Loving and living this life in Seattle
during the holidays, people tend to take a few minutes to reflect on life. most times we talk about how we’re thankful for family and friends and love. those are all great things to be thankful for. i’m no different. i’m extremely thankful for my family and every bit of time i have with them. …
for some reason people are all gaga over the great gatsby era. since the movie came out last spring, there have been no shortages of parties boasting a great gatsby theme. for the first time ever, i found myself on the guest list of such an extravagant party and i have to say, it was …
i’m not big on weddings. i plan to elope and have a fun bbq reception after where everyone can come eat, dance and be normal in normal clothes. i do want a photo booth and super geeky cupcakes. oh and my dad has to make ribs. he has to. like it’s not even up for …
i’m a natural girl. i did the big chop almost two years ago (naturalversary is mid september!) and i don’t think much about it. this is my second time going natural as an adult and i’ll be honest, i don’t care one way or the other what people do with their hair. i say choose …
everyone needs a good laugh every once in a while. well, actually you should be laughing every day. what’s wrong with you that you don’t laugh every day? never mind, i don’t feel like having a therapy session right now because i’m too busy laughing! you have heard laughter does the body good like a …
no one does centennial like the devastating divas of delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated. oo-oop to all my sweet, sweet sorors! delta sigma theta sorority, inc. has just completed our 51st national convention in the home city of our birth, washington, d.c. it was on the campus of howard university that 22 dynamic, couragous and …
let me first start by saying that i’m writing this post because my co-worker is currently on a trip with her hubby in south america and it looks pretty darn awesome. i’m jealous. only slightly jealous. i know it’s not right to be jealous so i figured if i’m only slightly jealous then i avoid …
monday’s are the day everyone loves to hate. they are the annoying party guest that comes too early and stays too late. no matter how you try to dress them up in sunny disposition, they still reek of lost freedom and unlimited to-do lists. but alas, what is adversity (made up or real) but an …
to be a lady of the crimson and creme — it’s been a goal for a while. the timing didn’t align in my favor until this year but i feel like it was more than destiny. i crossed the burning sands into delta land during the centennial. my sorority is celebrating 100 years! 100 years! …
i’m going to let you in on a little secret. i have dreamed of being a best selling author for ages. i enjoy writing. it is therapy, stress-relieving, life-giving. it also requires consistency. i admit to lacking consistency. or diligence when it comes to my writing. i have started and stopped so many times i …