D'Angelo- Prayer

Am I losing my damn MIND?!

My apprenticeship is ending in a couple of days. 

I applied for a second year extension or fellowship for my contract & it was rejected. 

 I honestly did not want to complete a second year. I desire deeply to travel and dedicate some time to self discovery. Since I planted my feet in Detroit, I have been searching for creating some stability. 

Spending a great deal of my life attempting to prove that I am"real adult" led to me sacrificing a lot enjoyable moments like deepening my friendships, creating artwork, discovery of self and relaxing. 

It's  also been a difficult year facing hard decision making, a failed relationship and moving back into family's home. 

I desire so badly to renew my spirit. 

A fresh start on perspective of the world and life. 

It's essential to keeping my sanity at this point! 

A couple nights before receiving my rejection letter, I created a Master Plan for a documentary about transformative leadership: community organizers, gathering spaces, cross cultural programs that uplifting communities. It's my love offering to my city. We often hear narratives about a broken Detroit. However, there's a big story that isn't being told. 

I am sure across the nation there are more communities like Southwest, North Rosedale and Core City that enriching the experience of residents. I am sure of it!

So....

I am losing my damn mind and LAUNCH a crowdfunding site to support my next step.

Caprice Woods

The Film Maker 

Stay Tuned... 

I am...

I don't want to dare say that I am back... for the umpth time.

However, I am feeling renewed.

If you haven't noticed, I changed the title of the blog from Conversing Caziah to Whimsical Playgrounds.

It feels more fitting for the time being.

I am single now.

It was the best decision Spirit could ushered in.

I am feeling a bit more confident after feeling rejected.

It's beautiful to rediscover self again after a breakup.

Every day I am constantly looking moments to pump my Spirit up with good things.

Whether I am..

listening to music..

enjoying a good meal...

relaxing...

or restarting my blog.

Good things are all around....

and

I am thrilled.

Listening to : Jill Scott - Spring Summer Feeling 

The 3 Month Frugal Date Challenge

Yes! I renamed the challenge! :) 

I decided to do this challenge for a few reasons. 

One of them being that I am currently doing the 52 Week Money Challenge. (http://doublesavingdivas.com/2013/01/08/52-week-money-challenge/) with a few friends. 

Also I wanted to challenge myself to make the most of the time I spend with my sweetheart. We have a wonderful time with each other. I want to continue to make fond memories to reflect upon. :)

Lastly, I am a very frugal young woman being that I pay for my own education, I am ALWAYS looking to spare a couple of dollars. *Ahem, ain't nothing wrong with saving some cash!*

Kiesha & I had a conversation about adjusting the amount marker for the challenge to $20 instead of $10 because... "we love to eat!"

So do I! *rubs tummy slowly*

The Rules:

For 3 Months & 12 dates you must record in a note or post a photo of your frugal date. With each posting, please include your date activity, meal and cost. 

At the end of challenge thank Noah & I for making your pockets fatter! LOL..

No seriously.... 

At the end of the challenge, the last couple or person standing will receive a FREE $20 gift card!

WOOT! FREE MONEY! 

(You must complete 12 DATES to be selected!)

I would suggest that you all make use of blogs, Groupon, your local library, and even Craiglist to explore ideas for your dates. 

Here's a date example:

*Note: I am a weirdo. I love to do odd things so keep in mind that your dates (being with/out a partner can be as strange as mines or weirder. LOL)

Saturday: Selecting a Wine for a Later Date at Trader Joe's : $9, Villa Alena Moscato d'Asti

Jazz Music at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, Admission: FREE!

Spray Roses: ??? *Noah surprised me with FLOWERS!

2 Glasses of Wine : $10

Dinner at Hot Tacos: $ 6

Date Total:

$25 (over) whomp, whomp!

*I told my sister about this date and she said, "Who eats tacos after a glass of wine?!" Well, we do. LOL*

I found a couple links that may help you guys out!

Couples:

20 Dates Under $20!: http://ideas.thenest.com/love-and-sex-advice/anniversaries-dating-ideas/slideshows/20-dates-under-20.aspx

10 Dates Under $10: http://blog.datehookup.com/10-dates-under-10-dollars/

$10 Meals with Melissa Darabian:  http://www.foodnetwork.com/ten-dollar-dinners-with-melissa-darabian/recipes/index.html

10 Dates Under $10 Buckeroos: http://littlelucktree.blogspot.com/2012/02/10-dates-under-10-dollars.html

Singles:

DIY Spa Treatments: http://www.mybeautybunny.com/diy-spa-treatments-bathroom/

Try a New Resturant: http://www.yelp.com

Friends:

Roller-Derby:http://www.groupon.com/deals/gl-border-city-brawlers-1?pt=aUR7ooDAAAACtjoRtyKpA7mJ-JDOEIgbX

Comedy  Show: http://comedycastle.com/show.cfm?id=206882

Local:

Free Jazz Concert: http://www.freeismylife.com/2013/02/free-valentine-concert-with-alexander.html

Alright! GET READY, GET SET, go be FRUGAL! (Seriously, get outta here!)

My Lazy Summer Picture Blog 2012 Part 1

I have so much to SHARE!

Okay.... here we go!

I love the interesting stuff you see on the city bus. 

       I reached my goal!!!

Trip to the Arcade with the family

Funky Outfit for the 1st time

Oh I decided to not cut my hair ANYMORE. I love cutting it in the summer because my hair is so MASSIVE. I decided to see how long it will grow. Hmmph...

I will be selling art at....

ILLPLAYBILL, Detroit's new Hip Hop Theater Group is proud to present: A Man Can Change Pt #3: DEDICATION. The Words, Music, Art, and Stories of 7 Men. Saturday, April 21st 8pm at Jazz Cafe Detroit. The evening will be hosted by Fluent and will feature some of our cities DOPEST Poets. If you attended AMCC before or heard the buzz...you know whats up. Come open and leave uplifted as Men from Detroit's tremendous Art community show you what dedication is all about. The night will include a live band, $5 drink specials, A full menu of delicious food being served, 1$ Raffles for ILL gift bags and some of the best Poetry you've ever heard! Artwork will also be on display and available for purchase along with vendors selling Jewelry, Clothing and more. 

The lineup is:

Fluent
Mike Will
Caesar
Ju Hall
Alex White
Black
And Shaka Senghor

For AMCC #3 the theme is DEDICATION...

ILLPLAYBILL is dedicated to doing what we love however we want...

...what are you dedicated to?

Saturday, April 21st. Jazz Cafe Detroit. 350 Madison, Downtown Detroit.

Tickets are only $10 and are available at the door. EARLY ARRIVAL is strongly recommended for seating purposes. Doors open and 8pm and show starts PROMPTLY at 9pm.

My artwork:

Updates March 2012

My life has been a bit busy with school and projects.

 I am writing a lot mini pieces of Facebook and my other hiding place. 

I might share over here if you are interested in my public journal.

 I don't mind sharing it. :)

Are you interested in hearing my uncollected thoughts? LOL