Remember when I wrote my last blog post, I stopped writing because life felt too heavy? Well, it has been exactly a year since I wrote it, and in that very post, I remember promising […]
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I Stopped Writing because life felt too heavy
I cannot believe it has been over one year since I so candidly sat down with a glass of wine and my laptop to leave one of my favorite types of digital footprints, a blog […]
Black Femininity… Let’s Talk About It
I don’t date Black women, is a statement I’ve heard more than once in my life. Fortunately for me, I am a Black woman, and it’s both disheartening and nice to know that I am […]
When the mask comes off… Again
I am a Black woman, and I am exhausted. My reality is déjà vu. Every uncomfortable social experience is reminiscent of a moment that has already occurred, a feeling that I’ve felt before. And unfortunately, […]
Tips for Curating Your Online Dating Profile
Let me start by saying, I hate online dating in general. But when social gatherings are no longer an option and humans are collectively bored in isolation, dating apps are one of few ways to […]
Three Easy Essential Oil Blends You Have To Try
Spending time at home should be less stressful and more enjoyable. It’s much easier to maker the most of your time at home by maintaining a clean place. Even if you’re not excessively sanitizing every […]
The Best Clean + Simple Skincare Regimen for Your Early Thirties
If you’re reading this, I really hope you at least wash your face. In light of all of the recent social distancing, now is the time to refocus on the important things in life, including […]
Here’s How To Deal With Dry (Accutane) Lips
You’ve probably heard of Accutane (aka isotretinoin). It’s a super strong medication prescribed to treat persistent acne. Many patients see total clearing of their skin while taking this medicine. I’m currently on month five of […]
Just January: Resetting and Pacing Yourself
You’re over halfway through January and your new year motivation has worn off, and you feel like you’ve accomplished nothing. It seems like everyone around you is off to a great start, but you feel […]
19 Lifestyle Learnings from 2019
As 2019 and the 2010s come to an end, it’s time reflect on everything this year taught us. From a failed attempt at ‘Dry January’ to a cleaning binge I called ‘Detox December,’ my key […]
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