I am going into this week revived and rejuvenated! All thanks to the weekend that I spent in Blue Ridge, GA. My friend Dymond invited me on a trip, and although I said I would sit down to recuperate from my 2-week stint on the west coast, I couldn’t pass up the invitation 🤷🏾♀️ .Continue reading “Kindred Spirits: Blue Ridge Edition 💃🏾”
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It Ends with Us: A Recap of Love, Limits, and Cycles.
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. I am officially a Colleen Hoover fan 😃 ! I will be reading all of her novels in the coming months becauseContinue reading “It Ends with Us: A Recap of Love, Limits, and Cycles.”
The Cost of Success for Everyday People
When it comes to the cost of success stories, I think a lot of the focus goes to those in the public eye, such as celebrities. We get insight into what that looks like according to their world. Some of us may then try to understand, yet it still feels so out of touch forContinue reading “The Cost of Success for Everyday People”
A Valentine’s Week Recap | 2/20/2022
First and foremost, Happy Black History Month! I purchased a few pieces from Target’s BHM collection in preparation for Black History Month. The in-store section is amazing! You can find items for everyone from babies to adults. They have books, apparel, tote bags, and a lot more. Three of the designs featured in the collectionContinue reading “A Valentine’s Week Recap | 2/20/2022”
Weekly Check-In with Simply Janeen| 1/30/2022
After five years of service, one of my best friends recently got out of the Army; She had plans to move back to Tampa, where we attended college. Thanks to divine reassignment, she is here in Atlanta with me! My undergrad college years held a lot of not-so-good memories (we can talk about it inContinue reading “Weekly Check-In with Simply Janeen| 1/30/2022”
Weekly Check-In with Simply Janeen| 1/16/2022
Happy New Year! These past two weeks flew by. I am always full of goals and aspirations, and this year will be no different. However, before moving forward, I have to acknowledge all my accomplishments in the previous year. I landed a career, tripled my salary, moved away from home, started taking acting classes, grewContinue reading “Weekly Check-In with Simply Janeen| 1/16/2022”
Dear Colorism, Time’s Up!
The Chicago-bred Singer, Songwriter, Actress, and now published Author Ebony Jenae has done it again! By releasing her debut book entitled Dear Colorism: Times up! When I say it’s a MUST READ, I mean it. The real-life occurrences and the occurrences shared by other dark skin women of color will leave you undone. This bookContinue reading “Dear Colorism, Time’s Up!”
The Student becomes the Teacher
Entering my 20s was a confusing time. I was trying to find my place as a young woman. Midway through my 20s, I hit a rut. I wasn’t in the best headspace. I was working a meaningless job, barely making ends meet, and feeling stuck. Not to mention the weight of heartbreak on my shoulders.Continue reading “The Student becomes the Teacher”
Sunshine Blogger Award 🌻
Whoa! Genevieve, 😮 You read my blog?!?! I am at a lost for words on this one! Lol, Thank you so much for reading and acknowledging my work. I really can’t believe this. You are one of my favorite blogs to read and I am honored to know that you felt my words were worthyContinue reading “Sunshine Blogger Award 🌻”
Finally Got a Piece of the Pie
I’m moving! I am so excited to pivot and share this new season of my life with you. I wanted to try and get all the pending writing I had out instead of hoarding them in my notes but! I just can’t hold it in any longer. As you all may know, After college IContinue reading “Finally Got a Piece of the Pie”
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