Just Your Average Black Woman Going Through Life
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…
There are many industries that are dealing with workers who are frustrated with their jobs. For myself, after 10+ years as an Occupational Therapist working a steady job and side jobs over the years, I’m in a work funk. Working with kids is a rewarding experience. But between changes in parenting affecting kids behaviors,…
In my opinion our greater society has been slowly moving towards an individual model over one of community. I’m all for self-love and self-care, but there is still a way to have balance and care for others. When the COVID-19 pandemic took place, many were isolated from people. Many people struggled coping as they…
Today is the actual birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was a man who had a dream of justice and equality for all in the U.S. Unfortunately, his life was cut short. He didn’t have a chance to see some of what he worked on. It’s almost 60 years since his death…
We live in a society where people post so much of their lives online. They post pictures of what they are doing regularly. They post their personal thoughts that represent the many different emotions a human can have. It’s now 2025. Our society is overrun with technology and everything being out in the open….
Have you ever thought about what you would grab if you had to run out of your house in an emergency? The wildfires in Los Angeles have been devasting to watch. Hearing people having about one hour to grab a few items is crazy. Sadly, a few people have lost their lives, and…