3 things keep me young. My 21 year old sister My high school students TikTok I’ve been hearing a lot about becoming the main character in your life. And while I like the sound of that, as someone in a relationship.. I struggle to find that balance. I believe that being the main character in … Continue reading Are you the main character or just selfish?
Author: blackgirlknowmagic
5/23
I’ve always been hyper aware of my visibility. Brown skin, broad shoulders, 6’1. Always felt the world was watching. That feeling caused me to shrink myself. If not in my size, but in my exploration of figuring other ways I could blend in. This took place in my clothes, neutral colors, but also my product. … Continue reading 5/23
I always heard you needed to love yourself before you could anyone else. But I never quite felt it. Loving yourself means you know your worth, and won’t allow anyone to treat you less than. But also allowing others to love you because you know you’re deserving of it. To love yourself is to understand … Continue reading
Love yourself girl, or nobody will Self love’s impact goes beyond the well-being of just oneself. How you see yourself determines your strut in how you navigate this world. How you see yourself determines how you believe others see you, if at all. How high do you hold your head? Do you even give the … Continue reading
I cried over spilled milk this morning. Well, I cried over coffee. I think this goes without saying, but to be honest- it wasn’t the coffee at all. It’s everything at once. I say this to say, crying over spilled milk makes 0 sense; however, spilled coffee? Valid.
I want to see life this beautiful always, can it be beautiful always? There are always flowers for those who want to see them. I miss seeing the world the way I used to…I look at old pictures and get taken back to once upon a time when the world didn’t seem so harsh. I … Continue reading
Teaching the course Technology and Society means I have the pleasure of keeping up with and sharing latest technologies with my students. I am amazed by the advancement of Ai and currently figuring out the most productive way to introduce Canva features such as MagicWrite and programs like ChatGPT without promoting cheating. Back in MY … Continue reading
Always feeling underpaid, undervalued, because my time is invaluable. No career will ever be able to write me a check that is worth the limited time I have on this earth, and I think that’s why I resent the workforce so much; it’s audacity to put a price on someone's time and energy. And it’s … Continue reading
Being in the classroom for 2 years has been a rollercoaster, but helped steer me in a new direction. I still want to have those challenging conversations, help to educate and inspire, I still want to help people live out the life of their dreams. And I believe that's something I can do not only … Continue reading
I need to fail at something. Every podcast, every sermon, every book condones failing. And if I’m being honest with myself, I really haven't failed at anything I’ve gone the extra mile for. That’s usually my hype, what keeps me going. Not necessarily a bad thing. Until you realize everything you’ve gone for was already … Continue reading