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Why Are We Thinking So Much?

One of the things that I can win an Olympic gold medal for, if it ever were to become a sport in the games, would be overthinking. Sometimes, it’s amazing how easy I can fall into the rabbit hole of thoughts. However, what’s even more unremarkable, is how difficult it is to slip out ofContinue reading “Why Are We Thinking So Much?”

Can We Please Stop Talking About Taylor Swift?

As many of you know, I’ve become slightly turned off of Taylor Swift. The one of the reasons is because I am really not a fan of her latest album Reputation. Sure, there’s a couple of awesome songs such as Call It What You Want To, New Year’s Day, and . . . Ready ForContinue reading “Can We Please Stop Talking About Taylor Swift?”

Lent 2018 Update 1

Lent is almost halfway over, and I figured it would be a good time for me to give you all an update of how I’m doing with my challenge. For those of you who don’t know, I’ve given up buying books for Lent. I’ve actually done this last year, with much success. Last year, I’veContinue reading “Lent 2018 Update 1”

Let’s Hear It For The Women

In case you already haven’t heard through social media, today is the 43rd International Women’s Day. Today is a day that we celebrate all women, all that we’ve accomplished, and all that they aspire to day. Furthermore, I think it’s so important that we acknowledge women and the crucial role they play in our society.Continue reading “Let’s Hear It For The Women”

Oh Father

Honor thy Father and thy Mother, but God didn’t think of you when writing the commandment. Oh, Father. How I prayed for you to call, and how I would cry when there was no messages from you. Oh, Father. I always questioned what I did to make you not love me, and whatContinue reading “Oh Father”

NEDA Awareness Week Reminds Us To Take A Real Look At Body Image

February 26 — March 4 is National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) Week. The theme for this year’s NEDA awareness week is “Let’s Get Real,” which has a goal of one thing — to “expand” the conversation we have. By expanding this conversation, I think it will help create awareness in our society about the impactContinue reading “NEDA Awareness Week Reminds Us To Take A Real Look At Body Image”

Rest In Peace, Grandma

My grandmother, Joanne, passed away last Friday. Therefore, I would like to dedicate today’s post to both remember and pay tribute to her. When I think about my grandmother, one of the first things that comes to mind is her ability to overcome obstacles. My grandmother was diagnosed with Polio Disease when she was younger. AlthoughContinue reading “Rest In Peace, Grandma”

The Importance Of Being Your Own Advocate

One of the hardest things for me is to speak up for myself. Meaning that, whenever I am faced with a conflict, I always find it hard to say that I am in fact not okay with the current situation, and instead just go with the flow. This happens so many times to me, leadingContinue reading “The Importance Of Being Your Own Advocate”

Guess Whose Giving Up Buying Books for Lent — Again?!?

Last year, I decided to give up buying books for Lent. The reason why was because I wanted to dip into the many books that I already had purchased and actually read them. This actually wasn’t that hard, and I was able to read 11 books that I had lying around and figure out ifContinue reading “Guess Whose Giving Up Buying Books for Lent — Again?!?”

Looking for a Valentine? This Could Be Why You’re Still Single.

Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away, and the hunt is on to find your valentine. However, some people may be wondering why it’s difficult for them to find love. But, let me say this. I fully believe that one doesn’t need to have a significant other to be happy. In fact, there’s aContinue reading “Looking for a Valentine? This Could Be Why You’re Still Single.”