Holiday Gift 2014

Allo everyone...

Every year I make a gift for my friends every year. Last year I made gift bags designed for each person. Nail polish kits with their zodiac sign; Favourite candies; And other things to make it personalized to the person I gave it too.. This year I decided to go in with the mason jar theme and that tied in my Southern heritage; also tying in winter, hehe...

This years idea came about since I had most of the items planned out and just needs a few more things to add. Also. the mason jars were planned since you can use them for so many things! From drinks to storage to canning you can do wonders with them. This was also a low budget gift that you can personalize them anyway!

What I Have Been Going Through

Heyy y'all... I know that it is around Christmas time- for those who celebrate or for those that celebrate Chanukah or Kwanzaa... For me: the holidays bring up some deep issues and memories that I wish I can leave in my past..

Six years ago this year I lost a great woman and the third grandparent of mine to pass: Grandma Bason or Grandma B... I spent my holiday break in a funeral home and a mausoleum saying goodbye to a woman that I loved so much. But, I know that she isn't suffering anymore and she is playing her favourite slot machines as much as she wants. With the three most recent deaths of my family across the board, this holiday season will not be the best and a struggle and a major adjustment for everyone in the family.

Lately I have been depressed and lonely. I don't have many friends and I just sit in my room. With having no one to hang out with, it feels like no one likes me for the me and that truly makes me sad. I have learned that people use the weak link to rise above and big shocker here: I am the weak link :(
 Learning how to deal with everything is a bumpy road and my recovery will be long. I don't give a flying f*!k about everyone else, it is all about me and that is IT!!! I am in therapy right now to just vent and find ways to deal with everything.

With the depression, all I want to do is get cozy in bed, drink tea, and watch either Netflix or TV. On top of that, I like going out but only if it is fun or something in that realm. My definition of fun differs from my friends and that I think is what pisses them off.. During the week, I don't really like to go out unless it is relaxing. My friends work days and I work nights after a long day of cleaning and laundry. Some nights I just want to be alone and some I just want to have company, Some say being single is the greatest thing and some say having a partner is worth it; I have never been on a proper date and been single my whole life. Some days I think that having a boyfriend would help so I can just stop thinking about everything but again being single allows me to work at my goals and stay calm.

So, that is pretty much what is going on with me lately and again I am sorry for not posting anything. This lonely lovely lady is working hard everyday to try and stay happy. Hope everyone understands and talk to y'all very soon!

 Shannon

#Holidaze

Allo everyone! I know that now it is December and everyone is getting ready for the holidays. I have been getting ready for the holidays and birthdays of my friends. I know that I have been absent and I will have a post about that coming up on why and I would love to apologize in the coming post... And I will be posting a gift guide that I am doing this year for my family. And maybe some holiday looks with makeup and nails! Only a maybe but I will have to check my schedule.
Again, hope is well and happy with everyone. Talk with y'all very soon!

And here is a video of my best photos from 2013-2014

The Best Concert of My Life... CARNEGIE HALL!!!

heyy everyone... I am reposting this from when I posted it in 2012. This was written a year after the best band trip ever... But I have to give a shout out to the RHS Marching Band for performing at Super Bowl XVIII at MetLife Stadium. they played with Bruno Mars and many other big names... so please enjoy my account from when I was 18 years old; I was 17 when I plays, 18 when I wrote this, and 20 when I reposted this... danke!!!


I know that I am posting this a year late, but I just hit me! Last year was my senior year of high school and I got the greatest opportunity that most musicians will never get to experience!!! CARNEGIE HALL!!!!

 Roxbury was invites to preform and of course Mr. H, our conductor, said yes!! My symphony band was the first high school symphony in the state of New Jersey to play. Now that is a true honor and amazing thing. We only had a little over 2.5 months to prep for the big day, which was November 22, 2011. We played three songs: Overture on a Southern Hymm, Fire of Eternal Glory, and Pustza mvt 4.
 Roxbury is know for playing through pieces and making them sound great, and not for sight-reading. So that would give a reason as to why many didn't do well on tests. These songs were amazing and to just play was moving. Yes, Pustza is a multi movement but we only played one! We as a band worked many days and practices at home to get everything sounding right. I think that I was jipped out of a good part and the other two just joked it off. But, I went with it and did what I needed to do.

Samples, Samples, Samples?!?

Allo pals; I know it has been a long while since I last posted. Many things have been going on and I haven't had the time to write. But today on this beautiful day I thought that I would get back into talking about things that I love to shop for: hair, beauty, and other products!!!

Most of the time when you order online you get free "gifts" or samples, which is a great thing. This allows you to try a product before you think about buying it. Over the past year, I have collected and waited to try these samples. Some are free samples from making purchases online and in the stores and some from writing to the product company about products that I love and send something new to try.  I am going to link to the products as I write them and then you can decide if you want to try it out.

There are three different groups of samples: Cleansers, Face Masks, and Shampoos... I will be writing three different posts so this won't be so long and boring!

#TGIT

Allo everyone! Its Thursday and that means the weekend for most of you starts tomorrow! I am sorry that I haven't been posting much due to being busy with work, family, and playing taxi. Also I am helping my aunt plan and get ready for her Halloween party and looking for final details for my costume; if i ever decide between my two ideas!

Thought that I would give y'all an update to my happenings and hopefully get back on track with posts and everything!

By looking at the title of this post, it is a great night on ABC if you watch the line-up starting at 8pm. Grey's, Scandal, and the new Rhimes's legal drama How to Get Away With Murder. And let mt tell you, I am glad that all three shows are on one single night. This will let everyone watch the shows that they want. And watch the creative genius that Shonda Rhimes bring to television! #THIT= Thank God It's Thursday is all for one of the greatest women in television and she has accomplished all of this over the course of ten years!!! Round of applause to her y'all and on to the next topic!

Lately I have been so busy with looking for work and trying to balance work, life, and everything else that family has thrown at me! My depression is under control. I haven't been in a deep dark place since I have been on the medication. I am happier and I haven't been thinking too much about the dark place of my life. I LOVE IT!!!! Many of the people in past are staying there and I have lost some friends that might make my life healthier and happier!  Depression can lead you down a dark down whirl spiral and it is not good. It will be a dark lonely place and could lead to death. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact a mental health professional.

Other than that, I have just been relaxing when I can and sleep, eat, have fun as a single lady, and kicking ass trying to do my best at my job! Hope y'all have a great night/day and talk soon!

    Shannon   :p