Back from... Somewhere

I haven't written a post in ages. If you follow the blog, you know I can end up missing at times.

 I'm not sure if this is one of the longest hiatuses but hey..

I have this thing. I don't write unless I feel it. These past couple of months, I wasn't feeling it. I wasn't feeling Candid Cinni. I didn't know if I should even continue pouring energy into it. I prayed about it and one of the things was to not force anything. Let God be and I'll see what should flow and what shouldn't. I got the calling to pour energy into this. Not for my gain, but for others. He showed me that I reach people through this and it isn't about me and how good I feel.

The break was necessary. I'm grateful for it. Life is moving at an interesting pace right now and I'm trying not to be overwhelmed but really let Him flow and do His thing. That is work through me. The issue was, I was trying to do everything in my own strength. No bueno. 

But yeah, I'm "back"

Honestly, I've missed blogging. I've the sound of the keys as I share something with all of you. I missed making videos to help naturalistas on their journey. I missed you all.

So get into my update video and thanks for sticking around.

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My Eyes Are Watching God

Floating in that marvelous creation, it reminded me of the scene of Their Eyes Were Watching God where Halle Berry's character submerges herself in pristine waters and focuses on the heavens above.

I have a thing for water. Rain, rivers, beaches, baths.

It's relaxing, cleansing, spiritual.

This pic was taken a week ago and reflects where I am in life. 

Before I felt haggard, hassled, harassed.

Hurried to make important decisions to fulfill the human definition of success.

Not pausing to hear from God. Not resting in Him.

But this pic is where I am.

Floating in Him. Resting and looking upon Him.

And wondering what it is He wants to ask me.

Sometimes we go about life in a fast pace frenzy 

because that's what is dictated to us as best by society.

Stop and bask in God.

MY HAIR - Back to Black

I told y'all the ombre was gone and BLACK IS BACK!

I sound excited but I wash't at first.

Instead of getting a natural black, I got Silken Black from Clairol Textures & Tones

Why? I'm not sure. Now I still kind of regret doing it.

I'm not a fan. I'm thinking I should have done a dark brown instead.

I have to let you lovelies know the good, bad and ugly of my hair.

Initially, it looked hella fake. To me at least.

I shampooed twice in one week with sulfates to spread up the fading process.

That deep of a hate.

It's not as blinging black as before but I want it to fade more.

This reminds me of the time I did a red rinse when I was relaxed.

At least I knew that would fade, this is a permanent color.

The urge to chop is heavier than before..

Artiste Spotlight - Kristine Alicia

What a way I've been missing!

Anyways, we won't dwell on that.

What we will dwell on is this amazing artiste - Kristine Alicia

Who would I be if I didn't feature someone of the reggae genre from my beautiful island Jamaica?

I've had the pleasure of knowing her for almost 10 years

(since I was a teen)

and I've always been blown away by her unique voice.

It's soulful and sticks with you. 

So much so I find myself repeating her tracks.

She's also a fellow curly girl!

Isn't her tapered cut awesome? Makes me want to chop mine off.

Get into this acoustic version of her song Perfect Time

which just happened to be shot by yours truly :)

For more vids of her singing and giving her take on life

subscribe to her YouTube -> KristineAlicia 

Enjoy =)

Time & Ombre Hair

Summer is over and so is this ombre hair. It was short lived as was Summer. Where did the time go?

It's as if time said "Peace out homie" & left me behind.

I realize I tend to go missing on this blog during those months .. I'm not sure why.

Maybe it's because I get into a state of reflection which turns into a funk.

Life picks up & drops me - then Fall rolls around & I'm back. Two months just flew by me.

Recently, I was reminded by God how time is precious. Time is a gift.

Time is priceless. Time is also fleeting.

We are suppose to invest our time wisely and not squander seconds. Why am I posting about this? Well since 2014 is coming to a close 

[quicker than I thought]

Why not remind y'all to use it wisely as I've been reminded.

Yes You!

What things haven't you accomplished yet for this year?

Ready for this Fall/Winter season?

Artiste Spotlight - Seinabo Sey

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Today's spotlight is on Seinabo Sey

A singer that hails from Sweden.

I think I have a fascination with singers from the continent of Europe.

Their vibe and tone of voice is just exceptional.

I came across her music on Spotify. 

I have an infatuation with the related artistes tab and my affair tends to give me gems.

Seinabo Sey being one of them.

Her discography is small at the current moment with Younger and Hard Time 

[the latter I absolutely adore]

then this Swedish Soul is one you should be tuned into.If you like the sounds of Disclosure, Banks or Maipei

Peep my fav Hard Time below.

Enjoy =)