Another year is coming to a close. Before I enter into the new, I must reflect on the lessons I’ve learned this past year. 16 Lessons from 2016 1. Take care of yourself. There is always something to do but we can only offer what we have to give. Replenish, refresh, rest and restore yourself. 2. Don’t lose yourself. Before you are anything else, you are you. Always remember that. 3. It’s all about the heart. We must get deep and pay attention to the heart issues. The heart, not our actions or appearances, will tell us everything we need to know. 4. Just apologize. No explanations or counter-arguments. Just…
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Graduate School Update: 7 months shy of holding my master’s degree
Today it hit me: I am 7 months shy of holding my master’s degree. My first thought was “Wow, I can’t believe it’s so close.” Secondly, I’m sitting here asking myself “How did I get here?” 7 months shy of holding my master’s degree: How did I get here? 1. Purpose. I remember when I used to go to college intermittently because I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life. Education has always been important to me, but I haven’t always been clear on my purpose. I thank God for saving my soul and growing me up in Him. One of the greatest gifts that He…
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Graduate School Update: 2 Courses Away From a Master’s Degree
This semester I’ve started my second and final year of graduate school so I want to share a quick graduate school update with you all. You know what has amazed me the most? How fast the time has gone. It seems like it was more of a challenge to complete my associate’s degree than my master’s degree. Maybe because while working on my associate’s degree I was younger, less mature, less grounded, and had less figured out about life. The early 20’s can be complex to say the least. Being in graduate school at 30 helps me I’m sure. I’m more stable, more focused, and more grounded which helps me…
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I’m 31 Years & 3 Days Old Today: LIFE GOES ON
My birthday was 3 days ago and of course I have to write. But about what? As I sit to write, I’m not even sure of what to share so let’s just go with the flow on this special day of being 31 years & 3 days old. I woke up around 6:30 a.m. on my birthday morning feeling excited and relieved. I was excited because it was MY DAY and thankful because the day before I just finished up my summer semester of taking 2 courses. One of the courses was a 4-week statistics class that almost gave me a breakdown! I literally had to take a step back…
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Graduate School Update: “I feel so inspired & focused.”
Tonight I presented a lecture over ethics in news and it was my longest presentation ever. My partner and I were responsible for the full lecture for our 2.5 hours class. I must say, everything went well. I feel so inspired & focused. Walking away feeling from the experience I felt inspired and relieved. The primary reason I’m going for a master’s degree is because I want to teach communication at the college level. I feel capable. It has been quite a journey so I am just so thankful to God to be where I am today. I recognize that I am in a very special place, and I…
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And He Rose: Resurrection Sunday 2016
Because He rose, I live the life that I now live. Because He rose, I am forgiven and am able to forgive. Because He rose, my past can’t define me or control me. My past has no hold on me. Because He rose, I am free and free to be me. I am simply me. Because He rose, I’m new. I’m a new creature with a new mind, thinking new thoughts, doing new things. Becuase He rose, I know I have the victory. Because He rose, no one can stop me. Whatever He says will be. Whatever He has for me I’ll receive. Because He rose, I can love, give,…
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Major Life Changes
These 2 pictures show just one of the many changes that have occurred in my life over the past few years: If you’ve been a long-time reader then you’ve been able to witness the major life changes that I’ve experienced. I started the website in 2013 and at the time I was working on my associate’s degree, working a full-time job, in addition to single parenting. By the grace of God, I’m now married with two kids and working on my master’s degree. God has been so gracious to me. I’m writing to share with you that I’ll be making some major changes to the website. You may…
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10 Thoughts About Me & About Life @ 2:00 a.m.
Hello there! I’m up late & feel like writing, so let me share 10 thoughts about me & about life @ 2:00 a.m. Here goes! 1. I feel strong. The battles that I’ve faced throughout life have undoubtedly strengthened me in many, many ways. I do know that I’m still continuing to grow and develop as a woman, but I also know that I’m stronger than I’ve ever been before. 2. I feel capable. Even with multiple responsibilities on my plate, I know that I’m capable to handle it all. I also know that I’m capable to handle the things to come. “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth…
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15 Lessons I Learned in 2015
Another year is coming to a close, so I’ll share my top lessons from the year. 15 Lessons I Learned in 2015: 1. If you don’t quit, you can. I got pregnant my final year of college & I know many doubted me. Momentarily I did, myself. But I didn’t quit and I did it. We gave birth to Keziah via c-section on April 1st and was back in class (in the front row) a week later. I graduated with my bachelor’s, with honors, on May 9th. I didn’t quit and I did it. 2. Crying is okay. For me, it’s inevitable. Nowadays I don’t run from it. I cry…
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GRAD SCHOOL UPDATE: Education Isn’t Everything
Ok, I must admit, right now I’m a bit frustrated and disappointed.I haven’t already shared this, but now is the perfect opportunity: I’m working on my master’s degree. But you know what I just learned? Education isn’t everything. I just left a class discussion where the majority of the women basically supported gold-digging, receiving money for ‘companionship‘, or as my professor so accurately labeled it: prostitution. We were discussing how there are now tons of organizations recruiting young, beautiful woman to pair them with rich old guys. Now, hear me: I’m not judging. We’re all imperfect, we’ve all done wrong, and we’ll all made mistakes. Why am I upset? The…
