the day has come for those who have slept out since monday to barge into the doors of the most beloved home decor store there is--Ikea. i was unaware of how much this place meant to people, but i guess when you live about 25 minutes away from one... it was only the other day when i was talking to my mother about the opening when she informed me her boss recieved pre-opening tickets. "PRE-OPENING TICKETS!!?? TO A FURNITURE STORE??!!" well Brooklyn and the rest of NYC your time has come to upgrade your fab homes and tiny apartments where you're bathroom is shared with five other tenants. have fuunnn!!!!

IKEA
1 Beard Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231

this post is about being uplifted and going beyond the grain. my mother who is *coughs* 50 years old began taking a certificate course for life coaching today at NYU. when she told me the news i smiled on the inside (but in natural style i never showed it on the outside lol). but i admired her for her courage and determination to go back to school for the summer despite her age, or the fact that she's a single woman taking care of herself without anyone's help. my mother always instilled in me that i should never depend on anyone-- especially a man. she's not a man-hater by any means, but she's realistic in knowing that things may fall apart one day and one may find themselves on their own to pick up the pieces. when i was younger everyday on the first day of school my mother would always tell me the importance of education and how i would have to work twice as hard because i was a female and a minority. i've always kept that in mind and i have the upmost respect for my mom. she also has the two factors against her, including her age, and she has refused to let that hold her back. congrats to you Mommy!!

mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, aunties, cousins, sisters, and daughters... if you've given your child or children the best life and love that they deserve, then fM wishes you a blessed Mother's Day. and also for those who have lost a Mother or a Mother figure, then keep the memories close to your heart and the light shining as if they were still here...


"...Mama
I wanna scream so loud for you
'Cause I'm so proud of you, and uh
Let me tell you what I'm about to doMama
You know I act the fool, but
I promise you [I'll graduate from school] and
I appreciate what you allowed for me..."




dedicated to Mrs. Nancy Lefever