The virus has fully compromised my shopping experience. The satisfaction of retail therapy just might be a thing of the past. I used to look forward to going to target, stopping at Starbucks and taking a trip down every aisle I came across, picking up things I didn’t even come for. Now when there is … Continue reading Retail Therapy

I had no idea what "passive income" was. Fast forward a year later, as a substitute teacher laid off during COVID-19, investing in myself 6 months ago was the best choice I could have possibly made and I am so grateful for the opportunities it has presented. I have really tried to step away from … Continue reading This time last year

I’ve been heavily self reflecting, growing mentally, and spiritually, developing my listening skills and becoming more and more coachable. I’m branching out of my comfort zone, moving more confidently. So when I say I love it here I mean 𝘐 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘦 and the experience of becoming. 🌻 I believe we’re on the rise of … Continue reading Pro-tip

I don’t know how to explain this… yesterday I randomly watched letters to Juliet… by the ned of the movie I was bawling. It brought out my yearning for love and to be loved, even though the love Sophie and Charlie fell in love… I never felt that connection between them… it was Charlie’s nana … Continue reading all about love

I find myself looking at those inspiring videos of people who were born with birth defects, mentally and physically just to cry out of happiness for them and the liberation they have found within what outsiders would consider a restriction or confinements. I realized I do this to remind myself that.. it could be worse. … Continue reading Comparison is the thief of Joy

⁣I think rules were made to confine us, hold us back from our true potential. Living by a standard keeps you marginalized only gets you as far as the rule-maker will allow. Don’t be afraid to take up space. The world you desire is already yours. 

How I value myself is so important in regards to my experience in life. How I value myself will teach others how to value me If I am my best thing then I will treat me as such I will handle myself with care I will protect me at all costs I will be selective … Continue reading Just thinking about what this quote means to me.

In 2009, India Arie and Akon came out with "I am Not my Hair," Not even that level of affirmation gave me comfort in the texture of my hair and the color of my skin. 11 years later it took me to realize, I am my hair, I am my skin and that is the … Continue reading Representation

This photo means so much more to me now than it did when it was taken 3-4 years ago. ⁣ ⁣ Standing over the The Lincoln Memorial Reflection pool, just a year before I decided to change the direction my career path from public relations to history/education.⁣ ⁣ So now I’m reflecting over me in … Continue reading Reflection