Question of the Day: Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you? Oh boy, I have a feeling this article is going to upset some. Sadly, sharing my own Black experiences as a Black woman in today’s culture is somehow offensive. It’s cool when they do it, it’s a problem when we do it. F*k ’em. The short answer is ‘no’, I am … Continue reading Divided We Stand.
A reflection on lessons learned and new perspectives gained from 2020 that deserves to be carried into the new year. Continue reading New Year Do’s and Don’ts
Let’s talk about the magic of Christmas. You know, Santa and his crew sliding down chimneys leaving presents for good little boys and girls and lumps of coal for those who have been naughty. Is it all a bunch of smoke? Is it fair to believe in Santa when so many families are struggling financially especially during COVID? I saw this post online and wanted … Continue reading Christmas Magic or Just A Bunch of Smoke?
Dear Society, You can keep your box. For so long I questioned why I didn’t enjoy the monotone, barely there, beige is the new black-modern, minimalist decor aka be like the Kim Kardashian’s of the world. Fact is, I’m more of a Drew Barrymore. A wild flower that doesn’t want to be picked. The things I love most have a story to tell. That rug. … Continue reading A Letter To Society
For the past 6 months I’ve been completing what should have been a 5-day inspirational plan titled How Do I Find My Calling? This plan helped me to dig deep and reach the surface of my insecurities. A much needed soul cleansing. I’ve decided to share the plan and a few of my responses. Question: If you could do anything you wanted to do, you … Continue reading Life Lessons
As I travel to say my goodbyes to my dear uncle who suddenly passed away from pancreatic cancer, I can’t help but notice all the empty promises I have made, the to-do list I never finished and the dreams I half accomplished. At this moment, life has never felt shorter. As the scripture resonates within my soul, no one knows the day or hour. By … Continue reading Motivated By Death
Pimpin’ ain’t easy and neither is Bloggin’ When I decided to live true to my creative self, I thought that setting up a blog would be nice and easy. Fast forward a few months later and I haven’t done much… besides posting this blog… on me not having done much! Every so often I have to remind myself that there is no competition. I’m in … Continue reading Bloggin’ Ain’t Easy
“Life remains unchanged till a leap of faith runs towards heaven” Life is about taking chances. It is through these leaps of faith that we uncover our strong and successful selves. Moving from South Carolina to New Mexico was definitely not as graceful as I would’ve hoped. Leaving my loved ones to live in an unfamiliar place felt more like a crash-landing. I didn’t have … Continue reading Ungracefully Leaping
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