Happy New Year! And what a year 2017 was. There were so many memories made, so many goals achieved. So much happiness! JC and I did the whole Pinterest memory jar idea for last year in which we wrote down all of the good things that happened to us throughout the year and read them... Continue Reading →
I’m 27 years old yall! What an age! My parents had me at 27. I always thought this would be the age that I have my first child as well, but it is not in the plan for me right now. And I am so fine with that. Do you watch Grey’s Anatomy? Well, I... Continue Reading →
Yallllllll! I’ve been gone for a minute! Two months to be exact, but I’m back and I have much to share. First off, let me just say that mental health days are extremely important. I took a mental health day today because I have been so overwhelmed with school. I think it’s gotten so bad... Continue Reading →
I have finally made it to Houston! After a very long and stressful 18-hour drive, I have touched down in my new home. Of course, I split the 18 hours into a few days (or weeks). My first stop was in the Music City, which is a six-hour drive from Columbus. Honestly, I did not... Continue Reading →
I’ve started my road trip to Houston, and my first stop was Nashville. I am still here and I have been having such an amazing time. My last month in Columbus, OH was difficult though. Initially, I had this idea of how I wanted it to go. I wanted to participate in every festival, eat... Continue Reading →
“Relationship” has been the magic word in my life. I promise that I may have heard or read that word every day for the last month in the context of romance, family, friends, acquaintances, or networking period. It has been everywhere; therefore I have been forced to examine those I currently have in my life. I... Continue Reading →
Almost a year ago I watched the documentary Forks over Knives. That day I stopped eating meat. The documentary went into detail explaining how animals are treated on farms and in slaughter houses, and all the different toxins that are put into meat to preserve it. I cried during the documentary. When I saw the... Continue Reading →
You know how people say you shouldn't bring "politics" into the workplace? Well, I totally disregarded that today and I ain't sorry! In today's employee meeting, we discussed Medicaid, and how as an advocate for our clients, we are to ensure that their every need is met. So, one of my coworkers... You know what?... Continue Reading →
In exactly seven weeks from today, we are moving to Houston! I am so excited, yall. I mean like I am already looking for end of the summer activities to do our first week there.We have almost everything taken care of as far as preparations, and are just counting down the days now. In the... Continue Reading →
I was a part of a circle that allowed me the opportunity to begin mending the trauma I have experienced. Trauma that’s been passed down generationally. Trauma that was inflicted upon me. Trauma that I have inflicted upon myself. There was a spiritual guide there who supported us in the beginning of our restoration. The energy felt by being in that group of black women was magnetic, supportive, inspiring, and secure.
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