Hey, hey, hey! This ya girl, Forever Trina. Sooo…I just read a post on IG that said, “If you don’t come out of this quarantine with, a new skill, your side hustle started or more knowledge…you never lacked time, you lacked discipline”. Ouch, right?!?! We often complain about how we don’t have time for thisContinue reading “What’s New?”
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Lupita is Redefining Beauty
Recognize her??? She played the starring role in ‘Black Panther’ as well as won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in ’12 Years a Slave’. She’s been killing the game for a while but just recently began being recognized for her work. PEOPLE’s magazine recognized her as the World’s Most Beautiful Woman although growingContinue reading “Lupita is Redefining Beauty”
THE One and Only, Grace Jones
Do you remember this queen? She starred in the movie, ‘Boomerang’ alongside Eddie Murphy and Halle Berry. Ms. Jones played an interesting yet comical role in the movie and killed it! I’m smiling just thinking about her shenanigans, but I digress. So one thing I didn’t realize at the time was she wasn’t just making aContinue reading “THE One and Only, Grace Jones”
Becoming The Mrs.
I am not married so what I say may be an idealistic view of marriage and completely impractical. So married ladies, feel free to “set me straight” as this is an open forum to share thoughts and opinions and ultimately to learn and grow from each other. So here goes. I’ve been single for quiteContinue reading “Becoming The Mrs.”
America’s First Black Model ~ Helen Williams
This month is about celebrating black excellence, starting with Ms. Helen Williams, one of America’s first black models. Hats off to this queen for paving the way for other young and upcoming aspiring black models. Born in New Jersey in 1937, tall and beautiful with gorgeous dark brown skin, Helen Williams was one of theContinue reading “America’s First Black Model ~ Helen Williams”
Still I Rise by Maya Angelou
You may write me down in historyWith your bitter, twisted lies,You may trod me in the very dirtBut still, like dust, I’ll rise. Does my sassiness upset you?Why are you beset with gloom?’Cause I walk like I’ve got oil wellsPumping in my living room. Just like moons and like suns,With the certainty of tides,Just likeContinue reading “Still I Rise by Maya Angelou”
New Year, New View!
Happy New Year! We’re a little over a week into the New Year but I think it’s still acceptable to lead off with this greeting, right? Especially for those you haven’t chatted with since last year…which would be you! So again, Happy New Year and I hope it’s off to a great start! As for me,Continue reading “New Year, New View!”
Why did I do that???
Well, when you get stuck, you get stupid. You date guys you normally wouldn’tYou entertain nonsense you never thought you wouldYou accept jobs that don’t align with where you’re goingYou compromise on a whole other levelYou get desperateYou get thirstyYou want change, so…You get stupid Now what? Unfortunately, I don’t have the answer but IContinue reading “Why did I do that???”
Questions…
Growing up, most of us were taught not to question God — in the black culture anyway. So for years, I didn’t and it’s only been just recently that I broke my silence and asked God, “Why”? Now, before you go start judging a sista, my questioning was from a place of discovery, revelation, and clarity,Continue reading “Questions…”
Issa Lifestyle
Salvation is a lifestyle…one I fail at pretty much every day. I was redeemed by the blood of Christ but often forget or refuse to walk in that power. Instead, I choose to reject the very thing that has been and is my lifeline. So grateful for grace! One thing I’ve learned over the yearsContinue reading “Issa Lifestyle”