Q: Am I reliable? How so or how not so? Do you know a person that immediately comes to mind that you know you can rely on when times are hard and you need someone in your corner? I have a few people that I hold dear to my heart that are the most reliable…
Tag: friendship
Good Friends or Bad Friends; Which One are You?
So, im still on my #50Days50Questions journey, and I came across a question that I felt compelled to discuss, since it has become somewhat of a hot topic in my life currently. Here is the question. Am I a good friend? How so or not so? I could be lying to myself; however, I feel…
Be Mindful of the Energy you Put Into How Others Think of You
Do I care about what others are thinking about me? The short answer is this: NO. When I was younger, I was very self-conscious and was very concerned with how others perceived me and what people thought of me. I have always tried to be a good person and a good friend to everyone I…
Self-Care Sunday: Removing Toxic People from Your Life
When you feel like there is an abundance of negativity weighing you down, sometimes you have to look to the people around you and determine if they are bringing toxic vibes to your life. If you find that they are, removing them is always the best option. Sometimes, this may include removing people closest to…
Sipping Tea with the Enemy…I Mean Ex! A Lesson in Forgiveness…
Originally posted on Write, Live and Love:
So I just got done watching the movie, Black Coffee on BET. The movie was quite interesting; but the part that caught my attention the most was the end. I will explain it a little: Robert was dating Mita at the beginning of the movie. Well, Robert lost…
REPOST: Who’s in Your Circle?
The older I get, the more I realize that keeping good people around me is one of the keys to a happy and successful life. I’ve learned that if you don’t have a solid circle of friends who are not on your level and striving to get better, then you don’t really need them in…
Finding Our Way Back.
I’ve grown to understand that best friends, REAL best friends, are pretty hard to come by. With that being said, I’m confident that my best friend is possibly the best “best friend” in the world, and I dare anyone to challenge me on it. Some people say they never thought they would be this close…
Don’t Put Others Down When They Need You Most
A quick PSA that has been on my heart: Sometimes, people need a small village of loved ones who they lean on for support, guidance and love. It’s not a bad thing to want to have someone you can truly vent to; someone who doesn’t judge, doesn’t make assumptions or opinions; and someone who doesn’t…
#InsecureHBO: The Recap!
Ok, so THANK YOU Issa Rae for making a show that speaks to so many other aspects of my life! I was able to finally watch Insecure yesterday (because trying to find access to someone’s HBOGO has been a bitch) on YouTube (once again, THANK YOU). Word to the wise, if you watch it at work, put…
Loyalty: The Gift We Give Too Easily.
While I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts, The Friend Zone, I heard a really deep question that had to make me think for a while today. The topic of discussion was around loyalty and this question really resonated with me on many levels. I decided to gather my thoughts and write my own…
