Walk TALL.

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...Note To Self

Our deepest fear is NOT that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear
is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness,
that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,
talented and fabulous?
Actually who are we not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small doesn't serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking
so that other people
won't feel insecure around you.
We are ALL meant to shine as children do.
We were born to make manifest
the glory of God that is within us.
It's not just in some of us; it's in EVERYONE.
And when we let our own light shine,
we unconsciously give other people
permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others.

- Marianne Williamson

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[T]hrowBack [T]uesdays!

Ya'll ready to JAM?! Hhaaa!

Ghost Town DJ's. My Boo.


Something For The People. My Love Is The Sshhhh!


Jon B. x 2PAC (RIP) Are You Still Down?!


Tweet. Oops (Oh My).


I could go on & on forever & I didn't even get to Hip Hop/Rap YET! I guess I'll just wait til' NEXT Tuesday! What are some of your FAVORITE Throwbacks?!

Good Evening, Charlie!

♪...Guess who's back UP in the building?! Mind on a M I L L I O N! ♪ ;)

Hey Guys & Gals! Did you miss me? ;) So I'm pretty sure you guys already KNOW Miami was an absolute ALL OUT BALL! Now I know everybody & their Momma has traveled to Miami..But THIS time was completely different for me! I was SO busy being in the "NOW"/"The Moment"..I didn't have time to take as many pictures because I was fully engaged with having a GREAT time with my friends & enjoying myself! However, I was able to capture some of our daily adventures & YES! Some pictures were captured off my 1st generation iPhone! HEY! It STILL gets the job done! :p So without further ado...Here is a LITTLE taste of how I spent my A M A Z I N G vacation!

We stayed at Lords South Hotel...It was the cutest boutique style hotel...I fell inLOVE with this Cleopatra painting on the wall instantly!

And of course a "Spa Day" with the girls was SO necessary AND revitalizing!I could literally look at this picture OVER & OVER again! Miami Days AND Nights are INCREDIBLE!

Personal photo shoot in our hotel lobby!

News Cafe is a MUST for all my breakfast lovers out there! I'm not really big on Breakfast..But according to Rachelle & Tanisha..The "Eggs Florentine" was simply delicious! Not to mention it's open 24 hours, which REALLY came in handy when we pulled "all-nighters"! :) WAIT! Another MUST for dinner is Prime One Twelve! Their food is absolutely delectable! Mmmh!

Quick bathroom photo shoot @ Wet Willies! When I say, I don't want to hear the words SHOCK or TREATMENT for a looOOooooong time! LOl!

Teela & Justyne came to party with us! [I was being silly in the 1st picture! :p] TWO WORDS to describe this night: PRETTY INTERESTING! Hhaaa!

ANOTHER Quick Bathroom Photo Opp. Sunday Night. LIV. BANANAS!

In conclusion, I can NOT even put into words OR pictures how much fun me & my girls had! Another vacay is DEFinitely in order! Which reminds me...I'm turning 24 in October..Where should I travel?! ALL recommendations welcomed! :)

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INTERMISSION: MiamiStateOfMind

Hey Guys & Gals!

I haven't blogged in a couple of days due to the fact that I've been SUPER busy preparing for my vacation!

I recommend that EVERYone tries to take a vacation at least ONCE a year! It's SOooOO refreshing!

My Girls & I take flight tomorrow!

NEW Pictures & POSTS coming SOON!

[Cues in: ♪ Yo Gotti x ROSSsssss. Miami ♪ IMMEDIATELY followed by ♪ Lil Boosie. Goin' Thru Some Thangs ♪]

Keep your head UP, Boosie!

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ONE Word To Describe Today:

INCREDIBLE!

Dear God,

Thank YOU!

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...Youngest In C H A R G E

Speaking of childhood memories..Here are some of my FAVORITE children! Be certain that you will see these kiddies on a TV screen near you! These are our NEXT Presidents, CEO's, Governors, City & State Officials right HERE..I speak it into existence NOW!

...I Don't Wanna Grow UP

....I'm a Toys R Us KID!

It's funny how when you were younger you never had a care in the world! It's like nothing really mattered! You'd wake up..Brush your teeth/wash up..Eat breakfast..Get dressed..Go to school..Come home..Do homework..Play outside with your friends/toys & Then do it ALL over again the next day!

Over the weekend, one of my favorite childhood movies came on: MATILDA! I know I can't be the only one that loves that movie! Anyhow, I think it's good to get in touch with your inner child sometimes..So here's some ideas that I've came up with so far:
1. Purchase some roller blades/skates & go skating!

2. Make up dance routines with friends! [Sidenote: Me & my girls made up the cutest routine to "Super Bass" by Nicki Minaj last week..Talk about working OUT! Whew! We had a BLAST though!]

3. If you're in a relationship..Go for a walk with your significant other..BUT make sure you guys make it back in the house before the street lights come on! :p

4. Watch one your favorite childhood movies! ie. Harriet The Spy, Alladin, Hook, Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, Beauty & The Beast, Snow White, Little Rascals & etc.

Lastly..
5. Purchase some sidewalk chalk & Get it POPPING! LOl! I'm talking HEAVY stars, moons, hearts, AND even a good old fashion game of Hopscotch wouldn't hurt! Staying youthful & active is SO important! What other ideas can you guys think of?!

Sidenote: Today has been absolutely unexplainable AND wonderful! I ended up talking to one of my old friends from High School AND one from college! It felt SO good to come to some kind of closure & Get updated on what's new in each others lives! God works in mysterious ways AND fast might I add & I absolutely LOVE it!

...In God We Trust!

GOOD Morning Guys & Gals!

I'm STILL on this natural feel good/FREEeeee vibe! I can't even explain to you how liberating this feeling is! I'm in total alignment with EVERYthing that has happened in my life. THIS VERY moment is beautiful for me! WOW!

[Inserts BREAKTHROUGH! :)]

..SoOooo because I missed church today...I decided to take matters into my own hands! There is NOTHING like a personal praise & worship session! Here are some of my FAVORITE songs:

Fred Hammond. Hear My Cry.


Forever Jones. He Wants It ALL.


Tye Tribbett. Chasing After You.


Kevin Levar. A Heart That Forgives.


Kari Jobe. How He Loves US!


Feel FREE to listen AND enter INNnnnnnn...I hope these songs bless you how they bless me!

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FREeeeeeeeeeee

♪ Ain't NO feelin' like being FReeee...When your mind is made up AND your heart
is in the right place...Ain't NO feelin' like being FREeeee...When you done all you could..BUT was misunderstood..It's ALL good...Ain't NO feelin' like being free..I'm like a Eagle set FREE...FINALLY I'm lookin' out for ME...Ain't no feelin' like being FREEeeeEEE! ♪

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Sharing Is Caring...

...Just because I felt the need to share these THREE beautiful songs with you!

Jhené Aiko- You Vs. Them


Nivea- Complicated [Oldie..BUT Goodie]


112- God Knows [For sure OLDIE..But DEF Goodie!]

I hope you all have a SUPERcalifragilisticexpialidocious weekend!

NEW blog posts coming SOON!

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...If Jesus REALLY lived with us?

I came across these paintings a couple years ago by the talented painter, Mark Maggiori. These particular paintings have always stuck with me because the paintings speak volumes & make you to really think about your daily actions/decisions. I present to you:

"THE BLESS-ED" by Mark Maggiori: What If Jesus Really Lived With You?

[Picture 1: Husband abusing his wife. Picture 2: Unwed couple having sex. 3. A drunk pregnant woman.]

ANY THOUGHTS?!

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What Means The World To YOU?!

Fresh off work...Feeling Good.. NOT looking SO great!

WAIT! Scratch that, Confidence AND NARS "Striptease" Lip Gloss are ALL you ever need on a bad hair/eyebrow day! Hhaa! Speaking of NARS...You guys better make your way over to Nordstrom for their Anniversary Sale..Prices go back up August 1!

Anyway, my girls & I leave for Miami next week & Let me just tell you I have been thuggin' it OUT! Eyebrows growing out all crazy & I'm well OVERdue for my hair appointment..However, I happen to have one of the BEST stylists in the world & To be honest I do NOT like sharing her! :p Buutttt I guess I can give you guys alil' sample of how Amazing she is!

Looking at these picture alone gets me UBER excited...

I wonder what kind of masterpiece she will come up with this time?! I'm thinking extra long, JET BLACK, and wavy might be SO necessary for the 305! Hhmm! Decisions..Decisions...

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1 + 1

Let's be CLEAR! We ALL know King B a.k.a Beyoncé Knowles-Carter [I just LOVE adding her NEW last name in there!] is killing the music game right & can NOT be touched..However, Q Parker DEFintely did his thing on his 1+1 version! NOT to mention he is a CERTIFIED Hottie! Check him out:

Q. Parker (Of 112). 1+1.



Okay, back to generating revenue I go..Hope you guys continue to have a GREAT day!

...Jazz Personality. G Mentality.

"It's Friday & I'm READY to hang! Pick up my girls & Hit the party scene..."

Wassupppp Wassuuuuppp! [Jeezy Voice this time! :p]

I hope everyone reading this is having a GREAT Friday so far! It's Day 2 of my blog & I'm getting a LOT of positive feedback! My phone was going NUTS last night with commentary..I'm geeked UP! LOl! Special S/O to Rachelle, Brandon, & Tanisha for the personal internet plugs! So let me cut to the chase...My friends & I are thinking about starting our own book club! Our plan is to buy a different book every month, read it, & then discuss it over drinks!

This is something that we like to call "Cocktails & Conversations"! We usually get together on Sundays anyway for dinner & drinks & Have an ALL out ball..But now we are just going to add the book element in there. So with that being stated, we are in need of some good book recommendations...Now ya'll know I'm STILL stuck on Eckhart Tolle at the current moment..But we were thinking about a more FUNNY/COMEDY style book..We are silly gals & LOVE to laugh! More than likely, we will probably end up reading one of Chelsea Handler's books..But we are still open for suggestions!So what's a good READ?! [And not to be funny..But please don't refer any Zane or Sista Soulja style books..We are most certainly OFF that!] Give us some Suze Orman..NY Times Best Seller situations! :)

...JAM OF THE WEEK

Kreayshawn's "Gucci Gucci" is MY jam of the week! EVERYthing about this song makes my day THAT much better & makes me want to get a plane ticket to Cali JUST to party for a night! Hhaa!

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...Angels On Earth

Clearly, you guys can see I have A LOT of things to share with you today! [That's what being OFF Twitter does to you & I don't like using FB for constant status updates! Yikes!]

Recently I was on my way to work & I stopped at a Coffee shop to pick up my morning beverage. I ended up waiting in line next to a woman that had this book in her hand. To make a long story short, I asked the lady what book she was reading?! [Now WAIT! Prior to this day, I had been researching different self-empowering books & etc. because I was ready to feed my mind some good literature] The lady then said, "The name of the book is "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle!" I told her how I was on a quest to find a good book & in the middle of my sentence, she said, "You know what? You can HAVE it! I'm in seminary school & I have millions of books to read. Let this be my gift to you!" This kind act really brought tears to my eyes..I didn't actually shed a tear but I thought it was SO genuine & nice of her to just offer the book to me out of the kindness of her heart! I didn't even get a chance to get her name..But she is truly an Angel walking on THIS earth...

With that being stated, I want to highly recommend this book to YOU! This book is amazing!! Eckhart Tolle is phenomenal with giving you real life examples on how to live a better life, become a better person, and build a better world in the process! The book is about 300 pages long & I'm almost finished. I can honestly say I've already recognized behaviors/attitudes that I MUST change if I want better results with my life! Now it does dabble with different spiritual beliefs...However, Eckhart is only trying to display one message & that is how to find inner peace! IT IS A MUST READ & It also happens to be one of Oprah's Book Club Books! Go out & borrow/buy it TODAY!

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...Two Words, Maybe Eight!

Jhené Aiko.

Frank Ocean.

The Weeknd.

Ryan Leslie.
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...Modern Day Fairy Tale TRUE Story

Once upon a time there was a Girl trying to sort out & find her way in life. One day this Girl decided to remove herself from ALL social networks & change her telephone number! The Girl sent out 3 e-mails to the 3 most important people in her life (Besides her family) letting them know that she needed some time to find herself & that she would be contacting them as soon as she had reached some kind of peace. The 1st person was persistent & e-mailed her back to back asking if she was okay & etc. The 2nd person drove to the Girl's house to make sure she was okay. The 3rd person did absolutely NOTHING! The 3rd person didn't respond to the e-mail or even attempt to reach out to the Girl. However, the Girl STILL loves the 3rd person all the same...

Sometimes in life, people build up walls just to see who REALLY cares enough to break them down. A person can be in their darkest hour..But if you're TOO selfish OR self-absorbed into yourself to be there for someone who has always been there for you...Then there was never a TRUE friendship/relationship to begin with! The moral of the story is: "The ONLY people that you NEED in your life are the ones that prove that they NEED you in theirs!" Now with that quote, that doesn't mean that you become bitter or have hatred in your heart..Sometimes it's just best to love & pray for people from a distance. Other than that: Be a good person. Treat people better & LOVE yourself!

...And ALWAYS remember, Life Goes ON.

The End. The Beginning.
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...In A Good Place

Wasssuuuppp Wassuuuuup! [Jay-Z Voice!] :p

Hey Guys & Gals! My name is Erica Melody! I'm starting this blog because I wanted to be able to express myself in other ways besides JUST using Facebook & Twitter. I'm pretty sure I could have made a Tumblr page, but I decided to take the good old fashion route! This blog will be a representation of things that intrigue me or things that I just come across everyday that I would like to share with the world. I myself am in a GOOD place right now & I'm SO happy to be discovering myself one day at a TIME! The feeling is amazing & exhilarating might I add! So get ready to enjoy this ride as I present to you : The EMel Chronicle! I'm excited..Can't you tell?! :)

Okay, wait! ONE more thing: I'm a very multifaceted person which means I tend to know alil' something something about this AND that! So what I'm basically trying to say is: I LOVE GOD. My family & friends. Shopping. Traveling. Partying. Going to church. [YES, I did put partying & church RIGHT next to each other. I'm a work in progress]. Reading. Writing. ALL kinds of music. Keeping my eyebrows & hair done! [Ghetto Girl moment] & Just enjoying MY life! You ONLY get one & I'm learning to make the BEST out of it no matter what! Also, I type HOW I talk..If that makes sense?! So please excuse ALL the grammatical errors in ALL my postings OR feel FREE to correct me..I do NOT mind! I guess you guys realized by now I can be a VERY long-winded person?! SO WHAT! LET'S HAVE SOME FUN! :)

P.S. I love YOU!
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