What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

[source]

Hey Everyone,

It’s me, Sophia. I feel like it’s been forever since I’ve been here on my blog, my second love. I’m sure you have all noticed my sporadic posts and were wondering what is going on and no, this isn’t turning into a music space. Fortunately, for the past three and a half weeks, I’ve started working a full-time job (Yay!), and it’s taking me quite a bit of time to get used to a more permanent schedule. I have been feeling absolutely dreadful about the fact that I have been totally disengaged from you all and my blog, which was initially created as a space for me to decompress creatively.

In any case, I just wanted to say that I am still here, and I didn’t fall off the face of the earth! I love this place and you guys too much to give it up, so no matter what happens. I will keep this place active, though it may come in a form that is less than five posts a week. This place is not an obligation, but it’s a release that I truly NEED IN MY LIFE (underline and bold—you know it’s serious). Here, I am balanced (well, in my “mi vida loca” crazy sort of balanced way…I’m still trying to find this actual thing called “balance”).

Thank you all so much for your patience and support. I hear you. And a million apologies for the late responses to comments/emails (on blog, FB, and oh my word YouTube—let’s not even go there. I’m a horrible person.) It might take me some time to get to you, but I will!

Anyway lovely people, thank you again and ‘how you doinggg?’ (in my best Wendy Williams voice)? What’s new in life?

Lots of love guys!

Sophia

Monday Music Mix: Party

Beyoncé on the blog is a first, but I can't lie I totally jam out to many of her songs (especially when working out--I am rocking it on that treadmill!). When I first heard this single off her most recent album, 4, I totally checked "love" off in my musical brain. I so love "old school" R&B jams, so this definitely fit the bill. Seriously, as much as Beyoncé can be, well, Beyoncé, I can't hate her for it. She knows what works for her and she works it 100%. Party is a feel good anthem and I already know I'll be blaring it on those summer days!!

Happy Monday everyone!

Check out Party feat. J. Cole below:

Monday Music Mix: MoneyGrabber

I featured these guys [Fitz and the Tantrums] here once before, and because I've been playing their album as part of my daily musical rotation, I thought why not feature them again! This track has got to be one of my favorites off the album: old school charm/ [non] British invasion sound = happy ears. Music always sets a tone for the day, and this one makes me want to shimmy on down the road -- with a pep in my step all the way.

Happy Monday ya'll!

View "MoneyGrabber" below:

March Nails!

I was feeling glittery this month! I decided to go with a super sparkly purple/bronze/gold color. On another note, I can't wait until Spring... Happy March!

Tuesday's Tress Talk

Some days I am really happy with my hair. Of course, it is when I take care of  when it decides to be awesome (what a coincidence!). This past weekend, I went all out. I got re-inspired. I did a well-needed deep conditioning treatment, but this time I left it in overnight instead of my usual 30-45 minutes under the plastic cap. I deep conditioned with Aubrey Organics GPB Conditioner, which is a protein conditioner. Now, it had been a while since I had done a straight-up protein treatment but my hair, needless to say, really needed it. The next morning my hair felt sooooo soft. I really need to stop being lazy *slapping myself*. Seriously, my hair "upkeep" is ultra laid-back, as we all know.

Here's to lazy curly heads like me :-)

And our next topic of discussion: discovering cute (easy) protective styles to wear during the week, and combatting frizzy edges (ugh so annoying!!)!

xoxo

-Sophia

Monday Music Mix: Midnight City

I randomly heard this song while listening to Spotify a few months ago (which I'm obsessed with!! Pandora, step aside!). Anyway, when I listened to "Midnight City" by M83, a French electropop band, I was hooked (let's be real -- I'm a sucker for anything with electronic synths that sounds vaguely 80s). I recently saw the music video the other day --  and though I'm not quite sure if I get it -- it's engaging, nonetheless, and the song is just so darn catchy. Enjoy and Happy Monday!

Watch "Midnight City" below:

Clean as a whistle and clear as a bell...

Source: google.com via Keri on Pinterest

So guys, it's kind of official -- my doctor just gave me a clean bill of health! I've been dealing with some thyroid "difficulties" these past three months, and I felt like I was caught in an endless medical web of tests and more tests, but it's over -- or at least I'm officially ending it with my doctor. And to be honest, this whole experience left me feeling worse than my actual "condition."  I'm almost afraid of celebrating too soon because of the what ifs, but still, I am so thrilled to know that my body is finding her balance naturally. What this challenge has shown me is, on one hand, how fragile my body is, but at the same time how underestimated it is in terms of the power it has to heal itself. I'm not exactly sure what caused the imbalance in the first place (nor is my doctor for that matter...), but I am definitely going to take extra care of myself, especially when it comes to dealing with stress.

After this whole fiasco, I have been left with a sour taste in my mouth when it comes to conventional medicine and the way it over-medicates and over-tests. I find myself becoming more and more interested in alternative therapies (naturopathy, homeopathy, etc...). Not to say that conventional medicine is bad -- I do think there is an absolute need for it -- but I think lifestyle and holistic changes can supplement conventional medicine as well, and can be just as powerful, if not more.

Anyway, a great weight has been lifted off of my shoulders...

What are your views on holistic/alternative medicine?  What's worked for you?

And if anyone has any natural tips for energy boosters I'd love to know...