tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83986217823644099662024-03-14T04:39:14.990-04:00iamdesareeDesarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-24621508398578160512019-06-03T15:47:00.000-04:002019-06-06T22:53:50.930-04:00How I Styled My Marqlui T-Shirt
Hello everyone! Welcome back!
If you have read my blog before you know that I have been gone for quite some time. Well, in the words of the great philosopher Lil' Kim "I been gone for a minute now I'm back wit the jump off." Sometimes life forces us to take a moment to rebuild and refresh. It was time to rediscover who Desarée is and what she likes.
For as long as I can remember I Desarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-85396476430562542032018-08-01T02:54:00.000-04:002018-11-02T14:28:52.934-04:0029 Things I Learned Before 30
I was supposed to write this a year ago but due to procrastination and my extreme case of writers block I haven’t been able to complete it. Well, one day I sat by the river and the ideas started to pour out of me. I hope you enjoy this. I figured it was an appropriate post since I have 15 days until my next birthday ughhh lol.
-Desarée
One ply is not real toilet Desarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-90049158514638760462017-08-01T13:29:00.000-04:002017-08-01T14:55:24.027-04:00Why Leaving NYC Was the Best Decision for Me
Why I really left NYC.
Picture this it was 2015 and I was depleted. I mean every sense of the word depleted. With a handful of people that I could call friend, I was broke, lonely and depressed. Yes, depressed. Finally it dawned on me.. it was time to go home.
Whenever someone asks "How did you like living in New York?" I try to answer this question as Desarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-49177737388506422532017-04-13T21:03:00.001-04:002017-08-01T14:19:06.886-04:00My Eggs Aren't Cracked Nor Scrambled. For women, there are questions that start to frequent your conversations as you get older. Seeing as though we are in a time where the internet is very much a part of our everyday lives, I felt that putting all of the answers in one blog post could alleviate this issue. So, from here on out I will forward this post to anyone who proceeds to ask me these questions lol. Enjoy.
Don't you wantDesarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-64553518019710841252016-07-29T01:41:00.000-04:002016-07-29T01:41:20.840-04:00The Truth About Why I've Been MissingHere's why I've been missing.
I wish i could say it were due to my busy schedule, but it's not. I wish I could say I lack the inspiration, but I don't. I wish I could say I've lost interest, but I haven't.
I have been missing because my message has changed significantly. I have been missing because I can no longer be true to my blog and write about the things that spark my creative flow withoutDesarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-37606515755732589422016-01-21T17:28:00.001-05:002016-01-21T17:29:51.771-05:00My Anxiety & Depression Story... Yes This is Real.
So. I filmed this video November 4, 2015. I've finally mustered up enough guts to post and patience to wait for my computer to convert the file. I was very anxious filming the video and posting it is just the same.
The key to life is to share your gift. To give back. I know that people can benefit from my story.. so here I am to tell it. You know God has funny ways. He'll take you Desarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-48061361413721758792015-12-19T21:13:00.005-05:002015-12-19T21:24:10.584-05:00I Thought That God Forgot About Me2015 has been the most trying year of my life. I have had some major losses and hard times in the past year. I have felt my lowest of low, lost friends, lost myself and struggled with my spirituality. Don't get me wrong.. I am blessed. I woke up everyday with air in my lungs and a job to go to but it seemed like everything that could go wrong, did.
This post is not for pity. It's for progress. Desarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-60375900712316578122015-11-13T20:26:00.002-05:002015-11-13T20:26:12.289-05:00The Day I Found Out My Dad Was A Janitor.From the time I can remember my parents have always been hard workers. When I was young they opened up Hair Bizzz Barber & Beauty Salon together and ran the business along with my aunt. My mother and Aunt were the main hair stylists and my father did the managing. I didn't realize it then but they were molding my idea of what greatness is. I would watch them spend long nights in that salon Desarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-90261617324926784722015-09-16T22:11:00.000-04:002015-09-16T22:11:03.208-04:00What's normal anyway?
Music is healing for me. It's my escape from reality and sometimes my sanity. There are very few artists who speak to my being... Miguel is one of them.
I dedicate this post to anyone who feels out of place. Out of touch. Like there isn't a place for them in this world. You belong. Be yourself. Love yourself. Listen to the song if you haven't already.
 Desarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-6856503540536079262015-07-06T13:33:00.000-04:002015-07-06T13:34:51.703-04:00Does He Care About Your Edges??The bonnet. The Scarf. The Wrap. Whatever you use to protect your hair ladies... the men are talking about it.
During my visit to Chicago I had a conversation with my cousin Aja about wrapping your hair when you're in the presence of a man and if it's okay. We both are years into our natural hair journey and love our hair, especially after all of the hard work we have put in. Of course we are Desarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-4904294875870361682015-07-06T10:47:00.000-04:002015-07-06T10:47:23.295-04:00Trouble don't last always: Open DiaryWhy have I been missing?
There is nothing more frustrating than writing a blog and constantly hearing the "thoughts" of others in your head. I experience this every time I write a post and there have been times where I could push through but for the most part I'm finding it very difficult. There comes a point where the voices of others speak louder than your own and frankly I'm over it. I'mDesarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-50285774192370257962015-03-26T12:16:00.000-04:002015-03-26T12:21:11.478-04:00Instagramification
Instagramification.
A condition that more and more people are suffering from on a daily basis. Symptoms include but are not limited to: Deleting a picture/video after it does not reach a certain amount of likes. Posting pictures/videos that you know will elicit "thirsty" behavior i.e. half naked photos, eggplant Friday worthy material, etc. Refraining from posting a photo that wasn't taken inDesarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-17408805733475481632015-03-22T21:38:00.000-04:002015-03-22T22:42:47.144-04:00Miss UnderstoodBefore you read this please know that this was the hardest blog for me to write. It's honest. It's raw and it's still every much of what I'm dealing with. The judgement that can follow is a bit scary but I know that there's someone out there that can benefit from my story. There's someone who can use it and improve their situation or it may be the reason why someone doesn't give up. So... Here itDesarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-60552756710033076462015-01-26T20:22:00.001-05:002015-01-27T10:23:40.181-05:00I'm a Slave to my Bra: The Busty Girl Chronicles
I'm pretty sure the ladies are intrigued from the title of this blog and well... the guys are thoroughly confused. So let me explain....
I remember the day I grew boobs. And yes I mean day. It was as if I went to sleep on night and woke up with a B cup. It sounds like fun and games until I mention that I was in the 5th grade. After the first few times I caught pre-pubescent boys Desarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-87067474358818926982014-11-11T23:57:00.000-05:002014-11-11T23:57:30.760-05:00One of My Favorite Poems....Through life there will be times where you have to encourage yourself. This poem always gets me through my rough times. I hope that it resonates with you and stays fresh in your mind especially at times when you need it most.....
Don't You Quit
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
Life is queer with its twists and turns,As every one of us sometimes learns,When he might have won had heDesarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-7539057851785044742014-09-28T19:21:00.001-04:002014-09-28T19:21:25.477-04:00Signed A Twenty Something Woman With No Children and No Husband...Life has a beautiful way of teaching you lessons. You can spend your whole life thinking that you want something only to find out later that you want the exact opposite.
This morning I logged on to Facebook to see two announcements of engagement. One, a picture showcasing a gorgeous ring and the other of a friend from home that brought me to tears as I watched him declare is love for his now Desarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-66160743987371142492014-09-01T19:21:00.003-04:002014-09-01T20:14:33.498-04:00When Dreams Become Reality...
*Cuts on Empire State of Mind*
Hey guys! It's been a while. Much has changed and I can't wait to share.
If you would have told me one year ago that I'd be where I am today I wouldn't believe you. Life has a way to picking you up and throwing you around just so you can land on your feet. A week after moving to the city of bright lights I was connected to a modeling agency. After meeting Desarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-89632988106693596582014-06-19T12:25:00.003-04:002014-06-19T12:54:17.816-04:00The Pursuit of Happiness.
Happiness. noun
1. the quality or state of being happy.
2. good fortune; pleasure; contentment; joy.
If you follow me on Instagram, Twitter or if we're friends on Facebook you may notice a theme in my life, happiness. With #100daysofhappiness I've made a conscious decision to acknowledge at least one great thing that happens during the day. Getting caught up in the Desarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-41132893159548826922014-05-12T18:54:00.000-04:002014-05-13T21:51:20.026-04:00My Hair Regimen From Start to Finish.Hey you beautiful people!
Lately I've been getting A LOT of questions about my hair, how I got it to this length and how I maintain a healthy state. I decided it was time to give the full regimen start to finish. I'll list all of the products I use and how I use them.
After going to rehab for being a product junky I knew it was time to adopt the KISS mentality when it came to my hair.Desarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-14479132241526764732014-04-30T09:35:00.003-04:002014-04-30T09:35:48.646-04:00Desaree Where Have You Been?!!?
I know I have been gone for a MINUTE. Please excuse my absence because it was not intended, I just needed a moment to myself. Thank you all for your patience... I'M BACK.
Desarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-33652863976791295582014-01-25T14:23:00.003-05:002014-01-25T15:05:17.524-05:00Have Social Networks Removed Us From Reality?Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. If you're old enough.. Myspace. Blackplanet. and the list continues. Over the last 10 years social networks have become the means of communication, advertising and for some an avenue to show off. Facebook has gone from a social network only accessed by college students to a website that is used to report breaking news on CNN. Who am I to deny the fact that I Desarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-60270479461916917252013-11-26T17:34:00.000-05:002013-11-26T19:06:25.449-05:00The Beauty in The Now
There is something freeing when you can identify one of the constant themes that are being shown in your life. It could be expressing yourself creatively more, being nicer to people or taking your time with things. Today I got a chance to reflect and noticed that I am constantly being reminded to let things be. There are times when you go out and make things happen but there are others Desarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-68857746459276686582013-10-08T12:42:00.000-04:002013-10-09T17:23:53.018-04:00Just Unloading This Brain of Mine
Writing a blog post has been very hard lately. There was a time when the words seem to flow so easily. I could have a conversation with a person about something so simple and I would be immediately inspired. Unfortunately I haven't been able to do that in a VERY long time. I'm sure some of that is due to my lack of clarity in life. I promise you my brain has a circus going on inside of itDesarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-49917130406756785692013-08-29T21:14:00.002-04:002013-09-02T19:09:49.708-04:00Open Diary: Hello New York!!!
(Cuts on Jay-Z - Holy Grail)
It's been a while! Hello everyone! Much has changed. Living life in New York is very different and I'm definitely going through an adjustment period but I'm very happy that I'm here nonetheless.
Living in New Jersey my whole life has given me one perspective on this huge world that we live in. I haven't lived far from my family at any point in life so there have Desarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8398621782364409966.post-74707063618752989362013-06-25T18:07:00.001-04:002013-06-25T18:07:50.557-04:00Confessions of a Big Dreamer: The A'Man'dments: The Things We Wish Women Knew Ab...Since I gave advice from the ladies to the men in '6 Things Girls Wish Guys Knew' here's the mans version giving insight to things they wish women knew!! Take a look!
Confessions of a Big Dreamer: The A'Man'dments: The Things We Wish Women Knew Ab...: "You might see me in the streets, but homie you don't KNOW...ME!" T.I., "You Don't Know Me" The quot...Desarée Franchonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03897287105395829190noreply@blogger.com0