This past Friday afternoon I did something I hadn’t done in quite some time – I cried. It was about 1:00 pm when I acknowledged my feelings of discontent. A few moments passed as I ran different scenarios through my mind in an effort to pinpoint the cause. Being back in Williamsburg, Virginia resurrected some ghosts… Read More I Cried Yesterday Too Iyanla, and That is Okay
They say time flies when you’re having fun – I do think three years have flown by, however I can’t say it has been totally fun. There have been days when I struggled to determine a topic, searched desperately for inspiration, and fought through feelings of despair and disappointment. Be that as it may, I also… Read More Pop the Cork, the Diary of a Stylish Buxom Beauty is 3 Years Old
Tomorrow morning I will be losing an organ to help improve my health. I have been feeling a plethora of emotions regarding this situation, but there’s only one I’m going to address right now. A few weeks ago I altered my diet, which has enabled me to feel a lot better; however, it has also… Read More There are No Butts About It; Even When I Lose I Win
Last week I had the honor of speaking with one the creative minds behind the clothing brand Universal Standard (US), and it inspired me tremendously. There are quite a few things that I’ve done that cause me to excitedly say, “I did that!” I am still in awe over climbing through the pyramids in Egypt, living… Read More Setting the Standard; A Conversation with Universal Standard Co-Founder Alex Waldman
There I was staring at a blank screen for about two hours hoping for inspiration – or at least a partial idea to hit me and knock out a fabulous blog post to no avail, when a short conversation with my mother changed everything. I recently made some changes to my diet; no fried foods… Read More Four Things I Never Want to Experience Again
Today is the 21st of March, which according to the US calendar is the second day of Spring. However, as I peep through the blinds of my bedroom window, snow is falling and covering a substantial amount of this Maryland street. Many of us were expecting warmer weather and an array of blooming flowers that… Read More Blossom Where You Are
It is true my favorable thoughts toward the movie “Legally Blonde” stem from the bubbly personality of the main character “Elle Woods” and her love for pink. But, there are a lot of life lessons nestled within the 96 minutes of the movie; and I’ve highlighted 10 of them. I believe there are 11, but… Read More 10 Life Lessons of Persistence I Embraced from the Movie “Legally Blonde”
Social media has provided a view into the lives of people all over the world for those of us who choose to share. And in this act of sharing, I’ve seen the word beautiful used numerous times on several social pages – including my own. I’ve seen a mix of encouragement and disapproval for the… Read More Have We Desensitized the Word Beautiful or Have We Embraced it’s True Definition?
For the past few weeks I haven’t spent much time on social media or my blog. The reason for my absence is both good and bad. I’ve been spending more time interacting with people face-to-face rather than virtually, which is a good thing. However, the other reason for my lapse in social media activities isn’t… Read More It is Time I Stop Watching and Start Doing – Again; Another Late Night Confession
Dear Diary, It is 10:32 pm Sunday, January 8, 2018 and I am eating chips and guacamole. In my defense, I can’t sleep when my belly wants food. I realize this is a horrible excuse because I need to be asleep – especially considering I haven’t been at work since the last Friday in December.… Read More Should I Be Eating Chips and Guacamole Right Now?: A Late Night Confession
