Phenomenal Woman

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.

I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size   

But when I start to tell them,

They think I’m telling lies.

I say,

It’s in the reach of my arms,

The span of my hips,   

The stride of my step,   

The curl of my lips.   

I’m a woman

Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman,   

That’s me.

I walk into a room

Just as cool as you please,   

And to a man,

The fellows stand or

Fall down on their knees.   

Then they swarm around me,

A hive of honey bees.   

I say,

It’s the fire in my eyes,   

And the flash of my teeth,   

The swing in my waist,   

And the joy in my feet.   

I’m a woman

Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman,

That’s me.

Men themselves have wondered   

What they see in me.

They try so much

But they can’t touch

My inner mystery.

When I try to show them,   

They say they still can’t see.   

I say,

It’s in the arch of my back,   

The sun of my smile,

The ride of my breasts,

The grace of my style.

I’m a woman

Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman,

That’s me.

Now you understand

Just why my head’s not bowed.   

I don’t shout or jump about

Or have to talk real loud.   

When you see me passing,

It ought to make you proud.

I say,

It’s in the click of my heels,   

The bend of my hair,   

the palm of my hand,   

The need for my care.   

’Cause I’m a woman

Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman,

That’s me.

-Maya Angelou

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Let's Talk Bernie Sanders

It's that time where America rounds up their most qualified [if that's what you call certain blonde haired Republican idiots] people compete to become our 45th President of the United States. Despite being heavily criticized, fought by a mostly Republican Congress, and racist comments from those who aren't his supporters, our current POTUS, President Barrack Obama, has made an impact beyond anyone's dreams. Our next president has to match his drive, his gracious and very family-man personality, his humor, and his aggressiveness--basically be President Obama times five. America has fallen in love and has given their trust to President Obama and his successor must take possesisson of that.

So Bernie Sanders...  Democratic candidate, 74 year old, politician, Senator of Vermont--Bernie Sanders. At first glance, Bernie seems like the average white politician American has constantly seen. What sparks my interest about Senator Sanders is that he knows America's issues and he has the most logical and fair solutions to America's most complicated issues. Let's take a look at a few of his political views:

1. He Believes The Gap Should Be Narrowed By Enforcing Stricter Regulations for Big Corporations
According to his website, if elected president, Senator Sanders will reduce income and wealth inequality by demanding that the wealthy and large corporations pay their fair share in taxes, increase federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, ,and create more jobs by hiring Americans to rebuild roads, bridges, railways, and other infrastructure needs.

Hmm...Not bad Bernie!

2. He Wants College Tuition Free and Debt Free
Senator Sanders proposes that the U.S. should make tuition free at public colleges and universities, stop the federal government from collecting on student loans, cut student loan interest rates, and allow students to use need-based financial aid and work study programs to make college debt free.

As a broke college student, Bernie Sanders is on to something great!

3. He Wants America to Love and Respect People of Color
As written on his website, Senator Sanders believes,

"We must pursue policies to transform this country into a nation that affirms the value of its people of color. That starts with addressing the five central types of violence waged against black, brown, and indigenous Americans: physical, political, legal, economic and environmental."

YAS BERNIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4. America Shouldn't Be Policeman of the World
On his website, Senator Sanders believes that a nation is as great and powerful by how they are able to resolve international conflicts without war. It proposes a new approach to Middle Eastern conflicts and moving America away from unilateral military action and preemptive war that ultimately makes "the United States the de facto policeman of the world."

These are only a few of the many issues that Senator Sanders speaks about and there are tons listed on his website. As a young democrat and young politician, I am learning more about myself, my views, and my political stance in America. There are numerous issues that I have thought about, that Senator Sanders has spoken about. I support Bernie Sanders, because he speaks the truth about real issues that Americans are facing daily. I believe he might bring the necessary change that America will need to "make America great again" [a phrase coined by bigot Donald Trump].

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ElevateStyles.com -- A'Belle Synthetic Remy Wig

Wigs are a style accessory that has been around for many centuries. From it's start in ancient Egypt, to the luxurious lace front wigs we see our favorite celebrities rocking today, wigs have always been a style that many women (and sometimes men) have embraced. I had been interested in wigs for quite some time now, because I was curious as to how I would look in different styles without having to manipulate my hair. I researched many types of wigs-- how to properly take care of them, and even how to style them. One blogger in particular, +ItsMyRayeRaye, showed me that wigs can be affordable and stylish. I was under the impression that wigs looked cheap, were extremely itchy, and would fly off my head at any burst of wind. ItsMyRayeRaye proved to me that buying wigs can be a great way to protect your hair, fast and easy method when in a rush, and can be cute at the same time. 

I love the look of short hair and it has been something that I always wanted to try. When I was searching for the perfect wig, I automatically went for the short look. I searched on ElevateStyles.com for various short haired wigs that I thought were cute and something that I can imagine myself wearing. After a few days of tedious searching and motivational monologues with myself, I had finally worked up the courage to purchase a short black wig. 

The shipping from this website was crazy fast! After checking out, my wig arrived two weeks later. I was already anxious to even open this wig, because I had never imagined myself buying a wig. To my surprise, I opened the box to find a short RED wig. I. Was. Freaking. Out. I had never imagined myself in a wig, yet along, a red one! I was so stunned by what I had gotten myself into. My cousin and I were dying from laughing so hard from this red wig that I ordered. After a few minutes of shock and laughter, this was the moment where I had to actually try on the wig. My hair was in a curly twist out from a day of classes, so I sloppily braid my hair to the back with about 4 cornrows and bobby pinned my ends to my hair. At first, I was having a little difficulty figuring out which side of the wig was the front and which was the back, but eventually I was able to figure it out. 

"This look was definitely something I never thought I would actually love on me."

The moment I put the wig on my head, my cousin's facial expression went from jokingly to in awe in a matter of seconds. I looked in the mirror and I saw what she was seeing and it was AMAZING! I couldn't believe that it looked good. I played around in the wig from a few minutes and I was loving it. This look was definitely something I never though I would actually love on me. I was ecstatic. I was already making plans for it. After posting a picture of me in the wig on SnapChat, I received really good feedback from friends about the wig. 

The wig is super simple to maintain. I bought it Synthetic, because I didn't want to have the responsibilities that human hair wigs require. I literally took the wig off and wrapped it in it's net bonnet and hung it up in my room. The only thing that worried me about this wig is that it doesn't have any combs that can secure my hair down; however, the elastic in the wig was super tight and I had no issues with the wig sliding or flying off. Overall, it was a great first wig and it had definitely changed my opinion of wigs. I can't wait for my next wig purchase! 

My first time putting the wig on! 

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