Making Waves

The co-worker is a necessary evil of the workplace – Issa Rae; The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl If you’re reading this right now, I imagine you’re at least intrigued about my thoughts on this particular topic because of one of the following… ·        You follow my work because you think I’m an awesome writer 😊.  ·        You’re frustrated and need to feel there is someone else who gets and understands what kind of a workplace environment you’re in and what it’s like dealing with different colleagues you’d rather avoid.  ·        You work with someone and/or different people you don’t like… and maybe some who don’t like you. Now that we’re here, let’s get to it.  I’ve had the opportunity to work with some really great colleagues, some whom I consider casual friends. On the flip side of that, there have been people where I’ve been like, “Lord, please help me have the wisdom to know what to say and what not to say, how to respond, and to reign in my self-con

It’s interesting to live in a world where many self-righteous people, who likely, like the rest of us, have a past and history filled with different things they may not be proud of, who are at ease publicly slamming and persecuting someone or someone else’s actions just because a mistake or poor decision was made on the other persons end.  We’ve all messed up. And while I’m by no means excusing the behavior of people who’ve made choices that intentionally or unintentionally hurt, harmed, complicated, or ruined the lives of others, as a Christian, I’m particularly surprised to see other Christians wilding out on social media and in-person about the latest public scandal or controversy stemming from well-known public figures, local leaders in our communities, family members, friends, and even different colleagues. The gossip. The whispers. And the judging is all too much to take in at times. When I interact with people like this, I wonder,  What about your archives, though? 

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and for some, it’s just another day on the calendar. For others? It’s a chance to express their love to different loved ones in their life. But for bachelorettes there happens to be a very cool thing called  Galentine’s Day.  I look forward to this time of year because it’s fun to celebrate with different women in my life and to encourage other women, whether single or not, to do the same. But how might one have an amazing Galentine’s Day Weekend? I thought you’d never ask… Get Dolled Up.  Even if you’re heading out alone, get dolled up, put on something you look and feel amazing in, go the extra mile for yourself, and enjoy it. I highly recommend a nice LBD (little black dress). It’s a universally attractive look and you’ll feel so chic.  Go Out For An Amazing Dessert.  Ever heard the saying that  stressed  is  desserts  spelled backwards? There’s no need to stress when you have a delicious dessert on deck! Go to one of your favorite

I’ll be 30 next month. And while I’m by no means a relationship expert, I do know when someone or something isn’t right for me. I believe most women know this about themselves too #womensintuition, however, a lot of women, far too many in my opinion, still don’t make the best choices when it comes to different guys they date, marry, or have a child/children with. What’s even more upsetting is the amount of smart, well-educated, kind, beautiful, and extraordinary women I know who think they have to settle, compromise who they are, or panic and just take any guy who comes along because they’re worried about getting older or ending up alone. And I get it. I was there at one point. I had a mini-tearful meltdown when I turned 25, which would later turn into different seasons of wrestling with anger, frustration, and disappointment, when I wasn’t married after doing literally evvvvvvverything I was taught and raised as a young Christian girl and woman to do to get a husband. I was bummed.