For a while after my declutter challenge, I was really great about not scrolling through my phone as soon as I woke up. Temporarily I got back into the habit of checking the news and that always seemed to put me in a bad mood. In search of a little positivity, I adjusted my screen […]
Author: Donni Smalls
Too Old For A Music Festival? Music Midtown 2018 Recap
Sunday afternoon, I sat on a hill near one of the main stages at Music Midtown watching young kids mosh and throw water on each other as Gucci Mane performed the ever so classic song, Freaky Gurl. I was perfectly happy sipping on the mini bottle of vodka I smuggled in, not having sweaty teenagers […]
Fall 2018 TV Preview: 25 New (and Returning) Shows to Watch
While I’m waiting for Eminem to end MGK’s career, I thought I’d put on my Roger Ebert hat and give you the scoop on some of the new and recurring fall TV shows. When the temperatures drop and I can no longer spend afternoons drinking margaritas on a patio I hibernate and watch TV. I […]
Femme Friday: Do What Makes You Happy
Happy Friday, everyone! One of the things I’ve really wanted to do when I started blogging again was celebrate other women. And thus: Femme Friday was born. Once a month, via a guest blogger or interview, I’ll be highlighting an awesome, fantastic, strong female. I want them to share their passions and stories with you […]
Unplug and Recharge Yourself
My takeaway from Ace’s first post in 2018: Almost everything will work better if you unplug it for a few minutes…including you. – @ANNELAMOTT Click To Tweet That’s exactly what I’ve done for the the past three months. I unplugged from blogging and took some time to reset life. What I’ve Been Up To: […]
10 Affirmations to Overcome Negative Thoughts
I have a journal I fill with quotes I hear or read that I love. I regularly revisit the journal when I’m in need of inspiration. This weekend I went to the journal in search of some words that would reinforce positivity and help me overcome negative thoughts. I found the following: What you speak […]