one Voice

At this my heart pounds and leaps from its place. Listen! Listen to the roar of His voice, to the rumbling that comes from His mouth. He unleashes His lightning beneath the whole heaven and sends it to the ends of the earth. After that comes the sound of His roar; He thunders with His majestic voice. When His voice resounds, He holds nothing back. God's voice thunders in marvelous ways; He does great things beyond our understanding.

Job 37:1-5

discipline

Luxury is refusal.

global fashion event

Fashion’s Night Out is an unprecedented global initiative created to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, boost the industry’s economy, and put the fun back in shopping. For one night last September, in New York City and twelve other cities around the world, designers, celebrities, models, and fashion editors staged exciting, one-of-a-kind events in stores open after-hours to the public. Shoppers were able to see Sarah Jessica Parker singing standards with Oscar de la Renta, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen tending bar, as well as Michael Kors, Justin Timberlake, Kate Hudson, Rihanna and Gwen Stefani (just to name a few) at various stores throughout NYC supporting the industry. Retailers saw a surge of new shoppers and increased sales, while customers relished the street-party atmosphere.
 
In the United States, FNO is a collaboration between American Vogue, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, NYC & Company, and the City of New York. Around the world, countries led by at least fifteen international Vogue editions, will once again participate in the festivities. Nations including Australia, Britain, China, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Taiwan, and Turkey, each country will tailor its Fashion’s Night Out celebration to appeal to its unique retail environment.
 
Georgetown is playing host on Washington, DC's behalf.

desert goddess

The exponential growth of a week. When you decide to pull the trigger and release the fear of change, you catch the vision and possess your dream. A new paradigm to banish the old. The conquering of the past and of the future in one boarded plane. Hot desert sun and the fire of revival begins. It echos throughout your lineage. I sit on the front line your life and await each new moment of revelation, of what God speaks. You are a palm tree in the desert. Like vintage Iman in vintage Halston.

collective thoughts

My thoughts are full today, running over. With ideas and conviction and everything in between. I'm becoming a new person. Filled with identity and resolve to do something great. Greater than myself. To help others dream and find their voice. I am the product, and I sell my perspective. I promote The Very Good Life. My notebook is abuzz with captured ideas and my colllective thoughts.

unopened

There are so many gifts still unopened from your birthday, there are so many hand-crafted presents that have been sent to you by God. The Beloved does not mind repeating, "Everything I have is yours." There are so many gifts, my dear, still unopened from your birthday. -Hafiz

you again

I think I might like you again. I think I might like to explore you in a different way. In a way I didn't expect or notice before. I want you upgraded though. A little more sophistication, a little less stress. And an entire borough full of fashion and excitement and beautiful things. It might be fun to take you back.

determined

All I know is that I'm so determined. I'm so determined to conquer my demons, to stand when I want to hide, to be bold when I want to remain silent. I don't need self-protection; I'm more than a conqueror. I know what I'm talking about. I'm a professional. The faces that stare blankly at me can stay in denial. I don't need approval. This isn't for them or anyone else. This is for me and the future I treasure. I'm determined to protect it, more than myself. More than my pride and dignity and respectability. I have a future calling that begins now. I have made a decision to remain vigilant in all that I do. To stake my claim even in areas that I don't fit in. I still have something to offer. I still have something to gain. I'm moving forward. The rearview mirror is much smaller than the windshield for a reason.

against the law

I came into this situation knowing that it would be short-term, so in typcial Angela fashion I never fully unpacked emotionally into this position. I hoped I could bypass the time and escape from Washington unscathed. But I've gradually learned things I cannot go on without. So many things that I don't know about them all yet. Details mostly. Where I prefer the larger picture, I've absolutely needed exposure to the necessity of details. And who are the most detailed people of all? Lawyers! I'm dizzy just thinking about all their demands and attention to things I didn't know were even important! I have to constantly coach myself with the thought that yes, these minute facts are necessary to go over again and again. It's good for me. It's been very good for me. Thank you, Lord, for discipline and attention to detail. But how excited am I for creativity and ideas and big picture dreaming! I would give anything to see a few of my colleagues put in situations that rub them the completely wrong way, that require dreaming and faith. But I'm thankful for them. Little do they know their part in my preparation for the big league. I'll be sure to send back a detailed report about where life leads me.

exit

A new chapter emerges. Baby sister gone, marriage in full swing, and I feel like the girl hailing a taxi. Exiting and entering. Wisked off to something new. Even if it's just internally. I still echo her cool, goodbye attitude. And I love it. I welcome any opportunity to leave and not look back. I like being pruned and squeezed and reformed into something new. Yes, I hate it in the moment with whines and complaints. But then it clicks that I'm being forged into a new creature. A better version of myself. I am instantly at ease and excited.

And it's by no mistake. You get what you envision, and you always find what you're looking for. Passion and discovery; to experience the unknown, the possibilities, the adventure. To see God's promises come to life. It's the dawning of a new chapter - and there are so many areas that deserve preparation. I'm paying attention to every little thing. Eliminating bad habits. Staying thirsty. Praying continually. Always giving thanks. I'm hailing destiny and traveling onward. Everything is by design.

a better match

The time has come to seek a better match. In almost every area of life, with the exception of love. But I don't intend on focusing on what is not and focus on what will be. City. Profession. Relationships. Creativity. Spirit. Truth. Influence. All my previous moments culminating into movement toward a better match.

dream

I Kings 8:15-17

God basically said: The temple wasn't my idea. David was my idea. Incredible! David's creativity and desires helped write history because God embraced them. David gave us many Kingdom principles, which set the direction in which we are to live. it is as if he said, "Dreamers! Come! Let's dream together and write the story of human history." You are God's idea, and He longs to see the treasure that is in your heart." -DWG

the accessory called hair

It was time. To make a change that reflects a change in life, that represents where I'm going, my evolution. It was time to let go of comfort, predictability and the commonplace, and replace it with modernity and sophistication. Thank you, DG, for the invitation to lavish your artistic genius on my appearance.