Life changes so much that it never ceases to amaze me. As I write this, I am 27 years old. I've learned so much over the past two years that I never even thought were possible. To think of myself at 18 years old and how much I thought I knew. It makes me believe … Continue reading Times Are Changing and You Aren’t Owed a Damn Thing.
Why do you hold yourself to such a high standard but automatically give grace to others? Why is it when you see someone hurting, you stop and help. But when you yourself are hurting it's because you think you're too weak and asking for help would be a burden. There are still people in this … Continue reading Give Yourself a Break, Girl.
You know what I noticed? I like photography. Well, I like taking pictures with an actual camera and not just my iPhone. And I'm pretty good at it. Well, I like the way I take pictures. And I feel like I could do this on the side. Well, for the people who liked the way … Continue reading You Know What I Noticed?
It's been 6 months since you left this earth. 6 months without a mother. 6 months of confusion and chaos. 6 months of unexpected bursts of tears. 6 months of knowing you're at peace and you can finally rest in the arms of Jesus. And somehow I'm jealous. I wished I could be there with … Continue reading A Grieving Letter to My Mother
I am all for some hard work. But I'm also for some rest. I believe in grinding for your dreams. But I also believe that we are blessed with what we have. Sometimes I feel like I'm stuck in two different realms. One consists of moving, hustling, working a full time job and then somehow … Continue reading Caught Between The Grind vs. Slow Easy Living.
Girls, I'm serious. We need to stop being so mean. I thought that when we got older, some of the immature stuff would go away but that's not been the case. Recently I've come into contact with such catty behavior that it's really baffled me that women still really treat other women like this. It … Continue reading Girls, We Need to Stop Being So Mean.
A good friend of mine shot me a text that changed the trajectory of how I felt telling people about my next big steps. She said; "I feel like God is saying lean on him financially. Trust in the Lord with all your heart." "My grace is sufficient to thee. My power is made perfect … Continue reading The Fear is Being Shattered || It’s Okay to Take a Break
Ingredients: 1/2 Block of extra firm tofu, drained as much as possible 1/4 c onion 1/4 c mushroom 1 - 2 tbsp ground turmeric 1 tsp garlic powder Salt/Pep to taste Preferred cooking oil Toast, Avocado, & Tomato recommended to topping & side Directions: Drain tofu as much as possible. Use a dishtowel (or paper-towels … Continue reading Tofu Scramble
It's 1pm on Memorial Day 2019. I've just come home from a long and emotional trip from my Mom's house to collect her belonging since she passed. We've brought in her furniture & art that has now made our home so cozy and unique. I haven't sat down to think through my thoughts or feel … Continue reading Bittersweet Symphony – Memorial Day 2019
As you can imagine, today is bittersweet. Because I am a Mother myself, but today is slightly poisoned with the reminder that my Mom is dead. It's only been 5 months. Has it really almost been half a year? I should be over it by now. No I shouldn't - what are you talking about?! … Continue reading The First Mothers Day Without My Mom.
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