I could not get into at all, it was like an instant stomach ache. If you all received the Oasis Voxbox, which item was your favorite?