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Hey You! Welcome to My Beautiful Mess.
Life threw a lot at me — a coma, sickle cell, brain damage, loss, and more — but guess what?I’m still standing. Still laughing. Still loving life when I can. This blog is where I keep it real: the good, the bad, the ugly cries… and the small wins (like free panties and finding a Continue reading
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Depression, Up Close.
A bottomless pit Before my stroke, I didn’t truly understand what depression was. For the first six years afterward, I even denied I had it. I think, in part, because I was consumed by constant physical pain—bouncing from one joint replacement surgery to another, never fully healing before another part of me gave out. There Continue reading
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Easter Weekend
Easter Weekend Reflections: Traveling, Traditions & Trying Again I kicked off my Easter weekend adventure early Thursday morning by boarding the Amtrak train headed to Jacksonville, NC—or technically, to Wilson, NC. That stop was closer to my cousin’s job, and she was waiting there with open arms. This was a big moment for me: my Continue reading
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A Journey of Faith and Family
This Thursday, I’ll be boarding a solo train ride—my first trip alone since 2020. And yes, I know that may sound questionable to some. Normally, this blog would be an enthusiastic solo trip but taking into consideration an active brain disability, I’m taking every step with faith. I’ve already started writing a blog on the Continue reading
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Pandemic Moving PT3
Before I go any further on my post of plain and simple transparency I want to state something. I want to make it loud an clear “I do not like giving reviews especially bad reviews” I believe reviews are personal opinions and preferences so what might work for me won’t wok for someone else vice-versa. Continue reading
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50 in Paris
I have envisioned having my 50th birthday personally looking at this view for real. Ok, so 50 is just a few years from now not that few because I already booked a cruise for my 49th which is next year. I can’t wait till the world is healed because I have not given up on 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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Forced to Fly: When Discomfort Is God’s Way of Moving You
A Move That Didn’t Feel Like Home In 2023, I made a big move to Houston, Texas—hoping for a fresh start, new opportunities, and perhaps deeper connections with family. But here’s the truth: I’ve been miserable. At first, I thought it might just be the adjustment phase. Maybe it was the heat. Maybe it was Continue reading
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Cuba – My third Cruise
I normally cruise on Carnival but this time I did a four day cruise on Royal Caribbean because they sailed to Cuba. Part of my life after the coma is having vacation packages I totally forgot about but had to taken else I would lose all the money I had invested. Sickle Cell never ask Continue reading
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Second Cruise
December 2013 was a month of major celebration for me.One of the greatest milestones of my life had finally been achieved:I earned my Master’s Degree in Education. But it wasn’t just about receiving the diploma—I graduated with the highest GPA in my program and was honored to carry the degree flag at commencement.When I opened Continue reading
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First Cruise ExperienceMy First Cruise: A Real Vacation AdventureFirst Cruise Experience
My very first cruise was back in 2012, and it started with a simple dream:I wanted to give my mom a real vacation. You see, for her, the idea of “vacation” had always meant visiting family or going back to Saint Lucia.Now, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that—family and home are beautiful things.But I wanted Continue reading
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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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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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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
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 