Monday, September 14, 2009

Oprah and Whitney


Yeppers, I am getting ready for the 1st day of Oprah and Whitney. Oprah has said that in her 24 years of doing the show, the is is the best interview that she has done. Ms. Houston opens up to her about things that we all have wanted to know for years, and I for one cannot wait to hear. I am so happy for Whitney's revelation from Bobby Brown, her comeback to her 1st love (singing) and her overall well being. So I'm settled in and ready to hear what she has to say. The interview was broken down into two hours shown in two days.


And the third day, Ms. Winfrey is giving us her reaction to the death of Micheal Jackson, I'm interested in hearing how she felt about that since I have not heard a official statement from her on the subject. Lets go, it season premier week for the Oprah Winfrey Show, will you be watching....



MochaMom

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Real Hair

What say you about Tyra's show,actually showcasing her real hair. I say good for her. Im sure folks have been wondering for years, "does she even have any hair"? Not that it matters, it only hair!!


MochaMom

Monday, August 10, 2009

Its growing on me


I admit, Solanges haircut looks pretty cute with her face beat.....


MochaMom

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Yall Ready for Whitney!!


http://whitneyhouston.com/main.html

Visit the site for a free download of her first single: "I Look To You"


MochaMom

Meals!!


What'd you guys for breakfast this morning, you know its the most important meal of the day..... For weekdays, Bagels and cream cheese are my favorite... I wish I had a side of bacon and it would be perfect..


For lunch, I had a order of Migas, from a little small Mexican place here in town. I would have taken a photo but I think folks would have thought I was a weirdo, anyhooo.. what yall eating...?



MochaMom

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Note to Self?

If you want to be taken serious in any industry. Do not sleep with every rap star in the industry, write about it and then expect people to take you serious when you come up with a bright idea..... Oh yeah and answer to the nickname...superhead. Not going to happen.




MochaMom

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Sad but Fierce!!


Sad occassion for this photo but those ladies are fierce!!!


MochaMom

Simplify your life

Look around your home, I'll give you a minute. If we take stock of all the "stuff" that we have, how do we have time for anything else. In these days in times, our worth is often measured by what we have. We work for flat screen tv's, Ipods, computers, PDA's with this kind of technology when do we have time to talk to one another, why talk when you could text..... We always wonder why families were stronger in the 50's-70's, they didnt have all this stuff. They ate breakfast and dinner together everyday, which sparks conversation and interaction. When you take this element out of family you suffer in detrimental ways. You lose control of whats going on in your kids life, they feel a disconnect to you and the relationship doesnt have the same bond. For one week could we not watch television, not get online, not use cell phones but do other activities that includes everyone in the family that requires interaction, physical acitivies, games ...actual talking?

Can we simplify our life......Is this possible? If you free up your life with some of the "stuff" you make room for more meaningful things..


MochaMom

Friday, July 24, 2009

Is this working for Solange?


I dont know, not sure how much hair she had to start with since she always wore weave...but I dont know about this one. You have to have a strong face to pull this look off.


MochaMom

Another one of my fav products!


Hi Lovelies, not sure if you guys have ever hear of Nairobi Hair products. I'd heard of these a few years ago, but had never tried them. I was trying to use up some of the stuff I already had and finally got around to trying the Relaxer. Now the relaxer was so to me, I'd seen better. I'll just stick to my Affirm for now until something comes along better. But baby, let me tell you.... the foam wrap is the bomb. It has to be the best on the market. I've tried a lot of foams, you have to have the foam in order for your hair to have that light and bouncy texture, but this one was the bomb. It gives the hair sheen and it keeps those roots tamed. You know how it is between that 4th and 6th week after a relaxer, feels like you need another one in some places, but it’s too soon to relax. Which is another thing, if you're perming your sooner than 6 weeks (at the very least), you're over processing. You're overlapping, over processing hair that’s already processed, and this is weakening your strands. That’s how you get breakage and thinning. Even though the new hair is growing in you want to wait until you have an apparent demarcation line.

So anyway, back to my product.... This product is great, I love it. I also like the Sheer shine spray too. Its very light and you only need a little, it doesn't weigh the hair down like your typical oil sheen. Everyone likes their hair to move, which is it should if it’s clean and not weighted down with a bunch of silicones (oil sheen).

Give it try...I’m sure you'll see a difference.

MochaMom

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Sincere or Not

Have you guys seen this, do you thinks its sincere. Sounds like lawyers, CYA (Cover your Ass) talk to me. Mr.Brown just needs to move along.....give it a few years. What he did and so many others is inexcusable.




MochaMom

Monday, July 13, 2009

Retro-Chic Shampooing Potion



Everyone that knows me knows that I love my hair products. For my weekly shampoo this week, I had the pleasure of trying a new product, Retro-Chic Shampooing Potion, available at http://www.beautychoice.com/.
This product was developed by Joshua Bernard, a professional hair artist that teamed with two of the world’s leading molecular scientists to develop the industry’s first "Microcapsule Remediation System" for hair conditioning.

My hair is considered to be very thick, relaxed and shoulder length. I am very selective in the products that I use, especially shampoos because they often contain sulfates that tend to dry out the hair. This product actually was very moisturizing and left my hair feeling very clean without feeling stripped of natural oils, as shampoos can often do. I incorporated this into my regular routine of products and was very pleased with the results.

It lathered very well and rinsed without leaving any residue. It has the combined antioxidants of pomegranate extract, rosemary extract, and vitamin E succinate which make the scent and cleansing properties extremely beneficial to the hair.
A complete list of Retro Chic products are available at http://www.beautychoice.com/brands/retrochic-202-0-1.html.
This product is available at : http://www.beautychoice.com/products/Retro_Chic_Shampooing_Potion_12_Oz-12362-0.html


Stay pretty,
MochaMom

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Better on the other side!

I love this video, not only because I loved Mr. Jackson but because of the effort that the artist put in to make this happen on the exact same day that he passed away. That's love for an artist, that transcends what a person might have done, mistakes that he might have made, and all the naysayers and judgments of these mistakes... let hope and pray that he made it to the other side.




MochaMom

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

MJ





Look at the baby's eyes, how can anyone focus on the negative things MJ did and not sympathize for the ones he left behind. RIP Mr. Jackson...
MochaMom

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Too Cute!


RIP, MJ.
MochaMom

Our lady Angel!


I know I'm a little late on this one, but did you guys watch "Farrah's Story"? I have to tell you, that was one of the best documentaries I have ever seen. Farrah documents her battle from diagnosis to almost the end. She documented her hopes, her fears, the processes, the prognosis and never lost faith while doing so. Her type of cancer was such an invasive and painful sickness. She later sought nontraditional treatment in Germany, undergoing surgeries,that doctors at UCLA didn't think could be done. She was very adamant at accurately documenting exactly what cancer does to the body.

I must say, I remember the buzz that surrounded Farrah when she was a "Angel", she was one that all the women wanted to be like and all the men wanted. I am so grateful that she would change this image by documenting her fight with cancer. It shows the ugliness that is cancer, nothing is left out, her words" this is what cancer is". If you didnt get to see it, I truly suggest that you try to find it somewhere, its awesome. It was really put together exceptionally well.

Farrah lost her battle with cancer, as on June 25th, she passed away from anal cancer after a three year battle with the disease, she was 62 years of age.

Ms. Farrah Fawcett, she will be truly missed.......

Her story can be watched here..
http://www.hulu.com/farrahs-story



MochaMom

Thursday, June 25, 2009

RIP-Michael Jackson


We have lost an iconic legend of our time. RIP, Michael Jackson, 1958-2009..


MochaMom

Thursday, June 4, 2009

4 teens charged as adults in locker room sexual assault case

Sad, Sad News. These were kids too.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/06/04/florida.sexual.assault/index.html

Wow, can you imagine if they are sentenced to 120 year in prison? How does this happen? I cant help but sympathize for the victim. I know if it were my son, I'd be seeking the max.

This should be an example, parents need to start looking into the affairs of their children and be aware of how they treat others. There is a disconnect somewhere, that these boys thought it was ok to do this.

MochaMom

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Katelyn's Big Day!!!!!





“Share everything. Play fair. Don’t hit people. Put things back where you found them. Clean up your own mess. Don’t take things that aren’t yours. Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody. Wash your hands before you eat. Flush. Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you. Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.”

If you remember these rules, you've already won half the battle.

These were the words, from my little ones big day. Yes, we made it through Kinder, now on to bigger and better things. Although it started a little rocky, I must say my little one really did do well in kinder, all things considered. She loved her teacher, she met some good friend and some bad ones... another story for another time. But she really did adjust well which was really my concern. Hopefully in first grade I can be a little more involved, join PTO, volunteer for face painting and all that good stuff. Its just not enough hours in the day.


Hopefully all the kindergartners have a great summer and gear up for first grade. Don't forget to read over the summer.










MochaMom





Public Service Announcment


Do not mop your kitchen floor with this. I have mopped and remopped (word, I guess) a hundred times and still have a white chalky residue on my floor.. Geesh! The floor cant help but get clean after that kind of scrubbing.



Ding...You're free to move about the country.


MochaMom

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Summer Vacation


Schools almost out, what do you guys have planned for the summer. I for one am glad school is almost out for the kiddos. I need a break, just think a extra 15 minutes of sleep, no homework. I cannot wait. This year we're going to do the unthinkable........ send the kids to the grandparents house for three weeks.. in another state. Do people do this, I cant believe we are. A little background, my kids have never ever been away from home. Never, so this will be a first for all of us. I think its going be a good time for them to spend some time with them especially since they get to see them but once or twice a year.

As for me, I'm in two classes for the summer. Yep, taking human relations (not too bad thus far), and Business Law (killer). I'll be doing lots of reading, case briefing and what not, especially since I have no background in law at all, I need to be reading day and night.

So whats going on your way, do you have plans for the summer?


MochaMom

I'm Biased



Man, I love Michelle Obama.

Did you guys read this Time Magazine article. They called her the most professionally accomplished First Lady of all times. Thats amazing.

http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1899741,00.html


MochaMom

Friday, April 24, 2009

Oprah's Hair


I know I have been too busy with family and graduate school to post, but I had to post this about Oprah's hair. Have you seen this video. Man, Oprah hair is just , wow.....
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/04/24/oprah-defends-her-hair-th_n_191287.htm



Monday, March 9, 2009

Hey Lovies!

Just a quick little note. I am sneaking a break from writing a 10 page research page that is due on Wednesday. My project submitted last week, was in my opinion not bad but guess what I did? I submitted the wrong version of my paper and didn't notice until I received my grade. Had I double checked, I could have at least sent my proff a note and he would have let me submitted the correct one as long as it was before the deadline. But hey you live and learn. Lesson learned, it only takes one time to make that mistake. Had my turn, its over. So needless to say I did not receive the grade I expected. That's unfortunate, but I have determined that from now on, I have to be ahead of the game. No waiting until that last minute, no half azzz work, I am in this for the long haul and I am going to do well. I don't have a choice. Grad school is not cheap by anybodies standards.

So on to bigger and better things. If I have to stay of all night, my assignments will be as good as if not better than my counterparts. Because hey lets face reality, its not many people that look like me in my classes. So I have to excel, I cannot fail. Simply not an option.

MochaMom

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Jamie Fox: "Blame It"




This song is hot!!!!!

MochaMom

TO!!!!


Whats up with the Cowboys releasing TO?? Man, hubby is not going to be in a good mood today..


Isnt TO a star in his own right, I dont get this decision by the Cowboys.

MochaMom

Public Service Announcement: Chris Brown and Rihanna Situation

I just refuse to post the photos the police report and all that business. The whole situation is horrible, I did read the police report and its pretty sicking. Whats more sickening is the fact that photos of him surfaced this weekend whereby he's on jet ski's and having a jolly good ole time while she is covering her face and embarrassed. When did it become so messed up that the victim is embarrassed, he should be embarrassed by his actions. She should be showing her face and going about her business, again she is the victim here.

Domestic abuse is never ok, no matter who you are... That is all...


MochaMom

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

My Hobby!


http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm/product/1535_122/28-piece-eye-shadow-neutral-palette.cfm


Yes, I have a hobby. Makeup.. Love it.Anyway I found this new palette on Coastal Scent's website. Normally I stick with my beloved MAC, Smashbox and Stilla but I had seen a few reviews on this palette, so I placed my little order. I haven't gotten it yet, its suppose to be at my door tomorrow. But from the reviews, it suppose to be just as pigmented as MAC but at a fraction of the costs. MAC shadows cost, $14.00 per pot and with this you get 28 pots for $21.95. Now I ordered the Neutral shades, because you can wear those colors on a daily basis. Check out this review of this palette on You Tube and this girls hair is fiyah.... HOT




MochaMom

My Life!!

Hey Hey, (me waving), thought I'd sneak in a little quick update post. I am busy busy busy. My schedule is crazy, I mentioned in an earlier post that I was chairing our fundraiser committee for our Black History program at work. That's a lot of work. our first event almost went off without a hitch, keep in mind it was a Frito Pie luncheon. The hitch was......we ran out of chili in the middle of the event. So adjustments had to be made, we had to get more chili.. you know.... yada yada. But anyway, All in all our profit was great.


Now we're gearing up for our second event.... Valentines Day telegrams. Our plan is to deliver the balloon telegrams throughout the building as a fun gifts that staff have purchased for each other. We've done this before and it was really fun. Hence, we're doing it again, hey if its not broke don't try to fix it. So we'll see how this whole event turns out, I"ll post photos.

Oh yeah, I am doing all this in addition to my regular paid work duties.

School

School is not going to bad thus far, I have one class I love and one I hate. Lets see, the first team assignment, had this one lady that man, she would say, "ok, I'm working on my part, I"ll email to everyone shortly". But 2 days would pass, no word. I had already told team mate B, lets have backup plan. First of all team mate B submitted his part, it was incorrect, he just misunderstood the assignment but its a good thing I looked at it because that would have been a bad grade regardless. So anyway, never heard from team mate A until the last day, finally. So to make a long story short, we missed two questions on the assignments, from those two team mates. All mine were correct, yeah yeah ( me doing the running man).Anyway, I'm sure my time is coming to be the hindrance of the group. Just thought I'd gloat early..


MochaMom

Monday, January 19, 2009

New toy!!!!


Oh and I got a new toy, its the HP Touch Smart computer. Its a all in one (no tower), wireless desktop with touch screen. I love it.

This is my 35th B-day, Grad school gift.
MochaMom

Been a Minute

I know its seems like its been forever since I posted, it has huh? I've had so many things going on its crazy. Let me give a little run down, lets see, its that time of year, yep our Annual Black History program at work. So guess who is chairing the Fundraising committee this year, me. Not a joke, I am. Anyway, raising money for such a program is challenging in any work environment and State Government is no different. Most things we have to get approval for, because of all the red tape. You cant use state time, resources, etc. Things like that seem to slow down the process. Ok, enough about that one, oh and I start Graduate school tomorrow. Yep, going for the MBA at St. Eds University. I have two classes a week in the afternoons. So I already know these are going to be killer. On top of that, I have been trying to follow the Inauguration of our first African American President. There are so many things on tv, its hard to catch them all but I don't want to miss a thing so the DVR will be rolling full throttle tomorrow, since I wont be here for the good stuff. The things I have seen have been so inspirational its hard not to want to do or be something great. Because after all history has just been made,and we get to witness it.

I heard someone say on one of the programs, that children today, should pick up a book, have a vision and dare to dream. What a inspirational year we've had.

Barack our President elect, becomes President Obama tomorrow!!!!!

MochaMom

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Cops: Dad angry over child support kills son


Is this not the most pathetic thing you have ever seen?




No words,

MochaMom

Best High Schools

http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/high-schools/2008/12/04/best-high-schools-gold-medal-list.html?PageNr=1

Does this concern you, especially if you have children. Do you look at your kids school stats? Test scores, academic standing? How important is this to you? Does it determine if you send your children to a particular school? At the rate we're going, this should be very important, because children are going to have to be in high academic standing to obtain scholarships. They're going to need scholarships because parents are not going to be able to afford college at the rate we're going. Cost should not be a deterrent for your child getting a good education and solidifying they're successfulness in this world. Start now, you cant waste a moment.

MochaMom