Show me your checkbook and I’ll tell you what your priorities are. I think I heard my old pastor say that back in the day. My check book will tell you that my kids get all the love and that we love to eat! You know what else spills the beans about my priorities? My […] Read more…
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On Kobe Bryant, Gianna and Dreams
My husband and I have some shows that we watch together. They’re not exactly appointment viewing but we don’t watch them without each other. The top two for us are 9-1-1 and Godfather of Harlem. As much as I love both of those shows they can be a bit much for me. I’m way too […] Read more…
10 Lessons I’ve Learned in the last decade
For so many people, this New Year isn’t like the norm. It’s packing more punch than many before it. While it’s not on the level of Y2K, 2020 still feels big deal-ish. As we neared the end of 2019, it didn’t occur to me what 2020 would mean. Then, I heard so many people say […] Read more…
On Gratitude and Growth
There was a time when you were mostly reminded of gratitude when you were complaining about something. For example, growing up, my cousins and I regularly heard about starving children in Africa whenever we complained about what was on our plates. That was one of the most consistent messages about learning to be grateful. Being […] Read more…
Currently… Let’s Catch Up
It’s been a minute since I’ve blogged. Life just keeps moving and I’ve been doing other things and haven’t shown up in this space like I used to. To get back in the swing of things, I decided to a one of my favorite types of posts. It’s a good way for me to catch […] Read more…
A Love Letter: Timelines and Peer Pressure
Dear Me, When you were younger, you had the timelines all figured out. You would go on to college and finish in four years. Because that’s what you thought you needed to to to be successful. You had a double major and a minor and were in jeopardy of not finishing in four years. So, […] Read more…
How to Set Goals You Can Stick to
I don’t know about you but I have been so guilty of biting off more than I could chew. When it comes to my goals, I tend to think big. I think this is a good thing. What I do next is where I get stuck. Because I try to tackle the whole thing all […] Read more…
8 Habits of a Confident Woman
What do you think of when you hear “self confident”? Do you think of someone who seems to have it together. She walks into any room and feels right at home no matter the occasion. That’s kind of what I think of. You have to wonder what it is about these people that makes them […] Read more…
My Hair, My Crown: My Curly Hair Taught Me Self Love
Thinking back, I really wish I had known more about my hair. I knew I loved my hair. I just really didn’t know what it was capable of. We’ve had our times of confusion where I didn’t know what my hair was doing or what I should do with it. That’s probably when throwing it […] Read more…
Girlfriends Getaway with Oprah
It’s Oprah’s birthday. I’m in an airplane, flying to Florida to join her for a cruise. I can’t even believe I just wrote that sentence. But it’s true. I’m joining Oprah and Gayle for the girlfriends getaway cruise on Holland America. It’s a sold out cruise and I’m beyond excited to be a part of […] Read more…
