We receive hate, lies, injustice, and death. But We receive hate, lies, injustice, and death. 

But we deserve joy.

So many of us are reaching new levels of exhaustion because of the continued attacks on our community by those who are being paid to protect us. There are some days where our situation feels impossible. On those days, please take the time out to do one small thing that brings you joy. As Black people, we have to experience and carry so much trauma while living in this country. But we deserve joy. We deserve joy.
I’ve been spending every free moment chasing gor I’ve been spending every free moment chasing gorgeous blooms. I know they don’t last long so I’m trying to enjoy them as much as a can while they are here. It’s a great reminder to live in the moment and enjoy your life right now.
Lately I’ve been meditating, manifesting, and do Lately I’ve been meditating, manifesting, and doing a little bit of yoga before I even get out of bed. Yes, you heard that right, I do bed yoga. Doing these simple things before I leave the comfort of my bed have really been helping me feel like I can take on anything during the day. Do you do anything special in the morning that makes you feel more equipped to handle the day?
I’m so happy that the weather is consistently co I’m so happy that the weather is consistently cooperating and we can get out to explore more! I’m usually a homebody but being stuck inside this past winter has really made me appreciate every good weather day so much more than I ever have before. The best thing about being in a new city is that everything is new to me so even staying close to home feels like an adventure.
Drinking my way through Orlando with all the best Drinking my way through Orlando with all the best teas!🧋
Home is whenever I’m with you. 🤍🍵 @qreatec Home is whenever I’m with you. 🤍🍵 @qreatecoffee
Happy first day of spring! Most of the blooms aren Happy first day of spring! Most of the blooms aren’t out yet in the DC area but that didn’t stop us from spending every moment we could outside today. I am SO happy that winter is officially over and I can’t wait to twirl around under cherry blossoms in a few weeks.
Happy Gotcha Day @valkyrieambrosonokeefe! I truly Happy Gotcha Day @valkyrieambrosonokeefe! I truly don’t know how we would have made it through this year without you! You are the sweetest, happiest, cuddliest dog ever. 🤍🐾
Just out here searching for spring! It was here fo Just out here searching for spring! It was here for a minute but it disappeared! Here’s hoping I see weather in the 70’s (or at least the 60’s) sometime soon. 🌿🌤🌺
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Uncategorized · July 4, 2015

Self Love Saturday

Last year I started a self-love portrait series that was very short lived. I decided to start the portrait series while my grandfather was sick and he died shortly after. It took a pretty large toll on me and I found…

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Uncategorized · June 7, 2014

Weekly Self Love Challenge #13

Appreciate what you see in the mirror. When was the last time you looked in the mirror and took the time to appreciate what you saw looking back? Often times, we stand in front of the mirror and pick ourselves…

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Uncategorized · May 31, 2014

Weekly Self Love Challenge #12

Dance! Time to break out your dancing shoes! A big part of loving and enjoying your body is being able to use to it to do fun and active things without fear of judgment. While we are often worried that…

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Uncategorized · May 24, 2014

Weekly Self Love Challenge

Rock Your Personal Style!   When you head to your closet in the morning to pick out your clothes for the day, what makes you choose the ones that you pick out? Hopefully you wear clothes that you love or…

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Uncategorized · May 17, 2014

Weekly Self Love Challenge

Relax. In our modern society, it can be hard to take any time to relax. With busy schedules and never ending to do lists, sometimes we neglect to take time out for ourselves. An important part of self-love is realizing…

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Uncategorized · May 10, 2014

Weekly Self Love Challenge

Eat something healthy and delicious today. It’s a common misconception that people eat healthy because they want to lose weight. When someone reaches for a salad instead of a heavier option or chooses fruit over a dessert, people often will…

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Uncategorized · May 3, 2014

Weekly Self Love Challenge

Pick a mantra. When practicing self-love, negativity can sometimes sneak into our minds and try to trick us into believing that we are not worth it. One of the easiest and most efficient ways to combat this is to pick…

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Uncategorized · April 26, 2014

Weekly Self Love Challenge #8

Take a compliment graciously. Do you ever find yourself changing the subject, ignoring it completely, or even being a little mean when someone gives you a compliment? Too often I hear other women receive a genuine compliment, only to change…

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Uncategorized · April 19, 2014

Weekly Self Love Challenge #7

Be Grateful. Anyone who practices being grateful for everything they have, knows how rewarding it can be. This week, try being grateful for all the things you like about your body. For example, I love my strong legs, my arch…

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Uncategorized · April 13, 2014

Weekly Self Love Challenge #6

6. Forgive Yourself. For many people forgiveness is hard but for most people, it’s harder to forgive themself than it is to forgive others. Forgiving yourself for mistakes that you have made in your past isn’t just helpful; it is…

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Uncategorized · April 7, 2014

Weekly Self Love Challenge #5

5. Get enough sleep tonight! One of the most important factors in our health is getting a good amount of sleep every night. In our society, sleep is now treated as a luxury instead of a necessity. Women especially put…

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Small Business, Travel · March 31, 2014

March: A Month in Review

This month flew by and I couldn’t have asked for a better March. Before we all gear up for an amazing April, here is a look back at some of my favorite posts from the past month. ★Move over, February!…

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We receive hate, lies, injustice, and death. But We receive hate, lies, injustice, and death. 

But we deserve joy.

So many of us are reaching new levels of exhaustion because of the continued attacks on our community by those who are being paid to protect us. There are some days where our situation feels impossible. On those days, please take the time out to do one small thing that brings you joy. As Black people, we have to experience and carry so much trauma while living in this country. But we deserve joy. We deserve joy.
I’ve been spending every free moment chasing gor I’ve been spending every free moment chasing gorgeous blooms. I know they don’t last long so I’m trying to enjoy them as much as a can while they are here. It’s a great reminder to live in the moment and enjoy your life right now.
Lately I’ve been meditating, manifesting, and do Lately I’ve been meditating, manifesting, and doing a little bit of yoga before I even get out of bed. Yes, you heard that right, I do bed yoga. Doing these simple things before I leave the comfort of my bed have really been helping me feel like I can take on anything during the day. Do you do anything special in the morning that makes you feel more equipped to handle the day?
I’m so happy that the weather is consistently co I’m so happy that the weather is consistently cooperating and we can get out to explore more! I’m usually a homebody but being stuck inside this past winter has really made me appreciate every good weather day so much more than I ever have before. The best thing about being in a new city is that everything is new to me so even staying close to home feels like an adventure.
Drinking my way through Orlando with all the best Drinking my way through Orlando with all the best teas!🧋
Home is whenever I’m with you. 🤍🍵 @qreatec Home is whenever I’m with you. 🤍🍵 @qreatecoffee
Happy first day of spring! Most of the blooms aren Happy first day of spring! Most of the blooms aren’t out yet in the DC area but that didn’t stop us from spending every moment we could outside today. I am SO happy that winter is officially over and I can’t wait to twirl around under cherry blossoms in a few weeks.
Happy Gotcha Day @valkyrieambrosonokeefe! I truly Happy Gotcha Day @valkyrieambrosonokeefe! I truly don’t know how we would have made it through this year without you! You are the sweetest, happiest, cuddliest dog ever. 🤍🐾
Just out here searching for spring! It was here fo Just out here searching for spring! It was here for a minute but it disappeared! Here’s hoping I see weather in the 70’s (or at least the 60’s) sometime soon. 🌿🌤🌺
Happy Monday! Welcome to a new week. If last week Happy Monday! Welcome to a new week. If last week wasn’t your favorite, thankfully we have a new one. This week I’m looking forward to John’s birthday, Valkyrie’s gotcha day, and St. Patrick’s Day! What are you looking forward to this week?

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