It’s the Little Things: 5 Lifestyle Habits that Keep Me Happy, Motivated and Grateful

January 24, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

Have you ever listened to India Arie’s “It’s the Little Things“? Talk about a classic. And, pretty much the theme song for my life right now give it a listen here! With so much ongoing change, I find myself always fishing for those moments that will contribute to feeling fulfilled and whole. In 2022, my […]

2022, We’re Ready for You – Ya Girl is Back!

January 13, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

The last time I we spoke I was dishing on how to prepare for your upcoming holiday party here. After that, I went completely MIA (“missing in action”), but hear me out, it was for good cause. The holidays transitioned into one of the most stressful times – my family endured some pivotal changes, and […]

How Saying “No” Keeps Me Unbothered

November 20, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

When I started attending therapy, one of the biggest topics I struggled with was simply saying “no”. And, not just to my therapist… but to my family, to my clients, strangers, my supervisor… the works. The thought of rejecting others just wasn’t in my character. There were times where I would sacrifice my comfort and […]

Romanticizing Your Life

November 8, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

The autumn season always transports me into my most reflective self. I spend endless time marinating on my daydreams, chasing nostalgia and incorporating tiny bits of guilty pleasures that keep me on a natural high. Autumn also brings about glimpses into the new year. Although we haven’t officially belted Auld Lan Sine at the top […]

Why I Wear Pink: Celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 19, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

I wear pink for my grandmother. I wear pink for my aunts. I wear pink for the survivors. I wear pink for those we lost. I wear pink for those who continue to fight with every ounce of strength, courage and resilience. Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP) disclosed that over the past 20 years, there […]

It’s The Simple Things For Me

October 13, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

I took the day off yesterday. And, Monday as well. I wasn’t sick nor was there was any immediate need for me to take leave. But, I just needed time to recoup. A teensie escape, if you will. Like Miguel said in his 2015 hit song, “I just want the simple things…“ Slow living is […]

Outgrowing Your Comfort Zone

September 14, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

I live for a good loungewear set (as seen in the picture above). Loungewear sets are easy and they don’t require much effort. All you have to is find some bomb accessories, style up your hair and throw on an eye-catching pair of shoes. But, just like life, “easy” fashion does not always translate into […]

Life Lately

August 21, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

I’ve been super busy, my loves. My heart ached when I realized I had not posted in a couple weeks. So, I figured I owed my readers a slight glimpse into what’s been keeping me from them. No matter how much you plan and strategize, life remains unpredictable. The unexpected sweeps in and completely alters […]

Struggles of Breaking Generational Curses and Unlearning “The Culture”

July 24, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

I recently ran across talk show host Funky Dineva’s YouTube video that was so eloquently titled: Black People Have Alot of Unlearning To Do! There, in the thumbnail, was a picture of a Black woman and two small children. Intrigued immediately, I clicked on the link and the message that was conveyed hit harder than […]

Maintaining Happiness: Three Tips That Help Me Protect My Peace

June 27, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Happiness is personal. It’s not the type of thing you can just go and pick up for your local bodega. Happiness is rooted deeper in acknowledging who you are and what you stand for for. Happiness can also be robbed in a myriad of ways, but the overall goal is that you maintain your little bit of peace. And that, my friend, is the ongoing struggle.