Once In A Lifetime Moments

Sometimes we are blessed with Once In A Lifetime Moments. Those moments may be good or bad, last for a very long time or last just a few seconds. You may have planned it or maybe just felt the vibe and did it spontaneously. Maybe something happened to you or in front of you. Whatever or however it happened you remember and it becomes fond memories. Yes, there are bad memories but there are also ways to look at those in a positive viewpoint... (last statement cause me to daydream for a moment lol) Moving on

These last 3 weeks have been filled with moments/memories that will surely last a lifetime, but this moment. .. It all begins with Misty.

Misty and I go back. Her son is my Godson. Our history is quite intricate but to save time we will say that we have definitely had our ups and downs. We got into it a few years ago and my solution to all my problems is to cut people off (very bad I know), in my defense I'm also a chance giver because I believe over time people change (some for better others for worse), but you can tell ahead of time who is gonna grow and improve. I knew from when I met her she would grow because God guarantees to teach us lessons in the areas we need help with in our lives. As I bid Misty farewell 4 years ago I knew she had a lot to go through. I also had a feeling that I was about to go through it too.

Over the last 3 years Misty has tried to reach out to me via social media. Every time I blocked her. Partly because I still didn't trust her but mostly because of the Crap (notice the capital C) I was going through personally. Recently, I deleted ALL of my social media except Google+ and LinkedIn, and some fashion, music/radio, modeling/acting communities lol.  Either way, about 4 weeks ago she found me on Google+ and I finally responded and we have been slowly building a friendship ever since.

I finally got the chance to hang out with her 2 Wednesdays ago at an event that she presents every Wednesday called Lyme Light Reloaded at Vypz Lounge. It is Broward County's Largest and Most Successful Open Mic. I had an absolutely amazing time. At the door you're greeted by a very beautiful and sexy lady (there is a difference and she was both) accepting $10 bills before you enter through the curtains. The atmosphere is very urban and big with a nice sized, well lit stage. There are high tables and low tables with seating.  VIP seating is on stage. A sitting bar with stools line the walls and the bar is at the BACK OF THE BUILDINGGG! Lol (yeah... I don't know why I yelled that either). The sound system was better than some I've heard at more popular establishments. The host was... well, Misty! lol not gonna lie I was shocked to see her in that light, but I knew she could do it. She even surprised me by calling me on stage after I told her how I was feeling the vibe so much that I wanted to rap. Although I said it hypothetically she took it figuratively and made it happen. It was all good though. I've been on stage many times, never for rapping though. I've been on stage playing in orchestra and band, singing both solo and choir, and acting in gospel stage plays but never rapping. What's more interesting is that I could actually rap, like for real!

In support of Misty International and Pink Diamonds Entertainment I got up there. It was all fun and laughs but when I thought about it afterwards I rap very gansta and hood but I look and speak so nerdy lol. The "one time for my hood" came up out of me, but I looked like Susie sailing on a ship lmao. Let me stop telling you and show the video. Yes there's a video thanks to Misty who emailed it to me yesterday thus giving me lots to laugh about for the rest of life. Of course I must share that laughter with you... ...

Here is my....
Once In A Lifetime Moment!

(I might do it again. It was fun and I was pretty raw)

Mommy, please excuse my foul language!

xo xo

Wanna Perform?
Call Misty at 954 200 3089

Lyme Light Reloaded. . . . . This and every Wednesday at Vypz Lounge. Doors open at 10pm!

Back to School

So... it's back to school time. For many it's one of the busiest times of year. For me it's a little extra busy. For myself and my three sons it's also football season. My favorite and yet most trying time of year. Today I'm sitting in my car listening to music, writing this blog, and watching my 11 year old practice. He didn't want to come today. He never wants to go and i always tell him that if he doesn't want to go he can quit. What does he do? Get dressed for football practice, and to add insult to injury he does this EVERY SINGLE DAY! The 12 year old is home with the stomach flu. I know it's genuine because he loves football. This child lives for football. He dreams football lol. I encourage him because he is very smart and quick witted and does very well in school. The 7 year old is always ready to go anywhere. He loves to play football too but he also loves running around and socializing. Since he gets out of practice earlier than the older two he gets to run around and play.

I must say it is tough. I'm a single mom raising 3 sons. Just writing it was tough but it is the truth lol. I get a lot of help from my parents and brothers. I have a small circle of friends that are helpful too, but for the most part I'm on my own and right now it's doctor and dental appointments, school shopping, registration into school, football practice every day, working, cooking and cleaning, breaking up fights, listening to wining, trips to the beach, going to dinner, movie and game nights, and so much more. I'm exhausted to say the least and can not wait for the school year to start. Even though it's still gonna be crazy busy at least the scheduling will be much more organized.

Well, thank you for reading this rant lol. Check back with me after the weekend for some interesting news!

xo xo,

Shibbon Winelle

Being "Natural"

"OMG! Is that your real hair?" "Your skin is always glowing, what do you use?" "You have 3 sons? How are you so thin and fit?"

It's the same answer to all 3 questions. I'm Natural! lol

I started this journey towards being natural in July of 2009. After being sick for almost 2 years I thought it was time to make a change in my lifestyle and that change began with the health of my body. For me, being natural is not just about natural hair, it is an entire lifestyle that a person chooses to live. Due to how I was raised as an Island Girl, it was not difficult to begin living a natural lifestyle. My Granny Gwen (RIP), my Granny Rachel, and my mother all instilled so much knowledge ranging from healthy cooking to which herbs and plants do what for the overall health of the body. My mother who has a background in health and medicine was always very picky about what we digest, as well as use for our bodies, and she never allowed me to wear weaves, makeup, or even wear shave. My mother was an advocate to natural beauty and healthcare. She ALWAYS had a medical statistic ready for us anytime we wanted to do anything with or to our bodies (annoying to say the least, but somehow I appreciate it now lol). This same lady relaxed my hair at the age of 7 because she couldn't manage these tresses on my head. She always described my hair as wild and out of control. With my hair being processed for so long I had no idea what my texture was, but I knew if I wanted to start this journey to a healthy lifestyle I would have to do something about this chemically relaxed hair.

In the summer of 2009 I was 5'11" and weighed a whopping 260lbs. My health was deteriorating quickly. I had always been a thick girl from very young. In 6th grade I was 160lbs with C-cups, by the time I left middle school I was 180lbs with DD-cups. When I graduated from high school I was 210lbs with DDD-cups. After high school I fluctuated from 190-220lbs. Before giving birth to my last child in 2007 I was 210lbs and after birth I was 190lbs. Gradually the weight increased and by 2009 I topped out at 260lbs.

I weighed 260lbs

Summer of 2009

So I started my journey to a "Naturally Healthy" lifestyle. I changed what and how I ate. I changed my fitness patterns. For my hair I began to transition from relaxed to natural. During this time I also did a lot of research and developed my own hair and skin care system and regimen. I also began incorporating vitamin & mineral sources into my diet. In October 2009, I finally did my Big Chop (BC). 

Started Transitioning (approx 3 inches new growth)

Semi BC (Half New Growth/Half Relaxer)

BIG CHOP October 31, 2009

With healthy eating, proper vitamin & minerals supplements, and sticking to my hair & Skin Care system and regimen I got astounding results for my body internally and externally in a very short space of time. By June of 2010 I lost a lot of weight, my hair grew amazingly fast and my skin began to glow radiantly. Not to mention I felt much better physically and mentally. Today I stand 5'11" and 155lbs. I am also much healthier than before. I practice Yoga daily and run at least 5 miles Monday-Friday, in addition to working out at least 3 times a week. I have never felt younger and better.

xoxo,

Shibbon Winelle

Today July 7, 2014 @ 4.58pm
No Makeup & Curling Rod Twist Out

2013-2014

P.S. COME JOIN ME ON A JOURNEY TO A HEALTHIER HAPPIER LIFESTYLE!

SEX or MONEY?

After talking to a totally frickin radical friend the topic of sex and money was the highlight. So, the question that I had was...

If you had to choose between really amazing sex or unlimited money for the rest of your life. You can NEVER have both, which one would you choose?

The difference between a man and woman was pronounce in my conversation as we both had completely different ideas on the subject. I chose money and he chose sex. Go figure right? Diving deeper into the conversation the reasons behind it were absolutely amazing. While I felt as though I would be completely happy just shopping my life away, he wanted to know that he could be intimate with a woman, not just for the sexual climax but just for the simple pleasure of enjoying his woman. Needless to say, I was shocked. Now, of course I am walking away from the conversation feeling as though it was a bit biased because this totally frickin radical  friend is a male that is attractive and might just be attracted to me, but we're not gonna go there today. The fact remains that this gentleman preferred the comfort of a woman over money. When prying deeper into his reasoning, he said that if he chose unlimited money he would soon go out and seek the comfort of a woman to spend it on and share it with anyway. Wow! Is he serious?

As women we have been told here and there that all a man does in life he does for a woman. We all know this as woman but do we truly understand? There was also something that he said that gave me the other clue. He said that he wanted to know that he could be intimate with a woman, not just for the sexual climax. Again, WOW! His greatest desire wasn't pleasing himself but to enjoy the woman he is with and to please her. Many things were revealed in this statement. A true Man's motive in relation to women are about her being happy and satisfied with him. A woman is much more important to him than money. A woman is what drives him to be successful. Last but not least, he desires a woman more than anything else in the world. You might say, how do you know he desires the woman more than anything in the world? Well, money can get you anything in the world and he didn't choose money. OK, so you may say, he could get a woman with the money. This is also true, but once presented with an opportunity to have money only without the opportunity of having a woman the choice was still a woman.

Now that I've taken a moment to look back at my answer, I began to realize how selfish and self-centered my answer truly was. I know that most women would give the same answer as well and for an abundance of reasons (e.g. A man can't do for me what I can do for myself. All I need a man for is money so if I had my own I wouldn't need a man, blah, blah, blah and so much more) Trust me, I have heard it all, and I am also a victim of that type of thinking. I'm starting to believe that it is that type of "Independent Woman" thinking that has men completely fed up and discouraged when it comes to our gender. (I'm not saying we shouldn't be independent... just to a certain extent). If we are so busy bashing and subconsciously trying to eliminate men from our lives then what inspiration do they have to be the men we NEED them to be, and believe me when I say that we do need them. Men are the support to the balance of women. To go even further we put these thoughts into the minds of our children. Then our daughters become women who feel they don't want much less need a man, and our sons become men that feel as though they don't have to be men because women will always be "the Man". I will say that this cycle must break and that break starts with me and the values I instill in my sons.

Boy was this funny conversation enlightening, and I look forward to talking to this totally frickin radical friend again.

P.S. I tried to create a vlog for you today but something is wrong with my camera. So, very soon lovelies

xoxo,


Shibbon Winelle

Allow Me To Introduce Myself

I Am Shibbon Winelle... ...

Hey Everyone! I am so excited! Why? because... I Am Shibbon Winelle lol. Ok, ok, I know you have no idea who that is. So, Please allow me to introduce myself. Shibbon Winelle is quite a character and even when my life is boring there is always something going on. This is my very first blog EVER! I was told to do this a long time ago but my rebellious nature refused to do so. Obviously, I probably should have done this a very long time ago but hey, I'm doing it now! lol I am a simply complex individual and it took me FOREVER to realize that. My interest are extremely diverse but I have a passion for Love & Life, Creativity & Beauty, as well as Business & Money. I didn't want to start this blog until I knew exactly what I wanted to share with my audience and what the end goal would be. Guess what! I finally know what I want to share and what the end goal is :)

Through this blog page I would like to share ME! YAYYYYY! lol. As you probably already realized I am absolutely goofy smh. Seriously though, I want to share Shibbon Winelle with the world. So just a short run down about Shibbon Winelle before I close out today. I am an eclectic, multicultural, young lady, mother, daughter, and sister that is passionate about life and love, and I love everything that life has to offer (good, bad, and indifferent). I love all things beautiful both inside and out, and everything creative to the smallest detail. I love all things Business and of course the largest perk that comes with that which would be... MONEY! So I ask with the utmost sincerity that you stay tuned. 

The following blogs and vlogs will consist of...

Life Experiences

Fashion & Beauty 

(especially for my Naturalistas xo xo)

Love & Relationships

Health and Fitness

Spiritual Fulfillment

Food & Wine

Finance & Business

Potentially "Sports" as well but that'a a whole "nother" story for another day smh

Well that's it for now! :-)

xoxo,

Shibbon Winelle