Salsa

Have you ever secretly wanted to do something so exciting but never go to it. Like Dirty dance in a club in Havana, with a handsome partner who moves so good with you, you know the dance where everyone watches in awe as you and your partner move together, the heat rising and moisture begins to form from the vigorous steps, yet so sexy...yah. sigh. That's me. I blame it on Dirty Dancing: Havanna. The movie. After seeing it for the first time, I dreamed of how exciting it would be to leave in Cuba and dance away the night in your tight fitted dresses moving to the beautiful beat of the music.

Lately, I've been exploring dance and searching for dance classes I can take in the Atlanta area; mainly at Georgia Tech. There are so many classes, I just need to schedule one into my tight M-T schedule. Salsa dancing really caught my attention. I like the exotic feel to it, the beat and just the sexiness that exudes from it. I am going to do another post on Salsa. More on the history, the dance itself and places where you can salsa dance in Atlanta. I came across an interesting video on a salsa website recently. It is a combination of various clips from dance movies with an awesome soundtrack. If any of you are music and movie junkie's like me (especially latina, romantic movie lovers) you will recognize a few movies and actors. Now I want to re-watch all the movies in this video combo. Click on the video link and enjoy!

Have a lavy evening.

How you doing?

I started my Master's program this year and it is very exciting so far. I think the exciting part stems from the anticipation of graduating next May and handing my degree to my parents, then asking them "Are you happy now" lol ... no not totally. I just want to get it checked off though as one of the accomplishments. Honestly, I really just want to work and gain lots of experience and mula at the same time and have all the freedom of the whole wide world while traveling several cities, islands along the way, Sigh. I'm getting ahead of myself here but you get the picture. I am at this stage where I am little confused with exactly what I should be doing. I do have so many interests and loves I feel I should and can pursue but of-course that won't make no money at the moment, hence the education/degree route first. Well hey, at least I would have the degree to fall back on. Anywayz, I'm sorry guys that my first post/2nd post (however way you look at it) is a rant. Can't help it. That's how I feel now. On to other things. I really really want a camera. A good good camera. One of those SLR's, yah know. That way this blog can be so much more fun, interactive and creative. I also do need a new look on this blog. Maybe that should be my new project. I'd like to involve you guys too! So finger's crossed new things, more stability and consistency, dedication to the people of blogsville, commitment and so help me God, I shall live up to the expectations of my followers (wait, do I have any anymore?) *shrug* Oh well! I'm really really tired and sleepy, hence the funny talk! Adios people. (I'll leave y'all with my last year May's graduation picture)

Have a Lavy night. Smooches.

Jewelry Giveaway!

I know it has been ages but I have a quick treat for you all! There is a giveaway on and boy are they a nice pair! Head over to fashionsteelenyc blog to catch a glimpse of these darlings and to enter into the giveaway contest! Stay tuned for a post soon :)

Lemon-Juice Skin treatment

Hi guys, I haven't kept to my promise but I will make it up soonest. This is going to be a short and straightforward one. Lately, I have been reacting to makeup or my new cleanser (Clinique) not sure which one yet. Or, it could just be my hormones. Anyway, I was reading a lot of articles, blogs, books (whatever I could get my hands or eyes on) to find out what I can use to clear up the mess that has begun and I decided to go the natural route because God knows it is way cheaper and I'm just tired of all the things out there that could be good for one but in the end utterly useless. I stumbled on the lemon skin treatment on a blog I recently found. After reading more on it from eHow I decided to go with it. Here is one of the links; lemon juice treatent. So as I type, I have lemon juice squeezed all over my face, I hope to be consistent with it and see what it looks like in the next two weeks (this is the time it takes to see results.) Unfortunately, I can't show you what my breakout looks like now for a before shot. This is a time when I wish I had my camera already! Oh well. I am working on it so please be patient, I'll soon have yummy pictures to keep this blog exciting and alive!

Have a lovely friday night or am folks!

Revival

Hello!! Is anyone there? Hello!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please come back!!!!!! Pretty pleasee.

I have been very bad I know. It's been half a year already and not even 1 post for each month. Arghhh and I know my excuses of being so caught up with real life, or my trying to figure out the future excuses won't cut it this time. I'm sowwwy...I've really missed blogging though, it's just that sometimes I get the usual writer's block, lazy, extremely tired and oh yea LAZY! I have to work harder on this. Now I'm sure you all aren't that mean so I'm guessing I've been forgiven. Right? Yeah!!! Thanks. Lol.

So on to blog business. Where do I even begin from. I have so much on my mind to dish to you all that I feel like I need to organize it in several post. I may just do that. Actually first things first, I am thinking of redesigning my blog to reflect my true character. I am not sure just how yet but I want a big change. I also want a change in the categorizations of my topics. Seeing as I like a great number of things, I want to have posts on fashion, rants, Blog favs, relationships, Cafes and restaurants in Atlanta (oh yea!), awesome boutique finds, maybe an OOTD (stole that from another of my fav blogs), Makeup (Did I tell you all that I have a new love! Will tell you more about it), *thinking some more* Well you get the picture. I should probably have days for the topics too right? But then too much conformity may bore me or y'all. I'll just post as they come.

Next, catching up. I still don't know where to being from *wailing hysterically, because, I can't make up my mind on where to start from*

Oh yeah let's start from late April then transition through my graduation, life after graduation, new found love; makeup, road trip, braces, work and then finally fall!

So after graduation in early may things were errr NORMAL, it didn't even seem like I just got through a huge phase in my life. I went back to work and a very long summer. This summer for some strange reason I did not travel to explore some exotic land. It was and is work work work. I'm thankful I have the job though!

I took a mini break in July. The boo and I went on a roadtrip to Raleigh, NC. That was about the only break I had the whole summer. Then it was back to work. Also In July, I got my braces!!! (Really glad about this because I have dreamed of straighter teeth like forever) Mind you I didn't have the worst teeth. My dear sister and best friend went to NC for grad school and thus relocated :( in July too. It was bittersweet. I also found my new love; MAKEUP about then to nurse all the wounds...just joking but I became crazy about it with all the awesome blogs out there; temptalia and IslandBeauty (some of my favorites, do check them out) I splurged on so much makeup goodies one would have thought I was on crack makeup. I still have more on my wishlist, I just need to nurse the wallet back to its original state before beginning once more.

Ahhh let me see, I think I covered the significant things in a nutshell. Yeah, I also attended numerous weddings too! Well, I'm off to go prepare for Desperate housewives.

Please do stop by soon! I will try to be more consistent. Love you all lots.

topsylavy

Being Sensitive to your Partners Tender Sensibilities

Hello Everyone! It's been a quick month! The year is definitely not waiting for anyone is it? I'm glad its going on and I'm thankful for life and joys of family and friends.

Apart from being super busy and joining in the numerous wedding festivities (Seems like I had a wedding event or bridal shower the whole of April) , I have been preparing for Graduation at last. Days when I feel I have had too much grad prep on my shoulder I while away on other blogs! It's amazing how many great blogs are out there and they all tackle different life issues that I sometimes deal or think about!

I love Essence! Their lifestyle articles tend to be true talk. Now, I might disagree with some of their reasonings but in general they tend to be on my page. Recently, I came across their article

Spouse-Proofing Your Life. It took me back to something that had occurred about 2 weeks ago. Although their article deals with a married couple, I feel like such situations as the one described in the article occur in dating relationships. And as an early disclaimer, this is by no means no jealous topic article. What happens if you suddenly came across something that belonged to a current spouse/significant other. Something he/she wore everyday or at least had in plain sight. What reactions would you get when you found out that it was a gift from an ex? And despite the relationship being long over with he chooses to possess the gift still. Or...If an ex of your partner came into town and the partner is all about catching up on what had happened between them since they went separate ways while the current partner is left in the shadows? The question becomes Do we take the time to be sensitive to each others tender sensibilities? Many at times we don't and the damage is done after the catching up has been made. Why is it that despite trust and love for one another the partner in the shadow manages to get a little hurt with the less than wise decisions made by their partner. And to make it more annoying, sometimes the partner catching up on things that have occurred sees little or no wrong in their actions. What are your thought?

So....

I haven't been good with updating often like I did initially! I'm sowwwy. I've been mad busy and you know how you get no inspiration to write when your tired blah blah blah. But I'll try to update more often even if it's for eye candy for the day! I'll try didn't say it was a promise o!

Well, with me being busy and tired, I still had a little energy to browse other blogs and websites And I've come across some interesting finds! like how Nigerians are really chasing their dreams! It only makes me think and want to chase mine (I am not sure if I want to be an architect? maybe a designer of some sort or an entrepreneur?) Wait till the parents (especially the father) hear about that! Hmm

On to these young and very inspiring Nigerians:

Bella from BellaNaija was featured on Oprah! Wow yup! and it was her life long dream. She was on the Price of Beauty Show and talked about the price of beauty in Nigeria. I love her blog so much and I was only too happy to read her story! She also put up her picture which is a first I believe and she is definitely pretty! Nice to see strong beautiful women.

I have only started reading Onada's blog! I love it totally! And I feel like I know her. I love her fashion flare and she's a photographer as well! Her photographs are gorgeous! She also runs an online boutique; The White Dress Shop, with fabulous finds.

My cousin, who's the same age as me just published his first book on entrepreneurship! Kudos love!

I feel like I should feature my top 5 or top 10 soon! You know what, I'll do that. My top (something) for Young Nigerian (Something, I'll look for an appropriate classification)

So, who do you all admire in your various communities amongst the upcoming youngsters?

Have a wonderful day guys! I'm just starting mine!