As soon as we were done with Thanksgiving dinner, the hunt for paper and pencils began. It was the most exciting time of the year, the writing of our Christmas lists. The time to remind Santa I made all A’s, got the highest average in my class and was nice to my little sister at […]
Author: Acecily Alexander
Jingle Bell Rock: Christmas Playlist
It’s the most wonderful time of the yeeaaaar. *Sprinkles holiday cheer all in yo face* I can’t speak for every holiday that comes around this season, but nothing puts me in the mood for Christmas like music! Where I’m from, it’s really not December until you hear “Silent Night” by The Temptations, and Christmas day […]
Eat Pray Love
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Job Woes: No Money, Mo Problems
I need your advice. Originally, I wanted to ask, “How do you stay at a job you hate?” But that ain’t right. So instead I’m asking, “How do you find a job you love?” This could be one of those posts where I answer my own question(s) before I’m done writing. I’ve pretty much known […]