Drawing Inspiration...Literally

I snapped this drawing from a magazine in a hair salon a couple months ago. I remember captioning it #GOALS. Some might perceive this as me wanting a diva lifestyle. You know- full glam squad on board and chatting away on my cell. But I had a different vision.

When I see this picture, I see a BOSS. I see a woman who has the means to treat herself, and I definitely want to have that lifestyle. I have always envisioned myself being successful in the future. But as the wiser of the bunch know, the road to success is not a straight one. You have to go through so many failures and disappointments until reaching that success.

I'm nowhere near my goals, but I can console myself with the fact that I work hard every single day to push myself closer to my dreams. There's not a day I take for granted. Lately, I've been feeling really strange. I am incredibly disheartened by the industry that I want to work in, but at the same time, I am beginning to feel a competitive spirit. But I do want to make it clear: I'm not competing with anyone but myself.

There have been so many moments during this journey where I've compared (or even worse, other people do the comparison) of myself to my peers or others that are succeeding and it discourages me from trying. I get upset thinking I don't have that "it factor," I'm no one special. But then I kick my own ass and remind myself that I am a completely different person than the ones I compare myself with. So in reality, there is no comparison, I've learned to only compare myself to my past, and the old me is always inspiration and motivation for me to do better. I always strive to be a better me than I was yesterday.

Ultimately, I do want to live a somewhat lavish lifestyle, and there's nothing wrong with that, I want to be able to occasionally spoil myself as well as use my blessings to help others. Nothing feels better than making someone's day. These desires are some things that motivate me to work hard towards my goals.

You see that lady in the center of the picture? That's going to be me one day. On my day off, treating myself to some glam before a date or a girl's day out. I can see it clearly, and I will work to make that dream a reality.

What's something that has inspired you lately? Please share!

xoxo

Easy Choker DIY video

As you all can tell, I am obsessed with chokers. They're so cute and edgy, and they go with any outfit. I've really been into experimenting with different colors and fabrics and I was inspired to make more custom chokers after I saw a DIY video on Instagram (@farahdhukai)

This DIY is so simple and easy. You can make multiple chokers to give away as gifts or even for sale!

Watch the video below!

Supplies:

Lace trimming-fabric store ($1 for 1-3 yards, depends on store)

Sticky velcro- Target ($2-$3) but there's a cheaper option at the dollar store

Scissors

Measuring tape (optional)

I hope you try this choker idea out and if you do, share it with me!

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BLACK LIVES MATTER

I couldn't continue posting my regular content without addressing such an important issue. The current condition of the USA is so scary and disappointing and I feel the need to express my concern.

The fact that it is 2016 and people are still being judged, punished, ridiculed and KILLED because of the color of their skin is mind-boggling to me. What's even more depressing is that people still cannot see eye to eye on the matter, and divert their attention to irrelevant arguments.

The whole #BlackLivesMatter vs. #AllLivesMatter debate proves once again that people are ignorant, easily distracted and not aware of what really matters. Yes, all lives do matter. But why can't we focus on the lives that are in the most danger for what has been centuries now?

In the wake of recent events (the killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castille among many,) I've sunk my head so far down in shame of calling myself an American. It's so sad that this country is employing racist cowards as police officers. The same people that we are supposed to call for our protection and emergencies are the ones that shoot on the first instinct. How are we safe?

I've personally met people joining/already in the police academy who were racists and it bothered me to my core that these people have access to such authority. If you hate a race of any kind, you do not belong in law enforcement. I'm surprised that there isn't any specific test or rule that removes people of such nature from the police force. Then again, the government is so corrupt so I'm not surprised there.

I want to make it clear that I don't think that all police officers are bad and that all white people are racists. A lot of times, these two concepts become the topic of blame and discussion. What's really the issue here is the concept of superior and inferior races. Who's to say you are better or worse than me because of the color of your skin?

You have white people that tan to become darker, and black people bleaching their skin to become lighter. Yet you still have people that judge others based on the pigment of their skin. I will never understand how this makes any sense because it does not. 

As Nelson Mandela said, "No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite."

It starts in your home. People have to do a better job at teaching their family about racism. We must all teach each other about love and equality. I say this with hope, but the truth is, my hope is unrealistic. But what is the harm in loving and accepting one another? We could all live in harmony if people would just accept one another.

It's been a tough week. So many things have gone terribly wrong in the world and I couldn't just sit there and continue posting regular stuff as if I am not affected by this matter. I knew the world would move on to the next trending topic (ie: PokemonGo) so I waited til I could gather my thoughts and write about this once the "hype" dies down. 

We have to do better, not only the next generation but as mankind. We can't just join a movement because it's trending. We have educated ourselves and others around us if we ever want to live in peace again. 

I say this all to say that yes, all lives matter- but that's a given. That is common sense. The message that needs to be spread is that BLACK LIVES MATTER. We, as humans, need to protect and seek justice for our black brothers and sisters. 

As Diamond Reynolds, girlfriend of the late Philando Castile said a day after his wrongful death, "It could happen to any of us. ANY OF US."

My thoughts are still scattered and my heart still hurts because of this issue. I will continue to express myself on my blog and hope that no one is offended or misunderstands the message I am trying to spread. Just to make things clear for people who love to make a big deal on people's OPINIONS: this is my blog, my personal space to share my thoughts and I never wish to target any group of people. I just wish we could all get along. That's all for now.

xoxo