august break and craft fairs.

so i've been slacking off majorly with the august break. well i'm back on track today with some pics of the artisan craft fair i did a few weeks ago. this week i'm preparing for the fenton street market that will take place this saturday. even though i'm feeling a little rushed to get my pieces together, i was only accepted last week, i feel pretty good because i'm almost forced to create. i have no excuse now. the pressure is on and i like it.

random things about me.

1. i am extremely optimistic about everything in life. I'm really excited about my life and the direction its headed in.
2. i am inspired by motivating and accomplished women that think outside of the box and aren't confined to typical female roles.
3. i am a dreamer of many dreams and am confident that they will come true.
4. i really enjoy nature. i marvel at God's creations, many of the things we take for granted every day.
5. sunflowers make me smile. they are my favorite!
6. i love butterflies. i'm truly fascinated by its life cycle and its symbolism. 
7. i am a shameless introvert and i love it. although i enjoy spending time with my friends and family, sometimes i just want to be alone. 
8. i am passionate about social justice and committed to change.
9. youth inspire me to be great.
10. i love cupcakes!
11. pizza is my favorite! but is has to be new haven or new york style. none of that cardboard pizza hut or dominoes stuff. no offense to those who enjoy that.
12. i'm such a snacker...cheez-its, chips, doritos, strawberries ( yeah i snack on the healthy stuff too)
13. i love finding new blogs! i get so excited when i stumble upon a new one they are a form of inspiration.
14. i am very unorganized at times. i'm working on it, but somehow it works for me.
15. i am an extremely spiritual person. all of this is not by chance, so i know God is real!
16. i find peace and comfort in meditation and prayer.
17. i absolutely love my family. although i don't get to see them as much as i'd like, they are always on my mind.
18. my friends are an extension of me. they are my "better halves." they inspire, motivate and encourage me daily. they push me to be the best me.
19. cultivating strong and lasting relationships is something that's very important to me. 
20. i love reading personal development books and memoirs. 
21. i love that i am a creative. it gives me this freedom and confidence that pushes me to be fearless and do all that i imagine.
22. although i love writing, sometimes i don't think i'm the best at it.
23. i'm no artist, but i love painting! getting paint splattered everywhere and allowing my hands to talk while the brushes listen is magical.
24. i'm a hopeless romantic. (enough said)
25. i'm inspired by my ancestors. all those who encountered and endured such tremendous injustice. it's because of them that i am today.
26. i enjoy culture, understanding more about my culture and discovering new ones.
27. i'm fascinated by learning. knowledge is infinite and when you have it you possess an infallible power.
28. i'm such a girly girl. i love it all, make up, shoes clothes accessories. yep that's me!
29. i am truly a free spirit.
30. everyday i enjoy unleashing my potential and becoming the person God has intended me to be!

wow thanks for getting this far! glad you took the time out to get to know me a little better :-)

august break day 3&4

for the past few days i've been pretty sick. a victim to this mild stomach virus :-( but i'm dong better now and mustered up enough energy to post these pics. 

one of my favorite places in dc is the united states botanic gardens. i go here when i need to clear my mind, need some inspiration or just up for a peaceful day in a massive beautiful garden. below are some pics i took from one of my visits there. 

this is me...

So this blog is simply what the headline describes...Life of TyniseNicole, meaning my life. You won't find a specific topic on this blog or journal because that's what it really is. Basically it's a one stop shop for all the randomosities of my life. I hope to inspire, encourage and wake up a new fire inside of you along the way!