I Was Here
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Cartagena Colombia: My 7-Day Travel Vlog
In April, I had the pleasure of spending 7-days in Cartagena, Colombia! This was by far one of my FAVORITE vacations. The people, the food, the culture, the history, the vibe; I loved it all! Cartagena is rich in all of these things and so much more. I didn't even hit the tip of the iceberg in what I was able to see and do during my 7-days there.
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Le Twins Experience Podcast
My friend Kim and I have teamed together to start a podcast! The theme for the show is Back On Our Bullsh!t is our theme because whenever Kim and I get together we laugh uncontrollably and say whatever is on our minds. We chat about current events, pop culture, and everything else under the moon and stars!
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What Makes A Person Your Friend vs Your Acquaintance?
Have you ever thought about what makes a person your friend? The reality of friendships is that there is a hierarchy; even if we don't like to admit it. Yes, the word 'friend' is overused as much as the words toxic and narcissist, but I get it. It sounds harsh to introduce someone as an associate and we are a society of people-pleasers, even when that means over embellishing. We use the word synonymously to mean that we are cool with a person and don't consider them an enemy.
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No One Is You And That Is Your Power
We have all heard the cliché about being ourselves. "What's meant for you won't pass you by". "In a world full of copies, be an original". "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken". "Comparison is the thief of joy". I could go on and on. We're always told to be ourselves, to be original, to embrace our uniqueness, that God made us exactly the way we are for a reason, and that each of us has a special gift that we were designed to give to the world. But do we really believe and navigate as such?
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Take A Hike: East Palisades Trail and The Bamboo Forest
Have you heard about the bamboo forest in Atlanta, GA? It is one of the best-kept secrets of Atlanta! I recently hiked the East Palisades Trail and saw the bamboo forest! Since running the New York City Marathon last November I have been expanding my physical activity to more than running.
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My Appearance on Behind The Wheel Podcast
Have you ever virtually met a person and decided that they were your friend in your head? That is what it was like when I first began seeing Derek Oxley’s videos on Facebook! To add some context, Derek is a fellow runner with a personality as big as it is great and he is the host of the Behind The Wheel Podcast. He describes his podcast as, “morning drive time where he highlights the achievements of ordinary runners and endurance athletes who are doing extraordinary things within their sphere of influence”. And yes, sometimes he is literally behind the wheel of his car while he is recording! So, when Derek…
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Let’s Talk: My Feature on The Run Wave Podcast
This year has been nothing short of amazing! I have always been blessed with having some pretty awesome people in my circle and this year has been a year of growth and collaboration for us all. A good run girlfriend of mine, Kimberley Williams, ventured into becoming a podcast host this year. Her podcast, The Run Wave Podcast, was created as an outlet for runners to discuss all things running. She discusses topics that can’t be discussed in a 280 character tweet or an Instagram post. The Run Wave is a safe place for Runners to discuss what’s on their mind, vent about things going on within the running community, and…
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Love The Skin You’re In
This year one of the things that I have focused on improving for my own satisfaction is the health of my skin. Not just the skin routines I recently blogged about, but the skin on my entire body. I make it a point to put on lotion when I get out of the shower each day if I am not running obnoxiously late (still working on that). I make sure to get my daily dose of natural Vitamin D from the sun. I have started wearing sunscreen on my face each day, even if I don’t plan on spending much time outside. I make sure that my scalp is happy…
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My Black Life Matters
I have been contemplating what, if anything, I was going to blog about in regards to the most recent displays of racial injustices occurring in the United States. What do I think about it all? How do I feel about it all? What do I think will come from it? What do I want to come from it? Should I say or write anything at all? Does a topic like this have a place on this particular blog? I considered that as a black woman, specifically a black woman that lives in the South; isn’t it obvious how I feel? Not necessarily. I have struggled to put my feelings into…
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Silver Lining
“That’s not a gray hair, honey. That’s your silver lining.” ~Pamela Price This blog post really isn’t about my curly top. It’s been a tough year for a lot of us. COVID-19 came in like a wrecking ball. And its still here. I’ll admit that when news of the virus broke, I put it in my mental file cabinet and didn’t think much of it. Then March came and in a matter of weeks I began working from home indefinitely, heard reports of family and friends being effected by the virus and eventually had to cancel every trip that I had planned through July. However, changing my daily routine and…
