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Summer Reading 2017

This summer I'm challenging myself to read more books. Last year alone I didn't read anything outside of work obligations. My book club was also inactive so I wasn't even worrying. Now did I pick up books last year? Yes. But I never finished them. My book club is back active now. I no longer have tv at home or unlimited wifi. And during the summer I don't have to mosey in to a workplace, so I get 8 weeks of do-with-your-time-what-you-want. All of these factors I'm sure play a role in what I make time for. So far this year I've read Another Brooklyn (verse), We Love You Charlie Freeman, The Couple Next Door (psychological), 40 Acres (psychological), Around the Way Girl (memoir), and Unashamed (memoir audiobook). My goal for the year on Goodreads is 12 Books but I'm going to increase it to 34 total. 

I'm going to enjoy reading All Summer 17. I just got an idea just now while typing this post. Since it's 2017, I should read 17 books instead of the 16 I was planning. I really don't like odd numbers. So I'm going to stick to 16 and if I manage an extra one then so be it. But I'm only planning for 16. 

Summer Reading Challenge

2 books a week= 16 books to read in 8 Weeks

#SummerReading

1. Everything, Everything 

2. All the Little Pieces (psychological)

3. The Shining

4. Landlines 

5. Blink

6. Tipping Point

7. Things I Should Have Told My Daughters (memoir)

8. One of Us is Lying (psychological 

9. What it Means When a Man Falls from the Sky (short story)

10. Engagement Game (love)

11. If I Loved you I Would Tell You This (short story)

12. 10-10-10

13. We Are Only Taking What We Need

14. No One is Coming to Save Us 

15. Mid Adventures of an Awkward Black Girl (audio)

16. Black Privelege (audio)

I will be reading book #1 first but the other book will be read in random order. 

Share with me if you have read any of these books. Also share with me what books you are reading this summer. If we happen to read the same book, I'd be so thrilled to discuss with you. What's a book if we can't talk about it with someone? 

Teach Me

Teach Me
Teach me how to forget you.
Teach me how not to think of you when thinking is subconscious and each time it purposely involves you.
Teach me how not to remember your scent, the way you looked when you were serious,
the way your eyes widened when you were excited.
Teach how to forget the sound of your laughter, your breath brushing pass my cheek, the soft whisper in my ear, and the three sweet numbers rolling from your lips (143)

Teach me how to numb the ends of these severed emotions.
Teach me how not to see your smile in my mind.
Teach me how not to long for your warm touch.
Teach me how to move on when there's nothing left to have.
Teach me to not keep you as a lingering reminder of what I lost, what I could have had, what I wasn't good enough for, what I messed up, what chance I lost.
Teach me how to rewrite this story where in the end the tears are of joy.

Teach me how not to compare any new to the oldness of you.
Teach me how not to remember us, the good times, the bad times, the plans made, the time spent.
Teach me not to anticipate your return.
Teach me how to know that it is okay not having you around.
Teach me how not to read then reread each letter you sent.

Teach me to undeclare our song so that when it plays there is no slate of memories
Teach me how not to be so critical when it was just you being cynical
Teach me how to forget about you like you forgot about me.

-J. Renee

I hope you all are enjoying #NaPoWriMo #NationalPoetryMonth. I will also be posting my favorite poets.


I wrote this poem in 2010. Coming back to it now... it still holds truth and I'm sure many people can relate. Let me know your favorite lines in the comments.

I Love to Cook

I love to cook and I love beautiful food! I saw this picture on Instagram last year and I decided I was going to make it. I had forgotten about the recipe until recently. I did use some substitutes for the recipe. I will share both in this post. Also feel free to modify your recipe as needed. I was working with what I had already stocked without having to make a trip to the grocery store. 

Maple Sweet Potato Chicken Meatballs 

Ingredients:

1 lb ground chicken 

1 C Spinach 

1/2 C Sweet potato

3 tbs White onion

1 Garlic clove

1/4 C water

1 tsp olive oil

1 tbs Maple syrup (honey and maple syrup)

1 tsp Soy sauce (liquid amino)

1 tsp Cinnamon

Pepper to taste

Salt to taste

4 dashes of Nutmeg

1/4 tsp Sage (didn't use)

Maple Syrup Glaze:

1/4 C Maple syrup

1/4 C Chicken broth (Vanilla Almond Milk)

1 tbs Corn Starch (Rice flour/potato starch mixture)

1 tbs Soy sauce (liquid amino)

1/8 tsp cayenne

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400. Rinse sweet potato, wrap in aluminum foil and place in the oven for 30 minutes. 

2. Cut up onions, garlic, and spinach

3. Sauté the spinach, onions, and garlic ingredients on the stove with 1 tbs of olive oil. Add 1/4 C of water. Cook until water evaporates. 

4. Mix ground chicken, cinnamon, maple syrup, salt, pepper, nutmeg, olive oil, and soy sauce

5. Cut up pieces of the sweet potato and add to the meat mixture. Add the cooked spinach to the mixture. Do not over mix. 

6. Form the meatballs and place them onto an oiled pan. Meatballs should at minimum be one inch in size. 

7. Place meatballs in the oven to cook for fifteen minutes at 425.

8. Mix all the ingredients for the maple syrup glaze. 

9. After fifteen minutes take out the meatballs and flip them over. Coat each with the glaze. Place back into the oven for 5 more minutes.

10. Scoop up the glaze in the bottom of the pan and pour over the meatballs. Enjoy!

I paired my meatballs with black beans and the rest of the sweet potato. 

Let me know in the comments what you are going to pair your meatballs with.

VEDA Day 5 | I Love to Cook| ibyl

He Brought the FUNK to the Dome

On our feet

Rocking from side to side.

Feel good music blasting through our left and right ear drum.

Catching beats,

reminiscing about each memory the song took us back to.

Time stood still.

From face to face 

just happiness and love spread

throughout the Super Dome

and it was like without warning he was exiting.

Us, the whole crowd not ready for his departure started to hum.

It was like some unseen choir director had us on cue in unison humming Purple Rain.

We called him back not with our voices but with his music.

He heard us and came back out to bring more FUNK. 

His music is timeless. His music will always bring him back to us. 

#EssenceFest2014

Happy National Haiku Poetry Day- April 17th

I wrote several haikus today to celebrate National Haiku Day. Enjoy! I challenge you to pen some haikus.
#1
Fears alter people
Taking the less risky path
to avoid what ifs

#2
She was his true love
Stimulated her
mind and her heart first

#3

Flows through my body
reacting to each target

removing all pain

Vulnerability

Tomorrow is the beginning of National Poetry Writing Month. The challenge is to write a poem a day for all 30 days in April. Anyone up for the challenge? I will be writing daily and I will be posting some of my poems here on the blog. Below is me oiling up my poetic gears. Each time I pick up a pen to write it always feels like something takes control.

Vulnerability
Letting you see the tears that flow from a place of shame and hurt

Vulnerability

Drawing closer to you with each thought and confessing that your well being and bringing you joy makes my world seem more than just all right 

Vulnerability 

Admitting when I'm wrong even when I'd convinced myself that I am never wrong 

Vulnerability 

Allowing you to be there next to me in the moments and places in which I don't even want to be there. 

Vulnerability 

Uncovering the growing pains of learning more about myself

Vulnerability 

Releasing the urge to always be in control and planned

Vulnerability 

Trusting to share my dreams and aspirations 

Vulnerability 

Giving my time and energy 

Vulnerability 

Exposing myself over and over to the possibilities of being embraced or rejected. 

Vulnerability 

Swallowing the mouthful of what point I wanted to make even when no point needed to be made.

Vulnerability 

Accepting help and advice and not just depending on myself

Vulnerability 

Saying a thing in which could make you seem brilliant or completely stupid but saying it anyway

Vulnerability 

J Renee

7 Things I've Learned about Locs

March 22 marked 7 years since I started my Sisterlock Journey. I still can't believe it has been that long. This journey has brought many joys and slight challenges. Either way I think it's one of the best hair decisions I have made. Every journey takes a period of getting use to. The locing process has taken getting use to a new outlook on hair and its many transformations, a new way of maintaining, and a new way of style that shows its versatility.  Click any loc word to find a video from my loc journey.

1. Locs can be transformed into just about any way you want it to look. Locs are versatile and I'm still amazed at the different styles I've been able to achieve and the different styles I've seen people rock.

2. Locs are low maintenance but not no maintenance.

3. Everyone's locs are all unique. There are no to heads of locs that are exactly the same and respond exactly the same way to the same loc care.

4. Locs can be both freeing and restrictive. It all just depends on your perspective.

5. In order to enjoy your loc journey you just got to have fun with your hair. 

6. Locs will grow at their own pace no matter how hard you wish and dream the growth to speed up. Focus on healthy locs not just long locs.

7. Know that your locs are not going to be perfect but love each loc anyway.


Below are pictures and videos from each year of my Sisterlock Journey.

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The List: 32 While 32

This is my 32nd year. I have decided to create a list again, but this time it will include 32 things I want to do over the next 362 days. Look back at my previous list here. I did not  complete everything on my list but I did have fun with everything I did do. I have more friends on board holding me accountable this time around. I actually was able to complete an item on my list today (12/20/2015). More than anything this is a list that reminds me to seek new experiences and enjoy life. You only hit 32 once so living it up is a must. I encourage you to join me in this challenge. Create a list (any length you choose). Check off the items as you complete them. Have fun. Take Pictures/ videos.

I will be updating as I complete items. I'm excited and looking forward to this year and all the joys it will bring. Follow me on twitter and instagram as well under the hashtag #32while32.

32 While 32 List (Dec. 17, 2015- Dec. 17, 2016)

1. Sail across ocean in Los Angeles 

2. See and Walk across the San Francisco bridge 

3. Volunteer 32 hours various places

4. Learn to knit an item

5. Read at least 32 books

6. Donate to 3 charities

7. Take dad on a trip

8. Test drive a BMW

9. Add decor to apt. walls

10. Photo shoot (as photographer) 12/20/15

11. Photo shoot (as photographed)

12. Host a themed dinner party

13. Start an IRA

14. Take a massage class?

15. Finish the crochet quilt 

16. Recite poetry live

17. Speak in front of 100+ people

18. Maintain blog (post biweekly)

19. Write 32 pages of my novel

20. Take a yoga class

21. Write 32 poems in April

22. Participate in a flash mob 

23. Participate in at least two fun themed marathons

24. Go to a drive in movie

25. Learn to play chess

26. Go camping

27. Give someone flowers for no reason

28. Visit Wine vineyard 

29. Take a cooking class

30.  Leave and/ or mail 32 random letters of inspiration for people to find (bulletin board, library book, etc.)

31. Keep a gratitude journal

32. Be spontaneous 

April 6 #NaPoWriMo

I love participating in a poem a day for National Poetry Writing Month. I will post some of my poems  on my blog and some I will just keep on paper. Feel free to comment and return for more.


My Words

I pray that my words are soft pillows to your ears

that they wrap you in warmth and comfort

that they shield you from any harm or danger.

they gird you above the mountains of disbelief

they give you a firm post from which to lean on

that they paint joy across the windows of your brain

that my words press and imprint upon your every heart beat.

that my words be 

life itself 

taking deep breaths

overpowering any shallow whimpers that do not multiply

my truth, 

my power, 

my love, and peace.

© 2015 J Renee 

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30 While 30 Update

Send Me Mail
I started the P.O Box in an effort to reach out to my Youtube subscribers and a way to direct order track for my crochet business. Send me mail!

Online Crochet Website
In November I kicked started the online crochet website J Renee Crochet. I have had a few orders since it opened. I was also able to offer some holiday discounts. The crochet website will continue to grow within this new year. I'm glad that in 2014 I was able to get my feet wet in starting the business. I have future aspirations of doing craft shows or salon shows.

Passport
I was beyond excited applying for my passport. Even though I had printed the application in October, took the passport picture in early December, I finally applied during the last week of 2014. I missed by birthday deadline by twelve days. But it's in commute now. I am looking forward to receiving it soon.

Hosting a Dinner Party
I hosted a Friendsgiving event with a few friends right before Thanksgiving. It was catered with traditional Thanksgiving foods. We had cauliflower au gratin, turkey, cranberry sensation, quinoa and broccoli casserole. It was delicious. I shared a pretty awesome announce and we just fellowshipped. A few of my friends I hadn't seen in weeks so we got an opportunity to catch up.

Visiting New Places
I visited a lot of new places. I do not think I documented all the places I went. I did document at least 30. Below will be a picture collage of some of the awesome venues and eateries I visited.

The places are in random order.

Babalu

This is a restaurant in the midtown area of my hometown. They serve tacos and tapas. The atmosphere is nice and they play music overhead. When you order guacamole they come and prepare it at your table. Typing this and thinking about it makes me want to go back like NOW. I ordered three tacos on soft corn tortillas. I got the chicken and I got the shrimp. They looked mini but they filled me up.


Volunteering
Each volunteer experience I participated in was fun. The Ghouls at Grassmere was a Halloween event. Parents brought their little ones dressed up in costumes. Some of the parents dressed up as well. It was really adorable. I was feeling baby fever when i saw all the little ones and kept hearing them say, Trick or treat and thank you.

During the Harvest Day event we were able to show the kids how to play some of the wooden toys from way back in the day. Some of the toys I actually had a chance to play with when I was younger, but the kids of today had no idea about those toys. It was volunteering but I was having fun seeing the smile on the kids faces. I had a chance to meet a lady who was part of the exhibit who offered to teach me to knit for free. Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to go back to the event a second day to take her up on that offer.


Listed below are the many things that I did scratch off my list during 2014. There are a few things that I did not execute. I'm planning to add these items to my vision board/list for this year. It was great to do the list. It was a source of motivation for doing the things that I wanted to do.



1. Essence Festival 7/3/14 Essence blog post
2. Try sushi 4/12/14 and 12/6/14
3. Revive and Maintain a public blog 3/2014 Ongoing
4. Photo shoot
5. Get a passport  applied 12/29/14
6. Go zip lining 9/20/14
7. Go to a Heat game 3/24/14
8. 30 poems (NaPoWriMo2014) April/2014
9. Start Ira
10. Recite poem live
11. Start a P.O. Box 9/13/14
12. Try 30 new hairstyles (17 out of 30)*  messy bun, flat wist on both sides, style for peggy's b day, victory rolls, front bang, bun, new year's eve  
13. Travel to California
14. Host a dinner party Friendsgiving 11/23/14
15. Travel to Miami 3/24/14
16. Try 30 new recipes  (7 of 30) salmon, chicken salad, breakfast quesadilla
17. Make a scrapbook
18. Visit 30 new places w/in and outside of city (19 out of 30)*  zip line, african street festival, shakespeare in the park, italian lights festival, zoo, bar Louie's, Massage Envy, Babalu, the beauty shop, abuelos, Sips & Strokes
19. Spa day (massage/nails) 10/8/14
20. Donate $300 to a charity or non profit foundation 
21. 10 random acts of kindness Grocery store $20/ Make hair accessory for CanadianQueen nieces
22. Send 10 letters (friends and family) 
23. Read at least 10 books 
24. Complete a pinterest DIY project
25. Write 30 pages of my novel
26. Save $1,000 8/2014
27. Gain X lb.
28. Learn to knit
29. Start crochet website  11/7/14
30. Volunteer 10 hours to... various service projects   9/27 /14 (zoo) 8:30-2:30,  10/5/14  (NCT) 1:30-2:30 Ghouls at Grassmere 4:30-9:30 (zoo)

I'm thrilled about the new experiences set for 2015. Go along with me on this journey. Make your journey great as well. :-)

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Foodie Friday | Gluten Free Shrimp Alfredo

When I restricted my diet to gluten free foods, I thought I would never be able to safely consume pasta again. The gluten free pasta looks like pasta and tastes like pasta, but it's made of corn and rice. I'm thankful for companies who have become more aware of dietary needs. I've been able to get back to my pasta dishes. Check out my Gluten Free Pinterest Board for more GF foodie ideas.


One evening I had been snacking and had waited quite late to start cooking something. This meal was cooked and served within 30 minutes and that includes the prep time. It was a super quick and easy recipe to make. Enjoy! Let me know below what you like to put in your pasta Alfredo dishes.

Gluten Free Shrimp Alfredo

This recipe was made just for me. I was able to get three servings.
Ingredients:

• Barilla GF Pasta (2 cups)
• Orange pepper (1/8 cup)
• Carrots (1/4 cup)
• Frozen Shrimp (20 shrimp)
• Private Selection Alfredo sauce ( I love all things Private Selection) (1 1/2 cups)
• Broccoli (1/2 cup)
• Black Pepper (tsp)
• Salt (tsp)
• Fresh chopped garlic (two cloves)
• Olive oil (6 tbsp)

Directions:

*The first three steps are done simultaneously
1. Bring two cups of water to a boil and add pasta. Let cook for 12 minutes. Add salt.
2. Heat a skillet with olive oil (enough to cover the bottom). Add thawed shrimp, chopped garlic, carrots.
3. Boil broccoli in a little water for 6 minutes and drain water.
4. Stir the pasta occasionally. After ten minutes rinse and drain water. Sit to the side.
5. Brown shrimp on both sides. Add broccoli to skillet with the shrimp.
6. Mix the ingredients in the skillet with the pasta. Add 1 1/2 cups of Alfredo sauce.
7. Let simmer for 5 minutes over low heat covered with lid.

Comment below with what ingredients you like to include in your pasta Alfredo. Also let me know if you have any questions.
#FoodieFriday

Foodie Friday | Chicken Salad

I have been making chicken salad for a while, but I always switch it up a bit to try different taste and it's also based on what ingredients I have at home. I rarely plan out making chicken salad. What usually happens is I have left overs and chicken salad evolves from the leftovers.
Check out my Gluten Free Pinterest Board for more GF foodie ideas.


The chicken salad can serve as a lunch meal or as just a snack. It can be prepared in less than 15 minutes and that includes the prep time. It was a super quick and easy recipe to make. Enjoy! Let me know below what you like to put in your chicken salad dishes.


Gluten Free Chicken Salad

This recipe was made just for me. I was able to get 2 servings.

Ingredients:

• Previously cooked chicken breast (1 cup)
• Craisins (1/8 cup)
• Chopped onions (1/8 cup)
• Chopped Pecans (1/8 cup)
• Black Pepper (tsp)
• Fresh chopped celery (1/8 cup)
• Whipped Cream Cheese (2 tbsp)
• Turmeric (tsp)
• Mayonnaise (3 tbsp)
• Honey (optional drizzle)

Directions:

1. Chop chicken breast
2. Mix in pepper, turmeric, celery, onions, pecans, and Craisins with the chicken.
2. Mix in cream cheese.
3. Mix in mayonnaise.
4. Let sit in the refrigerator and cool.
* I added a little drizzle of honey to the last mixing.


Comment below with what ingredients you like to include in your chicken salad. Also let me know if you have any questions.
#FoodieFriday

Wet Polish Wednesday

Welcome to the second segment of Wet Polish Wednesday! Tune in on Wednesdays to see what nail polish and nail art I am rocking. All designs are done by me. I find inspirations on Pinterest, IG, and any other ideas I see.

This week I decided to redo a design I had done a few years ago. I love polka dots and I love coloring just the tips of my nails. I combined both of those loves into the nail polish design. Check out my IG page as well as my nail Pinterest board for other nail art and inspiration. #WetPolishWednesdays

I used a homemade dotting tool to do the white polka dots. Comment below if you want to know how I made it.

L.A. Colors Art Deco (black)
L.A. Colors Art Deco (yellow)
Kiss Brush on Nail Art Paint (silver)
L.A. Colors Color Craze (black)
Julep Oxygen clear base coat
Sally Hansen Advanced Hard as Nails (white)

Leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts about the nail polish or if you have any questions.

GRWM Retro Edition| Collab with Locs of Love

In September I had an opportunity to see The Outsiders play at the theater in town. I absolutely loved this book when I was in middle school. The actors and the actresses did an awesome job of recreating the scenes and they really depicted the essence of the story. After leaving the play I was inspired to recreate the Greasers look and to style myself as a Biker Girl. One of my lovely subscribers to my channel suggested a few months ago that I do a 1950s loc style tutorial. With these two ideas floating around, I decided to do a Retro Biker Girl style with a 1950s victory rolls hairstyle.

I loved creating this look, and filming this video! I have been wanting to collaborate with other youtubers so I called on Locs of Love to join me in recreating a retro style. Locs of love decided to do pin curls and her style was inspired by Marilyn Monroe. Check out the video below. I am introducing in this blog post an alternate style that didn't make the video. Let me know which one you like the most. Thanks for stopping by! :-)


The Retro Biker Girl #1

                   

Retro Biker Girl #2 (Alternate Look)

In both styles I created the victory rolls and bumper bangs with my locs. I also did an alternate look for the hairstyle. I placed the victory rolls to one side. The picture below is hairstyle #1 and #2. Which do you like?

What I'm wearing  

Retro Look #1

Rue 21 skinny jeans

White shirt

White earrings

Faux leather jacket (Rainbow)

Converse (Journeys)

Retro Look #2

Rue 21 skinny jeans

Pinstripe button down Banana Republic long sleeve shirt (Thrifted)

White earrings

Black belt

Converse (Journeys)

Below is the collab video with the Retro Style #1. Check out Locs of Love as well. She created a fabulous look with pin curls.

September 2014 Favorites

I have seen many favorites videos buzzing around Youtube. I've been wanting to do one for the past few months. I decided this month that I would finally commit to sharing some of my favorite items for the month. My hope is that you'll see something that interest you and you'l check it out. This type of post also allows you to connect with me and my interest as well as allow me to find out your interests.

True North- Almond Pecan Cashew Clusters
This gluten free and vegan snack is my favorite. I especially like to snack on these after work. It allows me to eat something healthy while I'm waiting to get home and eat dinner. It's about 150 calories for 5 clusters. I purchased these at Sam's Club.

Covergirl Smoochies lip balm- I luv u
I'm not a big lipstick fan, so I usually wear color lightly. This is a great balm, and it gives a little color. It doesn't cake or clump around the lips. I absolutely hate when lip gloss clumps into a white line on the lips.

Sally Hansen Nails &Cuticle hand cream
After I give myself a manicure I use this to keep my cuticles soft and moisturized. This can also be used more frequently for daily use.

Julep Oxygen Smoothing Base Coat
I have been using this as the base coat to keep my nail bed smooth and hydrated. A base coat is always important because you do not want nail polish to nail your nails.

Julep Laree Bombshell and Julep Kirby Bombshell
All of the Julep nail polishes have been beautiful and long lasting. I like everything color that I have received in my Julep box and am super thrilled to try out more colors.

Julep Magenta Plum Creme Lip Crayon
This lip color is more color than I usually wear, but it is daring enough for me. In the past I've stuck with browns or nude colors, but this reddish lip stick gives me life and completely changes my usually neutral look. The color is long lasting as well.

Now Essential Oils- Peppermint
I have been using these oils in my shampoo and in my spray mixture for my locs. I will be posting a how to for essential oils soon.

Nutella
I am not sure how I have been missing out on this product. I tried it for the first time in September and I absolutely love it. I have been eating in with sliced Honey Crisp apples.

Check out the Youtube video that features all of the items that I shared in this post. Please feel free to share your #SeptemberFavorites.

Wet Polish Wednesdays

Welcome to the first segment of Wet Polish Wednesday! Tune in on Wednesdays to see what nail polish and nail art I am rocking. All designs are done by me. I find inspirations on Pinterest, IG, and any other ideas I see.

I love playing in polish. To quench my love for beautiful nails, I subscribed to the Julep beauty box. I have enjoyed receiving my box of goodies each month. Today's #WetPolishWednesday features polish that came from my Julep box. The Julep polish is high quality. I wore the polish for about two weeks and it was still looking good. Check out my IG page as well as my nail Pinterest board for other nail art and inspiration.

All products are from my Julep box.
Julep Kirby Bombshell
Julep Sera Bombshell
Julep Oxygen clear base coat

Wet Polish Wednesday Tip: Massage oil into your cuticles daily in order to keep the skin around your nail soft and to avoid splitting skin or hard skin. I notice a big difference when I miss massaging my cuticles with oil for over a week.

Leave a comment below and let me know your thoughts about the nail polish or if you have any questions.

Influenster Review| Victoria Secret Sports Bra

Influenster sent the Victoria Secret Sports Bra just in time for my #30while30 adventure to go zip lining and do an obstacle course. The sports bra was definitely a right on time and much needed garment. During the outdoor obstacle course, I was swinging on wooden boards that were suspended in the air, crawling through wooded tunnels, zipping across wire, and climbing up ladders.

In terms of comfortability, the garment allowed me to feel secure during the entire adventure. I've also worn the sports bra when working out at home and it allows me to feel secure, but not too restricted. I've used other brand sports bras in the past that made me feel too restricted and it was too tight. The Victoria Secret Sports bra was just right.

The sports bra was easy to get in and get out of because it has the front zipper.

Pros
Secure feel
Comfortable
Front zipper closure
Quality material


Cons
The price $$

The price is a con, because I have never spent that much on a bra. I think the quality of the bra makes it a garment I wouldn't mind investing in because it's durable and I could get a lot of use out of it.

The pros far outweigh the cons.

Below is my Youtube video of me unboxing the Victoria Secret Sports Bra.

Influenster sent this product to me complimentary for review purposes. #VSSportsBra

ITunes Tuesday #3

Welcome to the third segment of iTunes Tuesday. While browsing through Instagram I stumbled upon a post for Alex Isley. I took the liberty of searching for her on Youtube and I was glad that I did. I absolutely love her sound. It's soulful and authentic. Feel free to comment below and share your favorite artists and songs. I'm continuously looking for new artists to vibe to as well.


iTunes Tuesday #3
Alex Isley "Into Orbit"

What are you currently playing?