Just Your Average Black Woman Going Through Life
Is there any moral code(s) you live by as you navigate this thing called life? Do these moral codes guide you to be grateful and have more empathy towards others? The most religious holidays for the largest religions in the world began in February and will continue into April. There is the…
The 2011 song, “I Smile.” By Kirk Franklin has always brought joy to my system. In the last few days while listening to an iHeartRadio station, I’ve been hearing it a lot. This song is a positive one because it describes the power of a smile even in the darkest of days. As we…
The journey one takes to get to their goal can be different from that of another. There can be challenges or ease in the process for one that may not be the same for the next person. The way it happens is not under our control, but the hope is that said goal is…
Working with children under the age of 18 is not a job for everyone. You must have lots of patience. Working with adults over the age of 18 is another challenge because there’s various personalities that have developed from years of experience. Now, imagine working with both groups for one job and then adding…
At the end of this week spring will be upon us. This is the season of warmer temperatures with cool breezes, more hours of daylight, and more rainy days. During the early parts of the season, I often put away my heavy winter clothing and boots. I swap them out for loose clothing and lighter…
Yesterday was Daylight Savings time. We lost an hour of sleep, but we are gaining more time to enjoy the sunlight. There will be longer days to enjoy the outdoors. We will gain more energy from the sunrays to engage in activities we love. As we move toward this light, now is the time…
March is here. It’s a month representing Women’s Empowerment and one that represents knowledge through books. This month is National Reading Month. As someone who enjoys reading, this is a great time to celebrate. Being able to read whether for leisure or for education is a beautiful thing. The stories that form on these…
It’s the last day of February 2025. So much has happened in the world this month, but we must move forward in positivity. I believe all things happen for a reason and for a season. We must keep our eyes open to everything to navigate any unexpected events. Right now, in the U.S., there…
Today is the last day of January 2025. We are also at the beginning of the Lunar New Year. I work with many children and have a few co-workers who are Asian and celebrate this holiday. It is the year of the snake and in doing my own research it’s a year to focus…
I recently completed a 1000-piece puzzle for the first time. Shockingly, I only sat down four times over the course of a week to complete it. I originally gave myself a month or so, but I did it much faster than expected. It felt good to see the image I put together one little…