HBTV (Honey b TV)

Since I moved to my house 2 years ago, I've been working on transforming my house into a home: Coming up with a color scheme, painting the walls, and getting the perfect furniture. Now almost complete, this what the TV area currently looks like:

In comparison the the ginormous book shelves, the television looks extremely small.

This is what the rest of the area looks like:

Yes, that is my (not so) little one on the couch.

Here is a lil wish list of what I need in order to complete my living room:

Curtains from World Market: You can't see them in the pictures, but the living room has 2 big picture windows. Currently covered with sheer golden panels, I think these window treatments with make my room pop with the wine color.This ottoman is going to be the perfect accessory. I decided to order this instead of a traditional coffee table from Target. It offers lots of storage space, extra seating and matches the other dark brown elements in the space so I knew I couldn't go wrong.

I did not forget about a TV! I am looking for a 42 inch flat screen. I have seen several for great prices and I hope to get one soon.

I am also going to reupholster those couches! They are over 30 years old, but are very comfortable and sturdy. I am going to choose a neutral browm/tannish color for the couches.

Wish me Luck!!!!

lilHoneyb

Golden Girls

I have been noticing a lot of sisters in the lime light have been sporting short hairstyles tinged with blonde. I think some look great while some, on the other hand not so much. Here are just a few of the celebs that I've seen sportin sunkissed tresses:

Ms. Keri is always switching it up, but she seems to be a fan of the blonde.

Kandi is making moves as she prepares for her new solo record to drop.

Not one to shy away from change, RiRi added some blonde pieces to her already short cut.

Eve has always kept it blonde.

Chrisette Michelle added some highlights to her 'do.

Perfect 10

Showin off my French Pedicure. That is all.

Where is The Love?

As I look at the blogosphere, I see nothing but tombstones. I remember at one point in time, I couldn't wait to log in a read what everybody was talking about and write about my life. Little by little, I started to see some of my favs fall outta sight. I blame a little culprit called Twitter.
But really I blame myself. When I started writing this blog, I wanted a way to safely express myself. Never did I imagine that I would get to connect and read about others' lives as well. Never did I think that I'd make friends on this thing. I was so happy to receive the love. But then one day something happened: I posted and I got no feedback. No love. Where did all the love go?

I was skeptical of Twitter but joined anyway. A lot of my blog peeps are on there. Wow! It was like I finally joined a club where all of my friends are at. Immediate feedback = instant gratification, and hence I abandoned my blog. I should have never abandoned my first love, feedback or no feedback, love or no love. I should just write to because that's what I do.

lilHoneyb

Left Behind

Been taking a break from Blogger. Why? As of late, I have been feeling so unmotivated to blog. Now that I think about it, I have been not feeling much motivation to do anything. As grateful as I am for my job, I have been just going through the motions for a while now. Everything is "ho-hum" and can be quite mundane. I've become withdrawn, irritated and overall discontent with life. Small things seem like big things to me. My mother has announced that she is moving to another city. This info doesn't come as a surprise because she has been planning this for quite a while. She got a new job, and is getting ready to retire from her current one. Anyone who knows me knows that my mama is my rock and my pillar. We have never lived in separate cities. I am going to miss her tremendously. I also feel that me and some of my girlfriends are growing apart. I only have a few close friends, so the separation really hurts. I'm also upset that my bf's mother is trying to persuade him to move about 3 1/2 hours away after his contract is up. His mom is cool and all, but I don't trust her. Read about why not here. I feel that she has ulterior motives. But I'm not going to let any of the negative energy, uncertainty and hurt feelings force me to recoil into a shell of the woman that I once was. I am built to last and tough. Today is the day that I stop feeling down. I am going to take charge starting TODAY...

Make it Work!

So I took down my sew-in the other day. Back to dealing with my real hair again! I'm happy to be blessed with a head full of thick, natural hair but it's so hard to manage sometimes! I feel myself craving a four letter word...dare I say it? P-e-r-m. I been without chemicals in my hair for almost 5 years now and I'm not even sure how my tresses would react to to the shock of a relaxer in my hair right now. I should probably say no...I should say no. This picture to the left is me last night before I went to bed. I smoothed conditioner all up in my hair then braided it up. I used to wear my hair like this when I was 5. This morning it was super soft and a lot more tame than the day before. Imma try to work with what I got and not succumb to the creamy crack...I love my natural 'do. I'm gonna pray for strength ya'll....

40 Ounces

Forty ounces of love, so intoxicating,
Forty ounces of love, so inebriating...*
Does anyone remember the movie Hav Plenty? It was written and starred in by a guy named Christopher Cherot. Chenoa Maxwell and Robinne Lee played the leading ladies in the film. Since the film's debut in 1997, Cherot has been virtually unheard of on the acting side of the big screen. His female counterparts however, have found work here and there on both the big and small screen. Chenoa Maxwell is also a professional photographer.
I really liked Cherot, who seemed to just be playing himself in this holiday-themed flick. I would have liked to see more acting endeavors from him after this movie. Was making Hav Plenty career suicide for Chris??? IDK, but brotha, where you bee at?
*This little jingle comes from the movie. I won't say what part, you may just have to check it out to find out...

Thinking PINK

I soooo want this! Maybe as an early birthday present (even though my birthday isn't until November lol)

Goes Without Saying

I came across an old Ri Ri pic and I had to pause because I almost didn't recognize her. She looked so innocent and so docile. She reminded me of a beauty pagaent contestant.

Goes without saying, but Ri Ri done come a long way, she's a total rock star now. Wow.

One Hundred Posts...

I made it, I made it, I made it!!! Why so overjoyed about writing my 100th post? I know, it's no biggie really. Folks do it all the time. But between the long distance relationship, the awful blogger's block, and a little culprit called twitter , I haven't been fair to my blog. While I am addicted to the IG (instant gratifiaction) of immediate response/feedback on twitter, I do miss the creation of a blog post. I fail to strike a balance. Why can't I keep up with both equally? I've seen other fellow bloggers/Twitterers do it. Ah, well. The lure of my blog has been calling me. I have a fire under me and I have had a lot to talk about: My relationship, my struggle as a single mom, my job, me finding and executing my calling in life. I don't wanna let my blogging go by the wayside. It's a part of who I am. Blogging for me = chicken soup for the soul. Ahh! Now that's better.....