Laughter Laughter is so necessary for my soul. I think if my spirit had a noise attached to it, it would be a laugh. There are times when I am feeling low. Sometimes those low moments are in the middle of being swamped with important tasks. So what do I do to lift my spirits? ... Continue Reading →
Fab 5
I love "secular" music and gospel This is a tricky subject to navigate. There is that saying that you should be mindful of your thoughts. I do agree. The devil is always busy. However, there's only so much Mary Mary, Hezekiah Walker, etc. that I can handle before I need Cardi B to save me... Continue Reading →
Fellow Okie – Hillary Rankin
A love for food is the thing I have most in common with Hillary Rankin. Not only do we share a love for food, but we also share a love for curating our favorite things on a blog to share with everyone. Hillary is the brain, face, and architect behind 918plate.com, a blog showcasing her... Continue Reading →
Tips For Self Care
Cut Yourself Some Slack We all make mistakes. It's simply destined for we, as humans, to do so. Don't spend your valuable time dwelling on those mistakes. Learn from them. Grow from them. Move on. Make Fun A Priority The day-to-day hustle can be very consuming. Try to mix it up a bit and find... Continue Reading →
Black Travel Bloggers You Should Know
We out here y'all! Black travel aficionado's are all over. Thanks to social media platforms, like Instagram, it's more common to see people of color from the USA hanging out and exploring foreign lands. I have to admit I smile from ear-to-ear when I see people who look like me boarding a flight to a... Continue Reading →
Summer Photo Wrap-Up 2017
Hey y'all! It's been a nice (and quite hot) summer! I took a nice hiatus from blogging over the summer. However, that doesn't mean I haven't been occupied with other things! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-d4-QxhHrw My favorite products and items for summer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1LjBTdp3hI We tried some new and interesting snacks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WqSHXamRSc We stopped by the Annual Porter Peach... Continue Reading →
Skip a Few Beats
Hey y'all! I can't help but quote music producer Timbaland when I say "It's been a long time...I shouldn't have left with...without a dope beat to step to..." I haven't graced this beautiful blog with words handpicked from my brain in quite awhile. Don't worry, no life-altering event has happened to me. However, changes needed... Continue Reading →
How To Save Money For Travel
Have you ever scrolled through someone's social media page and wondered how they seem to always be somewhere awesome? I'm sure you have. We all have! I've even gone as far as to drop whatever Iwas doing and hop onto an airline website to see how much tickets were to a far away place.... Continue Reading →
April Photo Wrap-Up 2017
Hey everyone! The time has arrived once again for the monthly Photo Wrap-Up. So here's a peek at what went on with me throughout the month of April! Before I get carried away with this post I should mention my Spring Favorites video. Just in case you missed it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYVwOiusv6w&t=25s Now on to the rest... Continue Reading →
Iconic Oklahoma Waterfall – Natural Falls
One of the most iconic waterfalls is located in Northeastern Oklahoma. Natural Falls is a well-known waterfall that is 77 feet tall and located in a quiet wooden area. David and I made the 30 minute drive from Tulsa to the park that surrounds the waterfall near West Siloam Springs on the border of Oklahoma and... Continue Reading →