In Btween Thoughts

In many aspects, I can be completely fearless. I joined the Speech & Debate team in middle school on a whim. Got up and performed orat...

Today's topic is inspired by a post on Facebook. The question posed was this: "You are planning your wedding. Your best friend...

"Do you have a 5, 10 year plan?" he quietly asked. That question used to cripple me. Only because I never knew exactly what t...

Pictures are one of my favorite hobbies. I love to be able to sit and reminisce while looking at old photos. I have not always been diligen...

This edition of "Ladies Love Lyrics" is slightly different. I decided to step out of my r&B/Hip-Hop box for this pick. I do no...

Families are a complex part of life. They are the people who know us the best and love us. But, there are also a faction of family that ca...

Twitter is one of my favorite social media sites because of the way it connects us to others. One of my favorite authors, Aliya S. King,...

Focus means "a central point, as of attraction, attention or activity." Sometimes this is the hardest thing to do, to focus. To...

This week's music review consists of something old and something new. The two artists, Frank Ocean and Jhene Aiko, are quite similar. B...

After seeing this Jamie Rohrs character give interview after interview, I've come to one conclusion. He is a punk. Being in a dark thea...

New Orleans is known for many things. Music being one of the top ones. Music in the N.O. means one thing to me: Bounce. Bounce music is hard...

Two years!! Wow!! I am so excited about this. Today marks the second birthday of my blog. I have poured my heart and soul into my words he...

Paris, France has been depicted as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It seems to be the destination spot of many people, myself...

There have been many situations where I find my inner reaction to not be the best. But what can you do when someone has hurt your feelings a...

No Doubt has been my group from the moment I first heard "Just A Girl." I really dug the fact that the band was fronted by a woman...

There has been so many things going on in the news lately. Sometimes I get so wrapped up in CNN and the like. None of its good for my blood ...

Writing truly makes me happy. That said, I think I've reached a breaking point. Finding topics has become harder in the last month. I ...

We've all heard the saying "age ain't nothing but a number" but is it? Do you agree with that? When it comes to dating (as...

Soul mate - (noun) "A person with whom one has a strong affinity, shared values and tastes, and often a romantic bond." Soul ma...

As a kid, I always won contests. Always. At school, on the radio, and via the local newspaper. I have attended so many concerts for free due...

I abhor the word "haters." It's overused and never used in the right context. People have sunk their teeth into this idea of h...

Mitt Romney and his team spent all day yesterday claiming that our current President is "un- American. " Really? Is it me or is th...

Raheem Devaughn has been a favorite of mine for a while. I feel as if hus greatness has not been noticed by the masses. His voice makes me v...

Is it healthy or even necessary to hold on to people from one's past? I know I used to be the girl who was cool with staying friends aft...

"I hate when my boyfriend says someone in a movie is sooooo attractive and I am her complete opposite and it happens to be one of my fa...

1: Apart from blogging, what do you like to do in your spare time? Reading and talking/laughing with my Love & hanging with my family. 2...

The brilliance that was Floetry is missed. This duo was simply amazing to me. The mix of spoken word and melodic sounds was genius. Their de...

From the white sandy beaches to the clear blue waters, there is just something about the islands of Turks & Caicos . The 40 islands are ...

What is it about the age of 30 that sets off ideas of what one should be doing? I will be 33 this year. I can say that with a smile on my fa...

When it comes to cooking, for me it's all about love. I cook for my family to nourish them. That makes me happy. Food makes people happy...