A Passion For Fullness

Yesterday I went to Church for the first time in a minute.

I woke up that morning and just felt the need to be in the House of the Lord. So my daughter and I got dressed and headed out.

They say the Lord works in mysterious ways and that day he knew that I needed to hear this message by this pastor at this church. It was about having a passion for fullness and becoming ready to live on a higher level.

The pastor spoke about knowing God for yourself and how as you get closer to God you get farther away from who you used to be, ultimately becoming a new man. He also talked about how God can lift you, change you, and make you new once you seek him.

The sermon resonated with me so deeply because it reflects what I am striving to do in this next decade of my life. It's what the idea for my blog is based on and what I think about all the time - becoming anew, learning new things, having new experiences, and becoming my best person, hence reinvented.

Of course, I boo hooed throughout the sermon as usual, but felt good.

Spiritually, at this point in my life I am learning to lean on God. You hear people say 'Let go and let God' all the time but it's easier said than done. I pray each night just before I go to sleep and so far this has helped to provide clarity and direction on my new path. I will definitely be going on a more regular basis so I'll keep you posted.

Big things I tell ya...big things at 30!

And just as an update, my roller wrap turned out beautifully and will definitely be what I'm rocking for the moment in order to keep heat away from my hair.

Mastering the Roller Wrap

I used to have really thick hair.

It is still thicker than most, but my hair stylist and mother informed me that my hair is getting thinner...possibly because of my addiction to flat-ironing and maybe because I am getting older (geez, I'm only 30).

When I got my hair done last week, my stylist created the cutest roller wrap bob on my ear length hair and emphasized my need to start doing the same.

Now, I have rolled my hair before, recently actually, and it turned out okay. I should have let it dry longer and overall, I think it's just more difficult to pull it off when you have short hair.

My stylist recommended Nairobi Foam Wrap/Set lotion and I plan to try it on my own this evening. I hope it works because I really am tired of wearing a flat wrap. I have been flat ironing my hair daily since high school and in the true spirit of 'Reinvented Chick' it is time to do something different.

Ultimately, I really want to grow my hair out, somewhere between shoulder and armpit length and I know that giving up the heat will help me retain length. I'll keep you posted on this one so wish me luck on my hair journey!

Be Beautiful!

Three Dresses and a Skirt

It may not sound like much to you...but for me, it represents a turning point in my life.

I spent most of my 20's shunning dresses and skirts. Why...I'm not quite sure but it's the truth. A good pair of jeans or black pants (to minimize the curves) were staples for me and I sported them without fail.

And I don't know if the change happened when I had Camryn or as I got closer to 30, but now I absolutely love them!

I love the femininity that a beautiful dress gives you. Or a skirt that shows just enough thigh to be subtly sexy. Pair them with a great perfume and cute stilettos and you're ready to do the damn thing.

And I know that I only have three dresses and one skirt right now but I'm working on it. Matter of fact, I tried on 3 others today that I liked...but I'll have to wait until my funds are right on that one. A girl does have bills to pay!

You know this is really not just about a skirt or a dress. It's about personal growth and coming into who you are. The fact that I only wore pants was not because I loved them, but because I was limiting myself and not exploring all that was available to me. At this point in my life, I am wise enough to see it for what it is and I realize now that when Oprah said 'Live Your Best Life,' she was really onto something.

Bottom line - if you are still doing the same thing that you were doing 5 years ago, 10 years ago...there's a problem. Reinvent yourself and become anew.