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”
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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.”
Let’s Keep Talking, Folks!
I haven’t written much about my anxiety for a while, which is odd because this blog was formulated as a way to get talking about mental health issues. Part of the reason why is because I felt like I was always saying the same thing over and over again, and let’s face it — notContinue reading “Let’s Keep Talking, Folks!”
It’s Takes Two To Tango
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the specific role that one plays in the relationship. What are the roles that I speak of? Well, you know. Those old fashioned ones, such as the man is the one that drives and pays. Those are the ones that existed over fifty years ago. And, yes. As a woman,Continue reading “It’s Takes Two To Tango”
Guilt Manifesto
There are too many I wishes in life. Too many regrets, too much time reflecting on what could be done, and moments where you wish you can do something differently. I should have known this was going to happen. I should have come by, I should have said “I love you more,” I shouldContinue reading “Guilt Manifesto”
Don’t Knock It Til You Try It! Positive Thinking Really Works!
One of the biggest cliches out there is to stay positive whenever you’re having a bad day, and somehow things will get better. I always questioned that mentality. I mean, how could you maintain a positive attitude at all times? After all, there are some days that it can be difficult. For example, yesterday IContinue reading “Don’t Knock It Til You Try It! Positive Thinking Really Works!”
Whose Right and Whose Wrong?
Have you ever heard someone said that in a relationship, the woman always wins because she is always right — no matter what? I’ve been hearing that an awful lot lately, and to be honest, I don’t agree with that. Why? Because I’m a woman. And, I’ve been wrong on more than one occasion. And,Continue reading “Whose Right and Whose Wrong?”
The Story of a Relationship
Begin. It was an early crisp fall day. Some say that January 1st is the day of new beginnings. I think that the new school year is a time of tabula rasa. You sat right next to me. One day, you said hi. I wondered if you were always sitting there. Or, were youContinue reading “The Story of a Relationship”
What’s Wrong With Taking a Bubble Bath?
Recently, I read quite a few articles about self care being more than just bubble baths. While I agree with that, I must bring up one important question — what’s wrong with taking baths to help you get to self care? My answer? Absolutely nothing. But, let me say this: it is definitely more thanContinue reading “What’s Wrong With Taking a Bubble Bath?”
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