Life

Gratitude in Quarantine 001


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I was over on Daenel’s blog when I saw that she was committing to documenting what life is like while under quarantine. I also thought it would be a good idea to participate since I solely use this place on the web as a way to document what occurs in my life. And I’d also like to fuse this with what I see Jessica of Storied & Styled doing on Instagram where she is finding gratefulness in every day. The fact of the matter is that it’s important to find the silver lining and appreciate things as they are. Or to at  ...

Health, News

Surviving COVID-19 as a Black American


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I gathered a few articles that particularly resonate with me as a black person in America, particularly the south where my state is considered a “hot spot”. My intent is not to cause an triggering or anxiety flares, but just to share some information in case this isn’t something that may have been buried under other headlines. ― Being Black While Wearing a Face Mask All around the world, we are seeing people wearing masks. And while there is a great debate on which ones are appropriate, the CDC suggested that  ...

Career, Life

They Always Will


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Life has really gifted me with a whirlwind of emotions since the start of 2020. Indecisiveness. Joy. Anxiety. Excitement. Chaos. Tranquility. Navigating all of those emotions has been nothing short of interesting. Sometimes I know exactly how to get through what I’m feeling, other times I don’t. I think what’s been crucial to me keeping my head attached to my shoulders is that I know in the end, it all works out. It has to. It always has. And I guess that’s what gives me peace. As I type this, I am currently 5  ...