Raving my Faves: February
As we welcome March, I can’t help but feel excited! Spring is just around the corner, officially March 20 to be exact. Spring always signifies rejuvenation and revival for me. The snow begins melting, the flowers begin to pop up everywhere, the birds chirp louder, and the atmosphere just seems so much brighter. Is it…Continue reading »
Raving My Faves: January
Hello Friends! Is it too late to say happy new year? It has been a minute but here we are — refreshed and ready to really dive into our purpose this year. Though there were many setbacks in 2020, I truly believe that we have all gained some perspective with which we can approach this…Continue reading »
3 Tips in Combatting Writer’s Block (or artistic block)
Ughhhh… There is nothing more dreadful to a writer than writer’s block. Especially for new writers or content creators, the ideas seem to be in abundance at first. No idea is too far-fetched; no subject is off limits. Not only do the ideas flow, but the practice flows as well. Your poems flow like Dominican…Continue reading »
Representation Matters: What it means to have Kamala Harris in the White House
2020 has been a year full of twists, turns and monumental events which always seem to leave us a bit dazed and slightly anxious for what’s next. One of the biggest events to cause much anxiety was the 2020 elections in the USA. While this blog is not affiliated with any political party, nor is…Continue reading »
Transparency vs Vulnerability
“I can be transparent without being vulnerable.” I was scrolling through some comments on an Instagram post when I saw the quote above. I read it, scrolled past it, then scrolled all the way back up to it because I felt like I missed something. I read it again, and bing! Light Bulb came on….Continue reading »
To Those Who Find Themselves Lost
A book review and interview with the Author Hi Guys! It’s been a while, but I’m back and ready to hold hands with you and be vulnerable 😀 This post will be a feature of a book I’ve read that I think you would appreciate, and a short, exclusive interview with the author herself! Can…Continue reading »
When Will It End?
There’s a throbbing ache in my heart today. It is documented that victims of trauma and/or grief express their reactions differently. There are some who become numb to avoid the overwhelming tide of emotions, while others react with anger, despair, sadness, disappointment, shock, even a mental breakdown. The trauma that is endured by the black…Continue reading »
A Rainy Day in Ohio
I sit in silence staring out the glassI hear the patter off the rooftopThe soft trickle of running water down an inclineThe roar of the army of drops splashing downThe soft hum of vehicles passing byAnd my own heartbeat I sit in silence staring into spaceI feel the chill of the windThe warmth of my…Continue reading »
Lessons from Mom
Hey everyone! A happy happy Mother’s day to all the mothers and soon-to-be mothers! I love the days where we can celebrate our parents globally, especially mothers day because through so many stories, we see how motherhood is so emotionally and psychologically invested in — that children are perpetually tethered to the hearts of their…Continue reading »
Quarantine Connection
Welcome back guys! I am hoping that wherever you are, you are fairing through this pandemic as best as you can. The chaos surrounding COVID-19 has everyone struggling to find new ways to cope. Alcohol sales have spiked, the social media apps are seeing an influx of active users through Instagram live sessions and TikTok,…Continue reading »
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