Well, I thought this summer was going to be a hot girl summer, but I was wrong. Like most people, as 2019 came to a close, I had my adventures all planned out for 2020—especially the summertime. I was going to be unapologetic and embrace my body while being beautiful, bold, and balanced. I was […]
I took this photo at my parents house. They have beautiful Camellia trees. March 19, 2020, marked the first day of spring. Though I didn’t anticipate going into a new season with the discovery of COVID-19 across the world, my sincere prayers are with the people of our nation. For comfort, I let this scripture […]
The death of Kobe Bryant has shaken the world. I’m not a basketball connoisseur, and I don’t watch basketball regularly. But when you grow up with a father and brother who live and breathe sports and married to a man who’s a sports fanatic, too—you learn a lot about the game and players. On Sunday, […]
Happy Birthday in heaven, Mom. It seems like yesterday that God called you home to His Kingdom. Memories of you float freely in my mind, and they’re forever embroidered on my heart. Your love, light, and legacy lives within me for the rest of my days. How I miss your booming and startling laugh—it would […]
Wealth is your birthright. Nothing is out of your reach. You can buy your dream home, pursue an advanced degree, launch your own dream business, and travel the world—seated in business class, honey. These are the words of Karen Arrington from her book, Your Next Level Life. She’s the founder of the Miss Black USA Pageant […]
30 Days of Gratitude: Day 29 Phew! I’m still full from all of the delicious food that I ate yesterday. My aunts certainly outdone themselves, we had a good old-fashioned Southern meal on Thanksgiving. From the perfectly seasoned Turkey to the mouth-watering carrot cake—every bite was made and sealed with love. Related Reading: The Best […]
30 Days of Gratitude: Day 28 Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! I hope that you’re enjoying your family and friends (just like I am) on this special day. It’s that time of year that family and friends drive near and far to spend quality time and create cherished memories that will last for a lifetime. Take a […]
Being grateful all the time isn’t easy. But it’s when you least feel thankful that you are most in need of what gratitude can give you: perspective. Gratitude can transform any situation. It alters your vibration, moving you from negative energy to positive. It’s the quickest, easiest most powerful way to effect change in your […]
30 Days of Gratitude: Day 26 I baked this red velvet cake from scratch during Christmas 2017. If you’ve been following my blog posts, you know by now that I’m kind of obsessed with Christmas. Just a little. Okay—a lot! In yesterday’s blog post, I mentioned the goals that I’m planning to accomplish during my […]
30 Days of Gratitude: Day 25 Working in higher education for the past 13 years, I’ve always had the entire week of Thanksgiving off, and I love it! I love the holiday season. Especially Christmas, it’s my favorite time of the year. Related Reading: My Christmas Story: A Real-Life Charlie Brown Chrismas It never fails, […]
