It has been a minute since my last post. I find excuses to avoid feeling the feels. Writing has always been a passion for me- a safe place. It’s the one time where my voice, my feelings and emotions matter, so it seems counterintuitive that I would actively find ways to not honor that part […]
MoreThe smile. The abs. THE ABS. The cheekbones. The work ethic. I watched the two part documentary on Lifetime over the weekend and was pleasantly surprised by what Janet shared about her personal life, struggles and triumphs. My first album purchase- as in vinyl-was Janet Jackson’s Control album. I was 11 years old at the […]
MoreWhat a year! I didn’t realize until recently that it had been a year (maybe tad bit more) since my last post. I have missed writing for pleasure! I have always felt better after getting my feelings out of my head and on to paper- or after posting… Another reminder that I need to make […]
MoreI’ve had this thought swirling around in my head and in conversations with friends over the past several weeks. The answer, of course varies. Some of my friends felt like without romance, why bother. Others felt like romance is cute when it’s all new, but eventually, as with anything, it will wear off. As with […]
MoreDo you know how hard it is to say that shit to someone out loud? I actually don’t. Not yet anyway. I have been hiding behind the Notes app on my phone, where I write out my thoughts, feelings and likely incorrect conclusions and/or stories I have created in my head just to stop thinking […]
MoreMy workout today was EXACTLY what I needed. It was challenging enough to not bore me and to provide a sense of accomplishment while taking me out of my own head and away from the thoughts that have recently been weighing heavily on me- even if it is just for an hour. “Revenge Body” has […]
MoreJust finished my second week of pretty intense workouts with my trainer.This week was more challenging all the way around than the first week. Probably the excitement of reconnecting, high on “revenge body” vibes and rocking fresh kicks and coordinated outfits, because when you look good…Kind of like the first days of school, but with […]
MoreI am a skin care obsessed, anointing oil wearing, crystal carrying educator, foodie, daughter, sister, the favorite Auntie- and now blogger. I was inspired nearly three years ago to begin writing a blog; so inspired that after talking with my former colleague turned good friend and veteran blogger, Lindsay, I went to WordPress and bought […]
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