Eartha Kitt has left us

http://news-briefs.ew.com/2008/12/eartha-kitt-san.html?xid=partner-cnn-todayslatest-Eartha+Kitt+dies+at+age+81


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I know!

Its been a while, I'll be back though.

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Stanky Leg???

What the hellz, I cant even watch this without just passing out from laughing.Mainly because I have a 19 year sister thats probably doing this dance in a club right now.





Hilarious
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Music in my head this morning!!!@

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Beyonce... Sasha Fierce

Ok, its Thursday, the CD came out on Tuesday, yep already got it saved on the playlist. All in all, B..., I mean Sasha does her thing. Betwween her and Mary J, I'm good to go as far as talent goes. They both take it there. Its a double CD, so it has it hits and misses but for the most part I love it. Here the downlow:

1.If I Were a Boy-Hot,love this one and video, loves it
2.Halo-Download, borrow, steal it, love this one too
3.Disapear-Aiight, it works I guess
4.Broken Hearted Girl-Blah, its another track I guess
5. Ave Maria-Kills Its. I love this song, I heard this years ago sung by the great opera singer Luciano Pavarotti. But B.. I mean Sasha puts her own little spin on it,and we all know she can blow. So she kills it.
6.Smash Into You-Confused, its a ballad but the title is a little off.
7.Satellites-.....skip it, trash. You know it has to be one of those on every CD. Sasha is no exception
8.Thats why you're beautiful- Kind of sounds like something from before


1.Single Ladies- This was on the last CD, it was called "Get me Bodied", but I like it. Its make you wanna hit the dance floor.
2.Radio- ?????? Still on the fence
3.Diva- Thats on the playlist, I like it
4.Sweet Dreams-???? Still on the fence
5.Video Phone-Not so much
6. Hello-????
7.Ego-Beg, borrow or steal it, loves this one too.
8.Scared of lonely-Nah, start from beginning, this last song is a little dry for me


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Too cute!

Had to post Jamie and his daughter, too cute.



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Two Free Samples

Free Glad Ziplock Bags

http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid56046.aspx


Free Turtle Chex Mix Bar!

http://freechexbar.bettycrocker.com/TurtleChexBar/Default.aspx?Source=417


Gotta love free stuff.

MochaMom

Beyonce's Saturday Night Live Skit

What yall think?


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Why We Celebrate

Why I Celebrate: Barack Obama Becomes President-Elect
by Nicole W. Brown


I celebrate for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose dream is now officially a reality.
I celebrate for Denise McNair, Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson and Addie Mae Collins - 4 little girls killed while attending Sunday School at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church.
I celebrate for the Little Rock Nine.
I celebrate for the Freedom Riders.
I celebrate for Nat Turner.
I celebrate for Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth.
I celebrate for 14-year-old Emmett Till, a teenage boy tortured and murdered for whistling at a white woman.

I celebrate for Rosa Parks.
I celebrate for Medgar Evers, a civil right leader killed by a sniper's bullet.
I celebrate for the murdered and exiled residents of Rosewood, FL.
I celebrate for the black men and women who persevered through the Jim Crow Era.

I celebrate for the three civil rights workers, found buried six weeks after disappearing in Mississippi.
I celebrate for the four black students who began sit-ins at a lunch counter where black patrons were not served.

I celebrate for Thurgood Marshall who successfully argued to overturn segregation.
I celebrate for the thousands of African Americans killed by lynching.
I celebrate for the 399 victims of the Tuskeegee experiment - black men unknowingly infected with syphilis for a government study of the disease.
I celebrate for Michael A. Donald the 19-year-old lynched by two Klansmen in 1981.
I celebrate for James Byrd, the 49-year-old black man chained to a truck and dragged to death through the streets by 3 white supremacists in 1998.
I celebrate for the men and women who marched in Selma, some who paid for our voting rights with their lives.
I celebrate for those who never thought they would live to see this day, and for those who unfortunately did not.



I celebrate for my children, who will grow up with the confidence in knowing that they can truly be anything they want to be in life, even President.

What does this day mean to you? Share here below...



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Transcript of the victory speach!

Gotta Love It,



http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/04/video.transcript/index.html


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We voted for change and got it!!!

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History has been made, as our 44th President is Barack Obama

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/11/04/election.president/index.html

I"m so sure his grandmother is smiling on him at this very moment.


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Congratulations,

President Elect Obama.

Are you ready to vote??

What time are you hitting the polls people????



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Even in a Downpour!

http://theteleprompter.com/John_McCain/news:marlene-h-phillips-obama-addresses-crowd-in-downpour-mccain-cancels/

We see who will show up!!Vote consciously!


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Alert: This is only funny if you've seen the original Beyonce video

Dude is doing every move to a T.


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I thought we were beyond this!!

Men charged with plotting to kill Obama!


http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/10/27/obama.plot/index.html


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Condolences

To Jennifer Hudson and family for the lost of her mother and and brother in apparent domestic dispute.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/10/25/hudson.family.ap/index.html


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Senator John McCain has African American ties in Mississppi yet he denies it!

Very interesting, how you can deny history when its documented and can easily be verified.


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Ron Howard wants to talk to you about the election!!

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/cc65ed650d




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Free Folgers Coffee Sample

http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid55200.aspx



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Freebies

Hey Lovies, with the state of the economy in a shambles, I think I found a new hobby. Seeking and requesting free samples of products. I saw this piece on Good Morning America, this site that tells you of how you can get free samples of the products that you use everyday. Companies love giving samples because they know that if the consumer likes them, they'll buy them.

http://freebies4mom.blogspot.com/

Check it out, it links you to all the updated samples, and coupons. Hey who doesn't like to save a penny a two. I just signed up for a few so when I get my samples I'll be reviewing the products on the blog.

Always thinking ahead,
MochaMom

Beyonce in Instyle Magazine!

Really pretty photos!! I love the jewels.


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Sorry

I have been incognito lately, been suffering from a horrible tooth ache. So today I finally got in to see the dentist to either fix it or pull it. So she goes to pull in and just couldn't seem to get it numb enough so she gives me more meds. Man have you ever had that little torture tool ( drill) hit a nerve. Oh my God, it is nothing nice do you hear me. So she couldn't get the nerve numb enough to fix my tooth after that experience, I scheduled with a oral surgeon to knock me out and take the tooth out. Please I am not going to have her testing and playing around to see if she can get it numb, possibly hitting that nerve again, I'm usually pretty cool, calm and collective but man that makes you say a few choice words.

Oh yeah, the picture at the top, I see teeth like that all day on 6th street in Austin, that why I made my appointment a.s.a.p.


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New Beyonce Video!

If I Were A Boy.



I like this one, I cant wait for the CD either.



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Life

I know, I haven't written anything in a while, man I have been busy with Life. Why didn't anyone tell me life was hard. I must have been sheltered as a child because I had no idea that life was this hard. Life is hard, and I live a simple life. I hate to think what it would be if I added complications and what not to my life. I don't know if I would make it, shoot, I'm questioning my ability to cope now. Anyway, off my soapbox and on to the next challenge.


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Music in my head this morning.

Jennifer Hudson, Jesus Promised Me A Home Over There
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Tyler Perry Opens his Own Studio

This brought out all of Black Hollywood but I had to post the best look of the night.

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Makeup Video

Yet another one:



Love her makeup, and her curls are fabulous as well.

MochaMom

Michelle and Barack Celebrate 16 Years of Marriage!

http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2008/10/sixteen_years_a.html?p1=Well_MostPop_Emailed6





Gotta Love that,
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Cute

Laila and Family

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Usher Baby

If you've heard the CD, you know this is the best song on the CD. The rest of the CD lacked luster in my opinion, but this song is fiyah......




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Another one of my favorite hair videos

Love the music, and the rollers, I use these at least 3 times a week.


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We've Lost Paul Newman

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/09/27/paul.newman.dead/index.html?iref=mpstoryview


Condolences to his family and fans.
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Hilarious!

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I'm Mad He Felt Compeled to Announce This!

Thats your own business, after all these years, who really cares.



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Run dont walk to get this CD

Jennifer Hudson is singing on this one yall. Unlike whats playing on the radio now, but someone actually has some vocals and it makes sense, not just a hook.

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On My Playlist this Week

Great follow up to:





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Envogue!

Remember the group Envogue, they still look great.
Timeless Beauty.


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Faubourg Treme, The Untold Story of Black New Orleans

Having not visited New Orleans in a number of years, this is really disheartning. With all the history there, you'd think the city would have received much more aid than it did during a time of need.

New Orleans History
Anyone thats been to NO, knows that the term "creole" is heavily used. One of my best friends was married to a creole guy for quite to some time, and I often heard the word "creole" whether referring to food or as a ethnic group.I found this article that gives a litle history on the word.


http://www.gumbopages.com/being-creole.html

Interesting, Gotta Love New Orleans

MochaMom

Rock the Vote

STATE VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES

Alabama Fri, Oct. 24
Alaska Sat, Oct. 4
Arizona Mon, Oct. 6
Arkansas Mon, Oct. 6
California Mon, Oct. 20
Colorado Mon, Oct. 6
Connecticut Tues, Oct. 21
Delaware Sat, Oct. 11
District of Columbia Mon, Oct. 6
Florida Mon, Oct. 6
Georgia Mon, Oct. 6
Hawaii Mon, Oct. 6
Idaho Register at polls
Illinois Tues, Oct. 7
Indiana Mon, Oct. 6
Iowa Fri, Oct. 24
Kansas Mon, Oct. 20
Kentucky Mon, Oct. 6
Louisiana Mon, Oct. 6
Maine Tue, Oct. 21
Maryland Tue, Oct. 14
Massachusetts Wed, Oct. 15
Michigan Mon, Oct. 6
Minnesota Election Day, in person, at polling place
Missouri Wed, Oct. 8
Montana Mon, Oct. 6
Nebraska Postmarked by Fri, Oct. 17 or in person by Fri, Oct. 24
Nevada Tue, Oct. 14
New Hampshire Same Day
New Jersey Tues, Oct. 14
New Mexico Tues, Oct. 7
New York Fri, Oct. 10
North Carolina Fri, Oct. 10
North Dakota Does not have voter registration
Ohio Mon, Oct. 6
Oklahoma Fri, Oct. 10
Oregon Tue, Oct. 14
Pennsylvania Mon, Oct. 6
Rhode Island Sat, Oct. 4
South Carolina Sat, Oct. 4
South Dakota Mon, Oct. 20
Tennessee Mon, Oct. 6
Texas Mon, Oct. 6
Utah Mon, Oct. 6 or in person Tue, Oct. 28
Vermont Wed, Oct. 29
Virginia Mon, Oct. 6
Washington Postmarked by Mon, Oct. 4 or on Mon, Oct. 20 in person
West Virginia Wed, Oct. 15
Wisconsin Postmarked by Wed, Oct. 15 or on Election Day at polling place
Wyoming Will not accept applications. You must go in person on Election Day


Get yourself registered to vote if not already.


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Fall makeup

With the oncoming Fall weather, I thought I'd post two smokey eye videos. The smokey eye is one of my favorite looks becuase of its versality. It can be subtle or dramatic depending on the where you're going or how you're feeling.








Stay pretty,
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On my playlist this week!!!

Love Monica, cannot wait for the CD.

Bopping my head
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Natural Beauty this week

Loving this models braidout, and her makeup is quite fierce as well.


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3rd day of school

I didnt post this photo earlier but this is the 3rd day of school. Note the bandaid on the knee, my poor little one fell off the slide. The second photo is her telling her dad what exaclty happened.



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Cute Dress

I love this Gucci dress that Tyra is wearing.


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Another Movie I Want to See!

The Women (oh Jada portrays a lesbian)

How pretty is Ms. Smith???



This is Jada's mom, good genes indeed.


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Saw this quote on another site, interesting!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN '08 "Only in Republican America would a black man with a law degree from Harvard, 12 years in politics, four years on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and manager of one of the most impressively flawless and forward thinking presidential campaigns ever not be ready for the presidency while a white female evangelical with 19 months in national politics and a bachelors in journalism is considered "ready on day one." (taken from the Huffington Post).

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Funny!!!

Happy Monday.



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What a week

My heart goes out to the people of Houston, Galveston and other places that Hurricane Ike has hit. We have been extremely blessed here in Austin to not to have been affected by this disaster. We have a lot of people here from the Houston and Galveston area occupying the shelters.Hopefully they are being treated well and will return to their everyday life as soon as possible. Lets pray for them and if anyone that read my little blog were affected, my heart goes out to you and your family.


Be encouraged, God Bless.

MochaMom

Fall is Approaching

Living in Texas, I know Fall is not coming any time soon. Especially with temps still reaching 100 degrees on a daily basis. But at least I can dream cant I? Love these hats.... I am going to have to purchase a few of these for the two cold days a year that we do have.

Hats by deLuxe sold on Karma Loop.

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Favorite Hair Product

Can I tell you what my favorite hair product is:

Yep, its Organic Unrefined Coconut oil. It has been known that Coconut oil has many natural properties that improves the appearance and condition of hair. I use this every night as a sealant. I add it to conditioners when I do my weekly deep conditioner treatments. Love this, and it gives the hair a natural healthy shine without the cones found in many other products.

Give it a try, you will see a difference in your hair. I've been meaning to do a post on this, just now getting around to it, this is definetely a staple of mine.

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Of course its Fashion Week in the NYC!!

Paula Patton

Brandy

Sanaa Lathan

Halle

Zoe (love the Dominican Blowout)

Jenny from the Block

Looks like a fab time was had by all.

MochaMom

Fashion

Fashion Rocks

Rihanna in a black silk gazar Monique Lhuillier gown.

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I love this photo of Eva. It makes me think of Fall. Which I love, because how fly are sweaters, boots, peacoats etc. Which season of clothing do you love most?



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Eagle or Pigeon!

Have you ever heard the comparison between an Eagle and Pigeon?

I know where am I going with this post? But have you ever heard the comparison between an Eagle and a Pigeon? When setting expectations for your self how do you set them? Let me tell you the comparison between the Eagle and the Pigeon. The Eagle knows that they are at the top of the food chain. When the Eagle has babies, they build their nests with thorns, sticks; twigs (the hardest, most uncomfortable elements that can be found) and they build this nest high. Why, Why you might ask? When Eagles are born, their parents instill in them that are to fly above all other birds. They are the highest-flying birds in their species. They build this nest high because when they fall; they want their young to have that natural instinct, to fly high where they belong. They build their nest with the most uncomfortable elements, because they want their young gone. They want them gone and independent early. They expect them to soar, and not teeter below where lower species reside.

When setting your expectations do you set them high, or do you mingle around waiting for handouts? Be an Eagle in your own right. Decide early to soar, set’em high and don’t get complacent. An Eagle has Vision, its eyesight is 4 times as sharp of any human, an Eagle flies into the storm, not heading for cover like other birds. So I ask, are you an Eagle or a Pigeon? Lets set our goals early, high and soar above average.


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68 Years young

Miss Tina must have the fountain of youth at her house, because this is not normal.


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