What I Learned from A Meme: What I Asked for, What I got

Memes about a hairstyle that a client asked for versus what the stylist did crack me up. I’m not sure if this is good or bad. Recently I was chuckling about a meme when I realized something: God can relate to the disappointment and frustration of the clients that post the epic fails. These clients were hoping to be satisfied with what they asked for. There was an image or design they had in mind that wasn’t delivered.

As I consider this concept closely I think of times that I’ve sat in a chair or two and was spun around less than satisfied with what the stylist did to my hair. I was frustrated because I showed a picture-more than one knowing me, and was guaranteed by the stylist that they could do it. Ultimately, I was frustrated because I felt like I was lied to, used-assured just so that I would give them my hard-earned money, and completely fooled. Interestingly enough, I can recall a couple of stylists who were proud of their work for whatever reason. Maybe they felt that they should have gotten an “A for effort.”

JourneysMarisha MathisJune 10, 2019Life lessons, Discipline, Development, Growth, God's Love

Why #NoLivesMatter

I believe it’s human nature to gravitate towards people we identify with. It’s not always physical characteristics; it can be beliefs, political parties, tax brackets, age groups, etc. This is what has prompted me to consider #NoLivesMatter closely. Some may hate the very thought of such a concept but the issues that we are seeing today present all the facts. Based on my observation, everyone wants to be acknowledged. There’s nothing wrong with wanting acknowledgment. It becomes problematic when one group (or person) cannot allow another group (or person) to “be great.” There is a growing controversy between #BlackLivesMatter and #AllLivesMatter. In the wake of cries for justice, some believe that identifying the significance of black lives is an attempt to omit the importance of other lives. The very fact that lives matter has to be mentioned should raise concerns. Our society is self-centered. It seems that no life can matter without being interpreted as a threat to another. The problem with “lives mattering” is the absence of balance and consideration for others. As long as humanity continues in self-centered perspectives and actions, no lives will ever matter except for an individual’s own. We were prepackaged to love and be loved. Here’s my take:

My Journey from Pampering to Perfection

Before everything begins I should probably explain that this entry is a reflection of my work in progress; thus, this entry will be as well. I am the third of three children. I am the baby by “ a long shot.” Both of my siblings, a brother and sister, are significantly older than me. My parents are very loving and supportive. As a child, I did not want for anything. It was like my support system was on a ten all the time: my mom and dad got me what I asked for and my sister followed up with what they did not to ensure that I was trendy (hair, nails, clothes, and etc). As a result, I became spoiled; I also became particular about what I wanted: what I wanted, when I wanted it, and how I wanted it. At the age of 20, I wrote a 10-year plan that included my boyfriend at that time, a law degree, his job as a Spanish interpreter, and children. 9 Years later I literally have none of the previously listed.