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by Ciara R. James

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2017 Mix/Playlist MUSIC September 29, 2017September 28, 2017 by Ciara

MUSIC | SEPTEMBER TUNES

It’s been awhile since I posted a playlist on my blog. As autumn (although it’s still summer in South Georgia) is officially upon us, I want to share some tunes that have served as the current soundtrack to my life. The tunes range in genres and contain some of my favorite and current favorite artists. So …

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  • Sometimes I feel excited, sometimes I feel like trash. Right now? Meh. Everything is the same yet different. I’m more educated, yet I feel the need for more knowledge. I’m working on bettering myself, yet I feel stagnant. I’m trying to stay young minus the dumb and broke part. I want to eat quinoa yet I wish Chic-Fil-A was open, but alas it’s Sunday. 
What I’m saying is - I want to be apart of the Dora Milaje and a Sailor Scout in a room full of basics yet celebrating all of us, because that’s really what it’s all about, amirite?! 😶

Whatever. 💁🏾‍♀️🙄🤦🏾‍♀️🙏🏾✨💕🦄
  • Tonight I saw @blackpanther/#BlackPanther for the second time. The fact that a Black super hero movie with a predominantly Black cast, Black Director, from a major corporation was released in present day America is absolutely phenomenal. Seeing women who look like me, seeing people who look like me portraying roles that are complex, bright, strong and the best of the best in their perspective fields was much needed. So proud to be Black. So proud to be from Wakanda. Happy #BlackHistoryMonth y’all! ✊🏾🖤
#WakandaForever #Marvel
  • These past two months have been a whirlwind. Good, okay, eh - but through it all, God has been good. Working on connection - with myself and with the Source of my life.
Here’s to doing the work and self love.
#sofarbycrjms #latergram #jacksonville
  • Let’s be trill here - Snapchat filters are *clearly* my #aesthetic. 💁🏾‍♀️✨🤣💕
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  • I’m not where and I want to be and that’s okay. It’s kind of hard to realize and accept that, but it’s the truth. Ever since graduating, I’ve been in this constant state of rush. I don’t particularly like where I am and I want something better. I want to be somewhere different, do something different, experience different things. The same mediocrity can kill you. Now is the time where I can try things. Do things that scare me. Explore new hobbies. Ignite new passions. Be who I want to be. I continue to struggle with the fact of being myself and bringing that into whatever I do, but my prayer is that I share myself and my talents as authentically as possible. Remember, it’s okay to be you. All ways, always. -
More storytelling in the form of words, visuals & video coming soon. 🙏🏾💕✨
  • WHAT A YEAR!
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2017 was all about growth for me. Although it was mostly personal growth, I gained a lot too. I made new memories, new friends, strengthened old relationships and decided who I want to be. .
Although all the fun, random, hilarious times and people are not pictures here, y’all definitely made this year amazing.
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Thank you to everyone who rocked with me this year! Let’s make 2018 one of the best years yet!
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  • Hey y’all. So listen, I don’t know about you, but this week has been hard for me. After learning about Jonghyun, I was shook. Not gonna lie - I was not a hardcore SHINee stan. I fell in love with “Replay” and was hooked. I kept up with their releases here and there. When Jonghyun released his first solo project, I fell in love. I used to listen to Blue Night Radio to fall asleep because his voice was soothing. I honestly thought I was okay after hearing the news. Then I realize I was shook. That’s the only way I can describe it. I constantly kept checking for updates and retweeting and just absorbing all of the information. Last night I had *maybe* two hours of sleep.
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There are a couple of reasons why I think this hits home. One, this is the third death that has happened in K-Pop that triggered me. The first being EunB & Rise of Ladies’ Code. Two, we were close in age and the fact that he was so talented and had what to some would be “the picture perfect” life. Three, depression. We could talk about the fact that people don’t take mental health seriously. We could talk about the fact that South Korea has one of the highest (if not the highest) suicide rates in the world. We could talk about the fact that when he tried to reach out, doctors failed him because “it’s just your personality”.
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But I just want to say - no matter who you are, whether we are friends in real life or online; Whether you come across this post randomly or through a hashtag, I care about your well being. Sure it could be weird, me being a stranger and all, but let’s not make it weird. I am another concerned citizen, human of the earth and I’m wishing YOU all the best. I’m praying for you. I’m sending you good thoughts. Please take care of you. Please take care of your mental health. And if people tell you to get over it? KEEP TALKING. Keep praying. Keep trying. Keep going. Keep seeking help.
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Jonghyun, I know it was hard but you did so well.
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And to YOU, you’re doing so well. I know it may be hard, but I am so proud of you. I love you. I’m praying for you. 🙏🏾💕✨
#mentalhealthawareness #latergram #YouDidWellJonghyun

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