The Decision to Stay: Pre-Organ-Transplant Jitters
My heart started to beat a little faster and tears welled up in my eyes as I typed, "About to receive my new organ transplants at Fairfax Hospital! Just in case, I love you all!", and put the phone down. Never before had I indicated that I was sick publicly, nor had I felt like putting that on my page. Letting everyone know how I felt at that instant was more important than anything…
5 Emily in Paris Quotes that just make sense
We binge-watched Emily in Paris (Season 1) on Netflix last holiday season and loved how adorably provocative the show was. I couldn’t wait for more. From the fashion-forward outfits to the clever French clap-backs to our American ways, I was thrilled that Season 2 was released just two days before Christmas again this year! Again, we binge-watched the entire season and now I can’t wait until Season 3 is released! Netflix, please don’t…
3 Classy Ways to Say "Thank You"
Saying thank-you doesn’t have to be “hard”. Here are 3 classic ways, as a reminder, for you to show someone your appreciation. I’ll share some innovative ideas with you also as well but, for now, here are the three classic ways with variations.
How to Be Anti-Racist
I stand in solidarity with the Black community against racism, hate, and injustice— and I know you do, too. You may have even said to yourself, “…but I’m not racist”. It’s not enough to be "not racist” anymore. We need to be actively anti-racist. As Will Smith so perfectly stated, “Racism isn’t getting worse, it’s getting filmed.” It’s 2020, we’re here, and now we (the people) need to do anything we can to be anti-racist…
Why We Can't Trust One Another to Do The Right Thing During This Pandemic
Here is a Facebook post I wrote a few days ago. The comments both assured me that others feel the way I feel, as well as made me very afraid for the world. My little microcosm of the world around me proved that, for the most part, we don’t have each other’s backs because we are not on the same page…
The New Norm: A Girlfriends' Discussion about Life and the Coronavirus
We’re living in a very different time now. There’s a lot of heaviness in the air, too many people are sick, so many are dying, we can’t/shouldn’t leave our homes, travel plans have been canceled, and we can’t even figure out what’s safe to do anymore. We’re worried and it’s weighing in on all of us…
Love Is Always In The Air (Not Just on Valentine's)
There are many days to celebrate love and so many different ways of showing it— not just on Valentine’s Day. Let your hair down a little. Give YOURSELF some lovin'.️ Here are lists to help you celebrate!
Feeling Down? Try These Pick-Me-Ups!
It happens to all of us. Winter blues, holiday blues, baby blues, just… the blues. Here’s a list of pick-me-ups that might help the next time you’re feeling down…