As the seasons come and go, our lives begin to shift ever so slightly — whether it's what we put on our bodies or the foods we eat (I'm so sad to say goodbye to Trader Joe's ready ripe fruit crates). There's no secret that the summer is my favorite season, but that's not to say … Continue reading How I’m Sprucing Things Up This Fall
We choose who we want in and out of our lives. We pick those who have the qualities that we desire. We want someone who will be there in our time of need and lift us up. We choose the ones that motivate us and create excitement towards our passions. What's hard — choosing ourselves. … Continue reading I Choose Me
The other day I did a massive closet clear out. My closet wasn't in the worst shape, but it also wasn't in the best — because it just wasn't functional. Everything was all over the place, and there really wasn't any rhyme or reason to where things were. Though after I spent numerous hours sorting, organizing, … Continue reading How To Stay Productive
One of the most joyous parts of life is meeting new people and developing new relationships. It's a breath of fresh air to connect with new people, new surroundings, new anything. And when you find somebody who you don't mind speaking with for hours and hours doing pretty much nothing, you know you've met someone … Continue reading The Truth About Relationships
God! Where are you? Are you there? I just need to see you. Show me your face. I'm trying so hard to hang on. I'm trying so hard to trust in you. I feel alone. I need to see you. I don't know about you, but I have thought like this. Had moments like this. … Continue reading All You Need Is A Mustard Seed
Long time no cook? To my defense, I have been cooking, but I haven't been showcasing any recipes. Have no fear, my next two blog posts are all things food, and today I have an exciting recipe for you all. Buffalo wings. Oh how I love the pairing of spicy and cool by the illustrious … Continue reading Tried and True Recipe #3: Buffalo Wings
From childhood, I've always been into the great outdoors. The neighborhood gang practically spent every waking moment together. You'd have a better chance of finding me in my backyard than in my bedroom. Though as time has gone on and we have all ventured off on different paths, my nature-loving mentality has never wavered. When … Continue reading My Travel Diary: Great Falls Park
I'd like to say that when I went natural I was doing it for social injustice and women empowerment, but to be honest, I just got tired. I was tired of having to put so much effort into my hair. I was entering college, and I knew I wouldn't have the time or energy to … Continue reading What Being Natural Taught Me
If you're doing things to please other people, stop in your tracks. You will never live up to their expectations. There will always be something to change, something to mend, something to fix. They are molding you into what they dream you to be. What do you want? No, really? What do you want? Have … Continue reading You Are That Flower
Music is a huge part of my life. Even when I don't have something pumping in my headphones or I'm not jamming in my car or singing in the shower, I find myself breaking into song. I could hear a word or phrase that reminds me of a lyric in mid-conversation, and I find myself … Continue reading It’s Music To My Ears
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