The #OwnYourBeautiful hashtag was a campaign created for Instagram by myself, , teenytinyella, livebytheafro, and simonepaddick. We all wanted to use our social media platform to promote loving yourself. The idea behind the campaign was to have users turn their biggest insecurity into their most beautiful attribute. The rules were to post a photo explaining their insecurityContinue reading "#OwnYourBeautiful"
What Are Your Go-To Products for Natural Hair?
When first deciding to go Natural I must admit I fell victim to becoming a product junkie. Everything that everyone else said was good, I wanted to be good for me. I was googling what products were good, searching IG for natural hair guru's, asking friends, and just driving myself crazy. After I got tiredContinue reading "What Are Your Go-To Products for Natural Hair?"
Latex = Safe Sex for Your Body and Mind
“People love to talk about how to avoid STIs of the physical kind, but nobody likes to talk about the STIs that can destroy your mind.” - Daysha edewi This video embodies everything I have been talking about these past few months regarding sexual intercourse. Often times people don't look at the bigger picture ofContinue reading "Latex = Safe Sex for Your Body and Mind"
I Will Not…Because I Deserve
I have been at a great place in life lately. Working on myself and basking in the happiness and positivity that the universe has thrown my way. I have been through so many emotions over the year and I feel like towards the end I am finally leveling out and things are starting toContinue reading "I Will Not…Because I Deserve"
Everything you NEED to Know About Scholarships!!
It's MY money and I need it now! Are you a broke college student? A high school student looking for money for college? As a college student myself I wholeheartedly know the struggle of being broke and needing money for tuition. While there are many funding sources out there in the world, they are notContinue reading "Everything you NEED to Know About Scholarships!!"
I Lost Myself in You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W05qYP9sDBQ I lost myself in... The way your eyes sparkled when you laughed. In the way your voice resonated through my phone when you were miles away. In the way I could never stay mad. I lost myself in you. In your being. In your energy. In your radiation. Was I wrong to giveContinue reading "I Lost Myself in You"
The Moment of Realization
Life is always a mystery, for we never really know what's going to happen. We can speculate, imagine, and expect for things to happen but we are just living and experiencing things as they unfold. I've learned that life is full of taking risks and doing things that's beneficial for the well-being of yourself andContinue reading "The Moment of Realization"
My Body is Not a Place to Kill Time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFmRDW4wHaI I write what I feel, and feel what I write. I often have second thoughts about what I choose to share on my blog and wonder if I'm sharing too much. Granted, my business is my business but some things I share because I know others can relate. This piece was very personal toContinue reading "My Body is Not a Place to Kill Time"
“Damn Sallie Mae”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnGWEv5EY6E Going to college is the goal for most high schoolers and for a lot of people who wish to further their education. Paying for college is what deters the majority from attending. Do I blame them? No! College is not cheap and if you don't have scholarships it can run you into a lifetimeContinue reading "“Damn Sallie Mae”"
Winding Up Summer 2k15
"Happiness is a choice, not a result. Nothing will make you happy until you choose to be happy." - Unknown This summer has been an interesting one to say the least. It has been filled with ups, downs, and everything in between. As it comes to an end I sit back and reflect on myContinue reading "Winding Up Summer 2k15"
The Rose That Grew From Concrete
Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete? Concrete is hard, gray, rough, and if you fall on it, it hurts. Concrete is all around us, in the obstacles we face, in the hardships we go through. It's there to prevent us from going any farther whether it's down belowContinue reading "The Rose That Grew From Concrete"
Studying Abroad Preparation
Studying abroad has always been a major goal of mine and being given the opportunity to do so has been a major accomplishment for me in the past few months. While I have many goals to reach while I am abroad my only goal in my preparation to depart has been to get toContinue reading "Studying Abroad Preparation"
Falling in Love With Potential
Have you ever stayed in a relationship (romantic, friendship, business-related, etc.) that didn't meet your desire but you stayed anyway hoping that it would change because you saw the potential? It's something that a lot of people have done as I have done myself. I always see the potential in people. Try to look pastContinue reading "Falling in Love With Potential "
No-Lye 1 Year Anniversary
As I sit back and reflect on my natural hair journey so far it amazes me how time can pass us by. Today (June 21, 2015), makes a year since I have had my last perm and it makes me excited for the years to come. Although I am still dealing with two different texturesContinue reading "No-Lye 1 Year Anniversary"
The “PSE” Effect in Intimate Relationships
All of you must be asking, "What is PSE?" Let's start with the P first... P "Pride" - a high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity,importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc. Pride is good to an extent, you should take pride in your accomplishments but you don'tContinue reading "The “PSE” Effect in Intimate Relationships"
choose you always. 