2017, Please Be Kind…
2017, please be kind…but most importantly, I need to be kind to myself. 2016 was a strange year. It was one in which no matter how hard I worked, I couldn’t grasp any momentum. Most of the time I thought I was running through an open door of opportunity, there was a brick wall right […]
‘Nobody’s Built Like You, You Designed Yourself’
Nobody’s built like me. And for much of this year, I forgot that. I spent too much of this year comparing and getting upset when doors didn’t open. I got irritated when I thought that I was doing everything right, but that I wasn’t getting the opportunities that other people were getting. I got jealous, […]
#BookLoversLinkUp: Save the Date! My Lit Squad is Here
2017 is about to be lit. After saying for years that I wish I was in a book club, I’m finally starting one — one that celebrates dope women and the good stories they tell. [inlinetweet prefix=”” tweeter=”” suffix=””]“If you love books enough, books will love you back.” — Jo Walton[/inlinetweet] I’m a sucker for […]
Late-Night Devo: Enough of Not Being Enough
[inlinetweet prefix=”” tweeter=”” suffix=””] When you measure people, you’re either winning or losing, living in a space of pride or feeling defeated. — Pastor Alli Munsey [/inlinetweet] I’ve had enough of not being enough. For as long as I can remember, I’ve never felt as if I was good enough to really be the girl […]
Every Season Isn’t a Winning One
I don’t have any great news to share. There’s no new job, baby, or beau. I have no exciting opportunity that I’m just burning to announce. I haven’t been to any cool events, and I haven’t been on vacation in over a year. In essence, I feel like I’m lacking. I’ve been working hard, though […]
Feel-Good Friday: 5 Videos to Make You Smile
It’s Friday, the weekend is on the horizon, and it’s another day to find your “feel-good.” Here are five videos that are sure to make you smile: 1. Chance the Rapper’s “How Great” Video Shot on an iPhone and released via Twitter, this video is sure to bring all the praise. #HowGreat Official Video featuring […]