June 18th, 2021 marked my 40th trip around the Sun. I’m still in awe, like “wow, I’m really 40”. As the date approached I was feeling good; no dread and no pity party. Some self-reflection occurred, which did lead to some slight negative thoughts, such as “damn, I’m turning 40 with no Bae or potentialContinue reading “40; Forty; Four-Tee”
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Open!
As of today Chicago is fully open! Establishments can be at 100% capacity. Yay… I guess lol. Initially I felt the reopening and getting back to the pre-covid “normal” was happening so fast! Like, why are we in such a rush to get back to crowded brunches, bars, festivals, and other too-close-for-comfort events? My anxietyContinue reading “Open!”
I’m Bored
Damn, two months since my last post? My bad. I really haven’t been doing shit though, hence the title… I work (at home), go the gym, might slid through the store, then come back home… I’m bored! Yes, I’ve done little projects around the house. Yes, I’m reading books. Yes, I’m taking a marketing class.Continue reading “I’m Bored”
Reset Progress!
It dawned on me that I didn’t do an update regarding my food Reset. The 10-day smoothie cleanse went great! Every smoothie recipe in the book was tasty; of course I had some favs. I did the full cleanse which consisted of three smoothies a day and healthy snacks between. My snacks consisted of carrots,Continue reading “Reset Progress!”
Do You Know What Today Is…
It’s my anniversary! Well not exactly today, I missed it by a few days, but yes, it’s been a year since I started this blog. Which also means it’s been a year since I started taking medication for my mental health. There’s still so much to talk about and talk through. Thanks for sticking withContinue reading “Do You Know What Today Is…”
Sexual Anxiety
Have my other posts been TMI? I don’t think so, but this one may very well be. I was listing to the WRYH Podcast (Who Raised You Hoes) a while back and there was an episode where the conversation turned to anxiety and sex. After listening to the guys share some of their experiences, itContinue reading “Sexual Anxiety”
Reset!
Remember my post about Toxic Relationships? Well it’s time to fix it! I’ve started the new year off doing a 10-day Green Smoothie Cleanse. The cleanse is supposed to help you reset your digestive system, as well as recalibrate your taste buds to where you will crave healthy foods! It’s a detox that I needContinue reading “Reset!”
Happy New Year!
Affirming Myself
The negative things we repeat to ourselves can be detrimental. We have the power to change the story! Things I’ll Stop Saying Things I’ll Say Moving Forward My body is ugly I love my body and I’m taking care of it I hate my chest My chest makes me unique, it’s great (the boys loveContinue reading “Affirming Myself”
Toxic Relationships
I have a food addiction!
