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St. Lucia – Tropical vacation for most : Birth land to me.
Saint Lucia is an Eastern Caribbean island nation, famous for its stunning beauty and rich culture. On the west coast, the island is crowned by the Pitons—two dramatically tapered volcanic mountains that have become symbols of Saint Lucia’s spirit and resilience.Our coasts are lined with volcanic beaches, coral reef diving sites, luxury resorts, and vibrant Continue reading
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Expectations: Lessons I Didn’t See Coming
Expectations: Lessons I Didn’t See Coming Definition of Expectation: We use the word expectation all the time, but have we ever really studied it?I had to. Life forced me to. Over the past five years—after surviving a coma—I’ve learned more lessons about expectations than I could have ever imagined. Hard lessons. Humbling lessons. Painful, beautiful, Continue reading
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Birthdays
Birthdays: A Battle and a Blessing This morning, I received an unexpected email from Victoria’s Secret wishing me a Happy Half Birthday. It made me smile. Most people who truly know me understand that birthdays have always been a big deal for me—and honestly, they should be for everyone. Maybe I’m not the norm. I’ve Continue reading
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Awake by Grace, Alive with Purpose
Awake by Grace, Alive with Purpose “Every morning I wake up is a gift I no longer take for granted. My smile is my logo. My gratitude is my legacy.” Your smile is your logo.Your personality is your business card.And how you leave others feeling… that’s your trademark. Every morning you wake up is a Continue reading
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Avascular Necrosis (AVN)/Osteonecrosis
Facing Avascular Necrosis with Sickle Cell Disease: My Unspoken Journey Until 2016, I thought I knew everything I needed to know about my disease—sickle cell. But that summer, I learned a hard, painful lesson no doctor had ever warned me about: Avascular Necrosis (AVN). Avascular Necrosis happens when the blood supply to a bone—usually in Continue reading
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If I was a black girl – author unknown
In my quest to find love I have failed many times…. Yet recently I came to the realization that in order to find true and healthy love I must first be in love with myself! So I’m starting an empowerment movement to ask one million black women to fall in love with themselves! If I Continue reading
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Normal: What Does It Even Mean Anymore?
What is normal, really?Who even gets to decide what “normal” looks like? Is there such a thing as an old normal and a new normal?Or are we all just figuring it out as we go? I remember once asking my son why he couldn’t be like other “normal” teenagers who hang out at the mall Continue reading
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Snowflakes, Free Panties, and Real-Life Hustles
Today, boredom had me in a headlock. I was tired of staring at the walls like I was doing time, so I threw on some clothes and decided to hit the mall — not to shop, just to breathe. And hey, if I could snag something free? Even better. Thanks to my Victoria’s Secret card Continue reading
About Me
I LIVE LOVE LAUGH LEARN – the only way I know how to survive this life! I am a free-spirited, independent, or uninhibited person. I began this blogging journey years ago for sharing my thoughts on everyday life. Since then, so much has happened including me being in a coma because of Sickle Cell with brain damage and extreme trials in life. I am still struggling, but I feel someone can be motivated through my journey, thoughts, feelings, and life.
Phoenix: Live Love Laugh 