Natural Hair Videos

Hello, and happy Saturday!

Today I actually wanted to give an update on one of the projects I have decided to continue. I have decided to make hair videos about natural hair to show the styles and techniques that I do. If I could describe my hair, I would say that it is very thick, black, and super coily. It's course and has a 4b 4c texture. I am constantly trying to figure out new ways to make my hair care quicker and easier. For now I do have a specific method, and I may share it in the future if anyone is interested.

So far I have created two new videos, and I'll leave them down below if you want to take a look. Making videos can be so cringe worthy, but I do admit it is fun.

Lisa

Here are my two new videos:

After College: My Interview Experience #1

My search for a job after graduation has been quite...interesting.  When I first got emailed for a job interview, I was super excited. It was a job within the public relations field, entry level, and the ad said they were looking for recent grads. I thought it was the perfect opportunity. At least, until I got there.

I drove 3 hours to get to the company. It was in a city right outside of Atlanta, and as I drove into the parking lot everything seemed so great, and I tried to imagine myself working there. That completely changed once I found the offices. When I walked in, with portfolio in hand, I was given a chart from the receptionist, and was told to write out my resume. I sat down on a couch in the waiting area with 3-4 other girls, and realized it was actually two companies sharing one part of the building. A tall man came out, and called someone, and they went to right side of the offices. After a few minutes they came back out shook hands, and the same man then went to the left side. Soon my name was called. I said, "Hello", then shook his hand. After we sat within an office, he told me about the company and asked me a few questions about the chart I filled out. After 5 minutes, it was over. He didn't even look at my portfolio. He wasn't unkind per say, but I found out I had been lied to. 

The post about the job was about public relations (writing, publications, social media), and said that training was provided. At the interview I found out it was really Sales. They hired recent graduates so they could sell products like cable tv packages within a "vendor location" aka Sam's Club.  You had to drive all over Atlanta to sell products, and only get paid minimum wage. Possibly commission as well. If that's what they were hiring for, why not just say that in the job description? Why be so deceptive? I had driven 3 hours for a five minute interview, and it was for a position I didn't even apply to. I left the place with such a bad vibe. I learned my lesson though. I avoided every similar job description after that. I felt so scammed. As I drove the 3 hours back home, I told myself I would never do it again.

Well, that was my first experience with interviews outside of college. My next one ended up with me in the ER!

Well until next time,

Lisa 

P.S. Beware of companies that sound similar to “Looking for entry-level xxxx, to fill blah blah. Recent graduates apply, No experience necessary, will train. Looking to fill (insert bulleted list of claimed positions).

Not finding a job after college

The past four months for me have been filled with frustration, contentment, and exploration. When I graduated in July, I moved back home when my lease was up. I was determined not to stay here long, and even refused to buy a bed for about a month. But then came the fear. Not the fear of not being able to find a job, but the fear of putting myself out there, having endless possibilities. I was afraid to apply.

I wasn't like a lot of my other classmates who applied for jobs during the school year, so they could start working in the Fall. I just got a summer internship, and didn't want to worry about job hunting until it was over. My internship experience was interesting, but still not an actual paying job.

Now that it is November, I have been feeling like I'm just not good enough and have been wondering why. I have a good resume (in my opinion), I have entry level experience, but I haven't even been called back for a regular office assistant job that you don't even need a degree for. I had brief thoughts of 'why did I go to college anyway?'

However, before this job search, I prayed that the doors that I'm supposed to go through be opened, and the ones I'm not to be closed. Still the process is frustrating when the only jobs that call me for interviews seem like scams. I went to one interview that completely turned me off and avoided similar jobs. (ones that have the same exact description but different names).

That was the frustration...

After that I got way too content. I didn't even start applying to jobs until about September because of fear, and then I got to content with my situation at home. Don't ask me how because Lord knows I want my own space, quickly, so I can get out of here. But, it is easy to get comfortable in your situation.

But, then I got to explore possibilities if people didn't want to hire me. I would make my own dang business. I started writing, determined that I would become the next best seller (which I hope is true), and create my own branding business. I can do it, but that comes with a lot of planning. honestly it seems like my best bet at the moment. So the future....

Anyway, life after college is a journey. I kinda hate it, but I like it as well because I do have a lot of freedom, and no responsibilities at the moment. Honestly its not bad, but constantly getting rejected with no explanation can really wear you down. *sigh*

With love,
Lisa

Hello Again, and Life After Graduation :0

Wow!

Long time no see...or write. It has been an interesting year, and I have finally graduated from college. I have a few experiences to share, like my summer internship, and a new journey about looking for a job. I really want to find something I like! I can't just be satisfied with the usual 8 hour work day unless I really enjoy it. I want to do something different all the time, travel, and just live free. Hopefully I can find something I like.

I figured I would start a mini series about life after graduation, and have started by making a video about it. I have decided to  record the journey. So, the first part of it is called. "The Search". I'll post it below if you're interested.

With love,

Lisa

Give Journaling a Shot

For the past month, I have started something new. Journaling. There was no specific reason, I just had the urge to do it this summer. I gave it a try around the middle of August, and have discovered a few benefits of doing so.

1) Its Euphoric. It releases tension. The first day I wrote in my new journal, I guess I wasn't having the best of days. But, as soon as I finished writing, I had a feeling of peace. Like my mind had just gone through a catharsis. 

2) Emotional Self-Discovery. Sometimes people don't know what emotions they are experiencing. Meaning, sometimes you have no idea what exactly you are feeling, and why you feel that way. Writing your thoughts out can help you discover what those feelings are. And, once that happens, you will feel better because you can understand the situation better.

3) You can see how much you have changed. Maybe you have tried journaling before. Have you ever looked back at an old one? What was your personality like? What did you like and dislike? What habits did you have? Have you improved yourself or accomplished past goals? Have you been stagnant? Keeping a journal allows you to look back, and see how much you've changed, or stayed the same.

4) You discover the deeper parts of yourself. When you write, you may surprise yourself. Are you someone who keeps things bottled up? Do you even notice if you do? There are so many layers to each of us. and writing thoughts, feelings, and your experiences, can help you discover those layers. You may be more complex than you think, or a lot more simple!

5) It tells your story. A diary or journal is a place where you can let everything and anything out. You may even find yourself afraid to write those things down. But, it tells the story of your life. A story those around you may or may not ever know. Its an untold one, where you can look back and say "Wow!" This is my life.

6) Good mental health. Mental health is soooo important. Writing things down, and not keeping this bottled up, is a good way to have good mental health. 

So, Why not give journaling a try. There are so many different kinds. Writing ones, art ones, and scrapbook like ones. Here is a video that I thought was both inspiring and nostalgic in a way. 

Anyway until next time,

Lisa

Life Update: Some news about something new

Hello everyone, I have something to tell you...

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I started a YouTube channel! I am actually really excited about this, and I have wanted one in the past, but never did it. I guess I just didn't have enough confidence in myself. However, after I saw a quote on Instagram that was completely rude to my life, I changed my mind and went for it.

But first I saw this one: "Stop fearing the worst possible scenario and simply believe the best"-Heather Lindsey-

After reading this, I really just felt the urge to go ahead and start a channel. Fear shouldn't hold us back from doing something that we really want to do. The whole point of this blog is to help me follow my passions, and I hope that anyone reading this will follow theirs as well. Follow the passions that are full of light, and maybe something amazing can happen.

The quote that completely disrespected me, and further pushed me into making a channel was this: "God doesn't give his anointing to lazy Christians"-David Wilkerson-

It struck me because I have had one lazy summer. But I do agree that it is not good to be idle.

If anyone is curious about my channel, and first YouTube video. You can check it out here. It might not appeal to everyone considering it's about hair and Senegalese twists but...yeah.

Anyway, thank you for reading

With love,

Lisa

P.s. My next post will be about the Book of John, and some of the things that Christ has taught us through it.

My Hiatus off Facebook

The last time I was on Facebook (before today) was when I posted the blog about my trip to DC. I don't remember the specific reason for getting off my Facebook, but it was weird and eye opening when I got back on it. Nothing had changed. It was just the same people spouting the same opinions over and over again...honestly it feels like it was only a day since I got off of it, and everything just picked up where it was from the time I deactivated my account.

I say that it was eyeopening because I don't think anyone even noticed I was away from it. Well, except my mother when she tried to search for me. And I guess that's not so surprising, considering that a good number of people on Facebook aren't even my friends. Like I don't really have 192 friends, and that's on the low side when it comes to the site! I didn't even really miss using it when I think about it. And, after about three weeks of my hiatus, Facebook wasn't even on my mind anymore.

I did like Facebook, and this post isn't to bash at the site. I just wanted to document my thoughts about it. I liked the funny videos, memes, and vines. It is an entertaining place to be, but...it annoyed me. There were so many opinions coming at me at one time. It can get tiring to hear about so many people's accomplishments, travels, and revelations when your just sitting at home on the internet. I do like hearing about those things, but it's better to hear about them from people you actually talk to in real life. I like people...sometimes. It's cool to hear about all the great things everyone is doing, but when I got back on it, everything about it just seemed so pointless.

I feel like if I really matter to someone, they will seek me out. If someone is truly my friend, they will inquire about me, or we will get in touch with each other. And people actually have :) I have gotten messages from friends who want to hang out, or hear my opinion about something, and I like that. I rather keep up with people that way.

Everybody and their grandma doesn't need to know what I am thinking. And that's ironic considering I have a blog on the internet. But I kinda like this, it's like a different version of a diary-just a little more organized. Later, I'm going to print out everything I have posted, and put it in a portfolio. And even later, I'll probably pass it on to a family member. Because the people you love and care for, and love and care for you back. They are the ones that truly matter. The world doesn't need to know who I am, or remember me when I am no longer here. But, at least someone will. The ones who have loved me.

Note: It reminds me of the Book of John when the Word said that the Pharisees cared more about the praise of men than praise from God.

Lisa

Trip to NY

Hi everyone! Today I'll be showing and telling about part two of my winter break trip.

During this part of the trip, I stayed in a hotel in New Jersey, and everyday we would travel over to Manhattan. I had a great time during this trip, and everything was just so big. The Macy's was 9 floors including the basement! There was also a Ferris wheel inside of the Toy's R Us. This was the busiest and most crowded place I had ever been.

The first night, my new friends and I got scammed into taking pictures with the people wearing costumes in the middle of the city (Iron-man). It also rained like crazy and was wet everywhere, but I still had a good time. One of the things that was hard to miss was the traffic and air. The pollution was so thick that it was hard to breath the first night, and I honestly couldn't understand how the people could stand it. Along with that, traffic was so insane! The pedestrians even more so. No one waited for the crosswalk lights, they just walked into super busy streets!

The city was great, but could boring at times, so it was a nice adventure to visit Ellis Island. I hadn't been there since I was like ten, and again everything was so different then what I remembered. We took a tour around the island and went into the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. This was our final day in NY, and it was my favorite. Oh! we also visited museums there as well (we latched onto a terribly boring tour at one point though).

Some stores visited were: Macy's, H&M, Toy's R US, Build a Bear Workshop-where I got my bunzy!, and a few more I'm sure.

Me! I didn't realize it wasn't rotated, and got to lazy to do it when I found out. hahaha

My two new friends and roomies

Me again!

And again...

Lisa

p.s. I feel like posting this is out of place after the church massacre in South Carolina. These times are so crazy, and its sometimes hard to know what to pray for. But, once you ask to be baptized in the Holy Spirit, he can fill the gap for us. (Romans 8:26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us in wordless groans.)

Trip to DC with pictures and a short clip

Over Winter Break, yes a few months ago when I didn't have a blog :/, I decided to go on a trip to DC, and then to NY. The opportunity was provided by my University, and ever since I knew about it, I wanted to go. I was finally able to afford it, so I figured why not.

DC was definitely an experience, and I saw the good and bad of it. I had been before since I used to live in Maryland, but I don't think I ever experienced it like this before. The perspective of children and adults are always so different (I visited as a little girl). The first thing I noticed however, was that this place was beautiful. It was like being in a completely different country. Like some awesome place in Europe (maybe Greece).

I loved my time there at first, but by the end of the second day, I was completely over it. The thing is, I had never seen so many homeless people before in life. I wondered how this supposedly great city could have so many people lying in the dirt at night. I didn't know what to do, or how to react to them, but everyone around me just seemed to ignore them easily. The experience that struck me the most was when this women came up to me asking for help, and I had no idea what to do at the time. I had never felt so useless. This city started to sadden me greatly, so by then I was glad that we were leaving the next day.

I do have great memories as well, and I did have a good time. There were so many things to do, and some were even free, like the museums. As a whole, I did enjoy my time in DC. I just can't ignore the negative aspects of it as well.

Taken by Lisa Ajala

Made out of Aluminum foil!

The Hope Diamond

In the Spy Museum, which was a lot of fun.

Hope you enjoyed!

Lisa