When things get stressful, I always say “I just want to live alone on an island.” Although I’ve never watched or read “Eat Pray Love”, I’m no stranger to the adventure (and reason behind the adventure). We all dream about the perfect vacation, but what would it be like to drop your life as you […]
Month: November 2015
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (Thanksgiving Edition)
Thanksgiving is almost here! The best day of the year for families to come together with overeating, football, naps and wine…lots of wine. We’re grateful for the friends and family we have in our lives to spend the holidays with, but we couldn’t help to think about what dinner would be like with icons and […]
Friday Faves
Happy Friday, y’all! We hope your week has been fantastic or you at least have some great plans for the weekend! Mockingjay Part 2 anyone? Today we’re sharing some of the things we’re currently loving in our first installment of Friday faves. Ace Fave Tunes If y’all didn’t know, I love trap music. Don’t let […]
Hey Soul Sistahs
Tis the season for sharing dopeness. Some of you may have seen the touching video of actress Essence Atkins’ washing the feet of a stranger. I’m not that deep. Sorry. But I am here for uplifting my sisters, and sharing their greatness. In September, I shared 4 of my favorite #BlackGirlBloggers with you. It was […]
Mr. Darcy + Other Fictional Crushes
Here’s my proclamation for this post: Having a crush on a fictional character is totally normal! We have fictional crushes because we’re recognizing qualities and attributes we seek / or have found in a real person. From books to movies and TV shows there will always be characters that leave an impression on us or simply […]
Use a Vision Board So I Know It’s Real
In 2010, I spent 2 weeks in the Dominican Republic with International Student Volunteers. I remember crying in the airport, not only because folk in Miami were mean, but because this was the first time I would be around people I didn’t know. It was like the first day of kindergarten except without my mama […]