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Eat, Pray, Love: My solo travel adventures in Asia part 3
Eat, Pray, Love: My Solo Adventures in asia Part 2
This is part 2 of my solo travel adventures in Bali! In this blog: finally getting my luggage, participating in a holy water ceremony, visiting the gates of heaven and Bali swing, and coming to the end of my yoga teacher training! I also discuss my first Chinese New Year celebration, my first temple visit, trying local Balinese food, and encouragement from kind strangers.
Eat, Pray, Love: My Solo Travel Adventures in Asia Part 1
I’m off on the adventure of a lifetime! I’m taking my first solo travel trip to get my Yoga Teacher Certification in Bali, Indonesia! This is part 1/3 and includes how/why I decided to go to Bali, my travels from LA to Bali via Sydney, and my first day of training. What could go wrong?
It’s my blog and I’ll cry if i want to
2020 was a weird year. I was somehow living my best life and my worst life at the same time. But, we can all agree that it took a lot of energy just to survive that year. I mean who had living through a pandemic on their 2020 Bingo Card? It was hard. I lost the motivation for many things. I cried. A lot.
Imposter Syndrome
Do you ever feel like an imposter? Like you’re playing dress up as an adult that knows what they’re doing and someone will eventually pull the mask off and discover you’re a fraud? We all do sometimes. Because *Spoiler Alert* none of us really know what we’re doing. We’re all figuring it out as we go. And everyone starts at the beginning at some point.
A Prayer: For Those Grieving an Empty Seat at The Thanksgiving Table
5 Years After Losing my Dad: 11 Lessons on Loss and Grief
5 Ways to Protect Your Peace During "Hey Stranger" Season
Where the Wild Things Are: Trusting God in the Wilderness
2021 was easily top 2 hardest years of my life. I felt like God was snatching everything from me. From my job, to my relationship, my mental health. It was an “Everything Must Go” sale! Navigating my Wilderness Season was SO hard. But, through faith and perseverance it molded and shaped me into the woman I am today and created room for God to bless me in ways better than I could even imagine.
A Love Letter To My Younger Self
Being my 20s was rough! I was seeking out guidance and landed upon the words of my elders. I had three women (including my lovely mom) in their 40s, 50s, and 60s write a love letter to their 20 something year old self. I honestly still re-read their letters from time to time. Infinite wisdom.
Lord…When is my time?!
God’s timing is always perfect…but that doesn’t stop me from becoming impatient. It can be difficult watching people achieve things before you and feeling like you’re behind in life. It’s hard freeing yourself from society’s “timeline” for your life. And it can feel intimidating to breakaway and do things in your own timing.
Naomi, Simone, &Me: Black Women and Mental Heath
When I hear Black women in the spotlight discuss their mental health struggles, I feel seen. Because I have also struggled with suicidal thoughts and anxiety. This is my story + resources to help if you or a loved one are struggling with depression/anxiety.
One of the most important lessons of my 20s
One of the most important lessons of my 20s: When someone shows you who they are…believe them the FIRST time!
Summit 21 Recap: A Black Girl Magic Experience
A Recap of Blavity’s 21 Ninety Conference in Atlanta. The 21Ninety woman is an independent spirit, a rebel, and a proud member of the all-natural movement. She's in the midst of a life transition - whether that be moving to a new city, starting a new career, leaving bad habits behind, refining her skin care routine or embracing the newly single life.