Talk To Me Thursday

Hello Cazhes,

Hope all is well with you guys.  Boy this week has been so long and I was off sick from work yesterday and it still feels long geesh.  If I told you some of the things me and my family has been through and is currently going through I dont think you would believe it!  I dont even believe it sometimes I dont even know how I am sitting here today writing you guys.  But what I do know is its by God's grace!  He gives us the strength to press on and make it thru he has healed and strengthen us thru Jesus Christ.  Well I have been praising God thru songs, songs that encourages and reminds me of where I came from, where I am now and knowing the promises God has for me I know where Im going.. God just wants us to seek him first and all our hearts desires he will give to us as long as its in his will.  Hope you have a wonderful and blessed weekend as always im praying for you please send up a pray for me.. much luv CocoaDout...


Deitrick Haddon- Love him like I do

"You want to know why I love Him like I do
Cause when my enemies said I was through
He took me from the bottom
And put me on the top
He laid His hands on me
And now I can't be stopped"

Thats when I remind myself that I aint giving up cuz Im a .....Survivor...=Destiny Child

"After all of the darkness and sadness,   
Still comes happiness,
If I surround myself with positive things,
I'll gain prosperity."

Whats going on Wednesday..

Hello Cazhes,

Hope all is well with you guys, geesh I have been busy.. which is good busy keeps my blood pumping and moving and happy as well but tired.  Ok so few things coming I won another giveaway yippee.. so I will be  posting about that soon.  I have decided to start a new series and step out there and challenge myself further and do a smokey eye look series where I would post a smokey look once a week.  I'm just trying to step my game up a little and of course play in my makeup.  Speaking of playing in my makeup I need to start shopping my stash and need to hit pan on a couple of items before I can even think about purchasing anything else.  How do you guys shop your stash and work your hit pan reggies I need some tips.  I dont wear much eyeshadow on a daily basis but I need to use more of my makeup and stop letting it just sit there.  Its really due to laziness in the morning, I prefer to sleep in later haha. Also to come I will be creating a new youtube channel soo that sounds like a contest and giveaway coming soon.  I might need some help rainstorming contest ideas.


Ok now I entered a contest.on facebook it was asking  for your Best Beachy Bronzed Look for my girl Ms. April Antoinette if you guys are on facebook you must check her out!  She is the bomb.org (in my Tamar voice) so its a must this diva is on her grind she moved from Hot Florida to New York to jump off her career as a MUA.. I give her mad prompts that is Major and my girl has worked on several celebrities already and now she is a M.A.C. girl yes now she works for M.A.C. 
So now that leads me into a favor I need from you guys.. Please I really need your help in voting for me! I need you guys to go to .April Antoinette Makeup Artist .and.vote.for.this.photo!!!  Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10150651788290223&set=o.142168515833676&type=1&theater  Please so ya girl some support. The more likes I get the better my chances for winning but most of all make sure you check out Ms. April also @ http://aprilantoinette.blogspot.com/
Well here is a few photos of the look I did, let me know what you guys think?  And what are your go to products to get that beachy bronzed look.  Im thinking bout purchasing the Iman Bronzer in Afterglow it would have been great to have on hand for this look I did.  Much Luv to you all.. CocoaDout..

  

SO I CHECKED MY MESSAGES AND..

Hello Cazhes,

Guess what you guys, I have been given a One Lovely Blog Award yaaaah. I was checking my comments and I saw that I was awarded a blog award from a friend and inspiration to me.  The award came from ASingleMothersJourney. (http://www.asinglesmothersjourney/.).  Oh my I was so excited, shocked, and happy this brought tears to my eyes. I thought it was the sweetest thing ever.  I have only been on blogger for a few months and I currently have 19 wonderful members in my family.  You guys just don't know how much you mean to me!  I enjoy the time that we share from reading your channel and interacting from mines.  You guys inspire me so much from hair tips, beauty looks, the latest trends, styles, organization, cooking, recipes, sharing your day to day life and even spiritual and personal growth.  Now the rules and requirements with the recipient's of this Award is listed below.

The Rules

1. Link back to the person who passed you the award

2. Share 7 random things about yourself

3. Award 15 blogs

4. Drop them a note and tell them about it

Seven Random Things About Me

1. You would be shocked to know that I collect E.T. dolls lol I know he is so cute.
2. I love the way Comet cleaner smells, i sprinkle it in the sink just to smell it wish they made an air freshener in this scent weird I know.
3. My favorite color is pink well fuchsia
4. I originally wanted to own a beauty salon, but changed my mind cause I'm not one for gossiping and drama (silly me) might still pursue it one day.
5. I am a Leo, Born August 1st.
6. The worst thing you can do is lie to me, I dislike liars its a pet peeve of mines as my mom would say "Say what you mean and mean what you say" lol at her right now.
7. As soon as I get home I'm logging into my blogger account to see whats going on with you guys.

Now onto the Lovely people I am awarding the award to drum roll please:



 http://www.asinglesmothersjourney.blogspot.com/    This young lady is so talented and beautiful you see that from the way she is with taking care of her daughters, she really spends alot of time and puts her best into everything she does with them.  I admire her strength, wisdom, and her ambition for more in life.  She is gorgeous and the legs on this diva sorry im just saying lol. Hot Mama so jelly of those legs girl going back to the gym asap.  She has recipes, inspirational messages and this diva can shop.

http://www.touchingfaceswithbeautyandglamour.blogspot.com/  Ms.VivaGlam, this Diva is like your homegirl that you see yourself sitting on a porch with laughing and having a good time chilling and relaxing.  She is very warm and kind and has a great smile. She shares ootd, fotd, from reviews down to organization tips.  She was my very first subscriber well family member and I enjoy her blog so you should check her out I know you will too.

http://www.sharon-871sher.blogspot.com/ Ms. Sher, this lady is like a sister of mines she is always there to encourage and support you and have your back.  She reminds me so much of one of my family members I smile everytime i see her with her LOTD'S.  Cause that's how much she remind me of them.  Sher has everything on her page this diva her know she can shop and I betch she gets all the good deals too.  Sister girl be hooking the LOTD's up eyeshadow and lips be popping.  I would love to play in her makeup stash.

 http://www.keyrahlipstick.blogspot.com/ Aww this Diva is like a lil sister to me in my head.  She will take you with her on her natural hair journey while still pumping out style, beauty, and glamour.  My girl shows you how to be cute and chic.  And she is living her life like is golden and enjoys spending her time with friends and family see how you fit in check her out.

http://www.mochamishmash.blogspot.com/  Now this Diva right here has every color nail polish you can think of!  I mean man I could go to her spot and pick out any color I could ever want.  She keeps you hip on whats new and whats in style with nail care and color and other beauty tips as well.  I am still in awe of the nail polish collection she must have so if you are into your nails and all the lovely shades and designs that are out there or just for beauty tips or getting to know someone new please stop by and check her out.

http://www.andree-marie.blogspot.com/  Ms. Andree is a hair dresser and stylist she blogs about her adventures at work, on set at photo shoots, hair care tips, styling and also shares a bit of her personal life.  Please check her out you wont be disappointed she keep showing these nice haircuts.. its tempting me to cut mines again noo I cant tryin to grow it out lol. sorry got sidetracked but check her out.

http://www.girlratesworld.com/ Meet Ms. Nicole, as she breaks down product by product and rate these beauty items we so fall in love and die to get our hands on.   Nicole rates products as far as to what they the company promise to give us the consumers.  I don't know about you but its good to get another person ratings and feelings about certain products that I been wanting to try. She also does FOTD, LOTD, and so much more.  Be sure to check her out this diva is making moves she know the business..

http://www.mommyke.blogspot.com/  Diva, Diva, Diva Ms. Mommy in heels she is a mom, wife, and student this diva gives you the rundown on healthy hair and how to maintain it for everyone in the fam from Ms Diva herself to hubby, son and and lil mama too lol she is so cute.  Ms. Mommy gives you all her hair care tips and recipes for make it yourself hair remedies and treatments also she shares beauty and health tips that help you to be the best Diva possible.  Please check her out she has the music playing for you..

http://www.heartflowsministry.blogspot.com/ Please meet Funmi, A beautiful Diva who has her eyes on Jesus and everything God has for her.  I enjoy her blog very much, she is an inspiration to me. I am trying to better my walk with Jesus and become a better person mentally, spiritually, physically, emotionally, and in every way possible.  So I know that Ms. Funmi and her messages will definitely help me along my way.  Please be sure to check her out you wont regret it.

www.highheelsgoodmeals.blogspot.com/ This fashionista shares her fashion sense and her taste for the fine cuisine.  She has a contagious smile that makes you feel as if you were kickin it with her on one of her outings to dine or just having fun with friends and family.  Although im new to her blog I am so intrigued she really takes on the meaning of living your life like its golden and that makes me realize that I need to get out more cuz sista girl is having all the fun.

Well there are so many more blogs that I could give this award to but because of lack of time the rest I am going to give a shout out so please stop by and tell them CocoagirlD sent you if you subscribe..

• http://juicybeautygossip.blogspot.com/   I love the way her blog is design.
• http://kulchicbeauty.blogspot.com/  Love her.
• http://macstyleforhair.blogspot.com/ Mr. Marvin has a way with words.
• http://www.makeup4play.com/  Love her very informative..
• http://saandyie.blogspot.com/    My youtube family.
• http://www.shorty2sweet59.com/  She reminds me of Aaliyah, she is very sweet.
• http://paintedglam.blogspot.com/  She makes Getting glam look so easy
• http://www.theglamorousgleam.com/ Im always spelling this wrong shh.. dont tell she is BOMB.COM
• http://www.stealmyheartlovee.com/ This diva always gets me in trouble having me wanna spend $

I am so sorry it is so many more of you that I stalk on a daily basis lol so I might have to start doing shout outs once a month or something.. What you guys think???

Im Still Here.....

Hello Cazhes,


Sorry I been a Lil MIA<  just been really busy so havent had time to really post.  But I have some great updates and news to share.. so please dont think I have neglected you guys.. I will be posting this information very soon... Love you guys much and  hope all is well.. CocoaDout....

Talk To Me Thursday

Hello Cazhes,


I miss you guys so much and I am so sorry for being MIA for a few days, but I got alot going on but who doesn't right?  Well lately I am on this journey trying to better myself in God's eyes and just be a better person as a whole I have always tried to strive to be a likeable person and to have the best personality possible every since I was a kid.  I always felt as though if you didn't like me for my looks you was going to have to love me because of my personality!  Anywho one of the traits I try to do notice I said I try lol.  I try not to judge others because you never know what that other person has been through or is currently going through that can cause them to act or react the way they do!  I try to understand everyone as an individual we all are different  and carry a different story.  But anywho I try to understand a person's upbringing or things that they may have encounter along the way that could cause them to be the person that they are.  With that being said this here is the no judging zone! I don't wanna judge anyone because I have not walked in that person shoes nor have they walked in mines so I cant say what I would do if I was the other person and I know for a fact no one can say what they would have done if they were me!  So I ran across this Scripture in Romans and it just validated how I was feeling. I love you guys and hope you have a wonderful and blessed weekend muahh CocoaDout...

ROMANS 2:1-3  NIV  says 1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgement on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgement do the same things. 2 Now we know that God's judgement against those who do such things is based on truth. 3 So when you, a mere man, pass judgement on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God's judgement????????

For me this says we should not judge each other because at one point of our lives we have done that very same thing that we are judging for! Like the saying goes people who live in glass houses shall not throw stones! 

One of my favorite songs is Vickie Winans Long as I got King Jesus it reminds me that as long as I have Jesus thats all I need and God is the only one who can judge us. 

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Talk To Me Thursday

Hello Cazhes,

Hope you guys are doing well.  I come to you sharing a scripture and song.  Right now I am trying to build a better relationship with God so I must love all and walk in love.  Sometimes this is hard to do so I have to try to remind myself and seeing this scripture was a reminder of that for me.

Romans 12:17-21 NIV version Womens Devotional Bible

Do not repay anyone evil for evil.  Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.  If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.  Do not take revenge, my friends but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written:  "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord.  On the contrary: " If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.  In doing tghis you will heap burning coals on his head.  Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil..

I hope this word and song selection encourages and lifts somebody sprits today.  CocoaDout...