This year was an emotional rollercoaster. I lost the motivation to write, which most writers experience a time or two (grace to us all). During the midst of writer’s block, I was able to pick up a pen and journal. Returning to the basics of short journaling during this period kept me somewhat sane. LookingContinue reading “Unexpectedly Expecting”
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Mourning the loss of an Estranged Friend
Do you know what’s stronger than pride and ego? Death. In its finality, it has a way of one-sidedly mending estranged relationships. Nothing could ever prepare you for losing someone you once called a friend. The shock is unexplainable. Feeling like death is closer than ever and just looming all over. It’s scary that weContinue reading “Mourning the loss of an Estranged Friend”
12 Ideas For Your Fall Bucket List
The most wonderful time of the year is approaching fast! The time for Pumpkin Bread, horseback riding through breathtaking foliage, Charlie Brown reruns, and thick fuzzy socks. That’s right, you guessed it, the Fall Season! I am so excited that I want to put an exclamation after every sentence, but I will try my hardestContinue reading “12 Ideas For Your Fall Bucket List”
Harvest Season at the Vineyard
I haven’t spent time outside with myself in a while, but I decided to step out for Crush Fest 2022. It was the best decision I’ve made. I almost talked myself out of it since my friend couldn’t come with me, and I had to prepare for a flight the next day. However, I thoughtContinue reading “Harvest Season at the Vineyard”
Why You Should Have Arizona on Your Travel Bucket List
Trust me when I say that Scottsdale, Arizona should be on your travel bucket list. A recent work assignment allowed me to spend a week there. Having spent time in other West Coast states, such as California and Nevada, I didn’t know what to expect. Would it hold a resemblance to its neighboring states, orContinue reading “Why You Should Have Arizona on Your Travel Bucket List”
Covid Positive In May? | A Monthly Update
I can’t forget about my month of May Update! This update may be a short one, and I will tell you why later in the update. The first two weeks were very eventful. It started with attending the Rosé Festival, which you can read about here. Then during the second week, I took a quickContinue reading “Covid Positive In May? | A Monthly Update”
Forgiveness and Reconciliation
From invitations to people, I used to have a bad habit of answering everything that called my name. I felt that if they were signaling me out personally, then it must be something I was supposed to say “yes” to. I’m sure we can chuck some of that up to youth, but here I amContinue reading “Forgiveness and Reconciliation”
Célébrez en Rosé Festival
I had the pleasure of attending the Célébrez en Rosé wine and music Festival at the Historic Fourth Ward Park in Atlanta, Georgia. From the moment I walked through the gate, I was impressed. The festival consisted of bottles of Rosé, picnic-style seating, food, and music. This year’s performance lineup consisted of the international singerContinue reading “Célébrez en Rosé Festival”
The Mother’s Day Fiasco
Holidays in my family are nothing but pure comedies. You all remember the MLK day fiasco? Well, Mother’s Day is no different same hysterics, different relative. My mother is at it again, and honestly you’d think I’d know by now not to bother, but she is the love of my life, so I oblige. EveryContinue reading “The Mother’s Day Fiasco”
Spotlight on April | A Monthly Update
They say time flies when you’re having fun, and the month of April has been nothing short of that! This is the first “sit-down” weekend I’ve had all month. I plan to be a responsible adult and give my house some TLC. In other news, guess who has a new hobby? Me! I started cookingContinue reading “Spotlight on April | A Monthly Update”
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