This year for spring break, I made it a personal goal to visit a state that I’ve never been to before because I’m trying to visit all 50 states before I turn 18. My mom saw a reasonably priced flight to Oklahoma City, and Oklahoma is a state that I haven’t been to so weRead More
Book and Movie Review: Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy
Synopsis: Self-proclaimed fat girl Willowdean Dickson (dubbed “Dumplin’” by her former beauty queen mom) has always been at home in her own skin. Her thoughts on having the ultimate bikini body? Put a bikini on your body. With her all-American beauty best friend, Ellen, by her side, things have always worked…until Will takes a jobRead More
Happy Helpers for the Homeless: Donating 200 (actually 203) pairs of jeans!
This year, I decided that I wanted to donate more time helping others in need. I was talking to a neighbor and she told me that she and her family volunteer with Happy Helpers for the Homeless and really enjoy it. I looked up their website and was really intrigued. However, the days that theyRead More
15 Inspiring Quotes from Women ~ Women’s History Month
Happy Women’s History Month! It’s time to celebrate all of the inspiring women this month! I love having a month dedicated to the lives of women who have impacted this world in such a wonderful way! To acknowledge these women… Here are 15 of my favorite quotes from inspirational women: “When the whole world isRead More
The Wax Museum: A School Project
It has been extremely stressful at school lately! In my English class, we’ve been working on a huge project called the Wax Museum. What we had to do was pick a person (a celebrity, author, sports player etc.) and write a five paragraph speech about how the person we chose represents freedom. Then, you wouldRead More
Book Review: Dear Martin by Nic Stone (In Honor of Black History Month)
Synopsis: Justyce McAllister is top of his class and set for the Ivy League—but none of that matters to the police officer who just put him in handcuffs. And despite leaving his rough neighborhood behind, he can’t escape the scorn of his former peers or the ridicule of his new classmates. Justyce looks to theRead More
Motivational Quotes (In Honor of Black History Month)
Happy Motivational Monday! In honor of Black History Month, here are 15 motivational quotes that I love! Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew. ~ Cicely Tyson If you want the cooperation of humans around you, you must make them feel they are important and you do that by beingRead More
Book Review: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (In Honor of Black History Month)
Synopsis: Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, hisRead More
Inexpensive Galentine’s Day Gifts
Spread the love! Valentines’s Day/Galentine’s Day is in the air, and it’s time to put your gift-giving skills to the test! Galentine’s Day is about loving your best gal pals and showing them that you truly value their friendship! Here is a list of inexpensive Galentine’s day gifts to give to your special friend. FromRead More
Different Ways to Celebrate Black History Month
“History has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of it’s own.” ~ Former First Lady Michelle Obama Hello February! February is Black History Month. Wanna know what I’ll be doing this month?! Celebrating my roots and blogging about it. I’m a proud African American and I’mRead More
Things I’m Into Right Now – (Jan- Feb. 2019)
Wow, I can’t believe that January has come and gone. It seems like the year is already moving so fast! I wanted to share some of the products that I’m currently in love with. Some, I know are currently trending and others maybe not so much but they bring me joy! (Many of the products IRead More
Happy MLK Day!
Happy Dr. Martin Luther King Day! Today is a very important day to me and other fellow Americans because today is the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. He is so important, especially in American history. Dr. King has taught us the importance of love and unity between races. Without Dr. King and other Civil Rights leaders, manyRead More
Fashion Friday ~ January 18th
Happy Fashion Friday! This week I am featuring a striped multi-colored shirt with jeans and a cream sweater. I love this look because it’s so casual and comfortable to wear any time! I like the fact that I could wear this out and not only look cute but feel comfortable as well! I like takingRead More
Fashion Friday ~ January 11th
Happy Fashion Friday! This week, I am featuring a green velvet jogger with a black and white off-the-shoulder shirt. I actually have a pink version of the velvet jogger too! The velvet joggers are so cute and super comfortable too! The color of the featured joggers are honestly to die for and it adds a wholeRead More
My 2019 Bucket List
For the last few years, I’ve created a bucket list and I really do try and complete all items on the list! Sometimes, I don’t but it’s not from lack of trying. Somethings honestly, are beyond my control. Anyways, I absolutely love bucket list and have so much fun with them! I enjoy having somethingRead More
Books I’m Reading This Month: (Jan. 2019 Reads)
Hello, January! As an avid reader, I’m ready to make 2019 one of the best year where I’ve accomplished my reading goal! I struggled last year but this year I’m determined and I will strive (<—- my word of the year) and read 30 books this year. I’ve decide to post the books IRead More
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