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https://odzcovidsymposium.eventbrite.com The past two years have been extremely challenging for all of us. Not only have we had to learn to navigate life in new and different ways, but we've also experienced loss, sickness and even death in greater numbers than ever before. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Omicron Delta Zeta Chapter would like for … Continue reading COVID-19: The Impact On Our Health And Mental Health
I started this post before the holidays and clearly got sidetracked but here we go. My main goal in 2022 is to be intentional about EVERYTHING. And my top priority is my health, wellness and self care. I keep starting and stopping on my wellness journey because I'm not consistent. I have to work out … Continue reading Intentional
Merry Christmas everybody!!!! This post is your friendly reminder to be on the lookout for scams this holiday season. Not only should you regularly check your bank and credit card transactions but on today I found out it is also IMPERATIVE to check your emails as well. This morning I was sitting at work minding … Continue reading Tis the season to be SCAMMED!
So this MPA program at Florida State University was almost the death of me. I started in August, 2020 (this was a pandemic baby). I am not a fan of any advanced level math class and since they weren't a requirement for me in undergrad I was unprepared for the chaos that was PAD 5701 … Continue reading Dear Black Girl, never give up
On September 1, 2021 at approximately 11:30am I was called into the Director's office by HR, sat down at the table with the rep and my supervisor and handed a piece of paper explaining that the department had decided to reorganize and my position was one of the ones eliminated. As I continued to listen, … Continue reading Do It Afraid
Hey y'all hey! Y'all, the pandemic got me all messed up! Half the time I don't know whether I'm coming or going but I'M HERE and still frugal as ever! I know it has been nearly a year since I've written a blog post and I promise I'll try to do better in 2021. I'm … Continue reading My Backyard is EVERYTHING. I Think I Live Here Now!
“The entire point of Black Lives Matter is to illustrate the extent to which black lives have not mattered in this country.” Black and brown lives have NEVER been included in "all lives" in the history of this world. And I keep seeing this all lives matter kumbaya bullshit over and over. No! We are … Continue reading But all lives matter
I've learned so many different things since schools closed and we've had to deal with working from home and homeschooling our children. Before the District moved to online school, our household already had a plan in place for our kids (Candi Odum Gauff thanks for the model we used to create our plan). We rotated … Continue reading Coronavirus thoughts
Y'all... I created the backyard of my dreams! I mean it's not my favorite saved Pinterest backyard but dammit it's as close as I'm gonna get on my budget🙄 Isn't it lovely! And we did it ourselves! Seriously, me and my 12 and 13 year old daughters did the patio and walkway ourselves. I'm still … Continue reading Backyard livin!
"What is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see." -Lin-Manuel Miranda, "Hamilton, An American Musical" Settlement agreements happen every single day in and out of court. Many factors contribute to them but they are often done to avoid trial, avoid admitting guilt, lower costs or just allow both sides to move … Continue reading That’s Not How Any Of This Works
Dear Black Grl 