The Third Day of Christmas
In the continuing saga of me failing at Christmas this year, I’ve failed to get gifts for almost everyone on my list.
I don’t have much else to say besides that.
Advertisements
Older Posts
Instagram Photos
#mood
I woke up this morning humming this song, put it on while in the shower, and it's still on repeat 2.5 hours later. I love that even though I'm on the other side of the planet right now, my love for my people, my history, and my culture still thrives in my heart.
In case you don't know, this song is a protest song by Stevie Wonder to fight for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which would not be a thing until 6 years after it was recorded. Lots of my problematic faves fought for this acknowledgement of the fight for civil rights in the United States.
And this song is still a bop. If you're a Black American, I hope you've had many moments where this song comes immediately after the other happy birthday song, and I hope you split into multi-part harmony, and I really hope you've got musician friends who were playing along too.
#Repost @kwanzaachat
・・・
#Imani!!!!!!! Today is the 7th and last day of Kwanzaa. Imani means #Faith! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Let's pull together! Harambee, Harambee, Harambee, Harambee, Harambee, Harambee, Harambee!🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱 |
#Kwanzaa #KwanzaaChat #7Principles #Harambee #NguzoSaba #HappyKwanzaa #HabariGani #Kwanzaa2018 #HeriZaKwanzaa #KwanzaaChat365 #CelebrateKwanzaa #KwanzaaDay7 #blackhistory #africanastudies #blackbusinesswomen #supportblackbusiness #blackeconomics #blackfamily #blackart #FineArt #visuals #graphicdesigns #blackexcellence #entrepreneur
Credits:
@SovereignMade @SovereignNewell
#Repost @sparkle_mj2
・・・
Day 6: December 31
Habari Gani
Today’s principle is Kuumba. Celebrating those who have and continue to use their creativity to feed our spirits ❤️🖤💚
Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah): Creativity. To do always as much as we can, in the way that we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful than when we inherited it. Creativity makes use of our creative energies to build and maintain a strong and vibrant community. #blackculture #Happykwanzaa #Kwanzaa #celebratekwanzaa #kwanzaacelebration #celebrate #love #fortheculture #culture #blacklove #family #friends #community #nguzosaba #principles #kuumba
As I'm getting ready for NYE, I don't want to forget my top 9 of 2018. Some of these are my favorites as well, especially the #blackgirlmagic post in the center.
I'm in a great mood, and I'm really excited for what the coming year will bring
#Repost @sparkle_mj2
・・・
Day 5: December 30
Habari Gani. Today’s principle is Nia, a personal favorite of mine as I continue to explore my purpose
.
gifts + passion + values = purpose
.
What are your skills and talents?
What do you love to do?
What do you feel a deep curiosity and interest for?
What are your values and beliefs?
What do you consider to be most important?
What can you contribute to society?
.
Nia (NEE-ah): Purpose. To make as our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness. Purpose encourages us to look within ourselves and to set personal goals that are beneficial to the community.
#blackculture #Happykwanzaa #Kwanzaa #celebratekwanzaa #kwanzaacelebration #celebrate #love #fortheculture #culture #blacklove #family #friends #community #nguzosaba #principles #purpose #passion #values #nia
#Repost @sparkle_mj2
・・・
Day 4: December 29
Habari Gani
Today’s principle is Ujamaa.
Ujamaa (oo-jah-MAH-ah): Cooperative Economics. To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together. Cooperative economics emphasizes our collective economic strength and encourages us to meet common needs through mutual support. #blackownedbusiness #supportblackbusiness #blackculture #Happykwanzaa #Kwanzaa #celebratekwanzaa #kwanzaacelebration #celebrate #love #fortheculture #culture #blacklove #family #friends #community #nguzosaba #principles
2018 brought a lot of changes, too many to get into in one post, but there's always highlights.
In 2018 I stopped coloring my hair, which was far better than a typical post-breakup haircut. I love my locs too much to let them go.
In 2018, I realized I was going to really miss my co-workers when I left my job.
In 2018, I strengthened some relationships with some women who are very important to me. My chosen families of badass women who are so supportive, loving, talented, and inspiring is something I'll work to always have.
In 2018, I moved to Belgium for a year to pursue an MBA. So many feels about that choice, but the main feeling is grateful. Taking a risk to achieve something amazing for myself has been a long time coming.
In 2018, I met some really great new people, and had some really great new times. I hope it continues into 2019 and beyond.
2018 was a shit show of a year. But it also was a year of learning to let go and focusing on growth, perseverance, and love.
#Repost @sparkle_mj2
・・・
Day 3: December 28
Habari Gani
Today’s principle is Ujima. On our kinara, we light the green candle that sits next to the black candle on the right. One red candle, the black candle and one green candle are lit as we continue to celebrate.
Ujima (oo-JEE-mah): Collective Work and Responsibility. To build and maintain our community together and to make our Brothers’ and Sisters’ problems, our problems and to solve them together. Collective Work and Responsibility reminds us of our obligation to the past, present and future, and that we have a role to play in the community, society, and world. #Happykwanzaa #Kwanzaa #celebratekwanzaa #kwanzaacelebration #celebrate #love #fortheculture #culture #blacklove #family #friends #community #nguzosaba #principles #ujima
#Repost @sparkle_mj2
・・・
Day 2: December 27
Habari Gani
Today’s principle is Kujichagulia. On the second day, we light a red candle. Usually it is the one closest to the black candle on the Kinara (candle holder).
Kujichagulia (koo-jee-chah-GOO-lee-ah): Self-determination. To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves. Self-Determination requires that we define our common interests and make decisions that are in the best interest of our family and community. #Happykwanzaa #Kwanzaa #celebratekwanzaa #kwanzaacelebration #celebrate #love #fortheculture #culture #blacklove #family #friends #community #nguzosaba #principles #selfdetermination #kujichagulia
#Repost @sparkle_mj2
・・・
Day 1: December 26
"Habari Gani" which is a standard Swahili greeting meaning "what is the news?" If someone greets you, respond with the principle (Nguzo Saba) for the day:
Today’s principle is Umoja. On the first day, we light the black candle.
Umoja (oo-MO-jah): Unity. To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation and race. Unity stresses the importance of togetherness for the family and the community, which is reflected in the African saying, “I am We,” or “I am because We are.”
#Happykwanzaa #Kwanzaa #celebratekwanzaa #celebrate #love #blacklove #family #friends #nguzosaba #principles #unity #umoja
A Brussels kinda Christmas. You sit outside, but you bundle up, put on a blanket, and cuddle with a nearby cutie.
Christmas lunch with a very international group. Thanks Tony for making this happen, and for cooking amazing food!
Blogs I Love To Read
Top Posts & Pages
Blog Stats
- 122,890 hits
Advertisements
The postings on this site are my own and do not necessarily represent or reflect the LiveOnNY’s positions, strategies, opinions or policies.
MyFitnessPal Ticker
Created by MyFitnessPal - Free Calorie Counter
Search This Blog
%d bloggers like this:
I have a friend who’s been inspired to reinvent Christmas for herself after the election . Her family is joining in, and they all decided no gifts .
December 17, 2016 at 11:05