The winners and me speaking on video (last post!!!)

Good day all, 
Thank you to everyone that participated and left feedback. I absolutely appreciate it. 
So the winners are:
Runner up winner: Honeydame
and the first place winner is:.....Destiny - Yankeenaijachick + Success(yep you defiantly keep adding to your name...lol)
Please email me Destiny - Yankeenaijachick + Success and  honeydame. My email address is earthichick@gmail.com


I've come to realize that just like TV, I was wasting alot of my time online, sooo i have come to the conclusion that i need to LIVE life, life is too short for me to devote even a quarter of it to being online. If i ever return, it will probably be in terms of audio or video. 
So i leave you all with three vids, the first is a spoken word poem that i wrote myself. The second is a vid i watched today that touched me dearly. The third is a song that i heard in october in a funeral.  


First vid: Chizzy D last words on chizzyd.com plus spoken word

Second vid: This brought me to tears

The third vid: In Christ Alone(All other ground is sinking Sand!!!!)

My favorite part was:

In Christ alone my hope is found,

He is my light, my strength, my song;

this Cornerstone, this solid Ground,

firm through the fiercest drought and storm.

What heights of love, what depths of peace,

when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!

My Comforter, my All in All,

here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone! who took on flesh

Fulness of God in helpless babe!

This gift of love and righteousness

Scorned by the ones he came to save:

Till on that cross as Jesus died,

The wrath of God was satisfied -

For every sin on Him was laid;

Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay

Light of the world by darkness slain:

Then bursting forth in glorious Day

Up from the grave he rose again!

And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine -
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death,
This is the power of Christ in me;
From life's first cry to final breath.
Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.

May we be his and he me ours, Amen!

Love, Chizzy ;D

The time has come to say Goodbye PLUS Giveaways

Good day all, 
For awhile now, i have come to this realization but did not want to accept it. This blog will be ending before the year runs out. As many of you know, my life has changed drastically and because of that I no longer have the time, energy, or even passion for blogging that i used to. I am such a different person since starting this blog. I have grown so much from blogging and reading other people's blog and  I am extremely grateful that God allowed me to connect with some very special people on here. I have never been much of a writer(still hate writing), but i truly love the community and that is what kept me blogging now for over 3 years. I will absolutely miss this community. Once in awhile, i will defiantly check out what is going on in the lives of my favorite bloggers.


3 last things i plan on doing with this blog:
1. Have a giveaway(i promised awhile ago, and i'm sorta kinda a woman of my word).
2. Meet and hang out with the blogger that lives close to me(you know who you are lol.)
3. Blog one last time.


So about the giveaway:  There will be two prices for two different winners.


Prize #1: Brand new red vintage looking dress, size: Medium from lulu.com. Price: $43.00.

Prize #2: $10 gift certificate to Target (why target you say, because i like target better that i like walmart and those two store are everywhere including online.)

I like this gift card cause of the gal's hair...lol.

Warning, this part is a bit selfish, but i'm doing it because i would really like feedback on my blog. Basically i would really appreciate it if you left a comment telling me: "what attracted you to my blog, what kept you coming back to my blog and what you would have liked for me to blog about, why do you think i only have 56 subscribers?" Basically serious feedback of any sort.

So the person that provides the most detailed response to my question(in my opinion) will be the winner and will choose which gift they would like. The person with the second most detailed answer wins the second prize. Please be honest, don't feel like you have to say nice things, just be honest.

If you do not want any of these prizes, i would still appreciate feedback.  I'm doing this because i believe in learning something from every experience.

The contest ends on friday 12/9/2011 at 11:59pm mountain time.

Have a blessed day. Chizzy ;D

A post that I couldn't write without shedding joyful tears!

Hi blogger fam,


I started this blog last november. To read my first real post(clickhere) and see where i am today, all i can do is shout in amazement of my God and how all along he had a VERY PERFECT plan for me, all i had to do was trust in him.
So, last i posted i was planning on moving to Colorado and i had a interview there before my planned moved.  Fast foward to today. I AM in Colorado(it took me three day of travel by car to get here), i have a very cute apartment, a 70 year old lady that I had never met before took me under her wings, hosted me in her home till i found my own place, cooked for me, showed me around, and helped me move into my apartment buying me some food, cleaning and kitchen supplies, and invited me to her church and yoga exercise classes. Oh and let me me not forget the biggest blessing, the EXACT day i planned on moving, the company i interviewed with called me to offer me the job!!!!!!!!

This is something that i have been praying about for over a year now. And blogger fam, out of all the positions i applied or interviewed for, this one IS the best. This position is something that entry level people in my field NEVER get until about ten years of working. Not just that, it's in a state and city that i absolutely desired to live in. HOW AMAZING IS MY GOD!!!!!!!!


I have been reflecting on this last year and how it was soo uncertain and how at times it made me really sad, mad, angry, depressed, grateful, emotional. I feel that God was trying to teach me MANY different things during that period and he was very successful. I, Chizzy D, have no power,  my WORKS have no power. All power belongs to GOD, he is the only one in control, so it only makes sense to surrender to him. 
If you are going through a similar period in life, use the time to seek what God is trying to teach you.  Regardless of the outcome, God is in control and he knows the plans he has for you even if you don't.


Thank you soo much blogger fam for your prayers and encouragement. Please pray that God continues to bring amazing ppl in my life, that i find a great church family, that i'm protected by him at all times, and that i transition properly to a professional job. 

Have a blessed day. Chizzy D

I'm going to Colorado In October

I'll be rocking a similar look for my interview
(locks and all, but no jean jacket)

Good day all,
I wanted to drop by to say that i am planning on moving to Colorado in October sometime. Next month is sooo uncertain. First i am flying to Colorado for a face-to-face interview(i'm not paying a penny for the trip). As much as i hope i get the job, even if i don't, i still plan on moving in October. By the time i quit my current job, i would have raised the certain larger amount of money i truly need to move to Colorado. If i don't move next month, i wouldn't be able to move until spring 2012 because of weather concerns(i'm basically moving to the other part of the country), so ya. As i said so much is uncertain. I have no idea where i will live, if i will be able to find work, and i don't know a single soul in that state, but since Christ is on my side, i'm pushing all my fears unto him. 


Please pray for me blogger fam, this is the biggest decision(besides giving my life to Christ) that i have ever made.  


Have a blessed day. Chizzy D

Update: Exciting things are happening!!

Good day all,

My personal style has drastically changed from SUPER earthy boho to this lol!!

I know its been a looooong while. Thank you to everyone that wrote to me concerned, it made me feel really special :) Alot is basically happening in my life and i have also spent the last two months planning for my next life move.  So i posted awhile ago about wanting to move to Colorado. Well when i posted that i think i had about $25 to my name and no real job, so i got to work planning. I continued to apply for work(online) in that location and have been interviewing with no success since. I created a plan A, plan B, and a plan C and i am totally determined. Basically i need to raise a certain(large) amount of money if i want to move there without a job first. 

What i am currently doing

• I work around 55 hours doing the week at a job that i absolutely dislike, but i am grateful for it because it is helping me raise the certain(large) amount of money i need in order to move.
• I started taking my online accessories shop seriously and sales are finally coming in(yay). I have some pretty awesome ideas for things to make and sell on my online store, i just need to create the time to invest in it. 
• To check out my online store, click on this link------>  http://www.earthichick.etsy.com
• OK, exciting news!!!! during work everyday, i have about 30 minutes to work on something i am pretty passionate about. I been wanting to create this for the longest time and i finally did and am happy with the way things are coming along. Please please check it out and subscribe if you are interested, i need all the support i can get. 
• To check out my new project, click on this link----> www.lockintolocks.com
• I'm thinking of doing my first giveaway on this blog, stay tuned. 
• I hope everyone is well, I will be checking out my favorite blogs in the next couple of days.

Have a blessed day. Chizzy D

Ipad vs. Kindle..Which should i pick?

 Good day all,

So i'm thinking of getting a digital reading device. The two choices are the Amazon Kindle and the Apple Ipad. I am currently weighing my options. I'm really not sure which one to get. I went to the apple store the other day to buy a new charger for my Macbook, while i was there i spent some time looking at the Ipad. I think the Ipad is cool, but since i have a Macbook i really don't understand buying an ipad. I really need to have a reason before making such a purchase.


Anyways, i know alot bloggers are digital readers(or maybe not) and i would like some advice. Which digital device would you recommend? Which do you use or would prefer?


Have a blessed day. Chizzy ;D

I know where i want to move to

 Good day all,

So after much research and searching my heart. I have decided that i want to move to Colorado. Where in Colorado you say, dunno that part yet(Where ever i find work probably). I am from the south eastern part of the United States ("the South" as many refer to it ) and i have always wanted to live in the Western part of the United States. I have never been to a state west of Missouri(except California), but i've been to almost every state east of Missouri. 
Now the state that i currently live in is extremely conservative(which state in the south is not? lol), i'm very used to it. People dog the south like there is no tomorrow, it will be interesting living in the anti-south=the West. I like Colorado for many reasons, one is that it seems to be a politically moderate state. Extreme conservative and extreme liberal people/places get on my nerves. 

 Anywho i have decided on Colorado, now i have to figure out how i am going to get there. I started last week specifically looking for jobs in my field only in Colorado. Grad school is also an option, but MAN their out-of-state tuition is NO JOKE!!!

Feel free to  post any suggestions, this blog might turn into "Moving to Colorado by Chizzy D"..lol.

Have a blessed day. Chizzy D

Nigerian anime, the omo people, and a vid that totally gets me

 Good day all,
Here are some of my favorite vids i watched this week. The first is Nigerian anime that i totally enjoyed. The second is vid celebration of the creative beauty of the omo people. The third vid makes me wanna say: Hello my name is Chizzy D and i'm a third culture kid. Enjoy!








Have a blessed day. Chizzy D

Please help me, I want to move!!!

 Good day, 

Long time, so i'm going to stop saying "I'm back", because every time i say that phrase, it seems like something else comes up. So in the last month, i have work at three different companies. I am currently working one full time job right now. The problem is that the job is not in my state, so i have to TRAVEL everyday to work. I wake up really early to leave for work and i return late, after i eat, relax, and do very few errands, it's time for bed. So, this is what grown people do Monday to Friday ehh!?!? Ya, i'm not liking this kind of life at all at all. But i am grateful to have a job even though it is not in the field i studied. I will keep searching while i work this current job.


I've been thinking that very soon i am going to move. I really, really, really want to move before the end of this year. The problem is, i have no idea how to move to any of these places. For one, i don't know anyone in these places. I have been applying for work at these locations through online websites, but nothing. The places i would like to move to are:

1. Anywhere in the state of Corolado

2. Seattle, WA (or anywhere in that state)

3. Portland, OR (or anywhere in that state)

4. Alberta, Canada (or anywhere in Canada except Toronto and Quebec)

5. Anywhere in Sweden

6.  Anywhere in the Nordic countries

If you live any of these places or just have tips to help me move to any of these location, please(**i'm down on my knees***) comment with your suggestions.

Have a blessed day. Chizzy D

I'm back

  Good day, 

My apologies to everyone. The month of march/April was crazy for me, but things have started to settle. I am going to get back to blogging "for realz" and checking my favorite blogs.

Have a blessed day. Chizzy D

Mint is Awesome

  
Good day all,
Been awhile, so i was online looking for a money/finance app for my computer so that i can keep track of my money situation when i found this pretty amazing website that's....wait for it....FREEE!!!! yessoo, this site links to your bank account, sorts out all your transactions and let you know everything in a very beautiful way. You create budgets, goals(i really love this tool), and it tell you where all your money is going without you having to tell them.


It's safe because apparently, Mint uses the same 128-bit encryption and physical security that
banks use. Their practices are monitored and verified by TRUSTe,
VeriSign and Hackersafe, and supported by RSA Security.


I think this program can only be used in the United states and Canada, but i'm not sure.

Again, i will add that i was not paid to do this, i just like sharing cool things that i find that others might find useful as well.

Happy "Jesus Rose From the Dead" day. Chizzy D

For people who don't like to read, there is a solution!

Hey guys long time,
So I came on here because (as i stated in an earlier post ) I HATE to read. I have been struggling to read some of the most interesting books i know of. I think University did this to me because growing up, i loved to read.
Anywho,
I found the solution to my problem and i am soooo excited about it. I decided to share it with everyone because there may be others like myself who have been struggling.


The solution is: Audiobooks....yeps. I think i might be the last person to really get into audiobooks. There are different websites that offer this program.


I found out audible.com is offering some kind of deal right now(from an ad on hulu.com) to get two free books and free membership for 30days. You can delete your account anytime before the 30 days and not be charged anything. So i went on there and got a book and i'm very excited about it. I plan on listening to it on my ipod touch while working out and listening to it through my computer while sewing(new hobby that i will soon post about).


Nobody told me or paid me to do this post(i wish..lol), i just kinda think this tool is totally amazing.
Oh and here is the link to get two free books---->http://www.audible.com/hulu


Have a blessed day. Chizzy D

My favorite TV theme songs/shows growing up in the 90's

 Good day all,


 So im going for a very lite post today. It all started when i heard the Pokemon theme song, then i went crazy watching all these youtube vids that showcased the theme songs to my favorite T.V. shows growing up in the 90's. These are just a few that i listened to. Enjoy!

 Recess (Oh how i love and miss thee, come back to me, Pleeeezeee!!)



Arthur(I seriously still know all the words to this song, this right here was my show)



Sailor moon (I wanted to be a sailor anything)



Pokemon( and Digimon)



Magic school bus(what happened to shows like these)


Reading Rainbow (learn lots from this show and Wisebone and Bill Nye the Science Guy and Carmon Sandiago)


And soooo much more, to all the kids that grew up/are growing up after the 90's: I am sorry for the Horrible stuff they have on T.V. these days, just get on youtube and watch these instead.



Have a blessed day. Chizzy D

Mental, Spiritual, physical, and Emotional goals for March and beyond

Good day all. 
Like i discussed yesterday I'm making new plans for March and beyond because I want to be productive. I've decided to put it in writing.  I did similar things like this when i was in school which has been all my life(lol). 

 

First, I plan on making a liberal plan for each day the night before. That way i have goals and and are more likely to achieve them.

Mental- Have a goal to read a book(gifted or bought that i have not read) and finish it by the end of the month. Substitute online T.V. movie time for this. At least one hour of reading(this is huge cause i haven't been a fan of physical reading in a long while now).


Spiritual- First thing in the morning(before ever opening up my computer) have morning devotion. 
I am currently using solo: An uncommon devotional and it's pretty amazing, totally recommend it.


Physical- Workout at least three times a week for 1 hour. Focusing on running and exercises that increase my heart rate. Run at the very beautiful park near my home or officially join that really cool and expensive gym near my home. 



Emotional- hmm i'm not sure yet. Oh i know...Work on my Chizzy D book(yep i have one, its a pretty cool personal scrapbook). Being as creative as i want, writing poems, songs, drawing things i want to sew up, just digging in the book and being creative whenever i'm feeling down.

Question: Do you make similar plans?

p.s. none of this pics were taken by me.



Have a blessed day. Chizzy :D

Sometimes you just need a break! ALSO Please suggest new music to me!

 Good day all, 
The title of this post pretty much sums up how i have been feeling about the internet lately. Yesterday, here in the good ol' United States, my neighborhood lost electricity for a couple of hours(thank you NEPA). I have no idea why, all i know is that i felt free. SERIOUSLY and i even wanted it to last longer. My macbook has been connected to me as though it's my child for like two years now. Granted i do take breaks from it once in awhile. Although technology is awesome, and i'm not going to list of all the ways here because everyone knows them, it kinda detaches you from "LIVING,"which is what i'm really focused on doing these days.


Anyways, i wrote this post especially to the people that follow my blog. I may or may post on a daily or weekly bases, i may or may not comment or see your lately post, but whenever i'm on here i will do my best to connect with my blogger fam.

 Question: I really want to be introduced to new music.  Can you suggest any artist or bands/qroups for me to check out.

Have a blessed day. Chizzy D

A Stylish and Versatile blog

Good day all,
I've been awarded the stylish and versatile blog award by Naijamum, Gospel girl, and Jaycee. Thanks gals. So basically i'm suppose to write 7 things about myself, then invite others to do the same. I feel like this is a tad hard because this blog kinda covers alot of my interest, but here goes.



1. I'm scared of ALL animals. I'm not sure why, i think they are cute though.  I started this year by petting a dog so i'm progressing....lol.
2. I dislike writing and doing alot of reading, I would rather listen, think, and discuss. I am aware that this doesn't make sense especially since i have a blog. lol.
3. I am Nigerian. Most Nigerians never believe me when i tell them (opposite of Gospel girl's problem).
4. I love spending quality time with people.
5. I love being alone. Spending time alone, going out to eat alone, watching a movie by myself...etc. I just love spending time with myself. I think i value this because it re-energizes me.


6. I love being unique, outwardly and inwardly. I change my personal style alot and it's never "NORMAL." People often tell me (after they get to know me) that i am the opposite of what they originally thought i would be. (Way to judge!!!)
7. I question EVERYTHING seriously(thats how i came to Christ) and I am not a follower.

I am tagging my top commentator that have not already done this: 1. Enyonam; 2. Kimvan. Feel free to share about yourself also if i did not tag you.


Have a blessed day. Chizzy ;D

Wanna play?

Good day to you,

So i have graduated!!! 

Praaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiisssssssseeeeeee the loooord!!!!! Thank you Jesus.
I am in the middle of moving from one city to an other. I barely have internet, but that will change after i move. I look forward to catching up with everyone's blogs.

Prayer request:

I have recently been presented an opportunity to practice forgiving and I'm soooo not feeling it, pray for me as do that.
In the meantime, enjoy the games below. I can't even get past level one in the first game.
What was your highest score? P.s. the meat and eggs need to be place on fryer first before the sandwich.
 **Let me know if the games below doesn't work in your country.

*** update: i finally got to level two, but can't complete it. I'm #35 on the global wall of fame list..ya me..my goal is to beat out as many Asian people(they dominate this game) as possible, maybe be top 20...ehh? Tell me how far you get, i'll be checking the top scores.
**** update again: Made it to level three..WHAT!!!....i'm now #18(as of12/17/2010) on the wall of fame...WOW...top ten anyone?...
im pretty sure this type of entertainment is too immature for most, what can i say, i'm a big kid. :)

Play more time management games!



Have a blessed day. Chizzy ;D

Crunch Time

 
 Good day all, 

I will be taking a break from blogging for the next couple of weeks. Why? Because it is the last two weeks of school for me and i need to focus. I will not be blogging or reading other blogs. See you later :)



Have a blessed week. Chizzy D

Black Friday

As most of you know, today is Thanksgiving Day here in the United States of America, sooo Happy Thanksgiving to my folks in the states. I'm grateful for so many things. The lord has blessed me in so many ways. As much as i love thanksgiving day, i love the day after thanksgiving even more,    "BLACK FRIDAY " it's called.
Now for the readers that have no idea what i'm talking about, exhibit A--------------------------->
Seriously that's what major stores look like from 4am until about 11am on Friday morning.

 what is black Friday you say:

Black Friday is the discount shopping day that follows American Thanksgiving, which is always on a Thursday. Retailers promote Black Friday as the day to start shopping for Christmas. Black Friday is often advertised with "Christmas Sales" as well as "Thanksgiving Sales."
The word "black" in Black Friday refers to the term "in the black" meaning making a profit. Today, Black Friday is not a crucial source of profit to retailers, but is important in driving traffic into stores. Many retailers mail special Black Friday circulars to consumers, announcing deeply discounted items in the hopes that consumers will visit their store on Black Friday. 

 Why do i love Black Friday: 
The women in my family take this day seriously(not really)..lol...its not really even about getting things really cheap(by the way walmart is selling a laptop for $198 on Friday, if you want it make sure you go stand in line at 6pm tonight, stores open at 5am tomorrow), its kinda of a family tradition. We love standing in line in the cold 8 hrs before a store opens, out running folks when the door does open, grabbing a item right before the person behind you does, and running as fast as we can back to the car to go to the next store. I guess you can say it's kind of a sport for us. Now this shopping day is not for normal people. Other options for my normal folks is shopping online on friday or going to stores after 10am(by then the crazies are very tired and want to go home and sleep).

Tips for shopping on Black Friday
Click -----^
 I don't plan on buying anything tomorrow, i'll just be going to look, observe, and maybe take pics. 





Have a blessed day, Chizzy ;D

The story of Black women's hair and the Revolution that i see happening

More and more i am seeing black women chop of their relaxed hair and REPRESENT the hair God gave them. Now i'm not in any way bashing or demeaning my sisters with relaxed hair (the hair wars are stupid), i'm just loving that natural hair is becoming more accepted and mainstream. The night of my high school graduation, i chopped off All my hair...like there was no strand of hair on my head. When i started University there was only about 3 black girls on campus that rocked their natural hair, today about 20% of gals on campus are rocking natural hair and i am sooooo loving it. When i first went natural there was no youtube help, natural blog/vlog or any of these awesome tools that are around today, my only source of education was fotki.com (photosharing site) and nappurality.com(natural hair forum)
Five years and six months natural and i can say with no doubt that a relaxer will NEVER touch my head again.




Have a blessed day. Chizzy D