Soul Search Sunday: Pursuit of Happiness

      I expect so much out of life. One thing I expect is to be happy. But I have realized that happiness is not a destination it is more of a state of mind. It's a state of mind to be carried with you as you take life's journey. Happiness is not where I am hoping to get but I what I want to have within me wherever I go. Attempting to look for happiness is like looking for something in the daytime with a flashlight. You don't need any material things to find it. It starts with you and it reflects on to everything you do. If you are going through life looking for happiness in other places you just might miss it. There's no better place to look than within yourself. Happiness is a state of mind and minds change. The idea is to be content with life as it is and everything else will be icing on the cake. I'm on this journey to being the best me possible. The greater I am at living, laughing, and learning the more happiness I gain and the less time I spend trying to find it.

     

Service Saturday: Go Green, Brown Queens. Are you concerned about the environment?

Brown Queens are you concerned about the environment? The AABE is. Check out how other Brown Queens and Kings are making a positive impact on our environment below.

The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) is a national association of energy professionals founded and dedicated to ensure the input of African Americans and other minorities into the discussions and developments of energy policies regulations, R&D technologies, and environmental issues (from aabe.org)

Fashion Frenzy Friday: Animalistic Nature

Animalistic Nature by brownqueensconstitution featuring antique jewelry

Thoughtful Thursday: Advice Column

Brown Queens, need any advice?? Respond here with your questions or email me at thebqc@yahoo.com with a number and I'll respond here on The BQC!!! If you email me be sure to put advice in the subject box. I look forward to hearing from you!!

Relations Wednesday: Barely Legal and Married

     At the golden age of 18 while some young adults are thinking about college, others young adults are planning to be married. Adolescent couples who were once high school sweet hearts are now new adults considering the possibility of spending the rest of their lives together before experiencing the full gist of adulthood. As a college student and young adult, I am beginning to see breaking news of engagements pop up on my Facebook timeline and some marriages too. While I am happy to see young couples in love, I am starting to wonder if some of those couples realize the seriousness of the legally binding contract in which they are engaging. The National Center For Health Statistics says that 60% of young adults who marry between ages 20- 25 end in divorce. Perhaps that 60% could avoid the trials of a divorce if more time is spent getting to know one another. Really find out if you want to be married to your significant other by letting the relationship fully develop before making such a serious commitment. I think it is important to live the core of your life independently first before such a strong co-dependence is required of you. Young love is beautiful but rushing into a marriage immaturely can be grounds for disaster.

Tresses Tuesday: Short Hair Don't Care

       It's spring and as the weather gets warmer many Brown Queens are rocking fierce short do's. Newly liberated natural queens rock low cut big chop fro's or defined curls. And relaxed queens style their silky short cuts and bobs. When I first did my big chop my hair wasn't extremely short but it was very manageable. Many days I would define my short curls and go on about my day. Short hair means less hair to manage. Although your tresses are not long, Brown Queens your hair should not be neglected. Continue to maintain your hair as you would with longer hair and your sassy strands will look hot through the warmer months. If long hair don't care then short hair means no worries. If you're rocking short hair send your flyest pic of your sassy short hair to the thebqc@yahoo.com to be included on this post or copy and paste it in the comment box below.

MUSIC MONDAY: All in the Family

        There is an undeniable connection heard through the music of a band whose family ties connect them. And there's nothing like the sincerity of a love ballad from an actual couple. Love seems to seep through a record that's fueled by a real relationship whether it is a romantic relationship or one of family relation. These groups have a special connection that is apparent in their music. What's your favorite band that keeps it All in The Family?

*** Playlist includes I Want You Back x Jackson 5, Crazy In Love Beyonce ft. Jay-Z, Far Away x Kindred The Family Soul, All This Love x Debarge, You're All I Need To Get By x Marvin Gay and Tammi Terrell***