Let’s Get it Started! 

Welcome 2017!! Since my 2016 list of goals were pretty reasonably met (see post for details), I decided to expand on that and prepare a list of goals for 2017.  Now that we are 2 days into the new year, I have spent more time reflecting on what goals I would like to accomplish for…

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Hello, 2017

2017 began with me being very #CarefreeBlackGirl and confident in myself.   I pray that 2017 continues to allow me to do more of this; be happy, have fun, be confident and wear more cute shoes…lol.  Happy New Year! 

Celebrating the Journey: 2016 Recap 

I think we can all agree that for the most part, 2016 had some pretty rough patches, lol. The important thing is I came out of it with my health and sanity in tact; so first, let’s toast to that!  As I prepare to close out this year, I am sitting back and reminiscing on…

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The Christmas Tag!!!

“Chestnuts roasting, on an open fire……” 🙂 So, today I’m feeling real holly and jolly today (possibly because of the Christmas  party we are having at work today).  As an extension of my holiday cheer, I am going to do the Christmas tag for you all!  I will have the questions down at the bottom…

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The Ultimate Career Hacks According to Me

“You are you and that is your power. What separates you in this world is your major key, not what makes you like everyone else.” What I love most about my career is that it’s ever… Source: The Ultimate Career Hacks According to Me

A Little Loc Appreciation

It amazes me when people see my hair and say they love it. I’m like:  “really? Today of all days when I need to moisturize, wash and retwist?”   Edges look all kinds of disrespectful but people love it.  I guess I’m taking care of it pretty well!  Shoutout to all the beautifully loc’d men…

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Photo Challenge: Anticipation

  Nothing builds anticipation for me than Christmas lights and decorations.  Seeing homes decorated with lights and other decorations makes me excited to enjoy the holidays! via Photo Challenge: Anticipation

But I’m (un)comfortable

Originally posted on You Forgot Your Common Sense:
ah comfort! That thing that puts us at ease, that thing we are used to, that makes us feel good. I was recently asked, “Do you think fear stops you sometimes from moving forward?” my answer was simple “of course!”. Fear is just the presence of the…

WHAT MAKES A WRITER A WRITER?

Originally posted on CELONA'S BLOG:
…you would always catch them networking with written words 😉 This is a conversation I have with myself regularly. It is something I ponder, question, and do serious analysis when I ask my self certain question concerning writing. What makes a writer a ‘writer’? Writing is food. It is…