It's so easy to a bitter, sour person when things don't go your way. Maybe you didn't get that promotion you wanted, or they left you out of the equation yet again. Maybe your archenemy just drove by in the car you wanted, or purchased the house you thought you'd be able to buy. Unfortunately, bitterness won't improve... Continue Reading →
Either Love Me, or Leave Me Alone
Have you ever found yourself spending so much time and energy focused on how other people feel, checking in on them, never realizing that you've forgotten to figure out how YOU feel, forgotten to check in with you? It's so easy to get caught up in being who others want you to be, and you... Continue Reading →
Why Buy When You Can DIY?
I am such a little researcher. Pinterest has become my new BFF, and because I loveeee trying new things, I wanted to give you guys a dose of what has piqued my interest these last few weeks, and what I actually took the time to (attempt) to recreate. First up: homemade hummus. I am a... Continue Reading →
“When I Spit Them Lyrics…”
Today's post was going to be serious. I swear. I read something earlier in the week that got me all pissed off, and I couldn't wait to vent. I started the post, and planned on finishing it this weekend. But my weekend was so relaxing, and I couldn't bear to get myself all worked up.... Continue Reading →
You Can Take the Girl Out of the Hood, But…
I'll be the first to admit, I grew up pretty 'hood. Never lived in the PJs, but I definitely wasn't vacationing in the Hamptons either. Things like sugar-water, quarter waters, looseys, mattress trampolines, and food stamps were pretty standard phrases in my vocabulary. I always told myself that I would get out of the 'hood... Continue Reading →