Just Your Average Black Woman Going Through Life
In recent times there have been many cases involving public figures in relation to assault or abuse. Having public opinion in these major cases can be very difficult for the parties involved. When it appears that both sides have credible stories, who do you believe? Do you look at gender, race, or class? Or…
The environment of a job can play a big role in how a person reacts and feels when situations happen. Many workspaces bring negative energy or fear. With this, people don’t know how to navigate when there is a positive setting. With active listening and respect, we may see better management of conflict and…
By nature, we all have different personality types. The two types I want to highlight are being a planner vs. being spontaneous. I identify as a planner with some sprinkles of spontaneity. The way I move is often very strategic. I have never been one to thrive on procrastination, but sometimes things have been…
The age of retirement is 62 for most people here in the U.S. As humans we are living longer overall, and many are working well past retirement age. I love my career but tell me I could retire earlier than 62, and I’m running out the door. Our body is very complex and…
We have been in this new century for 24 years now and I still have difficulty understanding where the years have gone. In 2000, as that year was approaching many of us thought the world was going to end or transform in a negative way. As the ball was dropping, I had my large…
The movie ‘Origin’ directed by Ava Duvernay was just fully released in theaters. The film is based on the book ‘Caste’ by Isabel Wilkerson relating to stories of race, love, and loss. I have yet to see the movie, but the promotion has been increasing in recent days. While hearing interviews, I was shocked…
The singer and actress Halle Bailey has revealed to the world that she did indeed birth a child, a baby boy name Halo. In the last half of 2023 there was speculation online, but she neither confirmed nor denied her pregnancy. As people, we have a right to sensor what we disclose to others….
As women, the responsibilities we have in this world can weigh on us. Our society tells us in the workforce, we are inferior to men. That being happily single is impossible. How long we have for maternity leave. Says it is wrong to want to be child free. And that our body size/skin type…
On Monday, January 1st, a lone ticket in Michigan state was the winner of the $810 million Powerball jackpot. I’m constantly talking about wanting to win the lottery. The problem is I don’t play enough. The purpose of wanting to win is to work hard but by not clocking in on someone else’s time….
2024 is here, yay! This year is an even number. I’m ready and prepared to conquer the next 12 months with that energy. The monthly challenge for December was to create a list of goals for the new year, so I hope you all are ready to begin your journey. As I reflect…