Elisha.

I could say a lot about this man.

A dreamer... "If your dream doesn't scare you, you haven't started dreaming."

A prophet... "I saw you in Jamaica."

A poet... "Your smile evokes the sensation of hope."

A God send... "Your future is brighter."


Elisha is a friend of Melissa's. The two met a few weeks ago at Borders. Oddly enough that is the same place Sabrina and I met him tonight. Melissa had some Fab Glance work to do so we all went to Borders. She mentioned that Elisha was going to stop by for a second. Cool with us... I didn't think about it much more.

I mean, I wanted to meet the guy. Based on what Melissa had shared with us, I could tell he was really sweet. I learned later that there was so much more to him than that. The man is anointed. I don't even say that about a lot of people. He knew things about me that I had dare to share with anyone. They weren't things that I was ashamed to share, I just never thought to share them. The things that came up were simply things I had briefly thought to myself. I was convinced tonight. God really does... "hear and see all."

I loved the way he worded things. I loved the way he quoted scripture. He wasn't all "deep and religious." As easy and as simple as one would say a sentence, is how he would quote scripture. It was pretty cool, actually. He spoke with such confidence. Very soft spoken, but does a great job of keeping your attention. His accent was a bit strong, so I had to really focus to understand him. It was worth it though. Everything he shared was definitely from God and right on time. God knows who to send when you're in need. Seriously, I don't think I would have received some of the things he said from anyone that I knew. Example... One thing that he mentioned to me several times was, "Your future is brighter." Now if Tamara, Melissa, or Sabrina were to tell me something like that I would probably just shrug it off and go about my business Sad, right?! lol There was something about the way he said it. I believe it AND receive it!!! So cliche... smh

After talking to him, I feel loved... by God. I feel inspired. I feel... what's the word when you have rested awhile after doing a lot... umm.. re-energized?... renewed?... rejuvenated!!! Yea... all of those, probably! lol

He spoke about hearing God's voice... I mean... like really hearing it! It encouraged me to spend more time with God. I spoke to Jeremy about it tonight and it encouraged him as well. We have now incorporated "God time" into our relationship. I always felt like we would eventually come to that. I'm excited to start this new journey with him. Of course I shared with him that I wanted my own "one on one" time with God... but we will also come together later in the day reading the bible and praying! lol That makes me smile.

Well anyway, I could talk about Brother Elisha all day. lol If I never saw him again, I know that he was introduced to me for a reason. I will continue to pray for him! He is an amazing man. The woman God has for him is a blessed woman indeed.

Elisha. (Hebrew) "My God is salvation"; a prophet in the OT; successor to Elijah.

And I leave you with this text that he sent us after he left:

"GODISNOWHERE."

"What did you read, 'God is No Where' or 'God is Now Here'?

Just a beautiful way to say- LIFE IS HOW YOU SEE IT!!

That really blessed me! lol Anyway...

Be encouraged today, guys. God has not forgotten. He knows.

Until next time,
♥ Stix

BIRTHDAY RECAP!!!

I had the best birthday EVER!!!

I'm not the type to plan parties for myself... I usually just go home and call it a great day. My friends were aware of that and decided to plan a slumber party/girl's night out. I love those girls!! Thank you to everyone who came and for helping make my birthday a great one!! I love you all!!!

Enjoy this KAT recap of my birthday festivities!!! It's so random... SO US!!

Me and the girls!!

Until next time,

♥ Stix!!

"It's my birthday...

AND I'LL CRY IF I WANT TO." #shoot

I'm about 3 hours and 26 minutes into my birthday and I'm enjoying it already. I completely forgot to request off for my birthday, but looks like it worked out in my favor.

I was greeted by the cutest little drawing when I came in!!! Pretty thoughtful, right?! I totally didn't expect to see that. I forgot my buddy AJ is an artist in more ways than one. lol That drawing changed my entire mood. I was all smiles. When AJ left work, I received a text from her asking me to look in a cereal box on top of our microwave. I did what she asked and opened a letter that she had typed out for me. The letter instructed me to go into one of the offices in our building and turn on the light.

I did.

And this is what I saw...

GIFTS!!!! LOL!!!

In that big bag was a box of glasses for my apartment. I also received a journal to start writing my music/lyrics in and a book full of cupcake recipes!! I also got a king size pack of Reese's and two heart-felt cards!!! She did great!

I'm really glad that she was gone when I saw all of this because I bursted into tears! lol... That's so not like me! I was a bit overwhelmed by the amount of love I had already received from people via text and phone calls. Her expression of love was just the icing on the cake. My poor heart couldn't take it! lol

Shout out to the babes, Jeremy, for being the first to wish me a Happy Birthday ON my birthday! LOVE YOU!!

So yeah... so far... SO GOOD!! I'll blog again after the day is over!!! I'm celebrating all weekend!! I don't have to go back to work until MONDAY NIGHT!!! Oh yea!!! lol

Anyway... I'm out for the count!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ME!!

Side note: TAKE A LOOK AT THESE BAD BOYS!!! Don't they just scream BIRTHDAY!!

Well, I tried them on the other day at the Cool Springs Mall and they just screamed... BIRTHDAY GIRL! They looked really cute with the skinny jeans that I had on. I walked away from them because they are crazy expensive. They are a lot more on the website though. I ran into a deal and didn't know it... I think I'm going back!! Btw, those are Steve Maddens!

Holla!

Until next time,

♥ Stix!

A Visit from the Tooth Demon!

The Plan: UNPACKING!

I had my day all planned out. I wanted to be in bed by 9am, wake up at around 3pm, and then start unpacking my apartment. Well, that didn't happen. Today at around 10:58am the world's meanest tooth woke me up out of my sleep. I haven't felt a pain that bad since breaking my ankle a few years ago. The pain came from out of nowhere. I wasn't experiencing any mild pain before. This was totally unexpected. I took 800mg of Ibuprofen and impatiently waited for it to kick in.

Thank God for smartphones.

I couldn't take the pain much longer so I googled a dentist from my blackberry. I don't have Internet in my apartment yet, so my phone was definitely my hero at the moment. I found one immediately, called them, and because I was in so much pain they managed to squeeze me in for an emergency appointment. The thing is... my appointment wasn't for another 2 hours. I didn't think I would be able to make it. I called Renee to see if she could take me to the dentist. Thank God she had no plans. I tried going back to sleep, but that didn't work out. I managed to get out of bed and find something to wear. I realized that the pain wasn't so bad as I continued getting ready. I think the Ibuprofen had finally found its target and had the pain in a headlock. HA! The pain was mild at this point so I tried my luck at going back to sleep. I eventually drifted off into what seemed like deep sleep until my phone rang. It was Renee. She was on the way. GREAT. It felt like my mean tooth had the Ibuprofen in a headlock because the pain was back!!!! smh I couldn't take it much longer.

Embassy Dental.

There is something about dental offices that gives me the creeps. That drilling noise just about made me run the other way. The pain in my tooth prevented that from happening. I needed something to be done and FAST!!! I sat impatiently to be seen... I really didn't have to wait long tho.

Seems like I was in and out in no time. They x-rayed the tooth and I found out that I have a really bad cavity. smh I have two options. 1.) I can get a root canal and 2.) I can have it pulled. I haven't made up my mind yet. The doctor thought it would be best to go ahead and extract it. Umm... I'm not sure what I'll do yet. In the meantime, I was given some banging medication and was sent on my way.

Once home, I took my clothes off and went right back to bed. I was so tired! Sabrina came by to pick me up later so we could go to church. I wasn't in as much pain anymore. Thank God.

I'm feeling a lot better now. I'm still a bit nervous when eating though.

Once I get off today, I'm going to take my meds, go to sleep and try my luck at unpacking again. We'll see if everything goes as planned this time... *crossing fingers*

Until next time,

♥ Stix

** Movin' on Up!**

Hey guys,

It's about time for another update blog!!!

I am extremely happy as I write this blog! After almost 5 years of having a roommate here in Nashville, I have finally moved into my own place. (*insert audience applause here**) I've always said that I wanted to have the experience of living by myself before I got married. I am finally getting that opportunity! This is just another cool part of the journey and I know I will learn a lot during this time.

For starters, I plan to learn how to cool. I have amazing friends who can cook their butts off! It's about time that I learn, so I can contribute at the little dinners that we have every now and then! I'm not really looking forward to it, to be honest, but I know this is something I need to learn to do for my family. I never tried cooking when I had a roommate because I was always afraid that I would burn something and she would know. lol Now, I won't have to worry that.

Anyway... so I'm all moved in... most of my stuff is in my living room! I'll spend most of tomorrow putting everything where it belongs! I can't wait to start decorating! I already know what I want to do with my apartment! I think I'll post before pictures and update you guys as I make progress. I know this project will take a lot of time, but I know it's going to be a lot of fun! I'll do as much as I can with the time and money that I gain. Man, I can't wait!

I'm getting a puppy very soon as well. My neighbor, Gustavo, has two adorable Phantom poodles and the girl, Gee Gee, is pregnant. He told me that I could buy one when she gives birth. It's not expensive at all. He adopted his poodles for $900 a piece. He's going to give me one for less than half the price! I'm so excited! I've been wanting a dog for about 2 years now! I can't wait to meet him/her! I've already been thinking about the things I want to buy for it!!! FYI: A phantom poodle is simply a poodle with two colors. The secondary color is usually on the mouth, eyes, and feet! So cute!

**Here is a pic of a phantom poodle!!**

♥ ADORABLE! ♥

In other news...

I'm really enjoying going to school online! I don't know why I didn't think to do this in the beginning! I'm more focused. When I was attending MTSU, I was so distracted with my phone and people, that I couldn't pay attention! I am forced to pay attention online. I mean, it's not much there to distract me... especially when there is an assignment due every other day! lol I'm exaggerating a little, but it is a lot of work! My classes are very interesting and fun and my grades are great! My first two classes were so easy. This Public Relations class is a bit challenging, but I like it! I've only been in this class a week and I'm already learning a lot! Cool.

So that's all for now...

I'll keep you updated for sure!

Until next time,
♥ Stix!

Open Door: THEE Experience!

I MET HER!!!

I

MET

INDIA.ARIE!!!!!!!!!!

♥ Me and my cousin India.Arie!! lol ♥

Anyone who knows me, knows THAT WAS A BIG DEAL!!!


I was BLESSED to attend an INVITE ONLY concert that she hosted in Atlanta, GA! I tried blogging about this the other day and it's just way too much information to throw out there! I'll do my best not to make it too long!!!

Umm... Where should I go with this?!

♥ Me and my brother/friend Cord ♥

Well India had a contest on twitter inviting us all to RSVP to her concert that would feature BRAND NEW SONGS off of her upcoming album! When I saw this... I was geeked and couldn't wait to win! lol Only 50 people would receive an invite and they would get the opportunity to bring one guest! Unfortunately I didn't win, but my brother Cord did and he asked if I would like to go with him... UMM... I GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED! lol

♥ Me and my sister/friend Sophie!! ♥

So... Saturday, August 8, 2010 My friend Sophie and I made our way to Atlanta! Sophie didn't win a ticket, but we thought it would be a good idea for her to try her luck at getting in!!! Well, God must have wanted her to be there because she was blessed with a free ticket from a girl who couldn't stay because of a show that she had to do!!! GOD IS GOOD!! lol

I can't even BEGIN to tell you how amazing the concert was!!! India.Arie put her heart and soul into this album! I believe that she does that with every album, but THIS ONE RIGHT HERE shows a side of her that I think none of her fans had seen! She worked on this album with Idan Raichel, a friend from Israel! I thought that was really cool!!! They wrote some beautiful music together! She calls him her "musical soul mate." lol She's so deep!

The songs are so great!! I was touched by each one in different ways. At times I was blown away by the music in the songs... so much so that I almost don't remember the lyrics. She performed two songs in Hebrew that brought me to tears! I had no clue what she was saying, but I was so drawn in! They were my two favorite of the night!! The other songs came really close to being favorites though! This cd, if she does it EXACTLY the way she performed them that night... music and all, WILL BE HER BEST YET!!! You could tell that when she wrote these, she wasn't thinking about the industry AT ALL!!! These are songs that came from the heart! Songs that everyone will be able to relate to! I was impressed! India Arie is MY FAVORITE singer AND songwriter!... HANDS DOWN! I honestly don't know anyone on her level! I mean, Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu are deep and all, but India is THE BEST! I don't know how else to say it! She is deep, but she isn't so deep that you don't understand what's going on! I LOVE THAT ABOUT HER... I LOVE HER!!!

I always leave her concerts so FULL! I walked away from this one inspired and ready to pick my guitar back up! One thing that I WILL NOT forget about that night was how free and happy she was! I smiled the ENTIRE CONCERT! It was obvious that she FINALLY FOUND what she loves doing! She FOUND HERSELF in this industry and she is happy about it! I could only imagine what that must feel like... to know what it is you are called to do... TO DO IT... and be happy DOING IT!!! Amazing! I can't wait to be at that place! Hopefully I'll know sooner than later! Ya know?!

♥ ♥ Okay... so I met her!! ♥ ♥

Lol... moving on to the good part!...

After the concert she had a meet and greet at a store a few doors down from where she had the concert. Man, she was so nice! The line was pretty long, but she didn't seem to be phased by it. She allowed everyone the opportunity to talk to her for however long and take as many pictures as they wanted! I was in the middle of the line and as I watched her interact with her fans, all I could think about was how tired she must be!!! I WISH I had been thinking about what I wanted to say to her! LOL! My brother Cord was the first in our group to go! He was nervous... his lip quivered a bit when he smiled for the camera!!! lol He talked to her for a minute and she loved him! She thought he was pretty hilarious!... and he really is! I thought that was cool! Sophie was next in the crew and she talked India's EAR OFF! lol India was very nice and gave her some great advice to help her move forward in her career! India even gave her, her email address! (Wait... is that T.M.I.?!) *shrugs* Oh well...

"Oh wait, I get it... Let me think, I guess it's my turn!!"- ♥ Nicki Minaj

^^... LOL I HAD TO!! SORRY

A cute little girl went before me! Her name was Nyema! She was 14 years old and cute as a button! She was so smart! I loved her! India Arie was so nice to her! I think her mom owned the store! I can't remember. She didn't have an autograph card so India gave her one and told her not to lose it in a "big sister "type of way! She has such a kind spirit! I mean, really!!!

Then it was my turn...

I was scared out of my mind! Just before I went up to talk to her, Denise, someone I met on India Arie's myspace blog YEARS AGO, asked if it was my first time meeting her! I told her yea and that I was so mad at myself for shaking right then! I was THAT nervous. I could NOT stop shaking! lol It only got worse when I walked up to India! I introduced myself... shook her hand... and asked her to sign my autograph cards! I bought one for me and my best friend Sequoia! She's a HUGE fan as well. I was so sad that she couldn't be there to share in the moment with me. :( So yea...after she signed the card, she had to tell me to bend down to take the pic! Guys, I was that nervous! SMH! I really regret not being able to share how I really felt about her, her music and all of that, but whatever! I believe I'll get another opportunity to do it all over again!! I was really hard on myself after it was all over! Denise was really nice and helped me feel better about it all! She is really sweet! I'm glad that I know her! It was great to FINALLY meet her too! That was way overdue!!

♥ US AGAIN!!! Sophie's camera phone was a lot better than mine! ♥

Anyway... So there you have it guys!!! Last Saturday I experienced the best concert of my life and they were all NEW SONGS!! lol Is that possible?!!

That was by far the greatest night of my life... #really! The ONLY way that would be topped is if I meet Salt N Pepa!!! lol I can see that happening one day too!! Who knows... we'll see!!!

Have a blessed week guys!!!


Until next time,
♥ Stix