If you thought I was talking about the TV show … HA HA! I got ya ass LOL! What I’m talking about is the realization I came to that I’m in love with a genre of music that doesn’t necessarily love me back sometimes. Now, I’m not saying I’m going to throw the whole thing … Continue reading Love and Hip Hop!!!
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: I Can’t Takes This Pain Anymore!
We learn from pain. Unfortunately. Think about your childhood friends; your first boyfriend. We have the best memories of those people because we had those relationships before we experienced too much pain. So we loved harder and connected more purely. But then the pain of experience set in. You’re a kid. You touch the stove; … Continue reading Getting My &*#@ Together Series: I Can’t Takes This Pain Anymore!
Getting My &*#@ Together Series: Dirty Water
As usual, there I was minding my entire black ass business when this week’s blog topic came to me while listening to a podcast. This particular podcast is called Ear Hustle, a weekly show based in San Quentin that “brings you the stories of life inside prison, shared and produced by those living it.” While this … Continue reading Getting My &*#@ Together Series: Dirty Water
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?!?!?!
Do You Choose to Love?
There is love and then there is love. The word is the same, but two very distinct and individual experiences, as the depth of love is limitless. You meet a boy or a girl or whatever your heart desires. You spend hours talking. You learn their likes and dislikes; what makes them laugh; what … Continue reading Do You Choose to Love?
The Real Difference Between the Man You “Date” and the Man You Marry!
“ But I love him so much,” my friend sobbed to me. “I don’t understand why he doesn’t want a commitment with me!” Now, I was definitely listening to her and providing a strong shoulder to cry on, but my mind couldn’t help but to wander. Indulge me for a second and let’s take inventory … Continue reading The Real Difference Between the Man You “Date” and the Man You Marry!
I Want that Jay-Z and Beyonce Kind of Love?
You want love like Jay-Z and Beyonce? Barack and Michelle? Will and Jada? D. Wade and Gabby? ß Ok, well maybe not so much anymore since the whole so-called “on break baby” issue. What about having love like you and your partner? It’s difficult for me to understand why an adult would want the life … Continue reading I Want that Jay-Z and Beyonce Kind of Love?
What is Unconditional Love?
During the last few weeks, I've had some personal conversations with loved ones and come across some things online that got me to thinking. It started with popular Youtube comedian Tre Melvin "coming out" and revealing to the world (or his YT followers at least) that he is a bisexual man. Hmmm ... <--- that's … Continue reading What is Unconditional Love?
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