An Ode of Forgiveness to my younger self. 💜 When I first decided to write this post, I asked myself, “Is this a diss track??” 😂 It’s NOT. However, it is time that I expressed what I’ve learned about different types of friends throughout the years. 💕🌻💕🌻 I’ve encountered several types, but the following is…
The Toxic Truth 🔦
Here, let me turn on this flashlight so we can chat. 30 is different. The people made it sound super sexy on the social sites! 😂 I was not expecting the shift that’s taking place right now. Everything that I thought I knew and thought I wanted has evolved. Now, I have to do the…
Focus On Your Strengths 💪🏽🏋🏽♀️
I’m glad to be back! The spring semester of grad school is finally finished. This go-around was different from the last, and although there were struggles, I found my strengths. What are your strengths? I found out just how strong I was during the pandemic, but I never honestly thought about my strengths. What are…
A Speaking Piece 🕊💬
“I would like to have your attention. There are some things we need to discuss if you all would get settled. I promise it won’t take long!” “Nobody wants to hear all of that.” Can I guess? Did someone silence you when you finally mustered up the courage to speak? Maybe, they gaslit you into…
Give in or Grow? 🌷
Week 6 of writer’s block, and I’ve had enough. I’ve started posts. I’ve deleted posts. I’ve napped, cried, rewatched NCIS more times than I’d care to admit, and still—nothing. I got some unsolicited advice and quickly tossed it to the side. Because…honestly? How can this advice be sound? In actuality…it was the best advice ever….
Pressure on My Toes🩰
Overthinking.Overworking.Overexerting, and now my toes hurt. I’ve been reading “You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience” by Tarana Burke and Dr. Brene Brown, and reading many of my feelings as shared experiences among other Black people propelled me into self-acceptance. “Shame resilience, according to Brene Brown, “is the ability to…
Choosing Happiness: Granny’s Request 😇
Wow! 2021 is coming to a close, and it has been a phenomenal year. I am thankful for many things–the health of my family and friends, new additions to the family, my health, peace of mind, temperance, and for the confidence to step out on faith and finally start Garden of Growth. This year has…
Guess Who’s Back? 😉
Hey Gardeners! I know it’s been quite some time since the last post, so I wanted to let you know—I’m fine! LOL! I’ve been working, going to school, learning, listening, and trying to be as present as possible. I’ve been “focusing in” on different areas of my life. It’s been rewarding, and I want to…
En Route 🚏🚦
“During the course of a journey; on the way.”—Oxford Languages, 2021. Hi! I know it has been a minute since my last post. What can I say? LIFE! I went back to school this summer for a second master’s degree. It has kept me pretty busy. Do not get me wrong—my brain loves the challenge….
Garden of Growth 💕🌻 