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Damn Girl. Get Your Shit Together
Kick off your shoes and relax your feet. Read on below to hear from Tiara, the girl behind Damn Girl. Get Your Shit Together.
My Little Secret
When you meet me in person, you'll think I'm the most jovial, outgoing person you have ever met. I'm the co-worker who remembers everyone's birthday and insists that we all go out lunch to celebrate. I'm the one at a party who can strike up conversations with strangers. People who don't know us would think … Continue reading My Little Secret
The Greatest Lie Millennials Believe
Welcome to S&T's #TBT! This week's post is an official throwback post from 2015. I'm considering whether to re-release old posts on the blog every first Thursday of the month. Let me know your thoughts in the comments section! I remember when I found out that Santa Claus wasn't real. I thought to myself: Now, … Continue reading The Greatest Lie Millennials Believe
I’m Trying To Be Great But My Body Won’t Let Me (Part II)
This post discusses the second part of my weight loss journey and what I've learned along the way.
I’m Trying To Be Great But My Body Won’t Let Me (Part I)
Imagine this. You've spent the entire day getting ready for a huge event. Your make-up is perfect. Hair's on-fleek. Outfit's snatched. You feel like a million bucks. You do your Naomi Campbell walk into the event. Strutting your stuff. You stop; grab your phone and take a selfie. You look at the photo to admire … Continue reading I’m Trying To Be Great But My Body Won’t Let Me (Part I)
And The Nominee Goes To S&T!
A couple of weeks ago, I got some amazing news. I learned that I was nominated for the Liebster Award for New Blogs! Special thank you to my buddy, Paige of The Pages of Paige, for her sweet nomination. I am honored to accept this award! So, what's the Liebster Award? I am so glad … Continue reading And The Nominee Goes To S&T!
The One Flaw That Always Made Me Feel Unpretty
It’s not by happenstance that the tagline for my blog is “Her journey to self-love.” Falling in love with myself has been of importance to me and through my blog posts, I share what I’ve learned along the way. I’m not the only one on this mission. Millions of women around the globe struggle with … Continue reading The One Flaw That Always Made Me Feel Unpretty
5 Unconventional Productivity Hacks For Happier Life
Time management and financial prosperity are partners. When you've mastered the art of effective time management, you're in a better position to achieve financial success. Time is always money. Lately, I've been more intentional in my quest to effective time management. Here are 5 hacks that have helped me increase my productivity.
My Fear of Becoming THAT Married Woman
It is human nature to boast about things we’re proud of. But wives have to remember humility is key. We were once like our single friends struggling with relationships. As great as our lives are now, things may not always be this way. Things can change drastically and we’ll need our dear friends’ support. I don’t want to piss them off to the point where they roll their eyes and hit the ignore button whenever I call. My plan is to remain humble. Hopefully, my marital status does not interfere with my friendships. I hope I continue to be a good friend. And I hope my friends think so too.
They’re Having Our Baby!
The three discussed their plans for our family for the next 45 minutes. Since they were the experts on the topic, I did not interrupt. I smiled, nodded, and laughed when appropriate. They don't know our little secret.
On My Playlist: How To Fix A Broken Record Podcast
To break the monotony of a day at the office, I often listen to Podcasts. I like podcasts that offer insight on a variety of topics, while still entertaining me in some way. Last week, I discovered How To Fix A Broken Record, a podcast based on a book of the same name. The podcast's … Continue reading On My Playlist: How To Fix A Broken Record Podcast
A Black Woman’s Conversation with a White Man About Race
This is where people get confused. Using race to describe a person is not offensive. Making an assumption about a person based on their skin color is offensive. Acknowledging that a lady is Black is not offensive, but classifying her as an angry black woman without getting to know her is offensive. I admire his audacity to pose an important question, at the risk of upsetting me.
Why I Was Away For So Long
As I get older, it is becoming more clear to me, that I am not superwoman. I've always prided myself on my ability to juggle multiple activities at once and still keep my ducks lined in a row. What I never realized is that when you're a jack (or jill) of many trades, it's hard to do one thing well. I am not an exception.
Not Another One
The experience of going to the movie theaters will never be the same for me. Listening to a sermon at church will never be the same for me. Picking up toiletries at Walmart will never be the same for me. Attending a concert of my favorite musician will never be the same for me. I encourage you to play your role to reduce gun violence in this country, in whatever way you see fit.
My Life Changed Once I Started Doing These Things
I have undergone a transformation. I'm like a butterfly that emerged from a cocoon after experiencing some tough challenges. I'm better for it. I'm thankful for the hard times because I'm happy with the woman that it has made me. I'm also grateful for what the tough times forced me to do. Live within my … Continue reading My Life Changed Once I Started Doing These Things
My Wedding Vows
Hey S&T! I'm a newlywed! My wedding was in August. Ceremony and reception were both beautiful. The best part is that I married the man of my dreams. My wedding vows are written below: You are my favorite person. Kind-hearted, brilliant and driven. Considerate and encouraging. Wise and positive. You have changed me. You've changed … Continue reading My Wedding Vows
The Power of a Good Story
I've always loved the art of storytelling. But, I never thought that story-telling could make the large impact on the world that I've always desired to make. Perhaps, this is the reason why I never took it as seriously as my career in healthcare. Because healthcare is more noble than storytelling, right? Wrong. As Viola … Continue reading The Power of a Good Story
The Doctor Orders For A Successful Career
Every morning when I was in elementary school, I would wake up and complete my routine: wake up, read Bible, pray, bathe, brush teeth, get dressed, and eat breakfast. After breakfast, however, I would make my way back to my bedroom and write my schedule for the day on my dry erase board. The board would look … Continue reading The Doctor Orders For A Successful Career
Where My Fondest Memories Were Created
I grew up in the Greater Atlanta area, in a city 20 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta called Marietta. My house is located right off Sandy Plains Rd. My family and I moved to that home in 1992. Back then, Sandy Plains was two lane street. It was a stark contrast from what it is … Continue reading Where My Fondest Memories Were Created
