How do you cope or get through stressful situations? As many people know, my job as a public defender can be mentally, emotionally, and sometimes even physically taxing. Over the past few years, I have spoken to various audiences about my life as a public defender. One of the questions I get a lot is — with the amount of […]
“Take A Deep Breath: Crushing Fitness Part 5”
When was the last time you took a break? Wow, we are already on part 5 of one of my blog post series! As many of you already know, I write about different topics under one of my four categories each week (I recently added a fifth category, but a blog post on that will be coming soon!). I have […]
“Babygirl, You’re Beautiful!”
Do you ever look yourself in the mirror and remind yourself of how beautiful you are?! “Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere.” Erma Bombeck I am not even going to lie, I might walk around with my head held high and a big smile on my face, but I […]
“Yay or Nay?”
Have you ever decided to move into a fully furnished apartment? The weeks leading up to a big move can be exhausting and leave you feeling overwhelmed. Having a basic checklist to help you stop looking at the big picture and start concentrating on the smaller, much-needed items, is what moving a home is all about. Usually, about four weeks […]
“Can I Ask You A Question? – Living Single Part 4”
Will you answer the question I pose at the end of this post? I’m healthy. I have a loving family. I am working my dream job. I have strong friendships. I don’t own my car. I don’t own my house. I don’t have a man. And I sometimes beat myself up for what I eat or for not going to […]
“Give Your Dream A Chance”
How do you start off your days? A lot of motivational messages use metaphors related to playing a sport or fighting a war. You will often hear motivational speakers ask rhetorical questions that will force you to compare yourself to an NBA All-Star player or a military man on the battlefield. Those motivational messages often include statements such as “the […]
“Where To Next?!”
How long have you lived in your current residence? Whenever I meet new people in my city, one of the two following questions almost always seems to come up: “where are you from?” and “how long have you lived in Athens?” I recently made a few new connections, and as the answers “Pennsylvania” and “over 9 years” come out of […]
“A Groundhog’s Best Friend is…”
Did you ever have to end a friendship with someone you thought was a friend? There are many different stages of life. Highs and lows. Setbacks and successes. Learning and unlearning. Making friends and losing some. I like to also think that there are many different stages of friendships. Think about it — how old were you when you made […]
“Small Gestures, Big Impact”
How has your week been? Last Thursday, January 20th, I was officially sworn in as an Executive Board member of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (“GABWA”). I know, I know. Some of yall are thinking “dang this girl does it ALL!” or “dang this girl is doing TOO MUCH!” “She just told us she is a new member […]
“OFF THE RECORD”
How do you normally spend your weekends? The Google Calendar app is one of my all-time favorite apps. As a former Android user, who recently transitioned to the iPhone, I just couldn’t let go of the Google apps. I use Google Calendar rather than the Apple Calendar. I use Google Chrome rather than Safari. I’m a creature of habit. But […]