Growing up in a heavily religious environment, where conformity was highly valued, I found it challenging to be my authentic self. People wore masks, projecting an image of perfection while secretly judging others. As a teenager, I struggled to be unapologetically myself, feeling pressured to conform to certain expectations. It was disheartening to see supposed … More Freedom and Peace
Remember the text below: “You must save yourself before focusing on someone else’s situation. Growing up in a family where my parents led a life of service, the norm was to help others in all situations. Often, they would be tired from their daily tasks and still choose to use their rest time to help … More Can I?
Today is an incredibly long for me at work, as I’ll complete a grueling 10-hour shift. It’s been back-to-back with a similar change yesterday, so I’ll feel the exhaustion. When I finally get home tonight, my plan is to prioritize some self-care. I intend to start with a refreshing shower and a comforting cup of … More DND All the Way!
“Probably the F word! I am trying to be mindful, cutesy, and demure, but I live in Jersey, so I am constantly on edge with people cutting me off on the parkways, slow buses, constant road closures, tree cuttings at 9 am, and whatnot! So yeah, it is a challenge to not have the mouth … More Reinventing in….
“Actually, yes, I am upset with Rihanna for making me repeatedly listen to all her albums with no new releases for several years! I would take a lullaby now; I am desperate for new music! Don’t get me wrong, I love that she’s been able to successfully branch out and do so many great things … More Peace of Mind!
What constitutes home for me? To me, home is not just a physical location. It’s the family I was fortunate enough to be born into. No matter where they are, that’s where I feel at home. This is my standard response to the question about home. However, if you were to delve deeper, I’d say … More Find your Way back
Everything gets better with age, honestly. The maturity, financial freedom, and ability to not care about people’s perceptions and opinions of you are pretty exhilarating, to say the least. I cannot believe I am writing this, but even my relationship with my parents has gotten better. There is a quiet understanding mixed with mutual respect … More Freedom
I’m overwhelmed by the uncertainty of the future, which is quite daunting. This year has been filled with many changes, and I’m still struggling to adjust. Right now, my mind is occupied with just getting through each day. I can’t even fathom what the next four years in the US might look like, and the … More Getting By?
I have been trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle for the past few years. While I spent a significant amount of my life in the Caribbean, where items are often repurposed, most meals are home-cooked, households typically have only one or two cars and electronic devices are used for extended periods, I now find … More Use, Use, Reuse!
For the past few years, fall has been my favorite season. I love how I can dress up and repurpose my clothes in so many different ways. The rich brown colors of fall complement the falling leaves beautifully. The weather is no longer humid, but it’s not cold either. I enjoy taking long walks and … More Layers Layers, More layers… Or Not?
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