Horseback Riding For Black Women

Face your fears and have some fun “Woah, this is high,” That’s what I thought and said out loud when I walked up the plastic steps and tentatively sat in the saddle. It’s been over 15 years since I last rode a horse. At that time I was young, fearless, and ready for any adventure […]

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Get Sexy Like Kim Kardashian

Make your own red light special Getting sexy just for you In my teens I was getting cute for boys. I wanted a cute boy to notice my new dress and my box braids. Twenties, I wanted to be noticed by boys, but there was another layer. I wanted my girlfriends and any lady on […]

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How to find your joy again

Depression How can you be happy when you always feel sad? I’m typically happy. I’m self-assured and I’ve lived a pretty good life. I’ve gone through some things and seen some things. I know that this too shall pass and a lot can be healed with time, a pint of Ben & Jerry’s and a […]

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Prozac Puppies & Prozac Popping

Antidepressants help dogs and their humans feel better Disclaimer: This is my personal experience with Prozac and not a paid ad. I am not a doctor or therapist. Please consult your doctor to see if antidepressants are a good option for you. My Dog Took Prozac Brutus = My fluffy white dog. A bichon that […]

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Depression Hurts – Things I Lost With Depression

The things I lost with depression: Disclaimer: This post contains triggering information about major depression and suicide. MY LOVE OF COOKING MY MOTIVATION TO EXERCISE I found myself buying more Uber Eats and Door Dash than ever before. How did I ever live before? How amazing is it for any type of food you love […]

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Book Club: Books, Brunch & Black Women

In 2020, I read for hours and hours each week. I read magazines (thanks to my $2 blue dolphin subscriptions, best thing EVA) I read almost 30 novels via paper books and audiobooks. I read countless articles and blogs online. I also became a blogger lol. 2021 – I forgot what reading was all over […]

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Woe is Me – What is depression?

depression, melancholy, misery, sadness, unhappiness, sorrow A quick google search will show several definitions of depression, but how do you know if you are going through depression and not just a bad day? We casually say “I’m depressed, (sad face)” but depression is not a bad mood. It’s not easily fixed with a good meal […]

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How to Reach Goals #Goals

Before I started vision boarding, (Yes I believe in vision boarding. I hosted a vision boarding partay and it was LIT!) Anyway, before vision boarding, I just wrote out my goals on a sheet of paper. Then it turned into a goal doc; I would type a bulleted list of all my goals for the […]

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Therapy for Black Girls – Finding a Therapist

Finding the right therapist for your needs Now that I’m in my 30s, I’ve worked with a handful of therapists. Why you ask? Well, once I went to the person for a few months to reconnect with my inner self. I moved to a new city and another time I moved to a new state. […]

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3 Easy Peasy Hikes In Atlanta

Hiking Guide For Earth Day If you are in the Atlanta area and you’re looking for outdoor activities, these 3 easy hikes are the perfect cure for an empty afternoon. If you have never been on a hike before, these 3 trails can take between 30 minutes – 2 hours depending which route you take. […]

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