Our babies are watching And some of our babies are lost. And this lost ass world is eating our lost ass babies, as our other babies watch. Let me take a few steps back, so you can follow my thought process on how I got here. I remember, many years ago, telling my mom I … Continue reading Our Babies are Watching … But What are We Showing Them?
Getting My &*#@ Together Series: Don’t Choke on that Lie!
I’m a writer, so I tell stories. But at the beginning of this journey of getting my shit together, I made a promise to myself that I was going to tell the TRUTH … at all times … no matter what. I felt so strongly about it that I even got the word tatted on … Continue reading Getting My &*#@ Together Series: Don’t Choke on that Lie!
Getting My &*#@ Together Series: Self-Care 101
Whatever you decide to do, make sure you’re doing it because you want to. This is YOUR TIME and because we don’t get a lot of it, it’s important that you enjoy yourself and give yourself time to recharge.
Getting My &*#@ Together Series: Boss Up, But Relax, Bihh — YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED!
But I think this procrastination; this lack of motivation; the excuses for why we can’t do the things we want are just lies we’re telling ourselves because we’re afraid. We’re afraid of our potential, afraid of not being successful, falling on our faces, looking stupid in front of other people.
Getting My &*#@ Together Series: Hi! My Name is Erin and I’m Judgmental AF
I can be judgmental af. And I don’t want to be … So I’m working on it. And if you’re anything like me I think you should too. So let’s consider this session of Getting my &*#@ Together, a Judger’s Anonymous meeting of sorts. I’ll see someone with face tattoos and label them a bum; … Continue reading Getting My &*#@ Together Series: Hi! My Name is Erin and I’m Judgmental AF
Getting My &*#@ Together Series: An Addicts Story
She stumbled on my porch; slurring her words, and dang near foaming at the mouth. And while this may sound like an introduction to my next zombie thriller, I’m actually describing my Friday night. And this person I’m talking about is a friend of my neighbor. I compare her to a mosquito; she comes around … Continue reading Getting My &*#@ Together Series: An Addicts Story
Getting My &*#@ Together Series: I’m a F*&# Unicorn!!!!
We’re about to have a very layered conversation … … One that is filled with nuisance … And perspective, but we’re going to have it anyway, damn it, because: 1. It’s how I feel. 2. I think there are many others out there that may feel the same way. 3. It’s my blog, so … Continue reading Getting My &*#@ Together Series: I’m a F*&# Unicorn!!!!
Getting My &*#@ Together Series: Y’all Selfish AF?!?!?!
“I’m there for everyone else, but no one is there when I need them.” While those exact words may not have been used, I’ve seen this sentiment run across my timeline a lot in the last week. I guess it stuck out because I know how that feels … And apparently you guys do too. … Continue reading Getting My &*#@ Together Series: Y’all Selfish AF?!?!?!
Getting My &*#@ Together Series: Sometimes You Just Shine Too Bright – Don’t Dim Your Light
Let me make one thing clear. I aint &*#@! And while that may sound self-deprecating, it kind of isn’t in this context. All I’m saying is that I’m still getting it together … and will always be … because there will always be room for improvement (I mean, that’s what this blog is all about). … Continue reading Getting My &*#@ Together Series: Sometimes You Just Shine Too Bright – Don’t Dim Your Light
“How to Be a Side Chick” … Grrrrrr …
Through my snowed-in internet travels today I stumbled across an article titled, “How to Be a Side Chick” on wikiHow. “Am I serious?” you ask. Why yes, dear reader, I am. (Check out the link below if you think I’m playing.) I know the internet is the home of everything you never knew existed (ie: … Continue reading “How to Be a Side Chick” … Grrrrrr …
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