If 2020 has taught me anything, it is that life is short. Life is real short. It is entirely too short to live it unintentionally. We truly only have one life to live and we are deserving of making it the best life possible. And for my readers who are in their 20 somethings, this… Continue reading A Guide To Living Your Best Life
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Manifestation For Beginners
Calling all the queens who are ready to make their dreams into realities. It's simple really. It all starts with belief in your dream and setting a good intention behind it. It all starts with Manifestation. I'm not referring to the textbook definition of manifestation either. I'm talking about spiritual manifestation. Spiritual Manifestation is the theory… Continue reading Manifestation For Beginners
Keeping Your Head In Dark Times
We all go through things in life that put us in different mental spaces. Some things will have us on top of the world for days, and some things will have us in a cloudy mental state for months. Summer 2019 is the first time I have ever felt like I've been in a literal… Continue reading Keeping Your Head In Dark Times
Chronicles of A Broken Hearted Girl
A FICTIONAL SHORT STORY Milani's Saturday nights were typically spent inside now. Not because she was sad but because, well to be honest, she was very sad. But this Saturday night her best friend, Adiah made it clear to her "that she had to leave the sad shit at home and channel her inner city… Continue reading Chronicles of A Broken Hearted Girl
15 Questions to Ask Before Taking Him Serious
Okay ladies, over the years I have realized how important the art of asking questions is. Asking questions is important for the simple fact, it gives you insight on the way people think. If you are wondering if you want to get serious with a young man, here are 15 questions you can ask him… Continue reading 15 Questions to Ask Before Taking Him Serious
Story Time: Getting Jumped In the 8th Grade
September 2013 I was new to Brooklyn New York. My whole world did a 360 when I moved from a predominately white area, my family being one of the only black families in the entire town, to Canarsie, Brooklyn which is 98% Afro-Carribean/American. It was a complete culture shock for me. I went from being… Continue reading Story Time: Getting Jumped In the 8th Grade
7 Signs She’s A Toxic Friend
I honestly never thought friendship was something that was so hard. However, past experiences have really brought to light that some people just genuinely do not know how to be friends. Feeling uneasy about a friendship? Here are 7 signs you're dealing with a toxic friend. 1.She Doesn't Show Support: If you are constantly amping… Continue reading 7 Signs She’s A Toxic Friend
A Goal Setter Is A GO Getter
Setting goals for yourself are things that everyone should be doing to avoid complacency. Every year you should be evolving and bettering yourself as a person. How do we do this though? I found that setting small goals every week is a good way to be productive. For me though, I do find a little… Continue reading A Goal Setter Is A GO Getter
From High School To Hampton
I know a lot of you are worried about college and your transition from college to high school. You may have not felt challenged in high school and are worried about the challenges college will introduce you to. Or you may have struggled throughout high school and wonder how you are going to manage the… Continue reading From High School To Hampton
11 Daily Steps That Grow Confidence
One of my older sisters recently said to me: "There was a point in time when I realized Blake might know more than me when it comes to men." My other sister than responded, "It's her confidence. She has amazing confidence." I speak a lot about self confidence and knowing your worth. It's so amazing… Continue reading 11 Daily Steps That Grow Confidence
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