The love yourself campaign embodies the concepts of wellness, and the ideas of a greater self image. Such as:•the development of the psychological component of liveliness; to drive youth to enhance their horizons and to attain a higher education.•communication skills to mature their thought patterns and be able to articulate to any group of people, also by acquiring intelligence on how to support their beliefs without being belligerent and argumentative.• physical maintenance, which pertains to the many spectrums of a dress code and what is and isn't suitable in peculiar settings. Also the different expressions of clothing."Love Yourself" contributes to a plethora of lifestyle lessons and empowers youth to gain control of their futures by exploring different aspects of humanity.
This movement promotes and supports self-awareness.
The first meeting will be Friday February 28, 2014 in Pfeiffer Hall at Clark Atlanta University.
If you would like to be apart of this prolific movement please comment your email addressees below so that I can contact you.
Thank you.
Signing off
-BandonCamille
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Its Only Hair; It'll Grow Back
Hey you guys, everyone who is a follower of my blog knows that I love to write -- especially poetry--.But as I was about to write today I thought I'd express another area of interest and blog about my natural HAIR!!!
July 17,2013 I made the conscious decision to never ever ever ever, relax my hair again, and so I commenced to get protective-hair styles and on October 31st I did the BBBIIIGGG CHOP!!! With not a lot of "hangage" I knew I would always find a way to style my hair or do something to make me feel just as beautiful as I did with my weave. I went and got my eyebrows done and then I started my official TWA --Teeny Weeny Afro-- journey. I've almost been completely natural for about 4 months and here's my progress.
October
November
December
January
February
July 17,2013 I made the conscious decision to never ever ever ever, relax my hair again, and so I commenced to get protective-hair styles and on October 31st I did the BBBIIIGGG CHOP!!! With not a lot of "hangage" I knew I would always find a way to style my hair or do something to make me feel just as beautiful as I did with my weave. I went and got my eyebrows done and then I started my official TWA --Teeny Weeny Afro-- journey. I've almost been completely natural for about 4 months and here's my progress.
October NovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruary
Although I have only cut my hair four months ago I must admit that I do my hair EXTREMELY often, whether it be twist outs or a full blown weave, they have tremendously contributed to my hair growth.
Over the months I have USED A LOT of different products in my hair and yes you may call me a "product junky". But, my THREE most favorite products are Dr. Miracles conditioning shampoo, VO5 conditioner and Shea Moisture's curl enhancing smoothie. I use these products no matter what, I just love, love, love these and they are always my go to products. And apparently they truly work.
For more details on my transitioning process and how I style my natural hair, also the other products that I have please, please, please comment below.
Love Ya.
-Signing off BrandonCamille
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
My Sentiments Exactly
So do you guys remember when I said that I was stuck between HIS rock, and HIS hard place?
Well I've finally backed myself into a corner where ONLY the magnificent presence of ONE could reach down to pull me up and claim me as his own.
But the more he reaches, the more I feel the walls of my capacity to accept that I deserve to be happy getting tighter and tighter, and the anxiety of the possibility of him being satisfied with me scares the living hell out of me.
But you see the thing is he and I are two worlds a part. I'm Africa and he's Europe, two things that should have never met but with the correct manipulation and persistence we've industrialized our concepts of love and it works. I'm proud of him and the path he is choosing to take, but, his dreams are nothing that I would ever wish on any ones counterpart.
What about us? what about our future?
If we become a union where would that leave me?
I'd hate to be selfish but I need to believe that the same joy that we provide to each others being is something that I can aspire to.
They say "no one knows the future", he says "so lets enjoy each other as much as we can now", and she said "because it isn't to good to be true."
But the doubts of inconsistency and loneliness are clouding my mind before we even get the opportunity to feel that space with good memories.
Girl you're such a HOPELESS ROMANTIC! but aren't my present day afflictions the manifestations of the seeds planted by the ones before me?
Now back to him, he makes "me feel like I'm the only girl in the world, like I'm the only one that he'll ever love" -Rihanna
And though I'm not a plagiarist, why do I feel like I keep writing the same story over and over on a different color paper.
I'm ready to be ready to consider us working, but then, when everything is going well and I reach my peek, he DOESN'T text back.
Well I've finally backed myself into a corner where ONLY the magnificent presence of ONE could reach down to pull me up and claim me as his own.
But the more he reaches, the more I feel the walls of my capacity to accept that I deserve to be happy getting tighter and tighter, and the anxiety of the possibility of him being satisfied with me scares the living hell out of me.
But you see the thing is he and I are two worlds a part. I'm Africa and he's Europe, two things that should have never met but with the correct manipulation and persistence we've industrialized our concepts of love and it works. I'm proud of him and the path he is choosing to take, but, his dreams are nothing that I would ever wish on any ones counterpart.
What about us? what about our future?
If we become a union where would that leave me?
I'd hate to be selfish but I need to believe that the same joy that we provide to each others being is something that I can aspire to.
They say "no one knows the future", he says "so lets enjoy each other as much as we can now", and she said "because it isn't to good to be true."
But the doubts of inconsistency and loneliness are clouding my mind before we even get the opportunity to feel that space with good memories.
Girl you're such a HOPELESS ROMANTIC! but aren't my present day afflictions the manifestations of the seeds planted by the ones before me?
Now back to him, he makes "me feel like I'm the only girl in the world, like I'm the only one that he'll ever love" -Rihanna
And though I'm not a plagiarist, why do I feel like I keep writing the same story over and over on a different color paper.
I'm ready to be ready to consider us working, but then, when everything is going well and I reach my peek, he DOESN'T text back.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Follicle Frenzy
The struggle between
natural hair versus relaxed hair is that most young girls do not realize that
there shouldn’t be a struggle. These two textures of hair should solely be
dedicated on preference; because social media demonstrates a constant battle between
straight and kinky hair, girls do things to their hair not because they want to
but because of the trend they want to uphold. You should always use your “crown of glory” as an outlet and a
way to express how you are feeling. The way you love yourself is by doing
things that help you to feel comfortable in your own skin, maybe some days you
may want to have long and luxurious straight hair and others you would love to
have hot and shiny curls, but remember it is all a choice and with all of the
different hair products available, these options are achievable with the right
applications. Hair texture doesn’t
determine any type of educational status neither does it explain social
awareness. For example Oprah Winfrey isn’t more self-righteous than India Arie
because her hair is straight neither is India Arie considered more Pro-Black
than Oprah Winfrey. This is because these two women realize that life is about
more than the way they choose to wear their hair but the differences they are
making in others’ lives. Learning how to love yourself is more than just being
able to afford hairstyles but owning the room and demanding people’s attention
when walking into said room. It is also being proud of your choices because you
know that it was something that you wanted to do. Your hair does not determine
who you are you do, so never let it consume you but let your work and your
goals do all of the talking. And whatever you decide to do always keep in mind
it’s your choice and it is because you love yourself.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Words to the WISE
I love to write but at times I feel I have nothing to write about, at least nothing I think people would be interested in.
I want to be admired like those before me. William Shakespeare, Homer, and John Milton.
How they took their surroundings and molded it into somethings greater, that only their words could explain.
Comparing things that had never even met, Shakespeare did.
Creating one of the biggest epics about love, Homer did.
And taking what was thought as a master piece and manipulating his crowd to doubt the original, Milton did.
I just want to be a great writer, but, I don't know what to write about.
Is it how my love surpasses any monetary possession that I have?
I write, I pray- I write, I read the word of God.
Its almost like my desire to write is equivalent to my admiration and dedication to the relationship I have with Jesus.
In the bible he says "take up your bed and walk" to the man whom was afflicted, however, to me, he's saying pick up your pen and write.
But I do not know where to began.
I've created the significance of writing a poem in my head but I just can't seem to write one worth writing.
Writing is a simile for me, it's AS hard AS writing this poem.
What do you write when your mind has so many ideas and genres?
Non-Fiction is boring so lets make a story about a girl who loves writing so much that she'd give anything to just know how to start writing.
Or someone who doubts their ability to create a literary composition because they are afraid that it wouldn't be what they've initially imagined it to be.
Writings should mirror ones soul and not only capture the writer but everyone who reads it.
I want to write so well that the readers see how much I love to write.
I want to write so vividly that the readers comprehends my sentiments exactly --without the use of rhyming words--.
Writing isn't just a hobby for ME
But, it's who I aspire to BE.
But how can I be a writer if I can't write?
I want to be admired like those before me. William Shakespeare, Homer, and John Milton.
How they took their surroundings and molded it into somethings greater, that only their words could explain.
Comparing things that had never even met, Shakespeare did.
Creating one of the biggest epics about love, Homer did.
And taking what was thought as a master piece and manipulating his crowd to doubt the original, Milton did.
I just want to be a great writer, but, I don't know what to write about.
Is it how my love surpasses any monetary possession that I have?
I write, I pray- I write, I read the word of God.
Its almost like my desire to write is equivalent to my admiration and dedication to the relationship I have with Jesus.
In the bible he says "take up your bed and walk" to the man whom was afflicted, however, to me, he's saying pick up your pen and write.
But I do not know where to began.
I've created the significance of writing a poem in my head but I just can't seem to write one worth writing.
Writing is a simile for me, it's AS hard AS writing this poem.
What do you write when your mind has so many ideas and genres?
Non-Fiction is boring so lets make a story about a girl who loves writing so much that she'd give anything to just know how to start writing.
Or someone who doubts their ability to create a literary composition because they are afraid that it wouldn't be what they've initially imagined it to be.
Writings should mirror ones soul and not only capture the writer but everyone who reads it.
I want to write so well that the readers see how much I love to write.
I want to write so vividly that the readers comprehends my sentiments exactly --without the use of rhyming words--.
Writing isn't just a hobby for ME
But, it's who I aspire to BE.
But how can I be a writer if I can't write?
Saturday, February 1, 2014
I am HER
I'm such a hopeless romantic.
It's easier for me to internalize than it is to verbalize.
I can't express my feelings but I know exactly how I feel.
I'm torn between my desire of being wanted and my comfort in being alone.
Although I have the space to be with THEM,
I think its just hard for me to choose.
I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place,
His rock and His hard place.
I'd love to be loved, but ONLY when I want to.
WHEN DO I WANT TO?
I'd rather write this down
Because to say it is much to much.
And I don't want to hurt your feelings or see the expression on your face.
So this time I'll just write it, drop the mic, and walk away.
It's easier for me to internalize than it is to verbalize.
I can't express my feelings but I know exactly how I feel.
I'm torn between my desire of being wanted and my comfort in being alone.
Although I have the space to be with THEM,
I think its just hard for me to choose.
I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place,
His rock and His hard place.
I'd love to be loved, but ONLY when I want to.
WHEN DO I WANT TO?
I'd rather write this down
Because to say it is much to much.
And I don't want to hurt your feelings or see the expression on your face.
So this time I'll just write it, drop the mic, and walk away.
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