Top 5 #Movies to Watch on Valentine's Day

My top 5 favorite movies to watch on Valentine's day are truly some of the best movies around. There's a lot of great romantic movies to watch but these really have depth, drama, intensity, and lots of romance to satisfy your Valentine's Day weekend. 

In the following video below, I share with you why each of these movies are at the top of my list. They are so good that I can watch them repeatedly and never get bored. That's what separates the great ones from the rest. I have most of my favorite movies on VHS, but you still should be able to stream them now online. 



Let's Connect

• Share your Favorite Romantic Movies in the Comments.
• Have you seen any of the movies I recommended in my video blog?

#WinnerAnnounced $25 Valentine's Day Cash #Giveaway! Open #Worldwide. Ends: February 12, 2016, 12AM/EST

!!WINNER ANNOUNCED!!

Congratulations to Terry S.

you are the big winner in my Valentine's Day Giveaway!

(please see the Rafflecopter below for the official verification)

Thank you to everyone who participated! 

See you on the next one!

Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Selena Thinking Out Loud is spreading some love and cheer with you, by hosting this $25 Valentine's Day Cash Giveaway! We know that love should be expressed throughout the year, but on February 14th, it's an extra special day to celebrate!!

$25 Valentine's Day Cash Giveaway

• Giveaway is Open Worldwide. (Outside the US? You will receive the PayPal cash option, if you win.)
• Must be at least 18 years old or older.
• One (1) lucky winner
• Enter using the Rafflecopter Entry form below.

The Prize

One (1) winner will receive a $25 Amazon eGiftcard OR Paypal Cash. You choose!!

How To Enter

Make sure to use the rafflecopter entry form below. All entries are optional, but the more entries you complete, the more chances you have to be my lucky winner. 

Good Luck!

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Hair Care Products For My #ShortHair & Hair Journey

This week, let's talk hair care products for short hair and my hair journey! 

My Hair Journey

Before the big kinky-natural hair craze, I was already doing the kinky-natural styles with my hair. Things were different back then in the early 2000's. Now, there are SO many hair care products for this hair type. It's a lot more fun now to explore and experiment with your hair. 

However, not only was I kinky natural, but I wore braids all the time, weaves, wigs, and learned to style my own hair in these ways as well. It was definitely a hair journey for me. It wasn't until about 6 years ago, that it was recommended by a make up artist to try styling my hair with a short cut. At first, I was totally against doing a short hairstyle. I didn't think I could pull it off but obviously I was wrong...lol. About 2 weeks later, I decided to trust her suggestion and went to her hairstylist and got it cut, relaxed, and styled. From that day forward I have been a short hair gal and lovin' it! I even learned how to trim and style my own hair. With my short hairstyle, it is easy to sleep on, workout, and get ready in the mornings. By the way, a short hairstyle may not be right for you, so it's really about finding the hairstyle that fits your face, your lifestyle, and makes you feel beautiful!! Be true to you!!

Hair Care Products For My Short Hair 

In the video, below the products' list, I share with you the hair care products that I like to use, in detail, for my short hair. All of the products can be purchased online at the links provided or in your local CVS, Walgreen, Target, Walmart, etc. 
Happy Stylin'!

Luster's Pink Smooth Touch - Extra Virgin Olive Oil No-Lye Relaxer 

Viva Lab Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil 















Organic Root Stimulator (ORS) Wrap Set/Mousse 














Organic Root Stimulator (ORS) Olive Oil Hair Lotion 

Fekkai Hairspray 

Organic Motions Oil Sheen & Conditioning Spray w/ Sweet Almond Oil




Conair Ultra Slim Instant Heat Ceramic 3/4" Straightener




My Hair Care Product Vlog



Disclaimer: All of the products mentioned in this blog post are 100% used by Selena Brown of Selena Thinking Out Loud. Your experiences may vary. The links in this blog post go to product listings on Amazon.com. If you decide to purchase these products on Amazon.com, this blog will get a small commission as an affiliate. Amazon.com is a highly recommended marketplace for purchasing products.

My First Visit to #SanFrancisco Video Blog

There are some places that you visit for the first time, that leave a memorable mark. That is exactly what San Francisco did for me, during my first visit in September 2015. 

I took this photo as we were approaching the Golden Gate Bridge

Since it was my first time, I decide to take the Hop-on-Hop off BigBus Tour around San Francisco, to get a general, overall feel of the city. I have heard that San Francisco can be very rainy and cold, but I got lucky on this day. I am grateful for that because it was perfect!

I sat at the very top while strolling through San Francisco.

Among all of the rustling and bustling of the city, people walking and driving here and there, I felt comfortable. I felt as if there was something more to this city than the typical tourist spots. There was an unspoken connection with this city. I like to visit different places to see if I could actually live there and San Francisco is a place that I could definitely explore as a resident. The city was refreshing, the layout of the city was welcoming, and there was a lot to do. I was born, a city girl, so San Francisco reminded me of how a city should feel when you want to hang out, have some awesome food, and enjoy the views. 

During my time on the bus tour, I took lots of pictures and video footage, that I put together in this video blog. You can see what I saw, in the video below! Enjoy!



Share your experience in a comment below Have your visited San Francisco? What did you think of this city? Do you live there now? Are there any insights you can give me about living there?

My #LifeGoals are Filled In the 2016 Create Your Shining Year Life Workbook by Leonie Dawson

We are moving right along, well into our 2nd full week of 2016! How is everything going for you? In January, I take some time to myself, and complete Leonie Dawson's Create Your Shining Year Life Workbook. Since discovering her workbooks, I have used them for the past two years now, and 2016 is my third year. 

I set a goal for myself, to complete the Life Workbook, in the first two weeks of January and her Biz Workbook in the final two full weeks of January. By doing this, I know that I have a realistic amount of time to get it done, around work, creative projects, video blogging, and everyday errands. When February rolls around, I will refer back to my responses and review them to begin the process of taking action. Then I will do this every month, thereafter, to stay mentally sharp and focused on my intentions for this year.

In the following video blog below, I share with you my personal updates and review of her Life Workbook, after completely filling it in. 

Your Reading List
She also does a fantastic job of sectioning off every area of your life, to include: creativity, soul, mind, family, relationships, community, and finances. Then there's recommended resources and books to read for that particular area of your life. I ended up taking some time to look up every book, and identifying, which books connected with me the most, to read them this year. You're going to enjoy this experience. 

Your Hands-on Activities

If you're into hands-on activities and you want to seriously commit to her full process of goal setting this year, then you'll enjoy the opportunities to color in your workbook, to create your dream board (vision board) for your life, cut out your list of affirmations when you're in a suckie mood, and make your miracles jar (as shown below) for the year.

Are you ready to start your 2016 Create Your Shining Year Life Workbook? 

If so...

Visit Leonie Dawson's Website

Disclaimer: The products mentioned in this video were purchased by me for personal use. The review of the material in this video, were from my own experiences using them. All opinions are 100% my own. Because of the success I have with these materials, I am also an affiliate.

Blue Yeti #Microphone Unboxing + First Impressions

After doing some research online and on Youtube I decided to purchase a Blue Yeti microphone for my voiceover work and auditions from home. This microphone turned out to be even more useful as audio equipment for my videography business as well. 

Here's my Blue Yeti Microphone Unboxing + First Impressions in my video blog below! 

The Blue Yeti is Available on Amazon