First and Finest

For my friends who know nothing about Black Greek fraternities and sororities, you may be seeing a lot of posts during this time celebrating the establishment of these organizations.  I am a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and today marks 114 years of service to all mankind.  I’m going to speak for myselfContinue reading “First and Finest”

The Gift of Sharing

A few months ago, I was in the midst of planning an event that turned out even better than I imagined, but it took a mental toll on me. You know who placed the most pressure on me? Me. “What if something goes wrong? It would be the worst thing ever,” so I thought. “WhatContinue reading “The Gift of Sharing”

Here’s to More “Happy” Days

I can count on one hand the times that I have hosted my family on a holiday. Mainly because I don’t enjoy cooking holiday food (or much more than breakfast food if I’m totally honest). It’s also because once when I hosted, I felt tension in my home amongst a few of my guests, andContinue reading “Here’s to More “Happy” Days”

Random Thoughts on Gratitude (and other stuff)

A year ago I shared this on social media, and it is still relevant today. 1. Over the years I have received some really thoughtful gifts and some not so great gifts. I have always tried to take into account that the giver had good intentions and I need to thank them. There’s an artContinue reading “Random Thoughts on Gratitude (and other stuff)”

I’m Done!

Over the course of my life I have had to move on from relationships that I realized weren’t mutually beneficial. In some cases it was obvious. I’m not talking about friendships with those that I don’t always talk to, because when we talk, we can pick up where we left off. In this case, I’mContinue reading “I’m Done!”