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”
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”
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”
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”
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