We are getting incredibly close to Halloween! What

We are getting incredibly close to Halloween! What are your Halloween plans this year? Do they differ from your usual plans? John and I are still planning to dress up this year and even better, we are dressing up Valkyrie!

Happy Monday! Last week was a bit hectic but overa

Happy Monday! Last week was a bit hectic but overall I’m really enjoying October. It might be the first month of the year I can truly say that about since February. This weekend the weather in Orlando finally got the memo about fall. John and I have been cooking and baking non-stop because we love fall flavors. Valkyrie is loving the different smells in the air and the fall weather has made her extra cuddly. This week I’m working on pouring a mini restock of fall candles before moving on to holiday and I’m enjoying every minute of it. What fun or relaxing plans do you have for the week ahead?

Oxford is so beautiful. It’s the type of place t

Oxford is so beautiful. It’s the type of place that would make me want to be a student forever. If you were going to study a subject you haven't studied yet, what would it be?

Today is Treat Yo'Self Day! (Where are my Parks an

Today is Treat Yo'Self Day! (Where are my Parks and Recreation fans at?!) I had too much work to do today to make a whole day of it but heading into the evening I plan to order dinner in, light some candles, and make cookies. It's the little things. (Next year, let's hope @booksandbees and I can get together and go full Tom and Donna!) What are you doing to treat yourself today?

Hello, Monday! I hope everyone had a restful weeke

Hello, Monday! I hope everyone had a restful weekend and is currently enjoying a cozy Monday morning. Even though I woke up before the sun today to take Valkyrie for a walk, I feel more rested than usual. There is something so calming and centering about watching the sun rise on a new week. Now I'm back home with my dandelion tea, a good book, and the rain sound playing on my google home. Carving out time to relax in the morning can really set the tone for the rest of the day. Are you doing anything relaxing this morning?

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and this year has b

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and this year has been a mentally exhausting one. John suffers from depression and I have depression and anxiety. Add to that him being a teacher and me being a Black woman and at times, 2020 has felt impossible. This may make some assume that this was not our strongest year mentally but in reality it WAS. The fact that we have been able to mentally get through this year is amazing. We have had to deal with so much more than usual and even though it’s been hard, it just shows how strong we are and how important taking care of your mental health is. I’m so glad that we have both taken the time to learn about our personal mental health, tried different therapies and techniques, and learned how to help each other as well. A lot of the stuff we do to try to keep my anxiety and our depression at bay is second nature to us now, which really made dealing with this year a lot easier than it could have been. I’m looking forward to continuing to take care of myself and encouraging others to do the same. If you feel like you need to talk to someone, please do it. If you feel like you need medicine, please tell a therapist. If you are afraid to reach out, remember that someone has gone though what you are going through right now. Give yourself permission to take on less when you need to. Give yourself permission to be sad when you need to. Give yourself permission to rest when you need to. Remember that self care is more than face masks and long baths. It’s giving yourself permission to mess up. It’s talking to a friend when you aren’t feeling like yourself. It’s going to therapy to work through hard issues. It’s being kind to yourself. Always be kind to yourself. ❤️

I’m truly in love with these colors. London sure

I’m truly in love with these colors. London sure knows how to bring that wow factor. I definitely know where I’m going first once it’s safe to travel overseas again.

I’m missing the Grand Floridian and all the time

I’m missing the Grand Floridian and all the times that @reivenxoxo and I would bring our laptops and work out by the water. Working from Disney resorts whenever I felt like it was pretty amazing! If you are working from home, where do you wish you could safely work from?

Edinburgh is my favorite city. I love that when yo

Edinburgh is my favorite city. I love that when you are in the right place you can see modern structures, historic buildings, a castle, and mountains all at the same time. I also adore the people and all of the delicious food. What is your favorite city and why do you love it so much?

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We are getting incredibly close to Halloween! What

We are getting incredibly close to Halloween! What are your Halloween plans this year? Do they differ from your usual plans? John and I are still planning to dress up this year and even better, we are dressing up Valkyrie!

Happy Monday! Last week was a bit hectic but overa

Happy Monday! Last week was a bit hectic but overall I’m really enjoying October. It might be the first month of the year I can truly say that about since February. This weekend the weather in Orlando finally got the memo about fall. John and I have been cooking and baking non-stop because we love fall flavors. Valkyrie is loving the different smells in the air and the fall weather has made her extra cuddly. This week I’m working on pouring a mini restock of fall candles before moving on to holiday and I’m enjoying every minute of it. What fun or relaxing plans do you have for the week ahead?

Oxford is so beautiful. It’s the type of place t

Oxford is so beautiful. It’s the type of place that would make me want to be a student forever. If you were going to study a subject you haven't studied yet, what would it be?

Today is Treat Yo'Self Day! (Where are my Parks an

Today is Treat Yo'Self Day! (Where are my Parks and Recreation fans at?!) I had too much work to do today to make a whole day of it but heading into the evening I plan to order dinner in, light some candles, and make cookies. It's the little things. (Next year, let's hope @booksandbees and I can get together and go full Tom and Donna!) What are you doing to treat yourself today?

Hello, Monday! I hope everyone had a restful weeke

Hello, Monday! I hope everyone had a restful weekend and is currently enjoying a cozy Monday morning. Even though I woke up before the sun today to take Valkyrie for a walk, I feel more rested than usual. There is something so calming and centering about watching the sun rise on a new week. Now I'm back home with my dandelion tea, a good book, and the rain sound playing on my google home. Carving out time to relax in the morning can really set the tone for the rest of the day. Are you doing anything relaxing this morning?

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and this year has b

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and this year has been a mentally exhausting one. John suffers from depression and I have depression and anxiety. Add to that him being a teacher and me being a Black woman and at times, 2020 has felt impossible. This may make some assume that this was not our strongest year mentally but in reality it WAS. The fact that we have been able to mentally get through this year is amazing. We have had to deal with so much more than usual and even though it’s been hard, it just shows how strong we are and how important taking care of your mental health is. I’m so glad that we have both taken the time to learn about our personal mental health, tried different therapies and techniques, and learned how to help each other as well. A lot of the stuff we do to try to keep my anxiety and our depression at bay is second nature to us now, which really made dealing with this year a lot easier than it could have been. I’m looking forward to continuing to take care of myself and encouraging others to do the same. If you feel like you need to talk to someone, please do it. If you feel like you need medicine, please tell a therapist. If you are afraid to reach out, remember that someone has gone though what you are going through right now. Give yourself permission to take on less when you need to. Give yourself permission to be sad when you need to. Give yourself permission to rest when you need to. Remember that self care is more than face masks and long baths. It’s giving yourself permission to mess up. It’s talking to a friend when you aren’t feeling like yourself. It’s going to therapy to work through hard issues. It’s being kind to yourself. Always be kind to yourself. ❤️

I’m truly in love with these colors. London sure

I’m truly in love with these colors. London sure knows how to bring that wow factor. I definitely know where I’m going first once it’s safe to travel overseas again.

I’m missing the Grand Floridian and all the time

I’m missing the Grand Floridian and all the times that @reivenxoxo and I would bring our laptops and work out by the water. Working from Disney resorts whenever I felt like it was pretty amazing! If you are working from home, where do you wish you could safely work from?

Edinburgh is my favorite city. I love that when yo

Edinburgh is my favorite city. I love that when you are in the right place you can see modern structures, historic buildings, a castle, and mountains all at the same time. I also adore the people and all of the delicious food. What is your favorite city and why do you love it so much?

Please remember to take some time to give gratitud

Please remember to take some time to give gratitude to yourself for all of the hard work you do in all the areas of your life. Congratulate yourself for making it through another day and set some positive intentions for the rest of the week. What is one thing you are going to do for yourself this week?

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