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Family Tree, DNA & Me: Digging Into My Roots
Here’s the Thing About Family… They grow, they change, and eventually… they leave.And when the older generation passes on, they often leave behind questions that the younger ones are left to answer: “Where did we come from?”“What are we made of?”“Why do we all look so different?” That’s where I am with my family right Continue reading
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Resolutions vs. Goals: Why I Choose Progress Over Pressure
The New Year Question: Resolution or Goal? It’s the start of a new year, and like clockwork, many people have already made resolutions.And let’s be honest—many will also break them.Why? Because resolutions are usually rigid decisions, not flexible intentions. Let’s break it down: ✨ Resolution: A firm decision to do or not to do something.✨ Continue reading
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Resolutions vs. Goals: Why I Choose Progress Over Pressure
The New Year Question: Resolution or Goal? It’s the start of a new year, and like clockwork, many people have already made resolutions.And let’s be honest—many will also break them.Why? Because resolutions are usually rigid decisions, not flexible intentions. Let’s break it down: ✨ Resolution: A firm decision to do or not to do something.✨ Continue reading
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2020 Decade – Updated Welcome to My Phoenix Journey: Overcoming Obstacles with Resilience
Hello, and welcome to my blog! If you’re new here, I’m so glad you’ve joined me. If you’ve visited before, let me reintroduce myself and share a little more about the story behind my journey. Why “Phoenix”? The name “Phoenix” has deep personal meaning for me. In Greek mythology, the phoenix is a powerful symbol Continue reading
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Does you dating have a purpose?
It’s been a while since I have posted anything… hip pain has been bothering me, but that will soon be dealt with. Surgery soon…. Lord work out your kingdom agenda in me. I am yours. Let me be a living sacrifice, salt and light. If you bring someone into my life who submit to your Continue reading
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Yoni Steam: What I Learned & Why It’s on My Self-Care Bucket List
What Is Yoni Steaming? The other day, I had a powerful and intriguing conversation with a friend who could not stop ranting and raving about something called a Yoni Steam. To be honest, I had never heard of it. But she was glowing with excitement, saying it was one of the most freeing and rejuvenating Continue reading
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Vitalibis – “well Being”
Hemp and CBD have been in the news a lot lately. Many brands are chasing the money today, however people have been using hemp and cannabinoids for thousands of years for a variety of purposes: ropes, sails, paper, protein, wellness, soil remediation, etc. Three months ago I started using CBD oil and cream for my Continue reading
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The Day I Went to Sleep: My Sickle Cell Crisis and 6-Week Coma Journey
What Is a Coma? A coma is a deep state of unconsciousness where a person is alive but unresponsive. It’s often caused by severe illness or a brain injury. Most comas last between 2 to 4 weeks, but in rare cases, they extend longer. Mine lasted six. My Last Normal Day: September 5, 2014 I Continue reading
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Sickle Cell Anemia 101
What is Sickle Cell Anemia? Sickle cell anemia, or sickle cell disease (SCD), is a genetic disease of the red blood cells (RBCs). Normally, RBCs are shaped like discs, which gives them the flexibility to travel through even the smallest blood vessels. However, with this disease, the RBCs have an abnormal crescent shape resembling a Continue reading
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Teaching isn’t my job, it’s tied to my purpose.
Let me share my powerful journey from coma recovery to classroom presence, showing how God’s detours are often divine redirections—especially when it comes to our calling. Teaching Isn’t My Job—It’s My Purpose Tomorrow begins a new academic year in my district, and as I prepare, I’m feeling two things at once: excitement and uncertainty. Physically, Continue reading
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Trusting Good in a Physical World
I think one of the most difficult things that a human being encounters is the notion of faith and belief. Because of our human nature and the physiology of the human creation, we are created with senses. We are naturally inclined to hear, smell, taste, touch, and see. The more I mature in my walk with the Lord, Continue reading
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“When Life Gives You Lemons… Grab Some Popcorn”
Post-surgery pain and Texas heat couldn’t stop Andrea from making sweet lemonade out of a sour season. Here’s how I turned recovery into a summer of solo movie dates, healing, and fun on a budget. When Life Gives You Lemons… 🍋 Make weekly lemonade.That’s exactly what I did this summer. Between constant pain, surgery, and Continue reading
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“Scars & the Unapologetic Me: Learning to Love Myself Again”
Real confidence isn’t about perfection—it’s about loving yourself through the scars. In this deeply personal reflection, Andrea shares her journey of rediscovery, faith, and reclaiming self-love unapologetically. Scars & the Unapologetic Me “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil…”— Ephesians 6:11-12 I’ve 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 