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Health, Life

The Journey Back to Me: Fitness Edition

Last month, I consistently crushed my fitness goals throughout the entire month. Thankfully my determination and commitment have yet to falter. I have never been this headstrong about fitness in my life. It wasn’t too long ago that I basked in the reluctance of starting. I literally made every excuse in the book, even having some valid ones, but I’m finally at the point where I’m well within my rhythm. I typically work out 5 days a week and it’s a mix between working out at the gym and working out at home. I include  ...

Health, Home, Life

6 Week Countdown

Whew… it’s been quite a while. I forgot how strenuous a summer pregnancy can be especially while dealing with other kids, working, and trying to remain sane during a pandemic. The second trimester was a breeze, but now that I’m in the final stretch, I’ve had a fair share of struggles. Work has been.. interesting. I am quite experienced in what I do but working in a different industry while learning about their processes is where the challenge comes in. The good news is after working a bear of a ticket/assignment, I  ...

Health, News

Surviving COVID-19 as a Black American

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  ...