You Can Get with This... or You Can Get With That...

"Imagine life is a game in which you are juggling five balls. The balls are called work, family, health, friends, and integrity. And you're keeping all of them in the air. But one day you finally come to understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. The other four balls...are made of glass. If you drop one of these, it will be irrevocably scuffed, nicked, perhaps even shattered." - James Patterson

I love the above quote so much. It is so telling of life, yet there are many people who do not seem to agree with this sentiment. While working is an essential aspect of life because the reward/result of the exchange [i.e., income for your services] provides for most of your needs and wants, the work you do will never be who you are because your job can change. Your place of employment can change in the matter of a moment, and you will learn the new rules of that workplace.

However, your family, health, friends, and integrity are all so fragile. One error could negatively  impact the course of your future in the matter of seconds. It is so important to wisely invest [time] into those around you. Of those whom you can make the choice to have around you (boyfriend/girlfriend, friend/associate, specific coworkers) be certain they are worth your investment. You do not want people to deposit fraudulent checks into your spiritual bank account. It is worthless. These relationships in your life cannot be improved by any sort of monetary reward. They require the work and investment of your heart and time, which you can never get back.

NOTE: your husband/wife should not be an option whether or not to keep around once YOU made the decision to marry the person (unless abuse or infidelity is/are involved). Do not misuse the institution of marriage because of momentary selfishness. But this is a topic for another day.
 

As for my outfit, this is ankara I had for sometime now (like since 2013). I remembered it, dug it out of the closet, and had this little number made. I have more material so will make something else schnazzy from it. People so did not think this was ankara, and thought it was from Zara. Hehe! Some pics before I started playing with my darling niece.

Good day all. x

DeBisi in the Streets

"Proof of your desire is in your pursuit. God promises those who seek Him with all their hearts will find Him, and not be disappointed." - Rotoya Goodwin 

Happy February, all! 2014 is definitely showing itself to be a lot like 2013, already rolling along its way rather quickly. 

Some of my fellow bloggers are below rocking their DeBisi pieces. I love all the various stylings and cannot say thank you enough to them for their support. Check out their blogs, as I am sure you will not be disappointed. Have a blessed week. 

 

Edwina: Versicolor Closet

Yvonne: Yvonne's Loves

Bukky: Kween Photos

Enocha: Lock and Trinkets

Never Too Late

"Go home. Lock yourself in your room. Kneel down in the middle of the floor, and with a piece of chalk draw a circle around yourself. There, on your knees, pray fervently and brokenly that God would start a revival within that chalk circle." - Rodney "Gypsy" Smith

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Yes, I said it.  

I ask you all to forgive me (for my 23-day tardiness). It has been a heck of new year (that is a good thing), just very busy, hence the delay on this post. Many different and wonderful things going on in my life, and I praise God for it all. I hope and pray you all have also started the year off on a great note. 

I wore this to a wedding last year. Kenia, my good ol' reliable seamstress, knocked it out for me in like a week. Removable peplum belt (in which the material is a different pattern than the skirt) over a pencil skirt with a slit. Trust me, I needed that to move around. haha

Have a great day. xo 

The skirt was not as fun without the belt, so I had to make it up in my expression. I hope I didn't scare you. (= 

Finishing Touches

The secret to success in anything is applied truth.  Wisdom is applied knowledge.

Chris, above, made this outfit. He added a little detail to her button down with an ankara patch on the pocket and cuffs to the sleeves. 

Classic

"By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is the easiest; and third, by experience, which is the bitterest." - Confucius 

 My friend from high school looking as beautiful as ever.

Yin and Yang

"Some complain that God put thorns on roses, while others praise God for putting roses on thorns." -Anonymous

Happy Monday, everyone.  Here are a couple of dresses from a wedding a few weeks ago. Have a fabulous week.

Blue Diamonds

"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world."   - Harriet Tubman

Some dresses from the aso ebi of a wedding a couple of weeks ago. 

A bientot...xx

Simplicity

"Honesty is a very expensive gift; don't expect it from cheap people." -???

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July. Have a fabulous month.