Meditation is like waking up to the smell of your favorite blend of coffee while your favorite song plays in the background. Not a fan of coffee? Then imagine waking up to the perfect meal you dreamed about all night, already on the kitchen table. The day I started Oprah and Deepak’s 21-Day Meditation Experience, […]
Conversations with Ace
Drunk in Love: Feyoncé Weekend
Next month, I’ll be a bridesmaid for the second time in my life. I may not be an expert on being drunk in love, but I know how to flawlessly be “just drunk”. And even though it stresses me out, I love planning events that involve a good turn-up. So what happens when I combine […]
Must Ask Job Interview Questions
We’re all framily at this point, so I’m not ashamed to admit to having my fair share of jobs during my 27 years on Earth. It’s not because I’m a bad worker. My former managers and co-workers actually liked (or still like) me, but I wish I could say the same about every job I’ve worked. With […]
What Happened, Miss Simone?
“Miss Simone, you are idolized, even loved, by millions now. But what happened, Miss Simone?” –High Priestess of Soul, Maya Angelou Netflix (and select theaters) premiered an authorized Nina Simone documentary “What Happened, Miss Simone?” in June. The film opened with a quote from Maya Angelou, so I was already sitting up straight and anxious […]
What a Day for a Daydream (Playlist)
There could’ve been a few titles for this playlist. In My Feelings was a close second, followed by Emotional Torture. I stuck with Daydream Playlist, because regardless if I’m sad, happy or angry–all roads lead to daydreaming. day·dream noun a series of pleasant thoughts that distract one’s attention from the present. What goes perfectly with […]
10 Signs You Grew Up in Charleston
Updated June 24, 2016 On June 10, 2015 after a little hesitation, I published the “10 Signs You Grew Up in Charleston” list. Over 2,000 shares, 100 comments and I don’t know how many Facebook mentions later, it became my first “viral” post. Exactly 7 days after that list brought us so many laughs and […]