Keys in life, Love & Happiness

I Need to Start Living, so I Created a List of 20 Things to Do

Several years ago a coworker suggested I watch “Elizabethtown”, which is an American romantic comedy written and directed by Cameron Crowe, starring Orlando Bloom (Drew Baylor), Kirsten Dunst (Claire Colburn), and Susan Sarandon (Hollie Baylor). It didn’t get raving reviews, but I adore it. In the beginning of the movie, Drew gets fired and dumped… Read More I Need to Start Living, so I Created a List of 20 Things to Do

Love & Happiness

I am Nostalgic About Peace and I Won’t Apologize for It

There are so many things from past years that give me comfort and joy. One of which is listening to music from my youth. When I hear certain songs I can clearly see the house I lived in as a kid and I immediately smile. I am reminded of the carefree days of my childhood and I am cheered. By… Read More I am Nostalgic About Peace and I Won’t Apologize for It

Keys in life, Love & Happiness

Being You Requires Compromising Elsewhere

Over the past few weeks I have been focusing on personal betterment by identifying my issues. I’ve mentioned on numerous occasions that it is my desire to inspire and encourage others through the words that I write. Even though I consider blogging as a creative outlet and a vehicle to hopefully help others, I often… Read More Being You Requires Compromising Elsewhere

Fashionista, Keys in life, Woman-hood

National Women’s Month: Mary Tyler Moore & the Diamond Knit Jumpsuit

On January 25, 2017 we lost a television and cultural icon, her name was Mary Tyler Moore. The day she passed I had an interesting conversation with my mother. I can recall my mother talking about how much she enjoyed watching The Dick Van Dyke Show, which co-starred Ms. Moore. I learned that this woman changed the… Read More National Women’s Month: Mary Tyler Moore & the Diamond Knit Jumpsuit

Keys in life, Love & Happiness

Building Self-esteem: Everyone is Not Going to Accept You

When I was younger some of the other children in school thought I was weird because I didn’t wear pants. I was raised with the belief that women are not to wear clothing pertaining to a man, and that was translated to mean women should not wear pants. Honestly, this difference made me feel like… Read More Building Self-esteem: Everyone is Not Going to Accept You

Love & Happiness

Valentine’s Day…Bah humbug

Honestly speaking, I debated over writing something about Valentine’s Day. I can count on one hand the amount of times I actually celebrated this occasion and enjoyed myself. When I was much younger I always viewed the day as a celebration for couples. I thought you were supposed to have a date who would bring flowers… Read More Valentine’s Day…Bah humbug

Keys in life, Love & Happiness

Reflection: Looking Into The Windows to My Soul

Like most words, reflection has several definitions. There are two that stand out to me; A thing that is a consequence of, or arises from something else, or serious thought or consideration. I made a collage of four photos of myself from 2009 to 2016. In all honesty I was amazed to see that I look… Read More Reflection: Looking Into The Windows to My Soul