Category Archives: My Current Life

What 2019 Taught Me

2019, how do I say farewell to a year that brought me to the highest of heights and it also brought me down to my knees in prayer? It was a good year, with lots of wins, but it also presented some challenges. Most years have their mix of ups and downs, but 2019 feltContinue reading “What 2019 Taught Me”

When It All Falls Down

In 2010, I was on top of the world. New job, a new luxury apartment downtown, brand new car, the attention and admiration of my inner and outer circle. I just celebrated my 25th birthday on a beautiful beach. After 4 years of college and 2 years of graduate school, I finally graduated from student-domContinue reading “When It All Falls Down”

Where The Heck Have You Been?!

Hi, S&T! Remember me?? It’s been 6 months since my last post. Apologies for going radio silence on you. I have so many new ideas for posts, but I just couldn’t come back after ghosting you and say, TA-DA New Post! without at least explaining where the heck I’ve been in the past 196 days.Continue reading “Where The Heck Have You Been?!”

To Be A Mom or Not To Be A Mom: That Is The Question

When I was a little girl, the first thing I’d look at each morning was a painting that hung directly across from my bed. It was a painting of a woman and her little girl in a warm and loving embrace. My mom purchased it when she was a teenager, years before she had herContinue reading “To Be A Mom or Not To Be A Mom: That Is The Question”

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’sContinue reading “On My Playlist: How To Fix A Broken Record Podcast”

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.

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 changedContinue 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 ViolaContinue 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 lookContinue 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 isContinue reading “Where My Fondest Memories Were Created”

On The Time Bullying Was A Good Thing

The radio can be a bully. How many times has a song played on the radio and you didn’t like, so you flipped to the next station that was playing the same song? No matter what station you found yourself listening to, the song was always on the radio. It was as if the radio is trying to tell you, “I don’t care what you do, but you are going to like this song. I am going to force you to like this song.” This is precisely what happened between me and my local radio stations. But, a positive outcome occurred. I began to appreciate the words from the seemingly ubiquitous pop song, “Love Myself” by Hailee Steinfield. The song so closely reflects the message of this blog that I couldn’t resist posting.

Country Music & Me: My Time Capsule To The Yesteryears

Country music served as the background soundtrack to a time in my life when I didn’t have to worry about anything. So, today, I’d like to welcome Friday by sharing my all-time favorite Country Music songs with you.

5 Things I Learned About Achieving Financial Prosperity

On my free time, I’ve been reading articles on financial management, stories about billionaires, and other miscellaneous articles on attaining wealth. The tips I’ve obtained from such sources have been so simple; you’d think that everyone should know this, but apparently, they don’t. If they did, I suppose everyone would be wealthy. Here are some tips on obtaining financial wealth.

Three Secrets To Keep

As I grow older and become more confident in my decisions, I realize how much I used to share with friends and relatives in order for them to validate me. I also realize how precarious of a position this is, for no one on this earth will understand you better than you. Looking to people for approval for who you are and what you’re doing makes them into a god. And, ain’t no one on this earth is worthy of that title.

This Is What Happened When I Left My Phone At Home

Yesterday, I did something I have never done before: I left my smartphone at home for the first time since I purchased it in May. But a day without my phone was delightful and help me accomplish the following things.

The Gift Of Tragedy

My grandmother died last December and while my family and I knew her death was inevitable due to illness, the fact that she was gone hit harder than we could have imagined. She was the matriarch of the family, had a good sense of humor, a classic style of dress, and a sassiness very few couldContinue reading “The Gift Of Tragedy”

The Reason I Don’t Blog Anymore

I know, I know. I’ve skipped posts and as the months of 2014 unfold, my posts are becoming more and more sporadic. I apologize for my lack of consistency. Life offline has a way of interfering with one’s ability to blog the way she once did. Things are changing. I’m changing. And anything that comesContinue reading “The Reason I Don’t Blog Anymore”