Free Dr. Scholl’s Insoles from Bzzagent

reviewWhen I first heard of this website I was so excited to try it because it was new to me and I don’t think anyone else I know has heard of it. So I gave it a try and filled out ALL of the surveys they provided. Afterward i qualified for some free Dr. Scholl’s Insoles. I have to say I’m glad I took the time to even work with Bzzagent. These insoles are the BOMB DOT COM! They are so comfortable and they fit just right, mind you I have big feet (size 9). I put them in my sandals because thats all I wear and they still work just as good as they would work using sneakers. I love love love it! The thing I love about it is EVERYONE can get in on it. Not just me. If you guys don;t know about Bzzagent then you should sign up now and start getting some free stuff like me.

 -Jazzie

Hair Journey Update: I Finally Got the Red I Wanted! Textures & Tones

MAYSo this month  I went for it! I know I said after dealing with Dark & Lovely that it would be my last run with dying my hair but I just had to give it another try. I used textures and tones Red Hot. The lightest red that they had available. This time around I didn’t suffer and any tangles. I left it in my hair for maybe 32 min because I was watching Bad Girls Club Reunion (TEAM SHANROCK!) lol.

I am sooo happy with the results. I rinsed my hair with cold to warm water. Then instead of using shampoo I used ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar) to clean my hair. I used the conditioner provided with the dye. My hair loooves that conditioner I think I will switch to that conditioner whenever I clean my hair from now on even though its sulfate. I only wash my hair maybe once or twice a month. Here are the results, in the photo and no I haven’t suffered any major hair loss just the regular shedding. I had just finished moisturizing and sealing my hair so my shrinkage had set in. When I take my photos of my hair progress I usually have my hair fluffed out using water only.

In the photo I have my hair braided in the front in preparation for my half wig. I’m not the best braider lol so don’t make fun of me, I try! The earrings I made, I plan on wearing them for graduation. I really want to wear my natural hair for graduation but when I told my mom she looked at me and said NO you can wear your natural hair any day but graduation. Honestly I agree even though it seems as though its against the whole going natural journey I still don’t feel comfortable with everyone seeing my hair yet. I do plan on wearing my natural hair by the end of this year though.

lllI can honestly say that this will be the last time I dye my hair. I got the results I have been wanting for a very long time and the point behind me dying my hair was just so that I can see my growth progress better. Plus once my hair grows to my desired length, 23 inches, it will look like a nice ombre color :D…unless I end up trimming it .

Heres my length check for this month. That was my hair in January/Feb now its May. Doesn’t look like much of a difference but its grown a tiny bit…might be due to me dying my hair too much. Hopefully by December I’ll be able to see a huge difference.

-Jazzie

My Experience with Tarot Card Readers on Etsy 2013 (Part 5)

The next Etsy seller that I purchased from was Truthseeker1111 by Charlotte https://www.etsy.com/shop/Truthseeker1111

I purchased  5 Question Love Psychic Email Reading for $25.

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My reading from Charlotte:
 Hello Jazzie. Thanks so much for your patience and for giving me the opportunity to answer your questions for you.
 
I have copied/pasted below your questions and will respond to them in blue:
 
Jazzie Bday: Aug, 28, 1992 My questions are.. –
Will I ever get married, if so when? I feel you will get married at 25 between March and May of that year.
What changes do I need to make in my life, to attract the person that I will want to spend my life with? yours is a sacrifice of love as you will be the one giving so much to others that sometimes you may feel like you are not getting back as much.After a few losses in love you will become sensitized to the pain the love can cause and become a more understanding mate as you need to understand you have the christ energy of love so you serve a higher purpose in love as you make many sacrifices for others. People are uplifted by your presence. Your path is a very spiritual one and you can be tempted into affairs and romantic encounters..very youthful energies you have. You may choose someone who is broken or unworthy so you can try to fix that person so your love can heal them, but this can result in victim/savior co dependent relationship.You have no problems loving but you need to know and remember to give to yourself and when you should say no to others. There needs to be a balance of giving and receiving before the right man comes to you..you need to be open to receive and allow someone to give to you too.
Is the person that I will be in a relationship with in future, located where I live? Well spirit shows you have been worried about this and has been on your mind even at night perhaps. I feel you have a powerful connection with this person located near you and i feel you want things to grow and I feel you may be trying to manifest your hearts desire with this person, but spirit clearly shows me at this time that there are many obstacles in the way still.
Have I met the person that I would like to spend my life with and marry? No
Does my ex miss me or has he met someone else? I feel he is with others or another as I am shown he is trying to make a decision in matters of love and this is about a choice between two people….I feel the other is you. I feel he is trying to balance his life and I feel he is away..traveling over water. He is very ambitious. There is a female in his life that is very passionate and bossy type.He seems to be juggling his emotions right now so I do feel he does misses you as I feel he is trying to consider his options as he is trying to back away some to balance them as I feel emotionally too much is going on with him..like he has too much on his plate, so to speak.
 
Love
Charlotte~~
 
http://www.truthseeker1111.com/ for Psychic Readings 

Be beautiful inside which is most precious
I later asked her:
Hi Charlotte,
I’m sorry for contacting you so late but I just have one question about the answer you gave. What did you mean but I have the Christ energy of love?
Her response:
 Hi Jazzie. Just means that you have this special way about you where you may be able to forgive others more easily then other people. You have more compassion and your heart is very open as you tend to give so much of yourself to help others just as Christ gave himself for all. So means you sacrifice alot of yourself and time to help others which heals people..which is similar to Christ.
 
http://www.truthseeker1111.com/ for Psychic Readings 

Be beautiful inside which is most precious
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My Perspective on it:

Let me just say, I was completely satisfied with this reading because this woman not only gave me answers but she told me things about myself that I have never let anyone know. When she mentioned “You may choose someone who is broken or unworthy so you can try to fix that person so your love can heal them, but this can result in victim/savior co dependent relationship”  and “Well spirit shows you have been worried about this and has been on your mind even at night perhaps”; it gave me a feeling that she may be the real deal or either she knows her stuff. I do have a habit of attracting and being lured  to people who..need a hand and I do look to help them in some way. I also have been worried about who will be in my future and I have lost sleep over it. This is one of the readings that I honestly “chose” to believe or use as a guide of some sort. I understand that not everything said is on point but it gives me a little sense of direction…Maybe it was something I needed to read. Either way Im very satisfied with it.

-Jazzie

Hair Journey Update: IM Thinking micro braids!

Today I will be washing my hair again. Simply because it feels a little dirty.

I just got my hair in mail yesterday from hairwiggharlem. The hair I ordered is not any of the hair I posted in my previous post for “Summer Ideas”. Its hair I saw last minute. I bought 11 packs of hair for $62. I know 11 may sound like a lot but I never know how much I will need and if I will rebraid my hair in certain areas. Like for my box braids I bought 10 packs but only used 8 and then when I went back to rebraid some hair I ended up using 1 more pack and thenaaome some. So its always worth it to buy extra just in case.

Right now I am just focusing on moisturizing my hair and less manipulation. Next week I have off from school so during that week I plan on rebraiding my hair with the hair I got in mail.
I’ll be doing a review of the hair and taking pics.

I’ve seen 1 review of it on youtube and the way the girl had it wasn’t too flattering on her so I’m hoping that I can really WORK the sexy into this hair lmao.

That’s it for the updates. Thanks for reading!

-Jazzie

Beyonce’s Bow Down Bitches is on Nicki Minaj’s Stupid Hoe Level

I thought that song was extremely disgraceful. Disgraceful to Beyonce’s talent, career and as a person. Beyonce is always trying to portray herself as a perfectionist, a good singer, a hardworking lovable person that is also mother and a good wife. This is what she wants us to think of her as.

So my question is, when did she get so cocky to the point where she thinks she is better than anyone? I honestly think its the money and the people around her that have boosted her head so high that she literally thinks she is above everyone. Money can only take you so far. It won’t get you close to God or in Heaven. This song was just…too much. Everyone knows Beyonce only goes hard in her vocals and maybe even dancing but her as a person, NO. She doesn’t even role like that.

What makes this even worse is the people who are her fans aka stans are people who literally go off at the mouth once you say something that isn’t in light of Beyonce. Its like chickens running around with no head. These are the people representing Beyonce and helping her stay financed because it sure isn’t me. I don’t think her stans realize that when she says bow down she is not only belittling the so called “haters” but her stans too. Basically saying none of you are on my level.

I just can’t. This song is on Nicki Minaj’s Stupid Hoe level. Its THAT dumb to me. People who say they like it, only like it because its Beyonce and/or they been waiting for her to come back in the scene. Either way this is a classic act of trash and it is ashame President Obama is associated with these type of people.

Thats how I feel about it..

-Jazzie

Top 5 Best & Worst Hair YouTube Gurus (Full lace Wigs, Half Wigs, Bulks of Hair)

Even though I do not wear wigs like I used to I still look at the videos and hair sites just to get inspired or if I’m bored, etc. These few Youtube gurus are the in my opinion according to their honesty/sincerity, amount of reviews on hair and versatility. The other Youtube Gurus are the worst in according to the depth of info, honesty, originality and sincerity to their subscribers.Jam Poet

Top 6* Best YouTube Gurus for Hair (I added one more person)

  1. thomasadrianna: This girl does some great reviews on half wigs, full lace, weave, tips on how to make wigs…everything. I love her and she’s a little cutie pie. I think she is adorable. She is definitely worth subscribing to. (https://www.youtube.com/user/thomasadrianna)
  2. PhillyzJamPoet….ever since April (Muffinsismylovers) came out with a video about VixenLaceWigs giving bad customer service to their clients on her old channel. Philly has been giving the 100% truth or “spilling the tea” about how she feels with her wigs she reviews. She doesn’t sugar coat it. Now I understand in the past how she felt sympathy for some of the people who sent her hair and didn’t want to bash them. Sometimes you have to go through things to get you to the point where you say,”alright, no more…I’m giving the complete honest truth even if people disagree”. You can tell that she is sincere and cares about her subscribers. It’s not just about reviewing hair. I like that quality in her. (https://www.youtube.com/user/PhillyzJamPoet)
  3. twinkeez2003, I know the title says top 5 but I had to squeeze twinkeez in after I stumbled upon her. I love this woman. She does reviews, reviews and more reviews. Clean, straight forward, very helpful. Love it. (https://www.youtube.com/user/twinkeez2003)
  4. AFRICANEXPORT: She has a nice variety of videos going from reviews on half wigs to reviews of full lace wigs, going natural and natural hair styles then hauls. I really enjoy watching her and even though I don’t wear wigs like I used to I still like watching her reviews on them when I feel like seeing how some half wigs work. (https://www.youtube.com/user/AFRICANEXPORT)
  5. Fabulasityisme: I know this may come as a shocker because some people consider this Youtube guru fake but you have to give her props, she is always on point with her hair and make up. What got her on this list is that in  one of her video she willingly admitted that her subbies were not getting the same quality hair and said she wouldn’t suggest ordering from the company. Props to her for honesty. Its rare these days. She also has a variety of videos with hauls, make up and how to’s. (https://www.youtube.com/user/fabulasityisme)
  6. Scorpioqueen02, I searched my whole youtube history to find this girl. I like her reviews she has a lot of reviews on half wigs that have helped me decide in the past what I want to purchase so with that she is top 5. (https://www.youtube.com/user/scorpioqueen02/)

Top 5 Worst YouTube Gurus for Hair

  1. Ateyaaa…Goodness where do I start with this woman? For one she has the loudest and most annoying voice ever, every time I view her video I have to turn down the volume. Two, She barely posts videos about hair anymore. I think she uses the audience she has to promote other things which is fine but you know that’s not what everyone is there for. They are there for the hair reviews. Three, she doesn’t give an honest opinion. There are never any cons with her hair reviews even when its obvious that it’s not that good. Like for instance when she reviewed hair (Janet Moroccan hair) that she got done at a salon. It was so obvious that the hair didn’t blend right but she just faked it and all the sudden in another video called she curled the hair and cut it (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfkWyW4GZ4M). Goodness gracious just tell the truth. It didn’t blend right so you had to fix it! (https://www.youtube.com/user/Ateyaaa)
  2. Muffinsismylovers is the second worst Youtube Guru on my list because back when muffins had her old channel she used to show everything she did with the wigs and I was a huge fan. From her opening the package, struggling to cut the lace, putting the wig on and blending her hair. Now in her videos one second she shows you the wig then POW the wig is magically on, hair blended and everything. You don’t get to see anything else, just how nice she looks wearing the wig. I don’t know about you but if I’m going to be purchasing a $200+ wig I want to see every detail. Her videos also have been so…cliche to me. They look just like all of the other Youtube gurus videos now. She doesn’t do any real talk videos or anything anymore. The old April I knew is gone. Don’t get me wrong, she does good reviews still and she is honest about the hair she receives but her videos have changed a lot. (https://www.youtube.com/user/Muffinismylovers2012)
  3. MontanaDeleon1: A lot of people may know who she is and a lot of people do not like her for being “fake” and approving only good comments on her videos. She used to show her boobs and booty on the internet for money but now she is retired from internet porn and is a Youtube Guru. The only reason she made it up here is because I saw a video recently where she tried to rip off her subscribers by saying she would sell a bulk of weave for $800 to $1000, are you serious?!?!?! Never in life. I mean I understand you have to profit from it too but really, don’t try to scam people when you know they can get it cheaper while you’re getting it for free. (https://www.youtube.com/user/montanadeleon1)
  4. Beautybyjj: Now this girl is gorgeous  she looks like Ciara and her hair is the BOMB DOT COM. Thats actually the only reason I started watching her videos Other than that, NO. Most of her recent reviews are on hauls, makeup, etc but she got most of her subbies by doing hair tutorials. I know this because that is where most of her views are. Her reviews are like any other regular reviews on hair. Just like many other YouTube gurus she is the one receiving free hair while the actual consumers get crap. She does not stick up for her subbies either or admit that she is aware people have been receiving bad hair. Me no likey at all. (https://www.youtube.com/user/beautybyjj)
  5. PhillyDiva19154 is on my worst Youtube Guru list because I swear she wears the same hair style ALL THE TIME.. If you’re going to be a hair guru switch it up for us! Let us see what you’re working with! Other than that I like her and her nose. (https://www.youtube.com/user/PhillyDiva19154/)

So thats my opinion of the best and the worst Youtube hair gurus. If anyone has any opinions on it post a comment I would like to hear every and anything anyone has to say 🙂

-Jazzie

Hair Journey Update: New & Last Moisturizer Auntie Cookies Moisturizer

So for my recent hair regimen I have been using texturemenatural Auntie Cookies Moisture Cream (16 oz) and Hair Healing Butter (8 oz). it has been working on my hair like a dream. I also have the conditioner but I’ve only used it twice, it works great too and it smells sooooo good. I bought the lemon grass scent. I will never willingly go back to my old regimen unless she stops selling her supplies.

auntie cookies moisture cream-3

This is how the moisturizer looked when it arrived. I’m not going to lie, I was a little shocked when I saw the part of the cream that looked like someone poked their finger in it. (Im always suspicious of the USPS. But after using it and reshaping it, I realized it does it on its own. The mailman is innocent! Lol.

To test her products (conditioner, moisturizer, sealer) when I received them, I re-braided my hair but this time shoulder length. Before it was down mid-back. So I cut my long box braids the length I wanted them. Then I un-braided my hair taking each strand of synthetic hair I un-braided and wrapping it in a little piece of silver foil. I did this for each strand so that I could re-use the hair without having to sort it out.

I know some may think why re-use synthetic hair? Its cheap and easy to get. Well for me when the hair has already been braided making it easier to re-braid. If you braid hair then you know with new hair you always have to go through getting the kinks out of the hair and sorting it. With hair that is already braided its been parted and sorted already so its a breeze to re-use. Plus I dont have to spend extra money, so I saved $16.

I did combed my hair with a wide tooth comb to get all of the loose hair out. Then I began re-braiding my hair and moisturizing each strand with the auntie cookies cream and healing butter. It actually took me two weeks to finish my hair completely lol. I was being lazy. I braided every part of my hair except about 10 braids worth of hair in the middle the first two days then I dragged my feet for two weeks. When I went out or to work, I would just put on a hat and no one noticed at all.

So I have been moisturizing with Auntie Cookies Moisturizer and sealer. My last regimen was carols curl mixedauntie cookies moisture cream and conditioner with conditioner then sealed with Rosermary oil and Olive oil. Before I took out my braids from my previous regimen I took photos of how my hair looked after I washed it with Jasons Organic shampoo and moisturized it and sealed it with my old regimen. This time I did the same with Auntie Cookies moisturizer including washing my hair with Jasons Organic shampoo.

To the right is the difference between the two. In my before photo I had my braids in for 19 days. in my after photo I had my braids in for 18 days. With aunties curl cream my hair does not look as dry nor does my scalp look pale. My curl pattern is more dominant and my hair just looks way better lol. I’m very happy with her product not only that but my mom and sis even want it after using it on my 9 month old niece and they’re not even natural, they’re relaxed.

*Update 5/1/13: My sister ordered a sample pack for my niece and she loves it! I ordered the coconut moisturizer and healer along with my sis’s order, unfortunately my hair stop taking in the  moisturizer I guess since the temperature has changed and its hot now. The moisturizer is a light and right now my hair wants heavy moisturizers. So I’ve been using conditioner to moisturize along with the healing butter to seal my hair. I love love love the healing butter!*

If you’re interested in her product her website is http://www.texturemenatural.com/

You can also ask her questions on her fb page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Texture-Me-Natural/194003070625953

-Jazzie

My Experience with Tarot Card Readers on Etsy 2013 (Part 4)

After my last post in part 3 I did do another reading with someone in 2012 on etsy but it was the same type of ordeal. She was just reading the cards and information that came with the cards. Knowledge…I didn’t get the vibe from her reading that she actually had a feel of psychic energy so I won’t be posting that one right now. I want to skip to my latest reading which were this year.

My first reading of 2013 was from etsy shop Robertrenfield https://www.etsy.com/shop/robertrenfield

If you go to Robert’s shop now you probably will only see abstract paintings, I dont know what happen to the readings but I guess he isn’t doing them any more for now or at all.

The reading that I bought was a 1 Year Month by Month Psychic Reading which was $14.99 and a 3Question Tarot Reading which was $13.99. In all I spent 28.98. If you think that is ridiculous wait until you see my spending spree at other shops :D.

Now because this reading was a month to month reading its very lengthy but if you’re interested in knowing it will be waiting for you to read 🙂

 

My reading:

 

Message from me:

My 3 questions are..

-What do I need to go in order to get a job that I am happy with?

-Will I be successful in pursuing my degree as a social worker?

-Have I spoken to anyone in the past that will have a positive impact on me in the future?

 

Response from Robert (he sent it the message through etsy):

Hello Jazzie,

How are you today? I hope that you are well and that life is treating you kindly. It is a great pleasure to meet you and to be able to help you through the cards. As you have purchased both a three question reading and a 12 month projection we will begin first with your individual questions and then move on to your timeframe spread. In this first part of your reading I have asked Spirit for guidance and insight into your three questions through a series of three card spreads, and this is what the cards had to say.

In your first question you have asked what you need to do in order to get a job that you are happy with, and in response to this question you have drawn the Hermit, the Justice card, and the 8 of Pentacles. The first card that has been drawn in this spread is the Hermit and this is a card which represents looking inside of yourself as this is a card of introspection and is letting you know that in order to get a job that you can truly be happy with you must first take some time and space out for yourself so that you can examine what makes you happy in general – not in the context of work but instead what makes you happy in your life on a day to day basis. For instance, do you like meeting new people, or do you prefer keeping to yourself/whether you like helping people with their problems/indoors or outdoors – that kind of thing, as the Hermit represents knowing yourself and silently looking at who you are and working from this base level towards the knowledge of a job that will satisfy you. The Justice card takes the message of the Hermit in this spread one step further in that this is a card which advises allowing your logical mind to help you with this process by making a list of pros and cons when it comes to workplace conditions – so write down a list of what you do and don’t want to experience in the workplace and use this in conjunction with the knoweldge that you will gain of yourself and your inner motivations as represented by the message of introspection in this spread and then look for a job that ticks these boxes, rather than starting with an idea of a job and working towards it without examining these other areas first. Meanwhile the final card that has been drawn in this spread is the 8 of Pentacles and this is a card which represents being open to new skills and learning new techniques on the job – so approach different work options with an open mind and do not restrict yourself to things that you are qualified for as I feel as though there will be leeway for you to be considered for ! position s outside of your field of experience that you are not entirely confident about from the outset but that wil prove to be refreshing options for you nonetheless, so this is excellent news.

In your next question you have asked whether or not you wil be successful pursuing your degree as a social worker, and in response to this question you have drawn the Judgement card, the 6 of Wands, and the 4 of Pentacles. The first card that you have drawn in this spread is the Judgement card and this is a card which represents a moment of awakening for you which implies that you are on the right path with regards to this course of action and that this is an excellent path for you. The 6 of Wands meanwhile is confirming that you will be successful in pursuing your degree as a social worker as this is specifically a card which represents a shining moment of victory for you that has not been easily won, so I feel as though this card of positivity is a further sign of affirmation and confirmation for you with regards to the question that you have asked and is letting you know once again that you should be able to achieve your goal where this matter is concerned, so this is a very good thing. The final card that you have drawn in this spread is the 4 of Pentacles which shows you as being able to gradually build a solid career in this field as this is a card which represents slow but steady growth for you in this area and stable foundations which would imply that this will be a longterm vocation for you, so I feel as though this pursuit is definitely worth your time.

In your final question you have asked whether you have spoken to anyone in the past who will have a positive impact on you in the future, and in response to this question you have drawn the 5 of Wands, the Page of Pentacles, and the Empress. The 5 of Wands is the first card that has been drawn in this spread and this is a card which, in the context of this question, represents a group of people rather than one particular person who have had a positive impact on you and who you have spoken to in the past, however the Page of Pentacles is a card of small steps or small infliuences and is letting you know that these peopel have all contributed to your future in minor ways and have each played a small role – so I feel as though these cards are letting you know that there is no one particular person who stands out at this point in time in terms of making a positive impact on your life in the future, however I feel as though there will be someone for you on the path ahead who will make a very big impact on you as the Empress is the final card in this spread and this is a card which represents someone coming up for you in the future who will open you up to yourself and will pave the way for deeper and more profound methods of self-expression which will help with your growth on a personal level in the future, so I feel as though these will be someone who impacts on your life quite heavily in terms of your growth as a person but do not feel as though this person has entered your life yet and feel as though they are still up ahead on the path for you in the future (*hugs*).

Now that we have looked into your individual questions we will move on to look at what the next 12 months hold for you through a timeframe spread. This part of your reading is a 12 card tarot spread which provides a 12 month projection into your future. However as a special gift for you I have done one extra card/month for free because I am having a very good day and would liketo pass some of that extra positive energy on to you 🙂 To get the best result I used one card for each month starting with the month that we are currently in, and moving all the way through the year up to and including February 2014. I tuned in as I shuffled the deck and asked Spirit to guide the cards to tell me about your future. This is what they had to say.

The first card that has been drawn in this spread is the 7 of Cups, which represents the energies surrounding the remaining days in the current month of February. This is a card which suggests that during this month you will be coming into a period of change in your life in which you are faced with many different options. It is often confusing for us when we have many different paths to choose from, and it is an important message of this card that you should not rush into a decision during this time in your life, and that it is better for you to wait until you are solidly certain about something before you act. This card is also letting you know that if you are unable to decide upon a course of action, the Universe will eventually lend a helping hand in that the passage of time will erase the pathways that are not right or destined for you, leaving only one true path for you to follow – so make sure that you do not leap into anything too quickly during this month unless you are 100% certain of which way to turn and feel a strong intuitive certainty within your heart, as time will be your friend in this situation and patience a strong ally.

Your card for March is the 9 of Cups. The 9 of Cups is a card which shows strong feelings of contentment and fulfillment surrounding you this month and suggests that these feelings of contentment will extend to cover all areas of your life as the 9 of Cups is a card of a warm which extends to all relationships and connections that you hold. This is a card which shows the channels of communication opening up for you with the people in your life, and as such is letting you know that this will be a time in which you will experience a greater depth and richness when it comes to the emotional and mental ties that you share with people which will result in an inner glow and a happiness inside you that will radiate from you in an obvious manner. The 9 of Cups is also a card which represents dreams and wishes coming true for you, and is letting you know that the energies of the Universe will be more distinctly focused on you at this time to help you accomplish your goals and to bring your wishes into being, so this will be a very happy time for you in your life and you will enjoy every minute of the fond memories you will be creating 🙂

In April you drew the 10 of Wands. The 10 of Wands is a card which shows you taking extra burden upon your shoulders during this month – however although this is a card of hard work which shows that there will be extra pressures for you, this is also a card which represents an extra burden which has been taken up of your own inclination, so this is not extra work or pressure that has been placed upon you by someone else, but is something that you yourself have chosen or will choose to undertake of your own initiative. The 10 of Wands is letting you know that there may be times during this month where you feel moments of frustration and dissatisfaction with regards to this period of challenge in your life, however at the same time this is also a card of encouragement for you and is letting you know that if you are able to dig your heels in and give things one last push when you hit this barrier of frustration you are likely to meet with success, as the 10 of Wands is ultimately a card of positive energies and is very optimistic in nature, so I feel as though this will be a very rewarding time for you in your life as well as being a time of increased pressure and work for you, so there will be benefits as well as difficulties for you during this month.

The next card in your spread is the 4 of Swords, which was drawn for the month of May. The 4 of Swords is a card which represents the concept of rest and recuperation and as such is letting you know that this will be a time for you in your life in which you find a quiet place to yourself so that you can have time to recharge your spiritual batteries and gather your strength to face the challenges on the road ahead. This is a card which suggests that taking this time for yourself to think about aspects of your life that you would like to change or aspects of your life that you need more time to get your head around will be a very valuable experience, and as such will be useful in terms of helping you to decide what you would ideally like to happen next in your life and taking more decisive steps as a result to bring this into being. The 4 of Swords is also a card which is attached to the message of travel, and as such is letting you know that there may be a short trip or a weekend away for you during this period of time, and that this will be a happy experience for you which will help your process of spiritual revitalization – so this is a very good thing for you and will help you to better take advantage in your rested state of any opportunities that life throws your way in the future 🙂

Your card for June is the 2 of Pentacles. The 2 of Pentacles is a card which can often represent a moment of financial turmoil for you and as such is letting you know that during this month you are likely to find yourself a bit “short” where money is concerned. The 2 of Pentacles is usually tied to the message of unexpected expenses or bills, and is therefore letting you know that if it is at all possible it would be best for you to be a bit more cautious where money is concerned during and leading up to this month so that you are able to create a bit more of a financial buffer for yourself as a safety net during this time. Please do not be alarmed by the presence of this card in your spread as it is not anywhere near as strong a warning as the 5 of Pentacles when it comes to money matters, and as such is letting you know that although there is likely to be some financial instability for you during this juncture, it is the kind of instability which can be avoided through careful planning/budgeting and caution, so I do not feel as though this is something that you need to be too concerned about and feel as though this is something that is likely to be a small bump in your path but nothing more serious or lasting than this, so this is a very good thing.

In July you drew the Page of Swords. The Page of Swords is a card which shows you as being more “switched on” mentally when it comes to the way that you are feeling this month – so you will find yourself craving new stimulation in your life and will seek out new things to expand your horizons. This may be in the form of literature or new acquaintances, however the bottom line is that you will seek out people or references that will help you to grow and to become more as a person. The Page of Swords can also represent an increase in the amount of restless physical energy that you have, and as such you may find yourself wanting to stretch yourself in this area too, going out for a few more walks or branching out into a new activity that will all at once satisfy your need for new stimulation whilst at the same time addressing this extra energy that you have to expend in a physical sense – so this will be a very interesting time for you.

Your card for August is the Lovers. The Lovers is a card which has a dual meaning for you in this spread. Firstly, this is a card which represents a period in your life in which your romantic life is experiencing heightened success, as this card represents a deepening of connections for you in this area of your life and a greater intimacy between you and someone you care about a great deal. As such there will be a lot of warmth surrounding you in your personal life during this month and a lot of positive attention directed towards you and in which your emotional rapport with someone is strengthened, Meanwhile the Lovers is also a card which brings a message of you being at a crossroads period in your life – suggesting that during this time you will have the opportunity to right anything that has not been working out in the way that you would ideally want it to, as the Lovers is a card which implies that this is the time when the energies of the Universe are conducive to you putting things back on the right track – so the power is in your hands for you both to take a deeper look into your life in order to decide if you like the way that things have been going for you, and also for you to take the reign if you feel you would like to fix some things, as this is a time when it will not be hard for you to negotiate things back to a more favourable state if you take the first step in that direction. This will be a time of happiness and stronger connection and ties for you in your life, so I feel as though there will be a lot of positive energy surrounding you at this time.

In September you drew the 6 of Cups. The 6 of Cups is a card which is often associated with a “trip down memory lane”, as as such is letting you know that during this period of your life you are likely to become a lot more wistful and retrospective, choosing to focus on what has happened to you in the past and fondly looking back over old memories. This retrospective mood may be influenced for you by the re-introduction of an old friend or aquaintance, so it is possible that there will be a rekindling of energies between you and someone whom you once held dear but have since lost touch with. Alternatively this period of pleasant introspection may be triggered by a book or movie or a song – in either case this will be a time of happiness for you in which you explore old feelings and memories in a comfortable and enjoyable way that helps to fill you with new and harmonious energies 🙂

The next card in your spread is the 7 of Swords, which was drawn for the month of October. This is a card which represents unstable energies and shows that during this month it would be wise for you to keep your guard up emotionally when it comes to dealing with those around you who are close to your heart, as this is a card which represents unintentional betrayal and suggests that although no one will deliberately set out to cause you harm or pain during this month, there is likely to be a difficult period for you with someone you are close to which is likely to arise through a simple misunderstanding or slight oversight on their part. For instance they may end up having a “loose tongue” with confidential information, or you may find that someone lets you down through circumstances beyond their control when you are counting on them to be there for you. In either case, this card is letting you know that this moment of disappointment will not be intentially caused so try to let go and forgive quickly and move on, and once again be careful of what you say during this month so that nothing can come back to haunt you or be passed on to the wrong set of ears!

In November you drew the 6 of Swords. The 6 of Swords is a card which represents harmonious energies being restored into your life once again and shows that during this month you will consciously distance yourself form negative situations and will therefore leave the door open for the Universe to fill the void they once occupied with positive energies – so this will be a period in which you find that you are able to move forwards into a happier phase in your life and in which you find all the difficulty and trouble washing away from you and fading away into the background of your life as a distant memory. The 6 of Swords is also letting you know that there may be travel for you during this month, so it is likely that you will enjoy a short trip away in the early part of this timeframe period 🙂

Your card for December is the Devil. The Devil tells me that you will be entering a period of time in this month where money and material things will become particularly important to you. You may start putting some more money aside, or begin to collect things more avidly than you have done in the past as the need to suround yourself with material possessions or to hoard things and improve your surroundings grows inside you. This card is also a warning against letting yourself be bound to a situation due to monetary concerns. If you are staying in a situation that you are unhappy with because it keeps money in your pocket, then maybe it is time to rethink things as staying in this situation could be blocking potential fullfillment in other areas of your life. Finally the Devil is also letting you know that it will be good for you to keep a healthy balance between work and play in mind during this month, as the Devil is letting you know that there may be a tendency on your part to push ahead too heavily with work at the expense of your spiritual side at this juncture – so make sure you give your soul time and space to regenerate 🙂

 

The first card that you have drawn for 2014 is the Moon, which represents the energies surrounding the month of January. This card tells me that during this month you will experience an increase in the level of spiritual energy and spiritual ability surrounding you. Usually when this card is drawn it means that you will experience a rise in the level of vivid and colourful dreams and that these dreams will have a strong symbollic element as Spirit tries to bring messages forward to you through this avenue. As such it is worth writing down or taking note of any unusual or peculiar dreams during this period of time – especially those dreams that you will have that feel particularly real in their intensity as this is often a sign that there is a message being brought through. As you will experience an awkening in your spiritual side during this month, you will also find an associated awakening when it comes to your interest in the creative field, so it may be that you take up a few more creative pursuits such as writing or painting or playing an instrument (or give these pursuits some more time if you are already involved in them), or spend more time watching movies, or reading books, or going out to experience shows and other cultural and creative displays. This will be a very rewarding phase for you – however there is also the chance that there will be something that you are trying to distract yourself from during this time, as the Moon is a card which can lean towards the message of self-deception – so make sure that if you become unsettled in any way you allow yourself to see through to the heart of the matter as you have a lot of strength inside of you and will be able to face or overcome any matter which troubles you during this time, so this is excellent news.

 

The final card in your spread is the 5 of Wands, which was drawn for the month of February next year. The 5 of Wands is letting you know that this will be a month of discussion for you in which issues will be raised that are quite close to your heart. As such, this converstion is likely to become very heated in nature and may at times feel as though it is becoming a bit too intense for your liking and you may feel as though you want to step down or break off from the converstaion – however it is the advice of this card that the conversation will not be intentionally unsettling for you and will be a vehicle of good and sound advice for you, as the 5 of Wands is a card which represents the concept of a conversation acting as a bouncing wall for airing ideas and alternatives when it comes to getting your head around a moment of difficulty or a problem in your life. As such this card represents a moment in your life in which compromises will be made and suggestions taken into account, and as this card carries optimistic and positive energies I feel as though this discussion will be one in which a better set of results is achieved for all involved as an end result, and that this will be a time of improvement in your life and in your circumstances in which you are able to put negative energies to one side and move forwards to embrace the positive energy of the future.

In summary it seems as though there will be a lot of joy and opportunity for you in the coming months, however you will also experience some pitfalls in the form of the 2 of Pentacles, the 7 of Swords, and the Moon respectively. I have cast a good luck spell for you to cover these periods in the hope that it will help to attract some more good fortune and happiness into your life at the times when you need it the most. It has been a pleasure doing this reading for you and sharing this insight into your future.

In case you need any further readings in the future please visit my new websitewww.robertrenfield.com – I set it up the other year so that my prices can remain stable for regular clients!

Warmest and best wishes and blessed be,

Rob 🙂

Message from me:

Thank you very much for the reading and the extra months reading. May I ask why the devil card is not considered a pitfall too?

Thank you,

Jazzie

Message from Robert:

Hello Jazzie,

I do not consider the Devil card a pitfall as it is more a card of empowerment which shows the power as lying in your own hands to alter your situation at this time, and although it also represents pushing harder at work, this is also something that is a choice of your own and is therefore not a product of external forces impacting upon you and shows you as still having your own say in matters. I hope that this is of some help 🙂

Warmest and best wishes and blessed be,

Rob 🙂

www.robertrenfield.com

 

My perspective on it:

 

Honestly I didn’t read the whole thing like I should have because I’m literally going month by month to see if what he said was true or close to true. As far as February and March I think the readings were somewhat on point but up in the air. I feel the same way about the questions that he answered. It just seems like the answers were very broad and if it does happen its just coincidence type thing. I did not enjoy this reading I actually felt it was a waste and that he too was just reading the info on cards. The only difference is he has a lot of experience doing it so he probably knows more depth into the information from the cards he uses.

 

-Jazzie

 

My Experience with Tarot Card Readers on Etsy 2012 (Part 3)

Going back to last year, Aug 9, 2013…The other shop I purchased from for a psychic reading was

Smokeyquartz by Sarah:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/smokeyquartz

She was giving out free reading (actual 20 cents) and said she was new so I said, well okay lets give it a try. This is the reading she gave to me and my question for her:

Message from me:

Hi,
My name is Jazzie..
My question is, how should I go about finding the correct direction or the most inner fulfillment direction for my career path? 
I am in college studying to become a school counselor. I only have a drive for college or a job in general, with the intent only receiving money because I feel I have to do it to satisfy the people around me. I have my jewelry which makes me happy the most and is truly the only thing towards a career I am doing that makes me happy. I believe it makes me happy because I am not doing it for the money at all…I just do it to make others happy, it just so happens to come with the benefit of money. I wish I could drop everything towards school and focus on my jewelry but its not enough to base my future off it.’

Message from Sarah:

Thank you for letting me do a reading for you, the cards I drew were the king of swords, the high priestess, and the lovers.

The king of swords could mean that you’ve had very creative ideas in the past.

The high priestess often means that you’ve had to lay down the law. She’s the keeper of mysteries and passion.

The lovers in your future could mean that you will be able to make your love of jewelry making a full time job. The lovers stand for everything your passionate about, and not letting anything stand in your way.

 I hope you enjoyed the reading, don’t forget to leave feedback J

 Sarah

 

My Review:

I didn’t really remember this reading it was quite a blur and it was a close to free reading plus she was new. She didn’t elaborate much on her readings but some people don’t. When I read this in the past it really didn’t help me but now that I am reading this today, I find some of it to be true to it word…somewhat. I have had VERY creative ideas in the past for my jewelry. I have had to “lay down the law” and let people know what it is and how I feel. I think the lovers in the future part was not for my jewelry but for my actually job, that I acquried two months after that I did love. So I think her reading was good but all in all, I had to make sense of it myself.

 

Journey to Becoming A Social Worker: I Don’t Like My Job Anymore (Nursing Home)

black-woman-stressedI work at a nursing home that refuses to admit that its an actual nursing home. They’re delicate to calling the people that reside there: “Old people”, “patients” or “the elderly”. Instead they refer to them as “residents”. They even have a catholic church in the home so the residents don’t have to leave and they can go anytime they want. I really enjoyed the fact that they seemingly take good care of their residents and respect them.

I’m a college student and I am currently majoring in Human Services to become a Social Worker…I want a master’s degree in the field. As of now I am taking a human services course that requires me to get a certain amount of hours (115 hours) actually working somewhere so I decided to use the place I work.

For a while now I have been losing my passion and motivation to actually work at this place. But a conversation between my supervisor and I topped the cake. Never am I disrespectful to anyone nor do I bother anyone. I try my best and do what I can.

Days prior to this situation I had been talking to some residents…as seemingly nice and nurturing the home is, none of the residents are truly happy. I’ve heard things like,”We do the same damn thing every day” or “I have no more family, no home…what now, I’m not happy here” and even from the people I work with “These people don’t give a damn about us, I’ve been working here over 20 years and I still have no say in what goes on, no one listens to you or cares”. You know what? Its true.

I remember volunteering for FREE to help this woman with an event because my supervisor suggested it and I was looking to do something new. The woman had an event coming where the residents had to perform a song with bells and children singing in the background, in front of the higher up staff (Ceo, vice president, etc). I went to help her and it turned out that she didn’t need help. I was literally standing there doing nothing. She wanted me to help the residents every time something was wrong with their bell. When something was wrong with their bell, either she would tell them and if she told me to go help them, they would look at me like…”Do you think I’m dumb or is it you?” So I brought this to my supervisor’s attention and she told me well she does need help which was true. BUT she didn’t need MY help, she needed a different type of help. The woman was just stressed and flustered about the event so the next day I was suppose to help her I just called in sick.

Another thing that I noticed which made me never want to work here again is that all of the people of different ethnicity  work where you can not see them. You know who see’s them all the time? The residents. They don’t work where they’re in the front of the building where people come to visit or where the people who are not employed there come the most, unless its a janitor cleaning up around the building. You know where I see most of the black people? In the basement on the ground floor, either cleaning or cooking. I’ve yet to see a black man/woman, Asian, Latino in a business suit in this building or wearing a white doctors coat. Everyone who works higher up or where the visitors come are WHITE.

Aside from this and my perspective: My supervisor and I have to meet up every so often to sign papers and discuss how I am doing and what I am doing for my courses hour logs. In the past I really enjoyed the strictly “work” relationship I have had with my supervisor. She seems to keep it on that level and I really did respect and enjoy her for that. She is a very busy woman and sometimes seems uptight. So throughout the time I have been there I hardly ever meet up with her and when I do its always a rush.

This past Monday I met with her to sign some papers and overview my goals working there. So I showed her my papers and discussed my goals. Now I had set my goals to things I felt I needed to work on and things that I actually do and KNOW. She looked at my goals and said,”These goals are too simplistic, your focusing too much on the work and not enough on what this building is about.” Now I was not offended by what she said at first but the comments after that offended me to high heavens. I’m not the neatest or the fastest writer mind you, so I had to write it out in front of her the suggestions she gave me. When giving me the suggestions she said I need to look at the bigger picture and know the departments, what everyone does and how things are processed. Then as she told me these things she would stop and say,”Do you know what that means” or “Do you know how to spell that?” (I misspelled ONE word once last year, now she thinks I’m a dumb ass). Then when she finished telling me all these things and assigning me to learn them…as she was signing my paper she said,”I doubt your professor will accept this but I’ll sign it”. Even though this may sound like its a simple situation, it was really her tone and her expressions that gave off that “I’m intentionally being rude because I am your supervisor and you need me for your grades” feel. Then she rushed me off.

After meeting with her, I felt like crap, horrible and embarrassed  I’ve never done or said anything disrespectful to her. I’ve been nothing but polite or at least tried.

I have come to her and told her that one of the staff employees were rude and lazy (which I think after her running her mouth got back around to him because he rolled his eyes at me once when he saw me). I’m not sure if this has anything to do with that but from now on I have decided that I will NO LONGER go out of my way to help out at my job. I will no longer do what I don’t have to do. If it is someone else’s job to do it then I’m not doing it, simple as that. I’m tired of being nice and helpful then getting slapped in the face. I don’t care if it effects my grade in class, if anything I will go to my school and tell them about my situation with my supervisor to protect other students who may choose to use their fieldwork toward that place. I don’t appreciate being under-appreciated and I won’t be. After May has come and gone for this semester. I am quitting and never coming back. In the future (when I’m not working there and gone from thought) I WILL be mentioning this companies name so that people are aware what type of place this truly is.

-Jazzie