Death by self-comparison

It is said that comparison is the stealer of joy -I concur.  I cannot tell a lie; it is. As humans, we all have moments of weakness, where we allow our minds to wander into the territories of self-doubt, insecurity, unworthiness and, the nail the coffin, comparisons. Why do we continue to torture ourselves in the…

#MondayMotivation: I’m NOT sorry.

Hi Loves, Happy Monday to ya! Instagram is one of those places I frequent to get some inspiration. So, I am sharing this line that I found with you. This line is resonates deeply with me because, I am currently moving out of my own confort zones. I am learning to get comfortable with being…

A conversation with advice /w SJ’s Obessions

Hello everyoneee!! My apologies for today’s post being late, but it was for a very good reason. I promise! As I mentioned, this week is a week of surprises and today’s surprise is another collaboration. Woohoo! I collaborated with blogger, SJ’s Obsessions to create a video discussing our experiences as former students (from a small island,)…

Monday Surprise: Guest Blogger Anastasia!!

Goood Morning Loves! I am shaking things up! This week, you will be getting some different content with the help of guest bloggers! That’s right, your heard me. Today, will not be my usual Motivation Monday message. Today, new lifestyleblooger, Anastasia will be gracing us with her introductory post and I hope you you all will…

Me, Myself and You?

Hello Loves! I’m sure many of you are rejoicing that the weekend has arrived, and you are soooo ready! Don’t worry, I shan’t keep you from your plans, but before you go, I must pose a few important questions. Where does your loyalty lie? Is it with yourself, or are you loyal to someone who…

Monday Motivation: To thyself be true

Today’s motivation is a little longer than recently, but equally as good!

Too young for regrets

I do not think I need to keep saying  how quickly time is going, because it is another Friday, ALREADY. I surely do not need to reiterate this because it’s AUGUST and the year is already over! Taking a step back to review the last ½ year is kicking me into a higher ‘let’s get things done’…

Monday Motivation: It’s not THAT serious

Good Morning Loves! If your weekend was anything like mine, then it was eventful and well spent. As I mentioned in Friday’s post, it was my birthday and Carnival weekend here in Rotterdam. SO, my weekend was fabulous!! I’m tired but I am very happy and very contented. My weekend was a combination of dancing,…

Monday Mornings: A route to happiness

It is the very last week of July and we are moving into a new month. Hello August! This is not to alarm or worry you. This is to wake you up. If you have been gliding or sleeping through 2016, you no longer have that luxury. It is a new week and it is…

Cheers! I’m in a magazine!

  Happppy Saturdaaaay!! I’m UBER excited because my blog post was just published in the up and coming online magazine, Love Life, Live ! Wooohooo!   I shared my  opinion on how I felt about helping others in my  article ,”My Wine Glass Runneth Over: Helping others before helping yourself . I have been grappling with this topic latlely and decided to…

Here’s 7 ways to surround yourself with goodness

Cheers to a new week! About 5 posts ago, I shared what I learned from Mrs.Obama’s talk at the United States of Women Summit, where surrounding yourself with goodness was one of them This phrase can mean anything. Personally, I have my own meaning and as promised (in my last blog post), today, I would…

Worried: Recent U.S. police shootings in the black community

I usually do not comment on current news, trends, celebrity gossip and the like because, everyone has an opinion. People seem to take pleasure in dissecting everything you say and misconstrue your message or, complain about something you said. Today, I cannot NOT mention anything about the current incidents that have taken place over the…