I’m thankful that God has allowed me to live this long. I never saw myself living this long because I dealt with a lot of demons in my past that I did not see myself defeating. Yet, here I am. I am happy, successful, and have accomplished so much more than I ever imagined. Over the years, I’ve evolved into a strong, independent and caring…
Who would have thought that coffee could be the solution for clearing pimples, acne, and breakouts? Astringents, creams, pills, you name it—I’ve tried them all. But no matter how consistent I was with my facial hygiene routine, the pimples continued to come. In fact, over the past 11 months my breakouts have intensified, giving me flashbacks of my teenage years. On a last glimmer of…
If there is anything I’ve learned over the past year, it’s that you cannot have a fulfilling and happy life without being selfish. Society has reared us to believe otherwise, which is why you probably furrowed your eyebrows after reading that sentence; but it’s true.
2018 is the year of greatness. Let me say it again. 2018 is the year of greatness. I cannot accept failure in this new year. I’ve had a tumultuous 2017; it’s destroyed me as much as it built me. But in this new year, I’m ready to grab it by the horns and show it who’s boss. I’m ready for 2018 to be as good…
Winter is the most difficult time to motivate yourself to get ready for work in the morning. When you wake-up, the sky is still dark, your room is freezing, and you just want to stay bundled under your blankets. But, as much as you’d rather lay in bed, you know you have to get to your 9 to 5. As a person who’s the worst…
Congratulations to my fellow Class of 2017 graduates! You’ve earned your degree or diploma. You’re feeling on top of the world. You’re officially an adult. You’re officially free to make all of your own decisions. I know it’s scary; I’ve been there before. And truth be told, even as a Master’s degree holder, I still feel anxious at the thought of putting these degrees to…