"I end up asking myself "Why did I pick up the phone?" or "Why does this person even have my number?" I was told once by my fairy godmother (yes, I have one) that one day I would wake up and acknowledge who I really am. She described me as a ray of sunlight and... Continue Reading →
Music – Freedom Of Expression
Music is one of my favorite expressions of freedom. Music has a way of bringing not so common people together through words, melodic beats, and instruments. The lyrics tell stories of life. I recently went to Chicago’s City Winery to listen to David Broza, an Israeli folk-rock singer-songwriter sing in Hebrew, Spanish, and English for two... Continue Reading →
Michelle Obama- Mom, Wife, First Lady, Mentor
Listening to Mrs. Michelle Obama speak is inspirational, heart-warming, and just simply awesome. She has a distinct persona and voice. She wears her heart on her sleeve. As First Lady Michelle Obama prepares to make her exit from the White House, I’m proud to say she has inspired me to be the best version of... Continue Reading →
Gratitude and Patience
"The universe is fully aware of the things that you speak and think. Therefore, you must be careful of the energy that you put out." I consider myself one of the most impatient people in the world. I like what I like when I want it the way that I want it. It's not my... Continue Reading →
How Do People Perceive You When They See You?
"It made me think. What do people think when they see me?" "You look like the kind of woman that just sits around and does nothing all day. Like you really don't get out there and work or really have to." I'm in a Facebook group and the discussion was about relationships- of course. I can't... Continue Reading →
Change- Let’s Talk About Inclusion
As I grow older, I think more about what I can do to contribute to a better society. Growing up I dreamed of graduating from college and having a successful career. I imagined my career to be fulfilling and worth bragging about. I wanted to wake up every morning excited about my job. After over... Continue Reading →
Making Real Changes to Inclusion
"By all means, I’m grateful for my journey and feel that everything happens for a reason." As I grow older, I think more about what I can do to contribute to a better society. Growing up I dreamed of graduating from college and having a successful career. I imagined my career to be fulfilling and... Continue Reading →
Why Are So Many Children Being Molested?
"Then, one lady began to talk and she started off saying, “Ok, so we all know everyone has been molested as a child!” and she continued talking but I didn’t hear anything else after that. All of the ladies in the room nodded in agreement when she made that statement like it was normal." A... Continue Reading →
Monday Motivation- Glass Half Full or Half Empty?
"So whether you see the glass as half full or half empty is truly perspective." You've most likely heard the adage about seeing the glass half full or half empty. It is one that kind of annoys me. There are so many different ways to look at this. If you look at the glass as... Continue Reading →
Body Image: Interpreting Maya Angelou’s Phenomenal Woman
Body image has always been my issue. When I’m slim, I have no hips or ass. When I gain weight, my body turns into an interesting Sponge Bob sort of dimension. My boobs are loyal and remain not fazed by pounds going up or down. They love me so much; they’ve decided to hang out... Continue Reading →


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