india.aria

Sometimes I shave my legs and sometimes I don't

Sometimes I comb my hair and sometimes I wont

Depend on how the wind blows I might even paint my toes

It really just depends on whatever feels good in my soul

I'm not the average girl from your video

And I ain't built like a supermodel

But, I learned to love myself unconditionally

Because I am a queen

I'm not the average girl from your video

My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes

No matter what I'm wearing I will always be india.aria

When I look in the mirror the only one there is me

Every freckle on my face is where its supposed to be

And I know our creator didn't make no mistakes on me

My feet, my thighs, my lips, my eyes; I'm lovin' what I see

I'm not the average girl from your video

And I ain't built like a supermodel

But, I learned to love myself unconditionally

Because I am a queen

I'm not the average girl from your video

My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes

No matter what I'm wearing I will always be india.aria

Am I less of a lady if I don't wear pantyhose? 

My mama said a lady ain't what she wears but, what she knows

But, Ive drawn a conclusion, its all an illusion, confusions the name of the

Game

A misconception, a vast deception

Somethings gotta change

Don't be offended this is all my opinion

Ain't nothing that I'm sayin' law

This is a true confession of a life learned lesson I was sent here to share wit

Y'all

So get in where you fit in go on and shine

Free your mind, nows the time

Put your salt on the shelf

Go on and love yourself

cuz everythings gonna be all right

I'm not the average girl from your video

And I ain't built like a supermodel

But, I learned to love myself unconditionally

Because I am a queen

I'm not the average girl from your video

My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes

No matter what I'm wearing I will always be india.aria

Keep your fancy drinks and your expensive minks

I don't need that to have a good time

Keep your expensive car and your caviar

All I need is my guitar

Keep your crisp style and your pistol

I'd rather have a pretty piece of crystal

Don't need your silicon I prefer my own

What God gave me is just fine

I'm not the average girl from your video

And I ain't built like a supermodel

But, I learned to love myself unconditionally

Because I am a queen

I'm not the average girl from your video

My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes

No matter what I'm wearing I will always be india.aria

Scrapbook attempts

I had some fun last night with recent holiday snaps. My colleague and friend often tells me about her adventures in scrap-booking and now I have finally got around to trying a few things. The first one is inspired by the song Video by India.Arie. I have wanted to do something ever since I first heard it. It is one of the most beautiful songs. Will post the lyrics!

Dare To Be - Steve Maraboli

Dare To Be

By Steve Maraboli

When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully.

When there is darkness,dare to be the first to shine a light.

When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it.

When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway.

When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back.

When there seems to be no hope, dare to find some.

When you're feeling tired, dare to keep going.

When times are tough, dare to be tougher.

When love hurts you, dare to love again.

When someone is hurting, dare to help them heal.

When another is lost, dare to help them find the way.

When a friend falls, dare to be the first to extend a hand.

When you cross paths with another,dare to make them smile.

When you feel great, dare to help someone else feel great too.

When the day has ended, dare to feel as you've done your best.

Dare to be the best you can - At all times, Dare to be!