The amazing, and most disturbing thing about being a blogger to me, is realizing that people are actually reading your work. When you start out, you have these high hopes that you are worth reading, but once you see those views, likes, and comments...it gets real! This should always be amazing right? Well, it is...when … Continue reading December Rules: I’m winging it.
Tag: inspiration
Recovery Tip: Don’t be Tyrese
Let's face it. We all have highs and lows. That's what recovery is about. It's a process. You never know when something will happen in your life, that you will need to recover from. That's why it's so important that when you are up, or on a 'high', that you don't sit on your pedestal and judge others. Tyrese disguised his judgment and criticism of others as advice. My recovery tip for today is, don't be like Tyrese. Here's how to handle your ups and downs without involving social media.
Push it!
I know you guys are forgetting about me as the days go by, but I promise I'm cooking up some amazing things for this blog! I'll be back soon, in the mean time please check out my Domestic Queen column...As Told by Christian. 4th Quarter Push Is it really October already?! Time is moving … Continue reading Push it!
Come Back Kids
Chile, I get exhausted with all these media headlines and stories about former child stars ruining their lives. It seems like fame at a young age has a way of destroying dreams. It amazes me how much society is obsessed with watching people run themselves into the ground. Well, we are all about recovery over … Continue reading Come Back Kids
Wonder woman syndrome
You're an amazing author. I'm so proud of you." I got that a lot and you know what I thought every time I heard it... "I'm alright...nothing special."
Don’t be petty…be positive.
Despite what that tee shirt says, it's not always cute to be petty...matter of fact...its hardly ever really cute...
Shut up and let God work.
So, that title was for me. I wasn’t telling you to shut up. Please don’t leave...keep reading! 😀 A few weeks ago, I participated in an awesome event called Frizz Fest. Created by Frizzy by Nature (look her up on IG), Frizz Fest is a natural beauty festival to encourage self-love and inspire confidence among … Continue reading Shut up and let God work.
God was wrong.
Last year, I started working on a nonfiction book about the difference between self-confidence and confidence in God. It was the second time I tried to start a nonfiction piece, and just like it’s predecessor, I stopped. In my feelings about what I was writing and how it directly affected my life, I questioned God. … Continue reading God was wrong.
Making Lemonade. How to feel your way through a transitional period.
If I'm being honest, half the time, I don't even feel like it's worth it. My mess is familiar; it's easier and its comfortable. I know what happens there, even if it's negative, it is no surprise. I'm prepared to deal with it.
You messed up…shake it off!
I’ve been putting off going to pick up my new contacts for weeks. They gave me a sample pair, so I figured I could hold off on making that trip for a little while. The last few days, I had forgotten all about my order until the pair I’ve been wearing began to dry out … Continue reading You messed up…shake it off!