Are you living to work or working to live? Picture this — your typical Sunday evening. Whatcha doin’? What do those evenings look like for you? For me, they usually look like cooking dinner for the upcoming week and planning my workout days. The workouts I’ll have to get in during the wee early morning hours before I have to […]
“When Life Hands You Lemons…”
What makes you happy? What makes you feel fulfilled? What makes your life feel meaningful? I started my journey to becoming an influencer in January 2021 with the following goals: post inspirational and relatable moments, gain thousands of followers, and make some money. Maybe even add — turn the hobby into a second career or even travel and connect with […]
“1, 2, or 3? You Tell Me!”
What is your least favorite workout movement and why? Not everyone looks at fitness and “getting in shape” the same way. If you played sports as a kid and high schooler, you will most likely approach fitness as an adult with a similar mindset. However your coach trained you, you will most likely carry that with you into how you […]
“One Heck of A Ride!”
What’s something you looked forward to every year growing up? I don’t think it matters where you live, our minds probably go towards the same thoughts during the summer. The weather may be slightly different depending on where you live, but when summer hits, our minds jump to vacation mode. Family trips to resorts and amusement parks. Graduation trips and […]
“Don’t Forget About You!”
When was the last time you chose yourself over someone else? Y’all remember the TV anime show Pokémon? Where the Pokémon Trainer would have a Poké Ball and choose their Pokémon based on the battle they were in and what abilities and skills it had? (Sorry if that wasn’t a truly accurate description of the show, but I haven’t watched […]
“Even If Just For A Weekend”
When was the last time you did something spontaneous? On Monday May 10th I booked my flight to Chicago, IL to visit one of my good friends, Devin. I met Devin back in 2018 when he was recently new to Athens, GA. We met at the beloved CrossFit Liberate (“CFL”). Because there weren’t many Black or POC members of CFL, […]
“There’s Nothing Like a Father’s Love”
Do you think there’s a difference between being a “father” and being a “dad”? Daddy’s little girl found her voice.Daddy’s little girl isn’t so little anymore.Daddy’s little girl is an eagle soaring. Daddy’s little girl is his friend.Daddy’s little girl is a blessing.Daddy’s little girl is his daughter. His daughter asks questions.But isn’t that how we learn, daddy?His daughter challenges […]
“I’m No Monster!”
Everybody got their story. What does yours say? Flashback – it’s your junior year of high school. You’re in honors classes. Getting ready to apply to colleges. Then BOOM. Gunshot. Handcuffs. Tears. Stigma. You’re on trial for felony murder. You’re 17 so you’re housed in an adult maximum security prison. Many of the men around you have been there more […]
“Pinch Cheeks Not Pennies!”
Are you living to work or working to live? First, happy 5 year attorney anniversary to me!! As some may already know my journey, I graduated law school May 2015 but didn’t get sworn in as an official attorney until June 2, 2016. Wow! 5 years already?! Second, let me just clear it up, in those 5 years I have […]
“Will You Accept The Challenge?”
What if we went through life never doubting ourselves? I turned 31 five days ago on May 22nd 😊 At the oldest I have ever been in my life, I feel the best I’ve ever felt in my life. (Or maybe I am just at a wiser time in my life where I am actually doing internal reflections to know […]