Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Little Dragon - Constant Surprises

I'd Like to Call it Faith.....Press Play


I'm just swoon by Little Dragon and their experimental/soulful, electronical and then some style of music.  Check out heir new album "Ritual Union".  Little Dragon is definitely one of my favorite groups  of my favorites groups out!

Xoxo
-Rain

Monday, February 11, 2013

The benefits of Aloe Vera for Your Body & Hair


Growing up I always thought of aloe vera as the slimy green bitters my mother would bribe me to eat with the promise of a piece of chocolate right behind it.  I also knew aloe vera as  "Single Bible", that's what people from that Caribbean call it.  So when my mother would say my name and "Single Bible" in the same sentence I would cringe.  The good ole days.  Here are a few reasons why you should use aloe vera to enhance your health.

What Aloe Vera can do to Help Hair:


  • Promotes hair growth
  • Cleansing Shampoo Treatment
  • Hydrates hair/Conditioning
  • Helps decrease breakage
  • Protects against heat



The gel-like substance of the aloe barbadensis leaf gives it a similar chemical composition of keratin, the naturally occurring protein in hair cells. This structural similarity allows for easier penetration along the entire length of the hair shaft



   The Effects of Aloe Vera on the Body:


  •  Aloe Vera  strengthens the immune system with is contents of  23 peptides contained by the plant
  •  Accelerates and regulates the metabolism
  •  Purifies the human body from toxins 
  •  Stimulate the cell-renewing process
  • Aloe vera nourishes and supports the digesting of aliments
Aloe Vera can also be digested internally with its amazing nourishing capabilities. When mixed with other fruits, aloe vera can be ingested as an excellent natural beverage rich in vitamins and minerals. Also, it is recommended that it is ingested during travels to prevent dehydration.


I hope this helped! 

Until next time 


Xoxo
-Rain




Monday, February 4, 2013

Raising your frequency Day 35: A little Goes A long Way

Patience is key!


The spring semester just started for many of us amongst many other things like, work, family, and all our busy entails.  Here is a little advice on how to cope.  


Even the Smallest increases in rate at which your energy vibrates can have a positive effect on you. Do not rush the process.  I know many of us feel the need to be on our A game at all points which is ultimately ideal BUT you have to remember there really isn't a a top level. The top level is the one you create for yourself. Take time with everything you do and it will result in happiness, joy in life; its the freedom you feel when you properly nurture yourself. 

It's the little things that widen your eyes and make your heart fill. 



Xoxo
-Rain

Warsan Shire - For Women Who Are Difficult to Love








For Women Who Are Difficult to Love - written and performed by Warsan Shire
You are a horse running alone
and he tries to tame you
compares you to an impossible highway
to a burning house
says you are blinding him
that he could never leave you
forget you
want anything but you
you dizzy him, you are unbearable
every woman before or after you
is doused in your name
you fill his mouth
his teeth ache with memory of taste
his body just a long shadow seeking yours
but you are always too intense
frightening in the way you want him
unashamed and sacrificial
he tells you that no man can live up to the one who
lives in your head
and you tried to change didn’t you?
closed your mouth more
tried to be softer
prettier
less volatile, less awake
but even when sleeping you could feel
him travelling away from you in his dreams
so what did you want to do love
split his head open?
you can’t make homes out of human beings
someone should have already told you that
and if he wants to leave
then let him leave
you are terrifying
and strange and beautiful
something not everyone knows how to love.
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Director, Producer : Andrea Cortes-Juarbe & Christine Mehr
Editor: Christine Mehr
Co-Editor: Andrea Cortes-Juarbe
Special thanks - Lauren Stanton, Sara'o Bery, Ada Pinkston, Isa Nakazawa
Audio mashed by Christine Mehr
Instrumental track - Zoe Keating's "Sun Will Set."

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Disco in Space


























Took a stroll in Brooklyn today and yeah it was lovely as usual.  I so badly wanted to get some Nutella ice cream  but it was too brisk out there! On my stroll I met some lovely folks who were on vacation from Germany and we talked about dragons for some reason or another, haha, and they kept wanting to touch the fro. Now we all that's a no no. The random things I love. I woke up feeling like  going to a disco in outer space so I dressed accordingly.  I danced with the quasars and comets in Brooklyn.

My hair is a result of a braid out I'm in love with the volume.
Fringe coat & Leather Silver disco top  AbstractRain.bigcartel.com
Galaxy Pant Topshop.com
Platform Heels Urbanoutfitters.com



Saturday, February 2, 2013

Black History Month: Black Poet Gwendolyn Brooks (1945)



The Preacher: Ruminates Behind the Sermon
Gwendolyn Brooks (1945)
NOEL

I think it must be lonely to be God.
Nobody loves a master. No. Despite
The bright hosannas, bright dear-Lords, and bright
Determined reverence of Sunday eyes.

Picture Jehovah striding through the hall
Of His importance, creatures running out
From servant-corners to acclaim, to shout
Appreciation of His merit.s glare.

But who walks with Him?..dares to take His arm,
To slap Him on the shoulder, tweak His ear,
Buy Him and Coca-Cola or a beer,
Pooh-pooh His politics, call Him a fool?

Perhaps..who knows?..He tires of looking down.
Those eyes are never lifted. Never straight.
Perhaps sometimes He tires of being great
In solitude. Without a hand to hold.

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