Friends (of the opposite sex): How Many of us Have Them?

I saw an interesting Twitter conversation the other day, regarding married or involved couples, who have friends of the opposite sex.  It was something I definitely wanted to shed some light on and thought it would be an interesting for me to write about.  The question that arose was, is having friends of the opposite…

Being Emotional on a Saturday Afternoon….

Have you ever felt like you were just out there on your own private island, with no friends to talk to about what’s going on in your everyday, run-of-the-mill life? Yea. I’ve been there. I’m going to get a bit vulnerable and let a little of my personal feelings out in this post.  I want…

Remember Why You Loved Them in the First Place :)

So, picture it: You meet a guy (or girl), they sweep you off your feet.  They do the whole nine; buys you “just-because-it’s-Tuesday flowers, opens your door, pulls out your chair, cooks you fancy meals, lavish date nights, appearance is flawless, etc.  You get totally pampered and cherished while dating this person, and begin to become…

#ConfessionsOfALocdGoddess: 2016 Hair Regimen

I am now approaching my 2 year loc anniversary and I am very happy with how my hair has grown and how I have grown in this journey!  I decided that in 2016, I will take a more serious role in creating a routine with my hair as far as moisturizing and growth. One thing…

My Goals for 2016 

2016 Goals Publish Playing with Fire Finish writing Playing with Fire II Healthier lifestyle Save more, spend less Pray more Continue to count my blessings Perfect my craft (writing and poetry) I usually don’t do “New Year’s resolutions”, but I always tell myself I am going to make some goals for myself for the upcoming…

My Goals for 2016 

2016 Goals Publish Playing with Fire Finish writing Playing with Fire II Healthier lifestyle Save more, spend less Pray more Continue to count my blessings Perfect my craft (writing and poetry) I usually don’t do “New Year’s resolutions”, but I always tell myself I am going to make some goals for myself for the upcoming…

Will Things Get Better?

An unarmed Black man gets gunned down by police, because they posed “some type of threat.”  Man or woman ends up dead in police custody in a jail cell.  Everyday I look at social media or the news and another person has been shot and killed.  Everyday, I see a new #JusticeFor… hashtag.  Everyday, a…

When it’s Time to Upgrade Your Status from #Bae to #Wifey 

I believe that in some way, all women are similar in one regard when it comes to relationships; everything is going pretty well, and then all of a sudden, a couple years down the line, they start to get “the itch”. What is the itch you say?  The #Upgrade itch.  I mean picture it; you…

Don’t be an Empty Cup 

Have you ever felt like you had absolutely nothing left to give of yourself, yet people still continued to pull you in every direction, demanding your attention?  Remember to take some time for yourself. You can’t pour from an empty cup.  🙂 

My Child Amazes Me!

Sometimes, I can’t help but be in complete awe of my child.  She truly is an amazing little toddler!