'Moiments' : Shakespeare's 12th Night

Okay, so I'm not your average logophile right but just wait on it. I mean I did well in my English literature and all but books are not usually bae... Although this is a hard fact of my life for some odd reason I've always loved Jane Austen. In all honesty I just love anything and everything period drama (I know it's a movie genre but it's the only way I can describe it),  it just appeals to me. There was a time in high school I'd said if I had to go back to any place in time it would be during Georgian society, just like in JA's novels. Everyone looked at me like 'wheeeettt'... So many literature un-lovers nowadays hey, looool...

Anyway less about that. This post is Shakespeare inspired. Another great, English based, literature legend! (<- alliteration, see I did learn something). 

So late July I took a trip down to beautiful Oxford. It's such a cute place, especially when it's sunny! Amongst a hoard of other things I managed to find myself at an evening theatre performance of Shakespeare's 12th Night. Not only was paying for a ticket to go see an actual play something completely new to me but this specific play was outside...

In all honesty when I first walked in I had to tell myself to have an open mindset. This was completely new to me so I shouldn't have had a preconceived notion of what it would be like. 

My overall opinion is that this was an absolutely awesome experience. The actors outdid themselves! A lot of them had to play more than one role and the way they approached it was so professional. I found myself imagining living as each of the characters; playing the role of Cesario, lady Olivia, Maria and the list goes on... I would one hundred percentage recommend people to go see more plays and not just in the theatre. Sometimes you just need to try something new and enjoy a play in the outdoors! 

Fun fact (according to Me, Truth): Did you know all the characters in 12th Night are the ones in the movie 'She's The Man' starring Amanda Bynnes. Same plot and errrthang... (Just with a better looking (Duke) Orsino )

LOVE - peace & all things sugary!
                            MbyM

'Moiments' : 'Waited' Opportunity

So we all know the phrase 'wasted opportunity' right, well let's talk hey...

So I realised that in my life I've done a lot of unnecessary waiting. I mean sometimes it's the best option, be patient and trust in God's planning. Other times God will give me something and I'll be like nah nah I don't see a massive arrow sign so it's not a God thing. Looooool I'm looking back now thinking if it was me I'd slap some sense into myself. Isn't it great to have such a patient God.

The best way I can describe this part of my journey is this. It's been like a snowball rolling down the side of a mountain and each time I didn't take advantage of what God had set before me the snowball got even bigger. I've missed out on so any great opportunities from work to minor BANTS to friendships. To me this snowball has hit a rock and crumbled to pieces.

 As every person does I've been psycho analysing myself. Just like via Google people can diagnose themselves, through watching the way I act I can be my own psychologist right... In all honesty it boiled down to one thing, FEAR. Fear of the unknown, fear of rejection, fear of not being good enough...

Well this is what I've got to say to you mate "For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline" so to all lingering fear, I got a double edged sword fam. I'm at that point where every time I feel as though I'm about to hold myself back I start singing a song in my head. Recently it's been a loop of 'I'm no longer a slave to fear, for I am a child of God'<- gotta love Bethel hey. I would one hundred percent recommend this. Sing over your situations, speak scripture over them because it really DOES make a difference. Changing your mindset changes how you perceive things which changes how you approach different situations and therefore the outcome. So what it do!

(F)EAR -> don't listen to what/who society says you are, don't listen to what past experiences have labelled you because you know what. You have grown and you have learned and you're way closer to your destination than ever before.

LOVE - peace & all things sugary ✌🏿️

'Moiments' : Momma I'm a model!

Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Gisele Bündchen, Tyra Banks... Metruth Kaselampao...

Loooool I'm actually joking but anyhooo let's carry on.

Being quite a creative person I've found that in life I'm naturally drawn to creative people. Give me a genre of creativeness and I'll give you a list of friends who do that... And are bossing it. No lie. 

So a few months ago a friend approached dear old moi for her summer bridal campaign. It was an exciting experience for me, I mean usually I'm the one behind the one behind the camera; as in directing. I arrived at the location and someone was doing my hair whilst someone else did my makeup, it got me feeling some type of way. I could've got used to that you know. It was generally so much fun to be a part of, I even got to put my smize into action. Tyra would've been proud I tell yah.

So here's a sneak peek at some of my favourite photos from the campaign:

The energy and ora that exudes from people who actually love and have a deep passion for what they do is truly overwhelming. In short I'd just like to say:

DO WHAT YOU LOVE & LOVE WHAT YOU DO...

LOVE - peace & all things sugary

                MbyM

'Moiments': No??

How do I say no??

It sounds like such a silly question to ask right... 

'No' is actually one of the first words we learn in the first years of life. I mean as a child it's probably the word you used the most; 'no that's mine', 'no I don't want that', 'no I don't want you to do that' and so forth and so forth... But somehow with age many people forget how to use it, me included.

There was a point in my life when no actually wasn't in my vocabulary. Now wait a minute wait a minute, this isn't me saying I was living a wild'n out kind of lifestyle. Only that if any of my friends asked me a favour the answer would always be yes. You could say I had the 'people pleaser' gene. This  led me to 'spreading myself too thin' and meant that with each task I completed it wasn't done to the best of my ability. -which always annoyed me, I hate things that aren't done properly *shivers*- As well as all that it meant that I was left worn out physically and you could even say emotionally. I ended up putting energy into more things than I could handle...

So how did I get over this... Not gonna lie I still have these tendencies but I'm more aware of it. At first I actually had to get trained because it really wasn't in my nature. Some friends would walk/talk me through certain situations. It's sounds super weird but you know, practice makes perfect right -loooool...

Anyhoo, a wii bit of waffling here but the main point is know what you can and cannot handle! If it's something you can't do don't be afraid to say no and definitely don't feel like you're dissapointing anyone. No one will hate you, -see what I did there with the no, no. Okay cool- so chill and only do what's in your depth.

Have a great May people!
LOVE- Peace & all things sugary ✌️
              MbyM

'Moiments' : YA Movement 2015

Soooo.... This weekend I attended one of the best young adult conferences in life! -Pun intended loooool-

For me I see conferences as little booster packets, a top up kinda like when you're road tripping and you stop by the petrol station. I always leave more on fire, with more zeal, more expectant and ready to take on life and live fully and wholeheartedly for God and the call on my life. It's just how I roll...

One of the key points that has stuck with me throughout the conference was made by the guest speaker, Chad Veach ~ Zoe Church. He gave an analogy of setting up a fire and how it dwindles and ends up being a rumble of ashes if left unattended. See as Christians we go to meetings and experience great worship and teachings but what happens after, what happens when we leave the physical bounds of the church?? From this I learnt that if I don't 'feed' my spiritual life -read the word, Praise&Worship, devotion, podcasts- it'll end up like a this fire, burnt out and an ugly site. So what next... For me it's a decision to be more deliberate about reading my bible, listening to podcasts, my quite time etc. This way we can keep that 'fire' burning white and yellow...

I didn't want to ramble on in this post as "a picture is worth a thousand words" so here you go.... #YAMovenent #MVMNT2015 #LifeChurch

LOVE-Peace & all things sugary...
            MOIMENTS

'Moiments' : What I'm drinking...

So after a bout of the common cold and a lot of exaggerating to my friends and family, on my part, I got into 'drinking healthily'. In all honesty I used to hate water, like with an actual passion. I never drank it but during this time I watched a lot of videos and read some blogs. I always knew the importance of having H20 in my diet but a reminder did me well. I re-learned how important it is to me, especially as a singer, to be kept highly hydrated..........

A few benefits of water, well known or not are:
* Maintains the body's fluid balance- it transports nutrients around your body and aids regulation in homeostasis...
* Weight loss- theoretically water gives you the feeling of fullness therefore you consume less food aka less calories. Side note: I do have some friends who drink water before a meal in order to reduce their food intake. Whether or not it works, ask me in a few months...
* Better skin- (and all the teens say AMEN!) water helps flush out toxins from your body which would otherwise create clogged pores leading to pimples or acne. Maybe subconsciously that's why I've been drinking more loooool...

THE RIGHT KIND OF HERBAL
I've also gotten into herbal teas. I'm a beginner in 'herbal tea loving' so it's all quit basic. Green tea, peppermint.... Hmmm peppermint and honey is the one! These, and more, offer 'natural healing'effects. Not only do they sooth symptoms of an upset stomach and insomnia but if you're stressed just take a nice sip and chill. I really do strongly advise brewing yourself a cup of herbal tea just before bed, it knocks you right out. Also, as these are caffeine free alternatives they are highly recommended especially for individuals with IBS. #FACT



LEMON&HONEY
A really good drink I found is lemon and honey. I have this probably every two day's either when I'm chilling with some friends or before bed. A little TMI here but having warm water with lemon and honey stimulates your digestive system. This mean you have a healthy 'flow' and it helps your colon and lymphatic system work at optimum levels.
Note: it's also good for weight loss.
See..... not only is it a lush taste but it's a natural remedy...

SMOOTHIES

I got onto the smoothie hype during my New Years resolution phase. You know those times when you think to yourself "Metruth, you haven't had fruits in you fridge for months", loooool. Well all that had to change and I found a creative way to do it. It's super simple to make, I mean even a Uni student can afford it... I usually use a range of FRESH fruits, natural Greek yorgurt, fruit juice and depending on how I feel I may use honey to sweeten. All you need to do is gather these ingredients together and blend. Wallah, you have yourself a simple but delicious creamy beverage!



Peace-LOVE & all things sugary
           MbyM

'Moiments' : The Reason Was The Season!

Let me keep it short and sweet... or not, we'll see...

So, we've all been through this if you haven't then I strongly suggest you recheck your growth. We've all had those relationships that have broken down whether it be a friendship or 'relationship' type of relationship. It's something that you can't control but if they were really meant to be in your life then one way or another you will find yourselves together again.

There's a saying that God brings people into your life for a reason and that reason may be the season you're in. When that's done you may find yourself drifting apart or loosing what you had in common, it's not a problem it really just means that you're growing. You're growing in nature, maturity, character and generally just preparing for the next stage of life.

For me I have lots of friends from high school, sixth form and first year in university that are currently not in my immediate life. I mean I have them all on my social media and we may occasionally exchange a quick 'hey', a like or a comment but it definitely isn't how we started off. I'm not sad about it because when they were in my life we were great friends and made great memories. They taught me a lot about myself & life and for that I'm grateful but sometimes you've just got to let go of the past and move into your future wholeheartedly. Make room for the people in your now, in your new season. You never know, you may just end up meeting again in the future but you also need to give THEM time to grow...

I can genuinely say there are some people who I lost touch with before and we naturally found each other again. Don't struggle to hold onto something that's not meant for you, it's a waste of time and energy. Trust the God 'has your back' and He has placed the right people in your life in each moment to hold you down and turn down that crazy (leeuul)

If you find that you're straining yourself, having to step on eggshells or tip toeing around in your relationship well then mate, make that DOUBLE TAKE!

Peace-LOVE & all things sugary
    MbyM