My friend Brittany and I were talking this weekend, like girls do about fashion, style, etc…
I’m guilty of often standing in front of my closet and thinking I don’t have anything to wear. Or, I will feel inspired to buy pieces of clothing because while “people watching”. Yes, people watching is a verb and an activity just go with it bruh. lol

Well…like I was saying, I will see something cute on someone else and buy it for myself. Of course when I buy it and try it on, it doesn’t fit me the same way and I usually end up giving it away. Or I find something really cute and then they don’t have my size available. Like they will only have double 00 or a size 2. While, I think you are beautiful for whatever size you are, I haven’t been a size 2 since birth. I’m pretty sure I went from size 2 at birth to double digits, like immediately. lol

Sidenote:
I enjoy thrifting and finding a great sale

I like to try and be cute and comfy. So, I thought I would try something new to wear to church and I put it on and was like Yassssssss girl you cute! Sometimes you have to be your own hype wo(man).

So check me out…

Blazer – purchased at Goodwill – $2
Tank/Belt – Forever 21 – $4.00 Skirt – Groupon – $4.99

Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
Proverbs 31:25

P.S. Belt – fashion secret, I love to wear belts backwards

P.S.S. This blog was inspired by a recent conversation I had with my friend Brittany a fashionista. She’s always trendy and cute.

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On this day 30 years ago God gave my parents an amazing gift, me. Lol.
Im excited to embark on this new journey! My main focus going forward is to devote my energy to helping others, walk in my purpose and live my best life! I’m overjoyed to be surrounded by so many amazing friends and family that help keep me grounded.
Will I face some challenges at 30? Uhhh yeah. However, I’m more concerned with making everyday of my life count vs. counting my days.
#makeeverydaycount

As the calendar turned, I took a moment to reflect on the last 29 years of my life. I’ve listed 29 things I learned, so cheers to 30!!!

– To pray and spend more time with God.
– Cultivate strong relationships.
– Get to know God for yourself.
– Journaling is a great stress reliever.
– Value your close friends.
– Everyone is not your friend.
– Travel often and take vacations.
– Try new cuisines.
– Accept people for who they are and if you don’t like them, walk away.
– Not to be afraid to share my opinion.
– The power of saying no without giving an excuse.
– Share my experiences with others.
– Encourage others and help them along their journey.
– Cheer for other people, I truly want everyone to live their best life.
– Everyday is not a good day.
– On bad days, take a sip of wine.
– That I love blogging and I wish I could do it more.
– To dance when ever I want.
– Laugh often, like I could go to comedy shows every week.
– Spend as much time with the people you love.
– Let people know that you appreciate them.
– Embrace change.
– I cant be vegan because I love chicken.
– Set goals and then set even bigger ones.
– I enjoy learning and will probably be in school for a while.
– I can be loud sometimes.
– I love surprises.
– There is beauty in simplicity.
– I love each and everyone of you!

When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

1 Corinthians 13:11 KJV

Feel free to share any words of wisdom as I embark on 30.

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Have you ever set a crazy goal and then told other people about it? ?Welp, if you haven’t try it and see what happens. Lol.
A couple of years ago, I start traveling frequently with a friend. ? Majority of our trips were random, from tickets we caught on sale or just places we wanted to visit. We emerged ourselves in different cultures, tried different cuisines and met a ton of wonderful people. Those were the good days, however I don’t travel as often anymore while I’m trying to adult and become debt free soon! #cashappme5 ? if you want to assist. lol jk

One of the goals I made during that time was to travel to 30 states before my 30th birthday. It seemed feasible at the time; I still had 2 years to complete the goal and only 10 states remaining. Last month, I thought about this goal and that I had a remaining 7 states to travel to in order to accomplish the goal. I forgot to mention, one key fact, I had at least 5 weeks until my 30th birthday. #yikes I could either a.) forget the goal or b.) travel.

Side note: If you know me even a little bit you know which one I decided to do.

#bruhbooktheflight

I requested time off work and I purchased a last minute plane ticket the week before starting my vacation. This was so out of the ordinary for me because I’m a planner by nature, but I decided to wing this trip. I didn’t book any hotels or anything. Long story short, I did it! I successfully traveled to 7 new states by bus, subway or rental car in 4 days! #wow

I traveled to:
1. Pennsylvania – had a philly in philly, it was alright
2. Delaware – saw the Delaware River
3. Massachusetts- so much history, I’ll have to come back on a separate trip
4. New Hampshire – went to a vineyard and had some wine ?
5. Rhode Island – had salmon in Providence, beautiful architecture on the buildings.
6. Vermont – tons of hills, sharp curves and beautiful greenery
7. Maine – I saved the best for last; absolutely beautiful, delicious lobster and I saw a lighthouse.

The trip was amazing and relaxing!

What’s on your bucket list? What is one of your crazy goals? You never know what you can accomplish until you try.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13 KJV

P.S. This blog was written in Boston South Station.

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In my new position, I have to be very particular in how I word everyTHING. Like every “I” has to be dotted and every “T” crossed for accuracy. Making a mistake could be costly #yikes, so I aim to be correct. So, in a world where some strive for perfection, we have to remind ourselves that we are human and we can make mistakes, unfortunately. ?
A few weeks ago, I had to remind myself of this reality. ?

The best piece of advice I can share is to:
1. Always take ownership if it was your fault.
2. Learn from the mistake and correct it if possible.
3. Don’t be too hard on yourself.

Life happens and eventually that mistake or wrong decision will be a distant memory. You may even be able to laugh at that mistake in the future.

Scripture reminds us that God realizes that all of have sinned and fallen short of his glory, (Romans 3:23) however I’m grateful that we don’t have to earn his grace, mercy or forgiveness and it is readily available for us to receive.

So I’m curious, what mistake have you made recently? Have you forgiven yourself yet?

Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.

Psalms 37:24 NLT

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#lessonlearned #forgiveness #graceandmercy

Story time: I recently had a check that I deposited through the mobile banking application. While I was completing the deposit through the app it said it will take 2 business days for the funds to be available. The next day I login to my account and it says that it will be on hold for 7 business days. ?#wth (heck)

So, I called the bank and spoke to a representative and expressed my concern and she informed me there was nothing she could do. ? I did let her know I would be calling☎ everyday, not because I needed the money, however I wanted someone to explain their rationale. Also, if this was a personal check I would understand, however it wasn’t; It was from a large financial institution and I wanted answers.
So I called the next day and explained my situation and asked for their rationale. I also explained that I had been a valued customer, happened to mention my years of service with the company and that I had cashed several checks from the same company with them and never experienced an issue. This representative advised that she would see what she could do and placed me on hold. The representative came back to the line and she confirmed that she released the hold immediately and my money was available. ?? #lookatGod #wonthedoit
Moral of the story, it reminded me of sometimes my relationship with God. God cant lie and has to honor his word. The bible is full of promises for believers, but several of them won’t be activated until we are obedient and consistent in our communication with him to build a relationship. You are more likely to get something from someone when you have a relationship with them vs. not knowing them at all. How is your relationship?

Have a great day!

God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Numbers 23:19 KJV

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Sometimes we pray for things to happen and then we are afraid to step into that calling and or position from fear of the unknown and become stagnant in our growth and development. We become okay and with just enough and never walk into the overflow.

Story time: I prayed for a new position with my company and was ecstatic when I was offered the new position. The night before I started the new role, I begin to think of how much easier it would be to go back to my prior position. I was familiar with the office dynamics, my daily task and knew what was expected. Thinking about going back to what was familiar made me think of comfort. I quickly snapped out of that thought and realized that in order to grow, I have to move. I also remembered that I was hand selected for this new role for a reason. My prior experience, skills and abilities had already set me up for success. So although I’m nervous and also excited about my new role, I’m excited to see what new things I will learn and develop new skills. My first day and first few months in the role will open up new challenges, but I’m prepared to spread my wings and soar. If a caterpillar didn’t embrace change, we would never have beautiful butterflies. So go soar, embrace change and enjoy that thing that God has for you. God will be with you wherever you go.

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Joshua 1:9 KJV

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