Photo credit: Valencia D. Clay So one of my pledges for this year was to read more books. I mean, honestly, I can’t consider myself a legit writer if I don’t read right? (At least that’s what I tell myself). The two go hand in hand, or at least they should in my opinion. So I made it my goal, put ... READ MORE
DREAM MANIFESTATION
i have written down dreams and forgotten them years later as it manifests, God says quietly to me do you remember this, my love? -Ijeoma Umebinyou Pictured above is one of my many dreams. Ever since I can remember, a dream of mine has been to be an author. I adored books as ... READ MORE
PERSONAL PEP TALK
Have you ever imagined, pondered, or given something thought, played around with it in your mind, smiled about it, thought yourself crazy for thinking it could happen, let the idea go...only to find yourself thinking about it again? Or maybe, you have a goal in life, a dream for yourself but no ... READ MORE
F.L.Y.
Let me tell you a little story. Or two. I had a homegirl in college who was beautiful, fun, smart, and sassy but she was flunking school like nobody’s business. No, she wasn’t on drugs and no she didn’t come from a bad home. She was a little boy crazy but let’s face it, who wasn’t? It was ... READ MORE
SOLO TRAVEL TO VANCOUVER
Last week I traveled to Canada. I’ve always been fond of Canada (in my head). I mean, who doesn’t appreciate universal healthcare and let’s be real, in case this great country keeps tripping with #45 and his shenanigans, me and Boss (my Yorkie) need to know where we can go real quick like, you feel ... READ MORE
ALLOW ME TO RE-INTRODUCE MYSELF!!!
What up World! (insert theme music here...I'm gonna let you do it because I'm torn. Right now it's a toss up between Solange "Don't Wish Me Well" and Cardi B's "Bodak Yellow". #duality) This is my introduction to the blogging world and I can’t say that this is as easy as I thought it would be. I ... READ MORE
OLD HAVANA, NEW TO ME: IS CUBA STILL ON YOUR TRAVEL LIST???
Hindsight is 20/20. That’s why I pat myself on the back and appreciate my friend’s excited persistence to take our trip to Cuba this past February, because…45 is TRIPPIN. Yes, I’m talking about the recent restrictions the Trump administration plans to implement regarding travel to this lovely little ... READ MORE
GET OUT: 5 TIPS TO SPENDING TIME IN NATURE
Ok, ok, now that I’ve got your attention, this post has nothing to do with Jordan Peele’s directorial debut movie that is easily a Best of 2017. If you haven’t watched it yet, do yourself a favor and google to see if it’s still playing in a theatre near you. I personally saw it twice, and would ... READ MORE