..Funsized, pan-African, spiritual, hippy princess! :-)
I started this blog because I love to share! Sharing is caring!
Whether if be my creations (SweetOrangeBoutique @SweetOrangeBou) or information on Hair & Beauty, fashion, food, travel or culture, I will share it.
I don't know it all, I am still learning and welcome you to join me as I navigate this thing called life.
These are my thoughts and feelings, nothing here is written to offend.
Thank you for reading,
@MsShayDivine
I generally feel more comfortable with oversized tops and dresses. I love how they can hide a foodbaby after an "unplanned" trip to a food market lol or when you're having a "Fatday"
On a recent shopping trip for a plain white shirt I ended up buying a oversized white shirt. I love my new shirt sooo much that I decided to do a lookbook, perfect for the weekend or a dressed down day in meetings :-)
Over the past 5-10yrs a few close friends have experienced mental illness in one form or another and recently a very dear friend took his life.
This was very hard, I will miss my friend very much and pray he's now at peace!
These experiences have shown me just how much stigma and ignorance there is about mental health and suicide in society.
Words like 'Crazy, off key, loopy and weird' are some of the ways people describe those with mental illnesses and this has to stop!
These people need help and it's high time more was done to raise awareness and destroy the stigma!
There is always something more we can do or try to do, as it's quite common for people with mental illnesses to push loved ones away but we have to TRY, try & try again!
As much as you think you may know people on the outside....you NEVER know what battles people are fighting on the inside!
Yes, life happens and you can't be there for everyone but how hard is it to check in on people?
When was the last time you went to randomly visit a family member or friend on?
A call, text or random meet up for tea/walk in the park etc could mean the world to someone in need!
Make the effort where you know you can!
I once saw a a quote somewhere that said something along the lines of...
"We all look after our physical bodies but how many of us look after our minds"
It's so true!
I am now so much more aware about mental health and I fully support 'Mind; For better mental health' & 'Mental Health Awareness Week' at the 'Mental Health Foundation'
People need to educate themselves, have more empathy, show more compassion and BE KIND!!!
I STRONGLY encourage anyone who feels, low, alone or has suicidal thoughts to SPEAK UP!
Find someone to speak to!
Know that you're never alone, there is always someone!
Every Sunday I try and watch at least 3 episodes of SuperSoulSunday (Oprah Winfrey Network) via YouTube or wherever I can get to them.
I absolutely love these sessions.
They always make me feel good and give me food for thought.
This week I watched 'The Spiritual Purpose Of Relationships' by Marianne Williamson, author of books like 'A return to love' (On my reading list) and 'Everyday grace'.
This session really got me thinking about who we are, why we're here and why we cross paths with others...It's not all about you or I. It's so much bigger...Want to know more?
Scrolling though my timeline on FB the other day I came across Yejide Adeoye's page which featured an Africa continent puzzle. I love this puzzle, I think it would make a great gift and educational tool for adults and children. How about we get this in schools and libraries? I decided to contact Yejide and find out what inspires her...
"I am inspired by the natural environment and how it
is used and interpreted by us humans. With a curious and inquisitive mind for
the known and unknown, I design and create pieces that reflect my thoughts,
passions and surroundings.
The Africa Map Puzzle
reflects my love of both human and physical Geography as well as my fun and
creative side. The puzzle is a fun learning tool and once you get into it you
realise how much you do and do not know about the countries within this vast continent"
The:nublkand visual Artist Kojo Owusu-Kusi akaCitizinsare excited presentChildren of The Gap: Conversations on Cultural Duality.
The exhibition and series of events will share the experiences of contemporary creatives who have often found themselves bringing the gap between their experience of being born/raised in Europe while also being part of a more distant, but no less rich cultural heritage.
Join us on Friday 25th March for our exhibition launch event including:
+ Live painting by CITIZINS
+ Words by YOMI 'GREEds' SODE (BoxedIn / TheDaddyDiaries)
+ SHORT FILMS
+ GIVEAWAYS
Doors: 6:00pm Event starts 6:30pm
WHEN
WHERE
Center for Better Health - 1A Darnley Road London E9 6QH GB
The:nublk is an Arts & Culture platform which informs and connects its audience to the often untold and inspiring stories of creatives from Africa, the Caribbean, and the Diaspora.
