My Mom Is Turning 50 And I Am Simply Inspired
Next week my mom is turning 50! I am very excited to celebrate this milestone with her. Since I’ve been a little girl my mom’s been working extremely hard to take care of our family. And now that I’m a mother, I truly appreciate the sacrifices my mom made to ensure that we were provided […]
Thanks To American Airlines, I learned An Important Lesson About Gratitude
Last week, both social media and the local news reported that American Airlines had to cancel thousands of flights unexpectedly. A lot of people were left to sleep in airports, or had to wait for hours until a different flight was available. Lo and behold, I was one of those people. I was flying back from a […]
10 Bad B*tch Affirmations To Get Us Through The Summer
To fully maximize the good vibes I’m feeling right now, I’m currently in the process of retraining my brain. Generally, I would like to think of myself as a positive person, but I am prone to overthinking. A lot. So, this usually causes me to talk myself out of stepping out on faith and trying […]
How To Cool Down When The Bedroom Is Heating Up
I don’t know about you, friend, but I love having sex — and I hate being hot. But alas, summer is naturally a sexy time of the year. From everyone being in their swimsuits, rooftop brunches, and men having the audacity to come out the house looking like thots in their gray shorts… it’s hard […]
Check On Me Tonight! It’s Time For A Mid-Year Review
It’s June y’all! I cannot believe we are already halfway through the year! Personally, this year is going a lot smoother than 2020— however, we all have still dealt with our fair share of bullshit. Since it’s the middle of the year, it’s a good time to check in with yourself and where you stand […]
You’re Doing Great Sweetie! Why You Shouldn’t Compare Your Spiritual Journey To Others
On a rainy Monday night, I found myself unable to fall asleep. After opening my window to listen to the raindrops as they fell from the sky, I decided to do a little scrolling on TikTok. Since I was having a moment of tranquility, I felt inspired to watch content centered around spirituality and personal […]
Three TV Moms That Inspire TF Out of Me
Chileeeee…when my daughter was born I went through a massive identity crisis. When women become pregnant, everyone and their momma will give you all sorts of unsolicited advice on how a woman should behave now that she is a mother. People said things like, “you can’t wear no crop tops now, you a mother” or […]
We Outside! 5 Ways To Have The Best Hot Girl Summer In 2021
Summer 2021 is swiftly approaching! The girls are getting waxed, vaxxed, and it’s getting harder to secure a spot for brunch! After the train wreck that was 2020, we all deserve to have a little fun. And let’s face it, 2021 hasn’t been very nice to us either. So, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with craving […]
Because I Got High: Confronting the Realities of My Cannabis Addiction
Me to myself: Hello, my name is Simone and I’ve been misusing cannabis to cure my anxiety. I’m ready to get to know the new/old me. Myself back to me: Heyyyy girl! Nice to meet you! This process is going to be hard, but it’s necessary! You a baddie by the way. Give yourself some grace. I […]
How The Erasure of Pamela Colman Smith Encouraged Me To Stay On My Spiritual Path When I Wanted To Give Up
Friends, I am a huge nerd! ne of my favorite hobbies is searching the “innanets” for little-known Black history facts. Likewise, I also love researching new tarot and oracle decks. And these two worlds collided when I learned that a Black woman illustrated the coveted Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck. I first stumbled upon this fact on […]