my latest, greatest inspiration: rip teddy pendergrass

i'm sad to report that we've lost another r&b legend - mr. "close the door" himself, teddy pendergrass has gone on home. with classics like "my latest greatest inspiration" , "TKO", "when somebody loves you back" , "come on over to my place" and many more, pendergrass was a voice of a generation of what real love feels like. so many artists of my time have sampled his music, and with me being the music aficionado, i knew their inspiration had come from something excellent. mr. pendergrass, thank you so much for your soothing melodies, sexiness and paving the way for the world of r&b music. you will surely be missed.

RIP<3

-*csc.

merry christmas : from my family, to yours

merry christmas everyone!

i felt like a little kid because i was so anxious to wake up this morning, not to open gifts, (#weoffdat) but just because of what christmas means : being with family and friends, enjoying each others compant and good food, but more importantly, celebrating the birth of a man who would save the sins of the entire world. even if you don't celebrate christmas, it's still a day to take time and be thankful for all that you have in this life. we're happy, healthy and prosperous.


have a blessed holiday everyone. here are two of my fave holiday songs :)

-*csc.



(the night that christ was born :: kirk franklin & the family)



(silent night :: boyz II men)

This Moment of Clarity: Dear God, It's Me.

Dear God,

It's me. I woke up this morning coming to a conclusion : I'm not perfect, but You know and accept that. Sometimes the people around me may not understand the way I act in sometimes-which may cause confusion and angst toward me, and for that I apologize. It's through you that I know that I can only become the better person that You want me to be. I thank you for all that You've blessed me with: life, health & strength. For keeping me surrounded with wonderful and loving family and caring friends, although I may try to push them away at times. I've realized that You've placed them in my life to keep me grounded and steadfast on this journey that You have sent me on. I know You are still working on me, and as it says in Your word, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

There have surely been times when I've wanted to throw in the towel and just give up - but I know that there are too many people in my corner and more importantly You who have taught Your children to never give up. I thank you for my life, and for the opportunity to give thanks and praise to you. For sustaining me through the tough times and the inward battles with myself. Thank you for bringing me out of those dark and lonely places, for comforting and reassuring me that everything that is okay. Continue to open my heart so that I can better understand what it is you have for me to do. With love and adoration, in your name I pray,

Amen. <3

Dear God - Smokie Norful