The Cali Life

I'm thinking about the freedom that comes with being single. I'm thinking about things I want to do in ministry, in studies and socially. I have just put together a short snippet of my testimony and I  am thinking about posting it on this website: http://www.yourartichoke.com/Your_Artichoke/HOME.html Check it out see what you think!!! Will update later!!! Don't even ask me what I wanted to update because I do not know.

Happy Sabbath!! My last Sabbath at the Dorns (my present host family)

I know it has been a while since I have typed anything. But some major things are about to place and I thought I would come on and mention some before I leave you hanging. As you can see from the pic, I have added extensions to my hair. They are a little bit thiner than what I wanted but it ain't bad and I'm okay with the results. They are a little bit like Brandy's Boy is mine braids. If you do not know the reference, just know that the braids are longer than I thought I would make them. Their belly button length. They look like locs a little, which gives me more joy than you would think. I haven't curled the ends yet but I think I like the crazy ends. Another pic? Why not? Model Model! You know I had to. One pack of hair. All of this from one pack of hair. The Lord is blessing me right now. I won't lie. I have been having money issues and health issues but I am so glad I went to GYC, so glad I'm in Cali right now and so glad for my young people in BK. ...

So here was my plan. Exercise once a day (will start when my hair is curly again, LOL) Fast once week (to give my body rest and for Jesus) Eat breakfast like a king and have at least one other meal in the day (SMH) Drink the Barley Max (Yes mom it's still there) Drink water bottle once a day (work it up to a refill also) Refrain from binge eating/sweets/junk/gmo                                                                                                                                                                                   ...

What would adults do? I know that sounds funny and weird. But let me give you some background. When I was a child I used to sing the Toys"r"us song with the hopes that I would be a kid forever. Not really liked Peter Pan but more like I dd not want the accountability, the responsibility and the boringness of being an adult. So even when all my friends were with guys and doing adults, I loved being a child doing childish things. But even I must admit that a lot of my thought processes were very adult-like. Even to this day, I get along better with people that are younger than me.  Which landed me in a peculiar situation a couple of weeks ago. I hang out with this girl who is at least 10 years younger than me. I was babysitting her for the weekend so I took her out with me and some guys friends. Later, after speaking with one of these guy friends, something was revealed to me. He told me that when I was around the young girl. I acted girlie. In my mind, I went, "H...

Do you sometimes find yourself try to fall asleep and not succeeding? I've had times in which I would be lying in bed trying to sleep but unfortunately, because my mind is too active or I had an extra long nap earlier that day or I'm literally in too much pain, I find that sleep eludes me. So I try to sleep. I'm sure that you've been told or have heard some fictional character being told to count sheep when sleep is elusive. I heard it on  Sesame Street.  I don't know the origin of a saying like this, but I find that counting sheep is a fitting title for the attempts to put one self to sleep. I have not really tried counting sheep in some years but what I try to do is lie very still, close my eyes and even out my breath. Usually, my overactive mind takes this opportunity to start thinking about random things so sleep remains far from me. When I finally do fall asleep, it is not because I tried to sleep or if I was even aware of falling asleep. It just happened, natu...

You Should Smile More....: I'm Making a List, and Checking it Twice. :        My home girl did it up! And yes Monkey see, monkey do, Here is my list: Hair: As you can see, my hair has been straightened with heat ( Birthday gift to myself) So what I have been doing is oiling my scalp weekly just to give it the appearance of moisture. After or before Thanksgiving, I plan on washing my hair (praise Jesus!). And this is my list to promote my healthy hair and hair growth Protective styles Drink Water (Uber important) Spritz 2x a day with water and oil (maybe essential oil) Cover my ends (Scarves, hats, etc.) Deep Condition 1x a month Cleanse scalp once a week and oil (Witch Hazel and some qtips) Face Skin: I love my skin! Well the skin on my face! I think it is one of my best features. So I got to upkeep! And I can start this right now! Sleep with Olive oil on skin as needed Lemon treatment once a week (simpler than it sounds: rub lemon on my face) ...