What are you doing for Cinco de Mayo?! Sadly, I don’t think I’ll be meeting up with some friends on a patio in the sun sipping margaritas this year for Cinco de Mayo. Last year, I tried to meet up with a girlfriend for margaritas and every Mexican restaurant was PACKED. Lines out the door! I def don’t got time […]
“Never Miss Leg Day!”
How are those fitness journeys coming along?! That’s why I am the way that I am right now … Some of yall [are looking for the secret], but the secret is I’ve been doing the same thing for 7 years and I have been consistent with it. And so now I have a depth of perspective, some people have a […]
“Ready For the Big Bucks?!”
Do you like your job because of what you do or because it pays you well? I’ve said it once before — law school chose me. I also like to think that a career as a public defender chose me as well. Have you ever had a major part of your life just choose you? Law school chose me because […]
“Fun Fact: I Had Braces”
Have you ever had braces? At the age of 9, I got fitted for my very first pair of eyeglasses. I cannot remember what led me to the eye doctor for eyeglasses; maybe it was an annual visit. I remember one moment not needing glasses and then the next minute being told I needed glasses because I was near-sighted (or […]
“They’re Watching!”
What kind of security system do you use? When was the last time you’ve been to a supermarket like Wal-Mart? When you went, do you recall seeing those large black round balls attached to the ceiling? Ever wonder what they were? I know as a kid I had no idea what they were, but because we learn more when we […]
“Fun Fact: I Have 4 Brothers”
What’s a “small” thing that brings you much joy? Have you ever seen the movie Four Brothers? It’s really good and stars Mark Wahlberg, Tyrese Gibson, AndrĂ© 3000, and Garrett Hedlund. If you have any free time coming up, give it a watch! Some of my readers probably know that I have 4 brothers. Yep, that’s right, I have 4 […]
“If You Had Three Wishes…”
If you were granted 3 wishes, what would you wish for? “Imagine driving down the highway in your Mercedes Benz vehicle when suddenly you have to face a tropical downpour. You switch on your Mercedes windshield wipers but they are simply not up to the task at hand. This is the time when you realize that you need to have […]
“You Got This, Queen!”
Who is someone in your life that empowers and inspires you? Did you know that today, April 7th, is recognized as National Girl, Me Too Day? I sure didn’t! And you might be asking yourself, what the heck is Girl, Me Too Day? Well — full transparency moment — sometimes I get writer’s block and I can’t always think of […]
“Explore & You Shall Find”
Do you and your best friend share the same Zipcode? My mom came to visit me back in October and I shared in my blog post, “Hey Ma!” all that we did during the week she was here. “Thursday was the only day I had court that week. I went to court that morning and got back later that afternoon. […]
“Your Only Competition Is…”
When was the last time you doubted yourself? When you look yourself in the mirror, what do you see? When I look myself in the mirror, I see a warrior. I see an influencer. I see a gamechanger! My fitness routine is back up and running and I’m feeling great! I am still doing my own created workouts at the […]