Transparency moment: I struggle HEAVILY with being consistent. It’s not even in one specific area in my life: it’s a part of EVERYTHING that I do! I have a hard time keeping a routine with my daughter. Anytime I start working out, I never keep a solid routine in doing it. I’ll workout for two…
How to Cope with COVID-19
Disclaimer: I wrote this originally before the reopening of states. However, some states are still on lockdown or under very strict rules. Regardless, it all still applies during this time. The world being hit by a virus out of nowhere has had us all shook. How have we gone from doing our normal daily activities…
3 Ways to Find Joy When Life Doesn’t Feel Joyful
I’ve had my fair share of disappointing and unhappy situations. I mean seriously. Let me give you a quick list: The bulk of my time in college was extremely stressful. It got so bad that I struggled with anxiety and depression. From November 2018-September 2019, I was unemployed WHILE raising a daughter. During that time,…
An Open Letter to My Black Brothers and Sisters
They say when it rains, it pours. Seems like we just can’t catch a break, huh? I know. I’m tired. Actually… I’m mad, sad, drained, and exhausted. This weighs on me so heavily. I know you feel it too. The weight is just unbearable. To live in fear. That clench in your gut when you…
The Art of Balancing Early Adulthood and Maintaining Friendships
Being in your 20s is a very unique time. To me, it feels like an extra layer of your teenage years. We are still growing, maturing, and learning on how to be a well-functioning human in the world. One big aspect is how we balance figuring out life and still maintaining healthy friendships. Life gets…
My Not-So-Perfectly Perfect Pregnancy Journey
Wrong Timing I was freshly 23 years old when I found out I was pregnant. Matter of fact, I took the test exactly one month after my birthday. I can’t say that it was the most ideal time to find out that I was about to be a mother. I was already at a…