Category Archive: Self Reflection

Sep 30

I [Still] Relax My Hair

Permed hurr don't curr

I still get relaxers. Yup. *pause to allow gasps of horror* I have no plans to stop. I neither like or dislike getting relaxers honestly. It’s just something I do to maintain a look. But, apparently, the rest of the uppity black community has some major issues with my relaxer. Without me having anything to …

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Aug 12

I’m a ‘Curvy CEO’

A couple weeks ago I sat down with another professional, curvy sista. She’s the mind behind the ‘Curvy CEO’ blog, a fashion and lifestlye blog for all of us ladies with dangerous curves and even more dangerous minds. We discussed poetry, confidence, and just being a boss in general. Click the link below to check …

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Jul 05

I Want A Big Ass Ring

Hi. My name is Shelly, and if I ever get married, I want a big ass diamond engagement ring. Stupid big. Ridiculous, gaudy, J.Lo or Beyonce big. Just ignant big. I am NOT a materialistic person. I generally don’t buy brand name clothes. Never cared enough to own a pair of Jordan’s. I’ve never had …

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Dec 27

I Made 2011 My B****

2011 was awesome for me overall. I had my share of setbacks and tears, but I feel like this was definitely a chapter that will be pivotal in my autobiography. I am a different person today than I was 365 days ago. This is not to say I made a drastic change, but I do feel …

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Nov 21

On My HGTV Ish

After months of procrastination I finally hung the art in my family room. Then after some more months I decided to photograph it. When I went back and looked at some before and afters of my house, I must say I am quite pleased with myself. I bought an abandoned, dirty, and otherwise bland foreclosed …

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