What does that say above? ”Know your truth.” In Latin! (oh yeah, I’m so fancy!) This is very important. To know yourself, you need to know what you are capable of and keep close to your heart things you know that are true of yourself. Many people will start rumors about you and many people … Continue reading »
The 31 Day Reset
You can wake up everyday and tell yourself “Today, my new life begins.” But how often do you really do that? Realizing there’s a need for change in your life isn’t the issue, it’s making the commitment to continuously alter your old habits into more, constructive and manageable habits. It doesn’t need to be extreme it really … Continue reading »
I’m Every Woman
Hello everyone, I sat on the thought of doing this post for a while. In the wake of Whitney Houston’s death a lot of people are paying their respects and remembering a true gem to the music industry. In a way I feel guilty. Whitney had regal beauty, a dazzling smile and unparalleled fashion sense. … Continue reading »
Reflection: Dark Girls film
Tonight I was invited by the Albany Black Professionals group to attend a special screening of the movie “Dark Girls” Directed by D. Channsin Berry and Bill Duke. Below is the poster for the movie and a description: Dual documentary Directors/Producers D. Channsin Berry (Urban Winter Entertainment) and Bill Duke (Duke Media) took their cameras into everyday America … Continue reading »
New Year. New You. Are you going to commit this time?
Happy New Year! It’s crazy that we are already in our third day of the new year! I hope you had a lovely holiday and brought in the New Year in a good way. I know I did . We all make New Year’s resolutions and some of us are good about keeping it. Are … Continue reading »
Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!
Today is one of the most beautiful days of the year. In my house, there is finally calm. The gifts are wrapped, the stockings are stuffed and my dad is finally cooking. The birth of our Lord certainly does bring about miracles. I wish you all a blessed and beautiful Christmas and a happy prosperous New … Continue reading »
Dying to Fit In
A few weeks ago, the story of a young man dying during a band initiation at a Florida University made international headlines (missed out? read here). It’s a shame that this young man basically died trying to be popular/ fit in. At 26, he had a lot going for him…I guess. I know a lot … Continue reading »
My Girlfriends- A Personal Story
Hey all, This is going to be a super personal post. The first of many, actually. I believe that the best way to know me is to know my story and I have many, many stories. There is a group of women that will always have a place in my heart. They aren’t my sisters by … Continue reading »
We Remember: Pearl Harbor
Yesterday was the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Unfortunately, the most I saw on twitter and other social networking sites was the countdown to Nicki Minaj’s birthday which is today (Happy bday, Onika) along with 31st anniversary of the death of John Lennon (Rest in Peace, John). Today is a bit of … Continue reading »
You Can’t Help Others If You Aren’t Helping Yourself
This week, I pulled two 15 hour workdays. Aside from the fact that I am a workaholic (I know this for a fact. I took a Forbes quiz and it told me so!), I didnt want to let down my coworkers. We are all working on a huge project that needs everyone’s full attention. My … Continue reading »
