Making Waves

Every woman should have one. A little black dress. It’s certainly a dress worth saying yes to. It’s a universally flattering look and a great go-to for any and every occasion. I have about seven different LBD’s for different occasions. In the photo below, I’m wearing three from my wardrobe and I love them. Each New Year’s Eve, wearing all black has been my go-to look and I get excited when I can sport a cute dress because it makes me feel a little fancy. When you look good you  feel  good, and the coolest thing about LBD’s is that they come in so many different cuts, styles, and sizes and are very affordable depending on where you shop. If you can afford to purchase more than one, I recommend it, that way you have options. Another cool thing is that you can style your LBD with as many or little accessories as you’d like. If you don’t have one, maybe it’s time you get one. And work it. An LBD would look lovely on any and every woman. So say yes to the little black dress....

I’ve made mistakes, messed up, and done a handful of stupid things. I believe at one point or another, everyone has. It’s just important to learn from bad decisions and do your best to avoid making the same mistakes over and over again. I recently had a conversation with my mother about some poor decisions I made in my early twenties, how badly I felt about them, and how I could have handled things better. After listening, she casually responded, “Well, those things you did aren’t uncommon for someone in their twenties.” She didn’t judge me. Condemn me. Or make me feel ashamed. I’m massively blessed to have two great parents who’ve loved me unconditionally even when I’ve messed up. If you have parents or a parent or parental figure who loves you the same way, you’re blessed. Don’t take them for granted. I used to be the kind of Christian that prided myself on walking a straight and narrow path. Striving for perfection and being labeled or perceived as a  perfectionist  from...

Bittersweet. It’s the first word that comes to mind when I think about what this year’s been like. While there were a lot of things that happened, both good and bad, I’ve narrowed my reflections down to eighteen truths and lessons that have been enlightening, hard to process at times, and at the same time, some much-needed revelations I needed to grasp as this year progressed. This year I’ve learned… ·       Let your yes be  yes  and your no be  no –  see Matthew 5:37. Don’t beat around the bush. ·       Listen to your body. If something feels off or doesn’t sit right with you, go see a physician and don’t put it off. Your health comes first. ·       You can reinvent yourself. Really, you can. And have fun with it.  ·       It’s okay to not be okay. No one has it “all together” all the time. It’s okay to be vulnerable enough to admit when you’re feeling...

I love scrapbooking! It’s a blast being able to put together some great memories experienced through the years. One weekend, I set aside some time to store a ton of my own memories and good times into a ticket stub organizer I ordered off Amazon. If you follow my blog then you already know I’m really into movies and music, so my ticket stub scrapbook is filled with tickets from the movies and concerts I’ve been too. If you’re looking for ways to store and reflect on your own fun memories, I highly recommend scrapbooking. It’s really cool. Do something fun this weekend and enjoy yourself. TGIF! 

Being petty has sparked many inspired (and sometimes hilarious) memes, disrupted relationships, and caused all kinds of unnecessary chaos that could’ve otherwise been avoided if someone involved or all parties involved made a decision to take the high road. I’ll be the first to admit that taking the high road isn’t always easy or realistic. Sometimes it’s easier being ratchet. We’ve all got a little bit of petty inside of us – even those of us who are kind souls. Regardless, I get it. I’ve had my petty moments of clapping back at people who did things that upset or offended me. And when I did clap back in a moment of disappointment, rage, or revenge, I felt good… b ut only for a moment. My flesh felt good, but my spirit felt off. And guilt would kick in. I’m a Christian but I’m still human and naturally, I get upset about different things, just like anyone else. I’m going to take my perfectionist hat off for a moment and let anyone reading know that being a believer of Jesus doesn...

In the popular ‘80s film (and one of my personal favorites),  Footloose , Kevin Bacon portrays a character named Ren McCormack. When Ren arrives in a small town, he’s shocked to discover that the local Reverend has outlawed rock and roll music and dancing. Ray decides to shake things up by gathering with a small group of some of the towns local teens, including the Reverend’s daughter, and together they embark on a journey to embrace their right to listen to the music they want and dance as they please.  Although I’m a millennial and this film came out before I was born, I have to say I can understand  Ren McCormack’s plight and respect what he did.  He went into a small town and brought  change.  The Reverend and many of the townspeople weren’t on board with Ren’s desire to change things and they probably felt threated by his desire and influence to bring dancing and rock and roll back into town. Although he was threatened, pushed around, and opposed, h...

I always enjoy reading uplifting quotes that help make my days a little brighter and my spirit stronger. Reflect on the quotes below throughout the week. Write them down or save them in your phone or share them with another person you believe may benefit from them too. Perhaps look up some different quotes of your own. And always stay inspired. Have a wonderful day and week! When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time – Maya Angelou Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen – Hebrews 11:1 Be bold enough to live on your terms and never, ever apologize for it – Mandy Hale  We give a lot of others significance in our lives even when they don’t deserve it. It doesn’t matter if they’re family or if you’ve known them forever. If they’re not good for you, they’ve got to go – Gabrielle Union  It takes 20 years to build a reputation and only five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differe...