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5 Lessons Learned from a Jam-packed Weekend

This weekend I had a full schedule from hanging out with my co-workers, celebrating my college-roommate turned great friend’s birthday, to attending a virtual event; This weekend was far from what the norm has been as far as weekends go. I was thrilled to have a lineup of events to attend, so much so thatContinue reading “5 Lessons Learned from a Jam-packed Weekend”

Stop! Natural Hair Is Not Unprofessional

It upsets me that people don’t understand how much hair is a part of our identity. Growing up I knew that we had to get our hair permed or hot combed to get it as straight as possible to match the beauty standard. Apparently, with our hair straightened it was manageable and neat. Over timeContinue reading “Stop! Natural Hair Is Not Unprofessional”

Reassurance for the High-Achiever

This is for the high-achiever who feels like time has run out. The one who can receive so many stares and yet still feel unseen. The one who has their accomplishments displayed throughout their home and pass them by daily without recognition. It’s the time of year when high- achievers suffer the most. Failing toContinue reading “Reassurance for the High-Achiever”

How to Jump Start Your Christmas Spirit

Public Service Announcement, Christmas is not canceled! Yes, it may look a little different this year, but we should feel blessed to have made it this far. The holidays are rarely about giving or receiving material things. The holidays are about laughing and smiling with the ones you love, including yourself. This season I wantedContinue reading “How to Jump Start Your Christmas Spirit”

What I Wish I Knew About de-PRESS-i-ON

Imagine that the sun is shining bright, and you are sitting outside in the middle of an open field. In the distance, you see Parents sitting on the porch watching their children running around playing outside. A savory aroma catches your nose, causing you to turn in another direction just enough to locate the smokeContinue reading “What I Wish I Knew About de-PRESS-i-ON”

Affirmation: I Am the Catalyst in My Life

What am I afraid of? Regret, waking up one day and realizing that life has passed me by, and I didn’t do any of the things I said I wanted to. That’s what moves me, that thought inspires me to try. I did not always feel this way. One day I woke up and wentContinue reading “Affirmation: I Am the Catalyst in My Life”

One Day You’ll Have a Daughter…

One day you will have a daughter, and you will look down at that reflection of your face resting comfortably in the security of your embrace, and feel your heart beat different than ever before, the way it does when you love someone. One day you will have a daughter, and that shield that surroundedContinue reading “One Day You’ll Have a Daughter…”

Views from Beech Mountain

“Next thing you know my skis had a mind of their own and in full Pizza mode in my amateur attempt to stop they took off full speed without warning down the slope with me attached to them. My friend tries to grab me back by the hood of my jacket, but it’s to late my plummet to death has begun.”